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- OPEN HOUSE & DEDICATIONPosted on: 2005-11-07Please join the Korematsu PTO for a dedication and open house at Fred
T. Korematsu Elementary School at Mace Ranch!
Korematsu Elementary School is the newest facility in the Davis Joint
Unified School District and is scheduled to welcome its first
students in Fall 2006. It is also the first school in the nation to
be named for civil rights crusader Fred T. Korematsu, who fought the
internment of Japanese-Americans to the United States Supreme Court.
We hope your family will join us in celebrating this exciting event.
The official dedication ceremony will be followed by refreshments, a
tour of the campus, and activities for children and adults alike. We
look forward to seeing you there!
WHERE? Korematsu Elementary is located in the Mace Ranch
neighborhood, at the corner of Alhambra and Loyola
WHEN? Thursday, November 17, 2005: Dedication ceremony 4:30 p.m.;
open house and celebration 5:10-6:30 p.m.
WHAT? FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Official dedication! Open house!
Food! Music! Activities!
AND WHAT'S MORE...
* Learn about Fred Korematsu's history, meet members of his family,
and view memorabilia from his heroic struggle against Japanese-
American internment during World War II
* Do a science project in the new science room (sponsored by Explorit)
* Make a musical instrument in the new music room
* Learn how you can get involved
Sponsored by the Davis Joint Unified School District and the
Korematsu PTO
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Website:www.KorematsuPTO.org/ - NEW NAME!!! Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace RanchPosted on: 2005-09-16Anupam Chander writes:
A broad array of Davis citizens today coalesced to support the naming of the new elementary school in Davis after civil rights legend and Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner Fred T. Korematsu. The Board of Education voted to name the school the “Fred T. Korematsu Elementary School at Mace Ranch.' The official short form of the school name will be the “Korematsu Elementary'. Mr. Korematsu died in March 2005 at the home of his daughter in Marin County, California.
- Davis School Board Open MeetingPosted on: 2005-09-08The school board will hold an open meeting on September 15th in the evening to discuss the naming of the new elementary in our neighborhood and determine the Task Force which will be reviewing the best use of Schools.Website:www.djusd.k12.ca.us/
- LAKE ALHAMBRA BLOCK PARTYPosted on: 2005-08-17August 27th from 6-9pm
LaPlaya Drive by the lake
Live Latin Jazz Music by Mejor Que Nada
Tables provided - Bring Chairs.
Please bring appetizers or desserts, drinks and paper products to enjoy and share. - Update on Fred T. Korematsu Elementary's FundingPosted on: 2005-10-20According to School Board Trustee Jim Provenza, this Thursday,
October 20 at 7:30 PM, the school board will consider whether or not
to allocate an additional $154,547 of one-time funds to the Korematsu
School escrow fund. This money would be used to open a K-1 school in
2006; the current budget allows for Kindergarten only in 2006. The
money would also fund K-2 in 2007 and K-3 in 2008. The following is
the grade allocation with and without the proposed budget reinstatement:
Current Budget
Fall 2006: Kindergarten Only
Fall 2007: K-1
Fall 2008: K-2
Fall 2009: K-3
With Proposed Budget Reinstatement:
Fall 2006: K-1
Fall 2007: K-2
Fall 2008: K-3
There is a total of $335,278 available for budget reinstatements. The
following budget items have been suggested for funding:
$154,547 Open Korematsu at Mace Ranch as a K-1 in 2007
$ 45,000 Suspend 10% reduction to School Site Discretionary
Allocations for 05/06
$210,000 Fund New Laptops for K-6 Teachers
$100,000 Materials and training for Differentiated Education
in K-12
There is not enough money to fund everything. If you would like the
board to open Korematsu as K-1 in 2006, write the School Board to let
them know:
meeting and let them know in person.
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- Nutcracker BalletPosted on: 2005-11-08Hanneke & Company Presents
The Nutcracker Ballet
(a Hanneke Lohse Production)
November 25, 26 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
November 27 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM
Veterans Memorial Theatre
Tickets available at the Davis Art Center
General Admission $12
- City of Davis Needs Volunteers!!Posted on: 2005-12-14The City of Davis is looking for volunteers to serve as members of the following commissions:
* Human Relations
* Natural Resources
* Recreation & Park
* Social Services
By serving on a city commission, you can participate in planning the future of Davis. Many of these commissions make recommendations to City Council on matters that will greatly affect life in Davis. A great deal of personal satisfaction, knowledge and experience may be gained through service to your community.
If you are interested in serving on a commission and are a resident of Davis, please download and fill out an application. Applications may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 23 Russell Boulevard, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., downloaded at http://www.cityofdavis.org/cmo/commapp.cfm, or call 757-5648 and an application will be mailed to you. Feel free to include a resume or other information to help the City Council in the selection process. Submitted applications are considered public information.
Applications will be submitted to City Council for appointment at a regular Council meeting; appointments are tentatively scheduled for January 10, 2006.
