129TH YEAR, No.39 OJAIVALLEYNEWS.COM FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 Mass meditation held to summon ET to Ojai Perry Van Houten “I really landed in the perfect place,” he [email protected] told the Ojai Valley News. Can extraterrestrials be contacted Sims saw his first ET in 2012 at a re- through global, synchronized medita- treat in Borrego Springs, as he was learn- tion? ing the contact meditation protocol. Organizers of a 10-day virtual mass He was skeptical, at first. “I had never experiment, the grand finale originating meditated in my life before this,” Sims from Ojai, say they can — and were — said. “It was on the fifth evening that a during a unique astrological alignment ship appeared above our group. I saw it this week. materialize out of thin air and it was in- The Harmonic Convergence 2020 is credible, and I knew that this was not a the brainchild of tech engineer, entre- military craft, like many people believe.” preneur and author Mark Sims of Ojai, The purpose of this week’s experi- the creator of a meditation protocol to ment was “to help usher in a new era of facilitate mass contact with ETs, organiz- world peace and to make contact with ers said. Photo courtesy THC2020 our star family,” according to organizer Sims was attracted to Ojai from Mich- Unify, a nonprofit that specializes in igan three years ago, drawn by the moun- Mark Sims of Ojai, the creator of a meditation protocol used to contact extraterrestrials, tains, Ojai’s spirituality and its people. leads participants in a Harmonic Convergence mass meditation in Ojai. ET: Page B8 Matilija reservoir drained Great white fright

Photo by Simone Noble Ojai Junior Lifeguards hit the water in their ceremonial swim around the Ventura Pier.

Perry Van Houten [email protected] Several young life- guards from Ojai got some excitement July 10 Photo courtesy Paul Jenkin, Matilija Coalition during their traditional BEFORE AND AFTER: Photos taken July 2 and 12 of the drained Matilija reservoir reveal end-of-session swim the evolution of the channel cut by flows through sedimentation from the Thomas Fire. around the Ventura Pier. The group of swim- mers was called back to shore after the reported spotting of a 7-foot-long great white shark in the ocean off the pier. The sighting came from three fishermen on the pier who reported it to a park ranger helping Photo by Brandon Seider to manage the swim, ac- Junior Lifeguards from Ojai start their swim around the Ven- cording to Ojai resident Carrie Johnson, who runs tura Pier July 10. the Junior Lifeguard pro- the lead instructor for the the kids over near where gram. group swimming over to a shark may have been The eight swimmers the ranger.” swimming.” from Ojai were the first to The instructor mim- The ranger, with the hit the water at approxi- icked a fin on his head, help of Junior Lifeguard mately 9 a.m., when they Johnson said, “and I knew swim instructors, quickly were called back to shore. right then that there was got the kids out of the “First of all,” Johnson said, a shark. It wasn’t showing water and safely back to “I saw the kids starting to any kind of aggressive be- shore. swim back, and then I saw havior, I just couldn’t put Great white: Page B3 VC reports increase Perry Van Houten hour period, the reservoir did empty,” WATER LEVELS [email protected] said Peter Sheydeyi, deputy director of in COVID-19-related On July 1, workers opened a 12-inch SEASONAL YEAR-TO-DATE design and construction for the Ventura RAINFALL TOTALS FROM OCT. 1 valve at Matilija Dam, releasing flows County Watershed Protection District. hospitalizations downstream and slowly draining the The decision to drain the reservoir Matilija Canyon 25.37” reservoir. was based on safety concerns identi- As of July 16, there The flush had nothing to do with the fied by the California Division of Safety were 4,968 people who Soule Park 16.85” planned eventual removal of the dam, of Dams, and liability concerns over re- ever were diagnosed Casitas Dam 19.12” but was based on safety concerns from cent increased recreational use of the with COVID-19 in Ven- Oak View 16.87” both state and county officials. reservoir and trespassers potentially tura County, and 2,245 Upper Ojai 16.92” Prior to the flush, the reservoir had hurting themselves on the property, active cases under quar- only 150 acre-feet of storage, less than Sheydeyi said. “The decision was made antine. LAKE CASITAS VOLUME 4% of the original storage. The middle of to go ahead and lower the pool to try This was an 84-case the reservoir was only about 4 feet deep. and remove the attractive nuisance of jump from the day be- Oct 1, 2019 100,573 acre-feet When the valve was opened the the facility.” fore and a 875-case jump July 16, 2020 102,713 acre-feet morning of July 1, flows downstream Just a year ago, an Oak View from the week before. Low volume 41.1 percent were approximately 30 cubic feet (225 Current volume 43.2 percent gallons) per second. “Over about a 36- Matilija reservoir: Page B8 COVID-19: Page B8 A2 Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 Obituaries Most VC schools will begin 2020-21 online; OUSD undecided With cases of COVID-19 ra County Dr. Robert Levin July basis. Nearly all of the school be best met. However, we can- surging in Ventura County and 15 explaining the school dis- districts and charter schools in not in good conscience reopen Christine Towne Drucker throughout California, most lo- tricts’ decision: “In recent weeks the county, as well as the Ven- all of our campuses at a time cal school districts and charter it has become increasingly clear tura County Office of Educa- when the coronavirus is surging Christine Towne Drucker, 72, schools have decided to begin that bringing students back tion, have jointly agreed this is in our state and our region.” passed on July 1st, 2020, peacefully the 2020-2021 school year en- to campus at the start of the the best course of action at this In addition to OUSD, Ven- in her home in Ojai, with her cat Oliver at her side. Chris lived a full tirely using distance learning, year — even on a limited basis time. Levin has endorsed the tura Unified, Moorpark Unified and fabulous life. Together with her without bringing students back — would pose unacceptable plan to begin the school year and Mesa Union school district beloved husband, Sanford Drucker, to campuses. health risks to both students with distance learning in the in- are still evaluating how they will she shared twenty-three years until However, Ojai Unifiedand school employees, many of terest of reducing the spread of begin the new school year and his passing ten years ago. Chris and School District still plans to whom are in high-risk groups.” the coronavirus. have not yet announced their Sandy were fixtures in the Ojai Valley hold in-person classes using a Ventura County schools Mantooth said: “Keeping plans. community. Sanford started the Ojai Living Treasures, hybrid system at this time, Su- had been hoping to begin the campuses closed is not a deci- The OUSD Board will dis- which was later adopted by the Rotary Club. Chris and perintendent Tiffany Morse told year with a mix of in-class and sion that any of us take lightly. cuss the latest plans for Ojai Sandy were Ojai citizens of the year in 2000. Chris was a devoted volunteer in the local Red Cross. the Ojai Valley News. distance learning, but the wors- We want nothing more than to students to return to school at She served the Ojai Music Festival as President of the Ventura County Super- ening coronavirus crisis has in- bring all students back to class its July 22 meeting. The agenda Board for the Ojai Music Festival Woman’s Committee intendent of Schools Stanley creased the risks of reopening where their educational, social for that meeting will be released and was a board member. She served as a docent at the Mantooth sent a letter to Ventu- campuses, even on a limited and developmental needs can by tonight. Museum of Ventura County; and she was also a board member and on the committee for architect selection for the museum remodel. Chris obtained her Ph.D. in mythological studies at SB police, VCSO mum on search for brandishing suspect Pacifica Graduate Institute. She was named a Living Treasure of Ojai in 2018. Chris’ red hair, her bright smile, Perry Van Houten block of North Milpas Street. the man in the Ojai area July told the Ojai Valley News that her insights and wisdom attracted everyone to her as a [email protected] After a short altercation, the 10, authorities said. detectives know who the sus- friend and a mentor. She loved academia, art, spirituality, A reported Ojai area man man left in a vehicle, accord- A VCSO official said July pect is but continue to search and ice cream. She will be missed. wanted for brandishing a ing to Santa Barbara police. 10 that the suspect, who may for him. He declined to pro- firearm at a Santa Barbara No shots were fired, but a have lived in Upper Ojai “is vide a description or the sus- restaurant last week is still loaded magazine was found not there anymore” and that pect’s name. John Hugh Sherfey outstanding, authorities said at the scene. Further inves- area residents were not in Wagner said the people July 16. tigation revealed the suspect danger. involved in the incident were John Hugh Sherfey, beloved On July 9 at approximate- husband, father, grandfather, and and woman knew each other, A search warrant was not from the Santa Barbara ly 6:30 p.m., witnesses re- police said. served on the suspect’s home, area, but could not confirm brother passed away peacefully at ported a man with a gun who home on July 5th. He was 81. Ventura County Sheriff’s Santa Barbara police stated. earlier reports that the sus- John was born in Torrance, CA, confronted a woman at Los deputies assisted Santa Bar- Santa Barbara police pect was an Ojai Valley resi- moving in 1966 with his wife, Joan to Agaves restaurant in the 600 bara police in their search for spokesman Anthony Wagner dent. Carpinteria where they raised their three girls, Kelly, Kathy and Cortney. He worked as a U.S. postal carrier for Deputies called when woman refuses to wear mask in Ojai grocery store 43 years. After retiring, John and Joanie moved to Ojai. John loved gardening, sports and was a talented artist. Ventura County Sher- Ventura County Board of ployees on her cell phone. He had a goofy sense of humor and earned the title “My iff’s deputies were called Supervisors meeting op- “Everyone was just Funny Valentine” because he and Joanie were married on to Ojai’s Westridge Mid- posing face-covering rules. frozen and not doing any- Valentine’s Day 55 years ago. town Market about 2 p.m. Her comments, which thing and not filming her He is survived by his wife, Joan, his brother, Charles July 10, when Deborah were videotaped as part of back,” Gobbell said. “I fig- Sherfey, daughters Kelly (Matt) Damron (Madison, Lily, Baber of Port Hueneme the meeting on the Board ured I should just film her. and Alexandra), Kathleen Sherfey, and Cortney (Andrew) was asked by employees to of Supervisors website, She was filming me with Rasura (Sophia and Annelise). wear a face covering in the went viral with more than her cell phone.” The family wants to thank Ojai Hospital, ER doctors and Assisted Hospice. store and refused. 1 million social-media Baber said she was “My Funny Valentine, sweet comic valentine, you make Baber, wearing a T- views and she was featured “shocked,” adding, “I me smile with my heart.” shirt with the words, “Let on the late-night TV show thought to myself that freedom ring” on the front, “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on these people don’t real- Screenshot from cellphone video can be heard in a video- June 18. ize there are exemptions posted on Ojai Community Net- Please send obituaries to [email protected] taped recording of the July Ojai filmmaker Joshua (to the state guidelines on work Facebook by Ojai filmmaker 10 grocery store incident Gobbell was at Westridge face coverings) and I am Joshua Gobbell. saying she has a medical Midtown Market on Fri- exempt.” Deborah Baber of Port Huen- condition that exempts day getting lunch when She said that when her from local and state he said Baber “came into the deputies arrived, she eme, center without a mask, mask mandates. Westridge, definitely with- left the store “because I argues with an employee of Store employee Chel- out her mask, causing a just wasn’t going to spend Westridge Midtown Market sea Jones said that sheriff’s scene right away. … She my money there.” Baber in Ojai on Friday, July 10, deputies escorted Baber was being very boister- added that she does not that she does not have to out of the store without ous and very loud and I judge people who do wear wear a face covering in the touching her. thought I would record it.” masks. “I know the fear is WANTED Baber provided public Baber recorded her ex- real,” she said. “It is not for store due to a medical con- comments at the June 16 change with the store em- me to judge.” dition. Coins • Tokens Paper Money Diamonds • Gold • Silver Police blotter Jewelry • Watches Crimes • A 43-year-old man block of Maricopa High- was arrested at Monte Via • Vandalism was re- was cited in the 11500 way July 9 for possession and Santa Ana Boulevard Local Buyer for 45 Years 805-798-7140 ported in the 200 block of block of North Ventura of methamphetamine and July 12 for a misdemeanor Carrizo Street July 7. Avenue July 8 for a misde- possession of drug para- warrant. He was cited and • Petty theft was re- meanor warrant. phernalia. released. ported in the 900 block of • A 33-year-old woman • A 25-year-old man • A 41-year-old man East Ojai Avenue July 10. was cited at Bryant Circle was cited at Santa Ana was cited in the 4700 block • Petty theft was re- and Bryant Street July 8 for Way and North Ventura of Crooked Palm Road July ported in the 900 block of violating probation. Avenue July 9 for violating 13 for possession of drug East Ojai Avenue July 10. • A 58-year-old man probation. paraphernalia. • Vandalism was re- was cited in the 200 block • A 40-year-old woman • A 28-year-old man ported in the 400 block of of East Ojai Avenue July 9 was cited in the 11400 was cited in the 900 block East Ojai Avenue July 11. for occupying a city park block of North Ventura of Country Club Drive Arrests after hours. Avenue July 10 for posses- July 13 for driving on a • A 38-year-old woman • A 29-year-old man sion of a controlled sub- was cited at El Roblar was arrested at Bryant stance. suspended or revoked Drive and Maricopa High- Circle and Bryant Street • A 43-year-old man license. way July 8 for evading. July 9 for public intoxica- was cited at East El Roblar • A 33-year-old man • A 52-year-old man tion and resisting arrest. Drive and Maricopa High- was cited at Highland was cited at East Ojai Av- Bail was set at $0. way July 11 for possession Drive and North Ventura enue and Fox Street July 8 • A 45-year-old man of a controlled substance. Avenue July 13 for posses- for drinking in public. was cited in the 1100 • A 45-year-old man sion of drug paraphernalia. Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 A3 Ojai City Council examines Comet streaks across Ojai sky contract with Sheriff’s Office

