THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 Page 11 COMMITTEE | FROM Page 10 sionately, showing up every day for the students, educators, and families of Revere. The fi rst Latina to ever serve on the Revere School Committee, Jacqueline is a trailblazing educator who knows what it is like to be in the classroom. I am proud to endorse School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso for another term,” said State Senator Edwards. “I am honored to have the support of our incredibly dedicated State Senator. As school committee member, it is vital to partner with all our local and state elected offi cials representing Revere and work together to create a better future for our students, educators, and families. State Senator Edwards is an empowering leader for our city in the state senate, and I am humbled to have her as a partner in educational work. Together, I know we can bring more educational opportunities and resources to our school district,” said School Committee Member Monterroso. School Committee Member Jacqueline Monterroso was sworn in this past May, becoming the fi rst Latina to hold elected offi ce in the city. She is running to further students’ college and career readiness, to strengthen our educators’ recruitment and retention systems, and to increase family engagement. To learn more about her campaign you can visit jacqueline4revere.com or fi nd her on social media via @jacqueline4revere. REVERETV | FROM Page 2 still airing for a few more weeks on the Community Channel. Watch Victoria and her guest chef create a healthier alternative to traditional lasagna. This step-by-step cooking program is produced at least once per month, and luckily, most recipes are tested by the RevereTV staff . If you want to follow along with Victoria at your own pace, you can fi nd this episode and all other episodes of “Fabulous Foods” on RevereTV’s YouTube page. Towards the end of this month, RevereTV will be participating in the usual broad election coverage as November gets closer. This typically will include candidate statements and a potential mayoral candidate debate. Whatever happens this year, tune in to RTV GOV and RTV social media for any public events. Specifics in programming regarding elections will be listed in future RTV Spotlight articles. In the meantime, RTV GOV is where you will fi nd all city government meetings still playing live as they happen and replaying afterward. RTV GOV is channel 9 on Comcast and 13/613 on RCN. Let Your Backyarding Style Shine With This Design Inspo From TurfMutt ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The backyard is an important extension of a home’s living space, so it makes sense a family’s individual style be refl ected in its design. By marrying your unique design perspective with your backyard needs, you can create even greater memories with your family and friends, amping up the yard’s purpose and value. “Mulligan the TurfMutt and I have been working on upgrading our yard this summer, and we’ve created a space that makes it diffi cult to want to leave home,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which encourages people to care for and use their outdoor spaces. “I think that’s the goal we should all strive for. Even small changes to your yard can make a big impact on how much you and your family enjoy spending time at home and doing what we call ‘backyarding’.” The first step is to decide which backyard style suits you best and understanding how you’ll use your dream yard, according to Kiser. Here are style suggestions from the TurfMutt Foundation to kick off your creativity in creating a yard style all your own: • Zen Garden. Serenity is the name of the game with a zen garden. Elements could include a relaxing water feature, easy-tomaintain plants and shrubs, strategically placed lighting, and a hammock swinging gently in the breeze between two trees. • Play Yard. A play yard has a single mission: to have fun with family and friends. Create zones for all of the activities your family may want to tackle. Have a budding soccer star? Use the grassy area for a practice fi eld. Need a place to cool off ? Think about adding a pool or splash pad. Have kids and pets that need a place to get out the wiggles? Add a sandbox for digging. Remember, live plants, shrubs and trees make great boundaries between diff erent zones in the yard. • Entertainment Oasis. For those who view their home as the hottest spot in the neighborhood, an entertainment oasis is just the ticket. Seating is a must, so map out diff erent areas for eating and conversing. A fi re pit can help keep guests warm during chilly evening gatherings, and you can whip up a delicious dinner in an outdoor kitchen. If your neighbors are nearby, consider a wall of bushes or potted plants to create privacy. Hang string lights to create ambiance, and add lots of plants and fl owering bushes to create an inviting outdoor atmosphere. • Wildlife Sanctuary. Those who want to create a wildlife sanctuary in their own backyard should opt for a mix of native and adaptive plants that are recognizable and useful for local wildlife. A diverse array of fl owering plants attract birds, bees and butterfl ies. A bee fountain or hummingbird feeder can help pollinators thrive by providing important hydration. For other wildlife, provide natural sources of habitat by planting shrubs and trees. • Outdoor Offi ce. Taking work outdoors is all the rage for those who want to strike a good worklife balance. Set up your outdoor offi ce for success by selecting a comfortable, quiet spot that offers seating and shade near electrical outlets and a strong Wi-Fi signal. The appropriate lighting and heating features can help extend the usefulness of the outdoor offi ce. Jazz up your video conference background by making sure trees, bushes and plants are viewable or add a green wall or a tall potted plant behind your seat.
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