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LIFE IS GOOD JUNE 2024

Snow in Ventura. Who

Photos by Joe Palermo

Pic from Tom Gaither

Picture submitted by Mike StaffordCrane

GEMINI 2004 Until May 26, you'll be fine-tuning your strategies. An unexpected event supports the realization of an ideal in May. Starting May 26, Jupiter enters your sign, initiating a new cycle of expansion. However, don't overestimate your abilities because the second half of the year is less supportive of your desires. You can't ignore your responsibilities and duties that hold you back. Be patient, don't rush things, and temper your ego's desire for recognition. You can only achieve your ambitions by fully embracing the responsibilities that come with them.

You're finally moving forward; Jupiter opens new perspectives and recharges your energy. You make a strong restart and achieve long-desired goals in June. Slow down a bit between June 9 and July 20, take some time for reflection and rest.

CANCER 2024 Venus may bring amazing harmony in your love life and relationship matters. But North Node may make over ambitious and force you to take undue risk which can be very disruptive for your financial planning. Your education is going to be blessed by the favorable impact of Jupiter. This can be a good phase for your overall health as well.

Jose Jimenez 1st Don Baughn 3rd

Deb O’Neal 9th

Guy Baldridge 10th

Monica Baughn 13th

Sharon Robinson 14th

Lura Clark 15th

Saturn influences your professional and possibly your destiny. It rewards your efforts if you've taken on responsibilities without hesitation. Conversely, if you haven't followed ethical principles, Saturn will step in. It all depends on your attitude towards authority, colleagues, and your commitment. Expect slowdowns in August and December; Saturn tests your sincerity and skills. If you've played fair, these obstacles will appear as tests of your patience in the face of life's challenges. If you try to push through, beware. Mars sharpens your ambitions in March, fills you with fighting spirit in April, and helps you push your projects in May. It's not about giving up but rather charging ahead carefully.

Cynthia Hoenigsberg 15th

Maria Jimenez 17th

Pat Heady 18th

Karyn Payner 24th

Mary Watson 30th

Mars around the month of June indicates the perfect time to really make a statement at your work place and in your business too. Venus will give an upward push to your finances. Some recent issues might cause a bit of a disruptions in your love life. Saturn will bring your focus on improving your habits and switching to a healthier lifestyle.

Mars will help you to maintain enthusiasm by engaging yourself regularly in some physical activities or exercise. Saturn will bring some fresh challenges at your work place and if you are doing business, some difficulties are likely to frustrate you around the month of August. The environment looks set to be challenging for your financial status as well. Good thing is that the Venus will provide you enough strength to deal with some complicated matters effectively as the period progresses. Presence of malefic influences of shadow planets may keep you worried about your relationship though.

WELL-BEING: WATCH OUT FOR FRUSTRATION!

While Jupiter invites you to replenish your energy reserves at the beginning of the year, you must navigate a more challenging second half. Tensions will test your ability to handle them without rebellion, risking the loss of vital energy. Face challenges wisely to gain valuable lessons and avoid frustration that could harm your physical and mental well-being.

Saturn indicates the time to take a pause in your personal life. Venus will provide you the chances to have some connections beyond your own social circle during the latter part of this year. Around the end of this year, Jupiter would bring some moments of amusement and bliss and it could also lead you towards growth in your profession. Saturn demands to you to be ready to accept the new challenges and tasks in your studies. If you are suffering from any ailments, this phase will help you to recover fast. This period may provide you the opportunities to resolve some pending matters if you are doing business. Venus can make the period around December a special for love and relationship. It would be a good opportunity to display your love and devotion. Mars will bring enthusiasm and you will be feeling flirty and ready to embark on some new romantic experience.

July Fun in Lemon Wood

The Lemon Wood Social committee invite you to celebrate

4th of July

With two fun events

First there will be a BBQ lunch

Hotdog, chips, dessert, popcorn, soda, water

From 12-2pm on Wednesday July 3

In the BBQ area

Don Baughn will play the National Anthem on his trumpet then residents Carla (Carol King Tribute singer) and her husband PJ will entertain us with wonderful live music

Tickets are $7

Sign ups will be on

Tuesday June 25 10-12noon and 2-4pm

Then on Thursday July 4th

There will be a parade around Lemon Wood Starting on Blake Court at 2pm

So decorate your golfcart, bike or just yourself and plan to join us for this fun parade, as we wave flags and get some exercise while listening to patriotic music.

