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Vol. Vol. 3, No.5, No. 11 21 Published Every Other Published Wednesday Everyyy Other www.venturabreeze.com Wednesday July 25 – August March 710, 2012 - 23, 2010 City of Ventura’s business loans Part 1: Barber Automotive Group by Tim Pompey The city of Ventura has recently been involved in helping two local businesses secure sizeable loans for relocation and facility upgrades. Barber Automotive Group received a loan for $300,000 to help with its reloca- tion from Thompson Boulevard to the Future championship surfers start off at Surf Camp. Photo by Carter Friedman. former Todey Hyundai/Mitsubishi site The wonderful Music Under The Stars at the Ventura Auto Center. The Player’s Young people introduced to the continues with the vivacious Sweet Baby J’ai Casino received a loan for $850,000 to help back by popular demand expand its current location on Auto Center challenge of the sea Drive to include a kitchen, restaurant and Music Under the additional space for poker tables. The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura’s The next day the group traveled “The concept of cities providing Oak View Center hosted World to Silverstrand Beach to learn to surf. loans to businesses is commonplace,” Champion Surfer, best-selling author He emphasized, “Always paddle Stars summer said Jeff Lambert, Ventura’s community and filmmaker, Shaun Tomson on back. You always have to try. And development director. “We’ve been July 17 at their Oak View Center use the words ‘I will’ if you want to concert series doing it for 10 years here in Ventura on which was the opening day of their get things done, those are the two Dine, dance and delight all summer a small scale.” Third Annual Surf Camp sponsored most important words in the English long at “Music under the Stars”—Ventura’s Still, as Jay Panzica, the city’s chief by the Ventura Surf Club. Language.” popular concert series outdoors at the financial officer, is quick to point out, He discussed ocean safety and The generosity of the Ventura historic Olivas Adobe, on Saturday evenings the city is not in danger of competing the challenges of the sea along with Surf Club has made the Surf Program until September 8. Tickets are $20. Current with any local banks. “In general, the city sharing a video of his award-winning possible for three years. Most of the military and their dependents receive a 50% is not in the business of making loans,” film and excerpts from his best-sell- youth involved in the program have discount on tickets and reserved tables. ing book, “Surfer’s Code: 12 Simple never surfed before and some of Gates open for dining at 6:30 pm with per- Lessons for Riding Through Life”. them have never been in the ocean. formances from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Purchase tickets at the door or reserve at 658-4726. scrutiny as to their capacity to repay, needed $800,000 to upgrade to Subaru’s Full lineup information is available at www. are interest bearing, and have a personal standards, we would have had higher cityofventura.net/mus guarantee by the principal owner of the interest rates on a normal commercial On July 28 Sweet Baby J’ai (R&B/ business.” loan and used up our credit line.” Pop) will be returning from her successful Why did the city help provide loans Instead, the city offered them a appearance last year when she (with very for these particular projects? Simply deal. Stay in Ventura and they would little notice) replaced her friend Barbara stated, the potential for a significant help defray their costs with a loan for Morrison who was ill. increase in sales tax revenue. Even more $300,000 at six percent interest. Sweet Baby J’ai told us “Hi Sheldon! important, in the case of Barber Auto- Lambert described the city’s loan Has it been a year?!! Thank you again for motive’s Subaru dealership, it kept them agreement with Barber Automotive. recommending my return to the Olivas Thanks to a loan from the City of Ventura in Ventura. “One payment is paid back in three Adobe. We had such an incredible time Barber Subaru will be moving to the Lambert explained how the city became $50,000 increments,” he said. “The first last year under the stars that for a moment Ventura Auto Center involved with Barber Automotive. “We payment is when they open their doors. I thought we were on another planet...the he said. “However, there are unique cir- received a one-time payment from the state They’re under construction now and Red Planet! We had a red hot time, do you cumstances where the city can help with in excess tax money,” said Lambert. “Rather they hope to open in August. So when remember? Do your readers remember the economic development of a specific than pay bills with it, we created a revenue they do open, Subaru International will how much fun we had? We had perfect business.” enhancement fund. It’s a fund that we’ve give them a $50,000 check to make their weather, we danced; all of us, I actually got City council member Neal Andrews used to provide loans that get paid back.” first repayment. Two additional Subaru off the stage and joined in! It was great explained the general parameters for Lambert noted how the city had used payments will be made—one at the music, great fun and I felt like I made great these types of loans. “These loans are these funds to help two previous dealer- end of the first year, August 2013, and friends. Get ready ‘cause here we come on made from economic development ships, Bunning and Jaguar. “We just used another in August 2014, assuming they July 28th with a little blues, a little jazz and funds,” he said, “are subject to intense the same strategy with Subaru,” he said. make their sales projections.” a little rock n’ fun! You can sit and listen, For Gil Alcala, Barber Automotive’s The city also enhanced the deal by you can sing with me or you and come general manager and vice president, offering to let Barber Automotive use Continued on page 4 While enjoying a cot the expansion of their Subaru dealer- part of the increased sales tax revenue ship came down to a choice. Subaru they would generate to pay off the ad- ntogk (hot dog) with of America wanted them to move to a ditional $150,000. “Of the new sales tax the works in Athens, different location and invest $800,000 they generate, above and beyond what we This issue’s in facility upgrades. “The city came to us now collect from them on Thompson,” Greece, you can and offered the loan to stay in Ventura said Lambert, “50% of that will go to Face of Ventura because Subaru was saying you should pay back the loan. We anticipate, at the always catch up with move to Santa Barbara or Oxnard,” said longest, the loan will be paid back in 10 by Johanna Spinks the Breeze at Alcala. “The city came to us to keep the years, and more than likely 6 years if they is on page 10. business here.” meet their sales projections.” venturabreeze.com Alcala described their dilemma. “If Alcala also noted how the city helped we wanted to stay in the city, and we Continued on page 4 2 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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The Breeze’s own Karlene Lang caught this gigantic rockfish off the south side of Santa Cruz Island recently using as she said Local artist M.B. Hanrahan, along with her art students, have completed this “something very slimy and wonderful mural on the side of the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura Thrift Store, smelly” as bait (her husband located at 222 Ventura Avenue. said it was leftovers from Helping, (by staying out of the way except for this photo) was store manager John last night’s dinner)! “JD” Drury who stated that “We are thrilled with the wonderful mural that M.B. and her kids have contributed to the art scene of Ventura and I thank them all.” The Thrift Store carries everything imaginable and is open 7 days a week and will pick up merchandise, they can be reached at 667-8855. 4 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE City News dedication to the quality of life we enjoy in 1:00-3:30 pm $125 +$5 supply fee our daily lives,” said Ivers. Campers get the chance to try out a Ivers’ educational and professional variety of acting disciplines as they work background includes a Bachelor of Science with the scripted word (drama), making it in Industrial Technology from California up as they go along (improv) and learning Polytechnic State University in San Luis how to make ‘em die laughing (comedy). An Obispo, CA, and a Master of Business informal performance is held during the Great concerts at Administration degree from California last day of camp.. Camp code # 31463 Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Rock & Roll High Music Camp Ventura’sVentu most historic party site! She has also earned a Certified Public 6-12 years 8/6-8/10 M-F Fleet Professional Credential from APWA 9:00 am-3:00 pm $350 in 2008, and was a member of the City of Form your own rock band! Learn Ventura Leadership Academy for Managers classic and modern songs or write your JulyJuly 28 R & B/Pop in 2008, and the Chamber of Commerce own. Students will record a CD, do a photo Presented by Barbara Meister: Barber Ford, Volkswagon, Subaru, RV Leadership Academy in 2002 shoot, make a music video and play a live YourYo shoes will put grooves in the dance floor as this sensational Kansas rock show all in one week! At Bible Fel- CityCi singer, songwriter and storyteller, back by popular demand, returns Grant programs lowship Church, 6950 Ralston, room 206. Camp code # 31437 tot the Adobe with her passionate voice and original tunes – think Janis available Classes held at Barranca Vista Park Joplin, Herbie Hancock and Bonnie Raitt. 7050 Ralston St., Ventura, unless noted The City of Ventura is offering a otherwise. grant program open to event organizers staging festivals and events in Ventura that activate public spaces and increase August 4 Classic Rock visitor spending. Applicants must be a Need for speed Presented by Community Memorial Health Systemm Ventura based nonprofit or an agency partnering with a Ventura based nonprofit in networking This ultimate LA super group – all R&R Hall of Fame and grants will be used to cover all or a On Thursday, July 26th from 5:30pm band members – has performed rock’s greatest classics portion of City of Ventura Special Event to 8:00pm, Ventura Chamber’s YPG from the sixties to today on world tours and in studios. Permit fees. Events taking place September will co-host a Countywide Professional The Kings will make you rock ‘n’ roll on the dance floor 2012-February 2013 must submit their ap- Speed Networking Experience. Also par- with hit after hit! plications by July 30, 2012 at 5 pm. Events ticipating are United Way’s YLS (Young taking place March 2013-August 2013 Leaders Society) and Ventura County must submit their application by January Economic Development Association’s Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura VCEDA 2.0. The event will take place Reserve tickets $20 and tables $10 31, 2013 at 5 pm. at 805-658-4726 Concerts 7:30 to 9:30 pm Information and online applications at at DCH Lexus of Oxnard located at – Doors open 6:30 pm – Bring your own picnic www.cityofventura.net/permits or contact 1640 Auto Center Drive, Oxnard. The or call 805-650-7559 by Friday noon for a $15 Creative Economy Specialist Eric Wallner public is invited to enjoy an exciting and hot buffet dinner from BuenaVentura Catering at 677-3911 or [email protected]. high-impact networking event that will produce exceptional results for business networking. www.cityofventura.net/mus City of Ventura Music Under the Stars Classes Continued from page 1 Ivers named Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to with your dancing shoes on, and there’ll Ventura Dare register, if you already have an account be something for everyone! Looking Fellow online, visit www.cityofventura.net forward to seeing everyone’s bright Unique one of a kind Camps with the smiling faces again! Much peace, love and Dash City of Ventura’s Fleet and Facilities You know the drill! The “Ventura City of Ventura and blessings, Sweet Baby J’ai.” Manager, Mary Joyce Ivers, was recently Mad Science Claws, Codes and Put on your dancing shoes and Dare and Dash” is our city’s own designated a Public Works Leadership amazing race on Saturday, August 11, Constellation enjoy Saturday nights of summer Fellow by the American Public Works As- 5-12 years 7/30-8/3 M-F magic “dancing with the stars” on a when teams of two (ages 18 and up) sociation (APWA). As a PWLF fellow, Ivers complete to find checkpoints (based 9 am-12 pm $149+$35 materials fee majestic wooden ballroom floor