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Dustin Leonard to direct RENT
Ow Family Continues Tradition For the 29th consecutive year, long-time philanthropist George Ow, Jr. and his family provided American Dream Scholarships of $500 each to local, ethnic minority high school seniors. The Ow family awarded 141 high school seniors American Dream scholarships in last week’s ceremony.
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During the ceremony, George Ow, Jr. addressed the students and reflected on his own experience at community college, “Every class, I learned something new and exciting, and that’s what I wish for you: for you to come to Cabrillo to learn every day. Learn something new. Learn something you never dreamed about.” ... continues on page 1
Dustin Leonard, longtime Managing Director of Cabrillo Stage, directs its first show of the 2018 Season, RENT, a Rock Opera loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme. Leonard describes his vision as “very raw. – As if a group of actors broke into the theater and put on a show. The magic of theater is exposed. Because at the end of the day, this show is about 15 actors who walk on to the stage and change your life.” Full Story page 12
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Community News Bargetto Winery Releases 2014 La Vita • Cesar Chavez Middle School to See Major Modernization Projects This Summer Age Well, Drive Smart • I–You Venture’s Ageless Art Project • County’s Proposed Six–Year Strategic Plan Released • Father’s Day at Seymour Center • Kingsmen 12th Annual Hot Rods On the Green • Loch Lomond Family Open House • Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 101st Annual Meeting/Dinner Watsonville 5th Grader Wins Award ‘Saving Democracy’ – National Perspectives Discussed from the Left and Right in Aptos, Submitted by Spencer Critchley • The Buzz about Bees: Introduction to Beekeeping • Bookshop Santa Cruz 2018 Short Story Contest Winners 2018 4th of July Festivities! Dustin Leonard to direct RENT, by Mindy Pedlar Dominican Earns National Award for Environmental Excellence PVUSD Reading Challenges a Success! CASA Offering Special Daytime Training Sculpture Is: In the Garden 2018 Latest Info From SCC Friends of Rail/Trail ‘Libro Castro’ Benefit – Fundraiser Celebrates Launch of Updated Castro Adobe Book Coughing That Won’t Quit? Think Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Our Community Reads: Planning For 2019 • Voters Approve Proposition 69: Dedicated Revenues for Transportation Conflict Resolution Center Hires New Director • SCC Amateur Radio Operators Communications Drill Sixth Annual Pleasure Point Street Fair – Benefit for Live Oak Education Foundation • Annual Auction Raises $176K To Benefit American Red Cross SCCB’s Fifth Consecutive Year in Top 200 • Harvey West Park Swimming Pool is Open Cannery Row Launches Contest to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Kids Camps 14 First Time at Camp: Talking with Your Child, by Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W. Local Sports 15 New Aptos High Girls Volleyball Coach • 2018 Aptos Little League All Stars Letters to the Editor 17 Railbank! Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 – Your June Horoscope Featured Columnists 26 Gardening Guidance, by Tony Tomeo – Herbs For Kitchen And Garden 27 Health Benefits of Having Pets, NIH News in Health 27 EarthTalk® – Big Companies, Big Footprint: The Environmental Impact of Tech Giants 30 Call 911 – First Responders are there to Help You! by Ryan Peters SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 31 – Coco: Eager to Please
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Since 1989, the Ow Family has awarded over $608,000 to graduating high school students coming to Cabrillo. It is just one of the many ways the Ow Family has supported the students and the mission of Cabrillo College. Eleven scholarship recipients spoke at the ceremony and thanked the Ow Family for their generous support. One graduating senior from Aptos High, Allyson Goldman, intends to use her scholarship as she pursues a career in nursing at Cabrillo. Allyson told the audience, “In my eyes, Cabrillo is the best option for me as it is more affordable, while still having an amazing medical program. I would like to thank George Ow, Jr. and the Ow family for their generosity and kindness. I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me.”
Cabrillo College Foundation has been leading the way among California Community Colleges in eliminating financial barriers by providing over $900,000 in scholarships to students each year and helping students achieve the dream of attending college, thanks to generous donors like the Ow family. n ••• American Dream Scholarship 2018 Recipients Aptos High School: • Mia Alonso • Juan Castorena • Sofia Cortes • Yesenia Cuellar • Juana Diaz • Luis Garcia Ponce • Allyson Goldman • Yuliana Gomez • Brian Jimenez Hajduk • Devin Lagasca • Jeannette Macias • Alejandra Medina • Jordan Perez • Lizet Quintana Diaz • Sabrina Renteria • Jazlyn Sepulveda Delta High School: • Daniel Ayala • Aleesha Broussard • Daphne Contreras
• Michael Jaquias • Cambria Kraten • Cynthia Peralta • Jose Salazar Harbor High School: • Cynthia Cabrales Monterey Bay Academy: • Eunice Michel Oasis High School: • Lorena Dominguez • Ruby Reynaga Pajaro Valley High School: • Nancy Alanis • Marie Barnes • Wendy Fabian • Emily Garcia • Jesus Gomez • Hector Gonzalez • Litzy Gonzalez Cantolan • Dazmyne Martinez • Giovanni MartínezVillaseñor • Edgar Morales-Vazquez • George Moreno • Antoinette Olivares • Daniel Ortega • Luz Ortiz • Edward OrtizVega • Leilani Perez • Anthony Reyes • Luciano Rivera Leyva • Jennifer Rodriguez • Karen Valle • Aileen Vega • Eustolia Hernandez • Ariana Rodriguez • Victor Vela “Scholarships” page 9
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Bargetto Winery Releases 2014 La Vita O n June 10, 2018 the 2014 LA VITA was released which is a blend of Santa Cruz Mountains varietals grown in the Regan Estate Vineyards. The release party took place in the winery’s creek-side courtyard to showcase the new wine. This 17th release of LA VITA (“life” in Italian) comes from the 2014 vintage produced from a unique blend of 50% Dolcetto, 29% Refosco and 21% Nebbiolo aged for two and one-half years in oak barrels and then aged for an additional one year in the bottle prior to release.
The 2014 harvest yielded just 3,960 bottles and with 40% of the vintage presold, a limited number of bottles remain for sale at $60 per bottle. Each year LA VITA is released with a brand new wine label that showcases “wine in art.” Part of the wonderful legacy of wine is that down through the ages, wine has been proudly portrayed in art from the Egyptians to the present day. The 2014 vintage LA VITA honors “Give us Our Daily Bread” oil on canvas by Warren Chang (1957-), American, Social Realism. With each release a portion of the proceeds from the sale goes to a local non– profit organization and the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust was recognized as the 2014 beneficiary. The Soquel High Scholarship Fund was the recipient of last year’s LA VITA. Previous beneficiaries were: Panetta Institute, Camaldolese monks, Jacob’s Heart, Siena House, Hospice, Santa Cruz County Search & Rescue, Good Shepherd School, St. Francis Soup Kitchen and Porter Memorial Library, CASA, YMCA. John Bargetto, director of winemaking, said, “LA VITA wine is our finest effort in winemaking; starting from growing these unique grapes, to producing the wine, to designing the art-series label. Each year the wine gets richer and more complex.
The wine series has won numerous gold medals, and the 2006 won “Best Italian Blend in California” award. We are very pleased to be able to, in a formal way, give back some of the proceeds to the Santa Cruz community, which has been so supportive to Bargetto Winery during our past 85 vintages.” This year, in addition, the winery is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a series of special events. Also the new Heritage label series is unveiled. This is an original Bargetto wine label first used in the 1930s, which has been updated and utilized for the
winery’s “Northern Italian Varietal Series.” Graphic artist Ed Penniman was instrumental in completing this new label series. Bargetto Winery, one the most historic wineries in California and the oldest winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, produces 11 SCM Regan estate wines: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay (and Reserve), five Pinot Noirs, Merlot (and Reserve) and LA VITA. n ••• Bargetto Winery 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA. Ph. 831-475-2258. Website: www. bargetto.com
Cesar Chavez Middle School to See Major Modernization Projects This Summer
WATSONVILLE — Improved facilities that support a positive student learning environments is a top goal in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). The community’s support of Measure L has provided funds to support a major portion of the expected projects. Beginning mid-June and expected to end early August, Cesar Chavez Middle School will see significant improvements. “As we work on transforming our educational systems, PVUSD Board of Trustees and staff recognize the importance
of continuing to create effective learning environments that include upgrading and modernizing our schools. Students and staff deserve to learn, teach and work in safe and welcoming school. The new school year will welcome our students, staff, partners and community with enhanced systems that promote safety,” stated Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent. Cesar Chavez’s projects will enrich their learning and work surroundings by installing or upgrading heating, ventilation and communications systems in every classroom, office and building. Fixing the mudslide that has rendered the schools field unusable and repairing the track is an important project that will expand exercise and play area for our students. The project requires shutting off electrical power
throughout Cesar Chavez that unavoidably disrupts traditional summer programs offered at the school. The site houses one of six School-Based Health Centers that will be unavailable throughout the duration of the work. District and site administration have
been in contact with the affected parties to ensure they plan accordingly. The support of the Cesar Chavez community, including attending School Site Council meetings to learn about the expected projects, has been invaluable to moving forward with a schedule that is least disruptive to our students, staff and community partners overall experience. n
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Community Briefs
Age Well, Drive Smart Senior driver safety program he California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for senior 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 of discussion will include: • How to tune up driving skills. • Refreshing their knowledge of the rules of the road. • Learning about normal, age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them • When it may be time to limit or stop driving. • Understanding the alternatives to driving. Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and up, but they are open to anyone who feels they can benefit from this information. The CHP has the following class scheduled! Friday, June 29 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library located at 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos Space in this class is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa Cruz CHP Office at (831) 662-0511.
