Scotts Valley Times: January 2014

Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest Whether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one (and for our readers) to read. Full Story on page 5

Cabrillo Stage Premieres Original Musical Cabrillo Stage, the professional musical theatre company in residence at Cabrillo College, concludes their 32nd repertory season with the premiere of a re-imagined work, Lunch, playing January 3 through 19 at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater. Anticipation and excitement have been building at Cabrillo Stage as they prepare for Emmy-winner Rick Hawkins and music legends... Full Story on page 2

End of a Busy Year been busy, productive, and thoroughly enjoyable. It’s been a year of listening and learning, and a time of growing appreciation of the to participate in many events that weave our community together and have enjoyed time with both new and old friends. Full Story on page 16

Consolidating for the Future In these times of painfully slow economic growth and vative, consolidating what you have and providing a solid foundation on which to build for the future. Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley are fortunate to have educational and civic leaders who are working to preserve those qualities and institutions that make these communities unique.

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Bettis to descend upon the company for the premiere of their original musical, Lunch. The heartwarming musical comedy tells the story of Mackenzie Richards, a recently deceased Wall Street specialist who discovers that he will not be allowed access to the Gates of Eternity until he proves himself worthy by working “The Lunch Shift.” As an emissary from heaven, Mackenzie is given one hour to answer three prayers in three separate Manhattan locations during the busy noontime rush. Providing non-stop laughs as he frantically scrambles to carry out his task, along the way Mackenzie learns how the choices the power of friendship, family, and love are timeless. Multi award-winning legends Steve will be at Cabrillo Stage for the rehearsal weekend of performances, not only to “shop the show” to New York and Hollywood producers for future productions,

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but also for the Evening With The Authors events on January 4. “This is an incredible time for our Nordgren. “Cabrillo Stage is producing a huge, top-notch production of Lunch, and so fortunate to be able to work with these amazing writers on the premiere. It’s truly a magical experience.” The January 4 Evening With The Authors events include an intimate pre-show reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres at the historic Cabrillo Sesnon House. The $25 per person reception is a fundraiser for Stage’s 2014-15 season, and will give attendees the opportunity to meet lowing the January 4 performance is a free post-show discussion with the authors, on stage at the Crocker Theater. Cabrillo Stage welcomes Equity actress and TV star Sherry Hursey to the company this January (Home Improvement, Bring It On, Nip/Tuck), along with such Stage audience favorites Nicholas Ceglio (Groucho in Night at the Nutcracker, Love ... Perfect ... Change, Scrooge), Max Bennett-Parker (Anything Goes, Chico in

in Wizard of Oz). Andrew Ceglio directs the production while Jon Nordgren conducts the full pit orchestra. “Lunch” page 8

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City salaries, operations and services, which includes police, parks and street maintenance. At the end of 2013, the fate of the polo barn built by Marion Hollins in 1930

“Year in Review” from page 1

tendent Penny Weaver SVJHS Principal Calden took part in the award ceremonies at the schools. Banners that read “2013 Schools to Watch - Taking Center Stage” were unfurled and presented at the end of

But that wasn’t all, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson also named Scotts Valley High School as a

directly focuses on the right of California’s students to an equitable and rigorous education, and recognizes those schools that have made progress in narrowing the academic achievement gap. title agree to share their signature practices with other schools and become a mentor to those seeking to replicate their work.

Planning for the future in 2013 assessment for all its school campuses (scottsvalleyusd.org/) to apply for schools of General Services. However, the state usually provides no more than half of the funding necessary to make such improvements. It is expected that the district will present a bond issue to the voters possibly in 2014 to partially fund the district’s most pressing needs. On the civic side of events, the city voters passed Measure U, a one-half cent sales tax increase within the city of Scotts Valley that raises the sales tax from 8.25% to 8.75% for the next eight years starting April 1 2014 until March 31 2022. According to City Manager Steve Ando, passing Measure U will provide the city an additional $1.2 million per year for its general fund, which pays for

$1 million for the right to raze the historic but dilapidated building. The money would be used by the city for its parks not taken, the developer would be forced to renovate the structure at its own cost. Besides housing horses, the barn was home to Santa’s Reindeer during the halcyon days of the famous Santa’s Village for 20 years from 1957 to 1977. When asked about the future of Scotts Valley’s economy Bustichi said, “The Town Center Project is starting to come together opment Centers) that has the resources to make it happen. With the sale of the former headquarters of Borland, which has almost 400,000 square feet of the 600,000 square feet of vacant commercial space in Scotts Valley, this provides a great opportunity for commercial growth. The former Seagate campus is now the new headquarters of Bay Photo and Zero Motorcycles and Universal Audio are expanding and increasing their hiring. All of this means that the long-term future of Scotts Valley is bright.” libraries, with interested citizens and look bright. Cover Photo: A ceremony celebrating Left: Images from around Scotts Valley.

2014 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest It’s Time for the Annual Times Publishing Group, Inc Competition By Noel Smith

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hether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is -

than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one (and for our readers) to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its

The Scotts Valley Times’ winning prize for this Valentine’s Day (Friday, February 14, 2014) will be for you and your loved one — with a special award for the best poem submitted to celebrate 30 years or more of marriage.

to reward four local poets (and their sweetromance. It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines

Iowa, and Old Bridge New Jersey – that we created a new category – OOTA (Out Of The Area). The 2013 Times Publishing Annual Valfrom Watsonville to Boulder Creek. Some were funny, some romantic, some touching. As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times. This year there will be an additional prize for the best poem written to your married love of 30 years or more! Express your love – in 250 words or less – (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

2014 Poetry Contest Rules Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine and send it to us. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

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SVWD To Host Free Water Conservation Classes T information

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current lack of rainfall, we know the vast majority of water savings will have to come from outdoor water use and landscape

Piret Harmon as she discusses interagency water collaboration and

Wednesdays and one Thursday), from will be presenting information on Ocean-

Rainwater and Graywater Harvesting. The series is free and a drawing for a free Ivy Rain Barrel and refreshments will be included at each presentation. “We are happy to have the series back this year,” says Water Resource Committee

business and Cabrillo College that will make being water-wise interesting and accessible.” The Wednesday evening programs are as follows: Wednesday January 8th will feature

and presented by Lisa McAndrews of the Cabrillo Horticulture slides of beautiful and innovative landscape design techniques; Wednesday January 15th Chris Elliot of Green Touch Landscaping will demonstrate how to use irrigation in the most hands-on programming of irrigation controllers; Thursday January 23rd (held after the Scotts Valley Chamber Mixer on site) new

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Wednesday January 29th, will highlight Grey and Rainwater Harvesting techniques and “how-to’s” with a recap of this summer’s regional Greywater Challenge. supplies customers with information on their website (www.svwd.org) about these topics and encourages everyone to use where families can budget and forecast their water usage and the “View Bill” link that shows customers their historic water use so they can see how their use changes throughout the year and over time. Everyone is welcome to attend inside attend one or all of the stand-alone seswebsite at www.svwd.org, call 600-1907 or email lravinale@svwd.org for more

information. All programs will be held at Scotts Valley, CA. Established in 1961, the Scotts Valley ernment agency serving a population of in and around Scotts Valley, CA. The resource management to deliver a safe and reliable supply of high quality water to meet present and future needs in an environmentally sensitive and economically responsible way.

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fundraiser proved to be successful on all fronts: a great celebration with the local community and $8,000 raised to support a variety of library programs, materials and supplies.

More than 150 attendees enjoyed the library’s award-winning patio area on a beautiful fall evening. Local breweries and

Howie Kimel entertaining all. There were also generous donations from

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from Otoro’s, Chocolate Visions, Papa Murphy’s, Starbucks, Round Table Pizza, Jia Tella’s, Café Carbonero. Auction items included signed 49er memorabilia, and golf and beach get-away packages. The highest-grossing auction item was a Star Wars movie poster signed by the director, composer and original cast. “We are so appreciative of how this community joins together to support the

library patrons stepped up once again and made it a fun and lively evening, and one that raised money that will fund programs that make the library something we can continue to all be proud of.”

