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Local Robotics Team to Compete in International Competition On Saturday May 13, the victorious Aptos High School Robotics Team known as Watsonville Fireyoungest team to compete in the Ranger Division of ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) held at Aptos High School.

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Bringing Addams Family To Life Director Bobby Marchessault describes The Addams Family musical comedy as funny, light- hearted and whimsical, combined with great song and dance numbers that really allow the actors to display their talents. In the show the nuclear Addams

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Cover Bringing Addams Family To Life 5 8 9

Community News Pure Water Soquel Q&A Recycling Green Waste for Santa Cruz County by Noel Smith

10 11 Local Robotics Team to Compete in International Competition by Katherine Walton and Amelia Lovell 16 Reopened 17 Update on Valencia Road by Zach Friend Calcagno Receives Fulbright Award 18 Local Beaches Recover From Memorial Day Weekend 19

by Peggy Pollard 20 21 22 23 24 Flavors 26 Upgrade Your Summer Grilling Game 6 12 14

In Memoriam

by Maya Woods Kids Camps

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Cover Story “Addams Family� from page 1 “I have spent a lot of time laughing with actors in the show as we create together and that has been a blast,� notes the director. “One of the challenges has been taking each of the Addams characters and giving them our own spin, while staying true to the iconic characters

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To costume The Addams Family she researched costume history books for style, and re-watched the movie, TV and cartoon shows. After meeting with the production design team, she sketched, Bobby Marchessault for his input before

This musical Wednesday is older, but we wanted to keep the same character that people are used to while considering that Above all, Marchessault wants the audience to come away having laughed their way through an entertaining show.

The script is light with lots of jokes, magic and absurd situations, yet it speaks to the importance of family, love, honesty and acceptance.

Designer Chiara Cola. A native of Italy, Chiara fondly remembers watching the Italian dubbed re-runs of The Addams Family every morning before heading

sketchbook with lavish gowns. She credits her father, an artist, sculptor and art history teacher, with giving her the talent and passion for her work. Chiara attended the University of Salerno, after which Times Publishing Group, Inc. 9601 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 The Times Publishing Group, Inc., publishers of the Aptos Times, a bi-weekly publication, the Capitola Times and Scotts Valley Times, each printed monthly, Coastal Weddings Magazine, Coastal Home and Garden Magazine, Aptos’ Fourth of July Parade Official Program Guide and Capitola’s Begonia Festival Official Program Guide, is owned by Patrice Edwards.

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theatrical studies took her to London and eventually, California. After studying all aspects of theater, she now focuses on

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characters to life.

We would be remiss not to mention the technical wizardry in this production.

Director Marcel Tjioe and Props Master Donald Leo Grube have created some wonderful stage trickery that will highlight this hilarious musical production.

Working towards his BFA in the Musical Theater Program at Boston Conservatory, choreographer Makai Hernandez auditioned his dancers via an iPad and Skype, with the help of Janie Scott, director/choreographer and Beauty and the Beast and stage manager Sarah Preston. Having performed in Makai recognized that remote auditioning was an unusual process, but never the less it resulted in a top notch cast of dedicated, talented, dancing and singing Addams ancestors. While still in Boston, he started choreographing where, through the university, he had access to large dance spaces and some dancer friends happy to try the style of dance he was creating for the show.

Danielle Crook (Morticia) and Adam Saucedo (Gomez)

Makai begins by listening to the music again and again and then moves where the music takes him. He choit interesting to see how each dancer uniquely interprets the same movement.

He feels it is important to know the strengths of the dancers so they can be seen in their best light. He enjoys working creatively as a team, asking his dancers for their input in creating special moments for each ancestor.

His choreography is original, character driven and purposeful. This is the largest show he has choreographed to date, ative team at Cabrillo Stage has given him “Cabrillo Stage� page 8

Community News

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What is Pure Water Soquel? ure Water Soquel is a groundwater

by the Soquel Creek Water District (Disrecycled water from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility after it is further cleaned by the SCWD through a process to the local underground water basin to replenish the basin, restore protective groundwater levels, and prevent seawater intrusion/contamination from moving farther inland.

For information on the project, visit the SCWD website at www.soquelcreekwater.org/ planning-our-water-future/purewatersoquel

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Why is the project called “Pure Water Soquel”? he term Pure Water illustrates the

Facility a wastewater treatment plant? o. The water being used from the WWTF has already gone through secondary treatment. The AWP facility provides further treatment to purify this water to drinking water standards.

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What will the AWP facility look like?

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high level of treatment. Other communities considering or using recycled The process produces high-quality water such as PureWater Monterey and PureWater San Diego.

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What treatment is the District considering to purify the water used to recharge its aquifers?

process recycles secondary treated water from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) and then tration, reverse osmosis, UV, and advanced

drinking water standards. Similar projects are in are in various stages of evaluation in Monterey, Santa Clara County, and numerous other locations in California.

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In Memoriam

Jack O’Neill

Credited with the invention of the Wetsuit Founder of the O’Neill brand and O’Neill Sea Odyssey

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urfer, ocean lover, boating enthusiast, wetsuit pioneer, balloonist, and founder of the iconic worldwide

his eye patch (which happened when his surfboard hit his left eye while riding a wave) and his beard and was often seen driving around Santa Cruz in his convertible Jaguar.

Santa Cruz, California, of a

thriving

international

surrounded by family in his largest ocean recreation years, with the famous waves wetsuit designer and manuof his beloved Pleasure Point facturer.

As worldwide beach lapping at his deck.

Jack O’Neill Jack was born in Denver, Colorado then moved with his family to Long Beach, and beyond.

California where he acquired For his proudest a love for the beach early in his youth. He attended the University of Portland in Oregon, where Odyssey (OSO), a marine and environhe received a degree in business. mental education program. He used his World War II, Jack married Marjorie

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Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

Sanctuary and provided a coast-side classroom and laboratory building in the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Beach. He also coined the term “Surf Shop,� for which he later received a Registered US Trademark.

Inspired by the growing surf scene,

Sea Odyssey program is one of the largest of its kind in the world, having hosted

surf shop where the Dream Inn stands today. He then began making surfboards and producing wetsuits for surfers in Santa Cruz and then throughout California. beyond California, and Jack rode that wave better and longer than anyone in the surf industry. Jack was more surprised than anyone that the business grew to the point that it did.

Jack, Marge, and their family grew the business as Jack traveled the world and became internationally known as a surfer, an and adventurer. Jack was recognizable for

Remarking on OSO, Jack said, “The ocean

ever done.�

Jack has left behind many dear friends and was predeceased by wife Marjorie in Bridget and Shawne, sons Pat, Tim (Lisa) and Jack Jr., and grandchildren Uma, Riley, Memorial contributions in support to http://oneillseaodyssey.org Article and photos based on the O’Neill Sea Odyssey blog

“SqCWD Q & A” from page 5 These sites will undergo environmental assessment in the environmental

Can the District build a municipal water treatment plant next to its headquarters? acilities that are related to the production, generation, storage, treatment, or transmission of water supplies (such as an AWP facility) or for the production or

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from local building and zoning ordinances under California Government Code

corner of Capitola Avenue/Soquel Drive our water facilities, including our storage tanks and production wells, are zoned residential.

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Resources Control Board state grant, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of hisfederal grant, and is working with the state on a $1M grant through Prop 1.

emissions, population growth, hazards and hazardous materials, public services, utilities and service systems, geology and soils, groundwater, recreation, and energy use.

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When will the EIR be ready for public review and comment?

How much will the Pure Water Soquel project cost: how will it be funded?

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million dollars and the District is actively pursuing grants and loans to help reduce the cost. Recently, the District

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Is the District looking into other water supply options?

potential water supply options in addition to the Pure Water Soquel project.

