It`s elementary - Ojai Valley News
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It`s elementary - Ojai Valley News
Don Edwards & Assocs. Your Local Expert with Global Connections for Over 20 Years www.donedwards.info 805.340.3192 RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors Lic. # 01058377 124th Year, No. 104 • Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 • Newsracks, 75¢, retail stores, 70¢ plus tax • Yearly subscription, $52 It’s elementary Group will look at putting schools on the chopping block Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News correspondent Keywords: Ojai Unified School District, surplus property, 7-11 committee Photo by Holly Roberts A touching presentation Ojai Valley News photo by Ashley Wilson Motivational speaker Nick Vujicic (left) spoke to students at Matilija Junior High School Thursday as part of a three-day, Stand Strong Ojai, antibullying effort. At the end of Thursday assembly, students, including Rain Williams (above) lined up to give Vujicic a hug. Vujicic also visited with students at Nordhoff High School and Villanova Preparatory School. The program will culiminate Saturday at 7 p.m. with a free event for the public at Ojai Valley Community Stadium. Former Ojai deputy killed while hiking According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Steve Arthur, 58, was killed while hiking in Zion National Park in Utah Monday after a series of flash floods struck the area where he and his wife, Linda, were hiking. Steve Arthur was posi- tively identified Wednesday. Search and recovery efforts are still ongoing for Linda Arthur. A 21-year veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), Steve Arthur had been assigned to the Ojai substation from July 2011 through march 2014, according to VCSO Sgt. Denise Silva. During his years in Ojai, Arthur served as administrative sergeant, with scheduling, budgeting and the management of equipment among his duties. He was also supervisor for the Lockwood Station deputies, Silva said, as well as coordinator for Ojai’s Volunteers in Policing (VIP) program. After Ojai, Silva said, he was transferred to the Camarillo Police Department as the traffic supervisor. Kimberly Rivers Keywords: gas pipeline, Upper Ojai, Vintage Petroleum, Highway 150 A pipe upgrade is taking place at a natural gas metering station owned and operated by California Resources Corporation (CRC) along Highway 150 in Upper Ojai. “Anticipate the work to be completed within the next week,” said William Blair, manager of security and external relations for CRC (formerly Vintage Petroleum). Trucks, cranes, Thompco vacuum trucks and other equipment have been moving on and off of the property for several days. “This facility was originally installed by previous operators and transports natural gas by pipeline for sale,” explained Blair. “The project involves some piping replacement, routine maintenance and cleaning for inspection. This upgrade is part of the ongoing routine mechanical integrity program that CRC has for field operations.” He said the vacuum truck “was part of the equipment involved in the maintenance, cleaning and construction of this project.” The produced natural gas metering station is on the north side of the 15000 block of Highway 150. Kimberly Rivers Ojai Valley News correspondent Keywords: Water, OUSD, enrollment, oak trees Photo by Kimberly Rivers Workers replace a portion of a gas pipeline in Upper Ojai. Montessori school generating interest in solar Holly Roberts Ojai Valley News correspondent Keywords: Montessori School of Ojai, solar energy, The Montessori School of Ojai (MSO) recently installed a 9.2 kilowatt solar generator system that should produce about 40 percent of the school’s electrical needs over the course of a year. According to Eric Baldwin, MSO board member and project coordinator, “The inspiration was to provide an educational tool to teach students about re- See Surplus, Page A2 District’s water use could be key to curbing decreasing enrollment Upper Ojai gas pipeline gets upgrade Ojai Valley News correspondent The Ojai Unified School District (OUSD) Board will ask community members to review its elementary campuses to determine if there is “surplus space” in the District and what options might be available if there is. The Board will form a 711 Committee, a state requirement when a school district is considering leasing and/or selling property. The committee name, 7-11, refers to the number of people on the committee; from seven to 11 people may serve. The OUSD committee will be charged with examining only the elementary school properties. A previous committee considered the downtown Ojai parcel where the district offices and Chaparral High School are and determined the sale and/or leasing of that property should be considered by OUSD. “We all know what this is about,” said Board Member Kevin Ruf at Tuesday’s meeting. “We are looking at K through six facilities and asking the community to help determine if all schools should stay online or not. It’s a big deal.” The scope is limited to elementary sites because Matilija and Nordhoff are the only junior high and traditional high school facilities in the District, and the downtown parcel has already been the subject of a 7-11 committee. “That decision still stands,” said OUSD Superintendent Hank Bangser, explaining that despite the previous 7-11 Committee recommendation, earlier this year the Board decided the district office/Chaparral property will continue to be used as it is today. Bangser said he had a thick stack of legal papers with the instructions of how to proceed should OUSD decide differently in the future. It would be a long and complicated process, he added, and the District would first have to approach public bodies, like city and county governments and give them the first option of using the property. According to California School Code the 7-11 Committee will be required to examine projected school enrollment and other data to determine the amount of surplus space and real property, whether any schools should be closed and if so, what could be done with those properties. Community members have until Wednesday to apply. The committee is expected to be active from October to February, with a newable energy, current events and where power comes from, as well as to be a visible reminder to the community on how to save energy.” Of course, the savings on the electric bill will be a big bonus. The project was funded by the school refinancing its mortgage and a 10 percent donation by Amanda and Eric Baldwin. Eric Baldwin is president of SRS, LLC, a company which processes silicon for the