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The E.J. Harrison family has donated greatly toward the construction of the Boys & Girls WhatW evil exists behind these walls? Only the Club Saticoy clubhouse ShadowSh knows! Boys & Girls Hell’s Angels Club site to be drama named after E.J. Harrison family resembles The future Boys & Girls Club of Ven- Reality TV tura’s Saticoy clubhouse will be named byb Sheli Ellsworth after the E.J. Harrison family, which Just when we think that Ventura can’t get any prettier this photo taken by Breeze reader has donated $400,000 toward its con- Tim Ball on April 22 from the end of Seaward shows us that we are wrong. If only the Kardashians were this struction. exciting. Ground-breaking for the E.J. Har- Weeks after the reformed, charismat- rison Family Youth Center is set for enue sources,” said Panzica in his report ic ex-Hell’s Angel leader George Christi September and it is expected to open City budget to the city council. “We are still a long hired a PR fi rm to promote his consult- sometime in the summer of 2012. way from returning to our previous levels ing business, “Felony Prison Consul- The 4,000-square-foot clubhouse will woes: a light at of revenue.” tants”, his son—George Christi III was replace the current 1,500-square-foot His report did state it appears as if arrested on suspicion of being under the clubhouse in Saticoy Park. The new the end of the the negative trend of city revenues has infl uence of methamphetamines. Four building was designed by Main Street been reversed. And, while there are a other gang members were also arrested Architects of Ventura. number of factors that threaten econom- after Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies Harrison’s donation matches the tunnel? ic recovery including rising oil and gas served a search warrant at the Hell’s An- contribution the Ventura County by Rebecca Wicks prices, continued softness in the housing gels Club House on Fix Way. market and potential public sector job Board of Supervisors made in 2010 to City Manager Rick Cole and City While the photogenic, motivated se- losses, Panzica seemed somewhat confi - launch the $1.3 million project. Chief Financial Offi cer Jay Panzica nior Christi now advises people, who are dent a “double dip” recession is unlikely. “This absolutely is the most ap- delivered some possibly positive news going to prison on how to survive prison The projected increase in revenues propriate name for the center because earlier this month when they announced life and make legal choices, the Hell’s for the city will come from an $800,000 of the Harrison family’s deep roots in a $6.4 million increase in his city budget Angels allegedly continues to dabble in increase in sales tax revenue, $1.4 million Saticoy,” said BGCV Chief Executive proposal for the next fi scal year. The in- occasional burglary, drugs, and illegal in cost shifts and one-time expenditures Officer Diane Koranda, noting that creased dollar amount from $80.4 mil- weapons. The only thing that seems to be and $4.2 million in capital projects un- the company’s headquarters is located lion to $86.8 million was delivered with missing is the camera footage and com- derwritten by grants and other funds. nearby. a level of trepidation, as Panzica and the mercial breaks. The plan for FY2011-2012 was ap- Harrison Industries President city were careful to label the budget a The May 6 arrests were made follow- proved by the City Council. A fi nal bud- Ralph Harrison and his brothers Jim “tentative,” one. ing a burglary investigation stemming get will not be voted on until June. and Myron, vice presidents of the local “While many believe the national from the theft of guns, ammunition, There were no celebratory words at trash-hauling company, said that by economy is slowly recovering, munici- and cash from an Ojai residential safe. the meeting by councilmembers who all making the donation they are follow- pal governments have yet to experience The gun safe was allegedly removed from remained cautious in their comments. ing the example set by their parents, meaningful improvements in their rev- the home and then breached at a Ventura Continued on page 8 A number of council members made welding shop. comments about what a budget increase A search warrant was served on the More than 500 teachers, students, could mean for Ventura. clubhouse after one of the burglary parents, and workers gathered on May Councilman Neal Andrews asked suspects was linked to the local gang. 11 at Buena High School, marched east whether the city should reopen a Deputies found methamphetamines, on Telegraph Rd crossing Victoria down conversation with city employees re- marijuana, and a loaded handgun dur- Woodland and back to the school grounds garding their pension contributions. ing the raid. In addition to Christi, David in the “We Are One” rally. Dressed mostly Councilman Jim Monahan questioned Olivares of Santa Barbara, Jacob Holder in red to demonstrate the sea of red ink if $80 million should be considered a and Robert Smith, both of Ventura, were facing schools, the group called for more “new normal” budget level. Answers Continued on page 8 education funding. “Something is wrong were not readily evident, or offered by when 30,000 teachers were laid off across Cole or Panzica. California and companies like G.E. made The only congratulatory words were $14 billion last year worldwide while pay- from Mayor Bill Fulton pertaining to For this issue’s ing nothing in U.S. taxes,” said Colleen how responsible the city has been. Face of Briner-Schmidt, speaker for a new group “The important story is that we called the Middle Class Defense Coalition. made diffi cult fi nancial decisions in Ventura 2009 and 2010 that have left us in much The march was part of a large statewide by Johanna Spinks effort to draw attention to the cuts facing better fi nancial shape than many of our public education. neighboring cities,” said Fulton. “We’re see page 10 Photo by Bernie Goldstein not talking about bankruptcy; in fact, Continued on page 8 2 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Treat Yourself to a Relaxing $%34).!4)/.$%,)#)/53&5. Massage... You deserve it!

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Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE May 18 – May 31, 2011 3 Opinion/Editorial ■ Helen Yunker has in the short, 11-question survey, available the “residents” of the park cause around told the Ventura City online at www.cityofventura.net/libraries. the bank. Council many times Many of you are unhappy with what It’s a shame that a more civil solution The Ventura Breeze is your free local community that “I know that this has been going on with our libraries, this to this problem can’t be thought of and newspaper published every other Wednesday and circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations council truly believes is your chance to be heard, so do it. implemented. I certainly don’t know what in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located that it has done a great ■ I know that it is very childish of me it is, do you? in Oxnard. Sheldon Brown job in trying to end but sometimes I get jealous of Professor ■ I haven’t eaten at the Eastside Café Publisher PUBLISHER this tragic twelve-year Scamp. Recently at an Earth Day event for sometime so thought that I would do Sheldon Brown debacle. But it has defi nitely not ended (held by the charter school), a gentleman that. If you didn’t know the Ventura Se- [email protected] for me until the stabilization of the slope that I didn’t know came up to me and nior Nutrition Program has two locations is a reality.” where wonderful luncheons are served, the PET EDITOR As you probably know she has ap- Westside and Eastside Cafés. Professor Scamp peared before the City Council over $3.00 for those over 60 and $5.00 for [email protected] 1,200 (well maybe 80 but feels like a lot others and it is the honor system (money CONTRIBUTING WRITERS more to her) times to discuss the problems into a container) so those that can’t afford Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks with the slope erosion on the lot next to to pay really don’t need to and need not be Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang her home. Well it appears that this might embarrassed. Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson actually be fi nally happening as grading, On the day I was there lunch was beef retaining walls and caissons are now being James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine sirloin tip with mushrooms and mashed constructed next to her house and the potatoes and vegetables and includes a Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux “slippery slope”. nice salad, whole grain bread, fresh fruit Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro I certainly hope that shortly Helen will and drinks and they serve it to you. Helen Yunker must think that she is dream- Eric Garnier • Sloan Reberick be able to relax in her home. Also I like the And the meal is different every day of ing when she stands on her deck and sees this Linde Carlson • Annie Gabriel new stucco fi nish that has been applied the month. If you don’t know where they work being done CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS over the wood siding on her house. are contact me and I will give you direc- John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein ■ The Ventura City Council has fi nally instead of saying “I’m happy to meet you” tions. ([email protected]) Kristeen Campbell voted to revoke the liquor license of a Circle he said “Where is Professor Scamp”? So I ■ I don’t know if it is because I read every K store that has a history of selling alcohol had Diane bring Scamp over and he played issue of the Breeze and now know what INTERNS to minors and other unlawful activities. with him for a while and left. is going on in Ventura or there are just Erik Schiemann – Brooks Institute This is for only one specifi c location ■ So the compound where Bin Laden more things going on but there has been Brooke Demchuck – Ventura High School but certainly sends a message out to other has been “hiding” must have had a cave a huge amount of great things to do here. Kathryne Duckwitz – Ventura High School stores that sell liquor to minors that “we” underneath it because every time we saw Art, concerts, downtown, the mall, events Danielle Peak – University of San Diego consider this to be of a serious nature. him he was in a cave. Maybe it was a movie at the Fairgrounds. etc., etc., etc. and our Lisa Lugo ■ The City of Ventura’s Library Strategic set. wonderful Harbor Village and Channel SENIOR ADVISORS Plan Steering Committee has announced ■ After the recent hold up at the Pacifi c Islands. Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery the launch of the Ventura Library Survey Western Bank on Chestnut by a lady “liv- I certainly hope that you are taking ad- to gather community input about current ing” in the park across the street the bank vantage of living in this wonderful city of ADVERTISING ADVISORS library services and plans for the future now has a full time security guard sta- ours and enjoying all that it has to offer (a Leselie Ann Matthias (see the notice in this issue). All communi- tioned inside. lot of it free). I’m amazed when people tell Breezy Gledhill ty members, whether they have visited a li- This was not just prompted by the me that they haven’t been to the Harbor in Linde Carlson brary or not, are encouraged to participate hold up but is because of the nuisance that years, hard to imagine that. Ryan King Maxine Litman Mailbox PRODUCTION Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing munity safety by making full use of local $18 billion in revenue each year. That’s evenings at the Poinsettia Pavilion. We [email protected] land use powers. a lot of money, especially considering gained 64 new memberships as part of Teens know where to get alcohol in that the honest retailer’s lost profi ts go the festival, exceeding our projected goal PRINTING Ventura. Local students say it’s not a to a competitor down the street who’s of 50. Roger Wirsing problem to get booze. The California less concerned about underage drinking Your support is critical to our American Foothill Publishing Co. Healthy Kids survey for Ventura County than making a fast buck. success and directly assists the Con------students shows that 77 percent of elev- Ventura’s alcohol enforcement has servancy’s dedicated efforts to perma- REACHING US: enth graders said it was “easy” for youth come a long way in the last few years. nently preserve the hillsides, canyons, EVENTS & HAPPENINGS to obtain alcohol. In a recent undercover And on this Circle K problem location, and open space that contribute to [email protected] sting, 18 percent–or 3 out of 17 business- the City got it right. I urge all Ven- the natural environment and unique OPINIONS es–in the City of Ventura sold alcohol to tura residents to express their views by character of the City of San Buenaven- [email protected] a minor decoy–a youth who cannot lie, contacting the City Council or Police tura and the surrounding region. or use fake ID. Department. More than ever before, we Thank you again for your support ARTICLES AND PHOTOS Believe it or not, this is an improve- need to support local powers to deal with and commitment to the Ventura Hill- [email protected] ment over a few years ago, when fully local problems. When there’s no room in sides Conservancy. ADVERTISING 33% of businesses made the illegal sale. the marketplace for irresponsible retail- Lee Sherman [email protected] Is it surprising that retailers – local mar- ers, the incentive to sell alcohol to kids Development & Volunteer Coordinator kets and gas stations –sometimes sell in Ventura will evaporate. Ventura Breeze booze to teens? The profi ts are high, and Suz Montgomery Dear Mr. Brown: 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 the penalties are low. While local cops Ventura Thank you for your willingness to Ventura, CA 93001 can arrest the clerk who makes the sale, support Caregivers (Volunteers assist- 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 very few if any consequences are doled Dear Sheldon: ing the elderly) March 17th “Wearin’ C out to the manager or business owner. Thank you for running the story o’ the Green” Golf Tournament fund- The Ventura Breeze is printed with Until now…. The new sign on Circle K, by Nanci Cone, “2.5 million serving raiser. Your support helped to guar- soy based ink on paper with minimum posted this week by Ventura Police states Alzheimer’s patients are unpaid”. We antee that more than 1,500 of our 40% recycled content. “NO ALCOHOL SALES PERMITTED” appreciate your recognition of the communities’ most at-risk elderly are a clear message to other operators. I am threat of Alzheimers. assisted with quality of life services. City sends clear message by revoking one of hundreds of residents who ap- Barbara Lanz-Mateo All of our services to our home-bound Circle K permit. plaud the Council’s ultimate decision. Communications Manager, Alzheimers elderly are free and we are only able to The Circle K on Main Street at Mills Finally, the City is no longer powerless Association provide these services because of busi- Road has sold alcohol to a minor three when retailers fl aunt the law, attract nesses and individuals like you. times since March of 2005. But local vagrants and pan-handlers, and sell al- Dear Mr. Brown, Thank you again for supporting residents know that this only means cohol to our kids. Thank you so much for your spon- our efforts to provide a better quality they were caught selling three times. The Think it’s no big deal? Alcohol kills sorship. The Wild & Scenic Environ- of living for our elders who need as- actual number of sales to underage cus- 6.5 times more teens than all illegal mental Film Festival was a big suc- sistance in their homes. tomers is unknown, as are the countless drugs combined. Nationally about 5,000 cess! We screened a dozen specially Sincerely, community problems this store has gen- youth die each year from traffi c crashes, selected films from the national tour Brad Berens erated over the past several years. That’s unintentional injuries, homicides and to over 600 people for two sold out Executive Director why so many Ventura residents love the suicides all linked to alcohol. And sadly, police department’s decision to revoke Ventura has had its share—including the alcohol sales permit at this location. fatal alcohol poisonings and traffi c It is characteristic of the ego that it takes all that is unimportant This week, quietly, the City Council, City fatalities. Modest estimates show under- as important and all that is important as unimportant. Attorney’s Offi ce and Police made good age drinkers account for 16 percent of –Meher Baba on a promise to protect kids and com- alcohol sales in our country, or about

