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This will be a huge job for Greg Gillespie and for the future of Ventura College. Photo by Barbie Lange. Hail to the chief by Es Cole Sweepstakes winner Kiss by Ventura Sail & Power Squadron We have a new president – of Ventura College. Meet Greg Gillespie, Ph.D., Best use of lights winner Stellar by Steve Linn newly recruited from Arizona. His cre- At the Ventura Harbor’s recent 37th Annual Ventura Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and Fireworks, held on December dentials are impressive as is his appear- 20 and 21. these were the 2 major decorated boat winners as selected by judges Sheldon Brown, Lyn Fairly, Catherine ance. He’s tall and well turned out in a Rodriquez, Charlie Rourke and Lori Gasaway. Decorated boats and holiday décor throughout the Harbor kicked off dark suit set off by a holiday motif tie. this year’s “Seaside Tinsel Town” theme in celebration of the Harbor being open to the public for 50 years. Photos by © Central Casting did a great job. Dan Harding. This will be a huge job for him and for the future of Ventura College. Dr. Gillespie’s approach to Ventura College’s Continued on page 7

Elaine Aldrete presents a check to Executive Under the direction Director of Project Understanding, Jim of Bryan Sturgeon, Duran. Others in the picture are board they love to sing and members and staff of Project Understanding entertain! as well as members from VCMT. Special sounds Runners raise from special Abel Alamillo, Laura San Giacomo, Cady Moore, Samantha Prehn, Jeannette Maxwell-Mc- money for Gowan, Jason Najera and Christian Ayala were thrilled when Jeannette picked up the Spark of singers Love toys. Project Students from Rio Mesa Post Understanding! Secondary Adult Transition Program TAG youth helping the Ventura County Marathon Training were invited to sing on the stages at (VCMT) is the fundraising arm of Grants The Greek and Margarita Villa, in community at Foster Library To You of Ventura County. VCMT, locally the Ventura Harbor, by Owner, Lynn Youth who participate in the Teen for children who would otherwise go represented by trainer Elaine Aldrete, trains Continued on page 7 Activity Group (TAG) teen program at without. amateur runners/walkers to compete in E.P. Foster Library gain valuable volunteer Jeannette Maxwell-McGowan, from ½ marathons while raising funds for a experience, provide feedback and sugges- the Children’s Services Auxiliary (CSA) designated local non-profit entity. This While hoisting a Fosters tions for all aspects of the library teen of Ventura County was there picking up year VCMT trained staff, volunteers, and in Sydney for Australia department and aid in events such as the gifts for Spark Of Love. Board members of Project Understand- fundraising for Friends of the Library, The Children’s Services Auxiliary ing to compete in two ½ marathons, the Day (January 27) you host Game Night (held in the Topping is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza- Ventura Half Marathon and the Santa to can always catch up Room), promote and co-host teen events tion founded in 1983, a volunteer the Sea run. Other Board members, staff and participate in library activities. run organization whose mission is to and volunteers report weekly at 7 a.m to with the Breeze at Their most recent project was col- meet the needs of Ventura County’s provide runner support. Proceeds from lecting gifts for the annual Spark of court-dependent children. These sponsorships were designated for Project venturabreeze.com Love Toy Drive that provided toys and children have been displaced from their Understanding (www.projectunderstand sports equipment this holiday season Continued on page 7 ing.org) to the tune of $9,066. 2 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE 7UDYHOLQJWRDQG IURP/$;KDVQHYHU EHHQHDVLHU

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No Delay in Trash & Recyclables or Green Waste Pick Up Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday will be celebrated on Monday, January 20. We will have regularly scheduled trash and recyclables or green waste collection the week of January 20-26 in the Cities of Ventura and Ojai. Thank you and Happy Holiday E. J. Harrison & Sons To order services & to pay bills on line go to www.ejharrison.com 647-1414 Person To Person by Karlene Lang “What is your New Year’s resolution for 2014?”