solar and semiconductor industries. The panels, installed by California Solar Electric of Ojai, require no maintenance other than an occasional cleaning. “The system is guaranteed to produce more than 85 percent of its rated output for 25 years and will probably greatly exceed that. There are systems around the world that have been in operation for over 50 years now,” Baldwin explained. According to Roger House, solar electric estimator, the current solar sysSee Solar, Page A3 How important is green grass at school? That was discussed during Tuesday’s Ojai Unified School District (OUSD) board meeting. The OUSD Maintenance and Operations Department head Josh Brown again spoke with the board about how best to use water to create green areas at each campus. Site maps were presented to the board with outlines showing specific areas on each campus, that will be watered. The soil types at each campus were emphasized, along with the consideration of trees, and safety under them. “With respect to priorities, (we are trying to achieve) a safe flat field,” said Chuck Crawford, longtime groundskeeper with OUSD and president of the OUSD California School Employees Association. “If we get it green, that’s OK. But we are not a golf course. And trees are part of the story.” He said that over the years decisions were made in certain areas to focus on grass and playground space, while in other areas trees were protected. The maintenance department has plans to create mulch circles around certain important trees throughout the district to protect their root systems. Another concern Crawford raised is regarding falling limbs. Oak trees are notorious in Ojai for losing limbs — big limbs — when they get some water, then the weather turns warm again. “Trees fail … as soon as it heats up (after this little bit of rain) keep an eye out for mushrooms. That will give a clue as to what is going to be falling.” During the public comment portion of the meeting,Ojai City Council Member William Weirick presented another perspective regarding the importance of green fields at local schools. He spoke about how green, playable fields are needed, not only for the students during school, but with the idea of making the community attractive to young families. Attracting families is a struggle for many cities, but it could See Water, Page A3 A2 Ojai Valley News • Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 Surplus: Continued from Page A1 minimum of two meetings a month except in December. Bangser said each school will be represented on the committee by a parent and school staff members. Three questions will be asked of those interested in joining the committee: 1. In which elementary school attendance area do you reside? 2. Please describe your longevity and involvement with the Ojai Unified School District. 3. Why do you want to participate in this committee and how do you think you would enhance its deliberations? Bangser and Board Members Jane Weil and Linda Taylor will select the members of the Committee after subsequent applicant interviews. “What might happen if we decided to have six rather than seven schools?” Bangser asked during discussion about how the committee would reach a finding. He said there is not only the numbers to consider, but also “there is a numerical answer, a historical answer, emotional answer, academic answer, and it is very complex.” Not only will the committee be examining “the tolerance of use (for the properties), but also the limit of tolerance for change,” within the community. More information is on the OUSD website. Responses can be given to Kathy Smith in the OUSD office, or emailed to her at ksmith@ojaiusd.org. Ojai Valley News photo by Rosey Usher Waving goodnight Ojai surfer Scott Inman heads out to catch the last few waves of the night at Faria Beach in Ventura recently. Thursday, the big news along the coast was tsunami warnings brought on by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake that struck Chile. The advisory was canceled Thursday at 12:19 p.m. Police Blotter Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Services Small Engine Repair 805. 649.2590 Large Office Suite with Showroom & Warehouse Areas FOR LEASE 805-563-9400 Great location on Bryant Circle CRIME • Battery was reported in the 100 block of E. Ojai Avenue Sept. 4. • Shoplifting was reported at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Sept. 6. • Vandalism was reported in the 400 block of South Padre Juan Avenue Sept. 8. • Battery was reported in the 300 block of North Signal Street Sept. 11. • Burglary was reported in the 11000 block of North Ventura Avenue Sept. 14. ARRESTS • A 41-year-old man was arrested in Ojai on a warrant Sept. 9. Bail was set at $10,000. • A 19-year-old man was arrested in the 500 block of East Ojai Avenue Sept. 10 on suspicion of probation violation. Bail was set at $5,000. • A 29-year-old man was arrested in the 50 block of East Oak View Avenue Sept. 10 on suspicion of probation violation. • A 28-year-old man was arrested in the 50 block of East Oak View Avenue Sept. 10 on suspicion of probation violation. • A 22-year-old man was arrested in the 900 block of Woodland Avenue Sept. 11 on suspicion of probation vio- Log on to ojaivalleynews.com Now in 2 locations to serve you Voted Best Deli Westridge Market Fine Foods • 802 East Ojai Ave. 646-2762 Westridge Midtown Market • 131 West Ojai Ave. 646-4082 It’s like getting the Ojai Valley News at no cost! 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Bail was set at $2,500. • A 53-year-old woman was arrested in the 2700 block of Fordyce Road Sept. 11 on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $5,000. • A 36-year-old woman was arrested on Santa Ana Boulevard Sept. 12 on five warrants. Bail was set at $32,500. • A 32-year-old man was arrested in Ojai Sept. 12 on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $5,000. • A 35-year-old man was arrested in the 2200 block of Maricopa Highway Sept. 12 on suspicion of being drunk in public. Bail was set at $2,500. • A 26-year-old man was arrested in the 11000 block of North Ventura Avenue Sept. 13 on suspicion of being drunk in public. Bail was set at $2,500. • A 27-year-old man was arrested in the 1200 block of Mariano Drive Sept. 13 on suspicion of being drunk in public. Bail was set at $2,500. • A 23-year-old man was arrested in Ojai Sept. 13 on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $5,000. • A 22-year-old man was arrested in the 1400 block of Maricopa Highway Sept. 13 on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $5,000. • A 55-year-old man was arrested in the 100 block of Ojai Avenue Sept. 14 on a warrant. Bail was set at $5,800. • A 27-year-old man was arrested on North Ventura Avenue Sept. 15 on suspicion of being drunk in public. Bail was set at $2,500. • A 25-year-old man was arrested in the 900 block of East Ojai Avenue Sept. 15 on suspicion of elder abuse. Bail was set at $50,000. Ojai Police Station • 646-1414 OJAI ALARM & PATROL Locally Owned & Operated in Ojai Voted Best Grocery Store (805) 646-2900 • www.ojaialarm.com The Ojai Valley News (SSN40598000) is published twice weekly, Wednesday and Friday, at 101 Vallerio Ave., Ojai California. Postmaster send all address changes to: Ojai Valley News P.O. 