Foothills Sentry June 2024

Page 9 Foothills Sentry JUNE 2024 7540 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92869 (714) 639-9792 MEAT&DELI, PRODUCE, BAKERY, FRESH FISH, GIFT BASKETS, WINE MON-SAT: 8am - 9pmSUN: 8am - 8pm www.Pac i�i cRanchMarket.com $ OFF Excluding alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. With coupon only. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only at P aci�ic Ranch Market. When You Spend $25 or More * EXPIRES: 6 / 30 /2 4 5 OC’s Premier ProduceMarket Elks bestow Youth Appreciation Awards National Youth Week was cel- ebrated by Orange Elks Lodge with its annual Youth Apprecia- tion Night, to honor the youth of the community, and showcase the Lodge’s robust youth programs. Orange Elks Exalted Ruler JC Cortez welcomed award win- ners, their parents, guests and lodge members, and provided a recap of the youth activities. The Elks’ volunteer kitchen crew pre- pared tacos, rice and beans for the guests. Lodge Girl Scout Troop 1475 led the Pledge of Alle- giance, followed by Paloma Cor- tez singing the national anthem. Orange Elk and Mayor Dan Slater challenged the students to action with a speech, “What can I give back?” Police Chief and Elk Dan Adams encouraged the stu- dents to “Be a hard worker; be a team player; be a leader; and fol- low the rules.” Loyal Knight Gary Doeberein- er served as MC, and Miss City of Orange Elizabeth Raburn pre- sented the awards. Americanism Chairman Chris Michaelis described the essay theme, “What the Bill of Rights Means to Me,” and gave each winner a $50 scholarship and a Certificate of Appreciation. The winners are fifth through eighth graders from McPherson Magnet School. Lodge Scouting Chairman Joe Medina provided an update on Girl, Boy and Cub Scout Troops 1475. This year, two new Eagle Scouts, Luke Adams and Nathan Gibbs, were honored, tallying 17 for Troop 1475 since 2006. The troop also had 93 awards and advancements. The Girl Scout Troop presented a Gold Award to Bhavna Malladi and a Bronze Award to Malana Pelasky. Scholarship Chairman Lyn- da Einstein awarded $5,000 in scholarships to seven high school seniors, Left to right are the winners of the Americanism Essay Contest: Alaya Lawson, Giuliana Torres, Alicia Vine, Logan Duff, Olivia Halter, Aubrey Boniaby, Anderson Jeng, Emma Ruppel, Bella Tobias, Tristan Spanner, Isabella Granados, Val Vega Padilla, Americanism Chairman Chris Mi- chaelis and Miss City of Orange Elizabeth Raburn. From left, scholarship recipients Jazmin Alvarado, Cassidi Casco, Eliz- abeth Han, Spencer Kerr, Martin Tadros and Arianda Vidal; Miss City of Orange Elizabeth Raburn and Scholarship Chairman Lynda Einstein. Standing, left to right, in the back row are scholarship recipients: Anthony Garcia-Atkinson, Alberto Avalos, Adolfo Bello, Morgan Shaffer, Lamson Nguyen, Gia Santolla, Emmanuel Rodriguez-Soto, Adriana Garcia, Michael Cardenas; middle row: Preston Pham, Miguel Aguilar, Pari Shah, Jazmin Alvarado, Aileen Sanchez, Ariadna Vidal, Karla Trujillo, Leslie Carbajal, Yahaira Reyes; front row: Leslie Santiago, Martha Chigua, Amy Nguyen, Gissel Aparicio. Not pictured: Julianna Huffman, Karina Noyola, Emelyn Posadas. National Charity League honors 2024 graduates By Angeline Andrew The Orange/Villa Park Chap- ter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) honored the members of its graduating class of 2024, known as Ticktockers, for their completion of the NCL program and their dedication to the organi- zation and the community. The Ticktockers, alongside their mothers, contributed a re- markable number of hours to nu- merous philanthropic organiza- tions throughout Orange County during their tenure with NCL. Representing Villa Park High School, Canyon High, Mater Dei, From left, NCL Class of 2024 includes Caroline Herman, Aliena Sutcliff, Jewel Ohman, Chloe Schurter, Emmy Schimmel, Kailee Fehr, Gracie Silberman, Reagan Wolf, Makena De La O, Laney Fletcher, Paige Samson, Keira McClure, Teagan Blanpied, Coco Enge, Lily Domer, Megan Martinez, Kelly Delaney. Orange Lutheran, Beckman, OC School of the Arts and Rancho Santa Margarita High Schools, these outstanding young women epitomize the values of service, leadership and cultural enrich- ment that define NCL's mission. The celebratory event, held at the Richard Nixon Library and Museum, featured a formal program including individual presentations highlighting each Ticktocker's accomplishments, followed by dinner and dancing. The evening concluded with the traditional father-daughter waltz, symbolizing the culmination of six years of learning and chari- table endeavors. NCL is a nonprofit organiza- tion dedicated to fostering com- munity service, leadership devel- opment and cultural awareness among mothers and daughters. Membership begins in seventh grade and continues through se- nior year of high school, pro- viding a unique opportunity for bonding and personal growth through philanthropy. The Or- ange/Villa Park chapter, estab- lished in 2006, currently boasts 223 active members. For information, see national- charityleague.org/chapter/oran- gevillapark/. Assistance League awards 25 scholarships Assistance League of Orange awarded $60,000 in 25 scholar- ships to outstanding high school seniors who are pursuing higher education in the fall. The 2024 recipients will re- ceive funds to be used for tuition and books. The selected scholars were from Orange Unified School Dis- trict High Schools: Orange, El Modena, Canyon, Villa Park and Richland; the Orange County School of the Arts and one re- cipient from Santiago Canyon College. Assistance League honored the students and their guests at a luncheon on May 3. The recipients spoke about their high school experiences and future careers in healthcare, scientific fields, criminal jus- tice and environmental studies, teaching, finance and the arts. Their remarks reflected appre- ciation for their education, fam- ily, community, and a determina- tion to make a difference in the world. Assistance League of Orange scholarships have helped hun- dreds of local students realize their dreams since the program’s start in 1948. These awards encourage stu- dents who have the potential to make a difference in the commu- nity and the nation. OC Dems offer panel discussion The Central Orange County Democratic Club will jointly host its Wednesday, June 26 meeting with Lavender Dems, OC’s LG- BTQ+ Democratic Club, for a panel discussion and Q&A. Snacks and shmooze at 6:30 p.m.; the meeting begins at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 1221 Wass St. in Tustin. Central OC Dems is not affiliated with St. Paul’s. Anyone wanting to connect with fellow Democrats, get in- formed, help increase community involvement and hobnob with an affable group of friendly people, is welcome to join Central OC Dems. Questions can be sent to CentralOCDems@gmail.com.