Austin Widger budget for police officers.” station last month, they [email protected] Many public com- were ignored by the sher- The Ojai City Coun- ments addressed the is- iffs inside. “It takes longer cil discussed the Ventura sue of a lack of funding for to become a barber than County Sheriff’s Office the city’s vulnerable and it does to become a cop,” contract and policies at homeless populations, Bigler said. “So to give of- its July 14 meeting, and including those of resi- ficers such a wide scope directed staff to write a dent Caroline McDon- of responsibilities seems resolution based on Black ald. “According to sev- irresponsible, to say the Lives Matter, intolerance eral sources, including least.” and racism. www.racecounts.org, Ven- After the public com- Council also directed tura County is the most ra- ment had concluded, the Sheriff’s Contract Re- cially disparate in terms of each of the council mem- view Committee — made crime and justice in Cali- bers had an opportunity up of Councilmen William fornia,” McDonald said. to say their piece about Weirick and Ryan Blatz — “There are ways we can re- the topics of VCSO, rac- Photo by Carla Cahill to fully vet the contract, form our police force, but ism and police brutality. Ojai photographer Carla Cahill (www.carlacahill.com) caught this image of Comet NEO- policies and procedures I think investing in other Councilman Randy Haney WISE over the Topatopas July 15. It was photographed from the field across from Nord- with VCSO, Ventura Coun- ways of helping our com- said he was “jolted” by the hoff High at around 9 p.m. The comet will be visible for a few more weeks. “It comes by ty leaders, and the fellow munity is ultimately going concept of defunding the every 7,000 years, so I am stoked to have captured it,” Cahill told the Ojai Valley News. cities that contract servic- to be the best solution.” police, but now recognizes es with VCSO. Some other members there is a problem. Council members of the public gave person- Haney said: “Change homeless are arrested and Mayor Johnny John- we don’t have these acute agreed that both the sher- al accounts of interactions can’t begin until we’re will- then released repeatedly), ston said the cities are on a racial problems that are in iff contract and services with law enforcement, ing to look at something among other issues. ... I’d 40-year-old contract with our face all the time. But provided need a complete including Amanda Lezra: from a different perspec- like to find out how that adjustments for inflation they are there. I’ve seen overhaul. The city of Ojai “While sitting in a local tive. This means that we works.” and demand for services. them; our constituents currently spends 33 per- bar, my mother told the not only have to acknowl- Weirick has been The city doesn’t have to have talked to us about it; cent of its budget — about owner that she thought edge the problem, we also working on reviewing the buy police services from it is built into the system. $3.5 million — on sheriff America was becom- have to admit that we just sheriff’s contract and the the county, but it is still Unfortunately, our com- services. This is more per ing fascist. He firmly dis- don’t know what we don’t history behind it longer less complex and expen- munity has that problem capita than any other city agreed and called the po- know. The first step toward than any other member sive than having its own in different ways and at in the county. lice. Two officers showed change is to listen and pay of council. He said: “We Police Department. different times.” The contract with up. They told my mother attention to what others don’t really have a rela- Blatz said now is an He also said that the VCSO is also more than to accompany them. are saying and feeling. We tionship between service important time to rework next closest city in terms four decades old and has When she asked why she need to realize that we’re provider and client, that the sheriff’s contract both of amount paid to VCSO not been revised in that was being arrested, they all human beings, prone my agreement or contrac- because of what is hap- per capita is Camarillo. If time. slammed her face onto the to good and bad decisions, tual stipulation references pening with social and Ojai was paying the same More than two dozen counter and handcuffed but, most importantly we standards of practice, ref- racial injustices, and be- amount as their city per members of the public ei- her. She was then taken to must be willing to work to- erences expectations of cause the city cannot af- capita, it would save the ther spoke or submitted a cell where she sat by her- ward the greater good. So how to resolve issues in ford to keep allotting one- city over $1 million a year written comments at the self for 20 hours. She was let’s start with all sides sit- that relationship, then all third of its budget to VCSO on sheriff’s services, or meeting, which was held denied food, water and ting down at the table and of that needs to be up- during the COVID-19 fi- nearly 10 percent of the via videoconference. For medication. When she helping each other better dated. Again, when you’re nancial hardship. budget. the first time, the public didn’t answer my calls all understand the differenc- talking about something Blatz said: “The so- Haney said the two is- could speak on the video- night, you could imagine es of living and working from 1980, and not re- cial issues and the racial sues he would like to see conference in live time. that I imagined the worst. and policing in our ever- viewed periodically, not injustice issue that’s go- addressed are the cost of Longtime Ojai resi- She was denied a phone changing community.” reviewed in an autonom- ing on in the community sheriff’s services and what dent Aaron Snyder said: “I call until the next morn- Councilwoman Suza ic fashion, you’re going and in society as a whole services are being provid- believe we should expand ing. At no point was my Francina brought up the to get these imbalances, is part of this. It’s not just ed. the definition of … officers mother told what she was issue of the homeless pop- you’re going to get just a our contract. There are All of the results of to include mental-health being arrested for or when ulation and their interac- natural increasing of con- issues that we as a com- these findings, as well as and medical profession- she would be released.” tions with sheriffs. She tradictions. You’re going munity sometimes tend the Black Lives Matter als, social workers and Resident Ryan Bigler said she favors “allocating to get problems built into to forget about because resolution, will be brought victims’ advocates, and noted that when the pro- funds to prevent that type that relationship that this we live in a predominantly back at the council’s meet- incorporate that into our testers came to the Ojai of revolving door (where is the time to address.” white community where ing in September. COUNTY IJē VENTURA EXPANDED COVID-19 TESTING

