Kiwanis presents checks to high school groups

The Santa Paula Kiwanis Club has handed out sizable checks to two Santa Paula High School groups, thanking them for their help at the recent Citrus Festival. Cathy Hicks, Kiwanis, gave a $1,000 check to the Girl’s Basketball Team and another check for $3,000 to the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Pictured above: Basketball coach Mark Blankenship, Roger and Pamela Strange (Kiwanis Club), Steven Nunez, Alondra Valle, Brittany Desales, Brian Alcarat, Stephanie Fernandez, Nayhb Oseguera and FFA advisor Alex Flores.