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Santiago High Graduate to Attend Semester Internship in Washington, D.C. Usawin Sean Maneewongwathana, 2006 Graduate of Santiago High School and Junior at UCR where he majors in Political Science/International Affairs left September 20, 2008 for the UCDC program where he will be interning for the Asia America Initiative until December, 2008. AAI addresses the issues of terrorism and voilence through promotion of peace and prosperity in the conflict ridden areas in the Asian region. Information about AAI can be found at www.asiaamerica.org. -- Mary Maneewongwathana
The depletion of the rain forests, alternative fuels and sustainability are topics of environmentally themed theater productions being staged at Dos Lagos by CAT, the Christian Arts & Theatre of Corona, and the Green Institute for Village Empowerment. The original musical performances, put on by area children from ages 6-18, are free and open to the public. All performances will take place at the amphitheater at the lakes at Dos Lagos, exit Dos Lagos Drive off Interstate 15. Performances begin on Sunday. "This Just In: Paradise Found" - at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 and 21 "Foolish Fuelers' Day Out" - at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and 18 "Meet the Greens" - In January (times and dates to be announced) "Paradise Found," performed two days in September, tells the story of Southern California kids visiting a news station in the Amazon Rain Forest, where they learn about the dangers facing this natural wonder and relay it to the audience through song and dance. "Foolish Fuelers' Day Out," performed two days in October, focuses on alternative fuels and renewable energy and highlights the many steps individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint. "Meet the Greens," to be performed in January, demonstrates ways that local families can be sustainable by taking a few simple measures at home. GIVE is a nonprofit organization established in 2006 to promote balance in the way people live, how their choices impact the environment and others in their community. GIVE hosts events and initiatives, and sponsors college campus chapters to educate the public on issues related to sustainability, a term used to describe this social, economic and environmental balance. For information, visit: www.giveforthefuture.org CAT is an after-school theater and visual arts education program located in Corona, which focuses on teaching moral and traditional values through excellence in theater and performing arts. Visit www.catcorona.org -- Green Institute for Village Empowerment Soroptimist International of Corona has started the new year with the recently inducted Executive Board which includes: Seema Lechner, President; Tracy Mauser, President-elect; Paola Ringer, 1st Vice President - Service; Irena Leigh Norton, 2nd Vice President - Ways and Means; Kim Taylor, Recording Secretary; Dana Prechtel, Cooresponding Secretary; Debbie Miller, Treasurer; Deanna Andrews, Assistant Treasurer; Marcy Decato, 1st Year Director; Shawn Dredla, 2nd Year Director. The Club meets every Wednesday at noon at Sizzler, 1461 Rimpau, Corona. Please contact Membership and Recruitment Chair Marcy Decato, marcy@cswebsitedesign.com or (951) 736-2999 if you are interested in participating. Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Almost 95,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects that benefit women and girls. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. -- Shawn Dredla The Corona Chargers Pee Wee Blue team rolled over Valley with an impressive 40-0 victory on Saturday. The Chargers, Chase Krivashei returned the opening kick off for a touchdown and away they went. The Chargers, Martez Duarte, Michael Darr, Kimo Sherlin and Elijah Mitchell went on to score four more touchdowns in the first half, followed by the powerful kicking of Joshua Morgan giving the Chargers an impressive 40-0 lead by half time. The Chargers defense shut Valley out, with Esteban Viramontes sacking the quarter back, Dylan Merchant's forced fumble, and interceptions by Shane Murray and Chase Krivashei. The team from Valley never had a chance. The Chargers Defense had numerous forced fumbles, sacks and interceptions, allowing the offense plenty of opportunities to control the ball. Congratulations boys what a wonderful way to begin the season 2-0. Chargers next game is Saturday, September 20 against Alta Loma. GO CHARGERS!! Stroller Strides, the country's largest fitness program for new moms, is celebrating its second anniversary in the Corona and Norco community. "We are thrilled to have provided the moms in the Corona and Norco area with fitness and social support for two years," said Danielle Rowan, owner of Stroller Strides of Corona and Norco. "We feel our success stems from our dedication to helping moms get fit and giving them an outlet to socialize and have fun." Since Rowan opened Stroller Strides in September 2006, women in Corona and Norco have been able to get fit through a total fitness program that lets the moms care for their children at the same time. The program includes power walking and intervals of body toning using exercise tubing and the stroller. Taught by nationally certified instructors, it's a great workout for any level of exerciser. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. The classes are equally beneficial for babies as instructors will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun. In recognition of the anniversary, Stroller Strides of Corona and Norco is holding a special anniversary class on Friday, Sept 12th! To join our celebration contact drowan@strollerstrides.net or call 888.213.2353 . "It's exciting to be able to offer moms a means of enjoyment and fitness," said Rowan. For more information on how to register for classes, contact Danielle Rowan at 888.213.2353 or drowan@strollerstrides.net. A Claremont-based adult community concert band is accepting applications from young wind and percussion musicians ages 14 to 20 for their scholarship program. The Claremont Winds is allowing contestants to audition by submitting a compact disc (CD) or a digital music file (mp3). Finalists will be invited to live auditions. First place winner will receive $800, second place gets $200 and third place $100. The first place winner will also play a solo with the band at their spring concert in May. To be eligible, contestants must be in high school or in their first year of college. They also need to be a member of the band or orchestra in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino or Riverside counties. Applications with audition recordings must be postmarked or e-mailed by December 1, 2008. Auditions will be held January 10-11, 2009. Winners will be announced in early February. For more information, go to www.claremontwinds.org. Step out with Peppermint Ridge's mascot, "Heartbeat," at the Third Annual Love Walk for The Ridge at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 15 at Crossroads Church. After the easy, one mile walk, participants will be treated to T-shirts, goodie bags and lunch provided by Backwoods BBQ and Chick-fil-A of Hidden Valley Parkway. Enjoy music, fun and playing games with family and friends. Event participation will support the residents of Peppermint Ridge, a non-profit organization that provides loving homes for developmentally disabled adults. Register now for the Third Annual Love Walk for The Ridge at www.lovewalk.org.