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The reflective panels turn themselves on at sunrise and off at sunset harnessing the sun’s energy while the students absorb an independent Montessori education. “We are excited and grateful for the contributions that now let us benefit from solar power. It is wonderful to utilize the panels as a teaching tool for our students,” said Montessori School of Ojai director Janet Lindquist-Lang. Sept. 8 was International Literacy Day but one Ojai group gave it a more local meaning. Over the last several years, the Rotary Club of Ojai has provided volunteers who devote one hour a week to help students in Ojai Unified School District (OUSD) elementary schools learn to be better readers. The club is looking for additional volunteers from the community. Ten people regularly volunteer their time each week, but principals report there is a need for more. Ojai Rotary Club member Randy Roth explained that no special training or skills are required beyond a pleasure in reading. Each volunteer will work under the supervision of an OUSD teacher. Typically, a volunteer will work one-onone, or with a small group of students. According to previous volunteers, the hours devoted to helping students read and read better are enor- Photo by Marty Babayco Rotarian Randy Roth and Mira Monte Elementary School student Winston Haley talk about a book. mously gratifying. One volunteer said, “It is really great to meet your students in Vons and have them tell you what books they are reading.” Frederick Douglass, who was born a slave and who taught himself to read, said, “… once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” Anyone interested in volunteering, should call Roth of the Ojai Rotary Club at 7983925. Water: Continued from Page A1 be a vital component to the long-term vibrancy of Ojai area public schools. Weirick spoke about the Ojai Complete Streets master plan, making streets more pedestrian friendly and slowing traffic. 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It first was heard in a long-forgotten opera called “Clari” by John Howard Payne. The song begins with these words, “Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” And though both literature and drama are replete with dangerous, spooky, and unholy homes which are anything but the wellappreciated phrase, “Home is where the heart is,” the concept of home is a place with which we are familiar, for better or worse, and there is something comforting about the familiar. A prime example of that notion can be found in Alexander Dumas’ “Count of Monte Cristo,” where protagonist Edmund Dantes had been mercilessly and unlawfully cast into a dungeon where he had lived for years yet managed to make friends with the rats with whom he shared a cell. Being yanked from the familiar sometimes can be a godsend but it invariably calls for an adjustment. I recall eons ago when both the world and I were young. I traded my personal bedroom for a barracks that housed 150 foul-mouthed, know-it-all guys. It was not what I would have initially classified as “home,” but by the end of a 10-week boot camp, I had become used to it, made the adjustment and considered it a home of sorts. But what had become customary, conventional and even sort of comfortable was snatched away, and I was dispatched to a ship that the only thing it had in common with the Queen Mary was that they were both oceangoing vessels. I wasn’t ever sure the one I was on was seaworthy, but it got me into the ocean and then into Japan and home again. So, to take a sentence from The Bard, “All’s well that ends well.” However, the showers were of saltwater, and the toilets were wooden slats for our buttocks placed over a long trough on which eight people could sit. It was not ex- actly The Ritz, especially when one was sitting at either end of the trough and the undulation of the keel riding the waves sent a gallon of saltwater up one’s derriere. But the point is, through all this crazy concept of camaraderie, we got used to it (though it didn’t happen overnight) and it became “home” — certainly not the home we hoped to return to, but a home for the duration. And now this exalted newspaper which has been so much of my life for 34 years has moved from its old home to a new one. During my years here, we have moved three times and I have seen five changes in ownership, and while the paper is my home, the new physical surroundings will call for some adjustment. Every change brings the opportunity for great expectations. Time will tell if they materialize. In the meanwhile, let us raise a cup of good will on the new start and heed the advice of Robert Browning who wrote, “Greet the unseen with a cheer.” Despite the new digs, this is still our home. Log on to www.ojaivalleynews.com Sports A5 Friday Sept. 18, 2015 Highlighting prep, rec and area sports Mike Miller, editor mike@ojaivalleynews.com Photo submitted Villanova Prep’s volleyball is making some noise this season and they hope to make even more noise in the playoffs. Top row (left to right) Lawrence Brabante (assistant coach), Nicole Abraham, Sidney York, Katie Norris (captain), Katherine Palmer (co-captain), Maddy Bailey, Brenna Norris, Taylor Johnson, and Kim Machnic (head coach). Bottom row (left to right) Jordan Ambrose, Janelle Romualdez, Athena Giron, and Kate McAtee. ‘Nova netters solid Mike Miller mike@ojaivalleynews.com The Villanova Prep volleyball program is off to 6-3 start and on a three-match win streak as they head into a tough league schedule. The Lady Wildcats are led by first-year head coach Kim Machnic, who said she has high expectations for this year’s squad. “I thought the season actually started off a little rough,” Machnic said. “Our first scrimmage match was against Fillmore and I was surprised they struggled to beat them. However, at the Laguna Blanca invitational tournament in Santa Barbara, the girls played some pretty tough teams and even though we lost, I could tell the team was coming around.” So far this season, VPS