The following is a posting off Jason's school site for this week. We are very proud of the hard work and time he spents putting together OPA.
"Oxford to be Recognized by Senators Huff, Dutton and Mayor Yates of Chino at a Special Monday Morning Assembly, October 24, 2011
Oxford is pleased to host special guests during our Monday morning assembly on October 24th.
Champions will be recognized with certificates of achievement on Monday, October 24, 2011 by Senator Bob Huff, R-29th Senate District, Senator Bob Dutton, R- 31st Senate District, and Mayor of Chino Dennis Yates for their achievement on the California Standardized Test (CST) last May. Oxford Champions earned an Academic Performance Index (API) Score of 957 on a 1,000 point scale.
Immediately following the morning assemblies, Mayor Yates will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the dedication of Oxford's Gardens. These gardens were made possible by the Water Wise Garden Grant, awarded by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency.
Monday will kick off Red Ribbon Week which will include daily campus and lunchtime activities, student pledges to be drug-free, education by law enforcement officials and a helicopter landing on campus by Ontario Police Department on Thursday.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Johnny rocks the Championships
Hi Sheila,
Here is a little news from the Midwest . My son Johnny, Junior at Brother Rice High School
You rock Johnny, keep up the good work!
Gracies Birthday
Aunt Rose info
Celeste (for the Cali sibs, she is dads first cousin) asked to spread the news, so everyone would have Aunt Rose's new address, so for those of you who don't have it yet:
I am hoping that you could put your 'town crier' hat on and send out my Mom's new address to the Hoban clan. Finally, she moved into and assisted living apartment in Plymouth last week. It's a nice place, people are nice, food is quite good. Important pieces to the move. She is still getting used to all the changes, but it takes time. I'm sure she would enjoy hearing from some of the family. She also has a new cell phone and is slowly getting used to that as well.
I appreciate your help very much.
Hope all's well with the family,
Celeste
Here it is:
Rose Dykas (Mrs. E.J.)
14707 Northville Rd.
Apt. 153
Plymouth MI 48170
Cell Phone: 734-679-4848
I am hoping that you could put your 'town crier' hat on and send out my Mom's new address to the Hoban clan. Finally, she moved into and assisted living apartment in Plymouth last week. It's a nice place, people are nice, food is quite good. Important pieces to the move. She is still getting used to all the changes, but it takes time. I'm sure she would enjoy hearing from some of the family. She also has a new cell phone and is slowly getting used to that as well.
I appreciate your help very much.
Hope all's well with the family,
Celeste
Here it is:
Rose Dykas (Mrs. E.J.)
14707 Northville Rd.
Apt. 153
Plymouth MI 48170
Cell Phone: 734-679-4848
Jackson turns 5!
WOW!! not only did Jackson have a birthday trip to San Francisco, Uncle Dan & Daddy took him to the air show. Mom said the three boys loved it. Lots to see, then they went on a ship tour too.
Jackson, Daddy & Lyla
Happy Birthday Jackson, have a great year too.
Loves Dirt!
Cousins, Cousins you can never have enough cousins!
Cousins, and they are so cute. The Eakle's spent some time in the city visiting with Dan & Judith, so here's a couple of shots of them together. It might be a while before they see Benjamin again. 
Calleigh, Ben & Seamus
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Homecoming Dance 2011
Once again I had to go steal photos off FB so everyone could see them. Here's the picture's from the homecoming dance this year.
Here's Kaitlyn & Josh
Here's the whole group of Juniors, then here's the group of sophomore's that Allie went with....
Here's Margie with her girls,
And here is Brittany with her group of friends all ready for their dance. Wow they all look fabulous!!
Here's Kaitlyn & Josh
He's a traveling man...
Dan shared these photos of Ben's first trip to Chicago, and Wrigley field. Hes looking pretty happy down there on the infield. And Dan is showing off his stuff. They had a wonderful trip, wonder how many more trips Ben will get under his belt before Mom had to go back to work? 
On the move again...
KD's write up in the Fullerton paper
Fern Drive Residents Know How to Wine Things Down
October 12, 2011
By Alexandra Andersen –
The wine is poured, the food is on the table and the children are playing in the backyard. The work week is over and the residents of Fern Drive are ready to Wine Down.
What was once a street full of strangers and passing acquaintances became a tight-knit neighborhood after K.D. Molnar introduced the idea of starting monthly Friday Night Wine Downs and last weekend, Fern Drive residents celebrated their 20th event.
“I thought, what do we all have in common? Everybody likes wine, right? Who doesn’t like to wind down after a long week?,” said Molnar, who was nicknamed Julie McCoy, after the cruise director from the Love Boat television series, for her ability to bring the neighborhood together.
“It started out with a bang and it’s been going ever since. I think the thing that is so special about it is that it’s a family thing. It’s not get a babysitter, it’s not we all have to get in the car and get all fancied up. Everyone walks down the street,” said Molnar.
The Wine Down idea evolved out of Molnar’s family’s annual Donut Day, where friends and families met at her parent’s home to socialize and eat. When Molnar moved to Fern Drive, she knew it was the place she would live in for the rest of her life and wanted to find a way to get to know her neighbors. She decided to host her own Donut Day.
