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SDG&E Announces New Wildfire Safety Initiatives Ahead Of Peak Wildfire Season

New Black Hawk Helicopter, Tactical Command Vehicle, Evacuation Planning Map Books, and Information and Community Resource Centers Provide Protection to Customers San Diego Gas & Electric The first is the Erickson Aircrane in addition to SDG&E’s nine (SDG&E) is committed to that holds 2,650 gallons of water Community Resource Centers continuously improving wildfire or fire suppressant and is the that provide device charging and preparedness to ensure the largest water-dropping helitanker information, as well as water safety of everyone in the region. in the country. and snacks when Public Safety For more than a decade, the Tactical Command Vehicle Power Shutoffs take place in company has been adding When every minute counts, their area lasting more than 24 new monitoring technology, SDG&E can now deploy its hours. SDG&E partners with upgrading existing infrastructure high-clearance, off-pavement local community volunteers to and working with first responders. performing tactical command host the centers. Today, the company unveiled vehicle into the heart of Wildfire Mitigation and additional enhancements, challenging environments Resiliency Fairs scheduled for including a second aerial affected by wildfires. The vehicle August and September firefighting asset, as the latest is vital to SDG&E’s safety efforts SDG&E is inviting communities strategic improvement to help because it allows teams to deploy to attend one of three Wildfire ensure public safety. faster and quickly establish full Safety Fairs taking place in “Safety is our highest priority. Internet and satellite phone Ramona and Alpine in August The new wildfire prevention communications at temporary and September. Attendees assets will complement locations. Mobile connectivity will learn about Public Safety SDG&E’s decade-long fire risk also includes a touch screen Power Shutoffs, emergency preparedness program, which is tabletop that rapidly allows preparedness, and what the aimed at identifying and better responders to bring up maps of company is doing to keep the managing the effects of extreme the region and of critical energy region safe from SDG&E Fire weather and making our region infrastructure. Science and Climate Adaption more resilient,” said Caroline Evacuation Planning Map team. Attendees will also receive Winn, SDG&E’s chief operating Books for first responders information about stocking an officer. “We are committed to The San Diego County emergency kit, developing an continuing our work with the best Evacuation Planning Map emergency plan and designing and the brightest in our region so books, funded by an SDG&E or modifying the space around that together, we can make every grant, will be used to assist with their home to help resist wildfire. day safer than the last for the evacuations. About 400 books About l,000 emergency kit communities we are privileged to were distributed to San Diego backpacks will be given to event serve.” County fire and law enforcement attendees. Improvements announced agencies, the United States August 24, 2019 include: Forest Service, and military 10 AM - 2:30 PM UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter base fire departments. The Ramona Community Center available 365 days a year books provide map grid numbers 434 Aqua Lane An additional fire suppression to law enforcement dispatch Ramona, CA 92065 helicopter has been contracted centers, who will send out mass September 14, 2019 for year-round, rapid response notifications to the public to 10 AM - 2:30 PM dispatch by CAL FIRE. The UH- advise them to evacuate. Alpine Community Center 60 Blackhawk can fly up to 140 Information and Community 1830 Alpine, Blvd. mph with a tank of water while Resource Centers Alpine, CA 91901 enroute to a fire. It holds 850 Two new Information Centers To learn more about SDG&E’s gallons of water and refills in in Ramona and Valley Center commitment to wildfire 45 seconds. This is the second have been added this year, preparedness, visit sdge.com/ aerial asset that SDG&E is where people can charge their wildfire-safety. making available to the region devices and receive updated for year-round fire suppression. information. These centers are

Mah Jongg League To Start At The Library Mah Jongg (or Maahj, as it is often called) is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. The game originated in China but its exact origins are shrouded in story and myth. Some claim it was the game of Chinese royalty, played in secret to keep the knowledge to themselves. Others claim it was invented by a Chinese General to amuse his troops during long months of battle. More recent investigations point to early versions of this popular tile game appearing as recently as 150 years ago in China as a variant of card games. Whichever story you choose, there is general agreement that the game we play and love originated in China, and popularized in the United States by Joseph Babcock at the

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beginning of the 20th century. There are several versions of Maahj, but each fall under two broad categories: American Mah Jongg and Chinese Mah Jongg. American Maahj differs from International Maahj in several ways: It uses a card of Standard Hands, against which all games are played; these cards are changed annually. It uses more tiles, notably the Joker. The game is started with “Charleston”, or the passing of 3 unwanted tiles from one player to another. It uses Jokers to complete quints and sextets in several combinations of hands. Mah Jongg is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with

millions of dedicated players around the world and a variety of Internet and computer versions. A very small amount of time and effort is required to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game.Your patience in mastering the fine points of Mah Jongg will be repaid many times by the keen enjoyment invariably derived from the game. The League When this ancient game was introduced in the USA in 1920, the best of both games was incorporated into this occidental version. Received enthusiastically by the American public, this game was also embraced by game players throughout Europe. Many felt the game would be improved

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5 Things Not To Say To Kids With Learning And Attention Issues About Going Back To School