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For further information on becoming an Ageless Art Project volunteer contact 831-459-8917 x208 A Program of Family Service Agency of the Central Coast, a private nonprofit organization ••• County’s Proposed Six–Year Strategic Plan Released he County of Santa Cruz announced the release of its first-ever proposed Strategic Plan. Based on input from thousands of residents and County employees, the document was considered by the Board of Supervisors June 12. When approved, it will be used as a blueprint to guide County operations and resources for the next six years. The Strategic Plan includes a Vision, Mission and set of values, along with specific focus areas and goals. The focus areas include: Comprehensive Health & Safety, Attainable Housing, Reliable Transportation, Sustainable Environment, Dynamic Economy and County Operational Excellence. “Strategic planning was one of my first initiatives, and I’m pleased to see the community’s vision expressed in this plan. We know there are challenges ahead as we improve County operations and the quality of life for all Santa Cruz County residents. We expect this document will serve as a guide as we rise to meet those challenges,” County Administrative Officer Carlos J. Palacios said. The Proposed Strategic Plan may be downloaded at www.santacruzcounty.us/sp. ••• Father’s Day at Seymour Center alifornia Salmon Day, a Celebration of Salmon Science, Art, and Seafood Sunday, on Father’s Day, June 17 from 12 – 3 p.m. Learn about native salmon and their habitats and your role in the California
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Salmonscape. Listen to short talks about these amazing fish, their biology, ecology, and conversation. Taste ocean-caught Chinook salmon. Watch a fisherman break down a whole salmon. Hear music by the Santa Cruz band Harmony Grits. Science Sunday talks begin at 1:30 p.m. Speakers include: Ray Troll, Artist “Salmon, Art and Inspiration” Renowned a-fishionado, Troll, will discuss how Pacific salmon have inspired his artwork over the past three decades. Tommy Williams, Ph.D. “California Salmonscape” Williams, a research fishery biologist with the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Santa Cruz, will present a statewide overview. Ann-Marie K. Osterback, Ph.D. “Santa Cruz Salmonscape” Osterback, a postdoctoral scholar with the Institute of Marine Sciences, UC Santa Cruz, will share findings from Scott Creek in Santa Cruz County. Science Sunday is included with admission to the Seymour Center. Tickets available at 12:30 p.m., doors open 1 p.m., lectures start 1:30 p.m. Adults $8, Students and Seniors $6, Members and UCSC students with valid ID Free. ••• Kingsmen 12th Annual Hot Rods On the Green Twin Lakes Church Parking Lot 2791 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos Saturday, July 7 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Featuring: • Vintage Customs • Classics • Muscle Cars • Hot Rods • Trucks • Dragsters • Sports Cars • One-of a Kind Dream Vehicles • Classics You Wished or Once Owned Support the Kingsmen High School Apprenticeship Program. High school age students learn the ins and outs of car care and restoration from Kingsmen members as they work on classic cars like a 1931 Model A coupe (We’re almost done, just the interior is left!) and 1934 Ford Sedan. We’ll have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Cold Drinks and lots of, “I used to own one of those” stories.
Pre-register by June 18 and pay $25 to enter your vehicle. After June 18 and Dayof-Event registration is $35 per vehicle. See you there and bring the family! •••
Loch Lomond Family Open House Saturday, June 23 och Lomond Recreation Area is one of the best kept secrets in Santa Cruz County. A pristine mountain lake in the Santa Cruz Mountains with great hiking, fishing and boating, Loch Lomond is also the City of Santa Cruz’s only drinking water reservoir and dam. Please join the City of Santa Cruz, American Fisheries Society, Santa Cruz County Water Resources, Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout, Resource Conservation District, Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen, and San Lorenzo Valley Water District for a family open house on Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission is free and there will be family activities, information stations, raffles for free boat rentals, and more! For more information please visit the Water Department’s website at cityofsantacruz.com/water. The Santa Cruz Water Department serves water to 96,000 customers, processes 6-8 million gallons of water per day, manages 4,000 acres of watershed lands, oversees 300 miles of distribution lines, runs a state-certified water quality laboratory, and provides summertime recreation activities at the Loch Lomond Reservoir and Recreation Area. ••• Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 101st Annual Meeting/Dinner “Agriculture, North to South, Keeps Santa Cruz Thriving” he Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau has announced that its 101st Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the UCSC Cowell Ranch Hay Barn in Santa Cruz During the evening there will be a presentation by Tom Broz, President, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, and Daniel Press, Professor of Environmental Studies, Executive Director, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, on the topic of “Agriculture, North to South, Keeps Santa Cruz Thriving.”
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ateo Torres, a 10-year-old student from Watsonville, CA won the Smart Audio, Cool Cars Award, presented by HARMAN, for his invention “Hearing Buddy” at the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE). Torres was among 437 student inventors from twenty states and two countries. The 3rd Annual National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE) was produced by The STEMIE Coalition, a non-profit founded to elevate K-12 STEM (Science, Technology,
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“Scholarships” from page 4 Renaissance High School: • Luis Bonilla • Daniel Calderon • Jonathan Castillo • Sadia Diaz • Dulce Escobar • Abigail Fernandez • Giovanni Fonseca • Joey Guerrero • Damian Gutierrez • America Hernandez • Leslie Magana • Angela Meza • Pamela Morales • Juan Pablo Palomino • Briana Rosales • Eric Ruiz • Alexander Solano • Luis Vidal • Joshua Yannone • Jesus Zepeda San Lorenzo Valley High School: • Anissa Ramirez Santa Cruz County Community: • Nayeli Lopez Santa Cruz High School: • Joywen Carino • Darien Cruz Nguyen • Eros Franco • Bailey Habermehl • Andy Hernandez • Alexis Jimenez • Conny Ramirez-Velazquez Soquel High School: • Isiah Baron • Marcelo Peralta • Alissa Rezendes • Citlali Robles • Ben Sandoval Watsonville High School: • Jesus Alonso
Engineering and Math) education alongside invention and entrepreneurship to a national level. “Hearing Buddy is an invention developed to help children who are hearing disabled feel confident when it comes to wearing their hearing aid, “explains Torres. “ Many children who have disabilities are bullied and don’t like to use or wear their learning aids because they make them stand out from others. The invention camouflages the hearing aid to make it look more like a fun accessory (an animal riding on your ear). The hearing buddy comes in sets, so hearing impaired children as well as their friends can wear them. This makes wearing the hearing aid fun and provides a way for kids to build a support system of others who will also wear something on their ear in support of them. They feel less different and know that their allies are willing to support them.” The National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo was held at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn Michigan on June 1, 2018. Over 108,000 K-12 student inventors competed from across the United States, Mexico and Canada in local competitions earlier this year. • Julie Avila • Aide Baltazar • Irenia Barajas • Alejandro Cisneros • Gabriela Cisneros • Lilian Constanza-Ayala • Diana Cortes • Bryanna Crick • Jesus Cumplido Rocha • Silvia Diaz Gonzalez • Cesar Espinoza • Vania Figueroa-Cabrales • Maria Flores • Maria Flores • Manuel Garcia Gonzalez • Mirna Gonzalez • Joely Gonzalez-Muniz • Victoria Gutierrez • Amairani Hernandez • Diana Hernandez • Jaylynn Leal • Alan Lopez • Valeria Lopez • Crystal Lopez-Belman • Bryan Madriz • Gilberto Marinez Medina • Jose Martinez • Tatyana Lauren Martinez • Haylin Martinez • Britney Melendez • Mayra Mendoza • Fatima Murillo • Karina Navarro • Kimberly Oakden • Claribel Olivares • Melissa Orejel • Jimmy Ortiz • Maria Pacheco • Yesica Palmerin • Yaritza Palmerin • Islem Parra • Daisy Ponce • Sabrina Ramirez • Aure Robles-Yepez • Samantha Rocha Silva • Emily Rodriguez • Leslie Rodriguez-Marin • Janeth Salcedo • Elijah Sanchez • Galilea Silva • Evelin Vega • Estefany Villasenor • Isabel Wenses • Flor Zamora Madrigal • Andrea Zavala
Danny Briere, CEO of The STEMIE Coalition, the nonprofit organizer of NICEE said, “K-12 invention education is tapping into students’ innate desires and abilities to identify problems and create meaningful solutions.” “Encouraging young innovators like Mateo is the pathway to America’s future, and the future of our workforce,” noted presenting sponsor United Technologies Corporation’s Mary Lombardo, Vice President of Global Engineering for UTC Climate, Controls & Security. “The students at NICEE never fail to inspire and amaze us.” “Veronica Lynagh, Executive Vice President of The STEMIE Coalition noted, “We increased our participation this year in the national convention from 17 to 20 states, and from 292 to 437 student inventors. We also had six visiting countries interested in learning how to bring
STEMIE’s Invention Convention program to their countries to further the innovation movement in schools.” n ••• For more information on the STEMIE Coalition, a full list of this year’s award winners, and how students and educators can get involved, visit www.stemie.org.
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‘Saving Democracy’
National Perspectives Discussed from the Left and Right in Aptos
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n this age of political rage, can liberals and conservatives even talk to each other? The answer is — and must be — yes, according to a bipartisan group of political experts with national and statewide experience who are coming to Aptos. And they aim to prove it, during a panel discussion called “Saving Democracy” at Monschke Hall of Twin Lakes Church Friday, June 29. Gathering will be former Congressman Sam Farr; Debbie Mesloh, adviser to Obama and former Deputy Assistant and U.S. Trade Representative for Public Affairs; Obama White House adviser Adrienne Harris; USC and UC Berkeley politics professor Dan Schnur; former Vice Chair of the California Republican Party Kristin Olsen; Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend; and communication consultant Spencer Critchley. Friend and Critchley are veterans of Democratic presidential campaigns. The six will discuss the state and fate of our democracy, now shaken by division
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At the event, the 2018 Farmer of the Year recipient will be announced. The program also includes the election of officers and five board members for the 2018/2019 year. Ticket price is $100 per person. For more information and/or reservations, please contact the Farm Bureau Office at (831) 724-1356 or e-mail sccfb@sbcglobal.net. Reservations for this event are required. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.eventbrite.com
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and dysfunction, with an emphasis on what can be done to preserve it. “We may disagree about issues,” said Critchley, the Managing Partner of Seaside-based Boots Road Group. “But we’re united by a shared commitment to fundamental democratic values: freedom, equality, the rule of law — and vigorous but civil debate.” “I tell my students that someone may be my political opponent, but that doesn’t make them my enemy,” said Schnur, a former Republican consultant, now an independent, who has worked for John McCain and Pete Wilson, among others. “When it’s working right, politics is fought
••• The Buzz about Bees: Introduction to Beekeeping Saturday, June 23 – 10 a.m. to Noon UC Master Gardeners’ Demo Garden, 1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville f you’re thinking about starting a backyard beehive or are just curious about what’s involved with keeping bees, then this free introductory class, taught by UC Master Gardener Randy Fox, is for you. The class is designed for absolute beginners; you can walk in knowing absolutely nothing about bees and walk out ready to get started with your own backyard beehive! Randy will teach you how the honey bee lives, discuss the everyday dynamics inside a beehive, and tell you lots of practical information about how to set up your first beehive. Topics include: • A brief history of the honey bee. • How to identify the Queen, Worker and Drone bees. • Understanding the bee’s lifecycle, individual duties and contribution to the colony’s life. • The challenges that bees face while trying to
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between the forty-yard lines, not from opposing end zones.” Last May Farr, Harris, Friend, and Critchley took part in a similar event, “Hope for Democracy,” at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. That one saw all available tickets snapped up, and then some. “People really care about what’s happening, and we believe they’re hungry for more than they get from social media memes or cable TV flame wars,” said Critchley. “The panelists we’re bringing together this time have experience in national and statewide campaigns, elected
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survive in today’s environment. • What tools you need to properly maintain your hive and manage your bees. For further information and to pre-register, visit mbmg.org. ••• Bookshop Santa Cruz 2018 Short Story Contest Winners First Place Nancy Hofmann – “Maria’s Grandfather” Second Place Joanne Wright – “Escape” Third Place Rose K. Murphy – “Something to Chew On”
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office, media, and teaching, and we give them the chance to share real insights, instead of just having to cook up 30-second zingers.” Among the topics Critchley expects to come up are populism, race, “fake news,” media echo chambers, money, gerrymandering, mistrust of institutions, and the rising role of women. “That’s for a start,” he said. “I hear suggestions everywhere I go.” Attendees at “Saving Democracy” will be invited to contribute their own questions and thoughts. “Saving Democracy” page 13
look forward to reading more of the stories from our local talent next year. The winning story is published in our Summer Newsletter, with a circulation of more than 12,000 readers, and on our website. The second and third place stories are posted in the store and on our website. In addition, the top three winning authors will be invited to read their stories on Bruce Bratton’s Universal Grapevine radio program (Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 pm, KZSC 88.1 FM). First place is awarded a $250 Bookshop gift certificate. Submissions for next year’s Short Story Contest will open with the publication of our Winter Newsletter, released in October, with submissions due by the following February. Our website’s contest page (https://www. bookshopsantacruz.com/short-story-contest) is where you can read our current winning stories or read winning stories from previous years’ contests.
