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Breastfeeding fundamentals workshop coming to CCP

The Carpinteria Children’s Project will host four free trauma-informed workshops for expecting parents in the coming weeks.

The first workshop – scheduled for Aug. 28, 5:30–7 p.m. – will focus on breastfeeding fundamentals and will be led by registered nurse and founder of Earth Milk Moon Krista Tarantino. Tarantino is an international board-certified lactation consultant and doula.

At the first workshop, expecting parents will discuss the lactation process, partner support strategies, what to expect after birth, establishing and maintaining milk supply, and more. The first workshop will take place at the Carpinteria Children’s Project auditorium, 5201 Eighth St. To register, reach out to Lili Cruz at (805) 566-1613 or lcruz@carpchildren.org.

The other three workshops will focus on pelvic-floor physical therapy, postpartum preparation for partners or support people and advocating for yourself during labor and birth.

Child hit by car on Casitas Pass Road

A child hit by a car on the evening of Aug. 7 on Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria is expected to make a full recovery, California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed to CVN last week.

The child was transported to Cottage Hospital after sustaining moderate to major injuries in the accident. No arrests were made, CHP representative Fernando Arevalo said, and drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in the crash.

Final review of 4745 Carpinteria Ave. development on ARB agenda

The city of Carpinteria’s Architectural Review Board will hear its final review for the mixed-use project proposed for 4745 Carpinteria Ave – currently the site of Sun Coast Rentals – during its regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15.

The board will look at the plans to turn the 0.87-acre parcel into a three-story, mixed-use development, with 24 units of apartments – four one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units, and four two-bedroom “townhouse” units along Ninth Street. Three of the units would be designated low-income housing.

The commercial building would be located along Carpinteria Avenue in a 4,044 square foot two-story building. The complex would be built around and atop a ground-level 22 parking podium.

The mixed-use project has gone back and forth between Carpinteria’s governing bodies over the past few years, largely due to concerns from neighbors on the development’s scale and size.

The meeting will take place at Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., at 5:30 p.m. See the full agenda online at bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings.

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2024 Garden Recognition Contest

Natasha Lohmus Wins 2024 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest!

Natasha Lohmus’ garden was selected as the winner of the Carpinteria Valley Water District and Santa Barbara County 2024 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest. The colorful, low-maintenance, water-efficient garden includes a combination of native plants, succulents, nomow lawn, fruit-producing trees and dry creek bed.

Natasha’s typical monthly water use is 1-2 billing units demonstrating that a low-water-use garden can be lush and a haven for pollinators, birds and other wildlife.

Congratulations, Natasha!

COURTESY GRAPHIC

A three-story mixed-use development is proposed for the parcel at 4745 Carpinteria Ave.

John T. Nunes Jr. 03/12/1937– 08/03/2024

John T. Nunes, Jr., known as JT to friends and family, passed away on Aug. 3, 2024, at the age of 87.

He is survived by his dear partner, Jenny Deluna, of Kansas City, Missouri; son John and his wife Laura of Apple Valley, California; daughter Lisa and her husband, Joe Bryan of Apple Valley, California; and daughter Jennifer Rodrigues of England.

JT valued family above all else in his life and was quite proud of his grandchildren John T. Nunes IV, Sam Nunes, Christopher and Trevor Bryan, and Lily and India Oakley, as well as his 10 great-grandchildren.

Born and raised in Summerland and Carpinteria, JT worked for over 32 years for Southern California Edison before starting Nunes and Associates, an electrical service planning business. An avid sportsman, JT earned a varsity letter in shooting at UC Santa Barbara and eventually phased out his hunting activities to compete at a championship level as a trap shooter.

He felt drawn to the sea. As a teenager, he would make trips to the islands with his father or brothers in a small handmade boat, and for years he made a hobby of commercial fishing. JT was a kind, generous and self-sacrificing man who will be missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Though we mourn him now, we know his memory and spirit remain with us.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Holy spirit, you who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and who are in all instances of my life with me. I thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Amen

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Obituaries

Frederick “Fred” Lemere

04/03/1932 – 08/09/2024

Frederick “Fred” Lemere, passed away peacefully at Sarah House on Aug. 9, 2024, at the age of 92.

He was born in Los Angeles in 1932 and settled in Carpinteria in 1946. A 1950 graduate of Carpinteria High School, he attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Fred entered the insurance business in San Francisco before returning to Carpinteria to purchase Carpinteria Insurance Agency. He had a long career in the insurance business which included serving as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Santa Barbara.

Fred’s involvement in the community of Carpinteria was extensive over the years. He served on the first City of Carpinteria Parks and Recreation Commission and the Santa Barbara County Parks Commission, as past president of the Carpinteria Boys and Girls Club, and with the Carpinteria High School Boosters Club. He served as an appointed director of the Carpinteria Cemetery District for over 30 years and as a director and president of the Carpinteria Valley Water District for 20 years; he also was on the board of the Central Coast Water Authority.

Fred was a proud 64-year Life Member of the Carpinteria Lions Club, also serving as a member of the board of directors of the Carpinteria Lions Community Building Association. His many accomplishments earned him the honor of being named Carpinterian of the Year for 1980.

Fred is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna, son Todd (Lisa), and daughters Denise Helm (Jeff) and Deanna Valle (Joe). Fred’s oldest son, Scott, sadly died from cancer this past May; Scott is survived by his wife, Celia. Fred also has a surviving sister, Virginia, in Murray, Utah.

Fred adored his 10 grandchildren, six bonus grandchildren and four great-grandchildren (with number five on the way). In Fred’s honor, you may choose to remember Sarah House or Carpinteria Lion’s Community Building Association. A memorial service will be held at Carpinteria Cemetery on Sept. 6 at 3 p.m.

Harold Gillilan 02/11/1931 – 07/21/2024

In his 93 years on this earth, Harold Gillilan was never bored a single day. Before the age of YouTube and the World Wide Web, he taught himself to pick a mean banjo and strum a guitar to the tunes of Hank Williams and Bill Monroe. Tall, lean and athletic, he was once a local legend at the Santa Barbara skating rink, his broad smile lighting up the floor. He was built for speed and born with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and adventure. These pursuits shaped the rest of his extraordinary life and gave him enough hair-raising tales to stock a library full of books.

Harold’s story began on Feb. 11, 1931, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. The second son born to Artie and Berniece Gillilan, he was later followed by a sister (Marlene) and younger brother (Alan), leading him to embody both the problem-solving mind and daredevil spirit of a middle child. Raised amid the struggle of Depression-era subsistence and strife of global conflict, air raid warnings and food rationing were the norm. Then, at the age of seven, Harold lost his older brother (David) to kidney disease. If he ever felt afraid, he never let it show. He only exhibited a deeper determination to squeeze the most from every moment –no giving up, no excuses.

With a strong work ethic, sharp self-discipline and remarkable intelligence, Harold was ready to take on the world at 17. Forgoing the rest of high school, he instead joined the U.S. Navy so he could travel beyond his coastal town and serve the country he loved. Amid deployments during the Korean War, he met and married his wife, Mary. In 1958, they moved their three children (with one on the way) to Carpinteria. There, they settled into the Concha Loma residence that would become “home” for the rest of their lives.

In 66 years, Harold, Mary, and their children contributed meaningful pieces to the fabric of Carpinteria’s rich history. Harold took a job as a telephone man,

spending his entire career helping to establish the infrastructure of this booming city by the sea. Among so many other gifts, Harold imparted to his four children a love for nature. His thirst for sightseeing led to several memorable road trips to Yosemite – a family of six piled into a trusty Volkswagen Beetle. He also proved himself as an expert carpenter and craftsman, finding great fulfillment in working with his hands. The tenacious engineer could build or fix anything and loved nothing more than a good challenge.

A curious mind and exceptional resourcefulness equipped Harold to accomplish every task he set his mind to, from studying the finer points of world history and space exploration to riding motocross and earning his karate black belt well into his fifties. He even returned to high school in 1970, obtaining his diploma at the age of 39 alongside his wife and eldest son. In retirement, he and Mary traveled the world together, cataloging their journeys in a series of journals that later served as Harold’s favorite reading material. Even the loss of his eyesight couldn’t stop him from continuing his quest for knowledge through audiobooks and other resources.

It’s not easy to sum up a century’s worth of lived experience. How do you pinpoint a favorite moment when there are millions to choose from? When pressed, Harold would simply say that he was grateful to occupy the same historical time frame as his personal hero, Albert Einstein. Of course, Harold himself was a living hero to those who knew him best and were lucky enough to call him “dad,” “grandpa,” or “g-pa.” His steady discipline, strong work ethic and deep appreciation for nature set a powerful example for multiple generations to follow.

In the wake of his passing on the clear blue morning of July 21 – just four weeks shy of his 75th wedding anniversary – we honor a Carpinteria legend. May you find the answers to finally satisfy your every curiosity and an endless supply of fresh woodworking materials to keep you busy. You are deeply missed.

As he is reunited with his son, Steve Gillilan, he is survived by his wife (Mary Gillilan), sister (Marlene Gillilan), brother (Alan Gillilan), son (Gary Gillilan) and his two daughters (Peggy Clarke and Janet Augerot, with husband Steve Augerot), along with their families: Jennifer and Scott Barham, Vanessa and Justin Shea with children Eryn and Gavin, Sam and Erica Dudley with children Madison and Beau, and Nicholas and Lauren Gonzalez with children Joseph and June.

A Celebration of Life will be held privately.

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Obituary

Augustine (Gus, Mallie) Sanchez Munoz

04/01/1931 – 08/10/2024

Our precious father, beloved husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, son and friend left this earth peacefully on Aug. 10 at 12:45 p.m. Louis Armstrong’s song “It’s a Wonderful World” played in the background. Despite some of his health challenges, he would say he had a wonderful life, and the world was beautiful.

We are all stories remembered by the adventures we had, the achievements we made, and the people we loved. Our dear dad’s story is a remarkable one. He grew up in Carpinteria in Cramer Track (Hollywood) where he would make friends that would last a lifetime. Many of his friends passed before him and anxiously have been waiting for him. If you were his friend, we appreciate you being like family to him and making his life extraordinary.

Our dad attended Aliso School and Carpinteria High and then went into the military, where he became a corporal in World War II in the 63rd Infantry Division, Blood and Fire Unit. He was proud to be a veteran and to have served his country. He found employment at the Lemon Packing House upon his return.

Soon after is where he encountered the love of his life, Jeanette. Her presence left him starry-eyed, and that feeling never waned. Their relationship was groundbreaking as one of the first interracial couples, and their love transcended barriers, paving the way for others. They had three children: first Judy, then Suzie, and then a son Robert. As a young family, our dad would take us on many adventures in Yosemite, Mexico and Hawaii, to name a few. He taught us generosity by making many trips to Ensenada to an orphanage where he supplied anything from jerseys and sports equipment to refrigerators, food, and popcorn machines; his joy was to see others’ joy.

