tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post4955587083650474822..comments2023-10-24T08:25:49.233-07:00Comments on Ojai Valley News Blog: DUI Takes Toll On Skills, PrivilegesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-43744184380722490222008-12-26T10:41:00.000-08:002008-12-26T10:41:00.000-08:00tell that to our paper which does not print DUI na...tell that to our paper which does not print DUI names which it should do to inform and protect our community it does not help anybody, including the offender, to cover it up and it certainly does not help keep their or anybody elses children safe ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-19212506033080891262008-12-24T13:56:00.000-08:002008-12-24T13:56:00.000-08:00NAMES PLEASE. ENOUGH OF THE COVERUP BY THE BLOGGE...NAMES PLEASE. ENOUGH OF THE COVERUP BY THE BLOGGER. LET'S GET THE DIRT OUT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-55186486926819955092008-12-21T18:55:00.000-08:002008-12-21T18:55:00.000-08:00pathetic attempt to shift the focus -- and its not...pathetic attempt to shift the focus -- and its not the spouse. Just feel so darn bad for those kids. Grow up buddy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-31150121719843932782008-12-20T22:42:00.000-08:002008-12-20T22:42:00.000-08:00Glad to hear the bars chip in but any restaurant t...Glad to hear the bars chip in but any restaurant that serves alcohol should pay a percentage.<BR/>Willingly only because dutch helps their customers get home safely.<BR/>Saves lives,tax payer money police service's and insurance falls slightly because of the reduction in DUI arrests in the zip code.<BR/>I don't believe it should be left up to the police to try to prevent something that people should be smart enough not to do in the first place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-90852818815836965452008-12-20T20:07:00.000-08:002008-12-20T20:07:00.000-08:00I also do not feel this is the appropriate forum f...I also do not feel this is the appropriate forum for the former spouse of this person with a disease to vent their frustration with their personal problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-827895882035580912008-12-20T19:50:00.000-08:002008-12-20T19:50:00.000-08:00lack of consequences is the reason many crimes are...lack of consequences is the reason many crimes are committed there is nothing vengeful about wanting to avoid these terrible situations where, in this case, very easily two little children could have been killed in the crash, and then as happened, left alone while the drunk driver ran away. The question is not whether the children would prefer not having this story in the paper and their parent exposed, the real question is, by not reporting it, by covering it up in essence, are those children in the end, and other innocent drivers in our town, at more risk. To say nothing of the drunk who feels entitled and enabled by the cover up to continue the behavior which of course, true to form, has occurred. Children should know the consequences and feel safe by adults enforcing reporting and consistently adhering to them. Thats the way you protect and show children the right path to travel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-59011808174703227762008-12-20T17:56:00.000-08:002008-12-20T17:56:00.000-08:00To the person who made the fourth comment: The pe...To the person who made the fourth comment: The person you write about obviously has a serious illness. My guess is that you would like to see this info out there for some sort of revenge. My guess is it involves the kids in the car with this person when the crash occurred. Thank God no one was hurt, and the possibility is that eventually there will be an injury or worse caused by this driver. It seems to me it is not a story for the public as it is for you and the person's prominent family to try and deal with. I am sure the kids involved would appreciate their lives not be played out in their small town newspaper. Sounds like they have enough issues to deal with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-38232384987645909522008-12-20T13:25:00.000-08:002008-12-20T13:25:00.000-08:00To 12/20, 11:53 a.m.:We have published three stori...To 12/20, 11:53 a.m.:<BR/>We have published three stories on the free rides this year. If you are interested in reading them, you may search this blog in the months of January, March and May. There will be another this coming week. This report was published in May:<BR/><BR/>After 19 weeks of the downtown shuttle service, business is hopping. Driver "Dutch" Van Hemert said that the idea of shuttling locals out on the town back to their homes is catching on and, with the recent addition of the Hill Top Bar, the service has expanded into Oak View.<BR/><BR/>The shuttle was the brainchild of Van Hemert and The Village Jester's Nigel Chisholm. "I was sitting in The Jester one night and they said it's really hard to do anything in Ojai. No buses, no taxis," said Van Hemert, a 19-year veteran of airport shuttle driving. <BR/><BR/>The idea of forming a weekend shuttle for nightlife patrons took seed and Chisholm got in touch with other merchants to see what they thought of the concept. <BR/><BR/>Soon, other establishments around Ojai that serve alcohol got on board with the idea. The participating merchants cover the cost of gas and the vehicle Van Hemert drives, but because several of the merchants dropped out of the program, the budget remains tight and Van Hemert's time is not compensated for. "The only thing I get for my time is, hopefully, tips," said Van Hemert, but he admits those are few and far between. <BR/><BR/>"I've put thousands of dollars of my own money into it. Maybe at the end of the year we can say we've had fewer DUI-related accidents and that would be my payment." <BR/><BR/>Started up in winter, shuttle use was slow at first. Now, some patrons call Van Hemert early to arrange for 7 p.m. pickup, as well as their return trips. The driver said there were a lot of events going on two weekends ago and so he drove steadily for eight hours. <BR/><BR/>"People are using it. I get new customers every weekend," said Van Hemert. <BR/><BR/>"We like it a lot," said Sonia Miller, bartender at the Hill Top Bar. "Dutch is such a great guy anyway and he comes in and lets us know he's here." Miller said the shuttle gets to the Hill Top at 45 minutes past the hour from 7 to 11 p.m. and that she sees more people going back and forth between