2011 Ventura County Fair

Photos of the 2011 Ventura County Fair.

Full gallery »Cowboys, clowns love the rodeo life

  • Wyatt Hoyem, 16, of Los Olivos, settles in by the chutes for a good view of friend Scott McCulloch who will compete in Tie Down Roping segmant of the Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. While McCulloch did not place, Wes Lockard took first place with a time of 9.5 seconds. There was a second place tie between Anthony Estep and Blake Hirdes at 9.8 seconds. 08-14-2011
  • The second section of the bull riding was an exhibition event at the Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo held the final day of the fair on Sunday afternoon and evening. 08-14-2011 VENTURA
  • Korii Ochoa bounds from the start of the clock to do some left handed roping in the Tie Down Roping competition of the Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. Wes Lockard took first place with a time of 9.5 seconds, while Ochoa did not place. 08-14-2011
  • Cowboys watch The Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo on the final day of the fair on Sunday afternoon. 08-14-2011 VENTURA
  • Marguerite Happy makes a precision turn around the third mark flying into first place in the Cowgirls Barrel Racing in the Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. Happy's time was 14.01 while second place winner, Courtney Cline trailed just milliseconds behind at 14.14. 08-14-2011
  • Danny Leslie secures the front end of a cow in winning time of 5.5 seconds with Dugan Kelly as they take first place in the Team Roping competition of the Ventura County Fair PRCA Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. Justin Wood and Jared Hixon got second place in 5.6 seconds. 08-14-2011 VENTURA


Full gallery »Food competition adds some flavor to the fair

  • Heather Marcus of Westlake Village, from left, Heather Moloian of Thousand Oaks and Jeanette Herrera-Ortega of Santa Paula, compete in the Iron Chef contest in the Home Arts Building at the Ventura County Fair, Saturday. Moloian won the contest.
  • Heather Marcus of Westlake Village puts the final touches on her dish as she competes in the Iron Chef contest at the Ventura County Fair Saturday. Egg was the essential ingredient chosen for the contest.
  • Heather Moloian of Thousand Oaks separates the white of an egg as she competes in the Iron Chef contest at the Ventura County Fair Saturday. Egg was the essential ingredient chosen for the contest, which Moloian won.
  • Heather Moloian of Thousand Oaks puts a rasberry on her dessert as she competes in the Iron Chef contest at the Ventura County Fair Saturday. Egg was the essential ingredient chosen for the contest, which Moloian won.
  • Arnel McAtee of Ventura, right, chats with Jeanette Herrera-Ortega of Santa Paula as she competes in the Iron Chef contest at the Ventura County Fair Saturday. Egg was the essential ingredient chosen for the contest.
  • Competitors in the Iron Chef contest at the Ventura County Fair, Heather Marcus of Westlake Village, left, and Jeanette Herrera-Ortega of Santa Paula, right, check out Heather Moloian's dishes after preparing their own and wait to be judged Saturday. Moloian, of Thousand Oaks, won the contest.

Jeannette Herrera-Ortega had only six minutes left. Sweat formed on her brow as she began to think about plating her dishes. "I'm not going to be able to poach the egg," she said. "I won't have time." Meanwhile, Heather Moloian and Heather Marcus, the two other competitors, were putting finishing touches on their dishes. This is Iron Chef, Ventura County Fair style.



All-County 2011

The Star honors the area's athletes with announcements of the All-County teams. The teams include bios of the all-county players as well as lists of large and small schools teams and a profile of the Player of the Year. The teams are chosen by The Star staff with input from coaches.

