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November 6, 2010

Sheriff's Activities League

Mendocino County Sheriff's Youth Activities League (SAL)

Open Gym Youth Program: School Year 2010-2011

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SAL Teen: You can't bring the gym to the teen, but you can bring the teen to the gym. SAL open "free" teen gym program for ages 11 to 17 years. Mon - Fri 2:30 pm to 5 pm. We even supply "free" workout gloves and t-shirts. SAL Coach Scooter Holden. Now there's no excuse. The buck stopped here. For more info call Mike Tobin at 354-0565 or Kathy Tobin at 272-2718.

SAL Small Child: "LiL Dragons Karate" class, pre-skills course, for ages 3 yrs to 6 yrs.old. Class will be about 30 mins to 40 mins long. Classes meet on Saturday at 1:30 PM. Space is limited. This program is free and coed. For more info call Sensei Mike Tobin at 354-0565 or Kathy Tobin at 272-2718

Willits Body Works Gym and Mendocino Co. Sheriff's Youth Activities League "Co-ed Open Gym Program" for Youth ages 13 years to 18 years old (and, still in school). Offering "free" workout times on Monday thru Friday from 2:30 pm to 5 pm (2 1/2 hours each day), except holidays. Program supervisor Keith Terrell and Mike Tobin. Sign-up at the Body Works Gym, 1511 So. Main St., Willits. Annual membership with SAL required (also, free). For more info call Mike Tobin at 354-0565 or Keith Terrell at 459-0594. On the web at "willitsbodyworksgym.com." Helping to keep our kids fit!!

The Sheriff's Activities League has been a long-standing community organization offering fun activities and sports to area kids.

The program offers a range of activities, athletic and other, throughout Mendocino County. Currently in Willits, year-round boxing and karate classes are held at Bodyworks Gym; Laytonville is in its fall sports season with soccer and football teams, while Covelo is playing peewee basketball.

Signups for some activities are on a drop-in basis; scheduled "team-oriented" sports usually have specific signup times. Scholarships are available and fees are minimal for all activities. The organization holds fundraisers throughout the year to raise program funds, including concession stands at games, raffles and car washes.

The Sherriff's Activities League also sponsors and supports many events including the 24-hour relay and coordinating with the Junior Giants.

Mike and Kathy Tobin have been involved with the program since 1996 and currently serve on the board of directors. Tobin, a Mendocino County Sheriff's deputy, also is the group's president. Alice Langton-Sloan and Bev Celso serve as vice presidents; Kathy Tobin is the treasurer and interim secretary.

Other board members and group coordinators include Shanna Braught, Lisa Davis, Mark and Melody Britton, Lorin Avalos, Jeff Apodaca, Donna Day, Cynthia Pardue and Donna Rice.

The Sheriff's Activities League welcomes new program ideas for submission to the board of directors for inclusion during a future season. New leaders must have experience in the field they are presenting, and must pass a background check and fill out an application to be considered. Plans must include a specific activity, no "free-play," and have a start-and-stop time and date.

The program is run by volunteers. Tobin encourages anyone interested in helping to call 468-4288. For questions regarding Willits-area activities already in place: BodyWorks Gym, 459-0594.

Michael Tobin

Needs Our Prayers and Support

Mike is a Hero in our community and an Excellent role model. Please remember him and his family in your prayers and support during this difficult time. God Bless You Mike!

Shorin-ryu

Shorin-ryu is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts. Said to have been founded by Sokon Matsumura during the 1800s, Shorin-ryu combines elements of the traditional Okinawan fighting styles of Shuri-te and Tomari-te.

Shorin-ryu is widely considered to be one of the two major modern styles of Okinawan karate, along with Goju-ryu, which is rooted in the third traditional Okinawan style, Naha-te.