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Dear Editor:
Orcutt Aquatic Center Model
Orcutt Pioneer readers been reading for years about the proposed Orcutt Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center is a great idea and my family is looking forward to the day when it becomes a reality. We've frequented the Paul Nelson Pool and felt that it has been adequate for our swimming needs, but visited the Lompoc Aquatic Center for the first time this month. If Orcutt Aquatic Center is to become a reality, the developers need to consider the Lompoc Aquatic Center as a model.
The Lompoc facility is an amazing and entertaining indoor facility with a retractable roof. There are 3 pool areas with different purposes. There are lanes for lap swimming. This accommodates swim teams, water polo teams, lap swimmers and competitions. There is also a physical therapy and rehab pool with a ramp for people who need assistance getting into the pool. The third pool area has a wonderful children's play area with slides and all kinds of water contraptions beyond the imagination. It also features an area where the water is forced into the pool so swimmers can swim against the current allowing for additional lap type exercises. The locker room facilities are very modern, convenient and pleasant. I was impressed by how clean the locker rooms were and that they even had a water extractor for bathing suits to be dried after swimming. I look forward to the day that Orcutt Aquatic Center will be one that other communities will want to model their facilities after.
Cary Mason
Before I make my statement let me say thank you for your continued production of news about our beloved Orcutt. I am grateful that you and your staff continue to write about issues that are small town and very important to us the residents and homeowners of our little peace of heaven.
Since the first time I read your publication I have been and avid follower. I was blessed to be able to read you on line during my tours of duty in the Middle East. No matter the subject I was happy to read about it. My greater interests have been the proposed building sites at College and SM Way and the parking issue at Old Town on Clark.
Today I am not surprised to see that an organization such as LAFCO would unanimously would approve the annexation of about 60 acres in the above noted location. The residents of the Unincorporated Area of Orcutt should not be surprised; we are not a city!!! The leadership and business owners of Santa Maria do not want any business that may fuel a serious business trend that will rival them located in Orcutt. It is all about the money, period.
In regards to both grass roots organizations that are constantly arguing their points against, or in favor of organized parking. I take off my hats and commend you for your efforts for the betterment of our little town; that has grown by leaps and bounds. Life is not the same and will never be the same. I would suggest unity in strength instead of division of the few. Parking is not the only issue affecting us today. Outside influences will continue to affect the current and future issues of our town. Our decision to act, or let Santa Maria annex us whole is ultimately up to every voter that calls Orcutt home.
Hopefully next time we all sit at any local restaurant we dwell on the future of our lives and decide if we want to be called Santa Maria, or the city of Orcutt. Otherwise, we should silently stand by and prepare for more hiring of Santa Maria Police Officers and more teachers that will teach in our future school trailers.
The decision is ours.
Edgardo A. Coronado
Thank You, Volunteers
Why has the Orcutt United Soccer League become one of the premier recreational leagues in the California Youth Soccer Association-
It is truly a testimony to all you volunteers that the OUSL has continued to flourish and develop since it’s beginning. It has grown not only in the amount of players registered each year, but we have grown tremendously in the areas of coaching techniques and referee training development. We are now offering Recreational, Club Soccer, Indoor Soccer and our new program, The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS), which will meet the needs of children ages 4-
The OUSL has provided and will continue to provide a high quality service to the children of this community. We will continue to inspire the positive traits required to produce skilled and confident players while having fun in a positive and safe environment. The recreational environment will teach them the necessary skills to become better players and achieve their individual goals.
By you joining the OUSL family of volunteers, you have decided to be a role model to both your own children and those in the community by being an active volunteer. This will provide you with amazing rewards. You can learn a new skill, share your knowledge, meet interesting people, have fun, help the children of the community, and feel good -
The OUSL Board of Directors and myself would like to thank you, in advance, for your commitment, dedication and for taking the time to mentor the children of the community through the game of “SOCCER”.
May you have a great and rewarding 2007-
Well Done Orcutt Union School District
Congratulations to Superintendent Sharon McHolland and her staff for maintaining and improving the high API/AYP scores in the Orcutt School District (Orcutt Pioneer. 9-