at will mentor public works professionals Explore how Newton’s laws are at work Ventura’s most historic party site. on clues and knowledge of trivia) and enrolled in the APWA Donald C. Stone perform “dares” (tasks or challenges in your favorite sport. Next become a young Bring your own homemade feast or Center for Leadership Excellence (DCS astronaut for a day while exploring the reserve a catered hot buffet dinner required at each checkpoint) throughout Center) throughout the year. She is among the Downtown and the Beachfront. mysteries of the solar system. Camp code for fine twilight dining with friends 170 public works professionals from across #31445 within the warm embrace of adobe- “The race will be done entirely on North America who were recently inducted foot—no bikes, cars or skates allowed— Glee Musical Theatre Camp baked courtyard walls. Full on-site as Leadership Fellows (PWLF). The APWA 7-14 years 7/30-8/3 M-F be ver age ba r i s ava i l a ble. C a l l 650 -7559 with up to 18 objectives to achieve,” said Donald C. Stone Center’s Program Council City of Ventura Adult Sports Coordina- 9 am-4 pm $160 +$15 supply fee by Friday noon before each concert to determines the selection of recipients for Form your own Glee choir, learning reserve a complete hot buffet dinner tor and event organizer Adam Singleton. the PWLF designation. “Teams can get a little phone help from songs and dances based on the hit TV show by BuenaVentura Catering for $15 per Ivers has more than 20 years of experi- as you get ready for the big show on Friday person. their friends and use their smart phones ence in fleet and facilities management, to take the required photos to document evening for family and friends. Camp code including 11 years of managerial experi- #31460 the dares completed at each checkpoint. ence working in the field of public works. The first team to figure out how to find Animate Anything! Business loans, Barber Automotive As the Ventura Fleet and Facilities Division 5-7 years 7/30-8/3 M-F Continued from page 1 and complete all checkpoints dares and Manager within Public Works, she leads get all the required photos wins!” 9 am-12 pm $180 them on another front—fast tracking the a team of highly motivated, dedicated Using basic software, the participants permit process. “We wanted to keep the Register ($20 per team) using the employees including three supervisors, a code 32123 at www.cityofventura.net/ are introduced to all the tools necessary to business in Ventura, and they did facilitate management analyst, and 17 front-line animate objects. Classes held at Bible Fel- the building permit process,” he said. “They eRecreation or call 658-4726 (M-F 8-5, staff. closed alternate Fridays.) lowship Church, 6920 E. Ralston St., Room put it on a fast track and everything got “Through APWA’s Donald C. Stone 206, Ventura. Camp code #31455 done expeditiously.” For more information contact Adult Public Works Leadership Fellow program, Sports Coordinator Adam Singleton at Amazing Anime-tion! Subaru is currently one of the hottest I hope to continue to build on a strong 8-12 years 7/30-8/3 M-F auto retailers in the U.S. Alcala pointed 658-4743 or asingleton@cityofventura. passion for the public works field and to net. 1-4 pm $180 to Barber Automotive’s potential increase educate our community on our value and Students work in small groups or in sales over the next five years. With sales We Have • Lingerie • Bachelorette Party Accessories production teams to complete a short currently at 9.3 million dollars, that number • Designer Labels • Unique Adult Toys & Novelties animated film, which they create them- is projected to increase to 12 million in Yes! selves. Learning materials, software and 2012 and 15.3 million by 2017. The city will Your Size! • Bridal Wear & Registry • Lotions & Potions cam- eras are provided. Final projects will receive about 1% of the total sales revenues. Complimentary 477 E. Main Street, Ventura be screened on the last day of class for From Lambert’s viewpoint, the loan is families and friends. Classes held at Bible a smart investment in the city’s economy. Bra 805.652.0082 Fellowship Church, 6920 E. Ralston St., “By helping the dealer relocate,” he said, Fittings Open Seven Days Room 206, Ventura. Camp code #31456 “they have a much more visible and bigger Commercial, Drama, Comedy and location on 101, and we fully expect that www.aphroditesOnline.com Improv Sampler they’ll have an increase in sales, and by that 8-14 years 8/6-8/10 M-F we’ll be able to generate more sales tax.” Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ Recent news operations, as well as post a deposit masquerading as roosters in order to regarding Ventura with the city to pay for its removal when catch the chickens? County that the “area the contract ends. ■ The Ventura County Local Agency Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce heat wave to crest ■ A possible revision to Ventura’s Formation Commission (who?) has today” was good to zoning code, discussed at a recent approved the annexation of land known The Ventura Breeze is your free local community hear as it was almost planning commission meeting would as the Montalvo Islands to the City of newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown 75 here in Ventura and allow people to have more than 6 Ventura as the first step required for circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located I was roasting. chickens at their home. The city has approval of a proposed housing devel- in Oxnard. ■ I had a recent call from a lady that proposed to limit 6 birds in compli- opment to be located there. All of the PUBLISHER was upset that in one of our police ance with laws that restrict other property is surrounded (an island) by Sheldon (Governor) Brown reports we stated that a gentleman had domestic animals to 6 per household. land that is within Ventura city limits, [email protected] “fled” from police and she wanted to But speakers and some commissioners as required. correct us that he hadn’t “fled” at all. said that they would be comfortable The next step will be the transfer- Assistant to the PUBLISHER Please let me explain that we don’t make with a 12-bird limit (Oxnard has a 25 ring of the property records from the Ana Baker up these reports (and facts) and if the bird limit). county to the city which should happen PET EDITOR police said that he fled that is what we City staff members were ordered in September. Professor Scamp write so that if this lady felt that that to review changes to the law regarding No one spoke against the annexa- [email protected] was wrong please contact the police and tion as it was previously assumed they CONTRIBUTING WRITERS if they revise the report accordingly we would. Community Development Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks will be happy to report it. Director Jeff Lambert felt that this was Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang And, just a suggestion if anyone because the city had met with Montalvo named in a police report as the bad guy residents who initially opposed the Veronica Johnson • James Spencer doesn’t like the information provided annexation who then felt comfortable Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth how about not committing a crime to with the annexation after the meetings. Emily Thiroux • Michael Kohli begin with (what a novel approach). ■ George Zimmerman (what kind Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson ■ I like Mayor Mike Tracy bringing of name is that for a Hispanic?) who Danielle Peak • Elizabeth Rodeno some humor into the city council is accused of killing a 17-year-old Bianca Rose Martinez I want to thank Sheeler Moving for another meetings. Who would have expected black youth, obviously doesn’t have Richard Lieberman • Es Cole fine move that they just made for us. Always that from an ex chief of police? I know professional and courteous and owner Mel an attorney. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS that it is serious business but I would Sheeler is always contributing his time to He recently appeared on a TV John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein love to see others up there loosen up a make Ventura a better place for us all. That’s show and stated that he didn’t regret Barbie Lange • Jon Osumi bit and perhaps some of the speakers anything that happened that February Richard Lieberman him (on the right) with Gale Hartman would also. Ventura PAL (Police Activity League) CFO night when he came face to face with INTERNS “People who do not know how to assisting at a recent PAL event at the mall. the unarmed teenager. He didn’t regret Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School laugh are always pompous and self- killing him even if he felt that if it was Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School conceited.” William Thackeray this matter before bringing it back to in self defense? Carter Friedman – Ventura College ■ As previously reported in the Breeze the commission for further review and He then said “I feel like it was all Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage a BMX bicycle track is being planned at approval. God’s plan”. Justin Shelton – Social Media Intern the aquatic center located at Telephone My question: can you have 3 dogs, That is one strange plan that he DISTRIBUTION and Kimball. The Ventura City 2 cats and two chickens? Or 6 chickens feels God had, maybe he was mistaken Ana Baker • Fred Kastel Council has approved a final contract and no dogs? Or do fish count, maybe and it wasn’t God’s plan after all. Carter Friedman with the nonprofit group that plans to if they are over 6” long? What about an Maybe God and the NRA should get build and run the track. elephant do they count as 3 because together and discuss this. SENIOR ADVISORS With their 7-0 vote, the council they are so big? To further demonstrate what an Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery agreed to rent about 5 acres to Erick As “go chickens goes the world” (I’ll idiot he is (can I say that?) he must be ADVERTISING ADVISORS and Lea Kozin who will run the facility. have mine roasted). Will city leaders under the impression that a person Staci Brown Ventura BMX will build the track and have “egg in their face” over this crucial must be white to be a racist so has been Breezy Gledhill • Maxine Litman pay for construction, maintenance and decision? Will we have chicken police speaking Spanish in You Tube to prove PRODUCTION Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] Mailbox PRINTING Roger Wirsing California Highway Patrol I don’t know if it’s real or a hoax, but, if good one! American Foothill Publishing Co. Attention: Commander real the snaggle teeth, ugly and creepy I name her “Miss Uggy” (for ugly) ------4656 Valentine Rd. looking creature looks like it came out Jan Lillehaug REACHING US: Ventura, CA 93003-5740 of a sci-fi movie. I’ve shown the picture Oak View EVENTS & HAPPENINGS Commander: Sir or Ma’m, to some friends and relatives and they [email protected] I am a resident of Casitas Springs, said, “It makes you feel that you don’t Breeze: Where is my pension? OPINIONS Ventura (HWY 33). I have lived here for want to go in the water.” Also, if it was [email protected] many years and have had little problem real the bio-marine experts would be I arrived in California from Chicago, or bother with the traffic noise. However, pretty interested in the sea creature, my birthplace, in 1948, and established a ARTICLES AND PHOTOS career in direct selling. This means [email protected] lately, it has become unbearable. Not and we would hear more about the fish because of the normal traffic, but or whatever. If it is a hoax, well it’s a Continued on page 7 ADVERTISING because of the more and more frequent [email protected] blasting of cars, trucks and especially Ventura Breeze motorcycles with no mufflers. The decibels break my windows, scare my 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 dogs, and wake me from sleep. I can Ventura, CA 93001 not stand it anymore and demand you Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 do something about it! I know you can C enforce the noise laws, because you cited The Ventura Breeze is printed with me for it for having a leaking muffler soy based ink on paper with minimum many years ago. If California wants a constant source of income to replace its 40% recycled content. dwindling economy, I can see no better way than to silence these noisy idiots. If The Ventura Breeze is calling you! they want loud engines, let them go to Learn the newspaper biz while having a the fairgrounds on Saturday nights. good