 Welcome To Your Community News Page  Santa Rosa Valley MAC Meeting6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us to find out what is happening in Santa Rosa Valley and voice your concerns and ideas. Public meeting! LOCATION Rancho Santa Rosa Property Owners Association Clubhouse 11701 E Las Posas Rd Websitespace Email E-Mail: rosemaryallison@aol.com Ruth Means, Vice-Chair E-Mail: ruth.means@verizon.net Janis Gardner E-Mail: janis@panacea-ent.com Mark Burley Email: MarkBurley@aol.com Don Shubert E-Mail: donshubert@adelphia.net Kevin Cannon - Santa Rosa Road Project County Laison E-Mail: avoking@roadrunner.com |
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ARTHRITIS WALK - STORY FROM SANTA ROSA VALLEY TEENAGERPosted on: 2012-02-07Hello everyone - Zachary William Payer has asked me to share this with you all and see if anyone would like to help him with his 'joint effort' . As most of you know, Zack is very active with the Arthritis Foundation and he will be the honoree for the walk in Santa Barbara this May. Please log on to the attached website: zacharysjointeffort.webs.com to learn about Zack's story and mission! If you can help out in anyway it and share it with as many of your friends and family. At first glance, Zachary looks like a normal and healthy 18-year-old, but he’s not. Now, based off of his glowing appearance or his boundless amounts of energy and vigor, one may find it hard to believe that he has arthritis. At the age of 11, Zachary Payer was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called Ankylosing Spondylitis. He often tries to ignore it and pushes himself to his limits like any other kid his age. Unfortunately for him, his use of this charismatic charade has severe repercussions; He pays for it with chronic aches and pains, which sometimes renders him unable to participate in everyday life.
As if growing up wasn’t hard enough to deal with, Zach had to do it extremely limited with the use in his legs and near blind in his right eye caused by a case of Uveitis, an inflammation in the center of the eye caused by his body’s inability to control inflammation cells. By the seventh grade he had to stop physical education classes completely and had to quit Tae Kwon Do.
After being prescribed Methotrexate (A mild chemotherapy used to control the overactive white blood cells) and Enbrel (A medication to help counter the effects of the arthritis caused by the A.S.), Zach’s body became so susceptible to infection, and had multiple cases where he was taken to Emergency Care to handle Antibiotic Resistant Staph Infections (M.R.S.A), he has the scars to prove it.
Though dealing with the trials his arthritis presents for him, he has grown significantly as a person. He began swimming for his High School’s swim in his sophomore year, and all he saw from then on was improvement. He began to get his life back, becoming more physically active, healthy, and happy. He then discovered Camp Esperanza, a leadership camp for teens with arthritis and arthritis related diseases. He uses the wisdom gained from his camp experiences along with his upbeat and lively persona to influence those around him, teaching them no matter what obstacles they come to face, by being high spirited and relying on the faith of their families and friends, they will emerge victorious.
At the Santa Barbara Arthritis Walk 2012, Zach plans on using the money he raises to benefit Camp Esperanza, the camp sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation that provides children and teens with arthritis an escape from their daily woes and a place where they are surrounded by friends that all know what each other are going through. Because Camp had such a positive impact on Zachary, He wishes to provide kids with the same camp experience he came to cherish.
Zachary invites you to join his “Joint Effort” against arthritis and join his walk team and encourages you to donate. For full instructions, visit the links in the menu bar.
Thank you!
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Theresa Paden Fine ArtPosted on: 2011-12-27The hair-trigger alertness of a jack rabbit, the insatiable curiosity of a coyote,the lowered head of a longhorn twisting to look at you as you enter a pasture.
Theresa Paden's paintings are, in a word, sentient. Mixed into the bright, bold pigments is an unspoken feeling of being in the physical and spiritual presence
of her subjects. Theresa's work is a perfect accent to contemporary spaces; the deliciously bright hues adding a jolt of attitude and life to stylistically sparse interiors. They also imbue classic lodge and ranch rooms with a sophisticated ultra-cool ambiance.
Viewing a Paden work featuring majestic Bighorn sheep ('Desert Gold,' acrylic on canvas), one can almost feel the warm exhalations of his breath. Paden's equine works are a study in exuberance, animated with the effortless power of horses young and old, and of every breed and color.
Paden's interesting past (she was the first female Art Director at the National Football League, designing Super Bowl logos, tickets, and posters) and her appreciation of the masters of fine art, mixes in her work to create a truly unique style.
'I have been influenced by the works of Toulouse Latrec, Henri Matisse,Paul Gaughin, Wayne Thiebaud, and 19th century Japanese painters,' she says.
Theresa lives in California, where she rides her horses into the hills above her home, and from where she adds her own unique flower to the bouquet of
intensely colored and emotionally energized western artworks.Email:theresapaden@gmail.com - JOIN US IN RELAY FOR LIFE EVENTPosted on: 2011-12-14American Cancer Society Relay For Life CLU
February 25 - February 26, 2012
Mt. Clef Stadium - map
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities and campuses around the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local campus, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.
Celebrate – The Survivors Lap is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are ensuring that more lives are saved each year – like those of each individual on the track.
We also recognize and celebrate caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who face cancer. At Relay, people understand the frustrations and joys of being a caregiver, since the effects of cancer reach far beyond just the person diagnosed.
Remember – In the Luminaria Ceremony After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. This is a time that truly highlights the importance of defeating this disease.
Fight Back – In the Fight Back Ceremony, we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer. By taking action, people are personally taking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much.
Celebrate, remember, and fight back are themes that link all Relays events together, but you can learn more about national event standards and recommendations and more about how to structure your Relay’s planning committee using a suggested three-tier approach by connecting to the documents below. Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer.
Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. You can thank all the people who have done so much to support you through your personal cancer experience. And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories.
No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer – we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.
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More Information
•Contact: Cristina Markiewicz
•Phone: (805) 312-0658
•Email: cmarkiew@callutheran.edu
•Web site: www.RelayForLife.org/CaliforniaLutheranUniversityCA
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Possible mountain lion attacks goat in CamelotPosted on: 2011-11-09Keep a look out and be careful when jogging or running in the early morning or dusk hours. Please make sure that small children are not alone on the trails. Just beware and be smart! -
CERT TRAILER RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONYPosted on: 2011-10-07On Thursday October 20th at 4:00 pm SANTA ROSA VALLEY will WELCOME THE DELIVERY
OF A NEW COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) DISASTER TRAILER
Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new disaster trailer filled with emergency supplies to assist the residents of Santa Rosa Valley. The disaster trailer will be parked at Santa Rosa Valley Technology Magnet School located on Santa Rosa Road. It is scheduled for delivery to Santa Rosa Valley on October 20th at 4:00 PM and a reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned to greet its arrival.
Members of the Santa Rosa Valley Community Emergency Response team (CERT) Santa Rosa Valley CERT Coordinator, Rosemary Allison, ,Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council members (MAC) Rosemary Allison, Mark Burley, Janis Gardner, Ruth Means and Don Shubert, as well as Santa Rosa Valley Residents are invited to join Firefighters, County Emergency Medical Services Agency staff and Supervisor Parks to welcome the arrival of the emergency supplies.
“Because emergency personnel can’t be everywhere if a major disaster strikes, having trained citizens and a local supply of emergency gear can be a lifeline in a major disaster” stated Supervisor Parks.
The trailer, which will be housed at Santa Rosa Valley Technology Magnet School was funded through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. It is outfitted with first aid gear for treating traumas, burns and other injuries as well as shelter provisions.
Preparing communities for disasters is part of a larger disaster preparedness effort currently being undertaken by the County of Ventura EMS Agency
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Hand Painted Children's Clothing & AccessoriesPosted on: 2011-07-19Katie Hemphill, who grew up in Santa Rosa Valley has embarked on a new exciting venture with the opening of her online boutique as well as a let everyone know that she can be found at the Moorpark Farmers market every Friday! Take a moment to check out her website with some of her adorable outfits for your child or as a great present! -
Hand Painted Children's Clothing & AccessoriesPosted on: 2011-07-19Katie Hemphill, who grew up in Santa Rosa Valley has embarked on a new exciting venture with the opening of her online boutique as well as a let everyone know that she can be found at the Moorpark Farmers market every Friday! Take a moment to check out her website with some of her adorable outfits for your child or as a great present! -
Santa Rosa Valley Resident Sylvie Landon Recognized at Equestrian EventPosted on: 2011-05-21Sylvie Landon, won numerous awards at the Hollywood Charity Horse Show - held at the Equestrian Center in Burbank April 28 - May 1st.
This great event is sponsored by celebrity equestrian, William Shatner. The show is put on to raise money for underprivileged children. Bill Shatner has sponsored this show for 21 years. This event was a return for Sylvie to show as although had been a supporter of the event for the last 17 years, she had not been one of the entrants in the last 6 years.
Sylvie had recently purchased her horse, only three years old. Invited To A Party (aka PLAYER) out of Invitation Only mare and Zippos Old Gold. These horses are fantastic and rare to come by.
So, Sylvie and her barn won their circuit championships in Green Western Pleasure, Novice Amateur Western Pleasure and Amateur Western Pleasure. This was their first time out. The show ran from April 28, 2011 to May 1, 2011 - she showed on April 29, 2011 and May 1, 2011. On Saturday April 30th there was a huge charity event in the banquet hall, wonderful food served by Stonefire Grill and the entertainment was a special concert headlined by Cheryl Crow.
Brittany, Sylvie's beautiful daughter pictured next to Sylvie, gave up a trip to San Clemente and a Dodger game to be at the event and offer her mother support. Sylvie's brother, Geoff, who is in the entertainment industry, didn't have any recording sessions scheduled and was delighted to be part of Sylvie's rooting section. Sylvie had planned to enter in the Del Mar Show on May 19 - 22nd, but the warnings about the equestrian virus and the stern recommendations of her vet convinced her to hold off the next event until the virus is under control.
According to Sylvie, 'When I first saw my horse I knew he was the one. I stopped showing for several years, maybe six, while taking care of my Mom and also my show horse that I loved dearly, had to be put down. She suffered seven fractures to her right rear leg.'
Sylvie was speechless when the announcer announced the circuit championships for the show. She stated that she couldn't believe her ears when they announced the championships and could only say 'thank you'.
It is very rare to win three circuit championships. One is good, two maybe, three by one horse and rider does not happen often (maybe years), Sylvie should be very proud of her accomplishment, especially when you take into consideration that she has only had her horse since April 8, 2011. In one class the judge couldn't believe 'Player' was only three because Sylvie had him in a full bridle and the judge asked Sylvie to get off, take the bit out of his mouth, just to make sure it is legal, most three year olds are in snaffles or bosals and are speedy. Player went around like a five or six year old. Perfect gentleman. Didn't look all over the place and Player and Sylvie were in perfect harmony. ZEN. Sylvie stated she had entered the show 'to get her feet wet' I think we should all congratulate her, she swam! - FEMA QUESTIONS – FLOOD PLAIN MAPSPosted on: 2011-05-141)If it is related to the mapping – Am I in or am I out - call:
1 (877) 336-2627 / 1 (877) FEMA – MAP
2) For any and all Insurance Questions:
FEMA website at www.floodsmart.gov
Jena Critchfield (510) 627-7266 or 1 (888) 379-9531
Or e-mail her at jana.critchfield@dhs.gov
Adam Lizarraga (510) 874-1755
3) If the question pertains to levees and if their property is located behind a levee:
Go to the Watershed Protection District website at: www.vcwatershed.org/levee where they can type in their property address or property Assessors Parcel Number and get their answer.
If you have specific questions about one or more of the District’s levees, please feel free to contact either Gerard Kapuscik, the District’s Levee Certification Project Manager at 805.648.9284 or via e-mail: Gerard.Kapuscik@Ventura.org
or Norma Camacho, District Director at 805.654.2040, or via e-mail: Norma.Camacho@Ventura.org.
