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The View September 2014

MORGAN HILL serving morgan hill, Morgan

Heights,Morgan valley & more

In this issue* Amazing Temecula Teen* Sweet Dreams* Pampered Pooch

Volume #1, Issue #5

Our Kids Our Future

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I am not a cyclist. In fact, I don’t even like the label. Years ago, I chose a different path for my athletic career – ama-teur wrestling. After a rough start, I competed in high school, college, and continued in open tournaments afterwards. I spent years volunteering nearly all of my free time between October and March to help coach new wrestlers in high school and collegel. I gave up weeks of my summers to work (often as a volunteer) at wrestling camps. I still follow the sport extensively – paying for premium streaming video when there are big matches. I cannot consider myself anything but a wrestler.

It only seems hard for people to understand if they’ve never wrestled themselves. This sport combines cardiovascular training (ironically, mostly anaerobic) with extreme levels of strength and discipline. You have to not only move with extreme speed and precision, but you often have to move someone else (against their will). Every victory or defeat is in your hands individually – there is no “team” to blame for the losses, and the wins are entirely your own. Couple all of this mental and physical challenge with the idea that you likely won’t eat much on the days leading up to your competition. There is no tougher sport. Period.

It is this toughness that drew me in. I wanted to do the hardest thing possible, and wrestling was it. I loved it so much that I dedicated a large portion of my life to it. So you can imagine how I felt when, last year, the MRI came back revealing moderate hip osteoarthritis – another way of saying that, in your late 30’s, you have the hips of a 60 year old. The doctor gave me two choices – get a new hip, or get a new bike.

I was a little surprised at the cycling recommendation from my doctor. After all, cycling boasts, by far, the highest number of ER visits of any sport out there. But there are a lot of benefits. It is a low impact activity, and it gives you a chance to push harder or ease off a little bit. While I always pictured myself as an elite athlete, the fact is that, in my late 30s, I had put on a few pounds.

I’d never seriously ridden a bike before, but there is no motivator like pain. And I was in pain. So I went to the nearest bike shop to my house and got a good bike. When I phoned my wife to let her know how much I was going to spend, she said “you BETTER ride that thing EVERY DAY”. Good bikes aren’t cheap. But the good news is that you don’t need a top of the line bike to get started.

I started with riding up to about one hour at a time. It was a little shaky at first; I got a flat tire on my second ride (luckily, right near the bike shop). But I stuck with it and kept putting in the hours and miles. I signed up for a website that tracks your workouts (www.strava.com), and bought a heart rate monitor. Reluctantly, I started buying real cycling clothes (Although, with my wrestling past, the attire was not too difficult to get used to…). Eventually, I upgraded some of my bike equipment and paid for a computer based bike fit. These days, I’m averaging 5 rides each week, about an hour at a time. This, combined with a diet change, has helped me shed 35 lbs so far, and most importantly, I’ve got much less hip pain than before.

Now, here is the pitch for the rest of the world: My life is better because of cycling, and I’m convinced that most people’s lives could also be better if they spent some time on a bike. In the mid 30’s and into the 40’s, many people’s youthful injuries begin to surface in the form of lingering and chronic pain, often exacerbated by weight gain in these years. Cycling can reverse some of the effects of these injuries, and can help shed the weight that is likely compounding existing injuries.

It turns out that we live in one of the greatest parts of the world for cycling. The weather is great, and we have a very unique mix of flats and hills. And the local cycling community couldn’t be more supportive. There is a very active network of locals who enjoy both road and mountain biking in this area. We’ve got a great bike shop right on 79 south (“The Bike Shop”, www.thebikeshoptemecula.com), and the folks who run the shop see everything from beginners like me to full time cyclists. They run free, open “Shop Rides” most Saturday mornings, and have groups of beginners and serious riders on these rides. And a little trip on the internet can help you connect with other local cyclists at any riding level.