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 4 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE City News Finley. The panel discussion was moder- Almost 20 years later, the Westside ated by Ventura’s Community Planning Community Council is still going Director Jeff Lambert. strong in advocating for the Westside Many in the audience had questions – and over the years City Hall has about the River Haven Transitional Liv- responded. Most recently, we have ing Center. Peter Brown referred to River been working on a Community Plan Haven as a “non-traditional transitional for the Westside area that will – after living facility.” Operated by Turning some 15 years of uncertainly – make Point Foundation, it was formed as a the rules clear for new development result of the evacuation documented by and also identify the priorities for A series of short fi lms about homelessness was sponsored by the City of Ventura’s MIMBY program Kaufman and now maintains space for public investment on the Westside (if at Jonathan’s Restaurant on April 26. It was followed by a panel discussion featuring River Haven up to 25 camp residents. and when we have the money to make resident Donnie Holmes, Ventura Police Offi cer Mark Stadler, Ventura’s Community Services As for the Ventura Police Depart- those investments). Director Peter Brown, Salvation Army Captain Bill Finley and Peter Brown in the back. ment’s response to the homeless, Offi cer And there are six other community Mark Stadler emphasized that more po- councils in Ventura as well – represent- lice presence cannot solve the homeless ing Downtown, Midtown, Pierpont, City of Ventura fi lm series problem. “All we really do is push the the Harbor, the College District, and problem around,” he stated. In his view, East Ventura. These are truly grass- seeks to encourage dialogue the real solution is to “fi nd housing to roots organizations. by Tim Pompey get people off the streets.” We have great neighborhoods in Captain Finley took some time to Ventura, but they’ve taken a beating, You’ve heard the phrase NIMBY (not rectly with homelessness. explain the purpose of the proposed as we have had to reduce services in the in my back yard), usually referring to an Smothers’ short fi lms included Gateway project, which is intended to last few years. The Community Coun- unpopular housing or retail develop- Wasteland, Drifting, Where Will We serve as a “multi-service multi-provider cils help to foster neighborhood pride ment that people do not want in their Go? (documenting the cleanup of the community” for homeless individuals and engage in grassroots activity to community. Now meet MIMBY (Movies Santa Clara River Bottom last March) and the agencies who serve them. make these neighborhoods better. I’m in My Back Yard), a fi lm series coordi- and The Art Shelter Trailer. He views Gateway as one means to proud to do whatever I can to support nated by Lilly Okamura, an Associate Kaufman’s half-hour fi lm, River address the most pressing problem dog- our Community Councils and make Planner with Ventura’s Community De- Haven, was shot seven years ago during ging homeless services in Ventura—a our neighborhoods better. I meet every velopment Department. the 2004 evacuation of homeless resi- lack of adequate shelter, particularly couple of months with the chairs of “It started as a way to engage people dents from the Ventura River Bottom. It for those who are newly homeless. “It’s these Councils, and we are planning who wouldn’t normally go to mixers,” tracked the early beginnings of the River more affordable to provide immediate Ventura’s first-ever Neighborhood said Okamura. “I wanted to think of a Haven Camp, which now resides at the housing than to wait,” he said. “It really Summit this summer. way to engage planners, architects, and Santa Clara River Bottom just south of gets more costly to help the homeless the With the exception of the Down- community builders, and people inter- Olivas Drive and Harbor Boulevard. longer they’re on the streets.” town Ventura Organization(DVO) ested in improving their communities, The fi lms were featured at Jonathan’s Asked about the connection of – created with the City’s help – these to come and talk about these issues.” Restaurant and viewed by a packed the homeless to art, Filmmaker Cole groups were formed by the people who Tonight’s fi lms were made by stu- house. Their showings were followed by Smothers referred back to his short fi lm live and work in their neighborhoods dents from the Brooks Institute. Over a panel discussion that included River The Art Shelter Trailer. Smothers lives and they have crafted their own role. the last several years, Cole Smothers and Haven resident Donnie Holmes, Ventura in West Ventura and deals daily with For example, the Midtown Ventura Brian Kaufman have photographed and Police Offi cer Mark Stadler, Ventura’s homelessness. “I see art, I see homeless- Community Council often reviews and interviewed both homeless individuals Community Services Director Peter ness,” he said. “I would like to be able to comments on pending development and community members who deal di- Brown, and Salvation Army Captain Bill do something and get them into an art projects in Midtown, and it was partly center.” because of the Community Council Smothers views art as an important that Community Memorial Hospital’s /RRNLQJIRUDQHZFDUHHU" service for the homeless. 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Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE May 18 – May 31, 2011 5 City News Upcoming trips City of Ventura and tour offered Classes Crowell, Weedon & Co. Ventura Welcomes Call 658-4726 or 644-6542 to reg- by the Ventura ister, if you already have an account John Distad, John Clay & Marcy McTernan Travel Program online, visit www.cityofventura.net Try Me - NIA One Day Workshop Crowell, Weedon & Co. Ventura Evening Tour of the Dudley House For ages 18 years-Adult $10 is pleased to welcome John A special tour of Ventura’s 1892 Body-Mind-Emotion-Spirit. Come ready to historical landmark farmhouse led move in bare feet and wear loose comfort- Distad, Senior Vice President by “Mrs. Benjamin Dudley” and her able clothing for this intro to NIA moving & Financial Advisor, John sister-in-law “Mary”. The Dudley ladies body-mind-emotion-spirit and receive $10 Clay, Senior Vice President & will tell all about the life and times and off registration for Beginning NIA class Financial Advisor, and Marcy family secrets of this prominent pioneer #29550. At 2343-A Thompson Blvd. McTernan, Registered Sales farming family who lived there from Class # 29503 Saturday May 28 Assistant, to their firm. They 1892 to 1976. Tea and light refreshments 1:30-3:30 pm come to Crowell Weedon from following. Friday, June 3, 7:30-9:00 pm. How to Tell Your Story the Oxnard branch of UBS where they worked together as a team Trip # 29243 $13 teen-adult For adults $115 Ventura River Exploration Author David Wilk will show you step- offering comprehensive financial planning services to their clients. Join the Discover Ventura Program for by-step how to write your autobiography, Distad, Clay and McTernan join the growing team of financial a rare tour of the Ojai Valley Land Conser- family history or bio of a loved one from professionals at Crowell, Weedon & Co. and they look forward to vancy’s Ventura River Preserve in the west- organizing your ideas into chapters, in- serving the personal financial needs of their clients, helping to build ern Ojai Valley. This 1,600-acre preserve, terviewing techniques, integrating pho- secure financial futures through long-term, balanced investments. along three miles of the Ventura River, is a tos and art, to completing and printing a biologically rich and diverse area with over handsome, hard or soft bound book. At 300 plant and animal species. You will be Barranca Vista Center – 7050 Ralston St. amazed at this unique and beautiful area. Class # 28625 Wednesday May Built on Integrity. Grown on Trust. This docent-led, two-hour walk is along 25-June 8 2-4 pm mostly level ground, but be prepared for Class # 28624 Wednesday May Crowell, Weedon is one of the largest independent investment firms in dirt trails over uneven terrain. Saturday, 25-June 8 6-8 pm the Western United States since 1932, with $8 billion in client assets. June 4, 8 am - 12 noon. Trip # 29244 $20 Yoga for Life Ages 6-adult For ages 16 years-Adult $50 Spas of Ojai A non-intimidating class of poses and Member: FINRA / SIPC Ojai is known for relaxing spas and breathing will reduce stress, strengthen Your Independent Investment Team holistic treatments. Join the tour to the back, improve balance and leave you several spas and learn about the rejuve- feeling great. Bring towel, mat, and dress nating treatments and healthy lifestyle comfortably. At Barranca Vista Center – lessons offered. A lunch stop is included 7050 Ralston St. 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 301, Ventura, CA 93003 in tour price. Sunday, June 5, 10 am - 3 Class # 29554 Tuesday May24-June www.crowellweedon.com pm. Trip # 29452 $35 teen-adult. 28 5:10-6:10 pm 888-286-5550 Call 658-4726 or 648-5606 to regis- Class # 29555 Thursday May 26-June ter for all tours. 30 5:10-6:10 pm News and Notes

downtown and the customers love it! I nected” through the outdoor network he had to close the Top Hat Burger Downtown never have any complaints. People like provided by the Downtown Parking Palace, a business on Main St. that to park close to the restaurant. The Management program. had been in his family since 1966. The merchants meters have also brought additional The Downtown Parking Manage- site is now undergoing archeological security downtown. All great cities ment Plan and the Downtown Spe- excavation in preparation for eventual have parking meters. This is a good cific Plan were adopted in 2007 after construction that has yet to be deter- support the indication that Ventura’s downtown extensive outreach with the support mined. is growing in the right direction,” of the Downtown Ventura Partners/ On April 3, 2011, Bell was accused stated Ubaldo Foschoi, Sicily Pizzeria Organization DVP/DVO, the elected of killing Ryan Tremearn, a 24-year- parking & Trattoria, 563 East Main Street. body that represents property owners old Channel Islands University student The meters provide a managed and merchants. from South Africa. After a car struck meters! approach to parking downtown. Em- The DVO/DVP board, made up Tremearn, he was dragged about 60 ployees and merchants are no longer of 21 downtown business owners feet down the alleyway behind Foster by Kathleen Eriksen parking in prime spaces, thereby free- and property owners, voted unani- Library. Bell was also accused of being Executive Director Downtown Ventura ing up these spaces for customers. mously at their recent board meeting intoxicated at the time of the incident Partners Now, shoppers, diners and visitors in support of the meters because of and leaving the scene of an accident. The overwhelming consensus down- can quickly find a place to park that’s their positive effect on managing the The police received a phone call town is that the meters are working! close to their destination. parking problems as well as funding about 2:40 a.m. about the incident, Downtown business owners were inter- Only 318 of the total 2,915 public much-needed improvements. but never located Tremearn. The body viewed and business surveys were con- parking spaces downtown are me- Breeze was not discovered until 6:45 a.m. ducted over the past two weeks along tered. There are 48 free green parking Kathleen Eriksen can be reached at when a passer-by called it in. The Main Street in downtown Ventura. stalls conveniently located for quick 641-1090 or kathleen@downtownventu- police traced the initial call back to a The downtown merchants gave the errands under 24-minutes and 34 free ra.com to hear what you have to say about friend of Bell. managed parking system a thumbs up yellow loading zone spaces to be used the parking meters or write to editor@ Manslaughter charges were never with 83% surveyed in support of the for deliveries and pickup of materials venturabreeze.com and let our readers filed against Bell, but felony hit and meters, 13% neutral, and 4% not in and goods (20 minute limit). know. run charges were. Bell faces up to four support of the meters. In addition, the revenue generated years in prison, and has pleaded not “Ask most downtown owners and from the meters is being reinvested guilty to all of the charges. they support the meters because they into the downtown. The funds help pay Bell’s attorney, Ron Bamieh, says channel those dollars directly into for a dedicated police officer and nine Local there is evidence that someone else maintaining a secure and clean down- police cadets. This has resulted in an hit and killed Tremearn. There are re- town. Unfortunately, a select few are overall decrease in crime by 40% and a businessman portedly video tapes of the alley taken creating a lot of negative noise against 15% decrease in calls for service. Funds by E. P. Foster Library on that night. what is really a good thing for down- are also used for new improvements Bamieh says evidence on the tapes town. We do ask our customers and I like additional lighting for parking fi ghts should clear his client. would say 99% are positive about the lots, new planters and plant materials, Ryan Weeks, a Ventura Police meters and the overall downtown.” and a cross-the-street banner planned accusations Sergeant, claims that the police have stated Chuck Menzel, Owner of Wet- for installation this summer. seen the tapes and have significant by Sheli Ellsworth sand, 446 East Main Street. Free Wi-Fi is yet another ben- evidence that Bell struck the victim. Restaurateurs support the meters efit made possible by the meters. Robert Bell can’t seem to catch a An early disposition conference is too. “I like the meters; they’re good for Residents and visitors can stay “con- break. In January 2011, he was notifi ed scheduled on May 19.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 6 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes able to all its citizens. Many cities failed to do something like this and lost the Be Mother’s who ability to communicate, educate or in- form people like you and me. For this we should feel unique and thankful. prepared for are MADD There is a lot to watch on channels The Ventura County Chapter of 6 and 15. Sure, City Council, Planning earthquakes Mothers Against Drunk Driving Commission or School Board are the by Kris McDonald (MADD) hosted its 3rd annual award easy ones but sometimes just to watch a Captain Ventura City Fire Department ceremony to recognize the efforts of local school talent show, a local sporting individual officers in Ventura County event or an informative environmental The recent earthquakes in Japan who had contributed significantly program becomes really interesting and have reminded us of the potential for by making multiple drunk driving local. On the other hand, I was watching similar disaster in our own area. A little arrests during 2010. The award cer- CAPS CHAT Hoppalong Cassidy the other day which preparation can make all the difference emony was held during a breakfast on we older citizens will remember as an to you and your loved ones in the event April 27, at the Ventura Beach Mar- Our important part of our days with early of a major earthquake. Normal everyday riott Hotel. To receive recognition, television. Want to know what’s happen- services such as electricity, gas, water, officers had to make at least 15 DUI ing for the next couple of months in our and telephones may not be available. arrests during 2010. Community City? Just tune into CAPS Community The tremendous volume of emergency In attendance were 83 police offi- Bulletin Boards. responses will likely overwhelm public cers from 14 different law enforcement and CAPS If you have an event, let CAPS know safety services. Being self suffi cient is agencies within Ventura County. This key to survival. by Ed Wehan so that your event can be publicized on includes the California Highway Pa- the Boards. Do you have a story to tell A disaster kit, containing essential trol, Ventura County Sheriff’s Depart- I was speaking with a friend the that you feel is important? Join CAPS items, should be kept in your home and ment and local Police Departments. other day when he mentioned that the to get access to cameras, editing equip- at your work. Kits should have non-per- Guest speakers from the Office of only reason that he has cable is to be ment and training classes. It’s never ishable food, such as canned goods or Traffic Safety, the National Highway able to watch CAPS’ TV channels. It’s too late to learn and it can be lots of freeze dried items, and pet food if needed. Traffic Safety Administration, and important to him to watch City Council fun, especially while you watch your Have enough water to provide one gallon the Ventura County Behavioral Health when issues that affect him may be on program on Channel 6. per person per day, and replace it every 6 Department were also in attendance. the agenda. Another friend, a parent So, for me, local television is impor- months. Chlorine bleach can be used in Representatives from the District At- of a VUSD student loves to watch the tant and the only way that I get it is on an emergency to purify water, at a dosage torney’s office were acknowledged for replays of Buena/Ventura High School cable. Whenever I have to talk to Charter of 8 drops per gallon. Maintain a fi rst their efforts as well. basketball games. For some, it’s the St. (you may have Time Warner), I always aid kit with bandages and anti-septics, The theme “Working together to Patrick’s Day parade, Festival of Talent, tell them that one of the only reasons as well as any essential medications or save lives” was the focus of the meet- an environmental show produced by the I have cable is because of CAPS-TV. I baby items. Have fl ashlights and a por- ing. By taking a drunk driver off the City or a live broadcast of our school want to know about my community table AM/FM radio, with plenty of fresh road, the agencies hope to save lives, board meeting. and I want to know what your story is. batteries. A fi re extinguisher, and tools both of innocent victims and the We all have our reasons. The im- For more information, visit CAPS at 65 for turning off water, gas, and electrical drunk drivers themselves. portant thing to remember here is that Day Road in Ventura or call 658-0500. sources are needed in case of leaks. An the City of Ventura had the foresight Don’t forget to “like” our facebook page, alternate cooking source, such as a BBQ 10 years ago to create CAPS which kept www.facebook.com/capstvventura, and or camping stove is needed, but should public access television and Education follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/ be used with extreme caution. Always and Government programming avail- CAPSTVtweets. ensure that no gas leaks exist before using any open fl ame device, and never use candles. Also have extra blankets,

