Santa Paula Times  
July 3, 2009

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• News (25)
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• Opinion (4)
• Local Events (2)
• Obituaries (6)
• City Council (3)
• Schools (4)
• SPHS (4)
• Police (1)
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• News 

The Craps Table was busy all night as Rustlers and Hustlers of the Old West were on hand at the Santa Clara Valley Hospice/Home Support Group’s 3rd Annual Western Casino Night, but the big winner was the River Valley Club that benefited from the event.

Hospice River Valley Club the big winner at Western Casino Night
Published:  June 26, 2009

By Peggy Kelly

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• City Council 

Council asked for fast action on search for Bobkiewicz’s replacement
Published:  June 26, 2009

Recommending that the City Council “move expeditiously forward,” departing City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz asked that the interviews and selection of an executive search firm be finalized at the end of the month.

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Budget cuts, layoffs mean no SP 4th of July Fireworks
Published:  June 26, 2009

With city budget cuts and employee layoffs there will be no 4th of July fireworks display this year in Santa Paula.

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Rotary Club Benefit Fund grant recipients show results
Published:  June 26, 2009

There were plenty of reasons to celebrate at the June 15 Santa Paula Rotary Club BBQ at Ebell Park: the dedication of the six-year restoration project, as well as a look see at several of the results of the first ever grants from the club’s new Benefit Fund utilizing profits from the annual Pumpkin Patch.

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May: Single-family home median continues to slide, SP falls 17.7 percent
Published:  June 26, 2009

Although May showed the number of sales is picking up, the median price of Ventura County residential real estate - including Santa Paula homes - is still in a slide.

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Retirement Dinner for city staff
Published:  June 26, 2009

You are invited to help celebrate over 157 years of service at a retirement dinner for city employees Trini Bonilla, Becky Bolanos, John Dunn, Audrey Ellington and Tony Villanueva on Friday, July 24 at the Santa Paula Community Center, 530 W. Main Street.

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Bible reading series
Published:  June 26, 2009

Raymond Ming will present a Bible reading series on “How to Discover Our Gifts” at 6 p.m. on Sundays June 28, and July 5 and 12 at the Santa Paula Church of Christ, 276 W. Santa Paula Street.

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• City Council 

CEDC settlement, Cliff Finley’s appointment as iterim City Manager on Monday council agenda
Published:  June 26, 2009

The City Council will have a full agenda when they meet Monday in a special session including consideration of a settlement agreement with Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation and the affordable builder’s revised Plaza Amistad project.

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2009/2010 Grand Jury nominations
Published:  June 26, 2009

The Judges of the Superior Court unanimously nominated thirty (30) Ventura County citizens (see attached list) to the panel from which the members of the 2009–2010 Grand Jury will be drawn.

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Giant Cal West Rummage Sale to benefit Hospice River Valley Club
Published:  June 26, 2009

Cal West Real Estate is again staging its huge rummage sale on August 1, this year to benefit River Valley Club, the place to be for seniors with special needs.

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• Schools 

McKevett 5th graders perform final time
Published:  June 26, 2009

The outgoing fifth graders from McKevett Elementary School put on a show for the school last week. This was their final performance before heading off to middle school. They looked back at their years at McKevett in song, starting with kindergarten and working their way through the years to this year. Each song was one they had done in each of the six years at McKevett.

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Kris Kristofferson Benefit Concert Raises $80,000 for Farm Worker Housing
Published:  June 26, 2009

“Let me tell you, we were a little nervous this time around” said Carl Morehouse, Ventura Council member and former Ventura Mayor referring to the 2nd Kris Kristofferson Farm Worker Benefit concert held May 30th.

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Ventura County Fair Guide now available
Published:  June 26, 2009

The 2009 Ventura County Fair Entry Guide is now available locally at the Santa Paula Times, 944 E. Main Street.

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Attention Former, Future and Current Band Members
Published:  June 26, 2009

A community marching band is being formed to march in the upcoming Citrus Festival.

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County Prosecutors and Santa Paula Police Officers Endorse Jeff Gorell
Published:  June 26, 2009

The Committee to Elect Jeff Gorell for Assembly 2010 announced today that he was endorsed by both the Ventura County Prosecutors Association and the Santa Paula Police Officers Association, adding to his growing support in the public safety community.

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• News 

Kimberly Bridges promoted to Director of Center for Family Health Offices
Published:  June 26, 2009

Community Memorial Health System has promoted Kimberly Bridges, R.N. and B.S.N., as director of its nine Center for Family Health offices in Ventura County.

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• News 

Free Planting Class Saturday
Published:  June 26, 2009

Heritage Hardware located at 568 C West Main Street will be holding a Free Planting Class on Saturday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. You will learn how to create hanging baskets, container flower gardens, potted herbs and vegtables. The class is presented by Do Right’s Plant Growers. No charge to attend.

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• City Council 

City Council honors retired Building & Safety Director Steve Stuart
Published:  June 26, 2009

Retired Building and Safety Director Stephen Stuart received a City Tile and proclamation from the City Council, who thanked him for more than a quarter century of service.

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• News 

Wally farewell and thank you
Published:  June 26, 2009

You are cordially invited to the WallyPalooza 2009 on Wednesday, July 15 at the Santa Paula Community Center, 530 W. Main Street.

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Calendar
July 05, 2009, 10:30
First Sunday at the Airport
July 17, 2009, 0:00
42nd Annual Citrus Festival
July 18, 2009, 0:00
Foster Parenting Information Meeting
July 18, 2009, 12:00
Citrus Festival Car Show
July 23, 2009, 10:30
Blanchard Community Library “Connections”
July 26, 2009, 10:00
5th Annual Hugs, Slurps & Slobbers Adoptathon
July 27, 2009, 12:30
6th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley Golf Classic
July 31, 2009, 17:00
Second Annual Citrus Classic Balloon Festival
August 22, 2009, 17:00
SPHS Class of 1964 45 Year Reunion
August 22, 2009, 18:00
3rd Annual Moonlight at the Ranch
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