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Ventura BREEZE January 8 – January 21, 2014 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ A Los Angeles settlement requires the city to reduce its neighbors were correct by deciding that Laker player recently sanitary sewer overflow and makes our Ventura County violated state environmen- had this to say, “I’ve plumbers very happy. tal laws when it deviated from the original Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce Member, Ojai Chamber of Commerce never fouled out during The ordinance says the inspection plans for the newly constructed Ventura the real season. We just must be done “prior to and as a condition County Medical Center on Loma Vista. The Ventura Breeze is your free local community wasn’t getting no calls precedent to any sale of the property,” with Judge Glen Reiser sided with Ventura newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown tonight.” And when exemptions for those built or inspected in hillside residents who challenged the circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher they introduce the the past 10 years. “The property owner and county’s claim that it built within approved in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located players they say what college they attended, buyer may agree on who will pay for the plans when it built the $50 million facility. in Oxnard. the colleges must cringe (but maybe the costs of the corrective work”. The judge said the county proposed PUBLISHER colleges make so much money from sports ■ Fire Station No. 4 will stay open for at to build a medical facility “up to 75 feet Sheldon (Governor) Brown that they don’t care). least 2 more years because the Ventura Fire in height” but instead constructed a 90 [email protected] ■ I’m really bummed that I made my Department has received a $2.4 million foot-tall building when rooftop utility Assistant to the PUBLISHER Christmas list so early. Samsung just has structures and parapets are included. come out with an ultra-HD 110” TV that This ruling came after the residents Ana Baker I would have added. So I guess I will just filed suit to stop construction of the clinic PET EDITOR need to wait for my birthday, and maybe by 6 years ago. Professor Scamp May the $152,000.00 price will come down The judge did not order the building [email protected] to $150,000.00. torn down but residents will seek other CONTRIBUTING WRITERS City news considerations. Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks ■ The parcel tax, that we approved by a This is similar to countries that argue Jeannie Collins • Karlene Lang slim margin to fund Ventura Schools will about which has the tallest building in the Veronica Johnson • James Spencer generate much less money than thought. universe by trying to include TV antennas, etc. Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth Voters were told Measure Q was expected Excerpt from 2013 governor column Emily Thiroux • Andrea Gibb to bring in $2.7 million annually for 4 This plumber may need more trucks starting ■ Ventura now has a Community Eric Garnier • Danielle Peak years. But the $59 parcel tax will generate in February. Intervention Court that was initiated Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno about 25 % less than that this year, or by the Ventura Police Department Bianca Rose Martinez around $2.1 million. federal grant to pay most of the costs of (and others) whose purpose is to get Richard Lieberman • Es Cole I still would like to know where the keeping it open once again. those repeatedly accused of vagrancy- Mira Reverente • Elizabeth Alvarez huge amount of lottery money and the The staffing for Adequate Fire and related crimes off the street and into Camilla A. Lee school taxes on building permits go? Emergency Response grant will pay for the treatment programs. Their charges ■ Starting on Feb. 3, Ventura residents salaries and benefits of 9 entry-level fire- will be dropped if they complete the CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS must have an inspection of their home’s fighter-paramedic positions for 2 years. program by checking in regularly with John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein private sewer lateral (this goes from your In 2011 Ventura received a $2.3 million the court. Richard Lieberman house to the city sewer system). This grant that allowed the city to reopen the Community Intervention Court is INTERNS point-of-sale inspection is the result of fire station off of Telephone Road in east open to homeless people arrested for Gina Randazzo–Ventura High School a settlement reached between the city Ventura in January 2012 (it had closed municipal code violations in Ventura. Alex Torres–Brooks Institute and the Wishtoyo Foundation’s Ventura in 2010). Hopefully by the next “closing” This is usually being drinking in public. SOCIAL MEDIA Coastkeepers. the city can find our own funds so that Santa Barbara has a program called Justin Shelton In 2010, Wishtoyo sued Ventura, and we don’t need to seek outside money to Restorative Court that ours was based DISTRIBUTION without admitting violations the city continue to keep it open every time on. At any given time Ventura has ap- Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel reached an agreement with them. The ■ A Superior Court judge has ruled that proximately 700-800 vagrants. Lance Cole • Briana Gutter Mary Thompson SENIOR ADVISOR Mailbox Suz Montgomery (CDFW), in consultation with the me back in this filthy, immoral world. large homeless population. I would ADVERTISING ADVISORS Office of Environmental Health Hazard Beside Fox News and the 700 Club, think that you do with your wonderful Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill Assessment (OEHHA), rescinded the the Ventura Breeze was for many years climate? PRODUCTION closure after testing determined there is my only connection to the outside Thanks Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing no ongoing significant oil-related health world and now you’ve ruined it. I hope Steve Sweeney [email protected] risk associated with fishing activities or you can live with yourself. Atlanta PROOFREADING consumption of finfish or shellfish from Name withheld by request (but it was Steve: Nola Grunden the harbor. written by Alfred J. Lewis, who we Thanks for writing to us, we do have a The closure was initially enacted believe was kidding or possibly off his large homeless population and the climate PRINTING following the Nov. 18 incident involving meds). certainly has something to do with it. Also we American Foothill Publishing Co. ------commercial fishing vessel Royal Pacific. have 2 river bottoms where it is easy for them REACHING US: The vessel spilled red dye diesel into Publisher of the Ventura Breeze to set up living. Recently we have removed the harbor after it allided with another I was recently vacationing in Ventura them (Temporarily I’m sure) from the river EVENTS & HAPPENINGS and saw a young man taking a photo of [email protected] fishing vessel and sustained a puncture bottoms which means more are on the streets. to its fuel tank. The source of the spill a homeless man looking through the A lasting solution is just not very easy. OPINIONS was stopped shortly after the incident, trash. I spoke with the photographer This is the remarkable photo which was [email protected] but as much as 300 gallons entered the and he said that he works for you. taken by Alex Torres who attends Brooks ARTICLES AND PHOTOS water. I was wondering if Ventura has a Institute here in Ventura. [email protected] OEHHA is the science arm of the ADVERTISING California Environmental Protection [email protected] Agency and works with CDFW and other agencies to conduct seafood safety Ventura Breeze evaluations. 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 Eric Laughlin Ventura, CA 93001 Department of Fish and Wildlife Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 C Editor; The Ventura Breeze is printed with I’m writing to express my shock and horror at your recent capitulation soy based ink on paper with minimum to Hollywood, liberal politics and 40% recycled content. general moral degradation, specifi- cally the graphic pornography on page We encourage you to send your opinions 19 of the December 24th issue. to [email protected]. Please The corset-clad subject of the limit them to about 300 words. Johanna Spinks painting was tasteful, beautifully composed, just naughty enough and was a true example of Breeze FINE ART. Very, very fine... State officials have lifted a fishing The half naked photo of Dalton and shellfish harvesting closure in the Trumbo, however, nearly killed me. Ventura Harbor that stemmed from a Seriously. Only the quick arrival and Art is to console those who are broken by life. November marine oil spill incident. fast action of the EMTs snatched me — Vincent van Gogh The Department of Fish and Wildlife up from the Pearly Gates and deposited 6 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Community Events in the third floor lounge of Cypress Place In-between? Non-members are welcome. that discusses the proponents of writing a Ventura events Independent Living section, 1220 Cypress Free parking behind the library. successful novel. Everything from mapping Point Lane. out the novel in advance of writing it to by Ana Baker Jan. 18, 19: Celebrating Our Youth Jan. 11: Ventura County Genealogical concerts with three Ventura County building characters and subplots will Would you like to meet new friends? Society presents Think You Know How to youth soloists are the centerpieces of be looked at. The necessary elements of Do you need more than tweeting or Search Library Catalogs? Think Again! Eleven these concerts on Saturday at 3p.m. at the creating good dialogue and the differences blogging to express what’s on your mind? Layers of Searches in Family Search Records United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa between action and descriptive narrative Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Con- with Barbara Renick, Saturday from 1p.m. Drive, Camarillo, and Sunday, at 3 p.m. at will also be examined; as will the use of versation Group is the right outlet for to 4p.m., Ventura County Public Health Ventura First United Methodist Church, counter-points. He will be using his novel you. This eclectic group meets Wednes- building, 3147 Loma Vista Road. Barbara 1338 E. Santa Clara in Ventura. $20 as a template for discussion. days from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at the Adult Renick serves as a genealogical computing Donation appreciated. The Channel Our City Council (Council) has Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara instructor at the Regional Family History Islands Chamber Orchestra performs the recently sent the zoning ordinance that will Street. People of all ethnicities, education, Center in Orange, California. The Ventura Winter Concerts of its Eleventh Season affect the permitted heights of commer- incomes, personalities, and interests are County Genealogical Society holds free with KuanFen Liu, Artistic Director. cial and residential buildings back to the welcome. No topic is off limits. There is meetings with presentations by talented Jan. 24, 25: The Art of Marriage video Planning Commission for further review. only one rule that applies to the Conversa- speakers on the third Saturday of each series from Family Life will be offered. This came after a number of discussions tion Group: don’t lecture and don’t bore. month. Marriage is an art that requires time, study within Planning Commission (Commis- Jan. 8: Assistance League of Ventura Jan. 12: The Breath and Blessing and the right tools. Through video and sion) meetings and between the Commis- County is offering an informational Project, a day of yoga-by-donation. real-life testimonies, this is not a coun- sion and the Council. The Commission tour for prospective members on 100% proceeds benefit Team Rubicon seling session or group therapy, simply has convinced the Council that they can Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The tour will and its veterans in the Philippines. $10 methods for working on your relationship control building heights through planning begin at the chapter house at 913 E. Santa Suggested Minimum donation per class. together. Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and design restrictions. We all hope that Clara. The tour will include visits to the All levels welcome. Also, there will be door and Jan 25 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at will occur. Assistance League School, Operation prizes and silent auction! Doors open Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston. Villanova Preparatory School of School Bell facilities, the Bargain Box Sunday at 9a.m. and first yoga class starts For details and Registration: encounter- Ojai will celebrate its 90th Anniversary thrift store and the Assistance League at 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (6 classes total life.org or call Linda at 432-1190 in 2014 and will announce the anniversary Girls and Teen Club. Lunch will follow the throughout the day). Other sessions that Jan. 25: The San Buenaventura Friends to the Ojai community by hanging a street- tour at the chapter house. day are: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 11:45a.m of the Library are holding a book sale wide banner over downtown from January This is an opportunity to become a to 12:45p.m., 1p.m. to 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m. to in the Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library, 20-26. part of an organization whose members 3:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 651 E. Main St. SBFOL Members will be Beginning with the Wildcat Reunion are dedicated to providing “A Brighter Passionate Spirit Dance Academy/Studio, admitted at 10 a.m. The general public on July 26th and continuing with a weekend Tomorrow for Today’s Children.” For 2550 E. Vineyard Ave., #220, Oxnard. will be admitted at 1p.m. The sale ends at of events on October 11-12, Villanova more information call the chapter house Marylou Rose Barayuga, 512-6459, yo 4p.m. If you can help with set-up on Friday will offer the community opportunity to at 643-2458. gabymary [email protected], www.yogaby afternoon, January 24 or on Saturday, celebrate. Details will be posted on the Jan. 11: Michael Shalkey will dem- marylou rose.com January 25, morning, please email: info@ school website www.villanovaprep.org.news onstrate how to transfer pictures Jan. 20: Zeta Chi Parliamentary Unit sbfol.org. Chamber Mixer at Blatz Law Firm from your phone or camera to the will meet at 7 p.m. on Mon., in the on January 23. From 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. computer in the 9:15 a.m. workshop Topping Room of the E.P. Foster Library. This January Mixer is the perfect time for the Ventura Beginners PC Users Special Guest David Mezzera, Professional to meet fellow Chamber Members. Join for Group. At 11 a.m. he will present the Registered Parliamentarian, will present Ojai events an evening of networking. Newest, scariest malware on the Internet and an interactive workshop titled Are You Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s most Blatz Law Firm, 206 North Signal how to avoid it. All beginners and inter- Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? Are You Smarter performed and best loved comedies, is at Street, Suite G. mediates are welcome. The group meets Than A Publishing Company? Or Somewhere Ojai ACT from Jan. 24 to Feb. 16, directed The Ojai Police Department will by famed Shakespearean expert, Michael utilize Nixle to create and publish messages Addison, and cosponsored by Ojai Per- to subscribed residents instantly via cell forming Arts Theater. This version features phone, text message and/or email. Messages pro and semi-pro actors and is set in the may include emergency alerts, crime trends Roaring ’20s. Times are 8 p.m. Fridays and or crime prevention tips as well as other Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and tickets are relevant safety and event information. $18 general, $15 seniors, students and Art Residents of the City of Ojai and the Ojai Center members. Located at 113 S. Mont- Valley can immediately begin receiving gomery Street, get tickets at 640-8797 or pertinent information via text message, www.OjaiACT.org email, and web. Ojai City Manager Robert Clark Join OSL and see the difference announced that Kathleen Wold, A.C.I.P., that strength training can make in has been appointed as the new Community your life! Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 a.m. at the Development Director for the City of Ojai. MPR @ Ojai Rec. Dept., 510 Park Rd. For Wold has been the Building and Planning seniors or anyone interested in low-impact Manager for the City of Morro Bay, where workouts for strength and flexibility gains. she has worked since 2009. Prior to that, she Cost: Only $8 per session. Shuttle transpor- served as Planning Manager in Manteca, tation is available. Strength exercises make a city of 60,000 in the San Joaquin Valley. your muscles stronger. Lifting weights or She graduated Magna cum laude from the using resistance bands and other less tra- University of Pacific in Stockton. ditional equipment can build strength and The former director, Rob Mullane, left help retard muscle wasting. to take a position in Carmel in August and To find out more information call the has been replaced on an interim basis by Ojai Recreation Department at 646-5581. Ann McLaughlin. Ms. Wold will start work To celebrate the Ojai Art Center’s by the end of January after relocating to the 75th anniversary the Literary Branch Ojai area. invites writers to submit a very short story “I consider myself fortunate to have the of exactly 75 words (please use Word Count) opportunity to serve the Ojai community,” to a juried competition. said Wold. “Ojai is a special place and I will First prize: $75. Second and third prize do my part to keep it so.” honorariums. Selected stories to be read at City Manager Robert Clark said: “I am the March 10, Literary Branch event at the very impressed with Ms. Wold’s broad expe- Art Center. rience in all aspects of planning, building, Writers may mail or drop-off typed code enforcement and economic develop- stories at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Mont- ment, which she has gained from over 20 gomery St. Entry fee $5 for Art Center years working in the profession. She also members; $10 for non-members. has a strong reputation for mentoring her Writers may submit up to 3 stories. Include subordinates. We have a very small staff cover page with name, email, phone number, trying to handle a large variety of tasks, and and titles of stories. Each story must be on she will be able to hit the ground running.” a separate page without author’s name. No Fiction Writing Essentials at the thematic restrictions. Writers of any age Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Saturday, may enter. Stories must be received at the January 11, 2:00-4:00. Ojai Art Center by February 2. Questions? Doug Taylor, author of Bogota By Bus Email Tree Bernstein: OjaiArtCenterLit@ will be providing an interactive workshop gmail.com or call 646-0117. Ventura BREEZE January 8 – January 21, 2014 7 News and Notes Pensions bust budgets – part 1 Submitted by VREG/Res Publica. R. Alviani, R. McCord, T. Cook, K. Corse, R. Berry, J. Tingstgrom, S. Doll