You want to help your child with learning and attention issues make the transition from summer to school. But it’s easy to send messages about going back to school that may hurt more than help. Here are some things you may find yourself saying — and what might work better. 1.“You’ll meet lots of new friends.” If your child has trouble making friends, the prospect of meeting new kids may be more upsetting than encouraging. Plus, promising success, whether it’s social or academic, can backfire because there’s no guarantee it will happen. A better thing to say: “Remember how last year, you met Emily on the playground and became friends? That didn’t happen right away. Let’s practice some ways you can get to know new kids this year, too.” 2. “There’s going to be more homework this year.” Generally, as kids get older there is more homework each year. Your child probably already knows this. Mentioning it won’t help her prepare. It will likely just cause stress. A better thing to say: If you want to talk about homework before school starts, point out the ways your child is prepared for it. Say something like, “We’ve created a great spot for you to do homework” or “You’ve kept up with your reading this summer.” 3. “I remember how nervous I was about going back to school.” If your child is nervous, it’s natural to want to share a connection to help her feel more at ease. But kids with learning and attention issues often have fears about school that you may not have experienced. So your memories may not seem relevant to your child. A better thing to say: “It can be scary starting new things — remember how nervous you felt at the beginning of last year? But you’ve got a great teacher and lots of support. And we’re here to help you, too.” 4. “Your sister loved this grade.” You’d like your child to feel positive about the new school year. But comparisons with her siblings or other kids may have the opposite effect. Unless those other kids also have learning and attention issues, your child may feel her experience won’t be as enjoyable as theirs. A better thing to say: “There’s so much going on this year that’s right up your alley. You really love science, and now you’ll have it every day! And you’ve got your favorite art teacher again this year.” 5. “It’s time to get back to work.” It can be extra hard for some kids with learning and attention issues to switch gears from summer fun to daily school-day routines. And the transition can be even bumpier if your child feels like she’s in for all work and no play. It’s better to say: “I know you’re going to be working hard at school, so let’s make sure we have some fun things lined up, too! We should plan some weekend activities for after you’ve settled back into school.” Bob Cunningham, EdM, is a nationally known education leader whose career has focused on students who learn and think differently. He serves as executive director of learning development at Understood, where he is a founding expert on learning and attention differences. Previously, Cunningham was executive director for both the Robert Louis Stevenson School and the Purnell School, and head of school for the Gateway School. Throughout his career, he has consulted with schools, organizations, and families on matters related to the education of diverse learners. He has also worked as a teacher, evaluator, and administrator in several public school districts. Cunningham has served as a trustee, advisor, or professional advisory board member for organizations such as the National Center for Learning Disabilities, the Reimagine Learning Fund at New Profit Inc., the NVLD Project, the Purnell School, the Meeting House program, the Ideal School, and the Gateway School of Mumbai. Cunningham holds a BS in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and two master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, where he has also been an instructor in the department of special education and the department of curriculum and teaching.

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Fall Sports Schedules Cross Country

Friday, August 30 Wolf Pack Invitational @West Hills HS (Santee) Friday, September 6 Ian Cumming/Tim Latham Invite @Rohr Park (Chula Vista) Thursday, September 12 Cuyamaca State Park Invite Wednesday, September 18 Frontier Conference Cluster #1 @ NTC Park (San Diego) Saturday, September 21 Woodbridge HS CC Classic @Silverlakes Sports Park(Norco) Friday, September 27 Coach Downy CC Classic @Morley Field (Balboa Park) Thursday, October 3 Maranatha Invitational @Rancho Bernardo Com Park Thursday, October 10 Frontier Conference Cluster #2 @ NTC Park (San Diego) Thursday, October 24 Frontier Conference Cluster #3 @ NTC Park (San Diego) Thursday, November 7 Frontier Conference Cluster #4 @ NTC Park (San Diego) Thursday, November 14 Frontier Conference Finals @ NTC Park (San Diego) Saturday, November 23 CIFSDS Championships @ Morley Field (Balboa Park) Saturday, November 30 CIF State Championships @Woodward Park (Fresno)

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American Mahjongg starts August 22 at 10 AM-12 noon, every 4th Thursday, at the Julian Library. Meet in the Conferance Room. There is no charge for the event. Register at 760-518-0254. and simplified by adding new combinations of tiles and eliminating some of the old combinations. It wasn’t long before every group had its own combinations, leading to a fair amount of confusion in the gameplaying community. In 1937, a number of Mah Jongg enthusiasts met in New York City to standardize the game so that all Mah Jongg players would play the same hands and rules-it was at this meeting that the National Mah Jongg League was founded. Each year the League changes the hands and rules to add more excitement to the game. For more than 75 years, the National Mah Jongg League has been the arbitrator for everything

that relates to American Maajh. The League started with 32 members and today numbers over 350,000. The League: Publishes the American version of the rules. Answers questions and arbitrates disputes about individual games. Makes numerous donations to charitable organizations. Each year, proceeds from sales of the League’s Official Rule Cards go directly to charitable organizations across the country. The local game will start at the library August 22 in the community room at 10. Come and explore the the game, have fun with friends make some new friends and just have a good time.

Friday, August 23 7pm Home vs Warner Friday, September 13 3:30 Home vs Rock Academy Friday, September 20 3:30 Home vs San Pasqual Academy Friday, September 27 7pm @ Foothills Christian Friday, October 4 7pm Homecoming vs Borrego Springs Friday, October 11 7pm @Calvary Christian Friday, October 18 tba @Horizon Prep

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Tuesday, August 27 @Rock Academy Friday September 6 Home vs Rock Academy Thursday, September 12 @Mountain Empire Tuesday, September 17 Home vs West Shores Thursday, September 26 Home vs Warner Wednesday, October 2 @West Shores Tuesday, October 22 @Warner Thursday, October 24 @ Borrego Springs

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