Soon, our dad was given a job offer that would change his life; he was offered a job at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). There, he would soar, take his love of people, plants and this world, and combine them all together. Once situated there, he was allowed to bring on more for hire, which he would do, getting so many young men from Carpinteria jobs that they would finally tell him enough.

Our Dad would go on to win many awards at UCSB, from beautiful campus awards to conservation efforts and more as the Superintendent. His most outstanding achievement at UCSB was his remarkable ability to regard everyone as equals, from janitors to chancellors. They were all equally important to him, worthy of the same respect and care.

Our dad and mom were inseparable, and he constantly desired that she would be happy. He gave her a life filled with adventure and love, and their love endured for almost 70 years of marriage. He loved her hair and would always comment on

her beauty and artistic talent.

His memory will live on in the stories we tell; please keep telling them, be it a house he helped build, an orchard he picked at, a barbecue he ate at, or a game of yours he came to. He loves nothing more than his family and friends and the stories that go with it add a little Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra and some mariachi and he was happy. Don’t ever doubt you were loved by him.

His dedication to God was unwavering as he ushered at his beloved parish, Mt. Carmel. He was very proud to be a part of the Mt. Carmel Family.

Our dad was preceded in death by his mother Dolores Alonzo, aunt Mary Vallejo, beloved brother Robert Daniel and brother Gilbert Alonzo.

He is survived by Jeanette Munoz, his beloved wife; daughter Judy Morelli (Dennis); daughter Suzie De Alba (Tony); Robert Munoz (Theola); sister Irene Alonzo; brother Robert Rivas, cousin Clem Vallejo; nieces and nephews Tammy, Tina and Cindy Alonzo, Debbie and Michael Griego, and the many others whom he called family.

His grandchildren are Miquelia-Mickie Miller (Juan), Vincent De Alba, Christina Morelli (Carmen), Toni Ann Frary (Jared), Jesse De Alba (Rozalynn) Jenny De Alba, Elena De Alba and Johnny Jimenez (Maya).

His great-grandchildren are William Cervantes, Jordan and Samone Tye, Breanna Dubrin (Jake), Matthew, Eric, Isaac, Daniel and Raiden Georgopoulos, Jesse and Alyia De Alba, Vincent (Vinny) and Emma De Alba.

His great-great-grandchildren are Sophia Bliss Cervantes, Dax, Dakota, Jackson Dubrin, Laney and Wyatt Frary, Ezra and Evangeline Yap and Kaylee Rose Cervantes.

We will never forget his selfless way of life, generous spirit that helped us all buy a home, and contagious laughter and playful jokes and the silly nicknames he gave us. We will remember him enjoying a good pot of Suzie’s beans, going on fishing adventures with Bobby and watching Judy swim. We also cherish his love for tortillas and menudo simple pleasures, his passion for plants, and his friends who became our family. His playful way with grandchildren whom he adored. Above all, we will never forget his deep and unwavering love for our mom.

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the friends and neighbors who continued to keep him company in his later years. Your conversations and time meant everything to him and made him feel connected and valued. Dr. Fearer, your exceptional care for our dad is deeply appreciated. We are forever grateful and touched that you even checked on us while on vacation. You’re the best!

May our dad’s legacy endure through our stories and love for one another. Dad, we will miss you till we see you again!

It was impossible to condense our father’s 93 years of life into this small space. Please join us to honor his life, celebrate the man we all loved, and share your stories with us.

A service will be held on Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 1300 E. Valley Road. A graveside service will immediately follow at the Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane.

Our dad has always planned the next barbecue, so please join us for a Celebration of Life at Frary Ranch, 1390 Casitas Pass Road. Compa, you have been waiting; he is on his way! #lycheenut

LETTERS

“Every new project must be researched; there are meetings to attend, letters written. There is an enormous amount of preparation that goes into every letter and presentation. Everyone in the CVA is a local resident and a volunteer (…) How fortunate we are to have such dedicated people watching over our community.”

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Bob Franco

Parking necessary for community center

We all know that there is a drastic problem with downtown parking and a community center will only add to that problem.

A suggestion I propose is attempting to lease two rows of parking at Smart and Final. The spaces next to Eighth Street are seldom used. Without that parking, the purchase should be scrapped.

Ray Seider Carpinteria

Local association celebrates 60 years

The Carpinteria Valley Association (CVA) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. It came into being in 1964, one year before Carpinteria became a city. For 60 years this remarkable organization has been involved in preserving the unique, unspoiled character of our community and preparing us for the existential threat of climate change and yet it remains somewhat unknown to many in the community.

I believe the reason it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves is because much of our work is done in the background. Every new project must be researched; there are meetings to attend, letters written. There is an enormous amount of preparation that goes into every letter and presentation. Everyone in the CVA is a local resident and a volunteer. We could be your friend or neighbor. How fortunate we are to have such dedicated people watching over our community.

As climate change continues to increase, organizations such as the CVA become more and more important. Because of an uncertain future, it is critically important for all of us to have a basic understanding of how local government works and how we will be affected by climate change. Our president Mike Wondolowski does a superb job of explaining much of this in his monthly CVN column “The Lay of the Land.”

Did you notice just below Mike’s column in CVN (Vol. 30, No. 46) is an article honoring Vera Benson on her 93rd birthday? Vera, a past CVA president, was our greatest land conservationist and protector of our bluffs. It was an honor to work beside her before her retirement. Happy Birthday, Vera. We urge you to follow CVA on Facebook where you can sign up for Action Alerts as well as contact us to discuss how you might help us with our work in the community.

Bob Franco Carpinteria

Music brings people together

Perspective is everything, but putting things into perspective is vital. Ms. Marcussen (CVN Vol. 30, No. 45) is a part-time resident with the privilege of moving between two residences. Most Carpinterians own one or none.

I’m sure Ms. Marcussen works hard to make a living; so do Carpinterians. Yet, when she wants to get away from it all – as do Carpinterians after a long work week by going to IBC for beer and music – she is asking Carpinterians to tiptoe around town so as not to disturb her, a resident who chose to purchase a second home in a busy, more commercial area of Carpinteria, aka close to Island Brewing Company (IBC). IBC follows the ordinance regarding time limits. Does this part-time resident want someone with a decibel reader to monitor and disrupt musicians in the magical synthesizing experience of music making? That’s a bit much. It would be like telling Janis Joplin to “tone it down.”

And if the Marcussens can identify the songs, I suggest IBC start a Name that Tune game. The Marcussens can join the community rather than insist they are part of it, have fun, connect with community members and maybe even tap their toes! Music, song and dance are compatible for bringing people together and this is what makes living in Carpinteria such a privilege.

Maggie Light Carpinteria

Enjoying a concert at the Alcazar

Just a few words to express how in awe I am of last weekend’s events at Carpinteria’s The Alcazar Theatre.

Two nights of friends and music performed by the fabulous Faragher Family. Also very impressive was the venue host (hostess). Kudos go out to Debbie Nomura and all the staff at the venue. Courteous and professional.

In my opinion, although a small venue makes for intimate performances, the theater rivals any world class theater. Tibo Cuellar Goleta

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SBCC open house: Aug. 17

Santa Barbara City College’s (SBCC) School of Extended Learning will host an open house on Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., inviting community members to check out its Wake Campus at 300 N. Turnpike Road.

SBCC oﬀers hundreds of free, non-credit classes that start Aug. 26. Open house attendees will get help with registration and can check out face painting, food, and other free giveaways. Classes available include Adult High School and GED, Career Skills, Personal & Family Enrichment classes, Parenting, ESL and more.

For more information, visit sbcc.edu/extendedlearning/open_house.php or call (805) 898-8160.

Inaugural Bags n’ Brews block party coming to Carpinteria Avenue

Carpinteria’s brewLAB will host the inaugural Bags n’ Brew cornhole tournament and block party on Saturday, Aug. 17, with food trucks, a live DJ, live music and more scheduled for the day. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated back to a local organization.

The day is sponsored by Carpinteria Valley Lumber Co. and Eclipse Prints. Activities will begin at noon and end at 9 p.m. Entry fees – which cover a t-shirt and ﬁrst round – are $60 per team; register by venmoing @SteveJarmie or pay at brewLAB. For more information, reach out at brewlabsales@gmail.com or (805) 318-9251. brewLAB is located at 4191 Carpinteria Ave., Unit 8.

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Welcoming new staff members at CUSD

SUPERINTENDENT’S DESK

DIANA RIGBY

Editor’s Note: A copy of the Superintendent’s Report is run in print as a service for parents, students and community members who cannot attend Carpinteria Uniﬁed School District’s Board of Trustees meetings. This report was read aloud during the school board’s August 13 meeting.

We welcome new district office staff Jason Kaff, assistant superintendent of business from Bakersfield; Jaqueline Lopez, human resources coordinator from Ventura; and Jesus Hernandez, payroll-benefits technician from Oxnard.

We also welcome Dr. Jamie Persoon and James Anderson as the new Carpinteria Middle School (CMS) principal and assistant principal. Dr. Persoon was the former Canalino/Carpinteria Family School (CFS) principal and James previously served at Ojai Uniﬁed and Villanova Preparatory School. Luis Quintero, former Canalino ﬁfth grade DLI teacher, will now serve as the Canalino and CFS principal.

We have hired 13 new teachers, and please join me in welcoming them to CUSD. At Aliso, Victoria Merder, Laura Valdez and Amalio Olivio; at Canalino/ CFS, Jennifer Garcia, Rolando Ruvalcaba and Kristina Garcia; at CMS, Sutter Muzinich, Marisso Santizo, Nico Lopez and Ishamel Ortega; at Carpinteria High School (CHS) Eric Gregg and Ema Edrington; and at the district, elementary music instructor Nicole McKenzie.

Appreciation

I would like to recognize the opera-

tional staff: human resources, custodians, maintenance, grounds, food service, transportation, business office and office coordinators for hiring staff and preparing school sites for the Aug. 22 school opening. We were ready to greet 1,935 students and 300 staff for a terrific 202425 school year.

California Universal Meals Program

Students at public schools across California can continue to receive at least two free meals a day at school this academic year, thanks to a state initiative launched during the pandemic. Under California’s Universal Meals Program, all public school students in grades transitional kindergarten through 12, regardless of their parents’ incomes, are eligible for free breakfast and lunch.

Professional development

On Aug. 19, we will greet teachers for the 2024-25 school year with presentations on Artiﬁcial Intelligence tools in the classroom for secondary teachers, and bridges math presentations for elementary teachers. On Aug. 20 and 21, teachers will work in their classrooms to prepare for their students.

Measure U

The Canalino Learning Center project continued with the completion of the de-watering and soil stabilization process. The remaining excavation and backﬁll were also completed. Both the building pad compaction and rebar placement passed inspections and concrete pours for the building footings, slab, piers and stem walls were completed. Underground utilities and storm drain tie-ins are under way.

The Aliso kindergarten classroom building project has progressed into the construction-documents phase of services, in addition to working on the local permitting process.

Diana Rigby is the superintendent of Carpinteria Uniﬁed School District. For more information about CUSD, log on to cusd.net, or contact Diana at drigby@cusd.net or (805) 684-4511x222.