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A Ventura Unified School District & Ventura Education Partnership Event and hold-on under sturdy furniture such as tables and desks. Avoid win- – Saturday – dows, mirrors, hanging objects, fi re- Lester Goldberg passing is a huge loss for Ven- places, and any heavy, unsecured items. tura and the world May 21, 2011 If outdoors during an earthquake, avoid trees, walls, and power lines. If AM PMsFun for the Entire Family!y! driving, pull over safely and stop, avoid Ventura 6ENTURA%DUCATION3ERVICES#ENTERs73TANLEY!VE 6ENTUURARA overpasses, and remain in your vehicle Two Stages of Live Entertainment and demonstrations until shaking ceases. community to get you movin’ After an earthquake stay calm. Im- mediately check for gas and water leaks, Sports Clinics for children of all ages – soccer, bowling, football, and shut off these utilities if necessary. activist Lester basketball and more If electrical problems exist shut down

Bike Rodeo – “Bikes Build Friends” so ride your bike to SummerFest the main panel and never “back feed” Goldberg dies and get a free bike safety check! portable generators into the building. Camille Harris had this to say about Health, Gardening, & Fitness Vendors on hand with a lot Evaluate the damage to your home Lester passing: “Another huge loss for of cool give-aways and great ideas to keep you healthy or business and whether or not there is a Ventura.” Les Goldberg (92) truly lived Rock Climbing Wall, fun zone, obstacle potential for collapse. Keep streets clear his life only to help others. He received courses and lots more for emergency vehicles by avoiding un- the Jefferson Award in Washington, necessary driving. Turn on your portable DC for his work as “The Hero of the Special Performance – Santa Barbara radio for instructions and reports. If you Homeless.” Supersonic Flyball Racing Team – a fast paced dog relay race – 12 noon evacuate, leave a message at your home He is the only Venturan who has telling family and friends where you can actually donated a home (946 E Thomp- Healthy Food Court be found. Be prepared for aftershocks son Blvd) for the homeless and believed 5K Community Walk/Run for all ages andd and assist your neighbors if needed. in turning the homeless into volunteers Gary Tuttle 1 mile kids fun run. Walkers aree A major earthquake is not a ques- to help others. All who knew him loved encouraged to enter the 5K. All proceeds benebenefitfit tion of if, but rather when. Don’t be him. I shall miss him terribly. He was our VUSD schools! Register at www.insidetrackventura.com.kventura com caught off guard. Preparation can mean own Father Theresa. He truly “Walked

Ventura County Public Health will be the difference between life and death in His Talk.” offering free and low-cost immunizations For more info visit for children and families, including the Tdap a major disaster. The home which became known as booster required for school entry for all www.vep4vusd.org students in grades 7-12 in 2011-12. or call 641-5000 x1550 Visit us online at www.facebook. the “Goldberg house” houses a nonprofi t or email [email protected] com/venturacityfi re, www.youtube. group that helps low-income and at-risk com/user/VenturaCityFD, and www. families and individuals become self- Ad courtesy of VENTURA BREEZE cityofventura.net/emergencyprep . suffi cient.

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE May 18 – May 31, 2011 7 News and Notes and he was still seated in the vehicle when Fleeing suspect offi cers arrived. He was uncooperative and would not exit the car. killed by RV on Offi cers were on the scene for about 20 minutes attempting to get the suspect to 101 Freeway comply with commands to get out of the Recently Ventura Police Offi cers re- vehicle. Eventually offi cers were able to sponded to call of a stolen GMC Yukon open the rear hatch and used a police K9 that had just been stolen in the 1300 to distract the suspect while offi cers were block of Arundell Avenue. Offi cers were able to get into the car from the back doors near-by and observed the suspect, Derek where he was taken into custody and was Harrison, 29, of Ventura driving the sto- transported to Ventura County Medical len vehicle away from the scene. When Center for treatment of minor injuries Harrison noticed the police vehicle he from the traffi c collision. fl ed southbound on Arundell Avenue In court Satnam Singh has pleaded and lost control of the vehicle colliding not guilty to all the charges which include with another vehicle near Arundell Av- gross vehicle manslaughter while intoxi- enue under the 101 Fwy bridge. Offi cers cated and being involved in a hit and run. were never in a vehicle pursuit but im- Satnam Singh can be sentenced to 18 mediately arrived on the scene after the years if he is convicted of all the charges. collision, and observed Harrison exit- His bail remained at $500,000 and the ing the stolen vehicle. Offi cers ordered judge sent an early disposition confer- Harrison to stop, but he fl ed on-foot ence for June 14 and a preliminary hear- northbound on the dirt road along the ing for June 27. south side of the 101 Fwy. Harrison then jumped a freeway perimeter fence and ran up the steep incline of the 101 Fwy eastbound VPD reports towards southbound traffic. As he reached the top of the incline he im- mediately ran into the number 3 lane a substantial of southbound traffic and was struck by a large motor-home. increase of Two offi cers immediately began CPR on the suspect as Gold Coast residential Ambulance personnel arrived. After repeated attempts to revive the suspect burglaries he succumbed to his injuries and was During the fi rst three months of pronounced dead at the scene. 2011 the Ventura Police Department Highway 101 was closed in both di- (VPD) has seen a substantial increase rections after the incident. in the number of reported residential bur- Harrison was determined to have a glaries committed throughout the City of long criminal history with many crimi- Ventura. From January 1 through March nal convictions in Ventura County and knocking at your front door and all so- cityofventura.net/businesslicense#door) 31 the VPD has responded to 106 Calls there was a warrant out for his arrest at licitors that appear to be suspicious or Connect and keep up with our de- For Service (CFS) involving residential this time. unlicensed. (Please note: Door-to-door partment as we issue crime alerts, press burglaries. This represents a 47% increase sales people in the City of Ventura must releases, crime maps, and other valuable during the same time period last year. have a business license issued by the City crime and safety information by following Suspected Of most signifi cance is that more than and to have registered in person with our us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ 72% (76 incidents) occurred during the department. The following link provides venturapd, via Nixle at: http://local.nixle. drunken driver daytime hours, and 61% (65 incidents) information on door-to-door permits, com/city-of-ventura---police-department/ were the result of doors, windows, or ga- licenses, and the process. http://www. or visit our website at: www.venturapd.org. rage doors, being left open or unlocked. pleads “not As far as the individuals committing the crimes it varies from re-offending pa- Photo Contest guilty” to all rolees, juveniles, drug offenders, or even individuals who live in other cities that charges come into Ventura to commit these types A suspected drunken driver Satnam of crimes. In some cases there may only Singh, a 49 year old Ventura resident, be one suspect responsible for the com- was driving westbound on Telegraph mission of the crime however, our depart- Road on May 11 in a full size Hummer ment believes the majority of individual(s) vehicle with two bicyclists, a mother and committing these types of burglaries 13-year-old daughter, in front of him work in groups of two to four people. The when he struck them and kept driving. suspect(s) typically look for easy items to The 34 year old mother, Corina Topete grab and walk away with, e.g., money, small and 13 year old daughter both sustained electronics, laptop computers, jewelry, per- injuries including broken bones. The sus- sonal documents, guns, etc. pect continued westbound on Telegraph VPD patrol offi cers, detectives, and the Road. He approached Petit Avenue, and crime analysis unit are working diligently then struck the rear of a pickup truck that and have made multiple individual arrests was stopped for a red light in the left turn over the last few months. Detectives, pri- For $30 where was this photo taken? lane and again continued driving west- marily the Street Crimes Unit (SCU) which The fi rst reader who can tell us where this photo was taken will win a $30 gift bound from the area. The occupants of the focuses on these types of crimes, continue certifi cate from any advertiser in this issue. truck were not injured. to target known and repeat property crime Just email your answer to [email protected] (this is a tough one, we think). Singh kept driving westbound on offenders and identify the individuals re- Regarding our last photo contest, this is just one of the responses that we received Telegraph Rd. and near the intersection sponsible. from one of our wonderful readers. of Telegraph and Mara he hit Nick Haver- Nobody is immune to crime but there Dear Breeze; land, 20-year-old Ventura College student are steps you can take to help make a sub- The picture featured in The Breeze photo contest appears to be a shot looking up at the solar and graduate of Foothill High School as stantial difference. Here are some of the panels in the Patagonia parking lot. he was riding his bike in the bike lane with VPD suggestions. My husband recognized the picture as he was one of a few electricians who had the pleasure of friends. Haverland was pronounced dead First and foremost, we urge everyone assembling the panels by hand-twisting several thousands of 1/8th inch fender washers over several at the scene. to be vigilant and responsible neighbors weeks. We framed one of the washers to commemorate the end of that job! A witness saw this incident and called and community members. Please im- Hope we are the fi rst with the correct answer! 911. The very alert witness followed the mediately report any and all suspicious Sincerely, suspect and gave 911 directions to his lo- activity to us at 805-650-8010 (24 hr. Lauren Bianez cation. The suspect drove to 146 Kennedy non-emergency number) or 911 in the Well, Lauren wasn’t the fi rst but our readers are the best and always have and parked in his driveway. Offi cers were event of an emergency. informative information to send to us. on scene within 30 seconds of him arriving Please report suspicious subjects