4) Am I located in a Floodplain?
a) Go to: www.vcwatershed.org/levee
b) Go to: “AM I AFFECTED”
c) Under “Disclaimer” check the box for “I agree to the above terms”
d) A Property Search box will show up and ask you to “Enter Address:”
e) After you have entered the address hit “Search”
f) The search will show the following items:
1) FEMA Flood Zone Definitions
2) Address:
3) APN10:
4) Floodzone(s) of the property in question
5) You can download FEMA publications at: www.vcfloodinfo.com
6) Go to web site to see Jan. 20, 2010 FEMA DFIRM Maps:
www.FEMA.gov
Under: “Quick Links” go to: Flood Maps
Under: “What are you looking for” go to: Flood Maps
1) Select a state, District or Territory: California
2) Select a county: Ventura County
3) Select a community: Ventura Co uninc.
4) Get FEMA issued Flood Maps
Go to sheet 1 for the Index map and find the map that your property is located on and go to that map page.
How to find a LOMC (Go to www.FEMA.gov website)
A LOMC (Letter Of Map Change) is a letter which reflects an official revision to an effective Flood Insurance Rate Map. LOMCs are issued in place of the physical revision and republication of the effective map.
The MSC has LOMCs available for online viewing using Adobe Acrobat Reader. When a map panel listing is displayed as a result of a Catalog query, Map Search, or Quick Search you will see a 'plus sign' next to the view button if LOMCs exist for that panel. Clicking on the 'plus sign' will expand the list of LOMCs for that panel. You may click the view button next to a LOMC to view it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Note: Online viewing is only available for LOMCs in digital form. The MSC has digital LOMCs issued from June 1, 1997 through February 28, 2011. For a listing of LOMCs older than June 1, 1997 please contact the MSC.
There are 3 ways to find a LOMC:
Find a LOMC by Case ID
Use this option to find a LOMC if you know the Case ID. Enter up to 8 LOMC case IDs, then click the Search button. Information for the LOMCs will be displayed in the search results.
Find a LOMC by Map Panel ID
Use this option if you know the map panel ID(s) but not the LOMC case ID. Enter up to 8 map panel IDs, then click the Search button. Information for the maps will be displayed in the search results. If any LOMCs are available for the map panel, a 'plus sign' will appear in the LOMC column. Click the 'plus sign to see the list of LOMCs for the map panel.
Find a LOMC by State/County/Community
Use this option if you only know the community that the LOMC is in. After you select a state, county and community, a list of all of the map panels for the community will be displayed. A 'plus sign' will appear in the LOMC column for map panels that have LOMCs. Click the 'plus sign to expand the list of LOMCs for the map panel.
Website:www.vcwatershed.org/levee - There’s No Place Like Hope, Family Picnic and Hoe DownPosted on: 2011-05-07Forget the TV or face book; download your kids and bring them to the electronically challenged family picnic and hoe down on June 5th in the Santa Rosa Valley from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Riley’s Rescue (a non-profit org.) presents, There’s No Place Like Hope, Family Picnic and Hoe Down benefiting the California Coastal Horse Rescue (a non-profit org.). Delight in quality vendors, purveyors of fine goods and services; nuzzle up to mini horses; eat candy, cookies, fruits and vegetables, pizza and more while trembling to the sounds and spectacles of wildly pounding horse hoofs of the Foxfield Equestrian Team with their heart stopping bridle-less and bareback jumping feats! Watch the cowboy Bill Cameron, Champion Rider/Trainer who taught his horse to jump from one tall building to another, tame and woo his mighty stallion Dun! Not to miss, Hollywood for Horses, and their nostalgic gallop into medieval jousting!
Bring the kiddies for roping magic with the ruggedly talented Hollywood trick roper Dave Thornbury; and enjoy the chance to put your loved ones in jail!! And for those who don’t crave the scent of the sweaty beast, dance until you drop to the music of MD/DJ’s PJ Events who come to us after performances at Universal’s City Walk! Love country music, come see Amanda and Travis perform live!! Feel like children again playing games in the warm green grass of the great outdoors. Cheer your favorite jitterbug team as they compete for a handsome cash bounty; judged by some of the cities finest dance instructors and an Emmy Award winning director of major studio animations and co-star of the movie Grease! And most importantly; come for the day for picnic and laughter to lift the spirits of innocent horses who have found themselves in the darkness of abuse, neglect, starvation and slaughter. Sunday, June 5th, 13165 Santa Rosa Road, Santa Rosa Valley 93012. For more information visit our web site: calcoastalhorserescue.com or
email: Isaiah5258@aol.com
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Mountain Lion seen in Santa Rosa Valley May 2011Posted on: 2011-05-06A mountain lion was reported seen in Santa Rosa Valley in Hidden Meadows May 2011. No loss of animals reported in Santa Rosa Valley. Keep a look out and be careful when jogging or running in the early morning or dusk hours. Please make sure that small children are not alone on the trails. Just beware and be smart!
If anyone has further information, please email me and I will keep everyone notified. The SantaRosaValley Blog will still contain ongoing information!Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com -
The County and the City of Thousand Oaks have agreed to Santa Rosa ParkPosted on: 2011-05-06
GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY
Item 32. of Board of Supervisors meeting:
Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director of General Services Agency (GSA) to Sign the Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Thousand Oaks for the Development of Santa Rosa Park; Approval of, and Authorization for, the Director of GSA to Execute and Accept Easement Deeds to and from the City of Thousand Oaks for Trail, Road, and Utility Purposes; and Require Any Considerations for Widening the Bridge be Returned to the Board of Supervisors for Approval.
To view discussion at Board of Supervisors meeting 5/5 link the following and go to item #32:
http://bosagenda.countyofventura.org/sirepub/pubmtgframe.aspx?meetid=341&doctype=agenda
Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com - Rose Anne D. Savo invites you to a Neighborhood Weekly meetingPosted on: 2011-04-06Santa Rosa Valley resident Rose Anne D. Savo invites the Santa Rosa Valley Neighborhood to attend and participate regularly in a neighborly exchange of thoughts and ideas.
Every Wednesday at 6:15 PM, except for the third of the month, neighbors can meet at the clubhouse at 11701 East Las Posas Road.
The first part of the meeting will be dedicated to purely social interactions and concerns, while we have plans to present poets, authors, and speakers presenting visual arts, music and films.
As we invite you to expand your mind through the exchange of ideas, we also would like to foster the cohesion of our neighborhood by getting to know one-another better and make our neighborhood even friendlier.
To learn more about our program and the guiding ideas behind the concept, please call: 805-491-3387; FAX 805-491-0247, or e-mail DSSAVO@yahoo.com.
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March/April Issue Westlake Magazine Rosemary Allison ArticlePosted on: 2011-03-09'VOLUNTEER'OF THE YEAR'
Written by Kari Rodems Photos taken by Judi Bumstead
According to Rosemary, her motivation each day comes from her desire to 'give back to the world' and to live up to the 'golden rule' or what she refers to as her 'family credo of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you '
The day this interview took place at the Allison estate (tucked away in the Camarillo's pastoral Santa Rosa Valley) a seamless flow of workers, that included recruited friends and family members, were purposefully engaged in a dizzying array of activities, By the looks of things, this is a common occurrence around the Allison household. In addition to family members planning their annual Costco run to purchase a bounty of food for a Thanksgiving feast (a community outrcach through Loaves and Fishes) others were literally decking the halls and yard for the Meadowlark Service League's Holiday Home Tour annual fundraiser. Rosemary was quick to acknowledge 'anybody who volunteers, volunteers their whole family - so when I get involved in something the whole family steps up to support the effort' While conveying her gratefulness for her family her face was beaming as she described her husband as not only the successful owner of the top rated Cres Insurance Agency, which she proudly effused, is 'the largest Professional Liability Insurance carrier for Real Estate Brokers in California' but also as her 'anchor and incredibly supportive of everything [she] does.'
Rosemary Allison, wife, mother, businesswoman, community organizer, elected member of the Santa Rosa Valley Municipal Advisory Council and philanthropist, recently added Ventura County's 'Volunteer of the Year' to her growing list of accomplishments. 'I think she is the most caring person with the biggest heart I have ever known' expressed Jim Allison, husband and unabashedly proud devotee of the 2010 National Philanthropist Day honoree; a distinction bestowed upon her by the Santa Barbara's Ventura County Chapters of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals.
Aside from her cherished roles as a wife and being the mom and step-mom to five children ages 20-37, Rosemary has put her heart and soul into marketing the estates in the upscale neighborhoods of Ventura County as the Fine Homes Director of Century 21 America. For years she has consistently been ranked with the best of the best - annually breaking sales records that includes her recognition this month as the #1 top selling Century 21 agent in California and the #3 top selling agent for the entire Century 21 family of Realtors nationwide in 2010.
According to Rosemary, her motivation each day comes from her desire to 'give back to the world' and to live up to the 'golden rule' or what she refers to as her 'family credo of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you '.
The day this interview took place at the Allison estate (tucked away in the pastoral Santa Rosa Valley) a seamless flow of workers, that included recruited friends and family members, were purposefully engaged in a dizzying array of activities. By the looks of things, this is a common occurrence around the Allison household. In addition to family members planning their annual Costco run to purchase a bounty of food for a Thanksgiving feast (a community outrcach through Loaves and Fishes) others were literally decking the halls and yard for the Meadowlark Service League's Holiday Home Tour annual fundraiser. Rosemary was quick to acknowledge 'anybody who volunteers, volunteers the whole family - so when I get involved in something the whole family steps up to support the effort' While conveying her gratefulness for her family her face was beaming as she described her husband as not only the successful owner of the top rated Cres Insurance Agency, which she proudly effused, is 'the largest Professional Liability Insurance carrier for Real Estate Brokers in California' but also as her 'anchor and incredibly supportive of everything [she] does.'
Rosemary was initially told about her nomination for 'Volunteer of the Year' by her friend Sandy Berg. She said 'I was completely shocked, I had no idea I was nominated ' The award came on the heels of a very successful Gala event Allison had chaired for the American Cancer Society having garnered the admiration of associates. neighbors, clients and friends over the years, under her leadership the event saw a tremendous turnout and raised more than $220,000. Being awarded at this year's National Philanthropy Day as Ventura County Volunteer of the Year is packed with fond memories for Rosemary. Topping her list was being honored alongside six others that included
Philanthropists of the Year. Jackie Inskeep of Santa Barbara County and Barbara Meister of Ventura County; Santa Barbara County- Volunteer of the Year. Tresha Sell; Professional Fundraiser of the Year, Stephen Wheatly, and Youth Philanthropists of the Year, Katy Villanueva of Santa Barbara and Dedria Brunett from Ventura County.
Rosemary was particularly moved by youth honoree Brunett who credits Casa Pacifica for giving her a second chance at life. After recalling Brunett's story and her impressive commitment to make a difference for others, Rosemary went on to say 'it has always been very important to set an example for my own children I have been very fortunate in this life - actions speak louder than words so I want to make sure this world is a better place because of the opportunities I have had and show them the world can be a better place because they were here too,'
Not surprisingly Rosemary was overwhelmed by the letters of support that were written on her behalf and the proclamation presented to her by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors recognizing her accomplishments. Not one to rest on her laurels, she is already thinking ahead to next year's Gala for the American Cancer Society scheduled to take place August 6th and considering her options for making an even bigger impact on behalf of others in 2011.
According to Rosemary, her motivation each day comes from her desire to 'give back to the world' and to live up to the 'golden rule' or what she refers to as her 'family credo of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.' -
DOUGLAS Mac ARTHURPosted on: 2011-02-09Santa Rosa Valley Resident and Veteran Actor Gary Saderup motion picture is being released on DVD February 22nd! Gary helped produce and was the lead actor in this movie. Go to this link to order from Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Douglas-MacArthur-Corregidor-Gary-Saderup/dp/B004FPE4JE/ref=lh_ni_t_
Northwest Indie Review
Opinionated, bold, stubborn, loyal, the consummate soldier, a man whose vision was ahead of his time, a man whose values were as American as West Point, Douglas MacArthur was a key figure in the mid 20th century. As portrayed by Gary Saderup, it is as though he lives again!
