Archive for July, 2008
She likes Potatoes!
July 3, 2008 (which by the way is a “happy birthday auntie kat” day!!)
Claire: Paige, where are we going on vacation?
Paige: We’re going to Pacifica!
Claire: No, no, Paige, we’re not going to Pacifica…where are we going?
Paige: (thinking) Pa…Pa…Pa…ci…fica
Claire: No, Paige…we’re going to MMMMM
Paige: Maya’s!!
Claire: (laughing), no, not Maya’s…we’re going to MMMMM
Paige: (thinking) MMM…Mexico!
Claire: Yes, that’s right Paige! We’re going to Mexico! …and we’re going to go on a big…
Paige: (proudly) BOAT!!
Claire: That’s right Paige…a big boat! …and we’re going to have…
Paige: (thinking hard)…..have…have POTATOES!!
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SV Teens Horse Around & Help a Friend
Scotts Valley Teens Horse Around and Help a Friend
Claire Tromblee, Abigail Utic (on Amanda) and Rachel Campos and Ali Prentiss (on Goldie) spent many of their community service hours this year on horseback, helping their friend (and Claire’s sister) Paige Tromblee (seated in front on Goldie) with her Therapeutic Horseback Riding sessions. Paige’s teacher, Sharavana Millavise oversees the program for Paige’s home based curriculum. A typical therapeutic horseback riding session includes grooming, stretching exercises on the horse, obstacle courses, balance and dexterity activities, cool down, clean-up, and of course, “scritch and cookie time” with the horses. Each session can have different focal points like increasing balance, strength and flexibility, working on fine and gross motor skills, and general horsemanship. In helping Paige, who has cerebral palsy and autism, the girls practice team work, having fun and getting to know the horse better while increasing physical and mental well being.
Community Service with a smile!
Submitted for publication to the Scotts Valley Banner
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