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LEISURE Young rockers put on a show PAGE 10 TOP: Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant royalty attend the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Old Poway Park. (photo by Jacqueline Gregory) ABOVE: The Poway-Midland Railroad carries passengers aboard a vintage train steaming through Old Poway Park. (photo by John Gregory)

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long Poway’s horse country is a stable using horsepower in a special way to help people.

Located at Rolling Hills Boarding Stable on 15529 Sycamore Canyon Road, Ride Above Disability (RAD) Therapeutic Riding Center offers clients age 4 and above weekly lessons individually tailored to their needs and goals.

Each rider gets a weekly lesson led by instructors certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

In addition to certified instructors, two volunteers also join each horse and rider. Some students work on verbal communication while othSee HORSES, Page 2

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ina Silver, a 2017 graduate of Poway High School, was shot and killed on June 23. According to Michelina DiPace, Silver’s Nina Silver (courtesy photo) mother, Silver was at a get together in La Jolla when she was shot in the back. She and some others were outside saying goodbye to friends when shots were fired, one striking Silver.

“She went to say goodbye to some friends. They were outside; she was leaving. She sent me a text, the last text she sent: ‘I love you mom. I’m coming home. I’m leaving now,’” DiPace said.

DiPace was notified of the event early Sunday morning, June 23, “I’m so devastated. My Nina was everything to me.

You don’t understand; she was my best friend. There’s See NINA SILVER, Page 2

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manager of Community Services for the City of Poway.

In its FY 2019-2020 budget, The City of Poway allocated more than $3.6 million for recreation, lake operations, aquatics and Old Poway Park and Community Park. Add another $1.35 million for interpretive services and the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, and it is easy to understand why the community takes such strong ownership.

Out on the soccer field at Hilleary Park, Rosio Marquez from Scripps Ranch exemplifies what the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University found in a 2016 study on the economic impact of local parks – specifically that they generate billions of dollars in economic activity across the country and generate more than a million jobs.

Marquez had her two children out kicking goals. “We See SUMMERTIME, Page 6

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ith summer in full swing, Poway residents and visitors are affirming that city parks contribute to a healthier, safer and more prosperous community.

Longer days and warmer conditions draw people outside. Whether they’re off work, on vacation or just out with the kids, they appreciate the numerous activities, top-notch facilities and scenic open space the City of Poway provides. Archers, anglers, bikers, hikers, parents, picnickers, pet owners, skaters, swimmers, arts-and-crafts buffs and history enthusiasts all find their fun in the sun with a plethora of facilities, programs and events.

“Our mission is to enrich our community and all who visit here through an exceptional blend of recreation, arts, leisure and cultural programs, and to provide parks, facilities and open space for all,” said Belinda Romero,

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Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center offers people age 4 and above weekly lessons individually tailored to their needs and goals. (courtesy photo)

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ers build the core strength needed to walk without a wheelchair or walker.

RAD Executive Director Wayne Jackson noted that people who try therapeutic or adaptive riding discover many different benefits from riding a horse. To start with, he referred to studies that show it lowers blood pressure and normalizes brain chemicals. It can also help riders improve balance, core strength, motor skills and planning.

“A lot of times, just being around a horse can help people calm down and relax, and maybe start to understand some of the things that they are thinking and feeling,” Jackson said. “On top of that, when you ride a horse, the natural movement of a horse, (viewed) from the back of the horse, mimics the natural movement of a person when they walk. So, if you’re in a wheelchair and your muscles have atrophied, riding a horse, the movement of the horse, will help you help strengthen those muscles a little bit.

Riding a horse can also improve self-esteem,” he said.

“If you are a young man or woman who uses a wheel-

In addition to certified instructors, two volunteers also join each horse and rider during lessons at Poway’s Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center. (courtesy photo)

chair, or as any kid, you view the world as everything is bigger than you. All of a sudden, you’re on top of a horse and you’re looking down on everyone else,” Jackson explained. “And maybe you don’t have confidence in your ability. But then you’re on a horse and the horse starts to do what you’re asking it to do. That’s a tremendous confidence booster.”

Jackson and his co-founders started RAD after working for years at other therapeutic riding centers.

Together, they sought to deliver therapeutic riding in a different way they think increases opportunities and benefits for riders. Jackson explained that a big part of

that involves not making assumptions about what people can do on a horse based on a particular diagnosis.

“I’m very pleased and proud to say we have never turned down a rider because of age, weight or diagnosis,” Jackson said. “If someone can safely ride, we will let them ride a horse.”

RAD helps people working through various circumstances, including ADD/ ADHD, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cognitive defects, autism spectrum, amputations, cerebral palsy, behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing, and vision and speech impairments. Some

students go on from initial lessons, expanding their riding skills to the point they can compete.

“We will take our riders as far as they can safely go. We have riders who jump. We have riders that go to open shows and contests and competitions,” Jackson said.

“We wanted to make sure that if you wanted to do something with a horse, and you were physically capable of safely doing it, we would find a way to help you out.”

While riders with special needs are the main focus, RAD also offers lessons to interested siblings and parents, giving families an activity they can share.

A nonprofit organization, RAD relies on help to cover costs while keeping lesson prices affordable for clients.

RAD is funded through grants and donations, welcomes volunteers, and even has an Amazon wish list of horse supplies and games, and activities for students.

“I can’t overstate how important the volunteers are,” Jackson said. “We always need help from volunteers for lessons. You don’t have to have any horse experience either. We will train you.”

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nothing that she didn’t tell me. Nothing we didn’t do together. I took care of Nina by myself with her brother, Tony. I’m just trying to find peace and it’s not easy,” DiPace said.

On July 9, Silver would have left for New York to go to school at New York University to be a counselor for troubled youth.

“She was amazing with kids and the elderly,” DiPace said.

Silver had a special place in her heart for the elderly as she had a close relationship with her grandfather, DiPace’s father, who passed away five years ago on the same day of the month as Silver.

“My daughter died so senselessly. Why would you go shoot in a crowd of people?” DiPace said. “They’re taking our kids and it’s not right, and I’ve been saying this, and nobody cares.”

While at Poway High, Silver was involved in Piece of Peer Counseling (POPC), a group centered around making students feel included.

“No matter what Nina was experiencing, she would think of other people’s needs before herself,” POPC adviser Sherry Lockie said.

Silver also participated in Peer Leaders Unite Students (PLUS), a school program centered around reaching out to students and hearing their opinions and viewpoints.