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The Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Gallery Exhibitions “Painters’ Progress” January 8 - 18 SC-MAC Paintings from Brenda Berg’s Classes his 2 week exhibit features the paintings & collages created during Brenda Berg’s painting classes over the last year: “Think Big”, Oil & Acrylic Painting, Mixed Media

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Museum in San Jose. Prime Time: that time and space allotted for the best of the best to be viewed. “Golden Time” in Asia, “Peak Time” in the U.K. Bring us your best for “Prime Time” viewing. Prospectus go to www.mountainartcenter. org/documents/Curatorial/Pros-PrimeTime-2014.pdf Work to be delivered on Sunday, January 19, from 2 - 5 p.m. Gallery Hours: Wed. - Sun. 12 - 6 p.m.

Adult Classes Life Drawing Tuesdays, 7 - 9:15 p.m.

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pm 9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005. (831) 336-3513 main (831) 336-4ART class info. info@mountainartcenter.org ~ www. MountainArtCenter.org

NEW: Art After School at San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Winter Session I Thursdays Jan 9, 16, 24, 30 “Creative Clay” with Nora Sarkissian e will explore the many possibilities of working with clay, from self portrait busts to your own unique imagery & translating them into the lessons & animals, pueblo decorated pots...& much more.

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with this make and take workshop. Learn to make beautiful jewelry. Afternoon Session (12:30 - 2:30 pm): “Leaf Print & Paper Sculpture” with Linda Cordy tures. Projects inspire imagination & problem solving abilities, spatial relationships. Print, splatter, emboss and fold! Late Session (3 - 5 pm): “Robotics I & II” with Brenda & Ted Berg

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“Poetry Contest” from page 5 Submit it via email to info@cybertimes.com with Poetry Contest in the Aptos, CA 95003. Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail

It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day. 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions. 2013 Winners -- Grand Prize – Alice Keys of Capitola – Aptos Times

parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. and three honorable mention poems will be selected by the Times Publishing editorial staff: from south county representing the Aptos Times; from Capitola/ Soquel/Santa Cruz representing the Capitola Soquel Times, and from Scotts

the Area – Michelle Swanson of Cedar

Scotts Valley Times First Place Linda Foster 33 Years

and Summit representing the Scotts Valley Times. This year there will be a prize for the best poem written to your married love of 30 years or more! (Note: We welcome submissions from all readers living within Santa Cruz County.) All entries must be received by 5 pm

“Lunch” from page 2 Evening With The Authors - January 4! on’t miss a rare treat to meet and talk with the Grammy and Emmy winning and Rick Hawkins, on Saturday, January 4. Cabrillo Stage’s upcoming 2014-15 season, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at the Cabrillo Sesnon guests. Get your $25 tickets at www.cabrillostage.com. After the evening’s performance,

our eyes met Little did we know then our future was set. Engaged and married within a few short years Adjusting to life together through laughter and tears. Blessed with the pitter patter of two tiny feet

expect a lively Q&A at the post-show discussion with authors, actors and directors in the Crocker Theater. C a b r i l l o Stage’s Lunch January 3 - 19, 2014. Thursday - Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM Cabrillo Crocker Theater, Aptos, CA TICKETS: Online now at www.cabrillostage.

10. Prices $22 - $42 (includes ticket fees). Call for group discounts and student rush tickets. $25 per person: Saturday, January 4, 5:30 Stage’s upcoming season. 831-479-6154 or www.cabrillostage.com for tickets. About The Authors scored major motion pictures, television, theater, an array of # 1 hit songs. As NSAI honored with more than 40 BMI, and 11 Billboard #1 awards. His dossier includes 8 / January 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

Two became three, then four in a heartbeat. Our lives always busy – so much to do Tough times shared together - thank goodness I had you. Life moved on – children all grown You by my side – couldn’t have done it on my own. Now as we continue on this road we call life. I am so glad that you chose me to be your wife. We’ve done so much — we’ve laughed we’ve cried. You’ve been my support – always there by my side. You are my husband, friend and soul mate too On this journey together, I’m so lucky to have picked you! What more can I say but thank you for all that you do You love and laughter always shines through.

and 15 Top 10 hits, including the Kenny Rogers’ classic “Through The Years” and “I Again,” by Anne Murray that captured Billboard’s #1 Song Of The Year honors. His many songs have been sung by some of the greatest artists of our time. John Bettis — Lyricist. John has written songs sung by some of the most loved artists of our time which includes Michael Jackson, penters, Julio Igelsias, Barbara Mandrell, Jennifer Warnes and scores of others. John has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, 3 Grammies and 3 Emmys. Zone: The Movie, Vision Quest and Star Trek V to Cocktail and The Godfather Part III. His TV Themes include Growing Pains, Murphy Brown and Empty Nest. Tony winner Ken Waissman, is producing Bettis

Thank you for all the time you’ve made me smile You always know when to go that extra mile. The future looks bright knowing you’ll be by my side Thank you so much for choosing me to be your bride. Grand Prize Alice Keys My love I wait for you on the beach as the silver moon lifts and pales into iridescent dawn. One diamond glitters then rises and fades above dark reaching branches. Perhaps you’ve forgotten me here in the mist wrapped in the last veils of night. White foam shushes near and kisses my feet. Cold and away. The ocean’s whispering touch is your lips on my skin. Cold and away. How like your breath, this kelp salt metal air. I wait for you.

the life of Josephine Baker, for Broadway. Rick Hawkins — Author. Emmywinner, Rick Hawkins began his career in television writing for The Carol Burnett Show, where his “Went With Wind” sketch has become one of the most memorable moments in TV history. Hawkins television writing credits span variety, half-hour comedy and drama and have earned him seven Emmy Award nominations, and he twice received the Scott Newman Award. Writing and Executive Producing for twenty-six consecutive TV seasons, Hawkins has worked on such classic series as Welcome Back Kotter, The Love

he has also written the musical, Say Goodnight, A Love Story. fessional summer stock musical theatre company dedicated to presenting full-scale Broadway musicals to the greater Monterey Bay Area. Each summer since 1981, Cabrillo Stage has provided thousands of Santa Cruz county residents and visitors with unforgettable, critically acclaimed productions. Cabrillo Stage is committed to providing a nurturing, supportive, artistic environment that allows all of its artisans, professional and non-professional, the opportunity to create musicals with high quality production values. Jon Nordgren is Producing Artistic Director. Photo Credit: Jana Marcus & RR Jones

O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s Program Impacts Youth A pplied Survey Research (ASR) has completed its evaluation of student survey results for O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s (OSO) program for the 2012-13 school year and found that the free, ocean-going science and ecology program had a high impact on participating youth. The ASR study measured the results of surveys of students administered before and after the program as well as the results of surveys completed by teachers whose classes participated in the program, and cross-analyzed them against demographic data about the participating schools. “O’Neill Sea Odyssey serves a vital role in getting students excited about science and about environmental stewardship, and this analysis bears that out,”

executive director. The evaluation found that: The student survey showed that the

substantial increases in students’ environmental awareness. Before participating, an average of 79% of students agreed with the survey questions and after, this percentage increased to 97%. Before the program, a smaller percentage of students from lower income groups agreed with the survey questions overall (77%), compared to students from middle income groups (79%) and students from higher income groups (81%). After participating in the program, 96% of students from lower income groups agreed while 98% of students from middle-income dents from higher income groups (16% Of the three topics learned on the boat, 98% of teachers/group leaders thought students had “learned a lot” in the Ecology station, followed by 96% of in the Marine Science station, and 94% in the Sailing & Navigation station. Of the four topics learned in the classroom, most teachers/group leaders again said that students had “learned a lot” in cussion (98%), closely followed by the Marine Science station (97%), the Ecology station (94%), and the Sailing and Navigation station (91%). Almost all of the teachers/ group leaders (99%) reported that their students had “learned a lot” from the overall learning experience. Seventy percent of all teachers/group leaders reported that they had used the

online teaching materials provided on the teachers (93%) intended to use the online teaching materials in the classroom after the trip. The analysis also found that: Most groups came from Santa Cruz County (41%), Santa Clara County (32%) and Monterey County (22%). A p p ro x i m a t e l y 96% of groups were of students between 4th and 6th grade, the programs target population. Six percent of students had attended the program previously.

