Santa PaulaThanks for supportTo the Editor:Dear Cardinal Football Supporters:As the year 2000 draws to an end, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the many people who made the year 2000 one of the most successful football seasons in the history of Santa Paula High School Football. One of the keys to our success was teamwork. The teamwork displayed on the field was merely an extension of the teamwork that was modeled by the coaching staff, the parents, and the community!First and foremost, I would like to thank my family who gave of themselves so that I could pursue my dreams. They did everything from work in the snack bar, to cook for team meals, to stripe the field. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for your support. I owe a special thank you to my wife Diana. Thank you for always listening to me, opening our home to players and coaches alike, and for your undying support and encouragement - all while raising an infant! You are the one who deserves an award.Next I would like to thank the coaching staff. Never have I worked so hard and had so much fun. Pun, Hank, Chris, and Eddie - you guys went above and beyond the call of duty every week. Your generosity and dedication to the youth of this town is inspirational. I learned something from each of you that will make me a better coach and a better person. I am sure each of our players can say the same. Thanks to Joe Magdaleno Jr., Dustin Magdaleno, Brian Carr, Shawn Velasquez, Isaac Reyes and Glenn Corona for preparing the “little birds.” I know they will be ready to carry on the Team Cardinal tradition.I would also like to thank our volunteer sidelines staff - Frank Sigala for being a great equipment manager, Louis Burboa for keeping stats, Mike Mitchell, Andrea Pedone, and Jim Ponce for filming, Tom Peterson, Ruben Monen, and Aaron Gomez for providing “high quality H2O,” and Andrew Burboa and Christopher Monen for making sure we had a ball to play with. Your contributions were vital to our success.To the parents I would like to say thank you for raising 38 outstanding young men. It was an honor and a joy to coach such a group of honest, hardworking, and respectful young men. As they say, “the apples don’t fall far from the tree.” I would also like to thank you for the countless hours of service and dedication to the kids. Whether it was working in the snack bar or making post game meals, you answered the call every time. Thank you to each and every one of you!Another group of people whose contribution cannot be overlooked is our sponsors: Alfonso and Marina Urias, Alice Alonzo, Andy’s Plumbing, Anita Pulido-RE/MAX, Aunt Dorothy, Barefoot Imprints, Ben Urias, Bill and Lupe Cobos, Bob G. Russell, C.P.A., Bob Wymore, Cal West Real Estate, Carmen Barker, Cattlecar Kate’s, Celebs, Century 21 Buena Vista, Chino’s Market, Colvard Ranch & Rentals, Crane Printing, Cunningham Radiator, D. W. Burhoe Construction, Inc., Dean and Luana Lindsey, Dr. Alan Lyne, Dr. Alan Peterson, Dr. Jon Schrock, Dr. Robert Dekkers, Dr. Roger B. Strange, El Pescador, EVP Ventures, F. M. Pearce Co., Familia Diaz, Fernando and Celia Moralez, Fillmore Car Wash, Frank’s Paint & Hardware, Fred and Roslyn Martich, Fred M. Stewart Ranches, Garden Market, Gary and Cathy Metelak, Hank and Cherie Almanza and Family, In Memory of John Reyes, In Memory of Paul Robb, J. Kent Hollenback, D.D.S., Jack and Casey Dickenson, James Gonzalez, Jerry Burns, Jesse R. Ornelas, Joe Jauregui Family, Justin and Lisa Schmidt, Kodenko Auto Parts, La Cabaña, Lathan and Yvenna Williams, Limoneira Co., Liz Nava, McCoy’s Enterprises, Mendez Concrete, Mike and Yvette Pedone, Rebecca Gaeta and co-workers, Moose Lodge #2097, Ozzie Osborn’s Par 3, Pam Snyder, R&R Pipeline, Inc., Raul Reyes, D.D.S., Reed Land Clearing, Inc., Richard Tushla, M.D., Robert and Jodi Ponce, Robert and Josie Salas, Robert and Katherine Rabago, Rushing Real Estate & Investments, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Santa Paula Christmas Tree Farm, Santa Paula Lodge, Santa Paula Plumbing, Sespe Farm Management, Stylecrest, Supervisor Kathy Long, Thomas S. McBreen, M.D., Timber Canyon Ranch, Tom’s Tires, Valdes Rentals, and Vigil Construction.Your generosity is amazing. Your contributions allowed us to function as a first class program. The Cardinal Football Program is fortunate to have so many people and businesses who are willing to contribute to our success. In addition to the sponsors I would like to thank the Santa Paula Times and Pat Untiedt for promoting and coordinating the sponsorship program.Thank you for an amazing year. We look forward to another year of teamwork and excellence in 2001! Happy New Year!Eddie GomezHead Football CoachSanta Paula High School