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Allen Gandee has a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Giving a face to Ventura’s homeless
The road Art Award honorees Pete Ippel – Emerging Artist, Miriam Arichea – Arts Educator, Helle Scharling-Todd – Artist in the Community, Ventura Mayor Cheryl Heitmann, winners Debbie back from Golden – Arts Leader and Miriam Chase Wille – Arts Patrons. Photo by John Ferritto. Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony held homelessness The ghost of Dr. Bard is rumored to be haunting by Karen Helen Szatkowski at the Museum of Ventura County this building. Allen Gandee grew up in a secure by Kristine Coleman and happy home in the West Virginia.. San Although his father died during his teen On Wednesday November 5th, arts in a positive light. Honorees were years he remembers his “coming of age” the city held its 10th annual Mayor’s nominated by their colleagues and Buenaventura’s as comfortable and middle class. He Arts Awards ceremony. The reception then selected by a team of experts obtained his bachelor’s degree and then recognized individuals whose artistic in the field of professional artistry. first private master’s degrees resulting in a career talent and leadership ability has sig- The event took place, appropri- of teaching at a middle school in his nificantly impacted the communal Continued on page 6 hospital hometown. Nestled among the years of Story and photo by Barbie Lange schooling Allen married and started a will succeed Clyde Reynolds, founding family in quick succession, three little Executive Director, who earlier this year The Elizabeth Bard Hospital was the ones underfoot. The years of a maturing announced his intention to retire after fulfillment of a dream by Dr. Cephas marriage and child rearing fit his idea of 25 years of successful leadership. Little Bard and his brother, U.S. Senator the American dream to a Tee. Mr. Meek currently serves as the Thomas Robert Bard, naming it after Allen was a busy man with teaching Director of Operations for Bethany their beloved mother. The Mission/ and actively parenting three young, lively Services in Bakersfield, CA, where he Spanish revival style building, with the children when, in 1990, along came the has worked since 2003. In this role, he dramatic three-story bell tower over- fourth who was diagnosed with severe oversees the programs, finances and looking the Channel Islands, opened autism. This was a kick in the gut for operations of the Alliance against its doors in 1902. Dr. Bard collaborated two people that had settled into a life of Family Violence and Sexual Assault, the with prominent architect and builder relative ease and whose lives were turned Bakersfield Homeless Center, and Freise Selwyn Locke Shaw, sharing his ideas upside down with the constant care of Hope House (a mental health crisis resi- such as rounded corners, to easily a dearly loved child that was growing dential facility), collectively employing clean the rooms. Dr.’s A.J. Comstock, bigger but not less dependent. Allen 170 people. His extensive leadership Continued on page 18 Jason Meek brings his extensive leadership and his wife rescheduled their new life experience in the fields of mental health experience to Ventura. around working and caregiving hours and homelessness services includes While taking a much and the stress and worry that is inherent serving as the co-chair of both the Kern in such requirements. They were able to Turning Point County Homeless Census and Home needed break from the sustain this new family structure for First Kern County, and prior work expe- years, however they grew increasingly Foundation rience in a rehabilitation hospital and kitchen on Thanksgiving apart and when Allen’s wife asked for a with Crestwood Behavioral Health. Mr. (November 27), you divorce he was torn apart. welcomes Jason Meek holds a Masters in Public Admin- The years since the separation have istration from Bellevue University and can always catch up been filled with self-examination, guilt Meek a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from and survival. He left the 27 year marriage The Board of Directors of the Turning Walden University, as well as a Master with the Breeze at with his clothing, a car and $12,000. Point Foundation has appointed Jason Certificate in Human Resources from venturabreeze.com Continued on page 4 Meek as Executive Director. Mr. Meek Continued on page 18
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Business the park home welcomed Allen and he VCCU and CEO found friends that now feel like family. In this new environment Allen developed a passionate attachment receive awards to Ventura and to his friends in the Ventura County Credit Union park of whom he expresses the highest (VCCU) and its president and CEO, Joe regard. If you saw him in the park you Schroeder, both received awards from the would notice him walking hesitantly California Credit Union League at their with a bit of a hunched stature due to 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference held serious knee problems. on Tuesday, October 21. VCCU won the Local Carmel Whitman is a Credit Union Advocate of the Year Award regular visitor to the park, walking her and Schroeder won the Distinguished dogs including her special needs pet Service Award, each of which are given to “Jasper” that walks with a wheeled con- It’s that time recognize efforts that have significantly traption because of an accident caused benefited the credit union community. paralysis. After speaking with him of the year to The League gives the Advocate of the Year briefly she recognized that Allen didn’t Award to credit unions that demonstrate belong homeless and that he was gifted plan for the outstanding political leadership. Winners with charm, humor and intelligence as have gone above and beyond to promote well as a desire to improve his life and policies and legislation that support credit contribute to his adopted hometown. unions. The Distinguished Service Award Because Allen had never used HOLIDAYS!! recognizes those who have made notewor- alcohol and drugs to any level of Hair–Skin–Nails–Massage- Spray Tan thy contributions—in the form of advocacy, abuse, it seemed to Carmel that she Clothing Boutique community works or charitable efforts—on needed to help him realize those Appointments behalf of credit unions. goals. Soon she had the Salvation Army’s Sandra Troxell on the case and Available was pushing for an early solution that Gift Cards The road back from homelessness would provide him with shelter and Walk-Ins Continued from page 1 gainful employment. Welcome Everything else was left to his wife As of this writing,due to Carmel, including the institutional care of the with the help and resources of the last child. Allen had always wanted to Salvation Army, shepherded by Sandra, 418 E. Main St. see California and after a time adrift we find Allen nested at River Haven – Downtown Ventura – he headed west by train to get distance which provides him with up to two between himself and the pain of his years of safe, transitional living to get 643.2171 loss. back on his feet including knee surgery Hours Finding himself in Ventura, visiting and, upon recovery, a job. Through real Tuesday – Friday 9a to 9p a friend, Allen joined the homeless human connections and the courage of Saturday 9a to 7p community at the State Park where he several people to act, one man’s journey Sunday – Monday 10a to 6p claims to have “jettisoned the blues”. back to participating more fully in life The men, and the few women that call is expected to be fulfilled. Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ A reader emailed this a sport that is losing interest and provide a much better venue me to say that she saw and participants. for performances. It is close to the Brian Lee Rencher One point that was made at the Harbor, which would bring in more Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce Member, Ojai Chamber of Commerce at the DMV and that meeting was that the courses bring business there and Olivas Park Dr. he looked good (he tourists here but no facts were could be widened to four lanes. This The Ventura Breeze is your free local community had been very sick). presented as to how many and how would not only provide Venturans newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown So perhaps we will much money they spend on restau- with more entertainment possibili- and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Publisher see him back at City rants, hotels, etc. ties, but for all of Ventura County. locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor Council meetings soon. I know that the land for Olivas Just as we now go to Oxnard and located in Oxnard. ■ As expected, measures D and E Golf Course was given to the City for Thousand Oaks Performing Arts PUBLISHER both passed (83% yes). So we will be recreational purposes, but as I stated Centers to enjoy great performances Sheldon (Governor) Brown voting in even years with all of the in my column a few years ago: (luckily we have the Rubicon to [email protected] other cities in Ventura County. The “Okay, I am about to make enemies enjoy small theater right here and next elections will be in 2016. This out of a lot of golfers. Ventura has the music festival), folks from other Assistant to the PUBLISHER will save Ventura over $100,000 and three (actually 2.5) municipal golf cities would come here. Ana Baker will bring out more voters,. As I have courses—Buenaventura Golf Course, All it would take is millions of PET EDITOR stated before, I just hope that the new Olivas Links and Saticoy Regional dollars and closing Olivas Links; it Professor Scamp voters are informed and will spend and yet no performing arts center. could be called the Olivas Perform- [email protected] the time studying the local issues ing Arts Center.” and city council candidates. It could be a theme center with CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Speaking about voting, I find a putting green and a few holes still Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks this to be absurd, but people living left that people could play on for free. Carol Leish • Elizabeth Alvarez on Vista Del Mar used to have their And a viewing tower would even have Veronica Johnson • James Spencer polling place at the Pierpont inn, but a view of the ocean. Okay golfers, I’d Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth not anymore (even though they can better hear from you, and live perfor- Victoria Usher • Danielle Peak easily walk there). Because there are mance lovers. Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno not enough registered voters on the ■ Based mainly on complaints Richard Lieberman • Andrea Gibb street, the residents no longer have from citizens regarding the newly a specific polling place and now can Mira Reverente • Barbie Lange opened Red Seal Arms gun store on vote in several places as “provisional” Es Cole • Karen Helen Szatkowski Ashwood, the City Council ordered voters. Voters were made to fill out a staff to draft an ordinance that CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS large envelope and their ballot went would set new rules for future gun John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein into the envelope and then were stores in the city that go beyond Richard Lieberman placed in a container (and not read federal and state laws. INTERNS by a machine like other ballots). I The Council voted 4-3 in favor Austin Rogers–Ventura High School was told - but not verified - that these of the proposed ordinance. And the ballots are not even counted unless really shocking part is that Neal DISTRIBUTION necessary because of an extremely Andrews and Mike Tracy agreed Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel close vote. with each other and voted against Mary Thompson In the future, the better solution the ordinance (the other no vote was SENIOR ADVISORS would probably be for the residents Monahan). Suz Montgomery to use mail-in ballots, unless in two Red Seal, and all other gun stores, years there or more registered voters should be thrilled with this decision Lori Harrasta “I don’t care who manages Olivas Links as on Vista Del Mar. because it reduces their future com- ADVERTISING ADVISORS long as I can still live here. Even though I have ■ The Ventura City Council has petition. Maybe they are the ones Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill tried hatching golf balls.” approved the extension of Kemper Monica Diaz Valenzuela that complained to the city to start Sports Management Co. to oversee Surely, there are just as many people with. PRODUCTION the running of the Olivas Links in Ventura who appreciate great ■ Squashed Grapes (2351 Main St.) Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing and Buenaventura golf courses music and live performances than is quickly becoming the place to go [email protected] for another five years. there are those playing golf?” to hear great jazz in Ventura. It’s an PRINTING With these two courses and the What if we built a perform- intimate setting with wine, and food American Foothill Publishing Co. 9-hole Saticoy course (not run by ing arts center where Olivas Links is available to order from Cordello’s ------the City), we have 45 holes of golf in is located? This would leave 27 Pizza and delivered to your table. See REACHING US: Ventura (within 10-minutes of all of holes of golf in Ventura with ad- our music calendar for upcoming EVENTS & HAPPENINGS Ventura). In 2004, the city spent $16.6 ditional courses in Oxnard and events there (and throughout [email protected] million to revamp both courses, and Santa Barbara for golfers to enjoy Ventura). OPINIONS [email protected] ARTICLES AND PHOTOS Mailbox [email protected] ADVERTISING Scene” page. Well, what a surprise!!! blown on top of the first right as I was an eye out for it in the lineup. I have a [email protected] Olivia and I were just thrilled to see the approaching them. The second is of reward out for it. $200 cash reward. wonderful job you did and couldn’t wait another, deteriorating bag, just 10 feet My pink custom 9’ Walden board/ Ventura Breeze to show your “Ventura Breeze” to one from the other two. These were in the white Dakine board bag- a gift from and all that came through the gallery. 