“I’m a graphic designer so I printed out post cards and told my story of why we’re doing this Donut Day and I’m sure people were like what is she trying to sell? Insurance or Tupperware or Amway? Why is she offering us free donuts on a Sunday?” said Molnar.
But several neighbors did show up and by the time Molnar came up with the Wine Down idea, she had ten families to send invites to.
“Whenever I tell anyone about it they’re like, ‘oh, I want to live in your neighborhood! I want to wine down!’ And I tell them: start one! You just have to get a group of people together that are willing to come together once a month.”
There is also a ‘wine fairy’ amongst the group, whose identity is unknown, that drops off personalized, hand-painted Lolita wine glasses on unsuspecting neighbor’s doors. Eight women have received the glasses, which have different sayings painted on them, such as ‘social butterfly’, ‘aged to perfection’, and ‘it’s five-o’clock somewhere.’
Many of the families on Fern Drive credit their friendships to the wine down gatherings and have become a source of support for each other. The moms arrange play-dates, or ‘mom swaps’, where they take turns watching each other’s kids, and some have started walking groups. Some families vacation together and others do business with one another. And when one of the neighbors announced he was battling throat cancer, everyone rallied together to help his family in anyway they could.
Molnar insists that anyone can turn their street into a community if they find something to bring everyone together, whether it be a Wine Down, a book club or a Bunco Night. She encourages anyone interested in starting their own Wine Down to email her at KD@duggandesigns.com for guidance.
Story by Alexandra Andersen/FullertonStories.com
October 12, 2011
By Alexandra Andersen –
The wine is poured, the food is on the table and the children are playing in the backyard. The work week is over and the residents of Fern Drive are ready to Wine Down.
What was once a street full of strangers and passing acquaintances became a tight-knit neighborhood after K.D. Molnar introduced the idea of starting monthly Friday Night Wine Downs and last weekend, Fern Drive residents celebrated their 20th event.
“I thought, what do we all have in common? Everybody likes wine, right? Who doesn’t like to wind down after a long week?,” said Molnar, who was nicknamed Julie McCoy, after the cruise director from the Love Boat television series, for her ability to bring the neighborhood together.
“It started out with a bang and it’s been going ever since. I think the thing that is so special about it is that it’s a family thing. It’s not get a babysitter, it’s not we all have to get in the car and get all fancied up. Everyone walks down the street,” said Molnar.
The Wine Down idea evolved out of Molnar’s family’s annual Donut Day, where friends and families met at her parent’s home to socialize and eat. When Molnar moved to Fern Drive, she knew it was the place she would live in for the rest of her life and wanted to find a way to get to know her neighbors. She decided to host her own Donut Day.
“I’m a graphic designer so I printed out post cards and told my story of why we’re doing this Donut Day and I’m sure people were like what is she trying to sell? Insurance or Tupperware or Amway? Why is she offering us free donuts on a Sunday?” said Molnar.
But several neighbors did show up and by the time Molnar came up with the Wine Down idea, she had ten families to send invites to.
“Whenever I tell anyone about it they’re like, ‘oh, I want to live in your neighborhood! I want to wine down!’ And I tell them: start one! You just have to get a group of people together that are willing to come together once a month.”
There is also a ‘wine fairy’ amongst the group, whose identity is unknown, that drops off personalized, hand-painted Lolita wine glasses on unsuspecting neighbor’s doors. Eight women have received the glasses, which have different sayings painted on them, such as ‘social butterfly’, ‘aged to perfection’, and ‘it’s five-o’clock somewhere.’
Many of the families on Fern Drive credit their friendships to the wine down gatherings and have become a source of support for each other. The moms arrange play-dates, or ‘mom swaps’, where they take turns watching each other’s kids, and some have started walking groups. Some families vacation together and others do business with one another. And when one of the neighbors announced he was battling throat cancer, everyone rallied together to help his family in anyway they could.
Molnar insists that anyone can turn their street into a community if they find something to bring everyone together, whether it be a Wine Down, a book club or a Bunco Night. She encourages anyone interested in starting their own Wine Down to email her at KD@duggandesigns.com for guidance.
Story by Alexandra Andersen/FullertonStories.com
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
First day of school, OPA style
Opening day for the second year at OPA in Chino. This year Jason & staff also opened a new school in south orange county. They call it Oxford Prep in SOC. So 2 schools and counting...
October Dates
October:
7th - Kevin’s Birthday (1962)
8th - Jackson’s Birthday (2006)
16th - Ed & Kim’s Anniversary (1993)
16th - Tibi’s Birthday (1979)
21st – Uncle Jim’s Birthday(1945)
22th - Jason Watts Birthday (1973)
23rd- Jahan’s Birthday (2009)
29th - Nolan’s Birthday (1993)
7th - Kevin’s Birthday (1962)
8th - Jackson’s Birthday (2006)
16th - Ed & Kim’s Anniversary (1993)
16th - Tibi’s Birthday (1979)
21st – Uncle Jim’s Birthday(1945)
22th - Jason Watts Birthday (1973)
23rd- Jahan’s Birthday (2009)
29th - Nolan’s Birthday (1993)
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