2018 4th of July Festivities!
57th Annual Worlds Shortest Parade in Aptos Pancake Breakfast: 7 – 10 a.m. Located at burger. Aptos across from Safeway. osted by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Safeway, Severino’s Bar & Grill, Kiss Catering, burger.Aptos, Starbucks Coffee, Gizdich Ranch and Whole Foods.
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Party in the Park! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd amily fun day! Something for the whole family: kids games, face painting, pony rides, zorbs, food trucks, caterers, and special guest artist EXTRA LARGE! ••• Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade • Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Boulder Creek Firehouse, 7:00 am until noon • Parade Starts 10 a.m. on Highway 9 from Scarborough Lumber to Railroad Avenue • July 4th BBQ Junction Park 12 – 5 p.m.– Pan for Gold – Live Music – Beer & Wine •••
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Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade New Start Time! Parade Steps off at 12 Noon elebrate Independence Day and Watsonville’s 166th Birthday. The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning of the parade date. ••• Wilder Ranch Old-fashioned Independence Day Located on Hwy 1 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a step back in time 100 years ago on Wilder Ranch’s historic cultural preserve as you participate in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag-raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch. This event is appropriate for all ages.
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Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade and Fireworks 3:00 p.m. 4th of July Parade on Scotts Valley Drive • Gates Open at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley 4:00 p.m. Food, Music and Games begin 9:15 p.m. Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Come celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo & much more! $6 in advance; $8 on 4th of July; Children under 4 free. Games & food are extra and not included in admission fee. n
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ustin Leonard, long-time Managing Director of Cabrillo Stage, directs its first show of the 2018 Season, RENT, a Rock Opera loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme. Leonard describes his vision as “very raw. – As if a group of actors broke into the theater and put on a show. The magic of theater is exposed. Because at the end of the day, this show is about 15 actors who walk on to the stage favorite genre, listen to the lyrics. They are and change your life.” To fulfill his vision, Mr. Leonard profound. has assembled a stellar cast: “The most Leonard believes there is also great joy important function of the Director is to in this show, yet it’s countered with tragic appropriately cast the show. events. Thus, “rehearsing has We were fortunate that so been a very emotional process. many talented actors, singers We provide a safe environment and dancers auditioned.” for our actors to be open and When asked what he was honest, yet the show deals looking for in his actors he with complicated emotions replied, “RENT is a relaand issues.” (Leonard admits tionship oriented musical. I to being misty eyed more than was looking for a vulnerability, a few times.) “We have also an honesty. I wanted a diverse had a lot of fun rehearsing. group of people who could This cast is so full of love and connect with each other and supportive of each other.” with the audience. There has to Dustin recalls that seeing be honesty on stage, a natural RENT for the first time comauthenticity. Some might call it pletely changed his life. It was Dustin Leonard type casting, but it’s important refreshing for him to see a mix that the elements of each individual fit with the character they are playing.” Admittedly, as an ardent fan of RENT, Leonard has strong feelings about how it should be played. But as a director, “I have to let the actors find their connection to the characters.” RENT tackles serious social issues, yet its message is one of hope, friendship and love. It stresses the importance of art and community. The score, by Jonathan Larson who also wrote the book and lyrics, contains some lovely music with beautiful harmonies. Even if Rock is not your
of real people - an honest reflection of life when HIV, drugs and AIDS were prevalent and we were becoming aware of what that was doing to our society. Mr. Leonard knows the audience will be entertained by the phenomenal performances of his cast, but beyond that he wants this show, “to lift us up and help us grow. RENT presents a part of history that should not be forgotten or ignored.” He hopes the production will remind the audience ”to love, embrace love, have compassion and empathy for friends and neighbors, and to cherish every moment of life.” RENT opens June 28 and runs through July 15 at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. Order tickets on line at cabrillostage.com or at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater Box office: hours are 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 831-479-6154. Purchase tickets individually or see both RENT and THE PRODUCERS (July 26 to August 19) at a discounted price. n ••• For more information visit website: http://cabrillostage.com
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Dominican Earns National Award for Environmental Excellence
SANTA CRUZ — In recognition for successful programs to reduce environmental impact, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has received the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. The award is one of the Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor environmental achievements in the health care sector. “Sustainability is central to protecting the health of our patients, staff and community – and it’s just the right thing to do,” said Nanette Mickiewicz, MD, Dominican Hospital president. “We take pride in our sustainability programs and the positive impacts they have on the environment and the communities we serve.” The Partner for Change Award recognizes health care facilities that continuously improve and expand upon programs to eliminate mercury, reduce and recycle waste, source products sustainably, and more. Winning facilities must demonstrate that they are recycling at least 15 percent of their total waste, have reduced regulated medical waste, are on track to eliminate mercury, and have developed successful sustainability programs in many areas. Dominican Hospital has received consistent recognition from Practice Greenhealth as a leader in environmental excellence. These awards acknowledge several sustainability successes, including: • Achieved a recycling rate of 53 percent, more than double the average recycling rate of other sustainability award-winning hospitals.
“Saving Democracy” from page 10 The evening will be filmed by Joyce Anderson Productions for later broadcast by Community Television of Santa Cruz County, and will become an episode of the podcast “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good.” All participants are donating their time, as is Boots Road Group, which is
• Managed harmful chemicals by eliminating mercury-based thermometers, switching to nontoxic cleaning products, and responsibly disposing of pharmaceutical waste. • Installed drought-resistant landscaping, thereby reducing water needs. • Eliminated the use of plastic drink stirrers and plastic straws in the hospital cafeteria. • Deployed water-saving sterilization equipment, which saves 440 gallons of water per day. • Created a 9,000 square foot certifiedorganic garden that yields 2,500 pounds of produce yearly. • Installed a 5,000-gallon water catchment tank, which supplies the organic garden. • Reduced energy usage through the installation of LED lighting throughout parking lots and purchase of high efficiency motors. Dignity Health has pledged to increase its use of renewable energy to 35 percent and to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2020 – a goal that the organization is already on track to surpass. n ••• Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has been caring for the Santa Cruz County community for more than 75 years.
organizing the event and underwriting expenses. Admission is free, but registration is required to confirm a seat. An RSVP form is at savingdemocracy.eventbrite.com. n ••• “Saving Democracy” Friday, June 29, 2018, 7-9 p.m.; doors open at 6:30, Monschke Hall, Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos. Admission: Free with registration.
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Kids Camps
First Time at Camp: Talking with Your Child
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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/ she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands.
The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: Friends amp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great! Activities here are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember,
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when you first decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it! Cooperating ou, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them. Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things! Helping Out amp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Clean up is part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate! Getting Help veryone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc. Parents
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should know who these “back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to. Being Positive t’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time. Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world. To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org, or call the tollfree number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). n ••• Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association©
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Local Sports
New Aptos High Girls Volleyball Coach A ptos High School is excited to announce that Lake Merchen will be our new Girls Volleyball Head
Coach. Lake is currently the Director and Head Coach of the Mountain View Volleyball Club Sand Volleyball Program where, in addition to coaching, he hires and manages the staff to oversee 60-plus studentathletes. He has also served as the 1st Lake Merchen assistant for several indoor teams for Mountain View Vol-
leyball Club, helping his U17 team achieve a 5th place in the 2016 Junior Olympics. Lake was also the Head Coach for several Nike Volleyball Camps. Lake is a graduate of UC Santa Cruz, earning a B.A. in Business Management Economics. He also played volleyball for the Slugs. He was a two-time 1st-team All-American, and set school records in career kills, aces, and digs. He was also selected as the 2016 UC Santa Cruz Male Athleteof-the-Year. n
2018 Aptos Little League All Stars
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The 12/11-year-old Little League All Stars is hosted by Scotts Valley this year. First week of play is at Siltanen Park, 141 Vine Hill School Rd Scotts Valley Sunday, June 24 vs. Live Oak, 1 p.m. Monday, June 25 vs. SC National, 5:30 p.m. “Little League” page 16
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11/12 All-Stars: First row – Edward Peters, Blake Byers, Cody Gavasse, Bryce Brogan, Ryan Smith, Lukey Garvey • Second row – Coach: Tom Smith, Wyatt Wolsfeld, Lawrence Ingram, Matt Hood, Caden Prichard, Jordi Martinez, Chris Perdaris, Kevin Hamlyn, Manager: JJ Hamlyn • Not Show –: Corbin Giesen.
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JUNE 2018
Aptos Real Estate Update
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HOT SANTA CRUZ MARKET! In May, three of my buyers (all with loans) lost out on multiple offer deals in Santa Cruz. 714 Marnell listed for $949,000, got 9 offers, will close for $100K+ over list. 512 Sumner, duplex in Seabright, didn’t even get a counter as a “pre-emptive” all cash/over list price offer came in. 221 Walk Circle in lower Westside SC listed at $1.1M also got a “pre-emptive”/cash offer, and agent asked if my buyers could come up to $1.3M. This said, Aptos is a “softer” market right now. Median prices are up, but so are Days on Market (DOM). As of 5/27, 60 homes are for sale in Aptos, median price point is $1,197,500. Homes >$1M average 54 DOM, Homes <$1M average 26 DOM. “Commute” is coming up more and more as an issue for buyers. MANUFACTURED HOMES (Mobile Home) One “affordable” way to live in our area is to buy a mobile home. Aptos has 4 awesome parks to choose from. All four are HOA (you own the land/portion of property) versus space rent (you lease the land). Aptos Pines-7515 Freedom, is an all-age park, HOA-$165. Blue Pacific-220 Mar Vista is an all age, co-op as of 2016, HOA-$557. Aptos Knolls-600 Trout Gulch is 55+, HOA-$500, and Seacliff-2711 Mar Vista is 55+, HOA-$313. When you own the land, you do pay more for your home. Current Active Listings in Aptos are: 39 Eugenia (Aptos Pines) , 2015 model, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1512 Sq. Ft, asking $579,999; 61 Greco (Seacliff), 2004, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1210 Sq. Ft, asking $442,000; 5 Primrose (Seacliff), 1991, 2 bed, 2 bath, 1248 Sq. Ft, asking $368,000. Consider a mobile home if you are downsizing, buying a second home, or are a first-time home buyer. Call or email me for a list of mobile home parks in the County.
