Coastal View News • October 5, 2023

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Councilmember to run for First District Board of Supervisors seat

Two-term councilmember Roy Lee will challenge Das Williams in 2024

Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee will run against Das Williams for the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors First District seat, Lee announced this week. The First District covers Carpinteria, Montecito and Santa Barbara.

Lee told CVN his goals as supervisor would include preserving open space and agriculture, stopping overdevelopment and supporting local, small businesses.

“I am deeply honored to announce my candidacy for County Supervisor. Carpinteria, Montecito and Santa Barbara are not just places on the map but our home,” he said in a press release.

“Every day, people in the district tell me that they feel ignored and have lost faith in our leadership. I am committed to working tirelessly to bring a responsive and transparent approach to county government. My top priority is creating housing solutions that meet the needs of our residents while protecting our communities from unchecked development.”

Lee has served as a member of the Carpinteria City Council since 2018; he was reelected in the November 2022 elections, representing District 1 in Carpinteria’s first district-based elections. His current term will end in November 2026.

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Carpinteria City Councilmember Roy Lee, above, is challenging First District Supervisor Das Williams for his seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in next year’s election.

Lee’s family moved from Taipei, Taiwan to Goleta in 1986, where Lee attended Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara City College and later UC Santa Barbara. He currently lives in Carpinteria with his wife Tina and their three children: 16-year-old Taison, 13-year-old Madison and 10-year-old Ellie. The family runs Uncle Chen Restaurant in Carpinteria, offering Chinese and Szechuan cuisine at 1025 Casitas Pass Road.

“I am grateful for the support from our friends and neighbors throughout the district. This is a special place, and although we have issues that need addressing, there’s a lot here worth fighting for. Together, we can build a brighter, more prosperous future for our district, and I am eager to embark on this journey with each and every one of you,” Lee said in a press release.

The primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2024.

––Evelyn Spence

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Reader support still needed Your local news is on the brink

Dear Carpinteria Community,

In September, we kicked off our 30th year of publication – Vol. 30, No. 1. The last three decades are a huge point of pride for our publishers and staff. Without interruption, we have delivered news to Carpinteria Valley every week since 1994. We have enjoyed publishing each issue and consider it a privilege to be at the center of the conversation in the community we love. Thank you, community of Carpinteria, for the support and trust you have placed in Coastal View News for 30 years.

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However, the timing of this milestone could not be worse. Rather than celebrating this special day, we consider it our responsibility to inform Carpinterians that the future of Coastal View News is in jeopardy.

Over the last two years, CVN’s printing and production costs have more than doubled while paid advertising – our revenue source – has declined. Despite a small and efficient staff, CVN’s expenses now far outpace our income; this is a lifeor-death situation.

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Without CVN, there would be a hole at the center of the community conversation, and an earthquake of disruption in the network that keeps us resilient and connected.

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2023 California Avocado Season wrap up Carpinteria growers enjoy late-season price bump and hefty harvest

BY TWO TRUMPETS COMMUNICATIONS

California avocado season crawled to a start in 2023 with harvest delayed into the summer due to both a wet spring and stubbornly low prices compared to Spring 2022, when the crop was fetching more than $2 per pound in March.

Peak 2023 harvest came in June and July, six weeks later than expected, when Mexico was between its multiple avocado crops, and California avocados finally found breathing room in the market as prices inched toward the $1.50 per pound level. In Carpinteria, where the mild climate affords longer avocado hang time on the tree, many growers harvested in August and were able to enjoy a short window when prices for premium avocados again hit $2 per pound.

L ocal ranch manager Rick Shade, whose company Shade Farm Management oversees avocado acreage between Moorpark and Goleta, gave the California avocado season a B grade for moderate volumes and pricing. Yet, Carpinteria stood out for having an exceptionally good year; the crop locally was big, and growers who were able to seize favorable pricing finished the season with fatter returns.

“The issue is trying to figure out when Mexico will run out of fruit,” Shade said. “In warmer places like Moorpark, there’s concern if you wait too long that temperatures will cook and you’ll lose fruit. In Carpinteria, we don’t worry about that so much, and we have the ability to wait for the market in the middle to the end of the season.”

Carpinteria stood out for having an exceptionally good year in 2023; the crop locally was big, and growers who were able to seize favorable pricing finished the season with fatter returns.

As of Oct. 1, nearly all California avocados have been harvested for the year – representing nearly all commercially grown avocados in the U.S. The state’s yield in 2023 was about 231 million pounds, 90% of which was the Hass variety mixed with a smattering of Lamb Hass, GEM and other lesser-grown avocado varieties. California had a bigger harvest in 2022 at 272 million pounds. Early expectations for 2024 are in the range of 200 million pounds for the Golden State. California’s avocado growing region, ranging from San Diego to Morro Bay, has crept northward with the highest volumes of fruit coming from Ventura County, including the miles of avocado groves just up Casitas Pass Road from Carpinteria Valley.

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Carpinteria Valley, though it has just a couple thousand acres of avocados, is a prodigious producer. The California avocado industry average is 6–7,000 pounds per acre, but locally, some growers are pushing 30,000 pounds per acre. High fruit volume comes down to climate, water and soil. Hotter, dryer places like San Diego have a built-in production disadvantage. Over the past decade, more and more California avocado production is migrating northward into Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, whereas historically, the industry found its footing in the inland foothills of San Diego County near Fallbrook – which hosts the annual Fallbrook Avocado Festival.

Avocados are an international industry

In most years, California avocado season starts slowly in March and peaks in late April through early July. This is when consumers can find locally grown high-quality fruit. Drivers of the harvest include Cinco de Mayo and the Fourth of July, occasions for guacamole. Some California growers can pick as early as February and some can hold their fruit into October, depending on climate.

Still, Mexico supplies around 90% of avocados consumed in the U.S. and shipped over two billion pounds of avocados into the U.S. in 2022, a volume it is projected to exceed in 2023. That’s to say, Mexico holds the gravity of the sun, and California growers bend to its force. Other countries of origin for avocados shipped into the U.S. are Peru, Colombia and Chile, none of which has the ability to send high volumes of avocados throughout the year. Peru’s season intersects with the California harvest, so growers also watch Peru for when to harvest their fruit and keep U.S. avocado inventories at manageable levels.

2024 and beyond

California avocados for the 2024 season set on the tree in Spring 2023, which was an unusually cold and wet spring, making the outlook for the 2024 crop dismal. Avocado growers rent portable bee hives to pollinate the flowers and set fruit during the spring, but this year, the bees, along with other natural pollinators, weren’t flying.

Shade said the bee boxes typically make their way into Carpinteria Valley in March following the almond bloom. This year, the bees were in hibernation mode. They had to bring in thousands of gallons of molasses to feed the bees because they weren’t eating.

“This year’s spring rain will affect the crop in 2024, but not the way you’d think rain would. It’s going to be light,” Shade said.

The rain was great for long-term water security, flushing salts out of the soil and saving money on irrigation, but in the short term, the rain had some negative impacts on next year’s harvest. California avocado harvests in the 500 million pound range from 10 years ago seem almost unattainable now even in a good year. California avocado acreage has shrunk and shifted northward as some San Diego and Riverside County avocado growers have surrendered to water scarcity and diminished returns on avocado farming.

Still, Shade said, there’s potential to hit big numbers again (just not in 2024). “If the sun, moon and stars align, we could get there again in 2025,” he said.

Peter Dugre and Lea Boyd are co-owners of Two Trumpets Communications, which edits and compiles The Weekly Newsline, a market newsletter for the California Avocado Society.

Avofest Honorary Chairs: Andy and Kathy Sheaffer

This year’s California Avocado Festival honorary chairs are Kathy and Andy Sheaffer, avocado growers in Carpinteria.

The two started growing avocados in 2008, when Andy was working as a geotechnical engineering contractor and Kathy was a biology teacher at Ventura City College.

“We saw the farm was up for sale and Andy said he always wanted to be a farmer,” Kathy told CVN.

The pair’s three children have all gone through Carpinteria schools; their daughter is now a senior at Iowa State; their middle son a sophomore at Cal Poly San Louis Obispo; and their youngest son, Eli, is in his senior year at Carpinteria

High School.

“We’re really honored and excited to be a part of (Avofest),” Kathy told CVN.

Andy added that it’s a “great honor” to have been selected.

“I’m proud to help represent an organization and festival that strongly supports organizations and groups like the Future Farmers of America, who are (training) our future leaders and will help keep our communities grounded in agriculture,” he said.

This year’s California Avocado Festival begins on Friday, Oct. 6, with a locals night. The full list of the three-day festival’s events can be found online at avofest.org. ––Evelyn Spence

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From left, this year’s 2023 Honorary Chairs are avocado growers Andy and Kathy Sheaffer.

CAUSE president sues school district to stop disclosure of termination records

Union president, Jay Hotchner, was dismissed from CUSD in September 2022

BY JUN STARKEY

Jay Hotchner, president of the Carpinteria Association of Unified School Employees (CAUSE), has filed a lawsuit against the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD), attempting to stop documents related to Hotchner’s dismissal from being released to the public.

