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Beach goers are warned of oil contamination at Summerland Beach.
County closes and reopens Summerland Beach
After an oil-induced closure that spanned last weekend, Summerland Beach was reopened to the public on Aug. 24. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department closed the beach on Aug. 21 then downgraded the severity to a warning three days later. Health concerns due to oil slicks on the water and sand triggered the closure, but the county stated that tides and natural processes caused the volume of oil and petroleum odors to decrease over time. In recent months, the issue of oil on Summerland beach has become increasingly problematic. The source of the beach pollution is uncertain. Many believe that poorly capped oil wells from the early 20th century
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ROBIN KARLSSON
Aliso School student Evelyn Lara pauses on the threshold of second grade as her dad, Heriberto Lara, captures the special moment on his phone. The Laras were among many families experiencing excitement and apprehension on the first day of school on Aug. 24. With Carpinteria Unified School District back in session, Coastal View News reminds readers to be extra careful on the roads, which are now full of youngsters swarming in and out of schools every morning and afternoon. More back to school photos can be found on pages 12 and 13.
Kinderkirk welcomes new director
Little tykes strolling into opening week at Kinderkirk Preschool & Daycare were greeted by the school’s new director, Kaleigh Williams. The new hire at one of Carpinteria’s longest running early-childhood education institutions has a wealth of experience. She’s currently working on her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working in elementary and early-childhood education for 17 years. Like many in the field, she started as a “helper mom” in her daughter’s kindergarten classroom until her involvement grew and grew and she eventually became a teacher. She stated, “I originally went back to school to learn how to be a better parent, but ended up falling in love with the philosophies and ages of early-childhood education programs. After my first class, I knew I had found my true calling.” She hopes to continue to grow enrollment at Kinderkirk and strengthen its bond with Carpinteria Community Church. “Kinderkirk has such a great resource in the CCC, but we need to create more opportunities for the two to mingle and unite. This will benefit both of our objectives,” she stated. Williams doesn’t envision any earth-shattering changes at Kinderkirk and notes that all teachers from the summer sessions, along with most families, have returned for the fall school year. “I want to welcome them all,” she said.
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Kinderkirk Preschool and Daycare Director Kaleigh Williams, pictured with, from left, Olivia Fox and Kennedy Rodriguez, has taken the reins for the 2015-2016 school year.