Veteran actor Gary Saderup has appeared on the Shakespearean stage as Macbeth, Othello and Richard the Third. He has worked with American author Ray Bradbury in creating the leading roles in two original plays. Historical characters are not new to him. He played John Barrymore in 'I Hate Hamlet.' More recently Mr. Saderup appeared as Charles Darwin with actor Patrick Warburton in the hit British play 'Darwin in Malibu'.
In the film adaptation of Steven Rivera's brilliant script 'Douglas MacArthur: Return to Corregidor' Gary Saderup brings his acting prowess to bear in creating a sensitive portrait of the legendary American general.
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Santa Rosa Park Equestrian Center UpdatePosted on: 2011-01-05The effort to build an equestrian center in the Santa Rosa Valley advanced this week, but financing is still in doubt.
The project at Santa Rosa Valley Park has been stalled for years in the face of environmental and financial objections from Thousand Oaks City Council members, who control land required for a trail.
But at its Tuesday meeting December 14th, the City of Thousand Oaks council authorized managers to try to reach an agreement with county officials within two months.
“I think it’s doable,” city Public Works Director Mark Watkins said Wednesday.
The council essentially granted the easement for the trail if city staff’s concerns can be resolved, Watkins said.
He said the chief issue is the cost of widening Hill Canyon Road, which runs past the park and up to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Construction of the equestrian center hinges on the trail because an environmental review requires it for safe passage of horses from the intersection of Santa Rosa Road and Yucca Drive
Watkins had no current estimate for the cost of the widening project, nor did Paul Grossgold, director of the county General Services Agency. But the two intend to begin discussions Friday over a potential deal.
Grossgold said the county was willing to share the cost of the widening project in 2007, but no longer has the money. After the City Council passed on a deal that year, the county installed a picnic area and built turnouts on the narrow road, he said.
“We had grant funding that was going to expire,” Grossgold said.
Then six months ago, the county Board of Supervisors put up $238,000 to show Thousand Oaks it could afford to build the center.
Supervisor Linda Parks, who represents both Thousand Oaks and the rural valley, pushed for the money. She could not be reached for comment after the council vote.
The City Council voted 4-1 to authorize the negotiations, with Councilman Dennis Gillette dissenting.
Mark Burley:
I'd like the thank the Thousand Oaks City Council for its recent vote to allow an easement over its property in Santa Rosa Valley subject to staffs from the city and county working out an agreement for the final details. This is a large step forward in finalizing Santa Rosa Park.
The council members were very positive in their support for the completion of this park. I'm hoping this can be the start of a new era of increased cooperation between elected officials from the city and the county. Both have current and future projects that rely on continuing a pragmatic dialogue.
It is truly the season of good will!
- Mark Burley,
Rosemary Allison:
The large contingent of residents from both the City of Thousand Oaks and Santa Rosa Valley that showed up at the City of Thousand Oaks Council in favor of the finalization of this long awaited park is testament to the goodwill this project fosters. It is wonderful to see the elected officials of our community joining together to support projects that benefit the entire County. It was gratifying to hear from Scott Mitnick that his staff has already coordinated with the County Staff and that in his opinion all of the outstanding issues for the finalization of the park can be resolved very easily and quickly.
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Wanted Dog Crates for Dog RescuePosted on: 2010-12-07Animal Rescue is Looking for Gently Used Animal Crates for Animal Transport & Rescue
The majority of the transports take place out of Camarillo Shelter which is very high kill. Many of the dogs/puppies are pit bulls (although all types are transported). These animals are then placed in foster and permanent homes. If you have any crates, preferably medium sized, please email suzbgut1@aol.com. Pick-up is available.
Email:suzbgut1@aol.com - Cleaning and Organizazing ServicesPosted on: 2010-10-07
My name is Pamela and I have my own bussines of Cleaning & Organizing services, I have more then 15 years in the cleaning services, very good references in the area of Santa Rosa Valley , please feel free to contact me. I can demostrate my excelent and impeccable work.
$20 OFF FIRST CLEANING
Email:pamec75@yahoo.com - Santa Rosa Valley Resident Opens Chicago Style Ribs RestaurantPosted on: 2010-09-08Special Coupon Offer See Attached!
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Call the Rib Hotline yet? 805-641-0812
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktails • Takeout • Delivery • CateringWebsite:www.chicagosribsandmore.comEmail:barbaradipoma@yahoo.com - Santa Rosa Valley 2010 Car Show ResultsPosted on: 2010-09-06Viewers Choice Steve Fusci 1971 GTO Pontiac
Drivers Ballot Top 10 Cars in Show (listed in order of most votes)
1. Darrel Shea 1947 Chrysler Town & Country Sedan (woody)
2. Dale Conover 1957 Chevy Nomad
3. Christian Hurtado 1954 Lincoln Capri
4. Mike & Bo Snow 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
5. Don & Phu 1965 Honda Dream Motorcycle
6. David & Marci David 1946 Hudson
7. Jeff Gean 1929 Ford Pick Up
8. Gary & Junie Cooper 1947 Triumph 1800
9. Lori Johnson 1923 Studebaker
10. Evevette Giebler 1093 VW with Camper trailer
Best car of show Dr. Roger Leir 1948 Dodge Derham
Best Motorcycle of Show Don Madden 1060 Matchless
Go to Neighborhood Photos to see photos of the winning cars! - Foster Homes Needed fo Shelter DogsPosted on: 2010-07-23P.A.P.A., Promote And Protect Animals is a consortium of local animal advocates dedicated to converting the Ventura County shelter in Camarillo to 'no kill' status...e.g. no killing adoptable pets for space. To accomplish this goal, we need temporary foster homes for dogs. We pull them from the shelter the day before they are scheduled to be killed, and then either transport them to safety or find them local adoptive homes. Between the day they are saved and the date of adoption or transport, they need foster homes. Without interim housing, we can only save dogs on the date we know we have transport available...so many dogs are killed that we could have saved if we had a place for them to go short term. Many properties in the Santa Rosa Valley are large enough to handle multiple dogs and there are many animal lovers in our community....a perfect match! We also need barns or storage buildings where spayed/neutered feral cats can be released to do what they do!!! Please visit our web site for more iinformation and for ways you can help change our local shelter so that it becomes a place of safety for the animals it is supposed to serve.Website:www.vcpapa.orgEmail:vcpapa@yahoo.com
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American Cancer Society Gala Huge Success!Posted on: 2010-07-14Over 300 guests enjoyed the American Cancer Gala 2010! This spectacular evening not only celebrated life but also help us create more birthdays!
It was a privilege to stand as chair of the Joie de Vivre—Evening of Hope Gala, 2010. THE PRELIMINARY total of funds raised at this event was $213,491!!!!!
The Live Auction and Cancer Challenge was the highest EVER raised in this State!!!!. “With cancer affecting virtually every family in Ventura County, this is one battle that crosses all societal and political boundaries, and I am so delighted with the overwhelming response to this event.”
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our hosts, Jim and Cindy Hawse for offering their glorious home for this extraordinary event. As we embraced the festive ambiance of the French countryside, cuisine, and the exciting auctions, we did so knowing that we were contributing our part, standing with those doctors, researchers and care givers, who dedicate their lives to keeping our loved ones out of harms way.
The success of this year's American Cancer Society Evening of Hope Gala 2010 is a true testament to the philanthropic support of the community and individuals who are committed to making a difference in the fight against cancer. To the dynamic volunteer committee that gave countless hours of preparation ensuring the success of this stunning event, I give a breathtaking salute! I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to chair such a wonderful and inspiring celebration that will have a direct impact on the lives of cancer patients and caregivers.
And now my friends, Profitez et que Dieu benisse! Enjoy and God Bless!
Sincerely,
Rosemary Allison
Sponsors of the 2010 Joie de Vivre - Evening of Hope Gala
Jim and Cindy Hawse - Amgen - Kim Brown Blake -Rosemary Allison - Opolo Wines -Sysco Foods - Vista Automotive Family - Mission Produce -Ventura County Health Care Agency - Alister A. George, M.D., Digestive Health Center - Renee and Eric Weider - Radiation Oncology of Ventura County - First California Bank - Cabrillo Radiation Oncology Center - North Oaks Radiation Oncology Center -Westlake Radiation Oncology Center - Simi Valley Radiation Oncology Center - Pueblo Radiology -David Weissmann - Marsha and Steve Hively - Sam and Mona Hosseini - Santa Barbara Bank & Trust - Peggy and Alan Ludington - The Law Office of Rod C. Reynolds - Viking Life Insurance Agency, LLC -Ventura County Hematology-Oncology Specialists - Dr. and Mrs. John Stahlberg -Palms Imaging - Supervisor Kathy Long - Tom Staben Cisco’s Catering - Los Robles Medical Center - California Lutheran University - Ventura County Star - Community Memorial Hospital -Ventura Rentals-Jim Allison - Rosemary Allison -St. Johns Regional Medical Center –Ventura Investment Co.- Fidelity National Title Insurance - Marsha Hively –Barbara Eichberger - City of Thousand Oaks
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Mountain Lion is Spotted in Santa Rosa Valley July 2010Posted on: 2010-07-14A mountain lion was reported seen in Santa Rosa Valley in the vicinity of Presilla and Escollera. No loss of animals reported in Santa Rosa Valley. Keep a look out and be careful when jogging or running in the early morning or dusk hours. Please make sure that small children are not alone on the trails. Just beware and be smart!
Although we have not been notified of any incidents, I did get this email from another Santa Rosa Valley resident:
Just wanted to give you a heads up....the mountain lion has attacked in the last few weeks in Moorpark. My understanding is it has killed some dogs and 2 Alpaca's in the last few weeks. Maybe you can make some calls to verify. Just wanted to let you know, did'nt know if you had heard anything.....so if you want to put it on your blog to warn all do so. Remember it was last 4th of July that this thing attacked our area first.
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RATTLESNAKE WARNINGS!Posted on: 2010-07-08It seems as if it is too soon, but 2 dogs and one resident was reported to have been bitten by rattlesnakes in the last 3 weeks. One resident found a rattlesnake coiled under their trash can. Thousands of dollars has been spent at the vets for rattlesnake bite treatment to animals already this year! According to the emergency pet clinic this has been the worst year in the last 6 years of rattlesnake bites!
Reminder that many residents have been satisfied with the services of: Bo Slyapich
The Rattlesnake Wrangler
818-880-4269 (home)
818-383-0476 (cell)
Bo will travel to any area that needs him. Response time depends on traffic and location. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
RATTLESNAKES in California
As springtime calls people and snakes alike to the outdoors, encounters with snakes become inevitable. California has a variety of snakes, most of which are benign. The exception is California’s only native venomous snake - the rattlesnake.
California rattlesnake species include the northern Pacific rattlesnake (in northern California), and the Western Diamondback, Sidewinder, Speckled rattlesnake, Red Diamond rattlesnake, Southern Pacific, Great Basin rattlesnake and the Mojave rattlesnake (all found in Southern California). Though rattlesnakes are dangerous if provoked, they also provide humans with a tremendous service ? they eat rodents, other reptiles, and insects, and are in turn eaten by other predators. In California where rattlesnakes are found from sea level to the inland prairies and desert areas and to the mountains at elevations of more than 10,000 feet, enjoying the outdoors means learning how to avoid contact with rattlesnakes.
Generally not aggressive, rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles.
Rattlesnakes can cause serious injury to humans on rare occasions. The California Poison Control Center notes that rattlesnakes account for more than 800 bites each year with one to two deaths. Most bites occur between the months of April and October when snakes and humans are most active outdoors. About 25 percent of the bites are “dry,” meaning no venom was injected, but the bites still require medical treatment.
The potential of running into a rattlesnake should not deter anyone from venturing outdoors, but there are several precautions that can be taken to lessen the chance of being bitten when out in snake country - which is just about anywhere in California.
The dos and don’ts in snake country:
First, know that rattlesnakes are not confined to rural areas. They have been found near urban areas, in river or lakeside parks, and at golf courses. Be aware that startled rattlesnakes may not rattle before striking defensively. There are several safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of startling a rattlesnake.
• Never go barefoot or wear sandals when walking through wild areas. Wear hiking boots.
