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he Poway Rodeo returns for its 47th year Sept. 27 and 28 at the Poway Valley Riders Association’s grounds located on 14336 Tierra Bonita Road. “The Poway Rodeo is known all over the country by competitors and fans,” said Murray Bankhead, chairman of the Poway Rodeo. “It is an official rodeo sponsored by the Pro Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA), which means you can see the top performers in their events.” Whether you are a veteran rodeo fan or someone who has never attended a rodeo, Bankhead guarantees an exciting, fun-filled and action-packed experience. “One thing we learned from millennials is they see the rodeo through a different perspective,” he explained. “For them, the Rodeo Jam free dances on Friday and Saturday nights are a major attraction.” In an effort to draw kids to the rodeo experience, a new addition this year is the is “Kids Buck Day” on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28.
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“Every kid 12-years and under gets into the rodeo for a dollar and all the activities we have planned for kids only cost a dollar each,” Bankhead said. The major attractions, of course, are the professional riding events including bronc riding – both bareback and saddle – barrel racing, steer wrestling and calf roping. One aspect of rodeos that makes them unique is the warmups are primarily for the benefit of the animals and not the riders. “You (the riders) have to be ready, as you get one shot to earn a dollar and then it is over,” Bankhead explained. “It is highly competitive.” There is a singular goal in mind for the riders. “All of these competitors are working toward the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas the first couple of weeks in December,” Bankhead stated. “As soon as they finish in Poway, it is on to the next rodeo in the circuit.” Another way to experience the Poway Rodeo is to volunteer and Bankhead, who is in his third year as chairman, says it is a great opportunity to be a part of something special. “Our rodeo is 100 percent volunteer run,” he said. “We have almost 70 volunteers who work and staff it. But we can always use See RODEO, Page 4
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ou might think that after you’ve seen one farmers market, you’ve seen them all. With that said, Poway’s smalltown charm adds a special ingredient to its weekly gathering of local farmers and their potpourri of fresh produce, homemade tasty treats and fresh squeezed everything, plus a little something for man’s best friend and other items. “This September will mark 26 years for our Farmers Market, and I’ve been there since day-one,” said Market Manager Suzanne Bendixen. “We are open on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. come rain or shine, with 75 vendors taking up a little more than two blocks. Our crowds are so large that each week we keep breaking records from the previous month.” During one recent visit to the market, a very long line formed around Desiree Hogervorst-Ortiz, known affectionately by her customers as the Egg Lady. She has been selling eggs for 25 years. “We have a farm in Ramona called the Happy Hen,” Hogervost-Ortiz said. “All of our eggs are fresh and tasty. They’re amazing because of what we feed the chickens. It’s all organic. We also
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have pasture raised organic chickens.” Lynda Howard of Kawano Farms is another long-time participant at the Poway Farmers Market. With each passing year her regulars become more like family than customers. “We have many repeat customers that show up every week for our berries,” Howard said. “We get to know generations of families over the years. The Kawano family has been farming in the hills of Oceanside for over 60 years and we sell farm fresh products, and we’re famous for our berries. They sell out fast, so get here early.” While many vendors have worked the Poway Farmers Market for decades, there are a few newcomers like Awafee Gluten Free, celebrating its first year at the Poway Farmers Market. “Everything here at Awafee is homemade, it’s all prepared in a gluten-free kitchen,” said Amy Shahrabani. “We have a variety of cakes, tiramisu and four different flavors of crème brulée. They’re all delicious, but our macaroons may be our most popular treat.” Awafee’s cakes and cookies may satisfy your sweet tooth, but if something spicy See FARMERS MARKET, Page 4
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Synagogue shooting victim celebrates ninth birthday By Hoyt Smith
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oya Dahan, the youngest victim of the April 27 shooting at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue, celebrated her ninth birthday on Aug. 25, at a surprise party hosted by the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe. It was a joyous celebration following four months of healing for the Dahan family, which moved to California to escape violence following rocket attacks on their previous home near Gaza in Southern Israel. “It’s been a really hard trauma for us to be in this situation,” said Israel Dahan, Noya’s father. “But she’s going to get through it. She’s strong, she’s brave, she’s going to be ok.” Noya still has shrapnel in her leg and face and may require more surgery. She was wounded by a gunman during the synagogue attack in which her uncle, 34-year-old Almog Peretz, was also shot. The shooter also wounded Chabad of Po-
‘She’s going to get through it. She’s strong, she’s brave, she’s going to be ok.’ —Israel Dahan
Noya Dahan was among friends when she celebrated her ninth birthday at the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe. (photo by Hoyt Smith)
way Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein and took the life of worshipper Lori Gilbert. To help the Dahan family recover, the community rallied to make Aug. 25 a fun and memorable day for Noya, her parents, her four
siblings and her Uncle Almog. The Helen Woodward Animal Center introduced attendees to a pony, a very large rabbit, a bearded lizard and two boa constrictors at its Critter Camp. “I love animals,” Noya
said. “Even snakes.” “It gives me great pleasure to see Noya surrounded by our furry friends,” said Woodward Animal Center President and CEO Mike Arms, who was on hand for the festivities.