Based on population estimates, 54% of the students were Hispanic or Latino,

American, less than 1% were American Indian or Alaska Native, and 5% were of another race/ethnicity. It was estimated that 52% of the students attending the OSO program did not have English as their primary language, a slight increase since 2007-08. More than half (58%) of students were receiving free or reduced price meals, more than ever before. Besides this one-year snapshot, a study of the long-term impact of the program by San Jose State Master’s candidate Lauren Hanneman has also been completed.

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State Gives Grant to the Land Trust for Sandhills Protection T he Land Trust of Santa Cruz County was awarded $772,000 from the State Wildlife Conservation Board toward the protection of 51 acres of rare Sandhills

Sandhills property and brings to 285 total acres the Land Trust has protected since 2007. The Land Trust anticipates closing on the project early next year, purchasing and conservation easement over 37 acres and buying in fee title the remaining 14 acres. The easement will restrict development on the property, ensuring it will remain Sandhills habitat forever, while keeping the land in private ownership. The Sandhills make up an ancient seabed. Sand dollars, seashells and fossils of extinct sea mammals can be found there. Biologist Peter Raven likened the Sandhills to the Galapagos because of their biological diversity.

Santa Cruz Sandhills are home to seven species of plants and animals found nowhere else on earth, including the Mt. Hermon June Beetle, Zayante band-winged grasshopper, Santa

and Ben Lomond buckwheat. “In our Conservation Blueprint, the vation area, due to their rarity,” said Land Corwin said the Land Trust partners with the on learning to elementary school students at the Land Trust’s 189-acre Randall Morgan Sandhills Preserve. Total project costs will exceed $1.4

Service Endangered Species Act, Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program, CA from the State Wildlife Conservation Board. Corwin said the Land Trust would use $19,000 from its $4.5 million Opportunity

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funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore

The group plans to protect additional Sandhills lands through easement or acquisition. Formed in 1978 by local residents concerned about protecting the lands that make Santa Cruz County special, the Land Trust has protected more than 13,000 acres by working with willing landowners and conservation partners. The trust protects both working lands, like farms and timberland, and natural lands with high conservation value – thus protecting water supplies, wildlife habitats and open space. The Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) was created by legislation in 1947 to administer a capital outlay program for wildlife conservation and related public recreation. WCB is a separate and independent Board with authority and funding to carry out an acquisition and development program for Game Code 1300, et seq.). WCB consists of the

$13.5 million campaign to protect 10,000 acres, completed in January. Additional funding for the project came through the Living Landscape Initiative

SACRAMENTO — With the New Year just around the corner, the California Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of several new laws or changes to existing law

are summaries of some transportationrelated laws that, unless otherwise stated,

AMBER Alert: Expansion (AB 535, Quirk): This law requires law enforcement to request activation of the AMBER Alerts after receiving a report that a child has been taken abducted by anyone, including a custodial parent or guardian, who may cause serious bodily injury or death to the child. Bicycles 1371, Bradford): This law prohibits motorists from passing a bicycle with less than three feet between any part of the vehicle and any part of the bicycle or driver. When three feet is not possible, the motor vehicle must slow to a reasonable and prudent speed and only pass when no danger is present to a fine, regardless of a collision or not. This law will go into effect September 16, 2014.

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established a Legislative Advisory Committee consisting of three members of the Senate and three members of the Assembly, which meet with WCB, providing legislative oversight. The primary responsibilities of WCB are to select, authorize and allocate funds for the purchase of land and waters suitable for recreation purposes and the preservation, protection and restoration of wildlife habitat. WCB approves and funds projects that set aside lands within the State for such purposes, through acquisition or other means, to meet these objectives. WCB can also authorize the construction of facilities for recreational purposes on property in which it has a proprietary interest. WCB’s three main functions are land acquisition, habitat restoration and development of wildlife oriented public access facilities, which are carried out through its programs. The Living Landscape Initiative is a colorganizations in and around Silicon Valley. Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, The Nature Conservancy, Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Save the Redwoods League and Sempervirens Fund. The Initiative seeks to enhance our lives by promoting clean air and water, local farming and working lands, biodiversity and habitat protection for wildlife, and public enjoyment of natural lands. To learn more, visit www.livinglandscapeinitiative.org.

Charter Bus Carriers: Limousines: Emergency Exits (SB 109, Corbett): By January 1st, 2016, every limousine that modate additional passengers shall have two rear doors and one or two internally removable rear emergency windows. If July of 2015, these requirements apply immediately after July 1st, 2015. “New Laws” page 14

What Is a Good SSAT or ISEE Score? By Blythe Grossberg

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he SSAT and ISEE are the most commonly used admissions tests that private non-parochial day and boarding schools use to assess a candidate’s readiness to do the work at their schools. The scores on these tests help schools evaluate candidates from a range of schools to understand how they compare to each other. While the ISEE and SSAT are only part of the private school admissions process, which also includes interviews, transcripts, extracurricular activities, and teacher recommendations, they are an important part. Some schools ask for the SSAT, while others accept the ISEE. Some schools accept both tests, so be sure to check which test or tests the school you are applying to accepts. Schools vary in how much weight they place on these tests, but parents and students often wonder what good ISEE or SSAT scores are and whether their scores are good enough to get into the school of their choice. Here’s an explanation of the scores and what they mean. What the SSAT Is and How It Is Scored he SSAT is a multiple-choice test given to students around the world in grades 5-12 who are interested in applying to private schools. Students currently in grades 5-7 take the lower-level test, while students in grades 8-11 take the upper-level test. The SSAT has verbal, quantitative

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(math), and reading sections and an essay. The verbal sub-sections include synclosest in meaning to the given word) and relationship is closest to the given pair). The reading comprehension section asks test-takers to read passages and answer questions about them. There are two math sections and an essay that asks students to respond to a topic in a well-organized way. While the essay is not scored, it is sent to the schools the student is applying to. The SSATs are scored in a particular way. The Lower-level SSATs are scored from 1320-2130, and the verbal, quantitative, and reading scores are from 440-710. The upper-level SSATs are scored from 1500-2400 for the total score and from 500-800 for the verbal, quantitative, and reading scores. The test also provides percentiles that show how a test-taker ’s score compares to other students of the same gender and grade who have taken the SSAT in the past three years. of 50% means that you scored the same or better than 50% of the students in your grade and of your gender who took the test in the last three years. The SSAT also provides an estimated national percentile rank for grades 5-9 that show where the student’s scores stand in reference to the national population, and students in grades 7-10 are provided with a predicted 12th grade SAT score. What the ISEE Measures and How It Is Scored he ISEE has a lower-level test for students currently in grades 4 and 5, a middle-level test for students currently in grades 6 and 7, and an upper-level test for students currently in grades 8 to 11. The test consists of a verbal reasoning section

with synonyms and sentence completion sections, two math sections (quantitative reasoning and mathematics achievement), and a reading comprehension section. Like the SSAT, the test has an essay that asks students to respond in an organized fashion to a prompt, and the essay isn’t scored but is sent to schools to which the child is applying. The score report for the ISEE includes a scaled score from 760-940 for each level of the test. The score report includes a percentile rank that compares the student to the norm group of all students who example, a percentile rank of 45% would mean that the student scored the same or better than 45% of the students in his or her norm group who took the test in the last three years. test, in that a percentile rank compares students to other similar students. In addition, the test provides a stanine, or standard nine score, that breaks all the scores into nine groups. Scores below 5 are below average, and those above 5 are above average. So, What’s A “Good” SSAT or ISEE Score? he SSAT and ISEE scores needed for

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factors in admission, and standardized-test scores become more important if they are very low or if schools have other reservations or considerations about the student. Sometimes, a student who has low test scores but great teacher recommendations and a mature personality will still be admitted to a competitive school, as some schools recognize that smart kids do not always test well. It’s also very important to keep in mind that students who take the ISEE or SSAT are compared to other very high-achieving students, and therefore it’s hard to always score in the top percentiles or stanines on these tests. In other words, if a student scores at the 50th percentile on the ISEE or SSAT, he or she is about at the middle of students applying to private school--a group of generally high-achieving kids. Such a score doesn’t mean that the student is average on a national level. Keeping these facts in mind can help reduce some of students’ and parents’ stress around testing.