• When hiking, stick to well-used trails and wear over-the-ankle boots and loose-fitting long pants. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day.
• Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see, and avoid wandering around in the dark. Step ON logs and rocks, never over them, and be especially careful when climbing rocks or gathering firewood. Check out stumps or logs before sitting down, and shake out sleeping bags before use.
• Never grab “sticks” or “branches” while swimming in lakes and rivers. Rattlesnakes can swim.
• Be careful when stepping over the doorstep as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side.
• Never hike alone. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency.
• Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom.
• Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone. Children are naturally curious and will pick up snakes.
Is it a rattlesnake?
Many a useful and non-threatening snake has suffered a quick death from a frantic human who has mistakenly identified a gopher snake, garter, racer or other as a rattlesnake. This usually happens when a snake assumes an instinctual defensive position used to bluff adversaries. A gopher snake has the added unfortunate trait of imitating a rattlesnake by flattening its head and body, vibrating its tail, hissing and actually striking if approached too closely.
A rattlesnake is a heavy-bodied, blunt-tailed snake with one or more rattles on the tail. It has a triangular-shaped head, much broader at the back than at the front, and a distinct “neck” region. The rattlesnake also has openings between the nostrils and eyes, which is a heat-sensing pit. The eyes are hooded with elliptical pupils. Additional identifying characteristics include a series of dark and light bands near the tail, just before the rattles which are different from the markings on the rest of the body. Also note that rattles may not always be present, as they are often lost through breakage and are not always developed on the young.
Keeping snakes out of the yard
The best protection against rattlesnakes in the yard is a “rattlesnake proof” fence. It can be expensive and requires maintenance, however. The fence should either be solid or with mesh no larger than one-quarter inch. It should be at least three feet high with the bottom buried a few inches in the ground. Slanting your snake fence outward about a 30-degree angle will help. Vegetation should be kept away from the fence since the snake could crawl to the top of an adjacent tree or shrub. Discourage snakes by removing piles of boards or rocks around the home. Use caution when removing those piles - there may already be a snake there. Encouraging and protecting natural competitors like gopher snakes, kingsnakes and racers will reduce the rattlesnake population in the immediate area. And, kingsnakes actually kill and eat rattlesnakes.
What to do in the event of a snake bite
Though uncommon, rattlesnake bites do occur, so have a plan in place for responding to any situation. Carry a portable phone, hike with a companion who can assist in an emergency, and make sure that family or friends know where you are going and when you will be checking in.
The first thing to do if bitten is to stay calm. Generally, the most serious effect of a rattlesnake bite to an adult is local tissue damage which needs to be treated. Children, because they are smaller, are in more danger if they are bitten.
Get to a doctor as soon as possible, but stay calm. Frenetic, high-speed driving places the victim at greater risk of an accident and increased heart rate. If the doctor is more than 30 minutes away, keep the bite below the heart, and then try to get to the doctor as quickly as possible.
The California Poison Control Center advises:
Stay calm
Wash the bite area gently with soap and water
Remove watches, rings, etc, which may constrict swelling
Immobilize the affected area
Transport safely to the nearest medical facility
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Santa Rosa Valley Mourns the Loss of Thomas Warren WadePosted on: 2010-07-02Our very special gardener, neighbor and friend Tom Wade, was called upon by our Heavenly Father to work on his garden. Not only was Tom a Master Gardner, he was a devoted and loving husband and father. He is greatly missed but the beauty he has given us will continue to bloom. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Diane, his three children , Stacie, Kevy and Tony, who were raised in this lovely Santa Rosa Valley and four grandchildren. Tom had a generous nature and put everyone else's needs before his own and was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was a retired policeman and a decorated Veteran.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday June 29th at 10:00 a.m. at Marvilla Gardens.
* For those who participated in our recent Santa Rosa Valley Equestrian Park tree planting event, they may recognize Tom as he was one of the people who organized and coordinated the preparation of the land for the trees. He and his wife Diane were very proud of the accomplishments that day of the community and church event. Tom was very involved with the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden and coordinated the well received “Talk in the Garden” program. Tom will be genuinely missed as he was one of the most enthusiastic and supportive residents of Santa Rosa Valley and an all around “good guy”.
- Save the Date August 6, 2011 Bugatti BallPosted on: 2010-05-12Dear Friends,
Along with more than 300 guests from around Ventura County, you are invited to celebrate at the Bugatti Ball at the Mullin Automotive Museum – while we raise funds for patient services and cancer research.
Since 1913 when it was founded as The American Society for the Control of Cancer (ASCC) in New York City, the American Cancer Society has been on the forefront in the field of voluntary health organizations. Its founding mission to turn the cancer diagnosis from a frightened and hushed whisper to a loud and thunderous public fight was embraced by doctors, nurses, business and society leaders; these men and women knew that this adversary would have to be bravely and openly confronted by a unified and informed community for it to be eradicated from our midst. From those resolute beginnings came a wave of decisive steps over the years in education, research, outreach and free medical services for people and families with cancer. Each step, a Rubicon of progress, has resulted in more than $3.3 billion committed to cancer research that has funded 42 Nobel Prize winners by the American Cancer Society and given aid and medical attention to millions. **
And though we are planning to embrace the festive ambiance of the exotic automobiles, cuisine, and exciting auction, we will do so to contribute our part and stand with those doctors, researchers and care givers, who dedicate their lives to keeping our loved ones out of harms way. Though we know the battle is not over, on August 6th in Ventura, California we will stand together; and raise our glasses in friendship to celebrate the Bugatti Ball and to cheer in triumph the eleven million cancer survivors who celebrate their birthdays this year.
In the words of the ineffable Margaret Thatcher, You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it. In dedicating our enduring, fighting spirit to this cause we will help millions of people live to see the sun rise on their lives anew. To the many who have worked to bring this special event to fruitiion, I extend my deepest appreciation; in so doing we will come together vigilant to insure the success of yet another opportunity to raise funds and awareness with the hope of saving lives. And to those of you who will commit to joining us as respected guests, thank you for your kindness and generosity—you are the reason this wonderful, successful event will bring hope to so many.
Please join us in making a difference in the lives of thousands living with cancer, their families and the health professionals who support them. Enjoy a spectacular evening that will celebrate life – and create more birthdays!
Note: We have some incredible auction items, but as our goals are high, more are needed. Please take a moment to contemplate what items, gift cards, or services that you can offer that could be auctioned off. (i.e. restaurant gift cards, time share weeks, golf at your country club, trips, airline tickets or vouchers, credit card points).
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Santa Rosa Valley Tractor Party a Success! Tree Planting Day May 8thPosted on: 2010-04-13In the 'call it a party' and they'll come category, Saturday April 3rd six hard working volunteers showed up with their tractors to mow weeds at Santa Rosa Park in preparation for the May 8th volunteer tree planting. Can you say Tractor Party? We all appreciate the time that Dave Boyle, John Johs, Joe Markiewicz, Kimme Black... , Shane Blaser, Mark Burley, Janet Wall, Rosemary Allison, Dr. Marwood Stout and Tom and Diane Wade took from their day to join us. Special appreciation to Jerry Jones, owner of Environmental Landscpae for the offer of mulch and the loan of their tractor today!Thanks to Supervisor Parks for getting the County to provide the irrigation for the trees that this tractor party was preparing for. Santa Rosa Valley Trails Inc. (SRVTrails.com) was pleased to be able to help by sponsoring this tractor work, And thanks to Linda's administrative assistant, Janet Wall, for getting the trees donated. And finally a big thank you to Marwood Stout and the Church of Latter Day Saints whose offer to volunteer to plant the trees started this whole community effort. Join us at the park on Saturday May 8th when the LDS volunteers plant the trees. Community Spirit at it's finest! -
What to do in case of an earthquake - Red Cross tips.Posted on: 2010-04-12Are you at increased risk from earthquakes? • Contact your local emergency management office, local American Red Cross chapter, state geological survey or department of natural resources. •. • Buildings with foundations resting on landfill and other unstable soils are at increased risk of damage. Did you know? Doorways are no stronger than any other part of the structure. During an earthquake, get under a sturdy piece of furniture and hold on. This will provide some protection from falling objects that can injure you during an earthquake. ❐ Become aware of fire evacuation and earthquake plans for all of the buildings you occupy regularly. ❐ Pick safe places in each room of your home, workplace and/or school. A safe place could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. ❐ Practice drop, cover and hold on in each safe place. If you do not have sturdy furniture to hold on to, sit on the floor next to an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms. ❐ Keep a flashlight and sturdy shoes by each person’s bed. ❐ Bolt and brace water heaters and gas appliances to wall studs. ❐ Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs. ❐ Hang heavy items, such as pictures and mirrors, away from beds, couches and anywhere people sleep or sit. ❐ Brace overhead light fixtures. ❐ Install strong latches or bolts on cabinets. Large or heavy items should be closest to the floor. ❐ Learn how to shut off the gas valves in your home and keep a wrench handy for that purpose. ❐ Keep and maintain an emergency supplies kit in an easy-to-access location. If you are inside when the shaking starts … ❐ Drop, cover and hold on. Move as little as possible. ❐ If you are in bed, stay there, curl up and hold on. Protect your head with a pillow. ❐ Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass. ❐ Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you are sure it is safe to exit. If you must leave the building after the shaking stops, use stairs rather than an elevator in case there are aftershocks, power outages or other damage. ❐ Be aware that fire alarms and sprinkler systems frequently go off in buildings during an earthquake, even if there is no fire. If you are outside when the shaking starts … ❐ Find a clear spot and drop to the ground. Stay there until the shaking stops (away from buildings, power lines, trees, streetlights). ❐ If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. Avoid bridges, overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Then, drive carefully, avoiding bridges and ramps that may have been damaged. ❐ If a power line falls on your vehicle, do not get out. Wait for assistance. ❐ If you are in a mountainous area or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rocks and other debris. Landslides are often triggered by earthquakes. Let Your Family Know You’re Safe If your community experiences an earthquake, or any disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well Web site available through RedCross.org to let your family and friends know about your welfare. If you don’t have Internet access, call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.
Be RedCrossReady How can I prepare? What should I do during an earthquake? What do I do after an earthquake? An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year, day or night. Forty-five states and territories in the United States are at moderate to very high risk of earthquakes, and they are located in every region of the country. For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit RedCross.org.
❐ After an earthquake, the disaster may continue. Expect and prepare for potential aftershocks, landslides or even a tsunami. Tsunamis are often generated by earthquakes. ❐ Each time you feel an aftershock, drop, cover and hold on. Aftershocks frequently occur minutes, days, weeks and even months following an earthquake. ❐ Check yourself for injuries and get first aid, if necessary, before helping injured or trapped persons. ❐ Put on long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes and work gloves to protect against injury from broken objects. ❐ Look quickly for damage in and around your home and get everyone out if your home is unsafe. ❐ Listen to a portable, battery-operated or hand-crank radio for updated emergency information and instructions. ❐ Check the telephones in your home or workplace to see if you can get a dial tone. Make brief calls to report life-threatening emergencies. ❐ Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake. ❐ Clean up spilled medications, bleach, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. ❐ Open closet and cabinet doors carefully as contents may have shifted. ❐ Help people who require special assistance, such as infants, children and the elderly or disabled. ❐ Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and stay out of damaged areas. ❐ Keep animals under your direct control. ❐ Stay out of damaged buildings. ❐ If you were away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so. Use extreme caution and examine walls, floors, doors, staircases and windows to check for damage. ❐ Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages. -
HAVE A RADIO? WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY DISASTER PLAN?Posted on: 2010-04-12The SANTA ROSA VALLEY - EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK radio operators headed by Santa Rosa Valley resident Jim Fortney, have the capability to communicate with the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services and local emergency responders if normal communication channels become inoperative. Our training has indicated that in the event of a major disaster both land-line and mobile/cell telephone service will be not be available and the ability to communicate with residents by radio will be crucial.