“The healing power and unconditional love of animals is at the core of everything we believe in.” The Children’s Museum, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Sugar and Scribe Bakery, Aqua Adventures and the staff of State Senator Brian Jones also contributed to Noya’s birthday party with cake and gifts. Dancer, actress and model Maddie Zeigler sent a personal video message to Noya and her friends. Approximately 20 young people joined the party. “I don’t know what to say, honestly,” said Noya, who was visibly surprised when she arrived with her uncle. “Thank you for coming and making this happen.” “It’s meant a lot for us,” Noya’s father added.
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Chamber executive director has energy, vision By Hoyt Smith
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Coffee Club Morning Mixer Thursday, Sept. 12, 8-9 a.m., Wholly Crepe, 14045 Midland Road. Attendees network while participating in a group activity, discussion or presentation. Rodeo Mixer 2019 Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m., Poway RAM Commercial Truck Center, 13864 Poway Road. A special evening with food catered by Kaminski’s. Entry is $15/ person (includes dinner ticket). Proceeds benefit Sam’s Posse. Connections Group Tuesday, Sept 24, 7-8:30 a.m., Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road. $15 cash only (exact amount). Connections is the referral networking program of the Poway Chamber of Commerce for members. Government Affairs Committee Wednesday, Sept 25, 8 a.m., Mainstream Bar & Grill, 13385 Poway Road. Provides membership and board with input on legislative issues. (members only) Fall Golf Tournament Oct. 24, check-in at 2 p.m.; 3 p.m. start. Nine holes of golf at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Teams of three and four will play a step aside game in shotgun format. $65 per player. Food and drinks follow the game as the October Mixer. Non-golfers invited to the Mixer. Call (858) 7480016; Chamber@Poway.com. Visit Poway.com
mentioned the annual Poway Parade on Sept. 8, returning to the theme of tradition and touting all the local institutions that foster a healthy business climate. But he also talked about upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies and restaurant openings. “Did you hear about the new Chick-Fil-A opening up?” he asked. “There’s also a new pizza place. More business, more choices.” Franklin moved to Poway when he was 12, and has been living here for 45 years now. He has watched his hometown grow and change dramatically over that time, and said the increasing diversity of storefronts, along with a steady flow of new development, has complemented events like the rodeo and the parade to attract more customers and clients from many neighboring communities. “I’m hearing all good things and Chamber members are excited about what we’re doing,” he said. “I love my job, and listen, I’m having a great time. I love this city. I just want to do a good job for the city and our members.” According to Franklin, the Poway Chamber of Com-
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d Franklin sits in a chair outside his office on Midland Road. To his right, the executive director of the Poway Chamber of Commerce sees his city’s past – Old Poway Park. The name itself speaks of legacy and tradition. To his left, the longtime Poway resident sees the future – Midland Elementary School. New generations are constantly springing up in this family-friendly community. With an easy-going laugh, Franklin explains that connecting the new with the old is the key to growing Poway’s business community. That means preserving heritage while embracing change: maintaining small town values and retaining the wisdom
of longstanding entrepreneurs while simultaneously infusing new ideas, utilizing emerging technology and attracting a new breed of millennial merchants. Poway is full of paradoxes, observed the 57-year-old father of eight and grandfather to 11. “Take our slogan, ‘City in the Country.’ Some people think it’s getting a little too ‘city,’ but I think we have a lot of ‘country’ still,” he said. Franklin cites the upcoming Poway Rodeo (Sept. 27-28). “It’s a good draw and exposes us to lots of visitors,” he said. But Poway is not a rural, one-horse town. “We’re getting into the 21st century as fast as anyone,” he added. The Chamber of Commerce leader pivoted to promote the Outpost, a new $35 million mixed-used development on Poway Road. He grew excited describing the project’s stateof-the-art fitness center and the surrounding new businesses it will attract. While conversing about his duties and the many functions he attends, Franklin
Poway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ed Franklin. (photo by Hoyt Smith)
merce currently has 345 members as of August. “We want to grow that to 500 in the next 18 months to two years,” he said. Franklin envisions an infusion of local young people with fresh approaches to free enterprise and business networking. “These kids know how to use social media. Older business owners need to find a mentor under 30,” he said. “Communication is becoming a huge challenge. We’re getting a lot of younger members who are ahead of the curve, and they’re out there
doing really neat things.” Franklin is collaborating with the Poway Unified School District on an intern program that matches students with local businesses. He is also working with the City of Poway on a “shop local” campaign that encourages residents to spend more of their consumer dollars in their own back yard. “There is a lot of statistical information supporting the value of Chambers in their communities,” Franklin explained. For more information, visit poway.com.
