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The 12-time National Champion Lancer Dancers will be holding a Junior Lancer Dancer summer camp from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 through Aug. 18 at Carlsbad High School. The cost is $125 but the team will be offering scholarships to attend the camp, based on HUD guidelines for low-income families. Scholarship applications and registration information can be found at LancerDancers.com or by sending an e-mail to JrLancerDancers@gmail.com. Courtesy photo
Rotary became farmers for Work Day ENCINITAS — Each year, Rotary Clubs around the world hold a Rotary at Work Day hands-on project in their local community. This year, members of the Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club volunteered their time snipping and pruning grapevines at Coastal Roots Farm’s vineyard. The Sangiovese, Syrah and Viognier vines are going into their fourth year of growth at the vineyard and will be harvested in August and September, according to Nora Feldhusen, Educa-
tional Program manager at the farm. The farm is a non-profit educational community farm at 441 Saxony Road. Feldhusen along with LyOr Rabinowiz, Food Forest & Vineyard coordinator for the farm, led the volunteer group for the day. So what are the challenges of growing a vineyard in Encinitas? “Our greatest challenge in maintaining a vineyard is getting enough hands on deck, which is why it’s so helpful to have volunteers,” said Rabinowiz. “We are dealing with a coastal climate and marine layer that provides a breeding ground for fungus. Then there is harvesting of the grapes at the right time before the birds
and bees move in. This year we’ll have netting so that will help deter the critters.” Incubated by the Leichtag Foundation, the farm integrates Jewish tradition and sustainable agriculture practices to grow and share healthy food especially with those most in need, learn about and care for the land, and help strengthen connections between neighbors. The farm is located on about 20 acres and features mixed garden vegetables with herbs and flowers, orchards, food forest, biodynamic compost, vineyard, and free range chickens. The site also includes a barn, housing, landscaping, parking, and pay-what-you-
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can farm stand open to the public on Thursdays and Sundays. “In our vineyard and food forest we are following an ancient Jewish agricultural tradition called Orlah which is about refraining from harvesting fruits from trees or vines for the first three years of growth,” said Feldhusen. “This practice is about allowing the trees to mature and to build a relationship with the plant outside of just as fruit producers. Also, historically, in the fourth year, fruits were brought to the temple and designated for the Levites who were landless, social and religious servants. Currently we’re having conversations about what we can do to incorporate the traditions in our fourth year and harvest. In our fifth year, we will be retailing the win For more information about Coastal Roots Farm and volunteering opportunities, visit coastalrootsfarm.org
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Community rallies behind Vista teacher placed on leave By Hoa Quach
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the administration to keep Romero at Rancho Buena Vista High School. A protest was also held at the school. “This makes me so angry,” wrote Jeffrey Bright of Fallbrook, who said he graduated from the school more than 20 years ago. “I already fear that our education system is falling apart. I worry my kids are not going to get a valuable education at public schools anymore.” David Whiddon of San Marcos called the move “shameful.” “This is a teacher that genuinely cares,” Whiddon wrote. “Both of my sons had Mr. Romero and greatly enjoyed his class.” A former student, Jasmine Velare of Vista, said Romero was “an amazing teacher.” “I was lucky enough to get him myself,” she wrote. “He truly cares for what he TURN TO TEACHER ON A15
ESCONDIDO — An amendment to the resolution of necessity for the Citracado Parkway extension project was approved Wednesday by the City Council. Debra Lundy, real property manager for the city, said it was needed due to a clerical error, the omissions of deeds to be attached to the land. The adjustment is the only fee parcel being acquired by the city, which is a necessity, she added. The eminent domain project, which has been in the works for several years, will complete the missing section of the roadway between Harmony Grove, Village Parkway and Andreason Drive. The city conducted a review of the project, which was outlined in the
environmental impact report from April 2012. Alternatives were discussed with residents in four community meetings and a trio of public gatherings. “The project as currently designed was located and planned in a manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and least private injury,” Lundy said. She also reported the city and property owners have had more than 35 meetings in the past four years to develop the plan. However, the property owners did not submit a counteroffer to the city’s statutory offer on April 14, 2015. According to Lundy, the owners did not feel the offer matched what the land is worth, alTURN TO EXTENSION ON A3
Republicans endorse Abed over Gaspar By Aaron Burgin
REGION — The County Republican Party has thrown its support behind Escondido Mayor Sam Abed in the race for County Dist. 3 Supervisor. The Republican Party of San Diego announced last week that it voted to endorse Abed over fellow Republican and Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, who is also running for the supervisor seat currently held by Dave Roberts, who is seeking re-election. Abed, who has been a polarizing figure during his two terms as mayor in Escondido, secured the coveted party endorsement by receiving more than two thirds of the committee’s votes, the threshold required for a candidate to receive the endorsement over a fellow party member. “Endorsing one Republican over another requires a 2/3 vote threshold — and rarely happens,” GOP Chairman Tony
Krvaric said. “Clearly Sam Abed’s long-time and steadfast commitment to Republican principles and values earned him the support of committee members and we are proud to endorse him.” Gaspar’s campaign reached this week expressed disappointment in not receiving the party’s nomination, but touted several key endorsements she has received throughout the campaign. “While I’m disappointed not to get the party endorsement, I’m very proud to have the support of Mayor Faulconer and the four Republican City Councilmembers, Senators Bates and Anderson, and Assemblyman Rocky Chavez,” Gaspar said. “I’ve been a very effective Republican mayor in a Democratic city by focusing on balanced budgets, economic development, and quality of life and will continue to do so on the Board of Supervisors.”
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