“Nina was always one to only focus on the good in people, and because of that she could make friends with anyone. Anyone who met her will remember her because of the unmatched positive energy she had,” said Carter Bruey, a friend of Silver.

Along with PLUS and POPC, Silver was in Link Crew, a group of students who welcome the incoming freshman class. She also participated in Titan Times, an event on campus to rally school spirit.

Silver was awarded the senior title of “Most Distinct Laugh.”

“I can’t remember there being a time when we were together and not laughing,” said Kelli Lucas, another friend.

“I had my longest and hardest laughs with her. She could connect with so many different kinds of people,” said Cathleen Meyer, one of Silver’s longtime friends.

Silver’s funeral was planned to be held on July 6. A GoFundMe page to raise money to defray funeral costs has been established: bit.ly/ 3232cvU.

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he Holocaust is a historic tragedy known world-wide.

However, the number of survivors is dwindling and their important messages and accounts of this event seem to be diminishing as well.

But Poway High School student Talia Schauder, 17, is keeping Holocaust education alive.

During her sophomore year in high school, Schauder was assigned a project in her world history class regarding WWII. She took this as an opportunity to share her grandfather Paul Schauder’s story about the Holocaust. She began compiling a scrapbook compiled of pictures of where her grandfather stayed during the Holocaust, and tickets from his journey to the United States.

Throughout the process of creating this scrapbook, Schauder grew close to her grandfather and felt that his message needed to be spread.

In May 2018, for the first time, she presented her grandfather’s Holocaust accounts at Mesa Verde Middle School.

“I received a package of about 60 cards from students explaining how my project impacted them and how they were inspired to go home and learn their own family history,” Schauder said. “This positive feedback fueled the beginning of Talia’s Tolerance Tour and pushed me to continue educating any audience I had

Paul Schauder (left) and Talia Schauder. (photo by Blake Dujowich)

the opportunity to speak to.”

With this tour, Schauder visits middle and high schools from Poway Unified School District and San Diego Unified School District.

“I present with the intent to give those who feel oppressed a voice. I spread the Holocaust education while being able to provide real stories from my grandfather and also use current events that show antisemitism that are relatable to the younger generations to show that these acts of hate are still happening,” Schauder said.

These presentations may have started off small, but are now reaching beyond Poway. Schauder’s presentation went international on June 28 when she spoke to a group at a synagogue in Barbados.

Schauder is also the most recent recipient of the Peter Chortek Leadership Award for Jewish teens in San Diego who display Tikkun Olam, which means repairing the world. Along with the Chortek award, she is a semifinalist for the 2019 Diller Teen award, which is

a nationwide leadership award for Jewish teens that exhibit Tikkun Olam.

“I’m proud of Talia for her continued efforts not only representing herself, her grandfather and her generation, but representing a greater community where we’re hoping for a world of no more antisemitism and greater tolerance,” said Mark Schauder, Talia’s father.

Not only is Talia Schauder involved in her Jewish community by presenting to her Jewish youth group, “Youth Action Movement,” she is also heavily involved at her high school.

Schauder will be a senior at Poway High School this fall. She has participated in marching band, the “Emerald Brigade,” for four years, playing the flute. She will now be one of two section leaders for the flute section. She is a member of Home Economics Club, National Honor Society and volunteers at Poway Unified School District’s Extended School Year Program, a program to maintain the skills of students in the special education program throughout the summer. Schauder will also represent Poway High as a Titan Ambassador in the upcoming school year.

Unfortunately, Schauder’s grandfather passed away earlier this year.

“I just hope that people can learn from my presentations and make change going forward. I think if that’s accomplished then I will be making my grandpa proud.” She said.

To follow Schauder’s progress, follow her on Instagram: @taliastolerancetour.

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Assemblyman Maienschein advances legislation California State Assemblyman Brian Maienschein’s office reported that Assembly Bill 1548 was recently pasAssemblyman Brised out of the an Maienschein, Senate Govern77th District mental Organization Committee on a 15-0 vote. This legislation, jointly authored by Maienschein and Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, attempts to prevent incidents like the Poway Chabad shooting by providing grants to upgrade security measures at religious institutions and other nonprofits. AB 1548 would create the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program which would provide grants to religious institutions and other non-profits that are at a high risk of violent attacks or hate crimes. “What happened at the Chabad in Poway is a tragedy,” Maienschein said. “Californians should feel safe attending their places of worship without fear of hatred or violence. This bill will help the Chabad of Poway and other institutions like it pay for security measures that they may not otherwise be able to afford.”

In April, Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intent to sign AB 1548 and provide $15 million in the state budget to fund the grant program. Applicants can receive up to $200,000 to fund security guards, reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting and alarms.

Maienschein also announced he has brought $5 million from the state budget to three public service programs and projects in the 77th Assembly District, including $500,000 for the Poway Senior Center. The funding will enable the Poway Senior Center to replace dilapidated equipment and modernize the facility. There is a need to upgrade some of the commercial equipment and vehicles in order to maintain and continue the center’s partnership with San Diego County and the “Meals on Wheels” program. “On behalf of our seniors whom our staff is privileged to serve, we are extremely grateful for this amazing and thoughtful show of support from our Assemblymember,” said Leslie Hoffman, Poway Senior Center executive director.

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ore than two months after a gunman assaulted Chabad of Poway on the last day of Passover, killing one and injuring three others, the survivors, the synagogue and the community continue to recover.

In the aftermath of the April 27 attack, public attention now turns largely to the criminal justice system and prosecution of the shooter. Behind the scenes, however, Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein and his congregation continue to interact with numerous federal, state and local agencies and institutions.

While seeking government help, the sometimes plodding and impersonal experience of circumventing government bureaucracies can add to victims’ grief.

In an effort to assist the victims of the Chabad of Poway attack, politicians and their staffs have taken several extra measures to run interference, “open doors wider” and ease the paperwork involved in the healing process to every extent possible.

‘Our elected officials have really helped a tremendous amount.’

–Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein “I’ve had no complaints,” said Rabbi Goldstein regarding the pace of the government response. “Our elected officials have really helped a tremendous amount.”

Consider that Goldstein, who was shot and wounded on April 27, and other victims of the Chabad of Poway attack have had to interface with the FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Social Security Administration. They have also had to deal with state agencies such as the California Department of Insurance, the California Victims Compensation Board, the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Office of Emergency Services.

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For the individuals and families of Chabad of Poway however, much of the waiting, the shuffling, the typical run-around of government interaction has been minimized.