The Ventura City Council race Council members asked few questions, concluded with the reelection of Council- but did make statements regarding the men Andrews, Monahan and Tracy plus state of our City finances in general. a new councilman, Eric Nasarenko. We Nobody asked any questions about the congratulate each member of the Council. projected income, or questioned the During the election campaign these expenses except Councilman Andrews. candidates asked to be elected so that they He voted “no” on the motion to approve a could help to bring about changes in City budget, which projected a deficit of $1.6 policies to improve the development of million for 2013-14. He explained “We business, create and maintain parks and have cut too far and we need to look at improve services to our citizens. public safety costs (police and fire pension One thing that stood out for all four of benefits)” before considering anything else these Councilmen was their plea that if the such as new taxes or expenditures. voters returned “them” to office, including Two Council members suggested Mr. Nasarenko, the Council would be shifting some costs from the general fund more cohesive, and bring about promised to special tax assessment districts - new changes. Their promise of change is taxes on real property. Councilman laudable, but nothing can or will be ac- Morehouse wants to shift a $500,000 complished without the money to realize public lighting cost to property owners. those changes. Mayor Tracy said public lighting might On June 17, 2013 the old City Council also be funded by increasing sales taxes. was presented with a Proposed Budget Councilwoman Weir commented at length for 2013-2014. They were shown a power about special assessment costs imposed point presentation by our City Manager, by other cities for street repair, landscape Mark D. Watkins, supplemented by a maintenance, parks, public safety and printed budget. This budget was approved libraries. It was clear from these comments on a vote of 6 to 1. Nobody from the public that their solution for our City deficit is to appeared to comment. tax our way out of it.

Hail to the chief Continued from page 1 2013 Water: contribution to the community is practical and sensible. He wants to tie the school Take 1 programs to the needs of business and industry, while never neglecting the other complete, what would make him feel worthy and sister Patti, joined forces and started aspects of community colleges: basic in his new position at Ventura College. a First Friday Night Activity Group, where winners education for transfer to universities; art, He thought a good while. He said he City Corps Members, and students with Ventura Water, in partnership with music, and theater to stimulate creativity. wanted his community college to be a place special needs, get together to socialize and Patagonia, presented awards to the Dr. Gillespie will be overseeing the where anyone – of any age, from any walk do community service projects. The sisters winning films of the 2013 Water: Take 1 latest addition to the VC campus – The of life, any gender, or from any country of were invited to Durban, South Africa, by online short film contest during a special Applied Science Center. This beautiful and origin – could discover a goal. the Autism Speaks International Organiza- community celebration, hosted by Brooks comprehensive Center will cover 18,600 What a lovely thought. tion, to share the program they started in Institute. square feet, costing about fifteen million Venturans: this is your school. There Ventura County. The First Friday Night More than 150 attendees watched as the dollars, and open for business in July, are classes and programs and activities for Group is still going strong, and will add an $1,500 Grand Prize, sponsored by Patagonia, 2015. On-line Training Content – part of everyone. Check their website www.ventura “Actors Workshop” component, beginning was awarded to the film Water Collaborations, the Learning Management System – will college.edu to keep current. next month. During November, Lynn directed by Crelis Rammelt, who is from the be licensed for 24/7 access for all county started a Quilting class, making quilts for Netherlands. Water Collaborations was chosen students. babies in need, in Ventura County. from the top 10 finalist films by a distin- Community colleges throughout Cali- Special sounds from special singers Most of the students in the group guished jury of entertainment and environ- fornia have suffered through several years Continued from page 1 attend classes at Ventura College, and mental professionals. The jury also selected of budget cuts. Among the casualties were Mikelatos. This group of singers is made participate in the “People First Club”, the film Bottle vs. Tap, directed by Hawaiian the closure of the VC cafeteria; and the hard up of students with Intellectual Disabili- under the direction of Mr. Steve Turner. high school students Danica Brown, Denise copy distribution of the school newspaper. ties, ages 18 to 22, under the direction of The Peoples First Club helps them become Torres, Jai Litman, and Jason Schwien, as This year, California restored community Bryan Sturgeon, ParaEducator, and Connie self-advocates and exposes them to ways the winner of the Best Student Short Film college funding and many programs will be Brown, teacher, in the Oxnard Union High to enrich their lives. The singing group has Award, sponsored by Carollo Engineers and improved and expanded. The goal is for all School District. They love to sing and performed at Ventura College, Oceanview Kennedy/Jenks Consultants. VC students to complete their programs in entertain! Pavilion, Heritage Square, Sheraton Hotel The event’s highlight was the announce- two years for an associate degree, or in less Seven years ago, several in this group (Foster Grandparents Program), Rio Mesa ment of the contest’s first Ventura Vision time for certificated courses. started performing at Hueneme High High School, and most recently Ventura Award, sponsored by Crowne Plaza Hotel, The nursing program continues as the School in the Special Education Program Harbor. They are open to more venues in awarded to The Big Ventura River Bottom Clean College jewel. The good news here is that there, under the direction of Dr. Patti 2014. Up, directed by the Community Access placement in good jobs after graduation Gault, and Tyler Cammack. Their first per- If you would like to book this singing Partners of San Buenaventura (CAPS). has increased. The VC nursing program formance was Grease, which they performed group for your assisted living home, The recipient of the Audience Choice has recently received national accreditation, at Hueneme High, as well as Heritage Kiwanis or Rotary Club, book clubs, etc. Award, sponsored by E.J. Harrison & Sons, adding to the prestige and desirability to Square in Oxnard. The following summer, please email Dr. Gault at drpattigault@aol. was Water…The Lifeline of Life, directed by hire these well-trained specialists. they put on a Broadway hits show that was com. Aniruddha Dhanaji Mane of India. Other exciting innovations are on the sensational. Since then, the students have The Water: Take 1 online short film horizon. There is a movement to expand graduated from High School and moved contest and program was recently named a some community college programs to on to the Post-Secondary Adult Transi- TAG youth helping the community finalist for the 2013 Huell Howser Best in four years and offer Bachelor degrees. This tion Program, continuing their love for Continued from page 1 Blue Award. This award recognizes excel- is a boon to bring down costs of higher music and acting. Summer musical, Mama homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandon- lence in communications and the recipient education, and to relieve overcrowding Mia was a huge hit with singing, dancing ment. The Auxiliary also serves youth will be announced in Los Angeles by the in state universities. Gillespie believes a and acting roles for everyone, including who have recently transitioned from Association of California Water Agencies in Bachelor of Applied Science degree could be students who use wheelchairs. the foster care system. The CSA Board December. achievable and appropriate. Lynn Mikelatos, sister of Patti Gault, of Directors works closely with Ventura The films will remain online for viewing A new president, a new building, and has watched the group develop over the County Children and Family Services to until next spring. Complete program in- new money paints our Ventura College with years. She is amazed at how each of these identify the needs of the court-dependent formation, including links to all past film optimism and excitement. students once overcome by shyness and children and transitioning youth. finalists and winners, is available at www. In winding up the interview, we asked withdrawn behaviors, has gained confi- TAG meets every first and third cityofventura.net/watertake1. Dr. Gillespie what would make his job dence and now exudes enthusiasm. Lynn Thursday at Foster Library. 8 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes County. He is also a member of Grape Expectations Ventura Chamber of Commerce and many other organizations. This is the second year that Dr. Robert and Wendy It’s a wrap! Pazen have made a generous offer to by Eric Garnier GOCARE. The monetary donations will help benefit the charity’s adult It’s really hard to believe that 2013 education courses in reading and is over. As usual, the year passed too math, pre-school, day care, computer quickly. Wine tastings, both profession- instruction, English instruction and ally and personally kept me on touch vocational training. with the wine world which I so passion- “We really appreciate what ately enjoy. GOCARE is doing for the people of The Ventura Wine Trail continues to Nicaragua. They’re helping so many grow, with a current count of 16 wineries. children and adults by providing them Downtown Ventura opened several new with the power of education,” says Bob tasting rooms during the year, making Pazen. “We believe in the benefits of wine tasting an easy experience, even for education and understand the impact the least experienced. it has on one’s life. We hope to see the For the more adventurous, a day drip continued growth, and we’re thrilled to Santa Barbara or Santa Ynes allows to support this wonderful organiza- food and wine tastings and back home tion.” all in a day. Take in a weekend and go to GOCARE has agreed to name the Paso Robles. There are enough wineries community center library in Pantanal there to keep you busy for days. that carries mostly textbooks, I learned this year that I have taken Dr. Robert and Wendy Pazen empower adults and children living in Nicaragua. computers for students and a place to a liking to Italian varietal wines. Wine do their homework after school, in the is grown in many regions of Italy, and Pazen’s honor, calling it The Bob and have names that are hard to pronounce GOCARE, Inc. receives a Wendy Pazen Library. but wonderful to drink. Whether it be GOCARE Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c) a Borolo, Barbaresco, Aglianico or a Fa- generous donation (3) charity headquartered in Ventura. langhina, these wines are worth seeking Founded in 2001, the organization out or tasting. Dr. Robert and Wendy Pazen education. empowers adults and children living With the growth in restaurants and believe the holidays are a time to “The holidays are a great time to in Nicaragua with the fundamental wine shops in Ventura, many of these encourage people to give back to the help the future of our children toward belief that citizens may live a self- wines are readily available for tasting community or an organization. The a successful path,” says Jan Lindsay, empowered life through the power and for purchasing. Please be sure to couple has graciously donated $6,000 founder of GOCARE, Inc. “We want of education. Throughout its tenure, check out the wonderful world of wine to GOCARE Inc., a charity headquar- to help make these children’s dreams GOCARE Inc. has worked closely next time you are out. tered in Ventura. The organization come true through our comprehensive with local residents and communities Mark your calendar! The Ventura empowers adults and children living educational programs.” to create and implement educational, County Wine Trail presents the third in Nicaragua with the fundamental Dr. Robert Pazen is an award health and economic development annual Food and Wine challenge on belief that citizens may live a self- winning Optometrist and member of programs into its curriculum, which Thursday January 23rd at the Mandalay empowered life through the power of the Medical Reserve Corps of Ventura includes adult education through Embassy Suites. Tickets available at: reading and math, pre-school, day Venturacountywinetrail.com care, computer instruction, English Happy New Year, instruction and vocational training. Cheers To learn more about the charity’s Eric efforts and to make a difference, visit Questions or comments www.gocarekids.org. [email protected]

