Vol. XVII, No. 7

July 2002

For Your Information…

Volunteers Are Special

Mentor Helps Change Behavior

Once again CYS-Project Together sent children and teenagers to summer camp, thanks to community donations and fund-raising events. Summer camp is a life-changing event for youth. For many Children and Youth Services clients, it means a new start in an environment without expectations. It can also be a first step toward independence and self-reliance, a boost to self-esteem, a respite or a time to stretch limits…

As a reminder, therapists may help CYS clients in need by submitting requests to the CYS-Project Together Resource Center for gently used clothing and personal grooming items. Call Curtis Livingston at (714)796-0100 or contact your Volunteer Coordinator for more information or to obtain request forms…

A highlight in the news on the mentoring front notes the success of the Groton Public Schools Mentoring Program in Groton, CT. An outgrowth of the national youth conventions, headed by retired Army Gen. Colin Powell (now Secretary of State), the Groton program paired 48 students of all ages with responsible adults. They meet for an hour

He became curious and asked more about the mentoring program. After all, he had been looking for a volunteer opportunity. He liked what he heard, made an appointment for an interview and proceeded with mentor training.

He was matched with a 13-year-old boy who came from a family with a history of abuse. The two enjoyed each other's company, but the teenager felt he wanted to spend more time with his friends instead of his mentor. However, Ozgun did provide the boy with exposure to a positive male role model.

Ozgun was matched with a second child, an 11-year-old boy, who has issues with anger management in school and whose father is not involved in his life. As a mentor, Ozgun has demonstrated how to behave when faced with frustrating situations or when things don't go as you would like. This process has taken place through time spent together talking, or through many enrichment activities in which they participate. The two have gone to the beach, played basketball, gone to the

Ozgun Tumer's day job is as a librarian and his weekends are spent as a mentor for a Children and Youth Services client.

Ozgun stated that his experience has been "Great!" and that he looks forward to the time they have together each week. The two have built a comfortable and supportive relationship. Now the child is able to confide in him. In addition, the boy has learned by example to better manage his anger and his behavior has improved.

Unlike earlier in their relationship, the child is now beginning to make suggestions for outings and even feels safe and comfortable enough to joke around.

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Celebrate America Throughout the Year

Or how about your own flying colors or American flag pin?

This is expected to be an extra patriotic Fourth of July in the U.S. Join the fun and make your own celebration. This project will leave you with something to keep up your patriotic spirits throughout the year.

Whirly-gig (Pinwheel)

Colorful heavy construction paper
Or heavy gauge Mylar
1-Inch pushpin
Drinking straw
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Balsawood stick

1. Cut an 8-inch square out of construction paper or Mylar.

2. Using a pencil and ruler, connect opposite corners with a line, by drawing an "X" that covers the entire face of the 8-inch square.

3. Using the lines of the "X" as a guide, cut a 4-inch slit from each corner of the square toward the center.

4. Cut off ½-inch piece of drinking straw.

5. Pierce every other corner with pushpin, then stick pushpin through the center of the "X", again through the piece of drinking straw, and then into the stick. The straw spacer helps the pinwheel move more freely on the stick in the wind.

6. Go for a walk or stick it in the ground and watch it whirl with the wind. Can you tell which way the wind is coming from?

Small batch of salt dough Dinner knife
Brown paper bag
Rolling pin
Small ruler
Lead pencil
Spatula
Safety pin
Poster paints in red, white and blue
Clear coating
Small paint brush

You might want to make more than one, so you can give the pins away to your friends.

1. Place a ball of salt dough on a paper bag. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

2. Using a ruler and knife, cut a rectangle that is 1 ½" X 2 ¼". Using the spatula, set flag or flags aside on the paper bag. If it wrinkles a bit when moved, it will simply make it look more life-like.

3. While it is still wet, sink the back of the safety pin into the middle of the flag, leaving enough clearance so it can still open and close. Move flag to the sun to dry with pin side up or bake for 10-20 minutes in moderate oven.

