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News Release:

By Lori Valdepena
valdepena@yucaipa.org

June Craft Classes
The craft class on June 11th, at 9:00 a.m. will be instructed by Kathy Antill. She will be teaching how to make American Flag door hangers for the 4th of July. The craft class on June 25, at 9:00 a.m. will be instructed by Diann Bratton, and she will show how to create a beautiful card. The craft classes are free and all supplies will be furnished. Call the Senior Center to sign up.

News Release:

By Ken Corona, President
Yucaipa Little Theatre
(909) 790-1884 (theatre phone)

YUCAIPA - The Tony-Award winning Broadway musical Camelot, the story of a young king, his beautiful wife, and a love-struck knight, is currently showing at Yucaipa Little Theatre through June 14.

A favorite of late President John F. Kennedy and an indisputable hit on stage, Camelot is the timeless story about the rise and fall of a great kingdom. Arthur, King of England (played by Kevin Kahn), has gathered the best knights in the world at his famed round table. He finds a kind and loving wife, Queen Guenevere (Natalie Tavarez), and a best friend in Lancelot (Daren Prescott), his treasured knight.

When romance blossoms between Lancelot and Guenevere, the kingdom begins to crumble with a little help from the young, villainous Mordred (Cedric Wright), and Arthur finds his dreams shattered.

Yucaipa Little Theatre staged Camelot nearly a decade ago. According to the director, Ken Corona, "There has been a lot of interest from members and supporters to see it again, and we're excited to have this opportunity to finally bring it back."

YUCAIPA - Recover and nurture your creativity through this 12 week workshop based on Julia Cameron's million selling book, "The Artist's Way."

Led by children's book writer, Diane Adams, author of Zoom!, and I Can Do It Myself!, and illustrator of A Home for Salty, this course will nurture your creativity and help you regain a sense of hope and excitement about your writing .

Photo: CHC Classified of the Year -- The Crafton Hills College (CHC) 2008-2009 Classified Employees of the Year are, left to right, Custodian Minerva Carrillo, Reading Instructional Assessment Technician Janet Burnham, and Student Life Secretary Michelle Cole. Classified staff is the support staff for faculty and administrators. Each year, classified employees are recognized for outstanding service to the college. CHC's classified staff selected Carrillo for her award, and CHC's faculty selected Burnham and Cole for their awards.

Patrick Fite,
Public Information
(909) 389-3333

The Crafton Hills College (CHC) 2008-2009 Classified Employees of the Year are Custodian Minerva Carrillo, Reading Instructional Assessment Technician Janet Burnham, and Student Life Secretary Michelle Cole.

Classified staff is the support staff for faculty and administrators. Each year, classified employees are recognized for outstanding service to the college. CHC's classified staff selected Carrillo for her award, and CHC's faculty selected Burnham and Cole for their awards.

Carrillo, who has been working for the college for more than a year, was deeply appreciative that her peers recognized her for the Classified of the Year award.

"I share this award with everyone," she said. "This is a nice campus. The teachers, staff, and students are always nice, and they really like what I do."

News Release
By Courtney Taylor
Image Up Advertising
(909) 797-3647
Email Address: imageup1@verizon.net
Website URL: yucaipalittletheatre.com

YUCAIPA - Auditions for the beloved musical, "Oliver!", the stage version of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, will be held June 1 and 2, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Yucaipa Little Theater, 12135 California Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399.

Oliver! is the timeless story of a plucky young orphan and his quest for love and happiness in a world populated by rascals, rogues and thieves. Some well-known songs featured include "Consider Yourself," "Where is Love?" and "I'd Do Anything."

Parts for the show range from young actors 7 years of age and older, as well as several male and female adult roles. Please come to the audition prepared to sing a cappella musical selection of your choice.

Oliver! will run on the Yucaipa Little Theatre stage from July 23 to August 9.

For more information, contact director Emmanuel Suarez by calling the theatre at (909)790-1884. The theatre's website is www.yucaipalittletheatre.com.