“Thank God, it is coming along well,” Rabbi Goldstein said.

From Poway Mayor Steve Vaus to the White House, he said, assistance from elected officials and the response from government workers has been on the mark.

When it comes to interacting with Sacramento and the state government, “Lori Brown, in particular, has been extraordinary. She’s been very responsive,” Goldstein said.

Brown, director of constituent services for California State Senator Brian Jones, who represents California’s 38th Senate District, said it is her job to help the citizens of Poway to navigate through the sometimes-complex processes of state government and “cut through the red tape” whenever possible.

With more than a decade of experience with state, local and federal government entities – including legislative affairs, advocacy and community network building – Brown is a veteran at navigating the labyrinth of rules and procedures that often tie up government business. But responding to a synagogue shooting is something altogether different.

“These are awkward and unwelcomed tasks that no one should ever get used to,” she said. “Obviously, there’s the trailblazer function, the ability to guide the community through the tangle of bureaucracy and processes.

That’s part of what we do.”

While some may liken the job to a lane-clearing offensive lineman on a football team, Brown prefers to describe herself as a bridge builder or a diplomat on behalf of Sen. Jones’ office.

“We would all prefer to use the carrot instead of the stick” when working to make government effective and responsive, she explained.

“Most of all, Sen. Jones wants to help Rabbi Goldstein and make sure that he and his congregation are getting all the help they need to heal and recover as soon as possible,” Brown said.

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Food bank thrives, thanks to volunteers

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Boxes packed with food are ready for delivery at the Community Food Connection, located behind the church at 14047 Twin Peaks Road. (photo by Terry Anderson)

days, they need extra volunteers to get it all done.

“We all set up in an assembly line and put one of each item into a bag,” he said of the most recent monthly delivery in June.

“We did 576 bags yesterday in 2 1/2 hours, because of the volunteers.”

Usell got tearful talking about his fellow volunteers, saying some of them “should

be nominated for sainthood.”

They include volunteers like 89-year-old Bob Holland, who has been helping out for three years. He broke his hip in May but was back in June, with walker in hand, ready to serve.

There are volunteers such as the three special needs teenagers from Abraxas High School in Poway who

recently volunteered even though they’re on summer break and are not receiving school credit.

There is a volunteer from an organization called Living Independently Is For Everyone, which helps people with developmental disabilities work, live and thrive in their community.

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t takes a village of dedicated volunteers to help run a local food bank operating for a dozen years out of a double wide, double long trailer behind Trinity Church.

The Community Food Connection, located behind the church at 14047 Twin Peaks Road, distributes more than six tons of food to more than 350 families each week.

Each family gets 40 to 50 pounds of food, including meat, bread, produce, dairy products, canned and dried goods. The food is distributed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

The food bank was created in 2007 and is run by Bill Rearick and his wife Kim, and a score of tireless volunteers. Rearick said they work with The San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego to partner with grocery stores including four local Vons stores, three Sprouts stores, two Trader Joe’s stores, two Costco’s, Walmart, Smart & Final, Target and Aldi.

“There is a real need for food in the community,” Rearick said. “Families don’t have enough money to pay all their bills and put food on the table. Kids go to school with empty stomachs, even here in an affluent community like Poway.”

Rearick said the program offers two types of food assistance: the government funded Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) through the San Diego Food Bank, which carries an income requirement; and the pantry, which involves food they get from the grocery stores, and has no requirements for qualifying and is open to the public.

Volunteer Ray Usell has been helping out for 5 ½ years. The 77-year-old offers his services as a driver, picking up several hundred pounds of donated food from the grocery stores. He said oftentimes drivers have to box the food up themselves in banana boxes.

“My car will hold 33 banana boxes, and depending on what’s in them, that can be 1,900 pounds,” he said.

Usell said for the monthly “big truck” delivery provided by EFAP, they receive cases of individual items – such as 24 cases of green beans, 24 cases of kidney beans, 24 cases of peaches, etc. – which all must be repackaged. He said on those

flicted and yet he works harder than most.

“His right arm is unusable, it’s always in a distorted position because he can’t control it at all, and even his smile is crooked,” Usell explained, before choking up.

“But he can do more with his one hand than many, many of the other ones can do with both.”

Rearick said the volunteers “mean everything to us” and they could not continue without them. He said anyone aged 18 and older can volunteer. Those younger than that can also volunteer, with adult supervision.

They especially need drivers, who make a total of 46 pick-ups each week, using their own cars and gas.

Usell also stated that they are in dire need of donations and grants to fix the roof of their trailer, especially before the next rainy season.

“We are here to help families who are struggling,” Rearick said. “We can supply their food needs so that they can use their income for rent, utilities and other necessities.”

To volunteer, send an email to tcfconnection@gmail.com.

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AN OLD FASHIONED FOURTH The City of Poway produced a highly appreciated Independence Day event in Old Poway Park aptly named the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. A barber shop quartet harmonized in the gazebo, kids played games and rode ponies, and visitors posed for photos with Uncle Sam. One booth featured people dressed in American Civil War period garb and actors staged mock train robberies and shootouts throughout the day.

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come to Poway three times a week for the soccer nets,” she said. “It’s a huge plus.”

She acknowledged that she is likely to fill up her gas tank while in Poway, buy the kids a meal and maybe go shopping. She added that she feels safe in Poway parks, that they are “family friendly” and that there are dozens of fun activities her children love – “especially Old Poway Park,” she said.

At Old Poway Park, Mario Carillo relaxed in the shade near Porter’s House on his day off, letting his two-yearold burn off some energy.

It was about 2 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon, and it was quiet and uncrowded.

“But come back on Saturday morning for Farmer’s Market and this place will be packed with locals and outof-towners,” Carillo said.

Down the street at Wholly Crepe on Midland Road, employee Lucy Boretto said, “People will be coming here non-stop all summer, especially on the weekend. Anywhere near this park is a great location for business.”

In addition to the Farmer’s Market, other attractions at Old Poway Park this summer include a concert series and, of course, the Poway-Midland Railroad.

A mile-and-a-half away, at Community Park, along Civic Center Drive, the public acreage around City Hall is buzzing with afternoon activity. From a pedestrian’s perspective here, Poway is a city within a park. Firemen, sheriff’s deputies and municipal maintenance workers blend in seamlessly with tennis players, soccer moms and joggers running down the Poway Creek Trail.

Even the neighboring residential developments fit in, with the Parkview Terrace apartments and the Park Creek neighborhood contributing to Poway’s emphasis on quality of life and work-life balance.