COMMUNICATION:
The Santa Rosa Valley CERT Team; Santa Rosa Valley Neighborhood Watch and Santa Rosa Valley CERT Team coordinator is working in concert with the SANTA ROSA VALLEY - EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK (SRV-ERN) to establish a string of amateur radio operators and hand held un-licensed radio services to link everyone who wishes to participate into an integrated network. If you have a radio and are interested in joining the CERT team or the Emergency Radio Network please email Rosemary Allison @ rosemaryallison@aol.com for further information on whom to contact, when and how to join these groups.
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SANTA ROSA VALLEY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) UPDATEPosted on: 2010-04-12Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for these services. Factors as number of victims, communication failures, and road blockages will prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment's notice through 911. People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life saving and life sustaining needs.
One also expects that under these kinds of conditions, family members, and neighbors will spontaneously try to help each other.
If we can predict that emergency services will not meet immediate needs following a major disaster, especially if there is no warning as in an earthquake, and people will spontaneously volunteer, what can the residents of Santa Rosa Valley do to prepare ourselves for this eventuality?
First, present citizens the facts about what to expect following a major disaster in terms of immediate services.
Second, give the message about their responsibility for mitigation and preparedness.
Third, train a CERT team in needed life saving skills with emphasis on decision making skills, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number.
Fourth, organize teams so that they are an extension of first responder services offering immediate help to victims until professional services arrive.
The SANTA ROSA VALLEY - EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK radio operators headed by Santa Rosa Valley resident Jim Fortney, have the capability to communicate with the Ventura County Office of Emergency Services and local emergency responders if normal communication channels become inoperative. Our training has indicated that in the event of a major disaster both land-line and mobile/cell telephone service will be not be available and the ability to communicate with residents by radio will be crucial.
COMMUNICATION:
To further these goals, the Santa Rosa Valley CERT Team; Santa Rosa Valley Neighborhood Watch and Santa Rosa Valley CERT Team coordinator is working in concert with the SANTA ROSA VALLEY - EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK (SRV-ERN) to establish a string of amateur radio operators and hand held un-licensed radio services to link everyone who wishes to participate into an integrated network. If you have a radio and are interested in joining the CERT team or the Emergency Radio Network please email Rosemary Allison @ rosemaryallison@aol.com for further information on whom to contact, when and how to join these groups.
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American Cancer Society Gala in Santa Rosa Valley August 1stPosted on: 2010-03-10I have been asked to chair an event with a wonderful group of dedicated American Cancer Society volunteers to create a special occasion with an important purpose – and I can’t wait to tell you about it! Support the
community work and scientific research of the American Cancer Society by joining me at Ventura County’s second annual American Cancer Society gala. This year’s theme is Joire de Vivre, Evening of Hope 2010. This event is an opportunity to make a difference in the health of our community. It is a chance to join the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer.
Plans are underway to transform a villa in Santa Rosa Valley into an inviting corner of the French Countryside. You won’t want to miss this event! Beginning with a poolside reception, the evening will include a
meal of signature dishes prepared by some of our finest local chefs,
silent and live auction, and capped off with dancing under the stars! Invitations and other details will be available soon, but we are looking for sponsorships and auction items.
For more than 90 years American Cancer Society has been fighting to eliminate cancer, save lives and diminish suffering through research, education, advocacy, and service. Despite many successes and even with the many, many lives saved there is still so much to do. It is because of generous support through events like Joire de Vivre, Evening of Hope 2010 that national research and local programs continue to be funded.
Please remember that together we truly can make Ventura County a healthier place for our family, friends, and neighbors.
Rosemary Allison - 2010 Joire de Vivre Evening of Hope Event ChairEmail:rosemaryallison@aol.com -
Santa Rosa Equestrian Park Tree Beautification ProjectPosted on: 2010-01-31Supervisor Parks' informed the MAC at the January 21, 2010 SRV MAC meeting that a very large group of volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has chosen Saturday, May 8, 2010 to plant trees at Santa Rosa Equestrian Park. This same group of volunteers planted 300 oak, crepe myrtle and redbud trees ($5,000 worth) in the Thousand Oaks area on April 25, 2009. The Santa Rosa Valley community is encouraged to donate funds to help purchase trees for this worthy project.
Please contact Janet Wall in Supervisor Parks' office (Janet.Wall@ventura.org) if you would like to donate to this worthwhile project!Email:Janet.Wall@ventura.org -
Great Restaurant Jonathan's at Peirano's Restaurant and J's TapasPosted on: 2010-01-31Check out gourmet restaurant owned by Santa Rosa Valley residents - Mike and Sanaa Dugan!
Special menu for Saints and Colts fans who come to watch the Super Bowl in the bar (see virtual tour). For Valentine's Day there is a special prix fix menu which features my favorite salmon dish.http://www.jonathansatpeiranos.com/events.aspReservations can be made online.Jonathan's at Peirano's Restaurant and J's Tapas - Special Events and News
www.jonathansatpeiranos.com
Special events and news at Jonathan's at Peirano's Restaurant,a gourmet restaraunt serving fine mediterranean food and an extensive wine list, located in historic Ventura, California.
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FIOS - Verizon Fundraising Opportunity! Tell your school!Posted on: 2010-01-13From Santa Rosa Valley Residents Dennis and Joanne Scully
Owners: ConectUS
We have decided to donate $50 to the cause of choice to new subscribers who sign up for Dish Network, Verizon Fios or Verizon Wireless services though ConectUS. People interested in this service can reach us by phone at 805-480-4888, email nicks@conectus.com our website www.conectus.com or on Facebook or Twitter under ConectUS.
The program is simple. Order new service and tell us where you would like your $50 donation to be sent. Upon delivery of the service, ConectUS will send the donation in the customer's name to the cause of their choice. Our initial tests have shown this to be a very effective fundraiser for schools and churches and other community causes.
Verizon FIOS is not in SRV just yet but it looks as if construction will start this month. We have it at the office and I really feel it is the best TV, Internet and phone system available. As a dealer we know there is a lot of pent up demand for this service in this area. If a resident wishes to obtain service and they order through Verizon directly they will not get the $50 donantion. If they order through ConectUS they will get any Verizon promotion available PLUS the $50 donation. This is NOT a Verizon or Dish promotion, the donation is strictly a ConectUS promotion.
I hope this program will be of interest to our SRV neighbors. I appreciate you putting out the message!
Best wishes,
DennisWebsite:www.conectus.comEmail:nicks@conectus.com -
Santa Rosa Resident Nancy Burkhart in the News!Posted on: 2010-01-13Nancy Burkhart had endured enough.
Her fingers were dry and cracked from years of working with toxic paints in her crafting and paint businesses.
She worried that her young grandchildren were unknowingly inhaling noxious gases released from the paints. Although toxins — such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, Texanol and butoxyethanol — have been reduced in latex paints through legislation in the past few years, paints in general still release odors and toxins for a period of time after application.
So, the grandmother of four concocted a formula to create a toxic-free paint called Earth Safe Finishes. Burkhart, a single grandmother in her early 60s, launched the product online and ships from her garage in the Santa Rosa Valley.
“I wanted to take things another step,” said Burkhart, who had produced low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints for her previous company, Terra Bella Finishes. “I knew there was a way to do it. I just had to keep at it.”
Earth Safe Finishes has an acrylic base, but the paints, varnishes and finishes — 28 in all — have been manufactured in such a way that no volatile organic compound gases are released.
“We don’t live in the dark ages anymore,” Burkhart said.
She also has created glazes, shimmers, textures, crackles, decoupages, colorants, fabric magic, sealers and stains.
The products range from $4.49 to $17.99 for most items. A one-gallon bucket of paint runs $49, comparable with low-VOC paints found on retail shelves.
“It costs more than regular VOC paints, but you are paying for the quality of the product and for its results,” Burkhart said.
In less than a year since launching Earth Safe Finishes, Burkhart has developed a following among more than 200 crafters and hobbyists on Facebook and on her own Web site — the sole means of distribution.
Burkhart recalled a heartening experience of providing interior paint for a new home for a family in Idaho. Three members had been diagnosed with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity — a chronic condition that causes a litany of health problems, including allergies, fibromyalgia, nose bleeds and sinus infections.
“Earth Safe Finishes is the only product that didn’t make me sick,” said Debbie O’Neal of May, Idaho. O’Neal found Burkhart’s product on the Internet after many searches.
Burkhart and her partner — daughter Jessica Arellano — now are even shipping products abroad, regularly sending a pallet of paints to an artist in Lima, Peru.
Although Burkhart has yet to receive certification as a “green” product in Europe, Eurofins US certifies the products as “green” in the United States. Eurofins US is an independent certification company in Des Moines, Iowa. The company tests products for volatile organic compounds and toxic ingredients, such as formaldehyde, ammonia, acetone, lead arsenic, cadmium, phthalates and heavy metals.
Several certification companies, including Eurofins US, Green Seal, Green Guard and U.S. Green Building Council, charge customers fees to ensure that so-called “green” products qualify as chemically and environmentally safe under standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
“It’s one step at a time,” Burkhart said. “There is a cost to test every product.”
She credits her success to the support she receives from other entrepreneurial women and from local agencies, such as the Ventura County SCORE group, comprised of retired executives who provide counseling to small businesses, and the Ventura County Small Business Development Corp.
“I still don’t know how to write a business plan, but I know I have a great product,” Burkhart said. “I take something valuable away from every meeting and every class I go to, and that makes it worth it to me.”
A support system is often crucial to a growing business.
“Nancy’s company’s mission is simple: provide environmentally safe products of quality. We at SCORE, hopefully, play a part by providing some help and guidance with her business model,” said Michael Scotto, chairman of SCORE Ventura County Chapter. “Nancy is bright and enthusiastic and has developed a product line that will take the company deep into the future to meet the environmentally friendly marketplace.”
The green industry nationally is expected to surge. Green building is expected to increase by $38 billion by 2010, five times more than today, according to the National Association of Homebuilders.
And even though the company is in its fledgling stage, Burkhart and Earth Safe Finishes was chosen earlier this year as a finalist for Green Entrepreneur of the Year by New York-based clothing company Eileen Fisher.
She also will be featured in a coming book profiling successful “green” women in the world written by “FUEL” documentary film producer, Rebecca Harrell Tickell. The film was the Sundance winner for Best Documentary Audience Award.
Go directly to story on the web:
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/jan/08/santa-rosa-valley-woman-develops-toxic-free/Website:www.earthsafefinishes.com -
WHEN DID YOU LAST CHECK YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM?Posted on: 2009-12-09WHEN DID YOU LAST CHECK YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM?
Before you need an excavator to replace your septic system or even worse your leach system, take a moment to read this article!
An inefficient septic system could jeopardize the safety of your leach field. Owners of septic have a strong vested interest in ensuring that their waste water treatment system and their neighbors' systems are built to code and properly maintained. Because septic systems are out of sight, many homeowners rarely think about them. One-third of all American homes use on-site waste water treatment systems. Waste water can be treated thoroughly and safely using an on-site septic system.
The holidays are right around the corner, no one wants to think of their sewage backing up - but when was the last time you had your system checked or pumped? Can your septic system cope with peak demands when you entertain or the family comes to stay? Was your septic system designed for a smaller home? Have you added more fixtures to your home without regard to the need to increase your septic size? Two other factors can cause problems, especially if the septic system is undersized:
Overload
With overload, waste water gets to the leach field before the settling out of solid waste in the septic tank. As a result, particles clog up the holes in the drain-field pipes and build up extra pressure on the holes that remain open. More flow, through fewer drain holes, produces more liquid than the soils can treat. The result can be contaminants moving to the ground water and the situation may go unnoticed for years.
Maintenance
If the solid material is not removed from a septic tank the result can be clogging in parts of the drain field. There can be a real risk of environmental degradation, such as nitrates moving to aquifers, streams and lakes.
If your septic has not been pumped out in the last five years, NOW is the time to check it. The cost of just pumping will vary (usually between $400 and $600) according to the amount of digging to find the tank, the volume pumped and the distance of your home from the disposal site.
Layne Bell who owns Layne's Pumping has built a great reputation by providing fast and efficient septic tank inspections and pumping. Layne can be reached at:
(805) 644-4383.