PVUSD Reading Challenges a Success!
WATSONVILLE — The end of the school year reading challenge using Step by Step, Growing Together/Paso a Paso, Creciendo Juntos, was a success! Using this bilingual early literacy app, in the 1-month duration of the challenge, PVUSD youngest students have read 28,561,399 million words. Congratulations to the following students for being inspired reading leaders in their categories: • Winner for Preschool – TK: Noah Baliscao (TK in Lola Britton’s class at Mar Vista Elementary)
“Little League” from page 15 Wednesday, June 27 vs. SV, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 vs. SLV, 10 a.m. ••• 11/10-year-old All Star Team Manager: TJ Brackett Coaches: Jason Tovani, Dave Darnell, Bryan Kobara First row: Noah Brackett, Ryan Brackett, Noah Curren, Dante Darnell, Carsten Kusiak Second row: Kaden Kusiak, Casey MacConnell, Ben Nowark, Dom Pierini, Nick Tovani, Jason Yager Not Shown: Brady Short & Owen Pettit
• Winner for Kinder/1st grade: Marcelino Ortiz Carcia (1st grade in Ms. Catherine McMinn’s class at HA Hyde Elementary) • Winner for 2nd/3rd grade: Brandon Corona-Matias (3rd grade in Mr. ••• 10/9-year-old All Star Team Manager: Ed Work Coaches: Tim Hinds, Steve Allen, JD St. Denis First row: Derek Allen, Brady Bliesner, Gavin Boston, Louden Driscoll, TJ Hinds Second row: Aiden McDaniel, Paxton Siemens, Max St.Denis, Maverick Tidd, Jack Williams, Isaiah Work Not Show: Chase Bauen ••• 9/8-year-old All Star Team Manager: Erik Cormier Coaches: Chris Shoemaker, Patrick RayRay Players: Dylan Bergh, Nick Bjorn,
Daniel Moreno’s class at Starlight Elementary) Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent, remarks that, “Paso a Paso, Creciendo Juntos, Step by Step, Growing together is a strategy to accomplish our PVUSD Target for Student Success, and is integral to helping every child read on grade level by 3rd grade. We are pleased to support our students and future students in becoming successful readers through Paso a Paso. “Reading” page 18
Finn Cormier, Dean Darnell, Chase DeFrancesco, Dylan DiPalma, Jack Garvey, Cole McGillicuddy, Ryan Murphy, Matty RayRay, Luke Shoemaker, Jack Tovani ••• 8/7-year-old All Star Team Manager: John O’Hara Coaches: Vito Chiaramonte, Troy Cope First row: Oliver Aminifard, Braden Bargagliotti, Ojani Calderon, Luca Chiaramonte, Clayton Cope, Cooper DeFrancesco Second row: Parker French, Colton Hand, Ash Kile, Jake Martinez, Jack Moreno, Levi O’Hara, Isais Tate n
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raining to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate typically takes place two nights a week from 6-9 p.m. for 5 weeks. This summer CASA of Santa Cruz County will offer a special daytime training that will take place Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for two weeks. This is a rare opportunity to complete the 35-hour course without having to drive at night. You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are fully supported by a staff supervisor and are part of a team that works in the best interests of the child. A CASA volunteer spends time with his or her child each week, gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case. CASA volunteers also work with attorneys and social workers. They review records, research information,
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and talk to anyone involved with the child, including parents, extended family members, doctors and teachers. From information gathered, a volunteer presents his or her best recommendations to the judge, for the safety and welfare of his or her CASA child. Very often, a case involving an abused child can slip through the cracks in the overburdened child welfare system. The best hope for that child is one pair of eyes and ears focused intently upon him or her. Those eyes and ears belong to that child’s very own personal CASA volunteer. Although there is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, we always encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more. n ••• Upcoming Informational session uesday, June 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Live Oak Family Resource Center, located at 1740 17th Ave. in Santa Cruz Learn more at www.casaofsantacruz.org and click on “Volunteer”. For more information contact Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Santa Cruz County www.casaofsantacruz.org • Phone: (831) 761-2956 www.tinyurl.com/ CASAworks email: cita@casaofsantacruz.org
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Letter to the Editor
Railbank! [In your] last issue there were… letters extolling the benefits of the Rail with Trail and condemning the people who want a Trail Only, but the truth is the Rail Trail is not continuous with its many detours onto congested streets, is too narrow to accommodate E-bike and solar modes of transportation, is expensive to build and will do nothing to alleviate traffic woes. The population of the County is too
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small to make a train viable plus there is no funding for a train. The best scenario is to railbank the corridor for a possible future light rail system and build a wide, multi-use trail now that will be commuter friendly. Do that, plus improve the bus service and we will be moving forward in a healthy, safe, and practical direction. At the very least the issue should be put to the voters in the next election. — Buzz Anderson, Santa Cruz
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culpture Is: In the Garden 2018 marks Pajaro Valley Arts’ twelfth sculpture exhibit in partnership with Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens in Watsonville, CA. The jurors, Susana Arias and Jeff Rosendale, selected over 80 sculptures created by more than 40 artists and collaborators. Visit the stunning two-acre demonstration garden; relax under the umbrellas, bring your picnic lunch, and spend an afternoon enjoying the exhibit. “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free” – Michelangelo Pajaro Valley Arts (gallery & office) 37 Sudden Street Watsonville, California 95076 831.722.3062 info@pvarts.org Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Website: https://pvarts.org
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munity partners, these winners will each receive 3 movie tickets donated from Green Valley Cinema. Through the summer break, Dr. Rodriguez has announced another challenge that would result in 3 new winners of donated prizes in the same three categories: Preschool to TK, Kinder to 1st grade, and 2nd grade to 3rd grade. It is a pleasure to know that our students continue to read every day, and continue their exposure to early literacy at home and during free time at school using this valuable program.
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Latest Info From SCC Friends of Rail/Trail Rail/Trail Myths Myth: There isn’t room for both rail AND trail. Truth: Within the 32 miles of the corridor, 31.7 miles are currently wide enough for both rail AND a paved trail that is 12-16 feet wide, wider than other local trails such as Arana Gulch. Adjacent public land is available for use on the narrowest 0.3 miles of the corridor to provide the minimum required width. Myth: “Railbanking” is a solution. Truth: Railbanking is a deeply flawed concept. Not once, anywhere, has railbanking been used to rip out tracks, replace them with a paved path, then later remove the path and put tracks back, and restart rail service. Myth: There isn’t money available for the Rail Trail. Truth: The Rail Trail is essentially fully funded thanks to voter-approved Measure D, local fundraising commitments, and matching funds from state and federal government sources. Future rail service could be funded through a combination of State SB-1 and Measure D funds. ••• Action on the Rail Trail project with several key milestones in recent months helping to propel the project forward. Here are the highlights: • The City Councils of Santa Cruz and Watsonville approved moving
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forward with the first segments of the Rail Trail. The Scotts Valley City Council rescinded their prior endorsement of the Greenway proposal. The California Coastal Commission provided written expression of support for building the Rail Trail ASAP. Measure D funds were determined to be a potential source of matching funds to replace or renovate the Capitola trestle to include both rail AND trail, which would avoid routing the trail through the Village. Instead of an all-new bridge crossing the San Lorenzo River, engineers have designed a new cantilevered structure to support the Rail Trail from the existing train trestle bridge, saving millions of dollars. The Caltrans 2018 State Rail Plan clearly identifies the Santa Cruz County rail line as part of the statewide system. New endorsements and letters to Friends of Rail/Trail show increased community support. n
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Community News
‘Libro Castro’ Benefit
Fundraiser Celebrates Launch of Updated Castro Adobe Book
SANTA CRUZ — Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) announced it will host Libro Castro, a book launch and fundraising party at Castro Adobe State Historic Park, to celebrate the new and updated version of The Castro Adobe in the Twentieth Century from Earthquake to Earthquake, originally written by former Castro Adobe resident Suzanne Paizis. Proceeds from the event support the full opening of Castro Adobe State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley. The special event will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at Castro Adobe State Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville. Tickets are $75 with food and drinks, or $100 including a copy of the book at a discounted price, as well as food and drinks. Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are available at www.thatsmypark. org or by calling 831-429-1840. Additional donations are gratefully accepted and support the park. All donations and ticket sales will be matched 1:1 toward the opening of the park, up to $270,000 by the James & Carol Toney Fund.
Writer, historian and one-time Castro Adobe owner Suzanne Paizis traced the history of the Castro Adobe and the many families who called it home from 1906 to 1989, compiling her research in The Castro Adobe in the Twentieth Century from Earthquake to Earthquake, the unrivaled chronicle of property and its inhabitants. Working with well-respected writer Traci Hukill, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks commissioned an update to the original book. The new edition picks up in 2002, when the State of California acquired the Castro Adobe, beginning a long process to transform a crumbling relic from the Mexican Rancho period into Castro Adobe State Historic Park. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in early 1960s period dress. To minimize impacts to the sensitive grounds of the Castro Adobe, guests are asked to park offsite at Strawberry Business Center, 125 Hangar Way, Watsonville. Free shuttles will run throughout the evening. Limited parking for mobility-impaired guests is available near the entrance to the event. Friends is leading a multi-year restoration effort to preserve and interpret the Castro Adobe as the region’s next State Historic Park and the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley. All proceeds from Libro Castro will be dedicated to this effort. The Paizis family, Castro Adobe stewards (1959-63), owned and lived in the Castro Adobe with their young family, including Terry, Varvara and Melanie. During their years at the adobe, John was a psychologist for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Suzanne was a
special education teacher. John collected artifacts from the ground and displayed them, Terry built kitchen cabinets for the house and Varvara climbed the trees, ate their fruit and enjoyed the birds that nested outside. Baby Melanie was born near the end of the family’s time at the adobe. Suzanne was a founding member of the Cabrillo Music Festival serving as president from 1963-65. She helped organize the local chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1971 and, in 1972, ran for the State Senate and would have been the first female State Senator in California. Although unsuccessful, she inspired other women to run for office. Located in Larkin Valley, near Watsonville, the two-story Castro Adobe, built between 1848-49, is one of the finest examples of a rancho hacienda in the Monterey Bay area.
