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OJAI VALLEY NEWS
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Roberts 359-2020 115th Year, No. 75 Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Newsracks, 75¢, retail stores, 70¢ plus tax • Yearly subscription, $48
Casitas rate Sespe
opened
hike likely for new
Water district budgets 7.2 drilling
percent increase in revenues
significant revenue increase to
Forest Service looks
Nao Braverman
nao@ojaivalleynews.com balance out the expenses, said to open 4,277 acres
district manager John Johnson.
Water bills in the Ojai Valley District director Pete Kaiser said for oil drilling leases
could be on the rise, though that a minimum increase in Nao Braverman
nothing will be set in stone until revenues of 7.2 percent would be nao@ojaivalleynews.com
the Casitas Municipal Water required in order for the district
District budget for the 2006-2007 to continue business. Outdoors enthusiasts should
fiscal year is adopted on July 12. To obtain this increase, the savor the undeveloped
“The average residential district would have to raise water wilderness of the Sespe Wildlife
customer of the Casitas bills in the valley at different Area while they can.
Municipal Water could see their increments. Within a year visitors might
rates increase by $1 to $4 per Residential, business, have to pass through a field of oil
month, depending on their water industrial and recreational water wells in order to hike near the
usage and the specific rate service for water that needs to be refuge, said Jeff Kuyper from
adjustment to be adopted by the pumped and water that flows by Forest Watch, an environmental
board of directors,” said Ron gravity would all increase at organization working to protect
Merckling, water conservation different rates, said Merckling, the Los Padres National Forest.
manager at the district. However, more specifics to how The Forest Service is currently
A special meeting was held on much each of these service rates preparing to designate 4,277
June 14 to discuss the proposed might increase has yet to be acres in the Los Padres National
budget after a meeting on June 28 determined he said, as well as the Forest for possible oil and gas
was canceled due to a quorum date that these increases would lease, said Matt Mathes, regional
issue. take effect. Specific increases will spokesperson for the U.S. Forest
With a number of pending be discussed at the public board Service in California.
projects that need to be worked meeting in July. Some of that land is in Horn
on, including pipe repairs left Though Johnson had Canyon in the east end of Ojai,
over from the storm in January of three miles from the city limit.
2005, the district will need a fairly Please see Casitas, Page A-7 Other portions of land that could
be leased to oil companies
border on the Sespe Wildlife
Photo by Rob Clement Refuge.
“There is only a tiny amount
Diploma Dance of oil that would be generated on
that land at a great cost to the
Ted McCormick uses some fancy footwork to show left, assistant principal Cheryl Widders announces forest and we don’t think it is
his enthusiasm after graduating from Nordhoff the names of this year’s class of 238 graduates. worth that cost,” said Kuyper.
High School at Friday’s ceremony, as second from See page B-4 for articles and more photos.
Please see Sespe, Page A-7
Masry, Martinez seek Ojai votes
District candidate, Jill Martinez, and Ferial come from.
Guest speaker says Democrats Masry, candidate for the California state “Change does not come from the top
need ‘full package of human Assembly, were special guests invited by Sue down. Change comes from the streets,”
rights’ to attract November votes Broidy, local club president. Jordan said. He emphasized that Martin
Guest speaker Dr. Daniel Jordan, dean of Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks were just
Sondra Murphy social and political justice at International individuals who asked what can I do?” He
sondra@ojaivalleynews.com University for Graduate Studies in the West urged Democrats to, “Get the rage into the
Indies, began with comments regarding the discussion. The party as a people needs to
Photo by Kaila Williams/Brooks Institute of Photography Nearly 50 members of the Ojai Valley election. Jordan suggested that Democrats reclaim equality and liberty.”
Janel Lavoie, 14, competes in a Twinkie eating contest during Oak View Democratic Club gathered Saturday to listen need to be working on a full package of Thirty-seventh Assembly District candidate
to three speakers and discuss the 2006 human rights by going back to party roots Ferial Masry informed the club that her
Day held at the Park and Resource Center in Oak View on Saturday and reminding our politicians where they
election. California’s 24th Congressional
afternoon. For more information, see the Oak View page on A-3. Please see Democrats, Page A-7
Ojai Valley
News Briefs Inside
neighbors CORRECTION: The annual St. Joseph’s Health &
Retirement Center barbecue is Sunday, June 25. We
apologize for the error in Friday’s photo caption.
Sports
golfer, and he came up to Ojai to Nordhoff athletes
Locke Dunn prepare for
play a lot. He planned to move OPAT ACADEMY OFFERING CLASSES: The Ojai
locke@ojaivalleynews.com Performing Arts Theater Academy still has space collegiate phase of
here for his retirement years. As
A native of Los Angeles, George he was telling me about the available in several classes. African Hand Drums begins sporting life.
Marshall finished a brief career in valley, I figured I should go along Thursday, June 22, Beginning Guitar begins Friday,
the U. S. Army Air Corps and and take a look.” Marshall liked June 23, Fun With Shakespeare begins Monday, June Page B1
decided to go into the picture Ojai and moved here 17 years 26, the Academy Acting Intensive begins Monday, June
business. ago. 26, and the Academy Technical Internship begins
“I started in the business In Ojai he began his new Saturday, July 1. Call 640-6404 to register now.
because my buddies and I would
do stunt work on Sundays, just
profession: dog training. “In my
years in the picture business, I
George Marshall
BLOOD DRIVE COMES TO OJAI: United Blood Arts
for fun,” he recalls. “One day I knew all the people who trained a different temperament,” he Services Central Coast will hold a blood drive Saturday “Solstice Sounds”
was doing saddle falls when my famous dogs like Lassie and says. “I don’t even begin training from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist with globally known
until the second or third time I go Church, 120 Church Drive, across from Nordhoff High cellist set for June 24
head hit a hard rock — and I Benji, so I was able to pick up
walking with a dog. I like to have School. For an appointment time or any questions, concert at Sacred
decided there must be something things from them. And between potential donors can call UBS at 654-8104 or sign up
else for me to do in pictures,” he jobs I used to help a friend of the dog become accustomed to Space Studio.
me, and vice-versa, so I know online at bloodhero.com.
says laughing. mine who was the director of The Habit Burger Grill has teamed up with the Blood
Marshall went into the training for International Guiding them better and know what they Page A8
Center to give away coupons for a free Charburger
production end of the film Eyes. I worked on the training of need. Working with the animals Combo Meal to every blood donor from June 18
industry, becoming an assistant guide dogs. keeps my brain exercised. It’s a through July 8.
director and later a production “I enjoy working with dogs,” good challenge. and all levels of experience. The workshop is very
manager. “I liked working in the Marshall says. “In some way or “My sister and I grew up with NORTON WORKS TO FREE WRITERS: Due to the process-oriented and participants will not be working
movie business, because other, we gravitate towards each at least three or four dogs in our enthusiastic response to the recently begun Monday to produce a script or finished work of any kind.
everything was constantly other. I have taken a lot of dogs family at all times. I learned night “Freeing the Writer” workshop, Deb Norton is
changing. It was always a that were slated for euthanasia about training and how to get starting a Saturday class to accommodate the overflow TOLBERT FUND SET UP: Anyone interested in
challenge because it was different for being aggressive, but thanks dogs to obey 60 years ago. I didn’t and there a just a few slots left. contributing to help provide care for Nan Tolbert, Ojai’s
every time, a new experience.” to training they are still alive know a hundredth of what I know The workshop will start this Saturday from 10 a.m. 1 Living Treasure who is battling brain cancer, can send
Marshall stayed in the movie today.” Marshall’s methods must now — but what set me on the p.m., and run for nine more Saturdays, skipping Aug. 5 checks to the fund that has been set up by her son, Aram
business for about 40 years work, because he has successfully path was just a natural and ending on Sept. 2. The cost is $275. Space is limited; Freeman, who has power of attorney, at Ojai Community
before deciding to move on. “My trained nearly 300 local dogs. inclination toward it and my call 794-0101 or visit officialdebnorton.com. Bank, 402 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023, Attn: Lori Dailey.
brother-in-law was an avid “Each dog is different and has affection for dogs.” “Freeing the Writer “is for writers of any discipline Mark checks “For the benefit of Nan Tolbert.”
Obituaries Mind, Body & Spirit Opinion Around Our Valley Health Performing Arts Sports Classified Kids
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Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A2
Forty-one entrants in Ojai Pageant
Five title holders will be positive self-image and the CPA, and Paul Thomas, CPA, are
crowned at this year’s Ojai Valley media’s impact. Lisa Hunstiger, the ones responsible for the
Pageant, starting at 6:30 p.m. this who will be the master of pageant’s quick tabulation.
Saturday in Libbey Bowl. Titles ceremonies, is a former Ojai The Ojai Valley Pageant is
will go to Little Miss, Preteen, Valley Pageant winner, and she sponsored by the Optimist Club
Teen, Miss, and Male Model. With has shared her experiences and of Ojai. The club has been
a Hawaiian theme, the event will knowledge with the participants. supporting youth projects in the
feature last year’s winners: Luisa Nancy Hill-Hinz, pageant valley for more than 40 years, and
Aguiar, Amanda Ramirez, Brianna director, has focused on how to is a good way for high school
Burright and Alexandra Jones. do a proper interview, by seniors to complete the 15 hours
Forty-one contestants will teaching how to sit, eye contact, of community service required
compete in interview, using a microphone and speaking for graduation.
sportswear, formal wear, and pop skills. Admission to the pageant is $5
question categories. There will Tuxedos are provided by Rains per person. All proceeds go to
also be awards for community and the males are all sponsored scholarships and numerous
service, grade point average and by the Mike Cromer family or projects in Ojai Valley benefiting
congeniality. Bodee’s Restaurant. Tabulation is the community’s youth. For more
The contestants have been done by the Jacobs & Jacobs information, call Hill-Hinz at 649- Luisa Aguiar, Miss Ojai 2005, left,
drilled on healthy exercise habits, accounting firm. Jack Jacobs, 3620. and Michelle Leighton, Miss 2004.
Photo by Brooks Smothers
Wesley Kent Remembered
Beth Kent, Larry Hartmann, Charley Thompson, Carl Greenfield,
Marlene Spencer and Gene Daffern unveil a memorial to Wesley
Kent at Help of Ojai.
OBITUARIES
Ojai kids seek jobs Blanche Way Twila V.
Blanche Way, age 85, of Ojai, passed
Caryn Bosson “In the past two months, we have
had nearly 150 teen requests for
away Thursday, June 15, 2006, in Ojai. She
was born November 29, 1920, in Duchene,
Dueysen
OVN contributor Utah. She was a resident of Los Angeles for
summer job placements,” says Twila V. Dueysen, age 93, entered into
As school lets out, young minds Geering. “I typically refer three to 35 years. She moved to Ojai in 1968, where
she became the owner and operator of the peaceful and eternal rest on Friday, June
turn to fun in the sun — and ways to five qualified teenagers for every job 16, 2006. She was born on Oct. 5, 1912, in
pay for it, namely by working opening that has been called in and Ojai Pet Shop.
Blanche was the beloved wife of 56 Blanchardsville, Wis., and lived in the Ojai
summer jobs. The Ojai Youth let the employers decide.” However, Valley since 1960, coming there from
Employment Service (Y.E.S.), a Geering notes, the Y.E.S. can always years of Jim Way, of Ojai; devoted mother and grandmother to
daughters Merle Oden (husband Jim), of Chino, and Rollie Milwaukee, Wis. Along with her husband, Arnold, they owned
program of the Ojai Valley Youth use more jobs to meet the demand the Western Auto, a family-run store in Ojai, from 1960 to 1978.
Foundation, is a free referral service of young people seeking entry level Anderson (husband Bill) of Ventura; grandchildren Clark Oden
(wife Jayne) of Rancho Cucamonga, Carl Cole (wife Barbara) of Mrs. Dueysen was a active member and past president of the
for both teenagers and the work. Alter Guild of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and a member of the
employers who need them. Ojai Y.E.S. is currently located at Brea, and Carolyn Stone, of Arizona, and great-granddaughter
Elyse. Organ Club of Ojai. She was a member of the Ojai Republican
Currently, more than 100 teens are Nordhoff High School, and is Woman’s Club, volunteered at the Little House for Help of Ojai
being placed, or are awaiting entirely funded by private donations Services were held Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ojai. Private graveside and was an avid member of the Bridge and Bon Amis Clubs of
placements, in local job positions. and grants. It is free for all teenagers
According to coordinator Dawn services were at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. Ojai.
of the Ojai Valley, and works with a Mrs. Dueysen attended Eau Claire Teachers College in
Geering, some of the summer jobs wide variety of employers who are The family would like to thank Carol and Cricket, Hospice
that have been called into the Y.E.S. Nurses, and the staff of Ojai Valley Community Hospital and Wisconsin and taught school for several years. She later worked
not charged for this service. “As in Civil Service in Milwaukee for 15 years.
include the usual requests for baby- many of our employers are fixed- Skilled Nursing.
sitters and lawn mowers, as well as In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite She and her husband traveled extensively, having been in all
income seniors,” Geering explains,
life guards, office assistants, charity in Blanche’s name. 50 states and 55 countries. They celebrated their 50th wedding
“we are committed to keeping the
veterinary assistants, light Y.E.S. a free referral service for all.” Arrangements were under the direction of the privately anniversary on March 4, 1984.
housekeeping, restaurant For information on how to use the owned and operated Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Dueysen,
hostessing, and helping local Y.E.S., and to support it by making a son Robert Dueysen and brother Grant Rear.
businesses such as the Lake Casitas tax-deductible donation, call 646- Twila was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her
Water Park and the Ojai Valley Inn. 4937 (4YES). brother Wayne Rear (wife Verla) of Ojai; daughter-in-law Sharon
Dueysen of Ojai; and her grandchildren, Bryan Dueysen of
Bethel, Conn., Bobbi Lynn Dueysen Meyer (husband Michael) of
Oak Cree, Wis. and their two children Matthew Nicholas and
Karleigh Sue, and Kymberly Sue Dueysen of Oak Creek, Wis. and
The Ojai Valley News her two children Kellylyn Sukup Mackiewicz (husband Scott)
(SSN40598000) is published and Nicholas James Sukup.
twice weekly, Wednesday and A memorial service to celebrate the life of Twila Dueysen will
Friday, at 408 Bryant Circle, Suite be held on Sunday, July 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross
A, Ojai California. Lutheran Church, 1212 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, CA 93023,
where she was a longtime member. Internment will be at Adams
Postmaster send all address Lutheran Church in Argyle, Wis.
changes to Ojai Valley News, Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Cross
P.O. Box 277, Ojai, CA 93024. Printed on recycled paper Lutheran Church of Ojai Building Fund or to Help of Ojai.
using soy-based ink Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Clausen
805.981.8003 EXT. 19 • www.dayliteco.com Funeral Home, 316 E. Matilija St., Ojai, (805) 646-1451.
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Oak View TODAY Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A3
Oak View Day success
despite poor turnout View Beautification Committee. “I respect what she has done for
George Ryan buys They, in turn, helped champion the me because my parents are gone,”
way into honorary new “Welcome to Oak View” sign at
the post office.
she read. “She respects my opinions
and what I say. She brings in
mayor position by Ryan, a 30-year valley resident, animals in our house that are sick
plans to take on children’s causes in and need help. She deserves this
raising $4,300 for Oak View. While raising money to award because she has a lot of
Civic Council become mayor, he discovered the
community was most concerned
integrity.”