4. When dry, turn the pin over. Following the illustration provided, draw a rectangular blue field on the upper left and stripes onto front of pin with a pencil. Then paint the field navy blue with white dabs for 50 stars and 13 red and white stripes (or less if you feel the need to be more abstract). Spray or paint with clear coating after the paint is dry.

Salt Dough

1 cup plain white flour
1 cup fine salt
¼ cup water
1 tsp vegetable oil
Poster paint powder (optional)

1.Mix ingredients in a bowl and knead for 10 minutes.

2. Depending on the consistency of the flour and the humidity, adjust ingredients to make dough soft, pliable, smooth (no flour coating) and non-sticky.

3. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before modeling.

4. This may be kept in refrigerator until ready to use.

5. To make dough in different colors, pull off as much dough as you want to color and knead in enough poster paint powder to achieve desired result.

Flying Colors

1 yard each of ½-inch to 1-inch wide satin ribbon red, white & blue
1 3-foot balsa wood stick or a ¼- inch dowel
Scissors
Penny
Glue

1. Cut each length of ribbon into 2 uneven pieces.

2. Tie ribbons close together in any order you wish from top of dowel downward. This should take a maximum of 5 inches.

3. Glue penny to top end of dowel to keep ribbons from sliding off.

4. You may place this in the ground to blow in the wind for a colorful patriotic display or fly your colors at a parade.

Uniform Code for Flying Red, White & Blue

Mentors may "seize the day" as an outing opportunity to attend fireworks and share a bit of U.S. history with their child or teenager. Also, share the flag code, which is helpful when participating in school color guard or scouting activities.

Old Glory, the Star-Spangled Banner, American flag, all are references to the national flag of the United States. The flag has a proud history and is of deep symbolic nature, representing the origin, goals, evolving nature and spirit of our country.

The traditional story is that George Washington and two other members of the secret committee of the Continental Congress in May of 1776, called on the struggling widow and upholsterer/seamstress, Betsy Ross. At great risk, in June of 1776, she began to make the first flag from a rough design given to her by General Washington, who was then head of the Continental Army. According to the oral history, she refined Washington's design and even changed his 6-pointed star. Betsy, a renowned snipper with the scissors, showed him how to make a 5-pointed star in a single cut, making it symbolic of the individual or human being.

According to the declaration of the 1777 Continental Congress, the flag has 13 stripes, each representing the original 13 colonies, whose citizens fought for freedom from England in the American Revolution. There are seven red stripes, which represent valor and hardiness of the Americans; alternating six white stripes, which signify purity

After the revolution, a star was added for each state to join the union, with the 49^th and 50^th, representing Alaska and Hawaii, being added in 1959 and 1960.

Uniform U.S. Flag Code

1. Fly flag from sunrise to sunset in the open. It can be displayed after dark when a patriotic effect is desired, but it should be illuminated with lights.

2. Raise briskly and lower ceremoniously.

3. Fold in a triangle fold with blue field out.

4. Display daily and on designated holidays on or near administration buildings of all institutions.

5. Display near all polling places on election days and in or near every schoolhouse on school days.

6. When carried in processions with another flag, the American flag is to the right of the other emblems carried by marchers. When carried with several other flags, it is carried in front and center of other flags.

8. When raised on a window or wall, the blue field is to the left of the observer. On a wall behind a speaker on a platform, it is to be behind and above the head of the speaker.

9. Most states prohibit the use of the flag for advertising purposes.

10. Do not allow the flag to touch the ground, floor or water or anything else beneath it.

11. The American flag should not be used for any other purpose than as a flag. It is not to be used as clothing, draperies, ceiling decorations, etc.

12. When displayed on a car, the standard should be clamped to the right side of the car.

13. When wearing as a pin, it should be worn on the left over the heart.

14. Hanging the flag with the blue field of the union down signals extreme distress.

15. When it is worn and tattered, it should be buried with respect. Many American Veterans groups accept flags to retire with ceremony.