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A chirping new business hops into town Orchestra

BY EVELYN SPENCE

Cricket protein powder provider Orchestra Provisions has hopped its way into Carpinteria, with powder now on the shelves at Paciﬁc Health Foods in chai, chocolate and vanilla ﬂavors.

Orchestra Provisions’ new owner, Carpinterian Scott Carrington, bought the business from nutritionist Kate Stoddard alongside his wife, Abigail, in June. The family has been in Carpinteria for nine years, moving to the area after Carrington took a job with Patagonia. His nine-to-ﬁve is now with Municipal, the Mark Wahlberg-founded athletic and footwear brand.

So, why the draw to cricket-based protein powders?

“It’s really two passions of mine: the health and wellness (part), drawn out of personal experience, understanding what I put into my body and how I feel the next day… and then there’s the sustainability (part),” Carrington said. “Insect protein and cricket protein in particular is really a sustainable food system story and regenerative agriculture story.”

On the sustainability front, cricket farming uses less land, water and feed than other protein sources, generates less waste and produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions compared to cattle, Carrington said. Orchestra Provisions’ crickets are farmed at Cricket One in Southeast Asia and imported by Idaho-based Chapul Farms.

The business’ four-ingredient powders are composed of organic peas, crickets, date sugar and either vanilla bean, chai or chocolate powder. They are dairy-free, have 17 grams of complete protein per serving and high levels of prebiotic ﬁber.

Cricket protein contains all nine essential amino acids, similar to whey, Carrington said.

“You’re getting all your essential amino acids, similar to whey protein, but it’s more digestible… (and) if you have dairy allergies or are lactose intolerant, it’s a great substitute,” he explained.

The protein powders are hypoaller-

Provisions oﬀers a twist on traditional protein powders

genic, and full of micronutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, zinc and magnesium – three that can be lacking in traditional whey protein powders. It also has higher levels of iron, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids compared to plant proteins.

“Some of the issues with whey protein, it’s missing some of the other macronutrients that you need like B12, and omega-3 fatty acids,” Carrington said. “A lot of people (also) have issues digesting whey protein.”

The current recipes on the market were developed by founder Stoddard, and Carrington said he hopes to add additional items to the menu as the business grows, such as protein-infused pancake mix, protein-infused oatmeal and travel packs.

Stoddard also started Orchestra Provisions with cricket-based spices on the market, though Carrington said he and his wife will primarily focus on the protein powder.

“Right now, the goal is to really grow the protein side of the business because

it’s so versatile,” he said. “You can put it in so many diﬀerent things.”

The powder is listed online for $49.94 a bag, and $39.95 for the subscription price. At Paciﬁc Health Foods, the protein powders are going for $55. See more online at orchestraprovisions.com.

KARLSSON PHOTOS

Scott Carrington bought Orchestra Provisions in June.

Orchestra Provisions’ cricket protein powder is available online and at Paciﬁc Health Foods.

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TURKEY REUBEN

The future of sustainable groundwater management in Carpinteria

BY ROBERT MCDONALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CGSA

Throughout California, groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) are working on developing policies and programs that will allow for their groundwater basins to meet the state’s requirements outlined in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA was passed in 2014 to encourage the local management of groundwater basins to help protect this critical water source over the long-term.

The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (CGSA) was formed in 2020 after the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin (CGB) was designated as a high-priority basin by the state. We submitted our Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at the beginning of this year, outlining how the CGSA and local stakeholders will ensure groundwater reliability within 20 years. DWR has two years to respond and comment on the GSP.

The CG SA operated under loans from Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) in its first two years and then began collecting fees directly from property owners after a fee study was conducted in 2022. In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, these fees were collected as direct charges on property tax statements and were based on property acreage overlying the CGB. Properties in both Santa Barbara County and Ventura County overlying the CGB were impacted, and the fees were proportional to the parcel’s acreage overlying the basin.

For example, if the parcel was completely within the groundwater basin’s boundary it was charged the per-acre fee for the entirety of its acreage (as shown in green in the attached graphic); however, if it was only partially overlying the CGB (as shown in yellow in the attached graphic) it was only charged for the acreage within the basin’s limits.

This spring, in response to community feedback highlighting that only

If the parcel was completely within the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin’s (CGB) boundary (seen in green) it was charged the per-acre fee for the entirety of its acreage, but if it was only partially overlying the CGB (seen in yellow) it was only charged for the acreage within the basin’s limits.

groundwater users should be responsible for CGSA fees, the board of directors authorized staff to develop a method for implementing a charge based on estimated groundwater pumping. This method utilizes crop modeling and crop water demand factors to estimate groundwater use. The estimates for groundwater pumping are based on the trailing year’s data: Fiscal Year 2025 is based on estimated pumping from Fiscal Year 2022, while Fiscal Year 2026 is based on estimated pumping from Fiscal Year 2023.

Property owners who had groundwater pumping estimates calculated for their properties were contacted by mail in the fall of 2023 with crop maps and estimated groundwater pumping calculations provided to them. Property owners were given an opportunity to

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Stakeholder involvement is a priority as we develop the program, and we encourage all groundwater users in the Carpinteria Valley to get involved and share their input with CGSA staff and board of directors.

present additional data to the CGSA to have these calculations revised.

A fee of $79 per acre-foot of groundwater has been adopted for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 fees and the fees will continue to be collected as direct charges on property tax statements.

CVWD is also subject to these fees and will pay its share. All CVWD production wells are metered, and the district will be billed in fiscal year 2025 for the 1,977.04 acre-feet of groundwater that were pumped in fiscal year 2022. The district will be billed in fiscal year 2026 for the 1,291.30 acre-feet that were pumped in fiscal year 2023.

Although the current crop modeling and groundwater estimates represent the first step toward having groundwater users solely pay for CGSA fees, there is a general consensus among property owners that more data is needed to refine the estimates. The current crop model uses a locally derived average water application per crop type (acre-feet of water per acre of crop), excluding both extreme high and low users from the average.

programs appear to be an equitable way to assess CGSA fees so that groundwater users are charged proportionally to their measured groundwater use.

A metering program would also have the benefit of allowing the CGSA to precisely measure and report known groundwater extractions to DWR in our annual reports and more accurately monitor total groundwater extraction by CVWD and private groundwater users on an annual basis. Many groundwater agencies in neighboring Ventura County have already established private well metering programs that can provide the CGSA with guidance as this option is pursued and a local metering program is explored.

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However, many property owners who have implemented water-saving measures to reduce their water use per acre are concerned about being charged the same as properties across the basin that use more water per acre with less efficient systems. In response, the CGSA has explored alternative models that incorporate rainfall, evapotranspiration and delivered water, and has recently examined how other GSAs and groundwater management agencies (GMAs) have implemented metering programs.

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The CGSA is working to outline a program framework this fall and winter and will be exploring various funding and reporting options. If the CGSA Board authorizes a metering program, the CGSA Staff anticipates implementing a metering policy by the end of 2025. Stakeholder involvement is a priority as we develop the program, and we encourage all groundwater users in the Carpinteria Valley to get involved and share their input with CGSA staff and board of directors. Letters and maps of estimated fiscal year 2023 groundwater pumping, which will be used for fiscal year 2026 fees, will be mailed out to property owners this fall. Owners will, once again, be given an opportunity to provide supplemental information to the CGSA. For more information about the CGSA, please visit carpgsa.org and sign up for e-mail updates. If you have any questions related to SGMA or the CGSA, please contact sgma@cvwd.net.

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In our research, it became evident that many private well metering programs in California are already well-established, and metering programs appear to be the future for groundwater sustainability management. Private well metering

Robert McDonald is the executive director of the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency. He can be reached at bob@cvwd.net.

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Vaccinate before the school year begins, CenCal Health says

Shortly before the new school year begins, CenCal Health – the Medi-Cal health plan for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties – reminds parents to keep their kids up to date on immunizations.

The state of California state requires that children receive certain vaccinations to attend public and private schools; those requirements are listed on the Santa Barbara County Public Health website at countyofsb.org/1679/School-Resources.

“Vaccinations are essential to protecting young lives,” said CenCal Health Medical Director Patty Auchard, MD. “Immunization from harmful, infectious diseases is one of the most important ways we can secure the health of our children and our

communities. Vaccination is simple, safe and effective, and has helped people of all ages live healthier lives.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has outlined a recommend schedule of vaccinations for school-aged children.

Children six months and older should receive the flu vaccine every year in the fall (some children six months through eight years of age may need two doses).

Children five years and older should receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine (one or more doses).

Children four to six years old should receive the DTaP, or diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine; the MMR, or measles, mumps and rubella vaccine; the IPV or polio vaccine; and the VAR or chickenpox vaccine.

Children nine to 12 years old should receive the HPV, or human papillomavirus vaccine (two doses required).

Children 11 to 12 years should receive the meningococcal vaccine; the Tdap, or the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine; and the HPV vaccine if two doses were not received prior.

Children 11 to 12 and up to 16 years old should receive the meningococcal vaccine. A booster is administered at age 16.

Those interested in learning more about recommended vaccinations can visit CenCal Health at cencalhealth.org.

Free breakfast and lunch available at CUSD

Free breakfast and lunch will be available to all students in the Carpinteria Unified School District free of charge during this upcoming school year, according to CUSD’s Director of Food Services Michelle Hernandez.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost at the following sites: Aliso Elementary School, Canalino Elementary School, Family School, Summerland Elementary School, Carpinteria Middle School and Carpinteria High School.

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Children must receive certain vaccinations to attend public and private schools in the state of California.

Halos& Pitchforks

Santa Via believes her stolen by Polo deputies.

A reader sends a halo to Ryan Moore for bringing dirt back to Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo to Carpinteria Marsh volunteer docent Sylvia. “She gave us a great, ﬁrst-time tour of the marsh with lots of information and some fun nuggets of history too. We love the volunteer spirit of our new home!”

A reader sends a halo to everyone who supported the Playa Del Sur 4-H this year. “The members are looking forward to another successful year.”

A reader sends a halo to John, Virginia and Carmen for being such wonderful neighbors. “They are a joy to know.”

A reader sends a halo to Valerie, the new volunteer at the Friends of the Library Bookstore, for cleaning and reorganizing the self-help section.

A reader sends a halo to Tessa for always delivering mail and doggy treats with joy, kindness, generosity and eﬃciency.

A reader sends a halo to Burlene for making the Carpinteria Lumberyard Nursery area a joy to visit. “Her outgoing personality (Southern style), friendly conversation and plant knowledge make it a pleasure to visit and shop.”

A reader sends a halo to the generous person for paying for the reader’s gas when she forgot her ATM card at the gas station. “I’m sorry I chose the most expensive oil, I’d love to reimburse you, and thank you. I’m deeply moved by your generosity.”

A reader sends a halo to Dr. Gabe Dudley at Jackson Medical Group for taking such excellent, above-and-beyond care of the reader’s nana. “You’re the best!”

A reader sends a halo to Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to the 93013 Fund, Uncle Chen Restaurant and Marybeth Carty for the surprise delivery of a delicious dinner complete with a fortune cookie, candy bar and painted rock. “Wonderful kindness and quite a thrill!”