Spring Break in Minnesota? Are you kidding??

I’m sure that’s what my wife Sarah was thinking when I proposed going to Duluth and Minneapolis for Spring Break. Like, don’t most go to Florida, duh! Even better I convinced my sister and her husband from Tucson to go with us! So, what gives?

On a previous RV trip to Duluth, we were awed watching the huge cargo ships go under the Aerial Lift Bridge from Lake Superior into ports to fill load their cargos of iron ore and grains. These huge 1,000-foot-long ships take talented captains to maneuver through a tight passageway. Like the ship in Baltimore, things can go wrong.

Duluth, April 4th

Our choice of hotel is South Pier Inn, basically located at the base of the Aerial Lift Bridge. You can almost touch the ships going through. Check out Harbor Cam Lake Superior on YouTube. This morning, we watched the American Integrity ship leave with a cargo of iron ore.

Next, we explored North Shore Drive out of Duluth and visited the Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Both are worthy of the stop. For lunch we dined at the Rustic Inn and we feasted on Betty’s pies. Northshore Berry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Cherry Peach and Pecan pie were our picks out of 22 choices!

For overlooking city views of Duluth, we climbed up Enger’s Tower and visited downtown Raddison’s 360-degree rotating rooftop bar. Spectacular evening views! At 10:30 pm the Paul J Martin Canadian ship entered the harbor heading to load up cargo. As ships come and go the Aerial Lift Bridge needs to be raised and lowered at ships’ requests. It’s a very well-coordinated activity that goes like clockwork. It must.

Minneapolis April 11 -12th

On the drive south from Duluth to Minneapolis, we pulled over for gas and we happened onto a White Castle hamburger joint inside the gas station! They tasted like hamburgers made in heaven! Some of you may know of White Castle, they coined the term – sliders.

American Integrity ship leaves

Duluth Harbor

GooseberryFalls

Split Rock Lighthouse

Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth

Downtown Minneapolis Sculpture

In Minneapolis, we visited the old Stone Arch Bridge, Mill City Museum where Wheaties was invented by mistake. Back in the early 1900’s there were several grain mill companies. Later it ended up with Gold Medal Flour and Pillsbury taking over the smaller companies. We visited the famous Mall of America, but it was underwhelming as many tenants have departed.

Matt’s Bar is famous for their invention of the Jucy Lucy hamburger. Search Jucy Lucy on YouTube. This hamburger is two patties with cheese stuffed in the middle. The perimeter of the hamburger is completely sealed so the cheese oozes out like a volcano when you take the first bite. The cheese is as hot as lava. Very, very delicious! Doesn’t matter when you get there, the line is out the door.

St. Paul April 13th The Frozen Four

The main reason for the trip was for the Frozen Four. You might have watched the NCAA basketball March Madness. The Frozen Four is the NCAA hockey championship game. The game was played in the Xcel Energy Stadium where the Minnesota Wild pro hockey team plays. The match was the heavily favored Boston College versus the University of Denver. Almost Samson and Goliath like. The University of Denver won 2-0! Unbelievable upset!

Other top stops we made was the State Capitol Building, St. Mary’s Basilica, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Harriet Island Regional Park, Scheels Sporting Goods store, Moe’s Burger Bar and Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse. This Spring Break was full of fabulous scenery, shopping, historical sites, Frozen Four and the yummy Jucy Lucy!

Tom Gaither

174 Chaucer Lane Tomgaither2023@gmail.com

The Prairie /bloody Mary with Beer /shooter

Inside St. Paul’s Cathedral

Duck Derby 2024

Thank you to everyone who made Duck Derby 2024 such a successful event. This is a large event which takes many hours of preparation and hard work from so many volunteers throughout Lemon Wood. There are lots of aspects of it that all have to work together to make this fun event come together on the day.

The weather could have been a little warmer for sure, but at least it wasn’t raining or very windy, so we should be thankful for that. People were still able to enjoy themselves as they ate hotdogs and popcorn, and rented ducks then cheered them on in the races. There were many contestants for the hat contests, so thanks to all who made the effort to decorate a hat as they were all marvelous to look at and definitely added to the atmosphere.

Nearly 200 hotdogs were cooked and over 120 bags of popcorn were popped, and all the ducks, both regular and the high rollers were rented. The Opening and Closing ceremonies were fun to watch as first Sir Quacks-a-lot and then later the winners majestically paraded under the archway of duck wranglers and their poles, and thanks to Don Baughn for his magnificent rendition of The Star Spangled Banner on his trumpet.