Surface water with the City of Santa Cruz on evalu-

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all water customers, our website, monthly email blasts, articles and coverage in the Aptos-Times, Capitola-Soquel Times, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel; and in social media

° when available, to the District.

Desalination to receiving desalinated water from Deep Water Desal, a private company developing a desalination facility in Moss Landing.

Stormwater early stages of evaluating potential sites that would be feasible for aquifer

to adjacent occupants

property

owners/

° Two informational meetings held Church ° Met with small groups of neighbors that requested Q/A on the Pure Water Soquel Project If neighborhood groups, businesses, give a presentation and have Q/A, the SCWD welcomes that as well.

How can I receive up-to-date information? he District sends out a monthly email update on current events and infor-

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and business.

° email subscribers ° run in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Aptos Times, and Capitola-Soquel Times ° Information posted on social media

To sign up, go to: http://www.soquelcreek water.org/news/monthly-e-blast.

Contact information: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Associate Manager — Special Projects 831-475-8501x153, melanies@ soquelcreekwater.org

The supply options being considered evaluation and development — which is why the District has not yet selecting a project. A combination of supply options could be implemented to address region-wide issues that include groundwater overdraft/ seawater intrusion but also drought shortfalls, reliability, timeliness, climate change, and basin-wide sustainability.

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Community News

By Noel Smith SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will be

be based on cost as the bids are within 5% of each other. Here are some of the issues concerning the selection.

One of the companies, Vision Recycling (VR), has been doing the job for the

construction materials, soil amendments and composts to contractors, landscapers, farmers, vineyards, landscapers throughout California.

Concerns have been raised about the on Highway 1 if the contract is awarded to

years. Its local operations are located at the

(8 round trips) per work day by big rigs which

and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station within the County and they cur-

additional trips per year on Hwy 1.

Concern is rising in the community about the possibility that an established company with over two decades

residents. products

are

made

material processed by VR. These include soil amendments, planting soils, compost, a variety of mulches and wood chips. Products are made from leaves, brush, tree trimmings, yard debris and clean wood. Most of these products are collected and used locally Green Waste Recycling contract is the

and for the County, Vision Recycling, along with its services and its workforce could be A number of prominent members of the community have seen it important enough to speak out on the subject.

“For decades, Vision Recycling has been a positive member of our community.

They have literally made hundreds of donations to area schools and charitable groups. Why in the world would the

do not have a presence in Santa Cruz

their Marina facility in Monterey County Gabilan Ag Services supplies a variety of

that is providing great local jobs? Our PV Chamber endorses Vision Recycling for their outstanding work in the community.”

— Shaz Roth, President/CEO Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

has developed custom organic mulches and quality compost from our yards to be used locally and stay in our County.

company to truck these clean organic materials clear out of Santa Cruz County talk with your Supervisor about keeping our local company, Vision Recycling.” — Lowell Hurst, Watsonville City Councilman & former Mayor bureaucrats to recommend that we hire an out-of-county contractor to hijack our organic recyclables? This will devastate possibly even their homes. We need to

keep Vision local and avoid further congestion on Highway 1. We must protect our environment by not adding thousands of big-rig truck trips. Call your County Ari Parker, Bradley Elementary School Teacher If you are interested in the importance of selecting the county’s Green Waste Recycling contractor, contact your County Supervisor (831-454-2200) before the June 27 meeting: John Leopold, 1st District, Email: john.leopold@ co.santa-cruz.ca.us – Zach Friend 2nd District, Email: zach.friend@co.santa-cruz.ca.us – Ryan Coonerty 3rd District, Email: ryan.coonerty@ santacruzcounty.us – Greg Caput 4th District, Email: greg.caput@co.santa-cruz.ca.us – Bruce McPherson 5th District, Email: bruce. mcpherson@co.santa-cruz.ca.us

“Cabrillo Stage” from page 4 Actress Danielle Crook says her character, Morticia, is “as against type, it.” She describes Morticia as the backbone of the family. She wears the pants but by veteran actor Adam Saucedo, brings playful and romantic personality. He is the

p.m., Thursday through Saturday. You may purchase tickets individually or become a Season Subscriber at a discounted price.

All performances are held at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College

Cover Photo: Deborah McArthur (Grandma), Gabrielle Filloux (Wednesday), Adam Saucedo (Gomez) Danielle Crook (Morticia), John G. Bridges (Uncle Fester), Michael Navarro (Pugsley) & far back David Murphy as (Lurch) 8 / June 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

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Age Well, Drive Smart Senior Driver Safety Program

drivers. The Age Well, Drive Smart Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer. This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics

rules of the road. physical changes and how to adjust to them driving. driving.

Age Well, Drive Smart classes are long and are free of charge. These classes

forward to bringing her professional skills

education, including 13 years as the Dean of Students at Cabrillo College. He dedicated his career to serving children in need, including youth in foster care, and brings that passion for youth, and a bilingual/ bicultural background, to CASA. Free CPR Class on Tuesday, July 18

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CPR class (for infant/child/adult CPR) will be held again on Tuesday, July 18, is not a professional certification, but serves as a basic instruction for adult/infant and child CPR, as well as a brief segment on defibrillator pad use Perfect for babysitters or family members caring for a disabled or at-risk of heart attack family member. Minors welcome, with adult supervision. Space is limited, so early registration is highly rec-

but they are open to anyone who feels they

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Community Brief

Sons of Italy 2017 Scholarships

away. The information you provide will only be available to the Santa Cruz County

Scholarships at their May meeting. The students are of Italian heritage and graduating from high schools in Santa Cruz County.

Graduates receiving the Scholarships are Charles Bailey, Soquel High School and Allison Paul, Scotts Valley High School. The Sons of Italy Watsonville

local Service Center.

Please consider the following recommendations to prepare your home for your

know you will be away and ask them to report any suspicious activity to the

Giulianna Castillo

School, Luca DiGrazia, Aptos High School and Giulianna Castillo, Watsonville High School.

The students have also been invited to attend the Sons of Italy annual Bob

locked to private areas of the home arrange for pickup while you are away in case of emergency

is at home. Secure, disable or relocate at the Corralitos Padres. while you are gone.

Vacation Watch

Kary Bisagno,

program. If your home is located in the unincorporated area of the county, the the perimeter of your home while you are

Predator or Prey: What’s for Dinner?

The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library.

Aptos Space in this class is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please 662-0511.

CASA Welcomes Three New Board Members ASA of Santa Cruz County welcomes three new members to their Board of Directors.

Shaz Roth has been the President/

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for helping businesses grow and thrive.

She will help CASA connect with business leaders in the community.

Esther Sylvan recently retired from Human Resources. An avid hiker, the-

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ville Wetlands Watch is hosting a special outdoor evening presentation

wildlife today and in the recent past, viewing the animals through the daily and seasonal cycles. He will concentrate on the wildlife found in south Santa Cruz and northern Monterey counties, covering the various animal groups, their predation and relationships, and how they use the night time hours to feed and prey. p.m. in the outdoor classroom, overlooking the beautiful wetlands, behind Center, at the top of the Pajaro Valley

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Road, Watsonville. Please dress accordingly. Admission is free but you must reserve a seat online by visiting www. watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

For information, email wetlandscoordinator@gmail.com.

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Community News

The Santa Cruz Symphony Presents

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uja Wang returns to California to perform two concerts with the Santa

titled “Yuja II” this series features perforPiano Concerti, hosted on at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and on June at the Mello Center for the Performing Arts.

Brahms is her latest passion. “In my

Brahms, you need to feel grounded, as if the power comes up from your feet and hands.”

Yuja is considered by many the greatest living pianist today and does not shy away from tackling any challenge in front of her.

That, combined with her love of fashion,

For those who missed the opportunity to hear Yuja in February, and for all those

critics alike loved her performances in February. Below are some of the comments

those incredible pianists who appears on the classical musical scene every few years with her technical capacity and musical prowess to master a nearly impossible work while displaying a depth of understanding and an

keen ear and direction.

only faster. There was nothing gaudy about

subscribers will be seated after the

drive and energy made her playing sound sparkly, with strong rhythmic emphasis.

