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Foothills Sentry
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Brigit Barela shows off her bib number 1349, which is laminated to protect it during the swim.
Seventh grader completes triathlon Brigit Barela, an Oakridge
Private School seventh grader, proudly finished the iTRYath- lon Sprint and Youth Triathlon in the Renegade Race series in two hours. Barela started training six months ago for the rigorous three-mile run, 11-mile bike ride and 175-yard swim that compris- es a triathlon for this age group. Barela began the race at 7 a.m. on Feb. 8, and crossed the finish
line at 9 a.m., ready to receive the outpouring of hugs and con- gratulations from her classmates. Brigit said, with a huge smile, “I can’t explain the amazing feel- ing of accomplishment I felt as I crossed the finish line,” and that “all the hard work of training paid off big time.” She inspired her classmates to challenge them- selves and try things outside their comfort zone.
Photo by Deborah Maude
Santiago Charter Middle School, the first charter school in Orange County, celebrated its 20th anniver- sary at a special celebration for new and current families, principals and staff. Orange Mayor Tita Smith, Councilman Mark Murphy and former Santiago parents, Councilwoman Kim Nichols and Supervisor Todd Spitzer spoke. In recognition of the school’s 20th anniversary as a charter school, Assemblyman Don Wag- ner (right) presented a formal resolution and a California state flag that had flown over the state capitol to Santiago Principal Jim D’Agostino.
Help keep the March 'n Spartans moving
Villa Park High School Band
Boosters will sponsor its 13th Annual Car & Bike Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Pre-’74 classics, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and vehi- cles ’75 or later will compete for prizes and trophies. Admission is free for specta-
Three Orange Acres Back Breaker (OABB) 4-H Club members traveled to Fresno to compete in the 2015 Avian Bowl State Qualifier, sponsored by the Greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers. The youth competed against teams from all over the state in the junior division for ages 13 and younger. In double elimination rounds, they were quizzed extensively about the care and knowledge of poultry, including the contribution of poultry to science, the various breeds and how to spell them. The team placed seventh this year, but hope to return next year and win a spot in the national competition. Seen here from left are: Destiny Rouse, coach Char Rice, Isabella Vegh and Aubrey Wade.
Executives participate
as “Principal for a Day”
Local business executives and
community leaders will serve as “Principals for a Day” in schools throughout the Tustin Unified School District on Tuesday, March 17. The event is part of the 26th annual TUSD Educa- tional Partnership Week, March 16-20. Principal for a Day is a hands-
on opportunity for business and community leaders to learn about the issues, challenges and accom- plishments in public education as they take on the role of school ad- ministrators. Each participant will share the
role of school principal and per- form various daily duties, such as visiting classrooms, meeting with students and teachers, and partici- pating in other activities. For more information, call the
TUSD Communications Office at (714) 730-7339.
tors. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase, and ad- ditional craft and vendor booths will be open. A DJ will be on hand, and the VPHS community band will play. A 50-50 drawing, raffles and silent auction will take place throughout the day; win- ners not need be present to win. Vehicle registration and ven-
dor forms are available at vphs-
carshow.com. An event T-shirt is included with every $30 early bird registration prior to May 2. Vendor booth space is $40. For registration, questions, or to do- nate items or services, see vphs-
carshow.com, or contact Booster Club President Chris Beatty at
vphscarshow@yahoo.com. To book the band, jazz en-
semble or a musical combo for a private event, contact VPHS Instrumental Music Director Chuck Jay at cjay@orangeusd. org. Proceeds from the car show and bookings help purchase and repair instruments, provide entry fees and bus travel for parades and events, and instrumental mu- sic experiences for high school students in the band, orchestra and color guard. The VPHS Instrumental Music
department continues to provide rich musical experiences. The March ‘N Spartans recently in- vited Cerro Villa Middle School band students to join them in the Riverside County Fair and Na- tional Date Festival parade. The combined group took first place for Color Guard, Drum Major, Baton Unit, Identification Unit and Band Sweepstakes. The symphonic band, comprised of orchestra and band, performed in a “Route 66” spring concert, and an ensemble is slated to provide music for the upcoming school musical.
Business Briefs
*SanctuaryWellness Center and
Yoga Studio, 505 W. 1st St., Tus- tin will hold a free Soul Fest open house, Sat., March 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors may sample therapies and meet healers who will offer donation-based one-on- one sessions of yoga, Reiki, hyp- notherapy, aromatherapy, massage and homeopathy. Music and food will be provided. Call (949) 216- 0836 for more information. *Nuphoto Photography recently
moved to 212 E. Chapman in Or- ange. Contact owner Gary Camp- bell for family and graduation portraits and team sports photos at (714) 345-8407, or gary@nu-
photo.net. *Brittany Kelley has opened
Paw in Order, a dog day care, boarding and training facility in Orange. See
pawinorder.com, or call (714) 628-9446 for more in- formation. *Hitch ’n Post Feed & Tack,
4925 E. Chapman has a new owner, Cole Tachdjian from OPA. Hours are now Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Fri.- Sun., 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (714) 771-2233.
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