Full gallery »All-County Boys' Swimming

  • DAVID ARMSTRONG THOUSAND OAKS 100 BUTTERFLY, 50 FREE The 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior was a CIF Division 1 butterfly champion in 47.86 and added a Masters championship in Irvine. He's a three-time Marmonte League champion in the butterfly. He holds school records in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly. He will swim at BYU. He was the Dale Ackerman Scholar-Athlete Award winner with a 4.09 grade-point average. Surfing, hanging with family and friends are his favorite things. 'The Music Man' is his favorite movie. He enjoys the music of Radiohead. 'Arrested Development' is his favorite TV show, Ryan Lochte is his favorite athlete.
  • JESSE RYCKMAN OAKS CHRISTIAN 100 BACKSTROKE The 6-foot-7, 240-pound California-bound CIF champion turned a 50.07 in the 100 backstroke CIF-SS Division 2 finals. He also had a 50.87 in the 100 butterfly for fifth place. He was an All-American in both events and was the Lions MVP. Wakeboarding and scuba diving are hobbies. 'South Park' is his favorite TV show. 'Kung Fu Panda' is his favorite movie. Eminem is his favorite musical artist.
  • TYLER HENRY THOUSAND OAKS 500 FREESTYLE The 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior will attend UC San Diego. He was a CIF finalist in the 500 freestyle and had a season best 4:38. He was a Scholastic All-American and Scholar Athlete Award winner. 'Out Cold' is his favorite movie. He enjoys surfing and snowboarding. Skrillex is his favorite band. He enjoys eating avocado egg rolls.
  • JUSTIN YOUNG ROYAL 200 FREESTYLE The Cal State Bakersfield-bound senior had a 1:44.65 clocking in the 200 freestyle. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound athlete had a 52.95 in the 100 butterfly and a 48.36 in the 100 freestyle. He enjoys playing chess. 'Bad Boys 2' is his favorite movie. 'Family Guy' is his favorite TV show. Steak is a favorite food, Lakers are his favorite team, Kobe Bryant and Ryan Lochte are favorite athletes. The Game and Eminem are favorite musical acts.
  • NICK STEADMAN OAKS CHRISTIAN 100 FREESTYLE The sprinter is headed to Biola. He was second in Division 2 in the 50 freestyle in 21.38 and seventh in the 100 freestyle in 47.3. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound completed the Iron Man Challenge by racing in every event at a high school swim meet, Hiking, surfing and mountain biking are among his activities. 'Black Hawk Down' is his favorite movie. His favorite TV show is '24.' Phil Wickham is his favorite singer. Pasta is his favorite food, the USC Trojans are favorite team, and Eric Liddel is his favorite athlete.
  • MINH NGUYEN WESTLAKE 100 BREAST STROKE The 5-foot-10, 150-pound senior turned a 57.91 in the 100 breast stroke in the Division 1 prelims. He was fourth in the finals at 58.10. He's undecided about his college choice. He loves Costco food. Tom Brady is his favorite athlete. The Cowboys are his favorite team. He loves all food and enjoys being sarcastic with his friends.



