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OnO April 21 Ventura BotanicalB Gardens presentedp their third annual Spring Gar- den Tour. The tour featured the gardens of 7 Ventura homes designed by both professionals and by creative homeown- e r s . T h e t o u r i s o n e o f the major fundrais- ers for the develop- ment of the proposed Ventura Botanical Gardens to be located in Grant Park above city hall. Many of the homesh also had local artisansa and businesses showingsh and selling theirth fi ne products, art andan jewelry.

approved all changes before the vote was City to save taken by the city council who passed the CED Basketball new rules in a vote of 4-2. pension costs Newly hired city employees will be part of a “Tier II” group. This newly formed Tier committee coach found II group will receive 2 percent of their fi nal with new rule salary multiplied by the number of their meets guilty by Rebecca Wicks years of service to the city with eligibility The former men’s basketball coach beginning at age 60 or as it is commonly re- The City Council okayed a measure at Ventura College Greg Winslow has ferred to as “2 at 60.” The same employees in Ventura earlier this month to create a second tier been found guilty, by a Ventura County hired before June 2011 will be classifi ed as The National League of Cities’ of employees who will now follow sepa- Superior Court jury of misappropriation part of the Tier I group of employees receiv- (NLC) prestigious Policy Steering Com- rate guidelines as to when they can retire of public funds and has been sentenced ing “2 at 55.” mittee on Community and Economic and what amount they will draw from the to a year in jail. Tier I sworn police offi cers received “3 Development (CED) met recently in city upon retirement. The reduced benefi ts He was found guilty of three felony at 50.” This means a 50-year-old offi cer Ventura at the invitation of its Vice Chair, take effect this month. Police and non- counts: misappropriation of public who receives a $100,000 salary can retire Ventura City Councilman Neal Andrews. safety personnel will need to work an ad- funds, failure to repay public money and after working for the city for 30 years with Fifty elected offi cials on this committee ditional fi ve years to receive the same pen- grand theft, by Judge James Cloninger. a $90,000-a-year pension. Going forward from across the United States prepare sions as their more veteran peers. Sworn The judge admonished him for cheating the newer hired Tier II police offi cers will legislative recommendations for Congress fi re personnel pensions remain the same. and felt that this was a very sad situation need to work fi ve additional years to earn and the Federal Administration on eco- Unions representing city employees when winning is everything at any cost. Continued on page 5 nomic issues faced by cities. It is widely regarded as the most infl uential policy The prosecutors had asked for a advisory body of the NLC. three-year jail sentence. Besides the jail The Ventura committee meetings sentence he received fi ve years’ probation were characterized by robust discussions and must make restitution payments. of the partisan gridlock in Congress, the Coach Winslow must report to jail Federal budget, and the negative impacts June 17 to start serving his sentence. that were being felt by cities all across the The amount of restitution that he nation. The constant question was, if this must pay will be determined at a later bipartisan and highly diverse group rep- date. resenting all dimensions of the national political spectrum can work together productively to devise constructive solu- tions to our national problems, why can’t Federal offi cials? For this issue’s Much of the three day working ses- sion was devoted to reviewing the adverse Face of effects of recent cuts in Community De- velopment Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Ventura which are a vital part of most cities’ fi nan- cial resources. In Ventura these funds are by Johanna Spinks critical to the City’s ability to maintain the De Anza library and have been used see page 10 to fund many of the supported housing Breeze writer, and Occidental College student/athlete Ryan is sure that he could programs for disadvantaged populations take the new welterweight champ Victor Ortiz in a wresting match. The new champ over the years. They have underwritten an was feted at a gala ceremony at the Watermark. See page 16 for the whole story. effective small business loan program, a Continued on page 5 2 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Treat Yourself to a Relaxing Massage... You deserve it!

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Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 3 Opinion/Editorial ■ The opponents ducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on May 27 had the wrong thing terminated. of the downtown on Thompson Blvd. just east of Sanjon ■ Because artwalk is no longer spon- parking meters have Rd. In an effort to advertise the Sobriety sored by Ventura City a privately funded The Ventura Breeze is your free local community submitted over 10,000 Checkpoint and market it as a deterrent and run artwalk is being planned July newspaper published every other Wednesday and signatures that signed to drunk driving, a large message board circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations 23&24. For more information about the in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located the petition to put an was placed in the downtown area of Ven- proposed ArtWalk(and how you can be in Oxnard. Sheldon Brown initiative on probably tura, indicating that there was a sobriety involved) go to www.westsideartwalk. Publisher PUBLISHER the November ballot checkpoint in progress in Ventura. com and keep reading the Breeze. Sheldon Brown to vote on whether paid parking should Announcing it has always seemed ■ So California “preacher” Howard [email protected] not be allowed in Ventura. The Camping (his brain, and those signatures must be submitted of his followers must always be PET EDITOR to the county for approval. camping) is now predicting that Professor Scamp The county takes random the world will end on October [email protected] verifi cation of the signatures 21 instead of a few weeks ago as CONTRIBUTING WRITERS to determine if they should he predicted. His didn’t explain Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks verify all of the signatures. At why he was off by 5 months but least 6,337 signatures must Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang stated that “I feel so terrible that be valid, or 10 percent of Ven- Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson my doomsday prediction did not tura’s 63,367 registered voters, come true” which shows what James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine to qualify for the November a compassionate caring person Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux ballot. that he is that he is concerned Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro Even though the initiative that most of us are not dead as Eric Garnier • Sloan Reberick is mainly meant to remove the he predicted. Linde Carlson • Annie Gabriel parking meters downtown it So if any of you believe that CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS actually will mandate that this will happen in October John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein all future paid parking would please send me all of your money Kristeen Campbell need to be approved by a 2/3 and I promise to give it back to majority vote. Parking fees in The Ventura Breeze will go to any lengths to cover a story as seen you if it doesn’t happen. Perhaps INTERNS place prior to 2006 would be here at the recently started demolition at the future site of the pro- if he read Hebrew or Latin he Erik Schiemann – Brooks Institute exempt (such as the parking posed Community Memorial Hospital. Photo by John Ferritto would have been more accurate Brooke Demchuck – Ventura High School structure at the Promenade). of his analysis of the Bible. Kathryne Duckwitz – Ventura High School City Attorney Ariel Calo- Speaking of religion (sort of) Danielle Peak – University of San Diego nne would not comment on the legality odd to me but they just want to get recently 4 seniors came to my door pros- Lisa Lugo (and ramifi cations) of this measure until the message across that you could be elytizing their religion. I really resent SENIOR ADVISORS he is asked to do so by the city council if stopped and checked so stay sober and it this, our homes should be our sanctuary Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery it makes the ballot. did result in the following: and they should keep their religion to At the moment I am opposed to the 1 DUI arrest (13 BAC) themselves. I’m sure that they are already ADVERTISING ADVISORS measure but will give you my opinion 15 Citations issued (2 for unlicensed going to heaven, are they trying to get a Leselie Ann Matthias when, and if, it qualifi es for the Novem- driving) better seat with a view by converting oth- Breezy Gledhill ber elections and I get to read it. Sure 13 Field Sobriety Tests conducted ers? What’s to see anyway? Linde Carlson would like to hear your opinions. 2 vehicles impounded Don’t we Venturans already live in Ryan King ■ The Ventura Police Department con- ■ So perhaps Arnold Schwarzenegger heaven? Maxine Litman PRODUCTION Mailbox Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] Yes, I did appear 100+ times pleading stairs, or sand covering the storm drains like me that live in Pierpont who simply for justice and fairplay before 6 councils, or sand on the lanes. And no more sand want to be able to safely access the beach PRINTING the fi rst 5 of which vowed not to spend a damaging homeowners’ property. without fear of falling on the always Roger Wirsing buck on critical fi x up of its property, but It’s a win for the City because it can sandy stairs. American Foothill Publishing Co. spent well over $1/2 million out of the now fi nally manage the sand along the And lastly it’s a win for visitors to the ------General Fund to fi ght me. I had high hopes beachfront unimpeded by having to get Pierpont beach who at present could un- REACHING US: for fair play from this council, but it played Coastal Commission approval (and all knowingly fall off the beach into someone’s EVENTS & HAPPENINGS the same old “cat and mouse” game of delay of the superfl uous nonsense that comes yard or onto the pavement because the [email protected] and denial. It sold the lot in 2005, buyer de- with their review – Globose dune beetles, beach in many locations is higher than the OPINIONS faulted in 2009, was “let off the hook” when legless lizard and the like). The City can City and beachfront homeowner’s retain- [email protected] the city chose, not to repossess, but allowed now actually manage the sand at its source ing walls. him to fi nd a new buyer in early 2010, who instead of constantly dealing with it on 29 Hopefully, the City will see this like I ARTICLES AND PHOTOS is now doing the reported grading. different lanes. The City can now take the do and not seek to appeal this ruling. It’s [email protected] For a second time, the city successfully excess sand and deposit it where it is needed time to end this adversarial relationship. ADVERTISING dodged its lawful duty to protect its neigh- at Surfer’s Point or on the tourist beach in It’s time that the City and its Pierpont con- [email protected] bors, and erased its own liability to do so. front of the promenade. stituents work toward a common goal of Preserving my property rights was It’s also a win for the beachfront home- making our beaches a safer place to access Ventura Breeze paramount in my 13-year fi ght, which is owners that have had their property dam- and our community a better place to live. 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 why I challenged the council’s adoption of aged by the ever encroaching sand. Murray Robertson Ventura, CA 93001 an ordinance at its May 9th meeting that Plus it’s a win for the rest of the folks A Very Concerned Pierpont Resident 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 would eliminate grandfathering 23 years C of granny fl ats. The Ventura Breeze is printed with I asked: What does the City plan to do soy based ink on paper with minimum with all the people who would be put out 40% recycled content. on the streets? No answer. Only a shouting reprisal from Mayor Bill Fulton that I was Dear Sheldon: out of order. I appreciate your recent editorial advis- Has the City considered expanding the ing that grading work has begun on City river bottom area? Or, perhaps, leasing the Lot #7 to correct the lethal results of the Crowne Plaza?? 1998 massive landslide slide, which has Helen Yunker been an ongoing threat to my home and my safety over the past 13 years. My following To the City of Ventura, comments are not intended as criticism, In the grander scheme of things but to alert you and many others that the the City has belatedly gotten what it current council deserves little or no credit requested some 13 years ago – approval to for bringing this ugly matter to a possible do beach maintenance along Shore Drive. successful conclusion, and a return for me Sadly, instead of a permit approved by the to enjoying my few remaining years in a Coastal Commission, it had to come via a A man’s value to the community primarily depends on how safe, happy home. Yes, I am grateful that court order, but all the same I view it as a far his feelings, thoughts and actions are directed towards something is fi nally being done, but I want win all around for the City and our com- promoting the good of his fellows. to give credit where credit is due, and it is munity. –Albert Einstein not to the City. It will result in no more sand on the

