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PAGE 2 EAST COUNTY GAZETTE MARCH 15, 2012Local News & Events29th Annual Invitational Meet made winners of everyone17-year-old Granite Hills HighSchool student felt good abouthelping others. “It’s a humblingexperience to serve,”Fedoriouk said.Over at the Long Jump KennethJohnson placed First Placein his division and shared hisvictory with two new friends,Miss El Cajon 2012 StephanieSchauer and Miss Teen SouthBay 2011 Erin Weaver.“This day has not only beenabout us touching the competitor’slives, but our lives touchedby them,” Schauer said.Alpine Kiwanians George Wood (left) and Brent Wolf (right) share in Mary Palmer’s joy ofwinning. Photo Credit: Kathy Foster.by Cynthia RobertsonWest Hills HighSchool in Santeewas the host onMarch 10, 2012 for the EastCounty Kiwanis InvitationalSports Meet, formerly titled theEast County Special Olympics.The 29 th annual event celebratedthe abilities of athletes whohave varying degrees of mentaland physical challenges.Kiwanis Division 31, partof the global organization ofvolunteers, has been a championof the event. Accordingto Gary Montoya, event coordinatorfor the Kiwanis Clubsof Division 31, their goal is tochange the world one childand one community at a time.Coach Nancy Jones led theathletes of Sweetwater SpecialTrack in warm-up exercisesbefore opening ceremonies.“Mrs. Jones is awesome,”said parent Aracelly Valverde.“My daughter has been onher team for 17 years. She stillgets cards and letters from Mrs.Jones encouraging her to keepcompeting.”At 9 a.m. Master of Ceremoniesand Fletcher Hills KiwanianRay Bello announced foreveryone to pause as EagleScout Troop 950 advancedwith the Color Guard. FletcherHills Kiwanian Adam Rockegave the invocation. A groupof athletes, Kiwanis volunteersand pageant ambassadors sangthe National anthem.“I’ll play with pride,” athleteMarisol Valdez said into themicrophone, “and now thegames begin.”The Parade of Athleteswound around the track to thedifferent field and track events.At the Running Long Jump,Angela Donais jumped 2.7meters, earning First Place inher division. “It feels like flyingin the air when I jump,”she said. “I’ve been jumpingsince I was 9-years-old. Butit always takes me awhile toget used to the track because Ihave vision problems. I just dothe best I can.”Her mother, Vicki Bakki,said that the Games were aterrific opportunity for herdaughter to get exercise andmake friends. “We look forthose opportunities,” Bakkisaid. “And Angela has an albumfull of medals.”Leaping to victory runs inthe family. Donais’ husband,Michael – whom she met 21years ago in a math class – alsocompeted in the Running LongJump. He won a 2nd Placefor his Division. He was veryproud to hold up his ribbon.The overall event requiredvolunteers from Key Club,Builders Club, local schools,churches, the Builders andKiwanis Clubs, and Kydsand Knights of ColumbusClub. Volunteer Mary Powell,a member of the Valhalla HighSchool Key Club, also enjoyedthe experience. “I enjoy seeingthe athletes smile. I’m in this fortheir joy,” she said.All the athletes and volunteersenjoyed a lunch ofhamburgers, hot dogs, chips,cookies and soda. Sponsorsincluded Costco, Sysco, Keil’sNickolas soars across the finish line. Photo Credit: Kathy FosterMarket, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, SycuanCasino and D.Z. Akinsand was cooked and servedby local Kiwanians.“It’s always a good feelingto see the athletes gettheir medals and ribbons andhow proud they are of theiraccomplishments,” said LaMesa Kiwanian Gary Montoyawho brought the event to EastCounty in 1983. “Some participantsremember us fromlast year and that’s specialtoo.”EARNINGYOUR BUSINESSSINCE 1977Your Destination for Outboard & InboardMarine Engine Parts & Boat Repair!Manufacturer-certified, experienced mechanics.15% OFF SERVICE ORDER PARTS10% OFF PARTS & ACCESSORIESWITH THIS COUPON - EXP. 3/29/2012772 Broadway, El Cajon • (619) 593-4006www.sunsetmarine.comAndy Fedoriouk, a volunteerworking alongside Angelaand Michael Donais, gavethem both a high-five. ThePeterson Drain ServicesMiss El Cajon 2012, Kenneth Johnson, First Place Winner of Long Jump for his division, andMiss Teen South Bay 2011. Photo Credit: Cynthia RobertsonResidential Drain Service& Plumbing10% DISCOUNT FOR NEW East County residents24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE(760) 586-9633High Quality Work at Guaranteed Discount PricesAngela Donais with a 1st Place in her division in the RunningLong Jump, along side husband Michael, 2nd Place winner inhis division in the Running Long Jump. Photo Credit: CynthiaRobertson

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