Coastal View News • August 22, 2024

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Trash collection delayed Labor Day week

Trash, recycling and other organic waste in Carpinteria will be collected one day later than usual – on Friday, Sept. 6 – the week of the Labor Day holiday, per E.J. Harrison and Sons.

Customers can place three carts on the curb each week for trash, recycling and food waste. “It’s important to recycle your food waste every week,” the company said in a press release. “The state of California in 2022 began to require the diversion of food waste from landfills, and your efforts are needed. Even if you only have food waste bags and no yard waste, you can still put the food waste bags in your organics waste cart and take it to the curb every week for pickup.”

See more online at ejharrison.com.

County Behavioral Wellness opens up scholarship applications

Santa Barbara County’s Department of Behavioral Wellness is now accepting applications for its annual John Kovacs Scholarship Award.

The two, $2,500 scholarships are designed for people who have mental health or substance abuse experience, the county said in a press release sent out this week; it is funded by the John Kovacs Revocable Trust.

Applications are due Sept. 29, with the winners announced at the end of November or early December.

“The generous gift of this funding was a huge surprise; and we are proud to use these funds to further support remarkable journeys of recovery each year,” Toni Navarro, director for Behavioral Wellness, said.

Learn more online at countyofsb.org/678/Client-Family-Resources.

Low-income mobile home park residents encouraged to apply for new Habitat funding

Habitat Santa Barbara’s new $1 million in funding will help the organization ramp up its mobile home repairs and replacements, including in Carpinteria, Habitat representative Susan Renehan told CVN.

“We need everyone’s help to get the word out to our community, and especially

in Carpinteria where so many mobile home parks enable seniors and families to live in naturally affordable housing,” Renehan said last week.

The new funding is restricted to mobile home repairs; the repairs are offered at no cost to qualifying, low-income homeowners. Some residents may be eligible for entire home replacement for mobile homes in need of significant repairs. Residents are encouraged to apply for the program if they live in South County between Gaviota and Carpinteria.

“Habitat Santa Barbara operates a low-income owner-occupied repair program across Santa Barbara’s south county year-round; this new type of funding will allow us to repair more mobile homes specifically and will allow us to grow our mission by offering whole home replacements to eligible households,” said Habitat Santa Barbara CEO Jessica Wishan de L’Arbre.

“Last December, the organization celebrated its impact of repairing or improving more than 200 homes here in southern Santa Barbara County,” she continued. “We were able to show that we have the operational and institutional knowledge to expand our program.”

See more online at sbhabitat.org/programs/home-repair.

Carpinteria’s Autumn Brands wins big at Ventura County Fair

Carpinteria’s Autumn Brands took home a blue ribbon in the inaugural cannabis contest at the Ventura County Fair for its Limonene Liftoff 3.5g flower jar.

Autumn Brands CSO Hanna Brand said Autumn brands was thrilled to participate in the inaugural contest.

“Attending the show and accepting the ribbon was a proud moment, and it was a great opportunity to display Autumn Brands in the agriculture center,” Brand said in a press release sent out this week. “We connected with many loyal supporters and introduced our farm to a whole new audience.”

The strain – described by the company as having the aroma of a giant bowl of green Sour Skittles, with the flower a vibrant mix of dark and lime green with hues of purple – was bred by Grandiflora Mark and pheno-hunted by Purple City Genetics.

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Autumn Brands won a blue ribbon in the first cannabis contest at the Ventura County Fair for its Limonene Liftoff 3.5g flower jar.

Alarcon faces challenger for District 2 city council seat

Nomura, Mayer will run unopposed

With the closure of the nomination period last week, Carpinteria has its candidates for the Nov. 5, 2024 election.

Vice Mayor Natalia Alarcon and Adriana González-Smith – listed on election documents as a music teacher – will compete for the District 2 seat. Alarcon won a seat on the council in the November 2020 election, representing Carpinteria at-large; this will be her first election running for District 2, following the city’s switch to district-based elections in 2022.

Current councilmember Wade Nomura, a local landscaper, former mayor and five-time national championship BMX racer, is running unopposed for District 4. This would be his fourth term on the Carpinteria City Council.

Julia Mayer, a business owner and a board member with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation, Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and the Warrior Pool Foundation, is running unopposed for the soon-to-beempty District 3 seat, currently held by Councilmember Roy Lee.

Lee – who was elected to the council in 2020 – is leaving the council in December for a seat on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. Mayer would finish out the remainder of his four-year term, with the District 3 seat to appear next on the 2026 ballot.

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Carpinteria residents will also vote on increasing Carpinteria’s transient occupancy tax – paid by hotel, motel and short-term rental guests (visitors who stay 30 days or less) – from 12% to 15%.

The tax, estimated to generate $750,000 annually for the city of Carpinteria, is used to maintain public areas, repair streets, address homelessness and pay for sheriff’s services, senior and youth

programs, and other government purposes. If approved, the increased tax would go into effect 10 days after the election is certified in December.

A survey conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz and Associates and presented to the Carpinteria City Council in May of this year showed that of the 341 survey responses, 76% of Carpinteria voters supported the increase. The last time the transient occupancy tax was increased was in 2012, from 10% to 12%.

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From left, Natalia Alarcon, Adriana González-Smith, Wade Nomura and Julia Mayer will be on the November 2024 ballot.

ARB votes in favor of mixed-use development at 4745 Carpinteria Ave.

Board members thank developer for concessions made during review process

BY ATMIKA IYER

The Carpinteria Architectural Review Board (ARB) unanimously approved final plans for a three-story mixed-use development on 4745 Carpinteria Ave. during its Aug. 15 meeting last week.

The board’s approval comes nearly two years after the project first came into the public eye. Currently, the lot is occupied by equipment rental agency Sun Coast Rentals.

Headed by developer Justin Klentner, CEO of Western Built Construction, the development will host 24 rental units –four one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units and four two-bedroom townhouse units – three of which will be allocated for low-income housing.

The mixed-use development takes advantage of new housing density laws that allow developers to build denser developments than what generally may be allowed by city ordinances or its general plan in exchange for including low-income housing.

The project was originally proposed in December 2022 and has undergone many revisions since, including adding in a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, downscaling the commercial space, a reorganization “of the project massing” according to the staff report, and changes to match neighborhood compatibility.

The ARB offered a preliminary approval of the project in a 3-1 vote in October 2023, though concerns about the size and scale of the project were communicated both to the applicant and the planning commission.

The project was brought to the city of Carpinteria’s planning commission last February, where commissioners took issue with the lack of privacy for certain units and solar shading in the courtyards and walkways, the prominence of the third story and antennas or satellites that exceeded the city’s 30-foot height limit.

Commissioners also wanted three units to be reserved for affordable housing.

T he project moved forward to the Carpinteria City Council in February,

where the project was appealed in a 4-0 vote, as councilmembers and public commenters cited inconsistencies with the city’s general and coastal plans.

The council held a special meeting on March 26 approving the project, with the conditions that it adheres to the city’s 30-foot height limit and provides one very-low-income unit on top of two low-income units.

The ground floor with the setback includes native plants, sycamore trees and an oak tree. The Ninth Street side will host citrus trees and palm trees with several jacaranda trees on site. Planters with tall pots and plants, trees and reconfigured windows were introduced to address concerns of privacy for rental units. The concrete, gravel and cobblestone materials were chosen to be consistent with the aesthetics of a beach town.

Last week, public commenter Kathy Henry criticized putting a project of this magnitude on a parcel smaller than an acre.

“All in all, I think it’s come a long way, and I think it looks head and shoulders above what it did when it first came in. I think it looks great.”

– ARB Vice Chair Amy Blakemore

“I’m just staggered that on this, not even an acre, .87 of an acre, using a third story even though it’s gone down a little. You’re cramming somewhere between 75 to 100 people in this spot in our little town of Carpinteria,” Henry said. “And then we have the opposite end of wealthy people buying second homes… So we have these extremes of cramming people in and nobody there – and that’s what’s happening to our Carpinteria.”

Katherine Salant – a member of the Carpinteria Planning Commission –

spoke as a private citizen during public comment.

“It’s a pleasure to find that the concerns of the planning committee and this planning commissioner in particular were addressed,” Salant said. She had previously taken issue with the units’ lack of privacy units; later, revisions with planters and window reductions were added.

Boar d members expressed minor concerns, such as making stone seatings flat on top and changing the cable railing balconies. Overall, they expressed gratitude for the concessions the applicant had made throughout the approval process.

“I think you guys have done a really good job of reducing the size and I’m quite amazed at the amount of concessions that you have agreed to,” board member Richard Little said. “I’m still holding out for a more beachy look – especially on Carp Avenue.”

Board member Richard Johnson also commended the applicant for working with the community in modifying the project, and ARB Vice Chair Amy Blakemore said she appreciated the applicant’s willingness to modify the project. Blakemore described the project as it stands currently as “great.”

“I really appreciate all the accommodations has made. Even the parking somehow looks better,” Blakemore said. “I think the landscape plan is fantastic and really well executed… All in all, I think it’s come a long way, and I think it looks head and shoulders above what it did when it first came in. I think it looks great.”

The 4745 Carpinteria Ave. project will have four one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units and four twobedroom townhouse units, three of which will be allocated for low-income housing.

The .87-acre lot at 4745 Carpinteria Ave. will be home to 24 rental units and 4,044 square feet of commercial space.

New CUSD technology policy restricts students’ use of personal devices

Students in TK through fifth grade prohibited from having any personal devices on campus

BY JUN STARKEY

Students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade are no longer permitted to have any paging devices on campus – including cell phones, pagers, camera phones, smartphones, smartwatches or personal digital assistants – following a Carpinteria Unified School District’s (CUSD) Board of Trustees vote during its Aug. 13 meeting.