JULY 2002

JULY 2002
Calendar of Events

Saturday, July 6
Anaheim Angels Meet Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Mentor Outing
Edison Field
Anaheim
(714)796-0100 for Reservations
Join fellow mentors and kids for this All American outing. Meet at the purple balloons under the Big "A" in Edison Field parking lot for a pre-game barbecue dinner at the enclosed barbecue area. Popcorn, peanuts and Cracker Jacks are at your discretion, but no matter what, get into the ball park early. The first 10,000 fans entering the stadium will receive Rod Carew Bobblehead dolls. There will be reserved group seating for the CYS-Project Together crowd. Tickets are limited and reservations are an absolute must by Monday, July 1. Please call Curtis Livingston at (714)796-0100.
Cost: Free
Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Meet under the Big "A" sign
Look for purple balloons

Wednesday, July 3 Uncle Sam's Celebration
Fred Kelly Stadium 900 E. Chapman
Orange
(714)288-7264

This is an annual celebration that features entertainment, games and food booths.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Adults $5 Children under 2 Free

Wednesdays, July 3-31
Peppertree Park
1^st and C Street
Tustin
(714)573-3326

Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 4 Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
Downtown at Main
Huntington Beach, CA
This is the largest and oldest Independence Day party west of the Mississippi River. This 97-year-old tradition kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. and ends with the 8:45 p.m. fireworks at Huntington Beach High School. Families may enjoy crafts, marching bands, entertainment and lots of food. Wear potent sunscreen to enjoy the beach and entertainment. However, leave bicycles, skateboards and dogs at home.

Time: 6 a.m.-after fireworks
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 4
All-American Fourth of July
Centennial Park
Fairview at Edinger
Santa Ana
(714)571-4258
Entertainment, food booths, games and fireworks are slated for this All-American celebration.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 4 Fourth of July Concert
Tustin High School
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin
(714)573-3000
This is a family event that features

games in addition to the concert. Bring a picnic.
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Cost: Free

Saturday, July 6 Artists Village Open House
Historic Downtown Santa Ana
Begins at Broadway & 2^nd Streets
Santa Ana

Visit studios and galleries in seven different buildings in the arts community that spans several city blocks. Points of interest include the Santora Building, Empire Gallery, CSUF Grand Central Art Center, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Spurgeon Building, The Arc and East Village workshops. Hundreds of artists work in all forms of media from traditional to experimental. Experience live theater at the Rude Guerrilla, Hunger Artists, CSUF Theater Department at the Grand Central Theater, Tibbies All American Cabaret and OC Crazies. Downtown restaurants are also participating. This village open house takes place the first Saturday evening of every month and is an opportunity for children, teenagers and adults to learn more about art and participate in hands-on projects.
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Cost: Free

Saturday, July 6 Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center
Historic Downtown Santa Ana
208 N. Broadway
Santa Ana
(714)547-5468
Visit the Orange County Children's Therapeutic Art Center (OCCTAC) during the Artists Village Open House. Children and teenagers may participate in the art, music or dance activity for free. OCCTAC is an active participant in this growing art community. You may also visit the other studios and galleries in seven different buildings in the arts community that spans several city blocks. This village open house takes place the first Saturday evening of every month

Friday, July 12 Salute to Heroes Day
Free admission for active military, police & fire personnel

Tuesday, Kids Day July 16 & 23 Children under 12 admitted free
Wednesday, Noon-1 p.m.

July 17 Free admission and parking for all ages

Monday, Leap for Hunger

July 22 Canned Food Drive
Free admission for those who bring 5 canned food items for Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution to local needy families.

