Melinda Lea William Melinda William (born Mindy Sailors), 46, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away in her home of natural causes on Monday June 4, 2018 . She was born October 17, 1971 in Kansas City Missouri, the daughter of Richard and Carole Ann (Kit) Sailors. Mindy graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. more
Yearly Archives: 2018
His late grandfather is young baseball star Jayden Lamberton’s inspiration
His late grandfather had been 10-year-old baseball star Jayden Lamberton’s No. 1 source of inspiration. He still is. Lamberton, who pitches in the Santa Ynez Valley PONY League’s 12-and-Under Bronco Division, had already made a mark for himself in youth baseball at a young age when his grandfather, David Flora Sr., died on Aug. 5, 2017, and Jayden was about to pitch in a game soon after. … Malissa Lamberton said that a baseball scout for the Chicago Cubs organization took a look at Jayden in action and recommended he register for a Team Nike youth camp that was taking place at Westmont College in Montecito. more
Guided by faith, Valley Christian Academy graduates 13
Twelve students from Valley Christian Academy — and one from First Baptist Christian School’s independent study program — graduated Friday night, prepared for tests of faith and devotion by their Christ-centered education. … Structured similarly to other graduations, Friday night’s ceremonies included speeches by the class valedictorian and salutatorian — Christopher Bracero and Marcos Cardenas, respectively — and testimonies by Smith and Dominic Porpiglia. … Bracero, who will enroll at Westmont College this fall, told graduates to serve God — and others — with the talents and skills he has bestowed on them. more