Zack and her husband took on
Misty Volaski with kids’ activities and safety. Mini and her siblings when their
misty@ojaivalleynews.com “The general consensus was that parents passed away not long ago.
they would like to have more things Katie Zack wasn’t expecting the
It was a busy weekend in the Ojai for the kids to do,” said Ryan. “Some award, which made for a tender
Valley — graduations, Father’s Day, also wanted sidewalks going down moment onstage during the
the Lavendar Festival — and that to the Park and Resource Center. I presentation.
may account for the low turnout at also want to try to bring the Matthias Becker, named Father
Saturday’s Oak View Day. community together more.” of the Year, is just as deserving of
“It was so sad. I mean, it’s always He and the Civic Council will the honor as Zack. As a single father
been small in the past,” said Oak continue working to improve the of five very young boys — two
View Civic Council President and Resource Center — which may not adopted, three foster children —
Oak View Day coordinator Kim have seen as many people, but Becker has his hands full, to say the
Armstrong. “But I really thought definitely saw more vendors this least. His son, Jeffrey Becker, got up
that — by sending out letters to year at Oak View Day. onstage to read the letter he wrote
every merchant in town — I thought Local women sold various crafts asking the Civic Council about his Photos by Kaila Williams/Brooks Institute of Photography
there would be way more people. I alongside garage sales; massage father.
don’t know if it was because of the therapists showed off their skills “Dad takes us on trips to
heat, but a lot of people said they while Don’s Catering cooked up Yosemite and Sequoia, to SeaWorld
left in the afternoon because they quarter-pound hot dogs. Kids got and Disneyland. We also went to Above, Jordan Kelsch, 18,
just couldn’t take the heat.” their faces painted, then created arts Germany … My dad is the best cook left, and Taylor Meier, 13,
Held at the Oak View Park and and crafts with the center’s Art to in the world. He can cook many applaud for other
Resource Center, the event was Grow On project. yummy things. My dad helped me outstanding Oak View
hosted by the Oak View Civic Kids also participated in the learn to read and I love reading all
Council. Although fewer came than whiffle ball contest, did cake walks, kinds of books.”
citizens while awaiting
were expected, the day was most sack races, and an egg toss. Adults Other awards included: Shanda’s their own recognition
definitely not a flop. joined in the fun in the Twinkie- Café and Shanda Berto, Business of during Oak View Day
The Civic Council’s main fund- eating contest, where competitors the Year; Boy Scout Troop 503, Saturday. The girls, named
raising event of the year was got a little messy shoving their faces Organization of the Year; Oak View Miss Congeniality and first
boosted significantly by the into plates of the cream-filled treat. Women’s Club, Hall of Fame Award runner-up for Miss Oak
contributions of mayoral Over at Mr. G’s tent, the $1-per- for 10 or more years of service; Kim
candidates, each of whom raised $1 dunk game got you a free soda along Armstrong, Citizen of the Year; Oak View, and Miss Teen Oak
per vote. Mr. G of Mr. G’s Kenpo with a cool down. View post office, Most Improved View, respectively, were
Karate Studio raised about $460, Various bands played Business Appearance. Numerous recognized for their
while George Ryan of Help U Sell throughout the day, from classic certificates of appreciation were community involvement
came in with about $4,300 (rough rock by Al Westcott to Christian hip- awarded to businesses and and service. Left, Pamela
estimates, said Armstrong). With the hop from Calvalry Baptist Church’s community members who Barron paints Ciarra
most votes, Ryan was named The Reinforcements to great contributed money, gifts and
honorary mayor of Oak View. original rock from headliner services to the Civic Council. Donaldson's face.
“That’s the largest amount any Myridian. Next year’s event can only get
mayor has brought in,” said The day was educational, too, better, said Armstrong. “Two
Armstrong. “Raising all that money with the Zack family bringing their people have already asked if they
like he did was an incredible many animals for a mini petting zoo could help next year,” said
sponsorship. That gives us money to — a goat, geese, baby chicks, and Armstrong.
work with for the rest of the year.”
It is an honorary position, so he
more.
The Zacks also brought their
“That people want to be
involved, that to me is wonderful.
Mornings, evenings best for Oak View
can get involved in the community mom/aunt, Katie Zack, who was When you put on something like bass fishing at Lake Casitas
in any way he prefers. When
Armstrong was mayor, she said, she
named Mother of the Year by the
Civic Council. Niece Megan Mini
this, it takes up so much energy. It’s
great that there are people who In general, Lake Casitas
fishing has peaked during the
has been reported lately.
Catches:
Directory
took it upon herself to clean up the nominated her aunt, and read her want to make it bigger and better Want to get involved in the
area where she worked, which nomination essay at Oak View Day next year.” morning hours with a number of • Lenny Curly, of Ojai, caught
bass being caught on surface a 14-pound bass and a 8.5-pound Oak View community? There
inspired the creation of the Oak before the surprise presentation. are several committees and
plugs. After about 10 a.m., bass bass on plastic worms.
have been dropping down to the • Ross Contreras, of Oxnard, organizations dedicated to the
Committee looks at Highway 33 issues 7- to 10-foot level, and are seen
mostly on plastic worms and
caught a 6 pound bass and a 9.5-
pound bass on shad.
improvement of the Oak View
area:
• The Recreation Commis-
The Highway 33 Improvement a Caltrans status report will be Commission, Courtesy on 33 shad. It seems that the bass again • Cody Holder, of Ojai, caught
Committee will hold its next delivered addressing projects, Committee and the California move up and are hitting the seven bluegill and red-ear perch sion meets the first Tuesday of
meeting June 28 at 7 p.m at the Oak operations and maintenance. Highway Patrol, surface during the late evening. of nightcrawlers. the month at the Oak View
View Community Center, located at Items scheduled on the agenda The public is invited to present Catfish have been seen in the For more information on Lake Community Center, 18 Valley
18 Valley Road. include a description of county non-agenda items for discussion, shallows, and are being brought Casitas fishing or boat rentals, Road.
Following the opening projects, highway landscaping and and committee members will in on chunks of mackerel. Some call the marina at 649-2043. • The Community Advisory
introductions by Lanie Jo Springer, tree planting, reports from the present comments and topics crappies are still being caught on Board meets on the second
president of the advisory committee, Ventura County Transportation scheduled for future meetings. shad, but nothing of a large size Tuesday of the month at the
Oak View Park and Resource
Center, 555 Mahoney Ave.
• The Oak View Civic Council
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Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A4
elemental spirits,” conveys its century in France and England. dinnertime (5:31 p.m.). Everyone LIBRA: Those close to you
traditional use for treating Rural France became wants to dine out and socialize. perhaps are in somewhat of a crisis.
various demons or compulsions. depopulated during this period Saturday could be a bit confusing Two planets, Neptune and Chiron,
There is also a tradition within due to industrialization, and as and nebulous. Another v/c occurs are in your house of relationships,
Ayurveda, the medicine of India, peasants abandoned their land it at dinner (5:02 p.m.) lasting until which could be that dissolving
of using lavender to treat was often taken over by wild the early hours of Sunday when the feeling you’re experiencing. Or
emotional challenges. Scientific lavender which was harvested to moon enters Cancer. perhaps dreams important to you
Sunday at 9:05 a.m. is new moon are coming apart. Know that they
Nathan study of the actions of lavender is produce essential oil. Large-scale Risa at 4 degrees Cancer. The meditative will regroup in a stronger and more
Kaehler difficult because it is cultivation began in France in the D’Angeles personality seed thought for Cancer durable way later on. New career
administered primarily as an 1920s where the world’s premier is “Let isolation be the rule — yet ideas occur at the new moon. Do
inhalation, which makes creating lavender growing region has the crowd exists.” Without the good deeds.
HERBS & a placebo in a blinded study
difficult. Studies on humans
evolved in the Haute Provence.
The Shakers, a 19th century
ASTROLOGY soul’s light, we are often lonely and
isolated and it is difficult to connect SCORPIO: You may feel you
have, to date, been communal religious group, first with others even in a crowd. must overrun all obstacles that
SUPPLEMENTS methodologically weak with
small numbers of participants.
grew lavender commercially in
America, and the modern The light, Eventually, this pushes us to seek a
greater, more inclusive reality that
come your way. And you may not
know how to bring order and
holds us. This is the soul. balance into your professional life.
However, test tube studies have farming and production of
Cancer’s
Monday is quiet. Food ‘zines are It’s actually appropriate to take
Lavender: shown lavender to be an effective
antibiotic.
Two groups of lavenders
lavender and its oil in the United
States was developed in the 1920s
by L.J Wyckoff in the Seattle area.
good reading. Tuesday moon enters
proud, creative, expressive, bold
and playful Leo at 10:09 a.m.
time away from work, provide
yourself with freedom, and finish
something begun awhile ago. Sex
radiant, predominate for healing and
perfumery. Lavandula
In California, a variety of lavender
was farmed on the La Promesa
ranch near Santa Paula as early as
new moon (following a v/c from midnight). It’s
a rebellious day. We’ll be surprised.
Wednesday Mercury enters Leo.
and money are not the only realities
of value though it’s nice to think
they are.
augustifolia Mill. subspecies
royal augustifolia, often called true or
fine lavender, thrives at
elevations above 1,800 feet and is
1937, and lavandin growing was
undertaken on the Azvedo ranch
near Livingston 20 years earlier.
Esoteric astrology as news for
the week of June 22 through 28:
Everyone’s brilliant, everyone’s
seeking recognition, praise, and the
spotlight. Everyone’s a leader (Leo).
SAGITTARIUS: While things you
believed in, cherished ideas and
We’re in the very first week of And like a good leader, let’s all do dreams from childhood, all seem to
“ … when all the other plants the source of some of the highest Lavender and lavandin are now summer. Beginning at winter the right thing each moment. be tossed into a caldron of change,
droop as if overcome by the heat quality essential oils both for grown commercially in all the solstice and continuing through the values you thought useful and
of the day, that is when lavender medicinal use and perfume. West Coast states — including three months of spring, the sun’s ARIES: Notice if there is inner important may turn out not to be
thrusts its elegant stems upwards Lavandin, the primary source of the Ojai area — and states as light continues to wax (grow conflict concerning freedom and anymore. What is this? New life
and radiates its headiest scent.” fragrance for soaps and body care diverse as Massachusetts, stronger). By summer solstice, responsibility. Then notice if there experiences, new perspectives, are
— Frederick de Gingins Lassaraz products, grows well at lower Virginia, Arizona, Illinois, and having reached the highest point in is nervousness and a bit of rushing enthusiastically toward you
“Natural History of Lavender,” elevations, is more productive of Texas. the northern hemisphere — the confusion, too. With four planets forging a path of independence you
oil, but is more camphorous or While lavender can be taken Tropic of Cancer — the sun begins retrograde, things could go into a haven’t experienced before. Tend
Geneva, 1826 its downward passage (toward the tailspin for you. If this occurs, move to home very carefully.
less refined in scent. It is a hybrid internally, its properties are most Tropic of Capricorn). From summer into reflection and relaxation,
Its radiant scent combined or cross between fine lavender often enjoyed through its solstice till winter solstice, the sun’s retreat and reassessment. Home is CAPRICORN: These days are
with its royal color give lavender and spike lavender, Lavandula essential oil in aromatherapy or light imperceptibly lessens (wanes). the best place to be — lest you good for communicating. Learn
a stunning quality, whether a latifolia Medik. A third type, topical application. For these On deep archetypal levels we are become forlorn. how to listen wholeheartedly to
dried bundle, a plant in the Lavandula stoeches, is my uses purchase oils of fine subtly saddened by this loss of light. everyone who speaks with you.
garden, or still better, an entire personal favorite because of its lavender, especially those It is the beginning of the Ceres- TAURUS: You’ve already felt the Realize that great responsibilities
field. In addition to the familiar unusual shape and astounding distilled from plants grown at Persephone cycle, myth and story, disruptions. They will continue. are being given to you. They are
“lavender” color, some of their fragrance, and many subspecies higher elevations which contain which, in ancient times, explained Notice if group plans change or are important for future work. Tend to
have a deep purple color. It was greater ester contents. For this loss of light. jolted free from what was expected, paperwork, bills, transferring of
flowers have deep shades, which Simultaneously, summer planned and hoped for. It’s something from the past to the
in the ancient world were called the main species for perfume and internal use in a tea use just 1 or 2 solstice informs the devic (angelic) imperative to bring feelings out. present (work?). With Mercury in
Tyrian purple, also known as medicine until the mid-18th grams of dried flowers or about a kingdom that they have reached Cancer new moon allows this to Cancer you can now discuss and
royal purple. This deep purple century. There are about 150 quarter teaspoon in a cup of hot their pinnacle of creativity within occur. Everyone’s seeking the safety create a monthly family agenda, file
became associated with royalty in cultivars of Lavendula water. A tincture is available. the plant kingdom (the growth, needed to be truthful. Help them. system and budget. Buy a file
part because the dyes for robes, augustifolia, at least 70 lavandins, Lavender absolute (a distillate fragrance and color of the plants, Communication is deep, cabinet and think of it as furniture.
crowns and other clothing were and a number of other species made utilizing carbon dioxide or trees and flowers are their tasks) compromises difficult.
difficult to make and a secret not and hybrids of lavender. In a chemical solvent) can be and that it is the time and season AQUARIUS: Talk with everyone
available to commoners. While addition to the common shades diluted to scent massage oil, but for them to be festive, to wed each GEMINI: As your ideas and about what you need, especially
of purple, other colors of the should be avoided for other (“Midsummer Night’s thoughts expand and contract day-to-day needs, and especially
there were several ancient recipes Dream”) and to rest from their task everything becomes erratic and about your home. What you need
for purple dyes, the key to making flowers range from pink, to white, aromatherapy. Generally a safe of bringing forth nature’s gifts for seems to destabilize. This is due to comes from and though friends
true Tyrian purple was to nearly blue. herb, in rare cases individuals humanity’s life force, happiness, four retrograded planets that are who care about and love you. Don’t
fermentation of the secretions of Lavenders are native to the may be allergic and should health and well-being. Of all the creating conflict and think you need to be what others
the hypobranchial gland of a Mediterranean area, Arabian discontinue use. It may increase kingdoms on Earth, it is the plant transformational change in your are. You’re way beyond that. Do
marine mollusk, the Murex. The Peninsula, Russia and Africa. One the effect of drugs which have a kingdom that is in balance. This is a beliefs, and how you’re seen in the take realistic action though, don’t
dye-making process took 10 days of its earliest descriptions in depressant effect on the central most important piece of world. Are you tending to your let things fall by the wayside or let
and required many dips of the writing was by Pedanios nervous system, so it should be information to be aware of. health and well-being? things languish till the last moment.
wool. Our subconscious, I think, Dioscorides in AD65, who avoided or used cautiously with The archangel Uriel is the Begin projects now. Relinquish
mentions its oil and medicinal these. It is also a uterine protector of the summer season. He CANCER: It seems something your fear.
still acknowledges the can be found in meadows, hills and major was interrupted, canceled or
preciousness of this color and its properties. Hildegard of Bingen, a stimulant, so it should be avoided dales teaching the devas, birds, postponed. Though this has PISCES: For all Pisceans the
symbolism of royalty. But it is the Benedictine abbess (1098-1179), in pregnancy. bees, and wild things. If we have disrupted short-range plans the changes continue. Now that the
fragrance of lavender which refers in her book, “Physica,” to a Lavender can be a highlight in “eyes” to see, if the light’s just right, outcome proves to be auspicious in north node is in Pisces for the next
accounts for its medicinal lavender-flower wine as a liver food. Here’s a simple recipe from and if we’re given permission (we the long run. The new moon raises 18 months, be aware that new paths
qualities. Its unusual mix of sweet remedy. In Medieval and France. Stem a few lavender need to ask first) we can observe your spirits, you are uplifted. There will be presented as old ones
and pungent scents gives it an Renaissance Europe, the washing flowers and soak them for an these little summertime is hopefulness for the future and a complete themselves and fall gently
element of mystery, hard to women dried laundry on hour in milk or a liqueur. Drain classrooms. The mystery teachings clearer self-identity. Observe as away. Do not rush through
define or remember, that pulls us lavender bushes and used the the flowers and add them to 2 and lessons each day are concerned serving fulfills you. anything. It seems wherever Pisces
flowers to scent drawers. They cups of milk and 4 ounces of with the work of the upcoming is there could be a loss of faith. This
back for another inhalation. months, beginning with autumn LEO: You may feel somewhat is a developmental stage. Remain
Lavender has a slightly bitter became known as “lavenders” sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil equinox (opening of the Year of the tender this week, especially within there in a yoga pose of relaxation.
flavor and warming effect, and the Latin word lavare, from and then cool. Whip three egg Soul), progressing through winter relationships (any type). Retrograde
primarily acting on the heart, which lavender is derived, means yolks with one white and pour solstice when the sun’s light enters Chiron is progressing through all Risa D’Angeles is founder and
liver and intestines. It excels as a “to wash,” though the latter them into the cooled milk, the core of the Earth, and the entire interactions making it difficult to director of the Esoteric &
calming agent for mild anxiety, probably has more to do with beating as you add them. Fill season of winter and ending next focus on self-needs and creating Astrological Studies and Research
insomnia, headache, heart bathing with lavender than its small baking dishes and bake in a spring. There is much each stress, tension, clashes and conflict. Institute, a contemporary wisdom
palpitations or spasms of the use in laundry. Lavender first hot water bath. Glaze with honey. kingdom, especially the human Do less, renew something only you
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Opinion letters@ojaivalleynews.com Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A5
Socialist Secularists
Leland P. Hammerschmitt
Guest editorial
Now that the editor of our Ojai Valley News, Bret
Bradigan! Oddly, the death tax was passed by
Congress to only pay for World War I and, surprise(!),
Congress never got around to rescinding it.