Larry Abel, a longtime excavation operator , has installed and repaired hundreds of septic systems, leach lines and seepage pits in Santa Rosa Valley. Larry has always provided the lowest price and best installation and repair service for Santa Rosa Valley residents - his competitors have quoted thousands higher than his prices which are still reasonable due to the fact that he owns his own equipment. Larry can be reached at: (805) 320-2500.
Please, for your sake, as well as our water supply, take a moment to remember the last time you had your septic tank pumped and think about having it inspected at the same time.Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com -
New Online Shop with Theresa Paden's Beautiful ArtworkPosted on: 2009-11-05I want to let you know about my new website where you can get goat and equine art and gifts! It's http://www.cafepress.com/ArtyAnimals and all of the products feature my oil paintings. I'll be adding new images regularly and I'm currently working on a goatie Christmas card which will be available in a few days! You can click on the link to my site and check out all the t-shirts, greeting cards, mugs, coasters, framed and unframed art prints, tote bags, and more. I'm also available to paint your goat or horse from a photo, in oils on canvas, and these heirloom quality paintings make great Christmas gifts! Giclee prints on canvas, which look identical to the original paintings, are also available for purchase, as well as some of my original paintings. If you can't see the image of the goats in this email, click on the attachment.
Have fun browsing my new online shop!
Theresa Paden
(805)532-9289Website:www.cafepress.com/ArtyAnimalsEmail:theresapaden@gmail.com -
Locals2Locals Donations for our Troops Needed!Posted on: 2009-11-05Dear Friends,
I am writing to inform you that I am starting my own organization, Locals2Locals. My mission is to let our troops in on a secret, we still care! I would like to continue this promise of support we made years ago by organizing and gathering much needed donations to ship to the men and women serving from our local community, but I need your help in this endeavor. Although they are provided many things from the military, they are still lacking many of the simple comforts of everyday life. We can help them pass the time, or help them cope with their daily struggles by sending a few items to let them know we are thinking about them. I’ve done some research and below is a list of some of the things they could use:
TOILETRIES AND OTHER:
Baby Wipes(travel size)
Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
Deodorant (travel size)
Razors (disposable or 'Intuition' or 'Mach 3' types)
Lip balm / Chap Stick / Carmex / Blistex
Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Mouthwash (travel size)
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss
Lozenges / Cough Drops
Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Feminine Hygiene Products
Cotton Swabs (ie Q-tips)
Moleskin, Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine) Nasal Spray
Vitamins (multi-vitamins are always needed!)
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton or wool)
Phone Cards- Pre-Paid
Books/ Magazines
CARDS & LETTERS: The troops love to hear from all of us and Mail brightens their days! FOOD, SNACKS AND DRINKS:
Beef Jerky/ Slim Jims
Coffee (Ground or whole; instant or drip. Ground is preferred)
Powder Drink Mix (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
Sunflower Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds
Tuna & Chicken Salad (in foil pouches, or ready-to-eat kits (no cans)
Protein Powder & Protein Bards
Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins / Ritz
Gum / Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped in large bags)
Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars / Cliff Bars
Fig Newton’s, Oreos, Cheese & Crackers - Small Packs
Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies
Dry Soup: (Ramen Noodles / Cup-O-Soup: just add water)
Nuts: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted preferred)
Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)
Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
Caffeinated drinks, gum or candy (to stay alert)
The flat rate for shipping any packages overseas is $11.95; any donations will be greatly appreciated. Contact me at the email or phone number below for donation pickup or a complete list of items. Feel free to forward this to any friends or family you think might be interested. Also, if you have someone in mind to receive a care package overseas, feel free to forward appropriate shipping information and they will be included in our efforts.
Thank you for your consideration and help. We cannot forget any of our troops until they return home safely.
Tiffany Pagano
TiffanyPagano@aol.com
(805) 501-9079Email:TiffanyPagano@aol.com -
Mountain Lion updatePosted on: 2009-10-06October 4, 2009 Sunday
Approximately 4:30 PM: Wildwood Ranch neighborhood a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier was found killed in the Torres backyard. The Torres family lives across the street from me on Sumac Lane. The family returned home at 4:30 pm and when the children went into their backyard they found their dog had been killed, BUT the dog had not been eviscerated. There were puncture wounds on the neck and the skin had been removed through the center (it looked as if the dog had a “saddle” on both sides). They assumed that their dog had been killed the night before. They gently placed a sheet over the dog and left it in place per the instructions.
Lynn Scheck came to the home at approximately 5:09 PM. She called and left a message for Leo the lion tracker and took photos of the kill. Lynn thought the carcass did not look like a mountain lion kill because the innards had not been eviscerated. She took her camera back to her home so that she could send them to Leo for his opinion.
Carmela was on the telephone speaking with Giselle Yeatman, a neighbor two doors away and looking out her back window when she saw the mountain lion just beyond her back fence. She told her husband who had reservations that she had actually seen a mountain lion in daylight. He went outside and walked to the back area of his yard where the dog was still laying. He looked beyond his fence and saw the mountain lion about 40 yards away. The mountain lion looked directly at him and then turned to walk away slowly. Oscar saw the curl of the lions tail as it turned to walk away.
At that point everyone realized that the cat had been interrupted and did not get a chance to finish the meal. We were all surprised because we were used to the usual “dusk to dawn” time periods and did not expect that a pet would be killed in the late afternoon. It was coming back to finish it’s meal!!!
Fish and Game came to the residence at approximately 8:30 pm. The two Fish and Game wardens surveyed the bite marks in the neck and confirmed that a mountain lion had killed their dog and issued a depradation permit. Once the permit was in place, Leo Fisher was officially “hired” to come to try to track down the cat with his dogs. Leo arrived at about 11:00 pm. He and one game warden proceeded to investigate the scene. Leo placed a tracker collar on the dead dog; so that if the lion returned and left with the dog they could track him easier. Leo and the Fish and Game Warden obtained permission from all the adjoining neighbors to utilize their properties to search for the cat. They positioned themselves to catch the cat if he came back to get the dog. When the cat did not return they proceeded to walk with the hunting dogs up and around many of the trails in the back. They saw no sign of the cat. What they did see was a lot of coyotes – and Leo expressed concern as these coyotes did not show any signs of fear when he and the other warden came through with the dogs. The coyotes were trying to bait the dogs and stayed close to them.
Monday October 5, 2009
The next morning Leo said that although they had gone up and down most of the hills he did not see any signs of the cat. At 10:30 am Monday morning Leo left. Leo felt that since his dogs did not pick up the scent of the cat that it might not return and it could have been spooked away from this area for awhile. All we can do is keep our eyes and ears open. Be attentive to the sounds of your animals and try to only walk on the trails in groups.
Leo is tentatively scheduled to return next week. He is also available for hire to kill coyotes that are problems to your pets and neighborhoods. Please contact me if you want to schedule to meet with him regarding a coyote problem in your yard. There have been numerous attacks on pets in the last 3 months by coyotes, some in the presence of their owners.
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A NEED FOR SPEEDPosted on: 2009-07-28Louie Pagano of Local Santa Rosa Valley who has been racing Go karts since he was 4 1/2 now 14 just returned from Oklahoma winning the Summer Shoot Out on Sunday and taking second place over all . But better yet just returned from Reno Nevada winning a Screaming Eagle for the fastest time and wins the race winning his first Duffy Here are some info and pictures and a movie you can see Louie lead his race. Louie is three races from going for The World in a class called Gators He would go to Egypt to race. Louie races kids from all over the world. If you’re interested in this story please call 818-612-0832
Tag Junior winner Louie Pagano
IKF Nationals in Reno Nevada
Three days were in the books at the IKF 2-Cycle Sprint Grand Nationals hosted by the Northern Nevada Kart Club in Reno, NV with the fourth and final day slated for another exciting day. The Desert Park Raceway track had provided some the closest racing in many years of the Grand Nationals with a total of 423 entries. The karting community in 2009 has looked bleak with a struggling economy and price increases in the sport which has made many businesses in the sport struggle. With the high numbers at the event, karting on the West Coast looks surprisingly strong, and gives hope for those involved.
Last on the day and the event was the fast TaG Junior. Louie Pagano grabbed the Screaming Eagle with a fast lap of 48.678. In the Pre-Final, Dylan Lupton was strong as was Taylor Miinch, joining Pagano to set up a great battle between the three closely matched karts. On the start of the Final, Miinch wrecked in the first turn eliminating him from battle. Pagano and Lupton were the race up front and as the tires began to come in, it looked as if Pagano was the kart to beat but he slipped up to allow Lupton to pull alongside. This forced Lupton into the dirt and spun around into oncoming traffic. The dirt lost traction for Raquel Martinez and forced her into a head on wreck with Lupton. The red flag grouped up the drivers. Now in the lead battle were Shawn Sharkey and Trent Hindman. All three took turns leading but at the end of the race, it was Pagano back where he started the race, at the point to take the victory. And become the Tag Junior Grand National Champion and received his first Duffy.
Louie Pagano won the battle Sunday but Alec Udell (261) won the Rotax Junior war to take the overall victory.
Junior Max was the Alec and Sebastian show. Alec Udell of Club Mini Max and Sebastian Ordonez of RDD Motorsports battled back and forth in the pre final and the final with Udell pulling out to a 1.236 second lead at the finish to take the top spot on the podium. Dore Chaponick of DeFrancesco Racing took the third spot a little over five seconds back. Louie Pagano fought hard to a fourth place finish with Brennan Harrington of Chicago Indoor Racing rounding out the fifth spot. Over all this was some good racing that saw some of the faster drivers having mechanical issues and keeping them out of contention.
Louie Pagano (Birel) was top of the charts at the end of qualifying with a 46.029, Mason Chelootz (Top Kart) found that extra speed to put him on the outside pole just 0.051 back. Alec Udell would start in the third spot. The pre final was all Dore Chaponick taking the win by 1.284 seconds over Udell, Pagano and Chelootz, setting up one whale of a fight in the final. When the green flag dropped on the final, Chaponick, Udell, Pagano, Chelootz and Jake French of 3G Intrepid were locked nose to tail after turn one and swapped the lead several times throughout the entire twenty five laps, making it a five kart battle going down to the last turn of the last lap before anyone could say how this would get settled. In the end Pagano made his way to the front to take the win over Udell by just 0.021seconds. Chaponick crossed the line in third with French and Chelootz on his bumper for fourth and fifth. Overall for the weekend it was Udell on top with Pagono second, Chaponick third, Ordonez fourth and Chelootz fifth.
Gatorz Karting
Overdrive Karting Junior Rotax
Continuing his dominant form from Grange, Lou Pagano (birel) took pole position ahead of Nicholas Silva (Kosmic) and Dakota Dickerson (birel).
Pagano led the pre-final from flag to flag, but was chased the whole way by Silva. Dickerson also ran in third the whole way, with Emily Maddison (PCR) putting in a strong performance to finish in fourth.
The four ran in that order at the start of the final, but Jeremy Kane (birel) was on a charge as he first worked past Maddison, caught the leading trio of Pagano, Silva, and Dickerson, and worked his way past with a series of passes that left him on Pagano’s bumper with five laps remaining. On the final lap, heading into the final corner – a hairpin nicknamed ‘Long Beach’ – Pagano defended the inside while Kane set up for a late apex. As the two came out of the corner, Pagano came back to the inside to thwart Kane’s passing attempt, and Pagano held on for the victory just ahead of Kane with Dickerson right behind in third. - Law Offices of GREEN & CAMPBELL, LLP Loan ModificationsPosted on: 2009-07-23Things Your Lenders and Creditors May Not Tell You
If the value of your home has dropped so that you owe more on the mortgage than the house is worth, there are many options you may take advantage of to: (1) stop the foreclosure process; (2) modify your loan terms; (3) reduce your monthly payments; and (4) save your home. If the foreclosure clock has started because your lender has given you a Notice of Default, get immediate legal advice to determine and evaluate your rights and options before the bank foreclosures on your home and evicts you from the property.
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may allow you to keep your home by (1) preventing your lender from foreclosing; (2) requesting the bankruptcy judge to remove 2nd and 3rd loans from your property; (3) giving you time to negotiate with your 1st trust deed lender for new loan terms; (4) reducing your outstanding debts; and (5) increasing your ability to make your mortgage payments.
