Page 9 Foothills Sentry FEBRUARY 2025 You can STOP THE SPREAD OF THE GOLD SPOTTED OAK BORER. Inspect. Inspect your trees, Coast Live Oak, Canyon Live Oak and California Black Oak. Look for D-shaped holes 2-4 mm wide in the bark. Identify. The larvae are in the bark. They are 2 cm long, white and legless. Adults are 1 cm in length, bullet shaped with gold spots. Treat. Contact your local tree specialist who can help you treat your infected trees. Information at ucanr.edu/sites/gsobinfo are in the bark. They are 2 cm Chapman students hold gala to support the children of cancer patients By Kaylee Scott The Kesem Chapter of Chapman University is seeking sponsors for its “Make the Magic” fundraising gala, March 14, to provide activities for children of cancer patients. Kesem is a national nonprofit that provides free summer camps and other year-round support services to children ages 6-18 who are impacted by a parent’s or guardian’s cancer. The Chapman Chapter is driven by college students who work with alumni and supporters to create experiences and connections wherein children of cancer patients can heal and thrive. The students fundraise, find campers, plan camp, plan Make the Magic and recruit camp counselors. All volunteers are background checked and receive extensive training. This year, Chapman is supporting 40 children. Make the Magic is the group’s largest fundraising opportunity. It will be held at The Villa, 510 Katella Avenue, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14. The evening will include compelling speakers, a silent auction, cocktail hour and dinner. The Chapman Kesem chapter is seeking sponsors to support the gala. Sponsorship levels have different inclusions, i.e., logos on social media and program, tickets to the event, shoutouts and honors. A matching donor offer has been committed to double the amount of sponsorship support. The chapter is also looking for physical donations for the silent auction, and urging community members to attend the event and support the cause. To purchase tickets or donate, see kesem.org/chapmanmtm25; use the code “EARLY!” before Feb. 14 for an early bird discount. For questions, email chapman.mt.@ kesem.org. Young Women of the Month named Cecilia Duarte of Tustin High School has been named a January Young Woman of the Month by the Tustin Area Woman’s Club. Duarte is the Founder of the Hispanic Community Enhancement Club at Tustin High. One of the important aims of the organization is to assist individuals with the process of preparing for U.S. Citizenship exams and supporting the candidates and their families. She is also the Director General of the Novice Committees for the Model United Nations Secretariat Team and is an active National Honors Society member. Duarte plays the guitar, and has recently joined a band; she looks forward to upcoming performances. Cecilia has applied to UC Berkeley and plans to major in psychology. Also named for January are Madison Heimann of Beckman High School and Rabina Kaur of Legacy High School. Villa Park Women’s League to feature magic The Villa Park Women’s League invites all members to the Thursday, Feb. 20 general meeting, themed “Paws & Prestidigitation: The Magic of Second Chances.” Magician David Minkin will showcase his awardwinning close-up, tableside magic. The philanthropic focus of the meeting will be local animal rescue organizations selected by the membership; members may deliver items to Cecile Wight or bring blankets, food, bedding, bowls, supplies and crates to donate, purchase from an Amazon wishlist; or contribute funds. The meeting will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church Community Room, 240 N. Canal, beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by the 6:45 p.m. business meeting. For information about the organization and membership, see vpwl.org. Local youth aids animals Blake Hartfelder has been unwavering in his mission to help animals. Now a junior at Canyon High School, Blake has been collecting blankets and towels for shelter and rescue animals since he was 3, when he first began assisting his mother Eileen Hartfelder and brother Garrett with the project. The animals use the linens for birthing and warmth, curling up in them during the colder months so they do not freeze to death on cold, hard cement in the shelters. During the last seven years, Blake has spearheaded the drive. He has collected well over 2,000 blankets and towels during that time, and coordinates 19 volunteers who collect blankets and make dog toys out of old T-shirts. To assist during this exceptional time of need because of the fires, Blake has organized a special blanket drive for Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Canyon High School parking lot, off Imperial. Towels, linens and blankets and gently used dog beds are welcome. To donate or get involved, contact Blake at blankets4buddies@ yahoo.com. Young Blake, 3, right, with his brother Garrett delivering their trove of blankets. Blake Hartfelder with his foster dog Sky and a trunk full of collections to be delivered. Cecilia Duarte Participants in last year's summer camp rally around the unofficial slogan.
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