A reader sends a halo to Joel and Antonia, who found the reader’s cell phone on Concha Loma when it fell oﬀ the reader’s son’s bumper after the reader left it there while gardening.

A reader sends a halo to the anonymous person who left a $100 donation in the HELP of Carpinteria ofﬁce mail slot this past week. “Thank you for your kindness.”

A reader sends a halo to the staff of Jack’s Bistro for staying open during Covid-19. “Always a smile no matter how busy. A great way to start the day.”

A reader sends a halo to the Limu Drive crew for sharing the best of Carpinteria and “being the hosts with the mosts. You know who you are!”

A reader sends a halo to the Daykas for always being there to help with anything and never complaining. “Many thanks to the best neighbors ever. We love you all dearly.”

A reader sends a halo to Mayor Wade Nomura for the city’s beautiful ﬂower wreath at the Carpinteria Cemetery for the Memorial Day program.

A reader sends a halo to Reality Church for providing a great lunch for the homeless in Carpinteria.

A reader sends a halo to Desiree, the new masseuse at The Gym Next Door. “She could have coasted through it, but she worked really hard to relieve my back pain. I never experienced such a great massage.”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Community Library staff. “It’s heartwarming to watch as those entering our library always get a smiling, cheerful greeting from the delightful Carpinteria Library staff. Their ready assistance and variety of special events and classes offered are much appreciated!”

A reader sends a halo to whoever left a sign telling people to pick up their dog-waste bags and stop leaving them on Casitas Pass Road.

A reader sends a halo to Karen Graf and Hilltop Flowers for all they do for the community. “For the recent Faragher Bros Alcazar concert, they provided the ﬂowers. You made some lucky ladies in the audience’s day, as they were given some ﬂowers by the one and only Jimmy Faragher!”

A reader sends a halo to John the mailman, “...who has to be one of the ﬁnest people I have ever met. Kind, courteous, and always smiling. Enjoy your retirement.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to whoever has been leaving bags of dog waste on the ground along Casitas Pass Road. “Yes, it’s frustrating that the trash cans are gone, but is that really your best way of handling the situation?”

A reader sends a halo to Dr. Smith, Rena, Connie, Brook and all the staﬀ at the Animal Medical Clinic for the wonderful care and compassion they gave both the reader and the reader’s beloved orange fur baby. “They made a very diﬃcult day bearable. Carpinteria is so fortunate to have them in our town! Thank you for all that you do.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the person who hit the reader’s pickup in front of the reader’s house and didn’t stop. “Shame on you, and I hope you have karma insurance.”

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A reader sends a halo to Tami and John at Robitaille’s for their constant smiles and over-the-top customer service. “The wedding favors were loved by all and brought a bit of Carpinteria to the Seattle wedding!”

A reader sends a halo to those who acknowledge people with disabilities. “When you encounter a person in a wheelchair or walking with a walker, please smile and say hello to that person.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the bicycle events on Foothill Road. “Purposely hosting huge rides that take up the whole road is irresponsible. There are countless bike lanes that were put in with our tax dollars to avoid this problem.”

A reader sends a halo to Jonny Jacobs for having such a great gym, Carp Athletics. “It’s always immaculately clean, it has the best equipment, and in a perfect Carp location!”

A reader sends a halo to Lance Lawhon at the Carpinteria Sanitation District for helping Kim’s Market.

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Beautiful lady picking up trash in a neighborhood near the beach. “Thank you! We need all the help we can get keeping trash picked up in the neighborhoods on the beach-side of the tracks.”

A reader sends a halo to Kassandra Quintero at The Spot. “When the roof-top ﬂag was twisted and lodged in the rain gutter, Quintero jumped into action and climbed up to the roof and untangled it so that it could wave freely. Way to show patriotism!”

A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria Community Association and Montecito Bank and Trust for their sponsorship of the Wednesday night’s community social. “A great event that was well attended, and people really enjoyed the socializing. Also, a special thanks to the center’s restaurants for providing great food samples.”

A reader sends a halo to Emma and Justin. “It was a wonderful wedding, great food, spectacular location and great people! It was moving and wonderful.”

A reader sends a halo to Carpinterians who put out boxes in front of their homes full of surplus oranges, avocados, etc. from their trees. “Thank you for sharing your abundance.”

A reader sends a halo to Daniel and everyone at The Factory. “You are quick, eﬃcient, pleasant and always ready to make the needed repair and (you) never pressure to purchase a new appliance. Thank you!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the lifeguards braiding hair while swimmers are in the pool. “Not professional!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the orange van and purple pickup truck that park in the ﬁre lane while playing pickleball. “Your behavior is rude and inconsiderate towards our community.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the city of Carpinteria for not updating the scroll on Cable Channel 21 in at least four months. “Many announcements are for April events.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the employees of the newer businesses on the Carpinteria Bluffs. “Learn to share the bike/walking path with locals… There will be four to ﬁve of you walking together and not a single one will scoot over just a tad to let a local pass through?”

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A reader sends a halo to Nikki at HEAT Culinary. “I went to my ﬁrst class this weekend with my sister, who has been to four so far. I had the best time! Someone get this girl a TV show, she should be on the Food Network already.” and the for working diligently to save the Rincon Beach bear. “It’s a terrible shame to lose one of these magniﬁcent creatures; however, I wouldn’t want it to suffer to a

A reader sends a halo to all the beach community residents. “Thank you for parking in front of your home with your permit.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

ing/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh on their FAFSA and took scholarships

photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, playfor coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re

, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia ﬁre sticks from

he found a small baggie containing a white powdery substance underneath the driver’s seat of his recently purchased vehicle. The man stated he purchased the vehicle three weeks ago but didn’t find the small baggie until he’d removed the driver’s seat to fix the reclining mechanism. The incident was documented, and the baggie was booked into Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office property for destruction.

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the Linden planters. “All the mushrooms growing there indicate too much water. Nice weed farm.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the local store that doesn’t provide toilet paper in the disabled stall. “Having the broken, empty toilet paper holder on the ﬂoor is of no help to anyone. It also looks disgusting.”

A reader sends a pitchfork to a restaurant owner for parking his vehicle in the spots right out front of his establishment. “Shouldn’t he leave those parking spots available for his paying customers?”

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A reader sends a pitchfork to the City of Carpinteria for letting the bluffs turn into an ever-increasing dirt parking lot. “That is not what the bluffs were purchased for. Post No Parking signs immediately!”

Happy birthday, Lorenzo!

Carpinteria’s Lorenzo Martinez turned 96 on Aug. 10, with his family at his side; he was also honored with a note on The Alcazar Theatre’s marquee. Martinez, a longtime Carpinterian who previously worked for the county parks department and as Carpinteria’s first walking mailman, is a Korean War veteran, a Marine and a Purple Heart recipient. He was awarded honorary firefighter status by the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department in February 2022 for his numerous contributions to the community.

Aug. 7 for a community social.

Community comes together for Montecito Bank & Trust social

Carpinterians gathered at the Carpinteria branch of Montecito Bank & Trust on Wednesday, Aug. 7 for a community social, visiting with the businesses that ﬁll up Shepard Place Shops and nibbling on complimentary samples from local restaurants. The night was put on by the Montecito Bank & Trust in collaboration with the CCA. CCA member Karen Graf told CVN that raﬄe proceeds raised that night went back to the Junior Carpinterian of the Year Scholarship fund. Participating businesses included Hugo’s Restaurant, Mollie’s Italian Deli, Subway, Uncle Chen Restaurant, Lao Thai, Peebee & Jay’s and Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant.

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Alcazar to host two movie screenings, Q&As with crew members

The Alcazar Theatre has two movie screenings and Q&A sessions slated for this weekend: “The Birth of the Endless Summer” on Aug. 16, with director and producer Richard Yelland, and “Salsipuedes Street” on Aug. 18, featuring director Dennis Sandoval and producer Phebe Mansur.

“The Birth of the Endless Summer” is an award-winning documentary following California surf legend Dick Metz as he travels across the globe from 1958 to 1961. The documentary goes on to retrace Metz’s steps in the present day. Metz’s journey would change surf culture and inspire the iconic film “The Endless Summer.”

The documentary will be followed by a Q&A with the movie’s director and producer Richard Yelland, who will be available to provide deeper insights and the story behind the film.

High schoolers to perform at arts center concert

The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 17, 4:30–9 p.m. The Vonettes, a local singing group, and two high school students, Avila Edwards and Emma Crooks, are set to perform.

Edwards, 15, and Crooks, 14, are ninth graders living in Carpinteria; Edwards is homeschooled and Crooks attends Providence High School. The two have been friends since they were five years old, meeting through their parents and church, and have been performing together since they were seven.

Edwards and Crooks were previously seen on stage at the Rotary Club Talent Show, which they said was one of their first live performances outside of their church. “(The talent show) was a really good experience to have under our belt,” Crooks told CVN.

The pair will be playing a mix of original songs and covers, with about 10 to 15 songs prepared for their performance. Edwards and Crooks also have some instrumental talent; both play the piano, Crooks can play guitar and Edwards the ukulele. The two will perform without a band backing them up.

“(They) were amazing (at the Rotary Talent Show), so we wanted to give them an opportunity to play in front of a bigger audience to really showcase their talents,” said Patricia Tenyer with the arts center.

The concert at the arts center, 865 Linden Ave., will take place from 4:30–9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17. Edwards and Crooks will go on first, 4:30–5:30 p.m., followed by the Vonettes from 6–9 p.m.

Beachtown Hootenanny: Aug. 25

The Alcazar Theatre will host a fundraising Beachtown Hootenanny Sing-Along on Sunday, Aug. 25, featuring the local wifeand-husband team of Lisa Starr and Hans Betzholtz.

Starr and Betzholtz hold regular group singing classes throughout the year, including through the city of Carpinteria’s AgeWell program. These classes are on hold for summer and will continue in November, Starr told CVN.

The Beachtown Hootenanny includes music from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, with Betzholtz leading on guitar and Starr guiding singers through the lyrics.

“Salsipuedes Street” will be screened at The Alcazar Theatre on Sunday, followed by a director and producer Q&A.

“Salsipuedes Street” is a fictional story following Luis Vasquez and his sisters, Angie and America, as they struggle to keep their family intact following their parents’ sudden deportation. The film was written by local playwright Toby Campion based on several interviews, and was shot in numerous locations throughout Santa Barbara County. The film was also produced by the Community Film Studio Santa Barbara (CFSSB), a local non-profit.

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the film’s director Dennis Sandoval, and producer Phebe Mansur, who is also the president of the CFSSB.

“The Birth of the Endless Summer” will play on Friday, Aug. 16, 7–9 p.m., and “Salsipuedes Street” will play on Sunday, Aug. 18, 5–7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at thealcazar.org.

Bilingual concert scheduled for Friday

A bilingual concert will be held at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building on Friday, Aug. 16, to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. The concert will feature Colombian-born singer and songwriter Nathalia, City Librarian Jody Thomas told CVN.