has defeated Fillmore (3-2), San Gabriel Mission (3-0), St. Joseph (2-0), Grace Brethren (3-1), Pacifica (3-2) and Providence (3-0). Their losses have been to Malibu, Palm Springs and Crossroads. “Everyone on the team plays an important role; hitters cannot hit unless the setter can make good sets; setters can’t set unless the passers make good passes,” she explained. “We need servers to get the serves in, blockers to do their jobs at the net and diggers to fill in and cover. We don’t win unless everyone can play defense, it’s as simple as that.” This season the Lady Wildcats are playing in the TriCounty League along with Grace Brethren, Nordhoff, Bishop Diego, St. Bonaven- ture, La Reina and Malibu. Again, Machnic is looking to set a high bar for the Wildcats. “My goal is to have them play better than last year and hopefully place in the top two and make it further into CIF playoffs as well. It’s really hard to predict since I am not at all familiar with this league but I have faith in my girls and I know there’s lots of potential with this year’s team,” said the first year coach. This year’s roster includes Katherine Palmer (co-captain), Sidney York, Maddy Bailey, Athena Giron, Janelle Romualdez, Kate McAtee, Taylor Johnson, Katie Norris (captain), Brenna Norris, Nicole Abraham and Jordan Ambrose. Villanova’s next home game will be against La Reina Thursday at 6 p.m. Lakes duo, Nugent take tourney title The Ojai Duffers monthly golf tournament was held Sept. 3 at the Soule Park Golf Course with the customary scramble format and 8 a.m. tee time. First place honors went to the team of Ken and Sue Lakes and Bill Nugent. Second-place winners — by a card off — were Pete Conforti, Dave and Barbara Nakada and Carol Chavez. Coming in third place was the team of Mike and Cathy Patton and Al and Carol Gross. Closest-to-the-pin awards on the third hole went to Al Gross for the men and Bonnie Herbst for the women. On the 10th hole, Dave Sparks was the winner for the men. No woman reached the green on the day. A vote was taken and passed to use the name Ojai Duffers rather than Double Duffers, for correspondence and recruitment. The vote changes the group’s name after approximately 40 years. The club members felt the old name implied only couples were welcome when indeed both couples and singles have long been welcome. The next tournament will be held Oct. 1, also at Soule Park at 8 a.m. and with a scramble format. New players are welcome and should call tournament chairman Ken Lakes at 6464243 to register. Photo submitted Howe did she get to be so good? Michaela Howe, an eighth-grader at Matilija Junior High School, recently traveled to San Fernando to take part in the Welcome to the Jungle wrestling tournament. Once there, Howe was informed she would be bumped up to the junior varsity high school boys’ division. Unfazed by the step up in competition, Howe showed the boys a thing or two by winning the gold medal and she won in impressive fashion as she pinned all of her opponents. The Ojai Valley continues to be a hotbed for female wrestlers with Howe and Mikayla Miles of Nordhoff High School, who made it to the CIF finals last year. Rangers, Toads have difficult road games this week Mike Miller mike@ojaivalleynews.com Both the Nordhoff and Thacher football programs will hit the road this week and both teams will take on stellar competition. NHS is licking its wounds after a 63-0 beatdown by the Lompoc Braves. To add insult to injury, the Rangers will be without head coach Erik Monson who is serving a oneweek suspension for violating an internal school rule. The Rangers will head south to face the North Torrance Saxons who are currently 2-1 on the season. The Saxons’ victories have come over Peninsula and Beverly Hills and their loss was to Redondo Union in their season opener. Nordhoff fans will remember North Torrance from the 2012 CIF Southern Section title game where the Rangers won, 31-14, to claim their first-ever title in football. Last season, the two teams played again and Nordhoff won, 13-7. This season, NHS is fighting an uphill battle and looking forward to playing teams in their league rather than larger programs like Lompoc and North Torrance. Across town, Thacher will travel to Mojave to face the team that broke its heart in last year’s CIF Southern Section title game. The Mustangs came to Ojai and edged the Toads, 21-20. Last week, Thacher narrowly lost to Pahranagat Valley from Nevada, 34-30. Mojave is off to a 2-0 start this season with wins over Sherman Oaks (70-6) and Immanuel Christian (30-0). Thacher will play a rare Friday-night game under the lights and head coach Jeff Hooper is showing he will play anyone, anytime, anywhere. Ojai’s other football team, the Villanova Prep Wildcats improved to 2-1 on the season with a 55-23 win over the Valley Christian Academy Lions. When VPS returns from a rare bye week, it will begin gearing up for the Lone Pine Golden Eagles (2-0) who they will face Sept. 25. The Lone Pine game will be the first home night game the Wildcats have played in 91 years. Ojai Eagles Shining Stars of the Week Isaac Hames (D1) Willem Rutherford (D2) Tanner Maxwell (D3Blue) Zach Sheets (D3 White) Trent Beaty (D4) Shining Stars & Shiny Cars sponsored by: Shine Supply Auto Detailing & Supplies 1302 Tower Square Suite #1, Ventura 877-557-5054 www.shinesupply.com Ojai’s only full service independent insurance agency. Photo by University of Michigan Athletics Murillo to play Nebraska and Iowa for Michigan Former Nordhoff Ranger Christina Murillo (above) has led the Michigan Wolverines to 5-3 start this soccer season. Murillo currently leads the Wolverines in minutes played this season and also serves as a team captain. This weekend will be huge for Murillo and her mates when they host Nebraska and Iowa. INSTANT VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS HERE! SKIP THE TRIP TO THE DMV. Policies for life, health, personal auto, homeowners, umbrella, commercial auto, general liability for contractors, businesses and many other types of insurance. A6 Ojai Valley News • Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 Religion OJAI VALLEY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION Dan Nelson Stand strong, Ojai, stand strong! Standing in the midst of a crowd of a thousand people, I listened intently to the most powerful message I have ever heard. Emotion was raw and tears streamed down the faces of almost everybody there. As the man talked about challenges and hope to overcome immense obstacles, lives were being changed right in front of my eyes. Some even acknowledged they were planning suicide but changed their