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Shoppers enjoy a sweet sample from Alan Mikolich at the Mikolich Family Honey booth, featuring raw, unfiltered honey at the Poway Farmers Market. (photo by John Gregory)
You don’t need a passport to sample noshes from other parts of the world – enjoy a New Zealand meat pie or stuffed hash browns. Nathan Mahelonk’s wife has mastered the art of making New Zealand pies – and they are yummy. This booth has been a crowd favorite for years. “New Zealand meat pies is the Kiwi version of an American hamburger,” Mahelonk said. “We’ve been serving them here in Poway going on eight years now.”
The Brazilian Guys booth offers up stuffed hash browns, an infusion of Brazil and American flavors. “They’re basically like having a hash brown sandwich,” said Ella Tena. “We have a variety of breakfast and lunch dinner options. We’ve only been her a couple of months and we love it.” The Poway Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Midland Road between Adrian Street and Edgemoor Street.
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more, and you do not have to know anything about horses or rodeos to help.” The schedule is organized into three specific segments: Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. “Friday evening is usually close to a sellout and Saturday evening almost always sells out,” Bankhead said. “We have locals who participate in some of the performance events and they are hugely popular with the spectators.” One surprise performance on Saturday will be the Navy’s precision parachute team, The Leap Frogs, conducting a jump onto the rodeo grounds. Another special event – scheduled for Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. – is the Sam’s Posse Exceptional Rodeo which allows individuals between ages 5 and 18 with intellectual and physical disabilities to participate in fun rodeo events at the arena. Bankhead strongly recommends that everyone interested in attending the Poway Rodeo visit powayrodeo.com. There is information about the schedule, tickets, directions, parking and all related details. One important note for
Barrel racing is one of the many exciting events to be featured at the annual Poway Rodeo, Sept. 27 and 28. (photo by Reed Settle)
those who like to take photos: cameras with detachable lenses are strictly prohibited at the performance events. Bankhead believes attending the Poway Rodeo is a great experience for all ages and entire families. “We have professional rodeo events to watch. There is food to eat, a Jumbotron, things to buy, closed circuit televisions at the bar areas so you can watch performances while having a beer. Everyone will have fun,” he said.
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The Poway High School robotics team, Team Spyder 1622, is an internationally renowned team. (courtesy photo)
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araguay and Africa are just some of the places the Poway High School (PHS) robotics team went this summer. The PHS robotics team, Team Spyder 1622, is an internationally renowned team. This past school year, the team won regional safety awards – the Engineering Inspiration award in Arizona, the Entrepreneurship award in Canada and the Graphic Design award in Houston for the World Championship. Poway High School’s robotics team is beyond dedicated to spreading the mission “For Inspiration of Science and Technology” (FIRST). The team practices every Wednesday throughout the school year for four hours and during select months it practices on Saturdays as well for six hours. The team consists of several sub teams that help Team Spyder run as a whole unit. The robot team includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and programming. The business team handles sponsors, fundraisers and responds to emails. Team Spyder runs on an average $200,000 budget from sponsors such as Qualcomm, Lockheed Martin, City of Poway and others. Team Spyder also has an outreach team that helps elementary and middle school teams from Chaparral, Garden Road, Meadowbrook
and Twin Peaks in helping shape and form teams with sustainable resources. Not only does Team Spyder outreach locally, it also reaches out globally. From July 3 to 10, four
members on the team went to Asuncion, Paraguay, to talk to education board directors, demonstrate their robot in a local mall, and helped start teams from the local areas and from Argentina.