“Exploring a variety of imaginative themes, Nathalia and her dynamic ensemble paint a world of musical colors by fusing popular styles with traditional Latin American sounds and rhythms,” Thomas said. “From start to finish, her catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and musical stories will have families singing, dancing, even learning a little Spanish, in this exciting multicultural experience!”

The Carpinteria Community Library will also announce recipients of the Summer Reading prizes. The concert will be held at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave., on Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

will perform on Aug. 16.

“We have found this to be such a well-received, unifying and fun community event that we thought we’d help our theater out with it,” Starr said.

The Beachtown Hootenanny Sing-Along fundraiser for the theater will take place at The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 3–4:30 p.m.

Artists living in the Chapel Court apartments have collectively created works for the upcoming Bellas Artes Mexican Folk Art exhibit.

Local residents’ Mexican folk art on display at arts center

The Bellas Artes Mexican Folk Art exhibit, featuring work from residents of local People’s Self-Help Housing complexes, will host its opening reception at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 5–7 p.m.

The exhibit features artwork created by residents of Casa de las Flores, Dahlia Court and the Chapel Court Apartments, as well as work from two seniors’ groups: Los Abuelos from the Carpinteria Children’s Project and Travelers Club at the People’s Self-Help Housing. The latter two are weekly workshops offered through the Bellas Artes Program.

The Bellas Artes Program Coordinator for the arts center, Ivonne Zarate, said the grand finale for the event will be “an exciting dance and movement performance by the kids at our Bellas Artes summer camp, thanks to a new collaboration with fellow nonprofit the Arts Mentorship Program via their ‘No Limits’ dance program!”

The reception will be held at the Robinson Family Studio at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Additional details are available at carpinteriaartscenter.org.

“Birth of the Endless Summer” will be screened at The Alcazar Theatre on Friday, followed by a director Q&A.

Nathalia

Emma Crooks, left, and Avila Edwards – seen here during the 2024 Rotary Talent Show – will perform in a free concert at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Aug. 17.

Local wife-and-husband team of Lisa Starr and Hans Betzholtz will host their Beachtown Hootenanny Sing-Along on Aug. 25.

CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 15

Veterans Morning Meeting Up Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 8:30–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

One-on-One Tech Help Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Zumba Gold Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Film Club Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–4:30 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca. gov, (805) 881-1279

Carpinteria Creative Arts Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. 2:30–6 p.m. Handmade pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry and sewn articles. (805) 698-4536 Carpinteria Farmers Market 800 block of Linden Ave. Thursdays, 3–6:30 p.m.

Meeting: Architectural Review Board Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30 p.m. bit.ly/CarpinteriaCityMeetings

World’s Safest Bingo! Main Beach at Linden Avenue. 6 p.m. No charge, all ages. Held through Aug. 29.

Live Music: Jared Nels Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Friday, Aug. 16

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Carpinteria Middle School Tennis Courts, 5351 Carpinteria Ave. 8–10 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Friday Fun Day Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11:30 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Winning Grids Bingo Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

End of Summer Concert: Nathalia Veterans Hall, 941 Walnut Ave. 3:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Art Reception: Bellas Artes Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 5–7 p.m. info@carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789

Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Live Music: Cinnamony Whiskey Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Movie and Q&A: “Birth of an Endless Summer” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–9:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $20; students, seniors: $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 6846380

Saturday, Aug. 17

School Supplies Drive Albertsons, 1018 Casitas Pass Road. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Family Baptist Church 3 on 3 Outdoor Basketball Tournament Family Baptist Church, 5026 Foothill Road. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Three divisions: under 13, under 20, and open. Reserve spot at fbccarpinteria.org

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

Bags n’ Brew brewLAB, 4191–8 Carpinteria Ave. Noon – 9 p.m. Cornhole tournament, inaugural benefit. (805) 318-

9251, brewlabsales@gmail.com

AgeWell Senior Program: Bocce Ball GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2:30 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Live Music: Avila Edwards and Emma Crooks Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Free. info@carpinteriaartscenter. org, (805) 684-7789

Live Music: Top Shelf Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Live Music: The Vonettes Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. Free. info@carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Sunday, Aug. 18

Live Music: Cyrus Clarke Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

Live Music: Will Stephens Band Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400 Movie and Q&A: “Salsipuedes Street” The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 5–7:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission, $12; students, seniors: $9. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, Aug. 19

Preschool Story Time & Free Play Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10–11 a.m. Geared toward ages two to five. carpinterialibrary. org, (805) 684-4314

AgeWell Senior Program: Music Mondays Sing Along Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 10:30–11:30 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

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

AgeWell Senior Program: Holistic Movement Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–1:45 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Storytelling and Acting Classes The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 1–3 p.m. Mondays, weekly. thealcazar. org, (805) 684-6380, alcazarensemble@ gmail.com

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Games Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 2–3 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Tuesday, Aug. 20

AgeWell Senior Program: Walking Club Meet at Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Senior Arts & Crafts Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. info@ carpinteriaartscenter.org, (805) 684-7789

Carpinteria Writers Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 10 a.m. – noon. (202) 997-0429

AgeWell Senior Program: Mind Balance Body Exercise Class Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 11 a.m. – noon. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Spanish Conversation Group Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 1–2 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Bridge Group Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

Carpinteria Songwriters Circle

Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 4–5:30 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

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

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8 a.m. Speaker: Amy Orozco

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Lessons Carpinteria Middle School Tennis Courts, 5351 Carpinteria Ave. 8–10 a.m. Registration required. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Babies Are The Best Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 9–10 a.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

Knitting Group Carpinteria Library Community Room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave.

1–3 p.m. Free. (805) 886-4382

AgeWell Senior Program: Dessert Discussions Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. agewell@ carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

AgeWell Senior Program: Mindfulness Meditation Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 3–4 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 8811279

All-Ages-Karaoke Giovanni’s Pizza, 5205 Carpinteria Ave. 5:30–9 p.m. Hosted by Larry-Oke Nimmer. (805) 684-8288

Live Music: Vinny Berry Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 6–9 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

ONGOING

Senior Nutrition Program Carpinteria Veterans Hall, 951 Walnut Ave. Monday–Friday, 12:15 p.m. No cost for seniors ages 60+. (805) 925-9554, meals@ centralcoastseniors.org

Happy 10th anniversary, Surf ‘n’ Suds!

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Happy 10th anniversary, Surf ‘n’ Suds! Hundreds of locals and out-of-towners descended on Carpinteria State Beach on Saturday, Aug. 10 to celebrate the beer festival’s 10th anniversary, enjoying a day of fun in the sun with special anniversary glasses in hand.

Attendees also voted on their favorite drinks as they moved booth to booth. Malibu Brewing took home the first place prize for best brewery, followed by Vibe Home Brewers Club in second and brewLAB in third. For the additional alcohol category – which includes all alcoholic beverages beyond beer – Balcom Cider took home the fan-voted first place, followed by Night Owl

Nick Sullivan shows off a bottle of Mario’s Hard Espresso.

From left, Stephanie Medel and Andrea Tondro show off their glasses.

Scott Hirst surfs a wave backdrop.

Iver Petersen parks a bike; MOVE Santa Barbara County parked 77 bikes for free during the festival.

Melissa Lopez sports a PacWest Blooms flower crown.

Calvin Carzenas pours beer for Island Brewing Company.

From left, Jen and Steve LaFrance, Melissa Harrison and Harlen Skogrand came up from Santa Clarita for the festival.

A-Frame Surf’s Andre Zee juggles.

Eric Loebs pours Red Tandem Brewery’s beer.

back, try out the selfie booth.

Noel Skaling scores at oversized beer pong.

From left, Cornerstone band members Thomas Semow and Alfredo Peralta. Cornerstone’s Matt Helma plays the trumpet.

From left: Jorge Mercado, Evelyn Spence, George Cody, Anna Spence and Julia Etchart.

From left, Amie Rodriguez and Sandy Dorfman.

En Fuego’s Andres Nuño grabs a drink.

Swimming into the school year

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carpinteria kids closed out their final session of summer swim lessons this week, practicing their torpedo arms, kicks and dives. Jeanette Gant, Carpinteria’s director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, told CVN that 340 kids participated in group lessons this summer, and 32 took private lessons.

From left, Camilla Martinez and Dalilah Hernandez are ready to swim.

From left, swim instructors Kathlyn Caskey, Noah Morente, Allie Banks and Jake Ehlers lead roll call.

Jake Ehlers leads Dillon down the lane.

Swimmers work on diving skills.

Noah Morente helps Enzo Barrera with his kicks.

Instructor Noah Morente goes over torpedo arms with swimmers.

From left, Sven, Dillon and Austen prepare to swim with kickboards in hand.

CLUB SCENE

Girls Inc. announces new board members, executive committee

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has announced the appointment of four new members to the organization’s board of directors: Eleanor Gartner, Alan Griffin, Kirsten Jenkins and Amber Kaplan.

“We are thrilled to welcome Eleanor, Alan, Kirsten and Amber to our board,” said Jamie Collins, executive director of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “Their diverse backgrounds and strong dedication to our community will be invaluable as we continue our mission to inspire the next generation of leaders to be strong, smart and bold.”

Gartner is currently serving as district representative and communications director for Supervisor Laura Capps in Santa Barbara County. Her background includes leadership roles at Cox Communications and fundraising for children-focused nonprofits in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Griffin is senior vice president of investments at Raymond James & Associates and brings 47 years of financial advisory experience to the board. Griffin served as the president of The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara from 2011 to 2013, and has also worked with the Family Service Agency, American Red Cross, Pathpoint and the Santa Barbara Education Foundation.

Jenkins, a quality system specialist at NuSil Technology (Avantor), has over 13 years of experience in quality systems and community involvement. A Carpinteria native and graduate of California State University Long Beach, Jenkins said in a press release that she is passionate about volunteerism and community outreach.

Kaplan is an operating partner at Goldenrod Ventures, and holds a background in immunology and biotech executive roles. She currently serves on the board of the MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Innovation + Exploration in Santa Barbara and the Library Advisory Commission in Carpinteria.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has also welcomed its latest executive committee, composed of Angelina Lane as president, Peter Dugré as vice president, Hayley Fedders as treasurer and Bianca Vega as secretary. Committee members have served Girls Inc. of Carpinteria in various capacities before stepping into their leadership roles.

“We are eager to enter this year with such a dedicated board as we continue to fuel our current strategic plan in its final year, while planning for the future of Girls Inc.,” Lane said in a press release. “We have many new and exciting initiatives to be announced, including a chance to re-envision our fundraising strategies, including our fall Evening in Bloom fundraiser, which will transition this year to a February gala.”

Noon Rotary hears from new district governor

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon recently received a visit from Sherry Peckhoon Sim, the newly appointed Rotary district governor. Sim shared the Rotary theme for this year, The Magic of Rotary, and provided an update to club members on the group’s objectives for the year, locally and internationally. “Sherry was very encouraging and optimistic about the new year,” club member Karen

told CVN.

Eureka! students work with local businesses

A group of students from the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Eureka! program worked with more than 10 local businesses and organizations this summer through Eureka!’s Externship program.