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Coughing That Won’t Quit?
Think Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases Double in First Part of 2018
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he number of cases of whooping cough in Santa Cruz County has more than doubled during the first four months of 2018. In January through April of this year, 11 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough were confirmed, compared to 5 cases in the same period of 2017. “Pertussis disease rates are cyclic, peaking every 3 to 5 years. The last epidemic in California was 2014. We don’t know yet if 2018 or 2019 will turn out to be peak years, but vigilance is in order,” said Naomi Lobell, Immunization Coordinator for Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. Dr. Arnold Leff, the County Health Officer emphasized the importance of immunizations. “Pertussis is covered in the DTaP shot, given to babies at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months. Booster shots are given again before kindergarten and middle school. Summer is a good time to get immunizations, so students are ready for school in the fall. Adults who have never received a dose of Tdap should also get vaccinated
against pertussis,” stated Dr. Leff. Back in 2010, a statewide outbreak of whooping cough killed 10 people, and required more than 800 hospitalizations in the 9,000 people who caught the disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. It was the largest outbreak of the disease reported in California in 60 years. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whooping cough usually starts with coldlike symptoms and possibly a mild cough or fever. In babies, the cough can be minimal or not even there. Babies may have a symptom known as “apnea.” Apnea is a pause in the child’s breathing pattern. Pertussis is most dangerous for babies. About half of babies younger than 12 months who get the disease need to be hospitalized. Early symptoms can last for one to two weeks and usually include: • Runny nose • Low-grade fever (generally minimal throughout the course of the disease) • Mild, occasional cough • Apnea — a pause in breathing (in babies) Pertussis in its early stages appears to be nothing more than the common cold. Therefore, healthcare professionals often do not suspect or diagnose it until the more severe symptoms appear. After one to two weeks and as the disease progresses, the traditional symptoms of pertussis may appear and include: • Paroxysms (fits) of many rapid coughs followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound • Vomiting (throwing up) during or after coughing fits
• Exhaustion (very tired) after coughing fits Pertussis can cause violent and rapid coughing, over and over, until the air is gone from your lungs. When there is no more air in the lungs, you are forced to inhale with a loud “whooping” sound. This extreme coughing can cause you to throw up and be very tired. Although you are often exhausted after a coughing fit, you usually appear well in-between. Coughing fits become more common and worse as the illness continues and often occurs more often at night. These coughing fits can go on for up to 10 weeks or more. Some things to consider:
• Consider visiting your physician for a cough illness when the cough becomes increasingly severe, even if the ill person has been vaccinated against pertussis. • Pertussis can occur in any season including summer, and people who have been vaccinated in the past may have a milder presentation and overall illness than someone who is unvaccinated. • Pregnant women should be vaccinated against pertussis in the third trimester of every pregnancy. n ••• For more information go to https://www. cdc.gov/pertussis/.
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Our Community Reads: Planning For 2019 H
ello friends and participants of Our Community Reads 2018 season. The quotes found at the right are just a sampling of the praise we received for events we held earlier this year. The book, Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah had plenty of thought-provoking material that led to a great variety of events celebrating his work. After such enthusiasm from our com-
munity, the Friends of the Aptos Library, is moving forward with plans for the 2019 season! Our next book selection will be based on the theme “The Future.” A broad topic, yes, and one that we can take in many directions. Climate, the environment, life for the next generations or the next century, technology, speculative fiction… all are on the table as possible topics for our next book selection. Are you an avid reader? Would you like to help us with our book selection? Here are our criteria: • Not more than 350 pages (give-or-take) • Fiction or non-fiction • Thought provoking but not overly controversial • Appeals to both men and women • Suitable for high school students 17 and over • The possibility of an author visit (would be nice, but not mandatory)
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• Ideally, available in paperback, but not so old that “everyone” has already read it. Stay tuned. We look forward to seeing you at our opening event in early Fall when we will showcase five finalists and you get to vote for the winning title. Meanwhile, do let us hear from you with ideas and suggestions for Our Community Reads 2019. You can email us or drop your suggestions in the box at the
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Aptos branch foyer. Until then, happy reading! n ••• Friends of the Aptos Library website: http://www.friendsofaptoslibrary.org/ e-mail: friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org
Voters Approve Proposition 69: Dedicated Revenues for Transportation
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), Santa Cruz METRO, and local public works departments applauded voters for overwhelmingly passing Proposition 69 this week. Prop 69, which establishes strong constitutional protections for transportation funding, prohibits fuel taxes and fees from California’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill -SB1) from being used for non-transportation purposes. Statewide, Prop 69 was approved by over 80 percent of voters; In Santa Cruz County, 85 percent of voters said “yes” on the measure. “The overwhelming passage of Prop 69 is a strong signal from the voters that they recognize the need to fix our roads and transit system and support accountable, dedicated funding to do so,” RTC Executive Director George Dondero said. SB1 transportation funds are generated through increased taxes on motor fuels and vehicle fees, which took effect Nov. 1, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2018. Prop 69 prohibits the state legislature and governor from borrowing or diverting these funds for non-transportation purposes. “Transportation projects can take several years to design, permit and build. Agencies need to have steady and secure funding to address ongoing maintenance and support
these long-term projects,” said Steve Palmisano, City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Director. “The financing provided by SB1 and safeguarded by Proposition 69 makes that possible.” SB1 provides approximately $20 million annually for road maintenance, public transit, and priority regional transportation projects in Santa Cruz County. The cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz and Watsonville, and the County of Santa Cruz are using $7 million in SB1 funds this year to repair storm damage, fill potholes, make safety improvements to local streets and roads, and implement bicycle and pedestrian projects. Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is using SB1 funds to replace buses that are necessary to maintain service. The RTC has designated the region’s shares of SB1-State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds to a combination of local road repair, highway, bicycle, pedestrian, and bus projects to be constructed over the next few years. “Transportation issues are among some of the most critical challenges facing our community. In Santa Cruz County, we’re putting SB1 to good use repairing our road network after devastating winter storms. The funds are helping restore mobility sooner than would have been possible, and we’re doing it without diverting
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revenue from other essential county programs,” said Zach Friend, Chair of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. Local projects that have already received SB1 funding include: • Low and zero emission replacement buses to maintain METRO bus service • Pedestrian safety improvements near Watsonville High School • Safety lighting along the San Lorenzo River bicycle/pedestrian path in Santa Cruz • Projects that improve traffic flow on Highway 1 and Highway 17 • Safety, bridge replacement, and traffic management projects on state highways • Glenwood area bicycle lanes, safe routes to schools, and trails in Scotts Valley Efforts to repeal SB1 are underway by opponents of the tax, and the initiative is expected to be on the November 2018
statewide ballot. The RTC board voted to oppose this and other efforts to repeal SB1 earlier this year. Commissioners emphasized that funds are needed to make transportation improvements requested by local residents and reiterated their commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability. “The passage of Prop 69 shows that the citizens of California understand the importance of the transportation system,” said County Supervisor Bruce McPherson, who also serves on the METRO and RTC boards. “Between now and November, hopefully there will continue to be a growing awareness of the key role Senate Bill 1 plays to replace buses, and repair and expand roads and highways.” n ••• Maps and lists of projects that have been approved for SB1 funds statewide are online at www.rebuildingca.ca.gov.
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Conflict Resolution Center Hires New Director
t is the Conflict Resolution Center’s great pleasure to announce that CRC’s Board of Directors has hired Lejla Bratovic as our new Executive Director. Originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lejla came to the United States as a refugee in 1993. She holds a Master’s degree in International Policy Studies and a Certificate in Conflict Resolution from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Lejla Bratovic For the past fifteen years, Lejla has promoted negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution in both
the US and abroad. She is an advocate for peace and nonviolence. She lives in Santa Cruz and has called Monterey and Santa Cruz counties her home for over 2 decades. Lejla comes to CRC with extensive experience in conflict resolution, mediation, and non-profit work. She is a co-founder and President of Global Majority, an NGO (nongovernment organization) dedicated to the promotion of nonviolent conflict resolution through education, training, advocacy, and mediation. Through Global Majority, Lejla has initiated and executed programs locally and globally, focusing on “Promoting Peace through Dialogue” and encouraging the use of interest-based negotiation as a preferred method for conflict resolution.
Lejla was a recipient of the prestigious Weinstein International Mediation Fellowship, assisting in complex multiparty mediations at the JAMS San Francisco office, and participating in the “Making Peace Our Business” initiative, which was focused on mediating violent conflicts over natural resources. Prior to this, she was also an Ariane de Rothschild fellow on social entrepreneurship and cross-cultural dialogue at Cambridge, UK. She specializes in mediation and training and has consulted with various United Nations organizations and educational institutions. Although much of her work has been
international, Lejla has a strong community focus. She spends much of her time working towards institutionalizing conflict resolution education in our public schools. The Conflict Resolution Center has been serving the people of Santa Cruz County for over 30 years, offering affordable, accessible mediation, training, and facilitation services. Through a variety of services and programs, CRC supports individuals and organizations in finding satisfying solutions to difficult problems. CRC is proud of the fact that we accomplish this goal with the assistance of our many skilled and dedicated volunteers. Over the last year CRC volunteers provided 4860 hours of service to the Santa Cruz community. n
SCC Amateur Radio Operators Communications Drill
FELTON — Santa Cruz County amateur radio operators will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 23–24, at the CalFire Ben Lomond training facility. The event promotes emergency preparedness and the practice of communications skills used in the event of a disaster. Both amateur radio enthusiasts, also known as “hams” and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend. Hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Amateur Radio Club (SLVARC), and held annually the last weekend in June, Field Day events start on Saturday and continue for 24 hours. This year, members of the Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Club (SCCARC) and the UCSC Amateur Radio Club will join the SLVARC as well. Skills practiced will include antenna building and station setup, as well as clear, concise, rapid-fire communications exchanges with other US and Canadian radio hams. Given the common recurrence of droughts, fires, floods, mudslides and earthquakes in California, communications exercises like Field Day are critical to readiness. A special Get On The Air (GOTA) station will be available to demonstrate what ham radio is all about, giving all interested a hands-on opportunity to experience how practical, reachable and entertaining amateur radio can be. Mentors at the GOTA station will coach newly licensed hams, as well as non-licensed members of the community, providing them with a means to get on the
air in a friendly, low-key environment, perfect for both first timers and youth. Amateur Radio’s contributions to emergency service are long and wellestablished, providing aid after the countless hurricanes, tornados, fires, earthquakes and other disasters occurring over the years in the US and around the world. Recently Santa Cruz County has had its own set of challenges including the Bear Fire in 2017 and the 2016 Loma Fire that caused evacuations, loss of homes and property. The winter
of 2016/2017 was one of the worst in the Santa Cruz Mountains in many years, with storms and rainfall so great that mudslides and collapsed roads caused numerous road closures. The Fall of 2017 was also one of the worst fire seasons in recent history including the Napa and Sonoma fires, as well as the Santa Barbara and Ventura fires, burning 500,000 acres in the span of a few weeks. In all of these disasters, amateur radio volunteers supported relief efforts by the Red Cross and other organizations where needed. Sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Field Day has
grown since its inception in 1933 to over 35,000 participants, and is still going strong in 2018. Those participating in Field Day are only a small fraction of the over 725,000 licensed amateur radio operators in the US today, and more than 2.5 million worldwide as young as 5 and as old as 100. n ••• Visitors are welcome and encouraged to drop by: CalFire Ben Lomond Camp, 13575 Empire Grade Rd, Santa Cruz, CA. This event will run 24 hours, commencing at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23 and end at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 24. Site contact: Elizabeth Baker, n6fit@arrl.net.