Time: Monday-Thursday
Noon-Midnight
Friday-Sunday
10 a.m.-Sunday
Cost: Ages 13-54 $7
Seniors $6
Children 6-12 $3 Children under 5 Free Parking $5
Buses Free

Saturday, July 13 & 20
Cypress Concerts on the Green
Cypress Civic Center Green
5275 Orange Ave.
Cypress
(714)229-6780
Cypress Recreation and Community Services Department presents a series of Saturday evening concerts throughout the summer months. July 13 will feature "Broadway/Broadway" by the Cypress POPS Orchestra; and on July 20, Dean Colley will do a tribute to Neil Diamond. The Green sports festival seating, but lawn chairs are encouraged. Families with children and picnics are welcome.
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free

Saturday, July 13 Summer Constellations
Riley Wilderness Park
30952 Oso Parkway
Coto de Caza (949)459-1687

Through Sept. 10 Recreational Swim & Swim Lessons
Hart Park Pool
701 S. Glassell
Orange &

El Modena High School Pool
3920 Spring St.
Orange
(714)744-7264
These pools offer recreational swim, a variety of swim lessons and other aquatic programs. Children and teenagers may participate in classes, swim team activities and water sports. Call CYS-Project Together for swim lesson scholarship information at (714)796-0100.
Pool Times: Monday-Friday
1:30-4:15
Monday & Wednesday evenings
7:15-8:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
1-5:15 p.m. Thursday, July 11 Nicholson Pipes & Drums Concert Civic Center Sunken Gardens
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster

Bring a picnic and enjoy bagpipe band and dancers.
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 28 "Leap Into the Fair— We're Making A Big Splash"
110^th Orange County Fair
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa (714)708—FAIR
This is 17 days packed full of stage and carnival entertainment, competitions, fantastic exhibitions, incredible food and widgets, animals, educational programs and horticultural displays. Entertainment features comedy acts by headliners such as Al Yankovic, a music fest, a demolition derby, as well as demonstration of water gardening and water conservation at the ecosystem pond, exotic animals, wall of frogs, farm animals and farming demonstrations.

Cost: $4 per person

Mentors may use the Harbors Beaches & Parks passes for entry and parking at County of Orange facilities

Thursday, July 18 Doo Wah Riders Concert
Civic Center Sunken Gardens
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster
Bring a picnic and enjoy Country Western band and vocals.
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Thursday, July 25 Beatless Concert Civic Center Sunken Gardens
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster

Bring a picnic and enjoy classic rock and roll.
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

July 27-Aug. 4
Philips Fusion & U.S. Open of Surfing Beach at Huntington Beach Pier
Pacific Coast Highway and Main
Huntington Beach

(714)374-5312
Event includes the surfing open, the World Championship Tour, skateboarding, line skating and BMX. The greatest excitement will be Aug. 1-4 finals held in conjunction with music concerts and street vendors. The surfing open features men's, women's and junior's surfing, bodyboarding and longboarding for $150,000 cash and prizes. The World Championship Pro Tour's only stop on the U.S. mainland is Huntington Beach and features 44 men and 15 women professional surfers. This is a "Southern California Only" experience.
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Free

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JULY 2002

Mentoring Matters

Welcome New Mentors

South/
Donna Goodman

Costa Mesa (rematch)
Diem Chau "Amy" Huynh
Victor Pulido
Amber Schubert

South/
Trena Lamar

Laguna
Julie DeVito

West
Christin Pawling
Julian Yoo

Aspen/
Lee Cerovac

Santa Ana

Aspen/Tustin
 Polly Niravath
Donna Perziaso

Thanks to Those Who Have Moved On

North
Lonnie Pham
Michelle Valle

South/
Thuy Bui

Costa Mesa
Angela Shuta

South/
Maria D'Angelo

Laguna
Andrea Perry

There's More Than One Way to Hug a Child…

Bowers Museum Santa Ana

HCA Volunteer Services Santa Ana

IKEA Tustin

Marshall's Corporate Anaheim

Ralphs Walnut

Michelle Roth Beverly Hills

Statek Corp. Orange

Lindsay Velianoff Laguna Beach

Mentors may use the Harbors Beaches & Parks passes for entry and parking at County of Orange facilities

Every Thursday in July
Concerts in the Park
Fountain Valley Recreation Center 16400 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley (714)842-1111

Music lovers: Gather for a picnic and free music provided by surfer dudes, swing bands and contemporary groups.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Monday-Friday
Drop-In Recreation Program