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Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 200 828 W. Ventura St. Oxnard, 93033 Ventura, 93003 Thousand Oaks, 91360 Fillmore, 93015 Open 7 days/week from 9am - 5pm Monday–Saturday 9am - 4pm Open 7 days/week from 9:15am - 4:30pm Monday–Friday 9am – 5pm Magnolia Family Medical Center West Ventura Medical Clinic Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic 2240 E. Gonzales Rd. 133 W. Santa Clara St. 1227 East Los Angeles Ave. Oxnard, 93036 Ventura, 93001 Simi Valley, 93065 Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5pm Open 7 days/week from 9am – 5pm Monday–Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sundays 9am – 2pm A4 If it matters to you, it matters to us FRIDAY, opinion JULY 17, 2020 Reopen schools EDITORIAL HIRAM HOOPER — Ojai I am a rising eighth-grader at Matilija Middle School. I am writing Ventura water about the possibility of reopening schools. I think we need to reopen schools on Aug. 19. I think we need postcard unpacked to do this to keep our friendships going and to allow for social devel- as any Ojai Valley resident comforted by opment among younger people. the glossy postcard: “Update from the city I can see that the reopening of Wof Ventura”? schools may be difficult due to the We wanted to be. First, the postcard reads that COVID-19 virus. However, I think they “hope” (we all need hope these days) that we the pros outweigh the cons, espe- and our “loved ones are staying safe and healthy” cially if masks are strictly enforced — friendly… then comes a lie in bold lettering: while on campus. Another important consider- “As a reminder, the city is not pursuing active ation is access to technology. In the litigation in this matter.” final part of the last school year, many of my schoolmates did not If an answer is required, as it is by Sept. 8, then have easy access to wifi or comput- the litigation is active. ers. Providing school on campus Defendants have to spend time and money to at least two days a week will offer selves from society rather than iso- pot will not be able to eat at Hip if answer, including a filing fee of more than $400, fuller support for anyone facing lating all of society so the aged can he attempts to use the earnings. A and if they choose, retain an attorney. If the litiga- these challenges. take a trip to the Farmer’s Market. homeless person who collects do- tion is not active, then why is the city spending tax As regards Dr. Rogove, it is dif- nations on the street will be refused dollars on attorneys’ fees related to the litigation? Strike a balance ficult to understand his point other service as well. Next they tell us when the upcoming case man- ANDREW R. HOLGUIN — Ojai than, I suppose, we should unify I still recommend Hip to people, agement conference with the court will occur: Aug. behind our physicians as they lead but am disappointed. 17. We suggest you call the number on the card 805- I wrote a letter to the editor May 1 regarding the abdication of our us to nirvana. Being 71, I must say, I 654-7740 or write to citymanager@cityofventura. stopped being that naive long ago. ca.gov to find out how to attend this conference. government’s leadership role to the Inspired to support ATP health care professionals to man- Anyway, I think my point was clear: that we should try to strike a KIT WILLIS — Meiners Oaks Then, “We’d like to remind those impacted ...” age the pandemic. I mentioned that For about 11 years, from 1998 to poverty has as many health con- balance between public health and the economy and I stand by it. 2009, I commuted by bicycle from It’s going to cost you in water allocation, and it’s sequences as the pandemic (this my home in Meiners Oaks to my already costing you in dollars. If you live in the Ojai is indisputable, there is a causal job at Ojai Library. It was a lovely Valley and you use the water, you will be impacted relationship between the per-capita Cash is legal tender commute and a great way to start when your right to water changes. Casitas Munici- income of a population and its life BRYAN ROSEN — Montecito and finish each working day. There pal Water District is currently charging us $600,000 expectancy) and rather than close My 92-year-old mom and I was only one stretch, on Maricopa per year for its legal defense. Local farmers and well down the economy to protect the come to Ojai once a week, and Highway between El Roblar and owners are also being drained of their resources by susceptible portion of the popula- we love to go to restaurants. At the Y, where I felt a bit unsafe, not the city of Ventura’s legal attack. tion, that is, the aged and those Hip Vegan restaurant, I was told I because of the volume of traffic with underlying chronic conditions couldn't pay with cash, that only but because cars tend to speed up “The city remains dedicated to working with (who together account for more cards would be accepted. there. other water users.” than 85% of the deaths due to CO- When I pointed out what it says I never understood the need VID-19 and 100% of the deaths in on the $20 bill I held: “THIS NOTE for four lanes along that section, The city of Ventura began its dedicated work Ventura County, to date), we should IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL (em- especially since all the feeder by contending (in its “Ninth Claim for Relief”) that instead request and assist this phasis added) DEBTS PUBLIC AND streets are two lanes. For bicyclists Ojai’s use of water is not reasonable or beneficial to group to quarantine themselves PRIVATE,” the person behind the and pedestrians trying to cross the the watershed. We last heard that Casitas Municipal and allow the rest of the economy counter became upset with me. Not highway, the extra two lanes add an Water District had walked away from the negotiat- to remain mostly open. After all, we wanting to be thrown out, I agreed unwelcome element of danger to an ing table because Ventura brought nothing to the don’t ban tobacco with its 480,000 to pay with a card. otherwise pleasant outing. table but its gluttony and its empty plate. annual deaths nor cars even, Larger businesses being more I’ve been quietly cheering on Now the city of Ventura is attempting to negoti- though 35,000 people die each year savvy know by law they have to the city of Ojai’s plans for dedi- ate with other water agencies, which lack the funds on the road, nor alcohol with all its accept our money. For example, cated bike and pedestrian lanes to spend on attorneys and are therefore forced to attendant problems, etc. whether they like it or not, Trader along Maricopa Highway, but I was negotiate with their powerful neighbor. This was interpreted as scape- Joe’s and Whole Foods Market take disheartened to receive a glossy goating older adults (Douglas cash as well. Small-business owners mailer referring to this wonderfully “To protect local control...” Parker’s May 8 letter) and playing may think they can do what they common-sense project as “The politics and putting a price on hu- want and not think things through. Maricopa Hwy Lane Reduction,” Whose local control? man life (Dr. Herb Rogove, July 10). It’s also discriminatory not to and urging me to oppose it. The city of Ventura contends (in its “Third Claim Although I understand Mr. Parker’s take cash. Some people don’t have I’m sorry someone has gone to for Relief”) that the water rights of the Ojai Valley point of view, I don’t think scape- credit cards, or their cards have the great expense to produce and users “are subordinate” to the rights of the city of goating is the word he wanted, as been canceled. If a low-income el- mail this, but I must say it has had Ventura because the Mission of San Buenaventura, I am not blaming the disease on derly person without a card comes the effect of inspiring me to pick up established by Junipero Serra, with an aqueduct the aged. I merely believe that we to Hip, he or she will be turned a pen and publicly declare my sup- built by the slave labor of Ojai’s native Chumash should protect the susceptible by away. A musician at the Farm- port of this excellent, much-needed who inhabited the region for 13,000 years gives convincing them to isolate them- ers’ Market who collects cash in a project. Ventura a first priority to the Ventura River water- shed. The hypocrisy of the city of Ventura’s plan to re- Time to put action behind our words move the monument to Serra’s legacy outside City Hall is a hollow distraction from its final power grab By Randy Haney So, let’s Throughout the history of racial from our nation’s first people, and the current com- n light of national policing is- start with strife in our country, we’ve gotten to munity in the Ojai Valley. The Ventura City Coun- sues brought about through the all sides sit- the point where reports are written cil gave false witness Thursday in a statement on tragic killing of George Floyd ting down and plans for change are made, but its decision: “When a group of people has suffered I and the protests of the Black Lives at the table not enough effort to support the trauma, we all need to step up and do something Matter movement, a great deal of and help- change makes it actually happen. to heal that. The actions the Council took are a step concern has arisen on the part of ing each Let it be different this time — espe- forward as we stand in solidarity with our Chumash many local citizens regarding Ojai’s other better cially on our watch. community.” current contract renewal with the understand Our current sheriff’s contract We agree with Councilmember Christy Weir’s Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. I the differ- consumes 33 % of our city budget. statement, “I believe our city can do a better job of am in complete agreement that ences and It is time to have clarity regarding celebrating our Chumash heritage, and I have quite now is the time to review, reform difficulties Randy Haney the services that are provided, their a few ideas of how we can do that.” and provide complete transparency of living, associated costs, and how they are Council’s first idea should be to “step forward” in our community regarding this working, and policing in our ever- serving the needs of our commu- and drop its shameful demand for “mission,” contract. I think we are fortunate changing community. Police reform nity, especially in regard to racial “pueblo” water rights, which amount to fruit of the that this renewal comes at a time is not a one-sided conversation. As disparity. poisonous tree. when our country is struggling to we expect our Police Department We need to determine if and This misleading document must be used as a face the issue of racism and police to change, grow and become more how the existing services can be court exhibit to have the case thrown out. reform with more honesty and a transparent, we must expect this of modified, if we can we add or delete Ventura, at a Stage 2 water level, clearly does willingness to grow and change. ourselves, as well. certain services based on needs, not believe there’s a water shortage. City leaders I have to admit that I was at first The time is long overdue to and what new services or types of continue to waste, build and grow, and have turned jolted by the concept of defund- truly commit to facing the reality policing will be available with the upstream to a smaller community with fewer re- ing the police, but sometimes, to of systemic racism in America and, new reforms. sources to take our water supply for themselves. get our attention, we have to get as a community, we need to ask Finally, I want to add that Ojai is Ventura is actively trying to garner support for past the phrasing and be jolted into ourselves how we can become part one of five cities in our county that a settlement that would not require “active litiga- recognizing that there is a prob- of the solution. We may want to contracts with the Ventura County tion.” It wants to settle the case, because it has lem. Change can’t begin until we’re start with a resolution on behalf of Sheriff’s Office and I think it be- nothing to offer. willing to look at something from a the city of Ojai, acknowledging that hooves us to be smart and not go it The only friendly act the city of Ventura can take different perspective. This means black lives matter and that we will alone. Though we are the smallest is to dismiss the lawsuit and negotiate with all par- that we not only have to acknowl- not condone, participate in, or ac- of the cities and some of our needs ties as equals, by taking its proportionate respon- edge the problem, we also have to cept any form of racism, bigotry or are unique, I believe that Ojai can sibility for reductions, and creating protections for admit that we just don’t know what intolerance in our community. lead the way in helping to design smaller water users. we don’t know. While this is important, ulti- a better contract that addresses At this point, the city of Ventura council mem- Therefore, the first step toward mately, these are only words on the issue of racism, making our bers still look like bullies, forcing everyone to incur change is to listen and pay atten- a page unless we’re willing to put community and the entire Ventura great expense to benefit the lawyers at Best Best & tion to what others are saying and action behind them. In addition to region a more welcoming and safer Krieger and the city of Ventura’s profligate water us- feeling. We need to realize that we acknowledging the problem and lis- place for everyone. age. So far, the only good feeling was a shiny card are all human beings and we must tening to those who have concerns, with a canned COVID-19 greeting. be willing to work together toward we need to form a plan of action — Randy Haney is a member of the greater good. and follow through on that plan. the Ojai City Council. Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 A5 Richard Hajas announces his bid for CMWD Board

