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Better rules, better world, student essays reveal
ALPINE ---- If Alpine’s school children made the rules, the world would be more fun, kinder, environmentally friendly, logical and peaceful. There would be no bullying, no wars, less stress and more tolerance, according to Alpine Union School District essay winners on May 9 at the 10th Annual Essay Writers Recognition Awards. Presented by the Education Committee of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Alpine Chamber Community Foundation, the kid-friendly dinner and ceremony honored 37 winners this year at the Alpine Community Center at 1830 Alpine Blvd. “It’s kind of a privilege to win and people can read your essay and what you feel is wrong,” said Sydney Wright, a fifth-grader who wants to outlaw the use of animals for experimental testing. School Board Member Mark Price gave another smooth performance as master of ceremonies, making sure teachers, principals, essay coordinator Kathryn Golden and the Chamber Education Committee received applause for their work. Price also recognized the Chamber’s support of local education. “They (Chamber) have raised approximately $75,000 for Alpine schools,” he said. “I don’t know of another Chamber in the county that has done as well as the Alpine Chamber and that (Education) Committee.” Distributed through the independent Alpine Community Foundation, the money raised benefits the Alpine Union School District. Continued... Alpine Kiwanis donates major ‘Miracle Mile’ quarters
Dick Brown, treasurer of The Alpine Kiwanis Foundation, said half of the Alpine club’s proceeds from its May 5 Alpine Challenge Bicycle Ride also will be donated to Rady Children’s Hospital. “We’ve donated $700,000 to $800,000 so far to the hospital over the years,” Brown said. This year’s Miracle Mile of Quarters brought in about $25,000 in quarters, $15,000 in checks and $500 in cash, according to Dave Schmitt, MMQ Club President for Kiwanis in charge of the event. Three hundred and fifty young people from throughout San Diego County used many of the quarters to create wonderful designs on a red carpet during competition at the event. Later the hospital received the quarters. Members of Kiwanis-sponsored youth organizations ---- Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, Circle “K” Clubs and K-Kids ---- and new “Open Class” contestants formed design teams. The open class is for youth from any organizations Kiwanis doesn’t sponsor, such as Boys and Girls Clubs and Scout units. Using 2,000 quarters per team, the artists worked for three hours on designs later judged on theme/content style, originality, creativity, movement/focal point/composition and craftsmanship. The Alpine Kiwanis Club sponsors the Granite Hills High School Key Club, which took home a winner’s plaque for their beautiful creation, according to Alpine Kiwanian Dick Rabell. Richard Olmstead, Kiwanis Governor of California, Hawaii and Nevada, presented the winners’ plaques. For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Alpine e-mail secretary@alpinekiwanis.org or visit www.alpinekiwanis.com. Judge candidate, inspiration ‘officer’ highlight ‘Hot Topics’
Pictured on the left, Jim Miller candidate for Superior Court Judge spoke about our court system. ALPINE ---- Did you know that San Diego County has the third-largest trial court system in the nation? And that you really can make a difference in this world?
Superior Court Judge candidate Jim Miller and Devin C. Hughes, “Chief Inspiration Officer,” shared their information about those topics on May 8 at the Hot Topics Business Networking Breakfast of the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce in Alpine. “That was really nice,” Pat Wood of Village Carpets/Flooring America said afterward. “Boy, I’m really motivated!” When it comes to Superior Court elections, Miller told the crowd, “think about how does this candidate’s background fit?” It’s important to know that the San Diego area trial court system is huge and that the system covers five areas ---- criminal, civil, family, juvenile and probate cases, said Miller a Superior Court Judge pro tem. “Those facts are important because judges rotate assignments,” Miller said, noting that more than 90 percent of this area’s judges come from government backgrounds, often as former prosecutors. After Miller fielded questions, Hughes used his personal background as a bi-racial child living with racial tension and a drug addict mother to encourage the group to fulfill their goals in life, whatever they might be. “There’s something for each of us to do and if we don’t do it, it won’t get done,” the Carlsbad resident said, citing successful examples of changes made by one person. People need to know that they’re awesome, that they need to start fulfilling their goals now and that they will have to move out of their comfort zones to do that, Hughes said. “But somehow you make it through,” he said. “Change is happening. You can either find a way or find an excuse.” Phone (619) 590-0383 or visit www.jimmillerforjudge.com to reach Miller. Hughes can be contacted at (888) 964-1133 or www.devinchughes.com. To learn more about the Southern Indian Health Council, call (619) 445-1188 or visit www.sihc.com. Wanted: Jobs for good, loyal workers “We have between 350-400 adults that come here every day,” said Cyndee Hanna, the center’s job development coordinator. “We try to encourage and challenge them to use their full potential.” The center is already providing good workers for many businesses in the area. Prospective employers who want reliable, happy help can choose between the center’s individual and group placement opportunities. “Group placement is very cost effective,” Hanna said. “Employers get employees that are very dedicated and loyal to their company, and there are certain tax breaks available.” The center’s potential employees have skills and training for work that includes gardening, cooking and dining service, janitorial, customer service and some retail positions. “It depends on each person’s capabilities,” Hanna said. “We offer all kinds of training. We can train them for many, many varieties of jobs.” St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center also has a Supported Employment Program, committed to providing quality employment services that include job coaching and career counseling. The Supported Employment Program, which has the highest quality rating from the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities, has a variety of vocational services for individuals with disabilities who want to pursue work on a regular, ongoing basis.
“They’re very, very dedicated,” Hanna said about adults with developmental disabilities who want to work. “They really want to do their job. They want to be a part of the community.”
For information about the center’s Work Activity Program and Supported Employment Program, contact Hanna at 619-442-5129, ext. 122, or visit www.stmsc.org. Chamber Coupon Program
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EAST COUNTY ---- They take pride in cheerfully doing a good job.
That sums up the Work Activity Program for adults with developmental disabilities at the internationally known St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon.
Known as Career Paths, the community-based program at 2119 E. Madison Ave. helps individuals acquire vocational skills, get jobs and keep them so they can become contributing members of the community.
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