minds after hearing what this guy had to say. The man on stage didn’t merely speak powerfully, he lived intensely! He was a handsome young man in his late 20s wearing a button-down shirt and wireless headset microphone. He moved back and forth across a table as his platform, peering into the eyes of his audience, speaking words that pierced our hearts. With his thick Australian accent, he told us his personal life story with wit and humor. He made us laugh, and then we cried. What captivated everyone was the credibility of the person talking to us. His name is Nick, and he has lived his whole life without arms or legs. Can you imagine it? Later that night I got to meet Nick. He stayed late, ready to give a hug to anyone who wanted one. Have you ever received a hug from someone with no arms or legs? I must tell you that the experience may change your life. I’ve met U.S. senators and corporate CEOs, celebrities and big shots of all sorts. I must say that Nick Vujicic may be the most important person I have ever met, not because of his barriers but his response to them. Nick travels the entire world telling his story on school campuses and in auditoriums as big as they make them. His message is for everybody. Having experienced in- sensitivity, cruelty and bullying firsthand, Nick is on a mission to help set people free. His anti-bullying campaign is a raving success in young and old alike. People are being reminded about essential values of human dignity, respect and kindness in a diverse society that values each person as unique. Further, Nick exhorts people to be themselves instead of conforming to the expectations of peers. I am so excited to know that Nick has come to the Ojai Valley to speak to our students and families. Nordhoff, Villanova and Matilija are among the venues that are getting a personal visit from Nick. With stories the world over of lives impacted by him, I am thrilled to know that our own corner of the globe will benefit in this way. Saturday night he will address our community as a whole in the NHS stadium at 7 p.m.Everyone is invited. Attendance is free and I am definitely planning to be there to hear what he has to say to us. Dan Nelson is pastor of Calvary Chapel Ojai Valley. The opinions expressed are those of the author, and not necessarily those of his church, the Ojai Valley Ministerial Association, nor the Ojai Valley News. RELIGION BRIEFS St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church St. Thomas Aquinas Church is at 185 St. Thomas Drive, Ojai. Daily Mass is celebrated at 9 a.m., Monday to Friday, and Saturday at 8 a.m. Sunday Mass is at 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. in English and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. The Rev. Tom Verber, OSA, is the parish pastor and the Rev. Fernando Lopez, OSA, is associate pastor. Open Pantry will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. Catechists will be commissioned at b oth the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Mass this Sunday, and a parish potluck will be held at 4 p.m. The Prayer Shawl group meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the library. Blessing of the Animals will be held Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. in front of the church. Call 646-4338. First Church of Christ, Scientist “Matter” is the subject of this Log on to www.ojaivalleynews.com Four Paws OJAI CHURCH OF CHRIST • All Dog Breeds and Cats • All Natural Shampoos & Conditioners • Non-Toxic Flea Shampoo Treatment CHRISTIANS COMMITTED TO WORSHIPPING AND GLORIFYING GOD IN CHRIST 565 W. El Roblar 805 640 9543 SUNDAY Worship - 10:00am Bible Study - 11:30am Evening - 6:00pm * * No evening service 1st Sunday WEDNESDAY: Bible Study - 7:00pm All are welcome to the Lord’s table for Holy Communion. Centering prayer is held every Thursday at 7 p.m. The outdoor labyrinth is open daily for meditation. Singers are invited to join the choir and sing the great sacred music of the world’s cultures. A film on the life of Thomas Merton will be screened Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is at the corner of Bristol Road and Ojai Avenue. For information, call 6461885. Holy Cross Church All are invited to worship Sunday at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1212 Maricopa Highway, Ojai. Child care for infants and toddlers is available during the service. Preschool and elementary-aged children are offered classes after the children’s message and rejoin teens and adults for Holy Communion at the end of the service. Throughout September, the congregation will explore St. Mark’s Gospel, asking “Does God Have a Sign?” This Sunday they will consider “The Right Side of History” in Mark 9. Holy Cross wants to help you experience God by saying yes to Jesus every day. For more information call 646-5652. Calvary Chapel of the Ojai Valley Calvary Chapel Christian Church of the Ojai Valley, 195 Mahoney Ave., Oak View, welcomes everyone for Sunday worship. Service times are 9 a.m. for family worship (children and adults together) and at 10:45 a.m. with a children’s and youth ministry provided. Pastor Dan Nelson will continue a chapter-bychapter, verse-by-verse study of the Book of Acts. The Ojai Valley Bible Study meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. Children are invited for Calvary Kid’s Club and youth are welcome to Calvary Youth. Call 649-1515 for more information. Ojai United Methodist Church Everyone is welcome to the Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Road. The sanctuary is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for personal prayer and meditation. Children are always welcome at Ojai United Methodist. The Sunday worship service is at 10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. The 17th Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated. The Scripture reading will be Mark 4:35-41. Pastor Cathie Capp will preach on “Jesus Stills the Storm.” For more information, call 6463528. Serving the Ojai Valley since 1998 Family owned and operated Schedule a free tinnitus consultation in Ojai Fresh California Natives Now in Stock Chronic ringing in the ears? Log on to www.ojaivalleynews.com Walk-ins Welcome Open 8:30 AM Tuesday-Saturday Pet Grooming 411 N. Montgomery Street Ph: 646-5737 or 646-7768 All are welcomed so that together we can seek to know God through Jesus Christ. Sunday’s lesson at the Christian Science Church, based on a passage from 1 Corinthians: “… we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.” The church service and Sunday school begin at 10 a.m. Testimonial meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. All are welcome. The church is at the corner of Oak and Blanche streets in Ojai. A Christian Science Library and Bookstore for the community at 206J N. Signal St. is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 3 p.m., offering a wealth of publications and a quiet place to read. Call 646-4901. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church worships the Lord with joy and laughter, good music, short sermons and free coffee. 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Montgomery St., will hold auditions for its production of “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Callbacks will be held Sunday from noon to 1:30 p.m. If you cannot audition during the scheduled times, contact producer Len Klaif at ljkesq@roadrunner.com. Performances will run Nov. 27 through Dec. 20, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 640-8797 or see www.ojaiact.org for more information. “DR. DOLITTLE” — “Dr. Dolittle” talks and sings to the animals in the Ojai Art Center’s enchanted musical version of the famous tales of Hugh Lofting , through Oct. 4, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Geared to entertain all ages, experi- ence it live at the Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. Tickets: $18 general; $15 seniors (62-plus), students and Art Center members; $10 youth 12 and younger. For reservations, call 6408797 or go to www.OjaiACT.org. Saturday, Sept. 19 AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MEETING — The Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club will meet Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Arc Center, 210 Cañada St., Ojai. All amateurs and non-radio operators are welcome. OJAI CREEK CLEANUP DAY — Join the Ojai Valley Green Coalition in picking up and recording litter from the Ojai Creek running through Libbey Park, Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to sign in at 8:45 a.m. at the lower tennis court parking lot off South Montgomery Street. Visit ojaivalley greencoalition.org or call 669-8445 for more details. SIGNING OF BOOKS BY WALLS — Local authors Matt and Donna Wall will be signing their books Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the final Peddlers’ Fair at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. DEVOTIONAL RETREAT AT MOUNT — Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Road, will host the Rev. Karen S. Wylie’s monthly devotional retreat on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The topic will be “Emerge and See.” Open to people of all faiths. Suggested donation: $10 (no one will be turned away). Call (310) 968-8928. “AMAZING WORLD OF BEARS” — The Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center, 17017 Maricopa Highway, will host docent Kelley Swedlow Saturday at 11 a.m., presenting information about our brown and black bears, and the many other types of bears found around the world. Donations: $3 for adults, $2 for ages 5 through 18; under 5 admitted free. Call 382-9759. MONICA ROS FIESTA — The community is invited to come out and enjoy a day of carnival games, arts and crafts, horseback rides through the orchard, and an authentic Mexican feast under the trees of Monica Four Paws Walk-ins Welcome Open 8:30 AM Tuesday-Saturday Pet Grooming Sunday, Sept. 20 FALL EQUINOX HERB WALK AT WHEELER GORGE — with Lanny Kaufer will be held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn identification and uses of native plants. Cost: $20 adults, $15 seniors (62-up) and FT students. Register at www.Herb Walks.com or call 646-6281. (S18) “GROWING OUR LOCAL BUSI- NESS” — The Center for Spiritual Living, Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce and Ojai Valley Green Coalition will sponsor a seminar by marketing guru, Paul Edwards, Sunday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club, 441 E. Ojai Ave. He will present 20 ways to attract more clients to your store, phone, mail or internet. Cost: $25, $20 with reservation. Call 640-0498. OJAI RETREAT FREE PLANNING PROGRAM — The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road (newly paved), will host a free social and information meeting, Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. to make plans for upcoming programs for October through December. Tea and cookies will be served. Call 646-2536. gomery St., will host activities celebrating the International Day of Peace on the back patio, Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 646-0117 for more details. VFW MEETING — The Ojai Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 11461, will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 843 E. Ojai Ave. For more information, call Julio Luna at 236-2691, Harry Hunt at 640-0702 or Dave Pressey at 6461967. Tuesday, Sept. 22 “THE POWER OF A WORLDVIEW” — with Dorothy Bell, M.Ed., will be presented Sept. 22 through 25 at Krotona School, 46 Krotona Hill, Ojai. Classes explore a theosophical worldview and its capacity to help with everyday concerns and enhance our human potential. Monday, Sept. 21 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE — The Ojai Art Center, 113 S. 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Serving the Ojai Valley since 1998 Family owned and operated Sports Zone “Your Home Away From Home” Ojai Village Veterinary Hospital ge V e teri n a r y H p it a l O jai Vi l la os Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Day and night, call (805) 646-3111 311 W. Ojai Ave. PET OF THE WEEK Madeline ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? The Game Is On At JJ’s Full Dining Room and Bar Service Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm & Fri & Sat 11am-1am Happy Hour weekdays from 3pm-5pm $1 off all beer, wine and appetizers 820 N Ventura Ave. Oak View, (805) 649-4655 Madeline is a lovely horse, about 18 years old. She had a hard start but is a very loving and calm horse. She is mild mannered and in need of someone to love and care for her. Madeline is waiting at the Humane Society of Ventura County in Ojai. The shelter is located at 402 Bryant St in Ojai. Hours are Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call the shelter at (805) 646-6505 for adoption fees and requirements. Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic is offering free sterilization for pit bulls or pit mixes. Call for an appointment or information. Humane Society of Ventura County Animal Shelter in Ojai at 402 Bryant Street • 646-6505 When the unexpected happens, are you ready? When a loved one dies people send flowers, their condolences and bring food. But only your AGENT will bring money if you invite him in ahead of time and tell him how much to bring. Do you have enough? DEBT + 3x your annual salary = how much Life Insurance you SHOULD have! Plan ahead, call and get started now. 