Sixth through eighth grade students also now may only have their devices on campus when they are turned off and stored in a backpack, purse, locker or any place where it is not visible during school hours.

For high school students, personal technology can only be used before and after school and during lunch and nutrition breaks. Secondary students will not be prevented from using their cellphones in case of an emergency, unless it inhibits the ability of the school employees to effectively communicate instructions for

the safety of students.

Elementary students who violate the updated policy will have their devices confiscated, and parents will have to retrieve the devices from the front office.

Previously, the district had only prohibited the use of personal devices during school hours, except when medically necessary. Devices were also prohibited if they disrupted school activities or were used for cheating, unethical or illegal purposes.

Carpinteria Middle School Principal Jamie Persoon and Carpinteria High School Principal Gerardo Cornejo both spoke last week about the impacts the policy change will have on their respective student bodies.

“I feel it’s extremely disruptive to an education to have cellphones,” Persoon told board members. “When I was at Canalino (Elementary School), I had second graders and third graders calling their parents on their Apple watches in the classroom… I’m really in favor of

“When I was at Canalino (Elementary School), I had second graders and third graders calling their parents on their Apple watches in the classroom… I’m really in favor of this policy.”

– Carpinteria Middle School Principal Jamie Persoon

this policy.”

Cornejo said the new policy sends a clear message to students and parents and will allow staff to enforce the district’s guidelines.

“This is an opportunity for students to focus on those 55 minutes of instruction,” he said. “(We are) hoping that our students are aware of the importance of disconnecting during the day, (from) social media… that’s what most of our

discipline issues are.”

Board members Andy Sheaffer and Jaime Diamond questioned allowing high school students to have access to their devices during classroom and school hours.

Cornejo responded that the changes are a first step towards limiting personal devices during class time, and that many students and parents still rely on their devices to communicate about after school activities or out of school appointments.

2023 Educator of the Year is new Canalino, Carpinteria

BY JUN STARKEY

After nearly six years teaching at Canalino Elementary, Luis Quintero has taken over as principal of Canalino Elementary School and Carpinteria Family School (CFS). Longtime Canalino Principal Jamie Persoon is now at Carpinteria Middle School.

Quintero – one of the 2023 Carpinteria Educators of the Year – will be a first-time principal, and he told CVN he spent this last June shadowing Persoon to ensure he’ll be fully prepared when the school year begins Aug. 22.

“My short term goal (as principal) is learning to work with students, family and colleagues in a different capacity,” Quintero said. “Long term, (I want to) be successful at this position, and do it for a long time.”

A major goal of his is to continue engaging with students and hosting communal activities that Persoon held for Canalino and CFS families, including the family picnics, the Holiday Lights Trolley, family math and science nights, the beach cleanup, Jog-a-Thon and the back-toschool open house, among others.

Quintero also wants to emulate Persoon’s practice of monitoring students during recess, lunch and break times, which he said gave her time to connect with students.

Quintero began working at Canalino nearly six years ago as a student teacher, and he said staff and administrators at

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the district were very welcoming and supportive.

“I felt so seen and heard,” he said. After his time as a student teacher, Quintero began working as a fifth grade dual language instructor, where he remained for the next five years.

CMS’s previous principal, Lisa O’Shea, resigned from the district in March of this year, and Persoon was appointed by the district in April. Quintero applied for the position of Canalino principal as soon as it opened – his first interview for an administrative position.

His interview included district administrators, community members, and teachers, aides and staff members from Canalino and CFS. After two interviews and a written submission, Quintero was chosen as principal around the end of May. He spent the next weeks shadowing Persoon in her day-to-day duties, asking questions and preparing for the transition with Canalino and CFS staff.

Quintero will have a few new staff members on campus, including instructional aides, teachers and counselors. Former Canalino instructor Christina Garcia will also be coming back this year to take over Quintero’s former position as a fifth grade dual-language teacher.

Quintero said he is prepared to “hit the ground running” when students return to campus on Aug. 22, and that he looks forward to seeing students, families and staff back on campus.

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Obituaries

Ann Newell-Wood 01/15/1930 – 08/07/2024

Ann Newell-Wood Braithwaite, 94, of Carpinteria, California – beloved wife of Allen Braithwaite – passed painlessly into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

she attended the local community college for twenty years and never received her associate’s degree.

She married Winston Jones of Franklin, Georgia, and, together, had three children: Hal Monroe Jones, who currently resides in Florida; and Gail Ann Jones and Perry Winston Jones, both of whom currently reside in Poteau, Oklahoma. All three have obtained advanced degrees. Her grandchildren include Hope, daughter of Hal Jones; Eric Bohms, son of Gail and Robert Bohms, residing in London, United Kingdom; the late Adrienne Page; and Nicolas Jones, son of Perry and Tracy Jones, who resides in Heavener, Georgia. One great-grandchild, Tia Bohms, resides in London, United Kingdom.

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Ann had been suff ering for several years from Alzheimer’s disease prior to emergency transport to the hospital for an unrelated illness, which she succumbed to six days later.

Ann taught school in Georgia and Ohio, but eventually moved to Denver where she completed her 27th year in the classroom. At retirement, she served a brief tour with the Peace Corps in Costa Rica, then moved to Santa Barbara to be near her daughter, Gail, and Gail’s husband, Leland Jansen.

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Ann, the only child of James Albert Newell, from Carrollton, Georgia and Lucy Baxter Nutt Newell from Roopville, Georgia, was born in Roopville on Jan. 15, 1930, and lived there until she was 10 years old.

With the untimely death of her father, her mother moved them to Canton, Ohio, where they lived with relatives until her mother remarried a restaurateur. Ann eventually became an expert on classic American film because her parents placed her in a movie theater near the restaurant, which acted as a babysitter during the day.

Eventually, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio and her master’s in education from Auburn University, Alabama. She became a special education teacher via the University of Northern Colorado and received her PhD in psychology from California Coast University.

She was fond of telling the story of how, when living in Denver, Colorado,

Joseph “Joe” Philip Lovett 06/04/1949 – 08/14/2024

Joe Philip Lovett, 75 years old, passed away on Aug. 14 at Cottage Hospital. He was surrounded by life-long friends in his final hours.

Joe was born in Long Beach, California on June 4, 1949. When he was 10 years old, his family moved to Carpinteria, where he attended Aliso and Canalino Schools, Carpinteria Junior High School (aka Middle School) and graduated from Carpinteria High School in 1967.

Following high school, Joe joined the USAF and served for four years. While in

It was here she met her husband-tobe, Allen Braithwaite, with whom she became an accomplished ballroom dancer and joined the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara. They were married by the Reverend Robert Pryor, formerly of First Presbyterian Church, in Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens on Valentine’s Day, 1995.

Ann and Allen discovered a new life together in the church, becoming Deacon board co-moderators, Allen an Elder; established an additional hospital ministry; wrote and produced a series of plays with biblical and church history themes; co-chaired the church’s Flower Guild for 16 years; served on several other committees; and established a Plants of the Holy Land Garden.

They found the essence of an inspired Christian life of fellowship grounded in the shared deep and abiding love of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The date and time of the memorial service is yet to be determined but will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., in Santa Barbara.

the USAF, he met his wife Judy Honcik, who was also a USAF member. They were married in 1970. While in the USAF, Joe served a tour in Vietnam. Upon his discharge, he traveled with his wife Judy to the United Kingdom, where she continued to serve for several years.

Afterwards, Joe and Judy lived several years in San Diego, while Judy was attending law school. Following law school, they moved to Stockton, California, where Judy practiced law and Joe became a contractor and built swimming pools.

In 2021, Joe published a book, “Chapters of Our Lives,” a compilation of the lives of 40 Carpinteria High School classmates. This book is available on amazon. com (find it by searching “Joe Lovett”).

After Judy passed away last October in Stockton, Joe decided to return to Carpinteria. In April of this year, Joe moved back to his beloved town. Unfortunately, his health failed him.

Joe is survived by his sister Pat Lovett Reveles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Lovett, and his brother James Lovett.

A small gathering of close friends will celebrate Joe’s life at a place and time to be determined.

LETTERS CVN

“Requiring licensed businesses to contain the sound of their booked musical acts so as not to interfere with any citizen’s experience of home is pro- ‘community.’”

– Eileen Marcussen

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music only a recent issue

I agree with Ms. Light (CVN, Vol. 30, No. 48); living in Carpinteria is a privilege and live music brings people together in “community”- enhancing ways. I love music, I love Carpinteria and I love Los Angeles. I’m grateful.

But I’m not getting “away from it all,” as Ms. Light imagines (conveniently) my modus operandi to be – in either Los Angeles or Carpinteria. I am civically engaged and have no desire to see my neighbors – or anyone for that matter –tiptoeing “around town.”

Ms. Light wrote that “putting things into perspective is vital.” We maintain that we are a part of this community – for nineteen years. We bought our property in 2005 – the same year that Island Brewing Company (IBC) moved into their warehouse location. My household was not disrupted by IBC’s live music until 2022. My household’s ability to identify and record songs that originate from IBC’s stages is a sad truth that a few beers and a toe-tapping Janis Joplin cover tune will not remedy. These are facts; I do not have to insist upon facts, as Ms. Light disparaged.

These realities form the basis of my “perspective” on live entertainment licensing regulations. My perspective informs my position on that specific community issue: business operations should not interfere with surrounding residential uses. Requiring licensed businesses to contain the sound of their booked musical acts so as not to interfere with any citizen’s experience of home is pro- “community.”

But, apparently, my “part-time” status, my other-ness disqualifies me from having any position on this matter, unless, of course, my “perspective” aligns with Ms. Light’s.