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 hedgerow in front of Foothill Tech High friends/family means a lot to me and is Thank you so much. School, across from Ventura College’s very very sentimental. Anonymity ok. Ventura, CA 93001 Karen Wu and Olivia Smith weekend swap meet. And I see this week I pray it is returned. Signatures on the Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 Karen and Olivia: I am a man of my word. after week. Not to even guess what got bottom. Please call 633-3366. Laura. No Even if on occasion it is wrong. C caught up in the storm drains from the questions asked. Cash ready. Thank you. Sheldon deluge we had up here this morning. The Ventura Breeze is printed with Believe me, they’re out there. Look Editor: soy based ink on paper with minimum around a bit more. None of the supermarkets in the Carl Morehouse 40% recycled content. midtown area have recycle center near Carl: My wife agrees with you and says she them. To me, it would be much more sees them all over. I guess I shouldn’t type when logical to have the recycle center at our driving and should pay more attention. Vons moved to the mid-town area to Sheldon accommodate all of us. The Vons on We encourage you to send your opinions Borchard or the Target/Trader Joes on to [email protected]. Please Aloha, Mills would be a much more logical limit them to about 300 words. Just wanted to let you know my 9.0 location. Both are on the Main St/ pink Walden board was stolen 2 weeks Thompson Corridor which gets a lot Dear Mr. Brown: Sheldon: ago and hoped you could help keep Continued on page 9 This morning, I was “on duty” at the You may not see them, but I see them Village Harbor Gallery and found your everywhere. Here are two pictures (we paper on our doorstep. I immediately published one) taken just an hour ago on There are costs and risks to a program of action, but there are far looked through it to see if, in fact, you my walk home from Maverick’s gym less than the long range risks and costs of comfortable inaction. were really serious about including our near Day Road. In the first photo, it’s – John F. Kennedy “Water, Waves & Wonder” in your “Art of 2 bags; the second had, literally, just 6 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE City News of Ventura Volunteer Coordinator High school Rosie Ornelas at 652-4555 or rornelas@ students cityofventura.net. and business Certified partners invited beverage to career EXPO More than 300 sophomores, juniors container and seniors from six Ventura Unified School District high schools will have recycling centers the opportunity to attend the City of Ventura’s second EXPO to learn about in Ventura potential area careers, trades, jobs, Gold Coast Recycling, Inc., 5275 Colt internships, educational institutions Street, 642-9236 and volunteer opportunities on Friday, Beto’s Recycling Center, 55 Rocklite November 14, 9 am-1 pm, at Ventura Rd., 828-0015 City Hall, 501 Poli Street. Standard Industries, 1905 Lirio High school students will get the Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004, 643-6669 inside scoop on how to dress for an Vons (off S. Brookshire), Nex Cycle interview, interview techniques, WHAT - 6040 Telegraph Road (cross street: to include on their resumes, WHERE S. Victoria Ave), Ventura CA, 93003, there are local jobs and community 650-2150 Open 10-4:30, Lunch from service spots and WHICH career paths 1-1:30, Closed Mon & Tues will be in hot demand with interactive Vons (off Seaward Ave.), Nex displays about manufacturing and 3-D Cycle - 2433 Harbor Blvd. (cross street: printing. Students can sign up today at Peninsula Street), Ventura CA, 93001, www.cityofventura.net/expo and speak 642-6761 Open 10-4:30 lunch 1-1:30, to their school counselors to reserve a Closed Mon & Tues seat on the bus. Albertsons (east end-off Crocker This event is a joint project of the Ave) Re-Planet - 7800 Telegraph Road., City of Ventura Department of Parks, Ventura CA, 93004, 647-0023 Recreation & Community Partner- Open 9-4 lunch 12-1, Closed Sun & Mon ships and the Ventura Unified School Ralphs (at Petit) Re-Planet - 9372 District with the Ventura Chamber of Telephone Road, Ventura CA, 93004, Commerce, Ventura County Office of 647-7728 Education, Ventura College and Lions Open 10-5 lunch 1-2, Closed Tues & International. Thurs For more information contact: City Ralphs (behind the store) Re-Planet of Ventura Youth Programs Supervi- - 1776 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura CA, sor Mario Robinson at 654-7807 or 93003, 872-2657 [email protected] or City Open 10-5 lunch 1-2, Closed Wed Instructor Rebecca Perlowski. Course Fall City of #38813. Learn Digital Photogaphy Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony held abstract sculptures. Her multi-dimensional Ventura Classes 14 years-Adult Continued from page 1 design elements have been adapted by Call 658-4726 or 654 -7552 to register, 11/15 Saturday 3-7 pm ately, at the Museum of Ventura County her artistic studies in Italy, Germany, and or if you already have an account online $65 located in downtown’s cultural district. Mexico. Scharling-Todd’s mosaic art can be visit www.cityofventura.net and check Build up your understanding of With hors d’oeuvres provided by Seasons seen at over a dozen local venues . out our web-site. digital photography from basic concepts Catering, it was an evening of exquisite Awarded as Arts Leader, Debbie Classes/Events held the Barranca (first two hours) through advanced taste. Golden has made great strides in keeping Vista Center, 7050 Ralston Street, in techniques (second two hours) including The ceremony began with Parks, Rec the artistic expression alive in the Ventura Ventura unless otherwise noted. camera use, lenses, equipment, tripods, and Community Partnerships Depart- Unified School District. As the Vice Hoop Habit Hoop Dance, All Levels understanding exposure and composi- ment Director Elena Brokaw introducing President of Ventura Education Partner- 18 years-Adult tion. Instructor Brent Russell Paull. the board of Awards Selection Committee. ships and fundraiser-in-chief for its annual 11/12-11/26 Wednesdays 7-8 pm Course #38742. The trio who culled this year’s honorees Festival of Talents, Golden is considered a $36 Klassy Kids Fall Series were Kathy Asher (Cultural Affairs Com- key character by her comrades for allowing Experiment, move, laugh and play 7-11 years missioner and Assistant Superintendent of art education to thrive in local elementary with fitness hoops. It’s motivational 11/15 Saturday 11-11:45 am $25 HR, VUSD), Mary Perez (VITA Art Center and high schools. movement disguised as a low-impact, Students learn “classy” manners. In Owner and Arts Patron 2013 recipient), and The honoree of the Arts Educator core toning, calorie burning and cardio this session: Proper addressing, thank Margaret Travers (Executive Director of the Award was Miriam Arichea. A contribu- dance fusion workout. Instructor ‘Andi you notes, apologies and kindness to VC Arts Council). tor to much of Ventura’s musical activi- Girl’ Epstein. At Airealistic Circus & animals. Instructor Lisa Lutz. Next, the Awards Presenters were in- ties, Arichea has helped keep the mood Flying School, 4476 Dupont Ct, Ste B. Course #38731. troduced: Eileen Riddle (Cultural Affairs melodious throughout the community. As Course #38689. Yoga & Melt for Renewal Commission Chair), Barbara Brown (Public a Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra solo Line Dance with a Twist 16 years-Adult Art Commission Chair), Erik Nasarenko pianist, she is the qualified musical director 18 years-Adult 11/20-1/15 Thursdays 5:10-6:10 pm (Deputy Mayor), and Denise Sindelar for the VUSD’s Festival of Talent. Arichea 11/12-12/15 M/W 1-2 pm $55 (Community Partnerships Manager). actively participates in the Rubicon Theater $60 The simple and deeply relaxing yoga In concluding the welcoming remarks, Company’s youth summer productions, Line dance with a twist of salsa, poses of the Melt Method re-hydrate Mayor Cheryl Heitmann spoke on the value and brings musical programs to Ventura ballroom and jazz. Great exercise, great connective tissue to restore neurologi- that visual, performance, and musical arts College. fun. Some dance experience recommend- cal balance, stability, and joint mobility. has in our community and respectively Finally, the award for Emerging Artist ed. Instructor Jackie Ringhof. Course Bring towel, mat and dress comfortably. credited all involved in keeping Ventura was accepted by Pete Ippel. Ippel has #38882. No class 11/27, 12/25 and 1/1. Course aesthetically enriched. multiple art degrees from San Francisco Curvy Goddess Yoga #38697. This year’s recipient of the Arts Patron Art Institute and Cornell University, which, 18 years-Adult Preschool Spanish Immersion Award was earned by Miriam Chase Wille. along with intrinsic creativity, is reflective 11/13-1/22 Thursdays 9-10 am Program 3-4 years Wille is an avid supporter of live music through his multi-dimensional master- $70 11/25-1/27 Tuesdays 9-10 am and displays that passion by doubling as pieces. His artistry provokes dialogue with This welcoming class for beautiful, $96 a donor and player for the Ventura Music the viewer and has been respected by fellow voluptuous Goddesses includes gentle Our total immersion program Festival and children’s concerts. She also artists as a pallet for meshing idea with yoga poses to relax and lengthen our provides kids the opportunity to hear, has made generous contributions to the object, pixels with patchwork, and history bodies, breath exercises to detoxify and repeat and experience the Spanish Harmony Project. with future. oxygenate, light hearted laughter and a language through music, art and play. The Artist in the Community Award The room was in harmonious short calming meditation, with a focus Children will be able to recognize Spanish was granted to Helle Scharling-Todd, a agreement as he made a closing statement on appreciating our beauty and allowing phrases, commands and memorize short Denmark native who has spent the last four which all Venturan artists can happily more flow of our immense feminine songs. No class 12/23 and 12/30. Instruc- decades livening up the public with creation accept as truth: “It takes a village to raise energies. No class 11/27, 12/25, and 1/1. tor Mila Bedoya Pineda. Course #39019. of beautiful steel murals, colorful glass, and an artist.” Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 7 Community Events HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE on Thursday, November 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Crowne Plaza Ventura COLLECTION EVENTS Jazz, wine Beach Hotel. As drought conditions persist and our local resources become and dining at increasingly strained, the theme of the November 15 No Event January 17 reception, “Leading By Example,” hopes in December 2015 the Harbor to educate and inspire others to take action to protect our water future. The Sundays are meant for spending time reception is free with RSVP at www. 9 am – 2 pm CALL with friends, great wine, and shopping watertake1.eventbrite.com or by email at seaside – visit Ventura Harbor Village for For City of Ventura 652-4525 [email protected]. Wine, Dine & Jazz the first four Sundays residents Learn about local companies and Monday thru Thursday in November from Noon to 3 pm. organizations that have implemented RESERVATION 8 am-5 pm for Live jazz musicians play throughout sustainable water practices and policies REQUIRED Appointment the Ventura Harbor Village, boutique for themselves and their clients, stores offer wonderful gifts and fashion upgraded their private and public spaces to start off your holiday shopping. Meet with a focus on water conservation, MATERIALS MATERIALS the studio artists while wine tasting in and otherwise demonstrated not only the Harbor Village galleries and relax ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED an acute awareness of the challenges seaside with friends. facing our water supply, but have taken With over 10 waterfront venues, ad- bold steps towards solutions. 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PFLAG meets the 4th Oxnard on November 20th for festival Save a list of Ventura’s Used Oil Recycling Centers supporters and is by reservation only. Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. at Past President of the Festival, author the Unitarian Universalist Church of on your smart phone! Text the word OIL to 39798 Ivor Davis will speak about his travels as Ventura, 5654 Ralston St. Free to the Msg&Data Rates May Apply a British journalist with the Beatles for community. Please spread the word. the entire 1964. His insider insights and Contact Gary Zinik, 650-3327, pflag. secrets from behind the scenes during [email protected] his 34 days on the road with the Beatles November 14: The Chamber of will be shared during the evening. Ivor’s Commerce is getting into the holiday CHANGE YOUR OWN MOTOR OIL? new book chronicling his travels with spirit by hosting a Holiday Shopping “the boys,” The Beatles and Me On Tour Expo at the Chamber office on Friday, has received critical acclaim with five from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Chamber BRING THIS COUPON with your used motor oil star ratings. office is at 505 Poli St. and is accessed to the HHW event and receive a The evening begins at 5:30pm with from the parking lot behind City Hall. FREE oil changing kit valued at $45. a VIP reception where Ivor will meet The featured vendors are the Chamber’s everyone, tell a few stories and sign home businesses, which have wonderful Open to City of Ventura residents. books. At 6:15pm, the party moves into gift items, including skin care and spa the main room of the Tower Club for products, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, a buffet dinner and beverages. People and others. So shop local with the wishing to purchase the book may do Chamber’s home businesses, where your so onsite. The event includes a buffet support truly makes a difference. dinner for $30 and to attend the dinner November 14: The Ventura Beginners and VIP champagne reception, the cost PC Users Group will meet Saturday, is $35. The Tower Club is generously un- in the third floor lounge of the Cypress derwriting the evening. Place Active Senior Living building, 1220 This is a reservation only event. Cypress Place. The workshop on the Tower Club members and non-members Ribbon will be at 9:15a.m and featured who plan to attend the event need to speaker, Aaron Gaston, on Computer contact the club at sestaniel@towerclu Solutions at 11a.m. The public is invited. boxnard.com or 983-7777 x 223 to make Call 648-1368 for more information. reservations. November 15: The Kiwanis Club of Ventura is hosting its inaugural “Bar Night” and informal community get together to learn about the oldest Community community service club in Ventura. Event will be from 7p.m. to 9p.m. at invited to Bombay Bar & Grill, 143 S. California Street. The no-host bar will feature Water: Take 1 happy hour prices and great networking with members of the best service club in town. For further information, call Kris Reception Etzler 558-1262. Ventura Water is pleased to invite November 16: The Museum of Zero Waste – You Make it Happen BRZ all community members to attend this Ventura County will host its ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1b14 www.cityofventura.net/HHW year’s Water: Take 1 special presentation Continued on page 8 8 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Community Events Ventura events Traditions of Humanity. The esoteric and tions.html to reserve your space. Continued from page 7 mystical traditions, along with the World’s Ojai events Performances To Grow On will 4th Annual Holiday Boutique on Sunday, Great Faiths give us a wealth of inspiration Three friends have joined present Leland Faulkner’s “World from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in its Pavilion. Visitors as we enter the season of holidays. The great together with “50-70-90,” a photog- of Wonder” on Nov. 22 at the can meet and