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Many more of the senior programs are now being held at the Senior Center on Ventura Avenue (or at City Hall). Photo by Alex Torres – Brooks Institute. Senior Programs and 420 E. Santa Clara Street In 2010, the City of Ventura’s Senior Rec- The center is open from 9:00 AM -3:00 PM reation Center, located at 420 E. Santa Clara Monday through Friday and is also available St, was slated for closure due to ongoing for meetings and special occasion rentals budget reductions. Through a creative during the evening and on weekends. City Providing loving and partnership with a local nonprofit the city staff is currently exploring private partner- leased the building to Urban Encore, Inc. ships that may allow for expanded hours at personalized caring who proposed paying for building main- the center in the coming year. tenance costs in exchange for office space. If you are interested in becoming assistance at home This partnership has allowed Urban Encore involved in the City of Ventura’s adult and while maintaining to sub-lease office space to the Downtown senior programming you can find more in- Ventura Organization, who provides added formation by going to www.cityofventura. your dignity and support services to downtown businesses net/cs/senior-services. You may also contact and property owners. This partnership Denise Sindelar, Community Partnerships independence has been a win-win for all involved and has Manager, at [email protected] or enabled the City to continue to provide 658-4793 or Cary Glenn, Community Part- affordable meeting space for community nerships Supervisor, at cglenn@cityofven groups. tura.net or 658-4732. In July of 2013 the Parks, Recreation y Assistance with All Personal Care and Community Partnerships Department y Medication Supervision faced additional budget and staff reduc- Caregivers 30th y Hourly, Live In and Live Out Care tions resulting in the elimination of two su- anniversary y Assistance with Household Duties pervisor positions. The reductions resulted y Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in all remaining city staff transitioning out y Nutritional Evaluation of the former Senior Recreation Center. exhibit y The popular Ventura Travel Program has A Wrinkle in Time is a multi-media art Meal Preparation relocated to historic City Hall, 501 Poli exhibition that starts off the New Year y Errands and Medical Appointments Street, room 226, and the Ventura Council by celebrating Caregivers 30th anniver- y Companionship and Recreational Activities on Aging (VCOA) has recently moved their sary. The exhibit calls attention to the y Family Relief, Respite Care and Much More meetings to the City Hall Atrium. This increasing needs of our aging popula- local advisory body to the Ventura County tion by using forms of mediums of two Call now for our nurse case manager to Area Agency on Aging meets on the third dimensional work, oil, acrylic, water provide a FREE in-home consultation. Thursday of the month between 9:30-11:30. color painting, pastels, collage and pho- In September, community groups that tography. The exhibit gives us a glance Our private caregivers have CPR and fi rst aid have been historically meeting at the former of what we should prepare for when it training and are carefully screened, Senior Recreation Center were notified comes to the aging population. that the city would begin transitioning all This is the first year series of the licensed and bonded. city-sponsored programs to other facilities diverse art exhibition focused on a single by July 1, 2014. The city currently operates theme and will be seen throughout 2014 Loving Arms Family Care a number of recreation facilities through- across the county. It will be highlighting 805.248.6970 out the community including the Ventura the joys, struggles, triumphs and legacies Avenue Adult Center, located at 550 N. of seniors in Ventura County. A few of [email protected] Ventura Ave. This popular center hosts the the artworks that address the focused www.LovingArmsFamilyCare.com daily senior nutrition program, twice weekly themes are Laugh Lines, Dispatches from the bingo, wellness and fitness classes as well Golden Years, The Old Man and the Sea, and as fun social and educational programs. Continued on page 11 10 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living 7 surprising benefits of exercise for seniors – part 2 by Lori Harasta Chair, Healthy Living for Individuals 55+ . (To learn more about local health and exercise resources visit www.healthyventuracounty.org, or visit us on Facebook) You’re never too old to exercise. In part putting excess strain on your joints and 1 of this article, (http://www.venturabreeze. muscles. com/12.24.13.pdf) benefits such as slower AQUA MAX: Exercise to lively, upbeat mental decline, reduced risk of cancer and music while getting an intense water other age-related diseases, and improved workout. Enjoy the “no impact” effects of injury and wound healing were discussed. the water to improve your cardiovascular This part will focus on four more surpris- fitness, balance, muscles and self-esteem. ing benefits of exercise for seniors. AQUA ZUMBA: A safe, challenging water- Boosts digestion. Exercise helps your based workout that is cardio– conditioning, intestines speed the time it takes to break body-toning and great fun! down food. The faster food is broken down GENTLE W.E.T (Water Exercise Training): in the digestive tract, the less likely you are Range of motion & light cardio exercises in to be constipated. warm water. Improve esteem, outlook, and fight de- HEALTHY BACKS: A low impact class pression. A new study has found that pre- designed for those with back pain. The viously sedentary seniors who incorporated Class focuses on core strengthening and exercise into their lives not only improved stretching to decrease pain and increase physical function, but experienced psycho- spinal stability. logical benefits as well. (Source: Senior CLASSIC: Have fun and move to the music Journal.com) Experts have long linked through a variety of exercises designed regular exercise to lower rates of depression, to increase muscular strength, range of stress, and anxiety. One recent British study movement and activities for daily living. showed that women on a regular exercise PILATES: Core based exercises based on the program had higher levels of self-esteem teaching of Joseph Pilates combining yoga, and self-acceptance. dance therapy, core training, and flexibility. Improve skin. An increase in heart rate STROKE RECOVERY: Class includes mild over a sustained period increases circula- strengthening, coordination, and range of tion. The more blood that reaches the skin, motion exercises. Those unable to stand the more it repairs skin damage. must have a caregiver in the pool with them. Increase balance. Engaging in balance SENIOR STRENGTH & STRETCH exercises at least three times per week can (S.S.S.): A cardiovascular warm-up prevent falls that often lead to disability followed by 30 minutes of Easy to follow and loss of independence. (Source: Senior low impact aerobics, 20 minutes of weight Journal.com) training, 10 minutes of stretching. To help with your new year’s resolu- STRETCH & TONE: A low level, non- tion (if you read to this point this may be impact class that includes stretching, range you), see the list below of classes catering of motion exercises and strengthening to older adults that are being offered at the exercises. YMCA in Ventura. January is Open House TAI CHI: The core training involves two Month, providing a three-day pass to try primary features: the first being the solo the classes in which you’re interested before form the second being different styles of becoming a member. If you join in January, pushing hands for training movement you will get the entire month free, so hurry! principles of the form. For more information on aquatics classes, YOGA STRETCH: Active Older Adults will contact Amber; for all other classes, call have fun as they safely improve balance, Damon at 642-2131. learn versatile breathing techniques, and A.F.A.P: (Arthritis Foundation Aquatics functional skills through a variety of seated Program) allows you to exercise without and standing yoga.