Debt Settlement is an alternative to bankruptcy. Many unsecured lenders, including credit card companies, doctors and medical service providers will agree to reduce the principal amount of your debts to help you avoid bankruptcy.
Free Consultation. The attorneys at Green & Campbell are dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards, and fighting for our clients. If you would like additional information about your legal options, please give me a call or send me an email to schedule a free no obligation consultation or to make a reservation for one of our community seminars.
Scott Green, Esq.
Managing Partner
Loan Modification Department Bankruptcy Department
(805) 306-1100, extension 14
Email: scott@gdclawyers.comEmail:scott@gdclawyers.com - BEAT THE BLUES BOOKS (BOOKS NEEDED)Posted on: 2009-07-18A non-profit organization has been formed and needs your help for it to succeed!
“Beat the Blues Books” was started BY Santa Rosa Valley resident Emily Zolfaghari in order to donate books to children at our local hospitals, both St. Johns Hospital in Camarillo and Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks. If you would like to participate in this non-profit organization, books that are in clean condition may be donated. Helping those who are ill by providing them with books for comfort is that simple!
Call (805) 210-1698 if you are interested in donating books.
I would be more than happy to pick them up at your house!
Email:Ethebunnygirl@aol.com - Santa Rosa Valley Community Spirit AwardsPosted on: 2009-07-05Presented by Supervisor Linda Parks on behalf of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors:
In recognition for working in partnership with Santa Rosa Valley residents, the Municipal Advisory Council and Ventura County Staff to successfully complete the traffic signal synchronization project on Santa Rosa Road and for going the extra mile by demonstrating an acute responsiveness to public safety. Thereby contributing to the Santa Rosa Valley Community Spirit.
Recipients:
Kevin Cannon – Santa Rosa resident and Community Laison with the Department of Public Works
Rosemary Allison
Don Shubert
Ruth Means
Janis Gardner
Mark Burley
Officer Randy Hosking
Officer David Kajiwara
Cptn. Cliff Williams
Ann Freauf
Ron Means
Gussie Woodfill
Gene West
Al Adam
Ray Cogswell
Kim Pagano
Carole Hunter
Paul Bonds
Jean Berganstal
Eric Gardner
Jim Allison
Max Bowers
Bonnie Matley
Elsie Cogswell
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American Flag Holiday FundraiserPosted on: 2009-07-05Show your Patriotism Support your local Boy Scout Troop
For $60 per year, the Boy Scouts will display an American flag at your home on the following holidays:
Presidents Day—Memorial Day—Independence Day—Veterans Day
The Boy Scouts will set flags up in the morning and take them down in the evening. All you need to do is enjoy the
splendor of flags waving festively each holiday.
Boy Scouts will provide, display and store these flags for you and your neighbors
All proceeds from this service will support Boy Scouts from Troop 750
Speak to your neighbors also about also joining in this fundraising event. Sign up now to be included in your neighborhood's next holiday celebration!
The subscription year begins on Memorial Day holiday.
For Questions - Please contact: Barry Kraus at 805 390-2160
Make Checks Payable to: Troop 750
- RATTLESNAKES in CaliforniaPosted on: 2009-05-15RATTLESNAKES in California
As springtime calls people and snakes alike to the outdoors, encounters with snakes become inevitable. California has a variety of snakes, most of which are benign. The exception is California’s only native venomous snake - the rattlesnake.
California rattlesnake species include the northern Pacific rattlesnake (in northern California), and the Western Diamondback, Sidewinder, Speckled rattlesnake, Red Diamond rattlesnake, Southern Pacific, Great Basin rattlesnake and the Mojave rattlesnake (all found in Southern California). Though rattlesnakes are dangerous if provoked, they also provide humans with a tremendous service ? they eat rodents, other reptiles, and insects, and are in turn eaten by other predators. In California where rattlesnakes are found from sea level to the inland prairies and desert areas and to the mountains at elevations of more than 10,000 feet, enjoying the outdoors means learning how to avoid contact with rattlesnakes.
Generally not aggressive, rattlesnakes strike when threatened or deliberately provoked, but given room they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles.
Rattlesnakes can cause serious injury to humans on rare occasions. The California Poison Control Center notes that rattlesnakes account for more than 800 bites each year with one to two deaths. Most bites occur between the months of April and October when snakes and humans are most active outdoors. About 25 percent of the bites are “dry,” meaning no venom was injected, but the bites still require medical treatment.
The potential of running into a rattlesnake should not deter anyone from venturing outdoors, but there are several precautions that can be taken to lessen the chance of being bitten when out in snake country - which is just about anywhere in California.
The dos and don’ts in snake country:
First, know that rattlesnakes are not confined to rural areas. They have been found near urban areas, in river or lakeside parks, and at golf courses. Be aware that startled rattlesnakes may not rattle before striking defensively. There are several safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of startling a rattlesnake.
• Never go barefoot or wear sandals when walking through wild areas. Wear hiking boots.
• When hiking, stick to well-used trails and wear over-the-ankle boots and loose-fitting long pants. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day.
• Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see, and avoid wandering around in the dark. Step ON logs and rocks, never over them, and be especially careful when climbing rocks or gathering firewood. Check out stumps or logs before sitting down, and shake out sleeping bags before use.
• Never grab “sticks” or “branches” while swimming in lakes and rivers. Rattlesnakes can swim.
• Be careful when stepping over the doorstep as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side.
• Never hike alone. Always have someone with you who can assist in an emergency.
• Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom.
• Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone. Children are naturally curious and will pick up snakes.
Is it a rattlesnake?
Many a useful and non-threatening snake has suffered a quick death from a frantic human who has mistakenly identified a gopher snake, garter, racer or other as a rattlesnake. This usually happens when a snake assumes an instinctual defensive position used to bluff adversaries. A gopher snake has the added unfortunate trait of imitating a rattlesnake by flattening its head and body, vibrating its tail, hissing and actually striking if approached too closely.
A rattlesnake is a heavy-bodied, blunt-tailed snake with one or more rattles on the tail. It has a triangular-shaped head, much broader at the back than at the front, and a distinct “neck” region. The rattlesnake also has openings between the nostrils and eyes, which is a heat-sensing pit. The eyes are hooded with elliptical pupils. Additional identifying characteristics include a series of dark and light bands near the tail, just before the rattles which are different from the markings on the rest of the body. Also note that rattles may not always be present, as they are often lost through breakage and are not always developed on the young.
Keeping snakes out of the yard
The best protection against rattlesnakes in the yard is a “rattlesnake proof” fence. It can be expensive and requires maintenance, however. The fence should either be solid or with mesh no larger than one-quarter inch. It should be at least three feet high with the bottom buried a few inches in the ground. Slanting your snake fence outward about a 30-degree angle will help. Vegetation should be kept away from the fence since the snake could crawl to the top of an adjacent tree or shrub. Discourage snakes by removing piles of boards or rocks around the home. Use caution when removing those piles - there may already be a snake there. Encouraging and protecting natural competitors like gopher snakes, kingsnakes and racers will reduce the rattlesnake population in the immediate area. And, kingsnakes actually kill and eat rattlesnakes.
What to do in the event of a snake bite
Though uncommon, rattlesnake bites do occur, so have a plan in place for responding to any situation. Carry a portable phone, hike with a companion who can assist in an emergency, and make sure that family or friends know where you are going and when you will be checking in.
The first thing to do if bitten is to stay calm. Generally, the most serious effect of a rattlesnake bite to an adult is local tissue damage which needs to be treated. Children, because they are smaller, are in more danger if they are bitten.
Get to a doctor as soon as possible, but stay calm. Frenetic, high-speed driving places the victim at greater risk of an accident and increased heart rate. If the doctor is more than 30 minutes away, keep the bite below the heart, and then try to get to the doctor as quickly as possible.
The California Poison Control Center advises:
Stay calm
Wash the bite area gently with soap and water
Remove watches, rings, etc, which may constrict swelling
Immobilize the affected area
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JOIN SANTA ROSA VALLEY 4-H - CALLING ALL LEADERSPosted on: 2009-05-13Santa Rosa Valley 4-H is now registering kids 5 to 19 yrs old for the 2009/2010 4-H year. 4-H projects include horses, fashion, jewelry making, pygmy goats, guinea pigs, cake decorating, motorcycles, lambs, swine, model trains and much more. 4-H teaches kids life skills, responsibility and community service. Come and see us at the Ventura County Fair this summer.
Santa Rosa Valley 4-H is also looking for leaders. If you have some talent or skill that you can share with the kids in this valley please volunteer. Projects can be year-long or just two meetings to learn the skill - you decide. We would love to have leaders for sewing, gardening, woodworking, archery or any skill you can share.
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Santa Rosa Valley Mourns the Passing of Ray CogswellPosted on: 2009-04-14Horatio (Ray) Adams Cogswell , a 16 year resident of the Santa Rosa Valley, formerly of Tustin, passed away on April 11, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Ray was born in El Monte, CA on July 21, 1934 to Prescott F. Cogswell and Isabel Adams Cogswell. His father was a well known pioneer in El Monte, having served as a state legislator from 1906 to 1916, and on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from 1916 to1926.
Ray attended El Monte High School and graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR. He taught school in Tulare for several years before moving to Orange County where he worked as an appraiser for the County of Orange Assessor’s Office for 30 years.
He leaves his wife of 21 years, Elsie, 2 sons, Bryce of Kirkland, WA, and Steven (Mimi) of Oregon City, OR, two grandsons, Dayton Horatio and Carver Bryce, brother Prescott (Wilma) of San Clemente, and three stepchildren, Kenneth, Linda and Raymond. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and all who knew him.
Ray was an ardent camper, and was frequently in the Sierras, Death Valley, and Anza Borrego. He served several years as a member of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park Foundation. Ray was very active in Santa Rosa Valley and was a strong supporter of Santa Rosa Valley Community Association and a regular at the monthly Santa Rosa Valley MAC meetings. His contributions to the establishment of the MAC and community improvement projects will be forever appreciated.
He was a liver transplant recipient and an active member of the Ventura County/West Valley Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO), holding the position of treasurer for many years. Our thanks go to this wonderful organization for their support and dedication throughout the past 10 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to TRIO, c/o Don George, 1986 Rowland Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010, or the Anza Borrego Foundation, P. O. Box 2001,
Borrego Springs, CA 92004.
Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com - Horse ClubsPosted on: 2009-04-08The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse club serves all of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, Based in Simi Valley we hold monthly meetings and equestian events. We support all equestrian activities and perform charity work.
We hold trail rides, horse shows, clinics, etc. All horse people are welcome to join. For futher info. please
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HELP SUPPORT THE SRTMS SCIENCE CENTERPosted on: 2009-01-31The Santa Rosa Technology Magnet School Science Foundation is currently raising funds to build a Science Center to meet the needs of our student population.
Our middle school students do not have an adequate facility in which to study science, as do those at the larger middle schools in the PVSD. The facility we have designed will also allow SRTMS to offer after-school and special events to all of our K-8 students.
SRTMS families have been very generous in helping raise the funds for the Science Center and we are at 75 percent of our goal of $110,000. But we still need help and are appealing to the Santa Rosa Valley community to help us reach our goal. Obviously, one can’t over-emphasize the importance of a high-quality public school to our children and the community. SRTMS is one of the reasons Santa Rosa Valley is such a desirable place to live.
Donation levels begin at just $100 and all donors will be recognized with a tile depicting a dedication of their own on our Science Center Wall of Fame. These tiles will be permanently attached to the area surrounding the new SRTMS Science Center for all to see.
Because SRTMS is a non-profit, your donation is tax deductible. Please take a few moments to read the attached information about the SRTMS Wall of Fame, and see a computer-generated rendering of the Science Center.
