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Vol. Vol. 3, 5, No. No. 11 13 Published Every Other Published Wednesday Everyyy Other www.venturabreeze.com Wednesday April 4 – April March 17, 2012 10 - 23, 2010 City of Major fairway Ventura’s Shop improvements Local supports for local golf growth course by Mike Tracy As many golfers are aware, several of Mayor theth fairways are not up to par at Bue- In recent years, American cities, large naventuran Golf Course. From May 14 and small, have undertaken marketing throughth May 24, KemperSports will campaigns designed to promote buying beb stripping fairway numbers 1, 2, 4, products and services from locally owned, 8,8 9, 10, 12 and 15 and re-grassing with independent “Mom and Pop” businesses. SeashoreS Paspalum, the same fairway At the heart of these efforts is a desire to turft grass at sister course Olivas Links. During construction, the course increase the circulation of money within the The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura Thrift Store, located at 222 Ventura Ave., held will remain open and golfers can local economy, increase the local tax base, a huge first anniversary party last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event featured expect re-sodded holes to play as create jobs and support sustainable, envi- wonderful live music (on a newly built stage) by Mariachi Aguilas de Mexico, Ska a 100-yard par 3 until completion. ronmentally friendly business practices. Daddies and the Privateers, and free hot dogs. During the two-week construction Clearly as our local economy has mirrored Store manager John “JD” Drury stated that “We have given the Boys & Girls Club time period, the course will be offering the downward trends of the region and the over $50,000 since we opened. So besides getting good bargains our customers know that golfers twilight rates all day. nation, “Shop Local” and “Live Local” are they are helping a wonderful cause that has helped thousands of kids over the years.” Also as a result of the rescheduled themes that have been infused into our The thrift store carries everything imaginable and is open 7 days a week and will fairway project, the Ventura County Economic Development Strategy. pick up merchandise, they can be reached at 667-8855. Photo by Troy Overman. The reality is that a Shop Local Women’s Championship has also been campaign is a delicate balance of poten- rescheduled. Originally set for May, tially competing goals. On one hand, Shop the new dates are now September 8 Local highlights all of the benefits associ- and 9th. ated with keeping money circulating in the “We want the ladies to compete on community via purchases at locally owned the best playing surface possible,” said stores, and on the other hand is the practical Carl-Van Vallier, Director of Golf at daily goal that families face stretching their the two city courses. “We are hoping paychecks as far as possible by chasing for a good turnout this year and bargain prices and discounts – often found having new fairways at Buenaventura at large mega-stores. Recent debates in will definitely help us achieve this Ventura – Walmart or no Walmart, WinCo goal.” supermarket or no WinCo supermarket, More information on the fairway just to name two – are at the very heart of improvement project as well as 2012 trying to achieve that balance. Championship Tournament schedules Continued on page 8 can be found at the course’s website www.buenaventuragolf.com

Two Foothill Ventura College Agriculture and Environmental Science Club members Jon Sanz, Kelsey Scott, Aaron Bergh, Baylie Hanrahan, Abagale Taylor, Clifford Williams and Amber Lechuga show students win off their recently planted Passion Fruit vine donated by Jon’s Nursery of Somis. Photo by Barbie scholarships Lange by Chloé Sehati The Secret Garden It was for the 2011 Bill of Rights by Barbie Lange Day on December 15th that over 17,000 entries for a nation-wide 1st Amendment Secret until now, that is. This small, grow their own fruits, no matter how scholarship competition were submitted beautiful orchard is tucked away in the small their backyard, and become one to “Free to Tweet”. With thousands northeast corner of Ventura College, step closer to being sustainable,” Bergh showing personal passion in appre- and was in need of loving care, as no related. ciation for the First Amendment, only one was really in charge of it. “Many of “The Agriculture and Environmen- twenty-two winners would be rewarded. the trees in the orchard were planted tal Science club is all about education,” Two of them were not only from the in the 70’s when the college was giving states Abagale Taylor, Vice President of The games of Jimmy Jones, Brian Moore same city, but also from the same school: seminars to farmers to teach them how the club. “Many don’t realize that agri- and Don Lenzi will surely improve after junior Molly Roberts and sophomore to grow subtropical fruits, which is why culture and environmental science go the fairway improvements are made. Photo Continued on page 7 there are a lot of cherimoyas, guavas, hand in hand and rely on each other to by John Ferritto. mangoes, sapote, and citrus” said Aaron flourish.” The club is about educating While hunting Ostern Bergh, who will major in agriculture people interested in anything agricul- and is a member of the Agricultural