The groups that participated in the program include Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, Carp Physio, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, the Carpinteria Children’s Project, Carpinteria Community Library, Carpinteria Unified School District, the County of Santa Barbara, Freudenberg Medical, Girls Inc., Jack’s Bagels, Latino Giving Circle, Montecito Valley Club, Rincon Swim School, Seek Health and The Food Liaison.

Students were able to gain hands-on experience with these groups during the summer program and explore their talents in a supportive environment, according to a press release from Girls Inc. Girls Inc. of Carpinteria worked with each workplace mentor to coordinate where each student was placed.

“(The workplace mentors’) support and mentorship have been instrumental in helping the Eureka! externs build confidence and explore their potential,” said Aubry Watkins, the marketing and communications coordinator for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. “These contributions have made a significant difference, aiding the girls in their journey toward becoming strong, smart, and bold leaders.”

In a press release, the long-time Eureka! Externship host of Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, stated: “We are proud to participate in the Eureka Externship program because it allows us to invest in the future of our community by nurturing young adults. Over the years, we have seen firsthand the growth and confidence these young women gain through their time with us.”

“Their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives bring a renewed energy to our team, and it’s incredibly rewarding to be a part of their journey toward success. Our continued involvement is a testament to our commitment to supporting the next generation and empowering them to achieve their dreams.”

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From left, Athziry Rojas, Ashley Vences, Sophia Garay and Helen Bernal made poster boards describing their time working with local organizations and businesses.

COMPILED BY JUN STARKEY | COURTESY PHOTOS

Girls Inc. student Crystal Echeverria, middle, shows off her certificate for completing the externship program, with Greg Novack, left, and Annel Gonzalez from Freudenberg Medical at her side.

From left, Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon President Whitt Hollis visits with Rotary District Governor Sherry Peckhoon Sim.

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ON THE ROAD

CVN celebrates locals in Palm Springs

From left, Lani Wright Garfield, Barry and Pamela Enticknap, Jody and Rowland Rotz, and Cheryl and Paul Wright recently celebrated Paul and Cheryl’s birthdays at Garfield’s home in Palm Springs, bringing along a copy of CVN for the occasion. The celebration was planned by Garfield, Paul and Cheryl’s daughter, and was attended by several couples from Carpinteria, including Karen and Lindal Graf and Susan and Jon Everett. “One of the highlights was taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world’s largest rotating tram, to the top of Mt. San Jacinto for a birthday dinner,” Cheryl told CVN.

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“Deadpool and Wolverine”

DUNCAN’S REEL DEAL

What happens when a pair – the supposed title dynamic duo – doesn’t exist, because one of them is dead?

Well, the other exhumes their corpse and uses the bones to massacre – in as bloody and brutal a way as possible, a crowd of cops – all while telling crude jokes, dropping F-bombs, and intermittently doing the dance to NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.”

That’s the ﬁrst scene from “Deadpool and Wolverine.” Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) is the ﬁghter/dancer; Logan, aka Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), is the corpse.

Zoom back in time. Deadpool was looking for Logan because, really, what he’s looking for is meaning in life. He wants to matter. But he doesn’t know how to matter.

His first best guess is to try out for the Avengers. Yeah, that’s right, the Avengers. He interviews to be part of the superhero group. They do stuff that matters, so he figures it’s a good solution to his problems.

is widely known as the “worst” Logan. So it’s no wonder that, just like Deadpool’s universe, his partnership with Logan quickly goes from iffy to tailspin. They fight each other a lot, then they fight other people but not very successfully, then they fight each other some more, then they get sent to something akin to purgatory where they botch it some more… and so on. It’s a trainwreck. Their only hope is if that hot mess of metal that is their trainwreck duo has enough force to get in the baddies’ way.

“Deadpool” is one of Ryan Reynolds’ main claims to fame. Everyone loves Ryan Reynolds. Not me. I ﬁnd him too much. And cheesy. Everyone also likes superheroes – or, at least, a whole lot of people do. I’m not so high on them either. I’m kind of tired of them.

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Alas, he doesn’t get the job. So he becomes a used-car salesman instead. It’s a wonder he even got that job, because he’s terrible at it. At least he has friends. A few of them. They even throw him a birthday party.

But then, a few depressing years later, some suit with a fancy-sounding name, Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen), throws a classic dilemma Deadpool’s way. Mr. Paradox oﬀ ers to get him in with the Avengers in another universe (because they’re in the multiverse) if he, ahem, helps him destroy the universe he’s currently in – the one with his friends.

Evidently the universe is in a tailspin already because Logan died. Why would that matter? Well, O.K., the plot is a bit tortured here, but I guess each universe has some all-important person in it, and when that person dies the universe starts to fall apart. In Deadpool’s universe, it’s Logan. So, it’s gonna collapse anyway. Mr. Paradox just wants to hurry it up. For some reason.

There’s a lot to “huh?” about here, but just go with it.

Anyway, Deadpool isn’t into Mr. Paradox’s plan. He’s got a better one: go ﬁnd Logan so he can stabilize his universe again. Of course, Logan is dead. So Deadpool has to shop around for other Logans in other universes.

He locates a few, but doesn’t have much luck ﬁnding the right one. So, he settles for an alcoholic Logan who messed everything up in his own universe. Unbeknownst to Deadpool at the time, this

With that said, Ryan Reynolds as this superhero – i.e., Deadpool – I don’t mind so much. Somehow, it works. His irreverence is funny, as are the scripts in general. And the action is fun. This franchise has always been my favorite thing Reynolds does.

But now with that said, I think “Deadpool and Wolverine” is the weakest of the “Deadpool” movies. Ryan Reynolds is good, as is Hugh Jackman. But there’s just nothing to the movie. The plot is an uninteresting mess. There’s nothing of note to follow, no storyline worth caring about, no twist or device or setup that’s new or cool or thought provoking. So, what’s left, it feels like, is a jumble of scenes and gags and slapstick comedy that, by themselves, are amusing enough, but don’t cohere well enough to make you want to keep watching. Because neither Logan nor Deadpool can really be hurt, even the action scenes lose their appeal. Halfway in, I just wanted the movie to be over.

“Deadpool and Wolverine” is fun, for a while, until it’s not, then it’s just… a burden.

“Deadpool and Wolverine” is rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references.

Matt Duncan, a former Coastal View News editor, is now a philosophy professor at Rhode Island College. In his free time from philosophizing, Duncan enjoys chasing his kids around, watching movies, and playing the mandolin.

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IT’S ALL SURFING

CHRISTIAN BEAMISH

When the kids’ grandparents offered to spring for a two-week camp for Miles in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado last month, I saw a rare opportunity for a one-on-one trip with Josephine. I called my buddy with the surf shop in Brooklyn to see if I could use the shaping bay there and do a few boards to defray the cost of a one-week stay.

With a thumbs-up from the appropriate authorities, I found myself back in the boutique hotel I’d splurged on and thoroughly enjoyed in May, with four boards to shape and Brooklyn and Manhattan to show my daughter. Josephine and I discussed a couple of other possible destinations including Peru and Hawai’i, but I realized that she would be more interested in Central Park than eating ceviche in perpetual June gloom in Punta Hermosa, or dodging sunburn in Summertime Waikiki.

The “it’s all surfing” metaphor was definitely in play as we “stalled” in Chicago due to a massive thunderstorm (but the nice airline lady seemingly plucked us out of the crowd of confused passengers and arranged us the next flight out to New York). We then “raced the sections” through Brooklyn and NYC on the hotel bike in the days ahead as our primary means of transport.

I don’t always play the safest card with my kids, but I do evaluate the risk-reward involved (I am a surfer, after all) and rather than have Josephine ride her own bike through the mostly-safe, but sometimes-chaotic streets of Williamsburg, I chose to have her ride on the handlebars, her feet propped on the sturdy basket of the hotel-provided bicycle, hands gripping the bars just next to mine.

Head on a swivel, I rode slowly and never once (well, maybe once, going very slowly) did we crash. The upside was that she got to float through the parks and the streets, seeing the world from a slightly elevated perch, as it all streamed by. We noticed that the New Yorkers we were amongst were not so much rude or harsh as the stereotype goes, but rather they just give each other autonomy and anonymity to get through the day in whatever manner works best for the individual.

We saw the gamut of the human experience: the lady in a tight shimmering cocktail dress with a five o’clock shadow and the build of a welterweight; the men sitting around a table on the sidewalk playing dominoes in the Puerto Rican neighborhood (fire hydrant gushing down the street for a water feature); families of every configuration at the waterfront walk; hundreds of African migrants near the Brooklyn Navy Yard where an intake center has been set up.

One Friday night, having taken the

East then East again

a Brooklyn surfer/artist/musician by way of LA,

set to experience Aussie-style channel bottom surfing on the East Coast.

subway back to Brooklyn from New York, I took a wrong turn leaving the station and noticed the neighborhood we’d entered was very still. We then began to see men in groups of two or three, walking here and there wearing the great fur shtreimel hats of the Hasidic Jewish community. I realized that it was Shabbat, and at 9 p.m. they would’ve been walking home from temple. I found it hard to get my bearings and we did a few big loops – first in one direction for a few blocks, then in another – unintentionally touring the neighborhood.

Of course, these were men of peace, dedicated to God, but they made a spectral vision down the avenues in the streetlight glow with their long coats and massive round hats. It was clear that we were not part of the fabric there in our shorts and T-shirts, and the protocol seemed to be to walk past with no acknowledgement, which is the essential New York way, anyway. Finally, I had to ask for directions, and a kind gentleman pointed out the way to West Williamsburg, as we’d strayed East, where the ultra-orthodox live, with posters and signs all in Hebrew.

As my daughter is most of the way to being 13-years-old, her sleep pattern is to stay up late and sleep till 11 or so each morning (can the school system not acknowledge teenage sleep requirements?) so I’d wake up as I do at 6, grab a quick coffee, and hit the shaping bay for a few hours before sightseeing into the late evening. Two of my customers came by to

see their boards being shaped, and the impression I got of these New York surfers was that they are driven by anticipation. The surf goes flat for entire seasons (punctuated by short flurries of small, and sometimes quite fun, waves). But when the real waves come in hurricane season and from big Nor’easters in winter, the surf is big, clean, and hollow. The boards I shaped were for these conditions: narrow-nosed performance designs to knife steep drops and slot into the barrel. And I loved the incongruity of emerging from the basement shaping bay to Grand Street in the heart of gentrified Brooklyn, covered in foam dust and wearing a respi-

rator, while the best and brightest walked past en route to destinies of luxury and wealth (or so it appeared).

For a guy drawn to books and culture, New York always seems like the place where the “real ones” go – kind of like the North Shore for surfers. And it’s often a glimpse of the path not taken when I visit the city, accompanied, naturally, by the ennui of the chosen life waiting for the surf to get good in California. The philosophical question I most often ask myself is: how much of life do we actually choose, how much of it is perhaps orchestrated by a higher power and how much is simply dumb luck? Haven’t made much progress on that line of inquiry but man, is a short trip to New York a nice re-set!