Hotchner’s employment with the district as a teacher at Carpinteria Middle School was terminated by the CUSD Board of Trustees on Sept. 13, 2022, according to Superintendent Diana Rigby. Hotchner is currently fighting this decision with the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Commission of Professional Competence (OAH).

California Public Records Act case

On May 31, 2023, the district received a California Public Records Act (CPRA) request for records pertaining to Hotchner’s termination from a member of the public not listed in court documents. Those records would include a 189-page notice of unprofessional conduct and unsatisfactory performance which included more than 80 examples of reported incidents of misconduct; and a 466-page notice of intent to immediately suspend without pay and dismiss, with a statement of charges from the district.

The district notified Hotchner it would be turning over those records to the petitioner, per CPRA laws. In July, Hotchner notified the district that he would be seeking a temporary restraining order and an injunction to prevent the disclosure of those records, citing privacy concerns, according to court documents filed by the district.

According to court documents filed

by Hotchner, the CUSD records contain “confidential personnel information” which Hotchner has a “strong privacy interest (in).” In a declaration, he states that the district disclosing the records would cause “irreparable harm, including embarrassment” as well as damage to his reputation and relationship with the community.

Judge Thomas Anderle, who is hearing the CPRA case, has ruled the records will remain sealed until the case is settled.

When asked about the ongoing legal battle between the district and Hotchner, Rigby said the district cannot comment on confidential personnel issues. “We prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and we take swift and appropriate actions when we receive complaints of student abuse,” Rigby said.

The next hearing in the case is sched-

uled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Hotchner

fights dismissal

On Oct. 14, 2022, Hotchner filed a motion to reverse his termination with the OAH, on the grounds that the district’s charges were insufficient.

Hotchner ’s dismissal charges, according to court documents filed by the district, included “sexual-type conduct” and “physically aggressive behavior” towards students, along with “other egregious, immoral and unprofessional misconduct.”

According to court documents, investigations conducted by the district looked at over 100 specific incidents, with 43 witnesses interviewed in the first investigation and 25 in the second. The final notice of dismissal and statement of charges issued just before Hotchner was

School board hears from middle school students about ongoing electives

BY JUN STARKEY

Carpinteria Middle School (CMS)

Principal Lisa O’Shea and several CMS students updated the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD) Board of Trustees on the school’s 2023-24 electives at the board’s Tuesday, Sept. 26 meeting. The update included enrollment rates for each course and students discussing what they’ve learned so far.

Students from various electives spoke to the board last Tuesday, detailing their experiences in their respective classes, their relationships with their peers and instructors and how the classes have impacted them as students.

Matilda Tamony, enrolled in the CMS art program, said her instructor has been “encouraging and inspiring” and has pushed her to explore her artistic boundaries. “With the opportunity to experiment with different mediums, techniques and styles, I have grown as an artist and gained confidence in my abilities,” Tamony said. “This art elective has been a valuable and enriching experience, both as an artist and a person.”

Electives for the 2023-24 school year at CMS include the Building Bridges Survey, with 47 students; art, with 98 students; the Associated Student Board (ASB), with 19 students; band and strings, with 40 students; Spanish 6, 1A and 1B, with 37 students; introduction to technology and

media technology, with 102 students combined; the Career Exploration Program at Carpinteria High School (CHS), which includes culinary arts and agriculture science, with 48 students; AVID 7 and 8, with 19 students; and introduction to theatre, with 10 students.

Callie Labistour, an eighth grader enrolled in the agriculture science section of the CHS Career Exploration Program, taught by Emily Garcia, said she was grateful to be able to experience a program not available at the middle school.

“(Ms. Garcia) has really grabbed our interest by doing interactive, fun proj-

ects,” she told the board. One of these projects includes incubating chicken eggs, and watching the chickens grow inside, which Labistour said she has never done before. “It’s cool that I’m getting to learn new things.”

Another student enrolled in the Career Exploration Program, Ryah Ma, said the hands-on experience in her culinary class, with new teacher Jonathan Ramirez, has been memorable. So far this semester, her class has made chocolate chip cookies, brownies and scones, and she said she hopes the program continues for future eighth grade students.

terminated included over 150 “acts and/ or omissions” supported by more than 400 pages of supporting documentation. The alleged acts of misconduct span from the 2018-19 to the 2021-22 school years.

“The charges of teacher misconduct here are far from baseless and trivial,” court documents from the district’s lawyers state. “...it is evident that (the charges) are substantial and well-founded. The district’s administrators and the board do not impose corrective action or progressive discipline absent sufficient evidence supporting the alleged misconduct.”

Hotchner told CVN the allegations of misconduct were “untrue,” and fabricated by CUSD.

“All the horrible accusations, first created and now apparently being widely spread around the community by the district, are in the hands of the attorneys and the legal process,” Hotchner told CVN. “Those who are responsible for spreading rumors and slanderous statements about myself and our union leadership team should consider the potential legal cost of their behavior.

“Rather than be distracted by CUSD’s continued and unlawful retaliation, I await the proper resolution of the legal process and remain laser focused on advocating for district employees, students and their families.”

In November 2022, the OAH denied his motion, stating that the district had “alleged sufficient facts” in its dismissal charges, according to court documents. The dismissal hearing concluded on Sept. 1, 2023, according to Rigby, who said the district is currently waiting for the decision.

Chumash Technology in Schools donates $14,500

The CUSD Board of Trustees accepted three donations on Tuesday, Sept. 26, including a donation of $14,500 from the Chumash Technology in Schools Program to Carpinteria High School, for the College and Career Center. The board also accepted two donations from the CHS Athletic Boosters Club, including a donation of $6,500 to provide free or reduced admission to all CHS athletic events, and $501.56 for CHS students who need cross country shoes.

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Emily Garcia, right, talks to eighth grade students enrolled in the CHS Career Exploration Program in September 2023.

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Jay Hotchner, pictured at a Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting in December 2022, has filed a lawsuit against the district.

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New fire chief sworn in

Robert Kovach was sworn in as the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s new fire chief on Friday, Sept. 29.

Kovach – who has a bachelor’s degree in fire administration – has spent more than 38 years working in fire service in Santa Barbara County. For the past 12 years, he has served as a battalion chief with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District; prior to that, he worked as a firefighter at the Lompoc Fire Department.

“Chief Kovach has served the district with distinction for 12 years. He brings extensive skills and knowledge of the district to this leadership position that will enhance our service to the Carpinteria-Summerland community,” Board President Suzy Cawthon said in a press release. “We look forward to the leadership and direction he will provide our district.”

Kovach said he is “proud to be a part” of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District.

“This is an exciting time for our agency, and everyone continues to demonstrate our core values of professionalism, integrity, compassion and dedication. The future of this agency is very strong (…) I am deeply honored to serve as the fire chief of this incredible community and agency,” he said. “I feel fortunate to continue with an agency with a strong foundation of pride and dedication and an excellent reputation as a premier fire agency that delivers unparalleled service to the community.”

Kovach’s predecessor, Fire Chief Greg Fish, retired last month after 36 years of service. Fish had been with the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department for five years, after moving to the area from Los Angeles County.

Advance Care Planning Workshop: Oct. 18, 25

Hospice of Santa Barbara will host a free Advance Care Planning Workshop at the Carpinteria Woman’s Club on Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, 4–5:30 p.m. The workshop will include raffle prizes and free notary work for all participants. Learn more by emailing communityacp@hospiceofsb.org or by calling (805) 705-4846.

Women-focused event scheduled for Oct. 14 at Girls Inc.

More than 30 vendors, experts and other leaders will set up at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria on Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for The Gathering, a “fill-your-cup event for women, by women,” according to Connected Co. owner Jessica Clark.

“This is an event for busy women who want to level up their lives and businesses, but also want to connect with other women and have a little fun,” said Clark. “I created The Gathering to provide a space where women could come together to support and inspire each other.”

The event will have a luncheon and a happy hour as well at the Girls Inc.’s 5315 Foothill Road campus. Tickets are $95, which includes entrance, lunch, workshops and happy hour. For more information, visit theconnectedcoonline.com/eventinfo.

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History museum welcomes new board

The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum started its fiscal year on Oct. 1 with a new board of trustees, according to board member Amy Marie Orozco. The society’s new president is Paul Foley, who replaces Dorothy Thielges; Thielges served as the society’s president for 15 years, according to a press release from the museum. Tillie Way, Jayne Diaz and Llew Goodfield have also left the board of trustees. Frank Crowe is the society’s new vice president, replacing Paul Foley; Mary Bailard Foley and Mazie Chauvin are the new co-secretaries; and Bailard Foley is the society’s new treasurer. Other board members include Orozco, Andy Bailard, Marty Panizzon and Clyde Freeman.

