TRONA CARE NEWS
August 5, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 5
Debbie Celaya Honored
Water Blaster
Water Cannon
On June 2, 2010 during the Trona Elementary
Award Assembly Debbi Celaya was honored by
Trona Youth Football and Cheer for her
dedicated support to our Trona youth sports
programs.
Debbie has committed herself to serving the
Trona Community since she become a resident
in 1973. Accomplishing many remarkable things,
Debbie is currently the Treasurer for
Community Chest, Secretary for the Historical
Society, serves on the Searles Valley Scholarship
Committee, and has worked as a secretary for
both Trona High and Trona Elementary schools.
When asked what is the best part of your job?
Mrs. Celaya answers, “ Working with the
children and watching them grow.” In Addition
to her accomplishments Debbie has loved
raising two wonderful children Ben and Mandy
in Trona and is now loving every moment with
her grandchildren. When asked of her favorite
things to do she replies, “ quilting and playing
with her grandchildren.”
Whether it is helping a child with a stomach
ache or getting hugs from her grandchildren ,
Debbie has and will always be an inspiration to
our community.
Congratulation Debbie – Well Deserved
Photo Above : Debbie receiving award from Trona Youth
Football and Cheer representative Jessica Ramos
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Water Blaster Inc. has many products that can
keep you cool during the summer heat. So if
you want something that can cool you off or
a great gift for that grandchild that has
everything, stop by and support our local
business. Open 9am to 5pm, or call (760)
372-4144. Also available on the internet at
www.waterblaster.com
Contents:
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Staying cool in Trona
Summer Treats
Heat safety
Community Announcements
Upcoming Events
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Staying Cool In Trona
Boy-O-Boy, the weather is hot in Trona. The sun
is glaring and everyone is looking for ways to
stay cool. Trona Care Inc. would like to share
with you some tips and ways to BEAT THE HEAT
while still having fun.
1. Water, Water, Everywhere: Summer is the
perfect time for fun in the sun with water. Get
out the water sprinkler, have a water-gun fight
(Tip: with of course, our local business Water
Blasters Inc.), have a water-balloon fight, and
add a Kiddie wading pool for fun. Tip: Kiddie
wading pools are inexpensive and you can buy
one for no other reason than to put your feet in
it. Even playing a game of catch by soaking
sponge balls in a bucket of water can make you
feel like you are in Antarctica.
3. Get Crafty: Set up a lemonade stand for
friends and family to enjoy a cool cup. Tip:
Adding cranberry juice ice cubs can make your
lemonade have a special kick of flavor that will
keep everyone coming back for more.
4. Inside Out or Outside In: Enjoy places like the
Trona Branch Library or our Historical Museum
or even our Community Pool (Monday thru
Thursday 1pm to 7pm, Friday Thru Sunday 1pm
to 6pm). With stories to read, things to learn
and lots of snacks to buy, each place can make a
hot day seem like a cool glass of water.
5. When All Else Fails…It’s Popsicle Time!
Whether inside or out, at home or at work,
there’s nothing like a cold treat to cool you
down quickly. Tip: Plan ahead and let the kids
help make their own frozen treat using their
favorite juices or stock up on their favorites for
those emergency moments when everyone just
needs to chill out! Tip: Always, Always drink lots
of fluids and whatever you and your family
choose to do, have fun and stay cool.
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Fun Summer Treat
As a kid or even as a teenager, one of the favorite
Summer treats is snow cones. They're bright and
colorful and refreshing. Being in a remote area
sometime you don’t have snow cone syrup when
you want to make them. Snow Cones are and will
always be the signal that Summer had finally
arrived. Of course, you can make snow cones at
home too, but the syrups are kind of pricey and it's
easy and cheap to make your own snow cone syrup.
You can do these several ways. The first is using
Kool-Aid or using fruit juices.
Snow Cone Syrup Using Kool-Aid
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid, any flavor
1.Place the sugar and water in a pan and bring to a
boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the Kool-Aid.
3. Cool to room temperature, then place in the
refrigerator until chilled.
4. Store the syrups in squeeze bottles
5. When you're ready for a snow cone, pour the
syrup over finely crushed or shaved iced. YUM!
For a healthier way to make snow cones syrup
simply use fruit juice instead.
Whichever way you like it, enjoy a cool treat under
the summer sun.
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Heat Safety
Heat stroke is an elevated body
temperature with physical and neurological
symptoms. Heat stroke can be deadly if not
treated properly or promptly.
First step is prevention. There are two types
of heat stroke. One is sudden onset and the
second is lack of fluids in your body. Both
can be deadly. Prevention starts with making
sure you are hydrated. If you know you will
be doing an activity in the heat, start
drinking extra water as much as 24 hours in
advance. For breakfast eat salty foods and
make sure you have extra sports drinks
chalked full of electrolytes. Wear light
colored and light clothing to allow your skin
to breath and sweat. A major sign of heat
stroke is that you stop sweating.
Prevention of heat stroke is very
important. Continue to drink water and
sports drinks and eat salty snacks
throughout the day to replenish what your
body loses during the activities.