The complaints and hesitations are often two fold – either the clothing, or the safety aspects of the sport. The clothing is the easy part – no one will force you to wear anything on a bike you don’t want to wear. I started, and for months, wore running clothes on my bike rides. I only switched to spandex when I finally realized that if I wanted to go faster (and I did), I needed

to deal with wind resistance more effectively. On the safety side, there will always be an inherent amount of risk to getting on a machine to ride around, but you can minimize it. Getting modern LED lights installed, planning your routes on roads or trails that are less congested, and riding with a phone and with friends are all recommended strategies.

It may seem odd that I started off with wrestling, and ended this article with cycling. Cycling simply isn’t nearly as difficult as wrestling (which may be appealing to some), but it is very surprising to me how much I enjoy my time on the bike, given that it can be much easier than a grueling 2-hour workout in the wrestling room. I’ll always love wrestling first and foremost; but I suppose there is also room in my life for cycling. And whether you are trying to find a way around old hip or knee injuries, drop some weight, or just trying to find a new athletic activity, cycling is something you should consider as well.

Bob Riley is a former wrestler and wrestling coach at Johns Hopkins University, and has volunteered with the TVHS Golden Bears’ Wrestling Team for the past 7 years. For more information on youth wrestling in the Temecula Area, look at www.teamtemeculawrestling.com or google “Inland Empire Wrestling Association”.Pictured left: Morgan Hill’s Riley Family

I am not a Cyclist...

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Ashley Cooper LOVES her job. “I love everything about what I do…I love that I can help people and service people with the biggest purchase of their life.” For more than a decade, Ashley has been helping her customers with their real estate needs. She started her career in college. “I knew this is what I wanted to do long term…I remember writing contracts out of the back of my car.”

While the real estate industry has evolved since then, one thing has remained a constant for Ashley—her commitment to her clients. “I want to make sure that as a realtor, my number one priority is customer service in my business. I really strive to give the best possible experience.” Her client BJ Worley states, “I couldn’t have asked for a nicer or more enthusiastic agent. I can highly recommend Ashley to anyone looking for a great

agent who will provide excellent personal service.” Ashley’s general territory is from Temecula to Menifee. Her work also takes her through Southern CA, including Riverside, San Diego and Orange Counties.

In Fall 2009, Ashley moved to Temecula with her husband and growing family. She was in search of a family friendly community. Their final landing ground was Morgan Hill. “I thought I was going to be a stay at home mom when we got here because that seems like the typical thing in Temecula. I felt more compelled to go to work and start selling real estate again.” In a move of support, her husband Rich decided to become a stay at home dad to allow Ashley to focus on her growing business. “I’ve had an incredible support system.” She says when a contract comes through, her family roots her on. “They get excited when I tell them I get a contract and everyone is giving high-fives.”

Ashley, who has lived in many other places (in seven states!), finds Morgan Hill a pretty special place for her family. “I think Morgan Hill has that sense of community. I just really enjoy it. It’s been a great place to live.” As a real estate agent servicing the community she lives in, it has given her an opportunity to have quality time with her family, yet remain focused on working with clients. “I get the best of both worlds.”

So what does Ashley think of current market conditions? “We are back to traditional real estate— we have inventory and we have buyers. It’s not a one sided market. Last summer, it was nearly impossible for buyers to get into homes. Now, we have about seven homes for every buyer.” Ashley shared more on her thoughts if you are consider-ing entering the real estate market—whether as a buyer or seller:

SELLERS—“Make your home the number one home in your neighborhood whether its price based or feature and benefits based because that’s what’s going to sell your home…you’ve got to be #1.”

ON THE FENCE SELLERS—“The numbers have to work for you. If what I can tell you about market prices and what the market is doing right now and that price gives you what you need to make your next purchase or move onto the next chapter in your life, then now is the time. If it’s not, then wait. Timing has to be right for you. “

BUYERS—“It’s a perfect time to be buyer. You have so many choices when it comes to homes. Historically we slow down as we get closer to the end of year because people start focus on the holidays and less on buying. Buyers tend to drop off. So if you are a buyer from now until the end of the year, this is the window. As less and less buyers are there, prices will come down and you’ll be able to capture a great home at a great price.”

