Delta Explorer - Spring 2008 - (Page 24) Elyse Marr : Locke Monument (Continued from page 19) AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ALIGNMENT TIRES EXHAUST SYSTEMS BRAKES SUSPENSION OIL CHANGES TUNE-UPS AUTOS TRUCKS RVS COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Contributed Photo Working night and day, after many sketches, technical drawings, and full-sized models Elyse began the process by carving the ceramic relief sculpture. ing and appreciation of one another.” Clarence Chu, chairman of the Locke Foundation, believes that visitors to the monument will “recognize what the earlier Chinese pioneers did when they stepped foot on the delta region, from building a railroad, to building the levees, to building a Chinese town.” While traveling the river roads or enjoying a boat ride on the waterways, it is hard not to think about the men who were such an integral part in making the delta what it is today. More information regarding the historical town of Locke and the Locke Memorial project is available at www. locketown.com and www.stanford.edu/ ~emarr/locke Christina Esperson is a resident of Rio Vista and a third grade teacher in Lodi. The Espersons have been farmers in the delta for five generations. yoga for kids (Continued from page 20) CHARLIE: HOW LONG HAS THE YOGA PRO- GRAM BEEN AT RIVERVIEW? Mr. Lake: “We asked Tammy Trujillo to bring yoga to our school last year.” Rio Vista Auto Repair Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair CHARLIE: “WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON MRS. TRUJILLO VOLUNTEERING HER TIME TO TEACH YOGA AT RIVERVIEW?” Mr. Lake: “It is wonderful that she volunteers but her time is valuable. I wish we had the funds to pay her and to have her with the school more often. She is a valuable asset to the school community.” CHARLIE: HOW HAS YOGA INSPIRED YOU AND HAVE YOU EVER TRIED YOGA? ENGINES CLUTCHES TRANSMISSIONS TUNE-UPS OIL CHANGES MUFFLERS BRAKES Mr. Lake: “For many years I have had friends that used and practiced yoga and I have been aware of its benefits. I have not personally practiced it. Thank you for asking. It is a wonderful program.” Charlie also asked her Mom (Kimberly McAfee) about the Yoga Program too. CHARLIE: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE YOGA PROGRAM? Tammy Trujillo teaching yoga to a second grade class at D.H. White School in Rio Vista. 707 80 Main Street, Rio Vista Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m. 374-2796 Kimberly: “As a parent, it has always been important that my children feel good about who they are, that they have high self-esteem. Since Charlie has been learning yoga, I have seen her enthusiasm grow along with her flexability and balance. I am so grateful to Tammy, she has helped my daughter delta explorer / 24 become a stronger, more confident person. We are very fortunate to have such a remarkable, dedicated person teach our children yoga!” Center of Movement is a local nonprofit serving the Delta since 2002. To find out how you can help or if you want additional information about local classes, contact Tammy Trujillo at 707-803-9642 or email her at yoga@ citlink.net Center of Movement Complete Auto Repair Since 1967 http://www.broadreachdesign.com http://www.broadreachdesign.com http://www.locketown.com http://www.locketown.com http://www.stanford.edu/~emarr/locke http://www.stanford.edu/~emarr/locke
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