However, if you do get heat stroke you
need to be able to identify the signs and
react.
Early signs can be related to heat
exhaustion;
But you can jump directly into heat stroke:
> rapid pulse
> you stop sweating
> confusion
> disorientation
> Difficult breathing
> high body temperature
> lack of motor movement
> hallucinations
> seizures
> even comas
If you observe any of these signs start the
treatments below and call for emergency
assistance either doctor or paramedic.
Cool the body down: Sit, relax, find shade, wet
some clothes and place on skin, drink fluids
slowly alternate between sports drink and
water, use a fan if possible. If you cannot get the
body temperature down notify emergency
medical personnel. They can give more ideas on
cooling down the body while help is on the way.
Make sure to practice these techniques. Heat
stroke can be prevented.
Tips and Tricks:
> Dizziness
> nausea
> vomiting
> weakness
> fatigue
> headache
> muscle cramps
if you are have any of these symptoms, rest,
get out of the sun, rehydrate yourself.
* Prevention is key, drink extra fluids up to 24
hours in advance of your activities, eat salty
foods, drink sports dink with electrolytes.
* Continue to replenish yourself of electrolytes,
water, and salt before, during and after your fun
in the sun.
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Community Announcements
Upcoming Events
Youth Football & Cheer
Youth Football & Cheer has started their
Season. Come and join in all the fun. Sign-ups are
still available. Just contact Eddie Funke (760)
372-1196 or Andy Ramos (760) 372-4631 for
information. Also check out our new web page
www.tronayouthfootball.com
Cemetery Project Help
The cemetery is in need of volunteers to remove
some weeds and clean up. This is a great
opportunity to get some community service hours
out of the way. So if you want to show Trona
support and help with this project call Andy
Ledesma @ 372-4531
Blooming Sands Garden Club
Blooming Sands Garden Club would like to
invite you to become a member and join in on all
the 6 pack pot party fun. No green thumb
necessary. Come and join in on all the fun and
find out what we do for our community. If you
want to know more call Zana Eisenhour at (760)
372-4177 or June Sayre (760) 372-5292
Blooming Sands will also be having a Plant sale
September 16, 2010 in front of the Credit
Union. Hope to see everyone there!
Homecoming
Trona’s Homecoming
October 22-23
ALL CLASS REUNION
For Information Please Go to:
www.trona-ca.com
See Attached papers for details as well
Talent Show
August 19, 2010
7:00pm
At the Trona High School Auditorium
$3 Adult $1 for kids under 12 & Seniors
Come enjoy the talents and fun from
members of our community. The night will be
full of dancing, singing and many more
talents. If you want to know more about the
talent show call June Sayre (760) 372-5292
Back To School
Back to School
August 23, 2010
Help keep our kids safe, be Cautious of kids
walking and riding their bikes to school
Drive safe
HHW Schedule
Household Hazard Waste would like to remind
everyone that every second Saturday of each month
they will be open from 8am to 12pm. Household Hazard
Waste schedule for 2010 is as follows:
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
January 8th
February 12th
March 12th
For any additional information please contact Doris
Vanhorn @ Station 127 (760) 372-5988
Trona Care inc.
P. O. Box 374, Ca 93592
Phone – (760) 372-5988
Fax – (760) 372- 5942
Tronacare@yahoo.com
August is Clean You Own Yard Month
Trona Care has dedicated July Clean You Own
Yard Month. Help friends pull weeds or a
neighbor with that tree that needs trimming.
Any help will make our community a better
please.
Website
For updates and Trona Care news, Check out
www.TronaCare.com
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Trona’s Homecoming
Trona High School All Alumni Reunion 2010
It’s time again for the Trona All Alumni Reunion in Trona this Homecoming, October 22-23, 2010.
This is your sign-up/registration letter. The large, rented, communal tent behind the Elks Lodge and the
VFW was such a hit last time, we will be having it again this year. The tent will serve as the central site
for socializing by all alumni throughout the weekend. As usual, the festivities begin Friday night (Oct
22nd) with the coronation ceremony and bonfire, followed by a no-host reception at both the Elks
Lodge and the VFW. Saturday daytime activities include the Lions’ pancake breakfast, Homecoming
parade, a catered deep pit bar-b-que lunch/social at the high school, and the football game. Saturday
evening fun includes dancing at both the VFW (DJ) and the Elks Lodge (live band), and catered
heavy hors d’oeuvres in the reunion tent. Commemorative tee shirts, sweatshirts, caps and visors
are available for purchase via this registration.
Here's the tentative schedule of events for the weekend: (the final schedule will be included in
your reunion/souvenir packet)
Friday, October 22nd
7:00 pm Coronation in the School Auditorium
8:00 pm Bonfire and "T" lighting
Car Rally to the No-host Reception at the Trona Elks Lodge and VFW
Saturday, October 23rd
6:00 am Lions’ Pancake Breakfast at the Senior Citizens Center
8:30 am Board the Reunion Floats at the Trona Library
9:00 am Homecoming Parade
10:00 am Social and Catered Lunch at the school (lunch will be served at 11:00)
2:00 pm Introduction of Homecoming Court followed by Varsity Game
6:00 pm Social hour at the Elks Lodge and VFW
7:00 pm Heavy hors d’oeuvres served in the reunion tent followed by dancing, etc. at the
Elks Lodge and VFW
Some more details.....