Click Here For Yucaipa Little Theater Website

Yucaipa Little Theater
12135 California St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399.
PHONE: (909) 790-1884
FAX: 909-797-3645

Set Free Church to host annual Car & Bike show on June 20th

YUCAIPA - From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live music, raffles, plenty of vendors and food at Set Free Church. This event is free to the public. All Bikes, Hot Rods, Classic Cars and Custom rides are invited to show off there stuff.

Trophies will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, and also there will be trophy's for Pastor's pick & more. Registration is just $25.00 at the door or you can register online for only $20.00 at www.setfreerocks.com.

By Diane Mierzwik
Director
The Writers' Gallery

YUCAIPA - Make your book dreams a reality. On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., award winning author Catherine Feher-Elston, of Penguin Books, will explain how to put pen to paper, how to research books and book markets, how to find an agent, how to negotiate contracts and how to promote books.

Included in the seminar are comparisions of self publishing and traditional publishing, and the importance of market research. An introduction to intellectual property rights and publishing law is included.

CALIMESA / YUCAIPA - The Memorial Day 2009 Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25 to commemorate the Yucaipa Valley men and women who died while in military service.

The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. until about noon at Desert Lawn Cemetery. Veterans from the American Legion Post 426 will pay tribute along with the VFW Post 7347 firing squad and honor guard. The Yucaipa High School Air Force JROTC Honor Guard will post the Colors. And the Sanctuary Choir, a 30 member group from Yucaipa Baptist Church, the United Methodist Church of Yucaipa, and the Bryant Street Baptist Church will perform.

There will also be a Laying of the Wreath Ceremony, a Fly Over, and local and state dignitaries will speak in honor of our fallen heroes.

Desert Lawn Cemetery is located off the Interstate 10 Freeway east of Calimesa.

Desert Lawn Funeral Home
and Memorial Park
11251 Desert Lawn Drive
Calimesa, California 92320
Main (909)795-2451

News Release:
By Liz Davila
Set Free Church Yucaipa
Event Resource Director
(909) 446-0033

YUCAIPA - Set Free Church in Yucaipa is presenting its 16th Anniversary Party and Annual Car & Bike Show on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All car and motorcycle clubs, as well individual enthusiasts are welcome to enter their vehicle and bike in the show by registering at the Set Free website. Or on the day of the event. Registration is $20.00 Online and $25 on event day and includes a Commemorative T-shirt and Goodie Bucket.

Five bands will perform, including The Royal Blues, Draweth Nigh, Set Free Berdoo, Set Free Riverside, and Set Free Yucaipa.

The event is free to attend and children will have plenty of fun activities including face painting, balloon animals, a bounce house, and of course plenty of food for everyone provided by several vendors.

There will also be raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds to benefit Set Free Women and Children's home.

To be a vendor call Angel at (909) 446-0033 or email suzi@setfreerocks.com no later than June 1, 2009.

Set Free Church
13700 Calimesa Boulevard
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 528-0782
(Off the 10 freeway at County Line Road exit)

For more information and to register on line visit:
Click Here For Set Free Website

YUCAIPA - The new Rite Aid and Pharmacy located at 11352 Bryant Street opened at the corner of Bryant Street and Oak Glen Road on Thursday.

The store offers a drive-through pharmacy, food mart, and one hour photo lab with three sit down, self service kiosks to download and order digital prints.

The store's pharmacy also has a personal consultation room and the cash registers have the newest technology, said store manager, Denice Dunson. "Our customers can get in and out faster and more efficiently," she said. "We've had an amazing response and people are happy to have a local store in this area."

Dunson said a grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. with free giveaways, raffles, free samples, coffee cups, and magnets. The entertainment will be furnished by the Yucaipa High School jazz band.