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This lack of protection can lead Step http://stevemorse.org/ssn/ssn.html, to the practice of ageism. you can find out when a Social Security The SAGE Act would put the following Number was issued. In one case, it was limitations on all employers and make it 1966, so it is easy to assume that a person more difficult, if not impossible, to dis- started working around that time. criminate against you due to your age. Asking you to fill out other types of Potential employers’ requests for any governmental paperwork that captures and all the type of information designed to your birthday. The one seen the most is 111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004 determine a person’s age would be prohib- something called a “Tax Survey” where Call now to arrange a complimentary ited by law prior to a job offer. This would you have to say if you received any kind of include the banning of asking for informa- welfare in your lifetime. meal and personal tour! 805-647-0616 © 2012 HRG tion such as the following: Temporary employment agencies would Asking for your date of birth on any be barred from sharing your age informa- kind of record, including the infamous I-9 tion with their clients. If you go to work Ventura BREEZE January 8 – January 21, 2014 11 Senior Living as a temporary person and do a good job, brought smiles, tears and applause from their Live in Luxury at the a lot of companies will keep you around in audiences. Silent Night was performed in sign the oxymoronic position of a “permanent language while singing. Because of transpor- temporary” employee. If someday they tation limitations about sixteen participants decide to hire you on full time, the decision and six staff were at each performance. The should be based on your work, not your age, facilities where they performed have shown so if an agency does not tell their client your great gratitude for their effort. Lexington! age, they can only make the decision to hire A special lesson for the past three you based on performance—as it should be. years has also been to give to those less The Sage Act would also require fortunate than ourselves. For a couple of potential employers to specifically state, in weeks toys were gathered from Wilson’s writing, why a person was rejected. senior exercise classes offered through the Ending the practice of age discrimina- Extended Learning Academy and many of tion would also be beneficial to our society the Arc participants brought in toys as well. and the American economy. Donned in Santa hats Arc walked and rolled Older people in the work place can share four blocks to the fire station on Seaward their experience and wisdom with younger to deliver the toys to the Spark of Love. The workers just entering the job market, thus firemen had just gotten back from being out preparing them better for practicing in on call so the engine was out in the driveway, their chosen field. Also, by not barring Excitement mounted in seeing the truck as people from working due to advanced age the happy group drew nearer. With a brief then forcing them to depend on Social presentation on how the firemen serve Security and Medicare, these older workers our community, Arc participants loudly 2014 would continue to pay into these programs applauded them for their service. About fifty JANUARY SPECIAL as long as they could physically do their participants and staff lined up single file to $2014 special, any room size, prorated + care (monthly). jobs, in case they choose not to retire. overflow the toy boxes, walking through the station and into the garage where they sang Reduced community fee too! three songs to the firemen before walking 805 644-6710 back to the Arcade site. ( ) AARP Driver [email protected] Safety Course The Community Memorial Health- care Foundation will sponsor the AARP Spreading some special holiday cheer. Driver Safety course on two consecutive Saturdays, January 18th and January 25th from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the CMH 8th A show of floor boardroom. This eight-hour course 5440 RALSTON STREET VENTURA, CA 93003 is designed to help seniors evaluate their (805) 644-6710 or [email protected] love, laughter driving skills. CMHF’s sponsoring of this 5&)( course includes all the fees, therefore res- ervations are absolutely required. To save a For people who want to hear better. and light! space, please call 652-5385. The Arcade facility of Arc of Ventura County was busy over the past couple of weeks spreading the gift of giving in the city Caregivers 30th anniversary of Ventura. Under the guidance of Mary Z. Continued from page 9 New Year, Wilson, from Ventura Adult and Continuing Better Late Than Never. 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Nineteen young women are new debutantes. Mrs. Lance Boyer hosted the Las Patronas Presentation Tea Nineteen local young women were League School, the Girls’ Club/Teen introduced as debutantes at the 57th Club, the B.U.F.F.Y. Bear Program, and annual Las Patronas Presentation Tea. Operation School Bell. The tea was held Nov. 23 at the home of All high school seniors, the debu- Mrs. Lance Boyer in Ojai. tantes represent six high schools in The girls were presented to the Ventura County and one in San Luis members of Las Patronas, an auxiliary Obispo County. In their high school Recently the TV program Operation Repo was filming in Ventura harbor. The filming of the Assistance League of Ventura careers, they have distinguished them- was to include a scene where the helicopter, piloted by Esteban Jimenez takes two repo County, and their guests. selves in academics, school government, men out to a boat off shore. Operation Repo consists of what are purported to be actual The tea is the first in a series of community service, and athletics. stories of repossession incidents; however, the show depicts scripted and dramatized re- events that will culminate in the Las The following are Ventura enactments. Shown here are stars Carlos Lopez, in jump suit left side standing next to Patronas Presentation Ball on March 8 students: Froylan Tercero in plaid shirt. Photo by John Ferritto. at the Ventura Beach Marriott. Miss Courtney Jo Almaraz, daughter Proceeds from the ball are used of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Almaraz. St. to benefit all Assistance League phi- Bonaventure High School. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Berger. St. Bonaven- naventure High School. lanthropies, including the Assistance Miss Sophia Renee Berger, daughter of ture High School. Miss Alexandria Penrose, daughter of Miss Madison Marie Mabry, daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Penrose. St. Bo- of Mrs. William Merritt Jr., and Mr. naventure High School. Steven Mabry. Buena High School. Miss Ashley Victoria Rehder, daughter Miss Renee Sofia Mercer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Rehder. St. of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mercer. St. Bo- Bonaventure High School. naventure High School. Miss Sasha Mardon Shapiro, daughter Miss Alexandra Lee Patrick, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Shapiro. of Mr. and Mrs. Sean Patrick. St. Bo- Ventura High School.

Turning Point team, and will serve as the organization’s Director of Finance and Operations. Having found his passion over a decade ago for working with children and adults with special needs, he most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for a local non-profit organiza- tion where he developed and strength- ened therapeutic, educational and recreational programs for those dealing with physical and mental disabilities. Cecilio Murillo will serve as the Director of He is credited with developing the first Finance and Operations for Turning Point. inclusive and adaptive aquatics program for children with special needs in The most recent Ventura County, which was featured on the CNN news channel in 2006. addition to the A lifelong resident of Ventura County, Cecilio brings a wide breadth Turning Point of knowledge and understanding of the community and non-profit operations team to Turning Point that will assist in the Cecilio Murillo, a graduate from on-going growth and sustainability of California State University – North- programs and operations of services ridge, is the most recent addition to the across Ventura County. Ventura BREEZE January 8 – January 21, 2014 13 School

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2950 Johnson Dr. Ventura, CA 93003 805.658.1348 www.anytimefi tness.com Student Ashley Pereda, front row center, is Student of the Month. She is joined by Anacapa Principal Soledad Molinar; Patricia Contreras, Ashley’s mother; and club members Karen Brubaker and Deb Golden; and in the back club members Billy Arnold, Charlie Feyh, Eric Get in a workout, Burton, John Weigle, Dave Myer, Brian Whittaker, and Greg Dunn. Photo by Dave Erickson. Optimist Club honors GET ON WITH A NEW YOU. Anacapa student GET STARTED NOW! Ashley Pereda, an Anacapa Middle include dance, cheer, tumbling, gymnas- School eighth-grader, was named the tics, Fight for Air walk, and various other East Ventura Optimist Club’s November walks and causes. -DAY Student of the Month at the club’s Nov. She has been a youth ambassador PERSONAL TRAINING 20 meeting. for the American Lung Association for JOIN 21 PROGRAM “She never gives up,” school nurse 1½ years and hopes to attend Foothill Blanca Ortiz said as she introduced High School and UC Berkeley and have for for Ashley. Although there’s no way to know a career at Children’s Hospital Los * by looking at her, Ashley has two health Angeles, where she has been treated. ONLY $ ONLY $ problems that at times have kept her out Anacapa Principal Soledad 20 49 of school for long periods, Ortiz said: Molinar said Ashely “is strong, she is Ortiz, who has known Ashley for kind, she is a leader on her campus.” 3 years, said she is always strong, that Molinar’s nomination said, “Ashley He has led many Relay for Life teams Ventura County.” nothing disturbs her peace of mind and is a great example of a model citizen. during his 18 years. Principals and parent-teacher or- she “always has a smile,” all of which She is so giving and always has a The attendee received his award ganizations from schools within the are key points in the Optimist Creed positive attitude. She is a leader and an surrounded by representatives from Ventura Unified School District are adopted by the international organiza- excellent role model.” the Ventura Unified School District, all eligible to nominate any teacher(s). tion. “She’s my pride and joy,” Ortiz Thanking the club for the award, former students, representatives from Nominees must be a credentialed added. “Her mom doesn’t know it, but Ashley said, “My life has always been local government offices and many teacher, and should display certain she’s my daughter, too.” about my family and friends no matter members of the business community. qualities, including the demonstra- Ashley, the daughter of Patricia what.” “Jose Dueñas is more than just an tion of an outstanding dedication to Contreras and Joe Pereda of Ventura, lists The East Ventura Optimist Club educator and an ASB advisor,” said students, service on school or district her hobbies as leadership and complet- is part of Optimist International. It Jana Plat, District Representative for committees, and projects on their own ing her homework. She is also active in meets at noon on the third Wednesday California State Senator Hannah- time and/or participation in youth- Anacapa’s leadership class, Soccer Club of the month during the school year at Beth Jackson and former student of focused activities in the community. and Bienvenidos Club. Other activities DW’s Country Café in Ventura. Mr. Dueñas. “He mentors, guides The VCEF, under the auspices of and supports his students to become the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, analytical thinkers striving to think works to provide a business link to the about others in need. Our community economic, educational, cultural and is a better place with Jose Dueñas environmental interests of the Ventura training the future change agents in regional community.

