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@ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com 54 AUGUST 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE SALUTE TO TEACHERS: PHOTOGRAPHY BY MELISSA JACOBS AND TERRI RIPPEE Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers Forty local teachers are now nominees for San Diego County Teacher of the Year. Five will be named the 2022-23 San Diego County Teachers of the Year at a private reception on August 26 as part of the 32nd annual Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers in partnership with San Diego County Credit Union. Together with the San Diego County Office of Education, Cox Communications will produce a one-hour television special to recognize the county's 24,000+ teachers, spotlight the teachers of the year, and share highlights from the reception. The show will air at 9pm on Sunday, October 2 on YurView Network (Cox Channel 4) and will feature musical and dance performances by local students leading up to the announcement of the five honorees, who will represent the region while vying for California Teacher of the Year honors. The 40 nominees were selected by their respective school districts, and of those nominees, two represent schools in the North County: Stephanie Cluxton of Torrey Hills School and Timothy Stiven of Canyon Crest Academy. The five county teachers of the year will be selected based on student achievement, professional development and school community involvement, teaching philosophy, knowledge of educational issues and trends, promotion and development of the teaching profession, accountability, and ability to serve as ambassadors of education. salutetoteacherssd.com MEOW Molly is a 6-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who is ready and waiting to meet her new family! Molly is a shy girl, and she is looking for a calm, quiet home where she can take over a den and make it hers. Adoption fee: $65 MEOW With soft tri-colored fur and vibrant eyes, Ella is enchanting at first sight. Plus, she has a charming personality to match. Ella is 2 years old and petite at just over 6 pounds. It doesn't take long for her playful side to come out — especially if you give her a treat! Adoption fee: $145 MEOW Silver is an 11-year-old, 11½-pound Domestic Short Hair cat with a blue and white coat. Silver was surrendered by her owner after her grandchildren had grown up and she was no longer able to care for Silver. In her previous home, Silver lived with a small dog. Adoption fee: $75 WOOF Energetic and loyal, Spruce the Australian Cattle Dog blend is looking for a forever home. This 9-month-old loves to be active and will make the perfect adventure buddy for one lucky family. He is super playful and would do best in a home with older children. Adoption fee: $385 WOOF Isengard is a 3-year-old, 12-pound Chihuahua mix. She was a stray before she was transferred from a crowded shelter in the Imperial Valley through the Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS) program. Isengard needs a calm home where there is not a lot of commotion. Adoption fee: $145 ADOPTABLE PETS Focus family HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, a free veterinary exam certificate and a dog license if residing in a city contracted by SDHS. For more information, visit sdhumane.org/adopt. Adoption fee includes microchip identification and registration fee. Pets have been spayed or neutered and have up-to-date vaccinations. 858.756.4117, ext. 1, animalcenter.org Adoption fee includes microchip identification. Pets have been spayed or neutered, examined for good health & temperament, and have up-to-date vaccinations. 760.753.6413, sdpets.org RANCHO COASTAL HUMANE SOCIETY SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY WOOF Petra is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever/Siberian Husky. She is shy at first, but if you give her time, you will earn her trust. Petra has made some great friends at San Diego Humane Society, and with patience and treats, she can really shine. Adoption fee: $100 Stephanie Cluxton Timothy Stiven

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