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Valley Elementary features two special programs By Rachelle Sparks
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oway Unified School District (PUSD) has an exceptional reputation in San Diego County for its top-rated schools, and while each school offers something unique to maintain that reputation, Valley Elementary School has two programs that raise the bar even higher – a Dual Language Immersion Program and a Project Lead the Way STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program. “We’re preparing our children for the 21st century with language and technology,” Valley Elementary Principal Ricardo Ceceña said. Valley Elementary School is PUSD’s only elementary school that offers a dual language immersion program, said Program Coordinator Maritza Maldonado, adding that the program has existed at Valley Elementary since 2002. “It’s really amazing what kids can pick up,” Maldonado said. “There’s a high demand for foreign language learning,” Ceceña explained. “The traditional model is to wait until kids are in middle or high school to learn a new
language, which is not the ideal age. Research tells us that from birth to the age of 10 is the most ideal time to learn a language.” Some schools with language immersion programs offer a 50/50 approach – in which both languages are spoken equally – but at Valley, Maldonado said, they use a 90/10 approach in kindergarten and in first grade – in which Spanish is spoken 90 percent of the time, and English is spoken 10 percent of the time. As the children increase grades, the fractions change – 80/20 in second grade, 70/30 in third grade, 60/40 in fourth grade and 50/50 by the time they’re in fifth grade. Maldonado explained that each dual immersion classroom at Valley consists equally of English and Spanish-speaking children, and the highly qualified teachers use sources, curriculum and strategy to teach dual languages. “Our teachers deliver lessons that are very understandable,” Ceceña said. “Children leave the program bi-literate and bilingual.” The program is not a requirement for Valley students, but highly recom-
mended – and so is beginning the program in kindergarten to assure program success. First grade is the cutoff for children to enter the dual immersion program, Maldonado said. There is currently a long waitlist for children to enter the dual immersion program at Valley, Ceceña said, because parents recognize the vast benefits of their children becoming proficient at reading and writing in their own language, as well as in a second language. The school’s Project Lead the Way STEM program – which is part of PUSD’s College & Career Readiness program – is also a big draw for parents considering Valley Elementary. The program exposes students to science, technology engineering and mathematics, and is a starting place for those who continue on to Meadowbrook Middle School and Poway High School – both of which offer the Project Lead the Way STEM Program. “We’re not going to wait until middle or high school to talk about college and careers,” Ceceña said. “We are starting that in kindergarten and preparing our kids for careers in those fields.”
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team member Evan Donaldson said. “He was very impressed with the robot we made, and he expressed some of the difficulties he had with his own robot and how they didn’t have enough funding for a stable team. It was a different perspective to see a team that does not have the resources that our team has, and it made me want to impact the teams in Paraguay even more.” Team Spyder did not stop at Paraguay. From Aug. 10 to 17, the team went to Benin, Africa. While in Africa, Team Spyder teamed up with Team Inspiration, a community team, to host a competition for schools from
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Nigeria, Benin and Togo. It also collaborated with the ministry of education and telecommunication, as well as the United States ambassador for Benin, and the public relations director for Benin, so that more professors will be getting trained in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Team Spyder donated 20 robots to help start new robotics teams in Africa. “At first, we were nervous about the language barrier, however the students we talked to in Africa were more than willing to use Google translate and openly communicate with us,” said Isabella Rosenstein, a robotics member. “It felt like they appreciated us being there and that they wanted to learn. The culture stood out to me. It was so welcoming and with that environment it was significantly easier to help these students build sustainable teams.” The PHS robotics team will be traveling to Dubai on Oct. 22 to create more sustainable robotics teams and will be following up with the teams in Paraguay this November. “In the first global championship in Dubai, Team Spyder will be there to coach and support the teams that we started in Africa and Paraguay,” said Liam Zhang, president of the PHS robotics team. “When we go back to Paraguay, the professors we sent to America will have been trained and I hope to see what they learned.” Team Spyder is still doing outreach this year and will continue to strive for more. “Based on what we accomplished last year, I expect to see more from our team in global and local outreach,” Zhang said. “We are working with the governments of places like Bolivia and Argentina to spread the message of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and STEM, and to host their own national competitions for robotics.”
