Foothills Sentry August 2021

Foothills Sentry Page 6 August 2021 Enrolling Now Grades TK - 6th TLC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL Inclusive Small class sizes Joyful learning environment Tuition Free *After school program for all (657) 284-5228 www.tlccharter.org/enroll City of Orange *All students are welcome *Diverse-by-design schooling *Arts-based enrichments * Focus on friendship and social growth See "Notice" continued from page 1 The recurring theme among the speakers was that “people need help, people need to eat.” Mary McAnena understood that, and turned her early tureens of barley soup into a respected establishment that provides two full meals a day for anyone who is hungry. Right now, speakers explained, there are no viable alternatives in the area, and due to the city’s “heartless” decision, people will suffer. “The city has an obligation to provide for all of its population,” Elizabeth Martin said. “Being poor is not a moral failing. The only homeless service in Orange is Mary’s Kitchen.” “I’ve lived around here for 60 years,” Heidi Zimmerman chid- ed. “I was taught to love each other, no matter who they are. Your actions are killing people. I can’t believe you are shutting down Mary’s Kitchen. You have no soul.” Following the Mary’s Kitchen testimonials, the council meeting continued until after 11:30 p.m. By then, the council chambers were nearly empty. After the final agenda item was concluded, Mur- phy made a few comments, and announced that “the meeting was adjourned.” But wait “Before the meeting is ad- journed,” City Attorney Gary Sheatz interjected, “could I report out on one item?” “Yes,” Murphy answered. “I remember you mentioned that earlier.” “I need to report,” Sheatz said, “that in closed session [held at 4:15 p.m.], the council voted unanimously to confirm the ac- tions of the city manager and staff to terminate the license agree- ment between the city and Mary’s Kitchen.” VPWL commences 53rd year Villa Park Women’s League, founded in 1969, formally in- stalled its executive board for the 2021-22 year at a brunch event. From left, officers are First Vice-president Bridgett Baril, programs; Second Vice- president Anita Kantak, philan- thropy; Third Vice-president Risa Scott, membership; Presi- dent Eva Wyszkowski-Hartman; Parliamentarian Andie Mills; Treasurer Angela Shaw; and Re- cording Secretary Barbara Perez. The nonprofit organization was founded to promote friendships and civic pride, and continues in that mission with numerous so- cial activities, quarterly meetings and events. The first meeting of the year will be held Sept. 16. For information about the meeting, activities and membership, see vpwl.org . Caregiver's photos on display at the Muck Orange Park Acres resident Jane Canseco was one of 12 care- givers who was given a camera and asked to document a day in her life. Southern California Pub- lic Radio and LAist sponsored the project. The photo essay project took place last summer, during the height of the pandemic. Project sponsors wanted to provide a window into child care providers’ roles as educators, nurses, social workers, cooks and janitors. Canseco and her husband Jorge are part of their family’s network of care providers for grandson Adrian Deleon. An equestrian, Jane spends a lot of time at the nearby stables, and takes Adrian with her as often as she can. He, in turn, loves horses and the out- doors. Childcare Unfiltered, featur- ing Canseco’s photo and those from the other participants, is on display at the Muckenthaler Cul- tural Center, now through Aug. 31. The Muck is located at 1201 Malvern Ave., Fullerton. Orange archer makes U.S. Olympic team By Isabella Ferrentino The minute Jack Williams picked up the bow, released the arrow, and finished 23rd in Cub division in the Junior Olympic Archery Development Sum- mer Nationals, he was destined. An eighth grader, he had only been practicing with his recurve bow for six months. But he was hooked, and began training full- time for archery. Now 21, he’s competing for the U.S. at the To- kyo Olympics. Williams, from Mabury Ranch, was introduced to archery by his fencing coach in seventh grade. “At the beginning, I was doing ar- chery just for fun,” he says. “As I got better at archery and realized I was successful at it, the Olympics became a goal for me.” He took the sport seriously. His high school allowed archery in place of regular P.E., so, five times a week, parents Jeff and Wendy Williams drove him to practice at the nearest range (12 miles each way) and on weekends to El Dorado Park (25 miles each way). The teen competed in U.S. and World Tournaments, improv- ing, winning medals and setting a state record, even while maintain- ing a 4.0 GPA and playing as first chair cello at school. Early to rise In 2016, Williams applied for the USA Archery Resident Ath- lete Program, which gives ath- letes the chance to train full-time for the Olympic Games. Once ad- mitted to the program, he took the High School Proficiency Exam, officially graduating high school before the end of his junior year so he could focus full-time on ar- chery, despite being the youngest competitor on the U.S. archery team. "Keep trying to improve your- self," he advises, "instead of do- ing stuff that's not in your control. There's other aspects to archery that you can't control. Don't stress out about those and try to just control yourself." His hard work paid off, as he competed as a senior in four National Tournaments that led to a #4 ranking in the U.S. Se- nior Division and a spot on the 2018 World Cup Team. He spent his 18th birthday en route to the World Cup in Shanghai, awak- ened by teammate and five-time Olympian Khatuna Lorig when they crossed the international date line. He finished 2019 ranked #2 in the U.S. Senior Division, and #11 in World Archery Outdoor. He beat three-time Olympian and U.S. #1-ranked Brady Ellison, “I think knowing that you’re one of the best athletes in the world, and that everybody looks up to you, you become an inspiration for every- body else,” says Jack Williams. “With the pressure of always perform- ing as an athlete, you have to always be on, you have to be amazing and compete at any moment.” broke the 2019 Pan Am Games record score, won bronze at the U.S. National Target Champion- ships, plus a gold Team Medal there. "The biggest thing that goes through my head," he says, "is making sure everything is sent the same. As I start my shot, I make sure that I'm consistent as I focus on the target." COVID forced the cancellation of international competitions in 2020. In restricted U.S. competi- tions, Jack took a gold at the Ga- tor Cup, securing the #1 ranking in the U.S., and becoming the first to unseat World record-holder El- lison since 2009. Now Jack Williams, one of the youngest on the U.S. Olympic archery team, is poised to realize his dreams in Tokyo.