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 8 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes Community Events designed for runners and walkers of all Community abilities. The 5K is a perfect way for walkers to enjoy a great walk in support of physical fi tness in Ventura schools. Following the and Economic 5K Run/Walk is the popular Gary Tuttle mile for children of all ages at 9:00 am. Development Participants are encouraged to pre-regis- ter. Early registration for the 5K is $25 for meeting adults and youth 18 & under is $10. The The spring CED Steering Committee Gary Tuttle mile is free for children, but meeting will be hosted by CED Vice- registration is still required. Registration Dear Miss Betty, Dear Miss Betty, Chair Neal Andrews in Ventura on May can be done at www.active.com or at In- I have a co-worker who dresses like I have been dating someone for 19th to the 21st. The meeting will take side Track, 2437 Harbor Blvd. Race day a homeless person. I think she might about six months. He is very successful, place at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach registration will begin on-site on Satur- actually be very attractive, but she wears dresses well, and has very good manners. Hotel, 450 East Harbor Blvd. day, May 21 at 7:00 am. no make-up and her hair is a limp, dull The problem is that I am just not into The fall CED Steering Committee SummerFest 2011 will feature a full day dishwater blond. My other co-workers him. I don’t really know why, but he just meeting will be a joint meeting with the of interactive games, sports competitions, and I think she has great potential. She is doesn’t make my blood pump. How do National League of Cities Energy, Envi- healthy food, an environmental showcase, tall and thin with ample chest padding. I break up with him? He hasn’t done ronment and Natural Resources Com- a bike rodeo coordinated by VCCool, live We want to do a makeover on her, but it anything wrong. Should I just wait and mittee, the Transportation Infrastructure entertainment on 2 stages, a fun zone for hardly seems appropriate. What do you see if I grow to love him? and Services Committee, the Finance, the entire family, education in gardening think? Looking Out for Love Administration and Intergovernmental and farming, health screenings and more. Stacy London Fans Dear LOL, Relations Committee, and others. Ventura County Public Health will be of- Dear Fans, You may grow to love someone, however, fering free and low-cost immunizations for From what I have seen of Stacy London you don’t grow to “be in love” with someone. children and families, including the Tdap (What Not To Wear), you wouldn’t want her You may have to decide what you really The 18th booster required for school entry for all stu- looking in your closet—no matter how haute want. Do you want that heart-rushing, blood- dents in grades 7-12 in 2011/12 school year. you consider yourselves. And those Stacy pumping infatuation, or do you want someone Jenise Wagar, Summerfest Director, London-type heels aren’t going to get you any you can respect, trust, and build a friendship Annual Boys & stated that “Building on the success of last brownie points with your homeless looking with? year’s event, SummerFest 2011 is gearing friend. She may dress like she does on purpose. Just in case you need to break up with Girls Club up to be our biggest and best ever. With the Maybe it keeps certain “shallow types” at bay. him—there are two ways to get rid of a man: recent designation of Best Event in Califor- Perhaps you can enter the Breeze photo Always take his calls and insist he accompany Garden Party nia by the Governor’s Council on Physical contest and if you win with your $30 gift you to art exhibits. Ventura has many The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura in Fitness & Sports SummerFest 2011 is the certifi cate buy her some nice clothes from one wonderful art galleries and if he goes with partnership with the Rotary Club of Ven- place to be! The community is coming of our advertisers and convince her to wear you, maybe he is Mr. Right. Look at our “art tura South will hold their 18th Annual together to promote health and fi tness to them. events” to help you decide where to go. Garden Party presented by The Flue Doc- our children and their families. Organiza- tor Professional Chimney Sweeps on May tions, sports teams and local businesses are 22nd from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Four encouraged to join in Ventura’s movement Hell’s Angels Coastkeeper environmental group. Points by Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Dr. to create a healthy and active community”. Continued from page 1 The group is suing the city under the This celebrated yearly event show- All proceeds from the Summerfest also arrested on suspicion of being under Clean Water Act, claiming treated cases many of the area’s fi nest restau- 5K Run/Walk support VUSD’s Healthy the infl uence. Jason Novak was arrested on wastewater it dumps into the Santa rants, caterers and wineries who share Schools Projects, part of a nationally recog- suspicion of weapon possession. Clara River estuary is illegal. A loss sips and tastes of their signature dishes nized program promoting healthy eating Ojai father and son duo, Brian and of this suit could mean sizeable addi- and wines. habits and increased physical exercise in an Nikolas Teasdale were arrested on sus- tional costs to the city. The mellow jazz sounds of Karl effort to reduce childhood obesity. To learn picion of burglary in the theft case. They Keller’s “Sax and the City” group will be how you can become involved in Summer- have pleaded not guilty. Anthony Lindsey, featured live along with a Silent Auction Fest 2011 please visit www.vep4vusd.org or also of Ojai was also charged with burglary Stick out your featuring over 70 unique and interesting call 641-5000 x1550. and has pleaded not guilty. gift items including baskets, gift cards, art The Ventura Breeze will have a booth Can’t wait for the Father’s Day episode. can... from local artists and by our Club kids. (number 42) at SummerFest, so when you are there be sure to drop by and say hello In observance of the Memorial Day The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura Boys & Girls Club and from noon to 2 you will even get to holiday, employees of Harrison In- operates fi ve sites in Ventura, Oak View Continued from page 1 meet Professor Scamp. And all day we will dustries will be taking the day off on and Saticoy that serve over 3500 youth E.J. and Myra Harrison, who founded have FREE face painting by wonderful Ana Monday, May 25. As a result, Harrison (6-18 years of age) and families year the company in 1932. Baker. Hope to see you there. will collect trash and recycling or green round with after-school and summer- Koranda said BGCV so far has raised waste one day later than usual during time nationally acclaimed programs. about $1 million for the project, with the week of May 25-31. Garden Party ticket prices are $50 most of the money coming through The regular schedule will resume the in advance and $60 at the door. To pur- Gentle Outdoor building room naming opportunities. following week. chase tickets, donate to the auction or BGCV remains about $300,000 for additional information call Leilani Yoga – Summer short of its campaign goal and is seek- at 641-5585 or visit their website at www. ing donors for the following remaining bgclubventura.org Saturdays rooms: technology center, teen center, games room and program offi ce. For Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor more information, call Koranda at 641- Day, September 3, 2011 – 11 a.m. 5585 or visit www.bgclubventura.org. SummerFest Experience Gentle Yoga along the wa- ter’s edge every Saturday starting May Budget woes 2011 provides 28 through September 3, 2011 on the Continued from page 1 Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn from quite the opposite, our bond rating just an environment 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gentle Yoga went up.” replenishes the body and soul while im- Where additional monies are to be for children proving muscle tone, fl exibility, strength, added back into the budget are unclear. A day-long celebration of healthy stamina and helps to reduce stress and A detailed line-item budget was out- living is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, tension. The cost is $5 per person and lined, but a year-to-year comparison from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Ventura Uni- mats are provided upon request. For chart was not available at the time of fi ed School District’s Educational Services more information visit www.VenturaHa- publication. Center at 255 W. Stanley Avenue in Ven- rborVillage.com. Questions around how long the tura. SummerFest 2011 marks the 6th city can operate safely with a closed anniversary of the popular community fire station and 114 police officers A fire in an attached wooden event, designed to provide a hands-on, Doga – Yoga is unclear. Cole did stress he did not patio cover of a single story residence engaging environment for children and think the way the city was currently located in the 2500 block of Ocean families to learn how to become more fi t for Dogs – Last operating was ideal. Ave. was quickly extinguished by the and active. SummerFest was designated “I can’t recommend we stay at this Ventura Fire Department. the “Best Event of the Year” in California Saturday of the status quo indefinitely,” Cole stated. Investigators narrowed the fire’s by the Governor’s Council on Physical Another factor that could affect origin to a sofa located in the patio Fitness & Sports in 2010. Month the city’s budget is a pending law suit area. The festivities of the day begin with Memorial Day, May 28 through October against the city by Wishtoyo/Ventura a 5K Run/Walk at 8:00 am. The 5K is 29, 2011 – 10:30 a.m.

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Community Events HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Man’s best friend is joined with their clude a chalk art event as part of the owners for Doga held every month on the festivities. “Chalk Art for Charity” COLLECTION EVENTS Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. A will raise funds for FOOD Share to popular craze taught in Los Angeles and help support their mission to alleviate New York, the classes function similar to hunger in Ventura County. Arts in the May 21 June 18 July 16 a regular yoga class and focus on gentle Park is also seeking artists who would stretches, breathing and massage. The like to participate in the chalk art cost is $5 per class. For more information event. There is no charge to the artist. 9 am – 2 pm CALL visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com. For more information or an ap-  plication, www.venturachamber.com For Ventura Residents or email barbara@venturaartfestival. RESERVATION Monday thru Thursday Art Night in the com. REQUIRED EQTQJSV Duane Dammeyer’s solo exhibition, Appointment Harbor Eclectic Stone, at the Buenaventura Thursday, May 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Art Gallery will show from May 24 to MATERIALS MATERIALS Ventura Harbor Village. Featuring: June 18. Opening reception is Satur- Carousel Stage entertainment day, May 28 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED with ASHUN Classical Guitarist Eclectic Stone is a celebration of Beach Break Surf Shop — Artist the diverse nature of Dammeyer’s stone sculptures and of the many Jennifer Livia, Painter ˆ%IVSWSPGERW +EPPSR(VYQWSJ1EXIVMEPˆ Ventura County Potters’ Guild — sources that inspire his work. Expect Artist Yvette Franklin Demonstrates to see multiple types and colors of ˆ%YXS ,SYWILSPH 'SQQIVGMEP-RHYWXVMEP;EWXIˆ on the Potter’s Wheel stone, each revealing the artist’s vision &EXXIVMIW 'SQTVIWWIH+EW']PMRHIVWˆ Treasure Cove — Artist Debbie Sut- of the image within. Dammeyer’s work ˆ*PYSVIWGIRX0MKLX )PIGXVSRMG;EWXIˆ ton Demonstrates Her Unique Style of also includes geometric shapes such 8YFIW '*0´W Jewelry Design as spheres, triangles and cubes played )\TPSWMZIW%QQYRMXMSR*MVI[SVOWˆ against organic forms and construc- ˆ+EWSPMRI Hats Unlimited — Artist Gerald 6EHMSEGXMZI1EXIVMEPˆ Zwers Demonstrating Plein Air Style tions integrating combinations of dif- ˆ,SYWILSPH'PIERIVW ferent stones into a single piece. 7QSOI(IXIGXSVWˆ Painting ˆ1SXSV3MP*MPXIVW Village Carousel and Arcade — Art- With each sculpture that Duane creates, he attempts to generate, in the 3XLIV%YXS*PYMHW Victoria Ave. ists Chemayne Faulconer, Photogra- Main Street Telephone Road pher, viewer, an emotional connection with ˆ4EMRX4SPMWLIW the work. The Buenaventura Art Gal- Christine & Sara Watte Gourd & :EVRMWLIW Market Street Ventura Freeway lery is located at 700 E. Santa Clara St. Ceramic Demos, Fudge Sale ˆ4IWXMGMHIW GOLD COAST RECYCLING Hours are Tuesday-Friday from noon Valentine Road Davey Miller Gallery — Artist Davey 5275 COLT ST. – 5 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 5 Miller & $20 Hand-Signed Lithographs VENTURA Ivy Lawn Limit of 15 gallons or Cemetery Corey Tile Art — Free Gift with $10 pm. Please call 648-1235 or visit www. Sperry Ave. 125 pounds per visit. Purchase buenaventuragallery.org for further Colt Street Andres Wine and Tapas Bar — Art- information. ist Lorna Amundson & $1 Tapas and An Evening with Colin Fraser FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES $5 Wine Tasting Gray on Saturday, May 21, from 5 to 6)'='0-2+ 6)'3:)6= '%06)'='0) ˆ'0)%294 Zero Waste – You Make it Happen ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Le Petit Cafe Bakery — Artist Jackie 6:30 p.m. at the Brooks Institute Mo- www.cityofventura.net/HHW Urband, Painter tion Picture Screening Room, 5301 N. Harbor Village Gallery —Special Ventura Ave., Ventura. Exhibits: Amundson, Zatlin: Colin Fraser Gray’s eye on world Ventura events sale offers affordable quality used books Artists/Artisans: Debi Nowak- events, ear for social nuance, and wry featuring non-fi ction, large print, and Hawkes, Jewelry / Mary Proia / Linda sense of humor have shaped his artistic May 19th: Ventura Executive Suites children’s books covering sports, fi tness, Cowell, Pet Portraits path. His drawings, sculpture and pub- is hosting their monthly Networking art, classics and history plus hard cover Blackbeard’s Seaside BBQ — Artist lic art are quirky, sometimes controver- Event. This is an opportunity to meet and paperback fi ction, music, movies, Karl Stoll, Painter & ½ Price Appetizers sial, and always authentic, provoking other local business people and new cli- puzzles and books on tape. There will Studio 5 (Steve Munch Gallery) — strong reactions. ents. Complimentary beverages and hors also be a selection of books on war and Artist Steve Munch & Wine and Cheese Raised in England and now living at d’oevres will be provided. This night services in observance of Armed Forces Island Packers — Artist Tina the WAV, Gray earned his BA in England of networking is open to anyone who Day. The sale will be from 9:30 - 3 p.m. O’Brien, Painter and MFA at UCSB. $10 General Admis- would like to join in, so please invite a at the Ventura Community Park, 901 S. Custom Embroidery — Artist Doug sion - $5 Students and Seniors. friend. The Event is scheduled from 5 - 7 Kimball Road. For more information Mangum, Channel Islands Landscapes Free to FOTM members, Brooks p.m. For more information and to RSVP contact San Buenaventura Friends of & Wildlife Students, faculty & students under 18. please call 653-2381 or go to info@ven- the Library Periodic Book Sales Man- Ventura Swimwear — Shopping Please RSVP at 653-2501 or by emailing turaexecutivesuites.com ager Chuck Carlson, at 642-6084 or Spree: 50% Off 2010 Swimwear Mary.Galbraith@FocusOnTheMasters. May 19: First United Methodist Church [email protected]. Cruzin’ Unique Boutique — Shop- com. of Ventura is hosting a Lunch and Learn May 21: The Ventura County Ge- ping Spree: 50% Off The Rack Sale The AfterGLOW Special Event on the topic of Current Issues Affect- nealogical Society, Inc. (VCGS) will Admission to the event and park- hosted by Mary and Jim Galbraith, will ing Persons with Developmental be holding its regular monthly meeting ing are free. More information at www. be held immediately following the in- Disabilities from 11-12:30 p.m. Fred at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. VenturaHarborVillage.com terview at the WAV. This is a separate, Robinson, CEO of The ARC of Ventura Ernst F. Tonsing speaking on the topic Coming Art Night in the Harbor fund raising event and requires pre- County will be presenting. Question of “The ‘J’ of Lydia Challiss Stories of will be Thursday, June 16, July 21, Au- paid reservations. AfterGLOW sells and Answer session to follow. A Salad Two Countries.” People who would like gust 18, September 15 and October 20. out each month! Early reservations Bar is offered for a free will donation to attend are encouraged to look over a must! FOTM Members $20, non- along with a complementary dessert and the genealogy books and supplies which members $30. Purchase tickets online beverage bar. Those wishing to bring are available for purchase. Guests are Ventura Art at www.FocusOnTheMasters.com or a Brown Bag lunch are welcomed. The always welcome to attend our free meet- call 653-2501 for reservations or more event will be held in Trotter Hall. Call ing. For more information call Gwenda information. 643-8621 for salad bar reservations only. at 485-7930. Scene Gallery At The Crowne - “Sum- May 20: Channel Islands Yacht Club, May 22: A free reception for Dr. Wil- Arts in the Park will take place on mer ‘11” fine art exhibition from Fun begins with Tall Ship Tours at 4 liam Hart author of a recently pub- August 27 from 10am-6pm and August May 28 to September 10. This beach p.m. and continues with Buffet Dining lished History of Community Memorial 28 from 10am-5pm in Plaza Park in side gallery features 14 artists repre- 5 - 7 p.m. then music, dancing and auc- Hospital in Ventura will be held at the downtown Ventura. sented in over 60 pieces of artwork. tions till 10 p.m. All proceeds benefi t Museum of Ventura County’s event pa- Artists of all fi ne arts and fi ne crafts The “Summer ‘11” show is bright, the continuing mission of the American vilion. Signed copies of “The Hospital are encouraged to apply to this juried colorful and reflective of the feelings Tall Ship Institute operating the Bill of of Choice: Community Memorial Hos- show. Digital images of artwork are re- of summer. Hand picked original Rights dedicated to youth & community pital: A History,” will be available in the quired for jurying. The fee for a 10 foot paintings, large photographs and development. Visit us at americantall- museum bookstore, in both hard and x10 foot artist space is only $125, but mixed media wall art are all executed ship.org for tickets in advance or at the soft cover. The reception will start at 3 the festival also offers a “half booth” in realism, impressionistic or abstract- door for $20. For more information p.m. Hart will donate all proceeds from option for $75. ed techniques. call 901-0585 or contact MJ Taylor at sales of the book to the museum. This outdoor event will feature fine Gallery At The Crowne [email protected]. May 24: You can learn about mag- art, food by local restaurants, wine and Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach hotel. May 21: The San Buenaventura netic fi eld therapy. Guest speakers and refreshments and music throughout 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Friends of the Library (SBFOL) in- experts in their fi eld will include Alex the day. Art Contact: Curator, Terry Bray vites the public to a used book sale in Marmolejo, President of Quantum Wave This year, Arts in the Park will in- 795-6076 [email protected] honor of Armed Forces Day. The book Continued on page 16

