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on the road milestones Engagements Bren––Anaya
Carpinterian Robert Anaya has become engaged to marry Rachel Bren of Los Angeles. Anaya is the son of Aurelio and Norma Anaya of Carpinteria. The couple plans to be wed in March 2015.
Carpinterians storm Chesapeake Energy Arena
Jeanene LaFevers and Lisa Price hit the Sooner State for an Oklahoma City Thunder basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Carpinterians had been visiting Valeria Wagemann in Williams, Texas. The travelers hopped over the border from the Lone Star State to see fellow Carpinteria High School classmate Nancy Christensen while watching Chris Paul and the Clippers top Kevin Durant’s Thunder.
Going on the road?
Hall––Ventre
Michele Marie Hall, daughter of Carpinterians Gilbert and Tina Hall, is engaged to marry Dennis James Ventre, son of the late David and Huguette Ventre. The couple resides in Fort Myers, Fla., and plans to be wed in Santa Barbara in February 2015.
Robitailles celebrate 25th Anniversary
Tami and John Robitaille celebrated 25 years of marriage on March 4. They were married at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Santa Barbara and have resided in Carpinteria for 24 years. They have three children, Elisabeth, Alex and Victoria.
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What’s new at the harbor seal rookery? The following counts taken from March 3 - 9 were compiled from Carpinteria Seal Watch volunteer reports. Carpinteria harbor seal beach closure runs from Dec. 1 to June 1 each year. Seal Watch volunteers are still welcome to sign up by calling 684-2247.
196 80+
High Adult Count
High Pup Count
Visitors
Over 1,560 people came to view the seals. Represented locales included Italy, Japan, Korea, Norway, Germany, New Zealand, France, Canada, Mexico, Massachusetts, Illinois, Washington, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Texas, New York, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin, Arizona, Vermont, Colorado and Maryland. Volunteers also met a 4H group and a Westmont College class.
Disturbances
The seals were scared by viewers on the low bluff, an oil worker, a helicopter and visiting military on their way to exercises on the oil platforms.
Natural History Notes
Heavy surf has scoured much of the sand from the beach, exposing many more rocks as well as gas, oil and electric pipes serving the offshore platforms. In this area of California, high surf carries sand offshore and to the east and south. Assuming there is adequate sand replacement from streams during the winter, the sand is replenished on the beach during periods of lesser surf. Summers along the south coast of Santa Barbara County typically see little surf because the Channel Islands block south swells.
More Info
The Carpinteria harbor seal rookery is located immediately east of Casitas Pier, between the Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve and Carpinteria State Beach. Please remember not to bring dogs, bicycles or loud voices to view the seals. Harbor seals, when disturbed, may flee and become separated from their pups. Volunteers ask that dogs remain outside the rope area at all times. Call 684-2247 or email CarpSealWatch@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. To find out more, visit sealwatchcarpinteria.com.
Car • PET • teria
Little dog with a big heart
Timmy the Shih Tzu has warmed the hearts of many with his bright eyes and crooked smile. Found on Summerland beach five years ago, Timmy was rescued by Don and Pat Boyer and has since paid it forward by raising the spirits of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital patients through Therapy Dogs International. Don said, “Timmy makes us feel good. We wanted to train him so he could brighten up the day for patients.” Timmy volunteers weekly at Cottage and every Wednesday with the children in the Carpinteria Library’s Tail Waggin’ Tutors program. “The kids love him and look forward to reading their favorite books to Timmy,” reported Pat. When Timmy isn’t volunteering, he loves to travel. Last summer he visited 18 states and 25 cities, including New Orleans, Little Rock, Nashville, Louisville, Chicago, Denver, Flagstaff and Las Vegas.