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 4 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE City News paid for by the Southern California As- or fashion. He works hard to respond sociation of Governments). We’re hope- appropriately to all different types of All aboard for East Ventura ful that if the freeway were ever capped, personalities. by Mayor Bill Fulton we could create double-tracking or a The other day, I boarded Metrolink way to decipher that if you got on the siding that would form the basis for a Train 119 to return home from Down- Montalvo train you were going anywhere multi-modal transit center, where trains Public town Los Angeles. The train was bound near Ventura. and buses come together in one location. for a place called “East Ventura”. A couple of months ago, in my ca- For now, I’ll take whatever small vic- encouraged to Ever since Metrolink fi rst came to pacity as Chair of the Ventura County tories I can get. And taking the train to Ventura a decade ago, the trains have Transportation Commission, I asked East Ventura is defi nitely a win. stopped at a station in the Montalvo Metrolink to change the name of the sta- review plan neighborhood, off of Victoria Avenue tion from “Montalvo” to “East Ventura”. The public is encouraged to review just north of Highway 101. This isn’t That way, riders in Downtown L.A. know Big picture Ventura’s draft 2010 Urban Water Man- necessarily the best location in town for that they’re going to Ventura – but they agement Plan and provide comments to a Metrolink station, though it is an easy also know they are not going to the small victories the City Council during a Public Hearing drive for 50,000 residents who live east “Ventura” stop on Amtrak, which of on Monday, June 6. The plan, prepared of Victoria. But the truth of the matter is course is in a different location. Metro- every fi ve years, documents the progress of that the Montalvo rail siding was where link made the name change earlier this Rick Cole – the Ventura community to conserve water the trains were stored overnight after month. Right now, to avoid confusion, since the drought in the early 1990s and they fi nished their run in Oxnard. So it the boards at Union Station say: “East Ventura City evaluates the reliability of Ventura’s drink- made sense to take place where they were Ventura/Montalvo”. ing water sources to meet projected water stored and turn it into a formal station. Ventura is still the only City in the Manager needs over the next 25 years. The Plan cov- It’s also the starting point for a possible entire Metrolink system – 130 stops – ers a wide range of issues including growth by Peter K. Godinez rail line through Santa Paula and Fill- where Amtrak and Metrolink stop in projections, water supply health, emergency Xerox Ambassador more all the way to Santa Clarita. different places. I’d love to see Metrolink and drought planning as well as water re- The station has always been called come downtown to the Fairgrounds, If every citizen in Ventura had an op- cycling, conservation and system improve- “Montalvo”. Montalvo is a venerated but there are quite a number of logisti- portunity to have a one-on-one conversa- ments. It is intended to provide a long-term neighborhood in Ventura; some of it is cal diffi culties. For one thing, the East tion with Ventura City Manager Rick Cole, planning framework to support strategic inside the Ventura city limits and some Ventura stop is essentially on a different our city would be beaming in confi- management of Ventura’s diverse portfolio is not. And while Montalvo is a very rail line, so Metrolink can’t just start at dence in the future of our community. of 100% local water supplies. important neighborhood, the name re- the Fairgrounds, stop at East Ventura, Rick uses every form of communica- ally doesn’t convey a true sense of where and move on to Oxnard. In addition, tion to share the big picture of the City the Ventura County Metrolink line goes. the rail line is single track throughout of Ventura by posting to his blog, writing Council When you’re standing at Union Station Ventura, meaning Metrolink would on Twitter, interviewing on YouTube, in Downtown L.A. looking at the board, have to get to the Fairgrounds and connecting on Linked In, contributing considers you see the names of the bigger cities back without running into confl icts to traditional newsletters, speaking to that defi ne Southern California: River- with Amtrak or freight trains run by several audiences in our community – and Community side, San Bernardino, Anaheim, Santa Union Pacifi c (which owns the tracks). he has hundreds of well-known Facebook Ana, Burbank, Glendale, Santa Clarita Still, I’m hopeful. The City is just start- friends. and Oxnard. You can take an Amtrak ing on a new phase of our study looking While Rick has no ambition to ap- Park on train to Ventura (the stop is at the Fair- at the possibility of capping the 101 pear on the television program Under- grounds) but traditionally there was no Freeway at California (the study is being cover Boss, he feels he’s more effective Westside when he is out in the fi eld observing by Sheli Ellsworth and listening to the 575 employees who serve our city. Rick once helped a City On May 17, the City Council surren- /RRNLQJIRUDQHZFDUHHU" maintenance employee to post fl ood dered the fl oor to Ventura Westside resi- control signs while wearing his regular dents for over an hour. The meeting, at business attire. He got a bit wet that day. E.P. Foster Elementary, was a joint effort 7KH+HDOLQJ$UWVÀHOGLVWKHIDVWHVW He learns a lot in this way. Rick connects between the council and its Parks and with people’s stories and problems and Recreation Commission, the Planning JURZLQJFDUHHURSSRUWXQLW\LQ makes real efforts to make it better. Commission, and the Design Review To Rick, celebrating small victories Committee to discuss the Westside WRGD\·VZRUOG is just as important as the big picture. Community Plan’s park proposal. The There are so many that do not get recog- plan is still in the preliminary stages nized. The smallest ideas make this the and residents are overwhelmingly in 7KH9UHHODQG bigger picture clearer as small victories favor of improvements to the existing &ROOHJHRIWKH are acknowledged. Rick looks for ways parks—Harry Lyons and West Park— +HDOLQJ$UWV to celebrate small victories through his and especially supportive to the estab- $Q,QWHUQDWLRQDO “Fish Award”. During his weekly de- lishment of new ones. According to +\SQRVLV partment head meeting, part of Rick’s Councilwoman Christy Weir, there is )HGHUDWLRQ agenda is to announce the winner of an opportunity for the city to acquire 5HJLVWHUHG6FKRRO the “Fish Award” that goes to the de- a 2.5-acre property on Kellogg Street partment that has accomplished some that could be developed into a park. big or small success that week. Staff The Council has already approved 2IIHULQJRQOLQHDQG members are proud to display the yel- a $186,000 environmental impact RQVLWH low plastic perch on their desk for the study on the area. Parks and Recre- FRXUVHVLQ week. One crew supervisor even wore it ation Commission member James %DVLF$GYDQFHGDQG around his neck. White says he is concerned about Rick, having eight “direct reports,” park maintenance and upkeep. Ac- &OLQLFDO who supervise the City’s departments, cording to Nancy O’Connor, the city’s +\SQRWKHUDS\ believes in effective collaboration among parks manager, maintenance on a people which allows them the empower- city park can run between $3500 to $SULODQG0D\6SHFLDO ment they need to make decisions. This $15,000 per acre, depending on the 2IIHU is allowed with one condition – they get level of maintenance required. “Each the job done and get the desired results. site is individual to what the needs 3ULYDWH Yes, Rick has seven people to report to, are, for example, are ball fields at +\SQRWKHUDS\&OLHQWV namely the City Council. the site? Tennis courts? Dog park? The most impressive action Rick Playgrounds? Passive large turf areas? 5HFHLYH)5(( does in all the opportunities of his day is Skate park? Areas of hand mowing? VHVVLRQIRUHYHU\ go home at a reasonable time at the end High levels of vandalism and or graf- SDLGVHVVLRQV of the day to be with his family. Rick has fiti? As you can see, each park will twin daughters and a son. It was a treat have their own identity and needs 7RHQUROORUOHDUQPRUHYLVLWZZZ9UHHODQG&ROOHJHRUJ and a pleasant surprise to see one of our and as such, will have a differing cost 9UHHODQG&ROOHJHRIWKH+HDOLQJ$UWV top leaders shopping just recently at a structure,” said O’Connor. popular grocery store. Residents claim that Harry Lyons 3RVW6W&DPDULOOR No matter what your view on Rick Park is too difficult to access and West HPDLO%XQQ\#%XQQ\9UHHODQGFRP Cole is, there is no argument that he’s Park is unsafe because of its proximity   an experienced leader, who desires to to the freeway. The 17-acre Westside connect with all people in some form area falls well below the city’s standard

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 5 City News of 5 acres of park area for every 1,000 proposed in 2005, will include 216 residents. The Westside area already single-family homes, 110 condo- has more than 14,000 residents. City miniums, 173 apartments and 25,000 officials have promised to meet with square feet of commercial property. the school district about the possibil- The apartment units will be classified Crowell, Weedon & Co. Welcomes Cheryl Gooss ity of allowing public access to school as affordable housing, and a portion grounds when school is not in session. of the condominiums will also be af- Councilman Brian Brennan says it is fordably priced. Crowell, Weedon & Co. Ventura is pleased an idea that has been discussed for at Chuck Cohen, attorney for West- to introduce Cheryl A. Gooss, Associate Vice least a decade. wood Communities, says, “The Cor- President - Investments. Gooss began her career The council also addressed build- poration is in the process of prepar- in the financial services industry in 1997 for Dean ing and zoning codes for the commu- ing the final architectural renderings Witter Oxnard, later acquired by Morgan Stanley. nity plan. Several builders and devel- of the project.” Cohen also says that She served as an advisor for Morgan Stanley until opers were present for the regulation Ventura is a familiar locale for his cli- they merged with Smith Barney in 2009, at which portion of the meeting along with ent. John Ashkar has developed Prom- point she came on board with Crowell, Weedon in local community activists. ontory Pointe off Moon Road and their Westlake Village office. Gooss is a long time The April City Council meeting Weston Village on Telephone Road. Ventura County resident with a passion for the arts foreshadowed the amount of com- Mr. Ashkar also does business under and animal rescue. munity interest in the redevelop- the names: 1263 Westwood Corp., ment project, when over 40 residents Commons Corp., Pacific Heritage With Gooss on board, Crowell, Weedon is voiced concerns about bike paths, Communities Corp., Pacific Strand strategically positioned for long-term growth with community swimming pools and the Apartments, Promontory Properties, the right management, the right focus and the proposed annexation of Cañada Larga Inc., Weston Communities, Weston financial stability to compete in today’s economy. and North Avenue. The annexation Development, and Ventura Heritage proposal was not well received and Corporation in Ventura County. has been tabled for future discussion.

City to save pension costs Built on Integrity. Grown on Trust. Final approval Continued from page 1 Crowell, Weedon is one of the largest independent investment firms in the same pension, or “3 at 55.” the Western United States since 1932, with $8 billion in client assets. Newly hired fi refi ghters will get the for large same pension as their earlier-hired peers receiving a “3 at 55” deal. Member: FINRA / SIPC development The city’s Chief Financial Officer Your Independent Investment Team Jay Panzica stated he could not attach by Sheli Ellsworth a dollar amount in savings to the new The 499-unit Parklands project re- measure as there is no way to know ceived fi nal approval from the Ventura how many new hires the city will make 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 301, Ventura, CA 93003 City Council at their May 9th council in the future. Panzica did believe the meeting. The Ventura City Council savings would be significant. www.crowellweedon.com voted 6-1 in favor of the subdivision. Human resources officials at the 888-286-5550 Only Councilwoman Christy Weir city estimate it will take upwards of voted against it. 10 years before there are enough Tier Weir has opposed the large project II employees and retirees to make a CED committee meeting ment is a major driver of local economies. since 2009. She has cited a problem meaningful difference. Continued from page 1 One of the most enthusiastic discus- with the small lot sizes being unsuit- The movement was the second home repair loan program for low income sions dealt with a Congressional initiative able for families and the establish- made recently to slim down the size- families, Meals on Wheels for fragile proposed by Councilman Andrews to ment of such a large development so able amount of money the city spends seniors, and vital infrastructure projects create a municipal investment insurance far from the Ventura job market. The annually in pensions. Earlier this for which there is often insuffi cient local program to protect city investments in eco- project is located at Telegraph and year the council passed a measure revenue. They have been a signifi cant part nomic development against undue losses. Wells roads. that required city employees to con- of efforts to stabilize hundreds of families The Committee voted unanimously to Weir says, “The density of the tribute 4.5% of their salaries toward and businesses through the recession. press the matter forward. Parklands project is too high for the their pensions. The Committee agreed on a new strat- In addition to the working business rural edge of Ventura. Compact neigh- According to Panzica the move to egy of advocacy that stressed the economic sessions, the CED Policy Committee heard borhoods like this make more sense make employees contribute to their value of CDBG programs. This approach a presentation by Ventura City Manager, toward the urban center of town, pensions will help the city’s budget in will also be combined with an effort to en- Rick Cole, that highlighted various pro- close to shopping and jobs; lower two ways. courage the many local groups in each com- grams and initiatives the City has adopted density is more compatible with the “Not only does the city pay less, munity benefi tting from CDBG to weigh in in recent years to support local economic character of a rural area. In our new the employee has to contribute longer with Congress and the Administration. development. The presentation placed neighborhoods it’s also important to get the same dollar value,” Panzica Another signifi cant issue concerned the major emphasis on the unique Ventura Jobs that we include homes for people who said. “And, the payout is much short- problems facing local banks that inhibit Investment Fund established at the urging enjoy gardening and for families with er, because you don’t live for as many lending to businesses that would help re- of Councilman Andrews to provide capital children, with yards big enough for years on your pension.” cover from the recession. It has traditionally for starting or expanding local businesses, healthy outdoor play and gardens and Panzica estimates the new re- been the small local banks that have been and the business incubator, now the home trees. I’m concerned about the limited quired pension contribution plan will the key fi nancial resource for local business- of 16 new companies, which was a spin-off amount of green space in many of our save the city about $1.3 million a year es and whose commitment to local invest- from that program. recent developments.” by next year. Citizen bulletin boards on the VC The county of Ventura has already Star’s website seemed to support Weir’s adopted a two-tiered system and a dissension. Residents have concerns number of other government agen- about the rural area supporting such cies have passed similar changes. No a large development. At a time when city or county has attempted to cut the city seems concerned about spend- existing pensions, but conversation ing, many residents are worried about has been stirred in a number of public the impact of the development on agencies around the state. schools and city services. The City of A number of taxpayer organiza- Ventura will be liable for half of the tions have congratulated the city maintenance on the 11 acres of parks council for its beginning efforts but and open area. Some residents chal- have voiced they want to see more lenge the notion of building such a cuts. large development in an already de- “While other cities struggle with pressed real estate market. public-sector pension reform, the Westwood Communities has approved labor contracts made prog- promised to pay $200,000 toward ress,” said David Grau a representa- radio improvements for police and tive of the Ventura County Taxpayers fire departments and another $3 mil- Association. “The VCTA is disap- lion in unrestricted contributions to pointed City Hall may have missed an the city. opportunity to address real pension The 67-acre project, originally reform.”