Since we all pay taxes, through sales, property,
thumbs up, down
Bradigan, has self-declared himself a secular dividend or capital gains taxes, he can hardly make
socialist in his latest editorial, “The Games Begin” a credible claim that this money is never taxed! He • A reader sends a thumbs-up to Dr. Fry and the staff at Oak View Animal
(OVN, 6-9-06), it would be most interesting to hear merely wishes to have the state confiscate your Clinic for your dedication, caring and honest partnering with us, the owners
him elucidate his positions. lifetime savings for his “higher” purposes. Why of our beloved animals. You go beyond the call of duty by calling us even late
In this editorial, Mr. Bradigan, incredulously, would you, the fortunate industrious one, have any in the evening after your long day to provide us with information related to
stupendously, equates the defense of marriage right to leave your money to whomever you wish! our animals! Thank you very much.
between a man and a woman as a view equivalent to No! Mr. Bradigan has better uses for your money.
the bigotry of the Jim Crow laws of 1875! (My black Thanks for looking out for us. • A reader sends a thumbs-up to the Happy Valley 2006 Graduating Class!
friends are both howling in laughter and deeply Finally, he makes the usual blind fundamental
indignant with this absurdity.) Given his logic of error that the earnest left always makes regarding • A reader sends a thumbs-up to the Pergola at Libbey Park. It’s beautiful!
anti-exclusive one-man/one-woman union, by taxes, with his claim that the (Republican) Congress
logical extension, certainly his forthcoming spirited “gives” the rich a tax break! The Congress “gives” • A reader sends a thumbs-up to the Pergola Committee and all those who
defense of polygamy will be most informative. Not nothing but hopefully stops “taking.” I’m quite donated toward replacing the wood beams of the downtown Pergola which
any polygamy, certainly, but equally deep, heartfelt happy to butt heads with Mr. Bradigan on this issue have been missing since December. Now the town is whole again. Kudos to
love between a man and two or three women for it totally reveals, unintended as it might be on Ojai residents who care about our town and show it in such a lovely way.
(reverse the math, if you so desire.) How, or in Mr. his part, his real view that money earned by people
Bradigan’s case, why would and/or should this not wealthier than himself belongs first to the state and • A reader sends a thumbs-up to Steve Rhodes at Bob Daddi’s State Farm
be honored? Worse, you’re a bigot if you don’t! it is only through the “largesse” of the state that Insurance office for helping out a client in need. Rhodes found out that one of
Further, Mr. Bradigan’s promotion of socialism you’re allowed to keep any earnings at all. Clear the firm’s senior clients couldn’t financially afford to keep her water from
with his determined support for the state to proof that Mr. Bradigan is a socialist at heart. But as being shut off so he took it upon himself to pay her water bill.
confiscate your money at the time of your death an anti-traditional family secularist? Shame! “See
merely because Mr. Bradigan and his Bolsheviks thee to a ‘convent,’” sir! • A reader sends a thumbs-up and kudos to both Councilmember Rae
believe they have a better right and better purpose Leland P. Hammerschmitt is an occasional Hanstad for correcting the “alliance’s” pretensions to governance and to
for it than you or your family. Thanks, comrade contributor to the OVN. Bruce Roland for his civics lesson refresher to the “alliance’s” spokesman
regarding our republic structure to our democracy!
LETTERS TO THE E DITOR • A reader sends a thumbs-up to Dr. Carl Gross for doing such a great job
stitching up the corner of her eyelid on a very hectic day at the Ojai Valley
Community Hospital. Thank you, Dr. Carl Gross!
• A reader sends a thumbs-up to Jersey Mike’s for making great
Students step up sandwiches, your steak sandwich rocks!
for environment • A reader sends a thumbs-up to the staff, performers and volunteers of the
NICOLE BOTTI, OJAI Ojai Music Festival who created a thrilling four-day world-class music
experience right here in Libbey Bowl.
6-13
I would like to congratulate
the fourth-grade students from • A reader sends a thumbs-down to all the dog owners who turned “Art in
Topa Topa Elementary School the Park” into a dog run. If you want to “cruise” your dog, you should
who wrote, submitted and read organize your own event. Although I have nothing against dogs, it was not an
letters about the use of Styrofoam appropriate place to bring animals and, in some cases, disrespectful to the
in the school district to the board artists who paid to be there.
of the Ojai Unified School District
at their last meeting. • A reader sends a thumbs-down to the coaches of the Nordhoff Junior
The students object to the use Powder Puff Team for not playing all the girls. This was not a C.I.F. game.
of Styrofoam trays in the cafeteria Photo submiitted
for numerous reasons: 1) • A reader sends a thumbs-down to the male Ojai city employee who ran
Styrofoam can be harmful to Fourth-graders from Topa Topa Elementary School who spoke against the stop sign in front of Bart’s Books while driving a city-owned SUV on
humans, because it seeps into the the use of styrofoam lunch trays at Ojai Unified School School District. Tuesday, June 6. City employees should be setting a good example for the
food; 2) animals can get sick or citizens of Ojai.
die when they swallow then eight of the students stood
Styrofoam, because it gets Class speaks out up in front of a packed house at • A reader sends a thumbs-down for the current voting procedures. After
the sign-in, she was asked to state her party aloud within earshot of many
clogged in their digestive system; the school board meeting last
and 3) Styrofoam is not against Styrofoam week and read their letters to the neighbors. She has endured this part of voting for years but was taken aback
by what follows. After her selections, the large exposed ballot was taken from
biodegradable and fills up the SHERRY CARLSON, OJAI board. Sophia Botti, Lexi Hicks,
waste sites. Phoebe Huffman, Kimberly her, the stub pulled off at which point the clerk and anyone else could view
The students would like the 6-14 Carlson, Desirae Cox, Eddy her votes. She was then given back her exposed ballot to insert in the ballot
School Board to investigate I would like to thank Jane Weil, Banuet, Gregory Bowman and box. “Have we lost all of our rights to privacy in voting? I wonder if anyone
alternatives to the use of Candace Hull and Christopher Gavin Ames, as well as class aide else noticed.”
Styrofoam in the cafeterias Ando’s fourth-grade class from Candace Hull, spoke about the
throughout the district. They Topa Topa School for taking the health and environmental impact • This reader sends a super two thumbs-down to the person who found her
would like the OUSD to make a time to speak out against the of using non-recyclable daughter’s purse under her seat Saturday night at the Ojai Valley Playhouse
change and thereby, hopefully, Styrofoam lunch trays currently materials. and kept it rather than turn it in. She hopes you get a double dose of karma.
influence other districts. used in the Ojai public school They all did a beautiful job,
Thank you, students, for cafeterias. The students did their and were a positive example of • A reader sends a thumbs-down to all the people compaining about the
bringing up this issue and research, composed well-written taking action and speaking out in lack of parking in Ojai. You don’t have a clue. Try finding a spot in a city like
addressing a cause you believe in. letters to the school board and order to make a difference. San Francisco. Walking two or three blocks isn’t going to kill you.
• A reader sends a thumbs-down to the choice of colors and materials for
announcement — in the OVN, on policy may seem remote but all the new downtown crosswalks. They already look dingy and 20 years old.
Channel 10, posted around town? will be central issues in the
Considering some Hello, Ojai! A plea for our election in November. Hopefully,
festival choices three-day Music Festival!
Have a care, Ojai noise lovers,
people will vote their own
interests instead of blindly
This column is meant to provide commentary on a specific act or statement and is not meant to imply blanket support
or condemnation. Submit your suggestions by mail, e-mail or fax. Your name and a telephone number must be
RODMAN CASSELBERRY, OJAI when people are listening to this following the party ticket or being included for consideration, though they will not be published.
weekend’s concerts! Roaring unduly influenced by personality
6-13 motorcycles, boom-booms of politics, single issues and big Thumbs may also be submitted on the Internet at ojaivalleynews.com/thumbs.html
I found the Ojai Music Festival rival music, loud partying in the campaign spending.
disappointing this year. Most of vicinity of Libbey Bowl violate the Democratic voters in California
the composers were still alive — music for both the world-class outnumber Republican voters 43
not a good sign. musicians who’ve come to Ojai to am happy to say I have finally contact my Aunt Dorene. I have
percent to 34 percent, but in the been in touch with my dad. made contact with some of my
Why not play the whole Bach
“Mass in B minor” instead of only
play for us, and the audience who
have saved up for this feast for
24th Congressional District
represented by Elton Gallegly, the
Ojai helped man My wife used to work with a PI siblings, and have made plans to
a piece? Arnold Schoenberg’s
“Suite in G major” would be a
the ears. Cut down outside noise
during performances! Spread the
vote is skewed by gerrymandering contact father company, and she recently spoke
to a former co-worker who owns
visit my dad in Henderson, Nev.,
this November.
in the Republicans’ favor. DAN SCALLON, LONGMONT, COLO. his own PI company now. He did Thanks to everyone for their
good choice. It was composed for word! It was very interesting
young people — and is — Something like that may a search and provided us with response to the article, and if
therefore to see the results in the information that helped me to get there is any further information
completely tonal! And how about increase community empathy. June 6 election where the party 6-17
a few more of Busoni’s elegies? Thank you so much for in touch with my dad. anyone would like to share it
faithful voted to make that gap I still have not been able to would be appreciated.
Consider the “Concerto for running the story in your paper. I
Piano and Orchestra, Op. 39” by Consequences for much smaller. As the Democratic
candidate, I received 28,455 votes
Ferruccio Busoni. It ends with a
chorus of men who (if the
Gallegly vote to Elton Gallegly’s 39,421 —- with
9,871 for the Republican
composer’s suggestion is
followed) sing while stark naked!
(I did not make this up; you can
JILL MARTINEZ, DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
challenger Michael Tenenbaum.
This suggests that voters are at OJAI VALLEY NEWS STAFF
find it in Edward J. Dent’s 6-14 last beginning to link the
biography of Busoni.) A properly At a time when we are incumbent with the disastrous To reach us, please dial 646-1476 and press the appropriate extension.
professional performance would expending billions of dollars and policies of the Bush
bring the house down. It lasts, thousands of lives on establishing administration and are voting
roughly, an hour and a quarter. democracy in Iraq, it is ironic that accordingly. A vote for a
we are paying so little regard to Republican is as good as a vote for
the democratic process here at continuing the war in Iraq. A vote
Festival triumphs home. According to the Secretary for Congressman Gallegly is a vote
for continuing the erosion of our
of State’s Office only 28 percent of
over biker noise the state’s registered voters had standard of living through high
Bret
Bradigan
Misty
Volaski
Matt
Haag
Brooks
Smothers
Rob
Clement
Rosario
Falvo
Lenny
Roberts
Jodie
Miller
Linda
Griffin
PADDY REES, OJAI cast ballots on Election Day last gas prices and a faltering Publisher/ Sports editor Advertising/ Production Mgr Photographer Advertising/ Managing Business Editorial
Tuesday. While that percentage economy Editor reporter Sales Photographer Sales Editor Manager Assistant
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over in the midst of a finely the number in 1946. will also reconsider old loyalties To inform you
sustained diminuendo of California voters may be and refuse to be part of about the issues
orchestra and voices! People are suffering from election fatigue perpetuating the status quo. and events in our
not purposely uncaring — they but with so many vital issues at It would be a good day for community with
just need to be made aware. stake, it is a great pity that more democracy if voters know that diligence and
Perhaps next year in the weeks electors are not informed and what is good for them is good for dedication. Kristi Sondra Chris Nao Colleen Mel Locke Bud
before the concerts, those in engaged in decision-making at all America. Present policies are Underwood Murphy Cantle Braverman McDougal Bloom Dunn Furillo
charge could do some levels. The war in Iraq, disastrous for our country. The Classified/ Circulation Photographer Reporter Cartoonist Columnist Intern Legend
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T HE C ALENDAR OF O JAI VALLEY E VENTS Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A6
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last approximately two hours. Plan to
arrive five to 10 minutes early.
26. Inner Circle will also host a “New Municipal Water District will hold a Donations gratefully accepted. Call
•Wednesday, June 21 Plays Reading Series,” running from public meeting on June 29 at 7 p.m. The River Ganga Foundation at 646-
O.P.A.T.A. SUMMER CLASSES — June 30 to Sept. 10 at the Oak View Community Center, 0994 or visit riverganga.org.
The Ojai Performing Arts Theater ENRICHMENT CENTER’S SHOW 18 Valley Road, to discuss a recourse FULL MOON MEDITATION — A
Academy still has space available in AND SALE — The Ojai Enrichment management plan for land fullmoon community meditation will
several classes. African Hand Drums Center, 210 Cañada St., will hold its surrounding Lake Casitas. Areas be held July 10 at 7 p.m. at
begins Thursday, June 22, Beginning Garden & Gallery Show & Sale on being discussed include Robles Meditation Mount, located at the end
Guitar begins Friday, June 23, Fun Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Canal, Casitas Dam, Lake Casitas and of Reeves Road in Ojai, with live
With Shakespeare begins Monday, handmade arts and crafts and its recreation area, and open space music, meditation and a blessing on
June 26, the Academy Acting homegrown plants by OEC program lands at the north end of the lake. For the terrace. Donations are welcome.