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Teacher opens minds in construction class at Abraxas High By Bella Ross
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here’s nothing conventional about Abraxas High School teacher Tim Van Noordt’s daily construction classes. One of those courses – in which students build birdhouses, coat racks and even tiny homes – is attended by female students only. The school itself doesn’t cater to the average teenager, with a project-based approach particularly appealing to those who prefer more intimate class settings, according to the Abraxas High webpage. This is something Van Noordt said he embraces. “It’s like a totally different school,” he said. “It’s like where the abnormal is normal.” Van Noordt explained that the idea for an all-girls construction course sprouted from the need for a pressure-free environment where those with no woodworking background can feel comfortable learning. For girls, settling into a construction course in particular can be intimidating, he said.
‘Every generation has their own reality…’ —Tim Van Noordt “If we get rid of that hesitancy to go into something that you don’t know anything about, then they take the class and they are surprised how well they can do and how much they can learn,” Van Noordt said. The supportive environment has fostered a space for creativity. This semester, the girls have opted to work on smaller, individual projects, Van Noordt said. While many new students’ natural instincts have made them fearful of using the power tools, Van Noordt said his approach to the course is very attentive to this feeling. Once students learn the basics, he said, they are able to make “wooden art.” “I teach them how to use those tools – and those are like paintbrushes,” Van Noordt said. Van Noordt will be leaving Abraxas High after this quarter, but he said the time he’s put in with the kids has taught him a thing out two about millennials. The main lesson: people need to view the experiences of young people through
‘It’s no good to go back into the past and say your upbringing was better.’ —Tim Van Noordt a fairer lens. “It drives me crazy when (people) say, ‘Oh, back when I was growing up, we used to fall off the whirly twirl and that was normal.’” This, he said, is the wrong mentality to have. “Every generation has their own reality and it’s no good to go back into the past and say your upbringing was better,” Van Noordt said. This is the main lesson the students of his construction classes have taught him. But Van Noordt said he hopes the nature of the class leaves students walking away having learned a larger lesson as well. “There’s different ways to make a living to survive, but you can still be who you want to be and do your passion, even if your passion doesn’t make a lot of money,” Van Noordt said.
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oway High School hosted its annual freshman orientation on Aug. 16. It was open to all incoming students in the class of 2023. This year has a record high for incoming students at Poway High School with more than 600 students. Freshman orientation is run by Link Crew, a select group of more than 90 juniors and seniors combined, and three teachers: Rachel Bahn, Emily Pratt and Erica Rangel. “Freshman orientation is an amazing opportunity for new Titans to bond as a class … A transition to any new school can be an adjustment for anyone,” Pratt said. “Freshman orientation
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‘It’s beyond a rewarding experience to see the freshmen grow as individuals and to help them throughout the school year.’ —Melody Khoshnevisadeh is designed to make that transition as positive and seamless as possible.” Orientation started at 9:30 a.m. with a warm welcome from the Link Crew leaders. “Being a Link Crew leader was something that I felt I had to do once I became a junior. As a freshman, I didn’t feel comfortable and the idea of going to a new school with 18-year-olds was terrifying,” second year Link Crew leader Melody Khoshnevisadeh said. “I wanted to be a Link Crew leader so that I could provide the incoming freshmen with the comfort that I didn’t have. It’s beyond a rewarding experience to see the freshmen grow as individuals and to help them throughout the school year. I cannot wait to see what the class of 2023 accomplishes at Poway High.” The orientation transitioned into some class bonding activities. One activity involved students being put into single file lines and rotating, giving each other
high fives, compliments and getting to know each other. After the beginning assembly, students were assigned groups. Link Crew the leaders hosted around 14 freshmen each, taking them around the school for a campus tour and involving them in more activities to create stronger bonds with each other and to help them learn the ropes of high school. One activity students parp ticipated in was 64 Squares, an activity showing that the path through high school is not straightforward. They also played a juggling activity to show that in high school you will have multiple things going on at once, but you must learn to manage. “The activities we did at freshman orientation, at first, seemed weird, and I was hesitant to participate. However, the leaders created a fun environment and in the end the lessons we learned from those activities are so useful and critical to freshman year,” freshman Eduardo Ferresquia said. “I remember we were going through the campus for the tour, and Poway High School felt so big. Without the tour, I would have been absolutely lost on the first day.” Freshman orientation concluded with a closing ceremony in which Principal Richard Nash spoke, as did ASB adviser Emily Pratt.
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Madison McNamara oversees her lemonade stand outside the Poway Countryside Barn. (by Lauren McNamara)
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FIRST PLACE: Emma and Ella Wiskus are first place winners in the first annual Poway Eagle Lemonade Stand Photo Contest.
