Coastal View News • November 3, 2022

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honors pool employee Nico Kalin

Just married

Evans – Simpson Lana Evans of Carpinteria and Bruce Simpson of Lynn, Massachusetts were married on Oct. 12 at the Los Vegas Paradise Chapel. The ceremony was officiated by Evans’ daughter, Anna Shanley. Simpson has a bachelor’s degree from Boston College and works as a software engineer for CrunchTime; Evans has a bachelor’s degree as well and is retired. She told CVN the pair will be living on the East Coast.

BRIEFLY

Tesla found floating in ocean

A Tesla car was found in the ocean near the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Monday morning around 8 a.m. Raquel Zick, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office representative, confirmed the vehicle had been in the sand when the tide came in.

“Owner is responsible for (the vehicle) and will be coordinating removal,” she told CVN on Monday. “Deputies took an incident report.”

It was removed by Tuesday morning.

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KARLSSON

Kalin is standout pool staff member

Nico Kalin was named the standout pool staff member of the month for the city of Carpinteria Aquatics team, the city said in its newsletter. He has worked for the city for five years in a variety of roles, including as pool lifeguard, beach lifeguard and Jr. Lifeguards instructor.

Carpinteria welcomes new business: Brass Bird

A new businesses has popped up in Carpinteria: Brass Bird Coffee & Kitchen. The businesses opened Wednesday, and is located at 4835 Carpinteria Ave. It is run by the owners of Teddy’s by the Sea, Juan Rodriguez and Sarah Dandona. A menu will be live at brassbirdcoffee.com/ in the coming weeks; Dandona said the shop will offer a wellness menu, with mudwater and lavender lattes, as well as housemade sodas and energy drinks.

The area also has a large outdoor patio, and a “fuller food menu” than a coffee shop would ordinarily have, she added.

Carpinteria Woman’s Club welcomes speaker Sarah Abrams

Sarah Abrams, executive director of Starfish Connection, will speak at the next Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting. Starfish Connection is a nonprofit that partners with other local nonprofits, Marybeth Carty told CVN. The organiza tion provides gap grants to people with additional needs.

“Please join us for an inspiring evening of seeing, hearing and honoring the sto ries of our lives,” Carty said.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednes day, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m., at 1059 Vallecito Rd. Admission is free; attendees are invited to bring a dish or a bottle to share. Learn more at carpwomansclub@gmail.com.

County announces new medical director for County Health Care Centers

Dr. Noemi Doohan is the new medical director for Santa Barbara County Health Care Centers, the county announced Monday. She started Oct. 31.

As medical director, Doohan will lead the department’s 25 staff physi cians, eight practice practitioners and 24 specialists. She will oversee care at the county’s Health Centers and three shelter-based Health Care for Homeless Clinics.

Al Clark always stands up for what is best for Carpinteria residents over commercial and developer interests.

Al Clark stood alone in urging the City Council to put the Surfliner Hotel to an advisory vote of the people. Had the Council agreed, we could have avoided the current complicated and costly process.

Al Clark continues to have serious concerns about the Surfliner project.

“Al Clark brings integrity and commitment to Carpinteria city government. Al’s experience and record show his is the right voice for District 5, which is why I am proud to endorse Al Clark for Carpinteria City Council.”

Salud Carbajal, U.S. Congressman 24th District

Al listens to the people of Carpinteria. We need to keep him on our City Council.

Sarah Abrams, from the Starfish Connection, will speak at the next Carpinteria Woman’s Club meeting.

Dr. Noemi Doohan

Nico Kalin

Foss, Kim Ishida,

Torres, Kathy Daly.

Obituaries

Guadalupe Morales Garibay 11/06/1928 – 09/23/2022

Guadalupe Morales Garibay, a proud native and jewel of Summerland, has passed away. Reunited with loved ones that have passed before her, a grand homecoming celebration awaited.

Attending the one room Summerland School and tending to many farm animals and chores filled the days of her youth.

Working for the Carpinteria Lemon Assoc., she met Rafael, the love of her life. Together they weathered both good and hard times, building a home and raising six children during their 61-year marriage. Lupe enjoyed many years of volunteering for various functions at Mt. Carmel School, sewing, crafting, gardening and baking. Over the years she delighted in caring for all the children of her extended family and their friends and was a master at creating incredibly delicious home cooked meals for all. No matter the trials, tribulations or health challenges she faced, her faith never faltered. She gave thanks in prayer each and every day.

Lupe is predeceased by her beloved parents, Manuel Morales Sr. and Jessie Jauregi; godparents, Marcelino and Eulalia Reyes; husband Rafael Sr.; sons Juan and Ernesto; babies Francis and Lourdes; and siblings Eulalia Dommeyer, Dolores Wirtanen and Manuel Morales Jr.

She is deeply missed by Rafael Jr. (Marlene), Rebecca Wilson, Patricia Bickle (Richard), Julia Gerry (Douglas), Julius Wilson Sr., nieces and nephews of the Dommeyer, the Ortegon and Morales families, grandchildren David Garibay, Anthony Garibay (Katie), Tiffany Botelho, Sheila Botelho, Jacqueline Wilson, JulieAnn McGovern (Mike), Julius Wilson Jr., Tyler Lopez and by many great and great-great grandchildren.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, with a viewing to begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m. A burial will follow at Carpinteria Cemetery, along with a reception.

Nona Eyre Miles, 94, passed away on Oct. 1 at GranVida. Nona was born at home on Feb. 10, 1928, to Rulon Herbert Eyre and Rachel Louella Gillins Eyre in Minersville, Utah. She grew up in a small three-room house, with an outside toilet. The family bathed in a No. 3 tin tub and heated the water for it on top of a wood stove.

She attended school in Minersville through the 10th grade and then graduated as valedictorian from Milford High School in 1947. After high school, she moved to Salt Lake City, where she graduated from Excelsis Beauty College in 1950. While attending beauty school, she worked at the Kress Five & Dime selling pots and pans, where she lost her high school class ring in one of the pots she sold. She also worked for a military contractor painting tanks. Once when she was inside a tank, the bucket fell from the top of the ladder, covering her with paint.

Nona met her husband, Calvin Miles, in 1951, and married him two months later. Although they met in Salt Lake, the couple soon moved to California, and raised their three children, Carrie, Douglas, and Gregory, in Whittier. They moved to Santa Barbara in 1972, building a house on Toro Canyon Road with the help of their two sons. She remained there until her children persuaded Nona to move to Carpinteria in 2014.

Nona was a homemaker extraordinaire, keeping the cleanest house you have ever been in, as long as she was able. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served there in several capacities all her life. When her sons were young, Nona served as den mother for their Scout troop; as homemaking teacher in the Church’s women’s auxiliary; and as a worker with the children for twenty-seven years. In addition to Church work, Nona volunteered for the cancer society, driving cancer patients to their treatments.

Nona was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin, who died in 1996; by her son Doug, who died in 2008, and by her brother, Gerald Eyre. She is survived by her daughter Carrie and son Gregory, both of Carpinteria; by eight grandchildren: Thomas, Tyrel, Rachel, Christopher, April and Robin Miles, Andrew and Nicole Iannaccone; by great-grandson Thomas Morse; by daughters-in-law Kim Miles and Alison Cormier; and by her sister, Dorothy Kane.

She was buried in Minersville, Utah, next to her husband, parents, and five generations of pioneer ancestors, on Oct. 20.

Alexander Low Stribling 09/13/1927 – 10/20/2022

It is with great sorrow to announce that Alexander (Aleck) Low Stribling – born on Sept. 13, 1927, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California to his parents William F. Stribling and Mary Jane (Paterson) Stribling – passed away on Oct. 20, 2022, in Solvang, California.

As a child, he was raised on Riven Rock Estate in Montecito, California, where his parents were employed and lived. Aleck’s love of plants stemmed from the lush gardens and flowers he was exposed to on the estate as a child. His childhood in the hills of Montecito helped to develop his love for hiking and hunting, causing him to eventually travel throughout his life from his home to the plains of Africa and the rest of the world. Aleck also cherished his years in the Cub and Boy Scouts; his mother even served as Den Mother.

After graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1945, Aleck joined the Navy as part of the United States Naval Construction Battalions (Seabees). On his return to Santa Barbara, he continued to develop his carpentry skills, working around the city. He was proud to say he worked on the Santa Barbara Mission and other Montecito and Santa Barbara landmarks.

Aleck married his high school sweetheart Louise Ellen (Aylesworth) Stribling on Oct. 27, 1946. They built their first home together on a 1½ acre lot at the end of Stoddard Lane in Montecito. Aleck still had his love for flowers, especially cymbidium orchids. After his day job as a carpenter, he worked with local orchid collectors and growers in exchange for bulbs and plants.

Ultimately, he started Aleck’s Orchids. As his business expanded and it grew exponentially, Aleck and Mr. E Gallup became partners and formed

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Douglas Peter Nelson 03/30/1956 – 09/11/2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Douglas Peter Nelson (aka “Dirty Doug”) of Santa Barbara. He died at age 66 on Sept. 11, 2022 of natural causes.

Doug was quite a character known both around Santa Barbara and Carpinteria. He also had spent many years in Palm Desert and Lake Tahoe. Doug had a rough exterior but once you got to know him, you would see his big heart. Please join us to celebrate his life on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Rincon Beach Shack (Bates Road).

the world-renowned Gallup & Stribling Orchids, where he was President and grower. Continuing to use his knowledge of carpentry, Aleck built Gallup & Stribling from the ground up including but not limited to countless acres of greenhouses.

After many years of family camping trips to Lake Nacimiento, Aleck used his skills to build his family a vacation home where they spent holidays and vacations. He loved the memories that his family made with him there and it was a place close to his heart.