Full gallery »All-County Girls' Swimming

  • SAVANNAH MILLER WESTLAKE 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle The 5-foot-9 All-America sprinter has school records in the 50 freestyle (23.5) and 100 freestyle (50.8). She was a member of the school-record 400 freestyle relay team with Abby Puczkowski, Haley Preston and Julia Farfan. Miller is a scholar athlete and National Honors student. She enjoys the beach, her favorite team is UCLA and 'Cool Runnings' is her favorite movie. 'Tosh.0' is one of her favorite TV shows.
  • SHANNYN HULTIN AGOURA 200 IM, 100 breast stroke The 5-foot-9 Arizona-bound star repeated as The Star's Swimmer of the Year. Last season as a junior, she shared the spotlight with Westlake's Haley Preston. This season, Hultin was second in the CIF-SS Division 1 200 IM with a time of 2:02.29. She had the fastest time in prelims (2:01.86). She was eighth in the 100 breast stroke. Hultin, a three-time first-team selection, started her career as a second-team choice. Her hobbies include swimming for Conejo Simi Aquatics and being with friends.
  • HALEY PRESTON WESTLAKE 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke The junior broke the 100 backstroke school record with a 55.24. Preston was a CIF runner-up in the 100 backstroke. She turned a 1:50.50 to place sixth in CIF Division 1. The 5-foot-6 swimmer was co-MVP with Savannah Miller. Preston and the Warriors broke the 400 freestyle relay record. An All-American in her events, she enjoys the beach, photography and hanging out with friends. 'Forrest Gump' is her favorite movie. Her favorite team is USC. 'Modern Family' is her favorite TV show.
  • ANNA QUINN THOUSAND OAKS 100 butterfly The freshman sensation missed the school record in the 100 butterfly by 0.01 seconds. Her best time was 56.76. She was a Marmonte League champion and ninth in CIF. She was a 200 freestyle league champion. She ended the season with a third-place finish at the 100 butterfly at CIF Masters. She's a scholar-athlete with a 4.0 grade point average. Chinese is her favorite food. 'Friends' and 'That '70s Show' are her favorites on TV. She likes the Stanford and USC college teams.
  • ARIANA PESCHKE LA REINA 100 backstroke The 5-foot-10 Fordham-bound swimmer was a CIF-SS Division 2 champion in the 100 backstroke in 56.63. She's an All-American. She enjoys the beach and hanging with friends. 'Their Eyes Were on God' is one of her favorite movies. 'Bones' and 'House' are favorite TV shows. Radiohead is a favorite musical group. She likes eating macaroni and cheese. Club coach Steve Reardon is her favorite athlete. Her favorite college team is the Fordham Rams.
  • JESSIE BALL OXNARD 500 freestyle The 5-foot-7 senior broke the Oxnard pool record in the 500 freestyle with a 5:14. She was a Pacific View League champion. She had a 4.25 GPA, graduating a year early and finished her studies at El Camino High in Ventura. Scuba diving, kayaking and sailing are her favorite activities. 'The Hangover' is her favorite movie. Her favorite band is the Eagles. Mexican is her favorite food. Dara Torres is her favorite athlete. The Lakers are her favorite team.



Graduations 2011

Full gallery »Calabasas grads reflect on the wisdom they've gained

  • Graduate Rose E. Potts carries flowers at the Calabasas High School commencement on Friday evening.
  • Graduate Cindy Ruiz gets a hug from Jamie Glanveerg before the Calabasas High School commencement on Friday evening.
  • Graduates are all smiles as they march in the processional at the Calabasas High School commencement Friday evening.
  • An enthusiastic Alison Guttridge talks to fellow graduates before the Calabasas High School commencement on Friday evening.
  • Senior Class President Briana Langer delivers a speech at the Calabasas High School commencement on Friday evening.
  • Graduates Varinder Kaur (left) and Tiffany Farshi pose for photos at the Calabasas High School commencement on Friday evening.

The 32nd graduating class of Coyotes marched proudly into the sun that flooded Calabasas High School's Keith Ritchie Field. Dressed in black cap and gowns accented with gold sashes, 489 graduating seniors waved and shouted to family and friends as they moved toward their seats.



Full gallery »For Agoura seniors, graduation is 'the beginning to the rest of my life'

  • Dylan Glenn Deeds (center), who will be attending Arizona State University this year, exits the gymnasium with fellow classmates to the football field for the Agoura High School graduation on Friday evening.
  • Adam Rabinovitz stands out among fellow members of Agoura High School graduates on Friday evening.
  • Arushi Arenja (left) Sophie Larissa Lasoff, Nina Douglas Fisher and Lily Talmy sit together awaiting their diplomas before the Agoura High School graduation on Friday evening.
  • Agoura High School graduates look into the stands at their supporters for the commencement of 495 seniors on Friday evening.
  • Bradley James Alper passes through the pillars victoriously while Julian Louzolo Aichholz (right) is a few steps ahead of him at the Agoura High School graduation on Friday evening. The commencement ceremony was 495 seniors strong, held at the school.
  • James Michael Wortham (left) and Tyler Ray Wolcott are in good spirits prepared for the Agoura High School graduation on Friday evening. The commencement ceremony was 495 seniors strong, held at the school in Agoura.