The store is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The pharmacy's hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rite Aid and Pharmacy
11352 Bryant Street
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 790-4232

Rummage sale to help support St. Frances X. Cabrini Youth Ministry - donations welcome - public encouraged to attend

News Release:
By Lisa Cox
Coordinator of Community Events
St. Frances X. Cabrini Catholic Church
12687 California St.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909) 797-2533, ext. 500
lcox@sfxc.org

YUCAIPA - All bargain hunters in the Yucaipa-Calimesa area are invited to a Rummage Sale being held by St. Frances X. Cabrini Church in Yucaipa on the weekend of June 12-14. The sale will take place in Cabrini Hall and hours are 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 12 and 13, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14.

The sale is expected to include such items as clothes, books, electronics, furniture, religious items, toys, tools, and much more.

Anyone in the local community is welcome to donate items for the sale and donations will be accepted at Cabrini Hall beginning June 8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Proceeds from the Rummage Sale will benefit the activities of the St. Frances X. Cabrini Youth Ministry.

St. Frances X. Cabrini Church and Cabrini Hall are located at 12687 California Street in Yucaipa. For more information, call (909) 797-2533.

News Release
By Anne Dorsey
Publicity Chairperson

YUCAIPA - The Yucaipa Valley Art Association will meet on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Scherer Center, 12202 First St. Yucaipa

Orson Woodstock will demonstrate the use of watercolor pencils. Also, he is a representative for various art suppliers and will have information regarding other art supplies. Everyone is encouraged to come, enjoy the refreshments, vote for the monthly show winners and participate in the opportunity drawing.

For questions about the art association, please call Bob Norris at (909)790-7109, or Anne Dorsey, Publicity.

Yucaipa High School Athletic Director, Mark Anderson, left, Trevor Hoyt, Matt Marnati, Megan Allen, and Yucaipa High Principal, Sherry Smith during awards ceremonies Friday.

YUCAIPA - With dozens of premier scholar / athletes to choose from for top honors at Yucaipa High School, Megan Allen, Matt Marnati, and Trevor Hoyt emerged as the most distinguished for what they have accomplished in their chosen field of athletics, and academically.

Senior, Megan Allen, who excelled in golf, basketball, and softball - and academically - was selected as "Yucaipa High School CIF Female Scholar Athlete," as well as, "Yucaipa High School Female Athlete of the Year."

Senior, Matt Marnati, played football and baseball, achieving high marks in both sports, as well as in the classroom. For his efforts and achievements, he was named, "Yucaipa High School CIF Male Scholar Athlete."

And senior, Trevor Hoyt, who participated in water polo and swimming - breaking records along the way in swimming - was selected as "Yucaipa High School Male Athlete of the Year."

The scholar / athletes were honored during Yucaipa High School's Inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony, Friday, May 1 at the University of Redlands.

Courtesy Photos

By Patrick Fite,
CHD Public Information
(909) 389-3333

YUCAIPA - Thirty graduates received Firefighter I Certifications at the Crafton Hills College (CHC) 70th Basic Firefighter Academy graduation Wednesday night. (A list of graduates and their hometowns is below.)

CHC serves as the regional training center for firefighters in San Bernardino and Riverside. The graduates were required to complete a 12-week course based on requirements established by the state Fire Marshall's' Office. The cadets learned the basics of firefighting, including how to handle the equipment and getting their first hands-on experience extinguishing fires.

CHC Fire Academy Chief Dan Sullivan welcomed the friends and families of the cadets and expressed pride in the cadets' achievements. He recognized the importance of the support the cadets received from those in the audience.

Sullivan proudly introduced 70th Fire Academy cadet and class leader Joy Sanders to speak.

"Today, we put a cap on 12 of the most challenging weeks of our lives," Sanders said. "We commemorate our journey, celebrate an ending, and welcome new beginnings and opportunities.

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, 'Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?'"

By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

YUCAIPA - The accolades poured forth in glowing words, showered upon nine inductees of the Inaugural Yucaipa High School Athletic Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the University of Redlands Orton Center on Friday.

Dedication, commitment, pride, and hard work, were often cited as the qualities that all nine possessed.

