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Presenting Alyssa Mendoza with the Audrey Woodburn Scholarship were CMHS Senior On Wednesday, July 10th, the VP of Operations Adam Thunell, Dr. James Ventura Botanical Gardens dedicated Woodburn II, and Junior Volunteer Chair The winners of the Ventura County Fair poster contest were unveiled by James the Schwab Entrance Plaza to honor Marilyn Beal. Lockwood on July 8 at a presentation at the fairgrounds. The theme of the fair is “A the memory of the late Miriam Country Fair with Ocean Air.” Schwab and her longstanding support CMH The design by Daríanna Vásquez, 18, of Santa Paula, earned her first place. Her and philanthropy for the Garden and work will appear on the fair’s poster and other fair materials. the Arts in Ventura. Auxiliary Hannah Ellsberry, 17, of Camarillo, took second place and Jorja Garcia, 14, of Music was performed by the Oxnard, received third place. They were chosen from 58 entrees. Miriam and Henry Schwab Academy honors junior The 144th Ventura County Fair runs July 31 to Aug. 11. of Music, Ventura College. volunteer Photos by Bernie Goldstein. Photo by Michael Gordon. scholarship by Union Bank and La M 103.7, raises money for the dancer’s favorite charities. recipients “’Dancing with Our Community Each year in June, the Community Stars’ is one of the most anticipat- Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honors its ed events of the festival,” says Kellie graduating Junior Volunteers as they Meehan, festival executive director. “Our finish their high school careers and competitors give it everything they’ve prepare for their futures. On June 10, got to wow the crowd, and all will raising Auxiliary members, hospital leaders and money for wonderful local causes.” proud parents gathered to honor two Who’s competing? special Junior Volunteers with scholar- Victor Rodriguez, dances with his ships for their continued education. instructor Yesenia Peña, for Cabrillo Alyssa Mendoza was awarded Economic Development Corporation, the Audrey Woodburn Scholarship a nonprofit where he sits on the board. for $1,500. Alyssa became a Junior Victor Rodriguez, Yesenia Peña, Dr. Marlene Batista, Marco Aguilar, Sommer Frisk, Erika Rodriguez, an immigrant whose family Volunteer in June, 2016, and served Martin, Jesus Garcia, Diana Terre and Ben Escobar. Ernesto Martinez, Salena Bracamontes, settled in the Cabrillo Village farmwork- in the CMH Gift Shop and Maternal Veronica De La Cruz and Adan De La Torre are ready to dance. er community in Saticoy, is passionate Child Health department. Over the last about providing affordable housing and Sustainability Now News three years, Alyssa accumulated over assists with the organization’s mission 550 hours of service to the hospital. providing comprehensive housing Her commitment to the patients and Community Leaders dance for services and community economic de- community earned her second place velopment activities for individuals and for Community Service at Foothill Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival families most lacking in opportunity in Technology High School. Alyssa plans Ventura County. by Maryann Ridini Spencer to continue her education at Ventura Veronica De La Cruz, a sales manager (@MaryannRidiniSpencer) College and major in Nursing Science. for Union Bank, dances with instructor Trinity Durborow received the Maria In the vein of the hit television series, community leaders paired with local top Adan De La Torre for Clean Interna- Cavallo Scholarship for $3,000. Trinity “Dancing with the Stars,” on Sunday, dance instructors will compete in the tional, an organization dedicated to has been a Junior Volunteer in the CMH July 28 at 1:00 pm during the 26th “2019 Dancing with Our Community ensuring that every person around the Gift Shop since June 2017 and has given Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival presented Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fund- world has access to sustainable clean Continued on page 23 by the Oxnard Downtowners, seven raiser.” The salsa competition, sponsored Continued on page 17 2 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Business

Award winning clothing stylist Deborah Yahner has opened an upscale resale boutique Ikat and Pearls Boutique. A Ventura Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was recently held. 40 South California Street (805) 448-9526. Photo by Michael Gordon.

Ventura to support, attend and take New group part in their productions. “We are looking for people to join our merry invites the band of players.” Their first offering, a gen- der-bending take on Oscar Wilde’s community “The Importance of Being Earnest,” just completed its run at the NAMBA to participate center in downtown Ventura. A unique interpretation: some of the by Jill Forman characters changed gender in the Laura Covault and Layla Perez are second act, couples re-assorted, and the founders and co-owners of this it all came to a riotous happy ending. new theater company, Unity Theatre Tea was served to the audience at Collective and hope to inspire small tables, and the actors brought Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 3 City News audience members into the pro- from community members. duction by chatting with them and They feel fortunate to be involved running through the area. The troupe in the educational aspect of theater. of young players brought energy Covault is a Professor of Perform- and novelty to their portrayals, and the full house (on the night I went) enjoyed it as much as the performers. Covault and Perez see this working of the play as a good way to look at gender role expectations, “… to get across messages without being preachy.” They admit laughingly to always having “big ideas” and being excited about them. They are dedicated to “…reworking traditional theater to make people rethink assumptions about gender, Laura Covault and Layla Perez are dedicated race, age, and culture.” And they to reworking traditional theater. want the citizens of Ventura to join ing Arts at CSUCI; Perez is a stage them. “Our mission is to embrace manager there. Perez works at Salzers, the community, for them to be a part which she says helped inspire her. of our company: act, write, be techni- They initially raised money with cians, give us ideas, bring forth issues one-night presentations, and with the to be addressed.” Hence the “Collec- help of friends and family generated tive” in their name. enough to put on their initial offering. When asked why they decided to They will need to fundraise again take on the difficult and quixotic and are working on plans for that. task of starting a new theater group, Also, they are planning to become there is more laughter. They feel an official nonprofit and then can Ventura is appreciative of art and cre- apply for grants. They want to create ativity and they wanted to do more to opportunity for those who would not help foster that appreciation. “There normally attend theater, who see it as is a pool of talent in the area, people elitist or too expensive – free plays? who have the ability to do theater but a touring company? coordinate with no ‘home’ to do it. We want them to local schools? Whatever will engage have the ability to put themselves more people and make them want to out there and fulfill their passion.” join in the fun and work. The core values of Unity are social Upcoming productions will change, insight, empathy; the plan be announced in the next month. is “… to be there for the community, Website: www.unitytheatrecollective. to have fun and find a way to be com. Facebook: Unity Theatre Collec- creative.” They are open to new ideas tive. Instagram: #theatreforallpeople. 4 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Opinion/Editorial

Sheldon is on vacation currents terms are up) - I think that these parks, religious institutions, day care fa- enjoying beautiful four should have quarterly townhall cilities and residential zones. Such stores Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce Ventura. These are meetings to hear what the concerns (and will need to be at least 200’ away from a snippets from previous likes) are from their constituents. similar business. The Ventura Breeze is your free local community articles for your reading They are: Sofia Rubalcava, Deputy The new rules limits stores to three newspaper published every other Wednesday pleasure. Mayor - District 1; Lorrie Brown, Coun- areas based upon the zone. Limited In- and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Sheldon (Governor) Brown n A teenager died cilmember - District 6; Jim Friedman, dustrial (M-1), General Industrial (M-2) Publisher-Editor locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor when he was struck Councilmember - District 5; Erik and Manufacturing Planned Develop- located in Oxnard. by a train in Ventura. The incident Nasarenko, Councilmember - District 4. ment (MPD). happened on the tracks near Hurst These are their emails if you want to Even though I don’t like guns much Publisher-Editor Avenue and Ocean Avenue, according contact them: I’m not sure limiting where stores can be Sheldon (Governor) Brown to a Union Pacific official. The 17-year- [email protected]; located serves any purpose at all. [email protected] old male from West Hills was struck by [email protected]; n During the approximately eight years Publisher Emeritus a southbound Amtrak Pacific Surfliner [email protected]; publishing the Breeze prior to Trump Staci Brown train. Authorities say that his death [email protected]. being elected president, I never have made Assistant to the Publisher appears to be a suicide. If you don’t know what district you political comments regarding Democrats Ana Baker Immediately, some accused the are in, go to https://map.cityofventura. or Republicans, conservatives or liberals City Council because Union Pacific had net/java/ccvd/ for a district map and because it was always just Washington Contributing Writers removed their fences that kept people from enter your address to find out what doing business as usual. But, I have some Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman crossing over the tracks. These fences were district you are in. real problems with the Trump presiden- Sheli Ellsworth • Veronica Johnson owned by Union Pacific and were on their n H. Parker Hospitality has decided cy and feel that I must comment. Shirley Lorraine • Victoria Usher property. They removed them because of not to continue negotiations with the Other than an occasional political Jill Forman • Pam Baumgardner the opposition to the fences by some folks cartoon or my column, the Breeze never Elizabeth Rodeno • Mira Reverente Ventura Port District for the purchase of James Francis Gray • Amy Brown living in midtown who crossed over the two parcels in the Harbor at the end of takes a political view in our news coverage. Maryssa Rillo • Maryann Ridini Spencer tracks to get to the beach. Spinnaker Dr. Their plans were to build We are not as liberal a paper as some think. The City Council certainly gets some a high-end hotel/spa and hybrid hostel. There are some readers who say they things wrong, but this wasn’t one of The stated reason is that the District love the Ventura Breeze, but they won’t Contributing Photographers Bernie Goldstein them. Can’t blame them for everything was not able to provide ‘clean’ title for read it anymore because of my very Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon n The City Council has authorized land. There are probably other reasons, limited words or the occasional editorial the City Manager to execute a Funding but this was their stated one. cartoon not supporting Trump. Distribution Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson and Services Agreement not to exceed These are great parcels and will I think that’s a ridiculous reason to Alfred J. Lewis • Richard Lieberman $250,000 to the Museum of Ventura certainly be considered by other devel- stop reading the Breeze, especially if you Chris Lopez County. I agree with this decision. In opers (oh no, the dreaded word) as soon otherwise like it. There are approximate- addition to local visitors, the museum as the title situation is resolved. About ly 30,000 to 40,000 words in each issue Account Executives Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers brings outsiders to Ventura. 30-years ago, the District filed for bank- of the Breeze, so my comments (most It passed the council with one opposing ruptcy which, apparently has caused of which are just quoting others) are Web/Online Advisor Cindy Summers vote, which came from Councilman Jim some concerns about the ownership of about.003% of the words in the paper. Friedman. When running for council the parcels and clear title. And if you do disagree with me, you Print Production n Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing Jim said he would only approve funding We are one of only nine cities in Cal- have an opportunity to be heard in the for “core” projects. I don’t agree with him ifornia to make Fortune Small Business Breeze. In fact, I’m only one voice, so if Printing but can respect that he is “sticking to his magazine’s list of the 100 best places several readers write in disagreeing, that CA Web Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 ------guns.” Is it still okay to use that phrase? to live and launch a small business. We is even a stronger voice than mine. So, CONTACT US: n If you made $60 million (or more) were No. 68. let’s hear your comments at opinions@ Events & Happenings playing basketball you could make n It just got a little harder to open a venturebreeze.com. [email protected] comments like this one and still be a store that sells firearms and ammuni- n Per the cover article in this issue, the Opinions great role model for kids: “Once I saw tion in Ventura. Board of Education has hired Dr. Roger [email protected] that story, I just seen a kid turning into The City Council voted 7-0 to approve Rice as the new Superintendent of Articles and Photos a man. This is my career and I’m taking an ordinance that limits where in the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). [email protected] this. I done had enough.” city these businesses can be located. He sounds very qualified, but so has the n The Pet Page Now that we have city council Once the new rules become law, a several others in the position that have [email protected] districts (four have been elected by district firearms business won’t be allowed to recently come and gone. I certainly hope Advertising for now - but all council members will open if it’s within 500’ of a “sensitive he stays around long enough to help the [email protected] eventually be based upon districts when use,” a designation that includes schools, VUSD get even better. Ventura Breeze PO Box 832 Mailbox The Ventura Breeze is Ventura, CA 93002 looking for account Phone 805.653.0791 Fax 805.641.1824 Dear Sheldon Brown, [email protected] and copy susan. As a fellow citizen dedicated to the [email protected]. The August 6 meeting C executives to sell cause of climate justice and resilience, I will be a chance to submit comment cards and The Ventura Breeze is printed with hope you will urge your readers to speak make public open verbal comment. There advertising space to soy based ink on paper with minimum out as the County Supervisors decide may be so many people wanting to comment businesses and 40% recycled content. what to include in the Draft General that the time limit could be one minute (usual Plan and Climate Action Plan on August maximum is three minutes). professionals in Ventura. 6 at 1:30. Many individuals and groups Location: Board of Supervisors Chamber, Part or full time. Contact have proposed policies addressing Administration Building, VC Government climate change impacts--the increased Center, 800 Victoria Ave, Ventura CA 93003. [email protected] intensity of droughts, heat waves, Call Susan Curtis planner coordinating for more details. floods, and wildfires that scientists have development of the General Plan Update. A man travels forecast--through development of more [email protected]. local, resilient and secure food, water 805-654-2497 the world over and energy resources. Most important- ly, the Planning Commission recom- Editor in search of mended creation of an office of climate Looking at game shows and man- action to direct all county agencies as on-the-street TV programs it is painfully what he needs they implement climate action policies. apparent that the Citizens of the USA An outpouring of public support will do not know their own history. This is ensure this recommendation is given the clearly a problem with the educational and returns serious consideration it deserves. system and the way American History Sincerely, is presented to the students. This is a home to find it. Kathleen Wheeler, Ventura Citizen problem that needs to be addressed. At this time the VC Planning Department I believe that just pointing out a – George announced that the General Plan Update will problem is one thing, but every time be on the agenda of the regular open session of you do this, you should also point out the Board of Supervisors on August 6 starting solutions, low cost, way to solve the We encourage you to send your opinions Moore at 1:30. Written comment about the Prelim- problem. to [email protected]. Please inary Draft, available at vc2040.org, can be One idea would be to run a well drawn limit them to about 300 words sent in advance to the Supervisors addressed to Continued on page 17 Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 5 Community Events