time! The Ventura Breeze, Ventura’s Sincerely, I’ve had it! only local community based newspaper, is P.S. If you choose to reply to this letter, looking for interns (that means that you please do so in The Ventura Breeze. don’t get paid) to work on the paper. Learn Please keep me anonymous, I do not the newspaper business by writing, editing, want to suffer repercussions. doing interviews, covering the Ventura City AN (full name withheld but verified) Council meetings, taking photos, cleaning our office and other fun and interesting To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know stuff. This is just a “when you have the Regarding the Ventura Sea Creature: time” position. If interested please contact There’s something fishy going on when you do not know is a disease. [email protected] about this Ventura creature that suppos- –Lao-Tzu edly washed up on shore to have her baby. 6 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes the Port District also has taken over cleaning up the greenery buffer area sepa- Port District rating the city’s sewage treatment plant and Spinnaker Drive. The Port District fills funding spends $31,000 annually to maintain the gaps median landscaping and buffer area. With the city of Ventura reducing its services due to budget constraints, the Ventura Port District has stepped in to fill gaps at Ventura Harbor by picking up the tab for lifeguard services and keeping the median strips in the harbor neatly landscaped. The Ventura Port District has been providing lifeguard services at the popular Harbor Cove Beach for the past Watch the pigs in action at the County Fair two years, contracting with the State The students at the ESL class were all smiles Parks and Recreation Department at a at their end of year party because now they The Fair behind the Fair: beyond cost not to exceed $20,000 each summer. can read the Ventura Breeze The City of Ventura used to contract with fried food and rides that spin the state to pay for the lifeguards until English classes by Rebecca Wicks budget cuts hit the city. The Port District maintains a mutual-assistance contract While the Ferris wheel and crazy fair and younger weighing under 60 pounds, with the state, which hires the lifeguards. at the Avenue food remain top draws for many young there is Mutton Bustin, a competition “The Port District has taken on the Venturans, consider carving out time to akin to bull riding for children where fiscal responsibility to provide lifeguards Library check out some of the lesser-known activ- kids literally ride a sheep as long as they at Harbor Cove Beach,” said Harbormas- ities, contests and shows this year at the can before being thrown off. Conversational English classes (ESL) ter Scott Miller. “The Port District still fair. They are generally wildly entertain- If danger isn’t your thing, you and are continuing at the Avenue Library, believes public safety at the beach needs ing, and perhaps best of all, free. There are your kids can enter the shaving cream hat taught by Laubach volunteers. Adult to be a priority.” literally dozens upon dozens of activities contest where after being robed in plastic, learners of English, especially beginners, The Port District will fund lifeguard to choose from. Here are a couple of my contestants use shaving cream to build are welcome to join in the friendly service again this summer, for the third top picks for families at the fair. the biggest hat atop their partner’s head. small group setting. All classes are free consecutive year, through Labor Day Many kids enjoy seeing pigs, sheep, Or, bring your appetite for traditional but of charge and pre-registration is not weekend. Initially there will be two life- rabbits, ducks and more on display. Kick fun pie eating, apple bobbing or cracker necessary. The Avenue Library is located guards on duty each weekend and on it up a notch this time and watch animals eating and whistle blowing contests. at 606 N. Ventura Ave. holidays. After local schools let out for in action. Attend the rodeo where bull These are just some of the many contests The schedule is as follows: the summer break, lifeguards will staff riding, barrel racing and roping dem- that can be entered the day of, just prior Monday 11 AM to 12:30 PM the beach seven days a week; there will be onstrations run the better part of the to the start of each competition. Tuesday 2-3 PM two lifeguards on duty on the weekends afternoon and evening the last two days Getting there. I repeatedly stress this Wednesday 12 noon to 1:15 PM and one present on weekdays. of the fair. If you can’t make it then, to friends, family and any one who will Thursday 2-3 PM The Port District also has assumed catch equestrian drill team exhibitions listen: getting there early is key when you In addition, an evening class is held responsibility for median landscaping where horses and their riders perform have kids. There are virtually no lines at the Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Ave, on Spinnaker, Navigator and Schooner synchronized routines or, watch English for rides the first hour the fair is open, on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM. drives in the harbor, taking this job over a riding and jumping on other designated and there will be no need to elbow past New tutors are always needed and year ago when the city of Ventura decided days. Another family favorite is the pig people to get a look at the exhibits. welcome. For further information about to stop providing this service. In addition, racing competition where you can root Now, read this second part closely. classes contact Louise Vien at 643-7064. for cute little pigs in racing bibs running While getting there early is highly around a mini track. advisable, don’t go to the main parking For families with young children the lot. Each morning when the gates open, Youth Pavilion is a must–where one of a line of cars stack from both freeway the biggest attractions is standing inside exits inching their way toward the fair- an exhibit where thousands of butter- grounds. Try taking side streets and flies fly free around you. Dip a Q-tip in park somewhere near Main and Garden a sugary solution, hold it out and watch Streets in non-metered spots if you get a butterfly land right before your eyes. there early enough. From there you If you and your kids really want to can walk to the main or Garden Street get in the mix, there are a bevy of contests entrances. Another great option is to to enter which are sure to provide plenty take a shuttle from one of the many park of laughs as well as a memorable photo and ride spots in the city. Shuttles begin for years to come. For brave six-year-olds service a half hour before the gates open.

On Saturday August 11th, join local historian Richard Senate and Let Richard the Friends of the Library in the quest for Lost Treasures of Ventura Senate County, 4pm-5pm in the Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library. Refreshments will be served. Admission is Free! beguile you RSVP by e-mail or calling Marcia Bill Mason, Past Exalted Ruler, Simi Valley #2492, Ray Hunting, Auditor to San Buenaventura Friends of the Ortiz, [email protected], 643-4281 the District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Past Exalted Ruler, Simi Valley #2492, Library is planning some great programs And mark your calendars for Myths and Sander Moss, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Simi Valley #2492, Terry for the summer and fall. In collabora- Monsters of Ventura County, Saturday, Gicking, Past Exalted Ruler, Thousand Oaks #2477, Stacey Gilbert, Exalted Ruler, tion with E.P. Foster Library’s neighbor, September 8th, 4pm-5pm and Fiestas Ventura #1430, Richard Goldner, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Past Bank of Books, they are delighted to of Old California, Saturday December National PR Chairman, California-Hawaii, Elks Major Project(CHEMPI) -Aid present Richard Senate’s Ventura. 1st, 2pm-3pm. to Children with Disabilities Bd. of Trustees, Thousand Oaks #2477, Steve Gilbert, Past Exalted Ruler, Ventura #1430, Joe Henry, Past Exalted Ruler, Ventura #1430 and John Behne, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, California-Hawaii Elks Association (CHEA) Bd. of Trustees, Oxnard #1443, Past Exalted Ruler, Ventura #1430 were all in attendance on July 14 at the 90th birthday celebration of the Elks being in Ventura County. The celebration was held at the Elks’ Lodge located on Knoll Drive in Ventura and featured speakers, food and entertainment. The lodge was chartered in 1922. The mission of the Elks is charity and they are open to U.S. citizens who are at least 21-years-old and who believe in God. Photo by Bernie Goldstein. Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 7 News and Notes the expansion of the popular Adopt-a- Bench program on the Ventura Pier. Due to the popularity of the adopt-a-bench program the organization has partnered with the City of Ventura facilities staff to add brand new benches to the Pier. Pier into the Future Board Member Don Mills led the research effort to find environmentally friendly new benches that would comple- ment the existing benches. Pier into the Future provides a unique opportunity for community members to “adopt” one of the new benches as a way to remember a loved one or to honor that CAPS Chat special person or family. The cost is $2,000 per bench and all donors receive a bronze plaque adhered to the bench for a 10-year Community period. The wording on the plaque can be customized to the donor’s requests and Education the donor can help in selecting the exact “I am very pleased to announce that Mailbox by Elizabeth Rodeno location of the bench on the Pier. To receive more information about Ventura County residents will enjoy Continued from page 5 What a fun couple of weeks we have adopting a bench please call Pier into the the same routes and hours, same fares, selling directly to the consumer merchan- had here at CAPS. We just completed the Future at 797-7544. and many of the same drivers that our dise not available thru regular store outlets. latest in our series of Digital Storytelling Pier into the Future was founded by a customers have come to value across the You sank or swam, with your earnings based classes in the Community. This time we group of dedicated community leaders, in past several years,” noted VCTC Board only on initiative and hard work. There was worked with the young adults at the Boys partnership with the City of Ventura, to Chair John Zaragoza. no salary or corporate benefits. I spent my and Girls Club of Saticoy. Ten very enthusi- establish an endowment fund to preserve, To support the new program, VCTC last 7 years in Bakersfield before coming astic kids learned about video production maintain and enhance the historic Pier has introduced both a monthly pass to Ventura in 1958 with enough savings to from the initial stages of creating, writing for future generations to enjoy. They have offering unlimited rides as well as a purchase an income property on Front St. and storyboarding a script to videotaping contributed over $460,000 to renovate and discount-rate 10-ride ticket. VISTA bus with an early California house and 9 small it and moved on to completion with sound enhance the historic Ventura Pier. Visit riders will continue to enjoy free transfers 1-bedroom cabins. I spent the next 5 years and effects. They projected their completed www.pierintothefuture.org for more infor- between VISTA and each of the county’s upgrading the units to a cash-flow basis, project for staff and friends at the club last mation. other public bus services. hoping for either retirement income or a Tuesday. A special Thanks to Alex and Chris VCTC will continue to update its profitable resale when I could no longer work. for sharing their expertise with the club. website (www.goventura.org) to reflect My dreams were smashed when the Up next are our sold out courses in program developments, as well as distrib- city stole my property under urban rede- conjunction with our partner, the Ventura Oldest comedy ute Rider Alerts onboard its vehicles. VCTC velopment using the guise of providing College Community Education program. staff will be out in the field during the first oceanfront low income housing (between “Lights, Camera, Action”, a 12 hour course improv theatre week of August to ensure a smooth service California and Figueroa) in the mid-60’s. will provide training in video production transition. This never happened. as well as offering a look into the great looking for new Details regarding VISTA routes and Today the Paseo de Playa condos sit career paths available in the media