The Poway Eagle congratulates all the entrants who participated in the first annual Lemonade Stand Photo Contest. First prize winners are Emma and Ella Wiskus. All these youngsters looked cheerful as they tended their stands and posed for pictures this summer.
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Here are highlights at the Poway Branch Library, 13137 Poway Road. Teen Green Screen: 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12. Teens (grades 6-12), get creative and make short movies using a green screen. Snacks provided. Second Saturday Concert featuring Nina Francis: 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Free. This month’s performer is Nina Francis a singer and accomplished guitarist. Teen Dungeons & Dragons: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17. Teens ages 11-17 are welcome to learn how to play D&D. Free snacks provided. Poway Library Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17. September book is “Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War” by Karen Abbott. Star Wars Day: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Rebels and storm troopers alike may join the Annual Star Wars Day Celebration featuring themed crafts, snacks and a visit from the 501st Legion. Free Flu Shot Clinic by Palomar Health: 3-5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24. Free flu shots for ages 9 and up. No appointment necessary. PJ Storytime: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Poway Library. Evening storytime for the whole family, followed by a fun craft. American Red Cross Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. Schedule your appointment online at redcrossblood.org (code: PowayLibrary). Walk ins also accepted. NASA Solar System Talk – Mars 2020: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Poway. Learn about NASA’s Mars 2020 mission from NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Salem Emara. Teen Pizza & Movie: 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26. Teens (grades 6-12) can watch a movie, eat free pizza and relax.
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Wesley Hoyt (back) and Walter Hoyt, along with Wyatt Hoyt (not pictured) grew this huge pumpkin. (courtesy of Michelle Hoyt)
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The Poway Center for the Arts hosts plays and performances by top name entertainers, hosts community events and is used for productions by schools in the Poway Unified School District. (photo by Peggy Peattie)
The Poway Center for the Arts includes a free art gallery in its lobby. Art featured in the gallery changes every month and the lobby is open to the public except during ticketed events. (photo by Peggy Peattie)
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in the lobby and take a look at the artwork that’s up that month.” Volunteers provide much help to the center’s productions and operations. Kopf explained that the ushers are the biggest volunteer segment, providing man hours of work throughout the season scanning tickets, providing directions and helping with any seating issues. More help is always welcome, and there are volunteer jobs beyond ushering. “We always need more ushers, but we also have some need for office assistance,” Kopf said. “So, if there’s anyone who doesn’t want to be on their feet
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presenting its Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration of Chinese folk dance, singing and instrument playing on Sept. 14, and a performance by the Diablo Dance Theatre of Taiwan on Sept. 15. The Center is operated and managed by city staff, with operating costs offset by rental fees, concessions and a cost-sharing agreement with the school district. The center is closed to performances every July and August to allow time for improvements and upkeep of the facility. “That’s when we do any
construction projects, maintenance and repairs; the same time every year,” Kopf said. “We start our season in September and go through June.” In addition to performing arts and community programs, the Center was designed to present fine art as well. The Center’s lobby art gallery, free and open to the public, presents rotating exhibits of works from local, regional and student artists that change every month. “People can come in the daytime during office hours and view the art if they’d like,” Kopf said. “And obviously, if you come to an event, you can mill around
and doesn’t mind being at a desk and helping with data entry, we could always use volunteers for that as well.” Kopf encourages people to visit the center or its website to learn more about the wide variety of events at the center. “So many of our community groups are putting on professional level-events and they don’t necessarily get the marketing power other groups do,” she said. “I would love for the community to know all the different things that are going on here all year.” More information is available at powaycenter.com or by calling (858) 748-0505.
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in the orchestra varies a bit, depending on the repertoire, but averages around 50 players, according to LoPiccolo. The 2019-2020 season starts big, with a Nov. 24 performance of Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9.” The March 22 show will feature San Diego-based classical guitar virtuoso Fred Benedetti performing Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Fantasy for a Gentleman.” On May 16, the orchestra presents Brahms’ “Double Concerto for Violin and Cello.” All shows begin at 4 p.m., and tickets can be purchased online or at the door. LoPiccolo said the work he and the board have done in the last five years is paying off with more sponsorship and increasing awareness and support from the community. That has set the stage for the orchestra to grow musically. “Now, I am in the position of presenting Beethoven’s ‘Ninth Symphony,’ which is a huge step,” LoPicollo said. “I’m beside myself with the enthusiasm we’ve gotten from players and people in the community who are calling me wanting to participate.” The volunteer community orchestra presents a unique chance for music lovers and experienced musicians. “Think of this wonderful opportunity for people who love music,” LoPiccolo said. “They’re not quite professional in that this isn’t what they do solely for a living, but they love it so much they give their time and their effort to a volunteer orchestra. And now, being able to perform something like this; the chances of many musicians playing the Beethoven’s Ninth are slim because it’s a huge piece and it’s not done all the time. I feel this is a gift for the orchestra and community to really step out.” With growing interest, support and musicianship, the symphony is thriving and looks forward to a bright future. “In the last five years, the orchestra has grown quite a bit in musical performance and that is mainly thanks to the leadership of John, who has brought up the level quite a bit,” Matthys said. “It allows us to play bigger pieces of work that our audiences like very much.” To learn more about the Poway Symphony orchestra, including playing, attending or volunteering, visit powaysymphonyorchestra.org or email powaysymph@gmail.com.