After 50+ years and retirement approaching, he and his wife, Louise, were wondering what they could do to keep busy. They both had a love for animals, so when Aleck came across a magazine article on miniature horses and after attending a miniature horse show, they were hooked, coming home with three.

Now growing out of their place, they looked to Solvang, where they bought 20 acres and built another world-renowned business, “Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch.” After years of making the rounds on the miniature horse show circuit (from Texas to Colorado to Calgary, Canada) and the passing of his wife, Louise, Aleck sold the ranch and moved to Atterdag Retirement Village, where he lived out his remaining years.

Aleck was known to his family and friends as a true family man. He supported his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s endeavors throughout his life. Family was the most important thing to him. Family time and holidays were a favorite of Aleck’s, and he loved having family together.

Aleck was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise; brother, Bill; sister, Nell; and daughter-in-law, Gail (Hoke) Stribling.

He leaves behind his three sons Rodney (Teresa), Jim (Rita), and Randy (Lori Jo); his eight grandchildren Jamie Stribling, Mark Stribling, Rochelle Hicks (Bryant), Joleigh Obrien (Brandon), Denise Stribling, Braden Stribling (Ashley), Katie Emery (Alton), Casey Stribling (Mandy); and 15 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Home. Please consider a donation in Aleck’s memory to Mini Therapy Horses, which can be found at minitherapyhorses.com/ donate or 26500 Agoura Rd. Suite 102-460 Calabasas, CA 91302.

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School district reports 2022-2023 staffing numbers, staff shortages

BY JUN STARKEY

Diana Zapata, the human resources director for the district, presented a staffing update to the Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees during last week’s Oct. 25 meeting, including an overview of current staff and a breakdown of staffing challenges.

According to Zapata, in the 2022-23 school year, nine certificated staff and five classified staff retired. During the same year, 32 certificated staff and 37 classified staff members resigned. For hiring in the 2022-23 school year, the district hired 52 certificated staff members and 82 classified staff members.

Zapata briefly discussed a national staffing shortage, citing a survey that took reports from public school principals. Zapata said nationally, districts are facing staffing shortages, most severely in special education, elementary school, math and English as a second language instructors, citing information from Pennsylvania, Kansas, Florida, Houston, Maryland and Baltimore.

Locally, Zapata said through exit interviews and speaking to staff who have left, many reported leaving due to a desire to retire early due to Covid-19, lack of affordable housing, strenuous commutes, increased compensation at other districts and the increased cost of living.

Public Comment

Several teachers from the district took to public comment once again to implore the district to provide adequate compensation. Teachers gave examples of qualified CUSD staff seeking employment at other districts and immediately receiving pay increases, or shared stories of their struggles to afford housing and basic needs.

“Our staff and teacher turnover is unprecedented,” said teacher Gretchen Tofflemire. “This rapid turnover negatively impacts student learning.”

Tofflemire went on to say that incoming teachers cannot afford to live in Carpinteria, and called on the district to provide a 15% pay increase to staff and teachers at CUSD, saying it would not be unreasonable. “We are all feeling the diminishing value of our paycheck.”

Lucy Carlton, a teacher at Carpinteria High School, said as a teacher and a parent she has experienced the impact of losing qualified staff. “I don’t want to see good teachers leave,” she said, and added that if the district was struggling with attracting staff, “maybe financial compensation is a good place to start.”

Angela White, a Transitional Kindergarten teacher, brought up issues with employing substitute teachers, and asked the district to consider raising its rates.

White said the Santa Barbara and Ventura school districts pay substitute teachers “just a little bit more,” than CUSD. Because of this, substitutes are less inclined to work at CUSD, putting an even greater burden on teachers to have no sick or personal days.

“No one is shrinking their duties, no

one is not showing up to this job,” she said. “We show up and do the job because there are no subs.”

United Way Fun in the Sun

The board also heard a report on the United Way Fun in the Sun program – a summer educational enrichment program for grades three through 12.

Fun in the Sun is a free six-week summer learning and enrichment program designed to combat summer learning loss.

“We know that the average student loses between 17 and 28% of school-year gains in English language arts during the summer, and it’s even worse in math,” said Melinda Cabrera, vice president of United Way, who gave the presentation to the board.

The program also looks to target learning loss amongst students from lower

income backgrounds and communities. “Students from very low resource communities will lose about two and a half months of learning during the summer,” Cabrera said. “That will continue to exacerbate over the lifetime of that child’s academic career.”

The program requires a three-year commitment, Cabrera said, which allows the organization to invest in families and “watch them grow over time.” She said the program has a retention rate of about 68% of students completing their commitment.

According to the presentation, during 2022 the program served 14 students from Canalino Elementary School and 34 students from Aliso Elementary School, as well as three volunteer high school counselors in training. The program also reported that “students working on foundational literacy skills gained an average of .66% in grade level material.”

Local Leaders and Organizations Agree: NO on Measure T

“We are all feeling the diminishing value of our paycheck.”

– Teacher Gretchen Tofflemire

Jessica Clark Mike Damron Beth Cox Trisha Taylor

Samantha Anderson

Brad Stein Ingrid Bostrom Winfred Van Wingerden

Mike Stoker Mike Modugno Christie Boyd Mike Lazaro

“The City Council has proposed land use laws with broad community input and thorough research, and the Council is dedicated to protecting the charm and open spaces currently present in Carpinteria. Drastically changing these laws, with consequences we cannot fully foresee, will threaten Carpinteria’s future. That is why I recommend voting No on Measure T”

- CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL

“I don’t always agree with the land use decisions of the City Council, but to overrule them with ballot-box planning is well-known bad mojo. Measure T will lead to unintended consequences that could impact parcels across the city, not just one parking lot. Vote No On T.”

- 1ST DISTRICT SUPERVISOR DAS WILLIAMS

“Measure T could have unintended consequences. We shouldn’t take a risk conducting local and land use policy at the ballot box. I urge Carpinteria residents to vote No on Measure T.”

- 2ND DISTRICT SUPERVISOR GREGG HART

“(Measure T) is misleading to the point of doing the opposite of its stated intent. Rather than preventing development in the city’s Parking Lot #3, if passed, Measure T would, in fact, allow the development of high-density housing on the property through a zoning change.”

- MAYOR WADE NOMURA, COUNCILPERSON GREGG CARTY, COUNCILPERSON NATALIA ALARCON, COUNCILPERSON ROY LEE

Home sales and vacancy rates decrease, household income and jobs increase

The number of South Coast single family home sales and the South Coast apartment vacancy rate have decreased, according to numbers released Monday by the Santa Barbara South Coast Cham ber of Commerce. The organization covers Goleta to Carpinteria.

The current median home selling value in Carpinteria is $2,675,000, compared to $1,335,000 one year ago and $1,142,500 two years ago. In the South Coast as a whole, the current median home selling value is $1,840,000, compared to $1,450,000 a year ago and $1,350,000 two years ago.

The number of single-family homes sold in Carpinteria this year is 54, com pared to 528 in the South Coast overall.

One residential building permit has been issued this year in Carpinteria, com pared to 42 in Santa Barbara and two in Goleta. The current commercial vacancy rate for office buildings in Carpinteria is 12.6%, compared to 3.3% a year ago and 3.3% two years ago – a decent uptick.

The South Coast Chamber of Com merce reported a 2.3% unemployment rate in Carpinteria to date, compared to 2.3% last month, 4.4% a year ago and 6.5% two years ago.

The median household income in Carpinteria is currently $88,211, com pared to $94,312 in the South Coast overall.

Learn more about the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce at facebook.com/SBSouthCoastChamber/.

The city of Carpinteria reported a 2.3% unemployment rate in October 2022, according to numbers released by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce on Monday.

The median home selling value in Carpinteria in October 2022 is $2,675,000, compared to $1,335,000 at this time a year ago and $1,142,500 two years ago.

Re-Elect Al Clark

David & Susan Allen

John & Annie Annable

John & Mary Anderson

Susan Anderson

Susie & Ron Anderson

Laurie Arkin

Jane Benefield

Vera & Don Bensen

Miguel Bernal

Pam & Tom Bollinger

Julia & Daniel Bowen

Terry Brennan Devra Brewer

Gary & Geri-Ann Campopiano

Joseph & Caroline Campopiano

Jim & Valerie Campos

Abel Castro

Catherine Diane Caudillo

David & Teresa Caudillo

Rebecca & Jacob Claassen

Paul & Patty Cloud

John & Courtney Chapman

Dan & Roxanne Coke

Michael Cordero &

Charisse Mastiz-Cordero

Stan & Wendy Cowan

Tina Culver

Earlene & David de Moulpied

Betsy Denison

Carol Deranian

Gaby & Seldon Edwards

Paul & Linda Ekstrom

Pam & Barry Enticknap

Toni Fairchild Jim & Barbara Finch

Stan & Ellen Froyd

Chris & Paula Galbraith

Leslie Gascoigne & George Johnson

Ann-Marie Granaroli

Lisa Guravitz

Mathew & Katherine Gibson

Sally Graham

Beverly Grant

Jason Grant

Ben & Carolyn Haines

Charis Haines

Alison Hansen

Louise Hansen & Jim Reginato

Ranell Hansen & Leroy Adams

Marlene Hazen

Duffy Hecht

Patty Hendricks Kathy Henry

Bill Hepp

Daniel & Deborah Herrera

Rick Herzog & Marla Mercer

Carey Hobart

Liz Holbrook

Jack Hurley

Ron Iverson

Zoe Iverson & Gib Johnson

Ahmed Jahadhmay

Henry Jaimes Alison Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Bob Jordan