Ojai resident Richard assisted the Ojai commu- lifetime of work on water Hajas has announced his nity effort to replace Gold- issues in Ventura County candidacy for the Casitas en State Water Company can be of assistance to our Municipal Water District and authored a feasibility community,” Hajas said in Board of Directors in No- analysis of the acquisition, a written statement. “The vember. which became the basis local drought conditions On July 15, Hajas of- for the eventual sale of and our realization that ficially filed papers to run the company to Casitas in we have a long-term wa- for the seat in Division 2017. ter supply shortage will 5 currently held by Russ Although retired, Hajas require the development Baggerly, who has served continues to serve on the of affordable solutions to continuously on the Casi- Board of Directors of Ojai improve water reliability. tas board since 2004. Friends for Locally Owned I do not believe we have Division 5 encompass- Water (F.L.O.W.) and chairs exhausted all the options es Meiners Oaks, Ojai and the Ojai Basin Groundwa- that may be available. I am Upper Ojai. ter Management Agency. very concerned that the For more than 40 years, As a member of the Ojai lawsuit by the city of Ven- Hajas has been involved in water and wastewater Valley Water Advisory tura is a major obstacle to management, overseeing Group, he recently au- developing sound, mutu- operations and mainte- thored the “Cooperative ally beneficial water solu- nance of two major water Regional Approach to Im- tions. I have worked with districts in Ventura County proving Ventura County’s the city of Ventura on sim- (CMWD and Camrosa Wa- Water Supply Reliability.” ilar issues in the past and ter District) and has pro- “I am running for the I am hopeful that I can vided management con- Casitas MWD Board of Di- work with the other mem- sulting services to other rectors because I believe bers of the Casitas board Photo provided local agencies. the knowledge and experi- to develop a resolution to Beginning in 2007, he ence I have gained from a this costly litigation.” Richard Hajas, running for a seat on the CMWD Board of Directors. OUSD Board candidate Starkweather files to run

class community. I want to them to connect what they different elementary schools, and public policy adviser to make sure our school system learn to real-world problems such as dual-language im- county, city and school board conducts its business and and possibilities. This is espe- mersion; music, dance and officials in North Carolina. makes its decisions in a to- cially important in these cha- arts; environmental studies; He organized a series of pro- tally transparent manner. We otic times including the CO- and science and high-tech.” gressive nonpartisan political should give all of the com- VID-19 pandemic, the worst Starkweather met his committees and nonprofits munity, not just parents or economic collapse since wife in a small town in North that supported the election those in the know, the factual the Great Depression, Black Carolina, where he ran an of diverse county and local basis for all proposed school- Lives Matters-led awareness award-winning community leaders dedicated to open policy decisions. We should of systemic racism, and a newspaper. After they mar- government, sustainable always provide ample oppor- growing distrust of science, ried, he became an attorney economic development and tunity for community input.” reason and evidence-based specializing in civil rights, excellent public schools. He District 2 is the most de- expertise. There has never disability discrimination and also taught sustainable de- mographically diverse school been a more important time land-use issues. He served velopment policy at a com- election district in the val- to ensure that our schools are two years as an education munity college. ley. One-third of the district preparing students for a fast- lobbyist and researcher at the He has two grown chil- residents are Latinx, which changing world.” North Carolina state capital dren and two grandchil- Photo courtesy Jeffrey Starkweather is about double that of any Starkweather added: “I in Raleigh, working on behalf dren, all educated in public Jeffrey Starkweather files his election papers to run for the other election district in the have had more than 50 years of children with disabilities schools. Ojai Unified School District Board on July 14. school system. This district of experience advocating for and children from minority Starkweather wants to also has the highest per- equity in community prac- and low-income families. His hear from parents, teachers, Meiners Oaks native Jef- districts on the ballot for the centage of English language tices and policies. I want to first professional job was as school staff, and commu- frey Starkweather filed elec- OUSD board this fall. He is learners and students from elevate the voices of progres- the assistant personnel man- nity members about their tion papers Tuesday for the running in District 2, which socially disadvantaged fami- sive change groups such as ager for the city of Oxnard. concerns and suggestions. Ojai Unified School District includes communities sur- lies. the Alliance for Education After retiring from law, he He can be reached at jef- trustee seat representing the rounding the Meiners Oaks Starkweather said: “I Equity. We need to ensure pursued a volunteer career as freystarkweather@earthlink. residents of Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte elementary believe all students from that our curriculum reflects a political campaign manager net or 919-417-0969. and Mira Monte. schools. all backgrounds can and past and current racial, eth- Currently representing Starkweather and his should succeed and thrive nic, and class discrimination that district on the school wife, Dee Reid, live across academically in our public and disparity, while also pro- board is incumbent Thayne the street from Meiners Oaks schools. This is why I want moting the values and ideals Whipple, first appointed in Elementary, where he stud- to promote an approach to of the Declaration of Inde- 2011 and elected in 2012. ied as a child. He went on to education called ‘deeper pendence. It is clear, our el- Starkweather — a retired attend Matilija Junior High, learning.’ This encourages ementary schools should be CATTYWAMPUS civil-rights attorney, former Nordhoff High School and students to combine aca- more demographically inte- CRAFTS community newspaper pub- the University of Redlands. demic knowledge with effec- grated. This can be addressed Treat yourself to lisher and Nordhoff High Starkweather said: “My tive communication, writing with voluntary positive solu- something that excites School graduate — is seek- first priority is to listen to and and collaboration skills, with tions. One approach could be your soul and makes ing a board seat in one of be the voice of this diverse student-directed explora- developing magnet schools you smile! We have new two newly created election working-class and middle- tion and learning that enable offering distinct choices at jewelry and summery clothes to make you feel good.