Thank you,
SRTMS Science Foundation
* See attached FORM
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Santa Rosa Resident Rosemary Allison in Sept Issue Forbes MagazinePosted on: 2008-09-07September 2, 2008
It is our pleasure to inform you that Rosemary Allison, Director of Fine Homes & Estates, Century 21 America was selected as one of The Most Dependable™ Luxury Real Estate Professionals of The West for 2008, and has been published in the September 29th issue of Forbes Magazine by Goldline Research. As an independent third-party research firm, Goldline Research sets the standard for dependability in professional services industries across the United States. Rosemary Allison, Director of Fine Homes & Estates, Century 21 America was chosen in this region to receive this prestigious award.
Goldline Research undertakes an extensive, in-depth research process to review all qualified applicants in a respective area. Our consumer-centric evaluation method is specifically tailored to evaluate firms for how well they service their clients’ needs. The proprietary research process we use includes individual company interviews and quantitative analysis of key company data, as well as customer reference checks to confirm exceptional levels of customer service. Those companies that ultimately earn Goldline Research’s Most Dependable™ designation show that they have the characteristics that are essential for continued success and leadership within their industry.
By being selected as one of The Most Dependable™ Luxury Real Estate Professionals of The West, Rosemary Allison, Director of Fine Homes & Estates, Century 21 America has demonstrated her commitment to outstanding customer service, indicating that her clients are the most important facet of her business.
Sincerely,
Ryan Kluft
President
Goldline ResearchEmail:rosemaryallison@aol.com - Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients Are RecognizedPosted on: 2008-08-25
Randee Westendorf, Leader, Senior Girl Scout Troop 356
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Girl Scouts' MiCaSa Service Unit will proudly recognize all four members of Senior Girl Scout Troop 356 at the Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony on August 24, 2008. The Gold Award is the highest honor in Girl Scouts.
Scout Troop 356 at the Girl Scout Gold Award ceremony on August 24, 2008. The Gold Awards were earned during the spring of 2008.
The Gold award is the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Any Girl Scout who is 14 to 18 years old and completes the five rigorous requirements---all of which promote community service, career exploration, positive values, and leadership skills---may be eligible for the Gold Award. To receive this prestigious award, girls must meet these requirements which help them prepare for, and complete, a special project benefiting their communities.
There can be a great deal of variety among Girl Scout Gold Award projects. These highly successful projects embrace five common elements: vision, passion, longevity, connection, and community impact.
The four award recipients are: Natalie Cannon, Kendal Sears, Erin Westendorf, Alexa Shaw
Natalie Cannon started in Girl Scout Troop 356 as a Brownie and has been an active member for 11 years. She has served as the troops patrol treasurer for the past 5 years. Natalie will be a senior at La Reina High School, and is a member of the National Honors Society. She helps edit and publish La Reinas literary magazine, and is currently the Interscholastic Equestrian League Junior Varsity Dressage champion. She enjoys reading, and aspires to become an author. Natalies Gold Award project is titled A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words. Natalie worked closely with her advisors to help benefit the disabled participants at Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship. This was a heartfelt project for Natalie, as her lifelong passion for riding horses and for helping children blended together beautifully.
Kendal Sears started in Girl Scout Troop 356 as a Brownie and has been an active member for 11 years. She has served as the troops patrol secretary for the past 5 years. Kendal will be a senior at Adolfo Camarillo High School, and is a Scholar Athlete. She is a member of the Varsity Soccer team and the Varsity Cross-Country team. She also plays for Real So Cal Club soccer, and is a Community Service athlete. She enjoys surfing and cooking, and would love to travel the world after graduating college. Kendals Gold Award project is titled Science Night Gold Award. Kendal developed, designed, and activated the webpage for Las Colinas Middle Schools annual Science Night. Kendal brought her love of teaching children and her expertise in technology and science together for this long-lasting project. This project is especially meaningful to Kendal, as she attended Las Colinas Middle School in grades 6-8.
Erin Westendorf started as a Junior Girl Scout in Troop 356 and has been an active member for 8 years. She has served as the troops patrol leader for the past 5 years. Erin will be a senior attending the High School at Moorpark College, and is a member of the National Arts Honor Society. She holds her First Degree Black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is a member of the Conejo Fencing Club. Erin was a member of the Teen Advisory Board at the Moorpark Library, and performs with the Kingsmen Shakespeare camp at CLU. She enjoys stage acting and baking themed cakes for friends, and hopes to become a speech and language pathologist. Erins Gold Award project is titled The Camarillo Library Treasures Reading. Erin designed and built an antique-looking treasure chest, which she filled with books, for the childrens section of the Camarillo Library. Erin brought her passion for reading, her love of presenting the storytime for children at the library, and her dedication to promoting literacy in the community together for this project.
Alexa Shaw began as a Daisy Girl Scout, joined Troop 356 as a Brownie, and has been an active member for 12 years. She has served as the patrols community service coordinator for the past 5 years. Alexa will be a senior at La Reina High School, and is a member of the La Reina Student Council. She is also the business manager and photographer for the La Reina Newspaper, and a member of the Mock Trial and Speech/Debate Team. Alexa is on the La Reina Cross-Country team, and is a member of the Santa Rosa Valley 4-H Club. She enjoys watching romantic comedies and reading the classics. She hopes to major in business management an eventually run a non-profit or foundation. Alexas Gold Award project is titled Games For All Ages. She worked closely with her advisor at Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks to completely renovate, organize, and fully stock the games room. Alexa brought her love of learning, talent for bringing people together, and endless enthusiasm into this special project.
Girl Scout Troop 356
Natalie, Kendal, Erin, and Alexa have been very close friends since first grade, where they attended Santa Rosa School and then continued on to Las Colinas Middle School. They have earned numerous scout badges, attended scout camps, and participated in CPR/First Aid seminars and career symposiums together. They enjoy helping younger troops with many projects, and continue to support one another while attending different high schools and participating in different extracurricular activities. They are especially proud that they have also earned their Junior Girl Scout Bronze Awards and their Cadette Girl Scout Silver Awards together.
These extraordinary girls have demonstrated the many opportunities that Girl Scouts can bring to their communities. - Reverse 911Posted on: 2008-08-08
The REVERSE 911 system covers the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. CLICK ON THE LOGO TO SIGN UP! - World Cup Qualifier!!!!Posted on: 2008-08-08
This last weekend Tory won the World Cup Qualifier!!!! (her trainer Debbie Rosen came in second!) Tory and Debbie both were invited to represent the United States at the World Cup (I think in France) in September! Wow ! How many people get the opportunity to train with some one soooo talented? She has been involved with the Santa Rosa Valley Pony Club for 15 years. She started Santa Rosa Valley Pony Club when she was 6 years old. the last 3 years she's been the Club's eventing trainer.
Website:useventing.com/blog/?p=278 - Final specifications, plans and cost estimate for the SRR traffic signal improvementsPosted on: 2008-04-07Please review the attached final report for the Santa Rosa Valley traffic signal improvement project. This has taken a lot of work and the input of the Santa Rosa Valley residents has been invaluable. For further information or questions, please contact: Kevin Cannon, Santa Rosa Valley community representative for this project. His email address is: avoking@roadrunner.com
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Rattlesnake Time AgainPosted on: 2008-03-15It seems as if it is too soon, but a Bridlewood resident reported that 2 snakes were found in a neighbors backyard. Reminder that many residents have been satisfied with the services of:
Bo Slyapich
The Rattlesnake Wrangler
818-880-4269 (home)
818-383-0476 (cell)
Bo will travel to any area that needs him. Response time depends on traffic and location. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.Website:rattlesnakewrangler.com/Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com -
2007 Third Annual “Gala” Santa Rosa Road Clean-UpPosted on: 2007-12-042006 Second Annual “Gala” Santa Rosa Road Clean-Up
Dear Neighbors,
A big THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to all of you who gave up your Saturday morning to maintain the beauty of our valley. And a special thank you to Rosemary Allison and Jerry Jones, owner of Environmental Landcare. Your contribution of time and effort and the results achieved speaks volumes about what people who care for and take pride in their environment can accomplish. You are the best!!
Please mark your calendars for approximately the same time next year and tell your neighbors about our efforts. We can always use more help. Happy holidays to you and yours. Sincerely, Lynne and Jim Brady
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Emergency Preparedeness Wildfire Pamphlet from County of VenturaPosted on: 2007-10-24
'The most important action is to be prepared in advance. We back-up to what the Fire Department has labeled as one of the highest fire risk areas in the populated portion of the County, and it is important that we are prepared.'
The Ventura County Fire Department has authored a pamphlet on this subject for your use. Please take a few moments to link to it, download it, print it and read it!
It is available in electronic form (PDF) at the following URL:
http://fire.countyofventura.org/publicinformation/publications/PDFs/wildland%20plan-12pg-mailer-rev1.pdf
Website:fire.countyofventura.org/publicinformation/publications/PDFs/wildland%20plan-12pg-mailer-rev1Email:rosemaryallison@aol.com - Flood Maps to be ReviewedPosted on: 2006-01-09Consultant to review flood maps
FEMA plan would require more people to get insurance
By Cheri Carlson, ccarlson@VenturaCountyStar.com
December 15, 2005
Camarillo officials hired a consultant Wednesday to review new flood maps that more than double the size of the 100-year flood plain in the city.
Broader boundaries would mean more people would have to buy flood insurance. But before that happens, city administrators said they would like to have the maps reflect construction projects planned by city and county agencies that are expected to change the proposed flood plain. One of those projects, replacing the Pleasant Valley Road bridge, is under way.
Camarillo's City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to hire Kasraie Consulting of Ventura to review the new maps and the science on which they were based. The firm, which was also hired by Moorpark officials to review its new maps, will be paid no more than $24,000.
The updated maps, expected to go into effect next summer, were developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which last issued official flood maps in the 1980s. New rainfall data and runoff calculations were used to update the flood plain boundaries in the Calleguas Creek watershed that includes Camarillo, Moorpark, where the flood plain more than doubled in size, and Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, which saw little change.
Maps, issued to the cities in October, are in draft form and show the area at risk of flooding in a 100-year storm. There is a 1 percent chance of a flood of that size happening in any one year.
FEMA officials recommend people in the flood plain buy insurance before the maps become final, which is expected to happen next summer.
Late last month, FEMA officials opened a 90-day period for people to comment on the maps and technical appeals to be filed. During that period, cities and the county will be responsible for notifying residents of the map changes, according to FEMA.
Tom Fox, Camarillo public works director, said the consultant the council agreed to hire Wednesday will have about 60 days to study the new maps and then the city will hold a public meeting on the issue.
In other business, the council approved an agreement that would allow the city to take over the failing water system at the county-owned Camarillo Airport. Similar agreements are expected to be considered by other public agencies, including the county Board of Supervisors, early next year.
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Local Realtor named among Century 21's highest achieversPosted on: 2005-09-27Century 21, one of the world's largest residential real estate franchisors, recognized Rosemary Allison of Century 21 America in Thousand Oaks as a member of its elite group of top 2005 Individual Producers at its mid-year awards.
'Rosemary is a leader and innovator, empowering local homebuyers and sellers with valuable information, helping them to make informed real estate decisions,' said Richard L. Quinn, broker/owner of Century 21 America.
Allison has 31 years in the real estate industry and has been with the Century 21 System for 21 years.
'Rosemary's competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication have made her a valued and trusted real estate resource for the Ventura County community and a major contributor to the overall success of our office and the Century 21 System as a whole,' Quinn said.
Redefining the art of marketing luxury estates, Allison has utilized her unique marketing techniques and negotiating skills to become a leader in Prestige Estate sales throughout Ventura County. She specializes in marketing estates in the upscale neighborhoods of Westlake Village to Camarillo, and her career spans nearly three decades.
In 2003, she doubled her sales volume to become the No. 1 Century 21 agent in the United States out of almost 100,000 agents in the nation. Her star-studded clientele includes many famous names in nearly every industry.
As head of the Estates Division for Century 21 America, she is in a unique position to offer unparalleled knowledge and marketing expertise. She has unusual access to many confidential listings as well as extensive sales statistics to give her clients the competitive edge.
Allison is a graduate of the Brokers Program at USC and lives in Santa Rosa Valley with her husband and children.
She can be reached at 491-2100.
Website:www.santarosavalleyhomes.comEmail:rosemaryallison@aol.com
