Page 7 Foothills Sentry JULY 2025 All classes are 100% tuitionfree for adults in CA! • Improve your English. • Train for a new career. • Build workforce skills. • Obtain a high school diploma. • Earn a GED or HiSET certificate (English or Spanish). Explore our in-demand healthcare certificate programs! • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) • Lactation Educator Specialist • Behavior Technician • Medical Billing • Caregiver/Personal Care Aide On Campus and Online classes available. Learn more at: sccforme.com 714-628-5900 Enroll Today to Start Your Path to a Successful Future! DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Reading and Writing Tutoring Free through the Orange Public Library (Ages18+) The Savannah Bananas, the irreverent, entertaining baseball team in bright yellow uniforms, made a special appearance at Villa Park Dunkin’ Donuts early Saturday morning, between their Friday and Saturday night games. Local Lori Powell, with her grandkids Chad and Savannah “Banana’ Nieblas, got a hug and swag from Vincent the Umpire and Princess Potassia. VPWL welcomes new board members The Villa Park Women’s League held an outdoor “Summer Switch” meeting to thank the prior year board for its service, and welcome a new board for the coming year. Fourteen past presidents were in attendance, including VPWL founder Sherry Zakowicz. Two annual awards were given. The Community Service Award, established in 1971 to recognize exceptional service to Villa Park and the surrounding communities, was presented to Diane Cole. The Circle of Friendship Award, established in 1996, honoring a member who fosters unity and friendship among women, was given to Pam Dunn. The all-volunteer organization will resume its many activities in the fall. For membership information, see vpwl.org. The 2025-26 Executive Board, from left, includes Terri Vernon, treasurer; Marilyn Liu, membership; Anita Kanta, programs; Cecile Wight, president; Eva Wyszkowski-Hartman, parliamentarian; Alina McFarlane, vice president; Johanna Kwan, recording secretary; and Pam Dunn, community support. Local students receive scholarships from SchoolsFirst Credit Union Four students from Orange, two from Tustin and one from Villa Park were among the 248 statewide scholars to receive scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. They are Cassidy Christensen, Daniel Kurimay, Isabella Malone and Naomi Nguyen from Orange; Carin George and Laura Alexsandra Barajas from Tustin; and Megan Kim from Villa Park. SchoolsFirst FCU presents scholarships each year to eligible high school graduating seniors, college freshmen and sophomores to help cover the cost of books, tuition and other educational expenses. Scholarships are awarded based on students’ grade point average, difficulty of courses completed, letters of recommendation, community and school involvement and leadership positions. All applicants must be a SchoolsFirst FCU Member, have completed no more than 60 college credits and must be registered at an accredited college/ university for the upcoming fall term. Awardees can reapply each year if they continue to meet the applicant criteria. Orange Mayor Dan Slater is flanked by Tami Adams, CEO, Southern California UnitedHealth care (slightly behind him); Sister Mary Beth Ingham, General Superior, Sisters of St. Joseph; Sister Mary Bernadette, Sisters of St. Joseph (at his left); Sister Diane Hejna and Tiffany Bohee, president, Mercy Housing California (at right); along with representatives from the agencies and private sector who helped make it happen. The new Villa St. Joseph affordable senior community opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 3. The 50-unit facility was converted into low-income housing from the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse that had served the nuns since 1958. The $38-million community was funded through publicprivate partnerships, including $16.3 million from UnitedHealth Group, $6.1 million from Orange County, $5.6 million from the state, and a $5.7 million seller carryback loan and a 99-year lease for the property from the Sisters. Villa St. Joseph, located at 490 S. Batavia St., offers permanent, supportive housing with integrated health services, helping older adults live with greater stability, dignity, and well-being. Residents, many of whom have been homeless, will be referred by Mercy Housing California. Other partners in the project include the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Orange County Health Care Agency, Enterprise Community Partners and CalOptima Health. Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse transformed to house low-income seniors Diane Cole received the Community Service Award. Pam Dunn was awarded the Circle of Friendship.
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