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Austin Widger he had signed a joint let- the bronze statue is not There have been calls lived in the missions. which here were the Chu- [email protected] ter with Ojai resident Julie historic, we believe that for the statue to be re- Nasarenko said: “I mash — should compel us The bronze Father Tumamait-Stenslie, tribal that takes the facts of the moved in the past, but the come to the conclusion to listen to those who do. Junipero Serra statue in chair of the Barbareño/ bronze statue and applies issue gained urgency as that we need to preserve And that’s what I’ve been front of Ventura City Hall Ventureño Band of Mis- it to the existing law. That statues across the country it (the bronze statue). We doing is listening, trying to will soon move to a new sion Indians, and Father makes it a quasi-judicial have fallen during Black need to make sure that listen to everybody.” location. Tom Elewaut of the mis- matter.” Lives Matter protests in this monument remains, Weir added that Ven- The Ventura City sion supporting the stat- At least 132 members response to the killing of but that it not remain on tura can do a better job of Council voted July 15 to ue’s removal. of the public spoke with George Floyd by a Min- city land. It needs to be celebrating its Chumash place it in storage, with the For Chumash descen- split opinions about the neapolis police officer on housed somewhere that heritage. intent of ultimately mov- dants, the statue repre- statue. This was in addition May 25. is more appropriate than Councilman Jim Fried- ing it to Mission San Bue- sents the oppression and to more than 2,000 pages Ventura council voted a city municipal park, man said that because naventura. genocide of the Native of written comments re- unanimously to back this which is where it is right whatever the council de- The council also voted Americans in Ventura ceived by council, and an determination that neither now, and somewhere that cided, half the constitu- to move the wooden stat- County through the sys- additional 140 comments statue — bronze or wood- people look to as a symbol ents would be angry, “I ue inside of City Hall into tem of the California mis- at last week’s meeting. en — are landmarks. of Ventura.” think that works out to storage until another loca- sions. On July 1, the Ventu- After lengthy research Councilwoman Chris- be a perfect compromise tion is found for it. Diaz said: “Taking a ra Historic Preservation into the history of Serra, ty Weir said statues tell (to move the statue to the The vote was unani- position, and a strong po- Committee determined Councilman Erik Nasa- stories about the figures mission). I’ve spoken to mous, with Mayor Matt sition, on the merits of an the statue is not a historic renko said he found that they depict, but even more many, many people and LaVere absent. It was item outside of a hearing landmark. The original Serra sought to evangelize so reflect our values. Weir I talk about the realities. deemed by Ventura City is a clear demonstration of statue was deemed His- and spread Catholicism, said: “Even if we specifi- I don’t want to be emo- Attorney Gregory Diaz last bias. In this case, because toric Landmark No. 3, in but also set in motion the cally do not find a monu- tional in any way, shape or week that LaVere should the first action that we 1974, but was replaced in cultural appropriation, ment objectionable, our form, because this subject recuse himself from vot- asked the council to take 1989 due to restoration demise and decimation respect for our neighbors, has been so emotionally ing on the statue because is to make a finding that costs. of Native Americans who the original inhabitants — charged.” Second virtual meeting on Reyes Zenny is home Peak tree-removal plan July 20

Los Padres National Forest officials will brief overview of the project and hold the next virtual public meeting for the a time for questions. controversial Reyes Peak tree-removal pro- A third virtual public meet- posal on Monday, July 20, at 12:30 p.m. ing will be scheduled prior to the To participate in this public hearing, close of the scoping period Aug. members of the public can log into https:// 14. usfs.adobeconnect.com/dv-500/. The scoping period was ex- The public is advised to log into the tended to allow for additional meeting early to troubleshoot any technical public comments from individu- issues, as some als and groups. devices will re- To learn more about the quire partici- project, visit Los Padres Na- pants to either tional Forest’s Reyes Peak page download the at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Adobe Connect project/?project=58012. Application or People with concerns, sug- additional soft- gestions or information on this ware prior to be- project have until Aug. 14 to pro- Photo by Aimee Heimbinder ing able to join vide them electronically at Zenny the cat went missing from his home in downtown Ojai on April 15, so fliers the meeting, ac- https://cara.ecosystem- went up all over the Ojai Valley asking for help finding him. Three months and 5 miles cording to na- management.org/Public/ later, Zenny was reunited last week with the Crilley family. “It was just a miracle,” tional forest or- CommentInput?Project=58012. Jennifer Crilley (middle, holding Zenny) told the Ojai Valley News. A Houston family ganizers. You can also submit a com- This meeting ment online at LPFW.org/pine. in Ojai on summer vacation and staying near The Thacher School saw one of the will be 90 min- The first virtual public meet- fliers. They had been feeding a similar-looking stray but weren’t sure it was Zenny. utes long and ing on the project was held June Two weeks later, the Heimbinder family’s two girls, Heart (left) and Heron (right), will include a 11. persuaded their mom, Aimee, to call Crilley. On July 9, Zenny went home. “It was so overwhelming, the emotion that was bottled up inside of me,” said Crilley, who encour- aged people never to give up looking for a lost pet. She said a recent article in the Ojai Val- ley News about a cat returned to its owner after being lost for seven years inspired her to keep looking for Zenny. Photo by Jennifer Crilley