Intensive begins Monday, June 26, participants. 646-5186. (J23) more information, call Jack Collins or Call 646-5508 for more information.
and the Academy Technical GENTLE WIND PROJECT — Mary Bob Epperson from the Bureau of HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Internship begins Saturday, July 1. Miller, one of the founders of the Reclamation at (559) 487-5409. MEETING — The Ojai Valley
Call 640-6404 to register now. Gentle Wind Project, will appear at FREE PRE-FOURTH OF JULY Horticultural Society will meet July 10
SUMMER READING PROGRAM the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club, 441 E. CONCERT — The Ojai Independence at 7 p.m. in Kent Hall at Little House,
KICKOFF PARTY — The Ventura Ojai Ave., to share new information Day Committee is sponsoring a free 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. The guest
County Library’s Summer Reading and healing instruments at a free concert at Libbey Bowl on July 3 at speaker will be Mary Jane West-
programs are “Paws, Claws, Scales open house on Saturday from 1 to 2 6:30 p.m., featuring the Ojai Band, Delgado, known as the “Butterfly
and Tales” for kids through middle p.m. All are welcome. She will lead under the direction of Joe Boccali, Lady,” who will talk on “How to
school, and “Creature Feature” for seminars from 2 to 5 p.m. on June 24 playing toe-tapping patriotic tunes, Create a Wonderful Butterfly
students in middle school and older. and 25. Call 654-4121 for more The Ojai Valley Boys (DeWayne Garden.” She is a retired physical
These free library programs run details. Boccali, John Bennett Perry and Bob therapist, who took up her firefighter
through Aug. 12. A kickoff party and AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY— Jones) and the Concert Band of the husband’s hobby of raising butterfly
puppet show plus games, prizes and Members of the Ojai Valley Amateur U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden food plants. There is no charge and
refreshments will be held today at Radio Club will celebrate Amateur West, directed by Capt. R. Michael the public is welcome. To participate
3:30 p.m. at Meiners Oaks Library, Radio Week, June 18 through 25, by Mench, commander. in the ongoing raffle, bring plants,
114 N. Padre Juan (646-4804). putting on demonstrations and SEEKING FOOD VENDORS FOR cuttings, homegrown produce or
“THE UNEXPECTED MAN” — St. giving community talks, culminating FOURTH OF JULY — The Ojai seeds. Call 640-7135 or 649-4452 for
Joseph’s Drama Guild will present with the annual preparedness Independence Day Committee is more information.
“The Unexpected Man” by Yasmina exercise called “Field Day” in the seeking vendors for food setups at the SUMMER BAND CONCERTS IN
Reza, translated by Christopher parking lot at Nordhoff High School “Picnic in the Park” (Sarzotti Park) on LIBBEY PARK — Free concerts by the
Hampton, and featuring Richard from 11 a.m. on Saturday through the July 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. These Ojai Summer Band will begin July 12
Winterstein and Catherine Dain, evening and continuing Sunday in can be either nonprofit with county and continue through Aug. 23, on
today at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Health the morning. For more information, permit or commercial. Sign-up for Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Libbey
& Retirement Center, 2464 E. Ojai call Wayne at 646-0607. vendors at Nordhoff stadium , prior Park at the gazebo. The children’s
Ave. Tickets are $10. Call 646-1466 for OJAI VALLEY PAGEANT — Five to the fireworks show, 5 to 9:15 p.m., balloon parade starts at 8:15 p.m.
information. (J21) title holders will be crowned at this is also available. Anyone interested
•Friday, June 23 year’s Ojai Valley Pageant, starting at should call Nancy Hill-Hinz at 646-
PEACE VIGIL — Bring signs and
flags and join the peace vigil held
6:30 p.m. this Saturday in Libbey
Bowl. Titles will go to Little Miss,
0076 or 649-3620.
FOURTH OF JULY CONCERT
Ongoing Events
every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Preteen, Teen, Miss, and Male Model. AND FIREWORKS SHOW TICKETS
Libbey Park along Ojai Avenue by the Forty-one contestants will compete ON SALE — Tickets for Ojai’s Fourth HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
fountain. in interview, sportswear, formal wear, of July fireworks and concert at VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The Ojai
SHARINGS WITH SRI GANESAN and pop question categories. There Nordhoff High School’s stadium are Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary
— V. Ganesan will share the will also be awards for community now on sale at Attitude Adjustment, needs new members. The auxiliary
teachings of Sri Bhagavan Ramana service, grade point average and Tottenham Court, the Ojai has a variety of duties within the
Maharshi on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at congeniality. The pageant is Recreation Department, Help of Ojai, hospital to use skills or interests
Krotona Institute, 2 Krotona Hill, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Photo by Brooks Smothers and Scotty’s Liquor in Oak View. pertaining to helping others. Call
Ojai. Admission is free. Call 646-2653 Ojai. Admission is $5. Call Nancy Presale admission prices are $15 for a 640-6936 or 640-2224.
for more information. Hill-Hinz at 649-3620 for more
information.
Mi Casa, Su Nido family pass (two adults and children
younger than 18), $7 for adults and $3 Please see Valley, Page B-3
•Saturday, June 24 MICHAEL FITZPATRICK per child. Admission at the gate is $10
BLOOD DRIVE — United Blood Su Nido held its ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand
CONCERT — Virtuoso cellist Michael opening on May 25. for adults and $5 per child (no family
REUNIONS
Services Central Coast will hold a Fitzpatrick will perform in a “Solstice passes sold at gate). Gates open at 5
blood drive Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 Sounds” concert on Saturday at 7 p.m., the Road Dogs will perform at 6
p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist
Church, 120 Church Drive, across
p.m. at Sacred Space Studio, 410-A •Monday, June 26 Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has
funded and Interface Children
p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:15
Bryant Circle. Suggested donation is VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL— p.m. Call 646-4295 or e-mail
from Nordhoff High School. For an $15 with proceeds to benefit Family Services will lead a Girls ojai4th@ojai.net for more
appointment time or any questions, Calvary Chapel of the Ojai Valley will The Nordhoff High School
Millennia Music’s healing music host a free Vacation Bible School Empowerment Workshop beginning information. Class of 1956 will hold its 50-year
potential donors can call UBS at 654- outreach initiatives. Fitzpatrick Tuesday at the Oak View Park and FOURTH OF JULY FREEDOM
8104 or sign up online at Monday through June 30 from 9 a.m. reunion on Sept. 30 at the Soule
pioneered the “Compassion” project to noon at The Chapel at 195 Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Ave., RUN, PARADE AND PICNIC—
bloodhero.com. The Habit Burger involving the Dalai Lama, has Oak View. Supervisor Steve Bennett Sponsored by the Ojai Independence Park Golf Course Banquet Room.
Grill has teamed up with the Blood Mahoney Ave. in Oak View (behind For information, call 646-8208
performed throughout the world and Thrifty Gas). The theme will be requested the funding for the Day Committee, the Youth Freedom
Center to give away coupons for a been featured on TV and radio program, which will cover personal Run will begin at 8:45 a.m. at Libbey and leave a message and phone
free Charburger Combo Meal to “God’s Search and Rescue Team,” number.
shows. For more information, call and will feature a demonstration goals and basic personal rights, Park with awards for all ($1
every blood donor from June 18 646-6761. sexual assault awareness, donation). The Fourth of July parade ***
through July 8. each day from a different rescue
•Sunday, June 25 organization. There will also be assertiveness training, self-defense will begin at 10 a.m. and march down The Nordhoff High School
“SPRUCE UP HIGHWAY 33 DAY” and healthy relationship models. Call Ojai Avenue from Country Club Drive
— The Oak View Civic Council’s OLD-TIME FIDDLERS MEET — games, a Jolly Jump, crafts, a Bible Class of 1966 will hold its 40th
teaching and a complete lunch every 649-1605 for more information. to Park Road. The “Picnic in the Park” reunion on Aug. 5 in Ojai. For
Beautification Committee will The California Old-Time Fiddlers TALK ON AGING SOCIETY — On
Association, District 8, will meet day. For more information, call Anna at Sarzotti Park will begin at 11:30 information contact Terry Wright
sponsor “Spruce Up Highway 33 Tuesday, the Ojai Valley Retired a.m. with food booths,
Day” on Saturday from 8 a.m. to Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Oak View Kupfer at 640-9498. at wrighttp@netzero.net.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE — Men’s Club will host Debbie entertainment, apple pie baking
noon. Those interested in Community Center, 18 Valley Road in McConnell, the new executive ***
Oak View. All ages are encouraged to Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ojai Art contest and kids’ rides. The awards
participating should meet at 8 a.m. in director of Help of Ojai, who will give for parade entries will start at 2 p.m. The Nordhoff High School
the parking lot behind Mid-State join the fiddlers for an afternoon of Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. Class of 1976 will hold its 30-year
Teacher: Gary Shapiro. Admission: a talk on “The Future Needs of Our For more information, call 646-4295
Bank & Trust, 410 Ventura Ave. Call family-oriented fun, old-time music
and dancing. There is no admission $5. For further information, call 933- Aging Society, and Why We Can’t or e-mail ojai4th@ojai.net. reunion on Oct. 21, Ojai Day, in
Pat Stone at 901-5681 for more Meet Them, Unless …” at the club’s AMIGOS PROGRAM AT the evening at the Soule Park Golf
information. charge and refreshments will be 0660. (J23)
C O - C O U N S E L I N G luncheon meeting. The OVRMC LIBRARY— The Amigos Program for Course Clubhouse. Alumni are
VENTURA RIVER PRESERVE available. For more information, call meets at the Soule Park Golf Course
640-3689. GATHERINGS— The Ojai-Santa youngsters at the Ojai Library, 111 E. invited to register at
HIKE — Join Ojai Valley Land Banquet Room at 11:30 a.m., and Ojai Ave., on July 7 at 3:30 p.m. will
Conservancy preserve manager Rich ST. JOSEPH’S COUNTRY FAIR & Barbara Co-counseling Community classreunionenterprises.com/upd
invites anyone who has taken a co- prospective members are always feature Sergio Aragones, Mad
Handley on an exploration of the wild BARBECUE — will take place Sunday welcome. Call 640-9068. ate. html.
from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Health counseling fundamentals class and Magazine cartoonist. Call 646-1639
southern portion of the Ventura River for more information. ***
Preserve on Saturday. This hike will & Retirement Center, 2464 E. Ojai has some co-counseling experience The Nordhoff High School
Ave. The event includes arts and to join them on Monday at 7 p.m. The SATSANG WITH JOHN SHERMAN
be conducted over rough terrain and
through flowing streams. Please wear crafts, rummage sale, auction which free group meets to validate Down the Road — Since 1999, with Gangaji’s blessing
and encouragement, John Sherman
Class of 1981 will hold its 25-year
reunion, with dinner and dancing
appropriate footwear. Hike is three includes an Otto Heino yellow glaze themselves, share “what’s on top”
vase, live music by Caught Red and “news and goods.” They review meets with people who are deeply on Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. in the
hours and of moderate difficulty. BLOOD DRIVE — United Blood called to investigate the simple truth outdoor event area at Boccali’s
Participants must be experienced Handed and great Santa Maria-style skills, participate in either group of
individual co-counseling sessions Services Central Coast will hold a of their being. He will show you how Restaurant, 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula
hikers. Please bring drinking water. tri-tip and chicken dinner. Adults: blood drive July 1 from 8 a.m. to 1
$17. Children: $8. Call 646-1466. (J23) and have some social time. Call Kay to use your own inherent intelligence Road. Contacts are Christina
Meet at the Riverview Trailhead on p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist and innocent curiosity to see directly,
Rice Road in Ojai at 8 a.m. Free of “RUN FOR YOUR WIFE” at 640-7650 for more information. (Blehm) Falloon,
Church, 120 Church Drive, across in this moment, the naked reality of
charge. AUDITIONS — Eight actors are •Tuesday, June 27 from Nordhoff High School. For an what you are. Meet with John in BucknJo@aol.com or Andy
AUDITION NOTICE FROM INNER needed for Ojai Art Center Theater’s M.O. LIBRARY STORY HOUR — appointment time or any questions, Garner, andyg@bak.rr.com.
production of “Run For Your Wife,” a satsang on July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Deux
CIRCLE THEATER COMPANY — Meiners Oaks Library, 114 N. Padre potential donors can call UBS at 654-
Inner Circle Theater Company is British farce by Ray Cooney, to play Juan Ave., hosts a story hour every 8104 or sign up online at
casting for its Summer Theater Sept. 1 through 30. Based on the true Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. These free bloodhero.com. The Habit Burger
Series. Jewels Eubanks will be the tale of a cab driver with two lives and programs are open to all parents and Grill has teamed up with the Blood
artistic director. Auditions will be two wives, each unaware of the other, children. Call 646-4804 for more Center to give away coupons for a
held this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 the play calls for two women and six information. free Charburger Combo Meal to
p.m. at the Oak View Park and men. Characters include the spouses GIRLS EMPOWERMENT every blood donor from June 18
Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Ave., (aged 30 through 50s), two cops, a WORKSHOP — The Ventura County through July 8.
Oak View. Prepare one brief reporter and two neighbors, one of
monologue; sides will be provided. whom is a gay dress designer.
Call Chris Cotone, executive director, Auditions will be held Sunday from 1
at 302-5321 for more information. to 4 p.m.; Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.,
The shows in this summer series will with callbacks on Tuesday from 7 to 9
include “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl, p.m. at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery
which will run from July 21 through St. For details, e-mail
Aug. 6; rehearsals will begin June 26. BuddyWilds@aol.com or log on to
OjaiACT.org.
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Healthy Lifestyle Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 A7
Elder care demanding on care givers
trails. If it grows on your property,
wear gloves and pull it out by the
roots. Discard it carefully. Then
wash all your clothing, camping
gear and pets that may have had today's work force," said Tamara mental and physical demands, contacts the company, a Senior
any contact with the plant. The oil Problems on the rise Mendez-Cobos, president of and heartbreak of watching a Helpers consultant will arrange a
may remain potent on cloth for as population ages Senior Helpers. "Already, people loved one grow weaker. They meeting with the client and his or
Rochelle years. are spending more time caring for need help desperately. her family to discuss what
Wilson, D.O. The only barrier cream With 80 percent of middle-aged or providing for the care of their Senior Helpers provides an services are needed.
approved to help prevent exposure couples having at least one living elderly parents than they did affordable solution for older "Cost is on an hourly basis,"
is called Ivy Block. The rash is parent, many people are learning caring for their own children. The individuals or couples capable of Mendez-Cobos said, "so hours
TALK TO spread only by touching various
areas of the body with the oil. It
to adjust to the reversing roles of
child and parent by confronting
problem will only magnify with
the aging of the population."
managing their physical needs,
but who require non-medical
can be decreased or increased
based on changing needs." The
THE DOC
Q: I love to hike the local trails. helps to rinse off in water as soon
as possible. The oil can be removed
the demands of caring for those
who once took care of them. Adult
Women frequently report that
they sacrifice their personal time,
assistance, light housework, meal
preparation and/or
company's care-giver employees
are carefully selected individuals
Poison oak if washed with soap and water
within 30 minutes of contact.
Topical treatment includes an
daughters typically assume the
major responsibilities for parent
care giving. For most women,
privacy, peace of mind, freedom
and personal plans to assist her
and/or his elderly parents. Some
companionship in order to
remain independent at home.
According to Mendez-Cobos,
who are thoroughly screened,
bonded and insured. "Special
attention is given to matching
exposure over-the-counter soap-based
product called Zanfel. It is the only
these duties are added to an
already full roster, at home, at the
office, or both.
people assume the responsibility
because they feel able and willing.
