Foothills Sentry September 2020

September 2020 Page 17 Foothills Sentry Releveling with the purchase of a refelt Cuestick repair when you bring in 4 cues to be re-tipped Must mention coupon for discount. Expires 9-30-20 Must mention coupon for discount. Expires 9-30-20 Family. Friends. Community. We’re all in this together. State Farm, Bloomington, IL 1801073 Ron Esparza, Agent Insurance Lic#: 0C79663 827 S. Tustin Ave Orange, CA 92866 Bus: 714-505-3400 ron@ronesparza.com Affordable, Personal Service: Weekly • Bi-weekly • Monthly Licensed & Bonded Call for Free Estimate Crown HOUSE CLEANING HOUSES - CONDOS APARTMENTS - OFFICES (714) 381-4220 Scouts zoom into action Orange Elks Boy Scout Troop 1475 has been busy throughout the quarantine and social distanc- ing mandate, using Zoom to meet weekly, and even “camp” sepa- rately at home, but together for dinner and a campfire. The troop has hiked at Santia- go Oaks and the Santiago Creek Trail, all while being socially dis- tant. They have also been able to serve the community: the Scouts kept two arm’s lengths away TUSD opens remotely, anticipates hybrid learning By Gregory Franklin TUSD Superintendent Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. As you know, the Tustin Unified School District began the year on Aug. 13, using distance learning throughout the district; however, I am writing with good news. Orange County is nearing the COVID-19 testing positivity rate of eight percent, and cases per 100,000 residents that would al- low all schools (TK-12) in the county to return to in-person schooling using the hybrid model. When the positivity rate reaches and remains at eight percent or lower and the cases per 100,000 reaches and remains at 100 or fewer for 14 consecutive days, Tustin Unified will return to in- person schooling. At that time, students wishing to return to in-person school- ing will attend on their assigned dates/times. Students who wish to remain at home will livestream from the classroom. TUSD is committed to student learning and public health. We all look forward to opening schools for in-person classes as soon as we can do so safely. Villa Park’s official historian, Jan Van Emon, shown here with daughter Cathy and son-in-law Michael Herbolich, celebrated her 93rd birthday on her shaded patio with family and friends Betsy Little and Pat Gannon. Jan, author of a book chronicling the history of the city, received a proclamation from Mayor Robbie Pitts, thanking her for her contri- butions to VP. She was delighted to receive a card shower of almost 70 birthday wishes. The redesigned entrance at VPHS was to have been completed at the same time as the new science building. OUSD went ahead to finish the new drive-through and parking areas with attractive landscaping, as the science building was delayed. Lush landscaping lines the drive-through at VPHS. Residents are hap- py to see the progress, but have been critical of the “over-planting.” “They could have saved money and planted one-third of those plants, as they will grow and fill in,” said one. while visiting residents at Palmy- ra Senior Apartments in Orange. They made signs of encourage- ment and sang patriotic songs as the seniors watched and listened from their balconies and patios. A Court of Honor, July 17, cel- ebrated the accomplishments of the Troop. Two new Scouts were inducted, three Scouts advanced in rank, 15 Merit Badges were earned, and two boys are well on their way to Eagle Scout. Boy Scouts from Troop 1475 put on a street performance, singing and entertaining Orange senior citizens.