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2511 Numa Watson Rd., Seaside, CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 Fax: 831-394-7991 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia 2-8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9-12. Research shows that cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them aid or tuition support funding to nearly half of our student population. Scotts Valley Times / January 2014 / 11

CAL FIRE Declares Burn Ban

For Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, portions of Stanislaus, and Western San Joaquin Counties FELTON — within the State Responsibility Area and Local Responsibility Areas under counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, portions of Stanislaus, and Western San Joaquin Counties. Open burning suspensions aid in preventing fires going out of control and significantly reduces the risk and occurrence of large fires. This is espe-

cially important, as these counties are currently experiencing recordbreaking low rainfall, low humidity, dry fuel moisture levels and increased fire activity. So far in November and

the official proclamation. County alone, out of 31 vegetation fires, we have experienced 15 escaped debris fires. Normal for the same period would be an estimated 5 to 7 vegetation fires alone. Agriculture, land management, fire training, and other industrialtype burning may proceed if a CAL and issues a special permit to specifically exempt a burn from this ban. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds, or in established facilities on private property with permission of the landowner and jurisdictional authority. Persons burning under any special permit must also check with their regional air quality management district for addition regulations and requirements. it is their individual responsibility to use fire safely and to prevent fires. Visit www.ReadyforWildfire.org for more

Mystery Dinner Nets $5,000 for SVPA ay Gorski, Treasurer of Scotts Valley Performing Arts (SVPA), presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to Lee Besse, President of the Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild from the Murder Mystery

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Valley�, said Ray Gorski. Thanks to many local merchants and farmers who donated food, wine, and prizes, and to the volunteers who helped make the evening a success. The goal of the Guild is to build and operate a community theater in the space next to the Scotts Valley Branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library. The performing arts center would be available for various local groups to rent as well as professional performances of all types. 12 / January 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

information on how to prepare for and prevent wildfires. Anyone with questions about this declaration is urged to contact the

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counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, portions of Stanislaus, and Western San Joaquin menace of wildfire and its potential to destroy life, property, and natural resources; and due to current and predicted fire weather, the lack of precipitation, the dryness of vegetation, and the increase fire activity; under the authority vested in

from this ban.

inspected the burn site and issued a special permit. Campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property are allowed with landowner permission if the campfire is maintained in such a manner as to prevent the campfire from spreading to the wildland vegetation. This suspension will begin at 8:00 AM Monday, December 30, 2013, and will continue in place until formally cancelled.

Award winning Pianist Tyler Hayford to play at Peace United Church

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elp is trickling in to the Philippines Cruz County Music Teachers Association in the wake of the devastating in consecutive years. In March 2013, he Super Typhoon Haiyan however performed Brahms Piano Quintet Op. 34 it’s far from enough. The most urgent at UCSC Recital Hall as a grand prizeneeds of food, clean water and emergency Youth Chamber shelter for millions of Music Competition vulnerable children One Hundred percent of ticket sales and their families will go to Philippine relief Charities concert to support need our continued musicians. help. Artist – Award winning Tyler also has Seventeen-yearPianist Tyler Hayford studied pipe organ old Tyler Hayford’s Concert Program: with Vlada Volkova passion for playing J.S. Bach: Moran since 2011 and studying the and has performed piano began at age 5. He currently studies Ludwig Van Beethoven: for the Santa Cruz with Hans Boepple Major Op. 26 “Pastoral” of Santa Clara Uniat the 7th annual versity, a Steinway Organist’s KaleidoInternational Artist Ticket Donation: $50 VIP seating, phone in Santa Cruz. with a career that $20 adult, $15 Senior, $5 Student He is a frequent guest spans 40 years. Tyler Sponsors: Peace United Church of organist at Messiah was one of only six Lutheran Church in pianists admitted Santa Cruz. this summer to the In addition Meadowmount School of Music, where he was awarded a to his piano and organ accomplishscholarship to attend. His performance of ments, Tyler has studied viola with Brahms Piano Trio No. 2 received many Vladimir Khalikulov and was principal compliments from prominent teachers in violist of the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony and guest violist at the CaliNew York. At the age of 10, Tyler received the fornia Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Barbara Call Award for “Most Promising until moving on to concentrate on piano Musician,” and has been the winner of more recently. Tyler, a school junior, said: “There is multiple 1st place awards from the Santa

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really nothing I enjoy more than playing and performing music. Playing with other young musicians and producing a beautiful sound together in front of an audience after long hours of practices and rehearsals can only be described as “magical.” I intend to pursue a career in classical music performance; as a solo artist, member of a chamber ensemble, and maybe someday, as a conductor.” In addition to his enthusiasm for music and playing it with peers, he enjoys playing soccer, running and hanging out with friends, photography and sketching. He can often be found taking meditative

walks through the forest or scouting new places to shoot photos.

Typhoon damage in Philippines

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Redwood Mountain Faire looking for Grant Groups, Musicians and more! May 31 and June 1, 2014 11 am to 7 pm (Gates open at 10:30am)

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organizers are seeking applications for Grant Groups, musicians, art

artists and craft persons seeking to sell at redwoodmountainfaire.com. Information is available at info@redwoodmountainfaire.com.

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to the community including over $40,000

the SLV, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. The

juried arts and crafts, extensive children’s activities, wonderful food and beverages (including local micro-brews and wines), in the beautiful setting at Roaring Camp in

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school groups and government agencies provide information about their activities

“New Laws” from page 10 All new limousines manufactured after January 1st, 2015 must meet these requirements as well. High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (AB : Together these laws extend sunset dates for low

merchandise. There is a small fee, $25 for information only and $50 for information,

emission, zero emission vehicles to operate in high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) without meeting occupancy requirements to January 1, 2019. Vehicles that qualify for HOV solo access are plug-in hybrids (green stickers), electric cars (white stickers) and compressed natural gas cars (also white). The yellow HOV stickers for hybrid cars expired in 2011. Go to www. dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg1000.pdf for an application for the sticker. Hit and Run: Statute of Limitations (AB 184, Gatto): This law extends the statute of limitations for hit-and-run collisions in which death or permanent, serious injury

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sales, and an application form to turn in for approval. Space is limited. Grant and booth applications for non-

the San Lorenzo Valley to celebrate community, to showcase arts and music, and to raise funds for diverse participating local

was a result. A criminal within three years of the person was initially idena suspect in the commission comes later, but in no case more than six Registration Fees: Vehicle Theft (AB 767, Levine): This law authorizes counties to increase registration fees by $1 for passenger vehicles and $2 for commercial vehicles to fund programs related to vehicle theft crimes in those counties. Search Warrants: Chemical Tests (SB 717, DeSaulnier): This amendment to current law authorizes the issuance of a search warrant to draw blood from a person in a reasonable, medically approved manner, to show that the person violated provisions when that person has refused

failed to complete, a blood test. This law has been operative since September 20, 2013. Teen Drivers (SB 194, Galgiani): This law prohibits a person who is under 18 years of age from using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication while driving, even if it is equipped with a hands-free device. For complete information on chaptered bills enacted in 2013, please refer to the Legislative Counsel website at www.LegInfo.ca.gov.