Ventura events meet on Mondays for an informal discussion of recent economic events. by Ana Baker From 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean OPEN TO PUBLIC 60 years and OLDER Offered at Livingston Memorial & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Street. Visitors and potential members are Up your game with our active senior residents: 1996 Eastman Ave. welcomed. There are no dues or require- Full Gym w/Expert Trainer, Frank First Tuesday of the month from 1- ments to participate, and all levels of experi- Daily Walking Group 2:30 p.m. free classes on managing life ence are welcomed. Tai Chi Class with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes. Learn First Wednesday, of each month, Yoga Class about meal planning, exercise, blood sugar 6 - 10 p.m., Gold Coast Modular Sit & Get Fit Class, /Expert Trainer, Frank monitoring, medication management and Railroad Club meets at the Murphy Chair Volleyball new developments for living with diabetes. Auto Museum, Oxnard. Now exhibiting Contact us today for more info & to sign up!!! Second Monday of the month from Saturdays and Sundays, 10 - 4 p.m. Visitors Where can I get healthy and meet new friends? 4 - 5 p.m. join a free joint replacement and new members are welcome. Member Summertime when living is easy... classes and learn what to expect pre initiation fee $10, monthly dues $20, $10 At Ventura Townehouse!!! and post-surgery. Learn about home for Juniors. Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com Statham Blvd., Oxnard. www.gcmrc.com. safety, rehabilitation, medication and 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 recovery. For more information, call (805) 229-7429. CA LIC# 565801810 Wednesdays evenings from 6:30 - 8 Musicians’ Sober Support p.m. free adult bereavement support Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) groups to individuals who have experi- every Monday night 7 - 9 p.m. Bring enced a loss within the last 2 ½ years. acoustic instrument(s) for jamming Moving In? The support groups help improve under- after sharing support for sobriety. standing of the grief process, decrease Bell Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For Moving Out? 805.701.7694 emotional pain, provides emotional and further information A.Friend.In.Deed. [email protected] educational support. [email protected]. @TeamTrainor12 The Compassionate Friends of The Ventura County Philatelic Moving Up? West Ventura County is a support Society meet on the first and third I can help you with that. DRE 01985025 group for those who have experienced Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m. © 2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. Foothill Rd. Admission and parking First and third Wednesday of each month are free. Come for a great evening. Bill participate. For more information, contact fishers.org .Bob Smith at (805) 647-3522. at 7:00 at the Poinsettia Pavilion. Lindsay Garner (805) 320-1601 or sockonthe- Marie Lakin, Chairperson, eastventuracc@ August 4: The 1892 Dudley Historic at (805) 836-9100. [email protected]. gmail.com House Museum will be open for Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Mended Hearts of Ventura. Come July 21: The Ventura and Santa docent-led tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday nights 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. share if you have had heart surgery Barbara County chapter of the Admission is free. The museum is located Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, or stent implant. Group meets the first National Association of Watch and at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Latin and line dancing. $10 members, Tuesday each month at Lemon Wood Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet streets (197 N. Ashwood) in Ventura. For $12 non-members. Free dance lessons Mobile Park, 850 Johnson Dr. They have Sunday, in the Campus Student Center information please call (805) 642-3345 or 6:45 - 7:15p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 excellent speakers, leading cardiologists, of Ventura College. The regular meeting visit the website at www.dudleyhouse.org. for more information. nutritionists, dietitians from our area. starts at noon and at 11 a.m. There will be August 7: BCNN is a women’s social There will be a regular Ventura Contact Richard Hatcher at (805) 644-2733. an informal workshop where a topic on club open to ladies who reside in Discussion Group meeting at Main Co-Dependents Anonymous clocks or watches will be demonstrated and Ventura, Oxnard and Pt Hueneme. Our Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men discussed. There will be a mart where items monthly Coffee-Speaker meetings are from Wednesday from 4 - 5:45 p.m. Several and women whose common purpose will be for sale followed by lunch and an 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus people usually stay for a drink and a bite is recovery from codependence in the informational meeting and a program at 1 Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Parking is on Santa to eat afterward. Bring an interesting development and maintenance of p.m. www.nawcc-ch190.com. Clara Avenue. Guests are welcome a couple topic to discuss if you can. healthy relationships. Every Friday at 6 July 26: Like to play acoustic music? times before becoming a member; dues are Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Songmakers.org welcomes instrumen- $30/year. Our speaker, Dr. Beverly Russel, Club offers games for all levels of 5654 Ralston (enter through side door off talists, singers, and singer/songwriters author, publisher and creative thinker, will play. Learn the game, play with your parking lot). Further information Deva at all levels to join in a free song circle introduce the Labyrinth. http://www.bcn- peers, and earn master points while you 805-814-5650 or Maryann at the Bell Arts Factory Community nwomensclub.org/. are having fun. There is a game every The Ventura Retired Men’s group Room. Held on the 4th Friday of each August 14: The Ventura County Camera day of the week. Check out their website meets on the first and third Tuesday month from 7- 10 p.m. at 432 N. Ventura Club Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. at the at www.vcbridge.org each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Ave. Listeners welcome! Info: Mike Wittlin, Poinsettia Pavilion. The first part of the Country Western Line Dancing lodge on Knoll Dr. Drop by and we’ll (805) 750-8281. meeting will be an instructional workshop. every Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. Instruction treat you to lunch so you can sample August 3: Sespe Flyfishers of Ventura This will be followed by the showing of every night. Located at the Moose lodge, our activities and banter and hear conduct an introductory class on Fly member images. A local professional pho- 10269 Telephone Road. More information our program/speaker of the day. Call Fishing and Casting the Fly Rod. There tographer will verbally critique member’s at countrylovers.com. Bob Likins at (805) 587-1233. We’ve got is no charge, and all are welcome. Whether prints and digital images. You will find the Cross Town Hikers on Wednesday programs and activities you might enjoy as you are an experienced fly fisher or a variety of images shown and critique fasci- nights for a moderate-paced hike you shoot the breeze or chew the fat. complete novice we want to help you learn nating and will enjoy the evening. WWW. that includes views of Ventura from The Ventura Rotary Club, and enjoy this great sport. Chumash Park, VenturaCountyCameraClub.com the cross, a walk out to the end of the Ventura Downtown Lions Club and Petit and Waco, 9-11 a.m., www.sespefly- Continued on page 6 pier, and a stroll along the Promenade the Salvation Army of Ventura have back to the Museum. Four miles with partnered to bring the community an 800-foot elevation gain. Meet at 7 p.m. a free Eye Clinic. The goal and vision sharp at the fountain across the street from are to provide free eyeglasses for those in the Mission. https://www.facebook.com/ need. Patients are seen each Tuesday from groups/800215670039426/ 9 - 11a.m., walk-ins only first come first The Ventura Investment Group served. The Eye Clinic is located inside the Salvation Army Hope Center. 155 S Oak St. July 18: The next monthly meeting of the East Ventura Community Council will feature a panel focusing on the HEY! Correction We have a new pros and cons of the burgeoning In our last issue we had an cannabis industry. Scheduled to speak mailing address: article about the goats clearing are Ventura Police Chief Ken Corney and the land behind the Golden China. Seana-Marie Sesma of Mary Jane Services Ventura Breeze The contacts weren’t quite correct, Network. The agenda also includes a repre- here they are: sentative of the Ventura Police Department PO Box 832 https://www.venturabrushgoats. who will report on crime and safety in the com/ area. Books in good condition are always Ventura, CA 93002 https://facebook.com/venturabrush- accepted on behalf of Ventura Friends of goats/ the Library. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Connect Church, 346 N. Kimball Road. The public is encouraged to attend and 6 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

Confidence In Math. Confidence For Life.™ Community Events Ventura events to attend a DJ Dance Party at the Ojai Continued from page 5 Valley Museum this month. August 16: “Ventura County Mended Dance to music by DJ Matriarchy on the Hearts Chapter’s 40th Anniversary museum’s outdoor patio. The set list is sure Celebration luncheon. Friday, 11:30 – to include some favorite songs. The DJ will 2 p.m. at the Board Room on the 8th get everyone on their feet and onto the dance floor of the old Community Memorial floor for a fun evening. Hospital. Keynote speaker is Humorist/ All ages are welcome and encouraged to Author James Alcroft. The newly installed enjoy a hot summer night under the stars at President of Mended Hearts International, the Ojai Valley Museum. Ron Manriquez, will personally present The event is Saturday night, July 27 from a special certificate commemorating 7:30-9:30pm. Admission is $5 at the door our 40th Anniversary. Reservations are and free for museum members. necessary as space is limited. Call the The Ojai Valley Museum is located at Larimore’s (805-658-6353) no later than 130 W. Ojai Ave; 805 640-1390. For more Monday, August 12th. “ information, please visit OjaiValleyMuseum. org. Ojai news and events Dudley House Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at Speaker’s Tutoring and Enrichment K–12 Homework Help The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, July 21, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for her Bureau Mathnasium teaches children of all skill levels to understand and Mid-Month Devotional Retreat, this month celebrating “Happy Indepen- The Dudley House Speaker’s Bureau, master math. We boost grades, build confidence, and develop dence Day!” along with historic presenter Connie Ko- critical thinking for today and for their future. We’re the authority in “You are a genius creator,” Rev. Karen renstein and the Talespinners of History, says, “and if you don’t like your life, you now offer over twenty living history talks math education, growing to over 900 centers worldwide. Start your can change it by changing your own inner for school classes and community groups child’s transformation. dialog. In doing so, you will free yourself in need of outside speakers. Topics include from limiting beliefs and circumstances and twentieth-century games and toys, Victorian Call to schedule a comprehensive risk-free assessment today. begin to see that you have the power to create courting customs, the confessions of a a new way of being in the world! displaced southern belle and the women’s Changing Lives Through Math™ The Ojai Retreat is at 160 Besant Road, suffrage movement. New topics have been Ojai. The retreat is by donation; $20 is added to celebrate the life and fashions for Mathnasium of Ventura suggested. For more information, contact Downton Abbey fans. The talks are offered 805-525-MATH (6284) Rev. Karen at 310-968-8928, or register free although donations are encouraged and www.mathnasium.com/ventura online at www.karenswylie.com. Rev. Karen a mileage fee is sometimes requested. Please 1746-B S. Victoria Ave. is the author of Into Me See: A Book for call 805/641-3563 for the complete list. Ventura, CA 93003 Daily Inspiration, available on Amazon and her website. The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is pleased to present Thollem Ventura Unified McDonas, an internationally renowned pianist, keyboardist, composer, impro- School District viser, singer-songwriter, activist, author and teacher. Thollem will play pieces from making news his recent solo piano album, Meeting at the The District is pleased to announce Parting Place, as well as an electric piece titled that Karin Just and Mike Wise will be 13 Billion Years To Tomorrow that integrates serving in new roles as Ventura Unified the concepts from new scientific discoveries. School District (VUSD) Principals for Thollem will be joined by Ojai artist Emily the 2019-2010 school year. Mr. Wise Hay, a flutist, vocalist and pianist who in- will take over as the Principal of Loma corporates the complexity of contemporary Vista Elementary School and Mrs. Just classical technique with the spontaneity and will assume stewardship of Citrus Glen experimentation of free improvisation. Elementary. The performance will take place in “After a rigorous interview process, Logan House at the Center on Saturday, Mrs. Just and Mr. Wise both stood out, July 20th at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 and are demonstrating strong leadership skills available on the Beatrice Wood Center for and success in the field of education. We the Arts website, by reservation at 805-646- are fortunate to have exceptional staff 3381, as well as at the door. The Beatrice within VUSD who are ready to progress Wood Center for the Arts is located at 8585 into the role of Principal,” stated Dr. Ojai-Santa Paula Road in upper Ojai. Jeff Davis, Assistant Superintendent of Anyone who likes to dance is invited Continued on page 18