Hope K. Rhodes, one of the valedictorians of the class of 2004 from Santiago High School in Corona, graduated summa cum laude from Biola University in La Mirada, CA in May. Hope earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting, as well as graduating from Biola's Torrey Honors Institute. Hope is currently the assistant to the art curator at a law firm in Los Angeles. -- Mrs. Vicki Rhodes
Applications for the 21st Annual Music Center Spotlight Awards by the Music Center of Los Angeles County are available to Southern California high school student performers, artists and photographers. The awards program, which offers training in the arts and scholarships to finalists, is free and open to students who attend high school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Students audition before judges in categories including ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, classical instrumental, and jazz instrumental. The Performing Arts application deadline is Oct. 1 and the Visual Arts applications are due by Dec. 1.
SSG JAMES THOMAS SLYE JR., A Corona-Norco Native, who joined the U.S.Army in 1999, has recently been promoted to STAFF SERGEANT, and is currently preparing for his 2nd Deployment. 1ST time going to AFGHANISTAN, he is thrilled to see new areas of concern. He plans to pick up a new foriegn languge which his UNIT 710th Brigade Support Battalion is stationed at FORT DRUM, NY, 13602. 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION. "CLIMB 2 GLORY" Serving with pride for our NATION's Freedom. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN CORONA and NORCO area. To the Students in School. Study Hard, and help each other out. Participate and Get involve with Community Activities. GODSPEED ! -- James Thomas Slye Jr. The USTA - Southern California section announced that two players were selected from the Inland Empire Junior Team Tennis League as Sportsmanship Winners for the Spring 2008 Season. 
Special to The Press-Enterprise
Ethan Wilson
These players were chosen from positive feedback received from other coaches in the league. Congratulations to Ethan Wilson from Riverside Junior Tennis team Game Time (14 & Under Intermediate) and Samantha Murphy from team Temescal Canyon (18 & Under Intermediate). Both Ethan and Samantha were honored August 5 at this year's Countrywide Classic held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center on the UCLA Campus! For more information on Riverside Junior Tennis League, see our website www.riversidetennis.com. The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties invites all healthy residents to give the gift of life Friday, October 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Life Care Center of Coronoa, 2600 S. Main Street in Corona. For every lifesaving donation, participants receive points as part of the "Gift of Life" Donor Loyalty Program that may be redeemed for items through the Blood Bank's online store. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.bbsbrc.org or call the Blood Bank at 1.800.879.4484. -- The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties San Bernardino, CA - Congressman Baca is helping students eager to apply to the United States Services Academies by hosting a Military Academy Night. Representatives from the Unites States Coast Guard, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy and Merchant Marines will make presentations, and answer questions. The event is open to all students currently in high school or college interested in applying to the U.S. Service Academies. Parents and educators are welcome to attend. The application process is highly competitive and the admissions departments of the military academies make all final decisions on acceptance. Each service academy offers a fully paid education. Students will earn a Bachelor of Science degree and then must fulfill six years of service in the Armed Forces. Students who receive an appointment from more than one academy may select the academy of their choice. "Dedication and leadership are vital to our country," said Congressman Baca. "We are in great need of young and bright individuals who aspire to lead our nation through their service and commitment. I wish all those hoping to apply to the Service Academies much luck and success." Students will also have the opportunity to pick up a Congressional Nomination Packet which includes information needed to apply for Congressman Joe Baca's nomination. A nomination is needed to apply to the Service Academies. Students interested in being nominated by Rep. Baca this year or in the future are encouraged to attend!!! WHAT: WHO: WHERE: Please R.S.V.P to district office at (909) 885- 2222 no later than September 16, 2008 -- Mike Trujillo PROJECT K.I.N.D., IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL CHILDRENS EYE AND HEALTH SAFETY MONTH, IS RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE FREE EYE EXAM AND GLASSES TO CHILDREN AGES 5-17 WHO DO NOT HAVE MEDI-CAL OR PRIVATE INSURANCE. OUR GOAL IS TO RAISE $7500 TO PAY FOR 250 PAIRS OF GLASSES. OPTOMETRISTS ARE GENEROUSLY DONATING THE EXAM. JUST $30 PAYS FOR ONE PAIR OF GLASSES. DONATIONS MAY BE SENT TO PROJECT K.I.N.D. 3993 JURUPA AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, and CA 92506. PLEASE CALL 951-686-3342, EXT 314 AND ASK FOR DEBRA WITH ANY QUESTIONS. PROJECT K.I.N.D. (KIDS IN NEED OF DOCTORS) IS A LOCAL NON PROFIT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, OPTICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 5-17 WHO DO NOT HAVE MEDI-CAL OR PRIVATE INSURANCE. We