Relaxing under a parasol, watching her children splash and play at the Poway Community Swim Center, Poway resident Joanna Brioso has her summer routine down pat.

“I take my seven-year-old son here for swim lessons, then we stay afterward to beat the summer heat in the pool,” Brioso said. “In between, we barbecue. We’d rather be here at the park than sitting around the house all day.”

The Swim Center offers party packages, a family swim event on weekends and Inflatable Days on Friday evenings through Aug. 16.

Both Brioso and Marquez

Playgrounds, a swimming pool, a skateboard park, trails and playing fields are available at Poway’s Community Park. (photo by John Gregory)

agree that Poway’s parks are the perfect prescription for getting their children off video gaming devices and outside for fresh air and exercise.

“Getting them away from their phones for a while is a huge plus,” Marquez said.

“Kids will spend the whole day gaming if parents don’t provide an alternative,” Brioso added. “Being in the park is so much healthier.”

Nearby, the steady clatter and clank of skateboards reverberated as teens congregated at the Poway Skate Park. Fifteen-yearold Jacob Lopez has ridden his skateboard, his scooter and his BMX bike at Poway Skate park all his life.

“It’s kept me off the streets. I come here four or five hours a day to get exercise,” he said. “I think we

need a bigger park though, including a section for all the street skaters.”

Watching the skaters was Christa Danner from Kansas City, Missouri, who is visiting Poway on vacation with her children.

“We’ve hit a lot of skate parks in the area, and Poway’s is our favorite,” she said. “It feels so relaxed, clean and safe here.”

The City of Poway offers skateboarding camps throughout the summer, along with beginning, intermediate and advanced skateboard lessons on Wednesdays.

About five miles to the north, up Espola Road, Poway Lake and the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve are two more jewels in Poway’s gem-studded crown of award-winning public parks

and recreational programs.

Just past the archery range, overlooking the lake, Alexander Lluch sat reading a book under a tree, enjoying what he called a “Henry David Thoreau moment.”

“I never realized how beautiful it is out here,” said Lluch, who will be a senior at Poway High School this fall. “It’s so relaxing.”

Down on the dock, within Lluch’s view, 11-year-old catch-and-release fisherman Jesse Peña was enjoying the solitude as he cast his line for largemouth bass.

“You’ll find me here four or five times a week,” said Peña, who aspires to be a professional angler someday.

Lake Poway will be stocked several times this summer with thousands of pounds of fish, and the City is offering night fishing every Friday and Saturday until 11:30 p.m. through Aug. 31.

While Poway offers quality programs year-round, Poway’s Community Services Manager Belinda Romero said, “there’s something special about summer in the City of Poway. We’ve got camps, classes and family fun like our free movies in the park and summer concert series, and so much more.”

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Montessori center reaches 40th year

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school that some parents call “a hidden gem” has been operating in Poway for the past 40 years. Located on property with more than an acre of land, the Montessori Child Development Center offers kids a creative alternative to traditional school.

The local school was started in 1978 by Marijane Schafer, a Montessori certified teacher, who runs it out of a tri-level ranch style home she bought and converted on Espola Road, off Twin Peaks Road. It serves pre-school and kindergarten kids, ages 3-6.

Schafer also runs a toddler program, called Little Hands Montessori, for kids ages 18-months to 2-yearsold, out of her home located right next door to the center.

Both programs utilize the Montessori method of teaching, developed in 1907 by Italian educator, physician and scientist Dr. Maria Montessori, that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play.

“Montessori is very diverse in how it treats each child,” Schafer said. “We look at their development and see, okay, what’s the next step for you, not what’s the next step for your age or your gender. Everything is geared toward the individual child.”

The Montessori curriculum provides areas for practical life, art, reading, math, science, manipulative tools and plenty of space for children to independently explore their world.

“In Montessori you want to have actually less adult interaction, you don’t want the teachers to be hovering over the kids all the time and keeping them from thinking for themselves.

We’re constantly stepping back from what they’re doing and letting them do it themselves,” she explained.

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Montessori Child Development Center students hold a basket of vegetables they picked for a snack. (photo by Terry Anderson)

The daily schedule also includes collective gatherings for discussions, music, stories, games, celebrations, group lessons and guest visits.

The home is designed with everything at kid level – tables, counters, cupboards, sinks and chairs. There’s even a piano for the kids to play.

The expansive backyard features a large deck; a massive grassy lawn dotted with fruit trees; an animal enclosure with ten chickens, two ducks and two goats; and the kids’ flower, herb and vegetable gardens – where they grow tomatoes, zucchini, Brussel sprouts, basil, parsley and kale.

Betty Webb, one of 12 staff members at the center, has worked there for 10 years.

She said growing the vegetables themselves makes the kids more excited to eat them.

“The kids were asking what we wanted to plant for our garden,” she recalled.

“So, we said broccoli and they said, ‘No, no we don’t like broccoli.’ We planted broccoli – they put the seeds in, they grew it, they tended it – and when it bloomed, they ate it for a snack. Everybody who said they hated it, ate it. It was so cool.”

Schafer chimed in: “That happens a lot, if they grow it, they’ll eat it. Most kids think that the grocery store is where those things come

from.”

The backyard also features a playground with a tree-house style play structure with two slides and a large sand box. The property boasts a solar-heated swimming pool where the kids can swim, or learn to swim, under the guidance of a water safety instructor who also has a child enrolled there.

Schafer’s husband of 24 years, Lewis Board, helps with the shopping and the heavy lifting.

“I’m so lucky to have a husband that supports me. He does so much around here to help out,” Schafer said.

Nicole Cermak, whose 5-year-old son Jacob has attended the school for the past year, said he was having behavioral problems at his other school and that since attending the center his behavior has changed completely. She said he loves his teachers, gets along well with friends and has gained confidence in himself.

“We realized he wasn’t challenged enough at the old school, and he has excelled with the individualized learning,” Cermak said. “He is able to move at his own pace and has something to look forward to learning next, what the 6-year-olds are learning.”

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hether producing a parade, painting the Boys and Girl’s Club or assisting a pediatric patient, the Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps is a pillar of the local community and a portal to worldwide projects.

Most residents will recognize the service organization’s many contributions in their neighborhood, but as Club spokesman Dan Brenner pointed out, the Rotary Club is international in scope, with networks across the globe.

“As a member, you can make an impact around the block or in a rural village in Africa,” he said.