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Thanks capsmedia.org or call 805-658-0500. Dominique Delgadillo, a Ventura to our public servants for what they do. Membership and privileges are High School graduate, who will attend The CAPS Media board of directors available to anyone who lives, works or announces Ventura College as a Zoology major has openings for a couple of new board attends school in Ventura and available Julio Martinez Fernandez, a Pacifica members. In the next few weeks CAPS to members of nonprofit organizations scholarship High School graduate, who will attend Media Member/Producers will elect throughout Ventura County. To find out the University of California, Santa members to fill positions for board more go to capsmedia.org/events, sign Barbara, as an Earth sciences major members who have moved out of the up for the next orientation class on the recipients with an emphasis in geophysics community or whose terms of office first Thursday of the month and discover Cabrillo Economic Development Devin Ruiz, a Ventura High School have expired. This is a great opportunity how easy it is to become a producer at Corporation is pleased to announce the graduate, who will be attending Califor- to get involved in the continuing devel- CAPS. Receive hands-on instruction in recipients of the 2019 Rodney Fernandez nia State University, Channel Islands, as opment and future of CAPS Media. All videography, video editing, radio pro- Leadership Scholarships. a mathematics major CAPS community members are eligible duction (additional fee required) and This year, Cabrillo received 24 applica- The Rodney Fernandez Leadership to join the board of directors. Any more. Go to capsmedia.org, or you can tions, and $12,500 has been awarded to 14 Scholarship Program, created in 2011, CAPS member interested in joining the call 805-658-0500 to get complete infor- recipients. Edison International provided a honors the legacy of Rodney Fernandez, board needs to complete and submit a mation. $10,000 grant to be divided among STEM Cabrillo’s founder and Executive Director statement of interest/nomination form recipients, and another $2,500 was distrib- for 30 years (1981–2011). The Scholarship which is available at the CAPS Media uted among recipients of all majors. continues Fernandez’s legacy of community Center. Forms are due by August 1st Discover the Recipients received their awards during building by cultivating the leadership of with appointment of Board members at a CEDC Board meeting July 25 at Cabrillo residents to attain their goals and empower the Annual meeting in October. best of Ventura Economic Development Corporation. themselves to take action to improve the KPPQ-LP, CAPS Community radio The Ventura scholarship recipients: quality of life in their communities. station, broadcasting at 104.1fm and Harbor Village’s Angellica Ayala-Ibarra, a Ventura High Cabrillo Economic Development Cor- streaming online, has been hosting local School graduate, who will attend Califor- poration’s mission is to provide compre- non-profits to record public service an- Sea-Sational nia Lutheran University as an environ- hensive housing services and community nouncements about their organizations mental science and accounting major economic development activities through and upcoming events. Do you want to get Leisure Denise Castro, a Foothill Technology a community-building approach that your message out? Radio is a great way High School graduate, who will attend the facilitates self-sufficiency for individuals to do it. Non-profits are always welcome. Activities University of California, Santa Barbara, as and families who are most lacking in op- Contact Elizabeth at radio@capsmedia. As if the stunning backdrop of a global studies and education major portunity in Ventura and Santa Barbara org to schedule a time to come in and majestic yachts and idyllic sunsets were Yuliana Ceja, a Pacifica High School counties. record a spot. not enough to entice you when shopping CAPS Media continues to record and dining seaside, add to the mix live local community council meetings weekend entertainment, summertime throughout the city. All air on CAPS fun of Seaside Kids Club and water Media Channel 6 and stream on sports. The Ventura Harbor Village is capsmedia.org. Live coverage of city the ideal midweek or weekend summer meetings can be found on channel 15. Go sojourn. to the schedule tab on the CAPSMedia. On tap for summer, is Waterfront org website for dates and times. Wednesdays boasting a host of seaside Visit the CAPS Media Center located boutiques/shops, dive and drink specials, at 65 Day Road on the Ventura College liven a mid-summer weekday with the campus, directly across the street return of this annual favorite from every from Foothill high school. Everyone Wednesday in July and August including Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 9 News & Notes live steel drum from noon -3 pm weekly. the Village’s top-rated restaurants for With something for everyone, families dinner with fresh seafood and refreshing delight in a free Kid’s Scavenger Hunt hand-crafted cocktails. Live Summer (complete with prizes,) and get a chance Music Sundays comprises of a variety Fall Trips NEW 2020 to send a Ventura postcard to friends for of duos and trios from 1-4 p.m. on the Candlelight Theater - “The Bodyguard” 9/7 Destinations free from Noon to 3 p.m. oceanfront Promenade Stage. Dine, Columbia Space Center -9/14 Costa Rica - February Check out specials from numerous sip and relax as live music spills out Israel & Jordan - March retailers and boutiques only on Water- throughout the Village with an option to Long Beach Aquarium - 10/7 front Wednesdays. Experience “must- sit back and listen to music on the scenic Medieval Times - 10/12 San Antonio Fiesta - April seas” play specials offered Wednesdays patios, or on the water aboard a kayak, Iceland - June Overnight Surprise Tour -10/24-25 only including Channel Island National SUP, electric boat, and paddle boats for Albuquerque Balloon Festival - October Park Visitor Center for the Marine Sanc- the best floating seats in the harbor. Catalina Island 11/17-19 tuary’s Live Dive program webcast, the Celebrate SEA-sational summertime Pepperdine Theater “Ragtime” - 11/23 Ultimate Escape Rooms, Ventura Boat with these top events and activities at Holiday Getaway- 12/8-9 Rentals, and Ventura Comedy Club. Ventura Harbor Village. For a complete Call to receive a detailed fl yer. Leading the pack in what’s hot calendar listing visit- VenturaHarborVil- Open for registration August 1st for kids summertime fun in Ventura, lage.com Harbor Village is a sure bet for children 805.535.5170 primroseexcursions.com with the announcement of the return of its 4rd Annual Seaside Kids Club Assess your to be held Thursdays until August nation. In addition to cardiac surgery, Community Hospital, the Centers for 8, from 11 a.m. – noon on the water- lung cancer risk Dr. Wan specializes in minimally Family Health, and various outpatient front. Children, ages 3-10, stay busy all One in 16 people will develop lung invasive approaches to lung cancer, centers serving communities located summer with a seaside visit where they cancer in their lifetime. Lung cancer is esophageal cancer and benign foregut within Ventura County, California. can explore beyond the classroom with the leading cause of death from cancer disease. She performs thoracoscopic ocean -themed activities, entertainment, – higher than breast, colon or prostate surgery for lung cancer and mediastinal bubbles, and crafts boasting materials cancer. The good news is that lung masses, as well as laparoscopic and tho- Free lunches from Lakeshore Learning. Cost is $5 cancer can now be found earlier and racoscopic procedures. She also founded per child , or become a Seaside Kids treated with less invasive methods. By and co-chaired a thoracic tumor board Club Member for only $15 for all 5 with finding and treating lung cancer earlier, and high-risk lung nodule committee, to children special perks. (space is limited weekly.) patients are surviving lung cancer and and helped implement a lung cancer Sign-in begins at 10:30 AM at the Kelp living longer and healthier lives. screening program. and teens Corridor outside the Village Carousel & Learn more about lung cancer, your The free seminar begins at 6 p.m. Arcade. risk and new treatment methods at a free on July 31 at the Museum of Ventura Steel Drum Saturdays features an seminar on July 31 called, “Are You at County, 100 E. Main St. For reserva- this summer upbeat tropical vibe, celebrate the return Risk for Lung Cancer? Surprising Facts tions, visit http://www.cmhshealth.org/ Avenue Library in partnership with of this popular live steel drum perfor- About How Diagnosis and Treatment of rsvp or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800- Ventura Unified School District and mance each Saturday in July and August Lung Cancer Has Changed.” 838-3006. Ventura County Public Health Agency, from 1-4 p.m. at the seaside Promenade The presenter is CMH’s new lung Community Memorial Health is offering free lunches to children and Stage. and heart surgery specialist Dr. Jennifer System is a not-for-profit health system, teens on the west side this summer. Make a day of it arriving early to Wan, one of only 300 board certified which is comprised of Community The Lunch at the Library program is shop, relax, and dine or stop by of women cardiothoracic surgeons in the Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Continued on page 10

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Channel Islands Choral Association is auditioning singers from the community to join the CSU Channel Island Choir conducted by Dr. KuanFen Liu Auditions are by appointment only August 5th - 11th

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The dramatic effect of the Ventura Harbor’s dredging efforts is seen in this photo by John Higgins, Harbormaster. Ventura Harbor Beaches to be summer enjoyed The annual Ventura Harbor dredge sea-glass searching; kite-flying; popular efforts have significantly replenished YOGAqua classes, on stand-up paddle- the scenic harbor public beaches of both boards in the calm waters of Harbor Surfers Knoll and Harbor Cove with Cove Beach; and, new this summer, cleaner sands and more recreation space Paddle Into Fitness lessons, also at for harbor beachgoers this summer. Harbor Cove. Utilizing the federal funds available For YOGAqua reservations, visit to dredge in 2019 with the support of yogaqua.com. For Paddle Into Fitness Congresswoman Julia Brownley’s office reservations, visit paddleintofitness.com. to ensure federal funding approval, the The Ventura Harbor and its beaches dredge removed 470,000 cubic yards of have become among the most popular sand from the Harbor’s entrance and summer destinations in the city. Beach sand trap area to the landside. “On restrooms and open-air showers are behalf of the Ventura Port District Board available, as well as free parking in the of Port Commissioners, I would like to dedicated beach parking lots and along thank and recognize Congresswoman Spinnaker Drive. As an added service, a Brownley for her continued commit- beach ADA wheelchair is available on a ment to the Ventura Harbor dredging first-come, first-served basis; for avail- program,” said Brian Pendleton, Deputy ability, call ahead to Harbor Patrol at General Manager of Ventura Harbor. 805-642-8538. Not only has this enhanced the The Ventura Harbor beaches are just harbor’s beaches off Spinnaker Drive steps from the Channel Islands National but, for nature and bird lovers, the beach Park Visitor Center offering free entry replenishment has led to the emergence daily, and the popular Ventura Harbor of more nesting grounds, for endangered Village, with its many food, entertain- bird species such as the snowy plover. ment, and retail amenities. “The contrast between the beach For more information on Ventura contour before and after the dredging Harbor beaches or lifeguard services, is remarkable,” said Harbormaster John visit venturaharbor.com. Higgins. “The wide, soft sandy beaches after the dredge are more naturally beautiful and inviting than ever.” Free lunches to children And upon these fresh sands Ventura Continued from page 9 Harbor offers a wealth of recreation- sponsored by a grant from the Califor- al options to kick off Memorial Day nia Library Association weekend. The Lunch at the Library helps Starting with safety, the Ventura ensure no child or teen in the west side Harbor will provide lifeguard services of Ventura goes hungry during their again this summer, from Memorial Day summer school break. The program weekend to Labor Day, at Harbor Cove is open to all children and teens up to and Surfers Knoll beaches. The Ventura 18 years of age. There is no sign-up or Port District Commission unanimously income verification necessary. Children approved the just-over-$88,000 State and teens are offered a healthy lunch Lifeguard contract, inclusive of a third along with fun activities at the Avenue lifeguard tower added this year. The Library. Port District and Harbor Patrol place a The lunch continues through high priority on public safety and always Thursday, July 25. Lunches are first advise beachgoers to swim by guarded come, first served, and are served at lifeguard towers. 11:30am, Mondays through Thursdays In addition to swimming, surfing before the library is open to customers. 4773 Ortega St., Ventura, California 93003 and sunbathing, beachgoers will have Fun activities like crafts and story times a variety of other summer recreational follow immediately after lunch along (805) 654-1239 options available, as well. Among them: with the summer reading program in beach volleyball, on public sand courts at the afternoon. INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE DISCOUNTS family-friendly Harbor Cove (commonly The Avenue Library is located at $100 DOLLARS OFF ANYTHING OVER $500 with this coupon! referred to by locals as “Mothers’ 606 North Ventura Ave. See hours of Beach”), provided by local coach Jack service at https://www.vencolibrary.org/ Richards of Rincon Volleyball Club; locations; 805.643.6393. Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 11