For Ashley one of the most rewarding aspects of her job comes when the deal is done, “It’s when the property closes when I get to either hand homeowners their keys for the first…or [give them] that congratulatory call and vice versa when you have a seller…it’s a great thing to bring that joy to people.”

For more information about Ashley Cooper, visit www.TemeculaAgent.com

Welcome!

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Welcome back to your fifth issue of The View Morgan Hill! We are going to keep this part short and sweet. Why? Because of YOU! We are hearing and learning so much from YOU—our readers, our friends, our neighbors. Our little paper is busting at the seams with so many wonderful community-spir-ited stories provided by YOU that we need to save the space—and we couldn’t be more excited! Thank you for sharing with us!

We have a wonderful team and network of people who help Stephanie and I put our paper together and we couldn’t do it without their support. We are especially grateful for our “veteran” monthly writing contributors and our newcomers—these are folks who share our vision of sharing information, experiences, and stories that connect us all together.

We personally want to thank our writing and cre-ative contributors: Amber Sayas, Lindsay Bingham, Reuben and Brianne Saavedra, Melissa McCabe Navaroli, Jenny Price, Nicole King, Al Pepito, Ben Holbrook, Becky Holbrook, Kim Plancich, Bob Riley, Brent Ross, John Mantiply, Michael McTasney, Gill Rodriguez, Andrea Shoup,and Regina Rodrigues. GO TEAM!

Please stay in touch with us! Do you know of a cool community club? Have a fundraising event? Have an incredible neighbor? We’ll do our best to let com-munity folks know. If you would like to advertise with us—reach out!

Connect with us at [email protected].

Whether back to school or back to work--Stay Connected Temecula.

Lisa Tomaselli & Stephanie MantiplyCo-Founders, The View Morgan Hill

Meet Ashley Cooper…Your Neighborhood Realtor

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Hello, my name is AL Pepito. My children began attending Tony Tobin Elementary School in 2011. I was asked to be a member of School Site Council, joined the Watch D.O.G.s. program, and was asked to be the chairperson of the Jog-a-thon and Field Day. Because of my school involvement, I was asked by Mr. McTasney if I would be willing to be the PTA President. After giving it much thought, I accepted the responsibility for the 2014-2015 school year as president of the TTES-PTA. I took the position because of the rewarding experiences I have had getting to know the students and the parents of Tony Tobin Elementary. I look forward to working with the community in hopes of providing a rich and rewarding experience for Tony Tobin Elementary School and the surrounding communities.

One of my goals for this school year is to have more involvement by the fathers of the TTES community. In the past, it seemed as though the only time I would see a father on campus is when his child was in trouble. Currently at TTES, there are only four male figures on campus throughout the day - the

principal, the custodian, a special needs aide, and a noon duty aide. I see a great opportunity to change this.

There are so many ways that fathers can volunteer through PTA at Tony Tobin. One outstanding and beneficial program is called Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students). This program allows dads to work in their children’s classrooms and around the campus. They also get to play with the kids on the playground and have lunch with them.

There are other opportunities for fathers to help on campus as well. The students love seeing their own fathers get involved, whether it is working in the school garden, talking with classes about a particular career field, or helping out at any of the Family Night Events, Jog-a-thon, Carnival, and Field Day.

Yes, I know most fathers lead a very busy life. However, many businesses allow fathers up to 40 hours of school volunteer time. I challenge all Dads to take the time to get involved and be a part of our children’s developmental years. There is no greater pride than having a positive impact on the lives of our children

and their friends.

I look forward to seeing the fathers of Tony Tobin Elementary School on campus as a volun-teer or as a participant at any of our PTA sponsored functions.

To start volunteering, join PTA and attend one of the many Volunteer Training Programs offered here at Tony Tobin Elementary School.

For more information about the TTES-PTA and upcoming events, be sure to check out the school website at www.ttes.tvusd.k12.ca.us and quick link to the TTES PTA tab.

Sincerely,AL PepitoTTES - PTA President Pictured right Tony Tobin’s Watch D.O.G.S

A Message from Tony Tobin’s PTA President...