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 6 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes This time around, while I still had to plan video for a nonprofi t organization. During out the graphic design, the process was so Project Session 2, July 18 – 22, students will write, much easier and more cost effi cient. I paid shoot and edit their own newscast. During for a certain level of service and they took Understanding Session 3, July 25 – 29, students will produce care of the rest.” their own videos that must include certain Service that included important things to restructure characters or elements. The classes are like print on demand, a website through open to ages 12 – 16 years old. For more in- Amazon, distribution through book sellers services formation on how to get your kid involved, like Ingram and Baker and Taylor, royalty On June 1 Project Understanding visit www.capstv.org or call 658-0500. payments, and good customer service. “If will temporarily close its homeless ser- The summer community production Breeze writer Tim Pompey recently self- I had a question about my book,” Pompey vices center to restructure services directed calendar kicks off in June with coverage of published a book of short stories using the said, “all I had to do was pick up the phone.” towards the homeless population of Ven- the Knowledge Bowl at the Ventura Town- web publishing site Createspace, a division of Pompey began writing fi ction about tura County. On July 5th Project Under- house followed by the Foothill Technology Amazon. two and a half years ago as an alternative to standing will reopen its homeless services High School graduation ceremony held at the poetry scene. “I wanted to broaden my center as a program called H2H (Homeless Ventura College. In August, we continue So you want audience,” he said. “Poetry is a small niche to Home). our annual coverage of the Ventura County market. Fiction has more possibilities for Current homeless services include Fair Parade LIVE from downtown Ventura. sales and distribution.” showers, mail pick up, and laundry. Proj- This is always one of the most exciting com- to write a His book includes ten short stories ect Understanding will be shifting this munity productions and a great oppor- that range from family dramas to the program from a daytime, drop in service tunity for volunteers to help. We are also book? Try self- supernatural. Several of them are set in to a transformative program called H2H looking to start our own production on a Oxnard and Ventura. “What they all have (Homeless to Home). new series about current events LIVE from publishing in common is a sense of how reality as we Project Understanding is currently the CAPS Studio. More details on that perceive it can shift,” Pompey said. “Even if identifying homeless clients who are in- show are coming soon! In the past, getting a book published you think you know what’s real, the stories terested in participating in the new H2H The last part of the summer at CAPS- was an arduous task: fi nding an agent, question your perceptions.” Program and will be working with them on TV is all about preparing for a busy fall fi nding a publisher, fi nding anyone inter- Pompey learned about self-publishing an individual basis to assist and facilitate election season! By August and September, ested in what you had to offer. With the through his membership in the Califor- their fi rst steps out of homelessness with CAPS will be in full election mode with tools now available on the web, that process nia Literary Arts Society, a nonprofi t arts the ultimate goal of becoming housed. “Video Voter”, a CAPS studio production has become easier, less painful, and more organization run by Ventura writer Mary To have a greater impact in the com- dedicated to giving all Ventura City Coun- profi table. Embree. Embree is also known as the spon- munity, Project Understanding has also cil and VUSD School Board candidates an For example, Tim Pompey, one of our sor of the Ventura Book Fair. entered into a collaborative effort with equal opportunity to communicate with own Breeze writers, recently had his fi rst He decided to use Createspace on the three other local social service agencies citizens directly and express their views on book of short stories titled “One Side Leads recommendation of a friend who had her who will participate in the H2H program. issues affecting our Ventura community. to the Other” published through a division own book of stories published last year. These agencies are Salvation Army, Turning In addition to “Video Voter”, CAPS goes on of Amazon called Createspace. “I had to learn by doing,” he said, “but Point and Catholic Charities. As the H2H the road covering all the election forums Pompey has been writing for the Breeze Createspace led me step by step through program develops funding and staff, case around the city until Election Day. All elec- since August 2008 and was previously ac- the process.” workers from all four agencies will work tion programming can be seen on Channel tive in Ventura County as a poet. In 2004, Pompey’s book is sold locally at Bank together as a team facilitating change for 6 as well as on our website. CAPS is proud he used a local printer to publish a book of of Books in downtown Ventura as well as homeless in the community. to provide a voice to all candidates and help poetry called “Désarroi.” As Pompey noted, through his web page at Amazon. He is cur- Initial funding has been provided voters make more informed decisions when “It’s very time consuming, all the planning rently scheduled to do a local book signing through the Ventura Social Services Task they go to the voting booth on November 8. and design that goes into printing a book. at Bank of Books on July 9 at 2:30. Force, City of Ventura and Meadowlark For more information about CAPS’ Service League. Depending on funding summer activities, programming or how sources and amounts, H2H services will be to be a part of community productions, expanded county wide. stop by our media center at 65 Day Road in For more information about Project Ventura, visit us online at www.capstv.org, Understanding go to www.projectunder- or call 658-0500. Don’t forget to “like” our standing.org. facebook page, www.facebook.com/capstv- ventura, and follow us on Twitter, www. twitter.com/CAPSTVtweets. Champagne, the wine of Kings by Eric Garnier Mothers day at our house was start- ed with mimosas. This fun light drink is traditionally made with sparkling wine and orange juice. Some folks in my fam- ily like to add a splash of grenadine to sweeten it up and give it color. This Summer Sparkling wines come in several va- rieties from the classic champagnes of at CAPS France to Prosecco from Italy, to Califor- nia sparkling wine. In Spain, sparkling by Kirsten Ricketts wine is called cava. I enjoy Prosecco for Summer is just around the corner! my mimosas because it is a lighter style For many people in Ventura summer and is slightly lower in alcohol. means taking a break from school, going With graduations and weddings on vacation, or just relaxing. For CAPS-TV, just around the corner, sparkling wines summer means preparing for great com- are an important ingredient of these munity productions and hosting our 5th two occasions. But, it is important to annual CAPS4Kids Digital Storytelling remember that sparkling wines are not Classes in July. We are hoping to see an just for celebrating, they are also a great increase of activity in our media center this accompaniment with meals. Next time summer along with an increase in public you are having a salad for lunch or din- programming on Channel 6. ner, try a sparkling wine. I especially like CAPS4Kids is an amazing opportu- sparkling wine with seafood dishes. If nity for youth in our community to get you are an oyster lover, sparkling wine is hands-on training with the latest video a must. production technology and learn how to There are different styles of spar- script, shoot and edit their own digital kling wines. The driest of them all is stories. The program began in 2007 as a called extra brut. This is the most popu- one week class and has now expanded into lar because there is no dosage added 3 weeklong sessions. During Session 1, July and pairs well with most foods. Next is 11 – 15, students will create a promotional called brut, then extra-dry. Opposite to

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 7 News and Notes what it says, extra dry is less dry than Symptoms of exposure to CO are a brut, with a slight amount of dosage very similar to the common fl u, but with- added. Dosage is the amount of sugar out the fever. They include dizziness, added after the second fermentation and weakness, headache, vomiting, diffi culty the amount added will dictate the sweet- breathing, sleepiness, and confusion. ness of the fi nished product. A fairly new CO poisoning has these effects due to style that has emerged in recent years is its tenacious ability to displace oxygen a sparking wine with an addition of the in your blood. Once these symptoms are moscato grape. This style is fun to drink, recognized, moving to fresh air may not especially in the hot summer months. be suffi cient to correct the problem; ex- Be sure to check out the following tended oxygen therapy may be necessary. tastings coming up in June. Several of Pregnant women, young children, senior the wines from the Wine Trail will be citizens and people with heart or respira- pouring their wines, and some local tory problems are especially vulnerable restaurants will also be serving some of and are at the highest risk for death or their great dishes. serious injury from CO poisoning. http://www.cpwineandfoodfestival. If you have a CO detector that is in com. Sunday June 5 the alert mode, or if you feel the symp- http://www.wineinthepines.com. Sat- toms of CO poisoning, leave the imme- urday June 11 diate area and call 9-1-1 right away. http://www.ojaiwinefestival.com. Sun- Visit us online at www.facebook. day June 12 com/venturacityfi re, www.youtube. Cheers ! Questions or comments com/user/VenturaCityFD, and www. contact me at [email protected] cityofventura.net/emergencyprep. 2,000 deaths from CO exposure by Kris McDonald Captain, Ventura City Fire Department Carbon Monoxide (CO) is the lead- ing cause of poisoning related deaths in the nation. Approximately 2,000 deaths and 10,000 injuries occur nationwide from CO exposure every year. These injuries and deaths can occur rapidly, or over several hours, depending on the levels of CO present and the intensity of the exposure. Bianca Martinez is at the City of Ventura’s CO is a natural bi-product of com- Environmental Sustainability booth at the Mayor Bill Fulton, Ed Wehan and Tom Spence bustion. It can originate from any gas ap- Green Business Expo. from the KVTA morning show competed in pliance in your home, fi xed or portable, if not operating properly or vented cor- the 5K race at the recent Summerfest. The rectly. CO can also enter your home from Community Mayor and Spence tied in the actual race as the a BBQ or vehicle exhaust placed in close battle was fought on Facebook all week. The proximity to door and window openings. event introduces importance of this is that both of these guys A blocked chimney can accumulate CO are great role models for our kids. For young in your home very quickly. Service your a wide variety students to know that their Mayor and local appliances and your chimney regularly to ensure that they function safely and of local green- radio talk show host (and Ed Wehan)can run correctly. and run, then they can. Due to its chemical properties, CO is businesses referred to as the “silent killer.” CO is an At the recent Green Business Expo, odorless, colorless gas and is virtually un- held at the WAV Elisha Mistretta, noticeable. Modern CO detectors alert Bianca Martinez, Susan Bardsley and residents with an audible alarm when Kendra Gonzales organized a commu- even small levels are present. They oper- nity event to introduce a wide variety of ate on batteries, household electricity, or local green-businesses who were on hand both. Most units plug into a wall outlet, to talk about their products and ser- have a battery back-up, and are designed vices. Why they are good for the planet, to alert you when the battery is in need and why that is important. There were of replacement. They have a “test” but- on-going presentations, demonstra- ton, and need the same regular attention tions, prize raffl es, and Ventura artist as your smoke detectors. Change the bat- Bianca Martinez found a way to incor- tery every six months, and test regularly. porate her paintings with a cause in her While they are very similar in appear- book “Compassionate Eating” that were ance, and some combination smoke/CO sold at the expo. detecting units do exist, care should be Many of the WAV artists’ studios taken not to confuse the two. A smoke were also open at the event so it was also detector will not protect you from CO. a good opportunity to spend time with One detector placed on each level of them and to enjoy their work. the home, preferably in a common area In addition Bianca Martinez present- near the bedrooms, is generally suffi - ed “Compassionate Eating – Conscious cient. CO is nearly the same density as Consumption for Mind, Body, Spirit & air and therefore it is not critical that Planet”, Susan Bardsley, Vice President the detector be installed at any certain of GLOBAL Encasement, Inc. presented The recent fundraiser for the proposed Westside ArtWalk, held at Jonathan’s at Pei- height. CO detectors have a limited life- “Innovative Green Super Compliant rano’s featured a performance at Mission Park by AiRealistic, an aerial fl ying group that span, which can range from 2 to 10 years, Low VOC Coatings and Their Surpris- has a school in Ventura that teaches adults and children how to fl y from trees (and other depending on the manufacturer. You ing Uses”, Kendra Gonzales “Climate things). should always read and follow the manu- Change 101 – How VCCool Can Help More than 200 enthusiastic supporters attended the dinner and show. facturer’s instructions for placement You Lower Your Carbon Footprint” and Because artwalk is no longer sponsored by Ventura City a group of volunteer Ven- and maintenance of your CO detector. If Borbala Arvai conducted a workshop turans is planning a privately funded and run artwalk on July 23& 24. For more infor- you are in doubt as to the exact age of where folks created their own magical mation about the proposed ArtWalk go to www.westsideartwalk.com. your detector you should replace it. dolls.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 8 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes site paperwork, travel bookings and ensur- back and saw Fatima, Tiago and Claudia ing my family’s survival for two weeks, I waving. I waved back and silently promised was out of Ventura County and on a plane to return one day. out of LA. Mission accomplished Team Braga converged at the airport, It is true what some say about an experi- where volunteer coordinator Joao, sunny ence changing you. In my case, it happened like the local weather, welcomed us. What one brick at a time. an interesting mix of would-be builders, I came back with a deeper appreciation led by our team leader Sully, who is a vet- and gratitude for the tangible things I have, eran of over a dozen builds. like a house and a car. At the same time, it There’s Tim, our youngest team mem- is the intangible things like newly formed ber from Maine, who is college-bound this friendships and a sense of accomplishment fall. We also had a married couple amongst that will give you a new perspective. us - Peter and Judith, who both work for *For more information about local and the Canadian government. Mom of four international builds, please visit: Liz, a nurse-turned-organic-farmer, is from www.habitat.org Ojai. We also met Rodney, a Portuguese- American based in Massachusetts. He was our alternate interpreter by default, much Meniere’s to his chagrin. Ready, set, build! Disease & Team Braga with the Goncalves family on the last day of the Habitat build in Braga, Portugal The construction site was a sight to behold. Situated on top of a hill, amidst Trigeminal One brick at a time picturesque vineyards and lush moun- tains, the 99-square meter (1,065 square Neuralgia by Mira Reverente feet) house seemed to beckon to us, waiting Lyceum “Your mission, if you choose to ac- Team Braga to be worked on. cept it, is to build a home in Portugal for We got acquainted with the family even So back to the hammer and power symposium a family of four.” before we left, establishing a much-needed tools. On our fi rst day, we were told to Mission impossible? Not at all. connection prior to departure. Through work on the interior and exterior walls. So The 11th Annual Meniere’s Disease Six months ago, I accepted “the mis- Habitat for Humanity Portugal, we found I gave up on the hammer thought and got & Trigeminal Neuralgia Lyceum sympo- sion” and volunteered to join a Habitat for out that Jose and Fatima Goncalves have acquainted with the trowel and board. I sium, sponsored by www.MenieresRe- Humanity team. Images of myself wield- two children – Tiago, 15 and Claudia, 12, spent most of my time laying bricks, neat search.com is on Saturday, June 18 at 9 am ing a hammer, operating power tools and and that Claudia has cerebral palsy. row upon neat row. at the Academic Auditorium, Family Resi- sweating it out under the heat of the Euro- For the moment, home is a 35-square Nothing is ever perfect and the bricks dency Center, 3291 Loma Vista Rd, #340. pean sun fl ashed before me. The fi rst two meter (377 square feet) shed with a thin had to be trimmed at some point. Being The principal speaker, Michael T. didn’t quite happen but more on that later. door separating the kitchen-dining room power tool-challenged, I deferred to my Burcon, DC started researching Meniere’s The destination was Braga located in area from the bedroom where all four of teammate Kari, schoolteacher by training disease (MD) ten years ago after having the northwestern part of Portugal. Prolifer- them slept. and carpenter by birth. Like a saint, Kari three MD patients quickly recover from ated by churches and buildings reminiscent I found a more profound sense of pur- taught me and fellow California girl Van- their vertigo under upper cervical spe- of Baroque architecture, the population of pose knowing that an actual family of four essa, the intricacies of brick laying. cifi c chiropractic care. His papers have been this historic town is approximately 175,000. will benefi t from the build. After the requi- Day after day, we worked on the brick published in the Journal of Vertebral Sub- walls, until the interior walls were all done. luxation Research and the textbook, Upper Some “specialized” like Ray, an ex-Navy Cervical Subluxation Complex. guy from Pennsylvania and Yasmin, my Burcon has established a link between HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Canadian roommate, who tirelessly mixed both Meniere’s disease and Trigeminal cement. Some chose to work on the exterior neuralgia (TN) with whiplash injuries that COLLECTION EVENTS walls like Hilary, a native New Yorker, who misalign the base of the skull with the top is headed to medical school this fall and of the neck creating a lesion affecting the Jennifer, who works in a resort in Orange Eustachian tube and/or the Trigeminal May 21 June 18 July 16 County. ganglion Fatima and her two children came on The fee is $300 for doctors, patients our last day and we had an informal cer- $200 and students or caregivers $50 and 9 am – 2 pm CALL emony, right there and then amidst all the seating is limited. Call (616) 575-9990,  construction debris. Team Braga presented (805)642-6565 or E-mail DrBurcon@ For Ventura Residents the family with an apple tree and a photo yahoo.com to register for the event. All at- RESERVATION Monday thru Thursday album of the build. Emotions were on over- tendees will receive lunch, and free copies of REQUIRED EQTQJSV drive. The family was in tears and so were we. Dr. Tomasi’s book on surviving T.N. which Appointment On the bus back to our hotel, I looked he will be signing.