Interested in learning more about the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society? Reach out at (805) 684-3122, info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or online at carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

Marilyn Berman to speak at upcoming Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting

Marilyn Berman, executive director of Home Instead and a certified health and wellness coach, will speak at the upcoming Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.

Berman will present a talk on “Living Wellness” and “how to live well in the circle of life,” according to member Marybeth Carty. Berman has worked in the healthcare sector for over 25 years.

“This talk will include information on overall life wellness and brain health that may inform the quality of your life or that of your loved ones,” Carty said.

Guests are welcome to bring a dish or a bottle to share, Carty said; friends are welcome. The Carpinteria Woman’s Club is located at 1059 Vallecito Road. For any questions, contact carpwomansclub@gmail.com.

Parents for Summerland to host Wine & Waves auction, fundraiser

The Parents for Summerland Elementary School group will host a Wine & Waves auction and fundraiser for the school on Saturday, Oct. 14, 5–8 p.m., at 135 Valencia Road.

The fundraising event has a goal of $15,000, which it hopes to raise from the auction event and through donations. The adult-only event will include food, live music and beverages. Tickets are $50 per entry, and drink tickets are $10 for one, $15 for two. Tickets can be purchased at summerlandschool.com/auction.

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From left are museum boardmembers Llew Goodfield, Dorothy Thielges, Frank Crowe, Mazie Chauvin, Paul Foley, Tillie Way and Mary Bailard Foley; not pictured is longtime trustee Jayne Diaz.

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Carp-a-Caboona to spook Carpinteria Oct. 21

The Carpinteria Education Foundation’s annual October fundraiser – Carp-a-Caboona – returns on Saturday, Oct. 21, 5–9 p.m., at Carpinteria High School.

The $125 per ticket event includes a hosted bar, dinner and live and silent auctions.

“This year, we are proud to fundraise to support all of the Career Technical Education Pathways that are offered to our students at Carpinteria High School. These pathways include Agriculture Mechanics, Agriculture Science, Culinary Arts, Engineering and Design, Robotics and Multimedia,” the foundation said in a press release. “We will also continue to provide seed money for new and innovative programs and extracurricular activities throughout Carpinteria Unified School District.”

Ahead of the fundraiser, Westerly Orchids – located at 3504 Via Real – will donate 100% of retail shop proceeds to the foundation between Oct. 16–21.

Carpinteria High School is located at 4810 Foothill Road. See more online at carpcares.org.

Animal Services seeks help for full shelters

The Santa Barbara County Animal Services’ three shelters are now full, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department said last week.

“Our shelters are currently overflowing with wonderful animals in need of loving homes. We are asking our community to step up and help us provide the care, attention, and shelter these animals deserve,” said Sarah Aguilar, Animal Services Director at SBCAS.

County residents are urged to consider becoming foster parents or adopting pets. Animals are available right now for $10 through Oct. 10. See more online at sbcanimalservices.org.

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Threats to our local harbor seal rookery

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THE LAY OF THE LAND

MIKE WONDOLOWSKI

As two visitors walked down the path toward the ocean bluffs on a warm sunny March morning, they noticed a small group of people looking intently down at the beach from a blufftop viewing area. There was pointing along with excited but hushed chatter. The curious visitors approached the group to investigate. When they got close enough to peer over the bluff edge, they were surprised to see over a hundred harbor seals on the beach. After a few moments, they saw the cause of the group’s excitement – an adorable wide-eyed harbor seal pup, born just moments earlier!

The lucky visitors not only accidentally stumbled across the Carpinteria Harbor Seal Rookery, a destination sought out by thousands of people a month, but they happened to witness a mother and her pup “meeting” each other for the first time. Mother and pup were touching noses to form a bond that would help them recognize each other later when they become separated in the crowded rookery.

Located between the State Beach and the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, the rookery is a protected section of shoreline where harbor seals haul out for seven to twelve hours a day to rest, maintain their body temperature, give birth, nurse and avoid predators. In fact, the Carpinteria rookery is one of only four remaining rookeries on the Southern California coast, with others having been abandoned over the years, generally due to human impacts and disturbances making those locations inhospitable to the seals.

To reduce potential human impacts to our local rookery, the beach in the immediate area is closed from Dec. 1 to May 31 each year, a six-month period that includes the pupping season for our local population. Year-round, including during the beach closure period, viewing is allowed from the viewing area on the blufftop directly above the rookery.

Additionally, during most of the beach closure period, dedicated volunteers from Carpinteria Seal Watch monitor rookery activities to help prevent disturbances and collect data including counts of adults and pups, the number of visitors, any disturbances and more. These volunteers also provide a friendly face greeting visitors from around the world and supply information about the seals and current activity at the rookery.

Seal Watch has been gathering data for decades, and that data is now showing a concerning trend: over recent years, there has been a population decline at our rook-

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ery, and there is no clear explanation for it.

Based on this concern, in 2021 the Carpinteria City Council formed the Harbor Seal Advisory Committee which studied the situation and generated a set of recommendations intended to reduce impacts to the rookery that are likely contributing to the population decline. Fortunately, the city council fully supports protecting the seals and is now creating a follow-up committee to advise them on prioritizing the long list of recommendations, especially what to tackle first as part of the city of Carpinteria’s 2024 Work Plan. It appears that increased public education efforts about the seals will be a top priority.

An important point is that the harbor seals use this area year-round, not only during the beach closure period (which is the pupping season). Harbor seals need their time on the beach, but they are relatively defenseless on land and flee promptly from threats, especially people walking or biking on the beach. Usually, the seals sense someone approaching on the beach and get to the water before the person ever notices the seals.

Although not an endangered species, harbor seals are protected by the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) which prohibits harassing or disturbing marine mammals in the wild. A “disturbance” is any act that has the potential to disturb a marine mammal in the wild by disrupting behavioral patterns, and that includes causing hauled-out seals to leave the beach. Causing any disturbance is a violation of the MMPA and is quite literally a federal offense (punishable with a substantial fine or imprisonment), even when the beach is not closed.

We are fortunate our city council recognizes the need to protect our local harbor seal rookery as a natural wonder that provides locals and visitors the opportunity to view and learn about these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. This type of personal experience builds understanding and appreciation, and that in turn increases commitment to conserving not only our local seal rookery, but also other parts of our natural world.

The often-quoted words of Baba Dioum from over 50 years ago are as true now as ever: “In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”

Mike Wondolowski is president of the Carpinteria Valley Association (facebook. com/carpinteriavalleyassociation), a local organization dedicated to maintaining the small beach town nature of our community. In over 30 years of involvement in planning issues, he has witnessed visionary successes, as well as decisions that were later widely regretted. When not stuck indoors, he can often be found enjoying Carpinteria’s treasures including kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, running or hiking on the bluffs or the Franklin Trail, or “vacationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach.

Keep the presses rolling

My heart clenched when I saw Coastal View News was in financial trouble. Times are bad for newspapers across the nation but I thought CVN, the bright spot in every week, could survive the economic storm.

I had the great privilege of writing a Summerland column for CVN for 25 years, spreading news of our little village to a wider readership, creating connections. Sharing the stories that bring us together, building community, is at the heart of every local newspaper. Access to information on city government, schools, new developments and businesses, local events, photos and opinions creates the cohesiveness that a community needs to prosper.

Coastal View News is a binding force for a strong and prosperous Carpinteria. I urge readers to contribute to its continued existence through donating or becoming a sustaining supporter.

Fran Davis Goleta

Protect Carpinteria’s natural beauty

Carpinteria is beautiful. It could be one of those charming seaside villages on distant shores – a hamlet of a long past day. And it still might become just that. But

what makes it beautiful? Certainly not the rich architecture of cleverly designed buildings one finds in Santa Barbara or New England or the historic landmarks of the south. This is but a humble town with a small government that strives to serve the people.

We could not design and build this town. It is unique thanks to the remarkable beauty of nature. We have towering mountains so close you could almost touch them, and a massive tree thought to be the oldest of its kind, a breathtaking shoreline and wildlife that chose to live out their own lives here. We have birds so large they almost appear prehistoric, and more rare still, we have a colony of harbor seals who live out their life history. Quietly without assumption, they nestle on a very small section of the shore that was to become Carpinteria. They do not migrate, and this shore is their bedroom where they sleep after a long hard day of foraging at sea.

No, we could not design Carpinteria. But we could destroy the home of the harbor seal by refusing to grant them that very small bedroom on a very small section of the shoreline. If they can’t sleep, or digest their food here, they will move on or perish. And there is nowhere left to go where they can safely give birth and raise their young. Please remember to tread softly and only on the bluff above them. They have long ago staked a claim on this shore.

Mailheau

Susan

Carpinteria

“I had the great privilege of writing a Summerland column for CVN for 25 years, spreading news of our little village to a wider readership, creating connections. Sharing the

––Fran Davis

To reduce potential human impacts to our local rookery, the beach in the immediate area is closed from Dec. 1 to May 31 each year, a six-month period that includes the pupping season for our local population.