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Melanie Minos (left) stars as Doris, while Daniel Watts stars as George in Poway Performing Arts Company’s production of “Same Time, Next Year.” (photo by Daren Scott)
New play, artistic director at PowPAC By Ken David
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he Poway Performing Arts Company (PowPAC) brings a classic romantic comedy to theater fans with its presentation of “Same Time, Next Year,” opening Sept. 27 and running through Oct. 27 at the Lively Theater, 13250 Poway Road. Written by Bernard Slade, “Same Time, Next Year” is regarded as one of the most popular romantic comedies of the 20th century. It ran four years on Broadway starting in 1975 and, in 1977, was made into a successful motion picture. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, who are married to others but rendezvous once a year in a decades-long relationship. Along the way we watch two people grow older together over 25 years, experiencing their relationship as well as their individual lives and the events and mood of the time. For the upcoming local production, actor-director Samantha Goldstein steps into her first director role at PowPAC. She noted that the local theater’s current season is themed “PowPAC Goes to the Movies,” with all shows being productions popular on Broadway that were later made into successful movies. Goldstein, herself, suggested this play for the theme, as she is a big fan of the film version of “Same Time, Next Year.” “I suggested it because as soon as they mentioned it, I remembered how incredibly the movie affected me when
I saw it,” she said. “Even though it seems to have this slightly tawdry set up, it really ends up being incredibly poignant to see these people growing older together.” Acting in the play will be Melanie Mino as Doris and Daniel Watts as George. PowPAC’s production of “Same Time, Next Year” runs Sep 27-Oct 27. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Information about tickets can be found at powpac.org or by calling (858) 679-8085.
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PowPAC recently named local community theater veteran Gil Savage as artistic director. Savage steps into the role previously held by PowPAC President Brent Stringfield, allowing Stringfield to work exclusively as president. Savage has directed a number of PowPAC shows over the last 10 years, including the Aubery Award-winning “Exit Laughing.” For the last two years, he has served as a member of the PowPAC board of directors. He said his interest in theater blossomed at Kearny High School and at The Old Globe, where he worked as an actor and stage manager when The Globe was still a community theater. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater arts from United States International University (now Alliant International University). After school, he worked as an equity actor and stage manager, and even ran a couple of his own small theaters. To
earn money while raising a family, he went into the world of computers, working in corpoGil Savage rate software development. But he always stayed involved in theater, including serving on the board of the American Association of Community Theaters for 10 years and as a leader of Scripps Ranch Theatre in that organization’s days as a community theater. Savage said his first priority as PowPAC artistic director will be the successful execution of the theater’s current season, chosen before he was named artistic director. “My first focus is to make sure that all of our productions this season are well produced. My next immediate concern is what are we going to do next season,” he said. In addition to choosing plays to produce, Savage has on his mind ways to attract new people to help lead PowPAC in the future. He notes that many of those who started the theater have now been working at it for decades and are aging out. Savage said finding younger theater enthusiasts to take charge is important. “Want to get young voices, new ideas, get more active in the social media world,” Savage said. “We’re looking to attract younger people who love theater and love performing and love making great theater. We are actively looking for and trying to develop those folks. That’s part of my mission, too.”