She found the kinetic “push” even in

arteries.

basis. Subscribe online at santacruzsymphony.org. For questions, please contact

Andante, the most lyrical movement, she played with as much strength as reasonably possible, gently but with drive. The light-

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and June forming Arts in Watsonville.

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Committee Members Needed For Mid–County Groundwater Agency SOQUEL — The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA) is seeking members for its Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Advisory Committee. Applications for Committee members will be

Dr. Soquel CA to provide the public with more information about the MGA and the role of the GSP Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee will represent basin water

ability recommendations to the MGA Board. Committee members will review technical information, give advice on 10 / June 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

Groundwater Agency is responsible for managing the Santa Cruz Mid-County Basin, which is in critical overdraft.

Applications will be accepted from residents within the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin boundary.

To verify whether or not you live in the basin, please check water.org/mid-county-basin-area/interactive-map.

Basin sustainability goals, plan objectives, project funding, the Committee and the Board. The time commitment will The Mid-County Groundwater Agency was formed in

For more information on the GSP Advisory Committee contact Darcelle Pruitt, Senior Planner for the Mid-County Groundwater Agency at (831) 662-2052 or at dpruitt@cfscc.org.

For more information on the Mid-County Groundwater Agency visit http://www.midcountygroundwater.org/

Community News

By Katherine Walton and Amelia Lovell

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n Saturday May 13, the victorious Aptos High School Robotics Team

that they built throughout the school year. The ROVs perform highly specific underwater tasks in a series that imitate the real-life missions of marine scientists.

compete in the Ranger Division of ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) held at Aptos High School. With their win, Watsonville

freshmen and one eighth grader won the advanced competitive class with an ROV named the Argo IV. It was crafted with

compete at the International level against the world including Russia, Southeast Asia,

were made in a 3D-printer.

The International Competition will be

designed by the team to perform complicated tasks. For most of the team, this was their third year in the program. They have such a good time together that when one of the teammates, Pratham Rathi, moved to San Ramon he commuted 1.5 hours each way for their meetings.

in Long Beach, California. To support our local ROV team on its way to International

on May 13 at Aptos High School for

tition; 54 teams composed of middle

and high school students from across

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Local Sports

Contributed by Maya Woods, Aptos High Track and Field Athlete

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ver the years, Aptos High has established itself as one of the strongest track programs in the

Aptos High Track and Field athletes are known for their incredible athleticism and team spirit. Combined with the dedication and support of the coaches, the tradition continues.

As an athlete, I can attest to the fact we all come onto the track with the mindset of accomplishing our personal and team goals. Whether a freshman who has never done a track event before, or a senior with

meters. Coach Dan Gruber called him a “quiet assassin.”

Girl

Outstanding Junior Marea Zlatunich

by injury she ran the fastest mile in Boy Jorge Benetiz meters Most Improved Girl Emma Burke

the best.

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Most Outstanding Freshman Girl Brynn Mitchell Boy Vaughen Holland Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump Outstanding Sophomore Girl Indra DeSerpa Lyons Indra is an outstanding hurdler.

Coincidentally, her mom, PVUSD

Boy Josiah Sweet

earning the most points for his team

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that broke the 14-year-old school record at the SCCAL Championships.

Boy Jordan Kadlecek meters, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump Most Valuable Player: Track Girl Marea Zlatunich. First-year head coach Zach Hewett called 11th grade Marea a “dominant and devastating runner.”

Boy Danner Pardue. Football star Danner was the only boy from the SCCAL to qualify for the state meet

meters, he was undefeated in league competition in both sprints. Danner will be walking on to the Chico State

Most Valuable Player: Field Girl Brynn Mitchell

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Finally, I want to thank our coaches including Head Coach Zach Hewett, Dan

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Boy Johnnie Gospodnetich. Johnnie contributed points in the Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault and Shot Put. I think there should be a decathlon in his

Coulter. They are volunteers who come out merely for love of the sport, but they always make sure that they are there for us every single day. My hurdles coach, Tyler Casterson, drives over the hill and comes straight to practice every day.

After a long day at work he makes sure that we are getting better.

Track is not easy, but being consistent and showing up day after day not only helps yourself, it shows the commitment you have for what you do. Coaches and team members recognize

throwers to sprinters, jumpers to distance runners learn about dedication, hard work, and camara4x100 relay Aptos racers (from left): derie over the weeks Kidasi Nepa and Jordan Kadlecek we are on the track qualities and reward with our fellow athletes and coaches. them with the title of Team Captain.

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camp is also reassuring.

Stay focused not at camp forever, just a few weeks.

Bringing a calendar to camp helps you be clear about the length of your stay. . Anti-homesickness strat-

normal. In study after study, researchers who were spending at least two weeks at overnight camp felt some degree of homesickness. Children at day camp may also feel pangs of homesickness, but less frequently.

days usually feel better.

Mom and Dad, your help preparing your

year campers are usually less homesick everyone misses something about home this powerful growth. most miss their parents; others most miss home cooking, a sibling, or the family pet. Whatever they miss, the vast majority of children have a great time at camp and are not bothered by mild homesickness. can learn to cope with. In fact, research has uncovered multiple strategies that work for kids. Most kids use more than one strategy to help them deal with homesickness. coming a bout of homesickness and enjoying time away from home nurtures

ways of coping with homesickness at camp?

What advice can you write in a letter or e-mail to your son or daughter if you get a homesick letter? a wonderful thing. Sometimes just knowing that what they feel is a much better.

So, if nearly everyone feels some homesickness, what can be done to prevent a

home. them for the future. The fact that second-

Anti-Homesickness Strategies for Kids Stay busy. Doing a fun, physical activity nearly always reduces homesickness intensity.

Stay positive. Remembering all the the focus on fun, not on home.

Stay in touch. Writing letters, looking at a photo from home, or holding a memento from home can be very comforting.

Stay social. Making new friends is a perfect antidote to bothersome

pay huge dividends. After a session of camp, dence, social skills, and leadership. And while your son or daughter is at camp, you can enjoy a well-deserved break from full-time part of normal development. Our job should not to avoid the topic altogether.

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.

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Community News WATSONVILLE — Arts (PVA) presents its annual members show with the title and theme of Color. Artists were asked to prepare works of art that generated the many facets of color.

Color produces a certain mood or atmosphere; it creates space, light and shadows; and introduces symbolic assopiece of art and describes a scene in new and creative ways.

In art making, color allows the artist to create individuality and flare. Color can be used to evoke a certain mood, to create a message or arouse a response in the viewer. Artists use the positive or negative attributes of color in their work.

The resulting show is an amazing as the red room, the blue room etc. with various feelings caused by each color. and continues through reception on June 18, Valley Arts is located

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By Zach Friend

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e have good news and some challenges - all of it is outlined below. First, the good news - as

to drill for the shoring system, which walls to work.

The contractor conducting the drilling caving in, and has now switched to using casings for the borings to prevent that from happening. That takes slightly longer than traditional methods so work has been is minimal.

You may have noticed all of the utility work the last few weeks, with AT&T also moving the last of its telephone utility lines.

In that area there are gas, water, telephone electrical.

Crews have completed the gravity slow creek diversion system, which is a bypass for Trout Creek and is also needed to allow crews to work in the canyon. of the utility movements, and an essential element for the project, is movement of

now plans to move its overhead utilities a few weeks behind the original date that an impact on our overall bridge opening schedule as a result. period of time if an adequate redundancy plans in place for such a situation (in the unlikely scenario that it arises), their original timeline for moving the lines has

been assured that they will attempt to possible and try to adhere to our original bridge opening schedule, but my take is that it will be delayed by some amount of time at this point.