YOU’RE CORDIALLY INVITED Senior iving Pull Out Section L The Spirit of the Fiesta! is that emotional outbursts can occur at Celebrate the traditions of colorful music, dance and song at our annual any time in life. Acting out merely boils “Old Spanish Days” Fiesta. down to a loss of composure triggered by Join residents, friends, families and neighbors as the charm and beauty of the strong feelings like anger, sadness, fear Spirit and Junior Spirit team perform the dances of Spain, Mexico and or any combination of the three. early California. Many family caregivers are mortified and have no idea how to handle their parent lashing out in a way they’ve never Saturday, July 27th “I hope I don’t have temper tantrums when I experienced before. Understanding the get old!” reasons behind an outburst is crucial for EVENT: “Old Spanish Days” Fiesta determining the best way to handle one TIME: 11:30am – 3pm {FREE Admission} Elderly temper without losing your temper, too. Seniors throw temper tantrums for a PLACE: GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care whole host of reasons. Often, it’s a result 5464 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 tantrums: by Thursday, July 25th of the personality changes brought on RSVP: Call 805-566-0017 Seating is limited by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms What’s behind of dementia. Certain prescription medi- cations can have negative side effects or the outburst? interact with one another, causing mood As an adult, it’s unsettling when you swings and irritability. witness your parent having a temper If you are weathering the emotional tantrum for the first time. We tend to ups and downs of an aging loved one who granvidaseniorliving.com think of tantrums as only pertaining to has dementia, there really isn’t much you RCFE# 425802114 small children or teenagers, but the truth Continued on page 14

Recently the Ventura Police K-9 Division visited the Ventura Townehouse. Both residents and public enjoyed the demonstration on how these well-trained dogs help keep Ventura safe. For any love donations you may want to give the K-9 program, please contact the Ventura Townehouse at 805.642.3263. 12 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living

seniors are living this reality and trying about any challenges you experience. to come to terms with it. Aging is hardly Understanding the source of the senior’s a graceful process, so who can blame our resistance will help you cope with this elders for digging their heels in? problem, and a care team meeting may be If a senior is still of sound mind, instrumental in brainstorming solutions emphasize that home care enables them to together. continue living safely in their own home. This in itself is an overarching symbol of independence. The right caregiver will Clearwater at pick up on this strong desire to be self-suf- ficient and provide assistance in ways that Riverpark offers allow the senior to retain as much control as possible. the following Adapting to in-home care is much smoother when the family is confident classes that in the hire. Know what to look for in a provider and interview caregivers before are open to the services begin to determine a good match. With this approach, if something seems public off, you have the opportunity to correct Mondays - Bone Builders strength your decision before it actually becomes a building class (9am-10:30am), Gentle problem. Yoga with Nate (2pm-3pm) It can be challenging to encourage a Tuesdays - Find your Fit with Heidi mentally healthy senior to accept outside (11am-11:45am), Aquatics with help, but Alzheimer’s disease and other Mary from 1:30-2:30pm (2nd and forms of dementia can make this process 4th Tuesday/monthly) even more complex. Wednesdays - Gentle yoga with Nate Depending on the progression of the (2pm-3pm) condition, a senior may not be able to fully Thursday - Bone Builders strength participate in the hiring process. Nonethe- building class 9am-10:30am, Find your less, introducing potential caregivers be- fit with Heidi (11am-11:45am) forehand to see how both parties get along They will be having their second is still a valuable step. Dementia patients’ annual family day with residents, as- moods and capabilities fluctuate from day sociates in partnership with Koinonia to day, though, so keep this in mind when and their foster families on Saturday, trying to help a loved one to warm up to August 8, from 11am-3pm. There will be someone new. swimming, outdoor games, a taco truck Paranoia, hallucinations and and more. This will also e open to the delusions are common symptoms that a public. dementia caregiver should know how to 750 Clyde River Place handle. Look for someone who is trained Oxnard, CA 93036 in this kind of care and knows how to 805.366.3446 communicate with and calm their clients. www.clearwateratriverpark.com to care for. It is crucial for the family and Having a family member present during hired caregiver(s) to determine the under- the first few shifts while everyone gets to lying reason for a senior’s lack of coopera- know each other can reassure a senior that tion and find ways to remedy the situation. they are safe and in good company. I believe that fear is the foundation A senior with dementia may not ever of much of a senior’s reluctance and even be comfortable with a particular caregiver, disrespect for non-family caregivers. The even though the aide is making a consid- presence of an outsider may suggest to erable effort to do everything right. Re- them that their family can’t (or doesn’t gardless of the reason, some matches just want to) take care of their needs. It also do not take, and the care team may have to Both neurons and supporting cells had gene If a senior is still of sound mind, emphasize magnifies the extent of the elder’s care simply request another caregiver. expression patterns. that home care enables them to continue living needs, making them feel especially vul- You know your loved one best, so do safely. nerable. This combination of concerns can whatever you can to help make them more create the perfect storm, especially if they comfortable with this new arrangement. Alzheimer’s Fear of outside are prone to lashing out when angry. Of Assure them that you are still their primary course, the family members who arrange caregiver, but explain that you need help. disease these services get an earful, but the pro- Emphasize that the professional caregiver caregivers by Geri Piazza fessional caregiver becomes the primary is there to assist both of you and that you by Carol Bradley Bursack Assistant editor, NIH Research Matters target for sending the message that outside are closely monitoring the process and Many times, in-home caregivers’ best help is neither wanted nor needed. their wellbeing. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible efforts are met with anger or even abuse People of all ages dread the idea of Communicate openly with the brain disorder that affects more than 5 dished out by the elder they are intended losing their independence, but many caregiver and the home care company million Americans. It slowly worsens and KEEP LIVING YOUR GOOD LIFE. 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1200/1220 Cypress Point Lane • Ventura, CA 93003 • CypressPlaceSeniorLiving.com License #565801008 Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 13 Senior Living destroys memory and thinking skills. age and disease severity had different Previous research has linked gene expression patterns. The women’s memory and thinking problems with patterns were more abnormal. visible changes that take place in the The team also compared differences brain. People with Alzheimer’s have in gene expression between early-stage abnormal deposits of proteins called and late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Plaques They identified distinct changes in all obstruct communication between nerve the major cell types early in the disease cells (or neurons) in the brain. Tau process. Genetic signatures related tangles disrupt processes in the cells and to myelination were affected in most cause them to die. cell types, suggesting a key role in the Treatment may slow memory loss, disease. but there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s “This study provides, in my view, the disease. A better understanding of how very first map for going after all of the the disease progresses may lead to more molecular processes that are altered in effective treatments. Alzheimer’s disease in every single cell A research team led by Drs. Manolis type that we can now reliably character- Kellis and Li-Huei Tsai of the Massa- ize,” Kellis says. “It opens up a completely chusetts Institute of Technology set new era for understanding Alzheimer’s.” out to identify the unique sets of genes that are turned on, or expressed, during Alzheimer’s in every major cell type in the prefrontal cortex. This region of the brain is involved in functions affected by Alzheimer’s disease: high-level thinking, making decisions, and attention. The study was funded in part by NIH’s National Institute on Aging (NIA) and other NIH support. Results were released online in Nature as an acceler- ated article preview on May 1, 2019. Brain tissue samples were donated A dangerous by religious clergy who participated in a long-term aging study. Some developed new policy is Alzheimer’s disease during the study, and all agreed to donate brain tissue for research after death. Information about blooming in plaques and tangles, cognitive function score, and other markers of Alzheimer’s Washington disease had been collected for all the by George Landrith participants. President of Frontiers of Freedom, a public The research team assessed data policy think tank from 24 people with high amyloid levels and 24 with low levels. There were equal Congressional leaders and some system, government officials wouldn’t Since the arbitrator’s decision would numbers of men and women, and partic- White House officials reportedly favor have to accept the prices that result from be legally binding, drug manufacturers ipants were matched for age and level of “binding arbitration.” This proposed these negotiations. wouldn’t be able to appeal an unfair education. reform would allow government-ap- Officials could call upon a third-par- verdict. Nor would there be a way to hold The researchers used single-cell se- pointed officials to dictate how much ty “arbitrator” to set the price for new arbitrators accountable. quencing technology to look at the genes Medicare pays for new medicines. Pro- drugs. If these officials trigger arbitra- Binding arbitration would smother expressed in every single cell within a ponents say arbitration could slash what tion, pharmaceutical companies would medical innovation. sample. They analyzed protein-coding the government spends on drugs. have to suggest a fair price for their drugs Successful drug development genes from more than 80,000 brain Binding arbitration is just a clever and make the case to the arbitrator. requires substantial investment. The cells. They were able to distinguish six name for government price controls. It Government officials would argue FDA only approves about one in ten main types, including neurons and would distort the free market and limit for their own suggested price. After con- experimental medicines that begin the nearby supporting cells, and 40 distinct patients’ access to the newest medicines. sidering both sides, the arbitrator would first phase of clinical trials. Accounting subtypes. Medicare covers nearly all FDA-ap- render a final, legally binding decision. for this massive failure rate, it costs $2.5 Both neurons and supporting cells proved drugs. Part B generally covers Congressional leaders haven’t fully billion and takes more than a decade to had gene expression patterns in the medicines that doctors administer fleshed out the details of their proposal. develop a single new drug. Alzheimer brains that weren’t seen in through injection or IV drips, while One thing is certain, however. Gov- Drug companies rely on just a few the control brains. One noteworthy Medicare Part D covers most pills. In ernment officials would hand-pick arbi- successful drugs to recoup their invest- difference was in the genes related to each, drug prices are determined by trators who are on their side. Arbitration ments. Price controls make this already myelination, the process of wrapping negotiations between pharmaceutical isn’t a true alternative to the government difficult process even harder. As a result, a fatty coating around nerve cell fibers companies and insurance companies or setting prices -- it’s just a way for gov- they discourage investors from putting to help them transmit signals. Another hospitals. ernment officials to outsource the dirty money towards future projects. was that men and women of the same Under the proposed arbitration work. Continued on page 14 THE PALMS AT BONAVENTURE IS HERE WHEN YOU NEED US ... KEEPING YOUR COOL IN THE LONG DAYS OF SUMMER! We know first-hand the challenges and joys that come with caring for a loved one. The Palms at Bonaventure would like to extend a helping hand. Let us help you rejuvenate physically, mentally and spiritually while your loved one becomes a part of our extended family. Our trained, caring staff works with physicians, therapists and community agencies, such as Home Health and Hospice, to ensure the best care possible for our residents. Please call us today for information on how we can help 111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004 © 2019 HSL 805-647-0616 RCFE#565802467 14 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living If you or a loved one this will only make matters worse. few times you actually follow through has a complex or life-threatening illness, Some family caregivers have dealt with these steps, you’re going to feel with a parent’s stubbornness and ma- guilty. You’re going to feel like you’ve we can help. nipulation for their entire lives, while done something wrong or mean, but others are seeing an increasingly un- you haven’t. Always putting someone flattering new side of their aging Mom else’s needs before your own is not a or Dad. healthy or happy way to live. Learning Dealing with elderly temper to prioritize self-care and banish unde- tantrums: served guilt are the keys to successful, Schedule an appointment with sustainable caregiving. your loved one’s doctor to confirm that Try to be patient with yourself and their poor behavior is not being caused forgiving if you make mistakes. Even by any new or worsening physical or if your aging loved one is never happy mental health problems. and won’t let you live something down, The next time your elder throws a cut yourself some slack. When it comes temper tantrum, do not engage. Give to those who are prone to temper it absolutely no energy. Make it clear tantrums and complaining, it often that you are not going to listen to their has absolutely nothing to do with you outburst. Say this as calmly as possible and everything to do with their own and then walk away. Leave the room insecurities and shortcomings. and give them plenty of time to cool down before you interact again. If your loved one tells you that A dangerous new policy you don’t love them, gently take their Continued from page 13 hand once they’ve calmed down and That means fewer lifesaving drugs say, “I do love you. In fact, I love you for patients. so much that I have to take breaks to Just look across the pond. Fifty be able to give you the best possible years ago, Europe produced more than Palliative Care focuses on relief from care.” Leave it at that and don’t get half of the world’s medicines; America the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with a goal into a discussion. produced just 30 percent. But then, to improve quality of life for the patient and the family. “No is a complete sentence.” countries like Germany and the United Remind yourself that you need and Kingdom embraced price controls deserve a break, and then make it -- while the United States let the free Call for more information and a FREE assessment happen. It doesn’t have to be an all-day market flourish. event but doing something small for Today, scientists invent more than yourself each day will set the standard. half of the world’s medicines in America. (805) 642-1608 Schedule time for respite just like you Meanwhile, the entire continent of schedule all other appointments. Europe produces less than a third of Eventually, your loved one will medicines. American patients have Caregivers • Home Health • Palliative Care • Hospice come to be more accepting of your access to more innovative therapies than self-care and personal boundaries. If patients anywhere else in the world -- Palliative care is covered by Medicare, Medical and most private insurance. you are consistent and unyielding with including Europe. your “me time” and limitations, they Binding arbitration would sacrifice Elderly temper tantrums various stages throughout the progres- will realize that you are serious and Americans’ access to the most innovative Continued from page 11 sion of the condition. As tempting as it likely cut back on their attempts at medicines. Lawmakers should nip this can do about it. Outbursts are common is to try to reason with someone who is emotional manipulation. policy in the bud before patients pay the with many kinds of dementia and at cognitively impaired, the truth is that Finally, understand that the first ultimate price. This ’n’ That