Others feel bound by duty. It's
Senior Helpers services can be
arranged for as little as a couple of
hours, or for as many as 24 hours,
care-givers with clients to achieve
the utmost compatibility,"
Mendez-Cobos said. For more
product that actually draws the
serious urushiol out of the skin. Washing
with Zanfel for two or three
"Elder care has become a top
problem in our society today as it
estimated that up to 7 million
women are unpaid care-givers to
a day. Short-term assistance or
longer-term care is available
information contact Mendez-
Cobos in Camarillo at 764-0333
Q: I love to hike the local trails. I minutes reportedly decreases the replaces child care as the No. 1 the elderly. They struggle to cope seven days a week, including (phone), 764-0339 (fax) or visit
am sensitive to poison oak and itching the first hour or two. issue for men and women in with the exhaustion, loneliness, holidays. When a potential client seniorhelpers.com.
react to it with a bad rash. What do Another topical treatment may be
you recommend? steroid creams, prescribed by your
business price for gravity-fed what it costs the district to Merckling.
A: Exposure to poison oak can doctor. Theses creams may need to
be by direct contact or indirect
contact, such as contacting the
be used for a couple weeks to
prevent the rash from recurring.
Casitas water usage went up 7 percent
from $.771 per unit to $.832 per
supply water, said Kaiser.
The district’s expenses this
Other costs include about
$275,000 to clean out one of the
(Continued from Page A-1) unit. The business price for year are higher than usual due to water filters. Some water pumps
plant oil on a pet, garden tools or Systemic treatment may be oral
pumped water increased 6 a variety of projects that need to need to be replaced and water
clothing, or exposure to smoke of a steroids that may be needed for originally proposed an overall percent from $1.01 per unit to get done, said Merckling. conserving devices for schools
campfire burning the plant. The two or three weeks to prevent the increase of 7.2 percent revenues, $1.071. The irrigation cost A fish passage facility, built in and public facilities need to be
rash itself is not contagious, only rash from breaking through or a at the June 14 meeting district increased 12 percent for both May to fulfill a federal repaired.
the plant oil containing the steroid injection at your doctor’s director James Word pumped and gravity fed water requirement, which allows “There is a lot of anticipated
allergen, urushiol, causes the rash. office. The single steroid injection recommended a minimum from $.355 per unit $ .396. steelhead trout to migrate up the maintenance because of our
This irritant is also in poison ivy tapers over two weeks and increase of 9.3 percent to cover The average household range Ventura River, costs the district aging infrastructure,” said
and poison sumac. Interestingly, it probably has less acute side effects. costs of several projects this year. is between 10 and 17 units. $250,000 for biologist and biology Merckling.
is also contained in cashew, mango Side effects from steroids may The previous increase in water With a proposed budget of technician work, and will cost an After some discussion district
and gingko trees. So, it is possible include emotional swings, water service charges for the district about $11.6 million in total additional million for staff concluded that a 9.3 percent
that if you are sensitive you could retention, hyperactivity and was effective in May 2005. At that revenues and almost $12 million enhancements. increase would probably be
react to mango skin or unroasted increased appetite. Less time the cost of average in total expenses recommended About $1.3 million is needed to needed to begin replenishing
cashew shells. Roasting cashews commonly, steroids can aggravate residential gravity-fed water by Johnson, the budget plan is continue to repair damages that depleted reserves.
inactivates the allergen. ulcers, acne, diabetes, usage, went up 11.8 percent from already dipping into reserves. occurred during the storms in At the July 12 meeting, staff
Learn to recognize poison oak. hypertension and osteoporosis. $1.18 per unit to $1.32 per unit. The $400,000 difference is drawn January of 2005. That includes a will hold a hearing for a 9.3
It is deciduous and changes its Please forward health-related The minimum residential usage out to fund essential capital major pipe failure and other flood percent increase in revenues.
appearance with the seasons. Wear questions to DocWilsonofOjai@ fee for pumped water usage went projects, said Merckling. On top damages at the Rincon Beach Further details about the rate
long pants and sleeves when on sbcglobal.net. up 9.9 percent from $1.42 per of that, some water users are communities, none of which was increase will be discussed at the
unit to $1.56 per unit. The paying 50 cents on the dollar for reimbursed by FEMA, said budget meeting.
Odyssey training Sespe: caused by drilling oil.
“The main purpose of our
notice is to give the agencies one
Calculations done by the
Forest Service concluded that,
the new drilling would supply less
would not be allowed in special
areas where roads haven’t yet
been built. The companies would
planned Saturday
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last chance to make than a day’s stock of oil to the required to keep areas of usage
Mathes said that it was a improvements in their plan in country. especially clean. Only about 20.5
difficult decision for the Los order to protect the wildlife,” said Mathes said that in her acres of surface area would be
Odyssey Health Care of you provide a sharing caring Padres National Forest Supervisor Kuyper. “We hope that they decision, Brown got the land affected by maximum drilling to
Ventura County is looking for heart. Training will be held Gloria Brown, who agreed to decide to make the changes but designated for possible oil drilling access the 4,277 acreage, said
compassionate and friendly Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to designate energy corridors on we are prepared to file a lawsuit if down to the lowest possible Mathes.
people to make a difference in 2 p.m. at 701 E. Santa Clara St., some of the national forest land. they are not willing to.” acreage. Still the acreage up for oil
the lives of terminally ill patients Suite 26, Ventura. Call Sherrill “She decided that it would be Some of those changes entail The 4,277 acres, a small leasing is near wildlife areas and
and their families. Share your Steitz, volunteer coordinator, at irresponsible of her not to make moving the drilling area farther portion of the 8 million total precariously close to the condor
talents and skills, such as music, 643-5800 by June 21 to R.S.V.P., some contribution to the nation’s away from the Sespe condor acres in the entire forest, was the refuge.
active listening, reading, or just receive an application and for oil and gas needs,” he said. Sanctuary. land with the highest oil and gas “It’s unfathomable that they
“being there” by visiting patients further information. A In September Forest Watch There are currently only 22 potential, he said. would allow drilling so close to
two to four hours per month. background check, valid driver’s filed an appeal to the Forest condors left in the entire Those areas also include land those areas for such a tiny
Clerical, bereavement and craft license and auto insurance are Service asking them to reconsider southern portion of the forest bordering on Hopper Mountain amount of oil,” said Kuyper.
talents are needed as well. required. You can make a the plan. The regional office where the oil drilling would National Wildlife Refuge, three Mathes disagreed, saying that
Odyssey provides the training, difference. denied the appeal this past occur, said Kuyper. wilderness areas including the almost a day’s worth of oil wasn’t
spring. The Fish and Wildlife Service Sespe and Chumash wilderness a small amount. “That’s almost
“We decided that (Brown) had concluded that the oil drilling areas, and the condor sanctuary. one day less that we would have
made an appropriate decision” could kill a few condors. “We Mathes said that the Forest to import from overseas,” he said.
said Mathes. think that the death of a few Service would require regular Kuyper said that the small
OJAI FAMILY PODIATRY CLINIC Forest Watch then sent out a
notice to the Forest Service, the
endangered species is too high of inspections to make sure that amount was not worth the
a price to pay, “ said Kuyper. there are no pools of oil left in damage that oil drilling would
Don’t let foot problems slow you down U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and Also of concern to Forest parking lots that the condors cause the forest’s wildlife.
the National Marine Fishery
any more… Service warning them that they
Watch is the 12,000 pounds of might drink from. “We know that the public has a
new pollutants that would enter The Forest Service also wrote a number of different things they
were preparing a lawsuit against the air if all designated areas were number of detailed rules that oil want from the land,” said Mathes.
the government agencies for not used for drilling, according to a a companies would have to follow. “So we are definitely prepared to
taking appropriate measures to study by the Forest Service. The construction of new roads have a dialogue about it.”
protect wildlife from damage
with a social conscience, Masry is Martinez said the country is and Martinez is controversial
Democrats: also committed to veterans’
benefits and reaching a fair and
not on track. “It’s tough,” she
began. “What is going on in
because Gallegly withdrew his
candidacy in March, then days
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equitable solution to illegal America is not pleasant.” She later formally announced he
campaign is progressing well. immigration. finds it irresponsible to be would seek re-election. Martinez
Born in Saudi Arabia and having Masry reported she has strong increasing debt while decreasing asked voters to look at Gallegly’s
traveled all her life, Masry is support from the Democratic revenues. voting record and compare it to
convinced that the “U.S. system Party, as well as every Republican A Presbyterian minister, her list of positions and values.
of government has the most group she has spoken to. Martinez wants to help get the She assured the audience, “If
potential for reaching out to “Polarization isn’t working,” she country out of its downward elected, I will serve!”
everyone and representing claimed. “We have the spiral. She wants to work to end Broidy commented that she is
everyone.” That is her goal, if responsibility to direct our the war in Iraq and bring always delighted when Ojai
elected. message in real language to real affordable health care and regularly turns out for elections.
Masry said she became people.” Addressing perceived housing to residents. “It’s lovely to live in a city with a
involved in the Democratic Party feelings of hopelessness earlier Democrats must believe in good, thinking community,” she
646-7163 • 115 Pirie Rd. Suite A when her son was deployed to expressed by committee members, their candidates, Martinez said. stated.
Iraq, ”Because,” she said, “we Masry said “Local government “One party cannot have control Broidy hopes with growing
must change from within. The function must be made clear to of all three branches of enthusiasm that more people get
responsibility to take the initiative increase voter turnout.” government. We have to have involved with this election. She
to change is why I am running.” Masry will face off against checks and balances.” invited anyone interested in
In Ojai Valley A self-described political incumbent Republican Audra The race between incumbent participating to contact her at
Quality, Affordable, Friendly Dental Care moderate and fiscal conservative Strickland on Nov. 7. Republican Rep. Elton Gallegly 640-7340.
General and cosmetic dentistry
• Physical Therapy
Dr. Irina Rodriguez D.D.S. • Manual Therapy
• Implants • Sealant (Sellador De Fisuras) • Senior Fitness
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performing Arts
Highlighting the diverse incarnations of the performing arts throughout the Ojai Valley
Inner Circle
holding
auditions
Casting begins Saturday
Calendar ‘Solstice Sounds’ on Inner Circle Theater Company
is casting for its Summer Theater
of Events tap for Sacred Space Series. Jewels Eubanks will be the
artistic director. Auditions will be
please send info to: held this Saturday from 10 a.m.
editor@ojaivalleynews.com to 5 p.m. at the Oak View Park
Fitzpatrick, set for June 24 show, described and Resource Center, 555
OPAT-A has class as musical ‘rebel marching to his own tunes’ Mahoney Ave., Oak View.
Prepare one brief monologue;
space available By Jeff Hutner sides will be provided. Call Chris
The Ojai Performing Arts OVN Contributor Cotone, executive director, at
Theater Academy still has 302-5321 for more information.
space available in several Sacred Space Studio, 410-A The shows in this summer OVN file photo by Tom Turner
classes. Bryant Circle, will present Michael series will include “Eurydice” by
African Hand Drums Fitzpatrick in a “Solstice Sounds”
begins Thursday, June 22, concert on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Sarah Ruhl, which will run from
July 21 through Aug. 6; rehearsals
Top Picks
Beginning Guitar begins Fitzpatrick, described as a rebel will begin June 26. “Blood and Starra Bhalla tunes up her guitar before a California Old-Time
Friday, June 23, Fun With “marching to (his) own tunes” and Mercury” by Eubanks will run
Shakespeare begins Monday,
Fiddlers Association, District 8, event in Oak View last year. The
a “virtuoso with a sense of humor, from Aug. 25 through Sept. 10,
June 26, the Academy Acting and an ear for musical dialogue” fiddlers return Sunday at 1:30 p.m. to the Oak View Community
and rehearsals will also begin Center, 18 Valley Road. All ages are encouraged to join the fiddlers
Intensive begins Monday, by The New York Times and as June 26.
June 26, and the Academy “an interpreter of the Muse” by for an afternoon of family-oriented fun, old-time music and
Inner Circle will also host a
Technical Internship begins National Public Radio, has “New Plays Reading Series,” dancing. There is no admission charge and refreshments are
Saturday, July 1. Call 640- performed at sacred sites around running from June 30 to Sept. 10. available. For more information, call 640-3689.
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Christ’s baptism at Bethany- Michael Fitzpatrick
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drama at St. Joe’s
beyond-the-Jordan, the Dead Sea
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PTGO co-sponsoring July 13 concert
St. Joseph’s Drama Guild the world. former Soviet Union, and, most Moira Smiley & Voco, The Goin’ South Band to play Matilija Auditorium
will present “The Fitzpatrick, a virtuoso cellist recently, in a series of concerts in
Unexpected Man” by and electric cellist now based on Pondicherry and Auroville in Performances To Grow On is joyous, improvisational energy to of all ages with show-stopping
Yasmina Reza, translated by the West Coast, pioneered the southern India. co-sponsoring a concert by Moira the stage with original song, body performances on the banjo, fiddle,
Christopher Hampton, and groundbreaking Compassion For the Ojai concert, Smiley & Voco and The Goin’ percussion, a cappella shape-note guitars, dobro, and other fine
featuring Richard Project involving the Dalai Lama Fitzpatrick will perform original South Band on July 13 at 8 p.m. at sets, and even Bartok. Members stringed instruments. Good humor
Winterstein and Catherine and bridging the ancient chant compositions and the “Pavane” by the Matilija Junior High School include Smiley, Jessica Basta, and expert playing take the
Dain, today at 7 p.m. at St. traditions of East and West. The Ravel as well as music by Bach, Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road. Christine Enns, Jessica Catron and audience on a walk back in time.
Joseph’s Health & Retirement recipient of the Prince Charles Faure, Saint-Saens and conclude Moira Smiley & Voco, hailing John Ballinger. The band includes legendary
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Tickets are $10. Call 646-1466 musicianship bestowed by H.R.H. and the ancient Catalonian folk vocal band, making new songs as the most dynamic and respected and banjo in Riders of the Purple
for information. the Prince of Wales, Fitzpatrick song made famous by the late it pulls on roots of Eastern ensembles performing traditional Sage), Vic Koler (Gloria Estefan,
performed for His Majesty King Pablo Casals, “Song of the Birds.” European and Appalachian American music on the West Eagles), Fred Sokolow (Tom
Abdullah at the Royal Palace in Suggested donation is $15 with harmony and rhythm. Smiley’s Coast. The award-winning Paxton), Rick Cunha (Mason
Actors sought for Jordan. Fitzpatrick’s signature proceeds to benefit Millenia plaintive, rhythmic songwriting members perform a variety of Williams, Jennifer Warrens), Rick
farce side “Invocation for World Peace,” Music’s healing music outreach uses a lush wall-of-voices, southern musical styles with a Shea (guitars for The Dave Alban
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June 21, 2006
INSIDE:
B2 Classified Misty Volaski, editor
B4 Kids 646-1476, Ext. 36
Highlighting prep, rec and area sports
Bud Furillo’s
Quick
Ranger grads
Steam
& a Rub take on Div. I
Misty Volaski In basketball, he was a two-
misty@ojaivalleynews.com year varsity starter, and was
named team captain.
Scully — Talk about going out with a
bang.
By the end of the season, he
had been named Best Defensive
still callin’
Decorated athletes and Player and MVP, and made First-
persistent scholars Robert Team, All-Frontier League. In
Erickson and Sarah Stolz both sports, he achieved All-
the shots graduated from Nordhoff last
Friday with the promise that their
field days have just begun.
County Scholastic awards.
And those are just his athletic
accomplishments.
So what kind of a guy is Vin The two have received Erickson managed to juggle
Scully, the best baseball scholarships to Division I sports with school quite well,
announcer in the history of the universities to play sports this maintaining a 4.01 gpa, and
game? fall. ranking 12th in his senior class.