Sharon & George Kaklamanos

Christine Karpenko

Marge & Gary Kelly

Sara & Bryce Killen

Alan & Carol Koch

Carla Kroman

Caroline Kuizenga

Diane & Michael Ledbetter

Carol Ledig

David & Julie Ledig

Robert Lehman & Anne Fraser

Jim Leonard George Edward Lindelof III

Charles LoBue

Joannah Lockwood

Clara Kathleen Lord Paula J. Lund

Cuyler Lusk

Jason & Nancy Lusk

Jennifer Mackie

Susan Mailheau & Randy Moon Rosa Markolf Rocky Marshall Nancy Masse

Carmen Mastiz-Cordero

Elias Matisz-Cordero

Jenifer McCurry

David Meyer

Elizabeth Tyler Miles

Miryam Moctezuma

Dave & Louise Moore

Dave Morris

Freba Morris

James Muller

Gus & Jeanette Munoz

Wendy A. Munster

Bill & Linnea Murphy

Debbie Murphy

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Jack Niederprum Becky & Doug Norton Nola Nicklin

Peggy Oki Dale Olivas

Tara O’Reilly

Amy & Al Orozco

Butterfli O’Shea

Catherine Overman

Jim & Dianne Paradis

Joni Pascal Lisa Patsch

Gregorio & Letticia Perez

Rudy & Pam Perez

Sue Perry Rico & Debbie Petrini

Teda Pilcher & Michael Sipiora

Larry Powell

Elizabeth Pretzinger & Robert Dautch

Alex & Anita Pulido

Lorraine Pulido

Maria Ramos

Linda & Don Reimel Charles & Martha Restivo Rhonda Richey Paul Riley Michael & Mercy Robertson Peter & Kay Robinson

Tim & Talli Robinson

Karin Rodriguez Melissa Rodriguez & Martin Fowler Glenn Rudnick Martha Rugg & Alan Grant Russell Ruiz Katherine Salant

Arturo Saldana

Lupe Saldana

Amrita Salm Wally & Janice Schilling Marty Selfridge

Roberta Silsbury Linda Short Donna Shroeder Joe & Sue Skendarian Annie Sly Brad & Barbara Smith

Jerry & Ann Smith Maria Lourdes Smith

Susee Smith-Youngs Chris Sobell

Betty Songer Monica Solorzano Ron W. Solorzano & Annette Bosssi-Solorzano Janet Steen Keith & Carol Stein

Toni Stuart Tom M. Sullivan Victoria Swanson Sharon Sweeney

Jeannie Sykes

Arturo Tello Caroline Thompson & Steve Nicolaides

Dynise Thompson Graeme & Kerry Tuck David Tucker

Ulla Tucker

April Ueoka

Xy VanAntwerp

Lynn & Carl Volz Lindsey Ybarra

Doug White Giti White Susan Williams

Mike & Elise Winneguth

Diane Wondolowski

Ken & Ann Wozniak

Richard Wycoff

Barb Young Linda Zimmerman

Livia Zirkel & Dana Crampton

Major Endorsements

Carpinteria Valley Association

Democratic Party of Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee

Democratic Women of Santa Barbara County

Salud Carbajal – U.S. Congressman

Gail Marshall – Former 3rd District Supervisor

Donna Jordan – Former Mayor of Carpinteria

Mike Ledbetter – Former Mayor of Carpinteria

Fred Shaw – Former Mayor of Carpinteria

Dick Weinberg – Former Mayor of Carpinteria Ted Rhodes – Community Organizer

Mike Wondolowski – Environmental Advocate

"We need to keep Al Clark on City Council. He has proven he can stand up to big business & development pressures and has consistently fought for our best interests."

Donna Jordan - Former Mayor & Council Member

Ellen Johnson & Joe Sevilla

Claudia Ramos

CUSD School Board candidate asked to leave school property

Police responded to Summerland School after administrative call

BY JUN STARKEY

Carpinteria Unified School District Board of Trustees candidate Nuh Kimb wala was asked to leave the Summerland School – which is currently operating at Main School campus – on Friday, after reportedly entering the campus without permission and without checking in with the front office.

The Carpinteria Unified School Dis trict sent out a ParentSquare message to Summerland School families Friday night about the incident, stating that “a com munity member who is not an approved volunteer tried to gain access without checking in at the school office.”

“When asked to leave they became combative and used profane language. This is unacceptable behavior,” the mes sage said.

The message did not name the indi vidual. Kimbwala confirmed to CVN he had entered campus during the student Halloween costume parade but denied he was there “in any unlawful way.”

Kimbwala was asked to leave by a school official, according to a parent who was on campus at the time, before Assis tant Superintendent Maureen Fitzgerald was called to the school. Fitzgerald asked Kimbwala to leave; in emails between Fitzgerald and Kimbwala forwarded to CVN, Fitzgerald said Kimbwala had not been cleared to be on campus as he was “not a parent, grandparent, or guardian of any student at Summerland school,” and included policies regarding campus entrance and political advocacy.

Kimbwala told CVN he was not asked for identification, not asked to sign a vis itors log and not given a visitor’s badge. “I’m concerned why the district policy wasn’t being followed at Summerland,” he said. “I’m equally concerned why I was the only one being targeted and singled out as a community member for allegedly not following the policy.”

He said he did not use profanity or “become irate.” He said after he was asked to leave, he responded that he “would be leaving after the parade was over just like [he] expected every other non-student taking pictures and videos.” He left shortly after the police were called. A call was made to the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department at 8:30 a.m. Friday, reporting a man trespassing on campus, according to the Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Raquel Zick. No charges were filed and a report was not taken.

In emails between Fitzgerald and Kimbwala shared with CVN, he argued that the board policy on visitors did not require him to be a parent, grandparent or guardian of a student. He also accused Fitzgerald of being sarcastic when she

School board candidate Nuh Kimbwala was asked to leave the Summerland School on Friday, after reportedly entering the campus without permission and without checking in with the front office.

threatened to escort him off campus. “Possibly you should exercise your op tion of exercising more than your mouth,” Kimbwala wrote. “That may give you an ‘Angeles (sic.) in the outfield prayer’ chance of writing a check with your mouth your behind can’t cash.”

Kimbwala accused the district of writ ing “blatant lies,” about him in an email to CVN – referring to the Parentsquare message sent out – and attempting to de rail his campaign. “I’m not sure what (the school) was trying to convey, and why she felt compelled to fabricate and falsify information that she may have thought would harm or derail my campaign and electability.”

When asked about the incident, Super intendent Diana Rigby and Fizgerald for warded CVN the ParentSquare message.

JOYCE DUDLEY

COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

“I strongly endorse Marybeth Carty for school board. I have known Marybeth for over 25 years. I know her heart and the strength of her convictions. I also know how much she cares about our children, their families and our communities. ”

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Construction Update: Oct. 30 – Nov. 12

Closures continue along Highway 101 as construction progresses on the Santa Claus Lane Bike Path. On the northbound side, one lane between South Padaro Lane and Sheffield Drive will be closed Sunday nights, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.; the same area will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The northbound off-ramp at Evans and Lily avenues will be closed until Jan. 25, 2023; drivers may use the off-ramp at North Padaro Lane as a detour. The on-ramp at Ortega Hill Road will reopen Feb. 14, 2023, and drivers may use the on-ramp at Sheffield Drive as a detour.

On the southbound side, one lane from Sheffield Drive to Reynolds Avenue, as well as the Carpinteria Avenue off-ramp, will be closed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Sunday nights. Mondays through Thursdays, the same area will be closed from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane will reopen Jan. 29, until then drivers may use the detour on Via Real, Santa Ynez Avenue, Carpinteria Avenue, and Reynolds Avenue.

SBRoads will host a kickoff event for the construction of the Olive Mill Road roundabout – which is expected to begin later this month – on Friday, Nov. 4, from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at the corner of Olive Mill and Coast Village Roads. The Olive Mill Roundabout is designed to improve traffic flow at the intersection at Olive Mill Road, Coast Village Road, North Jameson Lane, the northbound Highway 101 offramp and the southbound Highway 101 on-ramp at Olive Mill Road, according to SBRoads.

Developing stories

– Jun Starkey

Crews work on the retaining walls and approach areas on the Santa Claus Lane and South Padaro Lane interchange.

SBRoads construction crews put up retaining walls and drainage on the southbound off-ramp at Evans Ave., which was reopened on Oct. 24.

MFK Fisher’s works

At the library, in November, we tend to highlight cookbooks, as it seems as though everyone starts thinking about holiday meals and menus. My very favorite kind of reading is the food memoir. Books such as “Climbing the Mango Trees” by Madhur Jaffrey or “My Life In France” by Julia Child are autobiographical memoirs, intersecting food and life, family and culture. Discovery, appreciation and exploration through food serve as the very best kind of armchair travel.

The queen of this genre is MFK Fisher. Founder of the Napa Valley Wine Library and the author of 27 books, her food writing spans decades. Favorites include “The Gastronomical Me,” “Long Ago In France: The Years in Dijon,” and “Stay Me, Oh Comfort Me.”

Believing that eating was one of the arts of life, Fisher wrote, “I decided at the age of nine that one of the best ways to grow up is to eat and talk quietly with good people.” She also learned to write beautifully about those experiences. Whether or not the rest of your year includes feasting with others, include some of MFK Fisher’s delicious prose on your reading list and you won’t go wrong.

––Jody Thomas, Carpinteria Community Library

CVN Reads…

“The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair

CVN photographer Robin Karlsson is reading “The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair, a non-fiction book which explores the history of colors from social and cultural lenses. The book’s chapters are also organized by color, from white to black. (Published 2016, 320 pages)

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“Moloka’I” by Alan Brennert Eons before Covid-19, AIDs or Black Plagues, there was leprosy. Despite Jesus and Princess Diana’s loving and famous visits to contagious fellow humans, most people and governments run (stampede?) away.