will be hosting another dental clinic on September 30th and still have 20 openings. The treatment will include free xrays, exam, sealants, fillings and extractions as time permits. They could go to their school health office for the referral form or contact us at 951-686-3342 We also have about 100 openings for free eye exam and glasses for the months of September and October. The families would also contact their school health office or myself with any questions. We are raising funds to cover the glasses for uninsured children of Riverside County and are still in need of donors. For every $30 donated one child will receive a free eye exam and glasses. We partner with Riverside, Alvord, Corona-Norco, Beaumont, Romoland, Perris Elementary and Jurupa school districts. -- Debra Wood, M.S. Program Director Project K.I.N.D. Apple Valley, CA. The Happy Trails Children's Foundation has announced the Happy Trails Breakfast Club, a special fund raising event to benefit the abused children served by the foundation. This special event will commemorate the lives and careers of legendary cowboy stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, the King of the Cowboys and Queen of the West. The Breakfast Club will provide an opportunity for Roy and Dale's fans, Western film fans, and especially fans of old B-Westerns to come together in an informal way to enjoy a breakfast buffet, meet a special celebrity guest, enjoy live music in the tradition of the Sons of the Pioneers, and see a Roy Rogers double feature on the big screen. There will be a live auction of collectibles and memorabilia, a question and answer session, and much more. This is a great opportunity to turn back the clock to those thrilling days of our youth when we sat in a dark theater and watched Roy and Trigger bring truth, justice, music, romance, comedy and action to the Wild West as they galloped across the silver screen. This was entertainment for the entire family at its very best! Our special celebrity guest will be stuntman/character actor Neil Summers. Neil has appeared in countless movies and TV Shows for more than 40 years, including 5 movies with John Wayne. Outspoken, opinionated and direct, Neil has been one of our most popular celebrity guests at the Roy Rogers Film Festival. He has been blown up, shot, knifed, struck by a rattlesnake, beat up, fallen down stairs, off balconies, and off more horses than he can count, all for the camera. Neil is still active in Hollywood and he has many exciting and fun stories to share with us. Musical guests will be the Tumbling Tumbleweeds, a group of young men who were a big hit at the inaugural edition of the Breakfast Club this past February. There will be other special guests present including Dale Park as Gabby. The Happy Trails Breakfast Club will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, September 13, at the Ambassador Hotel in Victorville, located at the Palmdale Road exit on I-15. The cost is $29 per person with a 10% discount for Happy Trails Trailblazer Club members. You do not have to be a member of the Trailblazer Club or any other organization to attend. All are welcome. Reservations are required so that the cooks will know how much breakfast to make. We invite you to come in costume, western or casual dress. For reservations, tickets, or more information, please call the Happy Trails Children's Foundation, (760) 240-3330. If you do not get an answer, please leave your name, phone number and a brief message and your call will be returned. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA. The Ambassador Hotel is offering a special room rate for Breakfast Club guests. For reservations, please call (760) 245-6565. This is an event you do not want to miss. Tell your family, friends and neighbors and bring your kids and grandkids to this wholesome family event. Call today. Happy Trails Children's Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization. All donations are fully tax deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501 (c)(3). -- Joel Dortch 
Special to The Press-Enterprise
Toastmasters Club 55 holds semi-monthly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the Norco Public Library from 6:30 pm - 7:45pm. Everyone is welcome. The library is located at 3954 Old Hamner Avenue. Call 951-751-5512 for information or directions. FSMA
Why: Families of SMA needs our help to fund SMA clinical trials, drug discovery and research so we can discover a cure and an effective treatment for SMA. With each Cure SMA Walk-n-Roll across America more funds are available for research which bring us one step closer to an effective treatment and cure of spinal muscular atrophy- SMA! When: Saturday, November 15, 2008. Where: Fairmount Park. Band shell Area at the front entrance. What: We will walk or roll one lap around scenic Lake Evans at Fairmount Park to support our friends and family with SMA. (About 1 mile) Registration: Register or donate online at www.curesma.org Advancing Research ~ Supporting Families Pet Behavior Help Line -- a Free Service of the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center has a free service for pet owners with pet behavior problems. The Pet Behavior Help Line provides information to assist pet owners in overcoming problems such as house soiling, barking, escaping, territorial marking, crate training, scratching and chewing, litter box usage, and much more. Call the Pet Behavior Help Line at (951) 688-4340 ext. 6, or visit www.petbehaviorhelpline.org. -- Riverside Humane Society |
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