GETTING ROOM TO ROAM; SPECIAL-EDUCATION KIDS GET SPECIAL DAY AT CONEJO FAIR.Byline: John Huddy Daily News Staff Writer For 9-year-old Kaitlin Keeler Keel´er n. 1. One employed in managing a Newcastle keel; - called also keelman ltname>. 2. A small or shallow tub; esp., one used for holding materials for calking ships, or one used for washing dishes, etc. , the choice of which attraction to visit first at the Conejo Valley The Conejo Valley is a region spanning both Southeastern Ventura County and Northwest Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States. It was discovered in 1542 by Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and eventually became part of the Rancho El Conejo land grant by Days fair is always difficult to make. ``I like the merry-go-round,'' Kaitlin explained. ``I also like the petting zoo.'' Along with the other 300 children from special-education programs across Ventura County, Kaitlin got to visit her favorite rides - without having to stand in long lines In communications, circuits that are capable of handling transmissions over long distances. - as part of Special Kids Day at Conejo Valley Days. ``Special Kids Day gives the children an opportunity to enjoy the carnival site in a noncrowded situation and to enjoy themselves,'' said Mary Elva Anderson, who handles publicity for the carnival. ``We're one big family - that's what makes it work.'' During the annual event, children rode flying pink elephants Noun 1. pink elephants - any visual hallucination arising from heavy drinking visual hallucination - illusory visual perception , tickled pigs from the petting zoo and spun on rotating saucers. Sporting blue T-shirts and caps, the children also roamed around the fair, as though it was their own personal playground, taking in all the sights and sounds that were offered. ``It's fun to see the looks on the kids faces when they see the little pigs and animals in the petting zoo,'' said Oak Park resident and Special Kids Day volunteer John Vogel John Vogel is a video game developer. He's filled many roles in game development, one of them being storyline support for the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. [1] Credited games
Local high school students from throughout Ventura County helped out as volunteers for the Special Kids Day event, while taking some time off from class. ``A lot of people talk about this,'' said Oxnard High School Oxnard High School, or OHS as it is commonly referred to, is a public four-year high school serving grades 9-12 in Oxnard, California. The school is the oldest in the Oxnard Union High School District, and is the oldest public high school in all of Ventura County. freshman Sarah Tinajera. ``I wanted to see it for myself, and help out the kids - there's also free rides and food!'' Organizations such as Zonta, a women's group in Conejo Valley that provides shelters for battered women, helped to coordinate the annual event. Zonata was selected as the Service Organization of the Year for Conejo Valley, and has helped out with the Special Kids Day efforts for the past 13 years. The Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. Elks Lodge, the Newbury Park Optimist Club and the Conejo Valley Junior Women's organization also had volunteers on hand to serve up delicious hamburgers and make the event an overall success. Pepsico Inc. provided the drinks. Police and fire department representatives were also at the fair, showing off their vehicles to the wide-eyed children. The Special Kids Day was an all-volunteer effort. Friday marked the 17th year the event has been put on for the special children from around the community. Many corporate businesses came out to help out with the children, taking time off from their work. ``Special Kids Day exposes the children to the neat rides and atmosphere, without being too crowded,'' said Thousand Oaks High School Thousand Oaks High School is a high school established in 1962 and located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is a California Distinguished School, and offers curriculum at all levels for Thousand Oaks students. The mascot is the lancer. special services aid Wanda Lopez. ``A lot of the kids wouldn't even come if it wasn't for this.'' CAPTION(S): 2 Photos, Box PHOTO (1--Color) Youngsters from Ventura County special-education programs got to enjoy rides Friday at the Conejo Valley Days fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . (2--Color--Ran in Conejo Edition only) The restricted-access program gives the children the rides without the crowds. Bob Halvorsen/Daily News BOX: (Ran in Conejo Edition only) CONEJO VALLEY DAYS EVENTS |
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