chat with local artists, prayers of our species grace this world by raphy exhibit at Ojai Coffee Roasting Ojai Art Center at 4 pm. Tickets are artisans, authors, and vendors while pointing toward the deeper sources of peace. Co., 337 E. Ojai Ave. The exhibit runs available online at www.ptgo.org, by viewing and buying their creations. The The seminar will be held at the Ventura through Nov. 30. Participating photog- phone at 646-8907, and the Ojai Coffee Holiday Boutique will feature handmade Center for Spiritual Living from 6:30p.m. raphers Phil Harvey, Myrna Cambianica Roasting Company. Children are $10, jewelry, pottery, books, paintings and to 8:30p.m at 101 S. Laurel St, Corner of and Sally Carless are members of the Ojai adults $15. prints, various holiday gift items, and Santa Clara. Voluntary Donations. For Photography Club. Their show, about the Spellbinding theater artist Leland more. There is no cost to enter the boutique more information contact Dr. Brock Travis beauty of the natural world, is grounded Faulkner combines Japanese art forms, and the museum and its galleries will be at 320-6079 or [email protected] in the beauty of their friendship. The mime, shadow theater, illusion, impro- free during the Boutique hours as well. November 18: As a foster parent, you multi-generational photographers—one visation and folk tales with original November 16: Temple Beth Torah become a link in a lifelong chain. You in her 50s, one in her 70s, and one in his special effects to produce an imagina- presents their annual Hanukkah can provide the unconditional healing, 90s—share their love of photography, tive performance. Boutique on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. support, and guidance that can help a nature, and each other. Harvey focuses Come to the Ojai Woman’s Club Food (latkes and salad bar), decorations for child and siblings thrive and grow as every on majestic landscapes, Carless creates on Friday November 21st and listen the holiday, fabulous vendors, soaps, baked child needs. If you are looking for a way intimate portraits of wild animals along to the sound you’ve never heard goods, children’s items, quilts, jewelry, to make a difference in the world, make a with documenting Ojai’s bald eagles, and will never forget: “Afromeri- purses, candles, handmade cards, decora- world of difference in the life of a child by and Cambianica gets up close with fine cana!” tive items for the home and did we say food? becoming a foster parent. Children and art images and photo montage. Tickets are $20 (in advance or at Within the boutique there will be a special, Family Services welcome you to attend Photographer Susannah Sofaer the door) and kids 14 and under are “ Help the Community” component taking an open informational meeting to help Kramer returns to the Ojai Pho- $10 (at the door) place with a blood drive, adopt a puppy/ you decide if foster parenting is the tography Club as the November You can pick up tickets in Ojai at: dog, bring cans and non-perishables items right choice for you. Human Services presenter and guest judge. The pre- Ojai Valley Feed, Serendipity Toys, for food share as well as a chance to win a Agency, 855 Partridge Drive, Ventura from sentation will begin at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Ojai Creates, Ojai Coffee Roasting gift. Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Rd., 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18, at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Company, Cardinali Brothers Music. call 647-4181 for more information. November 21,22: Kris Kringle Boutique Santa Ana St. Her presentation will For directions to the Ojai Valley November 16: The Ventura and & Holiday Show will be held Saturday, include digital slide show presentations Woman’s Club, to purchase advanced Santa Barbara County chapter of the 9a.m. to 8p.m. and Sunday, 9a.m. to 5p.m. on the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal tickets (through PayPal), go to the National Association of Watch and Open to the public, free admission and Rookery and information and tips for website: www.ojaiconcertseries.com. Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet featuring over 35 vendors. Get started on both visitors and photographers on the For more information call 665-8852 Sunday, in the Campus Student Center your holiday shopping with handcrafted seal sanctuary just north of San Simeon, Rev. Karen S. Wylie’s monthly of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. decor, gourmet items, jewelry, clothing CA. half-day retreat at Meditation The regular meeting starts at noon and at & much more. Located at North Ranch Monthly presentations are part of Mount will take place on Saturday, 11a.m. there will be an informal workshop Community Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd, the Ojai Photography Club’s community November 22, 2014, from 9:30 where a topic on clocks or watches will Westlake Village. This is a Toys for Tots service and education outreach. Visitors a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The topic will be be demonstrated and discussed. There benefit so bring a new unwrapped toy if you are welcome to attend. “Thanksgiving: The creative power of will be a mart where items will be for sale please and be sure to see their ad in the next Only members may submit images gratitude.” followed by an informational meeting and issue for all the information or contact for critique. More information is “Join us as we discover the creative, a program. This month’s program will be [email protected] available at: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/ transformative power of gratitude in a a presentation by Jim Cipra on packing & November 22: 4th Annual 4-Kids-2 On Sunday, December 14, Chamber meditative morning filled with wisdom shipping of timepieces. Anyone interested Kids Toy Drive will be held on Saturday On The Mountain will present a talks, sharing, sacred songs and prayers in watches and clocks is invited to visit and at the Ventura Beach club. Located at 281 concert with two stars: the acclaimed of thanksgiving.” Rev. Karen will also join our chapter. There is a $3 admission W. Main Street. Featured will be some of pianist and composer Michele Levin; be available for individual prayers for charge. Lunch is available for $5 more. Southern Cal’s best musicians: Ray Jaurique the other, a rare Hamburg Steinway special needs. Watches and clocks will be on display. and The Uptown Brothers, Tommy Marsh concert grand piano—a gift to the The retreat is by love offering: $10 November 17: CA Zeta Chi Parlia- and Bad Dog, Guy Martin Band, Mojo Happy Valley Foundation from Ruth is suggested. Meditation Mount is mentary Unit will feature an audience Filter, Preston Smith and Jon Gindick. Pope, daughter of legendary pianist located at 10340 Reeves Road, Ojai. For participation session presented by Special Guest-Nick St Nicholas. Entry is Lili Kraus. more information, contact Rev. Karen Professional Registered Parliamen- $10 and a new unwrapped toy. Cash bar. The December 14 concert will be the at 310-968-8928, or register online at tarian Gerry Olsen. He will answer www.4kids2kids.net. first to feature this priceless Steinway www.karenswylie.com. parliamentary questions submitted by the November 22: Rincon-Vitova Insec- in Ojai. Bringing it to life will be superb The Ojai Library will hold a attendees. Election of officers for 2015 taries will open its doors from noon instrumentalist and composer. delightful meeting of music and will also be held. The meeting begins at to 4p.m. for guests to tour the bug This special commemorative poetry ranging from Shakespeare 7 p.m. The address is the Main Street farm and learn about beneficial concert takes place Sunday at 3:00 to Kerouac on November 17th, Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main insects and sustainable methods. p.m. at Logan House, (adjacent to the at 6:30 p.m. In the tradition of the Street. Those wishing to order food should This is a free event and children are Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts), classical art song, where composers arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome. welcome, but please leave dogs at home. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd. in Upper wrote music for the poetry to be sung, Membership is available for $25 per year. The Insectary is located at 108 Orchard Ojai. A meet-the-artist reception will the chamber jazz duo Primal Mates For information, call 479-6738. Drive. The #16 bus drops off and picks up immediately follow the performance. combines a variety of writers and poets November 17: Peace Amidst Changes - at Orchard Drive. For more information, Reservations for the performance with the beautiful sound of voice, cello ‘Great World Prayers’, Dr. Brock Travis, please call 643-5407. Like us on Facebook are $25 for general admission and $15 and vibraphone for a truly unique Spiritual Counselor, will teach a seminar (http://on.fb.me/1AbQBdi) and view the for students. Please visit http://www. listening experience. The Ojai Library on classic blessings from the Wisdom flier with directions to the Bug Farm. chamberonthemountain.com/reserva- is located at 111 E. Ojai Avenue. Ventura County Ballet PresentsPresresentsesents Oxnard Performing Arts Center Saturday,Sa Nov 22: 2pm & 7pm the Sunday, Nov 23: 2pm with the Ventura College Ventura College Symphony Orchestrastra Performing Arts Center Saturday, Dec 13: 7pm Executive Director Kathleen Noblin Sunday Dec 14: 1pm & 5pm Choreographer Pam Reinig ÀÊÌViÌÃÊEÊv]ÊV>ÊLÝÊvwVi\Ê805-486-2424 Marina Fliagina or visit: venturacountyballet.com Photo: Pam Reinig Conductor -«ÃÀÃ\ÊÊ V iiÊ-> >ÀvvÊÊUÊÊÀ`>ÊEÊ->`À>Ê >LÞ Robert Lawson >«Ì>Ê ÀÌ}>}iÊ-iÀÛViÃÊÊUÊÊiiÊ9ÕiÀ City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 9 Community Events Mailbox Continued from page 5 more residential traffic than our area. (Note that around 50% of the recy- clables coming into our Vons Seaward location are from transients versus residents and most of the recyclables are stolen from our trash cans. I am sure that this is not the intent related to having recycle centers. Professional dancer, Aaron Smyth rehearsing We (The Pierpont Community along-side VCB’s young ballerinas. Picture Council and the Keys Homeowners credit Pamela Reinig. Assoc.) need to get the appropriate City departments involved to make a The Nutcracker case for relocating the Vons Seaward recycle center to a place more centrally features local located for us and the midtown Super- markets. Bert Murrson students Breeze: See page 6 for the location of recycle Ventura County Ballet Company centers. (VCB), will deliver sugar plum star power this year in its sixteenth annual produc- Sheldon tion of The Nutcracker. The community I got the copy Sheldon (Issue about dance staple is known for showcasing Westpark in my column). Thank you for working national and international the kind words. We have tried very hard professional dancers and choreogra- to make Westpark a positive safe place phers with pre-professional dancers and to be for our community members and musicians. their children. It is nice to be recognized Returning for his fourth season as by someone as prominent as yourself. “The Prince,” will be Australian Aaron We appreciate it very much. Smyth, lead dancer of Joffrey Ballet Anita Diaz Chicago. Smyth performs as a guest artist with many prominent dance Sheldon, companies around the world, mentoring Thank you again for publishing and teaching up-and-coming stars the Brock’s class in the Ventura Breeze last art of ballet. Returning for a second month. There is proof that people still season and starring as “Dream Clara,” read the newspapers as more and more will be professional dancer Kate Kadow. attendees tell us they read about it in the Together, along with many others, Ventura Breeze! will help bring America’s most beloved Sincerely, holiday fairytale to life, which exclu- Annette Klaus sively features live music from Ventura College’s 52-piece symphony orchestra. Dear Sheldon “We’re really thrilled to have Aaron Thank you for the wonderful article and Kate come back and work with that appeared in the breeze. Also thanks Ventura County Ballet,” expresses to the Elizabeth for writing it and taking Kathleen Noblin, Director of VCB. “We time to meet with me and take a tour of enjoy having them both perform with the Olivas Adobe. I feel very honored to us, and also serve as a mentors to our have met you folks. young dancers. It’s going to be a site to Fondly The Ventura Film Society, Downtown Ventura Partners & see when they bring The Nutcracker to life, Sue Pench the City of Ventura present and dance along-side these professional dancers in-the-making.” Hi Elizabeth Performances on November 22-23 What a beautiful article you wrote! at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Thank you so much. We’ve had people followed by performances on December comment on it and we really appreciate 13-14 at Ventura College Performing your time, and your excellent writing! Arts Center. For more information, visit Regards, http://www.venturacountyballet.com/ Debbie Fox Nutcracker.html. Fox Fine Jewelry 50th Anniversary Restoration SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23, 6:30pm CENTURY 10 DOWNTOWN VENTURA 555 E. Main Street ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AND STRONGLY SUGGESTED $10 General / $7 Seniors / $5 Students VFS 2014 Memberships are valid for this screening Troy Clevenger and Cy Pisors portray the characters of the curious doctor, Edward Ventura author & journalist IVOR DAVIS, who Kemp(Clevenger, left) and the invisible man, Griffin (Pisors, right) in Ventura High travelled with the Beatles on their triumphant U.S. School’s Fall Production of HG Wells The Invisible Man which will open November Tour in 1964, will host this very special screening. 