Scotts Valley & San Lorenzo Valley All SCCAL Football Team SCCAL MVPs Jake Rehnberg, Scotts Valley Running Back, & Aptos High School Quarterback, . Rehnberg rushed for a school-record 2,234 yards during the season making him third all-time in the SCCAL. Only Soquel’s

Harbor’s Calvin Keyser-Allen’s 2,360 in 2000 gained more. Rehnberg’s scoring totals were 16 touchdowns rushing and 3 receiving. This star athlete also played defense as the starting linebacker. Willie Johnston, Scotts Valley running back/receiver. As a multi-use player,

Johnston racked up 799 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns on the ground. As a receiver, he gained 593 yards with 7 touchdowns scoring school-record 126 total points for the season. On defense, interceptions. SCCAL 1st team Valley Selections Scotts Valley: Jake Lobo, senior, quarterback; Peter Marigonda,

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offensive line; Jordan Peabody, senior, punter

Valley High Schools Scoreboard Boys Basketball San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (5-5) SLV 52 – American Leadership Academy 44 (Dec 28) North Union 74 – SLV 36 (Dec 27) Santa Clara 76 – SLV 64 (Dec 20) SLV 55 – Watsonville 44 (Dec 18) Alisal 59 – SLV 56 (Dec 17) Pioneer 53 – SLV 37 SLV 69 – Watsonville 45 (Dec 13) SLV 67 – Pajaro 19 (Dec 10) SLV 47 – Monte Vista Christian 44 (Dec 7) Monta Vista 65 – SLV 44 (Dec 3)

Girls Basketball Scotts Valley Season Record: (9-3) Scotts Valley 76 – Bethel 40 (Dec 30) Scotts Valley Scoring: Charlie Boyle 22; Nadene Hart 19; Angela Silver 10; Grace Giguiere 8; Sadie Allen 5; Nikiya Bechtel

Samantha Boyle 5; Grace Giguiere 4; Nikiya Bechtel 3; Sadie Allen 2; C. Rasmussen 2 St. Ignatius 72 – Scotts Valley 55 (Dec 21) Scotts Valley 71 – North Salinas 35 (Dec 19) Scotts Valley 73 – Homestead 33 (Dec 16) Scotts Valley 85 – Westmoor 45 (Dec 14) Scotts Valley 69 – Mills 31 (Dec 13) Pinewood 72 – Scotts Valley 59 (Dec 11) San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (0-6) Lincoln 66 – SLV 25 (Dec 27) Capuchino 95 – SLV 18 (Dec 26) Monte Vista Christian 73 – SLV 30 (Dec 7)

Boys Soccer San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (0-5-1) Monte Vista Christian 1 – SLV 0 (Dec 20) SLV 0 – Cupertino 0 (Dec 17)

Monta Vista 3 – SLV 1 Sacred Heart 3 – SLV 0 Carmel 3 – SLV 1 (Dec 4) Scotts Valley Season Record: (3-1-1) Scotts Valley 3 – Soquel 1 (Dec 18) Scotts Valley 3 – Monte Vista Christian 0 (Dec 13) Scotts Valley 2 – King’s Academy 2 (Dec 10) Monterey 5 – Scotts Valley 0 (Dec 5) Scotts Valley 4 – Milpitas 1 (Dec 2)

Girls Soccer Scotts Valley Season Record: (3-3-2)

Scotts Valley 1 – Willow Glen 0 (Dec 21) Scotts Valley 2 – Saint Teresa 2 (Dec 19) Scotts Valley 1 – Live Oak 1 (Dec 17) Scotts Valley 2 – Watsonville 1 (Dec 14) San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (2-0) SLV 3 – Kirby Prep 0 (Dec 17) SLV 8 – Cypress Grove (Dec 9)

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Scotts Valley Season Record (2-6) North Monterey County 67 – Scotts Valley 63 Scotts Valley 58 – Alisal 40 (Dec 20) Pioneer 68 – Scotts Valley 53 (Dec 13) Soquel 67 – Scotts Valley 41(Dec 12) Scotts Valley 55 North Salinas 51 (Dec 7) Everett Alvarez 70 – Scotts Valley 58 (Dec 6) Overfelt 49 – Scotts Valley 33 (Dec 5) Piedmont 61 – Scotts Valley 40 (Dec 3)

4; Samantha Boyle 4; Mandy Silver 2; C. Rasmussen 2 Monterey Trail 69 – Scotts Valley 63 (Dec 28) Scotts Valley Scoring: Angela Silver 22; Charlie Boyle 16; Nikiya Bechtel 9; Nadene Hart 7; Samantha Boyle 4; Grace Giguiere 2; C. Rasmussen 2; Sadie Allen 1 Scotts Valley 79 – Florin 46 (Dec 27) Scotts Valley Scoring: Nadene Hart 19; Angela Silver 18; Charlie Boyle

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End of a Busy Year By Bruce McPherson, Supervisor, 5th District

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productive, and thoroughly enjoyable. It’s been a year of listening and learning, and a time of growing appreprivileged to participate in many events that weave our community together and have enjoyed time with both new and old friends.

I have been especially thankful for the hundreds of residents who have devoted their time, energy, and talents to better our community. They have served on County commissions, chambers of commerce, business associations, Town Plan advocacy groups, civic and church groups, school boards, and youth organizations. I would like to tell you about some of the accomplishments of the past year in the Town Plan Meetings: More than 300 San Lorenzo Valley residents attended meetings to review and update the Town Plan for their community. The residents then organized themselves into more than a dozen advocacy groups which are working on issues that include replacing and updating street signs, lighting, tourism and marketing, road issues, public safety, and bike and pedestrian paths. We will see a number of improvements on Highway 9 and in the town centers next year as a result, including new bus shelters and improved crosswalks and access on Highway 9 in front of San Lorenzo Valley High School. Brookdale Lodge: This historic gem was shuttered and has been falling into disrepair for the past year after being closed due to safety violations. Recently, the Bank of India foreclosed on the property and is now under contract with a prospective

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property and ensure that the lodge can reopen without permit delays. Castle Rock State Park: The Semthe entrance to Castle Rock State Park, construct a new gateway to the park and provide water, parking, and other amenities. The proposal will expand access to the park and greatly improve safety along Skyline Boulevard. Recently saved from closure, Castle Rock is undergoing a renaissance of public support and improvement. I have advocated for the project and am pleased to report that the County Agricultural Policy Advisory Commission gave initial approvals last week. The plans will go before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors next year. Los Altos Gun and Rod Club: This has several years. The gun club had applied to build a new clubhouse, which neighbors Neighbors have also been concerned with environmental contamination from lead associated with shooting that has occurred on the property. The gun club recently announced that it is withdrawing its application for the clubhouse and will concentrate on the environmental issues. Nelson Road during a storm in March 2011 closed Nelson Road in Scotts Valley. A temporary bypass through the community of Eclectia has allowed access to the properties beyond the closure while a new road alignment has been designed. That new alignment is scheduled to go to construction this coming summer and to be completed in October of 2014. The project has been well received by both Eclectia and the greater Nelson Road neighborhood. Bridge improvements: After many years of requests, the Mount Hermon Bridge was painted and scoured. In addition, bridges in the San Lorenzo Valley were painted and rails were replaced. Work was done on a half dozen other bridges, including the East Zayante Road bridges at mile markers 5.5 and 6.3, the Lomond Street bridge at San Lorenzo River, Glen Arbor Road bridge at Love Creek bridge,

Lompico-San Lorenzo Valley Water District consolidation: Early in my term I sions on the feasibility of consolidating the Lompico and San Lorenzo Valley Water plagued by a failing infrastructure, high rates, and a shortage of water. Two options for a merger have been developed by the working group and were presented to the water district boards and customers in San Lorenzo Valley boards must approve resolutions to apply to the Local Agency to merge. After conducting a protest hearing, Lompico must hold a bond election with 2/3 approval to move forward. I am extremely pleased that the basis for a viable solution has been developed and hope that a merger will be completed in 2014. Local Roads: The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), of which I am a member, has approved $1.2 million for road improve-

can only be used to maintain main thoroughfares, will be used to: Creek Road between mile 4.75 and mile 7; the intersection with Graham Hill outside the Scotts Valley city limits

Whispering Pines, adding turn lanes. At my request, the RTC increased its allocation to pay for all but $46,000 of the $346,000 project. In addition, $3.7 million has been allocated by the California Transportation Commission to construct a retaining wall, widen the shoulder, and install guardrails to reduce the severity of collisions on

is expected to begin next summer. Fire District Revenue: After meeting with representatives from Scotts Valley in the county received an increased total allocation of nearly $140,000 from the Proposition 172 formula.

