Cheers to former Morgan Hill resident Ryan Ramirez, who came so
close to making the Top 10 on
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So You Think You Can Dance.
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Cheers to former Morgan Hill resident Ryan Ramirez, who came so close to making the Top 10 on “So You Think You Can Dance.”
Ramirez, 18, born and raised in Morgan Hill, was an inspiration to locals who watched her compete admirably. Her contemporary and interpretive style was honed at a pre-professional dance company in Mountain View where she was the youngest to join at age 12. Her natural ability and sophistication as a dancer blossomed after just six months with the company, and her parents devoted time and energy to ensure she had the opportunity to fulfill her dream. Here’s to hoping Ryan tries again next year.
Jeers to those who did not vote in the June 8 Primary Election. According to smartvoter.org, 42.6 percent of county voters turned out. Statewide it was even worse as just 24.9 percent of voters cast a ballot. That’s a disgrace. With so much at stake each election, it’s vital residents study the issues and vote. Today’s special election, to replace Abel Maldonado’s 15th State Senate seat, will likely garner even fewer voters. It’ll be even more important in November when local school board, council and mayoral seats are up for grabs. If you don’t vote, it’s time to participate in this democracy. Otherwise, keep your complaints to yourself.
Cheers to the three Santa Clara County Sheriff Deputies who, acting quickly, saved the life of a 70-year-old Morgan Hill woman who was choking while dining at Sizzler just after noon June 4. One of the deputies, Ledia Carlsen, heard someone say loudly that a patron was choking. She looked over and saw the elderly woman lying on the floor. Carlsen ran back to the table where she and deputies Darrick Lopez and Travis Eastman were sitting. She picked up her cell phone and dialed directly to the county dispatch center to request paramedics. Lopez and Eastman went to the woman, whose face was rapidly turning blue while someone performed chest compressions in an attempt to treat her. Lopez lifted the woman to a sitting position and performed first-aid. After two thrusts, the woman stopped Lopez as she reached into her mouth and pulled out a 3-inch piece of unchewed roast beef. Quick thinking, fast acting, and following procedures saved her life.
Jeers to PG&E for proposing a rate increase after spending $46 million in an attempt to misuse our election process. Thankfully, voters saw through their veiled attempts to corrupt California’s initiative system. By a narrow margin of 52.4 percent to 47.6 percent, voters shot down the initiative that would have amended the California Constitution to make it tougher for not-for-profit utilities to start-up in PG&E’s service territory. According to San Francisco-based utility watchdog, TURN, Proposition 16 would “sabotage existing law allowing communities to choose alternatives to PG&E” by mandating a two-thirds supermajority vote from residents in order for a municipality to form a public utility company or for an existing public utility to expand its services to new customers. Thankfully, voters saw through the ruse.