Christian Beamish took leave of his position at Coastal View News in October 2020, to pursue his surfboard business, Surfboards California, full time. He continues his monthly column, and shapes at the surfboard factory showroom at 500 Maple Ave., in Carpinteria. The former Associate Editor of The Surfer’s Journal, Beamish is also the author of “Voyage of the Cormorant,” (Patagonia Books, 2012) about his single-handed expedition down the coast of Baja California by sail and oar in his self-built Shetland Isle beach boat. He now lives with his two children in Ventura.

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Thursday, March 14

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

Rotary Club of Carpinteria meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., lions Park Community Building, 6197 Casitas Pass road, non-members rSVP to 566-1906 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave. Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Fair, 3-6:30 p.m., linden Ave. downtown, Craft fair: 684-2770

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

Karaoke, 8 p.m., Carpinteria & linden Pub, 4954 Carpinteria linden Ave. Dusty Jugz Country Night, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Friday, March 15

CVCC Lunch & Learn, noon-1 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 684-5479 x10. The Peace Vigil, 5-6 p.m., corner of linden & Carpinteria Ave. Music in our Schools Month Concert, 7:30 p.m., CHS cafeteria, 4810 foothill road, 684-4701

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

Saturday, March 16

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

Magicarp Pokemon League, 11 a.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., (619) 972-3467 Energy Balancing, 2-4 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., free “The Quiet Man,” 8 p.m., Plaza Playhouse theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., $5 The Groovie Line, 9 p.m., the Palms, 701 linden Ave., 684-3811

Monday, March 18

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

Basic Bridge, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5921 Mah Jongg, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 729-1310 Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans Building, 941 Walnut Ave.

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 19

Coffee with Cops, 9-11 a.m., Crushcakes, 4945 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 x437 Carpinteria Writers’ Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Carpinteria library multipurpose room, 5141 Carpinteria Ave., 684-7838 Sandpiper Duplicate Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Sandpiper Mobile Village Clubhouse, 3950 Via real, 684-5522

Battle of the Books club, 3:30 p.m., Curious Cup, 929 linden Ave., 220-6608 Beginner Meditation Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Curious Cup back meeting room, 929 linden Ave., 705-4703

Al-Anon Meeting, 7-8 p.m., faith lutheran Church, 1335 Vallecito Place, 331-4817 ESL Class, 7 p.m., first Baptist Church, 5026 foothill road, free, 684-3353

Wednesday, March 20

Morning Rotary meeting with Cyndi Macias, The Gym Next Door, 7-8 a.m., Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito rd., $10 Meditation, 10:30-noon, Carpinteria Woman’s club, 1059 Vallecito rd., 847-208-6520

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

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

Kiwanis Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 941 Walnut Ave., 368-5644 Coastal View Book Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Carpinteria Branch library, 684-4428

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

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

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

Liz Brady art show, Porch, 3823 Santa Claus lane, 684-0300 Arturo Tello art show, friends of the library used Bookstore, 5103 Carpinteria Ave., 566-0033 “SPACE” exhibit, 855 At the Arts Gallery, 855 linden Ave., 684-7789 Carpinteria Plein Air Painters art show, lucky llama, 5100 Carpinteria Ave., 684-8811

Sunday, Aug. 4

2335 hrs / Trespassing / 4200 block Via Real

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Editor’s note: Hey readers, would your house be a good fit for Throwback Thursday? If you have an old photo of your home that we can share, please contact Lea at lea@coastalview. com or 684-4428. We’re happy to take a contemporary photograph of your house to pair with the slice of history you have.

A suspect refused to leave the property. The subject was arrested and transported to Santa Barbara County Jail.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

2042 hrs / Narcotics / 600 block Linden Avenue

A subject left a local restaurant without paying, and was found to be drunk in public, and resisted arrest. While conducting a search incident to arrest, deputies found drug paraphernalia and suspected methamphetamine. The subject was arrested for the violations of resisting arrest, defrauding an innkeeper, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and being intoxicated in public.

New cop shop

Wednesday, Aug. 7

1022 hrs / Incident / 5100 block Carpinteria Avenue

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the money from the victim later that evening until they got spooked by hearing another person in the victim’s residence. Victim called 911 and wanted to report the fraud. A deputy instructed the victim to return the money and helped guide the victim through the process at the bank.

1324 hrs / Theft / 5000 block Sixth Street

The reporting party called to report a trailer had been stolen from the business. They advised that the company trailer was stolen between Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Wednesday Aug. 7. The trailer had a lock over the hitch that would have needed to be removed prior to taking the trailer.

1244 hrs / Warrant / Concha Loma Drive

Pictured in 1967 is the city’s original police department. One of the pro-city incorporation arguments made leading up to the 1965 election was that Carpinteria would be improved by forming its own police force rather than relying on Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department services. Carpinteria’s police department lasted just over two decades before the decision was made to contract once again with the county.

CArPiNteriA VAlley MuSeuM of HiStory

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

Deputies responded to a report of multiple males suspected to be drinking in the parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies contacted two men. A records check of one subject revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant, and he was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail.

The properties that now belong to Girls Inc. and Foothill Nursery once were owned by John and Ruth Rock, who raised four daughters and a variety of crops on the acreage.

Saturday, Aug. 10

1850 hrs / Theft / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

The Rocks wed in 1917 and shortly after purchased property on Foothill Road from the George Cravens family. George had his home carted away, and John and Ruth built a small house in which to start their family. Over the years, the Rocks expanded their family to include daughters Mary, Adell, Joan and Bambi. According to Joan Rock Bailard, the family home grew alongside the family. “Two wings were added as girls were added on,” she remembered.

He said, she said Bring on the funny!

Deputies responded to a call of a male following a female. The subject was contacted by deputies; he matched the description on the call. Deputies have had multiple encounters with the subject in the last two weeks. The subject believed he was being followed, his cell phones were being hacked and someone was placing air tags on his vehicle. The subject admitted taking photos of VIN numbers on various vehicles and being suspicious of many individuals in town. CIT responded and placed him on a 5150 hold.

In the late 1950s, John and Ruth sold the ranch and moved into a tract house nearby. John passed away in 1975 at age 79, but Ruth lived to 103.

Now the old Rock house is home to Jose Betancourt, owner of Foothill Nursery. Betancourt rents the house and the surrounding property, which includes his nursery.

Friday, Aug. 9

Send us your best caption for this photo by Monday, March 25.

1103 hrs / Fraud / Ash Avenue

Coastal View News is ready to get a little silly with Carpinteria history, and we’d like readers to join us by coming up with clever captions for photos from the past. At the end of each month we’ll publish our favorite caption submissions from readers.

The victim contacted the fraud artists to remove a fraudulent computer program from her computer. The victim spoke with three unknown suspects that eventually wired the victim $25,000 and was instructed by the suspects to cash $24,000. They were arranging to pick up

Get creative, get goofy, but keep comments brief and don’t expect CVN to print any inappropriate lan guage or innuendo. All submissions will be edited for grammar, punc tuation, length and content. Please send captions to news@coastalview. com. Caption writers selected for publication will receive the follow ing grand prizes: bragging rights, name in lights (well, black ink) and a free copy of from any rack in Carpinteria Valley.

Deputies were dispatched to a trespassing and theft at a local grocery store. The reporting party updated dispatch and advised the suspect had ﬂed from the store and was last seen westbound towards Shepherds Place. The subject was seen walking westbound at a rapid pace on Carpinteria Avenue away from the area. The subject’s clothing did not match the description provided, but he was contacted due to being known to steal and trespass at the store. The subject initially refused to stop, and was later positively identiﬁed and arrested. The stolen items were located and returned to the store. The subject was transported and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail without incident.

To learn more about Carpinteria’s unique and interesting past, visit the

Museum of History, open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at 956

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.

Civic

Thursday, March 14

from the past. At

submissions from readers.

City of Carpinteria Architectural Review Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405 Friday, March 15

SB S. County Architectural Board of Review e. Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara Monday, March 18

SB County Zoning Administrator . Anapamu St., rm. 17, Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Tuesday, March 19

SB County Board of Supervisors meeting, 9 a.m., Board of Supervisors Conference rm., 105 e. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 568-2000 Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., 684-5405

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Maple Ave.

Voting foes and unboxing woes

THE SEAWITCH SAYS CVN

AMY OROZCO

Dear Amy O.,

You know how some people hate the holidays? That’s how I feel about the presidential elections. Don’t get me wrong. I vote. I don’t like people telling me how I should vote. I don’t mean the candidates – I mean the guy in line at the grocery store or the chatterbox at the gym. The other day someone told me I was throwing away my vote. What does one say to that? I know what I wanted to say.

Signed, Voting with a Vengeance

Dear Voting with a Vengeance, Hmmm… I’d put that up there with someone telling you that you need to pick a new religion or to pick a religion if you’re irreligious.

Did you engage this person in conversation and ask for their opinion? Was it germane to the subject at hand? If so, the comment isn’t so out of line though still obnoxious.

If commentary wasn’t solicited or germane to the conversation, I’d say the issue is that you have people in your life who feel free to tell you how to vote. Your vot-

ing is your business, no one else’s. Here’s the thing: if someone feels comfortable enough telling you how to vote, can you imagine what other boundaries they feel comfortable crossing? I’m guessing all of them. Deﬁnitely most of them. So, what do you say to, “You’re throwing away your vote?” Maybe the best thing is to say nothing at all. Take the high road kind of thing. Or say something innocuous like “it’s my vote and my decision” and walk away.

More than once I’ve been told that I was throwing away my vote with the oft used reasoning to accompany that remark of “voting for the lesser of two evils.” To which I respond (silently in my head), “but still you’re voting for evil.” In approaching life, I’m a ﬁrm believer in letting your conscience be your guide, especially when it comes to voting.

I’m sorry the election cycle makes things miserable for you. You don’t need me to tell you that things are going to get worse. A lot worse. Some say dire and dystopian. It’d be a good thing for all of us to work on our coping mechanisms.

Dear Amy O.,

I don’t understand why people don’t break down their boxes before putting them into the recycle bin. Please tell them to start doing so. They don’t pay attention to the signs or the notices in the HOA newsletter, but maybe they’ll listen to you. We live in a large condo complex, and some people are so inconsiderate.

Signed, I’d Like to Box Their Ears

Your voting is your business, no one else’s. Here’s the thing: if someone feels comfortable enough telling you how to vote, can you imagine what other boundaries they feel comfortable crossing? I’m guessing all of them.

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Dear I’d Like to Box Their Ears, Here you go: “Hey, all you inconsiderate recyclers, you’re not the only ones using the recycling bins. Break down your boxes. It’s not your own private dumpster.”

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stand? When the inconsiderate parties position their unbroken-down boxes with their name and address label facing up so everyone can see just who the selﬁsh neighbors are. Believe me, when I do something like that with no regard for others, I make darn sure neither my name nor face is nowhere near the scene of the crime, which makes me think the rude recyclers are so beyond selﬁsh they don’t have the sense to not rat themselves out.

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down their boxes, and I did. However, I’d be remiss in my responsibilities as an advice columnist if I didn’t proﬀer some counsel.