Quail Hollow Ranch

Quail Hollow Park trees: When the Quail Hollow Ranch was built, the Lane family planted seven eucalyptus trees which in recent years were overgrown and cut. However, large, dead stumps were left in place, becoming an eyesore in an otherwise bucolic setting. Nathan Lewis of Lewis Tree Service cut the stumps and placed most of them along the parking lot. Big Basin Bus Service: I am pleased to report that I successfully advocated for the restoration of weekend bus service to Big Basin State Park to allow visitors to experience our oldest state park without reliance on a car. METRO bus ridership increased almost 26 percent on morning rides for Big Basin Park. We hope to have an even bigger increase next year. Community Choice Aggregation: My office is steering the effort to study whether it is appropriate for our region to purchase and generate our own power, which could have tremendous economic and environmental benefits. Last year at this time, no governmental agencies were on board to conduct a feasibility study. Currently, 19 governmental agencies in San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties are partnering to conduct a technical study which will analyze the economic and environmental benefits of buying and generating more renewable electricity and ultimately creating more green jobs in our community. Community Choice Aggregation has the potential to provide more significant environment benefits than any other initiative envisioned over the next several decades. It could allow the region to meet its 2020, 2050, and 2080 emission reduction goals in a relatively short timeframe and would be the first multi-county regional CCA partnership in California.

Felton Covered Bridge: I have continued work to re-roof this damaged historic bridge and to trim trees whose branches might further damage the bridge. I look forward to moving forward on this project next year. Ben Lomond Park: In its heyday, recreational center of Ben Lomond. My office has submitted a grant application to design a “naturalizing” of the San Lorenzo River to restore access, without the dam. Rolling Woods Sewer: Plans have been approved to provide sewer service to replace failing septic systems in the Rolling Woods area off Graham Hill Road. Construction for this County Service Area 10 project should begin in 2014 for those who want to connect to the new sewer line. Economic Vitality: This summer, the Board approved a request from Supervisor Coonerty and me to direct the County Administrative Officer to refine the County’s revitalized approach to economic development. In the first quarter of 2014, the Board will be receiving a proposed Economic Vitality Program which will outline

and streamlining regulations and the regulatory process within the Planning County a better place to do business. I am proud to report that more than 59 reforms have been implemented, with many more regulatory challenges to be substantially addressed during 2014. In addition to providing personal assistance to many property owners, the dinator has also worked with dozens of commercial businesses to ensure seamless interface with the Planning businesses is a key element to economic recovery. I encourage residents and busi-

The Historic Felton Covered Bridge

the County’s detailed approach to creating local jobs and otherwise stimulating our region’s economic recovery.

This plan will build on the County’s successful efforts of the past year in regard to modernizing, clarifying,

upcoming proposed Economic Vitality Program when it is released and provide your feedback and suggestions to me and to the other members of the Board. I look forward to working on these and other issues in 2014. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at: bruce. mcpherson@co.santa-cruz.ca.us or at 454-2200. I look forward to continuing to represent you and work with you to improve our beautiful San Lorenzo Valley.

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By Robert Francis

Put an Egg on It

70 Delicious Dishes that Deserve a Sunny Topping

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with easy, creative dishes that show how to use eggs in some very creative ways in your debunks the misconception that eggs are only for

it, as you’ll discover as you see how to create salads, soups, main dishes and even sweets using the incredible egg! Have you ever considered nachos and eggs, crab chipotle cob salad with eggs, spinach and egg lasagna or baked eggs with honey? Of course not, but you will after reading this cookbook. To get the egg rolling here, the author begins with an explanation on how to select the best eggs available and then how to prepare them by boiling, frying, scrambling, poaching, baking or pickling them. There are also instructions on how to whip up either basic meringue or Italian meringue. Once she’s “eggducated” her reader starters, salads & soups, and lunches. Then it is on to main dishes like an egg-topped deep-dish pizza or “New Mexico-style Christmas” enchiladas and sweets. And if you are adventurous enough to want to try some unusual cocktails using eggs, there

are six recipes, including one for a lime meringue margarita. If you need to ease yourself into this culinary “eggperience,” try the grilled cheese and egg sandwich, the fried-egg tacos or the hot dog with scrambled eggs and hot sauce. Once you’ve broken the shell, so to speak, you’ll want to try other recipes.

what he terms “riding the Michael Eisner roller coaster.” You’ll also get a sense of the challenges that went along with opening There have been a number of books written on the entertainment empire that published.

Dream It! Do It!

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Unprecedented

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Encounters in Avalanche Country A History of Survival in the Mountain West, 1820-1920

By Diana L. Di Stefano University of Washington Press. $34.95 looks at the threat of deadly avalanches, which early settlers who lived in the mountainous areas of the Western United States and Canada had to contend with in this well illustrated book. trappers, miners and pioneers heading west to railway workers and the passengers on the trains that chugged through the track bed cleared by huge rotary plows, all these intrepid people braved the constant winter threat of having the snow pack break loose and come roaring down the mountainsides. An assistant professor of history at the discusses some of the famous avalanches, including those that struck mining operations in Colorado and Utah plus those that occurred along railroad right-of- ways in places such as Wellington, Washington, and a mountain pass east of Revelstoke, British Columbia. and how the inhabitants of the mountains pooled their knowledge to cope with them

and deadly reality of mountain life. “Workers living in the regions were not alienated from their surroundings but rather were forced to build an understanding of the mountains based on the environmental realities of their work situations,” the author writes. How this was accomplished and how the game plan had to adjust to the economic realities that brought more people 18 / January 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

into Avalanche Country is the subject of this informative book.

Act (ACA), this book may be of interest. Josh Blackman, the president of the Harlan Institute, cated to raising awareness about the Supreme Court and the Constitution, of it, on how this landmark act narrowly squeaked by with a 5-4 Supreme Court decision in 2012. There were two major surprises when this piece of healthcare reform was chalbelieved that the highest court in the land would agree to hear the legal challenge to the constitutionality of this legislation and, secondly, perhaps the Court’s ruling surprised even more experts. Based on a series of interviews including academics, lawyers and politikey decisions were made and why the justices voted as they did. An assistant professor of law at South Texas College of Law, Blackman also shares his opinion on what he feels this decision means for the future of the Constitution, the limits on federal power and the Supreme Court itself. “In the blink of the eye, the ACA went to the brink of unconstitutionality and back,” writes Blackman. “Along that rapid journey, lawyers and scholars from across the philosophical spectrum were so focused constitutional arguments at breakneck speeds that they were often unable to pause and appreciate the monumental importance of what was happening.” a number of books that will debate just that Court decision has for the future. No doubt John Blackman’s views set forth here will be seriously challenged by other and perhaps more illustrious legal scholars.

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have a collection of dictionaries and I’ve been known to read them. (No, not all the way through! Not all at once, anyway.) Nuances, subtleties, double entendres, etymology, layers of meaning – anyone?) I write poetry, dabble in Haikus and blog. I snap pictures of bumper stickers that nail reality. My TV remote is bundled with pen and paper to capture a brilliant line. I buy T-shirts that say-it-all regarding complex concepts of leadership and personal growth, like “Mind the Gap.”

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and when you find it, live it, and share it, your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever.” So, instead of making New Year’s Resolutions for 2014 (because we know where

Others can’t give you your word. You have to choose it. To choose your word,

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3-step process*: 1. Look in. (Be quiet, open your heart.) 2. Look out. (Keep it present, live it.) 3. Spread it. (Share your journey.) (*Download the free One Word Action Plan worksheet: http://getoneword.com/.) Shake things up. Start a new tradition. What’s your word for 2014?

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of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, every Monday, ranging from meat 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Scotts Valley dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and Water District, 2 Civic Center sample, get a recipe card, and learn promotes better over all health. Dr. Scotts Valley tips for meal prep and leftovers. For more information, visit www. ree with a drawing and Featured recipes are posted on refreshments. Join us for a talk the New Leaf Community blog at aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019 by Cabrillo College Horticulture www.newleafcommunity.com. Instructor Lisa McAndrews. First Tuesdays each month She’ll be showing slides of beau- PROFILE of Santa Cruz tiful, abundant and sustainable 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Tail Wagging World of Dog landscapes that will save you Clares St. Capitola Ownership water, time and money! 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa and it works. Last year it places 126 Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). Thursday Jan. 16 of its members in jobs, and we can Scotts Valley Chamber help you too. Ongoing workshops First Tuesdays and will cover resume writing, comHappy Hour Networking Third Wednesdays each month munication, and interview skills.

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Announcements Nar-Anon

charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com or call (831) 469-6096.