“Jose Dueñas is more than just an educator and an ASB advisor,” said Jana Plat. Jose Dueñas, Teacher of the Month

The Ventura Commerce and he also assists with the ASB program at Education Foundation (VCEF) named Buena and works with other schools in Jose Dueñas, the PE Teacher and ASB the district on their leadership programs student advisor at Balboa Middle School to help develop young leaders and ease in Ventura, November’s Teacher of the the transition between middle and el- Month. ementary schools. Mr. Dueñas himself Mr. Dueñas has more than 18 years is a leader in the Cheers for Children Another good reason to ride the Ventura Trolley is that you get to read the Ventura of teaching experience. In addition to program at Christmastime, which Breeze. serving as the ASB advisor at Balboa, culminates at Balboa Middle School. 14 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ A guest writer: researchers. Dear Paw’s Corner: The study was released by the MIRA We adopted Foundation, an organization that helps a beautiful dog about a train assistance dogs and teams them with Forever homes wanted month ago. “Chase” is a people who have visual or motor disabilities great young dog, about and with children with disorders such as Hi, I’m Kea, a 10-year-old Bassett Hound Professor Scamp a year old by the shelter’s autism. The research is the first to take into mix who was rescued from Animall Ph.D estimate. But over the past account the physiological impact of service Regulation by C.A.R.L.’s Sam’s Seniorr week he seems to be forgetting his house training. dogs on children with ASD. Dog Rescue Project where I was taken as He urinates in different corners of the house at Eric Beaudoin has two young sons with a stray. Due to a birth defect, my right least three times a day, even though we take him ASD who participated in the study. Morgan, front forearm is absent. I’m grateful to out morning and evening at the same time. He a black lab, has been with the family for over be given a chance to live out my life in seems kind of mopey, too. How can we correct a year, and Beaudoin says the animal has the comforts of a home as a cherished this? helped them cope with their stress. member of a loving family. Senior Chandra in Baltimore “We have the feeling we’re a bit like dogs make loving companions just as Dear Chandra: You should contact a normal family,” he said. He said before younger dogs do and our perceived Chase’s veterinarian right away. A sudden Morgan’s introduction to the family, “flaws” make us unique. I’m gentle, change in behavior or elimination patterns every family outing risked becoming a affectionate, house trained, sit on often signals that a dog is ill, rather than crisis situation. command and walk well on a leash. I forgetting his training. But with the dog, Beaudoin’s children hope my special family comes to take While puppies need to urinate more were able to interact with people on a me home and love me for the rest of often due to their smaller bladders, Chase new level. He said Morgan also helped my days. is nearing full growth and should not need his kids deal with their emotions. “The The Canine Adoption & Rescue to go out so often. Since he is peeing in the dog is bringing stability to the house,” League, Sam’s Place, 3203 E. Main house, he may not be able to control his Beaudoin said. Street, 644-7387. www.carlvc.org. bladder, indicating something is wrong. Morgan, a black lab, has been living Chase could be suffering from a with brothers Mathieu and Olivier for Tim and Opal are a shy, sweet couple. urinary tract infection, or something else, over a year. TheseT rabbits love to play together but only the vet can determine exactly The hormone levels of forty-two anda groom each other. They are what the problem is and prescribe the children with the disorder were alreadya spayed and neutered and right medicine. Take him in soon to get measured before, during and after haveh good litter box habits. Tim is checked so he can start feeling better, and service dogs were introduced to their a big, handsome boy and Opal is your carpet can get a break. families. The study found their stress suchs a beauty! At no fault of their What if an infection isn’t the cause? levels dropped significantly with the own, they have been turned in to The vet will check for other possible presence of a furry friend. VCAS two separate times. Can you issues. If Chase is physically healthy, then One of the researchers involved in help Tim and Opal’s dream come begin looking for other reasons why he the project is Sonia Lupien, director for true? They are at Ventura County may be eliminating in the house. Does the Centre for Studies on Human Stress Animal Services, 600 Aviation he suffer from anxiety? (Many shelter at the Mental Health Research Centre at Drive in Camarillo, IDs A549552 dogs do.) Is he alone in the house for long the Université de Montréal. and A551422, and their joint periods of time? Has anything changed in She said the dogs help the parents as adoption fee is $100. the household, like a new family member... well as the children. or someone leaving? Pets react to the “It is as if there is like a symbiotic rhythms of your home, sometimes much relationship between the dog, who is Hi: My name is Sketti, like more strongly than we do. non-verbal, and the child as well, who spaghetti. I am a young girl, ■ Pairing a dog with a child who is non-verbal,” she said. “That can give a maybe Chihuahua/Jack Russell/ has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could little bit of break for the parents.” Dachshund mix. I was rescued help families deal with their day-to-day MIRA says it plans to train 60 more by Cabodogz just last month. struggles, according to a study by Quebec dogs to help other families. I am very sweet and athletic. I love to run and play ball! I am house trained and crate trained. I looove people and I like to hug when you pick me up. Call Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding for Dogs 643-3647 or come by 4692 Ventura Avenue to see me. Be A Hero...Adopt a Homeless Dog Today! “And who has been sleeping in my bed?” Scamp Club (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.)

