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VOL. 56, ISSUE 20
Pup to be woman’s lifesaver
RB acreage eyed for city parkland BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK
BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK
A lab puppy and Rancho Bernardo woman are learning to understand each other’s nuances so they can effectively communicate when the woman’s life is in danger. Last Thursday, the 13-weekold puppy named SaveHer arrived from Virginia to his new Bernardo Heights home. His job is to signal 39-year-old Michelle (Coffey) Hyman when her blood sugar levels are too high or low.
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Diabetic alert service dog SaveHer watches to make sure Michelle Hyman, left, tests her blood sugar, as Cora Hyman and trainer Cheri Campbell look on. Photo by Elizabeth Marie Himchak If not quickly corrected, Hyman, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child, could become extremely ill. In the worst case scenario, she could have seizures that
cause coma or death. SaveHer — named by Hyman’s 8-year-old daughter, Cora, “because he’s going to save my mom” — proved he See DOG Page 21
Rancho Bernardo Planning Board will meet tonight (Thursday) to consider a proposal that reclassifies more than 103 acres of Rancho Bernardo open space as designated parkland. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Oaks North Community Center auditorium, 12578 Oaks North Drive in Rancho Bernardo. Eric Bowlby, San Diego Canyonlands executive director, is expected to ask the board for its support of the proposal that dedicates 10,000 acres citywide as designated parkland. If approved by the city, it would make it more difficult for development to occur in these open space areas in the decades to come since approval from two-thirds of voters would then be required to convert the areas for non-park uses, according to San Diego Canyonlands. In Rancho Bernardo, there are five locations managed by the See PLANNERS, Page 22
Del Norte puts spin on tradition with ‘homegoing’ BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK With no alumni to invite back for homecoming, how can a high school participate in the annual football-based ritual? Del Norte High’s answer — have a “homegoing.” The celebration, complete with class spirit contests, parade, football game, royal court and dance, will begin Monday and continue through Saturday, Oct. 29. The theme “There’s No Place Like Home” is inspired by “The Wizard of Oz.” Allison Raczka, Associated Student
Body adviser, said since the 4S Ranch high school cannot have a homecoming until next year, when its first graduates will be invited back to campus, last year a smaller event dubbed “newcoming” was held. There was a small class float competition during one of the football games, but there was no court and the dance was an informal affair. The terms “newcoming” and “homegoing” reflect where the students are during these points in their lives, Raczka explained. With seniors for the first time, the Nighthawks wanted a larger celebration to mark this year’s milestone, she said.
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The festivities will coincide with the football team’s senior recognition night that precedes the 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 varsity game against the Orange Glen Patriots, which coincidentally is Raczka’s alma mater. Throughout the week, students will be building floats with the “Wizard of Oz” theme and participating in activities to gain points for the year-long class spirit competition. Monday they will wear flannel for scarecrow day. Tuesday there will be contests during lunch. Wednesday they will wear red shoes or socks. Thursday they will have to find their “buddy” See DEL NORTE, Page 22
RB High homecoming is Friday BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK A magical week at Rancho Bernardo High will culminate Friday when the Broncos take on the Torrey Pines Falcons in their homecoming game. During halftime of the 7 p.m. varsity football game See BRONCOS, Page 22
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