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Olivia Simonson Bonnie Weigel Manuel A. Valenzuela MB Hanrahan Portrait by Johanna Spinks Portrait artist Johanna Spinks teamed up with the Breeze to take on a new challenge “The Face of Ventura”. Aiming to paint 52 worthy Venturans, each Hello, I’m Olivia Simonson. would have to do it for something in a single sitting painted directly from life at her Bell I’m fi fteen years old. I currently at- greater than myself. We decided Arts Factory studio in around two hours. No photos tend Ventura High School but I am to tie the climb to the foundation are used, the direct interaction with the sitter is the planning on attending the Thacher as a fundraiser, so here we are. purpose of the challenge. This feature will run in the School, in Ojai this fall, for my soph- Since then we have been train- Breeze over the next two years. omore year. I have lived in Ventura all ing hard to accomplish this goal. Face of Ventura Images Copyright Johanna Spinks my life and I love it here. I play ten- As we train, and as the climb- Emily Olszowy nis for the school ing date comes team, horse- closer and closer, back ride and the more and more go to the beach nervous I become. Your Local Wine Bar whenever I can. But I know that When I was through the early With Fresh Light Dining twelve, my mother mornings and passed away from hard hikes I am Ask about our Wine of the Week! ovarian cancer. making a differ- She also grew up ence for something $20 Bottle of Cabernet! in Ventura, and bigger than myself as a kid she, my and that is all that Come, relax, and enjoy brother and I matters. our extensive wine list spent countless Ventura ha s been by the Glass and Bottle. hours together at a place of bonding, the beach. Soon memories and love Romantic outdoor patio after she died for myself and with an open flame. my father, uncle, my family. I love grandpa and I the beaches, the began a founda- weather, and the tion in her name. fact that I can go Barrel 33 It is called the to the mountains 1067 E. Thompson Ventura, CA 93003 | Opens 5pm Tue - Sun | (805) 652-1810 Andrea Grace for a few hours Soter Simonson and end up at the Memorial Foun- shoreline within a dation. Our mis- few minutes after. sion is to help Johanna is won- local families who derful. I really are challenged by It was amazing to loved having her cancer by provid- see the painting paint me. She was ing financial as- so nice. We listened Programs for all ages sistance, support to music, talked transform from a PreBallet & Level 1 June 20-24 & June 27- July 1 and connection about her art and to resources. sketch to a portrait bonded over bur- Level 2 July 11-15 A few years ago ritos while talking Level 3 July 18-22 my father climbed within a couple about the climb. Level 4/ Advanced Aug 8-12 (by audition) Mt. Kilimanjaro. It was amazing to A few months hours. see the painting Audition for Level 4/Advanced Intensive on ago, while looking transform from a Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. through the pictures of his trip, sketch, to a portrait within a couple I was inspired. I decided, rather hours. When I was in her studio all irrationally, that I too wanted to I could do is look around at all the New Students Welcome! climb Kili. My dad told me that different pieces she had painted, if I wanted to climb Kilimanjaro I she is truly talented. Call: 805.650.6316 • www.allamericanballet.org

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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 12 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Art Scene ize, however, that David really meant to ing 1,000 children how to do sculpture California Streets and in Grant Park. For build their home. They hammered each through the Boys and Girls Clubs. She more information on “Paint Ventura” visit nail themselves which turned out to be goes into the schools to teach children www.PaintVentura.com. the best rehabilitation from her accident how to sculpt their own pieces using Linda could ever have imagined. materials they can easily fi nd. She The property Linda literally fell onto wants the children to be independent while walking on her crutches to help with their art not needing anyone but gain her strength back was a lot on Vista themselves to explore their creativity. Del Mar Drive which was a Chumash Concerned about the mounting cuts to Indian meeting ground which overlooks arts in education, this is Linda’s way of the ocean. Being sensitive to the heri- giving back. She also teaches sculpture tage of the land, they named their house to anyone interested from beginners to Crystal Hawk because of the healing en- advanced at the studio at her home on ergy of crystals and the hawks that sit on Fridays. Read more at their web site: the Monterey Pine tree on their property. http://www.crystalhawkstudio.com/ Because power tools and pain pills I hope you’ll introduce me to artists don’t mix, Linda learned to deal with you want to learn more about. Contact her pain while learning leverage to lift me through Facebook at The Heart of heavy wooden beams. She was able to the Artist. Or email me at emily@the- concentrate on the beautiful Bas relief heartoftheartist. And I hope that you’ll The house of Linda and David is full of amaz- sculpting she did around the doors and read my blog and support the artists I ing sculptures including some you can see from windows. The interior design program feature. http://www.theheartoftheart- the 101 freeway at the University of California at Santa ist.com/category/Blog/ Docent Ilsa Lang enjoying the mural “The The Heart of the Artist Barbara was so impressed with her work cows are coming” that was painted by Mar- that they hired her to teach Bas relief for guerite Hardeman in the 1960s that were on The sculpture them for nine years. display on Mother’s Day at The Olivas Adobe at The house is full of Linda and Da- the “Murals and Roses” event. of Linda Elder: vid’s amazing sculptures including some The 15 murals, each measuring 4x8 feet up you can see from the 101 freeway close to to 8x8 feet are brought out for display around Art Heals San Jon Road. Look up on the cliffs to the park grounds and the rose garden in celebra- tion of spring. Photo by John Ferritto. by Emily Thiroux see a Native American warrior overlook- ing the freeway/ocean. Their home con- When Linda Elder was walking one tains two big art studios. At the front of day, the impact of the vehicle that hit the home stands a giant totem refl ecting Arts in the Park her sent her fl ying into the next block. the story of the home from the Chumash Through June 12 the Artists’ Union Gal- Her odyssey of recovery and discovery petroglyphs at the bottom, to the fl owers lery is presenting an exhibit about getting real features “Chalk started at that point. With medical grown on the property, to the cornuco- in a conceptual way. There is always a strong bills piling up, Linda and David, her pia of fruits and vegetables which can be undercurrent of contemporary artists focusing Art for Charity” husband, decided to start fresh by sell- found there to the dolphin of Chumash on the fi gure as their primary subject vehicle The Ventura Chamber of Commerce ing their house to pay the medical bills, legends, to the Chumash woman giving of expression. This open show adds a post- is pleased to announce their third an- then they used the money that was left to thanks, to the hawk on the top. Spec- modern twist and subverts technique, often nual art festival will be held on August buy a piece of property where they would tacular! to ironic ends. This exhibit includes media 27th and 28th this year. Arts in the build their new home. Linda didn’t real- Linda spends her time now teach- ranging from painting and hanging work to Park will again be held in Plaza Park in sculpture and assemblage. downtown Ventura. Many of the artists Gallery Hours: Fri. & Sat. 12-8 p.m. and who participated in the event the past Sun. 12-6 p.m. 330 S. California Street Plaza two years indicated that they felt a sum- Venturans Tom and 643-3012. mer event would have the benefi t of nice weather and visits from people living out Suzette Privitelli of the area, so the Chamber decided to show off a recent hold the event earlier this year. edition of the Breeze All artists of fi ne arts and fi ne crafts are invited to apply. The show will be while visiting the Old juried so applicants will be asked to sub- Saigon Post offi ce mit digital images that are representa- (Ho Chi Minh City) tive of their work. For more information and an application visit the Chamber’s Vietnam. The Breeze website www.venturachamber.com. should earn some This year, Arts in the Park will be frequent traveler At the recent 74th annual Santa Paula adding a new element to the event. Bar- miles! Art and Photography Exhibit artists from bara Hinton, Chairperson of Arts in the throughout the western states presented their Park, has christened this new element works. “Chalk Art for Charity”. Hinton says, Ventura artist Tony Jankowski received “I was thinking it would be great to several awards for his two submitted paint- raise funds for a local non-profi t and I ings “Fruit Bowl With Figs” and “Morning came up with this idea because it would Light” winning several fi rst place awards in complement the existing event.” When the People’s Choice and the Jury of Your Peers Hinton presented the idea to FOOD categories. Share CEO Bonnie Weigel, she embraced the idea and a new partnership was born. The concept is to sell approximately twenty-fi ve 4’ x 6’ sidewalk squares to local Chamber businesses and individu- als for $100. The business or individual will have their name displayed at the top of the square for the duration of the weekend long event. Sponsors may choose their own artist, or the Chamber will match them with an artist. Most of the proceeds from the sales of the squares will benefi t FOOD Share. Artists Paulo Ruvalcaba and Erwin Local artist Dawn Reily, who showed Quzen explore and interact with more than her work at Arts in the Park last year, 50 artists as they create works of art and plans to create a chalk square at the teach free workshops throughout Downtown event. She has participated in numerous Ventura during the city’s fi rst ever all-media chalk art events, even traveling to Italy “en plein air” event called “Paint Ventura” to be part of an event there. Dawn said held on Saturday, April 30. Artists displayed doing the event in Italy had been on her their works in downtown parks, along the “bucket list”. When asked what she loves sidewalks and in front of stores on Main and Continued on page 16