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Police Reports Medium, Large or WE DELIVER by Veronica Johnson arrest. Extra Large Pizza 1700 E. Thompson Stolen Vehicle Pursuit $ Ventura Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura On Friday, December 27th, at 4 OFF Sun-Thurs 11am - 9:30pm Police Department and are not the opinions of 3:12 a.m., officers attempted to stop regular price 805.648.1070 Fri & Sat 11am - 10:30pm the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty of East Main Street. The vehicle Monday and Tuesday – Extra Large Pizza, one topping, $10.99 or Spaghetti, $4.95 in a court of law. failed to yield. This vehicle had been reported stolen the previous day in Prowling Arrest Oxnard. Patrol officers initiated a On Monday, December 23rd, at vehicle pursuit as the suspect vehicle 11:30 p.m., the VPD received a call turned off its headlights from a distraught resident in the Officers lost sight of the suspect 100 Block of Redwood Avenue who vehicle, it exited at Rice Avenue and was reporting an unknown person collided with a street sign. The vehicle attempting to gain access into their then continued over an embankment residence. and back onto the 101 freeway where As officers arrived, the suspect it came to rest in the southbound could be heard walking on the roof shoulder. Two occupants in the of their residence. Officers observed stolen vehicle exited and ran onto the suspect, Ethan Rutland, running Rice Avenue where they were imme- across the roofs of several adjoining diately apprehended by Ventura and residences. Officers were able to talk CHP officers. Rutland down from the roof where The driver, a 17-year-old female, Caper of the week they took him into custody without and her passenger, a 17-year-old incident. male, sustained minor injuries in the Vandalism Arrest collision. On Friday, December 20th, at Hit and Run 11:30 p.m., the VPD received a call On Saturday, December 28th, at of a disturbance occurring inside a 5:09 a.m., the VPD received a call in residence in the 400 Block of Banner response to a suspicious vehicle in Avenue. The caller advised that the 6500 block of Telephone Road. the suspect was outside breaking A patrol officer arrived in the area windows. and attempted to stop the vehicle as Officers found the suspect, it turned southbound onto Johnson Michael Troxell, in the front yard of Drive. The vehicle failed to yield a neighbor’s residence. Troxell was and continued to the 7000 block of bleeding from several cuts on his arm. Towhee where the driver jumped out He was treated by emergency services of the vehicle and fled. and then transported by ambulance The vehicle rolled backwards and to the hospital. Troxell was visiting at struck a garage door of a residence, the residence and got into a physical causing damage. A female passenger, altercation with the victim. Amy Avila, also fled from the vehicle Residential Burglary Arrest but was apprehended by an officer. On Friday, December 20th, at Officers located a handgun a 1:07 p.m., the VPD received a call short distance away from where the referencing a subject who had just suspect driver had initially fled the kicked open the door to a house in vehicle. As part of this investigation Be on the lookout for this key to the girls’ restroom at Foster library that was stolen. the 2400 block of Alameda Avenue. officers searched the abandoned Now some lady can use the restroom without going to all of the trouble of asking for the Officers saw a male walking from vehicle and located a handgun key. If it is returned no questions will be asked except “why did you take it?” the house to a vehicle. The male was magazine loaded with several rounds carrying property that appeared to of ammunition and narcotic para- be from inside the house. Officers phernalia. contacted the subject and after a Officers did not locate the thorough investigation it was de- suspect driver. The passenger, Avila, Dr. Ron Magnusson termined that the suspect, Thomas was arrested. Long, was the person who had kicked Barricaded Arrest open the door. On Saturday, December 28th, Long was taken into custody and at 11:45 p.m., officers attempted is back in Ventura! booked into the VC Jail. to contact a wanted parolee, Juan Stolen Vehicle Arrest Bejar, at 351 West Simpson Street. As Joining him is Jessica On Wednesday, December 25th, officers were attempting to negotiate Estrada, Licensed at 1:17 a.m., an officer witnessed a with the occupants they heard a vehicle violate the vehicle code by gunshot inside of the residence. Hearing Aid Dispenser. making an illegal u-turn on Seaward Further negotiations with the Come see them for all Avenue. The officer recognized the occupants failed and VPD SWAT was driver and lone occupant of the requested to assist. your audiology and vehicle as a person with a warrant for Afterwards, several occupants, hearing aid needs! his arrest. including Bejar, exited the residence The officer attempted to make and were detained by officers. a traffic stop on the vehicle as it Prowling Arrest Excellent Audiology and Hearing Aids drove south on Arcade, but the On Friday, December 20th, at 3418 Loma Vista Rd., Ste 5A, Ventura, CA 93003 vehicle refused to stop and pulled 3:20 a.m., the VPD received a call into a driveway in the 400 block. from an alert resident in the 900 805.620.0049 The suspect fled on foot from the block of High Point Drive who had vehicle, jumping over several fences. just witnessed two Hispanic males Responding officers quickly set up peering into parked vehicles. a perimeter around the location and Officers located vehicles with called for the K-9 to search for the open doors parked in private suspect. As the K-9 began searching driveways. The contents of both the 400 Block of Arcade, an officer vehicles had been ransacked and on Seaward witnessed the suspect each appeared to have had property run out from between houses in the taken from them. 400 Block of Seaward and jump into A K9 located one of the suspects a vehicle that had stopped in the hiding in a yard. The suspect, street. Officers followed the vehicle Daniel Salcedo, fled from officers and stopped it a few blocks away by jumping a nearby fence. The K9 on Seaward, and confirmed Daniel tracked Salcedo into an orchard. Cortez was the passenger, and he had Salcedo was found hiding in vegeta- two outstanding warrants for his tion and was taken into custody. 16 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Show Time Ventura Music Scene publicizing? Send all information portunity to catch a live show without the hope of attracting the high rolling short or long: Pam@VenturaRocks. juggling the scheduling conflicts we gangster (DeNiro). com. all experience on weekends. While watching this movie, my heart All Hans on Jesus Hopped the “A” Train plays was repeatedly warmed, listening to the Two on the Aisle Thursdays through Sundays starting audience chuckling all around me in the deck January 10 and continues until dark. January 26, 2014. Show time is 8 p.m. Rated R. 138 minutes / Crime, Drama by Pam Baumgardner Flying H each Thursday, Friday and Saturday Now playing at Ventura Cinemark VenturaRocks.com and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $18, Pam @VenturaRocks.com Group Goes to $15 for seniors and students. The I woke up pleasantly surprised on Flying H Group Theatre Company New Year’s Day to find that Hans Ottsen Prison venue is an intimate black box style Music Calendar had just released a brand new EP by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine facility located at 6368 Bristol Rd. in called Music for Mind Movies. While Ventura. So, reservations are highly 1/8 to 1/21 Ventura’s Flying H Group Theatre getting to know Hans and his live jazz recommended. Also, there is no late For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com performances at one of my favorite Company is the first to get a show on the seating. (805) 901-0005. www.flying venues, Squashed Grapes, I learned boards in 2014. The production, Jesus hgroup.com. Amigos Cafe & Cantina that he also teaches guitar lessons, Hopped the “A” Train, opens January 546 E. Main St. and is a well-sought after session 10. It is a stark, thought provoking 805-874-2232 musician. 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Directed by David O. Russell, this movie 805-653-0721 will take you to another place. Hans Jenkins is a sociopath awaiting extra- has an appeal that will definitely tickle a Sun 1/19 - The Front Bottoms, Wild, You explained, “As for the name, the tunes dition to Florida to face trial for eight lot of funny bones. Blew It! 8pm don’t adhere to any one genre. There’s brutal murders. As a sex offender Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Sandbox Coffeehouse some ambient electronic, instrumen- Jenkins has also been segregated from Bradley Cooper star in this film about 204 E. Thompson Blvd. tal pop, demented circus music, but the balance of the prison population. cops, crooks, and intelligence agents 805-641-1025 I can’t really describe it all easily. I’ve While in custody, Jenkins has found acting, well, not so intelligent. I love a good Live Music Performances every Thur, Sat been told that it all kinda sounds like religious salvation in Jesus. sting operation and the films of this genre & Sun ‘music from a movie.’ Those movies Ultimately, the piece revolves – from The Sting to The Grifters – have always Open Mic Night every Thur have yet to be made. They exist in the around the interactions and relation- grabbed me. With the release of American Squashed Grapes mind. Music For Mind Movies.” You ship that develop between the two Hustle, I now have a new favorite! 2351 E. Main St. can buy the new EP at www.HansOtt men as they engage in discussions and The movie takes place in the late 805-643-7300 sen.Bandcamp.com arguments about life, death, guilt, 1970’s to early 1980’s and is loosely based Live Music every Wed thru Sat 7-10pm The Ventura County Concert innocence, corruption, salvation, on Abscam, the FBI code name for the The Tavern Band (VCCB) is celebrating their 50th higher powers and moral responsi- plan in which government agents and con 211 Santa Clara St. season with their next performance bility. Amid the on-going barrage of artists actually worked together to expose 805-643-3264 scheduled for Sunday, January 26, at profanity the playwright tenders his corrupt politicians. Live Bands every Tue thru Sat the Ventura High School auditorium characters’ insights with splashes of Sidney and Irving have masterfully Wed 1/8 - Mark Masson 10pm at 3:00 pm. VCCB is a non-profit wit. reinvented themselves in order to leave Fri 1/10 - The Caverns 10pm Community Concert Band, under The Flying H Group Company is a their humble past behind. Christian Bale Sat 1/11 - Hey You 10pm the direction of Ms. Julie Judd based true repertory company. Its members even reinvents himself as an actor to play Wed 1/15 - Mark Masson 10pm here in Ventura. They perform for have a variety of substantial perform- Irving: the extent to which he’s altered his Fri 1/17 - Rubberneck Lions 10pm the community free of charge 4 times ing experience and professional credits physical appearance is mind-blowing. And Sat 1/18 - Rich Sheldon 10pm a year. Take the whole family for an and continue their training through although he’s a Welshman, he nails an W2O Rooftop Lounge incredible show. The Flying H Group’s on-going theater accent straight from Queens. 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) And two shows to watch for at the arts curriculum. Many have been as- Jennifer Lawrence as Rosalyn 805-643-6800 Majestic Ventura Theater this month. sociated with The Flying H Group for Rosenfeld, Irving’s wife, is a delightful Live Bands every Wed thru Sun If you like grooving to what they call a number of years. According to one train wreck of a character. You’ll love Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm “Sunshine Reggae,” you won’t want source, the quality of Flying H Group watching her crash and burn. While raging Yolies/Hi Hat Entertainment to miss Iration on Friday, January productions results, in part, from the at her husband, she exclaims “Thank god 138 W. Main St. 24 and then Grammy award winning artistic cohesiveness fostered by being for me!” in an attempt to convince him 805-816-9663 Country artist Dwight Yoakum will able to work together for extended that botching his plan has actually saved Top Notch Musicians and Bands every be kicking it up on Friday, January periods under professional tutelage. him from disaster. Fri 8pm 31, as he continues to tour in support The cast of Jesus Hopped the “A” This is real entertainment, from Fri 1/10 - Little Victor (Harmonica Blues) of his latest release, 3 Pears. Contact Train includes Flying H Group the “almost a dress” clingy gowns worn 8pm Ventura Theater for ticket availability. Company members Antonio Royuela by the beautiful actresses to the details Fri 1/7 - Andy T Nick Nixon Band (Award And don’t forget we’re helping as Angel, Stan McConnell as Lucius, that perfectly capture the era: its garish Winning Blues Band) 8pm to get Tommy Marsh to Nashville to Anna Strickland as Mary Jane, Chad wallpaper – the flocked and the foiled; compete in the International Blues Parker as Valdez the sadistic jailer, its male fashions – the aviator glasses Challenge in Memphis. Fundraiser is David Wright as D’Amico the more and elaborate comb-overs; and the most Top Five movies Sunday, January 12 at Bombay’s with understanding guard, and Richard unlikely spot to fall in love — in a dry Guy Martin, Kelly’s Lot, 50 Sticks of Duncan and Bret McCoy as Riker cleaning store, surrounded by clothes Dynamite, Mikey Mo, Donna Greene Island inmates. sheathed in clear plastic bags that swirl and the Roadhouse Daddies, 4 on the With this production The Flying around the lovers on a moving rack, like Floor, Ray Jaurique and the Uptown H Group Theatre Company is inau- transparent ghosts. So romantic! Brothers, and Tommy Marsh and gurating something slightly different. A perfect soundtrack brings us the Bad Dog. All this amazing music for While most local theater companies scorching horns of Duke Ellington as only $10 plus it helps get Crooked Eye only present weekend performances Sidney (Adams) and Irving (Bale) are Tommy to the competition. See you Friday through Sunday, The Flying H beginning their love affair, and Jefferson there!!! Group offers Thursday Theater, with Airplane’s White Rabbit, with Arabic lyrics, Have any music related news or regular performances on Thursday again, at just the right moment —as the upcoming shows you want help on evenings. This gives us all the op- con artists introduce a fake sheik, in Ventura BREEZE January 8 – January 21, 2014 17