The contractor is still able to do other work while waiting for the overhead lines to be moved (such as drilling for the shoring system, and drilling for the

foundation of the temporary bridge), but some time will be lost with this delay. It

Lizz Williams is the contact with

starts but based on the delay being a few I can assume it could delay the bridge opening by the same amount of time.

If I get a more updated timeline from lines down we will have the most accurate timeline for bridge opening.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to drop me a line at 454-2200 or zach.friend@santacruzcounty.us - Every day there is construction out there is a day closer to this being done! Hopefully we can minimize any delay from the PG&E overhead line movement. Best- Zach

Aptos High Graduate Serena Calcagno Receives Fulbright Award

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erena Calcagno, graduate of Aptos High School and recent graduate of St.

with a biology major and China studies concentration, has accepted a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to Taiwan from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Calcagno will support the teaching to promote further mutual understanding between the United States of America and the Republic of China.

Program has given more than U.S. citizens who will conduct artists, and scientists the opportunity to study, teach and conduct the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement as well as record of service and leadership potential in their

have been awarded

a head of state or government. international concerns.

Fulbrighters address critical global challenges in all areas while building relationships, knowledge, and leadership in support of the long-term interests of the United States.

Fulbright alumni have achieved distinction

For further information about the Fulbright Program or the U.S. Department of State, please visit http:// eca.state.gov/fulbright or contact the Bureau of Educational and 632-6452 or e-mail ECA-Press@state.gov.

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Biggest Garage Sale” held by Twin Lakes Church in Aptos may or may

was the most successful ever, raising about

All of the net proceeds are going to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz

Church community continually surprises

every month, and Teen Challenge Monterey Bay, which helps men, women, and children with life-controlling problems.

of themselves to do so, time and time again.”

Second Harvest, which they will turn into

provided the time and labor, which made the event possible. “In the face of adversity we all powered on, despite personal challenges, as the mission to feed people was heavy on our hearts.”

One of those volunteers, Taylor

The May 13 event involved months

Dozens of stalls, racks, and tables of furniture, clothing, housewares, art, tools, collectibles, and more crowded the parking lot and grounds of the sizeable Aptos campus on the sunny Saturday morning.

agencies and food and nutrition programs throughout Santa Cruz County.

McCrea said, “The amazing dedication and hard work we see from the Twin Lakes

in the weeks leading up to the event.

Side for two hours every morning before work.

give up that time and give it to the garage

For more information please visit Second Harvest Food Bank (www.thefoodbank.org) and Twin Lakes Church (www.tlc.org).

do, there was no question in my mind that

Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food

Twin Lakes Church is a large and longtime supporter of Second Harvest Food Bank, rallying its dedicated congregation to help The Food Bank tackle hunger throughout the year.

The church would like to thank Marti-

the second in the nation. Its mission is to end hunger and malnutrition by educating and involving the community. Its network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz County every month. For every dollar donated, it provides four healthy meals.

Second Harvest has a four-star rating from

A Tool Shed, Locatelli Moving and Storage, and Health Design for all their donations of supplies and food for the volunteers.

long.” www.thefoodbank.org

Save Our Shores Helps Local Beaches Recover From Memorial Day Weekend MONTEREY BAY — After the long Memorial Day weekend of fun, the hardest

Sanctuary Steward Steve Belmont reminds us how dedicated the volun-

and Mid-Santa Cruz County particularly Panther Beach and Sunny Cove. Thank-

seen everything that can be dumped on a

took time during the holiday weekend and the day after to lend a hand.

“I was surprised by how much small trash, such as plastic bits, Styrofoam pieces, dog poop bags and cigarette butts were on the

the many people who thanked us,” recalled Sanctuary Steward Mary Scheller, who took time out of her Tuesday morning with her husband to comb through Memorial Oak in Santa Cruz County.

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Beach Cleanup Results

Our Shores volunteers removed 543.8

Del Monte, Monterey 15 (lbs) On Memorial Day at peak visitor time, 13 Save Our Shores volunteers connected with thousands of beachgoers at the two most visited beaches in the Monterey Bay, Cowell/Main Beach in Santa Cruz and Del Monte Beach in Monterey.

Before the crowds turned up, Save Our Shores hung large banners along the beach parking lots and bathrooms, reminding visitors to “enjoy their visit” to the beach and “keep it clean.” Volunteers talked to visitors about the impact their waste can have on marine wildlife and marine ecosystems as well as reminding them to pack their trash after enjoying the beach. In less than four hours, the small

free trash bags, a proven pollution prevention measure.

Save Our Shores 2017 Holiday Relief and Pollution Prevention Program during Memorial Day weekend is made possible thanks to dedicated partners and sponsors. A special thanks to Sanctuary Stewards Mary Scheller and Steve

Community News International Students, Inc. The further we go, the closer we get

By Peggy Pollard

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s our ISI Santa Cruz hikers struggled

Vernal Falls trail, I waited for them at the top rock, cheering and clapping each victorious arrival.

The last hikers up the

once they stepped across the ledge and saw sloping down to the falls edge, their faces broke into a big grin.

This moment made it all feel worth-

and Barbara Gaskell and I from Santa Cruz spent weeks of prayer, planning, and a weekend of tour guiding with

granite path along the old girl and her dad from China. They tried to not freak out as they clung to the safety

UCSC international scholars to take a research projects. Our ISI Bay Area team,

But Yosemite is famous, dependably awesome every year.

So we feel privileged to be their trusted guides to share this magical spot in the universe.

At the top of Vernal Falls, we hikers were all amazed that the 3-year-old girl had climbed up the path herself, holding her not being carried.

Then, she thought it was such fun getting wet from the waterfall, she said she wanted to hike with us to the top of the

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mile round trip with very steep elevation.

Her, father, a postdoctoral researcher,

he was hesitant about coming. But the trip deeply moved him.

He had been working so hard the last few years focused on his important research work in France and UCSC that he had hardly spent any time with his daughter since she was born.

Spending the weekend with his wife (also a UCSC postdoc researcher) and daughter was a big turnaround for him. He said that on the trail, he had felt so tired

him.

Then seeing his daughter happily climb both waterfalls amazed him. Our ISI weekend had really brought him close with his family, he said. He later told me he now His wife also asked a lot of spiritual questions over the weekend with her home hosts and with us, about Christianity and the Bible -- an open door for a new better than Yosemite.

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At Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park SANTA CRUZ — Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) today announced eight food vendors are conitems at its PopUp Picnics in the Park at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park in downtown Santa Cruz.

The picnics will take place every

their proceeds back to Friends on behalf of the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to fund education and restoration projects at the park.

Taquitos Gabriel, a favorite from the

June 15. The menu will include three tacos ($5), taco plates ($8), burritos ($8), cheese quesadillas ($3), meat quesadillas ($8), and watermelon and horchata aguas frescas “Lunching at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is always a treat, and PopUp Picnics in the Park give the community another opportunity to enjoy this out-ofthe-way space downtown,” said Bonny Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, “Your State Park Downtown,” is home to the oldest building in Santa Cruz Future PopUp Picnics in the Park food vendors will include Happy Dog Hot Dogs

by local Ohlonean and Yokuts Indians, remaining structure from Mission Santa

menu on July 13, the Homeless Garden on Aug. 3 and tamales by Joli Mole on Aug.

One of just four adobe buildings left in Santa Cruz County, it is the only building of its kind preserved as a museum in the State of California. The adobe families who lived and worked at the Mission, which operated until 1834 when it was secularized.

After decades of private ownership, the adobe was sold to the

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Community News

Keep You and Your Family Safe and Healthy SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Summer and outdoor activities. But every summer, children in our community die or are injured from drowning. For adults and children alike, additional risks include heat-related illnesses, diseases from bug bites, and injuries from falls.

Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 4, and injury death for people of all ages. Between drowning related deaths.

