Our Favorite Mail Carrier Has Retired!

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http://www.camsprings.com

Volume 38, Number 1 January 2021

It is with such mixed emotions (happy-sad, anxious-hopeful) that I have set my retirement date for December 31, 2020. I have worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 32 years and I have been honored to serve here in Camarillo Springs for the best 18 years. I have delivered mail here through horrific winds, two terrible fires, disastrous mud slides, evacuations and now quarantines. But I still tell everyone that I work in the best “outdoor office” weather anywhere. I have been privileged to have witnessed the amazing strength and concern for each other in this unique and compassionate neighborhood, have gotten my beautiful “baby fixes” and have enjoyed watching many of them grow up. I have come to know most of the names of my emotional support dogs and kitties on my route. These have been some of the most rewarding and memorable years.

As I journey onto my next life adventures of spending quality time with my eight beautiful grandchildren, gardening, arts and crafts, playing the piano, reading and experiencing new interests; I will always cherish the wisdom, personal stories and places visited that many of you have shared with me. Thank you dearly. I plan to stay here in Ventura County so I am sure that I will still see many of you around though I may not be as recognizable out of my uniform. My sincere well wishes and blessings and especially Hugs to all of you. Peace and heartfelt Love.

Your Mail Carrier Cathy

Letter from Cathy to Springers:

Our Favorite Mail Carrier

Has Retired!

Cathy with hubby Sean

With a few family members

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Springers went

all out to make

her last day

memorable!

Cathy reaches her first

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Molly Burger, one of her emotional support animals mentioned in her letter

“Thank you so much for helping organize the amaing mailbox decorations. I was shocked and in awe of the outpouring of love but that’s exactly how this wonderful community is. Miss everyone already. My last day was the most amazing day of my career thanks to everyone.”

Text received from Cathy the following day:

ED NOTE: I replied to Cathy that decorating

the mailboxes was Judy Cash’ s idea,

not mine. When Judy mentioned that she was going to decorate

hers, I thought it

was a fantastic idea and asked if it was ok to ask Malisa

to send the suggestion to

everyone; she agreed. We were thrilled

that so many of you took it to heart and went the extra mile to make the day so special.

MORE TO COME!

But wait, we’re not quite finished in ensuring that Cathy has a proper send off into retirement. On Saturday, January 9 at 11 am, there will be a vehicle parade where we’ll have an opportunity to wish her Happy Retirement once more. Everyone is encouaged to participate; there will be a box for cards/gifts. Vehicles will line up at the top of Lada at N. San Como Lane; please don’t line up earlier than 10:45am! People will be there to help organize and lead the parade.

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Our neighbors in the adjacent mobile home park had their first annual golf cart Christmas parade. Kathy McGowan, who owns a golf cart, teamed up with Springs resident Heidi Jacobsen to participate in this fun Covid-safe outing. They decided after the parade to leave the decorations up to spread Holiday Cheer throughout our entire community. On several evenings Kathy and Heidi drove the cart to pass out candy. Many residents asked them to stop by when their Grandchildren were visiting! Look for them next year!

It’s Never Boring in

The Springs!

Springer Barbara Gzyl says she saw the neighborhood egret sitting on top of a chimney on Lada. She liked how he used one of his feet on the outside to steady him [zoom in on the photo on the left]. She was concerned that we had lost him after seeing the article about birds dying from the oil leak on the golf course.

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Yep, “our” deer are able to walk on rooftops!

Here’s lookin’ at you!

Beauty both in

and from The

Springs

All photos on this page from Lorraine Villarreal

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Calls for Service - Public Request Report

Ventura County Sheriff's Department Calls for Service Report - Citizen Request Jurisdiction:

Date Range: 11/01/2020 to 11/30/2020 Camarillo

8272

Date:

Time: City: Disposition Remarks: RB Number: CFS ID: CAMARILLO Page 1 of 2 RD: Event Location: Event Address:

Event Location: Disposition: Activity Code:

11/02/2020 200152398

12:11:08 Camarillo 200152398

6638 LADA Avenue Auto Cleared 911 Hang Up

11/02/2020 200152534

17:17:17 Camarillo 200152534

6006 VIA MONTANEZ Assignment Completed Check Well Being

11/04/2020 200153203

03:51:06 Camarillo 200153203

6004 VIA MONTANEZ Auto Cleared Tow

11/06/2020 200154268

03:01:30 Camarillo 200154268

7020 PASEO ENCANTADA Assignment Completed Suspicious Subject

11/07/2020 200154882

03:31:16 Camarillo 200154882

6112 PASEO ENCANTADA Auto Cleared Tow

11/08/2020 200155325

03:07:49 Camarillo 200155325

6029 PASEO ENCANTADA Auto Cleared Tow

11/08/2020 200155427

11:43:48 Camarillo 200155427

819 VISTA ARRIAGO Assignment Completed Theft Vehicle

11/08/2020 200155574

18:59:22 Camarillo 200155574

11/09/2020 200155792

09:57:51 Camarillo 200155792

11/10/2020 200156472

16:45:17 Camarillo 200156472

11/12/2020 200157171

11:32:38 Camarillo 200157171

11/14/2020 200158151

10:32:12 Camarillo 200158151

6006 VIA MONTANEZ Investigation to Continue Theft Other

In order to comply with California Government Code 6254(f)(1) the following activity codes may be redacted: Child Crimes, Domestic Violence, Rape, Suicidal Subject, and Suicide.

Calls for Service - Public Request Report

Ventura County Sheriff's Department Calls for Service Report - Citizen Request Jurisdiction:

Date Range: 11/01/2020 to 11/30/2020 Camarillo

8272

Date:

Time: City: Disposition Remarks: RB Number: CFS ID: CAMARILLO Page 2 of 2 RD: Event Location: Event Address:

Event Location: Disposition: Activity Code:

11/14/2020 200158275

15:19:57 Camarillo 200158275

1184 ITAMO Street Assignment Completed Theft Other

11/18/2020 200159925

05:19:28 Camarillo 200159925

11/18/2020 200160167

13:12:35 Camarillo 200160167

6222 PASEO ENCANTADA Assignment Completed Check Well Being

11/18/2020 200160206

14:32:06 Camarillo 200160206

6222 PASEO ENCANTADA Cancel Check Well Being

11/20/2020 200161281

13:56:52 Camarillo 200161281

11/22/2020 200162103

08:18:01 Camarillo 200162103

1160 BELLEZA Street Assignment Completed Dead Body 11/23/2020

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Birthdays

Camella Moore 6 Los Angeles, CA Janis Flippen 10 Los Angeles, CA Jeanne Lackey 10 Huntington Park, CA

Neal Blaney 11 Los Angeles, CA

Georgia Palmer 13 St Louis, MO

Marlene Kaiser 14 Germany

Kathy McDonough 15 St. Paul, MN

Lynn Nelson 18 Everett, WA

Judy Mersey 20 Long Beach, CA

Ted Koupal 25 New York City, NY

Cindy Kester 27 Binghamton, NY

Joe Jacobsen 28 Tonopah, NV

Randy Adams 30 Los Angeles, CA

Barbara Gzyl 31 Lebanon, OR

Mark & Theresa Heyes 1 Squaw Valley, CA 18 years

Mark & Janis Flippen 6 San Pedro, CA 39 years

Randy & Kathleen Adams 20 Simi Valley, CA 20 years

Erik & Sharon Dahl 30 Victorville, CA 50 years

John & Deborah Wenger 30 Cudahy, WI 50 years

Anniversaries

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Editor: Robbie Dornick

Photo Editor: Robbie Dornick

Production: Robbie Dornick

Distribution:

Louetta Busick/Beverly Raham John/Judy Petit Harold/Julie Baker Joan Kellet Gail Edwards/Susan Spann Jeanne Faxon JoAnn Iaccino/Stephanie Burns Carol Roberg Maressa/Doug Parizek

FOOD SHARE

Lorraine Villarreal reports that generous Springers donated 610 pounds of food, the equivalent of 1,830 meals! The numerous checks collected went into each check donor’s name.

THE SPRINGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: J. Ron Kester

Vice President: Val Palmer

Chief Financial Officer: Barry Gilbert

Secretary: Stan Roberts

Director: Jack Sheehan

The Springs Homeowners Association Financial Report for November, 2020

Beginning Operating Balance Cash Receipts

Reserve Trans from Operating Cash Disbursements

Transfers/Misc. Interest Earned

Ending Operating Balance Beginning Reserve Balance Reserve Trans from Operating Cash Disbursements

Transfer/Misc Interest Earned

Ending Reserve Balance Reserve Liability

Reserve Overage or Shortage

$56,263.30 $61,990.05 $<20,832.76> $<26,358.04> $<3,644.11> $13.16 $67,431.60 $1,051,467.48 $20,832.76 $<0> $0 $561.45 $1,072,861.69 $<1,072,861.69> $0

Events Temporarily Suspended

Due to the Clubhouse closure, the Stay-at-Home-Stay-Well Orders from the Ventura County Health Director and similar directives from our Governor, all gatherings in the clubhouse have been temporarily suspended until further notice. All gatherings within private homes should also be suspended.

Since the pool/spa area is also closed, the pool will not be heated until further notice and the spa heater has been turned off. An announcement will be made when these facilities are once again open and heated.

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