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Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 9 Community Events Áegis of Ventura presents Tickets for the Fireworks show can be Here come the purchased from local retailers throughout the area and during the day at a vendor Concerts fi reworks! booth on campus. For more information call Ellyn at 320-1206, communicator@ in the by Nanci Cone email.com or Lynda at 320-2562, lynda- It’s that time again when the Rotary [email protected]. Club of Ventura and the Ventura College Courtyard Foundation presents its popular yearly 4th Ventura events of July Family Fun Festival. And this year it Series will be bigger and better than ever accord- June 3: The DeAnza Academy of Tech- ing to the two co-chairs, Ellyn Dembowski nology and the Arts will present Spring and Lynda Girtsman. Showcase at 5pm. Musical performances, Join us in our spacious courtyard for an evening of live music “This year’s event will feature a market artwalk, renaissance characters and a silent place with booths, activities, live music, art, auction. Bring the family and a blanket and dancing. Enjoy performances from popular local bands in food and fun,” says Ellyn. “And don’t miss to enjoy an evening of fun. Dinner will be our elegant garden surroundings. the fabulous fi reworks show with live enter- available or bring a picnic. tainment – it’s the best way I can think for a June 4: From 9:00 a.m. –noon, the Volun- family to spend a really enjoyable as well as teer Ventura! Program will team up with The Ventura Jazz Sextet Thursday a safe Fourth of July,” adds Lynda! the Westside Community Council and with Donna Greene JUNE 16th Vendor reservations are open on a fi rst- the Westside Community Development Dance to the music of the swing era come, fi rst-served basis. Vendors selling new Corporation to provide Westside residents with salute to VC Fire Department Engine 3 6:00-8:00 PM goods only will be accepted and children an opportunity to discard e-waste and and family-friendly booths are encouraged. unwanted household items free of Thursday Vendors selling food are required to have a charge; funded by a Community Develop- Dusty Boots Enjoy country western boot tapping fun health permit fi led with the Ventura Coun- ment block grant. Please bring non perishable food for Food Share, JULY 21st The collection site, located at the ty Health Department and all vendors Ventura County's regional food bank must have a seller’s permit. Booth space corner of N. Ventura Ave. and Kellogg St., 6:00-8:00 PM rates range from $150-$400 depending on will accept items such as metal, wood, size and location and non-profi t organiza- furniture, appliances, computers and cell Sisi's Touch of Polynesia Thursday tions receive a 25% discount. phones. Household hazardous waste such Travel to exotic islands through authentic Sponsorships are also available. All as motor oil, batteries and paint will not be music and dance. Luau to celebrate August 25th sponsors receive free admission to the event accepted. For more information visit www. Aegis of Ventura's 10th birthday! 6:00-8:00 PM plus a map of events with your company cityofventura.net or contact the Volunteer name highlighted and newspaper, poster, Ventura! Program at 652-4555 or rorne- RSVP to 805-650-1114. and additional print media coverage. Ellyn [email protected]. notes, “Sponsors are already on board for June 4: The Ventura Rhineland Club Áegis of Ventura the Muscle Car Show and the day of music is having their 46th anniversary dance 4964 Telegraph Road that features some outstanding talent that with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The dinner Ventura, CA 93003 will keep everyone dancing till they drop!” will consist of veal loaf with scalloped 805-650-1114 potatoes, or sauer kraut and roll plus The Rotary Club of Ventura uses the AegisofVentura.com money to fund hundreds of backpacks cake and coffee for $10.00. Entertainment RCFE #565800683 loaded with school supplies for Ventura supplied by John Borowitz and Band will school children; dictionaries to every third- be playing from 7:15 to 11:30. The location June 5: The all American Ballet Com- of Marie Callender’s pie. Call Robert Taylor grader in Ventura schools, public or private; of the concert will be held at the Knights pany (AAB) will present a Spring Gala 216-7992, Bill Hurley 492-2583, or Ron Ris- literacy programs to adults; swimming les- of Columbus Hall at 36 South Figueroa Dance in concert at 2:00 p.m. The dance’s ley 647-0751 if you desire more information, sons to seniors and medicine and supplies Street. Admission charge for the dance will location will be at Buena High School in the and please visit the Chapter website http:// to people in third-world countries. be $10 and the cost of dinner is $10. For auditorium at 5670 Telegraph Rd. Featured pattonpatriots.org. For space reservations and complete reservations call 642-7931 or 985-7253. will be AAB school students and alumni June 11: The Ventura Beginners Per- rules/regulations, please call: Ventura Col- June 5: The Dudley House open house, performing exciting and new works choreo- sonal Computers Users Group will meet lege Foundation Marketplace Offi ce at 648- presents a fl ea market and collectibles graphed by AAB’s talented staff, including Saturday, in the 3rd fl oor lounge of the 8962 or email [email protected] with “4th fair beginning at 9 a.m. The fl ea market renowned AAB founder and artistic direc- Cypress Place Active Senior Living building, of July space reservation” in the subject line. and collectibles fair and a December 7, 1955 tor, Clarissa Boeriu, and award-winning 1220 Cypress Place. The meeting will begin Lynda added “And you won’t want to X-Minus One radio program and 1917-20 contemporary choreographer Jason Coos- at 9:15 a.m. Velma Lomax, an instructor miss the Push-em, Pull-em Parade and recordings of early Jazz will be played dur- ner. Families with children of all ages are who teaches Computer Security at Ventura Street Fair in downtown Ventura before ing the open house. Anyone interested in encouraged to attend. Tickets are $20 for High School will present “Virus’ and Other the Rotary event! These two programs will working on the docent tours of the house, adults and $10 for children 12 years old Malware”. For more information, call Mar- keep you going all day.” call Steve Cummings at 644-3286. or younger. The tickets can be purchased cie Malony at 648-1368. online at www.AllAmericanBallet.org or by June 12: A Concert, The Unbroken calling 650-6316. Circle will be held at the First United Meth- June 5: A free screening and discussion odist Church of Ventura, 1338 East Santa of “The Economics of Happiness,” a fi lm by Clara St. The Music genre featured at the Helena Norberg-Hodge, Steven Gorelick & concert will consist of Country, Bluegrass, John Page. The fi lm’s central idea is “going and Contemporary. The concert will be held local, it’s a powerful strategy to repair our at 3 - 6 p.m. Plus singing, dancing, praising, fractured world, our ecosystems, our so- face painting, balloons, clowns and more. cieties and our selves.” The screening will June 14: Join The City of Ventura Senior be at 3 p.m at the Foster Library’s Topping Services. Council Member Jim Monahan Room, 651 E. Main St. In “The Economics and Gary Parker of American Flags and of Happiness” we hear voices from six con- Cutlery will be leading a patriotic event tinents including, Samdhong Rinpoche, to honor and recognize our American Flag. Dear Miss Betty, rience could be an invaluable gift. Do you have the Prime Minister of Tibet’s government This free event will include, color guard, This time of year, my husband and I any graduation photos of family or friends you in exile, Vandana Shiva, Bill McKib- pledge of allegiance, presentation on proper get a lot of graduation announcements. could share? Words of wisdom for the graduate, ben, David Korten and Zac Goldsmith. fl ag display and condition. Also, there is an We are on a fi xed income and can’t afford or a paragraph about how proud you are of To learn more about the fi lm at http:// opportunity to bring your old or tattered to send gifts to all of them. Is it expected? them—and why—will be greatly appreciated. www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org/ fl ags to be retired, free gift and refreshments I would like to do something for them. June 10: The meeting of The General are offered as well. The event will be held at Flat Broke Folk Dear Miss Betty, I fl y a plane out of a local airport near George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Dear Flat Broke, Ventura. Sometimes I fl y over my house the American Revolution, will feature the Clara Street. For more information or to Sometimes people just want to share their in the Ventura Keys and see strange cars program “A Light in Darkness: Sullivans Is- RSVP call 648-2829. accomplishments and have them acknowl- parked in front of my house while I’m at land,” presented by Robert Taylor, Chapter June 24: A Symphony of Ten Guitars edged. You are under no obligation to eat cat work. Should I ask my wife about them? President. The luncheon event will take Concert and art show will be held at The food in order to have the money to send gradu- Then she will know I spy on her. place at 11:30 a.m. in the Garden Room of WAV Theater Gallery. There will be two Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Vic- ation gifts (even though, technically, it is safe for Pitiful Pilot show times 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. The show’s main human, and Scamp’s consumption.) toria Ave. All SAR compatriots, American feature performance will be by Manuel Greeting cards for graduates can be pur- Dear Pitiful Pilot, Revolutionary War history buffs, friends Rodriguez and his ensemble of gifted musi- chased at several Ventura stores—some for even Increase altitude to 12,000 feet or take and visitors are welcome at this special free cians in a sea of wonderful stringed instru- 50 cents at the right store. A poem, or a story a different route that doesn’t take you over event. In addition, the self-pay luncheon ments. Carlos Gonzales, the godfather of about your own graduation or high school expe- Ventura. cost is $20 per person, and includes a slice Continued on page 11