Oak View and Ojai because of it. "He'll take you right to your front door," said Miller. <BR/><BR/>The route begins at 7 p.m. at The Village Jester and progresses to Antonio's, Azu, Feast Bistro, The Hub , Suzanne's Cuisine, The Hut, Q-Time BBQ & Sports Grill and the Hill Top Bar. Van Hemert also makes stops along the way at the bus stops on El Roblar Drive and La Luna Avenue, Ventura and Woodland avenues, and in front of Rite Aid on the return. He is on call for the Blue and Emerald Iguana inns and can pick people up anywhere along the route boundaries and take them home. <BR/><BR/>"I accommodate 100 percent of my customers," Van Hemert said. <BR/><BR/>At the end of the six-month trial period, the merchants will meet with Van Hemert to determine if the program will continue. Until then, the free shuttle service is available Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 2:30 p.m. by calling Van Hemert at 646-8141 after 6 p.m.sondra@ojaivalleynews.comOVN administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740714150110693698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-14865394019130081192008-12-20T13:10:00.000-08:002008-12-20T13:10:00.000-08:00as an aside re comments here ---being an alcoholic...as an aside re comments here ---being an alcoholic is that persons responsibility and fault .. his alone -- blaming other people for being an alcoholic and behaving like an idiot is the behavior of an alcoholic-- sort of the definition. Getting help and being sober is a choice and the alcoholic him or herself is the only one who can make it . The hallmark of a functional adult is taking responsibility for ones actions and not trying to blame others for the mess they have made of their own life. Choosing to drink and be an idiot is a choice so is sobriety and good parenting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-76317156976504247602008-12-20T11:53:00.000-08:002008-12-20T11:53:00.000-08:00We residents of Ojai are fortunate to have a free ...We residents of Ojai are fortunate to have a free ride home from any local bar when tipsy. The service is paid for by our local bars' owners in an effort to keep our streets safe.<BR/>Please give this service the publicity it deserves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-75654594504447668222008-12-20T11:20:00.000-08:002008-12-20T11:20:00.000-08:00Too bad #4 found out too late the mate was damaged...Too bad #4 found out too late the mate was damaged.<BR/><BR/>There are probably two sides to THAT story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-26186138496770557752008-12-20T08:58:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:58:00.000-08:00Exactly!!! your tax dollars at work!! This is hila...Exactly!!! your tax dollars at work!! This is hilarious .. liAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-11693854462508108282008-12-19T21:12:00.000-08:002008-12-19T21:12:00.000-08:00'Occifer,,, Occifer ,,,hahesty I ony had tee marto...'Occifer,,, Occifer ,,,hahesty I ony had tee martoonies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-25874253382917785202008-12-19T19:03:00.000-08:002008-12-19T19:03:00.000-08:00I think its funny and right!!!I think its funny and right!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-10580319635446906392008-12-19T18:40:00.000-08:002008-12-19T18:40:00.000-08:0012/19 8:12 am sounds bitter!12/19 8:12 am sounds bitter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-54387112453360743132008-12-19T10:03:00.000-08:002008-12-19T10:03:00.000-08:00yes sirry bob -- we got the real deal no need for ...yes sirry bob -- we got the real deal no need for experiments!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-62261694822533072412008-12-19T10:01:00.000-08:002008-12-19T10:01:00.000-08:00Instead of "tests" why not just report on who arre...Instead of "tests" why not just report on who arrested for DUI and circumstances ... would that not teach better and more effectively????We have enough real drunk drivers in this town cops should nail them report it -- we sure don't have to create this situation like a lab test ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-39569441834849457052008-12-19T08:40:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:40:00.000-08:00So what did they do, go down to the hub for drinks...So what did they do, go down to the hub for drinks (except the cop who had to sit and watch) before the exam? Or does he drink all that at the police station? That much alcohol would make me puke rendering the test results inaccurately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-58706509931333813462008-12-19T08:12:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:12:00.000-08:00how about an article about local DUI/crash of mem...how about an article about local DUI/crash of member of prominent family that involve crashing with kids in the car and running from car leaving kids in the crashed car?? funny how that never makes it into the paper. wonder why?? more cover up by our red hot local paperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-47412746266063125522008-12-19T00:35:00.000-08:002008-12-19T00:35:00.000-08:00The Alex Jones Show -Dec. 16 2008 With Wayne Madse...The Alex Jones Show -Dec. 16 2008 With Wayne Madsen Pt. 3<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6e9b0dtc70&feature=related<BR/><BR/>Makes perfect sense drugs you take to help you live are just as bad as drinking way too much knowing you cant walk straight so you decide to drive.wtf?<BR/> <BR/>People should know not to drink and drive,and if they do it anyway than "the fear of arrest" just is not going to detour the 130,000 every year that stupidly drink and driveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-18655441591561157322008-12-18T22:33:00.000-08:002008-12-18T22:33:00.000-08:00An interesting and timely report. I understand the...An interesting and timely report. I understand the message here of drinking and holiday parties, but the article does not mention driving under the influence of drugs. It needs to be remembered that DUI of even prescribed drugs is as bad as alcohol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039563145970308239.post-6499736726652027112008-12-18T19:11:00.000-08:002008-12-18T19:11:00.000-08:00Interview - Busted Creators - Part 3http://www.you...Interview - Busted Creators - Part 3<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ9PZdNzAiw&feature=channelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com