Duck Derby certainly takes a village to organize. Thanks to the duck renters, the duck wranglers, the duck pluckers, the publicity people, the duck master, the duck empress, the scorekeepers/prize dispensers, the popcorn poppers, the hat contest organizer and judges, the emcee, the bbq cookers and servers, the lake duck inflaters, the stream cleaners, and the host of volunteers that helped bring supplies down from the storeroom, set up before the event and then clean up afterwards so that it looked like nothing had ever happened in Shelley Circle. Thank you to each and every one of you. And finally thank you to all the residents and their friends and family who came out to support this wonderful event. Rest up and we hope to see you next year!

RECYCLE

We collect recyclables for the benefit of the Lemon Wood Homeowner's Board and the earth. Leave recyclable containers in the bins outside the Clubhouse on Blake St.

June Events

Lemon Wood Writers Workshop 1:00 pm last Mon. of the month

Golf 12:30 pm every Tuesday

Women’s Line Dancing 2:00 pm every Wednesday

Coffee and Donuts at the Clubhouse 9:00 am every Thursday

Game Night 7:00 pm 1st Friday

Non-Fiction Book Club 4:00 pm 2nd Thursday

Song Circle 4:45 pm 2nd Saturday

Biking 10:00 am every Saturday

Home Owners Association Mtng 4:30 pm 1st Tuesday

Yoga Class

pm Monday

WATER FITNESS CLASSES

Weather permitting

Exercising in the water allows us to stay healthy and active while being gentle on our joints. My class is appropriate for most fitness levels. The class consists of exercises to strengthen the heart, and, improve flexibility and balance. Each participant will be encouraged to exercise at their own pace and to have fun!

Please bring drinking water, sun glasses and sun screen. Water shoes are recommended.

Classes are on Mondays and Thursdays between 3:00p and 4:00p.

Each class costs $5. See you at the pool !

Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program

THURSDAY 9AM WEEKLY

COFFEE/DONUT COMMUNITY GATHERING

Welcome fellow neighbors and new move-ins. Let’s get acquainted. We are a very friendly group. Hot coffee and assorted donuts makes a happy morning. Great conversation keeps you coming back. Tamar

Lemon Wood Life will return next month

Friday Movie Matinee

Multi-Purpose Room

Free popcorn

BYO Beverages

Friday, June 7

From 2 to 4 (or the end of the movie)

The movie is

Knives Out

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate, the inquisitive Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.

Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis , Don Johnson, Ana de Armas, Christopher Plummer

Gentle Yoga

Yoga Class by Mary Z. Wilson

Monday at 4 pm in the Clubhouse

$5 per session

Monthly sign up is five dollars times the number of sessions

Classes taught in Lemon Wood for over 20 years

Improve your flexibility and balance. Reduce your joint pain.

Let go of stress.

All moves can be adapted to a chair.

Bring your own mat and a tie or strap. One time registration form. Instructor has 50 years of teaching experience.

maryzwilson777@gmail.com (805)746-3751

The meeting was called to order by Mike at 4:30pm. Residents in attendance: 29. Board members in attendance: Mike StaffordCrane (Chair), Carla Thompson (Vice-Chair), Phyllis White (Treasurer), Norma Nick Taylor (Member-at-Large), Ralph Trigo (Safety) and Beverly Mason (Secretary).

Welcome From the Chair

The Minutes from last month were approved.

(Phyllis):

Committee Reports:

Welcomer’s Report (Roberta): Welcomed three new residents.

Social Committee (Eveline and Hazel):

Eveline reported that the DUCK DERBY on Saturday, May 4 was a huge success! Upcoming events (see the newsletter and our website “Events” page for more info):

SUMMER BRUNCH on Saturday June 8 from 10am to noon / Tickets are $10 each: Sign up at the clubhouse on Thursday, May 30 (10am to noon and 2 to 4pm).

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS:

Barbecue: Wednesday, July 3 from noon to 2pm / Tickets are $7 each

Sign up at the clubhouse on Tuesday, June 25 (10am to noon and 2 to 4pm).

Parade: Thursday, July 4 at 2 pm

Sunshine Ladies (Adrian and Elizabeth):

Elizabeth reported that four “Get Well” cards were distributed.

VMRC Report: (Ralph):

The next VMRC meeting will be held May 15 at 2pm.