creation schedule times are available at www. on my stolen lots and units between the world. The demand was so great that we talent goventura.org or by calling 800-438-1112. Crowne Plaza and the Beachfront Apart- added another class which promptly sold The Ventura Improv Company (VIC), ments. I am sure the city was not very happy out as well. the longest-running comedy improv with me when I called them “landgrabbers Of course, we have also announced theater and ensemble in the County, is and robbers” on the front page of the then our Summer Digital Storytelling classes holding auditions for new performers for Star Free Press. for students ages 12-17. We offer 3 its stage. My whole point is: I never received any one-week sessions which include a Studio The VIC, now in its 24th year, is located regard for my years of hard work, no restitu- News week, a week exploring and making in historic downtown Ventura. The theater tion for my great dollar loss and complete documentaries and the final week where is a landmark and has hosted comedy disregard for my future retirement plans. Like the students get to produce their own improv laughs on stage since the 1990s; the average citizen, there was no pension plan short film. We have an awards ceremony the performing group has been in existence I could rely on. I could only rely on justice, honoring the best videos and celebrat- since 1989. The theater is thriving and is and on fair and equitable treatment under the ing the great time the staff and students seeking new players to add to the fun. Constitution. Neither my Mexican neighbors enjoyed. Spaces remain in the classes so be “We are having a great time, and the nor I had the money to fight for our property sure to check our website for more infor- audiences are asking for more,” says Judy rights in court, and the city knew this. And mation and an application link. Gottlieb, co-director of the Ventura Improv like Tortilla Flats, they ran roughshod over Last week CAPS had the opportu- Company. “We’re putting the word out to the entire area. nity to host the Ventura Chamber of Com- interested people in the area; we’d love to get I firmly believe that years of service merce’s Leadership Ventura program for an some new folks up on stage and performing should be recognized, and that good and afternoon of studio production. The partic- with us.” faithful workers be rewarded with a reason- ipants are members of the community who Two auditions are open to the public: On July 12, the Ventura City able retirement stipend. But today’s pension learn leadership skills, teamwork and help Saturday, August 4 and Saturday, August Fire Department responded to practices are so far out of whack when many the various non-profits within the city. It is 11. Both auditions are from 11am-2pm. a structure fire at the corner of recipients manipulate the system in order a great group of people and we were pleased People with knowledge of improv or who Borchard and Channel Drive. First to receive ballooned payments in excess of that we got to share our community access have stage experience – with a keen interest arriving units found a vehicle fire their already outrageous wages. The Gover- center to more of our community. Getting to hone their improv skills and to be part of fully involved immediately adjacent nor’s pension reform does not go far enough the word out about how important media an ensemble – are invited to attend. to a local business. Firefighters suc- when you consider that many of our public production is to non-profits, organizations RSVP for one of the dates is required; cessfully attacked the fire engulfing employees, at the city and county level, are and businesses is vital to us. Our members date choice, name and contact information the vehicle, while at the same time paid more than the governor himself. This are the greatest and we want you to become should be sent to judy@venturaimprov. protected adjacent exposures that rapidly escalating drain on available funds is a member and get the CAPS experience. com. included a business warehouse; now driving our many cities into bankruptcy. For a small annual fee of $25, you can Auditions will be held at the Ventura several work trucks and a single- And the big question is: Will Ventura take advantage of what Ventura’s non-profit Improv Company, 34 North Palm St. More family residence. be next??? Community Access Center has to offer you, information can be found at www.vent Helen Yunker your friends, family or organization. Join uraimprov.com. CAPS now, call us at 805-658-0500, check our site at www.capstv.org, and chat with us on Facebook at CAPSTV Ventura. 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The Ventu “ ra Br eeze P resents The Face Of Ventura Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs Rachel Morris Jolene McBee Tony Barrios

Jerry English Bonnie Weigel Manuel A. Valenzuela MB Hanrahan Emily Olszowy

Olivia Simonson Lynn Mikelatos Lorenzo DeStefano Gene Dunn Star Soto

“Jalopy Joe” Moody Bill Pendergrass Josh Addison

Mary McGrath Mark Hartley Scott Miller Ken Corney Francisco Bracho, MD Anita Diaz Portrait by Johanna Spinks

Mary McGrath’s Legacy of Ventura seeing the successes of her kids benefit- began many years ago in California in ting from matches made within the insti- the late 1860’s when her great grandfa- tution that carried onto the streets after ther, Dominick McGrath ventured to parole. This enabled kids to see a different Steve Robles Laci Kay Barbara Meister Sandra Laby Kat Merrick Southern California after hearing some life than the one they left behind before land might be available in what we know incarceration. as the Oxnard Plain. What he saw was Mary also served on the Board of the mustard plants higher than his waist. Museum of Ventura County as well as This to him was a sign that the ground the Implement Committee, and later the was fertile and he might make a go of Agriculture Museum Campaign Cabinet farming. He found the perfect combina- for the Agriculture Museum in Ventura Cheryl Heitmann Jim Martin Doug Halter tion–mild year round weather and deep County. It opened last year in Santa Debbie Cowell Sheryl Kitchen top soil and that made his decision easy. Paula. Mary also served on the Ventura He moved his family and began what County Fair Foundation Committee would turn into a very large farming and until 2010. cattle operation. Over eighty years later on the We asked her what she likes most about Montalvo Ranch, Mary entered the Ventura? picture giving her older brother a sibling. What’s not to like about Ventura? Rev. Luther McCurtis Nicole Cabell Kevin Costner Martha B Ann Deal The addition of three more brothers I can’t ignore my farming history by Johanna Spinks completed the family. Parents Joe and and that brings me to two of my favorite The Face of Ventura Miriam raised their five children around sites: a fall sunset on a sea of pumpkins Images Copyright Johanna Spinks horses, lima beans, sugar beets and lots or a richly dark brown plowed field. The Email: [email protected] of cousins. Life was pretty ideal. Each colors are magnificent. With the Channel Website: www.johannaspinks.com child took their turn riding around with Islands to the south and mountains to the dad on his errands to various farming north, Ventura affords outdoor activities Bjorn McMillan locations bonding history and knowledge in most flavors. Ventura is too beautiful The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an of farming. Cousins played a huge part in not to assist in some way to maintain its ongoing art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy the scene and continue to be best friends. diversity, culture and history. I like being Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from life at the artist’s Mary was eager for school to start. in a community that cares enough to take studio in around two hours – and each capturedpy by The Breeze. No pphotos She began at St. Catherine’s, then Santa that job seriously. are used, the direct interac-ac- Clara in Oxnard. She graduated from Growing up it took me at least 10 tion with the sitter, hearingng The Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash- minutes to “get to town”. Now “town” and painting their story, is Face of ington with a BA degree in Fine Arts and reaches to Montalvo with barely an “ag” the purpose of the challenge,ge, Ventura English as well as teaching credential. break, but I always believed the door along with the artist’s wishsh by Johanna Mary eventually returned to Ventura to Ventura should always be open to to showcase the relevantnt Spinks where she taught school. everyone. Who wouldn’t want to live here? As featured in The world of painterly portrai-ai- And heard on Lyn Fairly AndVentura Friends Breeze Mary’s dad had a huge influence on ture today. This feature willill Come see the talk of the KVTA town! 1520 AM her life. His dedication to the county was And how was the experience of having run until December after twowo 57 sitters painted from life in a single sitting! inspiring. He believed it was one’s respon- your portrait painted by Johanna? years of wonderful portraitsts Sunday, August 26th sibility to give back to the community in It was an honor sitting in that chair by Johanna. philanthropic areas as well as neighbor as Johanna stared at me and me at her. On the Lyn Fairly show,w, from 2pm – 5pm helping neighbor. Mary began volunteer- It took a minute or two to feel “Lyn Fairly & Friends”,”, Museum of Ventura County, ing at St. John’s Hospital in high school. at ease. People strolled in and out to heard every Saturday fromm Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion 100 East Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 This act triggered giving back to the observe, chat and relax. It was like a noon to 1pm on News community and she was fortunate to find little gathering happening before my Talk KVTA 1520 AM you This event is sponsored by FOOD Share is a 501 (C) 3 not for profiFOOD Share different avenues to do this. In 2001 Mary eyes. I am not used to attention like this, nourishing and educating the hungry of can hear one of “The Face t dedicated to feeding, the community on those who are hun served on the board for the Coalition to but after visiting as Johanna painted, I Of Ventura By Johanna Ventura County, educating End Family Violence. During this time, wasn’t even aware of others in the room. Spinks” portrait sitters reduction of the root causesgry and of why,hunger. and advocating a she also was the Director of Volunteers The time flew by as I learned about interviewed. So listen in www. johannaspinks.com 1.310.384.7029 in Parole, a nonprofit matching students her life, and she mine. She truly is an to find out what their www.thefaceofventura.com www.venturabreeze.com with attorneys in Ventura County at the amazing artist and the finished product experience sitting for this www.foodshare.com California Youth Authority. She enjoyed was another surprise too! ongoing art project was like. . Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 11 CONCERTS and RODEOS are FREE with Fair Admission