Hawaii spent 1,500 years unaware of VDS, poxes or even colds. Civilization! In 1866 leprosy attacked, mostly the natives. One hundred years of outsiders now brought the worst.

Mainland politicians herded the afflicted onto garbage ships and sailed them to Moloka’i’s barren side and dumped them overboard alongside the few crates of provisions. They were “dying anyway.” 1873’s “busy body” Father Damien was dropped overboard to “do something,” but don’t bother Oahu’s Bishop. Father Damien is now Saint Damien.

Brennert crafted this fine historic novel from thorough research and actual personal diaries and letters. His characters are fictional, but the stories are true. Their determination against odds created a loving and honorable Ohana (family; society).

1866-1969: 8,500 people with leprosy were incarcerated. When freed, most survivors chose to remain. 2022: Moloka’i encourages decency, love and cooperation. And living “thrivingly.” (Google it.)

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CLUB SCENE

Carpinteria Lions Club celebrates 95 years with a brief history of service

The Carpinteria Lions celebrated 95 years of service to the community on Oct. 27, commemorating when the group was chartered on the same day in 1927. The group was created by Lions Clubs International and started out with 28 members.

The Lions have supported many local projects throughout the years, member Doug Treolar said. In the 1920s, Boy Scout Troop 51 was sponsored by the Lions, which lasted until 1970. In the 1930s, Carpinteria Lions raised money for the purchase of the community’s first ambulance.

In the ‘50s, Lions planted the pine trees that now line Seventh Street; in the ‘60s the group purchased excess school district property along Casitas Pass Road that is today Lions Park; and in the ‘90s, the Community Event Center was added to Lions Park with a building that was erected by club members. Currently, the Lions continue to support the community through the Christmas Festival of Trees and organizing the Memorial Day service at the Carpinteria Cemetery, including the firing of the cannon.

Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning hears about fire safety and tax law

Rick Joy, a former president and current member of the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning, and Paco Robles of Joy Equipment Protection Inc. hosted a fire equipment and extinguisher presentation at the club’s Oct. 26 meeting.

The club later presented Robles with a Star Customer Service Award for his outstanding service. The previous week, the club also heard a presentation from local attorney, Neal Bartlett, who spoke about tax and inheritance law.

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning member Aaron Crocker puts out a fire as Rick Joy, and Crocker’s son, Christian – an honorary firefighter – look on.

Rotary president Rebecca Griffin, left, welcomes local Attorney Neal Bartlett, who spoke to the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning about tax and inheritance law at a recent meeting.

WITCHES, PIRATES AND SHARKS SWARM FOR FRIDAY TRICKS AND TREATS

Deputy Brian Dickey and McGruff at the pumpkin contest for the city workers.

Luca and Callum McMeekin

Arnold Torres and Miles Morrill

Lulu Flores

Zoe Brock

Hazel Dugre

Easton Nuño

Geri Carty, Kimberly Gutierrez, Vin Perez

Jenna Jenkins and CSFD Sparky

Christina, Mila and Adrian Martinez

Carson HessBrooklyn and Saylor Allison with Mickey Mouse

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

CEF honors Ed and Lynn George in Halloween fundraiser

PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

The Carpinteria Education Founda tion held its own Halloween-themed celebration on Saturday – an aptly named Carp-a-CaBOOna – and honored Ed and Lynn George for their contributions to the organization; the 22-year residents are longtime supporters of CEF.

Each year, the fundraiser offers live and silent auctions, a bar and dinner, with the funds going back to the school district. This year, several winners took home best costume titles: Aja Forner, Jessica Clark, Kevin Clark, Brandee Carrasco, Autumn Fiore Palm, Joey Forner, Taylor Bush and Carly Bass.

Kandie and Toine Overgaag present a $33,163 check from Westerlay Orchids to Pam Werner for the Carpinteria Education Foundation.

Costume winners were, from left, Aja Forner, Jessica Clark, Kevin Clark, Brandee Carrasco, Autumn Fiore Palm, Joey Forner, Taylor Bush and Carly Bass.

Photo courtesy of CEF “Spooky” decorations filled the area.

CEF board member Mary Zeoli Honoree Ed George

Andy and Kathy Sheaffer

A fearsome foursome: from left, Chuck Weber (aka General Lee Awesome), Rebecca Weber (aka Captain Crunch), Enrique Ornelas (aka Col Sanders) and Christina Ornelas (aka Major Green).

SNAPSHOTS

Papas and Pumpkins

Día de los Muertos

Howl-o-ween

Kinderkirk Preschool supplied pump kins and carving tools for fathers and their kids for the Halloween celebration kick-off.

From left: Alex and Callum McMeekin and Caleb and John KucharksiAxel and Brendon Wheatley

Nathan Rodriguez gave mari golds to families to decorate the gravesites.

Alma de Mexico dancers from Santa Barbara

Gazellie Rojas, with her handmade hat, rests on the grass, giving her head a rest.

Romy, a pirate, was the most creative.

Frieda won best homemade costume. Renee Overgaag and Bentley

Willa Dogs line up with their owners to begin the judging.

Hunter won funniest costume.

Hilary Hernandez, Fatima and Sophia Villamana design masks.

The Carpinteria Dog Owners Group (C-DOG) held a dog costume contest for the Halloween festivities. More than 37 dogs entered the contest, held Sunday at El Carro Park. Beloved pets came dressed to the nines and ready to win, from UPS drivers to pirates.

On Sunday, friends and family members gathered at the Carpinteria Cemetery to honor their loved ones and decorate their gravesites.

Arranged by Artesania para la Familia, the Carpinteria Arts Center, the Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club, the Carpinteria LatinX Arts Project and La Tiendita, the Sunday gathering hosted two mariachi groups, a dance group and a DJ. Ofrendas were sponsored by Reynaldo’s Bakery, Montecito Bank & Trust, JR Bookkeeping, Napa Auto Parts, Carpinteria Community Library and the Carpinteria High School Class of ’72.

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Honor Roll

The Abe Family

John & Nell Able

Rick & Kathy Abney

Steve & Gale Abram

Cliff & Gayle Adams Glenn & Valerie Alger Hank & Pat Arellanes Andy & Carol Bailard Jim & Jean Bailard

Kevin & Donna Baird

Alterio A-G Banks

Virginia Barrison

Marianne Bartholomew Rich & Connie Batchelder

Patricia Beals

Melinda Bendel

Jane Benefield

Don & Vera Bensen

David & Barbara Bloedel Christie & Jeff Boyd

Sue Boynton

Steve Bratcher Family Kathy & Robert Brooks

Betty Brown

Carol Bury

Gary & Geri Campopiano Jim & Valerie Campos

Lois Capps

Carpinteria Beautiful Carpinteria Cotton Co. Carpinteria Seal Watch

Carpinteria Valley Association Anna & Gary Carrillo Pamela Christian Larry & Debi Clark Jeff & Gayle Clay Barbara Cleveland Tim & Janey Cohen

Jim & Jolene Colomy Jim & Mary Ann Colson James Conger Mary Conrad Bruce & Judi Conroy Norman & Mary Cota

Berlyn Cota

Grant Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Greenleaf Landscapes Tarpitz Gardening Jane Craven Frank & Sandy Crowe Cullen & Dottie Deck Ellen & Rob Denholtz

Betsy Denison

The DiRado Family

Melissa Doyle Glenn & Kathy Dubock

Peter Dugré & Lea Boyd

Paul Dunham

Gaby and Selden Edwards

Marsha Ehlers

Rae & Dan Emmett

The Enlow Family

Lynda Fairly Barbara Fakinos

The Faoro Family

Art & Louise Fisher

Sherrie Fisher

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Fly Sr.

Paul & Mary Foley

Bob & Elene Franco

Joe & Kimberlee Franken Dale & Carolyn Frary

Clyde & Diana Freeman

The Fries Family

John & Christine Frontado

Stan & Ellen Froyd

Gene & Dee Funkhouser

Ann Garcia

Kaydance & Kenzington Gardner

Doug & Nancy Garrison

Gaynor Ranch

Roberta Germanetti

Amy & Chris Giles

Jeremy & Calla Gold

David & Annie Goodfield

Lin & Karen Graf

Bill & Sharon Green

Lisa Guravitz & Fred Shaw

Karen & Donald Guthrie

Kellie & Bonnie Hammett

Louise Hansen & Jim Reginato

K & M Hanson

Dottie Hawkins

Marlene Hazen

Chris Hecox

In Memory of Bob Henry Kathy Henry

Reggie Hepp

Lynda Hershey

Donette Hicks

Hilltop Flowers, Inc.

Valerie Hoffman

Maureen Holdaway

Suzi Hopkins

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 Carroll Ketchpel Michelle Kisor

Richard Kitagawa

Alan & Carol Koch

Jim & Roz Kohute

Carla Kroman Carol Kutzner

Ron Lafrican & Luzzie Hernandez

Las Palmalitas Ranch

Laughing Buddha

Roberta & George Lehtinen

Fred & Donna Lemere

Jon & Sue Lewis

Patricia Lieberknecht

Maggie Lindsley

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

On the first Thursday of each month, CVN publishes the Honor Roll to thank readers and advertisers for their generous support. For the past 12 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.

