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Fifth-graders in Girl Scout Troop 50014 dedicate a garden they helped to create in honor of Carmen Medel.
Girl Scouts memorialize Carmen Medel
Stefanie Herrington
Micheline G. Miglis
Diane Wondolowski
New faces join Girls Inc. board
Stefanie herrington was appointed recently as president of the Girls inc. of Carpinteria board of directors, which also grew by two members, micheline G. miglis and diane Wondolowski Herrington is a partner in the law firm of Bartlett & Herrington, P.C., in Carpinteria. She assists clients with estate planning, trust administration and probate matters. She joined the board of directors at Girls inc. in 2012 and has served as the event co-chair of the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, An evening in bloom, for three consecutive years. “i am committed to Girls inc. and its mission — inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold,” said herrington. “i believe in the power of altering a child’s future by showing her that the world is full of diverse opportunities and providing the support necessary to achieve success.” Miglis was hired last summer as superintendent of the Carpinteria Unified School district. prior to that, she held various positions throughout California, including that of superintendent of the Plumas Unified School District and assistant superintendent of educational services at Silver Valley Unified School District. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and literature and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. Wondolowski, a u.C. berkeley graduate, is Coo and CFo of the Santa barbara museum of Natural history. She became a CpA in San Francisco, and has since dedicated her skills to the volunteer boards of several organizations, including California Association of museums, CalCpA, California Association of Student Councils, the environmental defense Center, Friends of the Carpinteria Library and Save ellwood Shores.
members of Carpinteria Girl Scout Junior troop 50014 recently earned their bronze Award in Girl Scouts, the highest award girls can earn at the Junior level. the girls decided to honor Carpinterian Carmen medel, a tireless volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church who passed away at the end of 2015. in medel’s memory, the girls fixed up the garden attached to the church’s thrift shop, where Medel donated many hours, and made a restful spot for all the employees and customers who visit. the garden was dedicated to medel on may 22.
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From left are Wade Nomura, Chief Mike Perkins, Kevin Baird.
Chief of police updates Morning Rotary
mike perkins, chief of police services at the Carpinteria Substation of the Santa barbara County Sheriff’s department, updated the Rotary Club of Carpinteria morning on crime in Carpinteria at a recent meeting. perkins told the club that it is a pleasure to work in a small town like Carpinteria where crime rates are much lower than other parts of the county. he took questions about local concerns. one club member suggested that a bike rodeo be held so that cyclists and Carpinteria residents could learn more about biking protocol. Perkins described an intervention that officers called aggressive hospitality. To head off possible incidents, officers approach people who might need help or be potential problems and let their presence be known. he also told the club that using a landline when calling 9-1-1 will reach the dispatcher more quickly. For further questions, call Chief perkins at 681-4100.
Fellowcraft Degree conferred
Carpinterian Joesph Wyban received his Fellowcraft degree on may 16 at the Carpinteria masonic Center. pictured above in the center of the front row, Wyban appears with the Carpinteria Lodge officers and Degree Team.
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Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization, based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. The fraternity originated in the Middle Ages with stonemasons who built castles and cathedrals, Freemasonry today provides men with opportunities for fellowship, community service, philanthropy and leadership. The Masons of California have more than 62,000 members and about 340 lodges located throughout the state. For more information, visit freemason.org. Carpinteria Lodge 444 • Call 684-4433
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Playa Del Sur 4-H members pose for a photo with speaker Temple Grandin.
Animal behavior expert meets 4-H students
playa del Sur 4-h members made a trip to the Granada theatre in Santa barbara on may 10 to see world renowned autism and animal behavior spokesperson temple Grandin share her insight about the way different people think and the humane treatment of livestock animals. Grandin, who is autistic, is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State university. According to 4-h member Karla marin, Grandin taught the audience that, “there need to be more hands on activities taught in school.” She concluded her presentation by saying that programs such as 4-h are highly important, and she was a 4-h member as a young woman.