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Business understanding is that Facebook must be a Facebook for “no hard sell” zone! If you try to use Facebook as your own personal selling marketplace, you will get your business nowhere fast. Instead, Facebook should be by Andy Collins a long-term strategy that will build your In this day and age, Facebook has brand, your reputation and your future become an important part of people’s relationships. daily lives. Optimize your page and make sure For businesses in Ventura, this can to include a great timeline cover photo. be a good way to market their brands and Include a hotlink to your regular website improve sales. and add as much information as possible If you’re a business owner, it’s hard to in the info tab and don’t forget to add your ignore the impact of Facebook with 850 keywords. million active users and 172 million people Once your page is up and running, visiting every day. start posting. So having a Facebook Fan Page can be Then put the Facebook “like” button very profitable. But before you can profit on your website and blog from it you need to know how to do it. Facebook shared a lot of specific case To do this, you can start your own examples showing how the incorporation of Facebook page and connect with your the Facebook Like icon radically improved ment plan administration for Actuaries clients. The importance of connecting with website traffic and sales. The only broad VCCU hires new Unlimited, Inc. your customers is that you create a strong statistic they gave was that the average loan officer relationship with them. It allows you to media site incorporating Facebook saw a Local firm interact with them and to address their 300% increase in referral traffic. According Ventura County Credit Union concerns. It also adds to your credibility. to ecreativeim.com. 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You allow people to add comments. and Price, Raffel and Brown, Bochenek CEP, a Planning Manager with the firm. If you operate in the Business-To- Do you have the Facebook Like button has worked for three years in mortgage Mr. Leider has over 14 years of professional Consumer space, Facebook can be a great on your website yet? loan origination, one year as a credit experience in urban planning, overseeing way to connect with them on their turf Join in the conversation at my Facebook analyst in mortgage services for Country- agency staffing, environmental review, and while they are in a relaxed mode. The key to page, www.facebook.com/AndyMyCIO wide Financial, and two years in retire- policy development projects. 12 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Please Join Cypress Place Senior Living Senior Living Program your Yesterday's Cafe gadgets on SUPPORTED BY THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION August 3 High school student volunteers give The 1st Wednesday of Every Month hands-on help to adults 50 years of age and over at their popular Program Your 1:30-3:30pm Gadgets event at the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St., on Friday, Yesterday’s Café, is an educational and social event. It provides information, August 3 from 3-5 pm. High school students emotional support, social support, informal consultations, encourages peer support help our local seniors (is 50 really a senior?) and offers the opportunity to meet with professionals in a social setting. learn to use their iPods, cell phones, digital cameras, GPS or other electronic gadgets While at the Pooch Parade I visited the Rolling that they haven’t quite mastered. A place where ALL are welcome! Pet Vet and checked out the x-ray table. It was cold but didn’t hurt at all (maybe it wasn’t on). Yesterday’s Café is a monthly gathering for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, along with families, caregivers, and professionals. Senior Cone-nection Cypress Place A time to exchange ideas, thoughts, and experiences; share laughter and each other’s good company; munch on snacks, make art and music. Veterinarians presents Free refreshments are available. come directly Yesterday’s to seniors Café Please join Cypress Place Senior (and others)! Living on Wednesday August 1st from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for their Yester- by Nanci Cone day’s Café Alzheimer’s support group For many people in the Ventura in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s     
 

  
 

 
e area, it’s often difficult to get around. Association. (805) 650-8000 When mobility becomes an issue it can Yesterday’s Café is a monthly be challenging and stressful to crate up gathering for people affected by Al- 1200 & 1220 Cypress Point Lane your cat or dog and take it to the vet, zheimer’s disease and other dementias, Ventura, CA 93003 especially for seniors. along with families, caregivers, and Lic #565801008 Rolling Pet Vet has made providing professionals. It is open to the public care for senior pet owners a priority with and free of charge. Cypress Place hosts programs specifically tailored for retire- the gathering at their senior living www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com ment and senior living communities. community each month. Though the practice is not limited to The program is unique in having helping seniors – anyone can call on this caregivers attending at the same service – those over 55 get a 20% discount time with those they care for who on medical costs. Additionally Rolling Pet are afflicted with Alzheimer’s and Vet accepts pet insurance and they will help dementia. The meetings are both edu- fill out and submit the forms for you. cational and informal social events. Founded by Christine Gardner and Caregivers gain emotional and social her husband just a few short months ago, support, along with having the op- Rolling Pet Vet is already making a differ- portunity to meet with professionals ence. As Christine notes, “I dreamed about in a social setting and obtain informal setting up a full-service mobile veterinary consultations. There are a variety of hospital that would provide quality vet care activities for those in attendance with at your doorstep. To that end, I recruited Alzheimer’s and dementia. the services of Dr. Ron Nekoukar and Dr. The monthly gatherings are held on Julie Bosserman – two dedicated veterinar- the 1st Wednesday of the month, from ians who bring knowledge, compassion and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Cypress Place skill to the workplace.” Senior Living in Ventura. Cypress Place Services include: examinations, Senior Living is located at 1200 Cypress complete dental care: surgeries, labora- Point Lane in Ventura. For more infor- tory work and tests, emergency services, mation or to RSVP, please call 650-8000. pain management, hospice care, in-home Cypress Place Senior Living is a euthanasia, behavior analysis, alterna- premiere senior community in Ventura tive medicine, nutritional counseling and County. The beautiful senior living supplements plus a full pharmacy. campus features an Active Senior Living Christine goes on to add, “We build our community and adjacent Assisted units to exceed the California Veterinary Living and Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care Medical Code and we have equipment community connected by a lushly land- that both speeds up the treatment process scaped courtyard. which results in less stress on the animals.” To learn more about Cypress Place Christine says, “What makes Rolling Senior Living of Ventura, visit their web Pet Vet really special is that we come site at www.cypressplaceseniorliving. to your location and our critical care com. services are available 24-7. It is our dedi- cation to providing low-stress veterinary

service to your animals so it doesn’t have Diabetes classes to be a traumatic experience for either Livingston Visiting Nurse Asso- you or them.” ciation will hold Diabetes Classes to The Rolling Pet Vet treats all types of introduce basic information regarding small animals including birds, lizards, cats diet, medication, exercise, blood sugar and dogs as well as horses and livestock. For monitoring, new developments and more information on this service, visit their common problems. Open to the public website at www.rollingpetvet.com. You can and free of charge, the classes are held also call them toll-free at (855) 838-8663. the first Tuesday of the month, 1:00 Scamp: I have not used this vet so am not – 2:30 pm at Livingston VNA, 1996 recommending her so if you use this service Eastman Ave, #101. No registration is please let me know how it went. It seems like necessary; for information call Linda a very good idea. Hampson, RN, MSN 642-0239, ext 723. Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 13 Health Youth Live in Luxury at the How we view YMCA Fun life’s final and Ftness 5K The Ventura Family YMCA will host Lexington! their 12th Annual Fun and Fitness 5K on chapter July 28th at the Ventura Family YMCA Attend this free powerful and starting at 8:00 a.m. Event proceeds will inspiring film “Consider the Conversa- help to fund the Ventura Family YMCA tion”, which examines how we view life’s Open Doors Programs which ensures final chapter and how talking about that no one is ever turned away from the what we want, in advance, prevents YMCA due to their inability to pay. unnecessary physical, emotional and The event includes a 5K run or walk spiritual suffering. The film includes around the city of Ventura followed personal accounts from patients, family by a pancake breakfast catered by the members, doctors, nurses, clergy, and Ventura Townehouse for all who partici- national experts on the physical, social pate. Awards will be handed out to the and emotional issues related to dying. top three places in each division along Sponsored by Livingston Memorial with amazing raffle prizes throughout Hospice and in collaboration with the the day! Most importantly this is a listed facilities, the film will be shown wonderful opportunity to have fun with on the following dates: family and friends while supporting the Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6-8 pm Ventura Family YMCA. Enjoy Affordable Elegance Aegis Senior Living, 4964 Telegraph All pre-registered participants will Road, Ventura. receive a 5K T-shirt and the first 100 Come see! Call for an appointment today! Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9-11am people will receive a YMCA goodie bag. SCAN Senior Resource Center, 1001 Also, participants will be able to use the pp,for more information Partridge Drive, # 200, Ventura. Ventura Family YMCA facility before (805) 644-6710 A discussion will follow featuring 5440 Ralston RSVP Street (805) Ventura, 644 - CA6710 93003 or and after the race. (805) 644-6710 Lanyard K. Dial, MD, Livingston Pre-registration is $30 for individu- [email protected]@ensigngroup.net Memorial Visiting Nurse Association als and $65 for families and can be taken and Hospice Medical Director. For more at the Ventura Family YMCA or online. information call Deborah Ringen at Race day registrations will be $35 for 642-0239 ext 708. an individual and $80 for a family. The entry fee includes a commemorative race t-shirt and a raffle ticket. To register for the Ventura Family YMCA Fun and Fitness 5K visit www. ciymca.org/ventura or for more infor- 5440 RALSTON STREET VENTURA, CA 93003 mation contact Rich Gross 642-2131 ext. (805) 644-6710 or [email protected] 22 or email [email protected]. 5&)( Backpacks for Success! Official Donation Site

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ On Sunday, July case and is certainly worth it if they can 29, Ventura County save a pet’s life. Animal Services And Paw’s Corner (King Features) (VCAS) will host its points out “If you have a pet, it’s very Forever home wanted 8th annual Hugs, important to know that many household Hi. My name is “PALOMA”. I was rescued Slurps and Slobbers items can be dangerous. For example, by CABODOGZ from the VCAS, just last Professor Scamp Pet Adopt-a-Thon. many cats love to chew on the leaves of week. I’m a Cocapoo mix. I am a sweet Ph.D This yearly open-to- houseplants-but many are extremely girl, approx. 7 years old, 18 pounds. I am a the-public community event will feature dangerous to cats, especially plants lover, can’t get enough licks off your face. music, food, vendors, a silent auction, from the lily family. Other seemingly I even hug with my paws! I am social with raffles and the chance to take home a new benign things like chocolate and onions other dogs and love to go for walks so I furry best friend at discounted adoption (my favorite ice-cream Sundae) can be can sniff things. Come see me and some rate (a wholesale dog). harmful to dogs.” other friends also looking for homes Sponsored by Rescue Me, Inc., an orga- The Animal Control Pet Center website at VENTURA HIGHWAY LUXURY nization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitat- has a good list of things that are poison for BOARDING FOR DOGS, 4692 ing and re-homing animal orphans, the your pet that they may decide to eat. So if Ventura Avenue, or Call 805 643-3647. Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers Adopt-a-Thon is you’re not sure please check it out. Be a Hero. Adopt a Dog Today!!!! a fun way for the public to tour the Ventura ■ On Saturday, July 28 “Send Rover County animal shelter and meet the wide on Over” will have their inaugural Dock array of cats, dogs, bunnies and reptiles Jumping event in their newly built pool currently available for adoption. from 10am-4pm. On Saturday, July 28, the day before Reservations are being taken for the adopt-a-thon, Warren Eckstein, this exciting event for you to be able to Hi: I’m a lost Seal Point Siamese. I’m host of the nationally syndicated radio familiarize your dog to the exhilarating 10 1/2-years-old with no collar or tags talk show, The Pet Show, will broadcast sport of Dock Jumping. Dock jumping is (sadly). Dark brown tail/legs/face, lighter live from the Ventura County Animal a sport in which dogs run a long a ramp brown body with bright blue eyes. If you Shelter from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eckstein, and attempt to attain air and distance have seen me please call Kristina at 949- who is also director of the Hugs & Kisses before splashing into a pool to retrieve 244-2692 or email her at 1littlehead@ Animal Fund, will preview many animals their favorite floating toy. gmail.com. that will be available for adoption the They will be teaching this sport When you’ve lost or found a cat in following day. at a class as well as offering splash in Ventura County go to LostCatVentura. The Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers Adopt- the pool time and therapy swim for com. a-Thon will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. your overweight (no dirty comments at the Ventura County Camarillo Animal please, I’m big boned), arthritic, or post Shelter, 600 Aviation Dr. For more informa- operative dog. tion, call Ventura County Animal Services Go to You Tube and type in dock at: 1-888-223-PETS (7387) or 388-4341 or jumping for some great videos of this Hi: I’m Toby a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel. I go to www.vcas.us/ sport. Please note, the dogs on u tube like to eat (what a surprise). Sleep in the ■ Dear Scamp: are pros! bed with the boys. I like doing tricks like Thanks, Camila got adopted to a They will teach you how to get your unzipping bags to get to food and I can wonderful home because she was on dog to get wet using positive reinforce- walk on walls. And I like chasing cats even Scamp’s page!!!! . ment methods of training (It would take though I don’t know what I would do if U rock a lot of treats to get me into the water). I ever caught one (maybe Scamp knows). Mindy Benezra And bring the arm floaties! CABODOGZ They are located at 1255 Callens Rd., ■ There is a 24-hour animal control 650-3294. service available at (800)213-6680 that is Join Scamp Club part of the Animal Poison Control Center Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a at www.petpoisonhelpline.com. little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura- Pet Poison Helpline is a poison control breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. service for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. They have the ability to help every poisoned pet, with all types of poisonings, 24 hours a day. Our knowledge and expertise of pet poisons will put your mind at ease when dealing with a potential emergency. There is a $39 per incident fee, payable Mindy Benezra was at the Pooch Parade by credit card. This fee covers the initial with several of her CABODOGZ that consultation as well as all follow-up calls were up for adoption (just like the one associated with the management of the right next to my column). Good thing that this is a cartoon character or he might try to steal my job Police Reports by Veronica Johnson Fay got into a verbal argument, which male juvenile suspects walking on the unlocked front door. Once she entered, escalated into Fay stabbing Pekarek in bike path near the Ventura Fairgrounds. she pointed a gun at DeBalkany and Police reports are provided to us by the the stomach with a knife. All three suspects were arrested. The demanded money from him. Ventura Police Department and are not the Officers spotted Fay sitting in front victim’s hat was returned to the victim. DeBalkany’s disabled son was opinions of the Ventura Breeze. All suspects of McDonalds in the 4200 block of East Gonzalez was booked into the VC nearby as well. Austin turned toward mentioned are assumed to be innocent until Main Street. Jail. Both juvenile suspects were cited DeBalkany’s son and pointed the gun proven guilty in a court of law. Robbery and released into the custody of their at him. DeBalkany punched Austin, Assault with a Deadly Weapon On Monday, July 9th, at 4:09 p.m., parents. The remaining juvenile was which caused the gun to go off and fire On Monday, July 9th, at 3:21 p.m., the VPD received a call in reference released from the scene. a round into the ceiling. the VPD received a call of a stabbing to a battery victim on the Ventura Home Invasion (ready for Halloween) Austin was booked into VC Jail. victim in the parking lot in front of Promenade. Officers contacted the 15- On Tuesday, July 10th, at 3:07 Neither DeBalkany nor his son was Petco in the 4300 block of East Main year-old victim. The victim and a female p.m., officers responded to an address injured during the attack. Street. William Pekarek walked into friend were walking on the promenade on Mission Plaza Drive regarding a Armed Robbery the business and told employees he had when they were confronted by several disturbance with a possible shot fired. On Friday, July 13th, at 8:52 p.m., been stabbed. Officers found Pekarek in subjects, two of whom were Jose Gonzalez Officers found Damir DeBalkany and Mark Jacobson was walking in the 1300 the parking lot suffering from a single and a 15-year-old male juvenile suspect. the suspect, Victoria Austin, on the block of East Main Street when two non-life threatening stab wound to his The victim recognized the subjects porch struggling over a gun. Officers Hispanic males confronted him. One abdomen. He was transported to VCMC from school. Gonzalez walked up to the were able to break up the fight before suspect brandished a knife. The suspect for treatment of his injury. victim and took the victim’s hat. The 15- anyone was shot. with the knife demanded all of Jacob- Officers learned that Pekarek and the year-old male juvenile suspect punched Austin put on a disguise including son’s property. Jacobson complied and suspect, James Fay, had been drinking the victim in the face. Then the suspects medical scrubs, a wig, a mask, and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount near the parking lot of the Poinsettia left. The victim was not injured. rubber surgical gloves. She then entered of cash. The suspects fled from the scene Plaza shopping center. Pekarek and Officers located Gonzalez and the DeBalkany’s residence through an Continued on page 15 Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 15 Professor Scamp, Ph.D Police Reports Police reports 3:20 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and Continued from page 14 others to a medical assist at the Ventura and were last seen going east on Main Marina Mobile Home Park. Upon Dog to dog Street fleeing from the area. arrival, the door was locked. Patrol and Vehicle Tampering FD gained access. The patient needed no by Scamp (okay, I couldn’t really attend the dog show so I had some help from On Saturday, July 14th, at 1:43 assistance. She believed her bird acciden- Karlene Lang.) a.m., the VPD received a call from an tally activated her MedAlert alarm. I visited the dog show at the Ventura Fairgrounds recently and made alert citizen who had just witnessed the 7:10 p.m. Patrol received a request for as- some wonderful new friends. Since I am a friendly sort of guy, I barked and theft of a Catalytic Converter from the sistance from a person that was uncom- sniffed my way into the hearts of dogs as big as trucks and some well, even 1400 Block of Cameron. A friend of the fortable sailing from the launch ramp in smaller than me!! I asked some very poignant questions to my new buddies. victim found a vehicle that matched the the current conditions. Patrol took the description in the area of Poli and Palm vessel into tow into the open waters of and notified the police. the Turning Basin and released the boat Officers interrupted another theft of under its own power. a Catalytic Converter in progress. Several 7-4 5:58 a.m. VWM Security reports suspects fled from the vehicle and the three that a sailing vessel was adrift at 5:00 male suspects, Habram Jaramillo, Jose a.m. It is currently secured on D-dock. Orihuela, and Luis Alberto, were captured. Patrol responded, took the vessel into The unknown female was not located. Ad- tow and released it at its proper slip at ditional stolen property and Catalytic Con- VWM D-dock. verters were located in the suspect’s vehicle. 10:13 a.m. A skipper reports his vessel Burglary disabled by Buoy “2”. Patrol responded, On Friday, July 13th, at 2:26 p.m., took the vessel into tow, and released the officers responded to a burglary in vessel at VIM. progress at Kohls, located at 4950 7-5 9:35 a.m. Patrol received a Telephone Road. Loss prevention advised report of a vessel collision at VIM. Patrol that 3 suspects had fled out the doors responded and found that a vessel had with a shopping cart full of stolen jeans hit a moored vessel. Patrol investigated, and shorts. Officers located the suspects photographed the damage, and passed Scamp: Desert Ace In The Hold, in a vehicle and a short vehicle pursuit information to both parties. Scamp: Buddha, can you tell me a how do you get your pony tail to occurred. Eventually, the suspects pulled 7-7 10:00 a.m. FCC dispatched little about yourself? stand up straight? Very cool! over and were taken into custody. Patrol and others to a medical assist at Buddha (English Mastiff): Duh, Desert Ace In The Hold (Standard The suspects, Eric Rodriguez and the Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park. can you repeat the question in Poodle): Oh, thanks Scamp, my David Torre, had been reportedly commit- AMR transported the patient to the English? hair dresser uses a people hair ting similar thefts at other department hospital. spray called Salon Graphics – try it stores prior to this incident. The driver, 4:25 p.m. Patrol observed a disabled sometime. Joann Montes, was additionally charged vessel in the main channel. Patrol towed with attempting to evade arrest in a vehicle. the vessel to the launch ramp. Armed Robbery 4:55 p.m. Patrol observed a floating On Monday, July 16th, at 2:41 a.m., the peddle boat in the kelp in the Pierpont VPD received a call of a possible brandish- Basin. Patrol towed the craft from the ing with a knife that occurred in the area kelp and ultimately back to the rental of Johnson Drive and Bristol Road. The company as the boys were having dif- victim, Scott Herr, was walking in the area ficulty. of Johnson Drive and Norton Street when 6:18 p.m. A fishing vessel reported that a vehicle stopped near him. Angel Perez they had suffered an accidental spill while and Carlos Vazquez exited the vehicle transferring diesel from one tank to the and demanded property from Herr. Perez other. Patrol responded and found that Scamp: Savannah, bonjour – what’s pulled out a knife. Herr attempted to the skipper had deployed an absorbent your favorite food - escargot maybe? flee, but relinquished his property. Perez boom to attempt to contain the 5-gallon Savannah (French Bull Dog): No, and Vazquez got into the awaiting vehicle spill. The boom was working fairly well, but I love chicken, string cheese and driven by Juan Gonzalez and fled. but the wind was blowing some product my all-time favorite is garlic-f lavored An officer located the vehicle in the toward the fuel dock. Patrol notified the liver – yum! My figure is perfect, I 5800 block of Ralston Avenue. All three National Response Center of the spill. think I’m sexy, and I was named after suspects were arrested and booked at VC No other action was taken. a Whitney Houston movie character, Jail. Herr’s property was located in the 7-8 12:55 p.m. Patrol observed a isn’t that dumb? Scamp: Jamison, yikes, you are one vehicle at the time it was stopped. Herr vessel moored at the launch ramp for an sturdy girl for 15 months!! How did was not injured. extended period of time and issued the you get your name? Don’t tell me – operator a citation for that violation. your owners like a certain alcoholic 6:05 p.m. Patrol observed an electric beverage? Harbor Patrol vessel that had become disabled near Jamison (Fawn Great Dane): the Launch Ramp. Patrol took the vessel You got it, but my close friends call into tow and released it at its dock in the me Malibu Barbie since I live by the Blotter Keys. beach and get a blueberry/hot oil spa Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol 7-13 12:30 p.m. Patrol monitored treatment before every show. tends to. a May Day call of a vessel sinking off 7-2 2:30 p.m. FCC dispatched Ventura Harbor. Patrol responded and Patrol and other units to a possible broken found the vessel ¼ mile north of the ankle. Upon arrival, State Lifeguards had Harbor, sitting level. The situation stabi- splinted the ankle and the patient had lized because the operator turned off the arranged for private transportation. Patrol engines. Patrol took the vessel into tow assisted the patient to the parking lot. and released it at the launch ramp. Scamp: Turner, what are you best known for in the canine world? Turner (Bearded Collie): I am the best counter surfer in the world; I love stealing a whole roasted chicken off the kitchen counter.

