Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:17
By KATHLEEN ARBACZEWSKI
I am back in the saddle and want to thank Peter Day and Kris Reilly for the opportunity to write this article about horses. I love this time of the year for riding and caring for my horses! This is the time to start riding again and getting your horse back to a routine after winter.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:13
By PETER DAY
EDITOR
If Lucerne Valley High School junior Ixandra Portillo attains her dream of becoming a pediatrician, she’s definitely already displaying key traits — compassion, a willingness to work hard and the ability to make a difference.
Portillo and her family moved to Lucerne Valley from Apple Valley when she was in 7th grade. The district newcomer soon was embraced by new friends. But because she experienced that transition from one community to another, she is especially sensitive to the feelings of other new students.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:12
On Saturday, February 23, a memorial took place at Lucerne Valley Elementary School for my grandmother, Julia Bell. The groups and individuals who put it on did a magnificent job. I would like to thank them for putting it on in such a way that honored my grandma, and her memory in a lighthearted way.
I would like to thank the Roadrunners for organizing the entire event so perfectly. It really honored my Grandmother. Thank you.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:10
SUBMITTED
BY KRYSTIAN OTWELL
There are many kids in Lucerne Valley —youth actually make up 25 percent of Lucerne Valley’s population — and I think that all those young people should have a better variety of sports, such as soccer.
Sports are good for kids because they provide good exercise and they give them something to do. Sports also keep kids out of trouble. Lucerne Valley doesn’t have a large variety of sports, and if you ask me which sport Lucerne Valley should have, I would say soccer.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:06
By PETER DAY
Talk about cool. There I was with my good friend, Alan, sitting underneath the giant oak tree blowing smoke rings.
At 13 years old, it wasn’t the first time I’d ever smoked cigarettes, but our non-chalant, public display on the high school’s “upper field” indicated we were about to take our smoking to a new level.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:03
FROM STAFF AND
SUBMITTED REPORTS
Tops 1066 installed new officers and recognized its queen during a dinner event on March 18.
Brandy Chapman was named queen by reaching her goal with a loss of more than 90 pounds. Mary Jane Tildon was winner in the second division and Sharon Cross was winner in the third division. Chapman also was voted Most Inspirational.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 10:02
New Office Hours at Leader
The office will now be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, with a break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. Leader editor Peter Day may be available outside of those hours by appointment. Call 760-248-7878.
Chamber Accepting Auction Items
The Lucerne Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting items for its upcoming auction. The date is pending for the event.
For pickups or delivery of items, call the Chamber office at 760-248-7215.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 09:57
Kimberly Szczatko named high school staff member of the month
BY PETER DAY
EDITOR
Lucerne Valley High School math and history teacher Kimberly Szczatko (pronounced Shot-Co) definitely has her fans.
“She’s the best teacher,” wrote one student. “She is a brilliant teacher,” said another. “She’s cool.”
But the mutual admiration goes both ways.
“This is a really good school,” said Szczatko, who was recognized as February’s Employee of the Month. “Our kids are wonderful. They are more respectful than any students out there. This school is a family.”
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 09:55
BY PETER DAY
EDITOR
Though dark and ominous, the Grim Reaper wasn’t carrying her signature scythe. Instead, bags of cigarette butts rested by her feet as she quietly greeted Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware patrons last Saturday.
The Grim Reaper was joined by anti-smoking mascot “Mr. Ciggie” and members of the teen-led Lucerne Valley Majority Rules Club during the group’s week-long culmination.
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 09:53
BY PETER DAY
EDITOR
The Lucerne Valley Unified School District’s board of trustees voted unanimously this week to move its regular meetings to the second Wednesday of the month.
According to board president Jim Harvey, who proposed the meeting schedule change, the move will improve the board’s ability to handle matters in a timely fashion.
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