A continuation school is a place for students who have been found to need special attention to keep up in high school, or middle school and been sent to the “alternative education center”. They are not necessarily sent there because of drugs, or behavior problems, but often that is the case.

The school today was for students who were expelled completely from their district’s school system. While a couple of them were booted because of behavior problems, and because of attendance records that were so bad they were just wasting everyone’s time, the largest percentage of these kids were there as a result of substance abuse. Even the usual “last chance” school is a step above this one. I have attended this type of facility so many times that I really have gotten to know the kids and I have to say I really like them. (more…)

The National Women of Colors Cancer Foundation (NWCCF) is seeking volunteers for an upcoming fundraiser event.

On Saturday, July 17, 2010 the NWCCF in association with Gibson’s Auto Tech in Pleasant Run will be hosting the “Soap it up & Eat for the Cause of Cancer Car Wash & Cookout”

They’re seeking volunteers of all ages to help out at the event for first shift 9-1pm and second shift 12-5pm. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please contact Volunteer Coordinators Tiara at 513-324-6439 after 5pm or Jenior at 961-1485. (more…)