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ On Saturday, May abandon the plan, which they said 21, from 9:00 am to would endanger the dogs by placing 2:00 pm, the Ventura them in an environment where dis- Unifi ed School Dis- eases would run rampant. Some had Forever home wanted trict (located at 255 compared the planned facility to a Hi,Hi, W. Stanley Avenue in concentration camp for dogs. I’mI Oscar a sweet 8 month old male Professor Scamp Ventura) will be pre- The controversial plan would have Ph.D ChihuahuaChih mix. I’m marked special senting SummerFest gotten rid of the dogs by sending needsnee because I was recently diagnosed 2011. I will be there from noon-2 so them to a camp in the Yaroslavl re- withwit hemophilia. I like to think of my- please come say hello (a treat isn’t re- gion, some 150 miles northeast of the selfsel as just special. It’ll take a special quired but it couldn’t hurt). city. But activists staged a campaign familyfam to come and take me home, but ■ The California Pet Lover’s License to oppose the deportation, collecting I knowk they are out there. I’m still a Plate Fund has announced that the nearly 2,000 signatures of prominent puppy,pu so children in the home must Canine Adoption & Rescue League artists and musicians against the beb 6 years or older. Puppy classes are a (CARL) has been selected as the first plan. greatg way for us to socialize and learn recipient of a $300 donation as part Moscow has spent some 1.3 billion rightr from wrong. We can bond as we of the new “1 in 100” promotion cur- rubles ($45 million) on dog shelters, learn new things together. I hope I rently being offered by the Fund. sterilization, and other programs to don’t have to wait long for someone The California Pet Lover’s License deal with the city’s stray population to fall in love with me and make me Plate created the “1 in 100” promo- between 2008 and 2009, but critics a cherished member of their family. tion to encourage pre-orders, offer- say much of the money has gone un- ing a $300 donation to the shelter or accounted for. animal-related non-profit chosen by I wonder if the law applies to each of the winners selected in the French poodles also? My friend Phyllis Gubins drawing. paints watercolor custom CARL is a Ventura County non- pet portraits as well as profit dog rescue organization oper- paintings inspired from the ated almost entirely by volunteers. world. You can see more of And many of their dogs to adopt are her work on her web-site featured in my column. www.redbrickart.com or Founded in 2010, the California visit the Red Brick Gal- Spay and Neuter Specialty License lery located in Downtown Plate Program will provide funding Ventura at 315 E. Main for free and low-cost spay and neuter and be sure to tell her that surgery programs across California. I sent you in. “We feel honored that Ms. Kerk- hoff has chosen us as the recipient of the donation,” said Mary Saputo, LLost kitty: President of CARL. “The funding will MMale American Short Hair: 9 months be essential in helping us in our mis- oold: 4 or 5 lbs : Collar with stars and sion to place homeless dogs.” mmoons and a red heart tag: Color Those interested in participating BBlack and White, tuxedo look with in the promotion or learning more GGreenish Yellow Eyes about the plate can visit http://www. Owner’s Name: Matthew petloversplate.org or can send an e- Phone: Daytime 805-284-8497; mail to [email protected]. Evening 805-671-9369 I like pet license plates, they give E-mail: Mr. [email protected] me something to look at when I put When you’ve lost or found a cat my head outside of the car window. in Ventura County go to LostCat- ■ Moscow’s thousands of stray dogs Ventura.com have been saved from being rounded Adam is one of my heroes. He is a retired K-9 up and shipped to a camp far outside Unit Westfalen Terrier that liked it here so of town as the city has dropped a plan much that he moved from Germany. He was Join Scamp Club to round the dogs up and ship them a drug detection K-9 for the Santa Barbara Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little out. County Sheriff’s Department who worked about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. Animal rights activists and celeb- inside the jail. If they ever need a dog to fi nd You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. rities had been pressuring the city to food in the jail I’m their man. Police Reports by Veronica Johnson scene were able to provide offi cers a de- fl ed from the vehicle through the park- Offi cers approached the subject Stolen Vehicle Arrest tailed description of the suspects, who ing lot out of the mall property. Several who ran onto St. Bonaventure’s High On Friday, April 29th, at 7:37 p.m., were located near Surfers Point. VPD offi cers assisted in arresting the School campus where he was eventually The VPD received a call from Angela The three suspects, Jeffrey Puga, driver, Alyssa Robledo, 20 years old, and detained. The 12-year-old male had an Wesoloski stating that her car had just Scott Munoz, and Frank Duarte, ap- detaining 2 juvenile passengers. Continued on page 16 been stolen. Wesoloski left her vehicle proached Sandoval and began bat- running and unlocked as she removed tering him with their fi sts. Sandoval items. Ryan Cortez, 23 years old, entered was knocked to the ground and the YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY FURNITURE SINCE 1976 the vehicle and drove away. Offi cer Ricky suspects continued assaulting him. Payne responded to the call and located Sandoval’s property was located in Du- the vehicle driving south on Ventura arte’s possession. GIANT Avenue. Cortez crashed the vehicle into Stolen Vehicle 2-STORY SHOWROOM! another vehicle that was stopped at the On Tuesday, April 26th, Victim traffi c light at Stanley Avenue. Lino Hernandez reported his vehicle Cortez fl ed and was taken into stolen from the 1100 block of Riverside custody after a brief pursuit. A search Street. 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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 16 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Community Events Ventura events The Ojai Film Society admission, $15; students and seniors 65 with an unknown object. Continued from page 9 Sunday, May 22 at 4:30 pm will and better, $10; children 6 through 11, Hotchkiss was transported to the International, Inc. along with Dr. Rich- screen the dark romantic thriller from $5. Children under 5 are admitted free. VCMC where he was taken into surgery ard Wright and Dr. Dagmar Neuberger. Argentina, “Carancho,” the story of an For more information 640-0468. and was in critical condition. Redfearn The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Vree- unlikely relationship between an ambu- Performances To Grow On will and Lee were treated for their non-life land College of The Healing Arts, 473 lance-chasing lawyer and an emergency present the Oregon Shadow Theatre in threatening injuries and released. Post Street on the corner of Willis in the doctor who meet on the deadly streets of their award winning rendition of Puss Dumpster Fires Camarillo airport and business park. Buenos Aires. Andrew O’Hehir of Salon. In Boots at the Matilija Auditorium, On Saturday, May 7th, Ventura Admission is free and for more informa- com writes, “…in Carancho you can see 703 El Paseo Rd. , on Sat., May 21 @ firefighters responded to 3 different tion call 482-8111. the infl uence of 1950s fi lm noir, the ball- 7:00 p.m.. Set in New Orleans , this play rubbish fires in a 2 block area in the June 1: The Beach Cities Neighbors sy renegades of 1970s American cinema showcases gorgeous shadow puppets in 2600-2700 block of East Main Street. and Newcomers Club (BCNN) is a (especially early Martin Scorsese) and a a wild adventure set to live Cajun music. Two of the fires were located adjacent group of active women of all ages who little touch of the Coen brothers.” Deb Chase manipulates the delight- to commercial structures and flames live in Ventura, Oxnard or Port Hueneme On Sunday, May 29 at 4:30 pm OJS ful shadow puppets to the sounds of did impinge on the exterior of one that enjoy activities such as hiking, golf, will screen “Waste Land,” a documen- Mick Doherty’s “one man band” of ac- building causing exterior damage. Fire- dining, wine outings, reading, cooking tary by Lucy Walker about Brazilian- cordion, percussion, kazoo, whistles and fighters were able to stop the spread of etc. This month’s guest speaker will be born artist Vik Muniz and his work sound effects. fire prior to extension into the interior Barbara Locsi, Event and Planning Di- with the “catadores” who collect and sell Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 of the commercial buildings. Natural rector at K & M Enterprises. For more recyclables from Jardim Gramacho, the for children and are available at the Ojai causes were ruled out and fires were information on attending club meetings world’s largest landfi ll on the outskirts Coffee Roasting Company, by phone at determined to be intentionally set. please come to the monthly meeting at of Rio de Janeiro. 646-8907 or online at www.ptgo.org. Foot Pursuit 9:30 a.m. Meetings are held at The Greek General Admission $10, Seniors & Stu- “Sylvia” is an Outstanding Comic At 2:40 a.m., Officer Karl Reyes was Restaurant located at 1583 Spinnaker dents $7 and 2011 Subscribers free. Ojai Play award winner exploring what hap- on patrol when he spotted a suspicious Drive, Ventura Harbor. There will be no Playhouse, 145 E Ojai Ave. For more infor- pens when a man brings home a stray subject riding a bicycle. The subject re- charge for meeting however coffee or tea mation call 646-8946 or view the screening dog (played by a fetching young woman) fused to stop for Reyes, instead, fleeing is available at a nominal charge of $1.00. schedule at www.ojaifi lmsociety.org. to his wife, causing a riotous rivalry. The on his bike through a neighborhood. For additional information please call Launching their 2011 Filmmakers play may be unsuitable for youth due to Reyes continued chasing the subject 382-2935 or 659-4542 or go to bcnn. Series with the screening of Finding Joe, some language and situations. It runs at toward Cabrillo Middle School. The community.offi celive.com a feature-length documentary about the Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St. May subject dumped his bike and hopped June 1: Foster Parent and Open teachings of Joseph Campbell. The fi lm 20 to June 19 (except no show Saturday onto the campus. House with Aspiranet. Please attend is an exploration of what Campbell calls June 11); 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, After 10 minutes, officers saw the open house to see how other foster kids “the hero’s journey.” 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $18 general, subject on the roof of a house in the feel about the system and how they are Joseph Campbell advised others to $15 students, seniors and Art Center 200 block of Chrisman Avenue. The supported. The open house will be held “follow your bliss.” Do that thing that members. Box offi ce 640-8797 or www. subject fled, running through yards from 4 - 7 p.m. at 1838 Eastman #100. brings you the most joy and everything OjaiACT.org and hopping fences. The subject was Current foster parents will be there for else will fall into place. eventually taken into custody. Q&A plus a light buffet dinner. For The fi lm screens Saturday, May 21 Officers found a backpack the sub- more information call 289-0120. at 4 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door Arts in the Park ject had been carrying on top of the June 1: Community Memorial Hospital for $10. There will be a reception to meet Continued from page 12 roof of the cafeteria. Inside the back- Gift Shop 2011 Events calendar. June 1st Solomon at 6 p.m. at the Osteria Monte about creating chalk art, she said that pack was stolen property from recent & 2nd Scrub Sale in Auditorium. June Grappa Restaurant (in the Bocce Court) she loves the process. She also com- thefts. The subject was identified as 15th &16th there will be a book sale. at 205 N. Signal Street. The cost for the mented that she appreciates the reac- Jason Stine. fi lm and reception are $25 in advance. tion of the public and doesn’t mind that Tickets may be purchased by calling the work is temporary; rather, she likes Ojai events the Ojai Film Society at 646-8946 or that “it’s there and then it’s gone.” The Ojai Valley Museum welcomes through PayPal at www.ojaifi lmsociety. Arts in the Park will once again Harbor Patrol back Ojai author Elise DePuydt for a org. showcase the winners of a student art Sunday Gathering on May 22 at 2 pm. Ojai Valley Library Friends and contest sponsored by Service Master by Blotter Her presentation, “A Fascinating Look Foundation’s Seventeenth Annual TA Russell. According to Arts in the Some of the things the Harbor Patrol takes at the Public Art, Historic Places & Used-Book Sale will be on Saturday Park Chairperson Barbara Hinton, “The care of.. Architecture of Ojai,” is based on her and Sunday, May 28 and 29, from 10 student art contest is a great fi t for this book, “A Photo Guide to Fountains and a.m. to 5 p.m at the Ojai Library Park- event. It gives young artists exposure April 11 Sculpture of Ojai: Art, History & Archi- ing Lot, 111 E. Ojai Avenue. Hundreds and encouragement. Last year when the 12:27 p.m. Patrol observed a person tecture,” and will conclude with a book of gently-used books available for pur- mayor presented awards to the profes- skateboarding along the Promenade signing. chase at moderate prices: paperbacks @ sional artists, the students were recog- and issued the violator a citation for that This gathering is being held in con- 50 cents each, large paperbacks @ $1.50 nized at the ceremony as well. We are violation. junction with the Ojai Studio Artists each, and hardcover books @ 2.00 each happy to have the student event within 6:10 p.m. Patrol observed a vessel low in exhibit, “Made in Ojai IX - Know (unless specially priced). Buy three Arts in the Park.” the water in the Keys. They discovered Hope,” on display at the museum books and get a same-priced fourth Arts in the Park will take place Au- about three feet of rainwater in the vessel. through June 12. Three members of book free! gust 27th from 10 am-6 pm and August They pumped the water out of the vessel. the Ojai Studio Artists (OSA) whose All proceeds benefi t the Meiners 28th from 10 am-5 pm in Plaza Park in April 15 works appear in her book and in the Oak, Oak View, and Ojai Libraries Downtown Ventura. Admission is free. 2:40 p.m. Patrol responded to a water current exhibition will join DePuydt: The World Famous Magic Castle For more details, please contact the rescue by Martha’s Vineyard with other Marta Nelson, sculptor Ted Gall and will be in Ojai on Sunday, May 22, at Ventura Chamber of Commerce offi ce agencies. The victims were able to res- assemblage artist Sylvia Raz. 7:00 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium, at 643-7222. cue themselves and did not need medi- The Ojai Valley Museum is located 703 El Paseo Rd. cal assistance. at 130 W. Ojai Avenue and is open Hollywood’s world famous magic April 16 Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., emporium will present an exclusive Police reports 11:55 a.m. Marketing reported that one Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one-night only. Don’t miss this once- Continued from page 13 of the infl atable bounce houses at the Vil- Sundays from Noon to 4 p.m. Special in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy il- outstanding juvenile warrant. lage had blown over with a child inside. tours can be arranged for Wednesdays. lusions, conjuring, and sleight of hand Stabbing There were no injuries, but the parent Adult admission is $4.00. Students performed by magicians from around On Saturday, May 7th, at 12:28 wanted the incident documented. Patrol are admitted free to this particular the world. a.m., VPD received numerous 911 calls completed a report. exhibit. Event supports the theater, music referencing a large fi ght and shots May 8 For more information call the mu- and dance programs of the Ojai Unifi ed fi red in the area of the 2900 block of 9:45 a.m. FCC dispatched Patrol to a med- seum at 640- 1390 or visit the museum School District. For tickets (800) 838- Sherwin Avenue. Numerous people ical assist at the Sheridan. Upon arrival, a website http://www.ojaivalleymuseum. 3006. were fleeing the scene and they located 3-year-old had momentarily gone uncon- org Join the Ojai Community Chorus Ryan Hotchkiss, lying on the ground, scious. AMR transported the patient to “Do Not Go Gentle” launches Ojai as it explores America’s rich history of bleeding from wounds to his back and the hospital. ACT’s “theater of the mind and imagina- music in its Spring Concert, “An Ameri- his upper torso. 7:40 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and tion” on every 5th Monday starting at 7 can Patchwork.” Refreshments will Investigating officers learned that others to a kite surfer in distress off the p.m. Monday, May 30. An active reading be served following the concert and there was a large party in the area that Ventura Pier. Upon arrival, the kite surfer of the play has a family shocked at what a bake sale and boutique will also be got out of control. The party host was was on the beach with FD; the kite was 50 was left behind by the matriarch in clos- held. Performances will be held on Sat- shutting down the party and moving yards off the pier. Patrol recovered the kite. ing her estate. No reservations required urday, May 21 at 3:00 and 7:00 at the everyone outside when a large fight 7:47 p.m. While responding to the kite at the theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill broke out. During the fight, Hotchkiss surfer, PD reported a naked swimmer and only $5 for a gripping, sometimes Rd. Tickets are available from Angela’s was stabbed several times and Terrell resisting contact by the Pier. PD was able humorous event. Details at www.Ojai- Flowers, chorus members, and at the Lee also received several stab wounds. to handle that situation without Patrol ACT.org door. The suggested donation is: general Kenston Redfearn, was hit in the head assistance.