Photographer-Stephanie Mantiply, Owner JAM Photography & The View Morgan Hill’s Co-Founderwww.jamphotographystudio.com

Creative Director-Regina Rodrigues, Jake Duke Studios Founder & Event Stylistwww.jakeduke.com

Visit www.TheViewMorganHill.com for a behind the scenes look at our spectacular Photo Shoot

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. ~ Dr. Seuss

Our Kids, Our Future

As students once again fill school hallways, we want to wish everyone a great school year. We thank all who make our schools wonderful and provide our children a quality education—from principals, teachers, office staff, PTA members, cross walk guards, and

parent volunteers--We APPLAUD YOU!…and a special congratulations to Tony Tobin Elementary School for being honored as a 2014 California Distinguished School.

Pictured: Van Rodrigues & Morgan Hill’s The Lochrin Sisters ~ Jessica, Isabella

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Temecula Teen Making A World of A Difference..

Home-grown Temecula teen Natalie Rose Shadle has always loved children. Growing up in a party of eight and the oldest of the six Shadle siblings who range from 19 to one years of age, there hasn’t been a moment children haven’t been part of her life — and Natalie wouldn’t have it any other way. “I just have a heart for kids,” Natalie reflects. With a love for children and desire to help others, Natalie has embarked on an incredible journey to make the world a better place one child at a time. Her story is an inspiration to all, and at just nineteen years old, she is already yielding a lifetime of generosity.

In the summer of 2012, just before starting her senior year at Rancho Christian High School in Temecula, Natalie and her father traveled to Guatemala on a mission trip. They focused their humanitarian efforts on helping an orphanage in Guatemala which provided a safe, loving, and long term living environment for children whose beginnings came from turmoil. ”It was sort of a father-daughter bonding experience…kids are a passion of both of [ours]” The trip would have a lasting impression on the Temecula teen. “We were just blown away that in the midst of the horror of Guatemala there were some of the happiest kids I’d ever met.” Natalie was especially touched by the joyful spirit of the children. “These kids before every meal would all hold hands and they would sing praises to God…they would dance around the table, sing and jump…It was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.”

Natalie returned to her family’s Morgan Hill home with an idea, “It would be really amazing to start a foundation that could make a difference [for foster care children] in our local community. My dad has always

been a really encouraging person and said to do some research,” recalls Natalie. She discovered alarming statistics about the foster care system in the US. According to a 2012 report by the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System, nationwide, there are nearly 400,000 children in the foster care system. Natalie learned that California contains almost a quarter of those children. Additionally, there are no long term care facilities in CA for foster children, like the one she visited in Guatemala. On average, foster children spend anywhere from 12 to 18 months before having to relocate to a new home.

While the facts were disheartening, it only encouraged Natalie that more was needed to be done. Nearly a year after her first trip to Guatemala, Natalie founded The Rose Again Founda-tion (RAF), a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in the foster care system, including foster parents and adoptive families. She recruited a talented team which includ-ed her high school boyfriend Jeff Dixon, who serves as the organization’s Vice-President. For Jeff, he says knowing Natalie and hearing her inspiration was all he needed to get involved. “It’s hard to find another 19 year old in this community willing to pour this much effort into improving other people’s lives and that’s really special.”

Natalie’s grandmother Rhonda Reinke, and fellow Morgan Hill resident felt the same, “I was thrilled by the idea—this was what I had been looking for — praying for — and it walked right through my door and it’s my granddaughter and I know her heart.” Natalie also enlisted the help of others: her father, Craig Shadle, Wendy Gorham and Kristen Hufford. “They have so many talents and abilities that are unique…we have an incredible team,” states Natalie.

Their charitable organization is also supported by an advisory board made up of an impres-sive list of community leaders, among them, the Mayor of Temecula Maryann Edwards and the Mayor of Murrieta Alan Long. “Our community is really ready to embrace the type of help we can give…Temecula is a very giving city,”says Rhonda, RAF’s board secretary.