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimers

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For a meeting near you call (888) 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrance, Aptos 374-1164 or email oin other adults who are grieving saveyoursanity@aol.com the death of a friend or family Visit http://nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/ member. Learn helpful tools for California.html for more information. coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

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Mondays

Meal Solution Mondays 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave.

Tuesdays thru Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes See website for times, Deerpark Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos

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Overeaters Anonymous

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) 429-7906

First Wednesday each month

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation 6:00pm- 8:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for and/or adoptive parent is to attend orientation. The orientation meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www. is designed to review the child cabrillohostlions.org. welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question

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childcare and well-behaved dogs are welcome! This free ongoing group provides encouragement and CAM (complimentary and Orientations to Become alternative medicine) resources for women wishing to explore safe, Advocates for Children natural alternatives to promote Constitution Classes mental health in a positive Tuesday of month (for location 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting Fridays atmosphere. details contact Danielle at 761House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Clutterers Anonymous Please RSVP if possible: 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 Cruz 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & for more information e-mail p.m., third Wednesday of the Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer dyane@baymoon.com. Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special ADHD Support Group Meetings up? Support is available. CLA Sundays 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station Advocates) needs volunteers, 3-5 Over-Eaters Anonymous hours per week, to provide support, on Soquel Dr. For more info call 426-1868 FREE 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter pen Support meetings on guidance, and a powerful voice in Maternity and Surgery Center, second Wednesday. Adult Only 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. court for children who have been meetings on fourth Wednesday. B12 Fridays A is a 12-step support group removed from their homes because Any Questions, contact Judy 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural for those who wish to stop of abuse or neglect. Everyone Brenis at (831) 818-9619. Medicine, 2849 Park Ave. Soquel eating compulsively. All are welcome, men and bilingual folks welcome. especially encouraged. supports immunity, energy, Third Wednesdays Free childcare with advance To RSVP call 761-2956 sleep, mood, and the body’s ability reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call Ext. 102, or email Meeting Schedule for the to handle stress. (831) 429-7906. Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org SCWD2 Task Force To learn more, call (831) 515-8699. 7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water Church Bible Study/Worship Second Tuesdays each month District Headquarters, 5180 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Drop-in Grief Support Free Job Seek Workshop! Soquel Dr. Soquel 12:00pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible eetings are open to the public County ooking for a church? Come Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. and the location alternates ospice of Santa Cruz County worship with us! Scotts Valley. For more inforbetween the City of Santa Cruz Police mation, visit http://hirewire.org Community Room, and the Soquel support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a Visit www.scwd2desal.org PFLAG (Parents, Families, and friend. This group is a place where for more info. Friends of Lesbians and Gays) you can share stories, learn tools 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. Tuesday Jan. 7 for coping, and receive support First Congregational Church of Thursdays from people who care. SqCWD Board Meeting Santa Cruz Capitola-Aptos For more information, please call 7:00 pm, Capitola City Council To learn more, call (831) 427Chambers, 420 Capitola Ave., Rotary Club Meeting (831) 430-3000. 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Capitola. Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 he subject of this third meeting Wednesdays Saturdays or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for in a series of discussions Toastmasters: more information. about water conservation is Speak for Success 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College reducing water demands through 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s he Aptos Market, with over mandatory rationing. Second Thursdays each month Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts 80 vendors, is open year Veterans of Foreign Wars Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. round, with the best selections 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz Wednesday Jan. 8 iving a business presentation? ommander Ronals Petty leads of fresh foods. In addition, Interviewing for a job? family activities, music, cooking Teddy Roosevelt: Why He the meetings. Improve your speaking skills in a For more information, call (831) demos by professional chefs, Deserves His Place on Mount friendly, supportive environment 475-9804 gardening workshops, seasonal Rushmore with Redwood Ramblers Toastfairs and events are a part of the 1:30 pm, Monterey Peninsula masters. Open to all levels. Second and Fourth Thursdays market. College Lecture Form 103, 980 Drop-ins welcome. For more Fremont St. Monterey information, call 831-335-3693. Cabrillo Host Lions Club Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market ichard Kezirian will discuss 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Com9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, Teddy Roosevelt, including munity Center, Aptos Village TOPS 360 Kings Village Drive Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org Goodwin’s book on Roosevelt and (Take off pounds sensibly) ublic is invited to all 8:45 am, Felton Firehouse programs. Contact President Third Saturdays of Each Month Taft that was released in November. To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call 454-4687. 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos peakers helping speakers get Second and Fourth Wednesdays gigs. Call (831) 332-8221 for more Freedom Forum Presents: information.

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“Fee Fi Fo Fum” The Legacy of Giants in Folklore and Myth 1:30 pm, Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Form 103, 980 Fremont St. Monterey his lecture will explore some of the most interesting and entertaining giant tales, both early and contemporary, and examine their importance in cultural history. All lectures are free, call (831) 646-4224 or visit www.gentrain. org to learn more.

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It is too easy for you to overreact early this month after the chaos of the holidays. Take a deep

event is family friendly. Classes through Jan 29 are free. For more information, contact Sue or Don at (831) 72-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

in, you’ll be able act with more clarity. Even if you’re not in a work environment, you’ll be this is a good thing. Enjoy the feel of the accomplishments you succeed at and plan to build on

he Scotts Valley Arts Commission is issuing a call to artists to submit designs for three Last Thursdays each month traffic light junction boxes on

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) As 2014 begins, you are galvanized by the energy of the New Year celebrations you’ve been a part of. Nothing can keep your spirits down, and you feel the urge to share this personal

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star

month holds a smile on your face and makes it easy to maintain your focus on whatever task you set for yourself. Be a beacon of light and laughter for those around you, without losing site

receive a stipend of $300, and will Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante be reimbursed for materials up 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene to $200. The boxes are located on Italian/Argentene Restarante, The artists are requested to submit a full color design and their preference for location (if any). Applications may be picked up at Scotts Valley City Hall, or on the City’s website. Submissions are to regular hours. Any questions, call (831) 438-1000.

Ongoing Events Ongoing thru February 1

Ageless Art at the Scotts Valley Library

251 Kings Rd. Scotts Valley Ca. geless Art Project Exhibit featuring Oak Tree Villa’s Resident Artwork will be on display at Scotts Valley Library. For further information. please contact the Ageless Art Project at (831) 459-8917 x 208.

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Fridays thru Sundays Jan. 3 thru Feb. 2

Santa Cruz County Actors’ Theatre

“8 Tens @ 8” and “The Best of the Rest Short Play Festivals” Center Stage Theatre, 1001 Center St. Santa Cruz Tens @ 8 Opens January 3 and runs through January 26. Evening Performances on Thursday - Sat. are at 8:00pm, Sat. and Sun. Matinees are at 3:00pm. he Best of the Best opens Thurs. Jan 30th and runs through

It’s time to start taking control of your personal space. You have a strong compulsion to keep busy and stay connected while working through some troubling emotional business, but it will help to ask people to back off and give you the space you need while working through the problems. You need to complete the cycle that will bring you to an emotional center before moving forward. If you are looking for a new career opportunity, the middle weeks of the new year will be an ideal time to keep an eye open for them.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Barbara Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. in a First Friday art tour, visit galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Second Fridays each month

check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! For more info, please contact us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

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7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola allroom dancing to live Saturday Feb 1 music by The 10th Ave. New Music Works Band. Refreshments, large 8:00pm, Sampler Recital Hall, floor, friendly atmosphere, free Cabrillo parking. Open to the publicTuesdays ew Music Works presents singles welcome! a contemporary chamber BINGO Suggested donation, $6 per music concert by local 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Advanced tickets may be pur150 Jewell St. For more information, call (831) composers Michael McGushin, chased at www.brownpapertickets. 476-4711. Christopher Pratorius, and osted by Soquel Sports com. For more info, visit www. sccat.org. works by John Cage, Steed Second Sundays Each Month Tuesday of each month is Downtown Santa Cruz The evening will also include special $25 buy in (up to five First Fridays each month a solo performance by local Antique Fair packs). Join us! First Friday Art Tour bassist, Stan Poplin. 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. www.soquelsports.com Buy tickets online at www. is a Santa Cruz Institute maindrag.brownpapertickets. endors offer an eclectic Wednesdays of Contemporary Arts event, com. For more info, visit www. blend of antiques and managed in conjunction with Peninsula Banjo Band newmusicworks.org. unique items. Come and the participating art venues. The 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see