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Born and raised in the small and is having a lot of fun sharing this Texas town of Bonham (70 miles product with friends and family. She NE of Dallas), Lynn is the young- even uses the re-structured water in est of four girls. Two sisters live in the restaurant for cleaning, sanitiz- California and two still in Texas. In ing, cooking and drinking and is high school Lynn was a cheerleader, looking forward to traveling to many football queen and school favorite in new countries to share this product. the yearbook. Most of her graduat- Lynn serves on the Board of Emily Olszowy Oliva Simonson ing class of only 88 attended col- Directors of the Ventura Chamber lege. Lynn graduated with a BA in of Commerce, chair of the Ventura Portrait artist Johanna Spinks teamed up with the Breeze to take on a new chal- Art Education from the University of Commerce and Education Founda- lenge “The Face of Ventura”. Aiming to paint 52 worthy Venturans, each in a single North Texas in Denton. Lynn taught tion, chair of the Ventura Harbor sitting painted directly from life at her Bell Arts Factory studio in around two art for two years in Grapevine, near Community Council and on the DFW Airport. She joined sister Patti Board of Ventura City Corps, a youth hours. No photos are used, the direct interaction with the sitter is the purpose of in California in the mid 70s and organization providing community the challenge. This feature will run in the Breeze over the next two years. became a Realtor in Oxnard, getting service opportunities for Ventura’s Face of Ventura Images Copyright Johanna Spinks involved in the Board of Realtors, at- teenagers. Lynn graduated from the tending state conventions and lead- Ventura County Masters Gardeners ing the Women’s Council Division. in 2010. She has been very involved It was on a California Asso- in the Annual Ventura County Greek ciation of Realtors’ sponsored cruise Festival, sponsored by her Greek :HHNHQGV +DSS\+RXUV from Venice to Athens, that Lynn Orthodox Parish, St. Demetrios in met future husband Makis (Gera- Camarillo. 6HUYLQJ 0RQGD\WR)ULGD\ simos Mikelatos) from Keffalonia, Lynn and Makis enjoy annual WRSP Greece. Their fi rst date was on the trips to Mexico and Greece, and have 0HQXGR island of Mykonos at Spiros Restau- also traveled to Australia, Fiji, Costa 0RQ7KXUDPWRSP /LYH0XVLF )5((VRGD0RQGD\WKUX)ULGD\ rant. They met in Mexico twice and Rica, Bali, China, and Germany. They )UL6DWDPWRSP ZLWKSXUFKDVHRI/XQFK%XIIHW in February of 1979 Makis arrived have two granddaughters Sofi a and 6XQGD\DPWRSP )ULGD\1LJKWV OLPLWSHRSOH ([SLUHV in California. The two married on Dafni, six and four. March 10 of that year. They opened What do you like about living in Ventura? :0DLQ6W9HQWXUD$FURVVIURP9RQV their fi rst restaurant, It’s Greek to I love Ventura because it is like a small Me, in 1980. At one time they had town but is very close to go into the three restaurants, but then moved city and to the airport. Everyone is so to a larger facility in North Oxnard Ventura Automotive friendly and supportive of each other in 1991. Economic conditions were Complete Repair and Service here. Ventura is a very giving commu- hard at that time, and the couple Gold Shield & Test Only Station nity and the arts are very much a way were fortunate to move to the Ven- Import and Domestic. of life here. The Harbor is wonderful tura Harbor in 1994, opening The We certify diesel trucks. and we really are happy having our  $39.95 Greek at the Harbor. In 2003, Makis 24/7 Emergency Service 6PRJ&KHFN&HUWLÀFDWH([WUD businesses located there. 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Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 11 Community Events Ojai events $49-$149. Continued from page 9 For details, call 669-7373 or visit www. classical guitar, will make a special guest OjaiWritersConference.com. appearance. This starts the summer season A dance to benefi t The Wounded series of “open door” shows. A special din- Warrior Project will be held on Friday ner menu and reserved tables are offered Night June 10, 2011, at the Chapparral Au- with this cool summer evening of pure ditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. in Ojai. Dancing pleasure. from 7:30 to 10:30 will feature musical ren- ditions of the Ventura Jazz Orchestra Sep- tet and the Vocal Stylings of Donna Greene. Ojai events Admission: $15 general. Thursday, June 30, 2011 Ojai has been attracting authors and Call 646-6271 for further information. writers to its mountain valley for centuries. Solitude is the theme of this year’s A new writers conference the fi rst weekend photography exhibition at the Ojai Cen- of June is hoping to attract writers back to ter for the Arts. The eighth annual juried Ojai, or for the fi rst time. show depicting moments of peace, calm- Writers can attend a 1-Day Writers’ ness, singularity, loneliness or isolation en- Conference (19 teachers, a selection of 13 courages any photographic style including classes, lunch and a tea social) on Satur- landscape, documentary, manipulative, day, June 4 — or stay the entire weekend etc. The show opens June 11 and runs free shuttle parking at to take in pre and post-conference writing through July 6, 2011. 554415 RALSTTON STTREEET classes such as small group mentoring on Photographers are invited to submit BEGINNNINNG AT 10:000 AMM.. Friday, June 3 and a Writers Workshop their work on June 9 or June 10. Detailed & Sunday Brunch on June 5 at The submission information can be found on Ranch House. the Photography Branch page at the Art The 1-day writers’ conference boasts Center website at http://www.ojaiartcenter. of internationally distinguished writing org/photography.htm teachers from some of the nation’s best The Art Center is located in downtown writing programs. Ojai at 113 South Montgomery Street. Local Ojai authors will also be featured The 27th annual Ojai Peddler’s Fair including Gay Hendricks, PhD, author of is being held from 9am - 4pm Saturday and more than 30 books, who will teach “How Sunday, June 18 & 19. The bustling Ped- To Take Your Big Leap by Writing Effort- dler’s Fair is located inside the Chapparral lessly from the Heart.” Auditorium at 414 E. Ojai Ave., in down- RSVP by June 27, 2011 to command master chief There will be high-caliber writing town Ojai CA. Parking is free in the adja- dean joyce, usn classes, the unveiling of the Libbey Bowl, cent municipal parking lot, and admission Byron Katie’s benefi t for Ojai WordFest on is always free. Held rain or shine, the Ped- Sunday June 5th and a free Day of Music in dler’s Fair is chock-full of quality antiques, the park.” collectibles, handcrafts and international Writers can attend the 1-Day Writers crafts.This is a benefi t for the Mira Monte Active Senior Living Assisted Living Conference on Saturday, June 4th or create PTO. 1220 Cypress Point Lan Ventura CA 93003 1200 Cypress Point Lan Ventura CA 93003 their own weekend package from à la carte For more information, please contact www.cypressplaceseniorliving.c License #565801008 menu of choices. Event costs range from Pat at 964-8915 or Jodie at 640-4384 x2284.

IT’S THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER VENTURA FAMILY YMCA PROGRAMS BEGIN JUNE 27 PROGRAMS INCLUDE: At the Y, kids learn about School Year Child Care character, learn to share, Summer Day Camps learn about sportsmanship Swimming for more information and, most importantly, learn Away Camp ciymca.org/ventura 805.642.2131 how to be themselves. Sports Leagues 3760 Telegraph Road Youth Classes Ventura, CA 93003

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 12 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Art Scene 5:00 pm. 30 award winning artists, primarily from Ventura County, will Ventura art be featured in this exhibit. The Saturday evening event will happenings give the attending guests the oppor- The Museum of Ventura County’s tunity to meet the artists, preview and Art Start program returns this summer purchase their work, enjoy hearty ap- and is now open for registration. The July petizers, desserts and beverages in ad- 11-15, and July 18 – 22 sessions from 9 dition to an evening of musical enter- am to noon, are designed for students tainment and a spectacular silent art currently in 3rd to 5th grades, of all auction featuring a piece donated by artistic abilities and interests. The each of the participating artists. The The Billboard Project will Art Start program is designed to en- cost for Saturday’s event is $20, and courage students to discover and ex- the event on Sunday is free admission be coming our way periment with different art media and with surprises and prizes throughout techniques. Local artists visit several the day. Visitors may purchase food The work of Ventura visual artist tally altering dead orchids with surreal days during each session to discuss on Sunday. This is a wonderful op- Janice Tieken, is being featured in the supra-real color. A second project, Naked their art and demonstrate, while the portunity for all Ventura art lovers to Billboard Project. Janice’s work in this Lunch, based on Crane fl ies and cobwebs museum’s exhibitions and art collec- attend an art show in East Ventura. project is from two series: Variations: employs similar methods. Both suggest tion provide inspiration. Temple Beth Torah is located at Tree and Sky, and Orchid Requiem. there is beauty in disintegration, aging T-shirt, snacks and all art materi- 7620 Foothill Rd. (corner of Kimball) The work was selected by a jury panel and the broken. als are included in the registration fee, For more information, or to make including Nobel Laureates and other Using photography as her primary which is $85 for the general public, your reservations, please contact internationally celebrated scientists and medium of artistic expression for 40 $70 for museum members. Scholar- Temple Beth Torah at 647-4181. art professionals. years, she also has published poetry, sto- ships are available. Registration forms You are cordially invited to Barnes The Billboard Art Project is taking ries and essays. She has had her poems may be downloaded under education Beanery, an exhibit in which Colin over roadside digital LED billboards to published locally - The Ventura Breeze, resources at www.venturamuseum. Gray creates an exceptional installa- turn them into free public art venues for the VCReporter, and Town Biz 101 org, or picked up in the Museum of tion composed of drawings, paintings 24 hours and will be coming to Southern - about the IRS and about the Wright Ventura County lobby, 100 East Main directly to the walls of the space, and California. Library. Her subject matter is a celebra- St. from 11 a.m. to 5 pm, Tuesday objects. This unique installation will The in-your-face and colorful can- tion of light and color and often includes through Sunday. For further informa- be on exhibit at the Tool Room Gal- vasses that you see as you sit stuck in ironic social commentary. She has a BFA tion contact education@venturamu- lery at Bell Arts Factory. traffi c are turned over to local and in- from Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles, seum.org or call 653-0323 ext. 300. Colin Gray departed England’s ternational artists for a little break from a Master’s in psychology from Pacifi c Temple Beth Torah will be present- shores for Santa Barbara 26 years ago, everyday advertising, larger-than-life art Oaks College and a California MFT li- ing their 2nd Invitational Art Show and since that time has exhibited in in glowing colors. cense. More of Janice’s work can be seen and Sale fundraiser “A Taste Of Art”, solo shows locally as well as in New You won’t know what is coming next at www.janicetieken.com on Saturday, June 11th with a sneak York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as different artists explore this medium. The Billboard Project will have a preview party starting at 6:00pm., and as well as places in between. June 3 - Janice and her husband Leigh Peffer showing in Southern California later Sunday, June 12th from 11:00 am. - June 25, 2011 opening June 3 6-9pm moved to Ventura in ’06 after many this year. More about this exciting proj- years of visiting a friend here. The Or- ect can be found at www.billboardart- chid Requiem series began with digi- project.com.

Elissa Batchley melted glass sculpture is shaped by gravity

The Vita Art Center presents “Com- transcendent, it has the ability to bend, pulsion” by Elissa Batchley a Melted absorb, and play with light, to distort, Glass sculpture installation from June and to magnify. At the core of this site 3-26 with an opening reception on Fri- specific installation is one idea that day, June 3 from 6-9pm. has been a common thread through- The Ventura Unified School District is attacking the problem of childhood obe- The artist stated “As far back as I can out my body of work, gravity. Gravity sity, poor dietary habits and lack of exercise with its nationally recognized Healthy remember art has been my vocation. shapes my work not only on a physical Schools Program. In keeping with that mission the Ventura Education Partnership Visual art is my language, my best tool level, but also figuratively, it is the presented SummerFest on May 21, in partnership with our health, school and busi- to communicate, and to cope. My work underlying theme of my exploration. ness communities. is a direct acknowledgement of this, Being deeply moved by emotions can The free, family-friendly event was held at the VUSD Education Service Center, my goal; to start a dialogue, to dis- be overwhelming. I start to feel as if I on Stanley Avenue and brought together our children and community in a day-long tract, to give the viewer a moment to am ruminating, like I am deeply think- event of fun, physical fitness events, music and healthy foods. This event celebrates step back, and reflect. I primarily use ing about something until it is all I can our healthy community and also raises funds for nutrition and exercise programs kiln formed glass in this installation, think about.” through sponsorships. taking advantage of both the glass’s Vita Art Center is located at the In 2010 SummerFest received the Gold Medal Award and a $10,000 prize from inherent qualities and the viewers’ in- Bells Arts Factory at 432 N. Ventura the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. nate response to the medium. Glass is Ave. 901-4677

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ Arnold, a 12 pound back to shore, and unlike their human white poodle, prances counterparts, they can easily jump from around Provincetown helicopters and speeding boats to reach like he owns it. He swimmers in trouble (I can jump about 2 Forever home wanted kind of does. Like feet to reach food). It takes three years for many of the canines the canines to reach expert rescue status, Hi, I’m Tiny an affectionate and playful Chihuahua mix. I’m an active dog who Professor Scamp there, Arnold has his and currently 300 dogs are fully trained Ph.D own following. The for duty, said Roberto Gasbarri. “The dog is good with other dogs and children, town which lies at the tip of Cape Cod, becomes a sort of intelligent lifebuoy. It but since I’m just a puppy, children in is known for its love of dogs, and the is a buoy that goes by itself to a person in the home must be 6 years or older. I’m numbers prove it. About one out of every need of help, and comes back to the shore house and paper trained and I’ll even fi ve residents has one. “They’ve made also by himself, choosing the best landing let you know when I have to go out. I a pretty concerted effort there to be the point and swimming through the safest know the basics - come when called, ultimate canine resort,” said Ernie Stone, currents.” The school will train any breed sit on command and walk well on a the editor of Dog Fancy magazine, which as long as it weighs at least 66 pounds leash. I love to cuddle, playing with recently voted Provincetown “DogTown (I was heading there before I went on a other dogs and squeaky toys. I’m USA.” They beat out 94 other entries in the diet). But Labradors, Newfoundlands and looking for a new home because my annual competition, which evaluates cities Golden Retrievers are most commonly ex-owner is moving and cannot take me based on the number of dog friendly open used because of their natural instinct for along. Please stop by and meet me as I really want to be part spaces and dog parks, events celebrating swimming. Each dog works in tandem of a family that will love and take care of me for the rest of my life. with a human lifeguard, who also acts as Additional information: *Housetrained *Needs home with no small the animal’s trainer. children *Current on shots ■ The USPS provided me with informa- tion about which cities where the most dog attacks occur nationwide. Houston tops Lost Kitty the list with 62 letter carriers attacked in MaleM Domestic Short Hair: 9 2010. Nationwide last year, 5,669 postal yearsy old: 14 pounds: Color employees were attacked in more than gray and white with a bobtail. 1,400 cities, yet that pales in comparison Please call Vanessa at 766- to the 4.7 million Americans bitten annu- 1123 or e-mail: nessa_dean@ ally, the majority of whom are children. hotmail.com if you fi nd me. Because of this the Postal Service recog- When you’ve lost or found nized National Dog Bite Prevention Week, a cat in Ventura County May 15-21. The annual event provides dog go to LostCatVentura.com attack prevention tips and information on

