Archive for: May, 2011

Poway Walmart meeting draws small turnout, complaints

Artist rendering of proposed expanded Poway Walmart.

The first of two Walmart-sponsored neighborhood meetings on the company’s proposal to expand its Poway story drew only a handful of participants and complaints from several project critics.

Fundraisers will help send 4S woman to Kenya

4S Ranch resident Liz Martin, far right, with her teammates moving to Kenya in July to help refugees over the next two years.

A 5K run, spaghetti dinner and auction next week are ways locals can help a 4S Ranch resident assist the impoverished in Kenya.

First Poway BMX session generates rave reviews

Ryan Gagliano at the Poway Skate Park on Wednesday. Photo by Beverley Brooks

The first in what the city expects to be a Wednesday night-only series for BMXers at the Poway Skate Park brought raves from riders and city staff.

Faces of the Future: May 26, 2011

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Outstanding high school students are being honored with membership in the Fraternity of Academic and Civic Excellence (FACE), a program sponsored by the Pomerado Newspaper Group and Visual Photography. These students are selected by their schools for outstanding academic and community service. (Click on the photos below to view the profiles).

Soroptimists hold awards breakfast

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The Soroptimist International of Poway Annual Awards Breakfast was recently held at StoneRidge Country Club.

Restless legs? There’s help

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If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, you may have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a common, under diagnosed condition that affects around 10 percent of Americans.

Fourth-graders introduced to instruments

Del Norte High School band student Austin Derbique demonstrates how to play the flute to Haillie Laboree, Zachary Camerino and Caden Dastrup of Turtleback Elementary School during “Introduction to Instruments.” Photo by Beverley Brooks

Poway Unified School District fourth-graders recently got a unique look at music programs, thanks to “Introduction to Instruments,” a collaboration between the district and the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

Vickie Cohan and Don Godfrey

Vickie Cohan and Don Godfrey

After 17 years of marriage, Vicki Cohan and Don Godfrey share mutual interests in several community service projects.

Realtor of the Week: Gina De Leo

Gina De Leo

Gina De Leo chose real estate as a profession because she loves making people happy.

Letters to the Editor: May 26, 2011

I’m now a member of a club I never wanted to join called “suicide survivors,” and the truth is, suicide is a public health crisis which I never realized until it hit close to home.

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