13 night and run for the next two weekends. For more information on dates and times, Several copies of Ivor’s new book, “The Beatles & please contact Director Stefoni Rossiter at 641-5116 ext. 2114. Me on Tour”, will be raffl ed off after the fi lm. 10 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes CAPS Chat cameras for the over four hour meeting. Come and Enjoy our Retired volunteer Frank Rabinowitz ran a camera as well. It is important and fun to Fall fun volunteer for CAPS. Tanner and Frank are by Elizabeth Rodeno testaments to that. Go to the City’s website to view all the City Council meetings. ACM West Conference - CAPS You can keep up to date with recently hosted the Western Region community events and our productions Holiday Tastings!! Community Access Centers 2014 Confe- by visiting our website with links to our rence here in Ventura. Over 125 people f lew Vimeo page. Check us out on Facebook as from Colorado, Washington and Hawaii November 14th, 15th & 16th well. Produce, film, edit or volunteer for to enjoy the perfect Ventura weather and all three and join the CAPS Media family. the sites. The conference took place at the Taste all of the trimmings, salads & desserts which We could not operate CAPS without Crowne Plaza over 3 days. The Crowne the support of the community and our will be available to purchase for your special day! Plaza never fails to support successful members. Sample our: events. We had a great time meeting other like minded folks and sharing knowledge turkey gravy and experiences all around. The conferen- turkey stock ce covered issues of concern to Community East Ventura deviled eggs Access from a federal level to the local outreach for members and volunteers. Community potato salad CAPS hosted an open house with tours cranberry salad and Aarons tacos truck. Keep checking in with us for the next open house. Council butternut squash soup sCAPS had the great opportunity to Charles Spraggins, of Save Our stuffing record the Stand Strong presentation to Water Ventura, will address the East the student filled Ventura High School Ventura Community Council when it speciality cheese trays Theater. Nick Vujicic spoke about overco- meets on Thursday, November 20, the third and lots of desserts - YUM!! ming bullying as a man with no arms and Thursday of the month. Mr. Spraggins will no legs. His story is inspiring and many in speak about “What Citizens Can Do to Call NOW to place your Fresh Organic or Fresh all the crowd identified with his experience. Shape Ventura’s Water Policy for Positive Natural, Free Range Turkey orders! Look for the complete show on CAPS. Change.” Once again Mayor Heitmann and the The Council will meet at 7 pm at First City Council hosted a second off site city Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball 3049 East Main Street council meeting, this time on the west end. Road. The meeting was very well attended and East Ventura Community Council (805) 643-0318 provided more engagement between the represents all Venturans residing east of city and the community. As we cover and Victoria Avenue. The public is encouraged Sunday 10am - 5pm Monday - Closed broadcast all the city council meetings, this to attend and participate! Books in good one offered the opportunity for our crew condition may be brought for donation to Tuesday thru Saturday 9am - 6pm and volunteers to break out the remote San Buenaventura Friends of the Library. (next to the old side car restaurant) truck and head into the field. Eighth grade For more information, call 647-5422 or volunteer Tanner Akseven, ran one of the 804-7558. Ventura Women’s Center, A Trust A Center For Non-Profi t Events PAVE THE WAY A fundraising campaign ($150,000 needed) We are facing a serious threat to our continued operations of this iconic facility and we need your help! We want to continue to serve the community for another 60 years; however, our plumbing system, driveways, and parking areas are in desperate need of repair. Without these improvements, we may ultimately have to close. WE ARE COUNTING ON YOUR SUPPORT – PLEASE TAKE ACTION TODAY! Your gift of $25, $50, $100, $500, or more can make the difference in the Poinsettia Pavilion’s survival and its continued use by the community. YOUR DONATION IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Please mail your gift to Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93003 or donate online at www.poinsettiapavilion.com. 805.648.1143 Non-Profi t Tax ID #95-1948194 Would you like your name on our donor wall? A $250 donation for a donor tile will help preserve this important part of Ventura’s history! For more information, call 805-648-1143. Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 11 Senior iving LPull Out Section “I love learning without worrying about getting a grade.” Taste of OLLI The OSHER Lifelong Learning testing, just learning for pure stimula- Institute (OLLI) at California State tion and enjoyment! University Channel Islands brings the The CSUCI-Osher Life Long Providing loving and excitement and stimulation of college Learning (OLLI) program for those learning to area seniors (50 or better!) 50+ whose “curiosity has never retired” personalized caring who wish to extend their learning ex- provides the answers in courses being assistance at home periences in a university atmosphere. offered for the Winter 2015 semester. At OLLI, eight week, University-quality View the entire program at: http://ext. while maintaining courses are offered by Channel Islands csuci.edu/community-ed/osher/index. faculty as well as qualified faculty from htm. your dignity and other institutions without the distrac- For more information and reserva- tion of grading, preparing for a career, or tions, please contact the OLLI office at independence meeting degree requirements. No more 437-2748. y Assistance with All Personal Care y Medication Supervision y Hourly, Live In and Live Out Care y Assistance with Household Duties y Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care y Nutritional Evaluation y Meal Preparation y Errands and Medical Appointments y Companionship and Recreational Activities y Family Relief, Respite Care and Much More Call now for our nurse case manager to provide a FREE in-home consultation. Our private caregivers have CPR and fi rst aid training and are carefully screened, licensed and bonded. Loving Arms Family Care 805.248.6970 [email protected] www.LovingArmsFamilyCare.com 12 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE For people who want to hear better. Senior Living B E T O F T E R E H I M E T A E R F I I N L G ! A • • F Y I G R Time together is more special S O T L C O L N A H S C S E C T S with A better hearing. R S E • L A W O R L D C FoFor over 27 years, millions of Americans have trustedd HearUSA for the best hearing care in America and thehe only organization providing TotalCCara e. Enjoying the Halloween party were “The Witches of Lexington” residents Margie De Young, Marit Powell and Mildred Nartnan. Residents also enjoyed listening to the music of the Old TTootaal CCarree Exxpeerieenncce Country Grass Band. Photos by Bernie Goldstein. VVaaalidd oonn mosmo t maakkkees Most complete and accurate aannndd models. PPleeaassee hearing check-up. % call to inququiree. Offffeerr vvaalidd on heariinng aiddss The Lexington enjoyed Halloween OFF 4 yeeaars oldd oorr leeesss. Innccluuddes 6 moonnntth TTootaal CCarree Seelecctioonn HeH arini g AiAid ReRepapairi s wwarrranttyyy. HearUSA offers a broad selection with two events of advanced hearing aids from The Lexington Assisted Living in the dining room where “Spooky trusted brands. FREE Demonstration started their Halloween celebration Spaghetti with Eyeballs” and other TTootaal CCarree Teechhnoolloogy of Brand New Technology! two days early on Wednesday, October themed meals and desserts were served. Video Otoscope examination – Call for details. 29 with a trick-or-treat for kids. Both residents and staff were encour- a look inside your ear to Residents were outside in the courtyard aged to wear their best costumes. A determine if you have ear wax. Call Toll Free today for a where they were handing out candy to panel of judges voted on the top 3 FREE Hearing Check-up! Welcome Health Net Members children in costumes. costumes for residents and the top On Halloween, Friday, October 31 3 costumes for staff and prizes were a Halloween Party was held at lunch awarded to the winners. A Tender Touch Senior Placement The six bed communities accommodate those who have a frequent fall history or Camarillo • Ojai • Thousand Oaks • Ventura What do I need require various hands on assistance on a Call Toll Free: 855.229.7075 frequent and daily basis. en Español: 800.878.0759 to know? So now what? Whether you look into various communities alone, with family, www.hearusa.com © 2014 HearUSA, All Rights Reserved. by Connie De La Rosa or an Advisor, these are the questions Senior Care Advisor you should be asking when touring the “What am I looking for and what larger communities for Independent, do I need to know about Independent, Assisted living communities: assisted or a six bed community” Try to schedule tours around 11- There comes a time in life when 11:30(close to lunch time) so you have a person or family starts to ask the a good idea of the residents interaction, question “which one is right and what perhaps speaking to a few so you can get should I know before or ask during a their feedback on the community. visit to the many communities?” First When you first arrive, your intuition of all, if your loved one is high functi- should immediately be present. 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The only problem was that the birthday boy didn’t show up so they were able to talk about him and they had a great time anyway. Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 13 Senior Living transportation. Ask the Administrator neighborhood. about increasing fees and how often this If you’re on social media, be careful could occur, also other fees prior to move what you reveal online. Never say that in. In a larger community, the personal you live alone. care is separate from the monthly rent Be aware in the kitchen. Be sure the fees. The higher level of care your loved stove and other appliances are off when one may need, the higher the amounts you’re finished with them. Mop up spills. in the personal care fees. However, all Have a fire extinguisher and know how meals, transportation, activities, etc are to use it. included with the monthly and personal One of the best ways to stay safe is to care fees. Note: there may be additional stay in touch with others. If it’s available, fees for the community to evaluate your sign up for daily caller service, likely loved one for the appropriate care or for through your senior center. Or make a the forms that are required prior to move deal with a neighbor that you’ll check in in. with each other every morning by phone. There are many other considerati- Sign up for Meals on Wheels or attend Welcome to a community where caring hearts & friendly smiles await you; ons in deciding the right care for your meals at a local senior center. loved one; however, looking into the (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. Welcome Home! community evaluation reports will also be helpful in asking more questions to assist in making the right choice. 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Home safety is very important to us, and even more important during the Patients living with dementia may short, dark days of winter. have a general notion that their cognitive Here are a few hints to stay safe: levels have declined, but they are often Did You Hear That? Not Really?? Invest in a few of those small “tap” unaware of exactly how dementia affects lights -- the kind you touch on top to their ability to live independently. It is Give us a call! turn on -- and put them along your said that they lack of insight. Although path to various rooms, especially if you they may notice that it is getting harder With 31 years of experience and privately have to cross a room in the dark before to keep track of their bills, they will not owned here in Ventura, Dr Ron Magnusson reaching a lamp. notice sending blank checks on the mail. wants to help you with all your audiology and hearing aid needs. Turn on a light when you reach for They may realize that attending social your weekly pill container to be sure you events is becoming uncomfortable, but Jessica Estrada, a licensed hearing aid don’t grab the wrong day’s pills. they may not notice introducing them- dispenser, joins him and together they care for Use a ladder and stepstool only if selves to the same person multiple times. each patient like family. someone else is around. Keep things you They may even be convinced that they need on lower shelves. are able to care for themselves and for With the purchase of new hearing aids, we will Guard against slipping. Beware of the household, but they will not notice supply you with batteries for a whole year! scatter rugs that slide easily on hard the expired food in the refrigerator or the floors. If your shoes are worn enough piles of clothing waiting to be laundered. Excellent Audiology and Hearing Aids that they’re slick on wood or vinyl Lack of insight often results in re- flooring, it’s time to replace them. sistance to care, a failure to admit they 3418 Loma Vista Rd., Ste 5A, Ventura, CA 93003 Keep your door locked when you’re need assistance and refusal to accept it. home alone, even if you live in a safe Continued on page 14 805.620.0049 14 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Dealing with resistance to care in the decision making process. Offer propriate for anyone who does not Continued from page 13 simple options such as in “Do you Cypress Place have a concern right now, but who Most caregivers for dementia patients want the red or the blue shirt?” wants to see how their memory is will encounter the problem of resis- Use visual cues rather than verbal presenting free now and for future comparisons. tance to care at some point, typically ones. A note from the doctor stating The confidential screenings are free in the early and middle stages of the “No driving” may be far more effective Alzheimer’s and are open to the public. Please disease. than telling them not to drive. call 650-8000 for more information Dementia patients require assistance. Be subtle and use finesse. They do or to schedule your free 15 minute Whether they admit it or not, this is the not always have to know they are being and dementia screening appointment. . nature of the condition. They need help. helped. Finally, join Cypress Place Senior But how does a caregiver assist a person Use fiblets, or make up a story to programs Living on Wednesday November who adamantly refuses to be assisted, help them relax. If he does not want During the month of November the 19th, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. refuses care? Here are some strategies to go to the doctor, you may say that public is invited to Cypress Place for their Yesterday’s Café Alzheim- that may be useful to caregivers: changes in social security now require Senior Living for free memory er’s support group, supported by the Do not argue. This is not about it. screenings and seminars on Al- Alzheimer’s Association. being right, this is about helping a Use the help of professionals. The zheimer’s and dementia. The Yesterday’s Café is a quarterly person with a serious disability. advice from a lawyer, doctor or law first seminar, titled “Home for the gathering for people affected by Make a thorough assessment on the enforcement agent may carry more Holidays – Old Traditions, New Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions surrounding the refusal of weight. Realities”, takes place on Saturday dementias, along with families, care. Put in place systems to help coping November 15th from 10:00am to caregivers, and professionals. It Consider the possibility of physical with the loss of independence. Contact 12:00 pm. is open to the public and free of limitations, such as arthritic pain or the Alzheimer’s Association to learn Guest speaker for the seminar charge. poor hearing or eye sight. about resources and strategies. will be Norma Featherston, R.N., The program is unique in having Pick your battles. Can you make Don’t give up. You can always try M.S. Gerontology. Featherston is a caregivers attending at the same some adaptations to make the activity again later or another day. geriatric care consultant with New time with those they care for who more enjoyable for them? In extreme cases of persistent resis- Hope Senior Services. This seminar are afflicted with Alzheimer’s and Select a time when your loved one is tance to care, please consult your neu- is the third in a three part series dementia. The meetings are both more likely to be relaxed. Do not wait rologist. There are safe and effective sponsored by Assisted Home Care educational and informal social until they are really tired to bring up an medications that can help alleviate the and Hospice. events. Caregivers gain emotional activity. anxiety caused by dementia and reduce A free buffet luncheon will be and social support, along with Make your loved one feel included the petulance related to refusal of care. served. having the opportunity to meet And on Tuesday November 18th, with professionals in a social setting from 10.a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for and obtain informal consultations. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET: SAVE A LIFE National Memory Screening Day in There are a variety of activities for DOGS CAN’T ADD BUT THEY collaboration with the Alzheimer’s those in attendance with Alzheim- Foundation of America. er’s and dementia. SURE DO MULTIPLY: 2 DOGS X 6 YEARS = According to the Alzheimer’s Cypress Place Senior Living is Foundation of America, memory located at 1200 Cypress Point Lane 67,000 DOGS screenings make sense for anyone in Ventura. Seating is limited so BE A HERO…ADOPT A PET concerned about memory loss or please call to reserve a seat. For experiencing warning signs of more information or to RSVP, dementia. Screenings also are ap- please call 650-8000. Tony and Debbie Hernandez think their grand babies Hailey and Hunter are the cutest ever! Do you have a grandkid that you think is even cuter? If so send their photo to [email protected]. Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 15 News and Notes Karaoke and extra work on television and +XQGUHGVRI movies, but in the 20 years since moving 9HQGRUV$QWLTXHV here, she has enjoyed a successful life filled &ROOHFWLEOHV9LQWDJH$UWV with a variety of fun and music. Karaoke/ DJ business owner, wedding DJ for a local DQG&UDIWV+RPH'HFRU family-owned banquet/events company 3ULPLWLYHVDQG&RXQWU\ and vocalist for various occasions are a few of her many current ventures. She has been happily married for 10 years. While child-free, she and her Sunday, November 23rd husband have an old outdoor cat that’s recently began mooching off of their good graces now that their beloved basset has gone to the doggie park in the sky. Over the years, Robin has started Open: writing a couple of books, but found dif- ficulty staying on track and finishing said 9:00am-2:00pm projects. Recently, though, when the idea Early Bird 6:00am came to her of taking various awkward, tacky, embarrassing, uncomfortable moments from the hundreds of weddings Open Rain or Shine she has had the honor and privilege of working, there was no way she could start Local Author Spotlight and not finish. This, to her, would prove to be not only an hilarious recount of past Robin Sanford: experiences, but it would also serve as a therapeutic outlet to purge the sense of dis- This Wedding comfort and disbelief she has carried from one event to the next. Sucks! – how to “This Wedding Sucks! – how to ruin yours – As Seen From The DJ Booth” is ruin yours – As written with a witty, dry, sarcastic tone, but Seen From The DJ readers will quickly pick up the underlying sense of heart and vulnerability that she Selling space available ~ Come on Booth feels and writes about when describing each true-life scenario. If you are getting down the day of the event. After graduating with a Bachelor of married, know somebody getting married Science Degree in Communication with or just want a fun read, you must not miss Future Dates: January 25th an emphasis on speech in December 1993, this book. March 29th Robin Sanford moved to Ventura County Go to www.thisweddingsucks.com for May 31st to pursue a career in the arts. Granted, her bookings and additional book ordering introduction to the arts began with hosting information. (550=,9:(9@@,(9 =LU[\YH/HYIVY=PSSHNL SPZH']LU[\YHLTIYVPKLY`JVT ^^^]LU[\YHLTIYVPKLY`JVT The Coolest Spot in Ventura! ALL AMERICAN 50s DINER Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner (Served all day) New additions of Wine, Spirits & Beer make a great meal even BETTER!! Try a decadent ice cream shake with a shot of Kahlu’a!! & Diner 7am Daily 478 E. Main Street, Ventura 643-4864 2UGHU7KHP(DUO\ +ROLGD\3LHV 2YHUGLIIHUHQWW\SHVKRPHPDGHRQSUHPLVHV :LQQHURI%HVW'HOL\HDUVUXQQLQJ *UHDWGHOLVDQGZLFKHVDUHMXVWWKHEHJLQQLQJ+RPHPDGHVRXSV LQFUHGLEO\WDVW\VDODGV :HRIIHUEHHUZLQHDQGDIXOOFDSSXFFLQREDUWRR %UHDNIDVW/XQFK'LQQHUIURPDP'$,/<ZZZGDQQ\VGHOLFRP&DOODKHDGIRUWDNHRXW 7HOHJUDSK5RDG9HQWXUD 16 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) On Saturday October had a wonderful Halloween! I wanted to 25, the Howl-O-Ween write and say ‘Thank you’ for supporting our dog costume contest Howl-o-Ween event again. You and Professor was held at the Ventura Scamp were great judges – we so appreci- Harbor, a really fun ated you taking the time to come down to the Forever homes wanted event where dogs dress Harbor to be a part of this fun event. Thank My name is Allie and I was rescued by CABODOGZZ Professor Scamp up for Halloween and you for giving away the free tennis balls too – from the Ventura County Animal Shelter just a feww Ph.D win prizes. And the really what a treat! weeks ago. I am an Aussie mix about 6-7-years-old.. exciting part is that I, and my editor Sheldon This year we had nearly double the I’m sweet and playful and love to nibble on peoplee were judges for the competition. One dog amount of dogs sign up and there were some I like! I can play fetch with the tennis ball and tried to bribe me with a treat but I couldn’t very clever and cute entries. We hope that this chase squeaky toys or just curl up next to you on be bought (maybe a cheese burger would have event continues to grow each year and are the sofa. I’ll make a great companion for anyone done it). looking forward to Howl-O-Ween 2015. Also, who’s looking for a friend. I’m staying at Ventura Lauren Yuncker, Harbor Marketing & I’m not sure if you saw it on the 25th, but we Highway Luxury Boarding for Dogs, 4692 Ventura Events person, sent my editor this nice email. have a brand new drinking fountain that’s Ave., 643-3647...Be A Hero...Adopt A Homeless Dog We always bring a bag of old tennis balls for dog-friendly. The top two fountains are for Today. the dogs at events. humans, with a bottom doggy fountain for “Dear Sheldon, furry friends. We’re pretty excited about it. CaCalling all big-hearted heroes! Are you looking I hope you and the Ventura Breeze team Best, to make a real difference in an animal’s life? Lauren” MMeet Godiva, A603742. Elegant and charming, Thank you, being a judge was fun but shshe is something to behold. Godiva is a very judging was really tough, all of the dogs were ssweetw 9-year-old, unaltered, female Domestic soooo cute. and yes, I saw the fountain and MMedium Hair, special-needs cat. She is diabetic had a drink. aand will require a little extra care with daily Scamp ininsulin injections, but she come with a Heart ■ On Saturday, November 15th, noon – oof Gold. She has been at the shelter since 4pm my friends at Ohana Pet Hospital will AAugust 9. You can come meet Godiva at the open their doors to celebrate the expansion VVentura County Animal Shelter in Camarillo of their facility. To show appreciation to located at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. 388-4341. Open 7 days a week 11:00-6:00. This is the dog costume contest winner. Even clients and the local community, the staff though it is a Shih Tzu I only had one vote, so and Doctors at Ohana Pet Hospital have don’t think that was able to fix it. But threaten- organized a free, family-friendly event with ing to bite the other judges might have helped. food, fun and entertainment. Hi: I’m Casey a fun, adorable, handsome and active The day will include Hawaiian food by three-year-old. I’ll adore you and stick by you through L & L Hawaiian BBQ, desserts from local the good times and the bad. I can be a bit rambunc- food truck Desserts to Die For, and shaved tious, but you won’t find a happier, more fun dog. ice from the local Kona Ice Truck. Featured Come to VCAS and ask for A605585, and see if I am is musical guest Justin Young, lead guitarist a good match for you and your lifestyle. and back-up singer for Colbie Caillat, will perform. Bring the kids to enjoy Tina’s Aloha Farm Animal Experience. Included at the Open House, Ohana Pet Scamp Club Hospital will be open up its exam rooms as (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) donation rooms for local animal rescues. Each donor will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes throughout the day. Selected local Hi:H I’m Cookie a two-year-old a rat terrier rescues include, Canine Adoption and Rescue ((II think). I was adopted (aren’t I lucky) This attempted bribe says “Hello Scamp-Hope League (C.A.R.L.), Santa Paula Animal ffrom the Ojai Shelter so we aren’t exactly that you will remember me “Lucy”. Have a Rescue Center (S.P.A.R.C.), Homestretch ssure. I like to take walks and chase birds nice day.” Greyhound Rescue, and Ventura County (Don’t( worry I never catch them). Animal Services. Wish lists for each rescue can be found at www.ohanapethospital.com. Ohana Pet Hospital at 4547 Telephone Road. ■ Continuing my questions for vets: Join Scamp Club Lori Cesario, DVM, specialty trained in Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and cancer detection and treatment and head a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura of Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group’s breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. Cancer Center in Ventura (www.vmsg.com). Q Can dogs and cats get cancer? A Yes. In fact 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats will a pet with cancer. I encourage all pet owners a quick look inside its mouth. If anything There were 4 judges for Howl-O-Ween. These develop cancer in their lifetime according to to conduct a monthly “lumps and bumps” suspicious is found, contact your primary 3 humans and me. It was very hot that day so I statistics published by the Animal Cancer petting exam on all of their pets. It’s as easy as veterinarian and request a simple in-office was smart enough to sit under a chair. That is Foundation. Early detection is key to greatly petting an animal, running your hands over needle aspirate to help establish a diagnosis why you don’t see me. improving the quality and quantity of life in the entire body from head to tail and taking from any lump or bump that is found. We’ve Expanded! Join us for an Open House Saturday, Nov. 15th 12pm – 4pm Please consider donating items to Visit with Our Doctors these local rescues at the Open House: Tour Our Newly Expanded Hospital Learn About Our Holistic Healers $"3-t41"3$ Homestretch Greyhound Rescue Meet Local Rescue Organizations 7FOUVSB$PVOUZ"OJNBM4FSWJDFT Enjoy Food, Fun and more. . . Visit our website for each Rescue’s “Needs List.” W Y T E S N XXXPIBOBQFUIPTQJUBMDPNt T C O U 4547 Telephone Road, Suite A, Ventura Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 17 Police Reports by Veronica Johnson began experiencing an increase in 8:03 a.m., the VPD received a call from 10-29 9:27 p.m. Patrol monitored daytime, residential burglaries. The VPD a resident in the 1900 Block of Vista Del radio traffic between a vessel hoopnet- Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Street Crimes Unit (SCU) determined Mar Road, reporting that she had found ting and Vessel Assist. The hoopnetter Police Department and are not the opinions of the suspect to be Robert Beltran. Beltran a bicycle in the driveway of her residence. reported his vesselw as disabled. Patrol the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned already had an active felony warrant in When officers arrived to check on took the vessel into tow to prevent it are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty Ventura for a grand theft case handled an open gate to the yard, they observed from going onto the breakwater and in a court of law. by the SCU, and he also had a felony the suspect, Francisco Bonifacio, flee released it at the Launch Ramp. warrant out of Los Angeles County. from the residence. The officers pursued 10-30 3:05 p.m. FCC dispatched Possession of Firearms On September 12th, officers located Bonifacio as he ran down the hillside. Patrol to a medical assist at the Ventura Beginning in early September 2014, Beltran in a stolen vehicle. He was Once he was on the other side of the Marina Community. Upon arrival, the VP Street Crimes Unit began inves- arrested in the 2600 block of East Main freeway, officers were waiting and took Patrol commenced CPR. FD and AMR tigating complaints regarding possible Street. The search of the stolen vehicle Bonifacio into custody. pronounced the person as deceased. drug sales occurring at a residence in the revealed a stolen firearm from a recent VC Fire treated Bonifacio for a preex- 10-31 8:30 a.m The Dockmaster 2200 block of Grand Avenue. Richard burglary. The vehicle was recently stolen isting injury. After he was cleared from reported he observed the crew of a vessel Rodriguez lived in a garage conversion from a residential burglary in Ventura. VCMC, Bonifacio was booked into the attempting to clean an oil discharge at on the property. He is on active parole Beltran was booked on numerous VC Jail. Harbor Village. Patrol reponded, in- and is a documented gang member. charges on the date of his arrest and has terviewed the Dockmaster and skipper On October 28th, at 1:00 p.m., since been transferred to Los Angeles of the vessel, and issued the skipper Rodriguez was detained in a vehicle in County where he is in custody on a citation for violation of the Harbor the driveway as he was leaving. A search violation of probation. Harbor Patrol Ordinance. of his residence revealed seven firearms, Sexual Assault Arrest including a loaded shotgun and loaded On Monday, October 20th, at 3:55 handgun, additional ammunition for a.m., VPD received a call from a hysteri- Blotter the weapons and methamphetamine in cal female advising she was just assaulted Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol The December his possession for the purpose of sales. by a male in the 100 Block of East Main tends to. Attempted Residential Burglary Street. The victim informed officers that Store & More (27 On Monday, October 27th, at 3:11 she met a male in the downtown area 10-26 9:02 p.m. Patrol observed a p.m., the VPD received a call from a and began to walk with him. The male possible intoxicated subject driving out Oak St.) suffered resident in the 200 Block of Roosevelt then became aggressive toward her. He Dry Storage and to the Launch Ramp. extensive water Avenue, reporting a residential burglary. attempted to grope her and choked her Patrol made the initial contact, verified The female victim was inside of until she became unconscious. When that the person had been drinking and damage during her residence, when