Location: Patrician Mobile Home Park, 4700 Aurora Drive, Ventura Safety (Ralph):

Mike reported that he met with our four Block Captains and discussed the duties and responsibilities of the First Responders.

Job descriptions for the First Responders are being reviewed and updated.

Block Captain Jim announced that there are ongoing discussions regarding how the community should be divided, based on the special needs of some residents.

Speakers (Mike and Carla):

Future meetings may include:

Pam from Sun Communities (June 4)

Demonstrations/presentations of various Lemon Wood activities, e.g., Song Circle, Line Dancing, Writers’ Group, etc.

A video presentation about the history of the Channel Islands.

Possible onsite service providers to be made available, e.g., mani-pedi: Suggestions from the attendees: Pottery classes and massage therapy.

Speaker: Beverly Mason gave a presentation of a proposed Lemon Wood Homeowners’ website.

The URL is: https://lemonwoodhomeowners.com/

The Board approved a six-month trial period for the hosting costs ($10/month).

Beverly is donating her time to create and maintain the site.

The site counts visitors, so if you want to keep the site, please visit.

Beverly demonstrated how to access info that is not always available in the printed newsletter:

A calendar of community activities, which can be revised throughout the month with updates, e.g., cancellations, time changes, etc.

We need volunteers who will provide this info to Beverly.

Links to resources in PDF format, including our Bylaws, previous meeting minutes and PowerPoint presentations.

Also included in the site:

Links to the online edition of the current newsletter, as well as previous editions.

Informational pages about Lemon Wood news, activities, events, and services.

A gallery where residents can post their images and videos.

A contact form to submit comments/questions.

Suggestions are welcome. Send to Beverly via the contact page or directly to our email address: Lemonwoodhomeowners@gmail.com

Attendees requested the following additions:

Contact info for Sun management/office staff. (This will be added to the “contact” page.)

Info about current events in Ventura, e.g., live music. (Links will be provided.)

Games like the ones in the printed newsletter. (Beverly will research.)

Old Business:

Ralph gave a report about the community-wide yard sale on April 20.

New Business:

• A neighbor mentioned a possible shed break-in on Pollock Lane that wasn’t verified or reported to authorities.

• UPDATE: Pam followed up with the homeowner and there was NO break-in.

• Movie on Friday June 7, “Knives Out”

• Read all about it in this month’s newsletter.

• Online edition: https://lemonwoodhomeowners.com/newsletter/

• Popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage.

• On June 4, we will discuss whether to move the July meeting to a different date.

Open Discussion:

A comment was made about the availability of multiple termite treatments available to residents. Several people raised hands when asked: “Did you miss the printed announcement about the meeting that was NOT delivered to mailboxes this month?”

Raffle drawing: The $20 winner was: Jim Cooke.

Speaker evaluations: A total of 12 were submitted all 5’s (10), all 4’s (1), 1 and 2 (1).

Upcoming meetings: June 4, July 2 (TBD at next month’s meeting) and August 6, at 4:30pm.

Guess Who??? Let him know if you guess.

JUNE 2024

THANK YOU TO ALL THE RESIDENTS WHO DONATED:

I would like to take a moment to thank all the residents who donated to the Ventura County Animal Shelter. Our team was not only able to spend the day volunteering but with your help, we were able to show up with a truck full of donations that were truly needed and appreciated!

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

Here are just a few reasons to use Pam O’Callaghan when selling your home: Most buyers will contact the office first to inquire about home sales in the community! We have a list of prospects who are eager to find a home here in Lemon Wood! No one knows our community better than I do and has the availability to show on short notice! When a buyer is ready, I’m ready!

Unlike traditional agents, I am specifically trained & licensed to sell Manufactured Homes! Please feel free to call me and I’ll be happy to discuss the ways I can help sell your home easier and less stressful. Call Pam 805-642-3810

LEMON WOOD TEXT AND EMAIL BLAST ALERTS

We are now using a text and email blast for urgent notifications. Please keep in mind that we use the text and email that we have on file so it’s important to keep the office updated should you have any changes to one or both contacts. You are welcome to call the office should you have any questions regarding our “blast” procedures.

