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Friday, October 14, 2011 – Daily News 5A Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Roberts awarded scholarship at Biola University Hannah Roberts, a freshman at Biola University and a resident of Red Bluff, was among 200 students who received the college's highest scholarship - the Presi- dent's scholarship - for the 2011/2012 academic year. Biola awards incoming freshmen with the Presi- dent's scholarship - $9,000 per year for four years - upon their entering the University and meeting the requirements of the scholarship. About 15 percent of this year's incoming class received this award. Students are considered for this scholarship upon admission to the University based on their GPA and SAT scores. The requirements of the scholarship are a GPA of at least 3.10 and a combined SAT score of 1240, both math and English scores. According to Biola's admissions department the average recipient of the President's scholarship have a GPA of 3.5 and an SAT score of 1,400. At a special luncheon recognizing the President's Scholarship recipients, Provost David Nystrom encour- aged the freshmen to practice self-reflection during their college years and be open to the spirit of God. "At Biola we want to help you think through what is the human condition. We have high hopes of what God will do in your life while you're at Biola," said Nys- trom. "God wants you to be the most apt refine agent for his purpose." Students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 to continue to receive the scholarship year after year. Biola University offers over 145 academic programs in six schools. A private Christian university located in Southern California on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties in the city of La Mirada, Biola has remained committed to its biblical foundation for more than 100 years. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Biola as one of the "Best National Universities" and for two years in a row as one of the country's "Up and Coming" national universities. For more information, visit www.biola.edu or call (562) 777 – 4061. All About Scouting Boy Scouts of America - Northern Rivers Dis- trict announces All About Scouting will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sequoia Middle School Lower Field, 1805 Sequoia St. in Redding. Admission is free and Scouting activities will be exhibited to the public for outdoor fun, enter- tainment and opportunities to learn. Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews and Cub Scout Webelos Units will be camping at the Sequoia Middle School Friday night with an evening campfire activity. Saturday all activities are open to the public and all are invited to attend. Sample activities include: • Shasta County Sheriff's Bomb Robot • Redding Police Department K-9 Demonstra- tion • Camp Cooking Demonstrations • Tomahawk Toss • Rubber Band Guns • Rocketry Each Scouting Unit will have it's own activity available for active participation. Portable restrooms will be on site. Food and drink will be available for purchase all day. The public can help kick off the Scouting For Food Drive by bringing a bag of non-perish- able food itemss. Donors will receive a ticket to be entered in a drawing. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day and you must be present to win. For more information, call 941-9977 Computer Problems? Frustrated? Need Help? Diagnosis Service with Windows Reload Service ($39 value. Must mention this ad.) 345 Hickory St., # 1, Red Bluff Xtreme PC Solutions www.xtremepcsolutions.com 528-1688 PC & APPLE SPECIALIST FREE Hardware Jr. Livestock Auction Thank you for your support See you next year! Peacock Emporium Gifts from Around the World Come See New Arrivals 25% off • Coats • Sweaters • Jackets Good through 10/22 25% off Good through 10/22 Look for Designer Labels • Men's Clothes Second Hand Rose Thrift • Purses & Bags Boutique Appreciation Day Veterans Complimentary Pancake Breakfast Nov. 13th 8 to 11:30 for all Veterans $5 for all others Veterans Memorial Hall Oak@ S. Jackson TCMFSG - Tehama County Military Families Support Group DRBBA - Downtown Red Bluff Business Association. October Specials Ask about October Punch Cards! Haircut and 15 foils $ Glossing service and Deep conditioning $ 40 10% off color services Headquarters For Hair Leanne Stewart Hrs flexible for earlier/later appt, if needed. 527-8484 40 Chestnut Ave. Hrs: 10-5 Mon-Fri Dr. Andrew PomazalD.O. Physician & Surgeon General Medicine Saturday Appointments Available • High Blood Pressure • Diabetes • Joint & Muscle Pain • Lung Problems We offer Osteopathic Manipulation 530 528-2066 2050 Main St, Red Bluff Accepting New Patients 30 Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. WE HAVE MOVED! We proudly announce the opening of our DENTAL CLINIC at a new location 2500 Main Street Red Bluff (530) 529-2567 Call for an appointment today! Proudly serving all communities. We Accept Medi-Cal, Delta Dental, and most major dental insurances. By David Span Special to the DN eScholar Academy's students decorat- ed Belle Mill Landing's Round Table Pizza for Halloween. The students designed and created the decorations to thank the restaurant for its support of academic achievement in the school. Pat Ellis and Dianne Bassett supervised the students. Bassett said teaching can be a terrifying experience, but these students are a pleasure to have in class. After decorating the students were treated to pizza. Lucia Acevedo, left, a student of Basset's, was the youngest student to participate and designed her pumpkin head. Pictured above, from left, are Ashlee Prouty, Corey Pfeiler, Shaily Doyle and Elizabeth Bermudez. Back row, are Gina Steen-McNeely, Tyler Beloit and Jena MacDonald. eScholar is a K-12 Internet charter school in Red Bluff and a division of Mineral School. More information about the school and an application is available at www.escholaracademy.net. Haunting experience for students Two stores in one! 516 Walnut St • 527-3738 Speakers, Ceremonies, Music Sponsored by