Mercury has become a contaminant of great concern. Mercury is found in the air, waterways, lakes, and the ocean. It is released into the air by the combustion of coal for electricity, and may be transported from the air to soil and water by rain. The mercury in urban storm water sediment results in part from improperly discarded fluorescent lights, electrical switches, thermometers, other mercury-containing devices, and historical and ongoing industrial activities. Methyl mercury is more hazardous to humans and other animals than elemental mercury. We do not know all the sources of methyl mercury, but evidence suggests that methyl mercury escapes landfills into the air. It is suspected that this is primarily due to chemical modification by bacteria which converts elemental mercury disposed in landfills to methyl mercury.

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Terry Pierson / The Press-Enterprise Corona Centennial's Cedric Smith runs back an interception against Rancho Verde in the first half of the Inland Division quarterfinal game.

 

"We saw that not a lot of teams put pressure on him," Logan said. "Actually, we mixed it up. We came at him sometimes and pulled back sometimes."

Once Centennial's defense set the tone, the offense blew the game open.The Huskies piled up 31 points and 238 yards in the second quarter to take a 38-7 halftime lead. Denzel Hawkins scored three TDs in the quarter.Big numbers from the Centennial offense are nothing new, but the defense probably should get equal billing.

"No one who sees them on tape, no one who has to prepare for them overlooks them," Rancho Verde coach Pete Duffy said. "We saw just what we saw on tape: a bunch of big, strong, fast, well-coached, angry guys all over the field."

Lineman Lee Adams had two sacks and two other tackles for losses in the first half.

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The Friends of the Library are once again offering a variety of musical experiences for you during the month of December.  Wedensdays from 6-7 pm a different performer will appear.  All performances are free!

Lavone “Pepper Paire” Davis an original member of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League and Inspiration for the movie “A League of their Own” is having her kick-off book signing session here in Corona. Ms. Davis wrote the League song in “1944” which was used in the movie “and she was also a technical advisor. Come catch a piece of American history December 5th at Preferred Choice Printing located at 680 E. Parkridge ave. Corona, Ca 92879 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Valencia Terrace's very own Chef Philip will be building the last of his homemade gingerbread houses, while we listen to Dickens Carolers and sip of cider and treats.

Please join us for some networking and holiday cheer as Chef Philip will be conducting a gingerbread house workshop. He will be completing his 4th house while he answers questions on how you can bake, build, and decorate your own masterpiece.

Donations:
We are a collection site for unwrapped gifts for needy children and adults in Corona. Please bring your donation(s) to the event and help make this holiday season a special one for a family in need. Thank you in advance!

Valencia Terrace - Directions & Map
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Upcoming Events

You’ve got an event planned and look around your crowded house and wonder, “How did I get into this?”   Despair no more!  The Corona Public Library has a variety of attractive rooms to rent for all of your needs.  Never thought of the library as a party venue?  Well, here are several reasons to change your mind.

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The Corona Department of Water & Power is proposing a new tiered rate water budget structure. Be on the lookout for a Proposition 218 notice that will be mailed out on December 18th. This notice will contain important information on how the water budgets will be calculated, the proposed rates and how you will be affected. The Department of Water & Power will be hosting four community meetings in January 2010 for residents to receive more information. Click here for meeting dates and times. You can also check the City’s website for more information at www.discovercorona.com.

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Are you interested in taking a fitness class, or learning how to ballroom dance?  Perhaps dropping the kids off for a music and dance class while you run some errands!  The City of Corona offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages!  View Catalog

Walk-in registration begins Monday, December 14, 2009.  Or save time and register online!  Online registration begins Monday, December 14, 2009.  Register for a class today! 

This FREE workshop is ideal for career changers, people recently laid off,recent graduates,people returning to the workforce, and people who are looking for their first job. Space is limited!

The Corona Library is now offering a new service for busy families. Dial-a-Story makes it possible for your children to enjoy a story anytime, anywhere. Need to finish last minute gift wrapping? Dial-a-Story, and entertain your children while you finish last minute holiday tasks. The library is also offering weekly story time sessions. The sessions are FREE, last from 20-30 minutes and are held at The Corona Public Library, 650 S. Main Street, Corona, CA 92882.

West Coast Customs is having their First Annual Car Show and Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, December 19th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos. Bring an unwrapped toy and check out all of the cool custom cars on display. Ryan and members of the crew from TLC’s “Street Customs” TV show will be on hand all day collecting toys to be donated to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. For further information or to register to show your car please contact roryc@westcoastcustoms.com.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your family? Consider a pet! Shelter animals make wonderful additions to the family. “I adopted my dog Maisy from the Corona Animal Shelter in 2000. My life has changed so much since then; I have gotten married, had kids, and bought a house. Maisy has been with me through it all and I couldn’t imagine not having her around,” said Amber Di Ganci.

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The Corona-Norco Unified School District will be holding free H1N1 vaccination clinics making the vaccine available to all current students of the district. The clinics will operate from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 10th-17th. Please see schedule for locations and specific dates. The vaccines are provided by the Riverside County Department of Public Health and additional clinics are planned for schools and childcare centers countywide as the vaccine becomes available.

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Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) is an organization that has been in the Corona area for over 30 years. ADV serves victims and their children who have experienced domestic violence. Their services include counseling for victims and their children, outreach services, domestic violence prevention and community education about domestic violence.

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On Monday, November 16th, the Police Activities League held the Grand Opening of their new Teen Center. Located at 302 S. Merrill Street, the Teen Center is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-6 p.m. and is geared toward teens from ages 12-18. The center has a computer lab with tutoring available as well as a large entertainment area complete with pool table, ping pong, Nintendo Wii, and a television. The center plans to start classes in January that will include life and job skills, computer training and cooking.

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Despite holiday fun, this time of the year is subject to excessive amounts of waste including expired Christmas Trees. Know exactly how to properly dispose of your holiday trash.

NOTE: Normal Pick-Ups are Monday-Friday. With the Holiday, it pushes Friday Pick-Ups to Saturday. For Thurs 12/24 and Thurs 12/31, drivers tend to run ahead of schedule so residents are encouraged to put trash out the night before so as not to miss the Pick-Ups. More Information  or Contact Waste Management

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Corona based As You Like It Event Design and Catering company partnered with public radio station 91.9 KVCR for a fundraiser to feed families in need and to benefit public radio. For every dollar donated to KVCR on Friday, December 4th, As You Like It donated one meal to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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Ever since we launched the Inner Circle for the City of Corona seven months ago, it’s had a service level agreement, 24/7 support, and has met all the standards of a non-beta service. More than 35,000 City of Corona residents receive the bi-weekly newsletter directing thousands to the InnerCircleCorona.com every week. We have focused our efforts on reaching out to the community and providing quality relevant information that makes where we all live, a safer and stronger community.

The “beta” will be removed from the site and newsletters today, we’ll continue to innovate and improve upon the service whether or no there’s a ‘beta’ on the logo. Today, we are announcing some other Inner Circle Corona features that we think will appeal to the community at large: expanded online newsletter, restaurant locator, forums, community groups with group forums, and local and highway traffic map.

In result to the wide spread of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus, Riverside County Department of Public Health has just declared FREE vaccinations to the residents of Riverside County.

Available vaccination clinics are:
December 16, 2009 Centennial High School 3:30-7:30pm
December 17, 2009 Roosevelt High School 3:30-7:30pm
January 11, 2010 Lee Pollard High School 3:30-7:30pm
January 12, 2010 Home Gardens Public Library 3:30-7:30pm
January 13, 2010 JFK High School 3:30-7:30pm