the USA (GSUSA) announced their 8–14 tried their first outdoor activity Girl Scouts love first-ever Girl Scouts Love State Parks through the organization and half Neighborhoods weekend July 13–14 for girls to expe- would not have had access to outdoor state parks rience the great outdoors, an integral activities and programming if not for part of the organization’s all-girl Girl Scouts. GSUSA’s cutting- edge for Learning by Kaylie Luedke leadership program. Join Girl Scouts environmental conservation; camping; Girl Scouts of California’s Central of California’s Central Coast and and outdoor science, technology, (NfL) locations Coast encourages girls to have outdoor thousands of girls in hundreds of state engineering, and math (STEM) pro- experiences along the Central Coast parks across the United States to find gramming is rooted in a passion for scheduled to along with thousands of girls in adventure, explore nature, and learn adventure and healthy risk-taking hundreds of state parks across the what Girl Scouts is all about. combined with taking action to protect open United States. The legacy of Girl Scouts and the the environment for present and future First 5 Ventura County (F5VC) is The Girl Scouts of California’s outdoors is profound. Studies show generations. Girl Scouts wants to get pleased to join Interface Children & Central Coast and Girl Scouts of that 71 percent of girl members ages even more girls outside through Girl Family Services (ICFS) in announcing Scouts Love State Parks. 13 Neighborhoods for Learning (NfL) In collaboration with the National locations scheduled to open in late High-quality Dental Care at Association of State Park Directors August. Services will be provided across (NASPD), Girl Scouts of California’s the county with locations in Camarillo, Reasonable Rates Central Coast will hold multiple events Fillmore, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port • Digital X-Rays • Intraoral Camera to get girls outdoors. From July 13th Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, (90% less radiation) • Large Discount – July 14th at McGrath State Beach, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. The sites • Dental Implants for the uninsured troops will camp overnight, hear from will help provide essential learning • Orthodontics • Free oral sedation Park Interpreters about local bird con- opportunities and services for Ventura and Invisalign available with treatment servation efforts and Chumash history, County’s nearly 60,000 children prenatal • Same Day Crowns Dr. Matt Wallace, DDS • 0% financing Dr. Amber Neft, DDS and do a beach clean-up service project. – 5 and their families. Available (cerec) available oac “We are so excited to celebrate the This announcement marks another 9290 Telephone Rd. (at Petit) • Ralph’s Center • Ventura love Girl Scouts has for the outdoors”, milestone achieved as part of F5VC’s said Tammie Helmuth, GSCCC CEO. newly redesigned NfL model. First 5 805.671 .9697 • www.drmattwallace.com “Girl Scouts of California’s Central Ventura County will be investing $2.9 Coast offers amazing outdoor expe- million annually in the First 5 Neigh- Special Package $ riences for girls, including outdoor borhoods for Learning, powered by • Exam • X-Rays 600 Crown opportunities at our very own Camp Interface, with classes beginning in late $ • Periodontal Evaluation One Crown Per Customer Arnaz Program Center. We are so August and early September 2019. • Treatment Plan happy to be able to expand girls’ op- “We are committed to continue 25 Dr. Matt Wallace, DDS Dr. Matt Wallace, DDS 9290 Telephone Rd. (at Petit) • Ralph’s Center • Ventura 805.671.9697 portunities to explore the outdoors delivering Parent and Child Together 9290 Telephone Rd. (at Petit) • Ralph’s Center • Ventura 805.671.9697 For crowns not covered by insurance. With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 7.30.19 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 7.30.19 at our local state parks in the Central (PACT) Classes and family support Coast.” services throughout the county and in Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 15 This ’n’ That

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Each child will receive a backpack and age appropriate school supplies. Back to school donation drive It’s that time again for families It takes a loving village to raise to start shopping for back to school these children and they hope you will supplies and for some, it is a financial be a part of that village! hardship! Kids & Families Together, Donations can be dropped off at: in partnership with Heart 2 Heart, Kids & Families Together, Mon- is hosting their 9th Annual Back to day-Friday between 10am-4pm, 864 School Donation Drive for foster/ E. Santa Clara St., Ventura and at resource, kinship, and adopted children community locations throughout in Ventura County. We know school Ventura County. See website for a supplies can be costly on a tight budget. complete listing of drop off locations: They want to help these families by https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/ easing their financial burden, as well as backpack-gift-away-event/ providing a fun family event. The goal “Kids & Families Together is a is to help children start their new school local nonprofit who provides support, year off fresh with confidence and education and counseling services for hope! With your generosity, along with individuals and families in foster care, help of local businesses and community kinship, adoption, and birth families partners, they will be able to provide in Ventura County. Our mission is to these supplies to at least 250 children strengthen relationships by providing and youth in need. Your support will safe, supportive help that keeps family help promote their learning, self-esteem members emotionally connected to building, and help motivate our youth one another. For over a decade, Heart to stay in school. 2 Heart has been assisting foster and In partnership with River kinship families with durable goods Community Church, there is an to help with the children in their care amazing location where each child will such as bedding, clothes, diapers, small receive a backpack and age appropriate furniture and seasonal items such as school supplies. They will be providing back to school supplies. We also host the back to school donations at the families for special events throughout annual event on August 10th in the year, such as our back to school Ventura which will include fun activ- event. We are here to let them know ities, a reading tent, touch-a-truck, their community supports them as they donations of clothing/household raise children who cannot be at home.” goods and snacks will be provided. If you would like to volunteer, A few ways you can help is through make a donation/schedule a pick-up volunteering, finding sponsors, direct or host a donation bin, please contact: donations, shop at Amazon wishlist: Jeni Futvoye, (805) 643-1446 ext. 108 http://a.co/30t9ROg and hosting a or email jfutvoye@kidsandfamilies. donation bin at your location. org. neighborhoods where our most vulnera- Director Erik Sternad. “The carefully ble families and young children reside,” selected NfL sites will allow us to work said First 5 Ventura County Executive collaboratively to ensure our Ventura Director Petra Puls. “Together with County children and families are served ICFS, we have thoroughly reviewed and in the best and most cost-effective selected 13 easily accessible locations manner possible.” to serve as neighborhood hubs for early “To help us best serve the families learning and family support services. with young children, F5VC and ICFS will Many of the sites are in familiar be hosting a series of local open house locations, like schools.” events in early August offering opportu- The centrally located NfL locations nities for parents to enroll in classes and will offer programs including Parent engage with the community,” said Puls. and Child Together (PACT) classes to “We hope our neighbors will come out help parents and caregivers enhance and explore all we have to offer and meet their knowledge of child development our NfL staff.” and positive parenting practices to The first of these events will be on support their children’s learning and Tuesday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. development. Parent education classes at the Justin Early Learner Academy in provide a venue for parents to connect Simi Valley and Sespe Elementary in with peers and benefit from social Fillmore. All those interested in joining support. Families will also have access the F5VC and ICFS family to learn more to developmental screenings, assistance about classes and programs are encour- with care coordination and referral to aged to drop by. services such as housing, dental, and Cal Additional locations will be Fresh programs. announced in the next few weeks. To “We’re excited to partner with view a current list of locations and open F5VC in establishing these prime NfL house opportunities, please visit www. locations,” said Interface Executive First5Ventura.org 16 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE The Pet Page

n SPAN Thrift Store yet been identified. is providing $10 spays Experts say make sure you wash your and neuters for low hands right after you handle pet food or treats Scamp Club income cat and dog and to store them away from human food. (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) friends. Call your vet if your dog starts showing The clinic will take the symptoms of salmonella infection which Dedicated place in the SPAN include having diarrhea that may contain to Scamp Thrift Store parking blood or mucus or vomiting. lot 110 N. Olive St. n Of all the cosmic events, solar eclipses (behind Vons on Main) on Thursday, July prompt perhaps the biggest change in 25th. animal behavior. Animals that are active Please call to schedule an appointment during the day head back to their nighttime (805) 584-3823. homes while nocturnal animals think n Official dog of Israel. The breed has they’ve overslept. Around the world, unusual avoided extinction by surviving in the Negev incidences of animal behavior are reported desert for thousands of years. On Monday ,July while everyone else is watching the eclipse. 22, Wings of Rescue, a group that transfers Some spider species begin to break down dogs to be rescued, will transport a group of their webs during an eclipse, as they typically Canaan dogs to LAX (a 15-hour flight). do at the end of the day. Once the eclipse has Canine Adoption And Rescue League passed, they begin to rebuild them again, (CARL), a no kill dog rescue serving Ventura possibly complaining about the lack of rest Co since 1996 will partner with a transporter in between. to pick up the dogs from LAX. They will then Fish and birds that are active during the bring them to CARL’s kennel/sanctuary in day head for their nighttime resting places, I’m Baby D, an eight-month-old female American Bully (but I don’t bully). Santa Paula. while nocturnal bats are tricked by the I like playing fetch with balls and taking naps. CARL will then exercise, clean, water sudden darkness. and feed them. And clean their transport Hippos in Zimbabwe were observed I’m Zoey, an 8-year-old cocker spaniel. I like to eat (of course). I get lots of crates. leaving their rivers during an eclipse, heading attention. My human lady is a friend of Staci Brown. The dogs will then be re-crated, taken to towards their nocturnal feeding grounds on Camarillo airport, board a jet and be trans- dry land. Midway through their departure, ported to Washington State for adoption. the eclipse passed, daylight returned, and Join Scamp Club The rumor that the dogs were wearing the hippos returned. The animals appeared Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture yamaka’s turned out to be fake news. agitated and stressed following the eclipse anda little about yourself to [email protected]. n Federal health officials are warning for the remainder of the day. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. about a salmonella outbreak that has been n Heat is not the only danger to be aware of linked to popular dog treats. According to during warmer months (even in Ventura). the CDC, 45 people in 13 states have become Rattlesnakes have bitten dogs in the remain vigilant of ticks. Ronchetto noted that senior pets are ill after coming in contact with pig ear dog past as they look for water or a cool spot. But Ticks are able to go from animals to often already trained, eliminating the need treats. rattlesnakes are not the only creature pets humans. for extensive obedience and potty training No deaths have been reported but a should avoid. Foxtails can also pose problems for dogs, necessary with young pets, and are usually dozen people have been hospitalized. If dog owners are going into the including infection if it makes its way into calmer in general as well. Officials say a common supplier has not woods with their pets, they should the fur and skin. “Senior pets do make really great com- n A Santa Clarita veterinarian is naming a panions, usually because they’re settled, few reasons why she believes a potential pet they’re happy typically being just the house parent should consider adopting a senior pet dog, lap dogs,” Ronchetto said. “They don’t from a shelter or rescue organization. need typically a lot of exercise or energy Pets are viewed as seniors after 7 years expended. They’re happy to just be there and old, and depending on their size and breed, be loved on.” often have a lot of life left to live, not to Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety mention the love a newly adopted senior pet of reasons, and may or may not have medical has to give to someone willing to look past issues. The most common medical problem their age and offer them a second chance at a seen in senior pets is arthritis, which Ronchetto happy life. noted can be maintained with anything from Cats and smaller dogs like chihuahuas supplements to pain relief medications. can potentially reach 16-17 years old and “There’s lots of things that we can do beyond, and 60- to 80-pound dogs like for arthritis now,” she said. “There’s lots of Labradors or golden retrievers can poten- things out there to make them comfortable tially reach 12-14 years old and beyond, and help with their mobility.” according to Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto of Cinema While all ages of dogs and cats are eu- Veterinary Centre. thanized in shelters due to overcrowding, “I do think that senior dogs are harder Ronchetto noted that “a lot” of senior pets to adopt out because people typically want fall into this category as a result of being a young animal, so sometimes they could consistently overlooked. be overlooked,” Ronchetto said. “But in that Ronchetto believes that the dogs and amount of time that you get with them, cats who do get adopted from shelters have there’s so much love and so much that you even more gratitude and love for their new can get out of the relationship, and just giving families. them a home for their golden years where “I think that they know that they’ve been they can feel safe and loved is important.” saved,” she said.