and tural or environmental science related. This issue’s (Easter) eggs in Berlin, Environmental Science club at Ventura “Education is going to change our un- College. sustainable ways to sustainable, livable you can always catch Jon’s Nursery of Somis recently ways,” said Taylor. Face of Ventura donated six new trees and a Passion Vine “We would like to see the orchard by Johanna Spinks up with the Breeze at to the club. “We planted the new peach and crops we grow contribute to a more trees close to each other to experiment community based agricultural system, is on page 10. venturabreeze.com with high density planting and use as an which is more sustainable than larger example to the community that they can Continued on page 8 2 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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At the recently held second Rock Concert Picnic, held at Plaza Park, the Breeze booth featured drawings by kids (Jordyn Ward, Darbee Grass and Lillian and Waylon Long were just a few of the young artists) and adults alike, several drawing pictures of Scamp. Organizer Brian Parra added a second stage to the event this year which made it flow much better as the next band coming up could be ready when their turn came as they were all set up to play. The event featured some amazing young Ventura bands with some members as young as 14 years old and wonderful vendor booths and a very large crowd. 4 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE City News City moves forward with outreach New bicycle City of Ventura for new water rates master plan Classes by Nancy Broschart Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to The city of Ventura recently adopted a Ventura Water register, if you already have an account bicycle master plan. We asked City of Ventura Ventura Water customers are encour- tial charged to outside City customers online, visit www.cityofventura.net Public Works Director Rick Raives what Cartooning aged to attend a special meeting on April will generally result in lower costs changes will we see? 8-12 years 18 to learn more about the proposed for these customers. For residential Rick: The plan identifies improve- Draw wonderful characters with Mr. two-year water and wastewater rate wastewater rates, tiers will be discon- ments and programs to make Ventura Scott, a cartoon master. $50 changes and increases. tinued and winter averaging will be more bicycle-friendly. Safety, access, quality Class code #31210 4/9-5/14 On March 19, the Ventura City used to set the charge starting each of life and effective implementation are key. Monday 3:30-4:30 pm Council unanimously approved July. A new Estuary protection charge The plan identifies projects and programs Beach Yoga moving forward with an outreach is also proposed as a separate line on for the first five years. 18-Adults effort to inform residents about the customer bills to fund planning for The recently completed re-striping of Yoga postures and breathing heal, new rates before Council considers a reuse program for the water treated Loma Vista Road between Mills Road and balance and release stress as you regain acceptance in May. The follow-up in- by the Ventura Water Reclamation Day Road was one of the first projects. This balance and well-being. Bring yoga mat, formational meeting on April 18 will Facility and currently released into the street was revised to provide one lane of towel, hat and sunglasses. $40. Instruc- begin at 6 p.m. at the City of Ventura’s Santa Clara River Estuary. vehicle travel in each direction, a center turn tor Nisahna Engel. Class meets on beach Sanjon Maintenance Yard, at 336 Under the proposed rates for the first lane, and the addition of a 4-foot bike lane behind Pierpont School-1254 Martha’s Sanjon Road. year, the bimonthly bill for the average with a 2-foot buffer zone. Vineyard. In accordance with State law, single-family residential customer City staff members worked on the Class code #31118 4/10-5/1 residents should have received a notice using about 15,700 gallons of water design with representatives of the bicycle by mail explaining the proposed (21 HCF) may increase $9.04 the first Tuesday 9-10:10 am community. Diaper Darlings two-year rates as well as details about year and another $5.96 the second year. Main Street between Mills and 15 mo-2 years Pc the City Council’s Public Hearing, The wastewater bimonthly bill for a Telephone Road is the location for a project Bounce, rock, tumble and sway to scheduled for May 21. single-family residential customer set at a that will use “green lanes,” which help draw the music as you work on balance and The April 18 meeting will provide winter average of 11,220 gallons (15 HCF) attention to cyclists in busy traffic areas. coordination in this fun mommy & me residents an opportunity to have may decrease $6.66 the first year and Also, a two-stage “bike box” will be class. Child must be walking. $50. In- questions answered about the proposed increase $3.60 the second year, with a net installed at the intersection of Main structor Pam Cohen. rate restructuring and increases that decrease of $3.06 over the two years. and Telephone. A bike box allows bi- Class code #31244 4/10-5/29 resulted from the recently completed The Cost of Service study showed cyclists to turn left from Main onto Cost of Service