Besides being a world famous writer I responsible pet ownership. now have my own wine label thanks According to the Insurance Informa- to Squashed Grapes in Ventura. I tion Institute, dog attacks accounted for Join Scamp Club don’t drink alcohol myself because more than one-third of all homeowners’ it makes me roll around on the fl oor insurance liability claims paid out in 2010, Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little and act silly. costing nearly $413 million. about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. Given the right circumstances, any dog You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. can bite. Dog attacks are a nationwide issue dogs and their owners, available veterinary and not just a postal problem. ■ Don’t approach a strange dog, espe- proper behavior and help owners control care and laws that support pets. Carmel Here are some tips for humans and cially one that’s tethered or confi ned even if their dogs. came in second, and three other California dogs to prevent biting. our tails are wagging. ■ Dogs can be protective of their terri- cities, Benicia, Ft. Bragg and San Diego, How to avoid being bitten ■ People choosing to pet dogs should tory and may interpret the actions of letter were in the top 10. Ventura certainly would ■ Don’t run past a dog. Our natural obtain permission from the owner fi rst and carriers as a threat. Please take precautions have one if they give points to which city instinct is to chase and catch you which is always let a dog see and sniff them before when accepting mail in the presence of has a famous writer writing for their local why we chase cats even if we like them (and petting the animal (and giving us a treat your pet. newpaper. cars that we never catch). won’t hurt). ■ Spay or neuter your dog. Neutered ■ Hundreds of specially trained dogs ■ If a dog threatens you, don’t scream, it ■ If you believe a dog is about to attack dogs are less likely to roam and bite (or from Italy’s corps of canine lifeguards are scares us. Avoid eye contact (I know that it you, try to place something between your- have any fun). deployed each summer to help swimmers is very hard to not look at my big beautiful self and the dog, such as a backpack or a ■ Dogs that receive little attention or in need of rescue. These “lifedogs” wear a eyes) but I don’t bite anyway. Try to remain bicycle (or a hotdog). handling, or are left tied up for long pe- harness and tow a buoy that victims can motionless until the dog leaves, then back How to be a responsible dog owner riods of time, frequently turn into biters grab, or a raft they can sit on to be towed away slowly until the dog is out of sight. ■ Obedience training can teach dogs (and we are not very happy either). Police Reports by Veronica Johnson ployees, and demanded money. The em- was booked into VC Jail. river bottom near Surfer’s Knoll. Crews Vehicle Pursuit ployees complied and handed the suspect Brush Fire encountered a wind-driven fi re in mixed On Friday, May 13th, at 12:03 a.m., a quantity of cash from the register. The On Saturday, May 21st, at 3:33 p.m., brush with fl ame lengths up to 20 feet. Fire- Sergeant Payne was on patrol and saw a suspect grabbed the money and fl ed from units from multiple fi re agencies responded fi ghters launched an aggressive attack on black PT Cruiser, driving with its high the store. He was last seen running north to a 5-acre brush fi re in the Santa Clara Continued on page 15 beam headlamps on. Sergeant Payne towards Telephone Road. attempted to stop the vehicle, which Offi cers searched for the suspect, but immediately made an attempt to evade were not able to locate him. 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Police report providing 25 years of better hearing reason #11 Police reports Continued from page 13 Attempted this fi re and engines were placed to protect a structure in the city water treatment plant. murder on A Ventura County helicopter and hand crews were used to support fi refi ghters with police officer extinguishment. The cause of the fi re is still under investigation. Gang Stabbing results in The VPD has been investigating a gang related stabbing that occurred on Saturday, suspect’s death May 14th. On Friday, May 20th, at 10:30 p.m., The victim was involved in a fi stfi ght VPD received a call about a physical domes- music with Jordan Patterson, 21 years old, near tic abuse incident on Leighton Drive. has never the intersection of Hummingbird Street Offi cer Erick Jackson arrived and and Peacock Avenue. Patterson then left immediately heard screaming from the sounded so good. the area, but returned with Richard Ro- residence. The suspect, Mario Lopez, 44 driguez and Anthony Trejo. The victim years old, armed himself with a knife and In our 25 years of hearing care, we’ve was cornered in a carport and stabbed took an aggressive stance. several times. Lopez refused to comply with the heard a lot of reasons why our patients’ The suspects fl ed. The victim was trans- Jackson’s instructions and began to chal- lives were changed by wearing hearing ported to the VCMC and was treated for his lenge him. Lopez rushed Jackson with the aids. And now we’re sharing them with injuries which were not life threatening. knife coming in very close proximity to you, because we think that just like our SDVWSDWLHQWVRQFH\RXÀQGDKHDULQJ Both Patterson and Rodriguez were the offi cer. Jackson, in fear of his life, dis- Camarillo arrested without incident on May 18th and charged his service weapon several times solution that is right for you, your life will booked into VC Jail. On May 21st, offi cers until the suspect stopped advancing on only get better. To hear all of our stories, 805.233.3233 located Trejo in an apartment complex on him. visit us at our locations, online, or on one of the many social outlets we take part in. Ojai Hummingbird Street. Trejo was appre- Lopez was pronounced dead at the 805.633.3023 hended and booked at VC Jail. scene. See you soon! On May 25th, offi cers went to the 100 Ventura police have stated that the Special Anniversary Offer: Thousand Oaks block of College Drive to continue the inves- offi cer was acting within the department’s The New Motion™ 301 805.367.3093 tigation. The police offi cers’ presence was policy when he fatally shot the knife wield- Hearing Aids from Siemens known due to a surveillance camera. The ing man. The fi ndings were made by an in- Ventura suspect and other friends exited a detached ternal review board who determined that All Models 805.626.3128 garage after viewing the offi cers. the offi cer was in fear for his life. $ * An offi cer nearby ordered the suspect The incident occurred during what ONLY 1,645 ea. and his friends to stop. The occupants police fear the most, a domestic violence EVERYDAY RETAIL PRICE $2,195 complied but a pit bull ran at the offi cer. call. *Not valid with any other offer or discount. The offi cer fi red one round from his service As is standard policy the incident will Expires June 30, 2011. weapon, killing the dog. be investigated by the Ventura County The suspect Hovanes Sarkissyan was District Attorney’s Offi ce and Offi cer Join us on: Find us online! arrested and booked into VC Jail. Jackson was put on administrative leave. EXCEPTIONAL Senior Living at an EXCEPTIONAL Value! Over 80 rake, shovel and yard tool wielding Keller Williams West Ventura Realtors recently descended on Elmhurst Elementary School for a clean up project that re- moved weeds, trash and debris from four different areas of the school. The Realtors weeded, trimmed and clipped overgrown vegetation, raked leaves and dried brush, added new mulch and restored the sites to manicured condition. The project was part of a nationwide community volunteer effort called RED Day which Keller Williams Realty sponsors every year in May.

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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 16 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Sports said Johnson. “It feels awesome. I have nothing but Johnson has always been infatuated close friends here and it’s just a very great with wrestling, and his career path has cause. They actually all came out and been a direct result of this passion. He made some time to just come hang, in- earned his fi rst radio job when he called in cluding the media. I’m very appreciative,” to fellow radio host Tom Spence’s station said Ortiz. and won tickets to an Xtreme Pro Wres- The reception for Ortiz was very tling (XPW) event. Spence recognized warm, and he spent over an hour talking Johnson’s passion for wrestling and ap- to the media, signing autographs, pos- pointed him as the XPW correspondent ing for pictures with his title belt, and for the station. Presently, Johnson works expressing his gratitude to his fans and alongside Spence on KVTA and his seg- attendees before accepting a key to the ment “Sports with Stick” has earned city and an award as one of the most his- Johnson two Golden Mike Awards (2006 torical people to hail from Ventura. His and 2007) and an Associated Press Mark agent Roland Arellano was there to sup- Twain Award (2006). “When you’re Stick- port him and expressed his pride in the boy, everything you touch turns to gold,” 24-year-old prodigy. “I am really proud said Johnson. to be Victor’s agent and to see him being Another opportunity fell into John- so successful in his young career. This is a son’s lap in 2003-2004 when he was wonderful event and I wish him the best working as a halftime entertainer for in the future,” said Arellano. Underground Empire Wrestling (UEW). A long time Ventura resident, Ortiz “Stickboy” had a convincing victory over his rival “Madness” while benefiting the Fillmore He found out that he was connected to has been closely connected with the mem- Little League one of his idols, professional wrestler Gary bers of the local band Rey Fresco. Mark “Krusher” Key. Johnson’s family owns Hartley, owner of The Watermark and Learning the ropes: “Stickboy” BFD Bodyshop, and he learned that Key is boxing enthusiast, met Ortiz through Rey a custom painter when he is not grappling Fresco. Hartley and his two sons, Jamie tries his hand at wrestling with opponents. When Johnson wanted to and Nick, manage the band and share a by Ryan Graff start charity wrestling, he naturally chose bond with Ortiz. When Ortiz earned the Key as his trainer. prestigious WBC belt, Hartley made every At fi ve feet eight inches tall and 150 tling Association charity event for the The team has set up rings in Johnson’s effort to promote the young boxer. “The pounds after a trip to the late night buf- benefi t of Fillmore Little League. The bout backyard and in Key’s shop and has been fi ght was an amazing fi ght, I was really fet, Jedediah Johnson doesn’t fi t the ar- between Stickboy and Madness was the training together for about two years. proud that Ortiz was from here. I saw so chetype of a physically imposing wrestler. grudge match between the two competi- Key is proud of Johnson’s development little in the press, and felt that people In fact, Johnson was given his nickname of tors as their previous two matches ended thus far. “Stickboy is a hard worker and is should know we have a world champion “Stickboy” by a group of childhood friends with a Madness victory and a no contest, serious about being a competitive wrestler. and very dedicated athlete who lives in who poked fun at his smaller stature. De- respectively. “I really enjoyed beating Mad- He makes up for his size with passion and downtown Ventura. I decided to throw a spite this, however, the 1520 KVTA sports ness in front of everyone in Fillmore. The his boisterous personality. I enjoy work- party and invite people to come up and radio personality is making a name for event was really important to me because ing with him and seeing him develop as a give Victor some exposure,” said Hartley. himself in the ring as of late. it was for charity. I get my charitable side wrestler and entertainer,” said Key. Ortiz is an enthusiastic, world-class Johnson is fresh off a commanding from my mom, who has fed the homeless When he is not wrestling, Johnson fi ghter who can often be found running May 14 victory over his rival Joe “Madness” in Ventura for fi fteen years now. She has hopes to make a career as a manager. After all over the city of Ventura, including his Golson that was part of an Impact Wres- taught me to care about my fellow man,” his aforementioned victory, Johnson owns typical fi ve-mile route up the coast. He the rights to Madness and is also working trains and spars at Knuckleheadz Box- as the offi cial manager for his client sim- ing Gym, and is grateful for the oppor- ply named “Tool” in the Empire Wrestling tunities his camp has given him and the Federation (EWF). “My goal as a manager skills they have helped him to develop. is to work promotion to promotion, bring “I want to give a shout out to all of my Tool a title belt, my brother Levi “Triple L” buddies from Rey Fresco band, all the Johnson a cruiser belt, and run Madness guys from Knuckleheadz Boxing gym, into the ground,” said Johnson. Tool was and all the MMA guys. There is a lot of unavailable for comment as he was a mys- love in Ventura from this end. I espe- terious no-show to his interview. cially want to thank my coaches Daniel As he progresses as both a wrestler Garcia, Mario Aguiniga, and Joe Janik. If and radio personality, Johnson dedicates it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be in this his career to Allison “Stickgirl” Luft, his position,” said Ortiz. girlfriend of ten years. “Stickgirl has made There has been a lot of talk concern- it possible for me to be who I am today,” ing the legitimacy of Ortiz’s win over said Johnson. Berto, who is considered by many to be one of the best pound-for-pound fi ghters in the world. Ortiz was quick to silence Ortiz presented the negative buzz by discussing how a victory of the former champion was pos- with key to sible. “Berto wasn’t bad for not having heart or courage. Berto claims he didn’t Ventura have his best day, but I’ve seen him at his by Ryan Graff best, and that was one of his best days. I was just better. I don’t know if this shuts Ventura mayor Bill Fulton couldn’t anybody up. I really doubt it. Everyone have said it better when he made the has their own opinion. But as far as that claim that “San Buenaventura is the goes, I performed at my very best and capital of boxing in Ventura County, obeyed my corner. I’m happy and I’m and Victor Ortiz is the king.” Ortiz content,” said Ortiz. joined an elite class of athletes at the After a vacation to the Caribbean, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashan- Ortiz will return to Ventura and begin tucket, Connecticut on April 16 when training for his title defense. Although he he earned a unanimous decision victory did not comment on the date or opponent (115-110, 114-112, 114-111) over Andre for his next fi ght, Ortiz said that his next Berto to become the new World Boxing athletic endeavor will be an Ironman Council (WBC) Welterweight Champion Triathlon in Idaho. The event will consist of the world. For his hard fought title of biking 112 miles, swimming 2.5miles, win, Mayor Fulton awarded Ortiz with and running a 26.2-mile marathon. Ortiz a key to the city of Ventura. The key cer- also claimed that while there is no calen- emony was part of a large reception held dar for his fi rst defense that he will cer- in Ortiz’s honor at The Watermark res- tainly be ready for whoever stands across taurant in downtown Ventura. The event the ring. It will be exciting to see what was invitation-only and was attended by comes to Ortiz’s career as he continues to many of Ortiz’s family members, friends, make a name for himself and represents and the media. the city of Ventura.