she heard noises she awoke, the male was attempting contacted PD. PD arrested the subjecct our “big rain.” coming from the backyard. The victim to remove her clothing. The victim for DUI and the passenger for an out- investigated the noise and observed screamed for help and the male fled. standing warrant. It is closed but Brandon McCracken, attempting to VPD identified the suspect as a 15-year- 6:55 p.m. Patrol contracted a hoopnetter open a rear sliding door. McCracken was old male. The juvenile suspect had been that had become disabled in the entrance. will hopefully set unable to open the door and enter into reported as a runaway. Patrol pulled his nets and towed the up again for the the residence. When he saw the victim, Stolen Vehicle Arrest vessel to the Launch Ramp. McCracken fled from the backyard. On Monday, October 27th, at 8:01 10-27 8:45 p.m. Patrol checked on holidays with A motor officer patrolling in the a.m., the VPD received a call reporting a sailboat that was anchored in the their wonderful area observed McCracken walking in a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of Harbor. The vessel was out of fuel. Patrol the 7600 block of Loma Vista Road and Master’s Donuts, located at 1725 South toweed the vessel to the Launch Ramp so artisans. Please detained him. McCracken was booked Victoria Avenue. The person calling was he could fill his fuel containers. into the VC Jail. a friend of the victim’s and knew the 10-28 1:37 a.m. FCC Dispatched Patrol check signs in Death Investigation vehicle had been reported stolen. to a marina fire at HV. Patrol responded the window for On Tuesday, October 28th, at 6:52 Officers responded to the location by fireboat with other responding a.m., the VPD received a call of an injured and located the occupied stolen vehicle agencies. Upon arrival, there was a smol- current informa- subject on the sidewalk in the 500 Block parked in front of the business. The dering fire on one of the docks. FD and tion. Thank you. of East Santa Clara Street. According driver, Pablo Reyes, was taken into Patrol extinguished the fire with the fire to the citizen calling, it appeared the custody. A second male occupant in the boat’s hand line. person had jumped from the adjacent vehicle was arrested for an outstanding parking structure. Officers and VC Fire warrant and booked into the VC Jail. found the 26 year-old female deceased. Train vs. Pedestrian S An investigation determined the female On Friday, October 31st, at 9:17 p.m., Available ES FRANCIS GRAY’ victim had jumped from the top floor of the VPD received a call about a train that Now! JAMES FRANCIS GRAY’S the Downtown Parking Structure in an struck a pedestrian. Officers along with apparent attempt to commit suicide. City Fire responded and located a female In Paperback Evading Arrest victim just north of the railroad tracks and E-Book On Saturday, November 1st, at 12:07 along the fence line of Ocean Avenue For more info oorr to reserve a copy—copy— p.m., a VPD officer was patrolling in Park in the 1500 block. The victim, a 52 year old female James F. Gray Printing, 2261 Palma Dr. #2, Ventura (805) 650-278686 the area of 6500 Telephone Road when Gems & Glitter Boutique, 2690 Loma Vista, Ventura (805) 648-6364364 he observed a motorcyclist commit a vagrant, had sustained major injuries traffic violation. The officer attempted and was transported to the VCMC where she was pronounced deceased. to stop the dirt bike as it fled, but the LARGE 1 TOPPING $8.49 motorcyclist evaded the officer by The victim was crossing the railroad Medium, Large or (PICK-UP ONLY) REGULAR PRICE $14.95 driving through the walking paths of an tracks when one or more of the bags she Extra Large Pizza PEPPERONI CALZONE ONLY $5.49 apartment building. was carrying became stuck on the tracks. $ (PICK-UP ONLY) Officers located the suspect’s motor- As the victim attempted to dislodge her 4 OFF regular price WE DELIVER cycle hidden to the rear of the apartment bag, she was struck by a northbound 1700 E. Thompson, Ventura building along with his clothing Amtrak passenger train. Gluten Free Pizza 805.648.1070 Sun-Thurs 11am - 9:30pm concealed in nearby bushes. The suspect, Arson Arrest 10” & 14” only Fri & Sat 11am - 10:30pm Mason Jones, was found walking. On May 6th, at 9:40 p.m., the VPD Monday thru Thursday – Extra Large Pizza, one topping, $10.99 or Spaghetti, $5.49 Possession of Loaded Firearm received a call from numerous residents On Wednesday, October 29th, at 4:25 in the 7800 block of Costa Mesa Street, a.m., a VPD officer observed a vehicle reporting two vehicles on fire. The being driven by Daniel Holmes commit vehicles were in close proximity to a a traffic violation near the intersection residence that was in danger of catching of Bristol Road and Ramelli Avenue. fire. VC Fire extinguished the fire. Both The officer conducted an enforce- vehicles were severely damaged. ment stop for the violation and deter- Based on evidence, as well as witness mined that Holmes was possibly in statements, investigators determined possession of a firearm. Holmes was that the fire was set intentionally. The removed from the vehicle and a subse- suspect, Robert Alamillo, fled prior to quent search revealed a loaded handgun police arrival. concealed under the front passenger seat. On Tuesday, November 4th, the Officers also located a small quantity of VPD located Alamillo at his residence in a controlled substance in the vehicle. Fillmore and took him into custody. Residential Burglaries Arrest Residential Burglary Arrest Beginning in July 2014, Ventura On Thursday, November 6th, at 18 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes its efforts to sustain its two locations— Board President. the second site being the Museum of Mr. Meek will begin his new position Ventura Agriculture Museum in Santa on December 1. He was selected after a Paula—and to build an endowment. Ms. broad national search. Chadwick is a former banking executive who has provided leadership and advocacy for nonprofit arts organizati- San Buenaventura’s first private ons for more than twenty years. hospital Ms. Chadwick has previously served Continued from page 1 on the Museum’s board; stating “Coming Thomas Cunnane and J.H. Love joined to the Museum of Ventura County is like Dr. Bard’s staff. There were 24 beds coming home. I am pleased to align my in the 14-room hospital, with a one passions with my experience to lead the person standing elevator and dumb- finest museum and historical collection waiter going to the top floor. Stairs, in the County and the region.” surgical area, men’s ward, receiving area and two private rooms completed the top floor. Dr. Bard was born in Cham- bersburg, Pennsylvania in 1843 Health and studied at the Chambersburg academy. During the Civil War, when Free he heard the news of General McClel- lan’s reverse in the hands of the Con- Volunteers braved hot, squalid, poison oak infested conditions to remove over a ton and a half mammograms federacy, he immediately enlisted on of waste. August 11th, 1862. He participated in and education three battles and mustered out in May Ventura River Estuary sweep 1863. He resumed his medical studies and was graduated at the Jefferson removes garbage and yields three offered Medical College in Philadelphia in Community Memorial Health 1864. Soon after, Dr. Bard returned arrests System’s Healthy Women’s Program is to action, serving his country as hosting a Community Outreach Day the Assistant Surgeon of the 210th Law enforcement officials from CA him credit…he is persistent. He and Rob which offers free mammograms and Regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers State Parks and Ventura Police made a Orth set the example for the rest of us… healthcare education to the first 35 until the close of the war in 1864. His sweep through the Ventura River Estuary truly thankless jobs.” women who qualify. This event will take brother, Thomas, almost did not live recently in the area between the 101 To learn more about the Ventura place at the Center for Family Health in to become a U.S. Senator. He volun- bridge and the Union Pacific Railroad Hillsides Conservancy please visit www. Ventura on Saturday, November 15. teered as a scout in the Union army trestle. They were accompanied by half a venturahillsides.org or call 643-8044 to The women will arrive early at the and was captured by the confederates dozen case workers from Project Under- find out how you can get involved. The CFH office at 138 West Main Street, Suite and almost hanged. standing and Salvation Army Director Ventura Hillsides Conservancy is a land E in Ventura where they will be transport- Another interesting story in the of Social Services Rob Orth. Three indi- trust operating in the Ventura region ed to The Breast Center at Community Bard Family Book is about Dr. Bard’s viduals with outstanding warrants were to protect and conserve open space Memorial Hospital in Ventura, and then great grandfather, Richard Bard, who taken into custody and several were cited resources through acquisition of land back to the Centers office. was of Scotch-Irish decent, who arrived and given 72 hours’ notice to vacate. and easements, stewardship of protected “These women have nowhere else in in America in 1745. He was one of the The area has been plagued with lands, and public education about local the county to go to get these services; earliest pioneers of Chambersburg. illegal encampments for years, earning natural resources. that’s why they come to us,” said Patty According to the family book, in it the nickname “Hobo Jungle”. There Jimenez, Healthy Women’s Program April 19, 1758 his great grandfather are no sanitation facilities and items the Outreach Coordinator. Richard and great grandmother campers bring with them are discarded The Healthy Women’s Program is Catherine were captured, along with randomly throughout the area, creating made possible through funds raised by friends by Indians. Five days later, an environmental catastrophe, espe- the Community Memorial Healthcare Catharine distracted the Indians cially during the winter rains when Foundation’s annual Gold Dust Gala, so Richard could escape as he was all of this pollution winds up on our along with the generous support of the painted the way Indians did when they beaches. Ventura Hillsides Conservancy Wallis Foundation. mark for death. He made unceasing volunteers braved hot, squalid, poison To find out if you qualify for this efforts for the release of his wife but oak infested conditions and were able program, call 651-2661. For more in- she remained in captivity for over to remove over a ton and a half of waste, formation on the Healthy Women’s two years. He then offered a pound litter and debris from the area. The crew Program visit www.cmhshealth.org/ of Sterling as a ransom and she was had to resort to using a makeshift raft healthywomen. released. to ferry garbage bags across the estuary In 1868, Dr. Cephas Bard packed as the trails were too narrow to allow up his family and moved to San passage. Turning Point welcomes Jason Meek Buenaventura, following his brother Law enforcement will continue to Continued from page 1 Thomas, who had moved there a patrol the area regularly. If you wish to Museum of Cornell University. few years prior. Dr. Bard immedi- join the Conservancy in their restoration “It is my distinct honor and privilege ately became an integral part of the efforts, public clean up days are held Ventura County to become the new Executive Director of community, continually making house every third Saturday of the month from Turning Point Foundation. I am deeply calls day and night, often on saddle 9am-noon. Volunteers are asked to wear names Interim committed to provide the very best service horses, as he often forged the raging closed toe shoes, long sleeve pants and and to carry out the mission of this Santa Clara River. He was an accom- shirts and sun protection. Water and Executive wonderful organization,” states Mr. Meek. plished rider and his favorite horse was tools are provided. Parking is available at “The Board of Directors enthusiasti- named Count. Dr. Bard was elected as the free lot by Main and Peking Streets. Director cally welcomes Jason to Turning Point the first coroner in San Buenaventura Venturan George Robertson was The Board of Directors of the Foundation. He brings a unique combi- and President of the Ventura County there and spoke with Derek of the Museum of Ventura County is pleased to nation of leadership experience, content Medical Association, and involved Hillside Conservancy who told him announce that Sue Chadwick has been expertise, alignment with Turning Point’s with many civic associations. that that this is going to be a weekly named Interim Executive Director. Ms. mission and a vision for the organiza- It was very sad when Dr. Bard event. George stated “You have to give Chadwick will lead the organization in tion’s future as an essential mental health became the first patient at the hospital services resource serving the homeless and and died from stomach cancer on The Pie You Can’t those in need throughout Ventura County. April 20, 1902. 