Stay well and don’t hesitate to reach out to the office should you have any questions at 805-642-3810

Pam O’Callaghan Manager

Lemon Wood Committees

Homeowners’ Committee:

Chair Mike StaffordCrane mlgls6545@charter.net

Vice Chair Carla Thompson carlazthompson@hotmail.com

Secretary Beverly Mason beverly@beverlymason.com

Treasurer Phyllis White: bpwhite123@aol.com

Safety Chair Ralph Trigo: gpbb163500@gmail.com

Members Norma Nick Taylor nntdancer@aol.com

Lemonwood Social Committee :

Joint Chair Hazel Helliwell and Eveline Paullin

Secretary Ginny Linn

Treasurer Priscilla Anderson

Members Marianne Schrader, Cathy Suling, Marcia Thompson, Linda Hunt, Carmel Molyneux, Kathleen Hansen, Christine Yuhas, Sally Neville, Ginny Camarillo, Gillian Carr, Sammy Needham

Emergency Response Committee:

Chair Ralph Trigo

Quadrant Captains Jim Cook, Bob Vrtis, Mike Romance, Kevin Molyneux

First Responders 30 of your dedicated neighbors ready to assist Hospitality Hazel Helliwell, Kim Fuhrmann

Sunshine Ladies: Adriane Sumner and Elizabeth Perham

Welcomer: Roberta Clark

Editor: Gina StaffordCrane 303-619-6462, mlgls6545@charter.net, Deadline for submission to the Newsletter is the 13th.

June Newsletter Contributors: Eveline Paullin, Pam O’Callahan, Hazel Helliwell, Tom Gaither, Rick Lurie, Joe Palermo, Margot Rowlett, Deb ONeal

Contact: Gina StaffordCrane, 303-619-6462, mlgls6545@charter.net

ALL HANDS REFERENCE GUIDE

 JSD Services 805-231-3668. John Dykes is highly recommended by Wendy Nicholson (#133). He has expertise in plumbing, electrical, carpentry finishing, ceiling fan installations and odd jobs. He just installed new cupboards with a butcher block top in my sunroom and did a beautiful job. Kathryn Ridall (#51) agrees wholeheartedly. John can do just about anything you need done and is friendly and reasonable..

 KLEER WATER PLUMBING INC, 805-746-4341, NELSON LEAHY Local plumber recommended by Joseph Romano #215 for doing expert work at fair prices.

 I have a wonderful ALL AROUND CONTRACTOR/HANDYMAN that is awesome. Art Robles 805-201-5771. He has worked for my family for a few years now. He does everything, literally. He works on any type of home. We like him because his workers are very polite, efficient and always leave things clean. He is also extremely trust worthy and honest. He is fair and doesn’t take advantage of people. He just remodeled my sunroom and leveled my home. Rec by Carol Flack

 THERMAL KING 805-946-4726 Todd Johnson is highly recommended by Cynthia and Mike Hoenigsberg (#18), Katie Bochum (#216) and Ginny Linn (#28) for commercial and residential heating and air conditioning. Todd installed a heating unit for Katie, installed air conditioning for MIke and Cynthia, and Todd's assistant tuned up Ginny's system. He's very reasonable, knowledgeable, friendly, and took care of all permits.

 Expert Window Cleaning - Jesse Carrasco - 805-232-6794. Jesse not only does a great job with the windows but he can also do power washing and repair of window screens. I highly recommend Jesse. Martha Christensen.

 I called REIIGN to check my house for termites. Adam Leon came out the next day, thoroughly looked everywhere didn’t find any evidence of termites and there was no charge! REIIGN was recommended by Pest Brothers as they don’t do termites. I recommend REIIGN to anyone with termite concerns Kevin Molyneux. Contact: Text/cell 805 320 4868 Aleon.reiignpest@yahoo.com

 Angie’s Collision Center 1519 Palma Drive If anyone needs any body work done on their automobile, I highly recommend Angie’s. She did an amazing job on my Acura for a very reasonable price. Her phone number is 805-701-6927. Recommended by Carmel at #72.

 “Poochies” Of Lemonwood. I have good news for you! Want to walk or run around Lemon Wood? Like to play fetch with balls and doggie toys? Or..just relax at home with me so your family can go out with friends? Tell them to call ME! Jalissa 805-298-6180. Low prices. Loki from #206 likes me a lot!

 Hi Lemon Wood Residents! Need a little help with your property? Weekly watering? I am your handy helper. Once a week, I can eliminate weeds, sweep walkways and driveways. Call: Janice and Jalissa @ 805-392-6356. Always on time; affordable prices,

 John Cusick’s Wood Designs 661-645-9880 Unique wood designs

 Anthony Fajardo 805-407-3139. Hi Lemonwood. I am a specialist in landscape design, installation of sod or turf, sprinkler systems and tiers. Together we can create a spectacular garden and patio with your choice of exceptional trees and shrubs for your lifetime enjoyment. Fair prices.