Initially, Natalie and her team set their sights on building an orphanage similar to the one in Guatemala with fervor but soon enough was confronted with a harsh reality that strict CA regulation and licensing made it virtually impossible. Instead of giving up, Natalie and her team created a new vision for their organization. “Our goal was to be something different because there is already a ton of organizations aimed at helping foster kids…we wanted to help but we didn’t want to be repetitive or take funding from…someone already doing something great.” RAF stayed the course and created a new mission to be an open door resource for those in the fos-ter care system whose needs are not being met by other organizations. This past summer they sent a foster child to summer camp and treated foster parents to a nice surprise on Mother’s Day and Father’s day. Pictured Right: Natalie Shadle and father Craig Shadle

RAF has their first major fundraising event coming up on October 11th—a benefit concert with Xenia LIVE and featuring Dulaney & Co. Xenia’s musical talents garnered national attention when she participated in season one of The Voice. Xenia was a finalist—making it to the final 8 and placing 2nd on Blake Shelton’s team. Xenia, who was raised in Temecula, is a personal friend of Natalie’s and is excited to help.

RAF will continue their grass roots fundraising efforts. Rhonda a.k.a Natalie’s “Nana”is heading up an inventive and fresh fundraising campaign for the organization. Natalie tells us, “she makes handmade laundry soap.” The Rose Again Laundry products have already raised nearly $2,000 and Rhonda says she just had her first out-of-state order but she would be happy to deliver locally, of course.

The organization is recognized as a non-profit 501(c) and donations are tax deductible. RAF has high hopes of providing for foster children in the Temecula and Murrieta areas—which incredibly was sparked by an idea from a teen with heart and determination. Jeff encourages other teens and young adults to empower them-selves. “I would say being a teenager is difficult. There are a lot of authorities and you should respect them…but when you have an idea…don’t let somebody saying you are too young, because you are looking at two teenagers who started a nonprofit.”

Rhonda, an avid community volunteer is touched to see a new generation that will help shape Temecula’s future. “It’s heartwarming to know that they are young people out there like Natalie and Jeff that are going to make a difference,” and she encourages others to do the same with the advice that if you “want less and give more…you’ll be happier than you can ever imagine.”

For Natalie, she sees the future in the children she reaches, “I think the biggest issue is making these kids feel like they are something because they are our fu-ture …it’s a simple statement but it’s true.”

Pictured: above The Rose Again Foundation Board of Directors

Visit www.roseagainfoundation.org for more information about the organization, purchasing Rose Again Laundry products and their upcoming fundraising events. Pictured above The Shadle Family

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Gardening while over 55 can be a relaxing way to enjoy the sunshine and the glorious weather in California. Here are some tips to ensure that your time is enjoyable rather than a chore.

Avoid the Big Offenders:One of the keys to keeping a landscape low maintenance is avoiding the landscape elements that are the most work labor intensive.

-Trellised vines, while romantic, require regular training and pruning. -Topiary plants (balls, spirals, shapes, etc.) are novel but require weekly trimming with scissors and can get out of control quickly. -Trees, like Crepe Myrtles, that have seeds that require removal annually, flower colorfully but can require more effort than they are worth. -Tall hedges can provide a nicely manicured effect but if you are trying to keep a bush short that actually grows 12 feet tall, you have to be prepared to prune at least once a month. -Tropical plants (palms, Canna Lily, brightly colored bulbs, etc.) require more maintenance than other landscape styles. Palm trees need to be skinned and seedpods need to be removed. Tropical plants also require covering in the winter to ensure their survival in cold years.

Know Your Tolerance for Mess:Everyone has their own threshold for spent flowers, dead leaves, and unkempt garden spaces. The most important thing is to be honest with yourself and planning accordingly. Gaillardia is a lovely flower, however, the spent blooms are a part of its charm. If it looks messy to you, this and other plants with numerous blooms that require removal would be better for you to avoid.

Focus on the Foundation & Utilize Colorful Pots: The best way to ensure that your garden is something that you can maintain with minimal effort is to focus on foundation plants. The ideal plant selection would be one that is a genetic dwarf (like a Dwarf Abelia or a Dwarf Myrtle) so that little to no pruning is required. Utilize shrubs with more than one color of leaves (called variegated)

so that even without flowers, you have some foliage interest.