Celebrations

60th Anniversary

Pamela (Hill) and Barry Enticknap of Carpinteria are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this month. The two were married in Concord, Massachusetts, on Oct. 12, 1963. Barry is a retired financial advisor, Navy veteran and nuclear engineer. Pamela, an artist, has had her work displayed nationally at major galleries.

Their son, Adam, lives in Lompoc. Pamela and Barry have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

ARTCETRA

50th Anniversary

Louise and Art Fisher of Carpinteria recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family in Kauai. The pair, both retired educators, were married in San Juan Capistrano and honeymooned in Kauai.

Pictured on the Cement Pier in Hanalei Bay, from left, are the couple’s son Rob, Louise, Art, granddaughter Zoe, daughter-in-law Sarah, daughter Mary, granddaughter Kate, son-in-law Tony and grandson Luke.

“(We) enjoy traveling, love Scotland and last spring took a pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel,” Art told CVN.

Local artists highlight Carpinteria favorites in Small Town Big Appetite

Carpinteria’s local restaurants are celebrated through art at the Small Town Big Appetite Art exhibition at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, which opened on Friday, Sept. 29.

The exhibit features works by 40 local artists, in collaboration with local eateries. Members of the public are invited to celebrate the exhibition at a reception on Saturday, Oct. 14, 4–6 p.m., at the Charles Lo Bue Gallery at the arts center, 865 Linden Ave.

“Through brushstrokes, fabrics, photographs and more, these art pieces capture the flavor of our beloved Carpinteria eateries,” the arts center’s Executive Director Kristina Calkins said in a press release. “Not only what’s on the menu, but also the history, the atmosphere and the love that goes into the dishes they serve.”

The exhibition is a partnership between the arts center and Small Town Art Publications, a Carpinteria-based nonprofit. The nonprofit is creating a book, entitled “Small Town Big Appetite: Savoring Arts and Eats in Carpinteria,” which will include many of the works in the exhibition, along with recipes, artist and chef portraits, and insights into the collaborations.

The book is expected to be released in early 2024, and funds from the sales will be shared between the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.

“This book follows our 2021 release of ‘Small Town Big Art: 100 Artists of Carpinteria,’” said David Powdrell, board president of Small Town Art Publications. “Our group had so much fun with the first book that we decided we’d publish a second book combining some of our favorite things: good food, good art and two really good causes.”

Nearly 60 artworks available for purchase will be on display during the exhibition, which will also include an opportunity to pre-order books and get a sneak peek of sample pages.

The exhibition will be open until Nov. 19. See more online at carpinteriaartscenter. org or by calling (805) 684-7789.

First Anniversary

Lauren McCook and Josh Bruskotter of Carpinteria celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Oct. 1, 2023. The pair married on Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Alamos, surrounded by friends and family. They have one daughter, Kate.

Hey, baby!

Nicolas Kallen Rogers was born on July 1, 2023, to Jordan Hodgdon and Nicolas Rogers O’Reilly of Tonopah, Arizona. He was 8lbs, one oz and 21 inches long. His grandparents are Tara O’Reilly and Larry Nimmer of Carpinteria.

Alcazar Theatre welcomes executive director: Debbie Nomura

Debbie Nomura is the Alcazar Theatre’s new executive director, the theatre announced this week.

“I love Carpinteria and am proud to call it home,” Debbie said in a press release. “I look forward to capitalizing on the Alcazar Theatre’s unique history and expanding its offerings for both locals and visitors.”

“I am looking forward to introducing some exciting new programs, including a speaker series and more community-focused events,” she added. “The theatre will continue to offer movies and specific programs for seniors and children on a sponsorship basis, as well as theater, concerts, and improv.”

Debbie moved to the United States from Australia five years ago, after she met her future husband Wade Nomura at a Rotary convention in Toronto. After some time, they married, and she moved to Carpinteria to be with him, according to a press release from the theater.

Debbie is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and spent the first half of her career as a partner in a major accounting firm primarily dealing with international corporations. Much of her career has been spent in corporate strategy – helping small businesses grow and reposition themselves – and running business training and mentoring programs, often in partnership with the state and federal government.

“Debbie has already made enormous contributions to the theatre,” said Mike Lazaro, a co-founder and current vice president of the theatre. “The Alcazar team looks forward to working with her to build the theatre.”

COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTO

“Cioppino” by Ruairi Bateson features a favorite from Giannfranco’s Trattoria.

See Surfing’s Golden Age at the Alcazar Theatre

BY VINCE BURNS

Come to the Alcazar Theatre on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. and be one of the few to have ever seen “Stop the Wave, I Want to Get Off”– a piece of surfing history long forgotten before its rediscovery in an attic – in theater.

Best of all, this showing will benefit two great causes: the Alzheimer’s Association and the Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, while at the same time paying tribute to the lives of Jim Wilhoite (the film’s creator) and Dorothy Cowan, who both passed away earlier this year. Wendy and Stan Cowan of Carpinteria are organizing the event.

“Stop the Wave” is a fine piece of surfing memorabilia, filmed and released long before shortboards, leashes, professional surfing leagues, big-money sponsorships and crowded breaks. Most of the action takes place in Hawaii during the early 1960s, but the film’s first half also features segments recorded at the infamous and deadly Wedge in Newport Beach and in Ventura. The film stars well-known surfers Butch Van Artsdalen, Mickey Munoz, John Severson, Corky Carroll, Greg Noll, Wayne Miyata, George Downing and other names connoisseurs of surfing history will recognize.

The film’s style is firmly in the surf film genre but also has a flair of its own, probably because creator and cameraman Wilhoite (1930-2023) approached the project as a labor of love. This was the golden age, when surfing stars were more intent on fun and adventure than chasing money and endorsements. Their absolute joy permeates every scene.

Several names with special significance to the surfing history of Rincon Point appear in the film. One is big-wave rider Peter Cole (1930-2022), who surfed Rincon with his twin brother Corny beginning in the 1940s. Mickey Munoz (b. 1937) was likewise a Rincon regular who first visited the Queen in the early 1950s and, he says, “surfed it every year, at least into the 1970s until it got way too crowded.” In 1965 Mickey won the Tom

Morey Noseriding Contest at C Street in Ventura, believed to be the first-ever surf contest with prize money on the line. And then there’s big-wave legend Greg “Da Bull” Noll (1937-2021), who is prominently featured. Noll actually lived for a time in Carpinteria, renting a house with Billy Meng and others during the big-wave winter of 1955-1956. Yet another Rincon semi-regular to appear is Dick Metz who was among the first, along with Meng, to rediscover Rincon’s waves after the war (and the pleasures of attending college in Santa Barbara).

We won’t spoil the action for you, but suffice to say, there is plenty of gorgeous big-wave action, as well as standard surf film fare like amusing skits, lots of wipeouts, an odyssey-like search for waves and a glimpse at adjacent sports such as skateboarding and skimboarding.

A short run, and then forgotten

At the time of filming, Wilhoite worked as an assistant film editor. The project was a chance to use skills learned on the job, as well as some recently purchased equipment. “He mostly did it for fun,” says daughter Wendy Cowan.

After a few showings, the film got put in Wilhoite’s attic, where it sat for decades before Wendy and other family members had the idea of transferring the 16mm film to DVD. Due to its extremely short “run,” the film was neither a money maker nor even covered Wilhoite’s $3,500 costs. But that was no sham – even some of the most popular surf films barely turned a profit. At the time, surf films (the first dates to 1953) were the ultimate DIY projects, meaning that arranging venues, creating posters and promo, screening and everything else were all up to the creator and his friends.

One last note: a distinctive hallmark of surf film screenings was – shall we say – a very interactive audience. After all, these films were made by and for surfers and a screening was a rare chance for the community to come together on dry land to compare notes. As a result, screenings were raucous affairs with much smuggled-in beer, cat calls, foot stomping, cheering for the most epic rides and hearty boos if the film lacked an appropriate number of wave sequences.

Join Wendy and Stan Cowan for this

unique event. All ticket sales benefit the above-named organizations. Channel Islands Surfboards and Rincon Brewery are sponsoring the event to defray the Alcazar’s expenses.

Future Farmers of America students plant poinsettia roots at the Van Wingerden Flowers greenhouse, including, from left, Charlie Esquavil, Ismael Lopez, Yohann Garcia, Miguel Avila, Leilani Ibarra, Jesus Haro, Diego Estrada, Daniel Trejo, Christian Dominguez, Max Soto, Jaiden Ambriz, Jose Salas and Jacob Mora.

FFA thanks donors for poinsettia cuttings

Members of the Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) program recently planted poinsettias roots at the Van Wingerden Flowers greenhouse, with the support of Henry, Case and June Van Wingerden, SB Flower Growers and John Alexander from Ball Horticultural.

Students from the program planted the cuttings in hopes of growing a few for this season’s holiday sale. “Huge shout out to (the donors) for donating the time, dedication and effort to Carpinteria FFA and what we believe in,” said CHS instructor Emily Garcia. “We cannot thank you all enough!”