Summer Activities Tustin Family & Youth Center
14722 Newport Ave
Tustin
(714)573-3370 Featured activities for the summer months for children 6-12 years old include a cooking class, swimming at Tustin High School, outdoor games, assistance with homework for those in year-round school, computer learning and "Rec" on Wheels that takes participating youth to different locations for special activities.
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Free

This museum, which protects the historical roots of Garden Grove's first settlers during the 1870's Village Era, is run by volunteers from the Garden Grove Historical Society, who provide a guided tour every third Sunday of the month. You can see vintage farm equipment, a restored house and barn, explore the 17 buildings on the 2-acre site, and step back into yesteryear.
Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Cost: $1-2 donation
Saturdays

Story Time
Santa Ana Library
26 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana
(714)647-5250
For youngsters 12 and under, this story hour features wonderful books from new releases to old favorites.
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free

Calendar

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Time: 8-10 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person

Mentor Helps

Change Behavior

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More Hands, Sands & Wood

Ozgun works closely with Carol Dubois, Psy.D., the boy's therapist. She has been supportive and appreciates the observations and feedback regarding the child in a non-therapeutic setting.

OzgunTumer, CYS-Project Together mentor, suggests that prospective mentors should, "Just try it!"

For those interested in becoming mentors, Ozgun offers this advice, "Just try it! It's really fun. It's rewarding because you can see you are making a difference."

Indeed, Ozgun has made a difference in this child's life, not only by his consistent presence, but also by his willingness to share a part of his life and his experiences.

Thank you Ozgun for your service.—-Sunney Shin, Volunteer Coordinator, North Region

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Veronica Chavez (left), Volunteer Coordinator from East Region, and Diane Prescott (right) organized the outing.

Young client takes a break from the craft activities for some quiet time by the lake at Mile Square Park.

For Your Information

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July Birthdays

Mara McClain
7/1

Katerina Patterson 7/3

Sherrie Umali
7/3

Melissa Ferner
7/9

Conrad Wilson
7/9

Marcella Michel
7/10

Keith Chmelar
7/11

Derek Moreno
7/11

Leslie Brown
7/14

Chuck Congdon
7/16

Samantha Mun
7/19

Julie DeVito
7/20

Melinda Rund
7/24

Cesar Salgado
7/24

Daisy Hufford
7/26

Janette Castillo
7/31

Quotable Quote

—Laurent A. Daloz

JULY 2002

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CYS / Project Together Newsletter

Vol. XVII, No. 7

July 2002

Published by:

County of Orange Health Care Agency/Behavioral Health Services
405 W. 5^th St., Suite 436
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)796-0100

www.ochealthinfo.com/behavioral/cyspt

Sharon Modaff, Service Chief I
Nancy Robins, Program Supervisor I
Martha Murphy, Editor

Volunteer Coordinators

Aspen/Santa Ana Adrienne Davalos
(714)565-2830

Aspen/Tustin Ken Cornwell
(714)508-1919

Central Peggy Evans
(714)796-0117

Central Martha Murphy
(714)796-0100

East Veronica Chavez
(714)480-6756

North Sunney Shin
(714)577-5422

South/Costa Mesa Jonathan Schiesel
(714)850-8444

South/Laguna Lee Boon
(949)499-8614

West Diane Prescott
(714)896-7570

The Health Care Agency/Behavioral Health Services/Children and Youth Services provides mental health treatment for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth and their families throughout Orange County. CYS- Project Together is a volunteer mentor program for CYS children and teens. The program also offers supportive resources to clients and families to assist them in achieving treatment goals. The program operates cooperatively with its community partner, the Mental Health Association of Orange County.

Children and Youth Services/Project Together

Hands, Sands & Wood

Mentors Scott and Ruth Haiduc (left to right) of CYS-Project Together/Aspen Community Services, work with two young girls and attended the Hands, Sands and Wood mentor outing held Saturday, June 8, at Mile Square Park.

More pictures inside page 7.

CYS-Project Together Highlights
405 W. 5^th Street, Suite 436
Santa Ana, CA 92701

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