Page 10


OUSD will loan construction funds to charter school


The Orange Unified Board of


Trustees agreed to finance con- struction of a gymnasium at El Rancho Charter School. The proposed 25,000-sq.-ft.


facility will house a dance stu- dio, five science classrooms and a gym. El Rancho has been pur- suing the concept for some six years, but has been unable to ob- tain funding on its own. Under the agreement with OUSD, El Rancho will reimburse the dis- trict for the full amount of the construction costs, as well as any borrowing fees or interest. In ad- dition, the district will draw one percent of the project costs for oversight. A dollar amount has not been established. Trustee Kathy Moffat asked if


borrowing the money would have any impact on the district. Super- visor Mike Christensen assured her that it wouldn’t, that it was a small amount compared to the overall budget.


Even so, Diane Singer ex-


pressed concern about taking on debt. “I’m concerned about the encumbrance of taxpayer mon- ey,” she said. “We have a fiducia- ry responsibility. It’s borrowing money, it’s counterintuitive.” Tim Surridge saw it differently.


“Let the community see what in- vesting in schools provides,” he said. The district’s investment will


be paid back by funding El Ran- cho has set aside for facilities improvements, as well as from revenue generated from the gym itself. The charter school intends to lease the gym space when stu- dents aren’t using it. Moffatt said she didn’t like


borrowing money for one school, when they all need it. “It seems like we’re favoring El Rancho,” she said.


In the end, Moffatt


joined five of her colleagues in the 6-1 vote. Diane Singer voted “no.”


Covenant Christian receives dual accreditation


Covenant Christian School, Or-


ange, announced that it now has dual accreditation with Associa- tion of Christian Schools Interna- tional (ACSI) and Western Asso- ciation of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for K-8th grade. Both commissions have granted the school a new six-year accredita- tion status with a mid-cycle, one- day visit through June 30, 2021. The school also announced


the addition of new community tuition discounts effective Sep- tember 2015. This affects par-


Foothills Sentry


By Cathy Herdeg It is a safe bet that most of the


5,000 people who attended last year’s Broadway in the Park had no idea it wasn’t a City of Tustin event, much less knew the name of the organization responsible for raising the money to produce the show -- or how many other art-related programs it supports. Last year, the Tustin Area


Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) spent $250,000 supporting over a dozen programs in the Tustin/ North Tustin area. For those who have heard of TACFA, it’s most likely through Broadway in the Park, the group’s most visible program that’s about to celebrate its 15th year. Last year’s produc- tion of “Peter Pan,” featuring live flying in the park, was nomi- nated for a prestigious Ovation award. This year’s production of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate,” running Aug. 18-22 at Peppertree Park, promises to be just as great.


Broadway on a budget “What few people understand


ents who are currently employed as police officers, fire fighters or U.S. military personnel, includ- ing reserves, who will be granted a 20 percent family tuition dis- count for their students. Additionally, in recognition of


Covenant’s 30th year in Christian education, K-8 families new to CCS will receive a $150 per stu- dent registration discount. New preschool families will receive $50 off the application fee. Call (714) 998-4852 for more


information. experience ORANGE COUNTY’S RESIDENT PSYCHIC


714.669.8410 mrsleespalmreader.com


Licensed, certified, and truly gifted Psychic & Certified Life Coach.


Over 40 years


is that the ticket price covers less than one-half the cost of produc- ing the show,” says Erin Kociela, chair of the Broadway in the Park committee. “TACFA raises mon-


ey all year long through donations and sponsorships so that it can keep the ticket price artificially low. This means that an average family of four can attend a Broad- way-quality live theater produc- tion for $72--about the same cost as going to a movie, once you add the popcorn and soda.” So why do they do it? “We’re


fulfilling our organization’s mis- sion,” Bob Machado, TACFA president explains,


“creating


community through the arts. We want a great theater experience to be available to anyone, regardless of finances.” Broadway in the Park is just


one of the many programs TAC- FA supports. The group pays for buses so that every fourth grader in Tustin can hear a live orches- tra (Koncerts for Kids), hosts a yearly student art show for over 200 students, and pays for profes- sional art instruction in 10 Title 1 TUSD schools.


Fields of dreams TACFA added a new program


last year that allows 28 TUSD students to attend a week at the Young Americans’ theater camp. And through its Barbara Benson Scholarship Program, TACFA has helped close to 50 students con-


Tuesday, August 4, 2015 TACFA: the best kept secret in Tustin


tinue their education in the arts after high school graduation. TACFA co-sponsors the Tustin


Art Walk, as well as OC View- points, a juried professional art show that attracts over 200 lo- cal artists. And last year TACFA awarded grants to four local groups to improve their ability to reach an art-related goal. TACFA also supports non-professional adult arts groups, such as the Voices of Tustin and the Tustin Art League. You might think that TACFA


needs a cast of thousands to pull it all off. But this passionate group of volunteers manages to do it all with less than two dozen board members. When it comes time to put on the show, over 125 kindred spirits volunteer to help over the five-night run. Peppertree park theater-go-


ers are encouraged to visit the TACFA booth before or after this year’s “Kiss Me, Kate” produc- tion. “We’re always looking for like-minded people passionate about the arts to join us,” Mach- ado says. For more information about


the Tustin Area Council For Fine Arts, tickets to Broadway in the Park, or to volunteer, go to TAC- FA.org.


1036 Irvine Blvd. Tustin, Ca 92780


Orange Residents! - Do You Change Your Own Oil?


WM Curbside service can collect your used oil and filters right from your doorstep for free! Just call and schedule a pick up at (800) 449-7587. As an added convenience, you may also access Curbside’s website at www.curbsideinc.com.


If you prefer to properly dispose of your used oil and filters without an appointment, simply take your used oil and oil filters to any State certified used oil collection centers listed below: City of Orange State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers (Drop Off During Business Hours Only)


AutoZone #4154 655 North Tustin Ave., Orange, CA 92867


David Wilson's Villa Ford 2550 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92865 Instant Lube


4428 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869


O'Reilly Auto Parts #4019 3404 E Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869 Pep Boys Store #1667


1640 W. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92868 Toyota of Orange


1400 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, CA 92867


Valvoline Instant Oil Change 3232 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869


AutoZone #5942 1330 N. Glassell Ave., Orange, CA 92866


David Wilsons Ford of Orange 1350 W Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Jiffy Lube #1457


433 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867


O’Reilly Auto Parts #3212 910 N. Tustin St., Orange, CA 92867 Selman Chevrolet


1800 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92867


Truck Lubrication Company 143 S. Pixley, Orange, CA 92868 Volkswagon of Orange


210 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867


Make sure the oil is not mixed with other fluid, such as antifreeze, and that the oil is properly stored in a clean container. If the oil is contaminated, you will need to bring it to the Orange County


Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. The closest facility for Orange Residents is located at 1071 North Blue Gum Street, in the City of Anaheim.


For additional information on used oil collection centers, please visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov/used oil. Big O Tires #5824


1825 E. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Firestone Store #27CG


1690 N Tustin St., Orange, CA 92867


Mountain View Tire/Goodyear 4935 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92869


Pep Boys #806


215 E Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Stadium Nissan


1140 West Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867 Trusted Tire & Service


143 South Main St., Orange, CA 92868


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20