COURTESY WENDY AND STAN COWAN

Jim Wilhoite (creator of “Stop the Wave, I Want to Get Off”) is seen at Rincon Point in the 1960s.

COURTESY WENDY AND STAN COWAN

The original poster for the 1965 Ventura High School showing of “Stop the Wave, I Want to Get Off.” The movie will be shown at the Alcazar Theatre on Oct. 12 for $15 a ticket.

COURTESY PHOTO

Howard students move, sort pumpkins for upcoming pumpkin patch

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

On Thursday, Sept. 28, junior high students at Carpinteria’s The Howard School helped move, sort and price pumpkins for the school’s upcoming pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 14. The October event will have festive crafts, live music, activities and a pumpkin launcher, and will be open at The Howard School’s 5050 El Carro Lane campus between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Alissa Neuron and Eloise Grewe take a look at the picked pumpkins.

Thomas Morse

Hiver Von Johnston, left, grabs an unripe pumpkin with Salma Balogun, right.

From left, Gia Sharma, Head of School Joel Reed and Joshua Silver help organize the pumpkins.

Lucy Lashlee Brody Pozzebon carries in two pumpkins.

The Scotts are Lookin’ Good with Carpinteria Beautiful award

the October winner of Carpinteria Beautiful’s Lookin’ Good award. The Scotts have lived on the property since 1983.

The home was landscaped by Jerry Galanti of EcoLawn SB, who put in the artificial lawn and gave the home a “tropical look from Hawaii and Mexico,” Carpinteria Beautiful representative Sally Galati said. “Like so many of us in Carpinteria, Rudy said he got tired of mowing the grass and wanted to change out the grass for the new artificial grass,” Galati said.

SALLY GALATI PHOTOS

Tina and Rudy Scott’s Vallecito Court home is

Tina and Rudy Scott

Tina and Rudy Scott’s Vallecito Court home is the October winner of Carpinteria Beautiful’s Lookin’ Good award.

Carpinteria pets gather for annual Blessing of the Animals

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

All furry, fluffy and feathered Carpinterians – alongside their owners – gathered at St. Joseph Church on Sunday, Oct. 1 for the annual Blessing of the Animals, held in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. All well-behaved animals –guinea pigs, fish, turtles, dogs, cats and more – were welcomed and blessed by Carpinteria’s Father Martini and Deacon Mike Betliskey.

Simba bounces across the lawn, followed by owner Barbara Fakinos.

From left, Joe Rivera and Mamba listen as Father Martini prays over the animals.

Nieve, a kitten rescued by Amanda Aispuro, right, accepts a blessing from Deacon Mike Betliskey, left.

Carpinterians gather around Father Martini, pets in hand.

Juan Pablo Agular brought Pancho the parrot to be blessed at St. Joseph Church.

Josephina Rodriguez holds her kitten.

CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 5

Senior Center Activities: Chair Yoga Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon

Bilingual Postpartum Support Group El Carro Park, 5300 El Carro Lane. 1 p.m. rmaldonado@carpchildren. org, (805) 566-1613

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth St. and Linden Ave. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536

Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

50+ Film Club Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6

Seniors Inc. Meeting Carpinteria Community Church, 1111 Vallecito Road. 1 p.m.

Senior Center Activities: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1:30–3:30 p.m.

California Avocado Festival Downtown Carpinteria, 1–10 p.m. avofest.org

Live Music: King Bee Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Salt Marsh Nature Park Docent Tours Meet at the entrance across from the corner of Sandyland and Ash Ave. 10 a.m.–noon. Free. (805) 886-4382

California Avocado Festival Downtown Carpinteria, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. avofest.org

Arts & Craft Faire: Avo Bazaar Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Live Music: Mestizo Island Brewing

Company, 5049 Sixth St. 4–6:30 p.m.

Live Music: Budunkafunk Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 7–9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 8 California Avocado Festival Downtown Carpinteria, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. avofest.org

Arts & Craft Faire: Avo Bazaar Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Live Music: Green Flag Summer Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 1–4 p.m.

Live Music: Last Great Decade Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 5–8 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 9

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–10:30 a.m. For preschool-aged children. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Arts and Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Noon

Monday Mahjong All levels of play. 1 p.m. (805) 729-1310

Mind Games for Adults Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 2–3 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Tuesday, Oct. 10

Senior Center Activities: Ted Talk Tuesdays Carpinteria Community Library, Arts & Lecture Hall, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m.

Senior Center Activities: Zumba Gold Exercise Class Veterans Me-

morial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m.–noon

Duplicate Bridge 1 p.m. Call Lori Locker at 805-684-5921 for more information

Tai Chi for Beginners Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2 p.m.

Bridge for Beginners Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:15 p.m.

Improv Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9 p.m. $10 at the door. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Wednesday, Oct. 11

Baby & Me Meet Up Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–9:45 a.m. Children under two. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Senior Center Activities: Walking Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m.

Knitting and Needle Crafts Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

Senior Center Activities: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3:30 p.m.

Carpinteria Woman’s Club Meeting

Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Road. 7 p.m. carpwomansclub@ gmail.com

Marsha Ehlers

Emmett Family

Dennis Engler & Terri Greenfield

Lynda Fairly

The Faoro Family

Joyce Fernandez

Sherrie Fisher

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Fly Sr.

Paul & Mary Foley

Bob & Elene Franco

Dale & Carolyn Frary

Clyde & Diana Freeman

The Fries Family

John & Christine Frontado

Stan & Ellen Froyd

Gene & Dee Funkhouser

Rudy & Rachel Garcia

Kaydance & Kenzington Gardner

Doug & Nancy Garrison

Gaynor Ranch

Roberta Germanetti

Amy & Chris Giles

Jeremy & Calla Gold

Joe Buffalo & Kaina Gomard

David & Annie Goodfield

Lin & Karen Graf

Bill & Sharon Green

Lisa Guravitz & Fred Shaw

Karen & Donald Guthrie

Louise Hansen & Jim Reginato

K & M Hanson

Doris Hardy

Dottie Hawkins

Marlene Hazen

Chris Hecox

In Memory of Bob Henry

Kathy Henry

Reggie Hepp

Lynda Hershey

Hilltop Flowers, Inc.

Rose Hodge

Virgil & Lee Huelskamp

Diane M. Huerta

Katherine Hunter

John & Linda Hurley

Nancy Hussey

Robbie & Ed Hutto

Kim Ishida

Zoe Iverson & Gib Johnson

Donna & Bob Jordan

Gary & Marge Kelly

Richard Kitagawa

Alan & Carol Koch

Jim & Roz Kohute

Carla Kroman

Ron Lafrican & Luzzie Hernandez

Kristi & Tom Lammer

Las Palmalitas Ranch

Laughing Buddha

Roberta & George Lehtinen

Fred & Donna Lemere

Jon & Sue Lewis

Patricia Lieberknecht

Michael & Crescent LoMonaco

The Lou Grant Parent-Child Workshop

Paula J. Lund

The Luthard Family

Sara Lyons

Joe Macias

Wendy & Tim MacMurray

Charlene Maltzman

Mrs. Sharon Manges

Peter & Elizabeth Mann

Harry & Patricia Manuras

Rosa Markolf

Rocky & Gail Marshall

Jacquie Martin

Lorenzo and Rosie (RIP) Martinez

Bill & Ann Matson

On the first Thursday of each month, CVN publishes the Honor Roll to thank readers and advertisers for their generous support. For the past 14 years, this support has played a critical role in keeping CVN in the stands each week and full of local news that cannot be found in any other media. The outpouring of support inspired by the Honor Roll has established a deeper connection between the newspaper and its readers. Additionally, the hundreds of names that appear in the Honor Roll send a message to advertisers: Carpinterians are dedicated to their local newspaper. In turn, the staff of CVN is dedicated to its readers. As the publishers of your community newspaper, we appreciate the relationship we have with you, our readers, and we pledge to keep bringing you all the news of the Carpinteria Valley.

Mariko Matsuyama

Ron & Barbara McClain

Jim & Jennifer McIntosh

Scott & Sherrie McIntyre

Amanda McIntyre

Carlena McKnerney

Laurie & Steve McMahon

Lois McNiel

Chuck & Dolores McQuary

Sharon & Craig Meister

Tom & Laurie Merryman

David Meyer & Shen Rajan

Norma Migliazza

Bradley & Emily Miles

Carrie Miles

Dave & Louise Moore

Terry & Dianne Moore

Pat Moorhouse

Andrea & Bruce Morden

Peter & Ann Mullins

Tom & Kamie Mulroy

Steve & Jane Murray

Richard A. Nelson, Jr.