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 17 Youth This’n’That “There are always, children in Ventu- ra County waiting for foster parents to Robert Bell love and care for them. The need is espe- cially great for teens,” said Kris Bennett, District Director for Aspiranet Ventura pleads guilty County. “For a child or teen who has to be in foster care, the guidance of loving to felony foster parents can help make the differ- Robert Jack Bell, the former owner of ence between success and failure. Ventura’s closed Top Hat Burger Palace Aspiranet’s inventive approach has pleaded guilty to a felony hit-and- requires that all foster children are run charge in connection with a fatal thoughtfully placed with a family that accident last month that occurred in best suits their individual needs. Once the alley behind Foster Library. placement occurs, foster parents receive In April he was arrested on suspicion comprehensive compulsory training, What could be better then running along our beautiful Promenade? of gross vehicular manslaughter and educational programs, one-on-one leaving the scene of an accident which counseling and ongoing 24/7 support Boogie Nights Summer 5K Run/ resulted in the death of 24 year old Ryan and guidance. Tremearne. They will be holding a Foster Care Walk Series Judge Kevin McGee indicated that open house today from 4-7pm at Aspi- Bell will face some jail time when he is The inaugural Boogie Nights Sum- along the Ventura Promenade and the ranet Ventura, 1838 Eastman Avenue, sentenced on June 24. Much less than mer 5K Run/Walk Series will kick off at last four will be on the beautiful trails of Suite #100. Please RSVP at 289-0120 family feared after his arrest. 6:15 pm on Wednesday evening, June 1st Arroyo Verde Park in Ventura. All nights or www.aspiranetheroes.org. on the Ventura Promenade at the bottom will also include a free kids run starting at Tremearne, was a senior at CSU of California Street. This new and exciting 5:55pm. Channel Islands and it could not be de- 12 event series is intended to provide a hard The series is directed by Josh Spiker termined if he was walking or sleeping in workout in one of Ventura’s great natural and hosted by the 101 Running Tribe. For School the alley when he was struck. The alley setting, along with a fun social setting more information please call Josh Spiker was not on his way home so there was after the run/walk and to raise funds for at 258-7018, e-mail JoshSpiker@Gmail. some confusion why he was even there. Buena High School Cross Country teams com or visit www.TribeRunning.com. Ventura Job & Because of the way that the alley is . The event will be on Wednesday nights The cost is $120 for all 12 nights plus situated prosecutors could not prove until August 24. free event shirt or $15 for each individual that Bell did anything negligent while The fi rst eight weeks will take place night. Career Center driving down the alley except for leaving Ventura Job & Career Center June the crime scene. classes-4651 Telephone Road, Ventura - Because the alley is dark and steep it 654-3435 The essays were a much more per- was hard to prove that Bell actually saw Annual Bike Wednesday, June 1 - Power of VOS sonal way to fi nd the kids in Ventura’s the victim. (Virtual OneStop), 1 pm – 4 pm community that need new bicycles. The Rodeo has – Learn about the Virtual OneStop bicycles that are being given are not website and how you can use the vari- brand new, save for two specialized bi- CMS represents shaped me into ous tools in the system to build your cycles, but will be much appreciated by resume and customize your job search kids in Ventura who cannot obtain a bi- the cyclist to a specific location and occupation. PODS cycle through other means. My fi rst two Must have basic computer skills. Consortium Media Services, a mar- bicycles in life were won through a raffl e, that I am Tuesday, June 7 - Resumes that keting and media relations fi rm in Ven- and that changed the course of my life. by Ashley Vanhuis-Somis Academy Sell, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm - Hands-on tura was recently awarded representation Knowing someone thought that a child Charter High Scholl workshop providing assistance in of 21 PODS® franchises owned by Storage was special enough to nominate him or completing a resume, cover and thank- Mobility, Inc. The VCCool 5th Annual Bike Rodeo, her for a new bicycle adds a double punch you letters. Walk away with a portfolio The announcement brings Consor- a part of VUSD’s Summerfest event held of altruism to that experience. that shows off professional skills and tium Media Services (CMS) representa- on May 21st is over; the tents are folded, The bicycle rodeo was an incredibly experience. tion of independent and corporate PODS essays written, chalk lines faded from the rewarding opportunity to give a little Wednesday, June 15 - Explore Your franchises to a total of 30 locations in 12 crossing of many little tires, helmets and something back to the community that Future, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm - Complete U.S. states. The fi rm also handles public sandwiches have disappeared, and I am has shaped me into the cyclist that I am. a self-evaluation to help identify your relations for PODS Enterprises, Inc. with left exhausted after a long day in the sun. Events such as these, that give children skills and aspirations. Gain insight corporate headquarters in Clearwater, This particular exhaustion is a pleasant something that they could easily have into the hidden labor market and de- Florida. sensation, however, when paired with the gone without but will benefi t from im- velop a career strategy based on high- CMS works with national and local busi- satisfaction of hundreds of kids that are mensely, can be life-changing. Although demand occupations. nesses and nonprofi ts including Aspiranet, more excited and informed about bikes we may not see the results immediately, Tuesday, June 21 - Winning Inter- one of California’s largest nonprofi t social than ever before. The bike rodeo was a that special feeling of “I won?!” sticks views, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm - Supplies service agencies, FOOD Share and others. hit, and in the aftermath, I am left with with people. For the rodeo’s organizers the tools to make a lasting first im- Storage Mobility, Inc. was founded in much to contemplate. and volunteers, that winning feeling is pression when interviewing. 2004 and is the largest independent pro- My primary position at the bike mutual. Career Shops are offered at no cost vider of PODS moving and storage in the rodeo was interacting with kids and par- to Job Seekers. Space is limited. Prior world with 21 franchise locations across ents as they wrote nomination essays for registration required by calling the the U.S. new bicycles. The essays, written in Span- Aspiranet is Ventura Job & Career Center at 805- For further Information www.Consor- ish and English, are new to the rodeo 654-3435 to enroll. tium-Media.com and www.PODSUS.com. this year. Previously, bicycles have been holding an open raffl ed off by random drawing. Many kids and parents were a bit confused by house today this new style of nominating friends and Nearly 100 times a day, a child in relatives, but many were impressed and California is placed in foster care accord- believed that it did fi t with the altruistic ing to the Children’s Law Center of Los theme of 2011: “Bikes Build Friendships.” Angeles. Once there, he or she joins over Parents nominated children, and chil- 58,000 other children in the state who, dren nominated one another. Children for no fault of their own, have also been mainly wrote in simple sentences about removed from their homes. the friends that they showed up with, Throughout the month of June, many reading as little as, “Thank you for Aspiranet, one of California’s most in- being my friend.” Other essays written novative social services agencies, hopes by children were touching descriptions to increase awareness about the huge of siblings’ personal hardships that I need that exists for more foster parents cannot fathom experiencing. The par- in California. ent and guardian essays were equally “In 2010, we placed more than 700 ranging in depth and complexity, some children and teens with safe and lov- containing descriptions of their child’s ing foster families but we know that on great passion for bike tricks, others ex- any given day there are thousands more plaining a tough fi nancial situation, and young people in California waiting for a few that just said that their nominees a foster family to call their own,” said deserved a new bike because they “rock!” Vernon Brown, Aspiranet CEO.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 18 June 1 – June 15, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Business service. Effi ciency, he said, in installation proposal. He added, we are good at what we allows them to work together in a workshop at his old jobs was lacking so Bermudez do and feel that we are versatile enough to setting on modules that enable them to do decided to make a business for himself. He provide a quick and accurate estimate to everything from developing their business explained that improvements in quality meet any customer’s qualifi cations,” What introductions, to creating strategy for how and production with an innovative entre- we do is specialize in service.” they can co-market their businesses and preneurial spirit is how to keep the referrals Apart from the team’s game strategy, effectively utilize media. Every other week coming. Felipe says that another part of Formula the group uses a “Meet and Greet” format “We do everything,” said Bermudez. 1’s advantage lies in the product differen- that allows them to give a more detailed “We offer many products that other compa- tiation. We do things that other compa- introduction for their business, as well as nies won’t.” nies just won’t do, like Static Dissipation highlight one of the members as a speaker Brother and sister team Felipe and Jackie have Jackie, Felipe’s sister, is the administra- fl ooring for rooms that store computers for the group. Every other week the group all the right fl oorings for you tive and colorist side of the team. Jackie, who and servers, Sports Flooring, Commercial does a shorter introduction and then breaks graduated from The Fashion Institute of Flooring, and Eco Friendly Flooring, as well into groups to complete one of the modules Design and Merchandise in L.A., explained as Hospitality Flooring. A big energy saver in the Business Development Curriculum. Formula 1 the formula that she uses when producing in these tough economic times is heated Through this program. members create a fi nal product for her customers. It lies in tile, he added. You can pay off the price a their own business opportunities together. Flooring the clash of textile and color coordination, heated tile installation within 5 years, just For more information on how you she said. Jackie also spoke about being a from the energy savings. These are special- and Ventura can get involved please visit by Sloan Rouberick colorist and implied how her job at Formula ization products that our competitors just their website at www.entrepreneursprofes- Ventura’s home team in fl oor design 1 is a delicate balance between design and don’t offer. sionals.com, or call their toll-free message and installation sector fi lls in the gaps production. The desired product from the Formula 1 has an extensive show room service, (888) 653-7810. using cutting edge technology with ex- original orders do not always come out as and has been at their current location,1833 perience you can trust. intended, she said. Clients Change there Portola Rd. unit J in the second building Felipe and Jackie Bermudez of Formula minds and desires in the process of instal- from the corner of Portola Road for 8 years. Hair-Free 1 Flooring created a business solution for lation all the time, we have to be versatile. For more information please visit their web Ventura that is just what the commercial Both Jackie and Felipe elaborated about site at http://www.formula1fl ooring.com/ business and home owner ordered. The the different methods they use to create a or call 644 - 3346. Forever Formula 1 team has been serving Ventura fi nished project. However, in the end, they And look for their ad in the Breeze to by Annie-Gabriel County for 20 years, offering an entire solu- agreed that not all projects are the same or receive a 10% discount. Cht., LLHC tion to fl oor remodeling along with experi- created equal and fl exibility is the key to Nowadays there are so many ads and enced installers and educated designers to customer satisfaction. services offering hair removal, it could get the entire job done. “I like to call myself the home thera- Entrepreneurs be confusing to someone who is new to it. Formula 1 has added their expert pist,” said Jackie. Cheryl Conway, R.E. owner and operator craftsmanship to buildings such as the As an extra bonus, Formula 1 includes Professionals of Ventura’s ‘Hair-Free Forever’ knows the Water Mark, the Crown Plaza Hotel and many perks that increase product value ins-and-outs of Permanent Hair Removal Lynn Sarkany is an active partici- many other areas in Downtown and in the eyes of the customers, such as free and has offered to inform and educate us. pant working for economic development throughout Ventura. Design Consultations along with monthly Cheryl, originally a ‘Philly-Girl’, chose in the Ventura area as a business owner, Felipe, Formula 1 fl oor contractor and discounts from the manufacture and free Ventura and harbor-living as her home base entrepreneur, and a college professor. She installation team leader, started his career estimates. some years back and now, Philadelphia’s has an MBA in Marketing from the Clare- out as an inside sales representative. As an Felipe went more in depth into what his loss is Ventura’s gain! She lives here with her mont Graduate University of Claremont, entrepreneur he saw some areas for im- customers are looking for. Customers give husband, David and puppy, Sara, who can CA. Since 1994, she has had a marketing provement and development in customer us an idea and then we do the designing and be seen walking on the sandy beachfront consulting fi rm MarketFinders, that is most mornings. She studied and practiced based in Thousand Oaks and actively helps in Philadelphia, working with The Univer- businesses in Ventura to grow. sity of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospi- As the recession has deepened, Lynn tal. After relocating to Beverly Hills in 1997, has been searching for ways to help small she started specializing in eyebrow design. business to survive and thrive. This is why With this expertise she will analyze and ex- Lynn has decided to start Entrepreneurs ecute proper corrections to achieve the per- Professionals, an organization where small fect shape for each individual patient. After business owners and decision-makers can her years in Ventura, Cheryl is now known connect to grow their businesses, become as The Eyebrow Queen! “Well-designed stronger business owners, and give back to eyebrows are not trendy....they are one of their communities. She is looking to start the most important aspects of overall style a chapter in Ventura. and beauty, enhancing the eyes to make “I have been working to grow small them the main focus of the face.” Cheryl businesses for a few years now, and what I was quick to interject, “You can achieve a started to notice the minute that the eco- timeless, custom shape that will stay that nomic downturn hit, was that small busi- way forever without the need to tweeze, ness owners and decision-makers were feel- wax, or worry about messing up the shape. ing that they had fewer and fewer options By having a specialist analyze and execute left out there to grow a successful business. the proper shape corrections, you will have As the recession has deepened, these en- the confi dence of knowing you will always trepreneurs have begun to not know what look your best.” to do to maintain their competitive edge.” Ms. Conway is also an Expert Con- Lynn also started to notice something else. sultant for the California State Board of “I have also noticed how many people have Cosmetology and has her teaching creden- been laid off, can’t fi nd work, and are given tial in Vocational Education, Designated the suggestion to start their own business. Subjects. She pioneered the creation of This is something that these people may be California’s fi rst apprenticeship program very excited about doing, but many don’t for Permanent Hair Removal. have a clue as to where to start.” The most common questions: “What Lynn feels that the solution lies in the is Thermolysis?” and “How does it differ small business sector itself. “Small busi- from electrolysis and laser hair removal?” ness cannot rely on the Government to Thermolysis is not new technology, but help—we have to learn to be each other’s most people have yet to hear about it and ‘Safety Net.’ If America is going to bounce don’t realize it is completely safe and effec- back from this economic turmoil, we need tive on all skin types and hair color and is a new generation of entrepreneurship, approved by the FDA for permanency. It is innovation and stewardship to grow. We also safe to use on any area of the body. need to foster this not only in ourselves, but Ms. Conway volunteered, “Though in our children as well.” electrolysis had it’s place in ‘hair-removal- The meeting format is simple, fun and history’, Thermolysis now meets the high interesting: Because Lynn is a Professor of standards of today due to advances in sci- Marketing and Public Relations at both ence and technology. In layman’s terms, the University of Phoenix and California Thermolysis is very fast, creating less sen- Lutheran University, this experience en- sation to the patient, so there is minimal abled her to create a Business Development discomfort and no skin damage! Conway Curriculum for use by the members. This added, “Once a hair is treated with Ther- Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE June 1 – June 15, 2011 19 Business molysis using the proper technique, the Weedon & Co. is a relatively small in- ing disconnected with my clients’ want my investors to own companies follicle is unable to produce another hair.... vestment house, and as a result we’re investment needs, while being more that will be participating in this fu- meaning the hair is now gone forever and able to offer a much more personal- and more driven by their hunger for ture growth.” will not grow back.” ized experience for my clients and greater profitability. The excessive I invite you to visit our new Ven- Though laser hair-removal has become myself. The firm has an unwavering fees and higher commissions were re- tura office located at 5740 Ralston a popular method, it is not the safest and is focus on the individual investor and ducing my clients’ investment perfor- Street, Suite 301. Call 620-4700 or not permanent. It is also not for everyone, their needs. This is unique and pro- mance. I have client relationships that visit www.crowellweedon.com to con- as it requires specifi c hair and skin color, as vides the assurance that the Crowell go back more than 30 years, and span tact me personally. well as restrictions afterward, such as sun- Weedon independent research team generations, but if those accounts light exposure and certain skin product in- will not create any conflict of inter- weren’t of a certain arbitrary size they teractions. The FDA does not approve laser est as they provide recommendations were subject to onerous fees and mini- hair removal for permanency, as the hair aimed only at enhancing my clients’ mum charges. I was forced to give up does grow back. So after spending a lot of investment needs. I’ve often asked accounts to a call center, or just close money, investing a lot of time and enduring savvy investors, and experienced in- them since it was just too expensive to much pain, in some cases, the patient is left vestment advisor colleagues to think maintain. It’s against my philosophy with the same amount of hair they started of all the investment firms they know to turn my back on loyal long-term out with! by name. Then I ask how many of clients. With Crowell Weedon I can be When choosing a Thermolysis techni- those firms are still in business now, the authority in choosing who I serve.” cian, looking for qualifi cations and exper- or have maintained the same name VB: In these times of economic uncertainty, tise is key. Advanced training and experi- for at least 79 years of operations? everyone has witnessed the effects of the re- ence, along with the proper technique and Crowell Weedon is quite unique in cession. What general advice do you offer tools, are necessary elements for healthy, that regard.” for your clients and readers about the fu- hair-free skin. VB: What is your approach to financial ture of our economy? Cheryl Conway, R.E., is a CA licensed planning for your clients? JD: “I’ve seen enough bull and bear electrologist and has been performing and JD: “My partner, John Clay, and I first markets, and good and bad econo- teaching Thermolysis for more than 20 assess the current investments held by mies, to have formulated some ways A recent guest on the Ventura Breeze years. She can be reached in at 644-3900 our clients or prospects. We pick apart of coping with them as they arise. I portion of the Coach Ron Tunick radio and at www.hairfreeforever.net. that asset allocation and contrast it see investment cycles, and economic show, on Ventura County radio station with our own model asset allocations, patterns as a series of interconnected 1400AM KKZZ was former Ventura tailored to the client’s risk tolerance, pendulum-like movements. Some City Councilmember and current bank- An interview age, experience and a host of specific swings are very short; maybe just er Ed Summers. They discussed both local personal future needs. Then we sug- minutes, for example, daily trading events and the fi nancial market. Coach with John gest reallocating assets in an efficient moves in an active commodity. Those Ron is on daily from 4-6pm with many manner to achieve a more ideal mix shouldn’t influence me, or my inves- wonderful guests, including publisher Distad, Crowell of investments, which should better tors. I try to identify the longer dura- Sheldon on Monday’s from 4-4:30. serve them in the future. We meet tion swings and take positions accord- Weedon & Co. with our clients at appropriate inter- ingly, but I never get 100% out or even vals to assess the plan, its results, and 100% in, because the biggest swing of Ventura our clients changing situations.” momentum from my perspective is VB: What sets Crowell, Weedon & Co. apart VB: Why did you choose to join Crowell, still taking place and is quite positive. from other fi rms in Ventura County – what ap- Weedon & Co. I began my career with the Dow below pealed to you, that would benefi t your clients? JD: “I found that the big investment 500 and now we are above 12,000. I JD: “As a General Partnership, Crowell, firms across the country were becom- believe it is going to move higher, so I