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San Diego Folk Heritage: A musical history tour By Terry L. Wilson
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an Diego Folk Heritage volunteers have been providing a unique service to Poway and other cities by keeping the past alive through a series of unique musical events. “We promote the folk arts in San Diego County,” said Abby Polin, Folk Heritage secretary. “We produce acoustic music concerts, festivals, story telling events and dances of different eras.” The term folk music was coined in the 19th century. “We have topical singer songwriters in the style of Peter Paul and Mary and Pete Segar,” Polin said. “It could be songs from centuries past. Our music is a little bit different because folk music is always borrowed, and each song paints a picture specific to that time or event in history.” San Diego Folk Heritage presents performances throughout the year. “Our shows are very eclectic, covering centuries of music and dance,” said Dick Jay, Folk Heritage chair. “We are fortunate to have a
wide range of amazing musicians and singers in San Diego that perform for us. We do about half of our concerts with local musicians and the other half with well-known musicians that are on tour like Robin and Linda Williams from the “Prairie Home Companion” show. “San Diego Heritage started in the Old Town Café in 1979,” Polin said. “Owners Bill Goldsmith and Pearl Wolfe had acoustic music six nights a week and their place soon became a gathering place for musicians. … (Today) We have two venues, the Templers Hall in Old Poway Park on most Friday nights, and we have another one at the Pilgrim United Church in Carlsbad. We hold about 25 events each year including three festivals.” One of the most anticipated events is the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival held in Old Poway Park, named after the popular teacher and performer, often referred to as the “grandfather of folk music” in San Diego County. “Sam spent many years
The Zzymzzy Quartet is an example of the artists that perform at San Diego Folk Heritage events. (courtesy photo)
putting on programs in schools in Poway and all around San Diego,” Jay said. “He would play and sing to the kids, teaching them about the history of folk music with each strum of his guitar. My son is 40 and he still talks about the time Sam played at his school.” “The Folk Festivals tend to draw a wider audience because they’re in daytime at the park and they’re free,” Polin said. “Our concert audience tends to attract a slightly older crowd, so you
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eighing only 106 pounds, Poway High School junior Andre Gonzales won nationals twice in a row at the Fargo tournament for wrestling for his weight class. While Gonzales is an accomplished wrestler, his path to fame hasn’t always been easy. He played soccer and football when he was younger, but neither of them took off. He started wrestling in third grade and continued on a club team called the “Poway Elite” until eighth grade. “I joined wrestling because my dad did it in high school and it was a good way to get my energy out when I was younger. I wasn’t very good, but I started winning,” he said. “I’d like to say what helped me start to win was the effort I put in. Day in and day out I was constantly coming into the room trying to get better and that’s what made it so fun for me.” When Gonzales entered Poway High, he didn’t make the cut. “My wrestling year in high
school started slow because I was very small my freshman year. I didn’t make the lineup because of my size so I mostly focused on getting bigger. Once to size I fit right in to the team and my sophomore year of wrestling took off,” Gonzales said. Poway High School’s wrestling team is one of the best nationally. The team is split up into four teams: freshman, junior varsity, varsity A, and varsity B. During the season, they practice folkstyle wrestling. However, in the off season – which is when nationals occur – they wrestle freestyle and Greco. Gonzales wrestled on Poway High’s Varsity B team his freshman year and started to train and improve. “To get better I ate a lot of food and got to lifting some more weight. The motivation mostly came from just wanting to be a champion and my coaches really pushed me and my best friend Jason Miranda,” Gonzales said. In his sophomore year, Gonzales won for his weight class at the Fargo national competition. This year, he
Andre Gonzales with his two national championship awards. (courtesy photo)
won again at nationals. “Andre is one of the hardest workers on the team. He has put so much time and effort into wrestling and was able to be a national champion at the biggest tournament in the country. He’s one of my best friends and I couldn’t be more proud of him,” Miranda said. To qualify for the national competition, Gonzales qualified at the freestyle state championship where he won, and also qualified at the western regional championship. He won in both freestyle and Greco. “Andre’s potential as a wrestler is limitless. He is
now a national champion in freestyle and Greco Roman, and ranked fifth in the nation for the high school season. His goal is to become a world and Olympic champion,” coach John Meyers said. “At the same time, Andre is a positive influence on the Poway campus in many ways. Andre has worked extremely hard to go from a varsity B competitor as a freshman to state third place as a sophomore to a double national champion this summer. He has believed in the process and has a very supportive family.” Not only did Gonzales qualify for nationals, but he accomplished All-American status this year at the Walsh Iron Man tournament, and he took third place at the state competition this year. At Poway High School, he is involved in Cru Club and Best Pals while still maintaining a competitive GPA. Gonzales still hopes to improve. “My first goal is to win a state championship. Then, hopefully, win Iron Man and then with another national title,” he said.
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