“We just want people to be safe and

Whether you pull an unconscious person from the water or see someone suddenly keel over and become unre-

without leaving the scene. Otherwise, send someone else, and concentrate on the victim by using either Chest Compression Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or by performing mouth-to-mouth perform these methods of resuscitation is important for anyone spending time in and around water.

For those situations when a person does not have a pulse, CPR can help survive until an emergency vehicle arrives.

survives a near drowning, there may be serious injury. These injuries can result in serious neurological damage and significant lifelong health consequences.”

action, as the dispatcher can also provide instruction on Hands-only CPR,” com-

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your risk for falls and programs and services that can help, especially if you

Other Tips of survival.”

To avoid summer injuries and illness, following simple Summer Safety Tips can make this time of year memorable for summer fun and not for a trip to the hospital.

Summer Safety Tips ater Safety. For children ages 1 to 4 years, swimming pools pose the greatest risk. It is important to make safety a priority in and around the water.

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insect repellent containing active ingrethe skin or clothes.

Injury From Falls treat adults and children for falls at home and on the playground. Did you know that one in three older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged

tended in a car or other vehicle, even if the windows are cracked open busy, active child from taking a dangerous tumble

colored clothing.

under playground equipment are safe, soft, and well maintained.

water. swim. riers, covers, and alarms.

times around fall hazards, such as stairs, playground equipment, and even upstairs windows.

There are several tick removal devices tipped tweezers will remove a tick

and children.

“Popup Picnics” from page 20 Friends funds interpretation services and a portion of park operations, and also runs the Mission ParkStore. In addition, Friends has implemented key improvements at the park, including a remodel of renovated outdoor cooking facilities and new hours of operation to serve local school children.

Friends also established several special events

at the park, including the annual Mole & Mariachi Festival each September, movie nights, live music and food events. The park is supported by the Mission Committee, members of which include representatives of Friends, State Parks and dedicated community volunteers.

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National News WASHINGTON — help families keep their kids healthy and to reinforce the connection between a Department of Housing and Urban Devel-

Healthy Homes Month.

The goal is to raise awareness for what makes a home healthy, and to strengthen coordination and collaboration between housing and health at the federal, state and local levels.

Doctor Ordered,” highlights the vital role that pediatricians and the health community play in healthy homes education.

Due to home-related health risks such as asthma and lead poisoning, some of the most serious health problems for children may start at home. Creating healthier housing promotes the healthy growth and development of kids.

Healthy Homes Month serves as an important educational call to action,” said Jon L. Gant, Director

focus national attention on ways to keep people of all ages safe and healthy in their homes. To mark this month-long campaign, HUD Secretary Ben Carson, produced a video highlighting the direct

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Many American homes have moderate to severe housing problems, including

he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is readying a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help combat identity theft, and

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will use a unique, randomly assigned number called a

said CMS Administrator Seema Verma.

“We want to be sure ciaries and healthcare providers know about these changes well in advance and have the information they need to make a seamless transition.”

replace the Social Security-based Health rently used on the Medicare card. CMS will will meet the congressional deadline for -

leaks and intrusion; pests; damaged paint; and high radon gas levels. These conditions are associated with a wide range of health issues, including unintentional injuries and respiratory illnesses.

For more information about National Healthy Homes Month 2017, please visit HUD’s website to learn more about NHHM and how to participate and get updates on activities. Additionally, check out HUD’s Healthy Homes App available via Apple iTunes and Google Play.

our seniors from fraudulent use of Social Security numbers which can lead to identity

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Identity theft can take not only an emotional toll on those who experience of all identity theft victims reported a lives, damage credit ratings and result in inaccuracies in medical records and costly false claims.

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lead-based paint hazards; a dilapidated

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California News Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for more severe illness.

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning people of the risks of Salmonella infection associated with contact with live poultry. Outbreaks linked to contact with live poultry have increased in recent years as more people keep backyard

dling live poultry, their eggs, or anything in the area where they live and roam.

Live poultry, especially baby chicks and ducklings, may have Salmonella in their feces and on their bodies (feathers, feet, and beaks) even when they appear healthy and clean, which can get on the hands, shoes, and clothing of people who handle or care for the birds.

Salmonella can get on cages, coops, feed and water dishes, bedding, plants, and soil in the area where the birds live and roam.

Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and a person has been infected. Most infected people recover

into the house. or touch live poultry and eggs without supervision and subsequent hand washing.

live poultry. within a week without treatment. However, some people may have severe illness that requires hospitalization.

MARINA — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that pre-

roads or trails.

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Santa Cruz, San Mateo, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

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other torches The BLM said that restrictions are needed because dry fuels and high temperatures have

tions could pose a serious threat to visitors, adjacent private lands and communities.

Visit the CDC’s Keeping Backyard Poultry webpage: www. cdc.gov/features/salmonellapoultry/index.html

The BLM advises homeowners to take responsibility for fire protection space around their homes to provide defensible space. Doing so will help the firefighters protect families from uncontrolled wildfire and will improve the chances of homes avoiding fire damage or total loss. For more information about defensible space, visit www.readyforwildfire.org/.

restrictions, telephone the Bureau of Land (831) 582-2200.

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he California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) encourages all Cali-

Fishing Days, typically around the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. On these

license. Free Fishing Days also provide an easy opportunity for licensed anglers to introduce non-angling friends and children

the City, a program that allows children to metropolitan areas. For more information on the Fishing in the City program, please visit

All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements and fishing hours and

All anglers should also check the rules and regulations at www.wildlife.ca.gov/

angler must have an appropriate report card if they are fishing for steelhead, sturgeon, spiny lobster or abalone anywhere in the state, or for salmon

enforce them. In addition, information on

systems.

Anglers residing in urban areas also

can be viewed at www.wildlife.ca.gov/

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Community News SANTA CRUZ — Join Santa Cruz County Friday

School.

This training will consist of interactive activities that promote youth leadership and job readiness while earning community service hours, making friends, and having fun.

Training topics include, how to build a resume, search for jobs, and create a personal brand.

You will also have the opportunity to learn from business partners what they are looking for in candidates. and interview for a summer internship and stipend with the County of Santa Cruz. ership and Job Training Institute will take place June

snacks, and beverages will be provided all four days of the training.

For more information or to register please contact Maggie

McGonigle at Maggie.McGonigle@santacruzcounty.us or call 831-454-4974. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

This training is in partnership with Your Future is Our Business, California Institute for Invincible Youth, and Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance, Inc.

Increase in Number of Cases of Hepatitis A in County SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Santa in new cases of Hepatitis A infection. Of concern is the fact that there have been recent, serious and widespread outbreaks of Hepatitis A in other counties. To address this concern the County has been conducting vaccination clinics in the community and working with partners in an “We are partnering with the community to ensure the people most at risk, particularly the homeless, have access to the hepatitis A vaccine,” said Arnold S. nerable populations and have worked to make information available. We are strongly encouraging people who are at

HepatitisAsymptoms include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, and lightcolored stools. Symptoms usually appear over a number of days and last

risk to check with their health care providers and get vaccinated for hepatitis A.” contact or sharing drugs with someone who is infected can spread Hepatitis A. Those most at risk with high or intermediate rates of endemic Hepatitis A; men who non-injection illegal drugs; persons with clotting factor disorders; and household members or caregivers of persons infected with Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A can also be spread through contaminated food or water.

and can cause liver failure and even death.

after using the bathroom or changing diapers, and before handling food has a Hepatitis A infection

and eating utensils with other people.

Check your hepatitis A vaccination status and talk to their health care providers about the risks for hepatitis A. Persons planning an international trip

travel) to see if hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for the intended destinations.

For persons without health insurance, vaccine is available at County Clinics. For a list of locations, visit http://www.santacruzhealth. org/ For additional information, please visit www.SantaCruzHealth.org/HepA.