Andy & Yvonne Neumann

Langdon & Linda Nevens

Anh & Ha Ngo

Peter & Carol Nichols

Nola Treloar Nicklin

Weldon & Ann Nomura

Michael & Lori Noricks

Becki & Doug Norton

Marcy & Kevin O’Hara

Randy & Lisa O’Reilly

Julia Occhipinti

Rick & Trudy Olmstead

Jose & Irene Ornelas

Alonzo & Amy Marie Orozco

Barbara J. Orth

Catherine Overman

Lou & Susie Panizzon

Marty & Nan Panizzon

Gail & John Persoon

The Piltz Family

Anita & Alex Pulido

Ted Rhodes & Joan Pascal

Elizabeth Risdon

Marilou Rivera

Greg & Laura Roinson

Tim & Beata Rose

Elizabeth Ross

Steve & Susan Ruthven

Steve & Susan Ruthven

Saito Family

Janis Salin

Theodore Sampson & Berdee SampsonRIP Berdee

Dr. Suzanne Savoy

Wally & Janice Schilling

Nancy & Wayne Schoenfeld

Joyce Fernandez

Terry Scrivner

Kim Seefeld

Arlene & Jack Sega

Marty Selfridge

Shade Farm Management

Rick & Trish Shade

Megan Shannon

The Skenderians

Lou Skiera

Annie Sly

Barbara & Sanderson Smith

Barbara A. Smith

Bob & Marcy Smith

John & Marge Soper

Ben & Julie Soto

The Sprigg Family

Terry Stain

Steve Starkey & Olivia Erschen

Cherry Stockton

Bob & Kathi Stokes

Charles & Barbara Stoops

Mr. & Mrs. Barry L. Sullivan

Tom & Brenda Sullivan

Eric & Jane Swain

Jim & Donna Swinford

Hisaye Takahashi

Diane Thackeray

Dorothy Thielges

Bob & Chris Thompson

Jeffrey Thuner

Kevin & Teresa Till

John Tilton

Doug & Donna Treloar

Ruthie Tremmel

Danel Trevor

Elise Unruh

Robert & Elizabeth Van Eyck

Harry & Michele Van Wingerden

Winfred Van Wingerden & Sheila Batson

Nancy & Alexandra VanAntwerp

Joe & Alice Vazquez

Becky Brittain & Eric von Schrader

Paul & Nancy Warner

Jerry & Brenda Watkins

Mary Watts

Tillie Way

Alan Weiss & Cheryl Smith

Toni & Larry Wellen

Leslie A. Westbrook

Janet Westlund

Tyson & Betty Willson

Mike & Diane Wondolowski

Brent & Martha Jeanne Wood

Josh Zannon

Mary & Paul Zeoli

Dr. & Mrs. D. Ziehl

by Margie E. Burke

Thursday, March 14

Library preschooler story time, 10:30 a.m., Carpinteria library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-4314

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770

Free Stress Relief Veteran’s Acupuncture Clinic, 6-7 p.m. drop in, 4690 Carpinteria Ave. Ste. A, 684-5012

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Friday, March 15

CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10.

The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave.

Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

Back Track, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Saturday, March 16

Carpinteria Salt Marsh docent led tours, 10 a.m., free walks start from the park sign, 684-8077

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467

Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free

“The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5

The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Monday, March 18

Women of Inspiration, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Girls inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 foothill road, $70, 684-6364

Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921

Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

Celebrate Recovery (Hurts, Hangups, Addictions), 6 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill rd., 684-3353

CVCC’s Cuba Trip Meeting, 6-8 p.m., Carpinteria library Multi-Purpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5479 x10

A Community Toolbox: How to Serve the Depressed Person with Understanding, 7-8:30 p.m., Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito road, 684-2509

Tuesday, March 19

Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437

Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838

Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522

Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703

Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817

ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353

Wednesday, March 20

Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10

Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520

Knitting Group, 1-4 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., free, 684-8077

Fighting Back Parent Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Canalino School, 1480 Carpinteria Ave., 963-1433 x125 or x132

Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644

Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428

8 Ball Tournament, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave.

ONGOING

Lani Garfield photography show, island Brewing Co., 5049 6th St., 745-8272

Michael Fisher Fish art show, Corktree Cellars, 910 linden Ave., 684-1400

Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300

Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033

“SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789

Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811

show, Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608

Monday, Sept. 25

0105 hrs / Narcotics / Carpinteria Avenue and Casitas Pass Road

A subject was contacted because they did not have a bike light on their bicycle. The subject admitted they had a methamphetamine pipe in their pocket. The methamphetamine pipe was located, and it contained a usable amount of suspected methamphetamine. The subject was issued a citation and released from the scene.

Thursday, Sept. 28

2248 hrs / Incident / Casitas Pass Road

Where the water goes

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted for California Vehicle Code 24252(a)(1), Maintain Proper Lighting Equipment. Upon contact with the driver, a records check revealed the driver was on active probation with full search terms. Deputies conducted a probation search of the vehicle and residence and located a purse containing a methamphetamine pipe with a usable amount of methamphetamine and four grams of methamphetamine with packaging inside a purse at the subject’s residence. The driver was cited and released at the scene.

cle to conduct a probable cause search. However, the driver initially stalled the investigation by remaining in the vehicle and attempting to conceal a methamphetamine pipe in a cup. A search of the vehicle revealed the driver was in possession of a used methamphetamine pipe and a usable amount of methamphetamine. The driver was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail.

Friday, Sept. 29

2240 hrs / DUI / Carpinteria Avenue and Elm Avenue

Construction on a culvert diverting the flow of Rincon Creek under Highway 101 at Bates Ranch began in 1968. The incomplete project was hit hard by the floods of 1969. Since its construction, the long concrete channel, with a steep incline on one end, has blocked upstream movement of steelhead trout, a fish species at risk of extinction due to manmade barriers such as this.

As the nation gears up for March Madness (starting March 19), CVN thought it would be appropriate to stoke the fire of excitement with an image of Carpinteria’s version of highly competitive basketball. Sports rivals Carpinteria and Bishop Diego high schools vie for a piece of the ball at this Feb. 7, 1978 game.

During a traffic enforcement stop, a driver displayed signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. SFSTs were conducted and the driver blew a 0.09 BAC on the PAS. The driver later blew 0.10 BAC on the chemical test. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail for the violations.

0143 hrs / Narcotics / North Highway 101 and Padaro Lane

0214 hrs / Incident / Carpinteria Avenue and Seventh Street

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted for a moving violation. During the investigation, a methamphetamine bong was observed in plain view. The driver was asked to get out of the vehi-

During a traffic enforcement stop, it was discovered the driver was on probation with full search terms. A search of the driver and the vehicle was conducted revealing two methamphetamine pipes and a baggie of fentanyl. The driver was cited and released.

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To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956 Maple Ave.

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FFA hosts pig donation raffle for high school student

The Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) program will host a donation raffle for half the meat of a butchered and processed pig, which was too light to be auctioned at the Ventura County Fair, the group told CVN. Admission for the raffle is $10, and the winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 20.

The proceeds from the donation raffle will go to the CHS student who was unable to sell their pig at auction. Those who are interested in entering can contact Emily Garcia at (805) 722-7778, Joe Salas at (805) 220-8277 or Sal Lopez at (805) 317-5721.

ON THE ROAD

From left, Lions Club of Carpinteria President David Hayman, First Vice President Barry Brand and former President Jeff Moorhouse attend the annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership forum in Reno.

Lions members attend leadership conference, show council appreciation

Lions Club of Carpinteria President David Hayman, first Vice President Barry Brand and former President Jeff Moorhouse recently attended the annual USA/ Canada Lions Leadership forum in Reno. The conference is part of the Lions Club International, intended to help Lions become better leaders.

Carpinteria’s Lions also recently attended a Carpinteria City Council meeting, to show appreciation for all service organizations in Carpinteria, the group told CVN.

CVN attends 70th class reunion in Ohio

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon member John Welty, left, and his travel buddy and son Marc Welty, right, brought their copy of CVN on a trip up to Ohio to attend John’s 70th high school reunion, pictured in front of Lake Erie at the lodge where the reunion was held. John graduated from Ashtabula High School, located in Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1953. The reunion was held at the Lodge at Geneva-on-thelake in Geneva, Ohio.

Marianne Rauch is Rotarian of the Month

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria recently recognized Rotarian Marianne Rauch as Rotarian of the Month. “Marianne has demonstrated the Rotarian spirit in her actions and attitude in our community, ‘service above self,’” club President Karen Graf told CVN.

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CVN spends a week in Disneyland

Carpinteria residents, from left, Dorothy Long, Dan Drennan and Ridley Jones spent a week in Disneyland, which included a limousine driving the trio from the Amtrak station to the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. “Dorothy liked Goofy’s Kitchen, Minnie Mouse and Chip and Dale,” Drennan told CVN. He also said he and Ridley enjoyed It’s a Small World, the Haunted Mansion, Soarin’ Around the World and the Enchanted Tiki Room. “A wonderful time was had by all,” Drennan said.

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Marianne Rauch, right, is the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon’s Rotarian of the Month; at left is Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon President Karen Graf.

Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich

CHEF RANDY

Looking for a new, quick, and tasty breakfast treat this fall? Look no further. This sandwich has it all: fluffy scrambled eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh avocado and spicy Peppadew pepper slices. Better tasting than the drive-thru sandwiches, and more nutritious too!