How do you add more color? Use tall colorful glazed ceramic pots on the patio or directly in the garden bed and fill with annual flowers. The annuals will bloom continuously for a season and provide constant interest. If the pots are tall enough, you will not have to bend to re-plant the following season.

Melissa McCabe Navaroli of McCabes Nursey & Landscape Construction A family owned and oper-ated business that has been serving the Temecula

Valley since 2002

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By Lindsay Bingham R.N., BSN

You don’t have to look at a calendar to know what time of the year it is… just take a moment to look around and it’s easy to see… school is in session! While parents and children struggle to get back into the groove of alarm clocks, packed lunches, homework, and after school activities, they also work to conquer those late night bedtimes that the freedom of summer time has made possible!

No matter what the age, the benefits of a good night’s sleep go way beyond one’s mood! Most studies have proven that the proper amount of sleep leads to an increased ability to fo-cus, to remember, to stay healthy, and to have the energy necessary to exercise and be active. Some studies have also shown a change in hormones responsible for weight gain in those who do not get an adequate amount of sleep.

With the hustle and bustle of working parents, multiple child extra curricular activities, home-work, and life, getting the recommended amount of sleep can be quite a challenge. While the sleep requirement for each individual may vary, there are a few things that everyone can get in the habit of doing to promote good sleep hygiene!

• Have a set time for electronic devices to be turned OFF. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that this take place at least one hour prior to bedtime. The AAP also strongly suggests removing a television from your child’s room if they have one. Research shows that children with TVs in the room get less hours of sleep overall.

• Have a calming, ritualistic bedtime routine. These activities may include bathing, teeth brushing, reading, etc…

• As much as possible, go to bed and wake at the same time each day. Try not to bend the rules for weekends and special events. This can make sleep routines even more difficult for children.

While life doesn’t always allow for a perfect bedtime routine, try and make sleep a priority! Below is a general guideline to sleep recommendations per age:•1-3 yrs: 14-15 hours a day• 3-6 yrs: 10-12 hours a day• 7-12 yrs: 10-11 hours a day •12-18 yrs: 8-10 hours a day•18 and older: 7-8 hours a day

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The Pampered PoochBy Our Fave Trendspotter Amber Sayas

I have learned that finding a dog groomer can be a challenge. From reading reviews and asking friends to going into random dog grooming salons to find out all that’s offered, it can all be quite overwhelming. If you’re like me and have a king and queen who sits upon a throne and barks out demands of ice water and lean turkey jerky, the struggle is real and not any grooming salon will do.

Princess, my Yorkshire Terrier, demands her breed specific cut. She also insists on having her nails done with colored nail caps so when she walks around on the wood floor, it’s with grace, void of the obnoxious clicking of nails. Gizmo, my Shi Tzu, enjoys a teddy bear trimmed face with a blue Mohawk to accent his wild side.

With the high demands of my royal(ish) pups, and the low supply of top notch groomers, it was like winning the lottery when I walked into Temecula Pet Salon & Spa. This is not just any dog groomer. This is a true spa for dogs. The dogs are pampered with a Hydro Surge Massage Bathing System, Blueberry Facials, Moisturizing Treatments, teeth cleaning and so much more. What sets this apart from the rest, is the puppy-safe hair coloring, feather extensions, Poochi Fragrance, Nail Caps and Designer Pawdicures! Did I mention there’s free treats at the counter for good doggies who sit? LOL! It even has a luxurious waiting area for us humans.

This is truly one of Temecula’s greatest finds for dog grooming. I was also pleased to learn that they are big on donating to animal organizations and I’m able to drop off food, clothing and many other types of dog items at their location. Princess and I are definitely looking forward to their upcoming retail items such as custom dog beds, designer jewelry and clothing.

Two paws and a high five are given to Temecula Pet Salon & Spa located off Temecula Parkway and Butterfield Stage Road. It’s where all the trendy dogs go. www.AmbersTrendyThoughts.BlogSpot.com

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Temecula Ca 92592951 302 5066

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