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Sixth Annual Pleasure Point Street Fair
Benefit for Live Oak Education Foundation Features Bands, Drinks, Skate Park and More!
SANTA CRUZ — Pleasure Point will be alive with non-stop live music, great food and beverages, kids’ activities, and arts and crafts vendors during the sixth annual Pleasure Point Street Fair on Saturday, June 23. The event will be held on Portola Drive between 41st and 38th Avenues, Santa Cruz, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission and bike valet are free. “We have another blockbuster entertainment planned for this year,” said Craig Jones, president of the Pleasure Point Business Association, sponsor of the event. “We are pleased to announce that we will be donating $2,500 from the proceeds to the local nonprofit,
Live Oak Education Foundation. Their mission is ensuring that students in the Live Oak School District have enriching opportunities in the visual and performing arts, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and positive play,” he added. Seven local bands will perform on two stages a variety of styles of music, including Classic Rock, Latin Jazz, Reggae, Rockin’ Soul and Surf. Playing on the Street Stage are: Shoreline Summer Band (11 a.m.), Cosmic Pinball (11:45 a.m.), Jive Machine (1:30 p.m.), and Coffee Zombie Collective (3:30 p.m.). The line-up for the Beer Garden Stage: the Steven Velasques Latin Jazz Trio (11:30 a.m.), Ancestry (1:15 p.m.) and Sasha’s Money (3:15 p.m.). The Santa Cruz Boardroom will once again hold a skateboard contest, which always draws a big crowd. The kid’s zone will feature crafts with Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery and Woodworm Party Store, and face and henna painting. Close to 100 vendors will sell arts, crafts, local services, food and beverages. The beer and wine garden will offer New Bohemia Brewing Company beer, wine and mimosas.
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Annual Auction Raises $176K To Benefit American Red Cross
SACRAMENTO — The seventh annual Get Prepared, California! Auction—sponsored by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and coordinated by iHeartMedia—has raised $175,978. Over the years, the auctions have raised a total of approximately $1,230,000 for disaster-preparedness and relief efforts in California. “CEA is proud to join forces with the American Red Cross to help more Californians prepare to survive and recover from California’s next big earthquake,” said CEA CEO Glenn Pomeroy. “It could happen today, and we’re working together to help more people get ready.” Since 2012, auction proceeds have helped to support 32 American Red Cross chapters throughout California. Funding so far has been enough to distribute 200,000 blankets at emergency shelters, 100,000 hot meals in communities, or 400,000 “comfort kits” that provide toiletries and personal items people may need after a disaster.
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Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault. Scientists say there is more than a 99 percent chance that a magnitude-6.7 or greater quake will strike California within the next 30 years. To learn more about the auction and steps Californians can take to get prepared for the next damaging earthquake, visit GetPreparedCalifornia.org. The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is a not-for-profit, privately funded, publicly managed organization that provides residential earthquake insurance and encourages Californians to reduce their risk of earthquake loss. Learn more at EarthquakeAuthority.com. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The American Red Cross is a charitable organization, not a government agency, and
From left: Bella Schneider; Kellie Schneider, California Earthquake Authority; Ryan Seacrest, KIIS FM; Pamela Diaz, California Earthquake Authority; and Jon Myers, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. n ••• For more information, visit www.RedCross.org or contact your local chapter.
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SCCB’s Fifth Consecutive Year in Top 200
Company Ranks 22nd Based on 3-year Average Return on Equity SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC) announced its rank as 22nd in the Top Performing 200 Community Banks and Thrifts in the United States. This is the fifth consecutive year Santa Cruz County Bank has ranked in the Top 200 Community David Heald Banks and Thrifts in the United States. Performance data and
rankings were released in American Banker Magazine’s May 2018 publication. A total of 633 publicly traded institutions, with less than $2 billion in assets, were included in the nationwide ranking based upon 3-year average return on equity for the years ending December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Santa Cruz County Bank’s 3-year average return on equity was 12.97%
while the median 3-year return on average equity for the top 200 banks was 9.89%. This is compared to a median of 6.95% for all 633 ranked institutions. David Heald, President and CEO commented, “In the past five years we have progressed from 115th in rank to 22nd in the nation. Our continuous improvement is the result of our focus
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Harvey West Park Swimming Pool is Open
SANTA CRUZ — With summer here it’s time to start making plans for where family & friends will be cooling off! Harvey West Pool is open for swim lessons, water exercise, lap swim and recreation swim. Harvey West Pool is a great place for youngsters to learn to swim. Jim Booth Swim School offers classes to anyone who is ready to take the plunge and become the swimmer they’ve always wanted to be. Jim Booth and his staff have been teaching in Santa Cruz County for over 40 years and they are ready to turn your child in to a Super Swimmer. Jim Booth Swim School can be reached at 831-722-3500 Water Exercise classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This low-impact class is perfect for those looking to get some exercise in our beautiful park setting. The cost is just $6 per class. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the pool is open for lap swim
& recreation swim every day. The Harvey West lap pool is 25-yards with six lanes and the cost of lap swim is just $5 per visit. Recreation swim is just $4. The Parks and Recreation Department also offers discount passbooks for water exercise, lap swim & recreation swim. For every 10 classes purchased you will receive 2 free. There are also family passes available for recreation swim. Call 831-4205270 for more information. For everything that the pool has to offer, there’s no reason not to spend time at Harvey West Pool, located at 275 Harvey West Blvd in Harvey West Park. Visit www. santacruzparksandrec.com for details. n
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33. Fleur-de-____ 36. *It includes safeties and ends 38. Coral reef island 40. Feline sound 41. Specks in the sea 44. Like change in a pocket 46. Folded like a snake 48. *Popular colloquial sport name 49. Be theatrical 50. Rwanda’s majority 51. Kind of surgeon 52. Cabbage in France 53. EU currency 54. Recipe direction 55. Team homophone 56. Nile viper © Statepoint Media
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Herbs For Kitchen And Garden
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erbs might be in our garden right now, whether we are aware of it or not. Trailing rosemary happens to be a popular and practical groundcover, and some varieties grow as low shrubbery. A few varieties of thyme also work as ground cover for small areas, or between stones. Various lavenders are popular low mounding shrubbery. Quite a few common landscape plants are also herbal. It is important to be aware though, that some varieties of herbal plants are better for landscape applications, and others
California bay is not Grecian bay.
are better for herbal applications. All cultivars of rosemary can be used for culinary applications, but some happen to be grown specifically for that purpose because of superior flavor. Cultivars with the best flavor may not be as useful for groundcover or as low shrubbery. The same goes for the lavenders. French lavender may be the best for culinary applications, but the various Spanish and English lavenders might be better options for landscape applications, cut flowers or for their aroma. California bay that grows wild as a big tree is actually a completely different genus than the shrubbier culinary Grecian bay, and can ruin a recipe if used as a substitute. As if that were not complicated enough, once the preferred herbal plants are identified, it is important to know how to use them. Chive, cilantro, parsley, mint and most others are usually preferred fresh. Lavender and bay leaf are more often used dried. Rosemary, oregano and sage can be used fresh or dried, depending on the desired flavor. Almost any herb can be dried for convenience. Drying herbs is convenient for those that are only available within certain seasons, even if they can be used fresh
while in season too. For example, chamomile is not a foliar herb like most, but is unbloomed floral buds that must be harvested at a very specific time. They should be plump, but not completely open. Once harvested and dried, they are useful for herbal tea throughout the year. Herbs can be flowers, seeds, bark or any part. Most are foliage of the family Lamiaceae. Oregano t is considered to be an Italian herb, but since it was popularized in America in the late 1940s, oregano, Origanum vulgare, has become more popular in ItalianAmerican cuisine than it is in Italy. It is now the traditional ‘pizza herb’ for American style pizza. Oregano happens to be one of the few herbs that is preferred dried rather than fresh. Only foliage is used, either before or after bloom. Prior to bloom, foliage is low to the ground, on wiry stems. Blooming stems stand vertically as tall as two feet, with more foliage and tiny purplish flowers that are not very flashy. The flavor of the foliage on the upright blooming stems is distinct from that of the prostrate vegetative stems. The opposite leaves are only about an inch long, or slightly longer. Flavor can be
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Cannery Row Launches Contest to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
MONTEREY — Formerly a canning district, and known as the “Sardine Capital of the World,” Cannery Row was all-but-abandoned when the sardines disappeared. In 1958, the City of Monterey officially changed the name of Ocean View Avenue to “Cannery Row” in honor of John Steinbeck’s 1945 novel of the same name and the rebirth and transformation of this legendary stretch of coastline began. Cannery Row’s picturesque charm and colorful history captivates travelers from all over the world and attracts approximately four million visitors each year. The breathtaking coastline of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is the backdrop for the Cannery Row experience. To celebrate this landmark 60th Anniversary, Cannery Row has launched a 60th Anniversary/60 Cannery Row Getaways Drawing. To enter the contest, submit in sixty words or less your favorite memory from visiting Cannery Row along with an optional photo or video. Sixty lucky
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winners will be randomly selected to enjoy a one-night stay, with a guest, at a Cannery Row hotel and a $75.00 dining gift certificate for a Cannery Row restaurant.
The sixty winners selected by Cannery Row will stay at one of the following hotels: InterContinental The Clement Monterey, Monterey Bay Inn, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Spindrift Inn, Victorian Inn, or Wave St. Inn. The dining experience includes one of the following restaurants: A Taste of Monterey Wine Market & Bistro, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Cannery Row Brewing Company, Chart House, Lalla Oceanside Grill, Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, The C restaurant + bar, The Fish Hopper, The Sardine Factory, The Whaling Station Steakhouse, Coopers Restaurants, Louie Linguini’s and Sly McFly’s. The contest ends on August 31, 2018 and winners will be selected the first week of September. For official contest rules and to enter please visit: CanneryRow.com/60Years. For more information call 831-649-6690. n For more information, visit the official Cannery Row website at canneryrow.com.
