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NOV. 19, 2010
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PET WEEK Raphael is a 6month-old, neutered, 5pound, male Chihuahua blend. He is knowledgeable of some basic commands and will be best in a home with ages 10 and up. Raphael’s adoption fee is $195. All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center have been spayed or neutered, have up-todate vaccinations and microchip identification. Helen Woodward Animal Center kennels are open every day from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications are accepted until 5:45 p.m. at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information, call (858) 756-4117, option No. 1 or log on to www.animalcenter.org.
Miracle League spring sign-ups announced TOP TOURNAMENT From left, physician Gary Williams, chairman of the 42nd Scripps Clinic golf tournament, was joined by golf legend Jim Colbert, physician Hugh Greenway and Gordon Cooke at the two-day event Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, which raised more than $180,000 benefiting the Radiation Oncology Research and Treatment Center at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. More than 260 golf enthusiasts and guests participated in this year’s event. For more information, visit www.scrippshealthfoundation.org. Courtesy photo
Celebration held for academy supporters RANCHO SANTA FE — The Celebration of Friends event was held recently at the home of Ellie and Michael Cunningham to acknowledge the many successes of Friends of San Pasqual Academy for more than 130 supporters. Friends of San Pasqual Academy is a volunteer organization that was started by a small group of individuals in 2002 to support the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. For the past nine years, numerous individuals and organizations have since joined efforts in caring for these foster teens and many successes have been realized. Recognition was given to supporters of Friends of San Pasqual Academy that have been a key part of Friend’s success. Joan Scott recognized the board members for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year, including Teri Summerhays, Kathy Lathrum, Lois Jones,
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Dagmar Helgager, Debby Syverson and Ann Boon. Norma Wiberg of Wells Fargo Mortgage and Carole Markstein also serve on the board of governors. Awards were presented to the Chapters of National Charity League for their continuous dedication to the foster teens. These chapters include San Diego del Norte Chapter, with liaisons Teri Summerhays and Joan Kaestner; San Dieguito Chapter, with Liaison Pat Hughes; Del Sol Chapter, with Liaison Molly Gumner; and Poway Chapter, with Liaison Tina Lewis. Ellie and Tressa Cunningham are members of the San Dieguito Chapter. The Senior Class Project for the San Diego del Norte Chapter was to refurbish a cottage for seven girls. The name of this project was Warm a Heart, Warm a Home. This included outfitting seven bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen. These young women designed
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people do not realize that many foster kids have never had a birthday cake for their birthday. Friends make sure that holidays are positive experiences, including our birthdays. I am grateful for all the time and attention Friends gives us. They do so much for us, but it is not about the ‘stuff.’ It is about them coming out to San Pasqual, spending time with us, talking with us and caring about us. I am able to attend college due to their support. I have no one and the volunteers of Friends are the stabilizing force in my life. For that, I am grateful.” Friends of San Pasqual Academy is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. Visit their website at www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org for more information. Donations can be sent to PO Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
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and transformed a cottage into a beautiful home. They worked over the summer on this project raising funds, collecting and creating items. It was finished in August and is a place full of wonderful, personalized touches. Julia and Craig Schloss assisted in the purchase of the furniture for this project through the law firm of Morrison Foerster. The focus of the evening was hearing firsthand from two former graduates of San Pasqual Academy. The main speaker was “Sarah,” who graduated three years ago from the academy. She currently is attending Cal State San Marcos full time, while also working full time. Sarah is a confident young woman, but one would not know of the horrific struggles that she experienced in the past. “It is so wonderful how much Friends of San Pasqual Academy does for us and that they really do care,” Sarah said. “They have been such a positive force in my life. Many
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COAST CITIES — Miracle League of San Diego Spring registration will open Nov. 20 to players, Buddies and coaches. The spring season will begin March 12 and continues through May 21, 2011. For those wishing to be a game-day volunteer,the volunteer registration will be available closer to opening day. Contact Gianna Stone at gianna@miracleleagueofsan diego.org with any questions. As a preview to the coming season, Miracle League hosted a Celebrity Pitcher Day on Nov. 13. The lineup gave players the opportunity to come face to face with current and former Major League players for a chance to hit one out of the park. The day included Twins versus Padres, featuring guest pitchers Heath Bell and Bud Black, the Storm versus Marlins, featuring guest pitcher Will Venable; the Orioles versus Rays, featuring guest pitcher Tony Gwynn Jr.; Angels versus Red Sox, featuring guest pitchers Brad Ausmus and Mark Sweeney and the Indians versus Pirates, featuring guest pitcher Mark Loretta. The Padres’ Swingin’ Friar and members of the Pad Squad were on hand cheering on the players. John Weisbarth, host of Padres’ pregame and post-game shows, joined the Miracle League’s broadcast crew for the morning games and providing onfield commentary and midinning interviews with the fea-
tured pitchers and Miracle League sluggers. “The San Diego Padres are pleased to participate in this event and showcase our players’ and club’s involvement in the community,” Sue Botos, director of the Padres Foundation, said. “We have a strong partnership with the Miracle League of San Diego, and we are proud of the work they do to ensure special needs children can enjoy and excel at America’s favorite past time.” “This is also a great way to call attention to our ‘Buy-aBrick’ fundraiser which allows individuals and families to have a personalized brick placed in the Miracle League Walk of Champions with all proceeds supporting the maintenance of our special field,” Miracle League Founder and President Dan Engel said. “It is a chance to have a personal link to this site where the dreams of these terrific athletes are fulfilled.” Bricks can be purchased online, beginning at $75, at www.bricksrus.com/order/ miracleleague/index.php. All Miracle League games are played at Engel Family Field, adjacent to the hilltop picnic and playground area in San Dieguito Park, at the intersection of Lomas Santa Fe Drive and Highland Drive. Parking is available at San Dieguito Park for the event and the Miracle League concession stand will be serving traditional ballpark fare during the day.
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