Of course, there is a lot of business-to-business networking among Rotarians, with opportunities to meet civic and community leaders or mingle with executives, business owners and well-connected people who know a lot of others in one’s own backyard.

“We provide a strong web of opportunity with a chance to plug in and get connected at the grassroots level,” said Brenner, president of BrenTech, Inc., an award-winning IT solutions company

Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps directors Karen Herreros (center) and Melanie Potter (right) present a check to Diana Kutlow from Hands of Peace San Diego, an organization that empowers youth to find their voice as leaders of change. (photo by John Gregory)

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Brenner has served twice as president and currently serves as treasurer of Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps.

Over the years, Brenner said, the service club has had a very important presence in Poway and Scripps Ranch, even at the most basic level. He cited many instances in which club members help neighbors with yardwork or maintenance.

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Members helped with a community clean-up in Scripps Ranch in April.

They volunteer for Red Shoe Day as well, standing on the corner at busy intersections and collecting money for Ronald McDonald House.

There is a Rotarian work detail that is committed to painting the Boys and Girls Club in Poway, and Brenner also mentioned the sponsorship of a child who is undergoing cancer treatment at Children’s Hospital.

The big project for Rotary Club of Poway-Scripps is the upcoming Poway Rotary Parade on Sept. 7.

“We took that over from the city and we see it as a community service, but also an opportunity for fundraising to support our different projects,” Brenner said. “We’re already having meetings and there’s a whole bunch of stuff to do. We could use some helping hands.”

Rotary Club of PowayScripps holds lunch meetings every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road. A different guest speaker addresses the group each week.

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Poway Buy Nothing: gifting with a warm vibe

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he Buy Nothing Project uses the spirit of giving to bring communities together, and the residents of Poway have taken to social media to bring this mission to life.

In searching “Poway Buy Nothing” on Facebook, five different groups will pop up that offer this service on a hyper-local level. That’s because the project was so successful in Poway, the city’s initial group had to be split up into smaller communities, group co-admin Dawn Fortier said.

‘I saw a couple of ladies, they actually met through the Buy Nothing Project and they went out for dinner together... And so that really warmed my heart because it’s fulfilling the purpose of what I like to see.’

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People post on the page when they have something to offer for free, whether it be a piece of furniture or some kind of physical labor.

People in search of particular items or services can also post in the group.

Another one of the group’s co-admins, Monica Wong, said she then hopes each post will “simmer” for 12 to 24 hours, giving people the opportunity to explain their use for the product or service. She said the choice

Poway Buy Nothing Project on Facebook includes five different groups that offer an opportunity to gift items to those who need them on a local level. (courtesy photo)

to avoid a “first come, first served” system is because she wants people to give their goods to whoever needs them the most, not whoever is the fastest.

In order to maintain the community feel of the project, the groups have strict rules about who can join.

“We ask that you’re only in one group and it’s where you live – not closest to where you work, not closest to where grandma is – but we want you to actually be where you live,” Wong said.

Wong and Fortier said they like to keep the group exciting with fun themed days, such as Food Fridays in which group members exchange the food they don’t plan to eat. During the holidays, the group will play Sneaky Snowman for instances in which group members post about an item they’re looking for and it can’t be found.

“Let’s say if somebody was asking for a scarf and nobody had it, but then you find a scarf and you go deliver it to that person’s house with a little note that says ‘Sneaky Snowman,’” they explained.

When the co-admins talk about the group’s community feel, they mean it. Both

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“I saw a couple of ladies, they actually met through the Buy Nothing Project and they went out for dinner together,” Wong said.

“And so that really warmed my heart because it’s fulfilling the purpose of what I like to see.”

Both admins described a warm atmosphere in the group they run – the page based out of northern Poway. Fortier said the group’s members are not afraid to display their gratitude for what they’ve been given.

“Let’s say they got a couch and they’ll take a picture of their living room, all decorated with the item in their living room and they’ll post a gratitude post to the person who gave it to them,” Fortier said. “I love to see gratitude posts.”

There are five different Buy Nothing Project groups run out of the Poway area: Poway North; Pomerado and Carriage; Old Poway; Garden Road and Heritage Hills; Midland/Community; Garden/Gate/Royal Estates.

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Young musicians showcased their skills in front of a highly appreciative audience. (photo by John Gregory)

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This School of Rock is the fastest growing School of Rock in U.S. history.

School of Rock Scripps Ranch students performed admirably in front of audiences at Ramona Mainstage on June 2.

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School of Rock Scripps Ranch held its first show group performance at Ramona Mainstage. (photo by John Gregory)

he nearby School of Rock franchise held its first show group performance, a highly successful concert, on June 2 at Ramona Mainstage, an intimate and impressive venue at 626 Main St. in Ramona.

Young musicians adorned in rock ’n’ roll regalia showcased their newly acquired skills in front of a highly appreciative audience consisting of friends and family members. While it was a

family-oriented event, the rock attitude filled the atmosphere. The combination made for a delightful experience.

Steve Peterson, who opened School of Rock Scripps Ranch in February, explained that a show group is a collection of music students who rehearse together for one big end of season show.

The morning sets, themed British Invasion, included numbers from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and others of that era. The after-

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noon sets featured ’90s Rock, selections from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and The Smashing Pumpkins. The youngsters, some a bit timid at first, received well-deserved applause from enthusiastic audiences as they demonstrated surprisingly exciting versions of rock classics. The performers became more confident as the show progressed, which added to the experience.

School of Rock is an international franchise with classes and teachers to help guide aspiring rock ’n’ rollers through lessons in rock music.

Peterson, a longtime rocker, has played bass and guitar in several bands. The music has been a major influence throughout his life.

“It’s so fun. There is so much energy and so much passion in rock ’n’ roll,” he explained. “It’s part of our culture. It’s part of what defines our lifetime in so many ways.”

Opening the local School of Rock franchise has been a big accomplishment for Peterson, demonstrating his passion for rock music. His efforts have paid off as he already has about 150 students.

“We broke the record for the fastest growing School of Rock in U.S. history,” Peterson said.

“In a lot of ways, it’s extending a legacy of the music that I grew up loving,” he explained.

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PowPAC brings passion for local plays

By Ken David

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heater lovers in Poway don’t have to travel far to enjoy great entertainment, with the Poway Performing Arts Company (PowPAC) bringing the passion of community theater to local audiences.