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE May 18 – May 31, 2011 17 Sports ing it has not always been glamorous the fact that we must take them in the ated, but also distracted. Non-stop for Rob Woods, having lived in his first place. testing does not allow us to perform vehicle “dirtbag style” for twenty plus There are multiple reasons why at our best. years. Rob told me “Hard work and both students and teachers greatly ob- Unfortunately, California’s thrift will get you where you want to ject to constant district testing. And amount of district-provided exams go in life; if you focus”. The things by constant, I mean unavoidable, per- only seems to be multiplying. As my we do in this life matter the most to petual, unrelenting exams assigned high school career progresses, I hope us. Knowing Rob Woods has enriched every year. Between quarterly Bench to find that the testing situation be- my life and motivated me to continue Marks, the CAHSEE exit exam, and gins to take a different path. But, for on my own path. Rob lives and loves CSTs given at the end of every school now, students must muscle through planet Rob. Do you love your planet? year, it’s no wonder why students the exams, and hope that there isn’t become exasperated over the endless another one we will be forced to take testing. next year. Golfi ng for a One of the main objections which people have towards these common exams are the message that they send cause students state wide. When the major- Ventura County On Friday, June 3 Ventura Police ity of time spent within the classroom Activities league (PAL) will be holding is used to prepare students for district Job & Career their 14th Annual Golf Tournament tests, the message is conveyed to teens proudly presented by Aera Energy at that they will only need this knowl- the Olivas Links Golf Course. Last edge to pass the exam, and that it is Centers to offer year, the event raised over $33,000 in not useful otherwise. Rob focused on his dream of traveling and see- support of our local youth and after Additionally, state testing puts employer ing the world school activities and programs. extreme limits on what can be taught This event is their main fundrais- within the classroom. Many teachers services Into the Woods er of the year and their goal for 2011 do not have time to teach things that Ventura County businesses can take is to beat their total from last year. are not one of the necessary ‘stan- advantage of the expertise offered by by Kenton Rivas The day promises to be a fun filled dards’, oftentimes causing classes to Ventura County Job & Career Centers I’ll pick up where I left off last time; day of golf, prizes, great food (lunch miss out on both fun and useful les- (JCC) at two upcoming business expos. with Rob Woods. While growing up and will be provided by Scooter’s BBQ), sons. The numerous standards with On Wednesday, May 25, JCC represen- moving to different places I never had and camaraderie. The best part is all which high schoolers must be familiar tatives will be at the SCORE “40th the chance nor wanted to conform to money raised stays local and helps with in order to do well on these exams Anniversary Expo” at the Oxnard a click or identity via clothing style support our youth with positive after also cause classes to be rushed. In Performing Arts Center (800 Hobson or otherwise. My friends have always school activities to counteract the order to teach all of these standards, Way). Hours are from noon to 9 p.m. been an eclectic mix of people that do risk factors often present in their teachers have to go over them quickly, On Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 their own thing. I am an observer of daily lives. whether all the students understand p.m., JCC staff will be at “Experience the boxes people put themselves in. Players will have an opportunity the concepts being taught or not. Camarillo Local Business Fair” (Con- Those that stray from the norm fasci- to win cars, awards, and cash prizes Thus, very little time and extra atten- stitution Park, 601 Carmen Drive). nate me. If you are living in Kentucky ranging from $500 to over $250,000, tion can then be given to students who Admission is free to both events, but and are curious to find someone not through various Hole In One, putting are struggling with a certain idea or registration is required for the SCORE keeping up with the Joneses look no contest, and other specialty holes. standard, causing many teens to then expo. further than Rob Woods. If you have any questions about be left behind. JCC representatives will be on hand I first met Rob Woods at the Point the golf tournament or the PAL pro- Another of the main reasons that to discuss free center services that can parking lot where he pulled up behind gram, please call PAL President, Ser- both students and teachers object to help employers seeking qualified work- me, let out a loud belch and jumped geant Sam Arroyo at 339-4441, or PAL testing is incredibly simple: it is not in ers or assist businesses facing work- out of his surf stickered van to check Secretary Kevin Jeffries at 339-4443. a teenager’s nature to comfortably sit force reduction. The centers, located the waves all the while getting and You can also reach Sam or Kevin via in silence for a minimum of two hours throughout Ventura County, also pro- giving shout outs to almost everyone e-mail at [email protected] or while taking a tedious test. A majority vide access to business consulting in ear shot. I’m standing there think- [email protected]. of teens feed off of socialization, inter- services and help businesses develop ing “Who is this guy!?” I was packing For more information and entry action, and movement. During testing customized training programs for up my vehicle with a friend of mine form visit www.venturaPAL.org or days, none of these three things are new and current employees. For more when Rob made his way over to us and call 654-7801. Sign up now! Entry possible. In addition, important tests information about JCC services, call introduced himself. Barefooted and deadline is May 27. such as CSTs and the CAHSEE are 800-500-7705, email HSA-Employer- shirtless I couldn’t help but wonder Also the Kingdom Center will host given all day. The fact that we must be [email protected] or visit www. what planet this man had arrived their first annual Kingdom Center testing for approximately four hours venturacountyjcc.org and www.wib. from with Tahitian tap tattoos and a Classic on Monday, May 23 at Bue- a day not only makes teens exasper- ventura.org. voice that should be on a self help tape naventura Golf Course in Ventura. for relaxation. After chit chatting for Cost is $125 per person or $425 a few minutes Rob gave my friend who donation per foursome. *RW,QVXUDQFH" can’t even swim a wetsuit and told me Proceeds will benefit the Kingdom With rates skyrocketing, now is the time to have professional to hit him up when I’m in town. I was Center and its efforts to end homeless- representation from a firm in business over 31 years. definitely curious to get to know Rob ness in Ventura County. To register With hundreds of plans and insurance Woods and impressed with the gener- please call Jeff Argend at 647-2455. companies to choose from, we make finding the right one for osity he showed to absolute strangers. you extremely easy. Although Rob is much older than me, I started to get to know him and To find your best value in health or life insurance please call 1-800-GOT-INSURANCE now consider him one of my best School 1-800-468-4678 Ask for Jolene Bibian, RP Ca. Ins. Lic.# 0E33032 friends in Ventura. Rob is one of the most considerate and generous people Ventura High I have ever met sharing the stoke of surfing and embodying the spirit school students of aloha. Rob’s van is always one of the first at the Point parking lot in question the morning well before the sun rises when he is in town. Rob has done a lot incessant of cool things and traveled to places in ways that are mere fantasy to most. testing Rob told me that ever since he saw the by Brooke Demchuk movie “Hawaii” as a kid he was fasci- nated with the island lifestyle. At the As the 2010/2011 school year be- age of 40 Rob sailed to the Marquesas gins to come to a close, homework and Islands and fell in love with the French projects are being packed on teens more Polynesian way of life; so much so he than ever. Final projects are being considers it one of his homes. assigned, and extra CST reviews are While many people focus on the being implemented before the annual American dream of a house and kids exams take place. And while teachers Rob focused on his dream of traveling begin to panic over these tests, us high and seeing the world. The path in liv- school students are merely annoyed by

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 18 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Business of the Chamber event. It was a great turnout. I can predict that next year’s will be even better!” Charleen Morla, Ventura Chamber Member Services Coordinator happily added, “It was such a great turnout! Our chefs did an amazing job for the Chamber. The member’s restaurants did a magnificent rendition of savory sensations!”

BBM&D honored with “Maggie” awards The BBM&D creative team has won two top honors at the Western Pub- lication Association’s annual “Maggie” Awards, presented Friday, April 29 at the Sheraton Gateway in Los Angeles. Diana Trinh, Sandra Burkhart, Nancy Maxwell, Dan Holmes, Charleen Morla and BBM&D garnered Maggie trophies in Sulin Rubalcava enjoyed the recent “A Taste of the Chamber” both the Health & Fitness and Cover Design categories. The Maggies are awarded by the A Taste of the Chamber Western Publications Association to by Annie-Gabriel, CHt. acknowledge excellence in magazine, periodical, and publication design. Ventura Chamber’s Young Pro- were captured on a large-screen simul- BBM&D has previously won a Mag- fessionals Group (YPG) presented cast. Everyone was given a ballot to gie for a comprehensive redesign of “A Taste of the Chamber” on Friday vote for their favorite chef. “American Fitness” in 2006, and every evening, April 8th at the Ventura Sandra Burkhart, President & year since then, BBM&D has been County Fairgrounds. This amazing CEO of the Chamber beamed, “This a Maggie finalist for work on both event featured 8 chefs from Chamber is a first-time event for us. It reminds “American Fitness” and the “Gifted Recent guests on the Ventura Breeze member restaurants who displayed a the community of the importance of Education Communicator,” a research portion of the Coach Ron Tunick radio wide array of their specialties and sa- shopping locally, and supporting the journal for educators and parents. show on Ventura County radio station vory sensations! Most chefs included community we serve.” “This is an intensely competitive 1400AMKKZZ were, Marie Lakin, Ken locally-grown produce in their culi- Attendee City Councilman Jim contest,” said Barbara Brown, Presi- Cozzens and Leon Rousso. Coach Ron is nary concoctions. Monahan said, “Everything is great, a dent of BBM&D. “We are thrilled on daily from 4-6pm with many wonder- This was a night of scrumptious really wonderful event put on by the to be recognized for our work. Our ful guests including publisher Sheldon on and delectable cuisine, a no-host bar Chamber!” ultimate goal is enhancement of Monday’s from 4-4:30. provided by Ovations, live music, and When I asked Steve Toby, who the reader experience, through both the cornerstone of the evening…live represented two Chamber food busi- intelligent information architecture cooking demonstrations! Each chef nesses, what his take on the evening and strong, compelling imagery.” took their turns, cooking live, to a was, his smile said it all, “I’m very “Winning one award is an exciting packed house, while their creations happy to be involved in the first Taste honor in itself,” agreed Arrate Gar- cia, Designer and Project Manager at BBM&D. “Bringing home two is a gratifying reminder that our hard work is worth it.” For nearly twenty years, Ventura Two on the Aisle based BBM&D has worked with such Continued from page 20 diverse clients as Saturn, Brown Jor- beautifully. Talented fi ddler Ray Dean dan Outdoor Furniture, Santa Barba- Mize and his 12 year-old daughter ra City College, and the Ronald Rea- Mimi lend music and lilting voice in gan Presidential Foundation. Their just the right places to accent the ac- award-winning designs can be viewed tion and emotions. at bbmdstrategicbranding.com The script is penned by the legend- ary, award-winning Irish playwright Brian Friel, whose 50-year career includes the work “Dancing at Lugh- City nasa.” The show captured the New York employees Drama Critic’s Circle Award as best foreign play when it debuted on Broad- way. The Transport Theatre has suc- honored ceeded in bringing high value theater On April 13, the City of Ventura to Ventura and we think “Molly” will held an awards ceremony at City Hall capture your heart, too. to recognize nine employees who were “Molly Sweeney” plays through nominated for 2010 Employee of the May 28 at the Clocktower Inn, 181 E. Year and six employees who were nomi- Santa Clara Street, downtown Ventura. nated for 2010 Supervisor of the Year. Curtain rises at 8 p.m. There will be These awards recognize city employees one 4:00 matinee on Saturday, May who most exemplify the People Strategy 21 in addition to the evening show. Sonny Shah (on the left), of Four Seasons Cleaners in Ventura recently returned attributes of New Ideas, Collaboration, Seating is limited, so reservations are from an international conference of gown care specialists held in Albuquerque, New Passion, Risk Taking, Empowerment, recommended. Email transportthe- Mexico. Family Friendly and Fun. [email protected] or purchase through Shah said, “Traveling to Albuquerque to meet with the leaders in our industry was City Manager Rick Cole announced www.brownpapertickets.com. A link well worth the time.” Among Shah’s most recent projects were Coats For Kids and Prom that Anita Diaz was 2010 Employee of can also be found on the website www. Dress Relief for local girls, who can’t afford to buy new ones. the Year and Carl Valdez the 2010 Super- transporttheatre.com. Tickets are $20 visor of the Year. general, $15 student & senior (65+).

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During the most recent session of Free swimming Operation Splash, the Y was able to add an- other service to the program. “We noticed lessons at the that many families were dissuaded from signing up for Operation Splash because YMCA they didn’t have access to transportation.” The Ventura Family YMCA has stated Aquatics Director Amber Stevens. In completed another session of Operation order to enable those families to participate Splash where 25 children, from Project the Y partnered with Pegasus Transit, Inc. Understanding and the Salvation Army and was able to provide transportation to Transitional Living Center, went to the Y to and from their lessons. participate in free swimming lessons. While The Y is excited to continue Operation their lessons may have ended, the goal was Splash this summer, with a new session to teach each child the life-long swimming of classes beginning Monday, June 27. In skills and water safety that is necessary in preparation for the new session, the Y is our beach-side community. holding another swim suit drive, begin- Operation Splash provides free swim ning Monday, May 23. You can help a lessons to children living in homeless shel- child in need by donating a new or gently ters and transitional homes. With grant used bathing suit, towel, or goggles to Op- funding from the Ventura East Rotary eration Splash. Items can be dropped off at Club, the Y has been able to teach over 250 the Ventura Family YMCA. local kids how to swim since May of 2010. For more information about Opera- Thanks to donors every participant also re- tion Splash, please contact Amber Stevens ceived his or her own swim suit, towel, and at 642 2131 ext. 19 or visit ciymca.org/ pair of goggles. ventura.