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Hi: I’m Tazz, a 5-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer / Siberian Husky X who has been described as having heart-stopping good looks and a great personality. I’m more of the star athlete than the class clown. I’m a real busy body. I’m great in the car and love watching the road. I’m house trained, but may need a refresher as I was rescued from Animal Services. Active, that’s me! I’m great on leash and easy to walk. I’d make a great hiking, running or long walk buddy. I need someone who has time to spend with me to keep me active and engaged. I won’t do well by myself with nothing to do. Sound like the one for you? Stop by and meet me. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. Clarey Rudd had to fly Cosmo came to the shelter when to Switzerland to get his prior family had a new baby, some chocolate. who sadly was allergic to kitties. He is at the Zurich Cosmo is a very sweet and gentle cat, and previously lived both airport on his way with other cats and dogs. to Albania for some Cosmo is litter box trained, International Board microchipped, neutered, de- wormed, vaccinated, and meetings. Nothing is confirmed FeLV/FIV negative. better than reading the Please stop by the Kitty Cottage Breeze while eating and meet Cosmo today! Ventura chocolate. County Animal Services - Camarillo location - 600 Aviation Drive Cosmo A674121

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Community Leaders dance Escobar, who lost a close friend as well young people do not know who we P S Y C CONSULTANTSHIC Continued from page 1 as a nephew to suicide, hopes to raise fought in World Wars I and II. water and sanitation. awareness of the resources available to This might be a way to solve this Sommer Frisk, regional vice those contemplating or struggling with education gap with the public. Past • Present • Future president of Cumulus Broadcasting, depression. Richard Senate, Ventura Summer dances with instructor Jesus Garcia Dancers will be competing for two Richard: Special! for Rancho Ventura Conservation awards. The “Judges Choice Award” Swell idea, do you know a cartoonist Tarot or Palm + a free gift Trust. As one of the nonprofit’s presented for the best routine and the that would do this for nothing? Maybe the board members, she works to support “People’s Choice Award,” which will be ghost of Paul Conrad? $25 programs that permanently conserve awarded to the dance team that raises the working landscapes located in the the most money for their designated Ventura Breeze: Spiritual Awakenings by Polla foothills above the City of Ventura. charity (donations made at OxnardSal- President Donald Trump said Agustín “Aluche” Ballesteros (aka saFestival.com). that a teleprompter mishap led to his Let’s reveal what summer can bring for you! the cheerful and funny “Solovino” on La The festival, which draws ap- much-mocked July 4th flub in which AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS M 103.7 FM), dances with his instructor proximately 35,000 annually, also he talked about defending airports psychicconsultants.net

Erika Martin del Campo for MERITO features live bands, a salsa tasting tent, during the American Revolution. 107 Figueroa St., Downtown Ventura Foundation, an organization committed vendor marketplace, kid’s play zone, “The teleprompter went out,” to protecting the ocean by facilitating community stage, food vendors, and Trump told reporters as he left the (805) 628-3333 education, conservation and scientific more. Festival hours will be Saturday White House. “It just went out – it research opportunities to multicultural and Sunday, July 27 and 28 from 11:00 went kaput.” force created by the Continental youth and their communities. am to 7:00 pm at Park Plaza in historic During his Independence Day Congress in 1775. Salena Bracamontes, who owns and downtown Oxnard. Festival admission speech paying tribute to the military, There was no air travel in 18th operates two all-women State Farm and parking are free. Main stage open Trump began talking about air Century America. offices in Ventura County, dances for seating is $5 and the salsa tasting tent defenses during the American Revo- Larry Etod, Ventura Project Understanding. Bracamontes, is $5 per person (includes salsa and lution, which took place more than Larry: who sits on the board, assists with chips). a century before the invention of the We are shocked at his lack of revo- Project Understanding’s mission For more information on the event, airplane. lution history. He did not mention that to provide hope by developing and visit OxnardSalsaFestival.com. “Our Army manned the air, it the air-force dropped 2 atom bombs on directing resources to transform lives rammed the ramparts, it took over the England which helped bring the conflict to and community through justice, mercy, airports,” Trump said of the fighting an end. and compassion. Mailbox Dr. Marlene Batista, Director of Continued from page 4 English Learner Services at the Oxnard and researched comic strip or media SPAN Thrift Store School District, dances with instructor cartoon, to tell the story of America. $10 Low/No Income SPAY/NEUTER ANIMAL NETWORK Spay & Neuter Marco Aguilar for Partnerships for Safe It should be an honest picture of our Volunteers Needed! Thurs., July 25th Families, the designated child abuse past that would show both heroes and We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization in SPAN parking lot. prevention council in the county. villains, done in an entertaining way. More Spays - Less Strays Must call for appointment Ben Escobar, the owner/operator It would be a “cliff notes” introduction Donations Always Appreciated! (805) 584-3823 of Affordable Auto Glass, dances with to the story that is America. It should Spay and Neuter for Low & No Income instructor Diana Terre for a topic close run in the press for one year --to cover Families in Ventura County to his heart — American Society for from the first landing of Europeans 805.641.1170 110 A & B N. Olive St., Ventura CA 93001 www.spanonline.org Suicide Prevention — I’ve Got Soul. to the present age. It is a sad day when 18 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

Island Packers Special This ’n’ That bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise with them. We are excited Ventura Harbor Cruises Santa Rosa for them to start this new chapter in their careers and build upon the Island Corrals excellent work that Mrs. McMullen and Dr. Martinez have provided to both schools,” stated Superintendent reopened to Dr. Roger Rice The Ventura Unified School the public District (VUSD) Board of Education The corral area of the main ranch at has voted to restructure current Santa Rosa Island is now open to the positions and vacancies providing for public following a short-term closure new job descriptions that will focus that was established due to contami- on three priority areas. At the May 14, nated soils found in the area. Board of Education meeting, it was Photo by Dan Harding The contaminants, which were announced that Rebecca Chandler associated with historic fuel storage will serve in the new role of Chief Saturday Evening Dinner Cruise tanks and other features in this Innovation Officer; Cheryl Burns 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. $60 adult / $56 senior area, included residues of petroleum, will assume the role of Assistant metal, and chemical pesticides. Director of Student Support Services July 20th A risk management consultant and Hector Guerrero will serve as Classic Rock w/ Rhumblebaker Duo conducted a thorough and conser- Director of Educational Options. vative review of the environmental Rebecca Chandler will focus her Chicken & Steak dinner from The Greek Mediterranean testing results and determined the attention on promoting new and com- Steak & Seafood Restaurant level of contaminants in the soil pelling career education programs at the site would not result in any and pathways; fostering innovation July 27th adverse health effects to the visitors across the District and programs, and Acoustic & Bluegrass w/ Catterwailer Duo or employees. raising funds through grant-writing Chicken Piccata dinner from Anacapa Brewery Restaurant “Out of an abundance of caution, and business partnerships. we closed this small section of the Cheryl Burns is currently serving main ranch area on Santa Rosa Island as principal of El Camino High Highland Bagpipe Cruise in mid-March,” said Channel Islands School will now focus her attention Saturday Sept. 21st National Park Superintendent Ethan on the social and emotional learning 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. $28 adult / $25 senior McKinley. “We are pleased to report initiatives presently taking place in Appetizers from Anacapa Brewery that the area is now open to the the schools. public in time to enjoy the summer Hector Guerrero, the new Director For Information or Reservations season on the island.” of Educational Options, currently serves as Principal of DATA Middle ISLANDPACKERS.COM School in VUSD and will now serve as Ventura Unified School District site leader at El Camino High School. Continued from page 6 Ms. Marissa Cervantes will serve 805.642.1393 Human Resources. as the new Principal of DeAnza Mrs. Just has 18 years of experiences (DATA) Middle School. as a professional bilingual educator, Ms. Cervantes has 15 years of ex- including 15 years as a classroom perience in the field of education. teacher. She has also assisted the Ms. Cervantes, who is bilingual in VUSD elementary school sites as English and Spanish, holds a B.A. in a Language Arts and Multi-tiered Sociology, an M.S. in School Coun- Systems of Support Teacher on seling, and a Pupil Personnel Services Special Assignment for VUSD. Credential from California State Mr. Wise is completing his twelfth University, Northridge, as well as, an year in the field, and his seventh year Administrative Services Credential as a school site administrator. Mr. from California State University, Wise currently serves as an Assistant Channel Islands. She also received Principal at Buena High School and the Association of California School previously served as an Assistant Administrators Region XIII Co-Sec- Principal at Monte Vista Middle ondary Administrator Award in 2015. School in Camarillo. For more information visit www. “Both professional educators venturausd.org or call 805-641-5000.