Erickson’s headed south to It would be one thing to have a
Absolutely the best. I think it’s USC for football; Stoltz heads 4.0 in regular classes and still
great that new Dodger owner north to UCSB for soccer. have time for sports; but the
Frank McCourt re-named the Both received the top sports addition of six advanced
“lair of ink-stained wretches” as award for Nordhoff — Best Male placement classes only increased
the “Vin Scully Press Box.” and Best Female Athlete. As such, the challenge for Erickson.
It makes a lot more sense than they were honored at the Ventura His grades were good enough
what Mike Willman did at Santa County Sports Hall of Fame to land him on the principal’s
Anita. The press box there had Awards Banquet, and are now in honor roll all four years, and he
been named for Maurice the Hall of Fame. received an academic letter in AP
Bernard, onetime turf writer of “What can you say about kids Psychology.
the Los Angeles Examiner. Now like these?” said a proud principal As if all that wasn’t enough,
it’s the Allan Malamud Press Box; Dan Musick. “They’re amazing, Erickson is also a four-year
nothing against “Mud.” They work hard on their teams, participant in the California
The world may never have and they’re both great leaders. Scholastic Federation, and was a
heard of him if I hadn’t plucked It’s not just what they do on the seal bearer at graduation.
him out of USC. His teacher field.” With grades and talent like
Robert Erickson this, it’s little surprise to find out Photo by Ron Wilson
there was Gordon Jones, who
arrived at Troy fresh out of the Erickson has earned five Erickson was heavily recruited. Robert Erickson and Sarah Stoltz head to Division I team captains for their respective teams this year,
Ivy League. varsity letters while at Nordhoff Ten colleges from California to colleges on sports scholarships this fall. Both were and both were also on the honor roll all four years.
It wasn’t long before I hired — three for football and two for Washington invited him to play
basketball. football for them. already considered a member of Department, club soccer, high didn’t really like them. I was
Jones as our turf writer at the A three-year starter for the “It’s always been my goal to the team that Pete Carrol built. school, and even the Olympic nervous, I wasn’t sure where I
now defunct Herald-Examiner. Ranger gridders, he played play football in college,” he said. And after college? “I’m going Development Program. She was wanted to go,” she added. But
You could say that about a defensive back and quarterback, “I loved it in high school and I to take it one step at a time,” he an All-Frontier League choice all after a tour of the campus, she
hundred great newspapers all even playing both ways his senior want to continue to play another said, “and just do as well as I can four years, and was All-CIF twice. determined that Santa Barbara
over this land. year. He was a captain in his four years.” in college.” This season, she was team MVP, was the place for her.
People don’t read newspapers senior year, earning First-Team, One of the colleges that called Sarah Stoltz Frontier League MVP, and was Stoltz is also a two-sport
like they once did. All-TriValley League, and First- was USC, offering a partial Another Ranger standout on named to the All-County team. athlete, playing softball as a lower
Malamud was only 54 when Team, All-Ventura County. scholarship. A longtime fan of the the same field — albeit in a Life for Stoltz, it seems, has classman and being named to the
he succumbed to thick steaks He was also named: First- team, Erickson was elated. different sport — was Stoltz. been a continuous game of All-League team both times.
and exotic deserts. There was a Team All-Ranger Football; Male “When I got that call, it was a Stoltz has six varsity letters: soccer. “I just love it,” said Stoltz, Academically, she matches up
time when he saw a cake in the Athlete of the Year by Prep N Pro dream come true,” said Erickson. four in soccer, and two in softball. who said she has always wanted to Erickson, taking 11th place in
window, and instead of ordering News talk Sports show; Male “I had to take that offer.” All six season ended in play-off to play in college. And she’ll do it the class scholastically by earning
a piece from the bakery, he Athlete of the Year by KEYT 3 Now, Erickson is working out berths. this fall, at Division-I UCSB. a 4.02 gpa. She completed four
bought and ate the whole cake. television; Male Athlete of the four to five times a week he says, “I started playing when I was “They asked me to be on their Advanced Placement classes, and
“Mud” won national notoriety Year by Q104.7 radio station; and “trying to get in the best shape 4,” she said, “and ever since I team in my junior year, but I was on the honor roll all four
with a column called Notes On A was also on the Ventura Lions that I can,” in preparation for have just been playing in every thought it was too close,” said years.
Scorecard. Club All-Star Football Team. summer training, which begins at possible league.” Stoltz, who was also recruited by She will be reporting to
He lifted the idea from, you And those are just his football USC July 31. He’ll be considered That includes AYSO, five-a- many schools. “Then I looked at Gauchos training camp in
guessed it — “Quick Steam And A accomplishments. an invited walk-on, meaning he’s side at the Ojai Recreation UCLA, (and) a lot of others, and I August.
Rub.” Your reporter had moved
on to radio.
There was a time when “Mud”
wrote for Scully. So did John
Lowe, a kid from Long Beach
who moved east from the Press-
Telegram to other venues.
Noah Watch SPORTS SHORTS
I don’t know who helps Vinnie Lowry suffers rough loss vs. Mariners
with his notes these days. Play ball with coach Cotti with kids ages 9 to 12 from July 5 players (no competition involved).
Everybody needs some ego to It was an ugly day for Giants’ off on the The 10th annual Run with to 11. This event is also put on to The deadline to register for
succeed at what they do. fans last Friday, as the San Giants’ Coach Cotti Girls’ Basketball raise funds for Ojai P.O.N.Y. cheerleading is June 23; the
But Scully shows less than Francisco crew was smacked mound in Camp, for girls between the ages Baseball. registration fee is $50, plus the cost
anyone I’ve ever known who is down by a 5-4 loss to the the eighth. of 8 and 15, is now accepting P.O.N.Y. is still seeking of the uniform.
that good at what he does. I Mariners. "It's a registration. tournament sponsors. The cost to A mandatory cheer uniform
grieved for him when his son, It was even uglier for Ojai long year Nordhoff High School will be a Team Sponsor is $300 and fitting will be held June 24 at Soule
Mike, a helicopter pilot for the native Noah Lowry. and I'll once again serve as host for this includes a 3-foot-by-5-foot Park Golf Course, in the Banquet
The southpaw was way off bounce year’s camp, which will run from banner, which will be displayed Room, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Los Angeles Police Department, every day. Also included in the Traveling is required for away
the mark in his three innings back, go 9 a.m. to noon from July 10
was killed in a crash. sponsorship package is free games.
on the mound, throwing 71 out again through July 13.
The late Chick Hearn lost a pitches and giving up — ouch in five admission to the event, one meal For more information, call Staci
son to drugs. The two best The camp is directed by high
— eight hits and all five days and school varsity girls’ head coupon for each day of the event, Valencia, Eagles cheer coordinator,
announcers in their particular Mariners’ runs. Three doubles try to get basketball coach Ted Cotti and and a listing in the official at 649-4263.
sport deserved better. came in the third, followed by a our team a win," Lowry told features individualized program guide. Football registration is being
Scully went to work for CBS single, and it was over for mlb.com. instruction by high school For more information on taken until Aug. 7 (first day of
while he was still a student at Lowry that night. Lowry’s Major League coaches as well as past and becoming a sponsor or on the practice). The fee is $225 per
Fordham University in New York. He just didn’t have it. "Some Baseball career totals are present players. NRC tournament, call 640-PONY. football player, and travel is
By the way, he was a left-handed pitches were mistakes they hit, as follows: Each camper receives a T-shirt required for away games.
second baseman! He was a others were pitches I threw and a basketball (guaranteed to ORD summer camp For more information, call
stringer for Red Barber on Red’s where I wanted to," Lowry told Wins 21 pre-registered campers only) as kicks off this week Eagles President Brian Wadsworth
great radio show for college mlb.com. "But it's one of those Losses 18 well as two free tickets to the at 649-8114.
For decades, the Ojai Recreation
football fans. days — it's a tough loss for me Games 62 fourth annual Midsummer Department has hosted day camps
Before television, Barber and the team and the roughest Innings pitched 352.1 Madness Basketball Tournament, with activities of all kinds for youths Teach tennis at Nordhoff
would say, “Now let’s go to New one I've had all year." which will be played at Nordhoff ages 5 to 12. New this year are Nordhoff High School is
Hits 336 on July 14 and 15. The cost is currently seeking a girls’ varsity
York and hear what’s going on at Lowry was replaced by relief Runs 158 transportation services to the
Rose Hill.” pitcher Brad Hennessey. $125 per camper if registered by outlying areas of the valley. tennis coach.
Earned runs 148 July 3. Discovery Day Camp is geared For more information, contact
Scully would come on and Hennessey was able to stop the
Mariners’ march from the Walks 123 Registration forms are toward kids ages 5 to 8, while athletic director Dick Sebek at 640-
report what was happening in
fourth to the seventh, and Strikeouts 271 available at Ojai Sports and Survivor Day Camp is for kids ages 4343, Ext. 1802.
the Fordham game he was Giorgio’s Sports Deli in Ojai. For
covering — or some other event Jeremy Accardo finished things ERA 3.78 9 to 12. Both have activities like arts
in the east. CBS Sports Central
more information, call Cotti at and crafts, sports, swimming and ORD hosts Rinaldi/
646-8885. games. Gasaway tourney Saturday
always took you to a game where A full day of camp runs from 7:30 In memory of Tom Gasaway
a team was poised to score a
touchdown.
Barber worked alone in the
OVS brings back NHS hoop alumni form
basketball team
a.m. to 6 p.m., and is $110 per week.
Half-day camps run in two sessions:
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 to 6
and Jenna Rinaldi, who loved
volleyball and participated in
ORD sports, the ORD is hosting a
booth. This is why Scully works
alone except in his World Series
assignments. Scully is 77 years
Britannia soccer camp Former Nordhoff High School
girls’ varsity basketball players
have formed an alumni team and
p.m., and are $70 per week. Or,
choose to send children on a day-
to-day basis for $30.
memorial grass volleyball
tournament this Saturday.
For the 25th year, a large Graham Smith will be director are looking for additional players. To be held at Sarzotti Park, the
old and married to a beautiful The squad will compete in the All staff are fully trained. Call the tournament is open to everyone.
lady who once was a private number of players from all over of coaching again this year. ORD at 646-1872.
Southern California will be Smith is a professional player Nordhoff Summer League against Adult 4’s and youth 4’s play at 10
secretary for the late Carroll various current varsity teams on a.m. ($40 per team).
attending Britannia Soccer from England, who holds a full Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. V-ball club seeks sponsors
Rosenbloom when the latter Reverse A’s, in a draw format,
Camp, a one-week coaching license from the Football The league begins today, and The Under 14 girls' Surfer's Point begin at 10 a.m., as well ($15 per
owned the Los Angeles Rams.
session running July 30 through Association and was a staff runs through July 26. For more Volleyball Club is seeking person). There is also a sixth- to
Scully was admitted to the Aug. 4. coach at Lilleshall, the National
broadcasting wing of the Hall of information, contact Nordhoff sponsorships for their upcoming eighth-grade coed tournament
Camp will once again be Soccer Headquarters in England. head coach Ted Cotti at 646-8885. trip to Reno, Nev. for a national during the same times.
Fame at Cooperstown awhile hosted by the Ojai Valley He has been a selector for the
ago. The same is true of Jaime volleyball competition. For more information or to
School’s Lower Campus. F.A. School of Excellence, course P.O.N.Y. hosts regional The girls, most of whom are register, call 646-1872.
Jarrin, who does the Spanish The camp is for both girls and director for the Japanese F.A. from the Ojai Valley, practice three
broadcasts with my man, boys ages 5 through 16. A and commercial director of tournament July 5 to 11 times a week at the Oak View
Fernando Valenzuela. boarding and day camp, Premier League Chelsea F.C. For the second straight year Community Center.
ORD offers $10 tennis
Fernando-mania was the Ojai P.O.N.Y. Baseball has been The Ojai Recreation
Britannia helps players to “Every player is given a They're about $300 short for Department is offering a low-cost
damnedest thing I’ve seen in my improve their playing skills and detailed evaluation from their chosen to host the P.O.N.Y. NRC their Reno trip.
sports career. He sold out every District Tournament for the athlete training and tennis class
develop team tactics. coach. Everyone improves, and Interested sponsors can call
Mustang and Bronco divisions. for beginner players. All
ball park he appeared in during For the younger kids, has fun doing it,” says Mike coach Gena Romero at 649-3649.
The winner and runner-up of equipment will be provided in the
his first full season. Britannia has brought back the Hall-Mounsey, Britannia Soccer class, which runs from July 3 to
I remember like it was this tournament will advance to
Junior Camper Program, which camp director and Ojai Valley the next round; regional winners Eagles looking for Aug. 16 (no classes July 17 or 19).
yesterday when he joined the caters to players ages 5 through School Lower Campus move on to the P.O.N.Y. World cheerleaders, players Classes are held each Monday and
Dodgers in San Francisco during 7. This program runs from 8:45 Headmaster. Series later this summer. The Ojai Eagles youth football Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m., for
a September pennant race. a.m. until noon. Participants will For more information on Ojai P.O.N.Y. Baseball will be club is looking for girls and boys students ages 9 to 14.
Fernando plays golf every day learn from professionals to Britannia, contact OVS at represented by one Bronco and ages 8 to 14 interested in having The fee is $10 for the whole
he’s home. improve their individual 646-1423, or see their web site: two Mustang All-Star teams. fun, playing some football and session. Call 646-1872 for more
He’s hooked. technique. www.ovs.org/britannia. Ojai will play host to 16 teams cheering for your fellow football information.
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of copy. Liability for errors shall not PERSONAL Assistant to FOR SALE warranty, $19,490.
Contact Jeff @ 646-6783 IMMACULATE downtown
ent., f/p/bth. Lrg. rm. fully
furn. share kitch.
Advertise
exceed the cost of that portion of space help organize home
or (941) 228-1047. Ojai townhouse, walk to
library, closets, art studio. $1,250/mo + sec. inlc util/
occupied by such error.
Some lifting, must be
dependable, no drugs,
smokers, alcohol. Readers
‘91 Ford Mustang
convertible, parts or whole,
all, 2 + 2.5. 646-7111. lndry. 640-1058 or
(213) 369-5318. in the
who love books preferred. $500 OBO. Coleman 10 RENTALS, COTTAGE
CAREER approx. 30 hrs/week. hp. genterator, 6,250, watt SHANEIL RENTALS, STUDIOS
OPPORTUNITIES
HELP WANTED Ojai, near downtown.
(805) 272-5088. ‘05 VW Convertible
Cute as a bug, top of the
and volt, $300. 750-9698. Adorable 2-year-old boxer
mix. Shaneil is such a
sweet girl who loves
LARGE 1 + 1, East End,
peaceful garden environ- LRG. studio, top of
Ojai
PAINTERS needed. Work ADULT DAY CARE everyone. Looking for a ment, n/p $1,050 utils. Foothill, Los Padres back-
RECEPTIONIST, line, TURBO, silver, black special family to love.
w/other students. No exp. DIRECTOR For Saturdays ONLY, in top, gray leather interior, incl. + dep. 646-6922. yard, $1,050, 646-9824.
THE CANINE ADOPTIUON
nec. Call 805-657-8609. Help of Ojai
Seeks F/T Director,
responsible for oversight &
beautiful, friendly salon.
Apply in person
205 S. Signal St.
Only 6,500 miles. $22,900.
OBO. Call 640-8141.
AND RESCUE LEAGUE
Pet Adoption Center
3004 Telegraph Rd.
OJAI cottage at
412 Mallory Way.
RENTALS Valley
FOUND operation of adult day 1956 TRUCK Chevy 350. ‘98 black cherry Chrysler Studio apt. $850 + TO SHARE
support center. WRITING MENTOR. Sebring covertible LXI, Ventura, CA 93003
Auto, p/s. Edelbrock (805) 652-1001 deposit.