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Life is demanding much from you as the new year begins. Early in the month you’ll be receiving some very good news, possibly about family, most likely relating to something that came up before the holiday season, but it could come from anywhen. There will be multiple an opportunity to rescue or revive a relationship that may have waned, or even had a catastrophic event happen over the holidays. Look for your opportunity to make things right.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

feeling of urgency as the new year begins is not necessarily something to be avoided, but you co-workers will be keeping you busy as 2014 gets under way — do your best to keep your strong emotions from interfering with your relationships.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Strong emotions that carried you through the holidays are starting to release you from their grip as the new year begins. This is important as opportunities for new connections and relationships are presented throughout the month and a clear head will be important. Some of these events may put you in the spotlight, and you’ll need to be in a strong state of mind to handle them.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The new year may bring new opportunities, but if not, make your own! You’re ready for something new — anything new — and it’s time to take matters in your own hands. Move out of the background and into the foreground. Take risks. Anything to shake things up. Make new plans, set new goals, follow your New Year’s resolutions. Enjoy the time you have to relax, but don’t let opportunities pass you bye. Later in the month, it might be time to pull yourself in and focus on what’s in front of you, but don’t leave any new opportunities that came your way behind.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your friends and family are your backbone. They have been your rock throughout the holidays, and your energy has built to a crescendo as the new year begins. As the month continues, it is time to review your personal goals and plans, regardless of what stage they are in. Others may and share your own ideas with the goal of being open for your friends and family’s responses.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The holiday season was stressful, but with the new year comes a release from that stress and your people will be key in helping you move passed holiday problems. While worries are incurring great expense, and friends and family might be ready to help you with any projects you come up with.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

“Search your feelings, Luke!” Your intuition is always your friend, but as the new year begins make sure you pay special attention to those little subconscious feelings and warnings. Your tendency to focus on one thing at a time is a good thing, but avoid allowing it to become tunnel vision. Keep your focus, but don’t lose sight of what is happening around you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Simple isn’t working for you right now. You want to be challenged, mentally, physically, emogames, new ideas. Your courage to tackle whatever comes your way will help you navigate through all your self-imposed tasks.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

comes up in January should be tackled head on — anything you let slide might come back to haunt you as the year moves on. People will challenge you in ways that may make you solutions. Open doors for new relationships to get the new year started.

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Carbon Dioxide Reductions Working that carbon dioxide emissions are the lowest they have been in the United States in 20 years despite the fact that we have no binding federal legislation limiting them? — Jason Johnson, Port Chester, NY arbon dioxide emissions are indeed lower than at any time since 1994, according to data recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). But if you think that the rise of the hybrid car, our embrace of public transit, walking, biking and those new windows on the house are behind the trend, think again. According to the EIA, increased

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have recent warmer winters and the recession, but the key driver has been the swapping out of coal at power plants and industrial facilities across the country for cleaner-burning and now more abundant natural gas. The reason so much natural gas is around is the rise of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”), a technique whereby drillers inject water and chemicals into underground shale rock deposits to free up otherwise allowed U.S. oil companies to access huge natural gas deposits from the Marcellus Shale in the Northeast and elsewhere. The increased supply has brought natural gas prices down so that it has been cheaper than coal during the last few years. Our carbon natural gas to generate electricity generates about half the carbon emissions of coal for every megawatt hour of power generated. But Americans might not want to pat themselves on the back for too long, as the positive trend won’t with natural gas reduces smokestack emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and mercury, but natural gas production and distribution comes with a host of problems, including methane leaks, contaminated water supplies, destroyed streams and 22 / January 2014 / Scotts Valley Times

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Pictured: The Port Westward Natural Gas Powered Electricity Plant in Clatskanie, Oregon Lower overall CO2 emissions over the past 20 years are in large part due to replacing coal at power plants and industrial facilities for cleaner-burning, more abundant natural gas. Lashof of the Natural Resources environmental group. “And while carbon dioxide emissions than coalfar too high to be considered a global warming solution.” energy-related carbon emissions are already rising again given recent increases in natural gas prices that have steered some utilities back to coal. The EIA anticipates U.S. energyrelated carbon emissions rising 1.7 percent in 2013 and another 0.9 percent in 2014. The most important remaining question says Lashof, is whether the U.S. will continue to reduce its CO2 emissions to achieve the president’s 2020 goal of a 17 percent reduction from 2005 levels— and eventually the 80 percent or more reductions needed to prevent the most dangerous risks of climate disruption. The target is within reach, he says, but power plant carbon pollution standards, among other changes, will be needed. Lashof adds that the only way to keep the ball rolling is via a coordi-

dards, new state renewable energy reworked zoning and transportation policies that discourage the use of private automobiles. “We can build the clean energy future we need, but we aren’t there yet and it’s not going to happen by itself.” Also, even if Americans can mobilize to get their emissions in energy-related carbon emissions fell by some 3.7 percent in the U.S., but rose 1.4 percent overall around the world. Indeed, global carbon emissions are on an unrelenting upward march as developing nations acquire the taste for the extravagant fossilfuel-driven lifestyle perfected in the U.S. Contacts: U.S. Energy Information Administration, www.eia.gov; NRDC, www.nrdc.org. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine. com). Send questions to: earthtalk@ emagazine.com.

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ound roaming the streets of look or feel so lovely. She was disoriented, quite overgrown and limping painfully from multiple foxtails that had embedded themselves deep between her toes. When the shelter she was in became dangerously over-crowded, this three-year-old Miniature Poodle caught a life saving break and came to the Santa Cruz SPCA where she was immediately given a medical groom, removing over 80 foxtails from her feet alone. Lady came to us in such pain, and a home of her own. In the time we’ve had this sweet girl we’ve been able to see what a lovely little with her person as much as possible and will make a superb sidekick for someone who’s missing that constant companionship. She loves to be held, touched, cuddled, and talked to. However, when you’re occupied, she doesn’t mind just sitting right beside you patiently. In the home, Lady has been described by her foster as “perfectly housetrained” and “totally crate-trained.“ She does like to be on the couch and on the bed and would be most happy in a home where she would be allowed this luxury. Lady is not the type to run away, she comes when called and will follow you wherever you may go. Because she is still a relatively young dog, she will need walks twice daily. She walks nicely on the leash, has been taken to the beach and dog parks by a foster mom, and politely met new people and dogs without a problem. She does seem much more comfortable in the presence of female humans rather than males. It’s love if she is in a home with a guy. She is very smart and very treat motivated, which will be quite helpful with any training that may need to be done. Lady is about 13 pounds with long legs

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the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.spcasc.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on

Saving Mr. Banks — A Review By Noel Smith

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ake one of the world’s most creative men and one of the world’s most exasperating women, put them together, and you have the makings of an interesting and entertaining movie. Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, the eccentric author of the Mary Poppins the height of his career as the engine of the entertaining story of a clash of wills as they try to bring Travers’ creation of Mary Poppins to the screen. At the same time, this is a cautionary of their children. Travers was born and raised in Australia at the very end of the a dreamer and a drunk while her mother (Ruth Wilson) is caught in a life she doesn’t occur throughout the movie tying Traver’s adult attitudes and struggles to her traumatic childhood (played by Annie Rose in taking the viewer between the two very the context understandable. Having read the Mary Poppins books as a child long before the movie, I believe Emma Thompson’s expressions and actions as Travers are spot-on that of the pre-Hollywood version of the magical nanny. The original Mary Poppins was an

Annie Rose Buckley as P.L. Travers when a child. extremely severe character that somehow brings the Banks children into a magical world where anything could happen. She was often forbidding and scary, anything but a sweet or understanding companion for children. So there we are, a haunted and difcreator of movie magic. Happy songs, dancing and animation were an anathema to the author, Travers, who has the power to pull the plug on the whole project by not signing the rights to make the movie. The movie in a nutshell is about how the author, Travers, came to create her most famous and magical character; how that character, Mary Poppins, and surrounded her with his own brand of magic. Obviously, the movie was made but it childhood to make it come to pass. Oscar magic to be found in this movie.

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