Their athletic feats were outstanding, but their success didn't stop there, said former YHS basketball coach and teacher, Kent Hayden, himself a Hall of Fame inductee.

"It's not only what they achieved in high school, but what they have achieved in life," he said.

Of the nine inductees, Kimi Welsh, class of 1998, was the only female athlete selected. Her accomplishments in cross-country and track and field still bring wonderment to those who remember her during her high school years.

"In cross-country, she was All-CIF all four years," said her presenter, and YHS Athletic Director, Mark Anderson. "The (girls') team was California state champions all four years. She led her cross-country team to winning the National Championship in her senior season. They had 12 opportunities and they produced 12 championships. How do you top that?"

News Release:
By Diane Mierzwik
Director
The Writers' Gallery

YUCAIPA - Marilyn Cram-Donahue, author of 30 books and over 500 articles and short stories will present a hands-on workshop on creating believable settings. Donahue is currently working on two novels and a memoir called Lines in Time and conducts frequent workshops on the importance of creating believable settings.

"A sense of place," she says, "is essential for a successful story."

Sketching paper will be provided, but participants are asked to bring sharpened pencils and erasers. The workshop is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers, who can expect to:

1. Create settings that are relevant to a work-in-progress.


2. Learn how a sense of place relates to a character's actions and reactions.


3. Practice techniques that release the voices of characters.

Note: you do not have to be able to draw to successfully complete this workshop.
Call to reserve your spot now!

Diane Mierzwik
Director
Writers' Gallery
writersgallery@yahoo.com
909-953-9493
www.thewritersgallery.net

Greg Miller, left, Corky Miller's dad, and Jeff Stout, Miller's YHS baseball coach, both spoke about Miller during his Hall of Fame induction.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

YUCAIPA - Whether on the football field or on the baseball diamond, Corky Miller possessed exceptional athletic skills. But above all else his baseball coach Jeff Stout, and football coach Jim Taylor agree on this: Miller played with a ferocity and determination matched by few athletes in the history of both athletic programs.

"I saw the most awesome hit against Rubidoux as a safety (Miller's defensive position)," Stout said. "He just took this (receiver) out. He was tenacious as a football player, a Ronnie Lott kind of player."

After high school, Miller went on to play two years of baseball at San Bernardino Valley College, and two years at Division I, University of Nevada Reno.

Since graduating from Nevada Reno in 1998, where he was a First and Second-Team All-American, Miller has spent 12 years in professional baseball - 21/2 in the major leagues, and currently plays for the Chicago White Sox.

"No, he's not a starter," Stout said. "But he's a survivor and a fighter."

Those qualities carried Miller on to earn "ALL" kinds of awards in high school baseball: All-state, All-CIF, and All-League honors. As the T-Birds' catcher, he helped lead the team to back-to-back CIF championships in 1993 and 1994. And in 1994, he was selected as the YHS "Athlete of the Year."

Although a college All American, he went un-drafted by major league baseball. But the Cincinatti Reds called offering him a job catching some highly touted high school pitchers, who the Reds had signed to minor league contracts. Miller agreed.

"As they say, 'the rest is history,'" Stout said. "He had no offers from major league baseball, but his blue collar attitude and grind it out persistence got him there."

Miller is married to wife, Jenny and the couple has two children, Caden and Chase. In the off season, the family lives in the Yucaipa Valley.

Miller's Hall of Fame Credentials:

• First-team All State in baseball.


• First-team All-CIF in baseball.


• First-team All-League in baseball.


• CIF baseball champions, 1993 and 1994.


• First-team All-CIF in football.


• First-team All-League in football.


• Football league champions, 1993 and 1994.


• YHS "Male Athlete of the Year," in 1994.


• All Big West Conference team at University of Nevada Reno.


• First and second-team All-American at Nevada Reno.


• Major League Baseball for 12 seasons.


• Currently with the Chicago White Sox.