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T-shirt design they decided to provide them to library staff members as well. Our library There is also a library TAG web site. At each meeting TAG members plan events for the community and the library. TAG groups The biggest future event is Foster Com, a TAG stands for Teen Activity Group. mini comic festival, February 28-March Founded in 2011 and sponsored by the 1, 2015. They plan to have comic vendors, Friends of the Library, the Foster Library games and activities, and even a world- Teen Group provides community service famous comic artist. This is being facili- opportunities, friends and fun for tated by librarian Heather Seaton. current members aged 10-15. Facilitated They are also working on a game by Jane Middleton, and supervised by night called, “A Minute to Win It,” in Star Soto, Children’s Librarian, the March, 2015. They will set up games and group meets bi-monthly in the teen area invite friends and family to participate. of Foster Library. In addition, a new A Henna Party, and volunteering at a group is currently forming at the Saticoy library staffer’s retirement party is also Library. being planned. The teens volunteer at library and To join, a teen has to fill out an appli- Friends of the Library events, plan their cation and once accepted needs to sign a own events, staff book sales and enjoy contract for appropriate behavior as they Eros will now enjoy the life of a family pet just like Scamp. ice cream socials. They are especially represent the library. Meetings are the proud of the teen gift drive which they first and third Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for Scott and Eros have retired organized and directed. On the Fourth Foster, and Saticoy will be the first and from the K9 Unit of July, 2014, with a small table set up in third Thursdays. On October 21, , Ventura Police involved with the National Police Dog Department (VPD) K9 Officer Scott Foundation (NPDF). The NPDF is Garrett and his partner “Eros” offi- a local non-profit organization that cially retired from the K9 Unit. Officer seeks donations from the community Garrett will be transitioning back to and uses the money to purchase and Patrol, while Eros will now enjoy life train police dogs for law enforcement as a “civilian” pet as he spends time agencies throughout Ventura County. at home with Officer Garrett and his All of VPD canines (past and family. present) were purchased by the NPDF Officer Garrett is a ten and a half and not through taxpayer dollars. On year veteran of VPD and had been in average the cost for a canine is $12,000, the K9 Unit for the last seven and a half with an additional $8,000-$10,000 for years partnered with Eros. Eros is a training and certification, all of which nine year old German Shepherd whose is paid for through the generosity of time for retirement had come simply the NPDF and our community. due to his age, versus any medical issues or concerns. Said Officer Garrett of his retire- ment from the Unit, “The time I spent Help families in as a K9 Officer partnered with Eros has been one of the most rewarding and need this season On October 4, Pier into the Future presented Pier under the Stars, their food and special times of my career.” Continued Children’s Therapy Network, Inc. wine tasting benefit for our historic pier that included an auction, food, wine and Garrett, “There is a special bond and will be collecting canned goods and dry live music. About700 guests enjoyed the perfect weather and amazing sunset on the trust that develops between any officer goods with all items to benefit our local Promenade. Nancy, Danielle and Debbie were just a few of the amazing, hardworking and their partner, especially a K9. Eros families in need this season. volunteers that put the event together. If you would like to be a pier volunteer contact and I have been through a lot over the Collection boxes are located in their Jenise at pierintothefuture.com. years and I will miss him being in the office 1234 E. Main St. Donations will patrol car with me. It’s good to see be accepted during regular business hours 9:00am - 5:00pm until November Eros make it through his career as a K9 Trash & Recycling or Green Waste Pick Up without any significant injuries and 21st. I’m excited that he gets to be, “just a “Children’s Therapy Network, Inc. Delay Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday dog” and hang out with my family and food drive efforts are a great example Trash & recyclables or green waste will be collected one day later than usual in the city of me. He definitely deserves it.” of what’s happening nationwide,” notes Ventura for customers who have their refuse collected on Thursdays and Fridays the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 24-29. The holiday will not affect Monday, Said K9 Supervisor, Sergeant CTN founder Dr. Cassandra Woods, Tuesday or Wednesday pickup schedules.The collection of trash Brian Hewlett, “Officer Garrett and DPT. “More so now than ever, families and green waste will not be affected in the City of Ojai. Eros will be missed. Together they are stepping up to serve their commu- Monday, Nov. 24 will remain the regular collection day that have truly made a difference in our nities, and kids and their families are week in Ojai. Thank you and Happy Holiday community. During their seven realizing that hunger is a reality in every E. J. Harrison & Sons www.ejharrison.com and a half years together they made town, not only in our most challenged 647-1414 To order services & pay bills online go to numerous arrests and took drugs off communities. The entire CTN family our streets. They also took part in should be proud of this effort.” countless community outreach and Another unique aspect of CTN fundraising events, demos, meet and drives is a real focus on “giving the good greets, and played a significant role in stuff,” which encourages families to helping to raise thousands of dollars donate the kinds of foods that have the for our K9 Team. We will of course most impact at a pantry-such as peanut miss them but our K9 Unit is stronger butter, canned tuna fish, and canned today than before they came and we vegetables-rather than less nutritious owe a lot of that to Scott and Eros for snack items or even simply those foods their contributions to the unit.” from the back of the cabinet that rarely The VPD is fortunate to be get eaten. 20 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS SEASON 6 H Theatre Group. A Tony-award winning best play in 1962, the char- entertaining motion pictures of all time. Nightcrawler acters are as viable now as ever. Ventura Film This very special VFS screening is For those who haven’t seen hosted by Ventura journalist and author the play, the movie, or read any Society 2014 Ivor Davis, who traveled with the Beatles Albee, the action involves rapid- on their 1964 American tour and will fire repartee and rounds of be giving away several copies of his just– Review by Andrea Gibb biting sarcasm. George, a tenured closing night released memoir – The Beatles & Me on [email protected] professor, and his wife Martha are a Tour. Lester’s directorial style, a blend of First time director, Dan Gilroy, long-married couple who thrive on film: A Hard old-school slapstick, European art film brings us a fast paced story of cameramen intense verbal sparring. They invite techniques, and 60s TV commercials, is who race to the scene of every crisis in the a young couple for nightcaps after the perfect complement to the group’s attempt to capture the most sensational a university faculty party. Neither Day’s Night own timeless energy. Don’t miss the footage for television news. Shot on the interrupts their chosen forms of en- The Ventura Film Society will chance to see and hear this newly restored streets of nighttime LA, this movie shows tertainment - drinking to excess and present A Hard Day’s Night on Sunday 50th anniversary release with enhanced us how news stations play on our fears and trading insults. The couple, a newly November 23rd @ 6:30pm at the visual and audio quality. Advance tickets exploit our morbid fascination with other hired professor and his mousy wife, Century 10 Downtown Ventura, the strongly suggested. Available at www. people’s tragedies. end up being propelled head first closing night film of its 6th season. It venturafilmsociety.com/tickets.html. Desperate drifter, Lou Bloom (Jake into the quagmire of George and has been fifty years since the Beatles Visit www.venturafilmsociety.com Gyllenhaal) draws upon his street smarts Martha’s well played verbal thrusts first toured America in 1964, the same for more screening information and to to set himself up as a freelance photog- and parries. year that saw the sensational release of see the film’s trailer. Info Line 628-2299 rapher of car crashes, fires, and other Flying H founders Taylor Kasch this, their first movie. An exhilarating / [email protected]. We disasters. After buying a police radio and a and Cynthia Killion sparkle as the classic directed with raucous, pioneering thank all of our donors, volunteers, camera, his rise from petty thief to highly beleaguered and beaten George, and anything-goes verve by Richard Lester, A patrons, and sponsors, especially the sought after “nightcrawler” is meteoric. his disillusioned wife, Martha. Both Hard Day’s Night features a slew of iconic Ventura Breeze, for supporting our Success fuels his ambition and he’ll stop have the acting chops to pull all the pop anthems.The film exerted an incal- mission since 2008. The Ventura Film at nothing to get ahead. Foul play. Black humor, sarcasm with biting wit out culable influence on the music video Society – we bring people together in the mail. Murder. These are just the means to of the piece, as Albee intended. But and remains one of the most deliriously dark. the end for this anti-hero. through all the unkind barbs, one Rene Russo is superb as Nina Romina, can clearly see the characters’ rela- the station manager who buys footage from tionship is built on this sparking Bloom. He’s quick to learn what she needs to foundation – one that others see as build her show’s ratings: crime and shocking hateful and hurtful, but they use as a stories, preferably in good suburban neigh- form of bonding. borhoods. He insures he gets the film, even Ron Feltner and Jessi May if he has to tamper with the crime scene Stevenson also shine as Nick and himself…or create one. When he realizes Honey, the couple who are at first he’s instrumental in keeping her employed, confused and ultimately caught he begins to withhold his best film so that up in the gamesmanship. Feltner he can bargain with her. And he drives a is solid throughout as Nick, while hard bargain. Stevenson fully embodies the frailty I don’t relish sensationalism, but this of Honey. movie gives us insight as why the evening Director Richard Kuhlman no news has such unrelentingly grisly content. doubt had his hands full with this My worst suspicions were confirmed in fully capable four member cast, and Nightcrawler, but there’s a lot to admire has guided them with practiced here from a creative standpoint, entirely understanding. The production is redeeming it: the portrayal of urban neigh- outstanding, from all points of view. borhoods where anything can erupt, the Flying H has transformed its way tension is developed as we realize the intimate space into a theater-in-the- New docks at yacht club brings total to 99. Photo by Bob “Flash” Wheeler. depths of Bloom’s depravity, and the moral round for this production, which questions that arise regarding the effect of works well to suck the audience into Ventura Yacht Club builds new the news on society. feeling it is voyeuristically snooping Gyllenhaal’s portrayal of a man into George and Martha’s living docks, hosts major boating events without a conscience is chilling. When he room. The audience is literally a takes on an assistant who’s as desperate as part of the action. The actors treat The Ventura Yacht Club at Ventura Sailing Camp for children and teens he once was, he initially treats him with a the area as if they have all the space Harbor continues to make capital im- ages 8-18, providing weeklong sailing paternal air, but later shows him no mercy. in the world, seamlessly moving provements at its facilities, as well as draw instruction for all levels of experience. It’s downright spooky how Gyllenhall’s about their own home. Even the large boating events to Ventura Harbor. Scholarships are available through eyes show white all the way around the theater’s bathroom is employed as Beginning in late September and generous donations from club members, irises, and it may be a special effect, but it’s the bathroom of the home. continuing for several weeks through the Ventura Port District and the Keith effectively disconcerting. The Flying H Theatre Company October, the club demolished four older Turner Foundation so all can participate. In spite of the fact that statistics reflect is a compact, high-grade troupe that boat docks and replaced them with two Check out www.vycyouthsailing.org for a decrease in violent crime overall in the continues to produce conversation 60-foot slips and five 42-foot concrete more information. real world, fear mongering by the major starting pieces. It does not stray to the docks, bringing the total of slips at the The Ventura Yacht Club has been networks continues. And after watching commercial just to make a buck. Its club to 99. a major supporter of the Ventura Port Nightcrawler, you’ll never see TV news the goal is to provide thought-provoking The Ventura Yacht Club, which last District and Ventura Harbor in matters same way again. theater that actors want to perform year celebrated its 75th anniversary at the ranging from lobbying to get the Trivia: Jake Gyllenhall lost 20 pounds to and their audiences need to experi- Ventura Harbor, also announces it will harbor constructed - and reconstructed make himself look suitably gaunt for the ence. The Company’s ongoing acting host two big boat races in the summer of following devastating 1969 floods –to role. During filming, he’d run 15 miles workshops help aspiring actors flex 2015 at Ventura Harbor. helping push for annual dredging to keep from his house to the set and says he their wings for flights into uncharted The Board of Directors of the the harbor safe for navigation. The club “stayed hungry.” realms. The Flying H Group presents United States Optimist Dinghy Asso- also plays key roles in activities like the Movie Rated R. 117 minutes / Crime, theater not likely to be seen on other ciation (USODA) has accepted the club’s annual Christmas Parade of Lights and Drama, Thriller community theater stages – and it proposal to host the 2015 USODA West other events at Ventura Harbor. Now playing at Ventura Cinemark does so consistently well.. Coast Championship (Regatta) August “The partnership between the Ventura 8-9, 2015. Port District and the Ventura Yacht Club Two on the Aisle Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? continues Fridays and Saturdays at 8 In addition, the Ventura Yacht Club spans more than 60 years and has been p.m and Sundays at 2 p.m. through will co-host the North American Invi- vital to the Port District’s continuing Flying H November 23. Due to the theater’s tational (NAI), a precision navigation success,” said Ventura Port District Har- limited capacity, reservations are powerboat contest held each fall between bormaster Scott Miller. “The Ventura Theatre Group highly recommended. All tickets some of the best log racers in the United County Boat Club members spearheaded are $15.This production is not States and Canada in 2015. the efforts to establish Ventura Harbor cries Woolf suitable for children. Reservations Ventura Yacht Club Commodore Don and the Yacht Club continues to be an Roy points to the two prestigious inter- important stakeholder.” by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine 901-0005 or www.flyinghgroup.com. Purchase tickets on line at www.vir- national events as examples of the club’s To learn more about Ventura Harbor’s Edward Albee’s infamous Who’s giniawoolf.brownpapertickets.com. commitment to the Ventura Harbor boater community, marinas, yacht clubs, Afraid of Virginia Woolf? springs to life The theater is at 6368 Bristol Road, community. resources and annual events, please visit with a vengeance at Ventura’s Flying Ventura. The yacht club also runs a Summer the new www.venturaharbor.com website. Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 21 Lighter Breeze Solutions on page 17 Zits Baby Blues Sam & Silo Crock LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Financial matters once again figure in any major action you might take regarding career, travel or other Green With Envy endeavors. You’ll want a ready reserve to help you back up those moves. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Trying to resolve a problem in a ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Caution personal relationship could be more dominates the Sheep’s monetary difficult than you’d expected. Look aspect this week. Rams and Ewes into the possibility that someone might want to shear their big spending might be interfering for his or her own plans until a more favorable financial reasons. picture begins to emerge by week’s SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to end. December 21) A project you once TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Thrift rejected might be more attractive counts both at home and at work. because of changes that you feel you So you might want to rethink major can now work with. The weekend is purchases or investments. Also, be especially favorable to family matters. wary of a so-called revelation about a CAPRICORN (December 22 to previous decision. January 19) This is a good week for GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Both the gregarious Goat to enjoy being household budgets and workplace with people you care for. You might accounts might benefit from some even want to show off those creative judicious trimming of unnecessary kitchen skills you’re so adept at. expenses. A partnership could lead to AQUARIUS (January 20 to February an unexpected challenge. 18) A colleague might think your CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previ- attitude is patronizing or even ously overlooked opportunity could outright insulting. True. That might Solutions on page 17 re-emerge with a new travel-related be his or her problem. But you might (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) matter. Check this out carefully to see want to take some reassuring steps if it’s what you really want before you anyway. decide one way or another. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could It’s a good time to jettison those old be the start of a new career-changing concepts about a family matter you phase, so start marking down your might have been holding on to. This many accomplishments for those who will help make room for a new and more need to know how much you have to enlightened way of dealing with it. offer. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You like to VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) analyze a puzzling situation before It’s not too early for the sometimes you try to resolve it. This makes you procrastinating Virgo to start making excel at getting things done the right those long-distance travel plans. The way. sooner you decide where to go, when to go and how to go, the better. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. 22 October 29 – November 11, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene and Main streets from 6:45 to 8:00. The Garage Fri 11/14 – Solimar Musical entertainment will come 1091 Scandia Avenue Sat 11/15 – The Barrelhouse Wailers from The Bomb, The Midnight Band (805) 647-9681 Sun 11/16 – About Time and the British Beats. If you’d like Fri 11/15 – Mitchell Blake, Lara Britt Fri 11/21 – Charlie Baker more information and or to get your Gigi’s Cocktails Sat 11/22 – Downtown All Stars tickets before they sell out, go to www. 2493 Grand Avenue Sun 11/23 - Solimar VenturaWinterWineWalk.com. (805) 642-2411 Sans Souci And finally, congratulations go Mondays: Maggie’s Drawers open mic 21 S. Chestnut out to Discovery Ventura for getting Thurs & Fri: Karaoke (805) 643-4539 through the City’s permitting process. Sat 11/15 – Jerry Martin’s J and B Blues Mondays – Karaoke Brothers Gow. Now let’s get back to having live music, Band Tuesdays – Twisted Tuesday Ventura Music Scene permanently! Sat 11/22 – Cynthia Manley Wednesdays – Open mic If you have any music related news Golden China Thursdays – DJ Spinobi Ventura Music or upcoming shows you want help pub- 760 S. Seaward Sundays – DJ Darko licizing? Send all information short or (805) 652-0688 Fri 11/14 – Hubcap Stealers by Pam Baumgardner long to [email protected]. Karaoke seven nights a week Sat 11/15 – Hard Six VenturaRocks.com Swing night Thursdays 6:30 pm Thurs 11/20 – Barnyard Stompers, Ventura Music Week doesn’t roll Cumbia music Fridays with DJ Carlos at Cursed Bastards, Six Silver Bullets around until June, but a couple of Music Calendar 9:30 pm Fri 11/21 – After the Smoke meetings have already taken place For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Green Art People Sat 11/22 – Dojo Loach and though the City hasn’t offered 140 N. Ventura Avenue Squashed Grapes a budget to help out, we’re moving Amigos Cafe & Cantina Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm 2351 E. Main St. forward with several fundraising 546 E. Main St. 11/12 – Jonathan McEuen 805-643-7300 events taking place over the next few 805-874-2232 11/19 – Steel Toed Slippers Wed 11/12 – Ben Buttner & the 101 months. With a shoestring budget in Mondays: 6 pm Karen and Joe; 8:30 pm The Hong Kong Inn Connection the past and a handful of volunteers, Joey’s Blues Jam 435 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 11/13 – Trio Kate this event has shaped up and grown Tuesdays: 6 pm Nathan McEuen; 8:30 Fri & Sat 7:30 pm: Tina’s Ports of Fri 11/14 – Ventura Jazz Collective over the past couple of years but there Catfish & Doug’s Blues Swing Jam Paradise Sat 11/15 – Jazz Hates Johnny is much work to be done to achieve the Wednesdays: 6 pm Jazz on Main Street; Tues: open mic with Seaside band Tues 11/18 – Jazz Jam committee’s vision. And yes, while it 9 pm Mark Masson and Friends Weds: Jazz Soul Review with Toby Wed 11/19 – Barry Mosley Quartet is a celebration of how cool our music Thursday: Gypsy Blues Band Suns: Karaoke Thurs 11/20 – Nahem Zdybel Trio scene is, it’s more about getting the Fri 11/14 – 6 pm, The Mighty Cash Cats; The Keynote Lounge Fri 11/21 – Equinox Ensemble word out about what Ventura has to 9 pm, The Stoneflys 10245 E. Telephone Road Sat 11/22 – Toni Jannotta & Friends offer not only to visitors, but to our Sat 11/15 – 9 pm, Laura Cozzi & Soul 805-647-9390 Star Lounge own community. Our venues should Machine Tues & Weds – Karaoke 343 E. Main Street be packed. Our artists should be cel- Sun 11/16 – 6 pm, Shawn Jones Thurs – Open mic jam Fri 11/14 – Big Adventure ebrated and supported. That is the Fri 11/21 – 6 pm, Jerry Breiner; 9 pm, Fri 11/14 – Sean Wiggins Sat 11/15 – Cross Cut purpose behind this event. Mojo Filter Sat 11/15 – Action Down Fri 11/21 – Flat Foot Joe Brothers Gow will return to Sat 11/22 – 9 pm, Fishfry Fri 11/21 – Custom Made Sat 11/22 – Inna Rude Mood Ventura in support of their 4th studio Sun 11/23 – 6 pm, Teresa Russell Sat 11/22 - Reign Surf Brewery release, “Reflections” at Bombay’s on Billy O’s Majestic Ventura Theater 4561 Market Street Thursday, November 20. The band’s 2819 E. Main Street 26 S. Chestnut Street (805) 644-2739 high energy eclectic fusion of rock, (805) 652-0327 805-653-0721 Sat 11/15 – 6 pm, The Totalizers funk, jazz and reggae is totally conta- Mondays: Motown Mondays Sat 11/22 – Dom Kennedy Sat 11/22 – 6 pm, Soul Purpose gious. I recent spoke to Kyle Merrill Tuesdays: Open Jam Night Milano’s Italian Restaurant The Tavern (guitarist for Brothers Gow) about Thurs 11/13 – The Atom Age, Pears Ventura Harbor 211 E. Santa Clara Street their return to our fair city and I asked Fri 11/14 – Fallen Saints, Dojo Loach, (805) 658-0388 Metal every Wednesday him about what people can expect at Sisterook 2nd & 4th Tuesdays DJs every Thursday the show and Merrill said, “We love Sat 11/15 – M.A.N.T.I.S., Scripts 11/25 – Bluesgrass jam Fri 11/14 – Captions, Private Island, to make people dance! We have an Unlmtd, L.G., Carlism Paddy’s Casual energetic stage presence fueled by Sun 11/16 – The Hashishans, Sure Shot 2 W. Main Street Sat 11/15 – Rubberneck Lions powerful vocal harmonies, complex Rockers (805) 652-1071 Fri 11/21 – The Caverns arrangements, and ripping guitar Fri 11/21 – Decry, Punk Rawk Elvis, The Fri & Sats DJs Sat 11/22 – Rich Sheldon solos. To top it all off we have an awe Loads, Charman, Crazy D & the Nutz The Patio at Player’s Casino Ventura Beach Club inspiring light show run by our very Sat 11/22 – The Bad Samaritans, Los 6580 Auto Center Drive 281 W. Main Street own Matt Collier AKA MC6.” You Creepers, Somali Pirates, Majorelle, My 805-643-1392 Fri 11/14 – James Intveld (Hi-Hat can see complete interview at Ventura- Modern Valentine 8:00 – 11:00 PM Entertainment) Rocks.com. Bombay Bar & Grill Fri 11/14 – Tim Buley Fri 11/21 – Coco Montoya (Hi-Hat The 14th Annual 4-Kids-2Kids Toy 143 S. California St. Sat 11/15 - InStone Entertainment) Drive will be held on November 22 at 805-643-4404 Fri 11/21 – Jeanne Tatum Ventura County Fairgrounds the all new Ventura Beach Club at 281 Live Music every Wed thru Sun Sat 11/22 – The Bomb 10 W Harbor Blvd West Main Street. The music lineup Wednesdays – Tommy Marsh and Bad Peirano’s Sat 11/22 – Hard Six (half time at Roller features some of our favorite musicians Dog 204 E. Main Street Derby) including Ray Jaurique and the Uptown Thursdays – Musician’s Brew with Coso (805) 648-4853 Ventura Harbor Brothers, Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog, Café Fiore Fri 11/14 – Tony Ybarra Carousel Stage The Guy Martin Band, Mojo Filter, 66 S. California Street Sun 11/16 – JJ Frank Sun 11/16 – noon, Hans Ottsen & Preston Smith and harmonica wizard 805-653-1266 Tues 11/18 – Valencia & Friends Friends Jon Gindick. Special honorary guest Wed 11/12 – Sonido Moreno Wed 11/19 – JJ Frank Sun 11/23 – noon, Justin Claveria Trio will be Nick St. Nicholas, founding Thurs 11/13 – Rick Whitfield Sun 11/23 – Colene Company W2O Rooftop Lounge member of Steppenwolf. A ten dollar Fri 11/14 – Vinyl Gypsies Pierpont Inn 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) cover and a new unwrapped toy will get Sat 11/15 – Rocky Coz 550 San Jon Road 805-643-6800 you in the door. Tues 11/18 – Brandon Ragan (805) 643-6144 Live Bands every Fri thru Sun The Ventura Harbor is once again Wed 11/19 – Cosolive Fridays 7-9 pm: Ken Minardi Fri 11/14 – Shawn Jones offering their “Wine, Dine & Jazz” Thurs 11/20 – Sound Effect Saturdays 6-9 pm: Mark Anthony Sat 11/15 – The Legalizers series through the month of November Fri 11/21 – Boogie Wonderland Red Cove Sun 11/16 – 3 pm, Big Adventure on Sunday afternoons Noon – 3 pm. Sat 11/22 – Rick Whitfield 1809 E. Main Street Fri 11/21 – Mini Driver You can still catch Hans Ottsen & The Cave (805) 643-1101 Sat 11/22 – Drunken Monkeys Friends on the 16th and Justin Claveria 4435 McGrath Street Fri 11/14 – Stalag 13, S.R.A., Six Pack of Sun 11/23 – 3 pm, Shawn Jones Trio on the 23rd. (805) 642-9449 Doom, Front Street Knuckle Daggers, The 805 Bar and Grilled Cheese I’m looking forward to one of my Sat 11/15 – Warren Takahashi Conquer the Martians Ventura Harbor favorite events of the year the Ventura Dargan’s Irish Pub Rookees Sports Bar & Grill (805) 642-9463 Winter Wine Walk which is coming up 593 E. Main Street 419 E. Main Street Wed 11/12 – Chris Golden on Saturday, December 6, downtown 805-648-3001 (805) 648-6862 Fri 11/14 – Brandon Ragan Ventura. The day begins with a street Sun 11/16 – Sunday Drivers (4 pm) Friday and Saturdays Sat 11/15 – Smokey & Friends fair at noon with vendors and live El Rey Cantina 10 pm Rotating DJs Sun 11/16 – Bill MacPherson entertainment (free to the public) 294 E. Main Street Saloon BBQ Co. Wed 11/19 – Chris Golden and then the wine walk commences Fridays 4 pm 456 E. Main Street Fri 11/21 – Uncle Monkey at 4:00 with snowfall at California Xoco Moraza and Friends Thurs 11/13 – Soul Revue Sat 11/22 – Corscian Brothers Ventura BREEZE November 12 – November 25, 2014 23 Ventura Art Scene Art, a la Carte Artist Cassandra Tondro makes her Ventura painting debut at Cosmotion on Sunday, November 16th fron 2-3:30 pm. This exciting afternoon event will feature Tondro ex- plaining her unusual painting process using leftover house paint, and creating three 24” x 24” paintings before a live audience. The paintings will then go to lucky winners in a raffle immediately following. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The ARC of Ventura County, 643 A Project Space is pleased to announce Pressing Matters: the 7th a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with annual exhibition from The Inkspots of Ventura, their resident Fine Art intellectual and developmental disabilities. Printmaking group. The Inkspots of San Buenaventura (Ventura) are the only fine Cosmotion, 2343 E. Thompson Blvd. 766.6755. art printmaking group in Ventura County. Created in 2007, their mission is “...to establish a collaborative workshop environment in order to explore printmaking. We seek to create and develop unique images and foster community involvement.” The Inkspots currently have two presses and their members have grown to include several well-known Santa Barbara printmakers. This show promises to be an exciting mix of styles and techniques as unique as the printmakers themselves are. Pressing Matters: 7th annual exhibition from The Inkspots of what I found…Mortality, etc… Ventura until December 20. Reception on December 5, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Found Object Art By Peter Fox Gallery Hours: Saturdays from 1 pm to 4 pm and by appointment. I Was Raised A Catholic – until 643 A Project Space, 643 N. Ventura Ave., 218-2267, or visit November 30. www.643ProjectSpace.com / www.inkspotsVentura.Blogspot.com. STUDIO 1317, 1317 Ventura Ave. Participating artists include Christina Altfeld, Asandra, Karen L. Brown, Gallery open daily except Sunday Beverly Decker, Virginia Furmanski, Rosemarie C. Gebhart, Judy Gibbs, Bay from noon to 5 pm. Hallowell, Tiger Huang, Colleen M. Kelly, Ines Monguio, Barbara Parmet, Leslie Plimpton, Betsy Quinn, Karen R. Schroeder, and Monica Wiesblott. “The curve of a petal, the majesty of a horse, the love in a pet’s eyes draws me in and instills a need in me to explore the emotions that they convey with line, shape and color,” Colorful oil paintings by Hilda Kilpatrick-Freyre on display at Anacapa Brewing said Port Hueneme painter Michele B. Baggenstoss, whose solo exhibition, A Touch of Company, 472 E. Main Street, Downtown Ventura through December. Nature, will be presented Nov. 4-29 at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura. Join for hors d’oeuvres Thursday, November 13 from 5 to 7pm. She got started in art at age 9, she said, after her classroom drawing of a horse drew ad- Examples of her work can be found online at www.hildakilpatrick.com. miration for its realism. Baggenstoss then found a book on drawing animals in the school library and checked it out repeatedly to learn lines and forms. That fascination with “anything that is nature-based” continues in this show, which The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura Fine Art and Crafts Fair will take will feature about 15 oil-on-canvas works that vary from 5x7 inches up to 24x30. place on two Sundays, November 16 and 23rd from 11 am to 12:30pm. The fair features For the full picture, though, visit the November exhibition in the Clophine Dooley a large variety of art, photography, mosaic, woodworking, jewelry and all kinds of crafts, Gallery at the Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., which is open 11 a.m. to 5 textile art and more. It will be held in Berg Hall at the church, located at 5654 Ralston St. p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. in Ventura. All are welcome. Ample parking is available in the back of the church. 24 November 12 – November 25, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Happy Thanksgiving /7<*)*A' to all of our valued customers, 5][QK