Ventura’s Safe and Clean team, in collaboration with the Lift Up Your Voice to End Homelessness Project, are conducting clean ups on a regular basis in partnership with the Ventura Police Patrol Task Force, Police Cadets, and homeless individuals. Homeless individuals have been encouraged to pick up their trash and put the bags on the main Santa Clara River Bottom trail. Over 175 bags of trash were brought to the trail and collected by the Safe & Clean team during the last clean up. This type of collaboration is an important step in address- ing homeless issues while providing important street outreach to connect individuals with needed services to potentially start the journey out of homelessness. Ventura BREEZE July 17 – July 30, 2019 19 Police Reports by Cindy Summers the suspect, 30 year old Ventura resident Robert Gray, who was still passed out. Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura A DUI investigation followed and the Police Department and are not the opinions of suspect was arrested. There was a vicious OPEN TO PUBLIC the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned 60 years and OLDER dog inside the car, and Ventura County are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty Animal Control was called to take pos- Up your game with our active senior residents: in a court of law. session of the dog. After the dog was Full Gym w/Expert Trainer, Frank Vandalism Arrest removed, officers searched the suspect’s Daily Walking Group On June 30, at approximately vehicle and found a concealed handgun Tai Chi Class 6:15pm, the Ventura Police Department along with methamphetamine and Yoga Class Command Center received a 911 call of narcotics paraphernalia. The suspect Sit & Get Fit Class, /Expert Trainer, Frank several subjects attempting to force entry was arrested for the drugs, the parapher- Chair Volleyball into the school office at Balboa Middle nalia and the concealed weapon. Contact us today for more info & to sign up!!! School in the 200 block of S. Hill Rd. Vandalism Arrest Where can I get healthy and meet new friends? The caller was nearby the school campus On July 7, at approximately 8:15pm, Summertime when living is easy... and continued to up the dispatcher as the Ventura Police Department At Ventura Townehouse!!! officers responded to the call. Command Center received a 911 call of 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com When officers arrived on scene, a subject tagging near the Cross at 699 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 four subjects were detained inside the Brakey Rd., inside Serra Cross Park. CA LIC# 565801810 campus. All four subjects were juveniles Officers responded and detained a male, and during the investigation officers later identified as 24 year old Riverside patrol dock. Officers took the vessel en tow etation fire at Olivas/HarborBlvd. Officers determined the suspect, later identified resident Moises Melendez, and a female. with Rescue Boat 19 and safely delivered the responded and assisted VFD/CHP with the as a 17-year-old male, used a permanent During the investigation, officers disabled vessel to their slip in the time share call. The fire turned out to be a homeless marker to write graffiti on several spoke to a witness that saw Melendez docks. warming fire, it was extinguished without locations and office doors. using a spray paint can to spray graffiti 11:08am, while on patrol in Rescue Boat incident. At the conclusion of the investi- on several locations inside the park. The 17,officers took a 40ft becalmed sail boat en 7-04 2:03pm, received a report of a gation, the 17-year-old suspect was graffiti, which was found at the base of tow out past the #2 “V” entrance buoy. The disabled PersonalWaterCraft being swam arrested for vandalism and possession of the Cross and nearby steps, was in excess vessel was heading South. out of the surfline at Marina Park. Officers prescription medication. One additional of $400 and appeared to be gang related. 12:04pm, received a report from VCSO of a responded in Rescue B-19 and assisted State 16-year-old male juvenile was cited for Melendez was arrested for felony disabled 21ft motor vessel near the Harbor Parks with towing the vessel out of the being a minor in possession of alcohol. vandalism and a gang enhancement. entrance. Officers responded in Rescue Boat surfline and back to the keys. The two other additional 16-year-old The female was not arrested and released 17, found the vessel with 5 souls onboard and 7-05 9:31pm, received a request from males were released without charges. from the scene. towed the vessel to the launch ramp safely. VFD Battalion Chief to check the harbor With the summer season upon us and The public can report any damage 6-30 12:28pm, received and observed a need and surrounding areas for damage from the many schools not in session, the Ventura from graffiti by leaving a message on for assistance for a 34ft sailboat aground recent earthquake. Officers search the harbor Police Department would like the public the City of Ventura’s Graffiti Removal near the entrance to the keys in the barranca. and surrounding areas but were unable to to report any suspicious activity seen Hotline number at 654-7805. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 17, towed find any damage. around the school campuses. Anyone Residential Burglary and the vessel off the sand bar and safely to their 7-07 6:05pm, dispatched to a water on a school campus while the campus is Conspiracy Arrests dock. rescue, kite surfer down at the Ventura Pier. closed is considered trespassing. On July 9, at approximately 3:43pm, received a report of two lost girl- Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 and The public can also report any 1:30pm, the Ventura Police Depart- friends from the boyfriends. They had all assisted several agencies with the call. The damage from graffiti by leaving a ment Command Center received a 911 been paddle-boarding in the keys and were patient was discovered North of Surfers Point message on the City of Ventura’s Graffiti call of a possible residential burglary separated. After an exhaustive search of the and Ventura Harbor Patrol retrieved his Removal Hotline number at 654-7805. that just occurred in the 900 block of harbor, the two missing persons were found kite and transported it to Ventura Harbor. Assault with Deadly Weapon and Poli St. The resident, who was home at home. The victim was uninjured and retrieved his Possession of Methamphetamine at the time, reported two subjects had 7-03 3:20am, received a dispatch to a veg- equipment at the Ventura Port District. Arrest just attempted to enter her residence On July 1, at approximately 12pm, and when confronted, fled westbound patrol officers responded to a call for from the area on skateboards. Officers Get Ready for service regarding a disturbance. The responding to the call located the two suspect fled on foot prior to the officers juvenile suspects a short distance away arriving; however he was located nearby SUMMER FUN! and detained them. 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Ventura MusicMission Park Scene Music Under the Stars series Thurs 7/18: Incendio Sat 7/20: Sound Effect El Rey Cantina Sat 7/27: Rodeo Drive 294 E. Main Street Plan B Winery Fridays: DJ 3520 Arundell Circle Saturdays: DJ Music 3-5 pm Fri 7/19: Sojai Sun 7/21: Jen Staves & the Bluzfish Trio Four Brix Winery Prime 2290 Eastman Avenue 2209 E. Thompson Blvd Music 6 – 8:30 pm Tuesdays: Danny D. Midlife Crisis Saloon Fri 7/26: 50 Sticks of Dynamite 456 E. Main Street Garage Music at 10 pm 1091 Scandia Avenue Fri 7/26: The Caverns by Pam Baumgardner Fri 7/19: Ran Aground, Midmind, One Sandbox Coffeehouse VenturaRocks.com Music Calendar For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Minute Run, False Patriots 204 E. Thompson Blvd The Ventura Music Festival’s annual Fri 7/26: Tanglers, Alonso Delano, Cuddlefish 805-641-1025 free concert will be held once again at Blue Agave Golden China Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Mission Park with Incendio (high octane 185 E. Santa Clara 760 S. Seaward Thursdays Open Mic Latin guitar) on Thursday, July 18, show Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ (805) 652-0688 Sat 7/20: No Class starts at 5:30 pm. The festival’s final Saturdays: DJ Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm Sun 7/21: Feather performances will be held at the Ventura The Blue Room Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Sat 7/27: Steve the Singer Ventura Harbor Village College Performing Arts Center with Joey Thursdays 7 pm: Open Jazz Jam Sans Souci (Next to Comedy Club) Grapes and Hops 21 S. Chestnut Alexander Trio on July 19; Ranky Tanky Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band 454 E. Main Street Sundays: DJ Darko on July 20 and Rastrelli Cello quartet on Boatyard Pub Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra July 21. Ventura Harbor Village Fri 7/19: Crooked Eye Tommy Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean The Ventura Fair opens August 2; Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Fri 7/26: Lonely Avenue Wednesdays: Open mic this is just a reminder, if you want to Saturday 7 pm Hong Kong Inn Thursdays: DJ Spinobi take in more than 4 concerts (which Mondays: Milo Sledge 435 E. Thompson Blvd The Shores Restaurant are included in the price of admission), Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Thurs 7/18: False Confession, 3 Day 1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard you should consider getting a WOW Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Holocaust, Civil Conflict, Trash Thursdays: Karaoke pass before the fair opens which gets Wed 7/17: Finnhead Dave Fri 7/19: Doc Ventura Band Fri 7/19: Brian Faith Band you entry everyday saving you beaucoup Fri 7/19: Frank Barajas Sat 7/20: Defeating the Purpose, Sat 7/20: Uproots bucks. See full lineup and ticket infor- Sat 7/20: Epitome of Dreams September Begins, Cat OK Sun 7/21: Deborah Jenssen Band mation at VenturaCountyFair.org. Sun 7/21: CRV Sun 7/21: Velmont Fri 7/26: Scott Spindel Just a head’s up, Spencer Makenzie’s Wed 7/24: Karen Eden Sun 7/28: Del Franklin Sat 7/27: Brandon Ragan Project Annual End of Summer Block Party Fri 7/26: Two’s Company Keynote Lounge Sun 7/28: Jose Valdez Jazz Trio falls over the weekend of August 23 – 25. Sat 7/27: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer 10245 E. Telephone Road The Star Lounge Don’t miss their free concert which will Sun 7/28: Big Adventure Duo Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke 343 E. Main Street fall on Saturday with Johnny and the Bombay Bar & Grill Thursdays: Open mic night Fri 7/19: Sin Chonies Love Handles, Dave Rae and Madex. 143 S. California Street Fri 7/19: Reign Sat 7/20: Mini Driver Band Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs I am loving all the local punk bands Sat 7/20: Red Rhythm Fri 7/26: Morganfield Burnett and da Blues Café Fiore Fri 7/26: DJ AVG Sat 7/27: Vanise Terry Band supporting T.S.O.L. at the Ventura 66 S. California Street Sat 7/27: Crosscut 808 Sun 7/28: Mid Mind Theater on Friday, July 26; just a few of Wed 7/17: Kylie Butler Leashless Brewing The Tavern the bands include Stalag 13, Ill Repute, Fri 7/19: Jason Bourne 585 E. Thompson Blvd. 211 E. Santa Clara Street The Grim, and The Robot Uprising. Sat 7/20: Little Alice Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room (805) 643-3264 Tequila and Taco Music Festival Sun 7/21: Casey Jones Fri 7/19: Boom Duo Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve returns to town over the weekend of July Tues 7/23: Donna Greene Sat 7/20: Alpine Camp Band Tuesdays: Karaoke 20 and 21 at Plaza Park with Bruno and Wed 7/24: David Patt Sat 7/27: Same Mother, Same Father Thursdays: Get Right DJ the Hooligans, a tribute to Bruno Mars, Fri 7/26: Instone Limon y Sal Wed 7/17: Bone Maggot, The Humble along with Instone, Sambada, Adelaide Sat 7/27: DT Crasher 598 E. Main Street Topa Mountain Winery and Upstream. Find out more at Tequi- Sun 7/28: After the Smoke Fridays: DJ 821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai laAndTacoMusicFestival.com. Casa Bella Saturdays: DJ Music Saturdays: 5-7; Sundays 4-6 Music Under the Stars series 391 E. Main Street Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm) Sat 7/20: Mark Masson Duo continues on Saturday nights at Olivas Thursdays: Danny D. Made West Brewing Sun 7/21: Bart Budwig Adobe with Sound Effect (sold out) The Cave 1744 Donlon Street Sat 7/27: Rich Sheldon Trio on July 20 and Rodeo Drive on July 27. 4435 McGrath Street Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm Sun 7/28: Patraicia Avis Trio Know this, all final shows for the rest of 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thurs 7/18: Peter Blackwelder Traveler’s Café the summer are sold out. Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas Sat 7/20: Alec Ledbetter 1070 E. Front Street Quick Notes: Munch at the Museum Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi Sun 7/21: Milo Sledge Music 11 am – 1 pm Concrete Jungle Brewing this month features Sandi Ellen Anderson Thurs 7/25: Paddy Marsh Sun 7/21: The Swillys 4561 Market Street Sat 7/27: Anchor & Bear Ventura Bike Hub on Thursday, July 18 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm); Fri 7/19: Blocked V2, Chauncey P, Hustle Bones… Sun 7/28: Last Great Decade 281 W. Main Street Pyrate Punx has a show at Hong Kong Inn Fri 7/26: Sojai Majestic Ventura Theater Sat 7/20: Auxilio, Sordo, Trash, Slow with False Confession, 3 Day Holocaust, Copa Cubana 26 S. Chestnut Street Down, Goat Rhythm Civil Conflict and Trash on Thursday, July Ventura Harbor Village Fri 7/19: Bad Religion Ventura College Performing Arts 18; Alpine Camp Band plays Leashless Music 7 pm; Sundays 4 pm Sat 7/20: Loud & Queer 4700 Loma Vista Road Brewing’s Vtown Get Down Festival on Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio Sun 7/21: One OK Rock Ventura Music Festival events: Saturday, July 20; Bad Religion sold out for Wednesdays: Al Macias Jazz Open Mic Thurs 7/25: Dwight Yoakam Fri 7/19: Joey Alexander Trio their show at Ventura Theater on Friday, Fri 7/19: Native Vibe Fri 7/26: TSOL, Youth Brigade, Stalag 13, Sat 7/20: Ranky Tanky July 19; Ventura’s Psychedelic Summer Sat 7/20: Ruben Estrada Ill Repute, The Robot Uprising… Sun 7/21: Rastrelli Cello Quartet debuts at Oak and Main on Friday, July 19 Sun 7/21: Brandon Ragan Project Sat 7/27: Shoreline Mafia Winchester’s (dress up!); Jen Staves returns to Ventura Fri 7/26: Nuestro Band Margarita Villa 632 E. Main Street with her Bluzfish Trio on Sunday, July 21 Sat 7/27: Ruben Estrada Ventura Harbor Village (805) 653-7446 at Plan B Wine Cellers; Actor Jeff Bridges Sun 7/28: Karen Eden Wed 7/17: Karen Eden Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm performs his music at Discovery on Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Fri 7/19: Freedom of Expression Fri 7/19: Karyn805 Wednesday, July 24; The Garage welcomes 593 E. Main Street Sat 7/20: Crosscut 805 Sat 7/20: The Swillys Tanglers out of Vancouver on Friday, July Sun 7/21: Sunday Drivers (4 pm) Sun 7/21: Mike Martinez Sun 7/21: Jon Gindick 26; And the Caverns return to town with a Discovery Fri 7/26: James Bros. Fri 7/26: Unkle Monkey Duo show at Saloon on Friday, July 26. 1888 Thompson Blvd Sat 7/27: Blown Over Sat 7/27: James Broz. Thurs 7/18: Sensi Trails, Eureka Sound Many thanks to JD Drury and his Sun 7/28: Doc Rogers Band Sun 7/28: National Cat Fri 7/19: Coso Oak and Main 1901 Speakeasy crew for pulling off another amazing Surf Sat 7/20: Spazmatics 419 E. Main Street 649 South B Street, Oxnard Rodeo. Of course, I miss them at Pierpont Sun 7/21: Sunday Morning Praise Band (11 am) Tuesdays: Beers Brothers Open Mic Fri 7/19: Shawn Jones Beach where I could park at home and Wed 7/24: Jeff Bridges Thurs 7/18: Mark Masson & Friends Sat 7/20: Doc Ventura walk over, but loving the vibe at the Pier. Thurs 7/25: A Dustland Fairytale Fri 7/19: Psychedlic Summer Fri 7/26: Rat Pack Ricky Do you have any music-related news Fri 7/26: Carlos Daniels Sat 7/20: Brandon Ragan Project Sat 7/27: Karen Eden or upcoming shows you want help publi- Sat 7/27: Agent Orange, The Bastards, Thurs 7/25: Beers Brothers Showcase The 805 Bar cizing? Please send all information short Idecline Fri 7/26: Pet Rocks Ventura Harbor or long to [email protected]. For Sun 7/28: Groove Session Sat 7/27: Shaky Feelin’ Music at 11 am – 1 pm Fri & Saturday updated music listings daily, go to www. Downtown Ventura Special Event Olivas Adobe 4-7 pm Saturday VenturaRocks.com. Ventura Music Festival Free Concert 4200 Olivas Park Drive Sat.-Sun. Kenny Devoe Ventura BREEZE October 25– November 7, 2017 21