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LIBRA (September 23 to Octo- ber 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and Blondie insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) This is a good time for the Romantic aspects are high at this time traditionally staid Scorpion to plan for single Lambs looking for love. adjustments in your day-to-day sched- Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at ules. Be more flexible and allow for enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. paired relationships. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) December 21) Avoid creating unnec- This week favors what Taureans dote essary fuss over a situation you don’t on — namely, love and money. Look approve of. If it’s going to work, it for more meaningful relationships for will do so despite your objections. If it Baby Blues both singles and pairs, as well as an fails, it will do so without a push from improved financial outlook. you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) All CAPRICORN (December 22 to lingering shreds of that recent bout January 19) Working with a trusted with boredom are dissipated as you colleague could open your mind to eagerly accept a challenging offer. exploring some considerations you Your positive mood persuades others previously dismissed out of hand. The to join you in this venture. weekend brings news from a loved CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You one. might need validation for a possible AQUARIUS (January 20 to February solution to a situation involving some- 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves Solutions on page 15 one close to you. Consider asking a you in a good position to strengthen trusted friend or relative to help you your influence on how things get done. with this problem. But continue to encourage ideas and LEO (July 23 to August 22) Investi- suggestions from others. gate carefully before agreeing to assist PISCES (February 19 to March 20) a friend or colleague with a personal A new friend suggests an interesting problem. There might be hidden fac- opportunity. But check it out before tors that could emerge later that will you snap at it. It might be a good deal create problems for you. for some people, but it might not work VIRGO (August 23 to September in helping you reach your goals. 22) Your decision to work with an BORN THIS WEEK: You have associate rather than go it alone, as you a way of helping people solve their first proposed, brings an unexpected problems, making you a most-respect- bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. ed counselor and trusted friend. Allow for free and open discussion. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Business Susan noticed that Southern California selves up for sales. nonprofit Women’s Economic Ventures beaches and ocean are full of trash, and Barter Ventura donates 10% of profits to (WEV) 14-week Self-Employment started educating themselves about the nonprofit organizations, including CARL Training Course. After months of problem, and how they could help. As they Ventura, dedicated to animal welfare, training in finance, marketing, leader- learned more, they noticed that statics through adoption, education, fostering and ship skills, and more, graduates of the about consumption in the U.S. over the last outreach programs. (This makes Scamp Women’s Business Center of Women’s 50 years show a troubling trend: very happy, learn more at CARLvc.org.) Economic Ventures’ flagship Self-Em- - Americans, on average, throw away over The store is planning to add a fashion- ployment Training Course are ready to 65 pounds of trash a year. show service component, to help local non- launch or to grow their businesses and - Polyester fabric production has profits with fundraisers, as well as other turn their entrepreneurial dreams into increased over the last decade, contribut- community events. reality. Recently 66 women and men ing significant emissions that damage the Barter Ventura Thrift or Consign- from Santa Barbara and Ventura County environment. ment Store, 2350 E. Main Street-648-2222. celebrated their successful completion - Growing cotton causes problems, too, (Daily specials on Barter Ventura Facebook of WEV’s Self-Employment Training Reuse. Reduce. Recycle is part of their business since most commercial cotton production page). program with families, friends and the relies heavily on pesticides, as well as signifi- community. Barter Ventura cant amounts of water. The ceremony and exposition of What is a shopper who just wants a WEV client businesses was held at the by Elizabeth Alvarez pretty skirt to do? And what about those of Montecito Country Club with 41 of the Reuse. Reduce. Recycle. Many of us us who love to buy (and receive) fun gifts? graduates from Santa Barbara and 25 are aware of the need (some of us just This is where Barter Ventura hopes to be of from Ventura County. vaguely), but how many make a commit- help. “Small business is the backbone of ment to practice these concepts, every day, “From the start, we decided we today’s new “Do-It-Yourself” economy as part of their business? will focus on offering a service to the and Women’s Economic Ventures is Happily, in the City of Ventura, we see community, with the goal of working committed to helping entrepreneurs our city, friends and businesses commit- to solve a problem. We are in business, achieve their dreams no matter what ting to these efforts, in ways both great and with an educational component of the WEV SET graduates from the Ventura class the state of the economy,” said Marsha small. Two women in Ventura have opened business model. We encourage our friends take pride in their accomplishments. Bailey, Founder and CEO of Women’s a new business, with the concept of using and family to re-think before they throw Economic Ventures. less, as a society, at the core of their plan. clothing away, to consider consuming less, With a robust menu of training, Long-time surfing pals, Susan Wood and to shop locally. Our idea is to offer an Graduates technical assistance, networking and Christy Cantrell, opened Barter option that is good for all of us; we focus services, and access to capital through Ventura, a thrift and consignment shop, on good quality, gently-used clothing, and ready to get its Small Business Loan Fund, WEV has just over a month ago. Both feel passion- we sell locally produced soaps and one-of-a- helped to create or expand over 2,000 ate about making a difference to improve kind jewelry,” Susan said. (They are looking down to businesses since inception, creating or the environment, while making change for local partners who create ceramics and retaining over 3,000 local jobs and an through education and by example. textiles.) average of 300 jobs in the community “We are devoted to creating a cleaner en- Opening the business has taken each businesses each year. vironment, starting with our hometown,” partner out of her comfort zone -- both also What do a raw artisan chocolate WEV’s Self-Employment Training said Susan, “our tag line is ‘Saving the work for the County of Ventura, and these company, a women-owned and operated course is part of WEV’s continuum Planet One Shopper at a Time’ people laugh last few months have been packed, learning general contracting business and a of programs that help entrepreneurs when I say this, but we are determined.” new inventory software, getting the word Beach Yoga instruction company have in start-up, grow, and sustain a business, Over the last decade both Christy and out, stocking the store, and setting them- common? 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Dan Levin’s “odd dances” at the Vita Art Center Arline Tepper’s stone sculpture exhibit at the Museum of Ventura County, Love At First Friendly lunacy and logic do an raised near New York City and returned Tap: 22 Years And Still “Rocking It”, will be on display through February 2. Arline odd kind of dance in the assemblage to California where he earned a degree in will be presenting a Museum Talk with Anna Bermudez on Wednesday, January 15 at art of Dan Levin. In his approach to graphic design and fine art in the 1980’s. 2p.m. Most people do not know how many hours it takes to complete a stone sculpture or the medium this artist understands Having spent several years living in the myriad of steps involved to make a sculptured piece. Hear Arline’s talk to learn the that logic, even of a twisted variety, can Australia and Europe, the artist now how’s and why’s of stone sculpting, and why it is her passion. prevent the appearance of randomness in resides in California, exploring nature work that’s all about discarded objects. and fabricating assemblages. Exhibit Despite wild-eyed humor and hints of until Jan.30. More of Levin’s work can be chaos, Levin’s art has a surprising co- viewed at www.danlevin.com. hesiveness of design through a series of Vita Art Center, 432 Ventura Ave., variations on a particular theme. Studio 30. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri. Dan Levin was born in Los Angeles, from 10-5, weekends by appointment.

The art of Ventura artist Lynn LeTourneau will be at the LA Art Show January 15-19 at the LA Convention Center, represented by Studio 26 Gallery.

According to FOTM founder Hasan joins and Executive Director, Donna Granata “Hasan’s insight and ex- FOTM as a perience will be an asset to us all.” Board President James Easton reit- board member erated, “He will be a great addition” Mohammed A. Hasan has joined More information about the orga- the board of Focus on The Masters nization is available at the website (FOTM) as a director. He has served www.focusonthemasters.com. Recently a despicable human being, in many nonprofit organizations in Hasan is the owner and change that, a despicable sub-human, the county for 40 years. principal engineer of the Ventura painted over this wonderful mural FOTM is a non-profit, 501(c) firm of Hasan Consultants, which on Poli. We were reluctant to print (3), art appreciation program that provides services in civil and en- this because the sub-human will be documents, preserves and presents vironmental engineering, traffic proud that this is in the paper and the works and lives of accomplished and transportation, and surveying. he could show it to all of his other contemporary artists. FOTM em- The company’s office is at 2436 E. sub-human friends. We cropped phasizes the importance of the arts Thompson Blvd. what we think was the gang name and aren’t sure what this says. The yellow note left to a healthy society. FOTM archive Hasan has been a Ventura there says “WHO EVER DID THIS IS A BRAINLESS MORON. SHOULD BE includes oral histories, videotaped County resident since 1974, living TOSSED INTO A DEEP HOLE AND HAVE COW DUNG TOSSED ON TOP”. We interviews, photographic portraits in the city of Ventura with his wife, disagree – the entire cow should be tossed on them. and examples of the artists’ work. JoAnn. They have two daughters. 20 January 8 – January 21, 2014 Ventura BREEZE

Graduates ready Thursday, January 9th, 12-1 pm, Oxnard Continued from page 18 Tuesday, January 14th, 6-7 pm, Oxnard including business consulting, entre- Thursday, January 16th, 6-7 pm, Camarillo preneurialp coaching, advanced business Visit wevonline.org to register or for training,t and small business start-up and more information. expansione loans. In collaboration with the Rotary Foun- Christopher Beck WEV’s comprehensive 14 week, 56-hour dation, WEV is also offering workshops Self-EmploymentS Training (SET) program in Spanish in Ventura that will provide (City of bbegins in February and is designed for training on the most important aspects of Ventura Planning wwomen (all services are open to men) to starting and managing a small business. pprovide guidance on how to start, operate For more information or to register, please Commissioner) and aand expand a business. call 456-2383. Nicole Beck while Self-Employment Training courses aare offered twice each year, with classes vacationing in sstarting in September and February. The Stick out your cclass runs for 14 consecutive weeks, one Washta, Iowa nnight a week for 3 hours, and includes two keeping up with ffull Saturdays. Classes are taught in Santa can... BBarbara, Camarillo and Ventura. Interested E.J. Harrison & Sons will maintain Ventura news. pparticipants can sign up to attend a free its regular trash and recycling or green oone-hour orientation workshop. The next waste collection schedule in Ventura and VVentura County orientations take place: Ojai during the week of Martin Luther WWednesday, January 8th, 6-7 pm, Ventura King Jr. Day, Jan. 20-26.