Kimi Welsh, Yucaipa High School Hall of Fame inductee.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

YUCAIPA - Welsh participated in track and field, and cross country at Yucaipa High School. In her senior season, she led her girls' team to the National Championship. On state and local levels, YHS girls' cross country teams won three consecutive California state championships, along with four consecutive CIF championships.

She was named All-State and All-CIF all four years of her high school career, and in her senior season, she was named the Ken Hubbs Foundation of San Bernardino County, "Female Athlete of the Year."

But there's also Welsh's intellect. Four times she and her team were named, "CIF-Academic Champions."

Following YHS, Welsh attended the University of Arkansas where she earned All-Southeastern Conference honors in cross country and track. She went on to obtain her Masters Degree, married Greg Schumacher, and has a daughter, Callie. Welsh is a Marriage and Family Therapist.

Welsh's Hall of Fame Credentials:

• Cross Country National Champions while at YHS.


• Three-time cross country state champions.


• Four-time cross country CIF Champions and four-time CIF Academic Champions.


• Three-time All-Western United States Cross Country recipient.


• Two-time Cross country National Individual Foot Locker finalist.


• Individual cross country CIF Championship in 1997.


• Named All-State and All-CIF cross country in four consecutive seasons.


• Three-time CIF Southern Section 3200 meter winner in track and field.


• Seven-time track and field league champion.


• San Bernardino County "Female Athlete of the Year," in 1998.


• YHS record holder in both the 1600 and 3200 meter races.


• All-Southeastern Conference in cross country and track, and SEC Freshman of the Year at the University of Arkansas.

Dan Davidsmeirer was inducted into the inaugural Yucaipa High School Hall of Fame along with eight other inductees.
By Bob Otto / Staff Photographer

YUCAIPA - Davidsmeirer played baseball and basketball at YHS. He scored 55 points against Cajon High School, and received All-American Honorable Mention and First Team All-CIF awards in basketball.

In baseball, he was a First Team, All-League selection, and in 1976 received the "Outstanding Senior Athlete" award at YHS. Following high school he played baseball at San Bernardino Valley College and USC. He was an All PAC-10 shortstop and an All-American First Team selection while at USC, while playing for coach Rod Dedeaux.

Davidsmeirer was drafted in the third-round by the Milwaukee Brewers. He played seven seasons in the organization. Following the Brewers, he went on to play professional baseball in Italy, and coached in the Chinese Professional Baseball League.

Davidsmeirer's Hall of Fame resume includes:

• High School All-American Honorable Mention in basketball.


• First Team All-CIF in basketball.


• Outstanding Senior Athlete at YHS in 1976.


• All-American First Team in baseball at USC.


• All PAC-10 shortstop selection.


• USC Team Most Valuable Player.


• Twice named an All-State shortstop at San Bernardino Valley College.


• Selected to Team USA All World Cup Baseball Tournament.


• Third Round draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers.


• Ten seasons as a professional baseball player.

YUCAIPA - Oh, how the written word can rouse inspirational power. When Lia Nelson read, "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time," by Greg Mortenson, it inspired her to launch a school project to raise money to help support education for children in Pakistan - one penny at a time.

But first some background. Mortenson builds schools in remote, impoverished regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan through the organization he founded, the Central Asia Institute. It all started in 1993 when Mortenson fell while climbing Pakistan's K2, the world's second highest mountain in the Karakoram range.

After finding his way to a remote village, kindly villagers nursed Mortenson back to health. He promised to repay them by building the village a school. And he has kept building schools.

Mortenson has built over 78 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, which provide education to over 28,000 children, including 18,000 girls.

Mortenson advocates girls' education as the top priority to promote economic development, peace and prosperity.

He was quoted as saying: "You can drop bombs, hand out condoms, build roads, or put in electricity, but until the girls are educated a society won't change."

Subsequently, he wrote his best-selling book (#1 New York Times bestseller) telling how it all came about.

"I was inspired to get my class involved in this cause after reading his book," said Nelson, who teaches fourth grade at Meadow Creek Elementary School.