Small–Space Gardens For Homegrown Flavors The new growing season is upon us. You

and consultant. “Ultimately, people are looking to have more control over what goes into their

you need large swaths of land and sprawling acreage to grow your favorite greens. In fact, beautiful outdoor spaces - rich with colorful blooms and hearty edibles - can be created in nearly any space, including patios and balconies.

“Small-space gardening is the fastestgrowing area in gardening and is becoming increasingly important to individuals who are

than by harvesting food from your own garden.”

Small-space gardening is all about getting

a lot of space,” says Tom Batt, a horticulturist

a bountiful garden.

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attempting to create an eye-catching outdoor oasis or produce delicious food for cooking, digging in.

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be allocating and whether or not the area has access to adequate sunlight. According to Batt, a successful garden should receive at least eight cient drainage system. A hole at the bottom of your containers will help prevent oversaturation while still allowing water to permeate the soil. It will also

Tractor Supply Company compiled a list of tips “Home Gardens” page 26

Featured Columnist Rebecca Jackson’s Festival Features Stunning Poem/String Sextet Premiere

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usic in May (MiM), bigger and

again showcased a roster of world-class musicians selected by local Juilliard-trained Rebecca Jackson, founder and former Miss Santa Cruz County. Jackinspired these annual gatherings into what now has become a mini-festival.

This year there were two at the acoustically superb Samper Recital Hall at Cabrillo College

event was preceded by three days of the dozen guest musicians spreading joy through outreach programs at many grade

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evocative and somber musical take on “This

redemption and hope, this world premiere

The Shostakovich dance arrangements for two violins — a warm Prelude, a sprightly

strongly and memorably disturbing. This talented young duo should make video and audio recordings to preserve spontaneity and to act as “models” for others so greatly appreciated by the audience.

Viennese Waltz, and a rousing wine cask Polka — were all played with superb precision

tall and slender in matte black, presented her most carefully constructed free verse,

the festival.

This reviewer missed the Saturday program, with its haunting Schoenberg

took us into the chaotic free association of a battered woman trapped in a worsening long-term relationship with an increasingly violent mate. In it were the fantasy of escape via the railroad track overcome

great MiM Festival Season. We can hardly wait for next year.

Famous Fathers

Liang-Ping How on violin with Sayakawa Tanikawa at the Steinway.

Samper Recital Hall with superb

anniversary was dedicated to the memory

As a perfect conclusion, we heard Erno Dohnanyi’s (1877 – 1960) splendid, uplifting 1895 “Piano Quintet in C Minor,” the then18year old’s exuberance in the Schumann-Brahms

Daniel Stewart, on viola. But on Sunday our recital would feature a world premiere

coincidentally is the granddaughter of who happens to be co-founder and a huge supporter of MiM. Jackson said she for strings to be taken as a “Diptych” (Paired artistic creations) by those who also attended the prior since each is based on a poem that prompted the reader to create response.

In this premiere, we were blessed to hear and see poet own stunning verses,

Her “Music for Strings” opens softly with suggestions of sirens from rescue vehicles coming closer, strident then muted sounds suggesting both violence and fear, dramatic and disturbing music that ends with a bang.

Or does it? After a short pause, there is a soft and somber “afterward,” perhaps a requiem

ACROSS

1. Smart ____ 6. Titanic’s last call?

9. *TV’s man named Brady 13. Lychee, alt. sp.

14. Romanian money 15. Red Cross supply 16. 1970s big dos 17. To do this is human?

18. Render harmless 19. *Father of geometry 21. *Ed O’Neill’s TV character 23. “Game, ____, match!”

24. Not what it seems to be 25. *What Jane Fonda’s dad Henry did

28. Presidential “No!” 30. 1 1/2 calorie breath mint 35. Pastoral sounds 37. Feline line 39. Sol-fa-sol-fa-sol-fa, e.g.

40. The Fonz: “Sit ___ ___!”

41. Caterpillar hairs 43. Dwarf buffalo 44. Ski bump 46. Type of ballistic missile, acr.

47. *Homer Simpson’s Duff 48. Pellet-stuffed 1990s craze 50. Trim a movie 52. Pose a question 53. Talk like a drunk 55. “____, the Beloved Country”

7. “___ the ramparts...”

8. Chapter of Quran 9. Waiter’s handout 10. Armenia’s neighbor 11. Kurdistan native 12. TV prize 15. Hand over, formally 20. Things 22. Latissimus dorsi, for short 24. Dirtier than Dick Van Dyke in “Mary Poppins” 25. *J. Robert OppenDOWN heimer’s project 1. C.S.A. state 26. Dugout vessel 2. Milton Bradley’s “The 27. Boreal forest Game of ____” 29. Overwhelm like bees 3. Shade of beige 31. Mr. Eugene Krabs, 4. Chocolates, for short e.g.

5. Hanukkah month 32. Fungal skin infection 6. *Musher’s transport 33. Medicinal plants 57. *Kiefer’s and Barron’s dads 61. Without purpose 64. Blind alternative 65. American chant 67. i____ 69. Albert/Gabor’s Green ones 70. Mentally quick 71. Convex molding 72. Tibetan oxen 73. ____-di-dah 74. Broadway’s news boy

34. *Head of the Griswold clan 36. Flabbergast 38. *Mr. Cleaver 42. Give a boot 45. Finely-spun cotton, pl.

49. Old age, archaic 51. *Little Mermaid’s royal father 54. Bar order, with “the” 56. AOL’s “____ Got Mail” 57. June 6, 1944 58. Shamu, e.g.

59. Police informer 60. Cornelius and friends 61. Solemn promise 62. *Ned Stark’s bastard 63. Unagi, pl.

66. Baden-Baden, e.g.

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he days are getting longer and hotter

a few weeks of eating the same boring

minutes so it can absorb the unmistakable overdrive. Add the tangy blue cheese and

are your guests). These recipes can help got the perfect bite for a hot summer day. brag about.

give the people what they want by making

something impressive and delicious that

RedHot was the secret ingredient used in

Chili Ribs.

Start with two full racks of pork RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, garlic and

chicken sandwich gets lots of sauce to all over the ribs. Grill them low and slow for good measure and grill for another hour. After your guests have a chance 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided

summer long.

For more grilling tips and recipes, visit franksredhot.com/recipes. or until no longer pink in center.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces) Wings Sauce, divided 1 /4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing 4 hard rolls, split 1 /4 cup blue cheese crumbles Lettuce leaves (optional) Tomato slices (optional) Red onion rings (optional)

“Home Gardens” from page 24 Commit To Cultivating important to remember that a garden - regardless of its size - requires time, then vacating. With that in mind, try to willing to put forth. Batt suggests reserving an hour over the weekend for things like weeding and watering.

When it comes to plant hydration, on a seldom basis than water too little on a regular basis. That being said, plants in containers tend to dry out more quickly than plants in the ground and will often require more water, especially during warmer months. A good rule of thumb is to 26 / June 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

soak plants until you notice water coming through the drainage holes. But remember plants absorb water through their roots and lose water through their leaves, so when watering try to avoid the foliage.

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to grow. Consider starting with simple, cool-season crops like cabbage, carrots and radishes. Often, according to Batt, newer gardeners attempt to grow popular know is that in order to thrive, those need to be started indoors.

Another great option for beginners

each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles.

Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.

Sweet Chili Ribs 2 full racks pork spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)

“Herb gardens involve very little space and provide gardeners with a har-

way to grow a wide variety of plants in one fell swoop.”

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how long it should stay in the ground.

Carrots, for instance, will harvest in about

to be eaten.

Try to make a trip out to the garden every day to see what has ripened or is as chives and basil, as soon as they start

and only take three to four weeks to yield results.

put energy into growth and production.

Checking on your garden daily also

indirect cooking.

Spread ribs with ginger and garlic.

Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook Spread sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs, then cook another hour, until tender.

Baste ribs with sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.

Family Features

trouble.

When it comes to small-space gardening, a little goes a long way. To give you capacity to feed a family of three for the entire summer simply by rotating the crops.

Your local Tractor Supply Company variety of gardening events throughout the products, all geared toward getting families out from under the roof and inside the garden. The rural lifestyle store carries all the supplies a family needs to get started, including mulch and soil, live plants, regular and organic seeds, pest control and garden tools.

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By Roddy Scheer Chevrolet brand is coming on strong with

Dear EarthTalk ready to make the switch from my old gas-guzzler to an electric or plug-in hybrid car. What are the best bangfor-my-buck deals on these newfangled vehicles?

— Mickey LaMonte, Boston, MA

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electric cars and plug-in hybrids. While consumers obviously want these new

ride can opt for the Volt plug-in hybrid, engine as a generator or 38 miles on electric battery power alone—all for less than

Chevy Volt Plug-in-hybrid

that consumers should be able to get it for

Meanwhile, German automakers continue to innovate on the electric vehicle

While all these choices are well and good if you need a car ASAP, those willing to

hoping that the solid range, sporty drive train and stylish look might just make the

and, despite its punky look, drives just version of the I3 can be had for around

given automakers another reason to step up the manufacturing of less consumptive vehicles that compete in price with their gas and diesel counterparts.

Also, new car buyers can cash in on possibly more from their own state—check out the Database of State Incentives for

charge, but owners can opt to add a small turning the car into a plug-in hybrid with While Volkswagen may be in the doghouse with environmentalists given its diesel emissions cheating scandal, the company is making some amends with the new all-electric version of its zippy sporttuned hatchback, the e-Golf. Factoring

BMW-i3-Concept

Ford C Max Energi

plug-in hybrid. What this means is that giving up gas has never been so easy—or cheap.

If even that seems like too much money, consider an even smaller electric

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Community Calendar Announcements

Aptos Chamber of Commerce

Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078

energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 more.

Watsonville CA 95076 Feel free to bring your partner 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel ASA volunteer Advocates or care team to this free class.

Tuesday July 4 Congregational Church, 4951 Please come fed; water is receive 35 hours of Soquel Dr. hat is co-dependency? available. specialized training. Court he Aptos Chamber invites o you have problem with What is enabling? What appointed special advocates are Limited Seats. Please register all your business to be a sponsor is this insanity? Am I the only food? Come join us for a everyday people that, with just attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831of the Aptos 4th of July Festivities one who feels this way? a few hours a week can have a 254-3270 to RSVP. Address given - group with the solution. Teens lifetime of impact for a child who upon registration receipt. and adults welcome.

It will be lowship of relatives and friends of has been abused or neglected. held in the Anne Hutchinson If you would like to participate Second and Fourth Thursdays Room. in the next Advocate training Any questions call (831) join us at our Sunday evening contact cita@casaofsantacruz. meeting at Sutter Hospital (Sutter 429-7906 org or (831) 761-2956 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

For sponsorships, Parade parSecond Mondays Helpline: 831-291-5099 or Wednesdays ticipation or Party in the Park contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. our community? Join the vendors, call 831-688-9514.

Visit our Northern California 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., website for meeting listings in our 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran month and see what you can do to area and region: www.naranon- Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos Scotts Valley help in Santa Cruz County. eeling overpar?

So do we, ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of california.org/norcal/meetings Please RSVP cabrillolions@ the “Geezer Golfers of Valley gmail.com a Legacy of Love Whether You

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the Pajaro Valley Chamber will opportunity to network.

will receive the proceeds from the Next Mixers: July (date TBA) – Soroptomist August 14 (Monday) – Monterey Bay Caterers: 152 W. Lake Ave September (date TBA) – Birding Festival October (date TBA) Corralitos Feed & Pet Supply – 2895 Freedom Blvd.

November (date TBA) Wats.

Post Acute – 525 Auto Center Pajaronian – 100 Westridge Dr. Watsonville Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 44 Brennan St, Watsonville 831-724-3900 Website: www.pajarovalley chamber.com

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Ongoing Events

a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal Weekdays with separation from anyone.

Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.

ASA empowers volunteers AGA-FL.org a national organito directly influence lifezation that provide information and support to grandparents who changing decisions affecting feel alienated or estranged to their children in foster care. Court grandchildren. appointed special advocates Questions: pat@invisiblegrand are everyday people that, with parent.com (831) 601-9195 just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a Tuesdays child who has been abused or neglected.

5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal More info www.casaof Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center santacruz.org or call (831) Street, Santa Cruz.

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Valley.

Questions? Call Jim at 831-6853829.

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County

Center, 1307 Seabright Ave. loom of the Present Insight Meditation teacher Carla Brennan leads a drop-in group every Wednesday it is open to

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beginners to more advanced.

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Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Sundays his statewide group of retired 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commen invites you to be our guest 9:45 a.m: Bible Study mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz 11 a.m.: Worship 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran atz Cancer Center, PAMF 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos and Hospice of Santa Cruz Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos lunch and learn something new irst Baptist Church of Aptos o you have a problem with County invite you to attend a from a top notch guest speaker. welcomes you to join their food? Come Join us for a Caregiver Support Group for Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 bible study and worship every those caring for someone with Sunday. group with the solution group a serious illness.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays Call (831) 688-5842 for more with the solution.

Teens and adults When a loved one is seriinfo ously ill, it can be a challenge welcome. Includes compulsive 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza for the entire family. In this earn how to safely support Located in the Gazebo Room. ongoing support group, we your body and emotions 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Call 831-429-7906 if you have will share stories, learn tools through the journey of Cancer Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 any questions from diagnosis to softening the for coping and receive support Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz impact of chemo, radiation, and from people who care. vereaters Anonymous is a Tuesdays & Thursdays recovering well from surgery.

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1 p.m., Watsonville Library, 275 Main St. he Campaign for Sensible Transportation is part of the Check in at our Welcome Station, Vision of Transit on the Rail Corridor for Santa Cruz County. Come visit all our other booths and then hang out for snacks and refreshments at our Social Station where

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answer your questions. www.soquelcreekwater.org

Friday August 4 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Lose Fat and Maintain Muscle Memorial Building (VMB) has with our Simple 3-Step Plan, One-onsupport group for adults grieving one coaching and Body fat analysis. been an asset to the veteran community and has served as a center the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place they earned during their service. where you can share stories, learn www.loveforprotein.com The Veterans Memorial Building tools for coping, and receive also served as a community support from people who care.

Wednesday June 21 has asset that provides rental space For more information, please call for many educational and cultural (831) 430-3000. ove for Protein‘s challenge organizations and activities.

First & Third Fridays 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people

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in Santa Cruz. The club meets : 5:30-7 p.m. For more information: 831to study the life, works and 425-3272 in Capitola times of William Shakespeare. : 5:30-7 p.m.

Members share group readings Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. in Watsonville com/AptosNoonToastmasters or and insights, discuss history, and 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church : 2-3 p.m. universal themes found in his in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton more info: (831) 236-1171 in Santa Cruz plays and writings. : 12-1 p.m.

For more information please call Second Wednesdays in Aptos second oldest market in Santa 831-684-2832 Cruz County. The market boasts a

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for those who have a problem with food.

For information, call Dave at Visit www.santacruzoa.org for 303-902-4770. current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline Thursday July 20 & 27 at (831) 429-7906.

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relationship between Santa Cruz County veterans and the broader community, the Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees has decided to host an event on

Coinciding with the First Friday Art Walk, the VMB will host many ome to the Annual Meeting/ veteran and non-veteran artists Dinner at Watsonville Slough who will have the opportunity to Farms. Featured speaker for this present their art and music. www.facebook.com/First-FridaySecretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture. At the VMB-1374782992642492

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Email sccfb@sbcglobal.net for com/news/100th-annual-meeting/

Monday June 26 11:30am-9pm, Discretion Brewing, 2703 41st Ave., Soquel ome out and lift a few of their delightful and delicious brews to

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Announcements

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are he Monterey Symphony is tax deductible). seeking volunteers. If you love www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org music and want to be involved,

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Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be Students must provide their own instruments.