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A she spent 11 years in prison before music season off! Crossing my fingers DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri & beautiful woman who knows what she becoming the first low-caste woman that all goes well! Sat wants and won’t stop at anything to get ever elected to the Indian Parliament, June 4th: Indie West Fest hits the Wed 6/1 - Big Adventure it. As a precocious young Indian girl, only to be assassinated in 2001. Still Ventura Fairgrounds. Multiple stages Thur 6/2 - Coso Live Phoolan Devi was married off for the feared and revered, this rare and rel- of live bands; including: Cracker, Wed 6/8 - Big Adventure price of one bicycle and a goat. Her evant woman’s story comes to life on Camper Van Beethoven, Redd Kross, Thur 6/9 - Bongo Town only apparent crime? Being an opin- the screen in a searing performance by Taylor Locke of Rooney, Jeff Hershey ionated woman born into a low-caste the great Indian actress Seema Biswas It’s All Good Bar & Grill & The Heartbeats, Jackass, We Gov- family, for which she suffered a great The Ventura Film Society is proud 533 E. Main St. 805-641-9951 ern We, Jetstream, Gypsy Death Star, deal. She was a “nobody” until she to present this powerful fi lm as part Open Mike Night every Wed Lovebird, 50 Sticks of Dynamite, The attempted to escape her destiny and of our VFS @ the Museum 2011 Film Calamity, Happens Again and more! Majestic Theater be with the man she loved. Now she is Series, held the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of More info?: indiewestfest.com 26 S. Chestnut St. 805-653-0118 a legend, known throughout India as every month through December 6 at the Delaney Gibson will be visiting Wed 6/8 - Stephen Marley the “Bandit Queen.” Museum of Ventura County’s Martin soon and has announced a show at Fri 6/10 – The Skatalites, The Ska Dad- What makes “Bandit Queen” a V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 E. Zoey’s Cafe on June 17th. This will be dyz, Elevator Ska true-grit Schwarzenegger-style “roar- Main Street, Downtown Ventura. For her first show since she relocated to Tue 6/14 – Jack’s Mannequin, Steel Train, ing action adventure,” as The New advance tickets & information – www. New York! Local Delaney fans seem Lady Danville York Times called it, is the way this venturafi lmsociety.com / 628-2299. quite excited! Her latest music video Watermark On Main for La Di Da, currently had 2931 hits 598 E. Main St. 805-643-6800 on YouTube! Sylvia seems to fill a void in Greg’s Intimate Acoustic with Dano every Tue nanigans, which will keep you reeling Thanks for reading, and keep on life, so she stays. Jazz at the Mark every Wed in a wave of outrageous circumstanc- rocking! es that just get funnier and funnier. Both Greg and Kate carry on --DJ Kohli Rocks! W2O Rooftop Lounge Don’t miss it! conversations with Sylvia as though Kohlismusicpit.com 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) there is full comprehension on both PS: be sure to check out my new music 805-643-6800 Pirates of the Caribbean – Stranger sides and, through Sylvia’s responses, blog: www.theroadtoladygaga.info. I Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm Tides we find there is more understand- recently interviewed movie star/come- Fri 6/3 – Midnight Band ing than the humans expect. Along dian, Coco Peru (Girls Will Be Girls, Sat 6/4 – The Bomb the way the author offers all sorts of Trick, Too Wong Foo...!) I recently Sun 6/5 – Raw Silk amusing observations about pets and caught her new show, “There Comes A pet ownership. Zoey’s Café Time,” She’s soooo good! Find out on The first act is hilarious, as Sylvia 185 E. Santa Clara St. 805-652-1137 Johnny Depp returns in his iconic my blog, just what Coco Peru thinks and her owners jockey for position of Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm role as ditsy Buccaneer Jack Sparrow, of Lady Gaga! :) “top dog” in the household. But, as Thur 6/2 - Seth Petersen with Rad Cloud the 4th fi lm of the “Pirates” trilogy is often the case with scripts based on & The Spires 8pm franchise. His comedic clumsy swash- an unusual or exaggerated plot device, Fri 6/3 - Jamie Drake & J.T. Spangler 8pm buckling character plays host to a high the premise becomes less sustainable Sat 6/4 - Amy Kuney & Neal Casal 8pm, seas cast, including Geoffrey Rush, and in the second act. While there are Elevator Ska – Slinky Dress Martini femme fatale Angela, (Penelope Cruz) laughs, the momentum of hilarity is Party 10pm who ignites the scene with her mysteri- diminished. Sun 6/5 - Paul McCallum with Special ous prowess. Luring Jack Sparrow into The play ends somewhat abruptly Guest – an afternoon of Jazz 12:30pm a frenzy of a trust me, trust me not with a brief narrative covering a pe- Fri 6/10 - Highbird Takeover 8pm dilemma she fervently tries to coax him riod of 12 years. Nevertheless, the Sat 6/11 - Birdfeeder CD release 8pm onto the ship of fearsome pirate Black- show’s perspective is generally fresh, Tue 6/14 - Blue Grass Jam 6pm beard (Ian McShane) to search for the Fountain of Youth. which accounts for its success as a Hang on to the mast ropes Matey’s, community theater staple for the last The entertainment report you are in for turbulent laughs aboard 15 years. this high sea’s adventure. The Ojai Art Center Theater’s pro- Silver screen duction is blessed with a very capable Two on the Aisle cast, which is critical to making the by Linde Carlson Delaney Gibson will be visiting soon and has script work well. Buddy Wilds, with announced a show at Zoey’s Cafe on June Bridesmaids Two Paws Up for his likeable, down-to-earth sincer- 17th. ity and spot- on delivery and timing, Ojai’s “Sylvia” makes the character of Greg a true everyman with whom we all identify. by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine Music Calendar Kimberly Denmary imbues Sylvia Hello Ventura, these are my picks of he true kings and queens of our with the right proportions of energy, 6/1 to 6/14 the week castles are…our pets. (Just ask Professor exuberance, enthusiasm and pet inde- For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com Bridesmaids is one of those hys- Scamp.) That’s just one of the messages pendence. terically, laugh out loud, non-stop rare veteran playwright A.R. 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Deborah Bertling Karaoke every Wed 6-9pm asked to be in Lillian’s wedding (Maya (Buddy Wilds) is adopted by an ador- does an admirable job of meeting the Live Bands every Thur thru Sun Rudolph) reluctantly she accepts. The able dog (Kimberly Denmarry). Her challenges of the part. Thur 6/2 - Bottom Feeders 6:30-9:30pm fun begins on the airplane on the tag says her name is Sylvia. Matthew Talbott plays all three of Fri 6/3 - Ray Jay Band 7-11pm way to Vegas to celebrate Lillian’s Greg brings Sylvia home. His wife, his roles – Tom, Phyllis and Leslie – Sat 6/4 – Barstool Pigeons 6-10pm bachelorette party, where Annie’s fear Kate (Deborah Bertling), is not as with distinct, over-the-top demeanors Sun 6/5 - Blue Stew 2-6pm of flying becomes apparent in an in- enamored with Sylvia and Sylvia be- that heighten the contrast with the Thur 6/9 - Bottom Feeders 6:30-9:30pm flight cavalcade of escapes escapades comes the catalyst for the emergence real world characterizations of Greg Fri 6/10 - The Preachers 7-11pm unveiling a catastrophic mess. Secrets of some underlying stresses in the and Kate by Wilds and Bertling. Sat 6/11 - “710” 1-5pm, Live Bait with Jen are exposed from out of the blue, and marriage of empty-nesters Greg and “Sylvia” plays until June 19, 2011 Staves 6-10pm friendships are tested under the stress Kate. at the Ojai Art Center Theatre, 113 S. Sun 6/12 - Blue Stew 2-6pm of an impending wedding. Greg discusses the Sylvia situation Montgomery St., Ojai. 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