Danessa Gonzalez, age 5 gathers an Easter egg at Cottontail Day at the Ventura Harbor as City Corps volunteer Eileen Marie Arbizu watches on. Photo by: John Ferritto Eileen Marie Arbizu is indeed a team leader

Eileen Marie Arbizu, age 23 is a the success of Cottontail Day at the Har- student of Global Studies and has just bor. I have just started as a team leader returned to California after taking a volunteering for Ventura City Corps. I year from college to travel abroad where hope to be a positive role model for our she backpacked throughout Western youth and to help them develop a greater Europe, then lived and volunteered for understanding of how their efforts could a nonprofi t in New York City, and most make a positive difference in their own recently ended her travels in the Islands life as well as our community. I have a of Hawaii. passion for helping others and have been She stated that “I travel to seek a inspired by the volunteers at City Corps. greater understanding of people and I believe in the strong capability of this places throughout the world and help program and look forward to our future where and when I can. I use these ex- accomplishments together.” On Sunday May 1 the omnipresent Ventura City Corps members assisted with set periences to motivate others, especially She is very excited to be back in her up, parking and break down at the Ventura Music Festival Concert featuring Chris our youth, to greater possibilities. I have hometown of Ventura and is very eager Botti. The concert was its usual huge success. Ventura City Corps is a 501 (C)(3) non even been giving motivational presenta- to help within our community. We are profi t affi liate of City Corps of the Central Coast, an approved agency for community tions (which I hope to continue doing) sure that you will see her involved in service hours for 12-18 year old students. Located at 77 N. California St. City Corps at DeAnza Middle School where my many more city events working with the is privately funded by grants and donations and can always use your donations and younger sisters attend.” staff at City Corps helping to lead our assistance. VenturaCityCorps.com or call 653-2351 for more information. Eileen told us “I am very happy with youth on a path to success. Auto- mobubbling at the Harbor Come away with me, Lucille In my merry Oldsmobile Down the road of life we’ll fl y Automobubbling, you and I To the church we’ll swiftly steal Then our wedding bells will peal You can go as far as you like with me In my merry Oldsmobile. (Popular song, 1905) Jim Diener, a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of Ameri- ca, is the owner of a 1913 Model 69 Woody Overland Touring vehicle. The club members began the days travels starting in Santa Paula at the 1911 Glenn Tavern Inn. They planned a 50 to 60 mile ride for the day stopping here at the Ven- tura Harbor for lunch. Photo by John Ferritto

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 20 May 18 – May 31, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Show Time Where The Music Flows 9:30pm Entertainment Report & movie review after a secret lust ignites under the big Sun 5/22 - Blue Stew 2-6pm top.. Listen to this Thur 5/26 - Bottom Feeders 6:30- Look at this Rosie the elephant becomes the 9:30pm featured animal act who draws the by DJ Kohli Rocks! by Linde Carlson Sun 5/29 - Blue Stew 2-6pm pair closer to each other, which soon As of this writing, local music becomes apparent their love is hard to The Conspirator celebrity, Jeff Hershey is gearing up Bombay’s Bar & Grill hide. Rosie the elephant is an amazing for his big night at Bombay Bar & 143 S. California St. 805-643-4404 sight to watch, in and of itself. One soon Grill. It’s his CD Release show from All Star Blues Night every Wed 8pm becomes attached to her antics as well. his band, Jeff Hershey & The Heart- Afternoon Concerts every Sun 4pm Emotional and visually appealing, beats! An amazing band that people Thur 5/19 – Chop Tops, Radio Threat In this stunning fi lm, well cast this beautifully adapted screenplay is scream to dance for. Jeff Hershey, & Special Guests amidst a host of confederate characters, moving and intense in parts. The acting is probably one of the hardest Fri 5/20 – Bad Reputation (Thin Lizzy is shot in sepia tone and gauzy lens. The by all the characters are in sync, bringing working members of our scene. He’s tribute featuring Rick Hunter) Conspirator focuses subjectively on one you closer and closer into their world. always got multiple band projects Sat 5/21 – National Cat 5:30pm, Reall alleged confederate sympathizer Mary Jacob’s character is dually played going on. And whatever band you Deall Band 9:30pm Surratt, (Robin Wright) manager of a by Hal Holbrook, the aged Jacob who see him perform in, when this guy Sun 5/22 – R&B Bombers boarding house, who insists she was not fl ashes back in time, sharing his experi- takes the stage -he owns it! One of Cafe Fiore aware of a private meeting taking place ence and adoration for his wife. those rare “meant to be a rocker 66 California St. 805-653-1266 in her boarding house. She turns a blind Rated Pg 13, running time 121 minutes eye to what became the plot to assas- on stage! Whether he’s wearing Mis- DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri sinate the President. After John Wilkes fits make-up, or wearing one of his & Sat Booth shoots Lincoln, Mary Surratt Two on the Aisle Heartbeat suits, when he takes Wed 5/18 - Big Adventure is suspected as being a co-conspirator, the mic, people’s eyes are fixed on Thur 5/19 - Coso Live along with a group of men, which ulti- him. Let’s applaud him for all of Fri 5/20 - Little Alice mately leads to her arrest. Molly Sweeney his efforts. Jeff, congrats on your Sat 5/21 – Urban Dread The accusations are seemingly new release! Wed 5/25 - TBA unjust in this pre 20th century histori- Motley Crue/Poison/New York Thur 5/26 - Bongo Town focuses on cal civil war drama directed by Robert Dolls gear up for summer tour: Fri 5/27 – Copy Cats Redford, leading us through the chaotic As hinted in late 2010, just when Sat 5/28 – Copy Cats ill fated event of one of history’s most insight Bret Michaels had won Celebrity by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine Apprentice, Poison is gearing up It’s All Good Bar & Grill beloved presidents. to tour with Motley Crue and 533 E. Main St. 805-641-9951 Finding justice toys with the mind The Transport Theatre is on the New York Dolls. All 3 bands are cel- Open Mike Night every Wed and heart, ex-confederate union soldier move – alighting back in Ventura for a Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) turned ebrating milestone anniversaries. Majestic Theater three week run of its current play “Molly lawyer, is assigned to defend Mary Sur- The tour kicks off on May 29th in 26 S. Chestnut St. 805-653-0118 Sweeney,” a tale about a blind woman ratt. Condescendingly pursuing the Pryor, Oklahoma, and will make a Sat 5/21 – Rey Fresco, Samson and the whose sight is surgically restored. truth like a prosecutor, he is doubtful at stop here at the Holly-Veragroove, Softsilence Molly has been blind since infancy. fi rst about her innocence. Secretive and wood Bowl on June 14.Wed 5/25 – Rob Zombie, Fireball Min- At mid-life her husband encourages her reluctant to admit anything, fi nds her- Poison is also getting ready to istry to seek eye surgery. Her doctor is not self suffering in solitary confi nement. release a double-hits album to Sat 5/28 - Euphoria convinced it will be of value to her. She celebrate their 25 years! Relentlessly she assumes an ada- goes along with the plan, later lament- We Govern We news: Watermark On Main mant position to save her son from trial ing the loss of her comfortable, non- We Govern We released a full- 598 E. Main St. and a brutal courtroom battle ensues to sighted world. Neither husband Frank length album titled, “Rezor’s Orchid.” 805-643-6800 fi nd the truth. But her plight is less than nor Dr. Rice seem to appreciate that and features their many fan favor- Intimate Acoustic with Dano every positive when the jury is led by military she was quite adjusted to her interior ites: “Come Atlantis”, “Annabel Lee”, Tue commissioners who manipulate the visions and had little real need or desire “Universal Collective”, “Fields” and Jazz at the Mark with Lois Mahalia court proceedings. The vote on Mary’s to change. After her successful surger- more! Check out We Govern We’s every Wed sentence is taken and Aiken races to get ies she becomes disturbed as the men music on Amazon, iTunes, and more! Thur 5/19 – Tillford Jackson the Writ of Habeas Corpus. He thinks try to push and pull her into a world Stay tuned! Fri 5/20 – Dano the writ has been signed in stone by that fi ts their perception of what she Thank you! Sat 5/21 - Granville Young Judge Wiley, but at the last minute it is should enjoy. --DJ Kohli Rocks Thur 5/26 – Beach City Sounds overturned by the President and Mary’s The focus of the play is on the char- Kohli Rocks Entertainment Fri 5/27 – Otis Hayes fate is sealed with no recourse. UGH! acters, rather than theatrical trappings. www.kohlismusicpit.com Sat 5/28 - Granville Young The Conspirator is a compelling As a result, “Molly” can be performed story and worth the money especially to Update on my K.R.E. world: May W2O Rooftop Lounge nearly anywhere. Currently a conference see this all star cast. So enjoy and have a had been a very busy month so far! 598 E. Main St. room in the Clocktower Inn in Ventura reel-y great week. Thanks to the success of my music (above Watermark) is being transformed into an intimate Rated PG13 Running time 2 hours blog, “TheRoadtoLadyGaga.com. I 805-643-6800 venue for an evening of thought-pro- voking theater. For this play, the setting decided to host a Lady Gaga Party Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm Water for Elephants works extremely well. & Dance off at Paddy’s Ventura. Thur 5/19 - Shawn Jones The staging is minimal. There are In addition, I’m teaming up with Fri 5/20 – The Legalizers no set changes, no costume changes Saint Pierre @ WAV to bring Ventura Sat 5/21 – Blue Barron Blues and little movement. There is, however, Music & Art Expo. This will be an Sun 5/22 – Dr. M Based on the acclaimed historical an outpouring of emotion, strong per- “interactive” live music experience! Thur 5/26 - Shawn Jones novel by Sara Gruen, Water for El- sonalities and quiet introspection. Go-ers, can enjoy the live concert Fri 5/27 – Mini Driver ephants presents as an unexpected The three characters, Molly (Linda outside, buy some food from our Sat 5/28 – 4 on the Floor romance, set in a bygone era. Robert Pat- Livingston), her husband Frank (John sponsor, Yolie’s, and walk into our Sun 5/29 – Shomaker Bros Band Expo Room and go booth to tison (Twilight) plays Jacob, a veterinary Reinhart) and her ophthalmologist, Dr. booth talking full of bands! Among Zoey’s Café student who falls short of graduating Rice (Ronald Rezac), are each confi ned the bands are: Tonight’s Bag, 185 E. Santa Clara St. 805-652- after learning his parents are killed in to a wooden chair in a small amount of Brainspoon, Pretty Wife, Brooke Sta- 1137 a car accident. He jumps a train only to playing space. Separate pools of light ton, Happens Again..., 8Stops7 and Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm fi nd himself amidst the Benini Brothers focused on a character fade in and out more! More info; Kohlismusicpit. Wed 5/18 – Lonesome Heroes 8pm circus. as each adds pieces to the story in a com. May 28, at WAV. Be there! Thur 5/19 – Joel Eckels & The Wreck- Curious, he stumbles into a circus series of monologues. The principals ards 8pm tent, and discovers a vision of beauty, never interact and never acknowledge Fri 5/20 – 50 Sticks of Dynamite, Lee Marlena, (Reese Witherspoon) the star each other. Music Calendar Koch, Tommy and the High Pilots performer. He is immediately captivated All three actors are impeccable in 8pm and his lust begins. The only problem their timing, their inflections and May 18-May 31 Sat 5/21 – Joe Brooks and Ocean Grove he faces now is contending with her their characters. This is theater of the For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com Band 7pm, Reckless Ones 9:30pm husband, the ruthless and controlling highest quality, proving once again Sun 5/22 – Jeffertitti’s Nile 8pm ringmaster August (Christoph Waltz- that it is the actors, not the accoutre- Andre’s Wine Bar Tue 5/24 - Blue Grass Jam 6pm Inglorious Bastards) who he soon fi nds ments, that count - although sets and 1575 Spinnaker Dr. 805-642-9463 Wed 5/25 – Rebecca Pidgeon 8pm out is possessive and mad. The love costumes often add a lot to a produc- Live Music every Tues, Thur & Fri Thur 5/26 – Michael On Fire 7:30pm triangle between Jacob, Marlena, and tion or serve to distract from a less Blackbeard’s Seaside BBQ Fri 5/27 – Lee’s Garage, Hunter Emery August keeps you lifted out of your chair than stellar performance. 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115 805- 650- Memorial Concert with Northbound, with anticipation. Director Jeff Rack has added a 7773 Suspect Six, Soulvang 8pm While Jacob is tending to Marlena’s creative element that, in our minds, ce- Karaoke every Wed 6-9pm Sat 5/28 – B. Willings James, Justine horse, they all meet. August, gives Jacob mented the production and atmosphere Thur 5/19 - Bottom Feeders 6:30- Bennett 8pm a job as an animal care giver, and soon Continued on page 18

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some difficult family decisions Arctic Circle have to be faced, but be sure to get more facts before you act. Be careful not to neglect your health during this trying time. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Home ber 21) You still need to support a conditions still demand attention. loved one through a difficult time. Also, keep an open mind about a sud- Meanwhile, things continue to work den question of trust involving a close out to your benefit in the workplace. friend. All the facts are not yet in. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With December 21) Aspects continue to Moose and Molly summer just around the corner, travel favor expanding social opportunities. begins to dominate your sign. Make A Gemini reaches out to offer a chance plans carefully to avoid potential prob- for re-establishing a once-close rela- lems in the first half of June. tionship. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A CAPRICORN (December 22 to romantic Libra sets a challenge that January 19) There’s a potential for your “sensible” side might question, misunderstanding in both your job and but your idealistic self finds the pros- your personal life. A full explanation pect too intriguing to resist. The choice of your intentions helps smooth things is yours. over. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Solutions on page 17 Those tense times in your personal ary 18) You might be feeling restless life are just about over. Concentrate on on the job, but delay making any major reaffirming relationships. Your love of moves until all the facts are in. A Scor- travel opens a surprising new opportu- pio has a surprising revelation. nity. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Your business sense works to your Cat usually loves to be in the center of advantage as you sort through the pos- things. But this week it might be wiser sibilities that are opening up. A Libra to watch and learn from the sidelines. is Cupid’s best bet for your romantic A Pisces wants to make you purr. prospects. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) BORN THIS WEEK: You have a “New” is your watchword this week. gift for being open-minded about peo- Be open to new ideas, both on the job ple. This helps you make friends eas- and in your personal life. A romantic ily. You do very well in public service. Aries or Sagittarian beckons. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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