Scrapbook Aug.24-30, 2014
HONORS: Nina Singh: Morgan Hill high school student Nina Singh is working on cutting-edge evolutionary biology research at UCLA this summer. At UCLA, Singh will work with Dr. Pamela Yeh to research the evolution of drug resistance in bacteria. They are interested in understanding how we can use drug combinations to slow down the evolution of increased antibiotic resistance and to decrease the likelihood of future evolution of resistance.
Taking a timeout to point a couple things out
I was told yesterday that former Gilroy High wrestler Jesse Delgado, who, while in high school, won four Central Coast Section titles and placed no worse than fourth at the CIF state championships, winning it all in 2009, transferred from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to the University of Illinois. I looked him up on the Illinois athletic website and, sure enough, there he was.
SWC brings music, religion to Laguna Seca
It's time for Spirit West Coast, the popular Christian Music Festival that will be held at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area near Monterey Aug. 1-3. This is the 16th year for the event, which typically draws crowds of 20,000 visitors over the three days of its performances, making it “the most successful Christian music event in the (southern) West Coast region.” Besides music by top artists in the field of Christian music, the festival features Bible teachings by gifted speakers and other activities for all ages - supported by more than 900 volunteers who donate their time to provide security, concessions, ministry, traffic control, ushering and many other services required to meet the needs of such a large crowd.
RODEO: Local roper falls short at circuit finals
HOLLISTER - Hollister team roper Mike Pivetti and heeling
Butterflies make comeback on Coyote Ridge
Coyote Ridge, the hills east of U.S. 101 near Coyote Creek Golf Club, is once again ablaze with native wildflowers. Public tours are offered by docents from the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (www.openspaceauthority.org ). I can tell you from experience that the hike is well worth the sight of the flowers and the breathtaking views of the Santa Clara Valley.
Alternate Financing
There are two loan programs, both backed by government agencies, that are sorely underutilized by their constituency.