Presenting plays at the Lively Center, 13250 Poway Road, PowPAC has offered fare covering the theatrical spectrum since 1984. Comedies alternate with dramas – and mysteries and musicals have also proven popular over the years.

The company is an independent volunteer-run, not for profit 501(c)(3)-registered charity with no affiliation or support from any external body. It is run by a 10-member board and a theater management team of 12 people.

“Some people play dual roles,” said PowPAC President Brent Stringfield. “All of our management actors, directors, set builders and others involved are volunteers.”

As explained on its website, the theater company’s origins go back to 1979, when some civic-minded residents put together a “Firemen’s Follies” show to establish the Poway Fire Department’s paramedic program. The success of that show led to another “Follies” the next year.

Recognizing a desire for theater in the community, several follies participants formed PowPAC in 1981 with the mission of staging inexpensive, quality entertainment. First president Karen Vasques led a small band including longtime Poway residents John and Kay Heinen, Diana Smith, Barbara Seagren, Peggy Maki and Danny Morris.

PowPAC’s first play, “Vaudeville, Another Encore Please,” was staged at the Poway Community Center. Early plays were also put on at Twin Peaks School and Tierra Bonita School. When finding venues became difficult, PowPAC went dark in 1983-84 while seeking a permanent home. In 1984, it secured a lease to the 71-seat theater at the Golden West Academy, but problems spotted by the fire marshal resulted in the space being temporarily shut down shortly before hosting its first play. The show went on using a stage set up in the academy’s

One of the previous plays produced by the Poway Performing Arts Company was “Steel Magnolias.” (photo by Darin Scott)

parking lot.

PowPAC moved into its current home on the second floor of the Lively Center on Poway Road in 1996. The theater has room for an audience of 69 and includes elevators and space for wheelchairs.

Stringfield has been with the theater in some role for about 15 years. He rose to the position of artistic director before leaving in 2006 for business and returning in 2015. Overall, he’s act-

ed, directed, served on the board and done a variety of design work from costumes to sets.

“My first job at the old venue was an actor in a show called ‘Lovers Leap,’” he remembered. “I replaced somebody a few weeks before they opened the show.”

He said that most PowPAC actors are local people; some who are using community theater as a learning ground before they go on to semi-pro theaters. Most

actors are local people with theater training or an interest in theater.

“People sometimes get this preconceived notion that community theater is high school theater and they don’t realize how much is involved and how the volunteers are really dedicated to the craft,” Stringfield said.

“It’s a nice way to escape any woes or concerns people have. They can go into a theater and escape into someone else’s problems, fears and laughter. It’s also a great way to volunteer, even if you only have a couple of hours. It allows you to meet a wide variety of theater people.”

The next play scheduled at the theater is “Private Lives,” kicking off PowPAC’s 39th season on Aug. 9. Directed by Larry Steckling, “Private Lives” tells the story of a couple once married and now honeymooning at the same hotel with new spouses. The couple meets by chance, rekindle their love for each other and elope. Eventually, the opposing forces of passion and anger return to their rela-

tionship, with the spurned spouses complicating things further. Written by Noel Coward, this classic comedy has had several successful Broadway runs and been made into movies for both the big screen and television. PowPAC’s production of the play will run Aug. 9-Sept. 8, with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Looking to the future, PowPAC would like to have its own building with more seating, preferably something at ground level, which makes for easier access for theatergoers. The organization also hopes to expand its season and be able to produce more elaborate plays.

“Musicals are great but expensive,” Stringfield noted. “We want to be at a financial stability level where we can offer a musical each season as well as the dramas and comedies our audiences have come to enjoy.”

For more information, including ticket sales for upcoming plays, visit powpac. org.

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eginning with his humble roots in the small town of Yreka, Calif., Poway High School teacher Jordan McKee has successfully made his way to the World Championship for paddling.

While McKee has always expressed his love of nature by surfing, spending time outdoors and in his garden, and traveling, he had never dipped into the world of paddling.

That all changed around six years ago when a friend of McKee’s loaned him a cruiser board. Starting off just by practicing in Mission Bay, McKee found a passion for this new water sport and eventually learned about competitions which led him to buy a race board.

McKee entered his first race in January 2015 called “Hanohano Huki,” a race in Mission Bay consisting of 500 people mostly on stand up paddle boards.

“After a pretty poor result, I really started training and started to improve in the race scene,” McKee said.

That he did. McKee paddles around three times a week and in some months paddles up to five times a week.

Jordan McKee (left) paddles on his Kings Unlimited carbon stand-up race board alongside a competitor. (courtesy of Jordan McKee)

“Paddling restores me…

It can be hard to explain … It checks so many boxes for me,” he said. “The solitude, the companionship, the community, the connection to nature, the quiet, the exercise, the mental sharpness that’s required, the travel, the fine tuning – it all keeps me coming back.”

Throughout his journey to the World Championship, McKee has competed in several competitions, including the NAC Hal Rostoff Race in the harbor at Newport Beach, placing sixth overall; SDOCC La Jolla, placing fourth overall; Big Bear Paddlefest in Big Bear, placing second overall; and Stand Up to Alzheimer’s So

Cal. in Lake Elsinore, placing first overall.

Last summer, McKee entered the Maui to Molokai Holokai, placing sixth overall for stand up paddling.

He qualified for Molokai to Oahu, the World Championship for paddling. However, McKee will not be competing this year due to a shoulder surgery near the competition date.

“With my shoulder not at 100 percent, I had to pull the plug on it this year,” McKee said.

Over the years, McKee has ventured farther into the vast world of paddling.

Not only does he paddle stand up, but outrigger canoe, and downwinding. He competes about a dozen

times a year, traveling all over the United States.

McKee is a brand ambassador for Cali Paddler, an apparel company geared toward paddlers, and a team rider for a local brand manufactured in San Marcos, called King Paddle Sports.

While juggling the life of a champion paddler, McKee spends his time with his wife and two kids, as well as teaching. He will be going into his 13th year of teaching at Poway High School in the fall.

This summer, McKee will be taking it easy, but will still be paddling. He will go to Kauai and paddle the Na Pali coast on the North Shore with a friend of his, Scott Shoemaker, who is invested in paddling as well.

“Jordan inspires a lot of people. He is a vivacious student of different techniques and crafts. We hope to circumnavigate the island of Kauai on a paddling craft. It’ll be awesome, but also challenging and will make us tap into a lot of resources that water people try to attain,” Shoemaker said.

If all goes well next year, McKee hopes to enter the World Championship again.