Health Benefits of Having Pets N othing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits? Over the past 10 years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies. Scientists are looking at what the potential physical and mental health benefits are for different animals—from fish to guinea pigs to dogs and cats. Possible Health Effects esearch on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have shown positive health effects, but the results have been mixed. Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. The NIH/Mars Partnership is funding a range of studies focused on the relationships we have with animals. For example, researchers are looking into how animals might influence child development. They’re studying animal interactions with kids who have autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other conditions.
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sometimes brought into hospitals or nursing homes to help reduce patients’ stress and anxiety. “Dogs are very present. If someone is struggling with something, they know how to sit there and be loving,” says Dr. Ann Berger, a physician and researcher at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “Their attention is focused on the person all the time.” Berger works with people who have cancer and terminal illnesses. She teaches them about mindfulness to help decrease stress and manage pain. “The foundations of mindfulness include attention, intention, compassion, and awareness,” Berger says. “All of those things are things that animals bring to the table. People kind of have to learn it. Animals do this innately.” Researchers are studying the safety of bringing animals into hospital settings because animals may expose people to more germs. A current study is looking at the safety of bringing dogs to visit children with cancer, Esposito says. Scientists will be testing the children’s hands to see if there are dangerous levels of germs transferred from the dog after the visit. Dogs may also aid in the classroom. One study found that dogs can help children with ADHD focus their attention. Researchers enrolled two groups of children diagnosed with ADHD into 12-week group therapy sessions. The first group of kids read to a therapy dog once a week for 30 minutes. “Pets” page 31
Big Companies, Big Footprints: The Environmental Impact of Tech Giants
Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadgetmaking companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint? — Doug Greco, Newark, NJ ••• hile some gadget-makers are already prioritizing greener sourcing and operations, others have a long way to go. The international environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has been keeping track of the tech industry’s progress on sustainability for more than a decade, and its advocacy over the years has helped pushed several leading players to take stock of their operations and plan for a greener future. Back in 2006, Greenpeace released its first annual Guide to Greener Electronics, in which it ranked the top 10 leading electronics manufacturers of the day according
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to their track records on their use of toxic substances and efforts on takeback and recycling programs. Nokia and Dell got top honors, each scoring a seven out of 10 overall, while Apple finished near the bottom with a score of just 2.7. My how things have changed. The 2017 edition, which ranks 17 companies based on adoption of renewable energy, sustainable design and recycling, and use/elimination of hazardous chemicals, has Apple near the top with an overall report-card style “B minus” grade. Only Fairphone, a tiny upstart that focuses on designing a phone and supply chain that doesn’t exploit workers or harm the environment, scored better with an overall “B” grade. Greenpeace gives a lot of the credit for Apple’s rise from the bottom to green leadership to CEO Tim Cook. “Under Cook, Apple not only recognizes unequivocally that climate change is a real problem but has publicly committed Apple to power its data centers and other operations with 100% renewable energy to address it,” reports the group. “Apple became the first
company to extend this commitment to its entire global supply chain in 2014, and has since made impressive progress, securing commitments from 14 suppliers to power their operations with enough renewable energy needed to manufacture Apple devices or components.” Greenpeace is further impressed with Apple’s recently announced goal to transition the sourcing of the materials that go into its devices from a “100% closed-loop”— meaning the company will reuse and recycle parts and materials and eliminate the need to rely on the mining of new materials. “Apple’s leadership in reducing the impact of it supply chain on the planet is helping redefine expectations of corporate responsibility, playing a catalytic role in driving better performance by other companies,” gushes Greenpeace. That said, the latest iterations of many of Apple’s products are not designed with repair and upgrade as a priority, forcing users to buy new models when problems start to crop up. “Such a design strategy may help Apple’s profits in the short term,
but risks jeopardizing Apple’s environmental reputation and the customer loyalty that has come with it,” Greenpeace warns. Meanwhile, Dell and HP scored a C plus while Lenovo and Microsoft each got a C minus. Acer, LG, Sony and Google got a D plus. Huawei and ASUS got Ds and Samsung got a D minus. Amazon, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi bottomed out the 2017 list with a failing grade of F. Contacts: Greenpeace, www.greenpeace.org; Apple Environment, www. apple.com/environment/. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.
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RSVP at 479-7096 advocates are everyday people read music. that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for Second and Fourth Wednesdays Call Teresa at 336-8637. a child who has been abused or Wellness on the Cancer Journey neglected. Second and Fourth Thursdays Thursday July 19 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza If you would like to participate earn how to safely support your Cabrillo Host Lions Club Healthy Kids, Happy Mamas in the next Advocate training body and emotions through 6-8 p.m., 4470 Soquel Drive, Soquel contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org the journey of Cancer — from Meetings ome to a free workshop and learn or (831) 761-2956 diagnosis to softening the impact 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, about effective and safe ways to of chemo, radiation, and recovering 100 Aptos Creek Road. naturally support your family. Wednesdays ant to make a difference in To register call (831)234-3649 well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, our community? Join the In Praise of Poetry or at https://healthykidshappy weakness, digestion, immune Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 mamas.eventbrite.com month and see what you can do to 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Com- support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or help in Santa Cruz County. munity Center, 4400 Jade Street, care team to this free class. Please Saturday July 21 Capitola Please RSVP cabrillolions@ come fed; water is available. n this invigorating class you’ll Santa Cruz Dinner Club gmail.com explore and write several forms of Limited Seats. Please register Annual Party poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from all attendees on Eventbrite — 4 p.m., Felton (contact us below Wellness on the Cancer Journey Fridays Ode to Triolet — and a few more for specific location) or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. — you’ll have fun while learning Drop-in Grief Support he county’s fine dining club will Address given upon registration and creating. Gain exposure to 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz be holding their annual party for new poets, forms, and styles, while receipt. County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley current and potential new members. unearthing your own voice. This ospice of Santa Cruz If you love to cook, enjoy fine wine inspiring class is for anyone with an ADHD Support Group County is offering a drop-in and conversation, this is your interest in poetry. Novices as well 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, grief support group for adults opportunity to meet locals that share as seasoned poets will find the class 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos grieving the death of a family your interests. Gourmet, heavy enriching and fruitful. member or a friend. This group appetizers, dessert and wine will be he Santa Cruz/Monterey Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 Bay Branch of CHADD hosts is a place where you can share enjoyed while listening to live music right by the San Lorenzo River. monthly support group meetings stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people Cost is $20 for non-members. To Geezer Golfers for anyone who would like to who care. 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf learn more about the SC Dinner learn more about ADHD or has For more information, please call Club and the fun we have, contact Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., questions or concerns. Come (831) 430-3000. Scotts Valley Rhonda Mills in advance at info@ eeling over par? So are we, the share with those who understand. SantaCruzDinnerClub.com. Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. Second Wednesdays’ meeting is First Fridays each month You’re invited to join us at 8:15am for parents of children, teens, and Friday Shakespeare Club Tuesday June 26 every Wednesday at the beautiful young adults with ADHD. The 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace DeLaveaga golf course at 401 group for adults with ADHD, Sons in Retirement Luncheon Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special spouses, partners of someone with United Church of Christ at 900 11:30 a.m. Severino’s Restaurant, High Street, Santa Cruz rate for 9 or 18 holes. ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Questions? Call Jim at 831-685urious about Shakespeare? ptos Sons in Retirement is of every month. 3829. The Friday Shakespeare having a buffet luncheon and Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@ Club members discuss the life, presentation by John Nordgren, comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. Aptos Noon Toastmasters times, and influence of William Artistic Director for Cabrillo Stage. 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, Shakespeare. He will tell us about Cabrillo’s Third Wednesdays 116 Beach Drive For information, call 831-684upcoming summer productions: ome join a dynamic, Edward Jones Financial 2832, or go to fridayshakespeare. “Rent” and “The Producers”. supportive group of people Advisor Sponsors Coffee Club org or facebook.com/fridayshake- Cost: $23.00 per person. RSVP at at all levels of experience from 10:00 a.m., 2121 41st Avenue, 475-2972 speare. beginners to more advanced. Suite 209, Capitola We’re here to help you discover eremy Geels, a local Edward your voice and share it effectively. 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This is a workshop Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, group readings and insights, for anyone who would like to Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in know some of my neighbors,” discuss history, and universal he said. back of the church) themes found in his plays and know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Seating may be limited. To reserve writings. ar-Anon is a twelve step RSVP required; call 800-272-3900 a seat, call Sharon Smith at support group for families For more information please and friends of addicts. There are 831-462-8242. call 831-684-2832 or email kstanfield@alz.org. n
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Pancake Breakfast: 7 – 10 a.m. ocated at burger.Aptos across from Safeway. ~~~ World’s Shortest Parade: 10 a.m. – 12 noon egins at Wells Fargo (7701 Soquel Drive) and ends at the Bay View Hotel. Parade and Breakfast hosted by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. ~~~ Party in the Park! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Second Saturdays Each Month Creek Rd inspiring class is for anyone with amily fun day! Something for 2nd Saturday on the Farm Volunteers Needed for the an interest in poetry. Novices as the whole family: kids games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Monterey Symphony well as seasoned poets will find the face painting, pony rides, zorbs, Project Center at the Santa Cruz he Monterey Symphony is class enriching and fruitful. food trucks, caterers, and special County Fairgrounds seeking volunteers. If you love Register at: https://apm.active guest artist EXTRA LARGE! oin us every 2nd Saturday music and want to be involved, communities.com/capitola on the Farm for free family please call (831) 646-8511 or visit recreation/Activity_Search/ activities. Each month we select Boulder Creek 4th of July www.montereysymphony.org for in-praise-of-poetry/6488 a new theme to highlight hisParade more information. torical agriculture with games, Annual pancake breakfast at the Thursdays activities, and demonstrations Boulder Creek Firehouse Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Lucky Steppers Modern that relate. 7:00 a.m.-noon Suzuki Music Program We often have guest appeararade Starts 10 a.m. on Square Dance new entry-level String ances from farm animals like 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Highway 9 from Scarborough Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Lumber to Railroad Avenue • July Beginning Strings for violin, viola Selva Beach, CA 95076 chickens, rabbits, and more! You 4th BBQ Junction Park 12 – 5 p.m.– and cello will be offered on Fridays, t’s fun and easy to do! are sure to find something fun Pan for Gold – Live Music – Beer Friendship put to music; family and entertaining for the whole 4pm-5:15pm. Students must & Wine friendly. Class takes place every family. provide their own instruments. Thursday Night at our new home Check our website and Facebook For more information contact Spirit of Watsonville in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth page for more details. FREE 4th of July Parade/ Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) City’s 116th Birthday 426-6443. For more information, contact Second Sundays Each Month New Start Time! Parade Steps Sue Harris or Don Benson at Downtown Santa Cruz off at 12 Noon (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at Antique Street Fair elebrate Independence Day caller4u@att.net. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. and Watsonville’s 166th (Between Pacific and Cedar) Birthday! The parade proceeds Friendship Put to Music! he “Original” Downtown down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Third Monday each month 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Antique Faire is back! Vendors Church to First Street. Thousands Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. offer an eclectic blend of antiques of spectators line the route five to lasses every Thursday night. For and unique items. Come and 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa six people deep. Those wanting more information call Sue Harris check it out! Browse through Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 a front row seat, place their or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or titchers-by-the-Sea, the local a wide assortment of treasures chairs along the route early in the email at caller4u@att.net chapter of the Embroiderers’ including books and photographs, morning of the parade date. n
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There’s a lot for you to look forward to in June. You’re looking for quality information during the first half, so you trade gossip and rumors for facts and truth as you fight hard to get to the heart of the matter. Your attention turns to your home life mid-month. You love when your house looks inviting and elegant, and you enjoy having small, intimate parties for your closest friends and family members. It is satisfying seeing some of your goals pay off as the month comes to a close. If you have any unfinished business, this is the time to get it done.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Your communication skills are functioning in high gear early in the month, including the way you gather information. With your big vocabulary and displays of intelligence, you’re very mentally focused on making a good impression. Mid-month you find yourself in love with the idea of love, and if you don’t have it, you’ll dedicate all your spare time to looking for it. If you’re in love, it’s no holds barred as you seek big ways to let everyone know all about it. However, you may want to consider the feelings of a shy partner, even if you have the best of intentions. The end of June brings some overwhelming obstacles. You might just have to be satisfied with knowing that you tried.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
Your mental powers are at their peak as the month begins. This is your chance to get ahead of your competition. Learning new things comes easily, and your results are amazing. Mid-June is a good time to start open dialogs and let others know you can be sympathetic and sensitive to what they’re going through. Late in the month you are able to focus on an issue that’s been bothering you for a while, but you may not want to vocalize your feelings and/or findings just yet. Find a sympathetic, but don’t announce anything to the public just yet.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
You seem to see life through a hazy filter that shows you all the good in the world as June begins. You make the most of it by finding gentle, relaxing, and soothing activities to occupy your time. Your focus shifts mid-month and you start to take offhand very personally. Being embarrassed in front of someone you really like is your worst nightmare, and you won’t forget those who cause you undue stress. Near the end of the month is the time to lay it all on the line, and you love an audience. The more the merrier when you start telling your exciting tales!