Application deadline: January 3, 2006
Application deadlines are established to allow City Council time to review the applications thoroughly. Applicant names may be published in the newspaper and on the city website prior to appointment by City Council in order to solicit public opinion. No late applications will be submitted to City Council.
Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission works to promote cohesiveness and understanding among the members of the community by advising City Council on the development of programs related to mediating disputes, investigating complaints and preparing reports on discrimination of all kinds. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers Conference Room, 23 Russell Boulevard.
Natural Resources Commission
The Natural Resources Commission provides the City Council with recommendations on natural resource issues facing the City of Davis including water conservation, air pollution, waste management, recycling and monitoring the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard.
Recreation and Park Commission
The Recreation and Park Commission advises the City Council on matters pertaining to public recreation and park planning. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., Davis Joint Unified School District Conference Room, 526 B Street.
Social Services Commission
The Social Services Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to issues of social services including health, affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, transit and low income needs. Meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m., Dresbach Hunt-Boyer Home, 604 Second Street.
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- Another New Orleans? Aging Levees in CaliforniaPosted on: 2006-01-25by Mailana Mavromatis, Esq.
With the US Army Corps of Engineers acknowledging that the New Orleans levee system was never designed to withstand a storm of Katrina's strength, Califorians are left to ponder the question: were our California Delta levees designed to withstand a substantial earthquake?
California has approximately 1,100 miles of levees that run along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and the Corps has identified nearly 200 eroded sites that are in desperate need of repair - many are not far from new residential developments sitting in long established designated flood zones.
According to the Corps, most of California's levees were originally designed and constructed to protect agricultural areas from flooding. Often, they were constructed by farmers pushing up dirt with shovels and a wheelbarrow, not taking into consideration the recent surge of sprawling commercial and residential development.
A high magnitude earthquake rumbling along the Delta has potential of breaching dozens of the aging levees that guard California's primary water transportation hub. If the Delta levees fail, the drinking water supply for two thirds of California could be threatened, and the nation's largest source of fruits and vegetables could be destroyed for months or even years.
On June 3, 2004 the Lower Jones Tract Levee in the Central Valley failed, flooded hundreds of acres and causing $100 million in damages. It took crews 25 days, working around the clock, to fill the 500 foot breach. The breach sent hundreds of people running to higher ground and left state officials scrambling to protect the water supply for the State of California. Collapses occur in the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta levees every few years, and the State officials report that a breach could begin with something as simple as an animal burrowing into the levee.
Scientists at UC Davis predicted that there is a two-in-three chance that a major earthquake or flood will hit the Delta in the next 50 years, causing widespread levee failure. In response, on September 27, 2005, Governor Schwarzenegger fired all six members of the California Reclamation Board (the flood control panel) who serve indefinite terms and were appointed by former Governors Davis and Wilson. The new appointees are experts in engineering and represent the Central Valley.
Recently, Governor Schwarzenegger prompted California's congressional delegation to come up with over $90 million for strengthening Central Valley levees. His budget this year increased levee maintenance by $26 million, which reversed cuts made over the last several years.
- NEW HVAC Duct Sealing Requirement for Property OwnersPosted on: 2006-01-25Starting 10/1/05 installing or replacing certain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment may trigger a requirement to test and if necessary, properly seal the existing ducts connected to the HVAC equipment. The duct sealing must then be independently verified by a certified home energy rater, at least on a random sampling basis. If a building permit is required, the local building department may not issue the permit for installing HVAC equipment until the ducts are properly sealed as verified by a certified energy rater.
The new duct sealing rule is fully set forth at the California Energy Commission's website: www.energy.ca.gov/title24/changeout/
You can email me with questions on how this might affect you in the future! skimmel315@aol.comEmail:skimmel315@aol.com - A message from the Contractors State License BoardPosted on: 2006-02-07Click Here for Simple Tips to Help you Avoid Remodeling Pitfalls.
Website:www.cslb.ca.gov - Pence Gallery - Garden Tour 10 HomesPosted on: 2006-04-20Sunday May 7th 12-5
Cost $20/members
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Habitat for Humanity Indian DinnerPosted on: 2006-09-02Annual Indian dinner, silent auction, and raffle will be held by the Yolo County affilate of Habitat for Humanity on October 7, 2006 at the Community Center, Holy Rosary Church, 503 California Street, Woodland, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Habitat is raising funds to build three homes in the Woodland area for low income families and preparing for other homes in Yolo County.
Auction items include a home-cooked meal for 10 by our chef , lower-level Kings seats, excellent River Cats seats, fantastic wines, local restaurant and spa donations, and numerous other exciting contributions.
Tickets and information on donating auction items can be obtain by calling Wayne Eckert at 757-1202 or going to the Habitat web site at www.habitatforhumanity-Yolo.org.Website:www.habitatforhumanity-Yolo.orgEmail:weckert@sbcglobal.net