Does Ms. Light’s perspective matter more because she partakes in some prescribed “music-making” fun offered at IBC? If she were weighing in on a club membership, perhaps, but not this “community” issue.

I stand by my reality-based perspective.

Eileen Marcussen Carpinteria

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Apology due to lieutenant, fire marshal

I’m responding to an article that I read in the Coastal View News on Thursday, July 11 (Vol. 30, No. 43). After reading the article I listened to the July 8 Carpinteria City Council meeting.

I’m appalled at how the Carpinteria City Council spoke to Lt. Ugo Butch Arnoldi and Fire Marshal Mike LoMonaco, regarding the Fourth of July fireworks. How do you expect law enforcement to respond to every call when there were only two beat cars going back and forth across town?

Lt. Arnoldi was asked about the 911 calls, he gave every call plus the time the calls came in, they were all over the city. Carpinteria City Council members sounded like they were all prosecuting Lt. Arnoldi on a witness stand. This is a disgrace to treat a law enforcement officer the way the council did. Lt. Arnoldi and the other law enforcement officers are doing their best to “protect and serve” you all.

I want to know, where did you expect Lt. Arnoldi and the two other officers to be when a call came in that there was a potential shooting threat at Santa Claus Beach? The council owes Lt. Arnoldi an apology. Oh, and let me not forget when I heard the Mayor say, “next time I will call in, say someone has a gun.” Really, that’s a good way to get yourself in big trouble for giving false information.

The council also owes Fire Marshal Mike LoMonaco an apology. Like he said, he did the best that he could, his question was, “Where was the city of Carpinteria Code Enforcement Department?” As they weren’t present to enforce the city’s firework regulations.

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Re-elect Natalia for District 2

Four years ago, after serving two terms on the Carpinteria City Council, including one term as mayor, I decided to step off the council.

While I enjoyed my time on council, I felt it was time to bring a new dynamic

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to our local government. At that time, we were five men and no Latinos serving a community that deserved better representation. I was happy to support a smart, locally involved, experienced Latina to run in my place, and she won. Natalia Alarcón was a needed new voice for our city, and she capably stepped into her role as councilmember.

For the past four years, she has chaired many committee meetings, including the Joint Housing Task Force. She has become an avid spokesperson for her district and city. As current vice mayor, Ms. Alarcón has shown strong leadership skills, and I look forward to seeing her as mayor in the future.

I have continued to attend almost every city council meeting, and I can attest that Natalia has a real feel for the heartbeat of Carpinteria and weighs every issue carefully before making decisions about our collective future as a city. This election, please join District 2 in re-electing Natalia Alarcón.

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SB94 will make it possible for convicted individuals sentenced to life without parole to become eligible for parole. SB94 was introduced last legislative term but died because of the overwhelming public outcry.

The bill has been silently resurrected and has passed the senate and is headed to the assembly for final vote.

Both of our representatives, Senator Monique Limón (legiscan.com/CA/ rollcall/SB94/id/1332633) and Assemblymember Gregg Hart (legiscan.com/ CA/rollcall/SB94/id/1352891) have previously voted for this bill in one way or the other.

Call them now and voice your outrage, at (805) 965-0862 for Limón and (805) 5641649 for Hart. The text of the bill can be viewed at legiscan.com/CA/text/SB94/ id/2840114.

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Growing around the grief: understanding and supporting suicide survivors

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Losing a friend or loved one to suicide brings complex grief that can leave survivors overwhelmed with an array of emotions and questions. As both a therapist and survivor of such losses, I’m deeply aware of the pain that follows.

This article highlights that there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. By understanding the experiences of suicide survivors and learning how to offer support, we can help individuals and our community navigate through the loss together.

In a two-part series on grief (November and December 2022), I discussed several types of grief, including disenfranchised grief. Kenneth Doka introduced the term in 1989 and defined it as “the kind of grief that isn’t openly acknowledged, socially validated or publicly mourned.”

Our grieving doesn’t “fit” with societal attitudes around death and loss. Without others’ support, processing and expressing emotions isn’t easy. We might feel we lack the right to grieve, leading to suppressed emotions.

Suicide falls under disenfranchised loss due to its stigma, making it difficult to grieve and challenging to figure out how to support people when they are going through this grief. Below, I outline key aspects of the experience of suicide survivors and how therapy can help.

Intense grief and guilt

Survivors often experience intense grief intertwined with guilt. They may replay the event, questioning whether they could have prevented the suicide and blaming themselves for the “what ifs.” Research has shown that about half of survivors report feeling guilty about not having recognized the signs or stopped it somehow.

The Journal of Death and Dying reports that guilt is a predominant emotion, with over 60% of survivors still feeling persistent guilt up to a year later.

Stigma and social isolation

The stigma attached to suicide can exacerbate the survivor’s feelings of isolation and shame, making it harder to seek support. Studies indicate that 40% of survivors feel stigmatized by their community, leading many to withdraw from social activities and relationships for extended periods. This isolation results from both the stigma and mental health challenges that some survivors face.

Increased risk of mental health issues

Survivors of suicide are at a higher risk of developing mental health issues. According to the American Foundation for

Grief isn’t something you get over or get through. It is something you learn to live with and grow around.

Suicide Prevention, survivors of suicide are 65% more likely to develop major depression than the general population. Additionally, studies have found that the risk of suicide for close family members and friends is four times higher than for the general population.

The complex nature of disenfranchised grief increases the likelihood of survivors experiencing “complicated grief,” with studies indicating that 20-25% of survivors suffer from prolonged grief disorder.

Physical health issues

The stress and trauma associated with a suicide loss can lead to chronic physical health issues such as heart disease, gastrointestinal problems or autoimmune disorders. Suicide survivors are 80% more likely to develop physical health problems related to stress and grief.

Increased suicide risk

Survivors themselves are at an increased risk of suicide, especially within the first few months after the loss. Studies have shown that the risk of suicide for survivors is 4.5 times higher than the general population, particularly in the first six months.

How to help

Be present without pressure Simply being there can provide immense comfort. Don’t pressure them to talk; your presence alone is often enough.

Allow expression without judgment. Encourage them to express their emotions without fear of judgment. Validate their feelings and listen without questioning.

Offer practical support. Help with daily tasks or accompany them to support groups, as survivors may struggle with routine activities. This also allows you to check in regularly.

Encourage professional help. A therapist can offer a non-judgmental and empathetic environment to develop trust and create a safe space for healing.

Utilizing a therapist

A therapist can assist in several ways, including helping to:

Process grief. Explore emotions and challenge negative thoughts, including guilt and shame.

Reframe negative thoughts. Utilize strategies to help reduce feelings of guilt. Address trauma. If trauma symptoms are present, a therapist may use specific therapies to address them and provide psychoeducation to help further normalize their experiences.

Build resilience.Help develop healthy coping strategies such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and self-care

practices.

Monitor risk factors.Assess for signs of complicated grief, depression or suicidal thoughts and provide appropriate interventions.

Connecting with support groups. Link with others also grieving a suicide loss. Encourage remembrance.Find meaningful ways to remember the deceased, facilitating some healing.

Grief isn’t something you get over or get through. It is something you learn to live with and grow around. Dr. Lois Tonkin introduced the concept of “growing around our grief” in 1996. Ever since I first encountered this image, I have used it in my work with clients in therapy. It has also helped me through my own journey through personal loss and grief.

I hope that more people will begin talking about suicide to help reduce the stigma and support those of us who have lost someone to suicide and those who may also personally be having thoughts of suicide themselves.

As always, this article is meant to foster curiosity and connection. For further

resources, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) is a helpful place to connect to learn about suicide and resources for those affected by it.

P.S: Sending extra love to any of you who may have lost someone to suicide.

“People think that grief slowly gets smaller with time; in reality, grief stays the same size, but slowly life begins to grow bigger around it.” – Dr. Lois Tonkin

Vickie Gonzalez has been licensed for almost 20 years as an LMFT and currently provides counseling, coaching and consulting services. Her private practice is currently online only. She specializes in private practice, including grief loss, addiction/codependency and anxiety disorders. She works with people around themes of identity and purpose as well, primarily with individuals and couples. Coaching services focus on collaborating with clients on setting and reaching their wellness goals, whether those goals are career, relational, financial or personal in nature. On a personal note, she has lived in Carpinteria all her life and became a therapist to give back to the community.

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Dr. Lois Tonkin introduced the concept of “growing around our grief” in 1996, pictured above.

Members of the Carpinteria High School Future Farmers of America program participated and earned awards at the Ventura County Fair.

Carpinteria FFA students place in Ventura County Fair

Students with the Carpinteria High School (CHS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) program recently earned several awards at the Ventura County Fair, including Taylor Trembly, who earned the title of FFA champion and Overall Showman.

The program placed in 10 out of the 11 competitions, with 29 students from CHS participating. “I could not be more proud of my kids and lucky I get to guide them to these successes,” FFA instructor Emily Garcia told CVN. “Another fair in the books!”

The awards included: for swine, Ashlee Mora in third and Mariana Esquivel in seventh in the market drive; Lizeth Reyes in third place in the novice showmanship drive and Mora in third place in the advanced showmanship drive. For lambs, Jesus Haro placed eighth for the market drive.

In the goat section, at the market drive, Trembly was named the Supreme Champion, Yohann Garcia placed third and Ellie Georges placed eighth. Ismael Lopez placed in third at the novice showmanship drive, and Georges placed in eighth.

Mayer mingles with District 2 constituents

At right, Carpinteria City Council District 3 candidate Julia Mayer, left, speaks with Kathy Escobar; above, Mayer addresses the crowd on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Uncle Chen Restaurant. Mayer is running to fill Roy Lee’s seat on the Carpinteria City Council; Lee will leave the council in December for a spot on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. On Sunday, Mayer – a business owner and a board member with the Carpinteria Skate Foundation, Citizens for the Carpinteria Bluffs and the Warrior Pool Foundation – met with her constituents and answered questions about her campaign.