Ventura Art Scene Lorna Amundson is the July featured artist at the Harbor Village Gallery and Gifts. A biologist by training, Lorna started painting realistic plein air almost 30 years ago in Yosemite. Lorna is one of eleven resident members of the Harbor Village Gallery. Running concurrently with this exhibit is a new BAA (Buenaventu- ra Art Association) juried member show with a reception Saturday,July 20 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will accompany the merit award ceremony at the reception.

Nature is in the forefront for two new exhibitions July 25-Aug. 25 in Buenaventura Art Assocation’s Ventura Avenue gallery space, Studio 30 at Bell Arts Factory. “From the Desert to the City and Back Again” is the title of Darlene Roker’s solo photography display. It is paired with “Root and Branch,” a juried show featuring artworks by BAA members that have trees as the primary subject of paintings or using parts of trees — bark, wood, twigs, leaves — in mixed media or assemblage pieces. A reception for both will be 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2 as part of Ventura’s monthly First Friday gallery open house. July 14 ended the first Buena Ventura Art Association show at the Harbor Village Buenaventura Gallery at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., is open 11 a.m.-4 Gallery. From May 14 to July 14 they have had hundreds of visitors visit the gallery and p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. For more about the 65-year-old nonprofit cooperative see the show, plus artwork done by members of the gallery. and its programs, visit www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 805-648-1235 during Sales have been upscale during the show. The next show will also run two months and gallery hours. end Sept. 14. A real highlight has been the “People’s Choice” award. Each visitor was given a ticket A Conversation with Omar d’León and asked to view the members show on the big wall, then select one piece. All have been Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 3 to 4:30 p.m. very excited to be a part. Museum of Ventura County The top seller for this first show was artist Lisa Ann Mahoney. 100 E. Main Street An Artist Spotlight by Focus On The Masters. Omar d’León is from Managua, Nicaragua and is regarded as one of the most renowned Nicara- guan painters and poets. He studied at the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Nicaragua under his mentor Rodrigo Peñalba His early works were inspired by the cross-hatching technique of the frescoes of Pompeii. Omar’s unique style infuses multiple layers of paint, oil, wax and scoring in a Jorja Garcia was the 3rd place poster cross-hatching pattern that creates an illusion similar to pointillism. contest winner for the Ventura County The artist uses a knife like a paint brush, creating scores at different angles and Fair (see article). pressure which controls the amount of light that is reflected and creates the illusion of a This is just another example of her three-dimensional quality in his works. Omar’s love for his country and its people are diverse art abilities. reflected in sensuous fluid forms. Today d’León’s work can be found in many collections world-wide. Join for this timely and insightful interview. To learn more about Omar, visit https://omardleon.blogspot. com/ Free to FOTM members, $15 for public; $10 for seniors. Special invitation to educators and students: The Artist Spotlight is open to students attending as a class assignment free of charge. FOTM is happy to assist with tracking attendance and sign-in sheets. Reservations required. To RSVP visit www.FocusOnThe- Masters.com or call 805.653.2501.

Jan Harrington and Jennifer Love will display their artwork in a show titled “Ocean, Elements and Allure” at Fox Fine Jewelry until September 8. Jan Harrington is a surf artist that uses many mediums such as acrylic, resin and sea glass. Each medium evokes different styles, but her love for the sea is evident in every single piece. You can see more of Jan’s work at http://janharringtonart.com/ Jennifer Love knew from a young age that art was her calling, and she’s cultivated it ever since. She was self-taught until a few years ago when she went back to school for her art degree. always interested in bringing new light to a subject, and feels blessed any time others enjoy her work, too. You can see more of Jennifer’s work at https://wavesofloveart.com/ 22 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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A View from House Seats Beacon Theater’s Presents inaugural offering solid by Shirley Lorraine There’s a new theater group in town. of socially and environmentally induced The recently organized Beacon Theater causes for psychosis that he fails to listen to Company made its debut at the NAMBA either the patient or his colleague. Saturday, Performing Arts space in downtown All three exhibit varying degrees of Ventura last weekend. frustration, anger, confusion and futility August 17th, 2019 With familiar theater notables Tom as they all try to make themselves heard to Eubanks, Steve Grumette, Howard Leader and little avail. The result is an intense emotional Award-Winning Short Films Anna Kotula at the helm, the company opened journey into the minds of three men who all with a top-notch performance of Blue/Orange want a good outcome, but who are unable to Live Bands, Food Trucks, by British playwright Joe Penhall. come to agreement on what that outcome Beer & Wine, Raffle, Beacon’s stated goal is to “explore the may look like or how to get there. human condition with plays that 1) evoke The true fascination is in watching Games, Family Fun emotions, 2) encourage you to think, or 3) the high-powered, precise and energetic simply make you laugh. While it is not our performances of Harris, Odaibo and Kolb. intention to offend, neither do we intend to They are all superb. Harris morphs from become captive to political correctness.” the caring, gentle, friendly counselor he General Admission $35 As a debut piece, Blue/Orange, awarded exhibits at the start, to a man racked with Kids 12 & Under $5 the coveted Laurence Olivier Award for doubts, excessive anger and frustration as Best New Play in 2001, certainly fulfills the he attempts to stand by his convictions. VIP Experience $125 stated intent. Odaibo carries the role of Christopher The scene is a psychiatrist’s office in with skill. One can almost feel the gears a British institutional setting. A young in his brain turn faster, reverse and come PURCHASE YOUR African-Caribbean patient, Christopher to a grinding halt before restarting. In (Emmanuel Odaibo) has served his the role, he speaks with a heavy and rapid TICKETS TODAY! required 28 days and is scheduled for release Jamaican accent that takes a bit of getting the next day. His doctor, Bruce Flaherty used to. Thankfully, the printed program venturalandtrust.org/2019_wsff (Brian Robert Harris) believes that Chris- features a useful glossary of terms to help topher’s diagnosis of borderline personality the audience along. disorder is just a piece of the puzzle and rec- Kolb portrays an arrogant, controlled Festival will be held at the headquarters of VCCU: 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura ommends he stay for additional treatment. manic personality, doting on his role as Dr. Robert Smith (Brian Kolb), “the authority” with his desire to be the Local Bruce’s supervisor, joins the meeting and one who is “right” driving him forward. Sponsors quickly disagrees with retaining Christo- All three actors are fascinating to watch as National pher. As the two psychiatrists’ arguments they slowly dissolve. One wonders who the Sponsors escalate Christopher rapidly becomes patient really is. a bystander. His delusions appear and The play only runs through July 28. recede with regularity. Try and catch it and watch the Beacon pected buddy cop duo, and included some The dialogue tackles schizophrenia, Theater Company take off. It is bound to aspects of his culture in the character, being racism, superior authority, the mental be a wild ride. excellent at expressing a calm demeanor health system in general, and differing For tickets, visit www.thebeaconthe- general found through years of meditation. perceptions of treatment. Robert becomes atercompany.com, call (805) 233-6965, or Dave Bautista is good for the butal, so intent on sharing his new ideas based stop in at the Namba venue at 47 S. Oak St, boundless tough guy cop role, though the on R.D. Laing’s ground-breaking theories downtown Ventura. two didn’t seem to have true chemistry like that of Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in “The Other Guys” where they were also Movie Review by Cindy Summers in the past and that Vic is desperate to find extreme opposites, but there was some to put in jail and to clear his reputation. strange underlying connection. Stuber On the day Vic decides to have eye surgery, Studer is great for a good dose of unex- his vision is compromised so his daughter pected humor, and is more like a night of schedules Vic an Uber, Vic being obviously stand up comedy with Kumail Nanjiani, smartphone challenged. who will definitely keep you laughing Stu gets a pickup request and Vic hops throughout the movie. in the front for his first ever Uber ride with Rated R - 105m Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, meek, mild-mannered Stu, completely his 4 being best. opposite. Vic directs Stu to several locations Stu is a very gentle, mild-mannered around LA to track down leads on Teijo, CMH Auxiliary honors Uber driver who picks up LA police officer and Stu does his best to try to avoid the Continued from page 1 Vic Manning for his first ever Uber ride, violence, though difficult when Vic puts over 315 hours. Her academic excellence though Stu has no idea at the time that Vic criminals in his car and hands him a gun is evident with an exceptional 4.57 grade unwittingly plans to basically borrow Stu to guard them and himself. point average. While a student at Foothill and his Uber to track down new leads on a The two buddy up and find chaos at every Technology High School, Maria was drug lord he’s been hunting for years. Stu stop filled with gun fights and explosions, co-founder and secretary of “WE,” a student deals with Vic’s angry neanderthal style and they even stop at Vic’s daughters art show organization dedicated to organizing with humor and sound advice as he tries opening, where when Stu was is asked how he fundraisers and generating community to protect car, and save his life and perfect met her father, he simply and calmly replied support. She also worked with at-risk middle rating while repeatedly in the middle of “He kidnapped me”. school students on a garden project. Trinity gun fights and explosions. Directed by This was Stu’s tone the entire movie received the “Most Achieved Senior” award Michael Dowse, Written by Tripper Clancy and seriously catches you off guard in and graduated summa cum laude. She and Starring Kumail Nanjiani as Stu the extremely humorous and comedic ways. plans to attend the University of California, Uber driver and Dave Bautista as LA police The action portions of the film are much Berkley, and major in Public Health with an officer Victor “Vic” Manning . like that of “The Good Guys” and “Pain emphasis on global and reproductive health. Stu works in a big box store and is also and Gain”, over dramatized and not so Founded on a tradition of service, the an Uber driver desperate for a 5 star review. realistic, but don’t consider it a true “get CMH Auxiliary augments CMH’s programs Stu’s boss enjoys belittling his efforts to the bad guy movie” rather a comedy that and services. Auxiliary members share a make extra money by calling him Stuber, involves getting a bad guy. common interest in helping others and but Stu takes his Uber job very seriously, even Kumail Nanjiani is insanely hilarious providing comfort and assistance to patients offering specialty chocolates and other treats in this role with his causal delivery of razor and their families. Junior Volunteers are for his riders in hopes to get a good review. sharp witty one liners that had the entire between the ages of 14 and 18. Visit https:// Vic is an Los Angels police officer who audience repeatedly laughing out loud www.cmhshealth.org/about/cmh-auxilia- is on the hunt for a heroin king pin named throughout the movie. He was well cast in ry/ to learn more about becoming a Junior Oka Teijo, who slipped through his hands the role as the meeker, weaker of this unex- Volunteer or an Auxiliary member. 24 July 17 – July 30, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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