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Lorenzo and Rosie (RIP) Martinez

Bill & Ann Matson

Mariko Matsuyama

Ron & Barbara McClain

Jim & Jennifer McIntosh Amanda McIntyre

Carlena McKnerney Laurie & Steve McMahon

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 Andy & Yvonne Neumann Langdon & Linda Nevens

Anh & Ha Ngo

John & Virginia Nickelsen Nola Treloar Nicklin Weldon & Ann Nomura Michael & Lori Noricks Becki & Doug Norton Patrick & Kathleen O’Connor Marcy & Kevin O’Hara Randy & Lisa O’Reilly

Julia Occhipinti

Rick & Trudy Olmstead Jose & Irene Ornelas

Alonzo & Amy Marie Orozco Barbara J. Orth May R. Osher Catherine Overman

Lou & Susie Panizzon Marty & Nan Panizzon Gail & John Persoon

The Piltz Family

Valerie & David Powdrell Anita & Alex Pulido

Ted Rhodes & Joan Pascal Elizabeth Risdon

Marilou Rivera

Greg & Laura Roinson

Tim & Beata Rose

Steve & Susan Ruthven

Saito Family

Theodore Sampson & Berdee SampsonRIP Berdee

Dr. Suzanne Savoy

Wally & Janice Schilling Nancy & Wayne Schoenfeld

Stan & Terry Scrivner Kim Seefeld

Arlene & Jack Sega

Marty Selfridge

Shade Farm Management

Rick & Trish Shade

Megan Shannon

The Skenderians

Annie Sly

Barbara & Sanderson Smith Bob & Marcy Smith

Brad & Barbara Smith

John & Marge Soper

Ben & Julie Soto

The Sprigg Family

Kim Stackpole & Ken Gluck

Terry Stain

Steve Starkey & Olivia Erschen Brad & Carla Stein

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

Ted & Mary Anne Theilmann Dorothy Thielges

Bob & Chris Thompson Diana & Don Thorn

Jeffrey Thuner

Kevin & Teresa Till

John Tilton

Doug & Donna Treloar Ruthie Tremmel Danel Trevor Elise Unruh

Robert & Elizabeth Van Eyck

Harry & Michele Van Wingerden

Nancy & Alexandra VanAntwerp

Joe & Alice Vazquez

Becky Brittain & Eric von Schrader

Gayle Ward

Nancy E. Warner

Paul & Nancy Warner

Jerry & Brenda Watkins

Mary Watts Tillie Way

Alan Weiss & Cheryl Smith Janet Westlund

Tyson & Betty Willson

Mike & Diane Wondolowski Josh Zannon Donna Zehrung Mary & Paul Zeoli

Dr. & Mrs. D. Ziehl

I have had a solid home gym for the last couple of years. However, I still find myself constantly adding to my collection of gym equipment to make it more com prehensive. In doing so, I’ve spent at least $500 on things I don’t really use or were just an utter waste (i.e., the slide-board – I swear it was for a client though!).

Unfortunately, my impulse finger doesn’t learn well, especially when bored. Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes.

This month, I’m going to go over which equipment you should look at buying if you’re trying to build a home gym. I have separated my suggestions into four tiers.

Tier 1 Items: Get these first

The first item to buy when building out your home gym would be one or a pair of kettlebells. I like kettlebells more than hand weights, because they are just as versatile, if not more so, with a more comfortable grip. They are also more ergonomic for holding them during ex ercises, like a weighted squat.

When purchasing kettlebells, you don’t have to look for anything specific,

other than the size you want. In general, buy the weights at or above your fitness level. If you’re buying at your fitness level, it just means you’ll probably need to get a heavier set sooner than later.

If you can’t find kettlebells to your liking, or you enjoy dumbbells more, that’s a-okay, but definitely start there when trying to build a home gym. You shouldn’t need to pay more than $2/lb. for either kind of weight.

Tier 1 Alternative: If your budget is smaller than would allow for a double kettlebell purchase, get a set of bands. You can find a quality set for under $30 that will include a bag and door anchor. These are also a great intermediary if you’re just starting with strength exercises, since they have varying de grees of “strength” and can be used in conjunction with a heavier kettlebell or dumbbell.

Tier 2 Item: Get this second

If you do strength often, you can’t beat a good barbell. However, it’s definitely not essential. The Tier 2 item isn’t essen tial, but it opens the door for more types of movements or ranges of motion.

For that reason, my top Tier 2 item is an adjustable bench. Benches come in several styles, but an adjustable bench will allow a flat or incline position, widening the field for what kinds of movements you can perform.

Benches have a wide range in price, so you should research the best ones in your price point and figure out which features you can’t live without. The weight of the bench should also be included as you’re conducting research, as some are heavy, which means they are less mobile, but also much more stable.

Tier 2 Alternatives: If your budget is smaller and you can’t find a quality bench

in your price range, a great alternative is a wooden or foam plyometric box that’s 16”x20”x24”. Simply throw a towel or yoga mat over the top when you need to lie, bend or sit down on it. You may be thinking, why not a flat bench over a box? Sure, that’ll work too, but with a plyo box, you could at least get in some higher steps ups as a bonus, use it for incline push-ups or press it overhead as a weight.

Tune in next week for Tier 3 and Tier 4 recommendations.

Leah Harding is a nutrition coach and mobile personal trainer. She specializes in helping peo ple see food as an ally to reach their goals, both in and out of the gym. She previously worked out of Rincon Fitness and owned CrossFit Carpinteria/Foxwing Fitness. Contact her at leah@foxwingfitness.com with questions or with ideas for future wellness articles.

If you can’t find kettlebells to your liking, or you enjoy dumbbells more, that’s a-okay, but definitely start there when trying to build a home gym.

Sunday, Oct. 23

1526 hrs / Warrant / Eleanor Avenue and Post Drive

A man who was known to have a warrant was observed in the area. He was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

0437 hrs / Incident / El Carro Lane

Deputies were dispatched to clear a scene for fire and medics for an accidental stabbing. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the male victim who was laying on the couch with a single stab wound/ laceration to his stomach. The man was talking, but advised he was in pain and was starting to not feel right. He stated the large knife was kept above his bed and he believed he knocked it out of its sheath, causing it to cut him on the stomach. The man’s wife advised she was awakened by him yelling because he was cut by the knife. The subjects’ stories matched, but their stories did not make sense to deputies. Photos of the scene and the knife were taken for evidentiary purposes. A patrol will conduct follow-up.

Monday, Oct. 24

1332 hrs / Warrant, Traffic / 4100 block Via Real

A traffic enforcement was conducted on a vehicle for an equipment violation. During the investigation, it was discovered the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for her arrest. She was cited and released without incident.

1510 hrs / Disturbance / Via Real

Deputies responded for a reported disturbance. The reporting party stated he did not want to press charges. An incident report will be written for documentation purposes.

2350 hrs / Incident / 5300 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded to above location to assist fire and medics with a possible fentanyl overdose. While responding, family of the subject provided him with a dose of Narcan. The subject came to and became anxious and could not sit still. Deputies assisted medics and the subject was transported to the hospital.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

1056 hrs / Narcotics / Rincon Road and Rincon Hill

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a motorcycle for having an obstructed license plate. During the stop, the driver admitted being in possession

of several ounces of cocaine, and smaller quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. A search confirmed he had a large quantity of narcotics and a scale. A record’s check showed he had extensive history of possession/transportation of drugs for sale. He was arrested and booked.

1223 hrs / Narcotics Violations / Via Real and Cramer Circle

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for not having valid registration. During the investigation, the driver and single occupant did not have a valid license. They were also found in possession of drug paraphernalia and a baggie of methamphetamine. They were cited and released.

1726 hrs / Fight / 5900 block Via Real

Deputies responded to the above location for a juvenile fight in progress. On arrival, all subjects had dispersed and returned to their respective residences in the complex. It was discovered the victim was a juvenile female and the suspect was a juvenile female, two years older than the victim. The victim provided deputies with cellphone video of the attack, and it confirmed she was a true victim in this case. The case will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office and juvenile probation.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 0546 hrs / Possession of Dirk/ Dagger / El Carro Lane and La Jolla Place

Deputies responded to El Carro Lane and La Jolla Place. Deputies contacted a woman and determined she had an affixed blade concealed in her hooded sweater. She was arrested and booked.

0803 hrs / Suspended Driver’s License / Via Real and Casitas Pass Road

A traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle for having expired registration tabs. The driver was found to be driving on a suspended driver license and knew the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver was cited.

1013 hrs / Vehicle and Pedestrian Incident / Linden Avenue and Nipomo Drive

A juvenile high school student was riding his bicycle down the Linden overpass on the wrong side of the road. As the bicyclist approached Nipomo Drive, he was hit by a black truck at the intersection. The bicyclist did not fall off his bike or sustain any injuries. The vehicle driver stopped and asked the juvenile if he was okay and if he needed his information. The juvenile said he was okay and continued to ride to school.

1503 hrs / Public Intoxication / Carpinteria Bike Path

Deputies responded to the report of a male subject lying on rocks off the Carpinteria Bike Path. Deputies determined he was intoxicated in a public place and unable to care for himself. He was transported and booked.

Thursday, Oct. 27

2253 hrs / DUI / Rincon Road and Hwy 101

A vehicle was observed backing up the Highway 101 on-ramp and then pulling over on the shoulder of Rincon Road. Signs of alcohol intoxication were observed; the driver thought he was on Highway 99 near Bakersfield. He blew a 0.138% for the PAS and was arrested. A snorting straw with cocaine residue was also located inside his vehicle.

Saturday, Oct. 29

1202 hrs / Traffic Collision / Via Real

The reporting party called to report a white vehicle collided into hers and fled the area. Video footage from 7-Eleven showed a white sedan collide with the rear of the victim’s vehicle and drive away from the area.

1408 hrs / DUI / 1100 block Casitas Pass Road

The reporting party called to report a woman appeared intoxicated and was getting into her vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and sobriety field tests were conducted. She was arrested.

0028 hrs / Trespassing / 4200 block Via Real

Deputies responded to the above location for a subject trespassing. The subject was identified, warned and released. At the above time, deputies responded back to a local gas station because the man had returned. The store clerks declined prosecution; however, the man was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested.