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Mike Miller drills and any other group POINT [email protected] activity that involves two When the Nordhoff or more persons gathering COMMENTARY High School football pro- at the same place and time gram took the field for the for an organized team ac- AUSTIN WIDGER first time this summer on tivity.” July 13, there was cautious So, after one day on Washington football optimism the fall season the gridiron, NHS head would get underway in coach Lance Wiggins and forced to get it right early August. However, company are back on hold that optimism quickly for the foreseeable future. In a move more overdue turned to disappointment These latest developments than that library book under when after one day, off- have many thinking fall your bed, the National Foot- season workouts were or- sports will likely shift to a ball League’s Washington, D.C. dered to stop. January start date. An offi- franchise and team owner Dan The decision to stop cial decision regarding fall Snyder announced the team came after Ventura Coun- sports is expected from will retire the “Redskins” name ty saw a spike in COV- the CIF by July 20. after 87 years. ID-19 cases and the state Despite the disap- The former team nick- once again implemented pointment, Wiggins re- name was difficult even to restrictions aimed at slow- mains upbeat. “I’d gotten write in this context because ing the spread of the virus. a tip that this was coming of the blatantly racist nature of The guidance from the so it wasn’t a shock at all. it. For years, many sports com- Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown county stated: “All orga- And honestly, it is the right mentators and reporters have nized and/or recreational thing to do with the spike Nordhoff High School football coach Lance Wiggins takes a pod of players through the refused to refer to the team by team sports activities are in cases. It needs to hap- team’s first day of offseason practice on July 13. The offseason was short lived after Ventura their nickname — this reporter prohibited until further pen at this point.” County ordered all organized team sports activities to halt due to an influx of COVID-19 being one of them. notice. This applies to all Wiggins is also look- cases. Teams throughout the organized sports teams ing at this as an exercise four major North American (except professional in how future reopening “Practice was outstanding. Now Ventura County transition to 7-on-7 ses- professional sports have used teams, which may be cov- processes will work. “We I was very pleased with the schools will wait for word sions in early December Native American nicknames ered by a separate order), learned a lot through this effort and attitudes of the from the CIF about the fall before kicking off the sea- for their teams over the years, including those associated process and we felt really players and the coaches sports calendar. If things son in January. but none has been more con- with public and private good about the product were all great. The session go as expected and CO- “There are still lots of troversial than Washington’s. schools and colleges, and we put on the field,” he was also well received by VID-19 cases are at an questions to be answered For decades, the team re- adult and youth sports or- added. the parents who watched acceptable level, Wiggins but I’m sure the CIF will fused to change the name, even ganizations. This prohibi- According to Wiggins, from the parking lot. In expects October to be the come up with a good plan. as many Native Americans tion applies to members the first day of practice fact, I got a number of time when the team would All we can do now is stay voiced their displeasure with of a team gathering to- included 66 players out of emails that evening from engage in its normal positive and be ready to it. In fact, Snyder told USA TO- gether for games, practic- the 87 who indicated inter- parents who gave great spring practice activities. go when we get the green DAY Sports in 2013: “We’ll never es, physical conditioning, est in playing this season. feedback,” said Wiggins. Then team will hopefully light,” concluded Wiggins. change the name. It’s that sim- ple. NEVER — you can use caps.” Villanova Prep water polo gets in some work However, seven years later, Deadline to register for Rangers money spoke louder than Sny- der’s words. The team’s stadi- Gridiron tournament is July 19 um title sponsor FedEx, as well as PepsiCo, Bank of America The Nordhoff Rangers and Nike, all asked the team to Gridiron Club will be host- get rid of the name this month. Under this direct threat of ing its annual golf outing losing all these sponsorship Aug. 1 at the Soule Park dollars the team holds dear, Golf Course. Proceeds the team monicker was finally from the event will be put to bed on Monday. used to support the NHS Though Washington fi- football program, includ- nally bowed to the weight of the sponsorship pressure and ing equipment and other changed the team’s name — necessary safety mea- albeit for the wrong reasons — sures that have surfaced in there are still other profession- recent months as a result al and major collegiate sports of COVID-19. This year’s Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown teams profiting off of terms and traditions that negatively event will be played using Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts stereotype Native Americans. rolling tee times rather than the traditional shotgun start. Teams must Members of the boys’ and girls’ water polo teams recently gathered at a The Cleveland Indians register and pay prior to July 19 to hold a spot in this year’s tournament. safe distance at Solimar Beach to get in a little work on dry land. The train- Major League Baseball team is For more information on this year’s event or to register for the tourna- ing session was organized by the team captains from both teams. The fate expected to change their nick- ment, contact tournament organizer Mike Dawkins at (805) 340-1057. of the fall sports calendar will be determined next week by the CIF, leaving name soon as well, after facing Anyone interested in supporting the program with a donation can visit players, coaches, parents and fans wondering when their favorite sports backlash in recent weeks. The team’s manager Terry www.nordhoffrangersfootball.com/donations/ for more information. will get back to action. Francona backed the change last week by saying: “I think it’s time to move forward. It’s a very dif- Captain Camo maintains lead in Sundowner golf play ficult subject. It’s also delicate.” What is not difficult is fol- The Sundowner golf gross 39 for 19 points on the highest average points of any spectable 17 points to chip birdied his first two holes as lowing someone else’s lead, league reached the three- day. The third and final score player on his team. Team cap- in the other two team scores. well as the difficult eighth and Washington’s NFL team quarter pole July 14 at Soule was contributed by Cade tain Mike Doran had another Shut the Putt Up also holds hole. just gave Cleveland’s MLB team Park Golf Course. Players are Carper, who scored 19 points good day with a gross 43 for the overall season lead by a The high point scorer on that window of opportunity. in midseason form and scores with his round of a gross 21 points. Teammates Sean three-point margin. the day was Jeff Sturdivan Another team that should were generally better than av- 43. The SniPARS are charg- Strben and Don Marshall each Millie’s Duffers saw Mike of the Weapons of Grass De- absolutely change its nick- erage. ing at the right time and have scored 20 points to round out Montano lead the way for the struction. Sturdivan had his name is the MLB’s Atlanta The team of Captain now risen to third place in the the team total. team with a gross round of 42 best round of the year and Braves. Along with the name, Camo and the SniPARS main- overall season standings. Third place in the second- for 22 points. Team captain fired a gross 41 for 26 incred- the Braves share a problematic tained their lead in the sec- Gary’s Foreplayers made half standings is a tie between Adrian Frape and Gus Gonza- ible points. His round ties Leal tradition with many other pro- ond half standings by posting a huge jump in the second Shut the Putt Up and Millie’s lez each had 19 points to help for the most points scored by fessional and collegiate teams: a solid team score of 59. The half standings thanks to their Duffers. Both teams sit six their team break the 60-point a player this year. Sturdivan the Tomahawk Chop. team scored two points above massive 65-point day. The points behind the leaders. barrier on the day. Frape is knows this feeling well as he The Tomahawk Chop mis- the league average despite Foreplayers are now only two Shut the Putt Up scored one of the leading point scor- is the all-time high scorer in represents Native Americans in only having four players on points behind the SniPARS 55 points on the week thanks ers on the year and leads his Sundowner history with his a xenophobic way that is inaccu- the week. and have firmly planted to Trevor Leal. Leal has been team with an average of 18.8 stunning 28-point day that rate to their traditions and cul- They were led by the play themselves in the playoff dis- unstoppable of late, with points per week. occurred in 2015. ture. Though the Braves said in a of Dustin Baxley, who posted cussion. The Foreplayers be- four consecutive rounds The low gross round on Skins in the A Flight were letter earlier this week the team his fourth straight round in the gan the 2020 season slowly above 20 points. He shot a the day was fired by both won by Rob Tovias, Davis, will not change its nickname, 20s by firing a gross 44 for 21 but have found their game gross round of one-over par Scotty Davis of Martin’s Left- Matt Buck, and Snowbarger. the absolute bare minimum At- points. Baxley has 168 points at just the right time. The 37 for 21 points. His handi- overs and Scott Snowbarger The B Flight saw Mark Ken- lanta and others can do is get rid on the season and is one of a team was led by the play of cap continues to plummet, of Junkyard. Both players shot yon, Alfonso Pacheco, and Ty- of this tasteless tradition. number of players chasing his Chris Van Son, who had his but Leal keeps improving rounds of two-under par 34 ler Phillips each win a skin. C While Washington’s name teammate and season points best round of the year be- each week. Teammates Rick to lead their teams. Davis had Flight skin winners included change should be celebrated, leader Ryan Howatt. Howatt hind his gross score of 41 for Dowden and Connor Mc- three birdies and an eagle on Ryan Hayes, Josh Rood, and the lack of morality in getting kept his hot hand by firing a 24 points. Van Son has the Manigal each scored a re- the day, while Snowbarger Sturdivan. there must not be forgotten. B2 Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 Climate park plan for Ojai moves step closer

Austin Widger develop it. sources. This is a way of get- that with affluence comes certainty surrounding the night, what they’re looking [email protected] Global Green USA is the ting more resources with- gentrification, and fears project and MOU. He said: for is, does this council em- What is being hailed American Affiliate of Green out budget expenditures.” the group wants to take the “The money doesn’t scare brace, you know, the idea of as the first climate park in Cross International, a non- Blatz added that al- Ojai brand and make some- me. I’m delighted they saying … ‘we welcome you the country is coming to profit organization working though the city has no thing. got money, maybe they’ll into our community,’ and Ojai, after Ojai City Coun- to shift the globe toward money or positive projects Haney said: “That’s my spend it here. What con- develop a concept for us to cil voted July 14 to approve a sustainable and secure in the works right now, this fear here, is we know noth- cerns me is I don’t want vet and look at?” a memorandum of under- future, according to their could be done from a con- ing about them. They have us to burden the City Hall He said if the council standing with Global Green website. fluence of very lucky cir- not come to us and talked campus with yet another were to wait until the end for its design. Global Green USA is ad- cumstances. Grant money to council. They haven’t overlay. We’ve already got, of summer to make a deci- The motion passed vancing smart solutions to could be used to complete talked to us individually. you know, organic garden 3–0, with Mayor Johnny sion about it, Global Green climate change to protect the project, he said. They haven’t come and and memorial garden and would “go elsewhere with Johnston and Councilman the planet. Blatz said: “That’s why done a presentation, but pickleball, plus our basic Randy Haney abstaining this energy that they’re of- Weirick said: “What we’re starting with an MOU, I’ll tell you what: Go to their function. We’re having diffi- fering to partner with us because they said there is they’re really looking for and we’re going to keep website. Just go take a peek culties with a very old lease right now.” a lack of information about is just a memorandum of working on this until we get — $250,000-plate dinners, with our friends at HELP of Councilwoman Suza the project. understanding. They’re somewhere down the road $100,000-plate dinners. It’s Ojai that I don’t see kind of Francina said she likes what The project would be looking at potential for sis- to have some sort of design fundraising like that that, a site plan.” the first of its kind in the ter-city relationships that agreement that we’ll come I’ll be honest with you, Both Haney and John- she has heard about the United States, and would could attract resources for back to the council and scares the daylights out of ston said they wondered project. Though she also take shape at the City Hall sustainability, educational move forward with. Really, me, because that’s not what what the rush was to push wanted more information, site at Stewart Canyon. The participations, looking at at this point what Global we are. And we are going to the MOU through. she said she was willing to idea behind the project soils, topography, predis- Green needs is us to show allow someone or some- Blatz and Weirick em- invest time and research would be to reduce fire haz- position for all kinds of en- our support for them doing thing or an entity like that phasized the fact that the into understanding the or- ards, improve watershed vironmental improvement; what they want to do, which to come into our neighbor- MOU needed to be agreed ganization and the project. flow and clean the air. a lot of expertise, really on is really taking this by the hood, embed themselves in to that night, or Global Council will not meet The concept was pro- a global level, that could reins and raising money to our back yard and I don’t Green would find some- again until after its summer posed by Councilmen Wil- help with the kind of policy get this thing working.” know if that’s in our best in- where else to take the proj- recess in September, so that liam Weirick and Ryan goals that we are very ambi- Haney said he was most terest.” ect. is the soonest the subject of Blatz, who have been work- tious about embracing, and concerned with how afflu- Johnston said he also Weirick said: “What we the climate park will next ing with Global Green to sometimes with limited re- ent Global Green is. He said is concerned with the un- risk not approving it to- be discussed. Ventura County officials highlight farmworker safety, prioritize testing for those with COVID-19 symptoms