In the advanced showmanship drive, Trembly was named the FFA Champion and FFA Overall Showman, Yohann Garcia placed second, Penny Wrought placed third, Bella Casbarro placed fourth and Alina Hererra placed fifth.

In the steers category, Eli Shaeffer earned tenth place at the market drive, and Oscar Ramirez earned fifth place at the showmanship drive.

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Halos& Pitchforks

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

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A reader sends a halo to the Carpinteria FFA for showing their gratitude and appreciation to those that supported their stellar performances at the Ventura County Fair. “So very proud of our students.”

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 Sean and Dayna for being wonderful neighbors and helping the reader through another frazzled mom situation.

A reader sends a halo to Louise Hanson for purchasing a blanket at the Goodwill. “She walked right out and gave it to a homeless man sitting by the wall.”

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 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 a wonderful woman named Amalia. “She found my coin purse with driver’s license, credit cards and cash in a shopping cart at Albertsons and made the supreme effort to return it to me completely intact at my home address! I will definitely pay it forward!”

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 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 Tamara, the owner of the Garden Market, who rushed to the aid of an elderly man who had fallen on the sidewalk. “She brought napkins and ice bags to help stop the bleeding and was very kind and considerate. Thank you, Tamara. Carpinteria and Santa Claus care.”

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 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 the kind, friendly, wonderful staff at the Animal Medical Clinic at Shepard Place Shops. “We found a little lost dog without an ID tag, and they kindly took him in, found he was microchipped and held him for the owner to come pick up.”

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 Joaquin Gonzalez of Gonzo Cycles. “He came to my home to repair my red & white electric scooter that many of you have seen. No one else would touch it. I appreciate his help.”

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 pitchfork to themselves for being such skeptical east coasters. “During our visit to Carpinteria this summer, it took us several days to learn how friendly the locals are. We had to trade the NJ side eye for a genuine ‘good morning!’ Not sure how we’ll cope when we get home.”

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 pitchfork to gas powered leaf blowers in Carpinteria. “I don’t see a reasonable benefit to a machine that pollutes the air and disturbs the peace and quiet! Seniors have worked hard all their lives and deserve a quiet clean environment!”

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 pitchfork to tenants in a local complex. “Check ‘facts’ you spread about neighbors. I’d hate to risk breaking the 10th Commandment: ‘Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor.’”

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 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 Dr. Clark at a local clinic. “He’s always been a help. But last week, he called me personally to tell me of some test results. That’s a rare and welcome event. Thank you, Dr. Clark.”

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 summer swimming instructors Jake and Taison at the Carp Community Pool for their patience and excellent teaching skills. “My two boys have learned how to swim! As a dad, I now feel confident having my sons near the water. Thank you, Jake and Taison!”

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 The Food Liaison, Fon Ha, Brass Bird and Carol Nichols for helping Carpinteria’s homeless.

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 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.”

A reader sends a halo to Diana, a caregiver at Carpinteria Senior Lodge for nearly three years.

A reader sends a halo to Trader Joe’s, with the hope that the grocery store opens a much-needed location in Carpinteria. “We absolutely need and would definitely support a Trader Joe’s Carp. Please just take one minute to Google search ‘Request a Trader Joe’s in My City.’ The site is simple and straightforward.”

A reader sends a halo to Tom Sweeney for going out on Elm Avenue by the beach to clean up plastic bottles, bags, dirty gloves and masks.

A reader sends a halo to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the local vet 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 miserable death.”

A reader sends a halo to Dr. Clark and the nurses at Urgent Care for being attentive and kind when the reader was in terrible pain. “We are lucky you have you in our town! Thank you.”

A reader sends a halo to Bill and Rosana Swing for spending their Saturday taking photos for Junior Warriors Football. “We appreciate all you do for our families, players and program. You rock!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the new parking zones. “All the “no parking/two hour” signs just made people park in my neighborhood. Seventh and the neighboring streets are a packed parking lot.”

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 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?”

For more information call HELP of Carpinteria Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm

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 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?”

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!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to the sheriff’s deputy using his radar gun the other morning in front of city hall. “Why don’t you go by one of the schools and catch all the speeders there in morning, and keep our children safe while walking to school.”

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A reader sends a halo to DJ Hecktic for coming out early Saturday morning to support the Junior Warriors. “It made the kids so happy to hear you say their names—you’re a local celebrity to them!”

A reader sends a pitchfork to those who lied on their FAFSA and took scholarships away from kids who need it.

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A reader sends a halo to Diana Rigby, Superintendent of schools, and Debra Herrick, director of Boys & Girls Club, for removing the toxic Euphorbia fire sticks from the pots and landscape.

2:37 a.m. / Public Intoxication / Bailard Avenue

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Two men were contacted in a parked truck and both were extremely intoxicated with open containers of alcohol observed in the vehicle. One man was not being the most cooperative, but once he was convinced to exit the vehicle, a pat down search of his person was conducted. Deputies located a collapsible baton in the man’s front waistband. He was cited and both were released to a sober friend.

Friday, May 22

7:41 a.m. / Theft / 5500 block Calle Arena

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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5:49 a.m. / Domestic Violence / 4100 block Via Real

Deputies responded to a motel on Via Real for a report of a domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, a deputy contacted a man and woman in the parking lot. After contacting both subjects, there were visible injuries on both parties. Due to conflicting statements regarding their mutual altercation and obvious injuries, both parties were arrested for corporal injury on a spouse.

Deputies responded after a woman reported her residence was burglarized the prior night. The woman stated a cartoon of almond milk and tools were taken from her garage. She told the reporting deputy that the tools belonged to her daughter’s boyfriend. The deputy attempted to contact the man via telephone multiple times with no response. The woman stated her garage door was unlocked during the night and is in the process of getting a new lock. She did not have any suspect information at the time. The incident was documented, and patrol will follow-up for further details of the stolen items.

10:36 a.m. / Hit and Run / Cameo and Casitas Pass roads

2:07 p.m. / Found Drugs / 6000 block Jacaranda Way

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Deputies responded to a report a of a black sedan crashing into a parked water truck. While en route, it was also reported the male subject driving the sedan fled the scene on foot. Upon arrival, deputies observed the sedan abandoned in the middle Cameo Road with major damage to the front right passenger wheel

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A bully turned nice: Children’s book “The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood” releases Sept. 3

BY EVELYN SPENCE

When Carpinteria’s Doreen Maulhardt sat down to write her second children’s book, she drew from an old conversation.

“I remembered this conversation I had with a guy who was a bully in his younger years. I was so curious to know why he bullied others, and how he overcame it. It boggled my mind: what makes a bully do things?” she told CVN.

“Bullying made him feel powerful and clever and funny. Then he found himself in trouble and needed help, and there was no one around to help him. He said he felt so alone, until this one guy who he had bullied was kind and helped him get through his difficulties. He said this kindness changed his life.”

Maulhardt pulled from that tale for “The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood,” out Sept. 3. The 34-page children’s book follows Bully, a bulldog who enjoys taunting and bullying other animals in the neighborhood, until a frightening experience leads him to change his ways.

“The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood” is illustrated by Deb Johnson, an artist who Maulhardt found online, and published through the Massachusetts-based Briley & Baxter Publications. The book is aimed for children up to eight years old.

“I’m hoping this book will encourage open discussions for young children about this challenging issue, and I especially hope it will remind people to be kind to one another,” she said.

Maulhardt grew up in Carpinteria on lemon orchard lands – Route 1, Box 20 was her address, she said – and attended

“The

Dog in the Neighborhood” is out Sept. 3.

“I’ve traveled a bit around the United States, and Europe, and the Caribbean, and I’ve been to Israel and Jordan, and every time I travel, I thought, ‘Well, something is missing. Why am I not impressed with these areas?’” she told CVN. “And then I would come back to Carpinteria, and I thought, ‘Oh. It’s because I live here, and I love this place.’”

She has been a children’s illustrator and writer for more than 30 years. She said her love of children’s writing began after Maulhardt’s sister moved to South Africa, and she decided to write her niece a story for her birthday.

“I had never written a story before… I thought, ‘Oh, I’ll just give it a go.’ I started writing the story – ‘Amanda and the Magic Pocketbook’ – and as I was writing it, I had the best time. I loved writing for children,” she said. “I’m a bit of a child

myself… I feel if you catch children when they’re young and help them along, to be a better person, is just so important. I believe children’s books can do that.”

Her first published book, “I love Books,” (2014) promotes a love of reading for children between the ages of three and five, and features illustrations Maulhardt’s daughter designed for the Carpinteria Library’s bookmark contest.

Fifty percent of royalties from “The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood” will go back to a local rescue – the exact one to be determined by Maulhardt –and Briley & Baxter Publications also donates 10% back to local shelters. Maulhardt herself has two dogs, Heidi and Ringo, who she jokingly described as her own bullies.

For more information about Maulhardt’s works, visit zeezeebooks.com.

Baddest

Children’s book author Doreen Maulhardt lives in Carpinteria with her two dogs, Heidi and Ringo.

Carpinteria schools through fourth grade, until her parents moved her family to Santa Barbara. She traveled all over the world before returning in her mid-20s to settle in Carpinteria.

CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 22

Carpinteria Unified School District Back to School

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

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

Food Bank Senior Food Distribution Veterans Memorial Building courtyard, 941 Walnut Ave. 1–2 p.m. 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. World’s Safest Bingo! Main Beach at Linden Avenue. 6–7 p.m. No charge, all ages. Held through Aug. 29.