Experience Work with teens in after- 53k, leather, like-new top, DON’T MISS! Beautiful
BLACK evening jersey
wrap. Found @ Ojai
marketing/outreach,
working with seniors/
dependent adults.
school program to write
articles for publication.
headers. Longbed
stepside. $10,000 obo.
339-9211.
$8,500. 646-8531. www.carlvc.org The Becker Group
653-6794. 2 + 2 hm. f/p, vault.
ceiling, porch, garage,
News
Valley Museum on 5-12 at Media experience a plus. river, more. $825 +
the opening reception. Dynamic, flexible w/good 6-8 hrs/wk. $15-20/hr. 1957 CHEVY truck. 3 spd RENTALS, dep/utils. 640-3077.
640-1390. interpersonal skills. Call Bobbi at 640-9555 or standard trans, 283.
RENTALS, HOUSES
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT fax resume to 640-7211. $5,000 firm. 339-9211.
APARTMENTS
FIND SOMETHING? Part-time, experience RVs, TRAILERS
We run “found” ads w/activities & working with 2 + 1 refurbished home in
2 times at no charge.
Call 646-1476, Ext. 10.
seniors/dependent adults,
outgoing, flexible.
HOUSES/CONDOS
FOR SALE
1965 Corvair Monza
convertible,good SEXY 2000 Mercedes
2 + 1 near downtown Ojai.
Upstairs. lots of light, car- M.O. + workshop,
$1,550/mo + deposit.
5TH WHEELS
For
E-mail resume to
debbiem@helpofojai.org EAST End 3 br. 2 ba.,
condition, $5,500.
(805) 794-4729.
Benz CLK430
Convertible.
port, laundry room. N/S,
N/P, $1,025 + deposit. 798-4567. KOMFORT trailer, 21’
bumper pull, gutted, no Display
Brilliant silver/blk top/ash 646-3587. 2 + 1, 2 yrs. new, 75 ft x leaks. Running gear &
FREE or fax to 646-1748, attn: pool, 1/2 acre, $950,000. 1996 GMC Suburban SLT,
Debbie. & dk ash leather interior, 135 ft. fenced lot. W/d, d/w tires OK. $375. 649-4244.
818-679-5501 or $7,500. 4-wheel drive, 2 BDRM - Meiners Oaks
FREE palm tree & bamboo CAREGIVER/
714-928-5544. privacy glass, leather int.,
3rd seat, towing pkg.,A/C,
62,700 miles.
Lots of extras: extended Newly renovated, patio,
$1,100. No pets.
& a/c, great location,
$1,600/mo. 646-0445. SERVICES Ads Call:
housekeeper, 640-3684. 100,000 factory warranty,
removal. 640-8065. power steering & power 18” Lorinser wheels, 652-1731. 2 +1 clean cottage near OFFERED
EAST End, great value!
COMPUTER/INTERNET Southwestern style windows. 649-0705. special dual tone seats, town n/p 1200 & dep.
GUINEA PIGS, 646-2140.
QUALITY solid oak, 6
wizard, p/t, Sunshine
Driving School. 646-2113.
compound, 3 + 2 & 2 + 1
homes plus studio. Fruit
rain sensor, headlamp
washing system, Xenon
OJAI, 2 + 1.5, stove, 646-1839. CARETAKER, 3 day/wk,
will do errands & light
Matt
patio, carport, $881 + dep.
drawer twin bed w/mat- trees, patios, spas, 2-car headlamps, heated front Call 844-4163. 3 + 2, garage, fenced cooking. 649-9080.
tress. Also, guest room EXPERIENCED retail garages, gardens. Quiet seats, integrated phone w/ yard, fireplace, no pets.
Simmons Beauty Rest
queen size bed. 640-8570,
clerk. 18+, 20-30
hrs/week. Call Rick, Joy or
lane. Reduced to
$1,599.00. Agent-CBPS
handset, integrated cd
changer. Dealer serviced UPSTAIRS 2 bed, 2 bath,
laundry room, balcony,
610 Mesa Dr. $1,800,
Agent. 646-4911
DON’T forget to
check out the 646-1476,
John, 646-2350. Judy Pugh, 340-0494. only. $29,000 OBO.
you haul!
Ojai Surplus
1998 500 SL, hard & soft (310) 717-1114, or email: carport, no pets, no SERVICE
top. New trans , top, tires, seacsle@aol.com smoking, $950, 646-3450. A-FRAME on 3 ac. Share DIRECTORY
QUEEN size sleeper
couch, great mattress!
646-2131.
F/T cashier.
Apply in person, INSTRUCTION/
brakes, & rotors. Chrome
wheels, dealer serviced,
RENTALS, BUSINESS/
w/ 1 quiet working person.
$675 incl. util. N/S/D/Pets. Ext. 28
records available. 96k TRUCK 4-sale. 1993 649-1455.
121 E. El Roblar Dr.
RESCUED mamma & 2
EDUCATION miles. $23,500 Chevy 1500 4x4, V6, runs INDUSTRIAL We will
CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! good, registered, new DELUXE CONDO,
super cute puppies, will
separate to approved
HOUSEKEEPER wanted,
3 days/week, 7 hrs/day. MIND OVER MATH, (818) 427-6431. tires, $2,900 OBO. ARTIST complex-Bryant
2 + 1.5. Many extras, publish your Rosario
homes only! 640-1465. No drugs, alcohol, smok-
ers. Must be dependable,
a comprehensive math
tutorial service. 646-1230.
Call Omar Vazquez,
(805) 421-7706.
St. 2 spaces avail. 1,750
$1,650/mo. + dep.
Ojai Property Fictitious
sq. ft. $1,650/mo., 4,200
speak English, have car. sq. ft. $2,950/mo.
Management, 649-6915. Business
HELP WANTED Cleaning, laundry, misc.
chores. Must like dogs. No
WHITE 2002 Mercury
Sable GS, 58K miles, in
646-2263.
MUST see! 2 bdrm., lg Name for 646-1476,
LOST excellent condition fncd. yrd/fruit trees f/p,
ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
child care required. Ojai.
(805) 272-5088. w/service records, $7,450 BUS/MED. office, Ojai w/d, d/w, 1st, last, clean you for
West End near hospital &
P/T Fridays & Saturdays
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED MISSING, brown tabby 2000 Toyota Corolla. New
OBO (805) 798-1692.
shopping center, 4,000 sq.
dep. N/S $2,100.
794-2367.
ONLY $65! Ext. 22
plus. Ideal canidate will be ft. Rent negotiable based
upbeat and creative, and Assisting adults with cat with 3” tail, answers stereo, automatic, electric MOTORCYCLES on lease terms. 646-9518.
Call (805)
will enjoy sharing their developmental disabilities to Boujou, in East End windows, air conditioner, Property Management.
talents with our active in Ojai & surrounding Reward! 646-8281. excellent condition, FOR SALE Barry Snyder, Broker. 646-1476, Ext 27
elders. Excellent working areas. P/T-F/T, $10-12 per $8,000. 646-9697 or DR. office in Med. 794-0579.
conditions. hr. DOE, we will train. 302-7802. 1993 Kawasaki KLR 650, complex adjacent to
Please apply at: Please call REWARD! Lost cat on 50K miles, extras, good hospital, 1,002 sq. ft.
(877) 294-8043, ext. 55 for Fox St. June 14. Female shape! $1,900, 646-5256. $1,500/mo. 646-5153.
The Gables of Ojai
701 North Montgomery more information. Calico answers to “Kitty,”
646-4409 or 320-8453.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser,
convertible, turbo, loaded,
HAPPY FIRST OFFICE in Maricopa bldg.
CHECK US OUT!
mag tires, purple,
ADMINISTRATIVE
Assistant, Ojai Valley Land
NURSING JOB
FAIR!
gorgeous, $16,000.
646-6731.
DAY OF
SUMMER!
2nd floor, elevator, 230 sq.
ft., $287.50/mo. 646-9518.
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Conservancy.
The administrative WORK IN HOME
assistant will work p/t, 12 HEALTH CARE
hrs. per wk., 3 days a wk. Opportunities in NEW YORK TIMES PUZZLE No. 0618
+ occasional Saturdays, Santa Barbara:
Hourley wage of $12-15. Director of Nursing
Please contact Jane Lax RNs for Visits
@ 646-7930. LVNs for visits and DEAR OLD DAD BY BEN AND MARK TAUSIG / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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MARKETING Nurse Assistants 19 20 21 22
COORDINATOR Home Heath Aides
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agency to help coordinate June 28th, 8 am-6 pm bioluminescence Lake
marketing projects. Good Embassy Suites, Lompoc 1 Trumps 50 Windflowers
27 28 29 30
phone and organizational Call 805-687-5511 6 Frame part 52 [That punch hurt!] 99 Stay in line 12 Old pop
skills a must. 6-8 hrs/wk. for directions. 101 Honeyed pastry 13 Reason to reset the
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640-7211. Services 19 Ring around the 54 The Seven Dwarfs, them (for short) 14 Dear old dad the
Call Debbie Clancy at: by profession 106 Eats cosmetic surgeon
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HOUSEKEEPING, 56 Tropical 107 Big name in faucets always told me to
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flex. hrs. First aid and RECEPTIONIST for ornamental ___ 49 50 51 52
medical-homeopathic 21 Tones 109 Wallace who wrote
fingerprint req. 15 Wealthy biblical
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218-2773. occ. backup. 646-1495. land
monuments at night 62 Hatha and others 110 Habituate
16 “Fantastic!” 61 62 63 64
23 Dear old dad the 63 Hick 111 Dear old dad the
sharpshooter 17 Extraction
comedic foil 64 Horse/donkey cross 65 66 67 68 69
always taught me 18 Out of this world
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65 Extend, as a line
67 Clinch, with “up”
to ___ 24 Pacify 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
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68 In
115 They’re easy to
catch
25 Supplements
30 Pie chart part
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70 Traffic director 116 Support, with “up”
27 This may shock 81 82 83 84 85
71 W.W. II aircraft 32 A sultanate
you 117 Jackie Robinson’s 33 Dear old dad the
74 One making a pit 86 87 88 89 90 91
28 Scottish turndowns alma mater C.E.O. always told
stop, maybe 118 An emirate
29 German crowd? me to ___ 92 93 94 95 96
76 New Test. book 119 Panda hangouts
30 Whine 34 Coated Dutch
77 Hollywood setting 120 Itches exports
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104
31 Tower, often
79 Like some sects 121 Turn off
34 The first place 35 Geometry suffix 105 106 107 108 109
80 Bygone polit. cause 122 Economize
35 “Quit dreaming” 37 Problem in bed 110 111 112 113 114
81 The Maurice
36 Peace, in Russia 38 Braves, but not
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37 Common DOWN Indians, briefly 115 116 117 118
awarded to its
connections M.V.P. 1 More lowdown 40 Out
119 120 121 122
39 Period 82 “Green Acres” 2 Woman’s name that 42 Prime
co-star sounds like two 43 South American
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with the slogan
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84 Tony winner Uta consecutive French
letters
cowboy
44 Hunting times, for
58 Busy
59 Lip curler
75 Hello or goodbye 89 Words of praise
91 Was serious, with
104 At all
106 People’s 1999
86 Learn about 78 Wowed ones
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42 Dear old dad the
through books
90 Dear old dad the
3 Sell outside the
stadium
kids
45 Three Gorges Dam
60 Aid for the blind
63 Thumbs-up
79 Procter & Gamble
soap
“it”
94 PC protection
Sexiest Man Alive
107 See 51-Down
umpire always told builder always told 4 Great deal site brand
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47 Termite clearer?
me to ___
92 Commuting
5 Regular: Abbr.
6 Modern name for
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48 From south of the
66 ___ behold
67 “’Tis a pity”
83 Of yore
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98 ___-lance
100 Removes from the
108 Look like a creep
111 Person with
intelligence
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7 Place for icons
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51 Cry at the sight of
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72 Alexander’s wife in
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112 Yukon or Xterra
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55 Marker
57 Spider-Man foe
73 Gun on the street? 87 Noted Roosevelt 103 One with a strict 114 Word repeated
before a hike
74 Keeler and Dee 88 Generally diet
Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Page B3
AROUND OUR VALLEY Training for volunteers to tutor for Community Center, 1995 E. Main St. covering peace and justice and
continued from Page A6 the adult literacy program is offered in Ventura. Free (donations of $20 or environmental issues.
by the Library Services Agency. Call less are appreciated) and YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT 641-4484. anonymous. Appointments needed. — Ojai’s Youth Employment Service
GROUP — Women who have M.S. SELF-HELP GROUP — The Call 643-0446. places young people in residential
triumphed over breast cancer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society INCEST-MOLEST SUPPORT and business job settings. If you have
women still undergoing treatment, has begun a new self-help group in GROUP — The Coalition to End a job that a youth can do, call 646-
and those considering treatment — Ojai. For more information, call Domestic and Sexual Violence holds 4YES (4937).
all meet to share tips, choices, Mary Jo at 643-0982. a free incest-molest support group OLDER COUPLES SUPPORT
experiences, strategies and BUSINESS NETWORK every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at GROUP/CLASS — For deepening
encouragement. Evening meetings. INTERNATIONAL — The Gold Coast 1030 N. Ventura Road in Oxnard. love and enriching relationships for
For information, call Help of Ojai at Chapter of Business Network Call 983-6014 for information. couples 40 and older. meets the first
646-9752, Ext. 19. International meets Thursdays from FREE DEPRESSION and third Thursday of each month
PINK MOMENT SANGHA — 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Carrows restaurant SCREENINGS — The Gladstone from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Upper Ojai.
Meditation in the tradition of Thich in Oxnard. Visitors are welcome. For Counseling Center, 530 W. Ojai Ave., Call Richard Matzkin at 525-1116 for
Nhat Hanh, held Mondays from 6:30 information or a reservation, call Suite 208, offers free depression more information.
to 8 p.m. at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Dan O’Brien at 650-4999, or visit screenings for all ages with a DEBTORS ANONYMOUS — The
Besant Road, Meiners Oaks. Free. www.bniventuracounty.com. licensed therapist. Call 646-9724 for 12-step Debtors Anonymous
Contact Kenley at 646-4832 or ABUSED WOMEN’S SUPPORT an appointment. Serenity Group meets Thursdays
www.neuhouse.com/pinkmoments GROUP — Interface Children, WRITING WORKSHOP FOR from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of
angha. Family Services offers support WOMEN — “Piecing Together the Religious Science, 133 S. Laurel St.,
“WORDS OF PEACE” — The groups for women who are presently Patterns of Our Lives,” a creative Ventura.