Scamp: Jewel, oo la la – be still my heart. Jewel, do you have a boyfriend? Does it take you long to get ready in the morning? Jewel (Old English Sheepdog): I have several boyfriends, but like to play with my feline house buddy. I wake up beautiful in the morning. 16 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS@420EAST Where The Music Flows who run away together. The Townspeo- journey for survival into the Himalayan ple go on a massive hunt for them. When The Warrior Mountains, where Lafcadia hopes to In my beautiful a storm ensues, it causes even more of an Reviewed by Lorenzo DeStefano save his life and his soul. In the tradition upheaval. Ventura Film Society of great historical epics like Lawrence of balloon... It begins with Sam, an orphan, and Arabia, The Warrior ventures into a world troubled Khaki Scout who runs away Set in feudal India, in the desert where traditional values are upended by by Michael Kohli from Camp Ivanhoe run by Camp Scout regions of Rajasthan, The Warrior tribal imperatives, but where the search KRE PROMOTIONS Master Ward. An outcast, Sam has been (Tuesday, Aug. 7 @ 7:15pm) stars the for redemption, fraught with perils, is http://www.krepromotions.blogspot.com mistreated and misunderstood by his great Indian actor Irfan Kahn as ultimately rewarded. [email protected] family and peers, but like any male teen Lafcadia, a longtime enforcer to a The Ventura Film Society is proud youtube.com/kohlirockstv all he wants is for people to allow him to cruel and sadistic local warlord. When to screen The Warrior as the 13th of 21 Currently Listening to: “Fear City Slide” by be unique. Lafcadia renounces his role as predator, feature films screening @ 7:15pm on Queensryche Suzy lives on the island with her it is he who becomes the prey. Lafcadia 1st & 3rd Tuesdays through December The 5th Annual Citrus Classic parents who are attorneys (Bill Murray and his young son are murderously 4, 2012 at 420 E. Santa Clara Street Balloon Festival will add a stage of local and Frances McDormand) with three pursued by the warlord’s henchmen, to (@ Oak Street) in Downtown Ventura. talent to their event on Saturday, July 28. younger brothers. Sam and Suzy met whom this betrayal is unforgiveable. Screening, Membership & Advance Bands include Army Of Freshmen, Jeff the previous summer at a church event Indian/English director Asif Kapadia Ticket Information – www.venturafilm Hershey And The Heartbeats, Shoemaker and remained pen pals over the months. (BAFTA Award) – Best British Film society.com / 628-2299 / venturafilmso Brothers, Kyle Hunt and The King Gypsy, They plotted to keep their relationship a of 2001) takes us on a breathtaking [email protected]. Durango 95, Zachary James and The All secret and reunite the following summer Seeing Eyes. Event will be $10 at gate, to run away together. They spend several and is located at 18249 East Telegraph days together camping in the wilder- Monica, but Monica turns the tables on addition to the conflicts built into the Road in Santa Paula. In addition, the ness with one goal in mind – to reach a Jack when she lands a role in a movie. script, in the Kingsmen’s version Juliet’s Saturday night show will close out with secluded cove on the island they name John (Alec Baldwin) Woody’s alter-ego, family, the Capulets, are Christians, a big band (featuring members of Army Moonrise Kingdom. whips out side line cuts and jabs and and Romeo’s family, the Montagues, are Of Freshmen and many other music They play joyfully on the beach as subliminal digs – hysterical. Muslims. The cast and staff consulted scene friends and alumni people doing their young romance blossoms, but all The photography in Rome is extensively with Christian and Muslim fun cover songs.) For more information is thwarted–at least for a minute as they delicious and magical. The wit, groups to insure the interpretations go to CitrusClassicBalloons.com. are caught by police and their parents. charisma, and versatility of the cast presented are thoughtful and sensitive. Ventura County Fair season is about The only clincher is, Sam doesn’t have mirrors Woody Allen’s intrinsic nature Although set in Spain, the story and to get started. The concert festivities of any parents; his foster father doesn’t and quality of delivering fun. I wouldn’t dialogue otherwise remain faithful to the fair will kick off with Bret Michaels even want him. Sam stays with Police expect anything less. Let us not compare Shakespeare’s original script. on Friday, August 3. While on road with Captain Sharp (Bruce Willis). his films to each other. Especially the Director Brett Elliott, remembered his other band, Poison (who will play at Suzy is forbidden to see Sam, and most recent Oscar winner, “Midnight in by many for his performances in lead the Santa Barbara Bowl in September with Sam having no place to call home, Paris”, not even close, a totally different roles in prior Festival offerings, brings a with Def Leppard) he will bring us the scouts decide to help Sam and Suzy concept and genre. vision to the production that is at once his current solo tour Get Your Rock On reunite to be with each other. I don’t care what the critics are saying mature, thorough and fresh. A simulta- 2012. His upcoming solo album will All in all the film moved rather about this film, I would see it again and neous, point and counterpoint staging feature duets and collaborations with slowly, it showed artful cinematography again. If you really want a good laugh and of separate scenes where Juliet seeks Loretta Lynn, Jimmy Buffett, Joe Perry, and the quirky well known cast members a fun time, go see To Rome With Love. counsel from her nurse, and Romeo Ace Frehley, Lil Jon, Michael Anthony Bruce Willis, Ed Norton and Bill Murray Rated R Running time 112 minutes solicits wisdom from his uncle, propel and more. Other upcoming acts at this anchored the film, offering up a side the action, excitement and urgency year’s Ventura County Fair include: dish of subtle humor every so often. Two on the Aisle of the piece. The fight and swordplay Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Lupillo What you fall in love with are the scenes, also directed and coordinated by Rivera, Banda Machos and Grupo teens, and their quest to be left alone Romeo and Juliet Elliott, are some of the most complicated Pesado, Creed, Frankie Avalon, Big Bad and allowed to love each other, but like and authentic seen in recent memory. Voodoo Daddy, Cobra Starship, Martina everyone knows, once the families get given fresh In the tradition of Rick Rhodes, the McBride, and a double header night wind of this young love, they go to great late, Emmy award-winning composer featuring Boyz II Men and En Vogue. All lengths to quell their opportunities for treatment and an early driving force in the concerts are free with general admission. any chance of togetherness. Kingsmen Festival, current Festival by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine More information at www.venturacoun R a t e d P G - 1 3 R u n n i n g t i m e 9 4 m i n u t e s composer Christopher Hoag has penned tyfair.org. A rite of summer for many is the op- an original musical score for the show Zoey’s Cafe recently brought back portunity to attend an outdoor produc- that subtly and superbly underscores, their highly anticipated Ones to Watch tion of a Shakespearean play. One of the advances and heightens the action. Singer/Songwriter’s Showcase. finest examples is the Kingsmen Shake- Admission is free for those under In pop music this month: music To Rome With Love speare Festival’s current production of 18. Otherwise individual tickets are fans got new music videos from both One of the funniest farcical films Romeo and Juliet, which continues each $20. Box seats, for up to six adults, are Madonna and No Doubt on the same I’ve seen in a long time, so off the wall, weekend through August 5 under the slightly higher. Tickets available at the day. Madonna’s third video from her it makes you laugh deep in your gut. I stars in a grassy glen on the Cal Lutheran door. For more information or lawn box MDNA album titled, Turn Up The Radio, don’t laugh at just anything. I wasn’t University campus in Thousand Oaks. reservations, call 805-493-3014 or visit was filmed in Rome (while on tour). The alone; the whole theatre was in uproari- Now in its 16th year and nationally kingsmenshakespeare.org. Cal Lutheran new No Doubt video reunites the band ous laughter. renowned, the Kingsmen Shakespeare University, 160 W. Olsen Rd., Thousand in which they greet each other with hugs Woody Allen writes and directs yet Festival is put on by the professional Oaks. Be sure to take a coat since, even (since it’s their first music video together another brilliant masterpiece, with theatre company of Cal Lutheran U. during the summer, Kingsmen Park since 2002). You can feel the excitement romance, adventures and predicaments. Accordingly, professional actors fill the cools off at night. in their music family and the bond of A quirky cast including Jesse Eisenberg, principal roles, supported by an equally working together again. Settle Down is Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Robert talented cadre of theatre arts grads the name of the new single and video. Benigni, and Penelope Cruz, as well as a and undergrads drawn from across the Music Calendar The new album is titled, Push & Shove brilliant supporting cast. country. The result is a summer of shows and will be in stores in September. In several vignettes, a collection that are uncompromising in quality. 7/25 to 8/7 of four unrelated short stories that A romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com The Entertainment Report interlock together in a weird way, the is perhaps one of Shakespeare’s most standout piece and most hilarious is famous works. In the tale the principal Amigos Cafe & Cantina Silver screen where Leopold, (Roberto Benigni) plays a characters belong to rival Italian families 546 E. Main St., 805-874-2232 simple clerk mistaken for a film star and that are locked in a long-standing blood Wed 7/25 - Brian Nicolett by Linde Carlson becomes a famous celebrity overnight. I feud. In spite of this fact Romeo and Thur 7/26 - Forbidden Fruit Hello Ventura, These are my picks of almost split a gut I laughed so hard. Juliet fall in love. But the unbridled Fri 7/27 - Soul Machine the week Another story features Jerry, (Woody hatred between their clans leads to a Sat 7/28 - Preachers Blues Band Allen) a neurotic retired opera director situation where Romeo strikes a blow in Sun 7/29 - Preston Smith who discovers his soon-to-be, son-in- self defense and kills a relative of Juliet. Andre’s Wine & Tapas Bar law’s father has an operatic voice, but he Ultimately the lovers commit suicide 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 is only able to sing well acoustically in and the loss caused by their demise leads Acoustic Tuesday with Bill McPherson & Moonrise Kingdom the shower. Next is Jack (Jesse Eisenberg) to an end of the feud. Friends every Tues 7-10pm Set in 1965 on the idyllic island who plays an architect who falls in love Rather than taking place in Italy, the Jazz Jam evey Wed of New Penzance, New England, this with visiting neurotic actress Monica, Kingsmen production sets the action in sweet natured comedy; cerebral, quirky, (Ellen Page) a friend of his live-in girl- Spain during the 1490s, specifically in the Blackbeards Seaside BBQ romantic, and imaginative, stars two friend Sally’s (Greta Gerwig). Despite city of Granada. At that time Granada 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, 805- 650-7773 young unknown actors Kara Hayward warnings from Sally, this could happen, was home to two opposing religions Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure and Jared Gilman, play Sam and Suzy Jack is close to leaving his girlfriend for – Christians and Muslims. And so, in Continued on page 18 Ventura BREEZE July 25 – August 7, 2012 17