Friday, Aug. 23

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Free Play Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 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

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

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

Comedy and Magic Festival The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–10:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per night, or $40 for both nights. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Saturday, Aug. 24

ABOP Disposal Program Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Ave. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. carpinteriaca.gov

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

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

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

Comedy and Magic Festival The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 7–10:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 per night, or $40 for both nights. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Sunday, Aug. 25

Live Music: Strings and Arrows Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 2–5 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com,

(805) 745-8272

Live Music: Hot Club of Santa Barbara Corktree Cellars, 910 Linden Ave. 5:30–8 p.m. corktreecellars.com, (805) 684-1400

Fundraiser for The Alcazar: Beach Town Hootenanny Sing Along The Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave. 3–4:30 p.m. Tickets: VIP, $35; general admission, $15. thealcazar.org, (805) 684-6380

Monday, Aug. 26

Preschool Story Time 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

Death Cafe Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Ave. 3–5 p.m. carpinterialibrary.org, (805) 684-4314

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

Tuesday, Aug. 27

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

GranVida Blood Drive GranVida Senior Living, 5464 Carpinteria Ave. 1 p.m. (805) 566-0017

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

Corktree Karaoke with K.J. Tati Island Brewing Company, 5049 Sixth St. 6–9 p.m. islandbrewingcompany.com, (805) 745-8272

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Sandpiper Community Bingo Sandpiper Community Clubhouse, 3950 Via Real. 6:30 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. $5 for six cards and five games. (310) 403-9973

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. 28

Meeting: Morning Rotary Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd. 6:45–8

a.m. Speaker: Jim Bray

AgeWell Senior Program: Pickleball Lessons Girls Inc. of Carpinteria, 5315 Foothill Road. 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: Compassion Club 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) 881-1279

Breastfeeding Fundamentals Workshop Carpinteria Children’s Project, 5201 Eighth St. 5:30–7 p.m. (805) 566-1613, lcruz@carpchildren.org

Dia de Los Abuelos Veterans Memorial Building, 941 Walnut Ave. 5:30–7 p.m. agewell@carpinteriaca.gov, (805) 881-1279

Live Music: Jayden Secor 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

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First annual Comedy & Magic Festival: Aug. 23–24

The Alcazar Theatre will host its first annual Comedy and Magic Festival on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23–24, featuring 14 comedians and magicians in the two-night festival.

Performers include the duo of Mo and Katy as emcees for both nights, as well as comedians Luis Moro, Tatum Price, Jackie Monahan, Josh Spear, Cash Levy, Jason Love, Jessica Winther, Mattio Martinez, Nick Hoff and The Klein Boyz; and magicians Omar Covarrubias, Raven, Joe Monti and Rick Gerber.

Avofest to unveil 2024 poster on Aug. 29

The California Avocado Festival will unveil the poster for the 38th annual festival on Thursday, Aug. 29, 4:30 p.m., at the Farmers Market in downtown Carpinteria. Festival organizers will also have a booth open between 3 and 6:30 p.m.

Each year, festival proceeds go back to local nonprofits and help fund academic scholarships and student-focused groups, including Future Farmers of America.

“This is a great opportunity to get gifts or get ready for the festival. We will also have opportunities to sign up to get involved in volunteering for this year’s big event,” festival representatives said in a press release.

HopeNet now accepting submissions for Mental Health Art Show

HopeNet of Carpinteria – a Carpinteria organization that promotes mental health awareness – is accepting art submissions for its upcoming Mental Health Art Show at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. Submissions are due by Sept. 6, and the works will be on display through the end of September 2024.

Artists are asked to choose a mental health diagnosis to illustrate – such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorders or schizophrenia – or any feeling meant to be evoked through art, including happiness, sadness, stress, worry or joy. The art should illustrate the differing perspectives of mental health struggles.

Tickets for the festival are available at thealcazar. org, at $25 per day or $40 for both nights. For both nights, the show will begin

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Artists can drop off their pieces at the arts center, 865 Linden Ave., Thursday–Monday, noon – 4 p.m.; email deborahsmilovitzfosterphd@yahoo.com to make other submission arrangements.

An awards reception for the exhibit will be held on Sept. 29, 2–4 p.m., and cash prizes will be awarded for winning pieces. Awards include $100 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place.

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PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

Carpinterians were packed wall to wall at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 17 for the art center’s summer concert, with the vocals of SoLuna, the Vonettes and teenage singers Emma Crooks and Avila Edwards keeping the crowd on their feet and singing along.

Len Price, left, backs up the Vonettes.

From left, Emma Crooks and Avila Edwards sang first.

Laura Moggia checks out Leigh Sparks’ paintings in the gallery.

The Vonettes keep the crowd dancing.

Tamara Thompson celebrates her birthday with a spin on the dance floor.

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From left: SoLuna’s Trish Remely and Laura Price.

Barbara Makela, 91, shows off her dance moves.

Tamarind Harman.

From left: Paula Lund, Rebecca McCloud, Kim Hoffert and Jen Ray.

From left, Kate and Britt Merrick clap for the Crooks-Edwards duo.

Bags n’ Brew tournament draws cornhole enthusiasts

PHOTOS BY ROBIN KARLSSON

brewLAB’s inaugural Bags n’ Brew cornhole tournament and block party drew lawn game enthusiasts to the brewery’s Carpinteria Avenue spot on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Attendees went head-to-head that afternoon for the cornhole title and bragging rights, and Melo Agular and Gary Lemons ultimately took home the championship prize. Tournament proceeds will be given back to the Carpinteria High School music program, brewLAB’s Amy Stanfield told CVN.

Nico Hernandez, front, competes with his dad, Ralph, seen at center; the pair got second in the tournament.

From left, Nico Hernandez and Gary Lemons compete in the championship round.

Ray Buso, left, watches as Thomas Minehan tosses a bean bag.

From left, Evan Soto, Tim Martin, Juan Gonzalez and Jake Van Zan.

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Cleaning up CMS with Carpinteria Beautiful

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Thirty five people gathered at the Carpinteria Middle School campus before the first day of school to clean up the area, led by Carpinteria Beautiful’s Bob Stokes and the school’s afterschool program leader Jennifer Medina.

Nathan and David Medina help with landscaping.

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Morning Rotary collects supplies for local schools

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning collected boxes of school supplies during a donations drive outside of Albertsons on Saturday, Aug. 17. The club also brought in over $1,800 in cash donations for supplies.

Shoppers heading into the store were encouraged to pick up supplies from a list prepared by Rotary members, including crayons, markers, paper, pencils, pens and pocket calculators.

“We’re filling backpacks for elementary, middle, and high school students,” Rotary President Mary Layman said in a press release. “Teachers will be able to make sure students have what they need to learn.”

Amy Cooper, right, guided more than 50 people through a tour of Linden Square on Aug. 14, providing a view of the interior and explaining the work yet to be done.

Morning Rotary organizes tour of Linden Project

The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center organized a tour of the 700 Linden Project — the highly anticipated commercial and retail center at 700 Linden Ave. — on Wednesday, Aug. 14, attended by more than 50 locals.

Amy Cooper, the creative director of the project also known as Linden Square and owner of Sacred Space in Summerland, led the group tour. The lower level of Linden Square is currently leased to nine tenants: Bettina, Channel Island Surfboards, Shopkeeper, Third Window Brewing, Olada Yoga & Pilates, Corazon Cocina, Dart Coffee, Lantern Tree Books and Macher.

The rooftop bar and private offices on the second level are still available for lease.

“Exterior construction is complete,” Cooper said in a press release. “Now, tenants are designing their interiors and getting permits. Then, the interior build outs will begin.”

From left, Diana Ornelas, John Gonzalez and Janice Sugiyama help collect supplies at the Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning’s school supply drive on Aug. 17.

Incoming sixth grader Charley Stahl washes the walls of her new school.

Ozzie Dugré, right, sweeps; at back, other volunteers help out with the landscaping.

ON THE ROAD

CVN snaps a photo in El Mármol, México

Noel Cardona brought a copy of CVN on a recent trip to El Mármol, Guanajuato, México, with his family for his mother’s 30th birthday. Noel stopped to take a photo outside the city’s entrance.

CVN sees the sights in Switzerland,

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Carpinterians Frances Wilcox, left, and Julie Levesque brought their copy of CVN on a trip to Switzerland and Sorrento, Italy, stopping to snap a picture in Switzerland. “The alps were amazing with snow-capped peaks,” Levesque told CVN. “Switzerland is a paradise that we enjoyed tremendously and long to return to.”

CVN sends greetings from Finland

Carpinteria’s GeriAnn and Gregg Carty, center, recently visited family and explored Helsinki, Estonia, the Turu Archipelago Islands and Vaala – a town near the Arctic Circle – during Midsomer celebrations in Finland, “where the sun doesn’t sleep,” the couple told CVN.

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Muscles in motion

JOYFUL AGING

LESLIE SOKOL

When you think about muscles, you probably think about the ones in your arms, legs, back or abs. However, muscles do far more than move the body.

A muscle is a type of tissue, a group of cells that work together to accomplish a specific job, like movement. They regulate metabolism, support the immune system, influence mental health, help you breathe, pump your blood and move food through your gut. In order to stay healthy, it’s important to keep yourself active and your muscles strong!

There are three types of muscles.

Skeletal muscles help you move, sit up straight and influence your balance and posture. There are over 600 skeletal muscles that account for about half of your body weight.

Smooth muscles work to keep your body healthy without you having to think about moving them. Smooth muscles help focus your eyes, move food through your body and go to the bathroom.

Cardiac muscles are your heart muscles (the heart is considered both a muscle and an organ). Like smooth muscles, cardiac muscles are involuntary. They contract and relax automatically to pump blood through your body.

As you can see, muscles do a lot to help keep your body healthy. Everyone begins to lose muscle as they age, but this process can begin to accelerate after the age of 60.