 Daisy Nail Salon 1746 Montalvo Square, next to UPS, ask for Wendy, 805-644-6184, A marvelous place to get a manicure, pedicure or just a toenail trim. Flexible hours from Monday to Sunday. Recommended by Mary Carroll Dietz, “you won’t be disappointed. Men and Women welcome. Very affordable. I also recommend them Gina

ALL HANDS REFERENCE GUIDE page 2

 Contractor - Ron McDonald - 805-248-2451. Honest, reliable, skilled in all aspects of mobile home construction. Recommended by Colleen Robles. (Come by and check some of his projects.)

 Deckers Electric 661-713-4332 Honest and reliable. No job too small. Reasonable prices. Randy Deckers, deckerselectric@ca.rr.com, licensed, recommended by Mike and Gina StaffordCrane

 Enviro/Clean; 805-844-1948 All Natural carpet/upholstery/tile care. Craig Pagett; licensed and insured. Recommended by Melinda Harvey.

 Jim Brown, Exterior House Painter , 805-653-0543 Jim did an outstanding job of painting the exterior of my home at a reasonable price. Cynthia 122 Frost Cir

 Geopest 805-535-9978. Roberta Clark and Lu and Dennis Coleman recommend Eli Scott . He has taken care of the invasion of ants and gophers.

 Sabrina, Traveling Hair Stylist 805-603-3669, Cell 805-407-9963. Sabrina has scissors and will travel to Lemon Wood to cut, color and style your hair. Sabrina has 25 years of experience as a hair stylist, is always on time, has affordable prices, plus a great personality. You will not be disappointed. Mary Carroll Dietz

 Ahmet Belgin, Handyman 805-339-9842. Sammie and Earl Needham and Roberta Clark recommend a handyman: Ahmet does a little of everything - plumbing, electric, repairing roof shingles, putting together Ikea style furniture, etc.... He is very pleasant and professional with a good sense of humor. The price is also right.

 Pest Brothers 805 758 9214. They sent out a man who found where rats had been getting under my house and sealed it up. Their operative was skilled and efficient and reasonably priced. I’m very happy with their service. Kevin (214)

 Mobile Home Services, Maycon Cortes Lic: 1033603. 805-236-1620, email maykito1208@gmail.com. New homes preparation & Installation; Earthquake Bracing; Aluminum Awnings; Kitchen & Bath Remodeling; Permanent Foundation releveling; Framing; Concrete; and Tile

 Gardener, Raphael Morales - 805-641-9178. All around gardener and outdoor projects, has worked in Lemon Wood several years, helped me and many others. He's cheerful, a steady worker, does the job you want, and cleans up. He's removed ground cover rock, cleaned it, taken out the old weed barrier & put in new, laid pavers, trimmed plants and assisted with a carport shade. Highly recommend! Mary H.

 Cody’s Carpet Care—805-724-6550. Family owned and operated. Jason Wellman, Field Manager, did a fantastic job on our carpets and area rugs for a low price. They clean upholstery, provide pet odor control. Spot treatments and preconditioning included, free estimates. Highly recommend! 675 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura 93001 - Paul N.

 Coast Golf Cart Repair—805-643-7059. Cody is very helpful and informative. I received superior service on my cart repair. These are the people to call. 2907 Palma Drive, Ventura 93003 - Don T.

 Outdoor Cleaning - Ross Emery—805-558-1618. Home pressure washing, interior grout and tile, sidewalks & driveways, garages etc. Licensed, bonded and insured. Works for the City of Ventura as well. Email: ross@final-details.com

Puzzles and Word Games you

From The Deli Tiny Purple Fruit

BAGELS

BOLOGNA BRISKET

CHALLAH

CHEDDAR

CHOPPED LIVER

CORNED BEEF

CREAM CHEESE

GEFILTE FISH

HAM

HERRING

HOT DOGS

KAISER LIVERWURST MOZZARELLA

MUENSTER NOVA LOX

PASTRAMI

PICKLES

SABLE

SALAMI

SALMON

TURKEY

Across 1.Louisville Slugger

4.Hallucinogen

7.Coalition

9.Woodland deity

10.Women's hat lining

11.Gumbo ingredient

12.Guided

14.Agatha Christie's "The ___ Murders"

15.Solar beam

19.Unadulterated

20.Egg on

22.Oracle

23.Indian wear

24.401(k) alternative

25.Ottoman governor

Down

1.No Clue

2."C'est la vie"

3.Praise highly

4.Vacation destination

5.Irrational, in math

6.Some forensic evidence

8.Grime fighter

9.Delivery aid

13."Chicago" lyricist

15.Litigant

16.Fertilizer chemical

17.Riyadh resident

18.Oliver's request

19.Tire meas.