The ﬁrst suggestion is pleasantly and in person to ask the neighbor to break down the boxes. HOAs, multi-family dwellings and overly caffeinated and 100% stressed out residents aren’t the best recipe for neighborly interactions, no matter how good the intentions are. Maybe best to ixnay that idea.

I say, contact the management company or an HOA board member and ask them to handle the situation. They are in the best situation to be neutral and get the job done, and that is their job after all. Be sure to email photos of the address labels so there’s no mix-up of perpetrators.

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broken down boxes to their porches and play a little ding-dong ditch. And that is a terrible idea, so I don’t. Don’t judge. I’m being honest.

down-their-boxes people to start breaking

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THROWBACK

School had the bell in the belfry.

A tale of two bells: Rincon

BY JIM CAMPOS AND DAN CAMPOS

Editor’s Note: A version of this article ran in CVN Vol. 26. No. 24. Part 2 of “A tale of two bells” will run in CVN Vol. 30, No. 49.

Two of the earliest schools in the Carpinteria Valley were the Rincon School, 1872, and the Summerland School, 1890. In traditional fashion, they had large bells to ring in the school day, recesses and other important alerts.

Rincon School closed in 1912 having served the community for 40 years. The story informs – perhaps apocryphally – that Lloyd R. “Jake” Hales, a former student at Rincon had stored the bell in his garage after its closure.

Later, it was donated to the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD). There is no date given as to when this happened, but it turned up at Carpinteria High School (CHS) in the 1965-66 school year when Principal Bob Woolridge discovered it under a tarp in a fenced-in area behind the CUSD warehouse.

According to Martin Koobation, assistant principal, the bell had previously been used to advertise student activities ( Carpinteria Herald , June 1966). He recalled that the bell was driven in a car down Carpinteria Avenue to announce the junior class play one year. Koobation suggested that now that it had been rediscovered, it might be a good opportunity to establish some tradition for it.

In the 1970s, Koobation, now the CHS principal, turned the bell into a regular

part of school activities. It was rebranded the “Spirit Bell.” Pictures of the bell appear regularly in the yearbooks of this period. According to Dan Campos, class of 1973, and CUSD carpenter in the decades following, the bell was probably modified when it was mounted to a war surplus bomb carriage to be carted around to various school functions.

By the late 1970s, the bell went into storage when the California Interscholastic Federation – the governing body for California high school athletics – banned noisemakers from sports events. In the ‘90s, Chris Gorman, CUSD facilities director for school remodeling thanks to the passage of Measure A Bonds, spotted the bell in déjà vu fashion, under a tarp in a fenced off area of CHS. He directed Campos to transport and incorporate the bell anywhere along the front-facing area of Carpinteria Middle School.

Campos mounted it with the help of Wayne Yano, where it now graces the entryway. The class of 1968 and the Lions Club added a plaque to commemorate the bell in 2019.

Jim Campos is a native born Carpinterian. Upon retiring from a 35-year career with the Carpinteria Unified School District in 2006, he joined a group of local historians to publish two pictorial history books on Carpinteria. Jim’s curiosity of local history grew from that experience. He is currently serving on the Carpinteria Cultural Foundation which honors the achievements and contributions of Carpinteria’s diverse community. He is also on the board of the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, where he writes occasional in-depth articles. In 2020, Jim wrote an entire year of columns for CVN’s Throwback Thursday.

Pictured in the 1971 Chismahoo yearbook, Carpinteria High School student David Bianchin rings the “Spirit Bell” in 1970.

The original Rincon

CAMPOS

The Rincon Bell at Carpinteria Middle School, seen on Aug. 8.

AUGUST 15, 2024

2024 fall sports preview

CHS Warriors prepare for six sports as new school year begins

Next week Carpinteria High School students will be back on campus, and for Warriors athletics, that means it’s time for another full slate of sports. Athletes are preparing for a busy fall season with football, boys water polo, cross country, girls tennis, girls volleyball and girls golf.

For better or worse, each team begins with a clean slate – last year’s records are gone, and anything is possible with everybody starting out 0-0. This week, CVN brings a brief overview of each Warrior sport getting ready to start the year.

Football

It’s been a few years since Carpinteria football had a winning season, but there is a new spirit of hope now that the Warriors have a pair of coaches – Van Latham and Henry Gonzales – who are looking to bring the program back to its traditional CIF success.

Coaches Latham and Gonzales both played for Carpinteria in the late ‘70s – when Gonzales helped lead the team to the CIF finals as the star quarterback – and both have decades of coaching experience with the Warriors, including time on the CHS football coaching staff during five of the school’s six CIF Southern Section championship seasons in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991 and 2003.

Last season, Carpinteria finished 2-8 overall and 0-4 in the Citrus Coast League, but with several returning starters from last year’s team and a new coaching staff, the Warriors will be looking to reignite Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium on Friday nights.

Senior quarterback Sawyer Kelly and junior running back Chris Jaimes will be back on the field, as will two-way player Luke Fancher, who will put in time as a wide receiver on offense and safety on defense.

Carpinteria will open the season on the road at Hollywood High on Aug. 29, followed by the home opener against Cabrillo on Sept. 9.

Boys Water Polo

In recent years Warriors water polo has become a regional powerhouse, winning the Citrus Coast League championship six times in a row (finishing last season

BY RYAN P. CRUZ | PHOTOS BY ROSANA SWING

with a perfect 6-0 league record) and making a splash in the CIF postseason despite climbing up into the more competitive Division 2.

In 2023, the Warriors’ season was cut short in the first round of the CIF playoffs, but with head coach Karl Fredrickson – who was named Citrus Coast League Coach of the Year after his first season last year – and plenty of talent returning in the pool, Carpinteria has a good chance of making another deep run this season.

The Warriors will have senior Sebastian Campuzano-Reed, who made second-team all league as goalie last year, along with juniors Jake Ehlers and Sky Korling and senior Jacob Otsuki. All were contributing members of last year’s league championship team.

PREVIEW continued on page 26

Carpinteria boys water polo finished last season 6-0 in league play; the team has plenty of talent returning, including senior goaltender Sebastian Campuzano-Reed.

Junior Edwin Hernandez was one of a handful of Warriors to earn an allleague honorable mention during the 2023 season.

Warriors football will look to return to the old Friday night success after a few tough seasons with a pair of Carpinteria legends – Van Latham and Henry Gonzales – now taking over as coaches.

Senior Averi Alexander was First Team All-League in 2023 and will look to help the Warriors make it back to the playoffs in 2024.

Incoming junior Jamaica Cook made ﬁrst-team all Citrus Coast League in girls golf as a sophomore last season.

Fall Preview

Continued from page 25

Cross Country

Many of Carpinteria’s best cross-country runners last season were underclassmen, and this season coach Angel Silva has a deep roster of athletes with experience in long-distance races.

A few runners to look out for on the boys’ team will be seniors Joel de Lira and Marvin Lujano and junior Edwin Hernandez, who all earned honorable mentions for performances during league meets last year. On the girls’ side, junior Giarys Gomez and sophomore Vicky Martinez will look to improve on their times after both also earned honorable mentions in 2023.

Carpinteria cross country will kick oﬀ its season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Gaucho Cross Country Invitational at UC Santa Barbara.

Girls Volleyball

Warriors girls volleyball has a new head coach in 2024, Favian Muralles, who also coaches the Carpinteria boys’ volleyball team.

Last year, Carpinteria made a run into the second round of the CIF playoffs and finished the season at 16-9 overall and 9-3 in league play. This season, Carpinteria will look to build on that success with the return of senior Averi Alexander, who made first-team all league in 2023.

The Warriors were the ﬁrst Carpinteria team to start the year with their season opener on Aug. 13 against Pacifica of

Oxnard. In the ﬁrst match of the season, the Warriors fell to the Tritons in a 0-3 loss.

Girls Golf

Carpinteria’s girls golf will feature a core group of players who have all shown improvement in the past few years under coach Craig Cook, who has helped build the sport back at CHS.

The team’s leading player is junior Jamaica Cook, who has consistently set new high scores throughout her career at Carpinteria and was named to ﬁrst team all league in 2023. She will be joined by junior Kiana Kiah, who was nominated to second team all league last season.

Girls Tennis

Warriors tennis coach Charles Bryant led the girls’ squad to a perfect 12-0 Citrus Coast League record in 2023, capped off with a win in the first round of the CIF Division 4 playoffs before the Warriors suffered a defeat in the second round.

Lots of talent will be returning to the court this season, including the duo of junior Charlotte Cooney and senior Keyla Manriquez, who were selected as the league’s Doubles MVPs in 2023.

Also returning will be several more contributing members of last year’s championship team including sophomore Izzy Scott – who made her mark as a ﬁrst-team all league freshman last season – and seniors Allison Banks and Sasha Porinsh.

CHS athletics meeting: Aug. 21

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Carpinteria will host its annual Fall Sports Parent Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Carpinteria High School cafeteria. All students participating in Warriors football, water polo, girls volleyball, girls golf, cross country and girls tennis will need to be represented.

After a brief collective meeting (and a slide show featuring photos from CVN’s own Rosana Swing) attendees will break into sport-speciﬁc group sessions to discuss several topics, including digital ticketing, CHS Boosters Club, athletic training services,

CHS Athletic Code, sport-speciﬁc goals and expectations and student-guardian communication.

Sophomore Izzy Scott was part of a dominant girls tennis squad that ﬁnished as Citrus Coast League champions with a 12-0 record.

Two nights of ‘70s music with the Faragher Brothers

PHOTOS BY WADE NOMURA

The Faragher Brothers took over for two nights at The Alcazar Theatre last week on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, showcasing the band’s original ‘70s songs and a few fresh new hits.

T he four-album band – with four Grammy nominations and one win – originally came together in the 1970s with brothers Danny, Jimmy, Davey and Tommy Faragher. They were later joined by their sister, Pammy, and brother, Marty.

Last week, family members Charlie and Daisy Faragher joined the band on stage, adding to the tunes with their drums, sax and vocals; Danny Moynahan also pitched in on the sax and flute, and Marcus Watkins played the guitar.

“I have to say, Carpinteria is the nicest, most hospitable place to do a concert,” Tommy Faragher said in a press release from the Alcazar Theatre.

“My family was blown away by how courteous and friendly the people were.

We did a lot of walking around and found ourselves enjoying the beautiful beach and visiting the many shops and restaurants. It’s so nice, we could easily see ourselves living in Carpinteria. Thank you for a wonderful experience!”

Jimmy Faragher, right, gives out a flower to Rose Morales; the flowers were donated by Karen Graf and Hilltop Flowers.

The Faragher Brothers, from left: Tommy Faragher (piano/vocals), Daisy Faragher (alto sax/vocals), Marcus Watkins (guitar), Danny Moynahan (tenor sax/ flute), Jimmy Faragher (percussion/vocals), Pammy Faragher Armstrong (percussion/vocals), Davey Faragher (bass/vocals) and Danny Faragher (organ/vocals). Charlie Faragher is seen

back, on the drums.