If you’re not careful, loss of muscle strength can lead to mobility challenges, brittle bones and difficulty doing daily chores and activities. This is why it is so important to stay active as you age. As the saying goes: “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.”

One of the best ways to keep your muscles strong is by constantly moving them. Being physically active keeps you healthy and decreases your chances of getting hurt or tired as you go about your daily life. No matter your age, you can always increase your strength.

There are many types of fun workouts to choose from, including lifting weights, walking, hiking, swimming, running, playing sports, dance, biking and more. Try to include a variety of different exercise types; cross-training will give you balance in your body and help prevent you from overusing any one muscle group.

If you’re not careful, loss of muscle strength can lead to mobility challenges, brittle bones and difficulty doing daily chores and activities. This is why it is so important to stay active as you age. As the saying goes: “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.”

Staying active has the added benefit of improving the health of your heart. Any activity that makes your heart pump blood faster will exercise this important muscle. We often rely on cardiovascular exercise to improve heart health, but strength training may be just as important. Weight training increases oxygen demand, prompting the heart to pump more vigorously. This boost in cardiac output improves blood flow, ensuring the efficient distribution of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

We now know how important it is to keep our muscles strong and in motion. As the population continues to age, more people choose to remain active much later in life than in the past. I find that when I am teaching my senior dance and fitness classes I can always tell who has exercised throughout their life and has been consistent and disciplined.

Having strong muscles gives you confidence and motivates you to do things that perhaps you would have never done before. It is such a good feeling to be strong and fit. Our mental strength is just as important as our physical strength. With a positive attitude and a great self-image, we can accomplish anything. Strong mind! Strong body!

And if you’re looking for a way to have great workouts at home, be sure to check out the For the Young at Heart membership plan on my website! I offer dozens of fun and active dance and fitness workouts that will get you healthy and feeling great. Until next time, have fun, keep moving and be happy and healthy!

Leslie Sokol is the creator and founder of the adult dance and fitness program For the Young at Heart. She has been teaching adults and children for forty-five years. You can watch For the Young at Heart by visiting her YouTube Channel or on TVSB. She also teaches in retirement communities throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

UNPREDICTABLE WILDERNESS

CHUCK GRAHAM

Scorpion Canyon on Santa Cruz Island had been way too quiet. Following two solid wet winters of rain, I anticipated seeing island fox pups running amok through the month of May 2024.

May came and went like a stiff northwest wind howling across the Santa Barbara Channel. Yet, there was not a single sighting of a tiny island fox pup.

One reason why the lower portion of Scorpion Canyon had grown increasingly silent: there was a male pup from a litter in May 2023 that had established itself with its father in the lower canyon. The two of them ruled from the old corral down to the cobbled shoreline of Scorpion Anchorage. When they arrived in the canyon, the pup looked unhealthy, scrawny and had only half a tail. As the year progressed, he quickly became known as “Stubby.”

However, over that year, Stubby grew stronger under the tutelage of his father. The yearling, though, was also becoming vicious, especially when another island fox trespassed in the lower canyon. Island foxes are very territorial and self-regulate across the northern chain. Stubby attacked successfully again and again, driving any interlopers out of the canyon.

What I didn’t notice at the time was there were mating pairs of island foxes hidden away surrounding the periphery of the canyon. Stealthy and strong, those mating pairs were formidable. At the beginning of June, Stubby and his father had vanished. Island fox mates are monogamous and are stronger than a bullying year-old pup and its father.

Still, there were no pups. I wasn’t worried, but I was feeling a little anxious. I’d never waited so long for litters to arrive. However, by mid-June, when those first pups revealed themselves poking their heads out of the lemonade berry and out of the willows, it felt as if they were all born during the same week. Finally, island fox pups were mobile, bounding unfettered across the island biome. They are one of the cutest animal babies I’ve ever experienced.

Infusion of island foxes

Born

beneath a massively dense willow tree, these four, two-week-old pups clambered awkwardly out of the sanctity of the willow, and stumbled across a seasonal creek bed in Scorpion Canyon.

Nature’s way

The parents are four pounds full size, and pairs typically average two pups per litter. However, in June 2024, there were pairs of island foxes producing four pups – maybe even five. Sustaining those numbers is another matter though. Island foxes are omnivorous, and there is plenty of food around.

Still, the demands of rearing four or five pups are taxing on the parents. It’s non-stop foraging for food, and the mom constantly nursing rambunctious pups gets worn down day by day.

“First, although the average number of pups they have is two, they can have as many as five, though that is unusual,” said Tim Coonan, retired terrestrial biologist for the Channel Islands National Park. “Your observation of those two large litters implies things are good, re-

sources-wise, at Scorpion.”

I’ve been fortunate enough to see two families with three pups since 1996. One of those was on the road leading to Smugglers Cove in 1998. The other was just above Tinkers Cove in 2020. Two families I saw in Scorpion Canyon this past June had four pups. And as great as it was to see that many, the fourth pups were small and weak. Eventually, they died because they weren’t strong enough and weren’t getting enough food.

They also could’ve been killed off by their stronger siblings. It could’ve been through aggression, or simple roughhousing. In any event, on more than one occasion, I saw surviving pups feeding on their dead sibling. Nearby that island fox pup carcass was an adult island fox carcass in the dry creek bed. It was an old island fox, but a couple of times I watched two pups feeding on the old fox, mostly chewing on its bones.

“The pups feeding on an old adult carcass – never heard of that,” continued Coonan, who spearheaded captive breeding of island foxes to ensure they wouldn’t go extinct in the early 2000s.

“In the pens, we had several instances of adults consuming dead pups; not too uncommon in the animal world for a female to recoup some of the energy she expended having kids by consuming a dead (like stillborn) pup. We also saw a male do it, and that is very unusual – maybe because we had an unnatural situation there: male in close quarters with female and young.”

The adult island fox carcass had been resting in the creek bed for weeks. That didn’t deter these pups from returning to it. Sometimes they would just play and roll around on it, but when I saw shards of bone protruding from their mouths, it raised more questions about possible cannibalism.

“It could be the pups were just teething, sharpening their teeth,” said Coonan. “Gnawing on bones...”

The creek pups

Born beneath a massively dense willow tree, these four, two-week-old pups clambered awkwardly out of the sanctity of the willow, and stumbled across a seasonal creek bed in Scorpion Canyon. I named them “The Creek Pups,” and during those first two weeks of their lives all they knew was the cobbled creek and the shady spots where their doting parents would find them to nurse and nuzzle.

Days later, the smallest and weakest pup didn’t survive. Life went on in the creek bed, surviving was everything, and their parents made sure the other three pups did. After five days following them around in the mornings and late afternoons, I returned to the mainland. After three days, I was back on the island. I searched the creek bed, but there were no pups to be found. Because island foxes have no predators, they can move freely throughout their habitat. Their parents had moved them atop a strategic knoll overlooking lower Scorpion Canyon. There was lots of cover for the pups, with bushels of lemonade berry surrounding open grassy areas across the convenient plateau. The island fox pups had everything they needed. Their mom nursed them throughout the day, roving back and forth to check on her litter. She even nursed and cleaned the pups at the same time – a multi-tasking parent giving all of herself to her healthy offspring.

On one occasion she brought two mice to the pups before nursing. The dominant pup grabbed both mice from her, the mouse tails hanging from its jaws. The pup ran off and caught the mice in the grass for safekeeping. It wouldn’t share with its siblings. Lizards and birds were also brought to the pups, their floppy-eared dad providing as well. By early August, the pups were about seven weeks old. Fully mobile, they were venturing out on their own, but after every foray, they always returned to their lofty plateau overlooking the lower canyon. It was the ideal gathering point to nurse, nuzzle and rest – a haven for this family of island foxes to thrive.

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

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An island fox pup greets its dad in Scorpion Canyon.

An island fox mom nurses her creek pups. Island fox moms nurse standing up.

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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

Sunday, Aug. 11

0952 hrs / Incident / 100 block Holly Avenue

hindsight

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival they contacted three adults. One male was arrested for corporal injury to spouse and another male was cited for battery. Medical assistance was offered to all parties, and an emergency protection order was issued.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

1424 hrs / Narcotics / Linden Avenue

Deputies responded to Linden Avenue for a male subject in a parked vehicle huffing nitrous oxide. Deputies contacted the subject and asked if he was huffing nitrous oxide and if they could search his vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, they found two open containers of alcohol and a can of nitrous oxide. The subject admitted to driving the vehicle while he was under the influence of alcohol. The subject was taken to the station and cited for the violations. A family member picked him up from the station.

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2212 hrs / Traffic / 5800 block Via Real

stolen from his garage. Victim stated their garage had been left open the previous day between the hours of 1300 and 1730 hours. The victim believes this must have been the time his bike was stolen. Deputies scanned the area for cameras and are in the process of obtaining video surveillance to identify a potential suspect.

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.

0901 hrs / Theft / Oak Avenue

A victim stated that his room had been broken into. He noticed the unknown suspect had stolen $800 to $1,500 and other miscellaneous items. Based on the investigation, deputies believe these were a string of burglaries in the area that occurred on Aug. 15.

1629 hrs / Incident / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue

A deputy was flagged down by a man and his son who stated they were stopped at the light on Linden Avenue and Carpinteria Avenue when they were side swiped by another vehicle. The driver’s son was able to get video of the suspect vehicle. Investigation ongoing.

2115 hrs / Incident / 4900 block Sandyland Road

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.

A subject was contacted as a result of a traffic enforcement stop. It was discovered he was a probationer out of Bakersfield. A fourth waiver search was executed, and a small amount of cannabis was located. SFSTs were conducted, but he was not deemed impaired. During the contact, he admitted to being a gang member and that he had just been paroled in February for possession of a firearm. The subject stated he is currently living in the Carpinteria area for work.