COACHES CUP Poway Gymnastics, along with three other gyms, participated in the Coaches Cup fundraiser on June 9 at Mt. Carmel High School to raise money for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.

Poway Gymnastics donated the equipment for the event.

TOP: Poway Gymnastics owner Tony Salmeri (left) helps present a check of more than $32,000 to Rady’s Children’s Hospital San Diego.

BOTTOM: Young gymnasts who “coached” their actual coaches are pictured. This was the second annual event, but the first for Poway Gymnastics. Next year, Poway Gymnastics expects to participate in the third annual event. (photos courtesy of Poway Gymnastics)

Whether you take a walk around the block or go bowling with a buddy, it’s never too late to enjoy the benefits of an athletic lifestyle.

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Sports can improve quality of life (StatePoint) Last year, the National Senior Games presented by Humana gathered a record number of more than 13,700 athletes aged 50 and over to compete in 20 medal sports in Albuquerque, N.M. Many assume competitors are elite or career athletes. While that’s true for some, others find the opportunity in midlife to learn a new sport or return to an athletic passion of youth that lapsed with the demands and distractions of adulthood. Others discover that organized senior See QUALITY OF LIFE, Page 13

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sports provide a motivation to exercise regularly with goals reaching beyond the tedium of the treadmill.

The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) is comprised of 54 member games held annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. Athletes qualify for the national games in even-numbered years within five-year age divisions.

“While people are competing for medals, they are also pursuing their optimum health, which we say is your real personal best,” says Marc T. Riker, CEO of NSGA. “It’s a lifelong journey that can begin for anyone, at any skill level, at any age.”

The health benefits of athletic competition are striking.

On average, athletes measured a fitness age 25 years younger than their chronological age in an NSGA study of highly-active seniors, developed by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Another potential benefit of sports participation? Accident prevention. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, results from Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) screenings reveal that only 10 percent of senior athletes have a fall in a given year, which is one-third the rate of the general population.

Of course, older adults don’t need to play sports to achieve and maintain a better quality of life. Regular exercise and other recreational activity provide tangible health benefits as well. However, competitive sports, such as the Senior Games, engages participants mentally and socially, and provides the goals and motivation often needed to stay active.

“The Senior Games is about more than competition. It provides fitness, fun and fellowship through sport for older adults nationwide,” says Riker.

Founded in 1987, the National Senior Games is the largest Olympic style multisport event in the world for older adults. It is held in different host cities every two years, with Fort Lauderdale set to host in 2021.

To find out more about the Senior Games Movement, including state games information, sports offered, news and athlete profiles, visit NSGA.com.

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Poway Pop Warner prepares for 2019 season

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pproaching its 50th year as an organization, Poway Pop Warner Football and Cheer plans to bring families the traditions they love, along with a little something ex-tra.

This year, Jason Gonza-les, the league’s president, said the league plans to raise funds through a “ball drop” event. For every $10 donated, each family will receive a ball.

Standing on top of a firetruck, whoever lands their ball closest to the tar-get will win $1,000.

The league will also host a “parent’s night out” event in which parents will be given the chance to come togeth-er before the season starts.

Gonzales said parents who want to get involved should also consider volunteering on game days or stepping in as an assistant coach.

On Aug. 1, the teams will start practicing in preparation for their first games, likely to occur over Labor Day weekend. Players can expect to practice anywhere from two to three times a

week, Gonzales said.

From August to November, kids from 5 to 15 years old will compete in football games and cheer competitions against other teams in the Palomar region. Home games will take place at Poway High

School and Mt. Carmel High School, while away games may take players as far as Murrieta.

The first months are all in preparation for the playoffs, where teams may be given the chance to face off against those from other states, Gonzales said. This

occurs between October and November, around the same time when the cheerleaders will be preparing for their competitions. If all goes well, the cheerleaders

could make their way to the nationwide competition in Florida.

The league features different opportunities for kids based on their age group and weight. For football, ages are split between flag and miteymite for the younger kids, then between 10u, 12u and 14u divisions for the older ones. Only the miteymite division has weight

guidelines, restricted to those between 45 and 100 pounds.

The divisions look different for those in the cheer program, which Gonzales said includes flag, mitey-mite, junior peewee, peewee, JV and varsity.

As for safety, Gonzales said the league has in installed many measures to ensure the safety of the football players. These include extensive safety training for all the coach coaches and limiting full contact play down to only 30 min minutes of practice.

For those who are looking for an activity to keep their kids active and busy, Gonzales said the Poway Pop Warner league is a good start. Aside from teaching them the ways of the sport, he said kids also learn valuable skills such as how to be committed to something and staying active.

“I can’t think of any kid that I’ve coached in the last 15 years that’s come through our program who hasn’t been successful,” Gonzales said.

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PETS The CoyoteVest is made of Kevlar with rows of spikes along with stiff plastic bristles. (courtesy of CoyoteVest)

CoyoteVest: apparel that protects

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n a calm September afternoon Paul Mott had just finished walking his three dogs at Meanley Park, an unofficial off-leash dog park in Scripps Ranch. Suddenly, a coyote appeared from nowhere and grabbed his poodle mix by its neck.

“My husband, Paul, had just put two of our three dogs in the car when he heard a yelp from Buffy,” said Pamela Mott, Paul’s wife. “He turned to see a coyote viciously shaking Buffy by the neck. Before Paul could react, the coyote ran off with her.

“We were devastated and wanted to do something positive out of this terrible ordeal,” Pamela said. “We started a Facebook group: Coyotes in San Diego. We shared sightings and information about what to do if someone encounters a coyote.”

That was a good start, but Paul, who is an engineer by trade and excels in problem solving, wanted to do more. His solution was to design a coyote-proof collar to protect a dog’s neck. That idea quickly morphed into a spike-covered vest that protected the neck and torso.

“I found a brand of lightweight Kevlar originally designed for prison guards to protect them against homemade knives and shanks,” Paul said. “So, I covered the vest with spikes. We ended up with double rows of spikes around the neck and down the back, along with plastic whiskers. If a coyote were to attack, those stiff plastic bristles would poke him in the eye and throat causing the coyote to back off.”

Another upside to the CoyoteVest is the menac-

ing appearance it gives the pooch. Sporting a vest covered with one-inch spikes and porcupine-like quills can make even a timid wiener dog look like a devil hound straight out of a Stephen King movie.

“The vest makes your dog look so strange and dangerous, and so unusual, that it introduces doubt to a coyote, causing him to think twice about attacking,” Paul said. “A dog wearing a CoyoteVest looks like he can fight back.”