study for the water and that water usage patterns have changed Tuesday 9:45-10:30 am Telephone in a safer manner while Van Gogh wastewater utilities. Customers may over the past 20 years and the two-year using the existing roadway and not 4-6 years access more information about the proposed rates align the proportionate conflicting with vehicle traffic. “I labor in color” Learn how rates as well as a bill calculator tool at usage between customer classes. This The city also is working on bicycle/ brush strokes (Van Gogh’s were www.cityofventura.net/water/rates. is why some rates are higher and others pedestrian access and safety improvements so filled with energy, they seemed Proposed rate adjustments include are lower in the first year. to the Five Points intersection and bicycle alive) can create movement. $25. In- a higher water service charge to For more information, visit www. safety educational programs. structor Sara Cameron. Class code support revenue stability and tighter cityofventura.net/water/rates or In addition, Ventura has appointed a #31164 4/11-4/25 W e d n e s d a y residential tiers to encourage water contact Customer Care at 667-6500 or bicycle coordinator. Derek Towers will lead 3:30-4:30 pm efficiency. Change to the rate differen- [email protected]. the city’s bicycle facility improvements and Classes take place at Barranca Vista education programs. He told us “As the Center 7050 Ralston St. Ventura (unless recently appointed city bicycle coordinator, noted). I hope to accomplish both the general and specific responsibilities identified in our bicycle master plan, as well as the bicycle Steve Tobey has facility projects. While this appointment is not my designated full time position, passed away the work that I do in this area is fueled by The owner of We Olive, Steve Tobey a personal passion to improve bicycling (53) passed away on March 30 at home of conditions in the city, which was enhanced natural causes. We Olive, located at 294 after surviving a serious accident in a bicycle E. Main specialized in exceptional Cali- versus auto collision.” fornia extra virgin olive oils, gourmet Towers can be reached at 654-7849 food and unique gifts. or [email protected] for any Tobey owned the franchise store for questions about our bicycle programs. more than four years, and also owned A copy of the Adopted 2011 Bicycle Sugar Bear’s Cupcake Shack until he Master Plan is available at http://www. recently closed it. cityofventura.net/page/bicycling-and- His always wonderful smile will walking. certainly be missed by his family, downtown merchants and devoted customers.

On March 12 Temple Beth Torah celebrated the opening of their new food pantry with a ribbon cutting and bagel and lox brunch. Speaking at the ceremony were Bonnie Weigel, President and CEO of FOOD Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank “Feeding Ventura County’s Hungry” and Jay Correction... Kosoff chair of the temple social action In our last issue the article committee and of the Brotherhood “Mobile Mammography Van now Family to Family Program which is available at West Ventura Medical one of the organizations that will be Clinic” had a bit of the end cut off, using the food pantry. Photo by Richard here it is. “To schedule an appoint- Lieberman. ment, please call 641-5600.” Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ We have had an to go to have a guaranteed bed. Next year involve over 6 acres and include some Edison SmartConnect the homeless shelter will rotate to the commercial space. meter at our house for Oxnard National Guard Armory. Only one city council member voted The Ventura Breeze is your free local community 2 weeks and I haven’t So be sure to read Tim Pompey’s against the project because he feels that newspaper published every other Wednesday and thrown up, had a fine article on our homeless situation in the property should stay zoned commer- circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations headache or forgotten this issue of the Breeze and expect more cial and that this project would present in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located Sheldon (Governor) Brown Scamp’s name so homeless to be on our streets and parks. too much traffic. in Oxnard. Publisher maybe I’ll be okay. ■ Say it isn’t so the “Encyclopedia Bri- The actual start of the project would PUBLISHER ■ On April 19, at 7pm there will be a tannica” has ceased to print in book form still be several years away as it must go Sheldon (Governor) Brown Ventura County District #1 Board of (since 1768) and will only be available in through many other city approvals and [email protected] Supervisors forum held at the Marriott digital form. I certainly understand why wait for the economy to turn around. Assistant to the PUBLISHER Ventura Beach hotel at 2055 Harbor Blvd. ■ In another rare action the city council Ana Baker The forum will feature Steve Bennett, has approved a loan of $850,000 to the Bob Roper and 2 Ventura city council newly relocated Player’s Casino located in PET EDITOR members Christy Weir and Neal Andrews the Auto Center off of Johnson Drive. The Professor Scamp who are running for the position. city will borrow the money from Rabobank [email protected] Existing supervisor Bennett was also to lend to the card club which will use the CONTRIBUTING WRITERS a former city council member before money to add a restaurant and a bar. The Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks becoming our supervisor, so Ventura is city will make a 4% profit on the loan. Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang very well represented. Be sure to attend It is anticipated (and hoped) that the Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson and hear what they have to say. city will also make an additional $175,000 James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine ■ Mother nature must not like people per year on additional taxes from the club Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux having fun. First the St. Pats Parade had to because of the expansion. Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro be cancelled, then the Ventura Botanical The club now adds about $250,000 Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson Gardens “Tour of the Taft” and almost per quarter to the city coffer and brings in Annie Gabriel •Danielle Peak Cottontail Days at the Harbor which many “outsiders” to Ventura. Hopefully Elizabeth Rodeno • Bianca Rose Martinez managed to go on under very cloudy skies but “saving up” for or “paying off” a set after gambling they still have some money Barbie Lange • Es Cole that turned into sunshine about an hour of encyclopedias is something that all to spend here. Richard Lieberman before the event ended. parents did in the very old days (like 20 So the next time that you are CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ■ Plans to build 172 condominium years ago) to help educate our kids (and there and lose some money please John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein units in downtown Ventura (right behind they were also very good as weights for remember that you are helping our Barbie Lange • Julian Gonzales the Museum of Ventura County) were gluing down things). local economy. Franz Tinio-Lopez • Jon Osumi dropped by the Olson Co. because the ■ The city council recently approved ■ The unincorporated area of Montalvo Richard Lieberman economy has not picked up enough to a zoning change on property owned is coming much closer to becoming INTERNS make the project viable. So developer John by the Logue family located at 2055 part of Ventura because the city council Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School Ashkar (A Ventura favorite) purchased Ventura Ave. that would allow an over has voted to make it a part of Ventura. Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School the property and is planning to build an 100 unit apartment complex to be built Montalvo is east of Victoria and north of Carter Friedman – Ventura College upscale apartment complex. on the property. As part of the Westside the 101 and is a “county island” being sur- Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage He has paid additional fees to help Community Development Code the city rounded on all sides by Ventura (“we have Justin Shelton – Social Media Intern move the project through city hall. is looking at what is the best design, and you surrounded so give up”). DISTRIBUTION It, and almost any projects, would be future for the Westside which has always Too dense of zoning on Victoria was Ana Baker • Whitney Baker a welcome shot in the arm for our local had an identity problem. Jeff Lambert, a major concern of some of the Montalvo Fred Kastel • Carter Friedman economy and this one especially for the our community development director, residents who spoke at the council stated “This project is part of a changing meeting and the council assured them SENIOR ADVISORS downtown shopping district. Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery ■ The winter shelter at the Ventura Ventura Avenue. where the city has not that this will be looked at. National Guard Armory shut down had a clear zoning direction.” The Local Agency Formation Com- ADVERTISING ADVISORS It has taken almost 5 years for the mission must also give its approval which Staci Brown Sunday (as planned) which leaves the Breezy Gledhill • Maxine Litman homeless in Ventura basically no where proposed project to get this far and would could happen this summer. PRODUCTION Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] Mailbox PRINTING in your car, had to wait through a light Dear Editor: a cemetery. Or the cemeteries were Roger Wirsing cycle at every intersection. I envision RESTORE ST. MARY’S.org is a privately owned and it should have American Foothill Publishing Co. ------there would be a lot more signal viola- project to restore the desecrated cem- invoked Secs. 8825-8829 to abandon REACHING US: tions and a dramatic public outcry. eteries of the historic town of San Bue- them and establish them as Pioneer A simple solution is to have the naventura (Ventura) which include the: Memorial Parks in accordance with the EVENTS & HAPPENINGS [email protected] walk signal activate automatically when St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (est. 1862), provisions of the statutes. the light is green. This is the solution Ventura (aka Protestant) Cemetery (est. And those certainly weren’t intended OPINIONS [email protected] employed in many pedestrian friendly 1889), and Hebrew Cemetery (est. 1895), to convert the use to other than cemetery cities and it would work throughout 