When the City of Carpinteria’s 50th anniversary started appearing in the news, it prompted Tony Partida to unearth an old picture of Carpinteria’s first mayor and longtime city manager Allan Coates. in addition to his city duties, Coates served as a colonel in the Army reserves 425th Civil Affair Company. Pictured above turned right to face the camera, Coates addressed his company in 1977. Partida, who served from 1973 to 1993 as a staff sergeant, can be seen in the back, third to the right of Coates. Carpinteria High school alumni might also recognize longtime math teacher bob segesman, who was a major in the reserves, pictured second to the right of Coates. Members of the company, which was headquartered in santa barbara on the corner of Las Positas and state street, trained for one weekend each month.

Carpinteria Community Church saw a temperature change of about 50 degrees and a time change of about 70 years between these two photos. Built in 1940 by Joe Hendy, the church was baptized in ice during an anomalous snowstorm in 1949.

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Friday, Aug. 16

1158 hrs / Incident / 1000 block Casitas Pass Road

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

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.

A victim was changing clothing in a men’s bathroom stall when the suspect had his iPhone filming the victim from the other stall. The victim yelled and the suspect fl ed. The suspect was not identified. Staff members responded to the bathroom and were supposed to be contacting law enforcement for a report. The staff members never called law enforcement and the victim wanted to have the incident documented.

0901 hrs / Theft / Oak Avenue

Deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident where the victim stated he was involved in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend. The victim decided to leave the residence due to the incident and was pushed by the suspect. The suspect fled the residence once the victim called 911. The suspect was later located hiding behind an electrical box at the intersection of Linden Avenue and Sandyland Road. The suspect was arrested and booked at Santa Barbara County Jail without incident.

Saturday, Aug. 17

1809 hrs / Incident / 5000 block Carpinteria Avenue

Deputies responded for a suspect who had dined and left without paying the $26 bill. Deputies looked in the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. Video footage will be provided by the reporting party.

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Deputies responded to a reported burglary in which the victim’s bike was

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE. CASE NO. 24PR00321

ESTATE OF DIANNE R. DONOVAN

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DIANNE R. DONOVAN, DIANNE DONOVAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATTI SANDOW in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.

The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATTY SANDOW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on September 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 5 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Anacapa Division, at 1100 Anacapa Street, P.O. Box 21107, Santa Barbara, CA, 93121-1107.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of a petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the heating date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of

estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: JAMES P. GRIFFITH HOWELL MOORE & GOUGH LLP 1020 STATE STREET, SUITE 108 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

805-962-0524

ELECTRONICALLY FILED 8/13/2024 by Monica Buenrostro, Deputy, for Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer.

Publish: August 15, 22, 29, 2024

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NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carpinteria on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 COUNCILMEMBER

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 COUNCILMEMBER for no more than one:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carpinteria on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Vote for no more than one:

FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 2 COUNCILMEMBER

Adriana González-Smith, Music Teacher

Vote for no more than one:

Adriana González-Smith, Music Teacher

Natalia Alarcon, Carpinteria City Councilmember

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POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Carpinteria, el dia Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024.

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Carpinteria, el dia Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024.

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Carpinteria, el dia Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024.

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Carpinteria, el dia Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024.

POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los cargos que han de ser cubiertos en la Elección Municipal que se llevará a cabo en la Ciudad de Carpinteria, el dia Martes, 5 de noviembre de 2024.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carpinteria on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 2

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 2

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 2

Vote por no más de uno:

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 2

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 2

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Adriana González-Smith, Maestra de Música

Adriana González-Smith, Maestra de Música

Adriana González-Smith, Maestra de Música

Adriana González-Smith, Maestra de Música

Adriana González-Smith, Maestra de Música

Natalia Alarcon, Miembro del Consejo Municipal de Carpinteria

Natalia Alarcon, Miembro del Consejo Municipal de Carpinteria

Natalia Alarcon, Miembro del Consejo Municipal de Carpinteria

Natalia Alarcon, Miembro del Consejo Municipal de Carpinteria

Natalia Alarcon, Miembro del Consejo Municipal de Carpinteria

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 3

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 3

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 3

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 3

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 3

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Julia Mayer, Dueña de Empresa

Adriana González-Smith, Music Teacher

Natalia Alarcon, Carpinteria City Councilmember

FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3 COUNCILMEMBER

Natalia Alarcon, Carpinteria City Councilmember

Vote for no more than one:

Julia Mayer, Dueña de Empresa

Julia Mayer, Dueña de Empresa

Julia Mayer, Dueña de Empresa

Julia Mayer, Dueña de Empresa

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 4

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 4

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 4

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 4

Julia Mayer, Business Owner

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3 COUNCILMEMBER for no more than one:

FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 3 COUNCILMEMBER

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FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 COUNCILMEMBER

Julia Mayer, Business Owner

Mayer, Business Owner

Vote for no more than one:

FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 COUNCILMEMBER

Wade Nomura, City Councilmember

Vote for no more than one:

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 4 COUNCILMEMBER for no more than one:

Measure to be Voted On:

Wade Nomura, City Councilmember

Measure to be Voted On:

Nomura, City Councilmember

CITY OF CARPINTERIA ESSENTIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE

Measure to be Voted On:

CITY OF CARPINTERIA ESSENTIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE

Shall the measure protecting essential services including maintaining safe/clean public areas; repairing streets; addressing homelessness; emergency/disaster preparedness; maintaining sheriff’s deputies; preserving library, senior, and youth programs; protecting beaches from pollution; other general government purposes; increasing Carpinteria’s transient occupancy tax, paid only by hotel/motel/short-term rental guests, from 12% to 15%, generating $750,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring spending disclosures, all funds spent locally, be adopted?

CITY OF CARPINTERIA ESSENTIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURE

Shall the measure protecting essential services including maintaining safe/clean public areas; repairing streets; addressing homelessness; emergency/disaster preparedness; maintaining sheriff’s deputies; preserving library, senior, and youth programs; protecting beaches from pollution; other general government purposes; increasing Carpinteria’s transient occupancy tax, paid only by hotel/motel/short-term rental guests, from 12% to 15%, generating $750,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring spending disclosures, all funds spent locally, be adopted? YES NO

Posted: August 15, 2024

Published: August 22, 2024

Posted: August 15, 2024

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk / Elections Official

Published: August 22, 2024

Shall the measure protecting essential services including maintaining safe/clean public areas; repairing streets; addressing homelessness; emergency/disaster preparedness; maintaining sheriff’s deputies; preserving library, senior, and youth programs; protecting beaches from pollution; other general government purposes; increasing Carpinteria’s transient occupancy tax, paid only by hotel/motel/short-term rental guests, from 12% to 15%, generating $750,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring spending disclosures, all funds spent locally, be adopted?

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk / Elections Official

Vote por no más de uno:

PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL PARA DISTRITO NO. 4

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Vote por no más de uno:

Wade Nomura, Miembro del Consejo Municipal

Wade Nomura, Miembro del Consejo Municipal

Wade Nomura, Miembro del Consejo Municipal

Medida Sometida a Votación:

Wade Nomura, Miembro del Consejo Municipal

Wade Nomura, Miembro del Consejo Municipal

Medida Sometida a Votación:

Medida Sometida a Votación:

Medida Sometida a Votación:

Medida Sometida a Votación:

SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE CARPINTERIA, MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA

SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE CARPINTERIA, MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA

SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE CARPINTERIA, MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA

SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE CARPINTERIA, MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA

SERVICIOS ESENCIALES DE LA CIUDAD DE CARPINTERIA, MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD PÚBLICA

¿Deberá adoptarse la medida que protege los servicios esenciales, incluyendo mantenimiento de áreas públicas seguras/limpias; reparación de calles; atención a las personas sin hogar; preparación para emergencias/desastres; el mantenimiento de oficiales del sheriff; preservación de la biblioteca, los programas para ancianos y jóvenes; protección de las playas de la contaminación; otros propósitos generales del gobierno; el aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria de Carpintería, pagado sólo por los huéspedes de hoteles/moteles/alquileres a corto plazo, del 12% al 15%, generando $750,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes pongan fin al impuesto, requiriendo la divulgación de gastos, todos los fondos gastados localmente?

¿Deberá adoptarse la medida que protege los servicios esenciales, incluyendo mantenimiento de áreas públicas seguras/limpias; reparación de calles; atención a las personas sin hogar; preparación para emergencias/desastres; el mantenimiento de oficiales del sheriff; preservación de la biblioteca, los programas para ancianos y jóvenes; protección de las playas de la contaminación; otros propósitos generales del gobierno; el aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria de Carpintería, pagado sólo por los huéspedes de hoteles/moteles/alquileres a corto plazo, del 12% al 15%, generando $750,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes pongan fin al impuesto, requiriendo la divulgación de gastos, todos los fondos gastados localmente?

¿Deberá adoptarse la medida que protege los servicios esenciales, incluyendo mantenimiento de áreas públicas seguras/limpias; reparación de calles; atención a las personas sin hogar; preparación para emergencias/desastres; el mantenimiento de oficiales del sheriff; preservación de la biblioteca, los programas para ancianos y jóvenes; protección de las playas de la contaminación; otros propósitos generales del gobierno; el aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria de Carpintería, pagado sólo por los huéspedes de hoteles/moteles/alquileres a corto plazo, del 12% al 15%, generando $750,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes pongan fin al impuesto, requiriendo la divulgación de gastos, todos los fondos gastados localmente?