The number of people Thursday, they made up 7% Angeles Small of Lo- Spanish and indigenous its first stop in Piru on Sat- are directives from the state in Ventura County hospital- of the total 4,787 Ventura grando Bienstar, a pro- languages, such as Mixteco. urday. and/or local public Health ized with COVID-19 cases County residents who have gram of Ventura County Barry Zimmerman, Ventura County was officer and have the same reached 101 on Wednesday, ever been infected with the Behavioral Health, said chief deputy of the county one of the first large coun- force and effect as other of- according to county gov- coronavirus since it was bilingual county outreach Health Care Agency, said ties in the state to start to ficial directives. ernment officials who held first reported in the county and engagement counsel- that due to more people reopen businesses due to Restaurants are allowed a press conference Wednes- on March 6. ors are available by phone getting tested, the county is the progress it was making to continue outdoor dining day at Limoneira Co. in San- Ventura County Public throughout the day and by implementing a new policy in flattening the COVID-19 and provide takeout meals. ta Paula. Health Director Rigoberto calling 805-973-5220. that top priority for test- curve. But, last month, as The following business- They said they plan to Vargas cautioned that with Also, Israel Nicolas- ing will be given to those the county’s hospitalization es are required to close in- travel to different areas of COVID-19 outbreaks “ram- Vasquez, program adminis- who are hospitalized with cases increased, it landed door operations: the county to hold press pant” in the county, resi- trator of the Ventura Coun- COVID-19 symptoms; have on the state’s monitoring conferences on Wednes- dents must stay vigilant and ty Farmworker Resource symptoms; are in close con- list. — Fitness centers days at 1 p.m. adhere to the latest Public Program, said the agency tact with infected people; or On July 13, it was one — Worship services The July 15 press con- Health orders that added is helping educate agricul- have a connection to a CO- of several counties that had — Indoor protests ference focused on out- restrictions to several busi- tural workers about how VID-19 outbreak. to roll back openings when — Offices for nonessential reach to farmworkers about nesses and restricted youth to stay safe and providing However, officials said Gov. Gavin Newsom an- sectors. safety protocols since, as of sports activities on July 13. that information in English, asymptomatic people will nounced that he was again — Personal care services, not be turned away at the closing gyms, places of wor- like nail salons, body drive-through sites. ship, malls, hair salons and waxing and tattoo par- Free COVID-19 drive- other personal-care busi- lors through testing sites (no nesses in Ventura County — Hair salons and appointment needed) are and several other counties. barbershops open Monday through Fri- All of these businesses may — Malls. MONICA ROS SCHOOL NOW ENROLLING! day, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., continue to operate out- Ventura County Public except for Oxnard Col- door operations. Health Officer Dr. Levin also lege, which is open Friday However, retail stores prohibited “all organized through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to with outdoor entrances and/or recreational team 7 p.m. The testing sites are: can stay open, according sports activities” until fur- to Ventura County Public ther notice. “This prohibi- • Former Ford dealership, Information Officer Ashley tion applies to members of 128 Hallock Drive, Santa Bautista. a team gathering together Paula. The governor’s new or- for games, practices, physi- • Moorpark College, 7075 der, followed by a new order cal conditioning, drills and Campus Road, Moor- by Ventura County Public any other group activity park. Health Officer Dr. Robert that involves two or more • Oxnard College, 4000 S. Levin, went into effect July persons gathering at the Rose Ave., Oxnard. 14. same place and time for an • Ventura College, 4667 To read the new Ven- organized team activity.” Telegraph Road, Ventura. tura County Public Health Day camps continue to • Testing is also available at order, visit www.ventura- be allowed, provided camp- county clinics and state countyrecovers.org and ers comply with social- sites. also see www.venturacoun- distancing requirements, Also, the county will tyrecovers.org/faqs. Those Levin said in a written state- provide mobile testing, with frequently asked questions ment. Monica Ros School has very limited spaces available to students entering Kindergarten through 3rd Grade for the upcoming school year! Monica Ros will be offering the entire breadth of our curriculum (including Art! Spanish! and Performing Arts!) with in-person, on-campus classes of small groups of students, five days a week.

Please inquire about opportunities for 4th and 5th Grade students as we explore expanding our offerings of 75 years of joyful learning!

Our COVID protocols can be explored at: monicaros.org/about/COVID We are strictly following all Federal, State, and Local safety guidelines regarding COVID.

QUESTIONS? Contact us at Monica Ros School [email protected] 783 McNell Road or call 805-646-8184 Ojai, CA 93023 While we’re temporarily closed let’s connect online: OjaiValleyMuseum.org OjaiHistory.com

6.417x8_OVN_Ad_GradeschoolEnrollment.indd 1 7/8/20 9:48 AM Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 B3 Great white: Continued from Page A1 Apart from the apparent Wenke Seider has two the water. He said the tions to turn around mammals that they eat.” ing an eye on the shark, sighting by the fisher- children in the Junior reported shark sight- and swim back to shore. Anderson said popu- Anderson said. The vast men, no one else saw the Lifeguard program who ing was exhilarating, “She thought that it was lations are booming due majority of shark bites shark, Johnson said. But were swimming around but didn’t leave him as either a shark or a tsu- to an abundance of food are cases of mistaken due to an abundance of the pier that morning. scared as he might have nami, because what else and a 1990 ban on the identity, where the shark caution, she added, the She said pulling the kids been. “I felt this huge could it be?” said Torres, use of gill nets, blamed mistakes its prey for a swimmers were pulled out of the water was the rush of adrenaline, and who praised the Junior for killing sea animals seal or other marine from the water and the right thing to do. “What my arms, which were Lifeguard team for the such as great white mammal. rest of the swim was can you do? If somebody tired, just stopped hurt- way they handled the sharks. Anderson said great called off. says that they saw one, ing as we turned around situation. Most of the sharks white sightings like the Whether an actual you’ve got to put safety and started swimming “We’re one of the epi- just offshore are juve- one reported last week shark was sighted was first. You just can’t risk in. It was just the weird- centers for great white niles and are not a threat should be taken as en- unknown, said John- it,” said Seider, a world- est feeling.” shark encounters and to people. “Those little couraging news. “So son, adding she’s since class swimmer and surf- At the time, Quin populations,” said Sean sharks don’t eat people. many of our shark spe- heard from people who er who coaches the Ojai didn’t know why the Anderson, Ph.D., pro- But they are very abun- cies around the world regularly swim near the Heat Waves swim team swimmers were being fessor of Environmental dant,” said Anderson, are tanking,” he said. pier that fishermen have at the Ojai Valley Athletic called in, “but I think it Science and Resource adding a 7-foot great “The fact that we have been known to yell out Club. was the best decision.” Management at Cali- white is just leaving the this one group of sharks shark sightings as a sort Seider’s 14-year-old Sandra Torres said fornia State University, juvenile stage. doing relatively well, of joke. “I think they’re son, Quin, has been in her daughter was also Channel Islands. If you encounter a compared to how they harassing people a little the Junior Lifeguard unaware of what was “What really attracts shark, the best thing to were doing a few years bit,” she said. program for four years happening and sim- the populations to our do is calmly swim back ago, is a really positive Oak View resident and was the first one in ply followed instruc- area are the marine to shore, while keep- sign.” aroundEVENTS our valley see also “EVENTS” @ ojaivalleynews.com