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS

CHUCK GRAHAM

We could see lightening brightening burly storm clouds hovering eastward and beyond the Inyo Mountains, as rem nants of Hurricane Kay thundered down on the Mojave Desert.

Myself, Solomon Nahooikaika and Forrest Vanstein were ascending the Mountaineers Route in the Mount Whit ney Zone. Mount Russell was our target, an exposed granite ridgeline just north of Mount Whitney in the Eastern Sierra. Like Mount Whitney, Mount Russell is one of 15, 14,000-foot peaks in California. Needless to say, the views above tree line were (and always are) incredible, offering lofty vantage points when it comes to experiencing the elements.

Like A Hurricane

Hurricane Kay traveled up from the Baja Peninsula during the second week of September 2022. In California, its remnants were a tropical storm. Lots of steamy, hot, humid weather, and in desert regions it brought thunder, lightning and flash floods.

Footage floated around of heavy rains at Badwater in Death Valley National Park. The volume of water cascading out of the mountains was impressive, wash ing out the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level.

It also rained heavily in the Eastern Sierra. As we trekked up the gorge along the Mountaineers Route on September 13-14, that lightening was in rapid suc cession. Bursts of it lit up the night as we made our way above tree line just before midnight. The North Fork of Lone Pine Creek was also ripping down the mountains, and the scree slopes were compacted by the wet weather.

By the time we were near the summit ridge of Mount Russell, those clouds had mysteriously moved westward in our direction. Nothing too threatening – more of an atmospheric anomaly as those storm clouds swept across the Inyo Mountains and over the vast Owens Valley. When they reached the Eastern Sierra, there was a colossal convergence of granite and storm clouds.

From where we stood on a massive scree slope, we were all in awe with the forces of nature. Just before sunrise, those swirling clouds were billowing skyward, halted by the high Eastern Sierra. They didn’t get any closer to us than Lower Boy Scout Lake. We marveled at the clouds, sunrise, mountains, and the vibrant pink and orange hues that evolved into a new day. It was worth posting up on some frigid granite slabs and soaking it all in.

Island Time

Just a few days later, Sept. 18, Holly and I were off to San Miguel Island for a week-long stay as volunteer rangers. Always a privilege to take day-trippers and campers on guided hikes on what is arguably the most remote isle in the Channel Islands National Park – but the week of Sept.18-24, it was just us. There were a couple of island fox biologists doing their annual population grids, and there were a few wildlife biologists way out on Point Bennett working with thousands of pinnipeds, but other than that, it was just us.

Unpredictable Weather

One couldn’t ask for better sea condi tions in the Santa Barbara Channel. It was flat and calm. It was downright perfect at Cuyler Harbor when the Island Packers boat left us and our pile of gear in those pearly white sand dunes. We just looked at each other and laughed, so apprecia tive of where we were and the lives we get to live.

And like any other time spent on the islands, I always keep an eye on the weather, checking it several times each day. For San Miguel Island, I study the wind, swell, fog and rain. It’s so exposed

out there. If a weather window permits, I’ll go for it and paddle my kayak around the 27 miles of coastline.

Following Hurricane Kay, an unusual weather pattern was filling in across the Northwestern Pacific. Three typhoons funneling off Japan were pushing toward the West Coast, mostly off Northern California, but off Point Conception and the Northern Channel Island chain, rain in the middle of September was fore casted. Those typhoons were to split the Jetstream exposing San Miguel Island to the wet.

It was hard to believe just the day be fore Holly and I dove into the cool waters of Cuyler Harbor. Just before diving in, a young northern elephant seal lazed the afternoon away, drifting southeastward in the shimmering emerald green ocean. It seemed as carefree as us.

By late evening though, it began to rain steadily. By mid-morning it was pouring at the ranger station as Holly made her way down Nidever Canyon to greet a boat full of middle schoolers waiting for her to deliver island interpretation like no one else can. If you’re wondering what I was up to, I was writing this column in the cozy confines of the bunkhouse, grateful for all this unpredictable weather.

Adventure and travel writer Chuck Graham lives in Carpinteria and contributes his writing and photography to publications far and wide. For more wildlife photos, visit chuckgrahamphoto.com or follow Graham on Instagram at @chuckgrahamphoto.

Forrest Vanstein, with Upper Boy Scout Lake and Mount Whitney in the background.

TOP LEFT: Solomon Nahooikaika is silhouetted against those billowing clouds rising out of the Mojave. ABOVE: A young norther elephant seal at Cuyler Harbor on San Miguel Island. AT RIGHT: Mount Whitney is pictured, with a hiker at the summit.

We marveled at the clouds, sunrise, mountains, and the vibrant pink and orange hues that evolved into a new day. It was worth posting up on some frigid granite slabs and soaking it all in.

Public Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013 (805) 684-5405

Separate sealed bids for the Via Real Stormwater Project will be received by the City of Carpinteria, at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California, until Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“Via Real Stormwater Project Bid”

The project generally consists of the construction of bioswales, a bioretention basin, and landscape improvements; installation of storm drain improvements; removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb ramps, and driveway approaches; relocation of an existing water main; and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvement, as indicated in the project specifications and plans.

The project must be completed within 120 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

Plans, specifications, and bid forms for bidding the project may be obtained from the Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013 for a non-refundable fee of $60.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the Total Bid payable to the City of Carpinteria as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its bid is accepted, shall promptly comply with the Instructions to Bidders and execute the contract. A bid shall not be considered unless one of the allowed forms of bidder’s security is enclosed with it.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: The Bidder may withdraw its bid at any time prior to the date and hour set for opening of bids upon presentation of a written request to the Public Works Director/City Engineer at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, signed by an authorized representative of the Bidder or by the person filing the bid.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE

CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City of Carpinteria has determined that the Bidder shall possess a Class A- General Engineering Contractor license in good standing, issued by the Contractors State License Board, at the time the contract is awarded. Failure to possess the specified license will render the bid as non-responsive and will act as a bar to award of the contract to any bidder not possessing such license at the time the contract is awarded.

This project requires payment of State of California prevailing rates of wages for Santa Barbara County. The Contractor must post copies of the prevailing schedule at each job site. Copies of these rates of wages are available from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit, Telephone No. (415) 703-4774. The website for this agency is currently located at www.dir.ca.gov.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by § 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by §§ 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of § 16100 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which require the contractor to keep accurate records of Work performed as provided in Labor Code § 1812, to allow the City of Carpinteria to inspect Contractor’s certified payroll records pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1776 and 16400(e) of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, and to comply with all requirements imposed by law. All certified payroll records shall be submitted at least bi-weekly to the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement website: http:// www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlsePublicWorks.

html. The Contractor shall register at the website to submit certified payroll records.

The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to withhold progress payments until all proper certified payroll records have been entered and verified. The Contractor shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The City of Carpinteria hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation

and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

In accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor will have the option of posting securities of equal or greater value in lieu of a cash retention.

All questions relating to interpretation of the Contract Documents must be submitted in writing at least four (4) days before the bid deadline. Questions submitted after this time will not be responded to. Questions may be sent via electronic mail, facsimile, or mail to the attention of the Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, (805) 6845304 Facsimile, johni@carpinteriaca.gov.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the City of Carpinteria.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: November 3, 10, 2022

to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by § 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by §§ 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of § 16100 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, which require the contractor to keep accurate records of Work performed as provided in Labor Code § 1812, to allow the City of Carpinteria to inspect Contractor’s certified payroll records pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1776 and 16400(e) of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, and to comply with all requirements imposed by law. All certified payroll records shall be submitted at least bi-weekly to the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement website: http:// www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlsePublicWorks. html. The Contractor shall register at the website to submit certified payroll records. The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to withhold progress payments until all proper certified payroll records have been entered and verified. The Contractor shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in the manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of supervisorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF CARPINTERIA 5775 CARPINTERIA AVENUE CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA 93013 (805) 684-5405

Separate sealed bids for the Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue Intersection Improvements Project will be received by the City of Carpinteria, at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California, until Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“Carpinteria Avenue and Palm Avenue Intersection Improvements Project Bid”

The project generally consists of relocating bus shelters, placing curb ramps, installing traffic control devices, and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper construction of the contemplated improvement, as indicated on the project plans.

The following particular product is designated by specific brand or trade name in the special provisions in order to match other existing products in use on completed public improvements:

1. BEGA Model 927 light by BEGA North America

The project must be completed within 180 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

Plans, specifications, and bid forms for bidding the project may be obtained from the Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013 for a non-refundable fee of $30.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or Bid Bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the Total Bid payable to the City of Carpinteria as a guarantee that the Bidder, if its bid is accepted, shall promptly comply with the Instructions to Bidders and execute the contract. A bid shall not be considered unless one of the allowed forms of bidder’s security is enclosed with it.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: The Bidder may withdraw its bid at any time prior to the date and hour set for opening of bids upon presentation of a written request to the Public Works Director/City Engineer at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, signed by an authorized representative of the Bidder or by the person filing the bid.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The Bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE

CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City of Carpinteria has determined that the Bidder shall possess a Class A- General Engineering Contractor license in good standing, issued by the Contractors State License Board, at the time the contract is awarded.

Failure to possess the specified license will render the bid as non-responsive and will act as a bar to award of the contract to any bidder not possessing such license at the time the contract is awarded.

This project requires payment of State of California prevailing rates of wages for Santa Barbara County. The Contractor must post copies of the prevailing schedule at each job site. Copies of these rates of wages are available from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Prevailing Wage Unit, Telephone No. (415) 703-4774. The website for this agency is currently located at www.dir.ca.gov.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified

The City of Carpinteria hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

In accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor will have the option of posting securities of equal or greater value in lieu of a cash retention.