“One of our customers from Del Mar was taking out the garbage when four coyotes surrounded her,” Pamela said. “They looked at her dog who was wearing our vest, but didn’t attack.”

Once the idea for the CoyoteVest was born, Paul and Pamela broke out the sewing machine and began stitching their one-of-a-kind vests together.

“We made sure that the vests were comfortable and light-weight,” Paul said. “It doesn’t restrict a dog’s move-

ments, they won’t get overheated and it’s waterproof.”

The vests have caught the attention of dog owners everywhere and orders were soon streaming in from around the world. The CoyoteVests fit pooches of all shapes and sizes.

“We have sizes from a mini-vest for a 3-pound dog up to a large for a 45-pound dog,” Pamela said. “And they come in a wide array of colors, and we’re about to add a bright orange for the hunting season.”

“You can even mix and match the colors with the whiskers that also come in various colors,” Paul added.

“We never intended for this to become a successful business. Our mission was to do what we could to save a single dog’s life.”

A fully equipped vest, Velcro or snap buckle style for dogs and cats costs $99.95, along with an array of separate protective items that include a throat guard and hawk shields. Visit coyotevest.com.

What to do if you see an animal in a hot car (SPM Wire) It happens every summer. Pets are left in vehicles with no owner in sight. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for this circumstance to be dangerous or even deadly. Even on a temperate day, the greenhouse effect of rolledup windows can heat up a car to 116 degrees F within an hour, according to the Humane Society.

This summer, be a hero to a pet in need. If you see a pet in a hot car, act quickly to try to locate the owner. He or she is likely in a nearby establishment. Talk to the pro-

prietors of nearby stores and ask them to make an announcement to customers.

Then, call the non-emergency number of your local police department or animal control. Stay on site until help arrives.

While most pet owners have the best intentions, many are unaware of the danger of leaving a pet in a hot car. You can help spread the word. Free online resources, available at HumaneSociety.org, offer tips, advice and important information on keeping pets safe.

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Tips to illuminate your home’s exterior Choose a ceiling fan (StatePoint) If you have a “less is more” outlook on home decorating purchasing decisions, you probably want your lighting fixtures to not only be functional, but also fashionable elements that complement other accessories and contribute to your overall interior design. Experts say that by shopping around, you can find a highly functional fixture that can even serve as the focal point of a room.

“Today’s ceiling fans incorporate beautiful features, such as hand carved blades, sleek finishes and natural elements, to appeal to a variety of different design trends,” said Steve Register, ceiling fan product manager for Progress Lighting.

Choose your features

• Versatile functionality.

Do you want to use your ceiling fan year-round? Simply select a fan with reversible blades for the option to circulate cool air in summer or warm air in winter.

• Efficiency. To save energy and green your home, consider an Energy Star rated fixture.

• Lighting. To get in on today’s lighting trends, go for a layered lighting design in your space by installing a light kit or selecting a fan with a pre-installed fixture.

• Control. Some fans feature full-range dimming and full-function remote control capabilities to offer added convenience in controlling a room’s environment.

terior with light, using a combination of downlights and uplights to cast a warm, gentle glow on outdoor living spaces while providing indirect lighting to entryways.

Next, select task lighting to add focused illumination that makes entrances and pathways visible and shadow-free. A rule of thumb for lighting doorways is to size lighting in proportion to the door itself. Select wall sconces and lanterns that measure anywhere from 1/4 to 1/3 the size of the door. Mount outdoor sconces and lanterns at eye level, with the center of the light source between 5 1/2 to 6 feet off the ground and 8 to 10 feet apart.

Install soft, non-glaring path fixtures about 14 inches high that direct most of the light downward. Define the edges of the path by placing lights about one foot from one or both sides of the walkway, staggering the placement slightly to create a natural flow.

For steps, install lights directly into the risers.

This soft light provides just enough brightness to mark each tread and prevent glare.

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Consider a ceiling fan with all the features you’ll want for year-round comfort and beauty. (StatePoint)

(StatePoint) Many homeowners spend time and money perfecting curb appeal, but forget to make it shine at night. Experts say a well-lit home exterior and surrounding landscape is both beautiful and functional.

“The addition of outdoor lighting is transformative, making it possible to see beauty that would ordinarily be hidden at night, while also extending your living space to the outdoors at all hours of the day,” said Linkoln Dixon, product manager at Progress Lighting.

“Additionally, lighting provides safety and security, creating visibility and eliminating hiding spots.”

To help you tailor lighting for enhanced beauty, visibility, security and ambiance, consider these tips from the experts at Progress Lighting: Just like inside the home, layering light outside is essential to create a welcoming atmosphere. Light layering uses three layers of light: ambient, task and accent lighting.

Begin by selecting ambient lighting that provides a comfortable level of brightness. Wash the home’s ex-

If you’re going to spend energy on your home exterior, make sure people can see it. The right outdoor lighting will add beauty to your home and make it safer. (StatePoint)

Finally, add accent and decorative lighting that accentuates your home’s architectural features. For entertaining areas, select wall-mounted fixtures such as sconces or lanterns, or overhead lighting that focuses task light on work surfaces. Outdoor chandeliers and pendants are a stylish way to bring the design appeal of indoor lighting outside. For a professional, pulled-together look, choose light fixtures with the same finish as door pulls, fencing and outdoor furniture.

Other accent lighting choi-

ces that add flair include post lights, spotlights, strip lights and water-feature lighting.

As a finishing touch, use timers, dimmers or motion sensors to control lights, turning them on or down as desired.

Remember, outdoor lighting must be rated for outdoor use to ensure it’s waterproof and that dust and rain won’t interfere with the bulb or circuitry.

For more outdoor lighting tips, trends and inspiration, visit Progress Lighting at bit.ly/LightingOutdoors.

BRINGING STYLE TO YOUR FLOORS

Size it to your space

Size is really important when selecting a ceiling fan.

If a fan is too large, it can overwhelm the space. On the flip side, if the fan is too small, the airflow may be inadequate. The American Lighting Association suggests the following fan sizes compared to square footage.

Up to 75 square-feet: 36 inches or less 75-144 square-feet: 36 to 42 inches 144-225 square-feet: 44 to 40 inches 225-400 square-feet: 50 to 54 inches

Find your style

Consider fan shape, blade features and finish to help you meet the room’s design needs. You can view Progress Lighting’s ceiling fan offerings at progresslighting.com.

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