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Prospective members are always welcome. Call 649-2434 for reservations. CITY COUNCIL MEETING — The Ojai City Council will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 401 S. Ventura St., Ojai. Down the Road “MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR” — Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is teaming up with “Mountainfilm on Tour” to bring the original films and experience of the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival to Ojai, Sept. 25 on the front sports field at Ojai Valley School. Gates open at 5 p.m. and film starts at 6:45 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Tickets: $22 for adults, $15 for kids, discounted for OVLC members. Proceeds will benefit OVLC. Call 649-6852, Ext. 6. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT AT OJAI RECREATION — The Ojai Recreation Department, 510 Park Road, will sponsor a Teen Movie Night, Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., screening “The Hobbit 3,” with games, pizza, popcorn and soda for ages 13 to 17 for $5. Student identification is required. All Teen Night participants must have an Ojai Recreation Department teen program permission form to be admitted. Permission forms can be found online at www.ojairec.com. Call 646-5581, Ext. 390. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION EVENT — The County of Ventura Pollution Prevention Center will host a household hazardous materials collection event Sept. 26 for residents of the unincorporated communities of Ventura County. Call 658-4323 for an appointment or more information. Small businesses should call (800) 714-1195. NOMAD FOUNDATION BENEFIT — Nomad Gallery, 307 E. Ojai Ave., will host its annual African market sale, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with proceeds going to support Nomad Foundation projects in Niger which will include building a new school this year. movie review Documentary seeks music of the soul The Ojai Film Society will screen “Alive Inside” (USA 2014) Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. This film is not rated. General admission is $10, $7 for seniors and students. For more information call 646-8946 or visit www.ojaifilmsociety.org. “Alive Inside” is an extraordinary documentary, a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael RossatoBennett followed social worker Dan Cohen for three years as he brought personalized music on iPods to elders in nursing homes. His camera reveals the uniquely human connection we find in music, and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication falls short. We see Henry, a 94-yearold dementia patient, who has spent the last decade of his life slumped in a chair in a hallway. As soon as Cohen slips the earphones on the patient, he sits up, his eyes come into focus and he starts singing along with Cab Calloway. Cohen, founder of the nonprofit Music & Memory, fights against a broken health care system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones and interviews experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Dr. Oliver Sacks and musician Bobby McFerrin (“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”). “Music is a back door to the mind,” Sacks explains. “Alive Inside’s” inspirational and emotional story left audiences humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Steve Garwood, a local volunteer for the nonprofit Photo submitted The Ojai Film Society will screen “Alive Inside,” a stirring documentary about the work of Dan Cohen, founder of Music & Memory, Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Matilija Auditorium. 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Even if you canʼt reach a phone! FREE BROCHURE! CALL 800-880-6849. Think Global ... Shop Local A10 Ojai Valley News • Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 Public Notices Fictitious Business Name Statement John Hopkins Construction OVN08-18-2015 Published Ojai Valley News August 28, 2015 September 4, 11 & 18, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150825-10016807-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 08/25/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name: John Hopkins Construction Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 2013 Belhaven Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 County of Principal Place of Business: Ventura State of Incorporation/ Organization: CA Full name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: Ryanne Alane Hopkins Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 2013 Belhaven Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 Full name of 2nd Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: John Leonard Hopkins Residence Address of 2nd Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 2013 Belhaven Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93063 This Business is conducted by: Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Ryanne Alane Hopkins /s/RYANNE HOPKINS NOTICE – In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on the date indicated by the file stamp above. ———————— Fictitious Business Name Statement Ojai Valley MMA OVN09-03-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150827-10016949-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 08/27/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name: Ojai Valley MMA Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 519 N. Ventura Ave., Oak View, CA 93022 County of Principal Place of Business: Ventura Full name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: John Jensen Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 93 Prospect St., Oak View, CA 93022 This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 29, 2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) John Jensen /s/JOHN JENSEN NOTICE – In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on the date indicated by the file stamp above. ———————— Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statement Ventura Specialty Dental Care OVN09-05-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2015 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2015090110017298-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 09/01/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name Ventura Specialty Dental Care Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable) 5700 Ralston St. Suite 306, Ventura, CA 93003 The date on which the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned was filed: 06/24/2015 The file number to the Fictitious Business Name being Abandoned: 20150624-100012519-0 1/1 The County where the Fictitious Business Name was filed: Ventura Full name of 1st Registrant (Individual)/ Corporation/Limited Liability Company Homayoun H. Zadeh Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable) 24962 Ariella Dr., Calabasas, CA 91302 This Business is conducted by: An Individual I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to California Public Records Act (G.C. 6250-6277) Homayoun Zadeh, DDS, Ph.D. /s/HOMAYOUN ZADEH ———————— This Business is conducted by: An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Sanra Elizabeth Ritten /s/SANRA RITTEN NOTICE – In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on the date indicated by the file stamp above. ———————— Fictitious Business Name Statement Colectivo Felix OVN09-08-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 11,18 & 25, 2015 October 2, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150824-10016731-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 08/24/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name: Colectivo Felix Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 1115 Creekside Way Unit G, Ojai, CA 93023 County of Principal Place of Business: Ventura Full name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: Sanra Elizabeth Ritten Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 1115 Creekside Way Unit G, Ojai, CA 93023 Fictitious Business Name Statement Jason’s Tires and Wheels OVN09-09-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 11, 18 & 25, 2015 October 2, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150831-10017208-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 08/31/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name: Jason’s Tires and Wheels Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 160 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura, CA 93001 Full name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: Leonardo Ortiz Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 1215 Loma Dr., Ojai, CA 93023 This Business is conducted by: A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Leonardo Ortiz /s/LEONARDO ORTIZ NOTICE – In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on the date indicated by the file stamp above. ———————— Fictitious Business Name Statement Ojai Valley News OVN09-10-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 11, 18 & 25, 2015 October 2, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150908-10017653-0 1/1 Ventura County Clerk and Recorder MARK A. LUNN File Date: 09/08/2015 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: 1st Fictitious Business Name: Ojai Valley News Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 103 Vallerio Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 County of Principal Place of Business: Ventura State of Incorporation/ Organization: CA Full name of 1st Registrant Individual/Corporation/Limited Liability Company: Down Home Publishing, LLC Residence Address of 1st Registrant (P.O. Box or PMB are not acceptable): 105 Vallerio, Ojai, CA 93023 This Business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/4/2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares information as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Down Home Publishing, LLC /s/ROBERT R. DADDI Robert R. Daddi President NOTICE – In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in residence address or registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Ventura on the date indicated by the file stamp above. ———————— Notice to Creditors of Bulk Sale Ojai Spring Carwash & Lube OVN09-12-2015 Published Ojai Valley News September 18, 2015 CNN #2794486 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 5054799-SH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: Enoch, LLC, 11502 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 Doing Business as: Ojai Spring Carwash & Lube All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: None The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: Same The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Eversafe Enterprises, a California Corporation, 11502 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, Tradename, Goodwill, Leasehold Interest and Improvement, Covenant Not To Complete and are located at: 11502 N. Ventura Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Central Escrow, Inc., 3660 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 108, Los Angeles, CA 90010 and the anticipated sale date is 10/7/15 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Central Escrow, Inc., 3660 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 108, Los Angeles, CA 90010 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be 10/6/15, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 9/9/2015 Buyer: Eversafe Enterprsies S/ Hui Zhou, authorized signatory 9/18/15 CNS-2794486# OJAI VALLEY NEWS It’s like getting the Ojai Valley News at no cost! 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Housewares, linens, furn., wood flooring, jewelry, tile, vinyl records, framed art, area rugs, baskets, xmas decor, lrg. parot cage, drafting table, vintage metal TV trays, vintage fireplace screen, clothes, shoes. 409 W. MATILIJA ST., Sat., 11-2. Fabulous multi- peep sale! Furn., art, clothes, coats, books, rugs, lamps, camping gear, collectibles, bookcases, hshld. stuff, dance wear, hardware,CDs, glassware,C-PAP(like new),commode(new), frames, lots of other stuff! Free stuff, too! Songs! #2 42 TAORMINA LN., Sat., 8-12. Hshld. items, furn., kitchenwares, construction materials, nails, bolts, some nuts, & SMILES! Maricopa Hwy. to Vallerio Ave. to La Paz Dr. to Taormina Lane #5 406 S. SIGNAL ST., Sat., 7:30-3. TV stand,clothes, mirrors, baseball mitts, & more! 1 Ojai Ave. to S. Signal Street 601 N. MONTGOMERY ST., Sat., 8-12. Big yard sale! Antiqs., furn., art. Come enter your name to win a FitBit! Free beverages! Come & see! Ojai Ave. to N. Montgomery St. #7 928 E. OJAI AVE., Sat. & Sun., 9-12. Estate sale! Collectibles & etc. 111 W. TOPA TOPA ST., Sat. & Sun., 9-2. Furn., antiqs., vintage items, pottery, clothes, curios, art, kitchenware, rugs, & more! Ojai Ave. to Blanche St. to W. Topa Topa Street Ojai Ave. to Cañada St. to (left)W. Matilija St. Hwy. 33 to Larmier Ave. to Sunset Avenue #6 #4 #8 404 SHADY LN., Sat. & Sun., 7-2. Giant yard sale! All kinds of tools, home stereo, electronics, & so much more! Ojai Avenue Ojai Ave. to Shady Lane DEADLINE to place a garage sale ad is Wednesday by noon. Call 646-1476, Ext. 210.