All questions relating to interpretation of the Contract Documents must be submitted in writing at least four (4) days before the bid deadline. Questions submitted after this time will not be responded to. Questions may be sent via electronic mail, facsimile, or mail to the attention of the Public Works Director/ City Engineer, Public Works Department, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, California 93013, (805) 684-5304 Facsimile, johni@carpinteriaca.gov.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Carpinteria reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, and to make awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the City of Carpinteria.

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk

Publish: November 3, 10, 2022

SUMMONS (Family Law) CASE NUMBER 22FL01501

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ANGEL REYES HERNANDEZ You have been sued.

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual.

Petitioner’s name is: JUANA SEVERIANO CERVANTES

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, pr changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or any other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children;

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney are:

JUANA SEVERIANO CERVANTES 1327 CHINO ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 Date: 08/04/2022

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Rincon Moment: Corny Cole’s 1947 Cartoon

BY VINCE BURNS

The accompanying vintage sketch vividly illustrates youthful exuberance and the joy of early surfing at the Cove. It shows four friends on longboards re alizing they have been caught inside at Rincon by an approaching winter swell.

Headed “Next Winter,” the caption reads “here comes a Rincon wave. Gulp.”

This delightful piece of Rincon history – now 75 years old – was flagged to us by Don Balch, who unearthed it years ago when Kit Horn showed him around his personal collection of treasures from a surfing life well lived.

Who were the four friends in the 1947 cartoon? Corny Cole, Chuck Below, Kit Horn and Peter Cole, all of the Santa Monica area. In their teens at the time, the quartet went on to leave a mark on surfing history.

Peter Cole (1930-2022), Corny’s iden tical twin brother, lived to be the most famous surfer of the group and one of the sport’s first great big-wave riders. A champion swimmer, Peter eventually followed other early California surfers to Hawaii (in 1958) where he taught math ematics at the elite Punahou School. He won the Makaha International that year but mostly avoided competitions because he thought they missed the real point of surfing (having fun).

Corny Cole (1930-2011) made a differ ent kind of history. His precocious 1947 drawing signaled real talent. He soon embarked on a long and fruitful career, becoming a top animator for many Los Angeles studios, including Disney and Hanna-Barbera, finishing with oodles of big-name credits. Later, Corny taught his craft to new generations at the California Institute of Arts, where he was a beloved instructor and mentor. His trajectory from Malibu and Rincon to part of Tinseltown’s creative army is part and parcel of the postwar California story as the enter tainment industry grew like an incoming Rincon winter swell.

And – no surprise – the burgeoning entertainment industry and surf culture often cross-pollinated. Hollywood mar keted sand, surf and youth in dozens of films. Peter Cole himself appeared in no fewer than six surf flicks. One more historical strand in Corny’s sketch is the rise of modern animation’s ancestor: the American comic book. The “golden age” of American comic books was 19381956, and comic books clearly influenced Corny’s art. Our Rincon crew from 1947 likely devoured comics like other red-blooded teenagers in the late 1940s. Another of the Rincon friends in Corny’s cartoon is Kit Horn (1929-2010)

who likewise played an important role in the rise of the sport, both in the pre- and post-Gidget eras, remaining a dedicated surfer into late life. A master waterman himself, Horn taught Peter Cole to surf in 1944. Both swam competitively: Horn at USC, and Cole at Stanford. It may have been on visits to Peter Cole that Horn dis covered the big waves at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz. In fact, Horn is credited with pioneering many California surf spots. He surfed well into his 70s, becoming an icon to his North San Diego County neighbors around Leucadia. Don Balch explains, “Kit is sort of an unsung guy from that era who probably hasn’t got ten all the attention he deserves. One of the original hardcore Malibu crew, he is always on the scene when things were happening. I felt blessed just to have met him. He was very gracious in sharing keepsakes, which are unbelievably valu able now to surf historians.”

Another Corny Cole letter described a Rincon trip “that was the best surf I’ve ever seen. I went out there and felt like going over mountains. Matt, Simmons, and others were getting swell rides” –surf legends Matt Kivlin (1929-2014) and Bob Simmons (1919-1954).

A final historical tidbit unearthed from Corny’s letter: He mentions repair work on his “kuke box.” Kook boxes were early hollow frame “paddle” boards often asso ciated with lifeguards. Rather than solid blocks of wood, they weigh in at “just” forty pounds or so, offering some level of portability to non-he-men who found hefting and controlling 65+ pounds of ungainly wood nearly impossible.

Balch – who knows a thing or two about surf history himself – emphasizes the strength and athleticism needed to surf in the old days. The boards were

THURSDAY

long, unbelievably heavy, leash-less and threatened a concussion or worse should one connect with you at the wrong time. In fact, Peter Cole, who never used a leash himself, lost an eye to his board’s fin in 1972 at Sunset Beach. In 1988, Don built a replica of the earliest commercially pro duced surfboard, the famous 1937 Pacific System Homes board, and tested it out at Malibu and Ocean Beach to the surprise of modern beach goers. His takeaway from the experiment? “Unless you were a very strong and capable waterman (many of these guys were lifeguards), there’s no way you could get one of these boards into the waves and ride it.”

Our own conclusion: athletic and powerful, innovators, good-time seekers and sometimes even future artists, the earliest Rincon surfers were definitely a unique breed.

Many thanks to Don Balch for bringing to our attention the Corny Cole sketch and story. If you have stories about Rincon kook boxes or other episodes of local surf history, get in touch at vinceburns805@gmail.com. Vince Burns and Stephen Bates have just published their photographic history of Rincon Point. Buy a copy or two for the holidays: amazon. com/Rincon-Point-Images-America-Vincent/ dp/1467108707.

COURTESY DON BALCH

Corny Cole’s 1947 Rincon surf cartoon, from Kit Horn’s collection.

DON BALCH

A vintage kook box from Renny Yater’s collection.

Don Balch in 1988, with his replica 1937 Pacific System Homes board.

DON BALCH

Another quartet, from Kit Horne’s collection. This was Kit Horn’s “our gang.” Left to right: Peter Cole, Corny Cole, Kit Horn and yet another future big wave legend, the great Buzzy Trent (1929-2006). Photo taken at the old Malibu wall in July 1946.

Carpinteria clinches Citrus Coast League championship

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY MADDY FANGIO

It’s playoff season in Carpinteria, and the Warriors’ boys water polo program is postseason ready after rolling through the Citrus Coast League undefeated and claiming the conference championship with one final win over Nordhoff.

The Warriors dominated on both sides of the pool in each of the six Citrus Coast League matchups, scoring at least 20 goals on offense in every game and never al lowing more than four goals on defense.

When Carpinteria hit the road to Ojai to face Nordhoff on Tuesday, the Warriors overpowered the Rangers for the second time this season with a 20-4 victory, led by

last year’s Division 5 CIF Player of the Year Asher Smith, who finished with 12 goals in the game.

Seniors Justin Main and Jacob Taff – who both played major roles in last year’s Division 5 CIF Championship run – were also instrumental in the win. Main scored four goals but led the offensive attack with a flurry of assists, and Taff continued a storybook career in front of the net with 10 saves.

With the win, the Warriors finished the season 15-8 overall, clinched the Cit rus Coast League title and cemented a spot in the CIF Division 2 playoffs. In all

six league games Carpinteria outscored opponents 132-12.

Carpinteria was scheduled to host Thousand Oaks for a final non-league tune-up before the CIF playoffs, in a game that was also scheduled as Senior Day for the Warriors, but the game was canceled due to Thousand Oaks being stuck in a second-place tie in the Coastal Canyon League.

Instead, the Warriors held an in tersquad Senior Day scrimmage to honor the team’s three outgoing players: Main, Taff and Lucas Urizar-Garcia. Families, friends and classmates all celebrated the Class of ‘23, and the team had a chance for some fun competition ahead of a challenging CIF postseason.

After winning the Division 5 CIF-SS

title last season, and finishing as runner up in the state regional tournament, the Warriors were promoted into Division 2. Carpinteria proved they could compete at the higher level throughout the season, and now faces a gauntlet in the 31-team bracket against some stiff competition, including local high schools Dos Pueblos and San Marcos.

The Warriors drew a first-round matchup at home against Newbury Park, who finished third in the Marmonte League with a 14-9 overall record. With a win in the first round, Carpinteria would face the winner of the first-round matchup between Palm Desert (#1 Desert Empire League, 28-2 overall) and Martin Luther King (#3 Big VII League, 16-12 overall).

Senior Jacob Taff has had a storybook career in the net at Carpinteria.

Carpinteria’s water polo Class of ‘23 and families, from left: Jacob Taff, Justin Main and Lucas Urizar-Garcia

The Warriors held an intersquad scrimmage on Senior Day after clinching the league title. Asher Smith with the ball.

SHORT STOPS

CVN ON DECK

BY RYAN P. CRUZ • PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

Carpinteria cross country at county championships

Carpinteria cross country competed at the Santa Barbara County Championships at River Park in Lompoc, with three War riors runners finishing in the top eight in their respective divisions.

Sophomore Carel Bautista took sev enth place out of more than 70 girls in the three-mile Junior Varsity race with a time of 22:59.

In the boys frosh/soph division the Warriors took third as a team, led by freshman Edwin Hernandez in eighth place (18:37) and sophomore Marvin Lujano finishing ahead of all runners in first place (17:01)

The Warriors will compete in the Citrus Coast League finals at Lake Casitas on November 3.

Marvin Lujano takes first place at the Santa Barbara County Championships.

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Thursday, November 3

Carpinteria Cross Country at Citrus Coast Finals (Lake Casitas), 2 p.m.

*Carpinteria Boys Water Polo in CIF Playoffs (Round 2), 4 p.m.

Friday, November 4

*Carpinteria Girls Tennis in CIF Playoffs (Round 2), 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 5

*Carpinteria Boys Water Polo in CIF Playoffs (Quarterfinal), 4 p.m.

