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Snapshots for Sept. 14, 2004

Awards Ceremony
The Indian Wells Team Classic held their awards ceremony along with a barbecue luncheon at The Golf Resort at Indian Wells clubhouse Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4. The two member teams enjoyed hamburgers and chicken after completing their 18 holes and vied for prizes of cash and putters.

Jack (left) and Joe Stutz show off their prizes along with fellow winner Chuck Boyce.
 Bob McClintick enjoys the barbecue almost as much as the golf.
 Steve Chase (left) and Joe LaFirenza check out the score board.
 Cook Carlos Alvarez presides over the grill.
Dennis Marchand (left) and Randy Boyce sadly contemplate not being included in the winner's circle.


Posting Event and Book Fair
Amelia Earhart Elementary School held its Fourth Annual Posting Event and Book Sept. 1. Pupils were given the opportunity to find out who their teachers are for the 2004-05 school year.

A group of boys read joke books. Jake May, 11, of La Quinta reads a "SpongBob SquarePants" book. Steven Umanzio, 8, of La Quinta serves popcorn to guests. book6
Abbey Green, 11, of La Quinta reads a book about sharks
 Gianna, 9, and her mother Falicia Eusebio, both of La Quinta, have a great time at the book fair.

Wellington Place Fashion Show
Wellington Place Assisted Living in Rancho Mirage held a fashion show Aug. 27. Residents, staff and family members modeled clothes from Talbot's on El Paseo. .

Residents watch Donna Rix of Palm Desert model the latest fashions.
 Wellington Place resident Ruth Smith walks the runway.
 Wellington Place resident Ardell Kerr struts down the runway.
 Donna Rix of Palm Desert shows off the accessories that coordinate with her outfit.
Wellington Place resident Helen Herron applauds for the models.      

The Ice Garden
The Ice Garden ice-skating rink in Cathedral City offers public skating sessions on Wednesday and Friday evenings, and Saturday afternoons and evenings. The Ice Garden also offers adult and youth hockey leagues and clinics as well as figure skating classes and clinics

Ashleigh Walsh-Hughes, 6, of Cathedral City skates swiftly on the ice.
 Brenden Walsh-Hughes, 9, holds his little brother Morgan Walsh-Hughes, 1, both of Cathedral City.
 Dylan Olguin, 11, of Palm Desert travels quickly on the ice.
 Vance, 1, holds hands with his mom Courtney Manger of Palm Springs.
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 Hayden Nestande, 7, of Palm Springs kneels down to go accelerate on the ice.
 Tasha Chapp, 17, Kaylie Moore, 7, and Scott Moore, all of Catheedral City, hold hands while ice skating.
A Beary Special Birthday Party
A Bear Is Born in Palm Desert hosts private birthday and team parties, scout troop meetings and school field trips. Children are able to stuff their own animal, give it heart with a special wish, and even give it a name for its own birth certificate..
Sofia Fernandez peeks under the blindfold on Lea Estrada while playing pin the tail on the donkey.
 Tara Anichowski (left), 5, waits to blow out the candles on her cake while Ashton Farrar and Mikayla Hatzopoulos sing "Happy Birthday."
 (l-r) Madison Hofflander, Sofia Fernandez, Lea Estrada, Tara Anichowski, Ashton Farrar, Mikayla Hatzopoulos, Hayley Ryan, Nicole Malette, and Devon Cavaliere show off their new stuffed animals.
 09/03/04 Loretta Vlach (special to the Desert Sun) Camille Estrada, 2, joins in on the fun at the birthday party.
Peace Prayer Service
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School held a Peace Prayer Service on Thursday morning in the church in Indio . Led by Principal Diane Arias, the students prayed for peace through song, dance and promises.
The Liturgical Dancers, Monica Jauregui (left), Adriana Reyna, Andrea Reyna and Julissa Jimenez perform an interpretive dance as part of the program.
 Monica Jauregui (left), Adriana Reyna, Andrea Reyna and Julissa Jimenez perform an interpretive dance as part of the program.
 Andrea Reyna, 12, performs with red scarf in hand.
 The sixth and seventh grade students stand to give their pledge for peace.
Principal Diane Arias leads the closing prayer.
 Abigail Wagner, 5, takes a moment to pray for peace.
 Liturgical Coordinator Sandi Amabile leads the students in song.
 Adriana Reyna (left), Andrea Reyna, Julissa Jimenez and Monica Jauregui perform an interpretive dance as part of the program.
La Quinta AYSO
The La Quinta AYSO sponsored a U.K. International Soccer Camp for children 4 years old and up. Professional coaches worked closely with the children to build ability, skill and interest in the game. One-hundred twenty-five children were enrolled in the week-long camp.
Shasta Stone takes aim for a goal. Miranda Miller, 9, bounces the ball on her knees. Coach Scott Telfer takes a Popsicle break with 6-year-old teammates Miah Montigny (left), Erin Fleet, Maryn Tudor, Katie Osterberg and Mia Olvera. Jacob Spurgin, 2, shows his stuff during the break.
Coach Mark Shapland encourages Samantha Spurgin to kick the ball.
 Bailey Ramirez waits for the signal to begin.
 Goalie Adam Van Drile stretches out to reach the ball.
 Coach Jaimie Maitland (left) watches as Christopher Schumaire, 8, and Megan Huebner, 8, vie for the ball.
Henrik Danielson quenches his thirst.


Summer Starry Night Dance
Clients, families and friends of Unified Cerebral Palsy were welcomed to the La Quinta Resort & Club for a "Summer Starry Night Dance" Friday evening. The menu included pizza, chicken tenders, onion rings and french fries.
Alexander (left), 3, and Bridget Munoz, 7, dance along to their DJ father's music.
 Andrew Harris, 14, and Eileen Loredo, 19, meet up on the dance floor.
 Victoria Romero, 6, helps herself to a brownie.
 Carmen Benavides (left), 12, and Lisa Ortega check out the break dancing.
Aaron Tarango, 6, danced with a finesse far beyond his years.
 Michael Corral took his dancing seriously.
 Pearly Williams (left), Ignacia Garcia and Rosie Hernandez came out onto the floor already dancing.
 The "Skill Builders" after-school program award winners proudly pose.
UCP Area Coordinator Esmer Ortega presents an Award of Recognition to Convention Services Manager Chai Sanyakorn of the La Quinta Resort & Club for hosting the "Summer Starry Night Dance."      
Shopping Spree at La Quinta Wal Mart
The Palm Springs Area Marriott Business Council donated $100 gift cards to a group of Desert Sands Unified School District students to spend at the La Quinta Wal-Mart Super Center. The Marriott Business Council also gathered school supplies to distribute to Desert Sands Unified School District schools
Alex, 10, and his dad Jose Brabo of Indio, have a great time shopping for school supplies.
 Brando Lazaro, 9, of Indio shops for school supplies.
 Sandra Rios of Indio helps her son Noah, 10, pick out shoes for the upcoming school year.
 Selena Hernandez, 9, of Coachella shows off a pair of boots she picked out at the shopping spree.
Treyvaughn Brown, 12, of Indio looks through stacks of jeans to find his size.

 

 

 
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