Santa Paula Times  
March 21, 2010

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• News (20)
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• Obituaries (5)
• City Council (2)
• Schools (4)
• SPHS (1)
• Police (5)
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• News 

Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday. A City Council resolution was presented to Library Board President Suzi Skutley (above) by City Councilman Ralph Fernandez. Also pictured (l-r) Councilman Gabino Aguirre, Vice Mayor Fred Robinson and Librarian Dan Robles. (Inset) Those attending the event were treated to tables of food and a special lemon birthday cake. (Photos by Brian D. Wilson)

Blanchard Community Library: A century of community service celebrated
Published:  March 12, 2010


Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday that drew more than 100 supporters who enjoyed a wide-ranging program.

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• News 

This is what is left standing following the St. Francis Dam collapse March 12, 1928. Floodwaters rushed down the Santa Clara River, devastating communities along the way and taking many lives (photo above courtesy of JohnNicholsGalley.com). (Inset) Thomas McMullen, Director of the University of Maryland CMPS/College of Computer, Math and Physical Science, holds pieces of the St. Francis Dam, the focus of his Master of Science thesis that centered on inferior concrete and faulty construction as the cause of the disaster.

St. Francis Dam Disaster: Today is 82nd anniversary of avoidable tragedy
Published:  March 12, 2010


Fourth in a series of articles exploring the St. Francis Dam Disaster

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• Police 

Ten SPPD Reserves, one full-time Officer take Oath of Office
Published:  March 12, 2010


Ten Santa Paula Police Reserves and a full-time Officer took the Oath of Office when they were formally sworn in at the March 1 City Council meeting, a ceremony that also meant the Reserve program has almost reached its goal of full authorized strength.

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• Police 

SP man arrested for numerous charges after brief foot pursuit
Published:  March 12, 2010

A brief foot pursuit Friday evening ended with the arrest on a variety of charges of a Santa Paula man who discarded weapons as he ran, and the arrest of a Camarillo woman not related to the initial incident but found in the area and suspected of being under the influence of drugs.

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• Police 

Woman arrested for suspicion of DUI
Published:  March 12, 2010

A Santa Paula woman was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence after a head-on traffic collision Sunday on Ojai Road near Stonegate in the northern section of the city. 

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• News 

Chamber honors Elizarraraz as Educator of the Month
Published:  March 12, 2010

A Santa Paula High School teacher and coordinator of the vitally important English as a second language program was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Educator of the Month.

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• News 

Low Vision Help Coming to Santa Paula
Published:  March 12, 2010

On Wednesday, March 24th from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions Van will be visiting the Santa Paula Senior Center (530 W. Main St.), bringing resources for living independently with vision loss.  

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• News 

Benefits and pitfalls of World Wide Web addressed for Rotarians
Published:  March 12, 2010

What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet, Santa Paula Rotarians learned at a recent meeting where a leading marketing consultant outlined the benefits and pitfalls of the World Wide Web. 

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• Schools 

SPESD trustees approve layoffs and reduction in hours
Published:  March 12, 2010

Trustees of the Santa Paula Elementary School District voted Tuesday night to do away with a number of Classified positions, in an effort to balance the budget. 

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• Police 

Community Survey: Overall results good on officer contacts
Published:  March 12, 2010

Preliminary results from the Santa Paula Police Community Survey show that although most citizens are more than satisfied with their officers, some believe improvement is needed in approachability and friendliness. 

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• City Council 

City Council to hear appeal on Planning Commission decision
Published:  March 12, 2010

The City Council will hear the appeal of the Planning Commission’s rejection of a tangled land-use issue at Monday’s meeting. 

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• Schools 

Thomas Aquinas College President inaugurated
Published:  March 12, 2010

On Saturday, February 13, 2010, Dr. Michael F. McLean was inaugurated as the fourth president of Thomas Aquinas College.  

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• News 

Youth group meetings Mondays
Published:  March 12, 2010

Attention teens – Our Lady of Guadalupe Church invites you to their Santa Paula Youth Group for a fun night every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 

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• News 

Ventura County Brain Injury Conference
Published:  March 12, 2010

The Brain Injury Center of Ventura County will stage its second annual Ventura County Brain Injury Conference on Saturday, April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Rd. in Camarillo. 

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• News 

Task Force to end Homelessness sets conference
Published:  March 12, 2010

The Task Force to End Homelessness in Santa Paula will be hosting a community-wide conference, “Reinventing the Future” on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 740 E. Main Street. 

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Calendar
March 24, 2010, 10:00
Braille Mobile Solutions Van to visit Santa Paula
March 27, 2010, 9:00
"Reinventing the Future"
March 27, 2010, 19:30
Charles Law in Concert
April 01, 2010, 0:00
Celebrate National Volunteer Month by Saving Lives!
May 13, 2010, 10:30
VC East Campus 30th Anniversary & Retirement Celebration
September 03, 2010, 0:00
SPUHS Class of 1970 40th Reunion
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