3,000 American pioneer graves total. land anyway. ONLY when bodies are ARTICLES AND PHOTOS Ventura as well. ...After the City of Ventura desecrat- removed from the ground does its [email protected] I agree with you Sheldon, the current ed the 3,000 pioneer grave cemetery, here legal land use cease to be restricted to ADVERTISING system is broken. Ventura has the op- in Ventura, they supervised the desecra- cemetery purposes only. [email protected] portunity to become a more pedes- tion of another 2,350 American pioneer The Archdioceses of Los Angeles Ventura Breeze trian friendly community with all of graves of the Mt. Olive and Broadway and San Diego can not give consecrated 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 the health, environmental and tourism Cemeteries in Whittier, CA. graves to anyone nor build a school on Ventura, CA 93001 benefits that come with it. Let’s work http://www.whittiermuseum.org/ top. Per Catholic Canon Law of 1917, the Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 towards a simple solution to this simple cemeteries.html... “consecrated” graves must be exhumed C problem rather than use your 2000 What they have done is illegal and re-interred in another “consecrated” The Ventura Breeze is printed with pound car as an enforcement measure. because the City tried to use Health and cemetery (8,850). soy based ink on paper with minimum Sincerely; Safety Code 8825-8829 to create Pioneer Sincerely, 40% recycled content. Brad Klipping Memorial Parks (Ventura, Whittier Steven Schleder Ventura and San Diego), but since they say they Principal organizer of the www.restorest Dear Mr. Brown; owned them, they could not use those marys.org campaign. When a large group of otherwise Sheldon: statutes because they apply ONLY to Founding VP of the San Buenaventura Con- law-abiding citizens consistently break a Thank you for forwarding the award- abandoned PRIVATE cemeteries. There servancy specific law I believe the circumstances winning photograph of the sun setting is no statutory authority for a public should be investigated to try to find a behind the Channel Islands published cemetery authority to convert a public Giant kudos to City Manager, solution that works for everyone. in the Ventura Breeze. We now live on cemetery to a pioneer memorial park or Community Development Director and Thus is the case with pedestri- an Island in Puget Sound. I used to live to any use other than as a cemetery. staff ans crossing streets with green lights on Pierpont Beach in the 60s and was The Cities can’t have it both ways Having just seen (in the Breeze) that but against the “red hand” signal in visiting my sons January of this year. We - either the Cities own them and could Ventura is pursuing what I believe to be Ventura. Throughout Ventura, not only stayed at the beautifully situated Harbor not have decommissioned its use as Continued on page 19 downtown, pedestrians frequently have town Point Resort Time Share and had to stop at a green light, press the button great breakfasts at friendly Christy’s and Self-knowledge and self-improvement are very difficult for most to request the walk signal, then wait discovered the Ventura Breeze and thor- people. It usually needs great courage and long struggle. through another light cycle to get the oughly enjoyed catching up. –Abraham Maslow white walk indicator. Imagine if you, Charles Smis 6 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes their productions. If you are interested in The idea that it doesn’t affect us or that it is Supervisor Bennett announces our Digital Storytelling program feel free to somewhere else far, far away is simply untrue. contact me, Elizabeth at erodeno@capstv. The truth is that it does affect each and change in candidacy org. This program offers young adults the every one of us; though it is not immediately by Tim Pompey opportunity to learn how to make movies, obvious. It is a slow process that can manifest documentaries, or news shows. CAPS en- in weakened immune systems through In early February most thought that pervisor seat. “While I felt confident courages the youth to share their views with exposure and ingestion of the foods grown the Democratic and Republican candi- we would have overcome the primary the community. in this way that can eventually make us dates for the newly formed 26th Con- election challengers, the bigger issue Watch the VEP Festival of Talent on more vulnerable to disease. According to the gressional District had been established. was my desire to be sure that important CAPS Channel 6. Check our website for research done by Institute for Responsible Last fall, Steve Bennett had an- policies I had been advocating for at the dates and times. We are adding new and Technology and the International Journal of nounced he was leaving his current seat county level continued for the future. interesting programs every day. There is Biological Sciences, since the mid 90s there as District 1 County Supervisor and There was a chance that would not something for everybody on CAPS. have been many studies that link GMOs to making a serious Democratic bid for the happen if I did not run for re-election Don’t forget to “Share your Story” a rise in allergies, organ damage and a whole congressional race. this cycle and that there could be a with help from CAPS. For a small