The Agoura High School graduates, Class of 2011, were very reflective at their ceremony Friday night. "Today is a stepping stone into bigger things, but I will always remember how everything influenced me here," said Valedictorian Dylan Reef, 18. "I'll be going to my dream school, UC Berkeley, and hopefully, I'll be double majoring in business and economics. I can't wait."



Winter 2010 All-County

The Star honors the area's winter athletes with announcements of the All-County teams in boys and girls basketball, wrestling, girls water polo, girls and boys soccer. The teams include bios of the all-county players as well as lists of large and small schools teams and a profile of the Player of the Year. The teams are chosen by The Star staff with input from coaches.

Full gallery »2010 All-County Boys Soccer

  • Erick Sandoval, Ventura In just his second season back from a gruesome leg injury, the junior forward/midfielder completed a breakthrough campaign. He tallied 18 goals and 14 assists to help the Cougars win the Channel League championship and advance to the quarterfinals of the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs. The Channel League’s Offensive MVP is also solid in the classroom, sporting a 3.2 GPA. He’s a talented guitarist, whose favorite movie is Pineapple Express and his favorite team is Chivas de Guadalajara.
  • Bryce Arenson, Oak Park, junior The junior forward was an offensive force for the Eagles, racking up 17 goals and 10 assists. The first-team, all-Tri-Valley League selection led his team to second place in the league race. The Eagles MVP sports a GPA of 3.83 and earned honors as a scholar athlete. He says his favorite movie is Blades of Glory, his favorite athlete is Derek Jeter and his favorite team is Arsenal FC.
  • Nico Corti, Agoura, sophomore The only sophomore on The Star’s all-county first team, he had a breakthrough season in helping Agoura win a co-championship in the Marmonte League. The 6-foot, 165-pounder posted seven shutouts, and was named the league’s MVP Goalkeeper. In the classroom, he’s a scholar athlete with a GPA of 3.9. His hobbies include Soccer FIFA 11, and his favorite athlete is Iker Castllas, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid. His favorite TV show is House.
  • Isaac Flores of Oxnard High School, senior The county’s top scorer knocked in an impressive 27 goals in 24 games. He tallied three goals in leading a 4-2 upset of top-seeded Knight in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. the 5-foot-10 forward ends his career as the Offensive Player of the Year in the Pacific View League. He has narrowed his collegiate choices to UC Santa Barbara or Sacramento State. Playing soccer with friends, of course, is his top hobby. His favorite team is Barcelona Cruz Azul.
  • Tom Hampton, Agoura, senior The senior’s stalwart skills in the midfield was one key reason why Agoura was the co-champion in the Marmonte League. The 6-foot center midfielder tallied six goals and two assists, and earned honors as the league’s MVP Midfielder. He remains undecided on a college choice. When he’s not playing soccer, he might be snowboarding or playing music. His favorite movie is Inception, and his favorite team is Manchester United.
  • Fernando Hernandez, Channel Islands, junior One of the prolific scorers in the county, the junior forward/striker notched 20 goals and three assists in helping the Raiders earn a berth in the CIF-SS playoffs. The 5-7, 140-pounder says spending time with his family and qirlfriend qualifies as his favorite time off the soccer field. He lists Notorious B.I.G. has his favorite singer, and says his favorite team is FC Barcelona.