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You have an innately curious nature which is heightened as the month begins, driving you to educate yourself on a broad range of topics. Maybe you can’t know it all, but that doesn’t stop you from trying! Mid-month brings relationship struggles. You love having the upper hand, but taking an aggressive approach doesn’t always work. You’ll have to learn some romantic lessons the hard way. You find yourself out of the driver’s seat late in June, and you could miss out on important opportunities because of other people’s actions (or inaction). This feeling of helplessness or lack of control won’t last long, but it’s almost unbearable while it does.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
You get an excellent opportunity to mend a stressed or troubled relationship as the month begins. Admit to your mistakes, apologize if necessary, and plan to move forward. You’re thinking about the future mid-June, but for now, you’re better off JUST thinking, rather than acting on such thoughts. Planning trips, designing a remodel, and reading through business contracts are all favored activities. You’re nervous before trying something new at the end of the month, but that just means the potential for growth is great.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
It may feel like you’re walking on eggshells the first weeks of June, causing you to be held accountable for previous actions that weren’t well thought through. This could lead to a feeling of regret about something you can’t do much to change, or bring some things to light that you’re able to change. Be thankful for those opportunities to improve. Later in the month, as things calm down, you will find yourself in position to get some much-needed nurturing and encouragement in response to your own generosity. As the month comes to a close, multitasking isn’t as easy as it usually is. Choose one thing you must get done and focus on that as much as possible.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
You find yourself adaptable and curious as the month begins. There’s no telling what the summer will bring, but you’re looking forward to finding out! There’s a feeling of being challenged in your romantic relationships mid-month. If you’re in one, your eye may wander. If you’re single, a lack of drama is part of the problem. There’s a right and wrong way to get more excitement in your life. You’re reminded at the end of June that you have a lot of different life options. You could receive shocking or unexpected news, but at least it’s enough to break you out of your complacent bubble.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Daydreaming and fantasizing are working for you as the month begins. You have plenty of time to deal with the real world, so kick back in your jammies, watch your favorite shows, and shut out the harsh truths of daily life for a little while. Mid-June sees your creativity kick in to find some workable solutions to practical problems. What are you good at? What do people compliment you about the most? This is where your talents lie. You’re better able to relax as the month comes to a close. Even if you miss out on some opportunities because you’re not assertive enough, you gain valuable insight.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
The beginning of June finds you feeling mentally refreshed. Studying and learning new things comes easily, and taking tests should be a breeze. You feel ready to express your ideas and opinions loudly and proudly. If there’s an argument, you’ll probably win it. Mid-month finds sparks flying between you and someone you’re attracted to. A need for validation of your attractive and desirable qualities overwhelms you, but your strength won’t let you wallow in self-pity for long if you have trouble finding it. The big picture is coming into focus at the end of the month. Let someone else worry about little details; your grand plan is ready to put into action.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
Positive energy and good luck are in the air as the month begins, but it’s also a very introspective time. Work on mending broken relationships, especially if you feel any guilt over past actions. You feel a need for a change mid-month, especially in your love life. Your’re not the most experimental person, but even a traditionalist like you can admit that it’s fun to change things up occasionally. Later in June, you find yourself noticing someone or something that wasn’t on your radar before. You might consider getting a pet or expanding your family during this time because your compassion is all-encompassing. Your attention will be centered on home and improving your surroundings for the next month.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Your powers of persuasion seem enhanced as the month begins, enabling you to talk anyone into doing just about anything. Regarding career, if you’re in sales or marketing, you should see a healthy jump in profits and commissions. You’re feeling more needy than usual midJune. Craving emotional connection isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but dashed hopes can put you in a funk. Those closest to you may not understand who they are talking to from one minute to the next! Your daily routine gets shook up late in the month, interfering with your intended plans. Make sure you have a second option in mind in case the first one fails.
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quickly had Jerry up off the floor and back to bed. Unfortunately, because he had been on a cold floor for most of the night he was chilled to the bone and feeling a little sore. But a few minutes later, he was feeling back to his normal self and very kindly offered thanks. Believe it or not, there are many incidents where people just don’t know whether or not they should pick up the phone and call 911. Either they believe their situation isn’t a true emergency, or they’d rather not “bother” first responders of whose job it is to come help out, or they feel uncomfortable dialing 911 because they’ve never done it before. How many times have you called 911? Most of us go a lifetime and only call once or twice. When that moment arrives where you or your family needs help, please don’t hesitate! It’s OK to call 911. In Jerry’s case, if he had been on the floor during a cold winter’s night, he could have suffered a serious hypothermic event by lying on the floor for so long. What started out as a fairly minor incident could turn into a serious medical event. So when should we call 911? I suppose that’s the big question. It really is very subjective. Many people interpret an “emergency” differently and will decide to call 911 based on different criteria. Our job as first responders is very subjective in that, on any given day, we can encounter some very complicated and dynamic
situations. We can eliminate some of the guesswork by simplifying things. Here are some of the basic situations when you should immediately pick up the phone and call 911: Fire ou see a fire of any size or kind break out. Even a small fire in your kitchen warrants a call to 911. The smallest fire that starts within or around your residence can quickly grow to dangerous proportions. Call 911 right away – don’t hesitate! Medical Problems ou (or someone around you) are having a medical issue. While medical issues vary in severity and complexity, call 911 anytime you feel uncomfortable handling the situation by yourself. Our personnel are trained to the Paramedic level and will deliver advanced life support, along with American Medical Response and their team, to you in a timely fashion. In the case that the medical issue is simple or not serious, our team will assist you in making the best medical decisions for yourself or your loved ones. If you are in doubt, and you witness what appears to be a medical emergency, please call 911 right away! Vehicle Accidents ou witness a vehicle crash, or you are involved in one. It is critical to call 911 for any vehicle crash when you believe occupants may be injured or trapped. Interestingly, there have been major incidents where 911 was not called right away. Many citizens who witnessed these events figured that someone else has already called 911 and didn’t want to duplicate efforts.
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“Pets” from page 27 The second group read to puppets that looked like dogs. Kids who read to the real animals showed better social skills and more sharing, cooperation, and volunteering. They also had fewer behavioral problems. Another study found that children with autism spectrum disorder were calmer while playing with guinea pigs in the classroom. When the children spent 10 minutes in a supervised group playtime with guinea pigs, their anxiety levels dropped. The children also had better social interactions and were more engaged with their peers. The researchers suggest that the animals offered unconditional acceptance, making them a calm comfort to the children. “Animals can become a way of building a bridge for those social interactions,” Griffin says. He adds that researchers are trying to better understand these effects and whom they might help. Animals may help you in other unexpected ways. A recent study showed that caring for fish helped teens with diabetes better manage their disease. Researchers had a group of teens with type 1 diabetes care for a pet fish twice a day by feeding and checking water levels. The caretaking routine also included changing the tank water each week. This was paired with the children reviewing their blood glucose (blood sugar) logs with parents. Researchers tracked how consistently these teens checked their blood glucose.
Compared with teens that weren’t given a fish to care for, fish-keeping teens were more disciplined about checking their own blood glucose levels, which is essential for maintaining their health. While pets may bring a wide range of health benefits, an animal may not work for everyone. Recent studies suggest that early exposure to pets may help protect young children from developing allergies and asthma. But for people who are allergic to certain animals, having pets in the home can do more harm than good.
Helping Each Other ets also bring new responsibilities. Knowing how to care for and feed an animal is part of owning a pet. NIH/Mars funds studies looking into the effects of human-animal interactions for both the pet and the person. Remember that animals can feel stressed and fatigued, too. It’s important for kids to be able to recognize signs of stress in their pet and know when not to approach. Animal bites can cause serious harm. “Dog bite prevention is certainly an issue parents need to consider, especially for young children who don’t always know the boundaries of what’s appropriate to do with a dog,” Esposito explains. Researchers will continue to explore the many health effects of having a pet. “We’re trying to find out what’s working, what’s not working, and what’s safe—for both the humans and the animals,” Esposito says. n
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