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By Dr. Jim Halverson provider in appropriate Step 4: If you test positive tal support staff will wear rehabilitation in a skilled ith cases of COV- protective gear); seek test- You will be advised full protective gear ev- nursing facility follow- WID-19 significantly ing at a testing center; or to continue quarantining ery time they are in your ing hospital discharge, or increasing in Ventura if you are extremely ill, go until you have had no fe- room. You will receive IV long-term care at home. County, let’s review the to the Emergency Depart- ver for at least 72 hours, fluids, supplemental oxy- Conclusion steps you should take to be ment for further evalua- gen if required, medica- improvement in respirato- The possible severity evaluated and what rec- tion. They will advise the ry symptoms (e.g., cough, tion to prevent blood clots ommendations are likely Emergency Department and very likely be offered of COVID-19 can be very shortness of breath) and at frightening. Fortunately, to occur if you are tested. that you are coming or least 10 days have passed treatments that may in- Step 1: Know have you call ahead. You clude intravenous remde- due to the efforts by most since symptoms first ap- of our Ojai Valley residents symptoms, risk will enter with a mask and sivir, intravenous or oral peared. You will also be to socially distance, prop- the person or people who dexamethasone and/or Signs and symptoms made very aware of the erly wear masks when re- take you will likely not be infusions of convalescent of COVID-19 may appear Dr. Jim Halverson warning signs of wors- quired, avoid crowds and allowed in. ening illness as approxi- plasma. All hospitals in two to 14 days after expo- to experience symptoms crowded indoor spaces Step 3: Self-quarantine mately one in six people Ventura County currently sure. Reasons to consider or tested positive without have these treatments and use appropriate testing are cough, short- after testing may become significantly hand-washing and sani- symptoms, they may have worse several days after available. IV antibiotics ness of breath or two of been contagious and you Your health care pro- will be given if pneumo- tation practices, Ojai and the following symptoms: symptoms start. These Oak View have very low should talk to your health vider or the testing center symptoms include chest nia is suspected. If your fever (subjective or con- care provider about test- will give you the specif- condition worsens, ICU numbers of reported cases firmed 100.4 or higher), pain, worsening short- ing. Also, if you were di- ics on this. You will likely admission and possible compared with all other chills, muscle pain, fa- ness of breath, confusion, rectly exposed to infec- be asked to quarantine at ventilator support will oc- areas of Ventura County. tigue, headache, sore inability to stay awake or tious secretions (coughed home until your test re- cur. Monitoring of heart, Please continue to throat, new loss of taste or bluish lips or face. Notify stay committed to pro- on, shared utensils with or sults are known. Due to kidney and neurological smell, nasal congestion, your health care provider tect yourself and others. shared food or drink with high testing currently be- function will be done con- nausea or vomiting, or di- or seek medical attention Stay positive, appreciate a person who tests posi- ing appropriately done, tinuously. arrhea. immediately if any of these the efforts of your family, tive) you should be tested. laboratories are taking up Most patients will sur- Significant exposure is symptoms occur. Please friends and neighbors and Step 2: Contact your to 10 days to get results notify the first responders vive, but hospital mortali- defined as spending more health care provider ty still is between 5 to 10%. take good care of yourself. than 10 minutes within 6 back. You will be told to who help you that you are Many areas in our world wear a mask at home un- COVID-19 positive so that Risk factors for higher feet of an infected person Tell them you are seek- mortality include age over are succeeding in dealing who is not wearing a mask ing advice about possible less you are home alone, they will be appropriately with this virus. The Ojai stay at least 6 feet from protected. 65, diabetes, obesity, im- and includes household testing for COVID-19 and mune suppression from Valley can continue to do household members at all Step 5: If you are contacts, co-workers and the symptoms you have cancer or chronic rheuma- so, too. health care workers not or known exposure you times, use a separate bath- hospitalized Stay positive, stay room if possible and stay tological conditions such adequately protected with are concerned about and as rheumatoid arthritis committed, stay safe and away from pets in your You will be quaran- mask, gowns and gloves the details of that expo- or lupus, and underlying stay well. home if you live with oth- tined in a private room while in contact with the sure. They will advise you heart, lung, liver or kidney — Dr. Jim Halverson, ers. Pets do not get ill but with no visitors allowed, patient. to come to the office for conditions. Length of hos- a longtime Ojai physician, can carry the virus from to protect them from the In addition, if you were evaluation and possible pitalization can be days to writes a weekly column on you to household mem- virus. All of your health around that person 48 testing (often done in your care providers and hospi- several weeks. Some survi- COVID-19 for the Ojai Val- hours before they started car with your health care bers. vors may need prolonged ley News.

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B8 Ojai Valley News • Friday, July 17, 2020 ET: COVID-19: Continued from Page A1 Continued from Page A1 globally synchronized meditations began at 9 emitted intensified and meditations. p.m. July 13 with a second waned as it moved in dif- The first global Har- wave at 3 a.m. July 14. ferent directions, and four monic Convergence was The second wave times it pulsed a super- mounted in 1987, with occurred as the moon punctuated flash of light. participants gathering at crossed between Mars They also witnessed a ship sacred sites around the and Venus, “creating a on the east side of the sky planet. harmonic convergence that streaked across in a Thirty-three years between the male and fe- single straight line trajec- later, more than 72,000 male energies of our solar tory for an incredible dis- people from 152 countries system,” stated Unify. tance,” THC2020 said in a registered to take part in The grand finale July news release. the virtual event, medi- 14 at 9 p.m. was a virtual “We had craft appear tating both online and in synchronized mass con- and it was beautiful. The their neighborhoods. tact meditation, live from people that were seeing During the medita- the Ojai Retreat & Inn. the ships for the first time tions, hosted by Sims, par- Did The Harmonic in their lives were just over Graph by Ventura County ticipants worldwide and Convergence 2020 make the moon,” Sims said. in unity sang a sacred, pri- contact with ETs? To learn more about COVID-positive hospitalizations increased by 27 in the county since this time last week. mordial sound known as “The participants who The Harmonic Conver- Out of these 4,968, 32 4,968 positive cases came Twenty-six percent of the “HU.” were meditating with Mark gence 2020 and upcoming were in Ojai and 18 in from 87,748 tests, mean- ICU beds are currently The meditations coin- Sims described the first events, see thc2020.org. Oak View. ing 5.7% of those who available countywide. cided with the alignment night by saying they col- To view testimonial Six of the Ojai cases have been tested county- Fifty-six people are of Saturn, Jupiter, Earth, lectively witnessed a light- highlights from THC2020, and seven of the Oak wide were ever positive. reported to have died Mars, Venus, Mercury ship in the distance in the including footage of a View cases came in the 101 people were in from the virus in Ventu- and sun during the time northwest part of the sky. possible lightship sight- last 14 days. The positive the hospital with CO- ra County. Four of these period. It was visible for over two ing July 13, visit ojaival- tests came July 2 (3), 3, 5, VID-19 countywide as of deaths came in the last The first wave of global minutes. The light being leynews.com. 6 (2), 7 (3) and 8 (3). The July 2 and 27 in the ICU. 14 days. Matilija reservoir: Continued from Page A1 fisherman died after fall- “My understanding public of this kind of activ- mation from staff biolo- back up through the sum- noted. “The pressure, both ing from the dam, and was that it wasn’t really ity,” Sheydeyi said. gists and biologists hired mer.” on Matilija Dam and OV- more recently, Ventura perceptible, even down to According to Paul Jen- by the county, along with The valve will remain LC’s property, has really County Sheriff’s deputies where the Robles diver- kin, who has been work- discussions with Casitas open until November, but exploded because of the issued numerous citations sion is, and it was over a ing for removal of the dam Municipal Water District, to people trespassing at short period,” Sheydeyi since 2000 as coordinator the amount of turbid- could be closed during the lack of recreation oppor- the reservoir. said July 15. “There’s no of Matilija Coalition, pho- ity is far less than what is rainy season, if approved tunities elsewhere, and On July 14, officials real increase in water tos taken after the flush seen during floods and by California Division of that’s really about COVID.” with Ojai Valley Land Con- quantity now.” revealed some degrada- does not present a threat Safety of Dams, Sheydeyi Plans call for the re- servancy, which owns the People living just tion of water quality due to animal and plant life in said. moval of the obsolete, Ventura River Preserve downstream of the dam to increased sedimenta- the river. “The increase in The decision to drain 73-year-old dam in the several miles south of the were not told beforehand tion from the Thomas Fire turbidity is fine,” Sheydeyi dam, cited reports of a sig- about plans to drain the and flows cutting a chan- said, “and we expect that the reservoir was partially next 10 to 15 years, at a nificant increase in water reservoir. “There’s no re- nel through the muck. to diminish over time, so an unexpected result of cost of $150 million, offi- levels in the river. quirement to notify the But, based on infor- the river will begin to clear the pandemic, Sheydeyi cials said.

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