June 2022

The July Fourth holiday along with its patriotic festivities is a special time, particularly for kids. Family and friends often create opportunities that will last a lifetime, and they help bring families and the community closer.

On June 11, Fr. Pablo Matta of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine cut the ribbon at the church’s first Multicultural Festival held June 11-12 in Kokernot Park.

With costumes on and butterflies in their bellies, children became stars as they took the stage to perform “The Frog Prince.” In just one week students auditioned, rehearsed, and participated in acting workshops in preparation for the big community performance. Even shy and reluctant children broke those barriers as they took on the roles of their characters while building critical life skills – teamwork, confidence, and effective communication.

Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids — but now it’s mostly adults who go on long rides on their expensive high-tech bikes.

Getting ready for a summer trip has me pumped. Not just any trip, you understand. Touring in old cars, and discovering classic places to eat became my favorite combination of things to do many years ago.

“We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.” - Jane Goodall. Michelle Monse, president of the Carl B.

John William Carnagey, Jr., was born April 29, 1946, in East Chicago, Ill. He went to be with his Heavenly Savior on May 30, 2022, at the age of 76.

The outdoors is a kids’ playground in the summertime, which means they get to put on their explorer’s hat and discover Big Bend, all while boosting their learning curve in the process. That’s what San Vicente ISD set out to achieve during a two-week summer enrichment program held June 13-23. The program incorporated a combination outdoor laboratory, playground, educational facility, and tourist site all in one.