¿Deberá adoptarse la medida que protege los servicios esenciales, incluyendo mantenimiento de áreas públicas seguras/limpias; reparación de calles; atención a las personas sin hogar; preparación para emergencias/desastres; el mantenimiento de oficiales del sheriff; preservación de la biblioteca, los programas para ancianos y jóvenes; protección de las playas de la contaminación; otros propósitos generales del gobierno; el aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria de Carpintería, pagado sólo por los huéspedes de hoteles/moteles/alquileres a corto plazo, del 12% al 15%, generando $750,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes pongan fin al impuesto, requiriendo la divulgación de gastos, todos los fondos gastados localmente?

¿Deberá adoptarse la medida que protege los servicios esenciales, incluyendo mantenimiento de áreas públicas seguras/limpias; reparación de calles; atención a las personas sin hogar; preparación para emergencias/desastres; el mantenimiento de oficiales del sheriff; preservación de la biblioteca, los programas para ancianos y jóvenes; protección de las playas de la contaminación; otros propósitos generales del gobierno; el aumento del impuesto de ocupación transitoria de Carpintería, pagado sólo por los huéspedes de hoteles/moteles/alquileres a corto plazo, del 12% al 15%, generando $750,000 anualmente hasta que los votantes pongan fin al impuesto, requiriendo la divulgación de gastos, todos los fondos gastados localmente?

Postado: 15 de Agosto de 2024

Postado: 15 de Agosto de 2024

Postado: 15 de Agosto de 2024

Postado: 15 de Agosto de 2024

Publicado: 22 de Agosto de 2024

Publicado: 22 de Agosto de 2024

Postado: 15 de Agosto de 2024

Publicado: 22 de Agosto de 2024

Publicado: 22 de Agosto de 2024

Publicado: 22 de Agosto de 2024

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretaria Municipal

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretaria Municipal

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretaria Municipal

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretaria Municipal

Brian C. Barrett, CMC, CPMC, Secretaria Municipal

THROWBACK

A tale of two bells: Summerland

BY JIM CAMPOS AND DAN CAMPOS

Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally ran in CVN Vol. 26, No. 25. Part 1 of “A tale of two bells” ran in CVN Vol. 30, No. 48.

The Summerland School of 1890 was established on Whitney Avenue, the highest street on the hillside of Summerland. Its bell was nestled inside a tower within the school. The steep climb up Whitney discouraged its rebuilding when the structure went into decline. Instead, the town fathers chose a new site, circa 1920, at the bottom of the hillside on Lilly Avenue. The school eventually relocated slightly above this site on Valencia Road, a little after 1928, where it stands to this day. Perhaps Summerlanders can establish the exact date of the relocation on Valencia as its centennial anniversary approaches.

The Summerland bell was mounted onto a platform on the Valencia school site for decades. Then, a strong wind blew it over and sent it tumbling down the slope of the hillside. As principal of Summerland (1993–96), Jim Campos remembers Summerland teacher Mary Foley calling in horror that the bell had broken from its yoke. The students had lost their treasured bell where they assembled to recite the pledge of allegiance and sing songs before entering the classroom to start the day.

Head of maintenance for the Carpinteria Unified School District (CUSD), Dan McFarlane, gave the okay to repair the bell at Wullbrandt’s Welding Shop in Carpinteria. The welded bell was returned to Summerland School better than ever. It was used for another 20 years until the new platform structure began to wobble. The bell was then taken down and put into storage at the CUSD warehouse.

We will end this brief history of the Summerland and Rincon bells by detail-

The Summerland bell and students at the Whitney Avenue school in 1890. ing their differences.

The Rincon bell was modified so that the original wheel was replaced with a lever that is pulled so that the clapper can strike it. The Summerland bell still has a wheel, but the clapper has been removed or possibly affixed inside the bell; it is not intended to be rung.

The Rincon bell has nary a scratch on it at 150 years old. The Summerland bell’s yoke broke into several pieces and had to be welded back on. If one looks at it closely, the places where it was welded can be seen.

The Rincon bell is currently mounted at the entrance of Carpinteria Middle School. The Summerland bell was stored

at the CUSD warehouse. It is now included in the new Summerland School remodel and has been returned to its proper home.

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.

The Summerland bell was stored at the CUSD warehouse; it is now included in the new Summerland School remodel and has been returned to its proper home.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Family Baptist hosts third annual 3-on-3 Tournament

Family and friends take to the basketball court for summer competition

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

There’s no better way to close out the summer season than with a full day of hoops at the annual Family Baptist Church 3-on-3 basketball tournament. On Saturday, Aug. 17, the local church hosted the third annual hoops tournament, inviting ballers of all ages to compete for bragging rights among family and friends.

Teams competed in three divisions –under 13, under 20, and open division (over 21) – while community members cheered from the sidelines and indulged in hot dogs and snow cones.

Pastors Joe Epley and church elder Tom Bauer helped run the event, while pastors Dave Pennington and Sergiy Tarasenko tested their skills on the ballcourt in the open division.

Family Baptist Church – with Sergiy Tarasenko, Alex Tarasenko, and Michael Day – took on the Carp Basket Brawlers in the open division final, with the Carp Basket Brawlers taking the championship.

In the 20-and-under division finals, it was The Diddlers – with Samuel Medel, Aidan Alcaraz, Micah Smith, Connor Boyd and Dezmond Witherspoon –against the YMCA squad, with The Diddlers coming out as champions.

And for the youngest hoopers in the 13 and under division, it was the Carpinteria Mavericks rounding out the trophy winners with a win in the championship game.

With the final sports event of the summer in the books, and with Carpinteria High School returning to school this week, the Carpinteria community will now prepare for a busy year of high school sports on the horizon.

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KARLSSON PHOTOS

Pastor Sergiy Tarasenko, far left, and David Pennington, far right, with the first-place winners from the 20 and under division, The Diddlers, starting second from the left: Samuel Medel, Aiden Alcaraz, Micah Smith, Connor Boyd and Dezmond Witherspoon.

MAYRA TARASENKO

Alex Tarasenko drives to the basket during the Open Division game between Family Baptist and the Carp Basket Brawlers.

From left, Pastor Joe Epley, his granddaughter Alie Epley and Tom Bauer hold down the announcers booth.

From left, Pastor David Pennington and his son Hudson Pennington.

Carpinteria Warriors take on first week of sports

BY RYAN P. CRUZ

The Warriors are back for the fall semester, and Carpinteria athletics is already off to a busy season of competition kicked off by the girls volleyball team with its first home match of the year against Pacifica last week.

It was a slow start for the volleyball squad, who dropped three straight sets in the home opener, but the Warriors recovered in their second match with a big 3-0 sweep on the road over Rio Mesa on Aug. 20.

Girls volleyball will continue its campaign with another road trip to face perennial power Laguna Blanca on Thursday, Aug. 22. On that same day, Carpinteria girls tennis will kick off the season with a home match against the highly touted Viewpoint Patriots.

Warriors boys Water Polo also opened its season on the road against Rio Mesa on Aug. 20, though the Carpinteria boys were unable to shake off the offseason rust and suffered a tough high-scoring defeat at the hands of the Spartans, 13-16. Water polo will look to get on track this weekend at the Thousand Oaks Fall Classic on Friday and Saturday Aug. 22-23. Last year, Carpinteria finished 2-2 against some top-ranked competition at the early season tournament.

A look ahead at Warriors football

As Carpinteria football prepares to open the season under the helm of new coaches Van Latham and Henry Gonzales, CVN gives a look ahead at this year’s schedule, including five home games at Carpinteria Valley Memorial Stadium, where the Warrior Spirit will be strong as ever on Friday nights this fall.

Thursday, Aug. 29 at Hollywood High (8-3 record in 2023)

*Friday, Sept. 6 vs Cabrillo of Long Beach (2-9)

Saturday, Sept. 14 at San Gabriel (6-5)

*Friday, Sept. 20 vs Viewpoint (6-4)

*Friday, Sept. 27 vs Santa Paula (8-2)

*Friday, Oct. 4 vs Whittier (2-8)

Thursday, Oct. 10 at Cabrillo of Lompoc (1-9)

Friday, Oct. 18 at Channel Islands (0-10)

Friday, Oct. 25 at Nordhoff (5-5)

*Friday, Nov. 1 vs. Grace Brethren (7-4)

* Denotes home game

ON DECK

Thursday, Aug. 22

*Carpinteria Girls Tennis vs Viewpoint, 4:15 p.m.

Carpinteria Girls Volleyball at Laguna Blanca, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Thousand Oaks Fall Classic, TBD

Saturday, Aug. 24

Carpinteria Boys Water Polo at Thousand Oaks Fall Classic, TBD

*Denotes Home Game

ROSANA SWING PHOTOS

Carpinteria’s Camila Martinez rises up for the block at the net during the season opener against Pacifica.

Senior Averi Alexander is looking to help lead the Warriors through a successful 2024 season.

Northbound lanes will remain divided until summer 2025

The northbound lanes between Hixon and Olive Mill roads will remain divided until summer 2025 while improvements are made to neighboring bridges and the off-ramp on San Ysidro Road.

Along the northbound side of the highway, one lane from Santa Monica Road to Evans Avenue, and the on-ramp at North Padaro Lane, will be closed Monday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and Sunday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The northbound on-ramp at San Ysidro Road is closed until early 2025, and the off-ramp at San Ysidro Road is closed until mid-December of this year.

On the southbound side, one lane from North Padaro Lane to Carpinteria Avenue, as well as the on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane, will be closed Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and Sunday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The on ramp at Posilipo Lane will be closed until spring 2028, though drivers may use the detour on Sheffield Drive. On Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the shoulders of the highway from Milpas Street to Olive Mill Road will be closed while soil samples are taken.

––Jun Starkey

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COURTESY PHOTO

Caltrans crew members plant on the northbound side of the highway, between North Padaro Lane and the off-ramp at Lillie Avenue.