Ingredients:

6 large eggs

2 tablespoons milk

¼ cup unsalted butter

¾ cup extra sharp cheddar (grated)

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 Kaiser rolls (split in half and lightly toasted)

¼ cup Vegenaise

1 avocado (sliced)

2 ounces Peppadew peppers (drained and sliced thin)

Directions:

Whisk eggs and milk in a medium bowl.

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Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook eggs, stirring, until mostly set but still runny in parts, about five minutes. Remove from heat and mix in cheese – season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.

To make sandwiches, spread a tablespoon of Vegenaise on the bottom half of each roll. Layer avocado slices on top of the Vegenaise, and then layer the peppers on top of that. Place one-quarter of the scrambled eggs on each sandwich, top with the other half of the Kaiser roll, and serve with fresh squeezed orange juice.

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THROWBACK

Remembering Billy Meng (1930-2023)

BY VINCE BURNS

Longtime waterman, surfer, and allaround “good person” Billy Meng passed away on Sept. 15 in Santa Barbara. Meng is a key figure in Rincon’s surfing history – stories involving him are both colorful and plentiful.

A small sampling: Meng shared a Miramar beach shack with buddy Dick Metz in the early 1950s, was thrown out of the Santa Barbara College of the University of California and his fraternity for spending too much time surfing, posed as a guardian for future big-wave rider Greg Noll so the teenager could join a year-long Hawaii surf trip and eventually turned to commercial fishing. All this before finishing up as a longtime campground host in the Santa Barbara backcountry.

Santa Barbaran Jennifer Harden has been fast friends with Billy since childhood because her father was a Meng buddy. Fittingly, she was with him at the end last month. From Jennifer we learn Billy’s philosophy of life: “If you don’t have a good attitude and sense of humor, you’ve got nothin’!”

An illustration of his unfailingly positive outlook on everything: after losing his trailer and all his belongings to the White Fire (2013), Jennifer greeted the homeless Meng with a cold beer and a home-cooked meal. The fisherman remembered the day not as a disaster but the opposite: “That was the best meal I’ve ever had and greatest moment of my life!” Now that’s understanding life’s priorities. Naturally, friends came together to replace the lost backcountry trailer.

If Meng’s life (and we’ve left out a lot) sounds like it might make a great book or film, you’re not alone. Inspired by the close call of the White Fire, Harden began to systematically gather Billy’s recollections of his momentous life and times. With author Peter Maguire, the two have been working on an assisted autobiography. The planned work will go a long way toward filling the gap in most histories of surfing, which have too often left out Meng.

Here’s a tiny sample from Harden and Maguire’s unpublished work in Meng’s voice covering Rincon (aka Three Mile) about 1951:

“I told myself, ‘I’m gonna find this place called Three Mile!’ I grabbed my board and drove my ’40 Ford through Carpinteria on top of Rincon Hill and looked down and said, ‘Oh my God! Look at those waves!’ I drove down to the beach, parked on the road, grabbed

my board, surfed perfect five-foot waves and was the only one out. That was the middle of October and the surf stayed up every day until June. I always had a fire going. I used to pick up a truck tire from the highway and put it on the beach (and set it alight). The sand was hot for a radius of about 30-40 feet, and you’d come out of that 52-degree water, and all you had was a wool sweater, and lay on that warm sand and it felt so good.”

This was 1950s Rincon. When Maguire called Meng a “legend,” the latter scoffed, replying that “legends” lived in the past – a state of mind he avoided.

Instead, his credo ran this way: “Be good to everybody, be honest, and everything will work out,” he said, telling Maguire that when he died, he wanted his tombstone to read, “Billy was a good person.”

Let it be so. Goodbye, Billy.

Vince and Stephen Bates have written “the” history of Rincon Point. It’s available locally and online at amazon.com/dp/1467108707. A note: Peter Maguire’s Substack has a glimpse at his and Harden’s work in progress: petermaguire.substack.com. Also: longboarding locals can now register for Surf Happens’ Toes in the Cove Rincon Longboard Contest at: toesinthecove.com/registration.

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Honolulu, 1953: From left, Neal Frank, Dick Metz, Billy Meng and an unknown surfer lounge at the Waikiki Surf Club.

Point, 1952: Billy Meng checks on the beach fire while Dick Metz surfs.

October 5, 2023

Warriors water polo adds two more games to win streak

Carpinteria rolls over Nordhoff and outlasts Santa Ynez in rivalry match

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria boys water polo has been firing on all cylinders ever since returning from a 3-1 showing at the Malibu Tournament in early September. The Warriors have won four straight regular season matches since then, adding two more wins last week over Nordhoff and longtime rival Santa Ynez.

In the league opener on the road against Nordhoff on Sept. 26, the Warriors scored early and often with a balanced offensive attack featuring a wealth of scoring options. Every Warrior that was in the pool that day scored a goal, and Carpinteria cruised through with a 19-2 victory.

Senior Asher Smith led all scorers with three goals, while sophomore Sky Korling had a breakout game on the defensive side with six steals in the win.

“I’m proud of the effort our boys brought today,” said Carpinteria head coach Karl Fredrickson. “We had intensity from the first whistle and made it a priority to play for our teammates on both ends of the pool.”

Two days later, Carpinteria hosted Santa Ynez for a rivalry matchup that turned out to be a back-and-forth defensive battle, with the Warriors coming out on top, 7-5.

Coach Fredrickson said that both teams showcased “remarkable resilience and determination throughout the game,” with the Pirates and the Warriors forcing each other to work hard to earn every goal.

“The defense on display was nothing short of stellar, making it a challenge for either side to find offensive success,” he said. “Both keepers had exceptional performances between the posts as well, making multiple crucial saves to keep their teams in it.”

After the teams traded goals for the first three quarters, the Warriors finally gained momentum in the fourth, with Carpinteria’s counter-attacks and conditioning playing a role in the team taking a two-goal lead.

“It was tough to find the back of the net today, Santa Ynez game-planned well for us,” Fredrickson said. “Their defensive scheme was difficult to break down and (goaltender) Hale Durbiano had a tremendous day in the cage. Even so, I was pleased with our offensive output and shot selection. We continued to press the attack and took our chances with good position and timing.”

With the offense finding a hard time scoring goals, Carpinteria’s defense stepped up to challenge, combining for 12 steals on the day while goaltender Sebastian Campuzano-Reed was a force in the net with 10 saves in the win.

“Our boys know that when the offense isn’t producing, the defense needs

WATER POLO

Continued on page 27

Senior Griffin Yamaoka found the back of the net twice in Carpinteria’s win over Santa Ynez.

Senior Asher Smith fights for possession in a close match against Santa Ynez.

Goalie Sebastian Campuzano-Reed snags one of his 10 saves against the Pirates.

SHORT STOPS

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria girls tennis back to winning ways

After suffering its first loss of the year in a close match against Thacher, the Carpinteria Warriors girls tennis team was back to its winning ways last week, taking back-to-back wins against league opponents Santa Paula and Nordhoff and advancing to an impressive 11-1 record on the season.

Against Santa Paula, the Warriors won all but one set in the match, taking the win 17-1 over the Cardinals.

Carpinteria took the complete sweep in doubles, with the duos of Sara Fakinos with Keyla Manriquez, Allison Banks with Charlotte Cooney and Sasha Porinsh with Clover Martinez all finishing 3-0 in the match.

In singles, both Silke Leonard and Izzy Scott continued their strong seasons with 3-0 sweeps, with Scott finishing a perfect day without dropping a single game.

“She is playing very well lately and is starting to come to the net more often to finish off points. She is becoming a dangerous all-around player,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant.

Two days later the Warriors hosted the Nordhoff Rangers for a league matchup, and Carpinteria played one of its best matches of the season, claiming the win in an impressive fashion, 14-4.

“I was so proud of our girls on many fronts besides the winning margin today,” Bryant said. “We showed a lot more team focus. We knew this would be a tough match and the girls responded with both great singles and doubles play. Plus we had exceptional team spirit, camaraderie and just an overall excitement in the score and how the match was progressing.”

The Warriors took eight out of nine sets in doubles, led again by the duo of Cooney and Banks, who swept 3-0 with only one game dropped.

In singles, the Rangers put up a good fight but both Leonard and Scott fought through tough sets to finish with 3-0 sweeps.

“Overall, it was a great dual match,” Bryant said. “I thought both Nordhoff and us played well today. It was a close match despite the overall score, and I am truly proud of how we competed on the court and the intangibles on the sidelines with our team today.”

Carpinteria is now 11-1 overall and 7-0 in the Citrus Coast League heading into a matchup with second-place Malibu this week.

Warriors volleyball wins fifth straight in Citrus Coast League

Carpinteria girls volleyball has proven to be a tough team to beat in the Citrus Coast League, and the Warriors have made five straight victories against league opponents with wins over Malibu and Channel Islands in the past week.