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Professional dealings also Cupid tags along for what could be a thrive under the Sag’s clever handling very eventful trip. of difficult situations. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You CAPRICORN (December 22 to appear to be of two minds about con- January 19) Set a realistic goal and fol- tinuing a relationship that seems to be low it through to completion. Remem- riding roughshod over your emotions. ber: You’re more likely to impress the A frank talk could help you decide one right people with one well-done job way or the other. than with lots of jobs left undone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Step- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- ping back from a relationship problem Solutions on page 15 ary 18) You like to plan ahead. That’s provides a new perspective on how to fine. But be prepared to make some deal with it. Meanwhile, watch your changes because of an unsettled period words. Something said in anger now that influences your aspects through could backfire later. the 4th. 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Art Scene class. His passion is hard to contain, and one of his greatest pleasures, besides making his fantastic prints his way and inspiring others to do the same, is that ‘light-bulb-moment’ when , a lala the student gets it! What a way to spend AArtrt aarterte one’s art-life. C The proof is in the printing, and Fitzgerald’s carbon transfer prints will be featured at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura. “Symphonies of Light” will be on display until Aug. 11. For more info: www.carbonartphotog- raphy.com. Wine Tasting- Painting Parties have come to Jim Fitzgerald brings us something so old that Ventura! it is new again. Join the girls at Red Brick Gallery for a new and unique social event with Jim Fitzgerald an artistic twist. Wine Tasting-Painting Party will be held the first Friday of does carbon every month from 6-8:30pm. You’ll enjoy “uncorking” your creative spirits as the pleasurable combinations of transfer wine, painting and fun come together Kelp Dance, acrylic, by Diana Caskey can be enjoyed at the Buenaventura Gallery to create an incredible evening you beginning Aug. 14. in a show that she is calling “The Sea and Everything in It.” printing will want to repeat over and over Diana Caskey didn’t have to look far for a theme for her solo exhibition next by Annie-Gabriel, Cht. again. month, but she chose an ambitious one. Come alone or invite your friends. “I hope that my show will evoke some of the wonder and majesty that I see in Just when you thought you’ve seen it Wine, paint, canvas, aprons and the ocean and the God who created it,” said Caskey, who will be at the downtown all in Ventura’s Art City Scene, an artist brushes all provided all for only $35. Ventura gallery from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 18 for an opening reception. pops up with something new. Only in This entertaining night out The works in this show featuring “everything related to the ocean” will be this case, Jim Fitzgerald, has managed provides an upbeat, casual yet creative mainly acrylics and mixed media on canvas. Caskey employs a naturalistic palette to bring us something so old...that it atmosphere where Red Brick Gallery’s to create well-thought-out compositions that colorfully convey her love of the sea. is new again! experienced and enthusiastic resident Examples of her work can be seen at http://dianagcaskey.zenfolio.com. The minute you see one of artists will guide you step by step The Buenaventura Gallery is at 700 E. Santa Clara St. and its hours are Fitzgerald’s 3-D black and white through the process of recreating the noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more carbon-transfer “photos”, you know party’s featured painting. information, visit the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Association’s website at www. you are in the presence of something Wine Catered by Labyrinth Wine buenaventuragallery.org. magical. He not only has perfected the Cellars – Soon to be Downtown process invented in the 1860’s, but, he Ventura’s Newest Boutique Micro- also makes his own large frame wooden Winery, focusing on bringing the best cameras and teaches one-on-one wines of California’s Central Coast to categories: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor. weekend workshops to other would-be Ventura. Their opening is scheduled Arts Patron The outdoor event will feature fine arts devotees. He’s one of only about 200 for Fall 2012. Be the first to sample Artist in the Community and crafts, street chalk art, and music artists in the world using this technique. their wines! Creative Entrepreneur throughout both days (and the Ventura Carbon transfer printing, the first This party isn’t about creating the Arts Leader Breeze booth). permanent photographic process, was perfect piece of art nor is it a serious Arts Educator Newbury Park artist, Ora Tamir, perfected by Joseph Swain in 1864. art lesson, it is about exploring your Emerging Artist has been selected as the Feature Artist In spite of numerous photographic imagination and having a fun-filled A panel of community members of “Arts in the Park” this year. Tamir processes invented between the 1860’s evening as you enjoy fine wine and get including representatives from the has been painting since childhood and and now, carbon transfer prints are still a peek into your inner creative artist. arts and business worlds, will review regularly exhibits her work at festivals in considered to be the most beautiful as The first Wine Tasting-Painting applications based on: the signifi- California, Arizona and Nevada. well as the archival form of photogra- Party is Friday, August 3 from cance and magnitude of the nominee’s Once again “Chalk for Charity” phy. It is the only process that allows 6-8:30pm. Call 643-6400 or check contributions; leadership in the arts will be part of the festivities. This the printer to create a unique image their web-site www.RedBrickArt. community and commitment to street chalk art event will raise funds that truly has a three-dimensional com for more information. Red Brick service to the arts over a significant for local Ventura non-profit, Kids’ Art, look, which is the result of having a Gallery is located at 315 E. Main St. in period of time; benefit and impact which offers creative arts programs for very noticeable “relief”. Carbon transfer downtown Ventura. of the nominee’s contribution to the children every Saturday morning at no has many variables, such as pigment citizens of the City of Ventura; and charge. A limited number of chalk art types, papers, sensitizers, temperature, potential contribution to the arts in squares are available for sponsorship humidity, cycles of the moon, etc. the emerging artist category. by companies or individuals and will Without giving away all of his trade 2012 Mayor’s Further goals of the program feature the sponsor’s name. Sponsor- secrets, part of the process uses regular include cultivating greater visibility ships can be purchased through the “Jello” or gelatin. Arts Awards and understanding of the value of the Ventura Chamber for $125 for Chamber Fitzgerald noted, “You need to have arts, as well as building new leader- members or $150 for non-members. plenty of time and a desire to make nominations ship and developing new patrons for Several experienced street chalk the most unique images and complete the arts. artists from throughout Southern your vision, regardless of the effort For more information, contact Eric California will be participating in the required.”This art form is not for the are sought Wallner at 805.677.3911 or ewallner@ event including Lysa Ashley, an artist faint of heart. “You must keep good The City of Ventura and Mayor Mike cityofventura.net. and teacher from the Inland Empire, notes! This is a key to my success as a Tracy welcome nominations for the who returns this year after participat- carbon printer. You must start with eighth annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, ing in the “Chalk for Charity” debut consistent methods and not try to which recognizes the artistic achieve- last year. She has been a street painter change more than one thing at a time ments and contributions to the Chalk art event for more than sixteen years, partici- to achieve consistent results.” cultural community by city residents, pating in festivals, fundraisers, and His first workshop in the 1970s artists, educators, organizations and to raise funds corporate events both nationally and literally changed his life! He now uses business leaders. Nomination forms internationally. 100% of his living space for his unique are available online, www.cityofven- for kids’ arts Admission to the event is free. For craft. And the students who come to tura.net or by calling Eric Wallner at The fourth Annual “Arts in the questions or sponsorship information, learn this lost art, who range from 677-3911. Park” hosted by the Ventura Chamber of please call the Ventura Chamber of 20-90, are made to feel like his space is Nominations will be accepted Commerce will be held on August 18th Commerce at 643-7222. their space for their personal weekend until Friday, September 7th in six from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and August 19th Admission is free to the public. 20 July 25 – August 7, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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