Full gallery »2010 All-County Girls Soccer

  • Chuck Kirman / The Star Riley Ridgik of Buean High School poses for a portrait. 03/10/2011
  • Arielle Ship, Westlake, sophomore The 5-foot, 6 1/2-inch sophomore was a consistent point-producer for the Warriors this season. Ship scored 16 goals and tallied eight assists as Westlake defended its Marmonte League title. She was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. The honor roll student like going to the beach, eating her mom’s baked spaghetti and watching “Pretty Little Liars.” Her favorite movie is “Nightmare on Elm Street,” her favorite athlete is John Wooden and her favorite singer is Justin Bieber.
  • Marie Mackenzie of Royal High School, senior forward The 5-foot-4 senior forward provided the Highlanders a consistent threat on offense this season. Mackenzie finished with nine goals and five assists to earn Co-Offensive Most Valuable Player honors in the Marmonte League. She was an All-CIF second-team selection. Mackenzie enjoys watching “Pretty Little Liars,” listening to Chris Brown or Justin Bieber and eating at Chipotle. Her favorite movie is “A Walk to Remember,” her favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo and her favorite team is the Lakers. Mackenzie will attend Long Beach State to play soccer.
  • Emily Kenney, Agoura, senior The 5-foot-3 senior was a leader offensively and defensively for Agoura this season. Kenney finished with seven goals and eight assists. She was named her team’s Most Valuable Player and was a first-team all-Marmonte League selection. Kenney enjoys motocross, wakeboarding and eating sushi. Her favorite movie is “Kicking and Screaming,” her favorite television show is “Grey’s Anatomy” and her favorite singer is Eminem. Kenney will attend Cal State Northridge.
  • Daisy Cardona of Buena High School, senior The 5-foot-2 senior striker was a relentless and reliable offensive sparkplug for Buena this season. Cardona finished with 13 goals and four assists as Buena captured the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title. Cardona was an All-Channel League selection while helping Buena capture its 18th straight league title. Cardona enjoys watching movies, “Grey’s Anatomy” or “CSI” and spending time with her family. Her favorite singer is Carrie Underwood, her favorite foods are pasta and chicken strips and her favorite athlete is U.S. women’s soccer icon Mia Hamm.
  • Jamie Fink, Calabasas, junior The 5-foot-8 junior frequently displayed her talent on offense this season for the Coyotes. Fink earned the Marmonte League’s Co-Offensive Most Valuable Player honors. She was a member of the Olympic Development Program’s national title-winning team. The honor roll student enjoys shopping, watching “Jersey Shore,” and eating sushi. Her favorite movie is “The Little Mermaid,” her favorite singer is Justin Bieber and her favorite athlete is U.S. women’s soccer icon Mia Hamm.


Pro Sports

Full gallery »College Hall of Fame - 2011

  • FILE - This Feb. 9, 2011, file photo shows former Indiana University coach Bob Knight reacting prior to an NCAA college basketball game between Notre Dame and Louisville, in South Bend, Ind. Knight and Ralph Sampson are among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond, File)
  • FILE - This is a March 31, 2009, file photo showing former Los Angeles Lakers' James Worthy during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. Worthy is among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
  • FILE - This May 19, 2006, file photo shows Oklahoma State men's basketball coach Eddie Sutton during a news conference to announce his retirement, in Stillwater, Okla. Sutton is among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)
  • FILE - This Feb. 23, 1985, file photo shows Indiana coach Bob Knight winding up and pitching a chair across the floor during Indiana's 72-63 loss to Purdue, in Bloomington, Ind. Knight and Ralph Sampson are among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
  • FILE - This March 13, 2009, file photo shows former University of Virginia and NBA basketball star Ralph Sampson reacting in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game between Minnesota and Michigan State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten men's tournament in Indianapolis. Sampson's son Ralph Sampson III plays center for Minnesota. Bob Knight and Ralph Sampson are among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
  • FILE - This March 23, 1981, file photo shows Virginiaís Ralph Sampson (50) reaching for a rebound during Virginia's 74-60 victory over Brigham Young, to win the NCAA East Regional Championship, in Atlanta. Defending for Brigham Young are Steve Trumbo (44) and Greg Kite (50). Bob Knight and Ralph Sampson are among the eight members of the Class of 2011 of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/File)


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