“Words of Peace” program is aired or have been in an abusive or writing/memoir writing workshop OUTLAW POETS AT BART’S
on Channel 10 on Wednesdays at 4 potentially abusive relationship. The for women, offered in two locations, BOOKS — The Open Word returns to
p.m. The weekly program features groups are held at various locations Help of Ojai and Oak View Bart’s Books, 302 W. Matilija St.,
highlights from the message of peace throughout Ventura County. Call Community Center. Taught by Ojai, every Friday at 7 p.m., with
by Prem Rawat, also known as (800) 339-9597. Claudia Reder, poet and storyteller featured poets the first Friday of
Maharaji. Rawat travels the world MEDITATION FOR and author of “My Father and Miro each month, and open mike every
inspiring people to find peace SPIRITUALIZING MONEY — and Other Poems.” Call 646-0144 for Friday plus live pod cast.
within. Guided group meditations on using information. FREE MAMMOGRAMS — The
ENGLISH AS SECOND money for spiritual purposes are AMERICAN LEGION BINGO — Ojai Valley Community Health
LANGUAGE CLASSES — English as a held every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at The American Legion Post 482 in Center, 1200 Maricopa Highway,
Second Language classes are offered Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Ojai hosts bingo every Tuesday from offers a Breast Cancer Early
through Ojai Unified Adult Road. Reclaim financial resources 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Detection Program which includes
Education at Meiners Oaks School for the forces of light and good will. Hall, 843 E. Ojai Ave. Free free breast exams for women 40
Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. (call 640- Call 646-5508 for more information. refreshments; open to all. years old or older and free
4378) and in Room 5 at Ojai Unified HIV/AIDS TEST SITE — An “CONSIDER THIS!” — Ojai mammograms for women 50 and
District offices, 414 E. Ojai Ave., HIV/AIDS test site is open the first teacher Dennis Daneau has older who do not have any medical
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to
8 p.m. Call 640-4330.
and third Mondays of each month
from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ventura
developed a program
“Consider This!” which airs on
titled coverage and cannot afford these
services. Call 640-8293 to see if you Like SUDOKU? Let us know!
READING TUTORS NEEDED — County Gay and Lesbian Channel 10 Tuesdays at 8 p.m., qualify.
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(A registrant who declares as BUSINESS NAMES Brokenrope, an unmarried man Deed of Trust. The total amount Philip J. Schmit a general partnership. CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA term of office following the on May 23, 2006, and adopted
true information which he or she STATEMENT MUST BE will sell at public auction to of the unpaid balance of the File Date: 05/23/2006 Registrant has not yet begun ADDING A NEW SECTION 2- general municipal election that at a regular meeting held on
knows to be false is guilty of a FILED PRIOR TO THAT highest bidder for cash, obligation secured by the THE FOLLOWING to transact business under the 1.205 TO TITLE 2, CHAPTER will be held on November 7, June 13, 2006, by the following
crime.) DATE. The filing of this cashier’s check / cash equivalent property to be sold and PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING fictitious business name or 1 OF THE OJAI MUNICIPAL 2006. vote:
/s/STEVE LEE statement does not of itself or other form of payment reasonable estimated costs, BUSINESS AS: Millennium names listed herein. CODE PROVIDING A COST- SECTION 3. If any portion of AYES: Hanstad, Horgan,
Steve Lee authorize the use in this state of authorized by 2924h(b). expenses and advances at the Money Makers, 338 E. Ojai I declare that all information in OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT this Ordinance is for any reason DeVito, Smith, Bury
This statement was filed with a fictitious business name in (payable at time of sale in time of the initial publication of Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 this statement is true and TO CITY COUNCIL held to be invalid, such decision NOES: None
the County Clerk of VENTURA violation of the rights of another lawful money of the United the Notice of Sale is Full Name of Registrant/ correct. COMPENSATION AS shall not affect the validity of ABSTAIN: None
County on date indicated by file under federal, state, or common States) At the Main Entrance to $492,096.62. The beneficiary Corporation/Limited Liability (A registrant who declares as AUTHORIZED BY the remaining portions of this ABSENT: None
stamp above. law (See Section 14411 et seq., the Government Center Hall of under said Deed of Trust Company: true information which he or she GOVERNMENT CODE Ordinance. The City Council /s/Carlon Strobel
NOTICE – THIS Business and Professions Code). Justice, 800 South Victoria heretofore executed and Cassy Bowles knows to be false is guilty of a SECTION 36516(C) declares that it would have Carlon Strobel
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS —————————— Avenue, Ventura, CA. All right, delivered to the undersigned a 21212 Old Alturas Rd. crime.) THE CITY COUNCIL OF adopted this Ordinance, and City Clerk for the City of Ojai
NAME STATEMENT OVN06-19-06 title and interest conveyed to written Declaration of Default Redding, CA 96003 /s/CASSY BOWLES THE CITY OF OJAI, each portion hereof, irrespective
EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM
DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS
Business
BUSINESS NAMES
STATEMENT MUST BE
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authorize the use in this state of
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Ventura Co. Clerk Valley News
Philip J. Schmit
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Ojai Valley News • Wednesday, June 21, 2006 B4
Chaparral
High School
Nao Braverman
nao@ojaivalleynews.com
The 48 graduates of Chaparral
High School stood proudly before
their friends and family at the
commencement ceremony last
Thursday evening.
Nordhoff High School
“It’s always nice to see
students who take an alternative
route and get an education where
they might not have been able to
otherwise,” said Chaparral’s
Misty Volaski principal Steve Olsen.” Relatives
misty@ojaivalleynews.com and friends were delighted to see
Any teacher or administrator will the students receive their
tell you: every class — and every diplomas.” Photo by Brooks Smothers
student — is different. Nordhoff The variety of graduates this Outgoing Chaparral principal Steve Olsen congratulates graduating
High School’s Class of 2006 is no year include 11th-graders who senior Pedro Aparicio at Thursday’s commencement excercise.
exception, with its own little quirks graduated early, and a 35-year-
and miracles to look back upon. old mother who is still raising work at Suzanne’s Cuisine until Ventura College where he is
“This class wasn’t a ‘rah-rah four children and came back to 11 p.m. considering studying mechanics.
school spirit’ kind of class,” said finish her education. “I tried to get my homework His priorities still include
NHS principal Dan Musick. “But One student, Pedro Aparicio, done during class because I supporting his family.
they did a lot of great things behind was able to go to school while didn’t have that much time A scholarship in the memory
the scenes that have showed how working full time to help support outside of class, “ said Aparicio. of Chaparral graduate Cody
committed they were to the school.” his family, and managed to “The teachers pushed me to work Murphy-Sarozza was given to
He’s talking about their work in graduate in four years. harder and I enjoyed my graduates Doug Edwards, Eli
the video production and graphic Born in Cuernavaca, Mexico, experience there.” Cohen, David Saunders and
design classes, which have taken off Aparicio came to the states six “Pedro is a very polite and Heather Leis.
and thrived thanks in large part to years ago and learned English at respectful young man,” said “We gave the awards to
students’ dedication to improving school while he worked two jobs. Olsen. “He exemplifies the kind students who exemplified the
the classes. He’s also talking about Last year he attended classes of student we are supporting characteristics and values that
the senior science class that took Photo by Rob Clement
until noon and went directly to here, and we are proud that he’s a Cody held,” said Olsen.
Photo by Misty Volaski
over the environmental work at his landscaping job until Chaparral graduate.” Recipients each received $250 to
demonstration garden, and about Nordhoff High School Salutiorian Mary Lukasiewicz and Thomas Hopkins were the evening when he went to Aparicio plans to attend further their education.
the group of seniors that have kept two of 238 graduating seniors to receive diplomas Friday..
The Ranger newspaper alive as an Hopkins since his freshman year, grade, she looked across the he hopped out of his chair and
extra-curricular club that took up The latter is due to one student, wheelchair to get in that door?’ And said, “He’s very enthusiastic, a very, classroom to check on Hopkins, dragged himself across the beach to
hours of their free time. Thomas Hopkins, who has been so we’ve made changes. He’s very very hard worker. He goes the extra but only saw his chair turned the water. But, oh my gosh, when he
“They just went the extra mile for wheelchair bound his whole life due aware of himself and what he can mile to get good grades, and is really sideways. “I turned around and saw leapt into the water, he out-swam all
the school,” said Musick. to a condition known as spina do, and he helps us keep our eyes receptive to teacher assistance. You an empty chair and I thought he of the kids combined. He doesn’t let
This class saw many changes bifida. Hopkins, an Ojai native, open to be able to accommodate don’t see that often in high school had fallen. It scared me! But he had anything stand in his way.”
during their stay at the home of the “always has the greatest attitude in others.” kids.” hopped out of his chair and onto Hopkins, who is also an Eagle
Rangers. The band got a new facility the world,” said principal Musick. Future wheelchair-bound Nelson spoke of fond memories another, and was fixing one of the Scout, will head to Ventura College
in exchange for the old “quad,” and “He never looks for special students will have Hopkins to thank of watching students eagerly line wheels on his chair. He’s just very in the fall where he will no doubt
dance classes were offered for credit consideration.” for lower pencil sharpeners, better up to challenge Hopkins to arm independent.” continue to improve wheelchair
for the first time. The administration But he does make sure that ramps and walkways and better wrestling contests. “He’s incredibly Another of Hopkins’ teachers, access — and keep surprising his
offices were moved to a new administrators know the needs of overall access to the school. strong,” said Nelson. At senior Lora McWhiter, has known him teachers. “He’s just amazing in that
building near the gym. The class their disabled students. “He is a “He works really hard in all his activity day, he arm-wrestled one of since sixth grade, when she saw him chair,” said Nelson. “His fan club
also saw smaller, but just as great advocate for those in classes, and he’s fun to be around,” the strongest members of the class, surprise his entire class at Catalina. will definitely miss him — his smile,
important improvements, such as wheelchairs,” added Musick. “He’ll said Musick, summing up Hopkins. “and almost beat him!” laughed “He’s amazed people as long as he’s his enthusiasm, his baby blue eyes
better wheelchair access to all parts come up to me and say, ‘Did you His teachers agree. Francine Nelson. “Thomas is just amazing.” been old enough to be in school. At — but he’ll do great. He never gives
of the school. know it’s hard for a person in a Nelson, who has worked with She also recalled when, in 10th Catalina, when we got to the shore, up, that’s for sure!”
Nordhoff High School Class of 2006
Mitchell Alan Abel Alexis Sarah Carreon Evan D. Goda Elizabeth Lauren Jones Brandon Allen Maas Kimberly Ann Oliver Jasmine Seren-Rosso Jonathan J. Tibbitts Kristin Gayle Waderich
Zoe Lynn Abel Mateo Eberhart Casas Michaela Anne Gomes Phillip Cameron Jung Robert W. Magill Esmeralda Ortiz Angelica Maria Smith Gordon D. Tindall Rachel Marie Wagner
Alexander David Adamson Aaron N. Casey Ivan Gonzalez Luis A. Jungo Tessa Bree Magill Miguel Ortiz Kathryn Elizabeth Smith Cameron Tindle Dylan Eric Walker
Nassir Ramzi Al-awar Joseph Steven Casias Richard K. Good Nathaniel Alan Keller Anabell Maldonado Gonzalez Elena Marie Owen Noe Soria Kimberly Ann Todd Tanya Marie Wann
Forrest Heisler Amrine Casey Lee Catlett Spencer Lee Gordon Patrick John Kelley José Miguel Maldonado Alexandra Lee Paddock Martin Sosa Emilee Hannah Turner Jacob Weinstock
Eric Ian Andersen Cori Lynn Chapman Lauren Ashley Graves Charles Dwayne Kelly Jr. Gonzalez Tristan David Peck Kallim Stewart Jason Tyzzer Cassidy Renee Welch
John D. Anderson Brett William Childs Taylor B. Griffin Sabrina Marie Kelly Anne M. Malos Annette Erma Perez Sarah Louise Stoltz Jake R. Vail Tyler J. Whitcomb
Hailey Ashby Satoru Chubachi Thaddeus Alexander Grush Hayley Alyssa Kelsch Kyra Lorien Maragopoulos Jillian Elizabeth Peter Tom Wylie Stroberg Hans Van Housen Alessandra Leigh Wickstrum
Philippa Jane Baker-Rabe Cameron Alden Clifford Lee Russell Gustafson Kräg Addison Kirkland Ashley Nichole Marietta Kelly Lyn Peterson Kaitlynn M. Stuart Jassira Azra Vardak Andrew Ralph Wilkinson
Alisa Noel Banks Timothy Paul Coburn Stephanie Marie Habliston Shelby Maureen Klindt James Michael Martinez Jay Phillip Prado Shellie Larraine Switzer Eric Varela-Mendoza Nichole Demaris Williams
Colin Voy Barker Ross Cameron Contreras Claire Celeste Haider Curtis E. Kwast Daniel Stefan Masiel Megan Lee Prather Christine Lynn Thomas Laura Elizabeth Vasquez Timothy K. Yager
Kathleen Marie Barrett Nolan Ray Cotham Richmond Paul Hanstad Timothy James Laber Katelyn Ann Mata Elise A. Pressey Kristian Tørsløv Thorup Marissa Vega Kenneth Clinton Zepeda
Nicole Brianna Barrett Austin A. Crane Corinna E. Hardman Jaquelynne Marie LaFarga Julie Christina Mayers Irene Krisabel Querequincia
Christopher Dale Barton Tarina Ann Creager Seth R. Harrison Todd Lawrence Landsman Thomas Edward McCormick Edward Mychal Ramirez
Alma Rosa Becerril Nicholas Roy Davy Tarek A. Harry Peter Dean Lapadakis Tyler Shawn McCourtney Jessica Ramirez
Donald J. Becker Walker Virgil Lawrence Delbo Andrew Lawrence Hartmann Cendy Elizabeth Lara Matthew Charles Speer Miller Jolene Ashton Reed
Jordan D. Bemel Oscar Delgado Duran Rachel Brianne Hartmann Bradley Alan Lawry Sodah Minty Melissa Ann-Marie Reed
Jessie Marie Benson Karie Elizabeth Devine Danielle Johannah Hartnett Zachary Joseph Ledford Travis J. Moore Riley R. Reed
Nancy Shea Berube Cynthia Diaz Garrison Tad Harward Alexandra Ann Lee Jacob Anthony Moreno Kaitlin Michele Reinman
Kevin Ernest Bigler Sarah Christine Dietz Parker C. Haugan Jack Ethen Lee Jessica Rose Morey Andrea Denice Robinson
James Stuart Black Emily Jane Ditchfield Blake Ray Heath Spencer Christopher LeSuer Darby Sue Morgan Veronica Revae Rodarte
Chelsea Lynn Boatman Oscar N. Dominguez Steffani Michelle Henderson Anna Leah Lewis Rebecca Nichole Morrison Johanna Inéz Rothermel
Christina Amelia Boi Kathryn M. Downey Gonzalo Montoya Hernandez Katherine A. Lewis Ryan Thomas Muise Maria Guadalupe Ruiz
Anthony Bonsignori Sarita Marie Edge Steve Clemente Hernandez James Allen Lind Jonathan Keith Munnikhuis Cecilia Maria Salinas-Moreno
Kyle Boyer Leticia Egüez Beatriz Herrera Alex G. Locke Daniel Murillo Jaclyn Maree Samaniego
Catherine Claire Bradley Robert Morris Erickson Mallory Rose Hewett Aaron David Lopez Marty Myers Jesus Sanchez
Josephine Kalie Brown Tyler Harold Erickson Daron Alexandra Hope Kevan Michael Lopez Brian Christopher Nelson Jonathon James Sauceda
Kimberly Michelle Brown Kollin Anstace Escobar Thomas Allen Hopkins Brenna Noël Lowry Paul Leon Niglio Corryne J. Scantlin
Andrew Hollenbeck Bryson Michael J. Estrada Eva S. Howard Mary Louise Lukasiewicz Emma Beckett North Shaine Alan Scarminach
Maegan Mary Bunker Brian Scott Evans Sarah Anne Howeth Nane Lukusa Lusamba Brittney Ann O’Herron Graham Howard Michael Scott
Jeffrey Jason Bunting Danielle Kathleen Everett Adam Joseph Hunt
Caitlin Jeanette Burns Logan Thomas Featherstone Alysa Lynn Huppler-Poliak
Chelsea Kathleen Burr Eileen Bernadette Finley Grant R. Hutcheson
Kelsey Rae Byman
Raymond Daniel Caballero-
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Shanice Nicole Garcia
Samuel Roger Gay
Garret Hale Illman
Kevin Anthony Jauregui
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