*Denotes Home Game

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Carpinteria’s teen triathlete takes the gold

Carpinteria High School junior and su per-athlete Ruby Cluderay claimed firstplace finishes in two separate triathlons in the past month, most recently at the Catalina Island Triathlon on October 29.

Warriors compete in Citrus Coast girls tennis tournament

The Warriors defense held on to a one-point lead for their second win of the year.

Six members of Carpinteria’s girls tennis made it to the final day of the Citrus Coast League Individual Tennis Tournament at Channel Islands, with four of the girls earn ing a spot in the CIF Sectionals on Nov. 21.

In singles action, Carpinteria’s top player Zahra Porinsh lost to Malibu’s best player in the finals, but still made the cut into the sectionals. In the third place match, Silke Leonard won in two straight sets to earn her own spot in the postseason as an alternate.

In doubles, the duo of Ashley Gonzalez and Natalie Martinez lost in the third place match, but the undefeated tandem of Ariana Lounsbury and Charlotte Cooney continued an unbelievable season with yet another sweep over Malibu’s top team in the finals to take first place in the league.

Lounsbury and Cooney have not lost a set playing together the entire year.

“Some great action and even more importantly, excellent sportsmanship, on all four courts,” said Carpinteria coach Charles Bryant.

Warriors close out season on Senior Night

Carpinteria celebrated its Class of ‘23 on Friday night, with one final Senior Night home game for the graduating members of the football team, cheerleading squad and marching band. The Warriors hosted Hueneme, but the visiting Vikings proved too much for the home team, and Hueneme clinched second place in the Citrus Coast League and a spot in the Division 12 Playoffs with a 35-21 win. Hueneme took a 28-0 lead going into the final quarter, but Carpinteria fought back with 21 points in the fourth to bring the game within two scores. Quarterback Talon Trumble ran for two touchdowns, and senior Matthew Muñoz added the final touchdown for the Warriors.

Carpinteria finished the year 4-6, officially, with three regular season victories and one game forfeited by Morro Bay.

The 16-year-old started by taking first place in her age group in the Shaver Lake Mile High Triathlon, where she also placed in the top three among all female athletes.

She repeated that feat at Catalina, where she fell behind early during the swim portion, but recovered during the steep bike climb on Mt. Ada. She then pulled away during the 5k run to take first place in the 16-19 age group.

Cluderay is taking a much-deserved break before preparing for her next tri athlon in Anthem, Arizona on Dec. 10.

ABOVE, The Warriors football Class of ‘23 celebrates with families and friends on Senior Night.

LEFT, Seniors from the marching band and cheer squad take in one last game at Carpinteria.

Quarterback Talon Trumble scored two touchdowns on the ground against Hueneme.

Carpinteria junior Ruby Cluderay celebrates a first-place finish at the Catalina Island Triathlon.

CARPINTERIA COMMUNITY CHURCH: HOLIDAY BAZAAR

The Carpinteria Community Church, Family Baptist Church and Faith Lutheran Church will host the 30th annual threechurch Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 5 at Carpinteria Community Church, and will include handmade gifts, decora tions and baked goods. 1111 Vallecito Road, Saturday, Nov. 5. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE

The Carpinteria Arts & Crafts Faire will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Koch Courtyard. Local artists will be presenting their work in mediums such as paintings, paper crafts and woodworking. 865 Linden Ave. Saturday, Nov. 5. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: 5TH DIMENSION EXHIBIT

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will be hosting a reception for its latest exhibit “5th Dimension,” on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. in the Charles Lo Bue Gallery. Following the art reception, at 6 p.m., the final summer concert will begin in the Koch Courtyard, featuring The World’s Safest Band! 865 Linden Ave. Saturday, Nov. 5. 4–6 p.m. FREE

CARPINTERIA WOMAN’S CLUB:

The Carpinteria Woman’s Club will hear a presentation from Sarah Abrams, Execu

tive Director of the Starfish Connection, at the group’s Wednesday, Nov. 9 meet ing. The Starfish Connection is a Santa Barbara based nonprofit whose mission is to partner with local nonprofit orga nizations and identify people in need of help. 1059 Vallecito Rd. Saturday, Nov. 5. 7 p.m.

MONDAYS

Mah Jongg Madness Silver Sands Mobile Home Park, 349 Ash Ave. Contact Roz at (805) 729-1310 for more details. Mondays, 1–4 p.m.

TUESDAYS

Carpinteria Writers’ Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – noon

WEDNESDAYS

Preschool Story Time Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., carpinterialibrary.org. Wednesdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.

Mind Games Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. carpinterialibrary.org. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Good News Club Meeting Canalino Elementary School Library, 1480 Linden Ave. Permission slips available at cefsantabarbara.org/locations/. Wednesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Carpinteria Community Library chess club For school-aged players and beginners. carpinterialibrary.org. Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Thursdays, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

FRIDAYS

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon.

ARTCETRA

Neil Young birthday celebration concert coming to the Alcazar on Nov. 12

Shakey Zimmerman and the Phil Cody Band will host the fourth annual birthday celebration concert for Neil Young – the Canadian American musician and former member of Buffalo Springfield – at 7 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 12.

The event will include performances of “classic and deep cut” songs from throughout Young’s career and will feature several local musicians and special guests, including Pat Nevins, David Cowan, Phil Cody, Chris Ulep, Bryan “Smitty” Smith, Roger Len Smith, Henry Parker, Jody Salino, Karina Dawn Line and Andy Steuer.

Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival returns midNovember

The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival “Holiday Pop-Up” will return after a threeyear Covid-19 hiatus on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. The festival will feature more than 20 local artists.

“We carefully curate our vendor list to ensure that this event represents the absolute best in ocean arts. Our artists channel their unique talents into diverse products that rely on high quality materials and skills honed over decades,” said Festival Artistic Director Karen Clark in a press release. “We are also selective based on price points – you will find something here for everyone on your list.”

The Carpinteria event will be followed with another pop-up on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, a second opportunity to browse dozens of local artisans for holiday shopping.

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eaders sent in their funniest captions for the photo above, and we selected our favorites (in no particular order). Enjoy. the boys of phi offa Keya. ––anonymous hree guys you don’t want to be stuck alone with on a desert island. ––it worked; all three were turned down by the Draft Board. ––anonymous

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Victims of a drive-by tuning. ––anonymous When rappers go bad. ––anonymous the Glee sequel: “frat years” ––anonymous ironically, the only one with suspenders isn’t wearing pants. ––anonymous the three tenors without makeup. ––anonymous Be on the lookout for three rogue singers, considered armed and melodious. ––anonymous at least they have good teeth. ––p. porter

they’re not the Kingston trio, the three Musketeers or the Marx Brothers, and certainly not the three stooges, so they can only be tri-umphant. ––Marty panizzon “Mom said we’re going to Disneyland because she just won $10 million in the lottery.” ––Chas. Jerep the gold, silver and bronze medalists in the semi-annual Greek row wind-breaking contest. ––Jan Beck

“We wish you a Merry Christmas; we wish you a Merry Christmasss! and a happy new year.” ––sandy sponcil the quartet practiced singing but were missing one more, then they heard a dog bark, and then there were four. ––Elinore Vasta

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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BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD STYLE BEACH GROVE

CONDOMINIUM... Three bedrooms, two and onehalf baths. Living room with cozy fireplace and private patio. New laminate flooring downstairs and carpet upstairs. Living room features a cozy fireplace and an attached private patio. The primary bedroom has vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet and a small balcony. There is a wonderful on-site pool. Fantastic view of the Salt Marsh Nature Preserve from the guest bedrooms. An attached one car garage with laundry area. Assigned exterior parking and direct beach access across the salt marsh. A short stroll will take you to charming downtown Carpinteria with unique shops, restaurants and more.

PRICED REDUCED TO $1,299,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

LOVELY TWO BEDROOM, TWO BATH HOME LOCATED IN SANDPIPER VILLAGE... A beautifully maintained family community. The entry deck opens to the spacious open floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen, and breakfast area. All extensively updated. Beautiful laminate flooring throughout. There is a garden area on one side and fenced yard with an open patio in back. Park amenities include: Pool, tennis courts, dog park, playground, clubhouse, gym, and more. Home is located on Sunset Drive which is the last street on the north side of the park.

OFFERED AT $475,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, UPGRADED, AND WELL MAINTAINED HOME…

Located in a quiet, cul-de-sac, in Rancho Granada, a wonderful senior community.Two bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a large enclosed sun-room which adds versatile living space. Beautiful mountain views from the spacious living room. Great laminate flooring and carpeting throughout. There is lots of exterior storage and a private patio area to enjoy the outdoors. The covered carport has convenient side-by-side parking. Hiking trails, Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, and downtown Carpinteria are nearby.

OFFERED AT $549,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

SALE PENDING

RANCHO GRANADA, A FAVORITE SENIOR

COMMUNITY… Manufactured in 2005, featuring two bedrooms, two full baths. Large open floor plan with a with a fireplace in the living room PLUS an additional area that’s perfect for a home office or separate TV/ entertaining area. The kitchen is light and bright with a breakfast bar and dining area. Rancho Granada is a short distance from the beautiful Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve, the ocean and charming downtown Carpinteria.

OFFERED AT $499,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

WONDERFUL VIEW OF CARPINTERIA CREEK...

Located in a desirable senior community, this home features a large private deck and yard with wonderful mountain views. An open floor plan with two bedrooms, two baths. Located on the last street in the park and backing up to Carpinteria creek, a great area for entertaining and relaxing. Conveniently located to parks, bus, bluffs, the ocean and charming downtown Carpinteria. A great location for hiking.

OFFERED AT $649,000

Please call Shirley Kimberlin at 805-886-0228

Shirley

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