After beating Fillmore, Santa Paula and Nordhoff, the Warriors got right back to business with a home match against the Malibu Sharks.

Carpinteria won the match in a dominant 3-0 sweep, taking the first game 25-15, the second 25-22 and the third by a score of 25-5.

In the win over Malibu, libero Ashlee Mora led the way with 15 digs while senior Alexiana Jaimes finished with 13 assists. Junior Averi Alexander had “her best game of the year,” said coach Marc Denitz, with 13 kills and 5 digs.

Two days later the Warriors hit the road to face Channel Islands in Oxnard, where Carpinteria was forced to adjust due to playing without some key starting players. Still, the Warriors were able to “hustle and grind,” Denitz said, to come out on top with the 3-1 victory.

Carpinteria took the first (26-24), third (25-23) and fourth games (25-16), while Channel Islands was able to steal the second, 25-11.

“We were not at our best tonight,” coach Denitz said, “but we made the plays on the important points.”

Jaimes led the Warriors with 15 assists while Liz Alpizar pitched in 13 kills in the win. Carpinteria is now 7-2 in the Citrus Coast League, and will play on the road against Hueneme after hosting the Fall Classic Tournament.

Carpinteria football drops fourth loss in a row

The Warriors opened up Citrus Coast League play on the road at Hueneme, but Carpinteria could not find enough offense to keep up with the high-powered Vikings, who handed the Warriors their fourth straight loss, 35-13.

After starting out the season 2-0, Carpinteria is now 2-4 heading into a tough matchup this week against the Santa Paula Cardinals. This year, Santa Paula (5-1) started the season undefeated until suffering a last-second rivalry loss to Fillmore last week.

“The Carpinteria football team played hard and were proud of the boys. We just need to keep practicing hard and good things will happen,” said Carpinteria coach Mario Robinson. “We teach character and we will stay positive and prepare for next week.”

Cate girls volleyball on both ends of 3-0 sweeps

The Cate School girls volleyball squad experienced both sides of 3-0 sweeps in the past week, taking a 3-0 win over St. Bonaventure before being swept 0-3 by Bishop Diego just two days later.

Against St. Bonaventure, the Rams got out to an early lead and took the first game 25-14. In the second, Cate outlasted the Seraphs in a back-and-forth battle to take the win, 25-21. In the third, St. Bonaventure jumped out to a lead before Cate came roaring back to seal the match with a 25-20 win.

“We played some good volleyball from the beginning to the end tonight,” said Cate

coach Jordon Dyer. “Our serve-receive passing was steady throughout the match, and we didn’t give up any major serving runs.”

For their next match, the Rams hit the road to face Bishop Diego in Santa Barbara. This time, it was all Bishop Diego, with the Cardinals jumping out to a lead in the first (25-17) and second (25-17) before taking the sweep over Cate in the third, 25-21.

“Hats off to Bishop, they played well tonight,” Dyer said. “Bishop is well-coached, and their players stuck to the game plan, good job by them. We struggled to go on any serving runs in the first two games, and by the time we found some rhythm in the third game it was too little too late.”

One day later, Cate faced St. Bonaventure once again for the second time in the week, with the Seraphs grabbing the first set (25-18) before the Rams recovered and won three straight (25-20, 25-22 and 25-23) to take the match victory, 3-1.

Melanie Davidson and Oyin Opawumi led Cate in all three matches this week, both finishing with double-double statlines in all three. “They both are producing night in and night out, it’s great to see them showing up and leading our team,” Dyer said.

Warriors golfer takes first place at league match

Carpinteria girls golf competed at the third Citrus Coast League match of the year at Saticoy Regional Golf Course in Ventura, and the Warriors’ stellar sophomore Jamaica Cook took the top spot out of all players in the match with a low score of 42. Cook’s score was good enough for a first place individual medal, and sophomore Kiana Kiah was Carpinteria’s next lowest shooter with a score of 58, followed by freshmen Athziry Rojas and Chloe Martin, who both scored 59.

The Warriors took third out of seven teams with a combined score of 279, just one stroke behind second-place Santa Paula (278). Nordhoff took first place overall with a team score of 263.

CVN

ON DECK

Thursday, October 5

Carpinteria Girls Golf at Citrus Coast League Match (Hueneme), 2 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs Channel Islands, 3 p.m.

*Carpinteria Boys Water Polo vs Channel Islands, 3:45 p.m.

*Carpinteria Girls Volleyball vs Fillmore, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 6

Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Buena Tournament, 2 p.m.

*Carpinteria Football vs Santa Paula, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 7

Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Buena Tournament, TBA

*Denotes Home Game

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Sophomore Jamaica Cook took the top spot at the Citrus Coast League match in Saticoy.

Team Hot Flashes – with local friends Sarah Kalish Sheshunoff, Jaclyn Fabre, Whitney Abbott, Korey Capozza, Marit ter Mate-Martinsen and Tessa van der Werff –celebrate their first ever Mudgirl Run with a copy of CVN.

Locals push the limits and compete for good causes

Several locals tested their athletic limits recently, competing in endurance races here in Santa Barbara County and down south in Malibu and Los Angeles.

One group of six local friends – Sarah Kalish Sheshunoff, Jaclyn Fabre, Whitney Abbott, Korey Capozza, Marit ter MateMartinsen and Tessa van der Werff – who called themselves “Team Hot Flashes” competed in their first-ever MudGirl Run, a 5k race in Los Angeles with more than 17 obstacles.

The group said it “had a blast” running through the muddy obstacles in the unique race that was created as a way for women to test their strength and raise funds for breast cancer research.

Down in Malibu, Carpinteria locals Tara O’Reilly, with her daughter Rosa Rogers O’Reilly and daughter-in-law Kelly Nimmer, competed in the Malibu Triathlon together.

Not only did the three women raise money for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles towards pediatric cancer research, but Tara came away with first place in her age division. Tara thanked the Carpinteria community for their “tremendous support.”

And in Santa Barbara, Stevens & Associates Insurance Agency CEO Jason Stevens and agent Jarret “Jordan” Futch both tested their skills at the Santa Barbara Triathlon. Together they raised more than $3,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Feeding America and finished the one-mile swim, 34-mile bike ride and ten-mile run.

WATER POLO Continued from page 25

Sophomore Sky Korling has emerged as a talent on both sides of the pool, grabbing six steals in a win over Nordhoff and two goals in a win over Santa Ynez.

to step up and that’s exactly what happened today,” Fredrickson said. “Aside from a few hiccups, this was probably our cleanest defensive game of the season. All in all, we played another competitive, unselfish and team-centered game today and as a coach, I believe that’s the greatest victory we can strive for.”

Korling and senior Griffin Yamaoka

led the offense in the win over Santa Ynez with two goals each.

This week, Carpinteria will host the Santa Barbara Dons, a program that is traditionally regarded as a powerhouse in boys water polo; this year, however, the team has struggled with only one regular season win.

Tara O’Reilly, her daughter Rosa Rogers O’Reilly and daughter-inlaw Kelly Nimmer tested their skills in the Malibu Triathlon.

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Jarret “Jordan” Futch, left, and Jason Stevens of Steven & Associates competed in the Santa Barbara Triathlon.

Crews continue bikeway railing installation

Santa Claus Lane Bikeway closures continue during daytime

The Santa Claus Lane Bikeway will continue to have daytime closures as Caltrans crews finish installing cable railing; the lane will open during the evening and on weekends.

In Montecito, crews are grading and removing vegetation in the shoulder areas to prepare for upcoming freeway construction; those in the area are advised of potential night noise.

For regular closures on the highway, on the northbound side one lane from Santa Monica Road to Olive Mill Road will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Sunday, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Through to Oct. 5, the northbound onand off-ramps at Lillie Avenue, Ortega Hill Road and Sheffield Drive will be closed Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., for grinding, though they will not be closed concurrently. During the week of Oct. 8, the off-ramps at Olive Mill Road and San Ysidro Road will be closed, though drivers may use a detour on Sheffield Drive.

The northbound on- and off-ramps at San Ysidro Road will be closed until January 2024 and early 2025, respectively, though drivers may use the detour on Sheffield Drive. The on-ramp at North

Padaro Lane will be closed until mid-November, and drivers may use the detour on Ortega Hill Road; the off-ramp at South Padaro Lane will be closed until mid-December, and drivers can use the detour on Santa Monica Road.

On the southbound side of Highway

101, one lane from Olive Mill Road to Bailard Avenue will be closed Mondays through Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and Sundays, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

From Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, the on-ramp at Olive Mill Road, the off-ramp at San Ysidro Road and the on-ramp at North

Padaro Lane will be closed. From Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, the on- and off-ramps at Sheffield Drive, Evans Avenue and Wallace Avenue will be closed, though the Sheffield Drive on-ramp will not be closed concurrently with the Olive Mill Road on-ramp.

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Crews continue roadwork and drainage improvements on the northbound on-ramp at North Padaro Lane.