For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

Ongoing Events Second Monday each month 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local

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Tuesdays

Thursdays 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076

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Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on

For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 7267053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. lasses every Thursday night.

For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ att.net

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Private instruction and classes by www.soquelsports.com arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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Fridays thru August

through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, he First Friday Art Tour clothing, glass and ceramic is a Santa Cruz Institute collectibles, vintage Hawaiian of Contemporary Arts event, kitsch, turquoise, original managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The artwork, and a whole lot of event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most For more info, please call (831) 4766940 or visit us on Facebook. talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate Third Sunday of Every Month in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for Santa Cruz, 95060 First Friday viewings.) eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third First & Third Fridays Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, 10-12 p.m. October thru June at with up-to-date photos, video, and Peace United Church discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet club in Santa Cruz, meets at in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Street. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and Saturday June 24 writings.

For more information please call he Santa Cruz Wharf is 831-684-2832

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Second Saturdays Each Month annual celebration of the surf

spirit and classic surf wagons.

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

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a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

June 16 thru Sept. 1 Second Sundays Each Month 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. very Friday night from mid-June through August, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lincoln St. hosts free outdoor concerts, he “Original” Downtown through current day recording Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ artists.

Vendors offer an eclectic blend Movies for more information.

Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ of antiques and unique items.

Concerts for more information.

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levels late in the month, and you can probably do just about anything you set your mind to.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) the works. Can you rely on someone to give you honest advice? Use their words of wisdom to better yourself in any way you can. Your arrogance can be a sticking point between you are a stubborn one, and you kind of like that the reputation is so well earned. You may be least. You pose for the paparazzi like you own the red carpet.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Lateness is your main pet peeve on these days, and anyone who gets on your bad side has a hard time changing your impression of them. Second chances are easier to come by late in the month because

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

What has you so stressed as June begins? If you could use some relief or distraction right about now, why not get a professional massage or join a sports league? Maybe schedule dinner with month brings good days to delve into family history, but you might not like everything you uncover. Are there old skeletons hidden in the closet? And do you really want to be the one to a close. You will go out of your way to turn a bad time into a good one.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

truth. The safety and the well-being of the people you care about most is your priority.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

— the spontaneous moments are the best ones. Your life is in some disarray mid-June, and you have a bad habit of losing things. Being forgetful can be annoying and potentially hazardous,

bodies will lines the wharf.

Music, memorabilia and prize

up is the highlight of your day.

www.santacruzwoodies.com

yourself. You take it upon yourself to protect someone close to you mid-month, and it could be a much bigger task than you thought. Luckily, you have a lot of innovative ideas that will

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mind a little chaos. In fact, sometimes you thrive on it. Does this make you weird? A little. But

11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues, Santa Cruz ree family fun at the Fifth Annual Pleasure Point Street Fair featuring eight local bands on two stages playing Americana, rock,

Be vigilant. Be persistent. Be brave and bold. The more you stand your ground early in the month, the further your enemy will retreat. There are a lot of rules and regulations to live by

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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) time to clean out your closets to make room for a new wardrobe. In an emotional sense, get closure

zone with face painting, crafts and local services, food and beverages; beer and wine garden, skate park Jay Moriarity Foundation, created in the spirit of waterman Jay Moriarity to support local programs that improve the quality of life for our community and environment, and educate and assist our youth.

Free admission, free bike valet. www. pleasurepointstreetfair.com

Aries (March 21-April 20) change or is something — or someone — getting in your way? Details can be confusing midmonth, so try to avoid signing any legal documents or giving your go-ahead on upcoming afraid to try before, and the rush you feel afterward is indescribable. Time to cross another

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

6-8 pm, June thru August at Esplanade Park

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June comes to a close, and it truly is in the eye of the beholder. Besides, who are you to judge?

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

got entrepreneurial drive mid-June, and you just know that one of your ideas is going to help

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vices Agency (HSA) received a

the Whole Person Care Pilot grant program from the state. The grant program funds locally based initiatives that coordinate physical health, behavioral health, and social services who are high users of multiple health care systems, and often have continued poor outcomes.

The locally funded pilot program, called “Cruz to Healthunduplicated adult individuals over few years. These are local Medi-Cal Have repeated incidents of avoidable emergency room use, hospital admissions, crisis and acute psychiatric hospitalizations, or nursing facility placement; and/or Have mental illness and have been in long-term locked treatment facility Have two or more chronic health disorders involving medications prescribed from categories that represent high-cost chronic health conditions homelessness; and/or are at risk of homelessness and require intensive supportive housing supports to live in the community due to their mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring health conditions.

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is to combine several evidence-based

with a mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring health condition who are homeless or are at risk for homelessness in the community. The project is designed to support participants to live in the least restrictive setting and improve their behavioral health and other health condition outcomes, reduce costly hospitalizations and visits to the emergency department and more.

Through systematic coordination among public and private entities, these grants identify target populations, share data between systems, coordinate care in real time, and evaluate individual and population health progress. The goal is to make a true and measurable impact on their lives while reducing costs to the system of services this population consumes.

To address the needs of this population, four key components were incorporated into A multidisciplinary team which will include mental health clinicians, primary care clinicians, occupational assistants,

housing

outreach

Assistance in locating and securing housing and in-home supports and services from the multidisciplinary team.

An integrated health model that will allow in-home remote access monitoring and care for participants. By providing electronic remote access monitoring devices in the home, the participant can ioral health data back to nursing municate that information to the tively address issues in real time with the individual.

Inclusion of family members and peers trained in the evidence-based practice of Intentional Peer Support to provide independent living skills-building and social engagement for community integration to the individuals living in their homes or other community placements.

Housing rentals will be provided using traditional funding through federal programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

vouchers. Funds from the grant for rental and security deposits will be available and a master leasing program on behalf of the program participants, that designates a local acquire and hold the lease for the apartments. Clients will receive a variety of services and interventions, including housing transition assistance, housing management and supports and peer support services.

Improving outcomes for this vulnerable population can be difto improving the lives of all in our community. Securing funding from in implementing evidenced-based practices that improve outcomes and reduce costs for these higher-risk

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to call me at 454-2200 with any questions or comments you have on this or anything else.

Featured Columnist Please simplify me, Pam! My kids have so day, and the mess is hard to manage.

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sort blocks, so keep the “fun” going.

It can start small with keeping their shoes matched and lined up in their closet, always placing their toothbrush paste, and making the bed by simply pulling up the covers then rolling out the side like a log.

There are a number of ways to maintain order with toys. First and foremost, be sure you consider how your kids play with toys, coupled with the space you have to types at a time, separate out Legos, Hot Wheels, Shopkins and blocks in their own

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his teeny fellow came to the Shelter weighing just one pound. That was a month ago and, thanks to a Foster Volunteer opening their heart and home to him, he has

He had a wonderful time playing with our Youth Volunteers during After School Animal Advocates in May and is is two-month-old, neutered/ male, black, cat.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www. scanimalshelter.org

look at during non-play times, and what your child (or really, Books on shelves, either on a bookcase, or, as an artistic focal point on their bedroom wall resting on ledges.

so that the toys can be dumped out, scat-

out where to stash a bunch of hard plastic Rubbermaid bins, use reusable grocery bags, then hang them in bed.

Create a treasure chest rience by keeping ALL outfits, jewelry, crowns, shoes, wands, sabers and capes together for a great unveiling for prince, princesses and super-heros, and get more wear out of fancy holiday dresses and Halloween

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