◊ Reunion tee shirts & hats: Souvenir tee shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and visors can be
ordered when you sign up. These souvenirs will NOT be available for sale during the reunion
weekend, so buy them now! Souvenir packets will be available for pickup at the Reunion tent from
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday night and continuing after the parade on Saturday at the high school.
Also, you may order souvenirs whether or not you attend the reunion.
◊ Float: Please be at the Library by 8:30 Saturday morning for final adjustments to the reunion
◊ Motels: Some of the hotels in Ridgecrest are offering discounts for the Trona Alumni.
Be sure to ask when you make your reservations. Here is list of some of the hotels: Hampton Inn &
Suites, 760-446-1968; Springhill Suites by Marriott, 760-446-1630; Carriage Inn,
760-446-7970; Heritage Inn, 760-446-6543; Comfort Inn, 760-375-9731; Vagabond Inn,
760-375-2220; Motel 6, 760-375-6866 or Best Western/China Lake, 760-371-2300. RV
parking will be available at Valley Wells at no cost. (Hotels in bold offer discounted room
rates; however, the Hampton Inn and the Springhill Suites will not give you the discount
until you check in. Their discounted rate is $109/night). The Trona Pinnacle Inn is also open,
760-372-5795
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In addition, contact your class representative (see below) if you have any questions, want more
information, or if you know the whereabouts or address of a lost classmate. Up-to-date
information about this reunion will be available at David Stevens website Trona On The Web:
http://www.trona-ca.com (follow the links)
Hope you can find a way to fit this memorable event into your schedule. Bring your spouse and/
or a friend to share the fun.
If you have questions, feel free to contact any one of the following coordinators:
Barbara Sorges (760-375-6210, bsorges@yahoo.com), or Lana McCullar (760-372-5087,
jlmcc@iwvisp.com).
1950 ~ Gwen Russell: 213 W Radar Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
!960 & 1970 ~ Barbara Sorges: 416 Dewalt Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
1980 ~ Julie Young Camacho: P. O. Box 687, Ridgecrest, CA 93556
1990 ~ Jacquelyn McCord Logston: 300 S. Gold Canyon, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
2000 ~ Miranda Westmorland:
. . .NOW, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
1. Fill out the Reservation/Souvenir Order Sheet and make out a check for the total amount
payable to "Trona Alumni Association."
If you are married to an alumni, please fill out a separate reservation sheet for each person
with your class year indicated. Your tickets for lunch, evening event, and any souvenirs you order
will be available for pick-up with your class.
2. Mail the Reservation/Souvenir Order Sheet and check to one of the following addresses:
40's ~ Lit Brush (waiting for permission to post)
50's ~ Gwen Russell 213 W Radar Ave, R/C, CA 93555
60's ~ Barbara Sorges 416 Dewalt Ave, R/C, CA 93555
70's ~ Barbara Sorges 416 Dewalt Ave, R/C, CA 93555
80's ~ Julie Young Camacho P. O. Box 687, R/C, CA 93556
90's ~ Jackie McCord Logston 300 S. Gold Canyon, R/C, CA 93555
00's ~ Miranda Westmoreland (waiting for permission to post)
AND DO THIS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20th
This cutoff date is firm....registrations/orders will not be
accepted after this date.
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RESERVATION & SOUVENIR ORDER SHEET
Name: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________________
Class of: ________________________
__ YES, I plan to attend Trona High School All Alumni Reunion 2010. I have
enclosed a check for the total amount made out to "Trona Alumni Association."
If interested in taking a plant tour, please check here: __
If interested in shuttle service from Ridgecrest to Trona and back, please
check here __
Reunion Fees: Quantity Total
Saturday lunch (deep pit bar-b-que) - $15.00 each _______ $_______
Saturday evening (heavy hors d’oeuvres and dancing) - $15.00 each _______
$_______
Souvenirs (all given sizes are adult):
Tee shirts
S ______ M ______ L ______ XL______ @ $10 each $_______
2X ______ 3X ______ @ $12.00 each $_______
Crew sweatshirts
S ______ M ______ L ______ XL______ @ $20 each $_______
2X ______ 3X ______ @ $22.00 each $_______
Zip up hoodie sweatshirts
S ______ M ______ L ______ XL______ @ $25 each $_______
2X ______ 3X ______ @ $27.00 each $_______
Baseball cap (one size fits all) @ $9.00 each _______ $_______
Visor (one size fits all) @ $9.00 each _______ $_______
TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________
The shirts and sweatshirts will be Trona Blue, with the Tornado Fight Song on
the back, and the Trona Tornado, with all the classes listed, on the front in the
pocket area.
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__ No, I cannot attend the reunion but would like to order the souvenirs noted
above. I have enclosed a check made out to “Trona Alumni Association” for the
full amount PLUS $5.00 to cover packaging and postage for each item ordered.
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DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 20th...DON'T MISS IT
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