21.Home improvement letters

How to solve sudoku puzzles

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

June Sudoku

No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

Musical Duos

1.What was the first #1 song for Hall and Oates? a-Kiss on My List," b-"Rich Girl," c-"Out of Touch," d-"Everything Your Heart Desires"

2. What was the last top 40 hit for Sonny and Cher? "You Better Sit Down, Kids," b-"I Wanna Be a Cowboy," c-"The Beat Goes On", d-"When You Say Love"

3.What duo dropped the surnames Stuart and Clyde? a-Peter and Gordon, b-Chad and Jeremy, c-Don and Juan, d-Skip and Flip

4. What artist who first recorded "Love Will Keep Us Together" is referred to at the end of the hit version recorded by The Captain and Tennille? a-Tom Jones, bPaul McCartney, c-Neil Sedaka, d-Smokey Robinson

5.What song was a hit for Mickey and Sylvia and for Peaches and Herb? a-"Morning Side of the Mountain," b"Pillow Talk," c-"You Don't Have To Be A Star," d-"Love is Strange"

6.What Everly Brothers song was banned from Boston airplay for its "suggestive" lyrics? a-"Wake Up, Little Susie," b-"Ebony Eyes," c-"Cathy's Clown," d-All I Have Do Is Dream"

7.Which of these groups is actually a duo? a-Thompson Twins, b-Scritti Politti, c-Milli Vanilli, d-Nine Inch Nails

8. The country duo Brooks & Dunn had a 1998 crossover hit with a cover version of what Roger Miller song? a-"Dang Me," b-"King of the Road," c-"Husbands and Wives," d-"Boot Scootin' Boogie"

9."Hey Mr. D.J." in 1993 was the first top ten single for what female R&B duo? a-PM Dawn, b-Bananarama, c-Salt-nPepa, d-Zhane

10.What 1990s duo was comprised of Australians Daniel Jones and Darren Hayes? a-Men at Work, b-Pet Shop Boys, c-Savage Garden, d-Tears for Fears

QUOTES

I have been a daddy's girl from day one! Grateful for this man who has taught me to stand tall in truth..to always choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong..and has defined the true meaning of unconditional love.

Sage Steel on X

Hope is not a dream but a way of making dreams become reality.

L.J. Suenens

Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.

Kahlil Gibran

The world is governed more by appearance than realities, so that it is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it.

Daniel Webster

If we could sell our experiences for what they cost us, we'd all be millionaires.

Abigail Van Buren

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not to envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.

William Arthur Ward

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

William Arthur Ward

Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated.

George Bernard Shaw

The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make you feel inferior.

D.A. Battista

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new landscapes but in having new eyes.

Marcel Proust

The Lighter Side

Observations

*Two wrongs don't make a right, but three lefts do.

*The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody realizes how hard it was.

*If you go overboard for what you believe in, you won't drown.

*Lead me not into temptation. I can find the way myself.

*There's nothing wrong with underachievement. It just doesn't pay very well.

* The stuff written in fine print is never good news.

Funny Father's Day

How did the dad and his kids watch the fishing show on Father's Day? They live streamed it.

Why didn't the dad want to swim with the sharks on Father's Day? It would cost him an arm and a leg.

Why don’t they have Father’s Day sales? Because fathers are priceless.

What’s the best thing a new dad can get for Father’s Day? A long nap.

How much did the son charge his dad for fixing his roof on Father's Day? Nothing, it was on the house!

Answer to musical duos 1-b, "Rich Girl"

2-d, "When You Say Love" 3-b, Chad and Jeremy 4-c, Neil Sedaka

5-d, "Love is Strange"

6-a, "Wake Up, Little Susie" 7-c, Milli Vanilli

8-c, "Husbands and Wives" 9-d, Zhane 10-c, Savage Garden

ADOPT-A-SHELTER-CAT MONTH. Web: aspca.org

June 2024 Calendar

ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. Web: alz.org.

CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH

DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS MONTH. Web: alzfdn.org.

FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTHS. June 1-July 4.Web: preventblindness.org.

JUNE DAIRY MONTH. Web: nfraweb. org.

NATIONAL OCEAN MONTH NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH. NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. Web: nsc. org.

NATIONAL ZOO AND AQUARIUM MONTH. Web: aza.org

PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH. Web: perennialplant.org

Events

1, NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. To encourage hiking and riding. Web: americanhiking. org

MAY 31-June 2, CENTRALIA ANCHOR FESTIVAL. City Square, Centralia, MO. Web: centraliamochamber.com.

2, CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS. June 6. Hurless Barton Park, Yorba Linda, CA Web: artsyl.org.

2-8, BED BUG AWARENESS WEEK. Web: pestworld.org.

2-8, NATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE WEEK. 17th annual. Web: psow.edu.

5, AIDS FIRST NOTED, ANNIVERSARY. June 5, 1981. The CDC described a new illness striking gay men in a newsletter. The virus that causes AIDS was identified in 1983. More than 700,000 Americans have died of AIDS. Worldwide, more than 39 million have died of AIDS.

6, NATIONAL YO-YO DAY, held on the birth anniversary of Donald F. Duncan (1892-1971), founder of the Duncan Toys Company.

6-9, CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL. Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. Since 1984. Web: chicagobluesfestival.us.

6-9, WHEEL JAM. South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, SD. Web: wheeljam. com.

7, DANIEL BOONE DAY. Kentucky, celebrating the day in 1767 when frontiersman Daniel Boone first sighted the land that would become Kentucky.

8, COCHISE DEATH ANNIVERSARY, 150TH, June 8, 1874. Born around 1810 in what is now Arizona,Cochise was the leader of the Chircahua Apache. He maintained a delicate peace with authorities of the U.S. and Mexico but launched the Apache Wars in 1861 after the after the American military murdered his brother. Those wars lasted until 1872. Cochise died in his Arizona stronghold in 1874.

8, BELMONT STAKES. Belmont Park, NY. 155th annual. Final race of the Triple Crown was inaugurated in 1867.

8, WORLD OCEAN DAY. Web: worldoceanday.org

9-15, NATIONAL FLAG WEEK

10, FIRST RADIO PROGRAM OF A PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTION: The first radio program broadcast from a presidential convention took place on June 10, 1924 at the Republican convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Radio's big news story during the two-day convention was the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as the Republican presidential nominee.

10, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOUNDED: ANNIVERSARY. June 10, 1935.

10-16, US OPEN (GOLF) CHAMPIONSHIP. Pinehurst No. 2 (N.C.) Since 1895. 11, KING KAMEHAMEHA I DAY. Designated state holiday in Hawaii honors memory of Hawaiian monarch (1737"1819).

11, MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL. New York, NY. 46th annual. Web: museummilefestival.org.

13-16, BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Manchester, TN. Web: bonnaroo. com.

14, FLAG DAY

15, LONGEST DAM RACE, Fort Peck, MT. A 5K run across Fort Peck Dam.

15, NATIVE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY. 16, FATHER'S DAY.

16-22, LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK.19, JUNETEENTH. Commemorate the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves of Texas free.

19, WORLD SICKLE CELL AWARENESS DAY. Web: SickleCellDisease.org

19, JUNETEENTH. Commemorate the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves of Texas free.

20-Sept. 22, SUMMER.

22, MISS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER PAGEANT. Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson, TN. Web: misstennesseevolunteer.net. 21, STRAWBERRY MOON. 2024

21-23, NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW. Web: newportflowershow.org.

21, DALESBURG MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL. Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion, SD. Celebration of Scandinavian and rural heritage. Web: dalesburg.org.

21-23, LITTLE BIGHORN DAYS/CROW NATIVE DAYS. Hardin, MT. Web: thehardinchamber.com.

22, THE MERMAID PARADE. Surf Ave, Coney Island, New York, NY. Since 1983. Web: coneyisland.com.

23-29, WINDJAMMER DAYS. Boothbay Harbor, ME. Web: boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org.

26-JULY 1, SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. Web: festival.si.edu.

27-30, US SENIOR OPEN. Newport County Club, WI. Web: usga.org

28, INTERNATIONAL LIGHTNING SAFETY DAY.

28-30, CLARKSON CZECH FESTIVAL. Main St, Clarkson, NE.

28-30, GRANTSVILLE DAYS. Grantsville Park, Grantsville, MD.