annual host of other neurological, behavioral and Then something unusual happened. significant philosophical shift on the fee of $25, you can take advantage of what digestive problems. On Saturday, February 11 Bennett drove Board of Supervisors.” Ventura’s non-profit Community Access It makes sense when you think about down to the California State Democratic For now, he’s thrown his support Center has to offer you, your friends, family it. Pesticides are made to attack the nervous Convention and announced he was to recently announced Democratic or organization. Join CAPS now, call us at system of insects and herbicides are made dropping out of the Congressional race. candidate Julia Brownley from the 41st 658-0500, check our site at www.capstv.org, to kill living organisms. Hey aren’t we Instead, he had decided to run for reelec- State Assembly District in Santa Monica. and chat with us on Facebook at CAPSTV living organisms with nervous systems? tion for his current County Supervisor “She has proven fundraising capabilities Ventura. More recently, scientists have genetically seat. and strong organizational support,” engineered seeds that actually grow into Since then, the county has been Bennett stated. “If the Democrats will plants and vegetables that have the pes- wondering what motivated him to unite behind Julia Brownley, I feel ticides inside the DNA of the plant itself. change his mind. His fundraising coffers confident the Dems can take the seat.” There has been very little research to show (estimated at about $250,000) had been Now that he’s back in the County how this will affect human health and the established. His local and state support Supervisor’s race, the question becomes: companies that do the studies are the same was in place. Most political analysts Can he regain his former momentum as ones selling the seeds. You can imagine thought he had a reasonable shot at an incumbent County Supervisor? that they are probably not going to publish winning. Bennett believes he still has strong something that can interfere with the prof- Bennett, who has a reputation for support in his district, mainly because of itability of their products. being a smart politician, acknowledged his reputation as a good fiscal manager. In my opinion the ever-shrinking he had studied the race. “We did polling,” “I believe that, in general, people across number of food companies and distribu- he explained. “Democratic leaders who the board feel like I’ve been good for the Demonstrators against genetically modified tors are playing a deadly game with human believed I could raise the necessary county,” he said. “I feel good about my organisms outside of Monsanto in Oxnard health and the health of this planet by funding and win encouraged me to run.” track record of real success here at the Compassionate Eating continuing to experiment with Franken- Bennett admitted, however, that county level.” foods and the use of deadly poisons that even after announcing his candidacy, he He laid out his basic approach to are known to be harmful. I only hope that continued to think about the personal running county government: “I have GMOs in our enough people sign the petition to get these impact his decision would have on his consistently pushed for improvements foods labeled so we can at least know what family. “My wife and I are helping raise in the efficiency of county government,” Backyard we are eating. four children, all at home,” he said. he said. “I think I’ve brought a unique The best thing you can do to help local by Bianca Rose Martinez “That was always a consideration. That blend of common sense policies to deal farmers shift to more eco-friendly, sustain- was a big consideration early. Then, as I with our county’s budgeting, efficiency As an active participant in the Label able practices is to request it. Ask your local spent 10 weeks fundraising, I started to improvements in delivering services, GMOs (genetically modified organisms) growers at your farmers market where they realize the impact this would have.” protecting our environment and quality initiative I am saddened to learn that get their seeds from, if they use pesticides Some have wondered if Bennett also of life, and finding funding for the most Monsanto, the mega seed corporation, has and try to buy organic whenever possible. feared he might split the Democratic defenseless in our county: foster children taken over Seminis in Oxnard. I not only Better yet grow your own food or support ticket and eliminate any Democratic and the elderly in nursing homes.” fear that many of the surrounding agricul- a local community garden. We as humans candidate from appearing on the newly Bennett believes his political philos- tural areas will submit to the pressures of need to re-connect with our role as stewards revamped “open primary” state ballot. ophy is a clear contrast to the other can- growing genetically modified foods, but of the Earth, for what we do to it we inevita- Bennett said he had thought about didates running for the District 1 seat. “I also for the health of people who work at bly do to ourselves. I know I’m not the only this, but that the real reason for his think the other candidates may be there the plant, in the fields and in the surround- one who believes that it is basic right to have decision to rerun for County Supervi- for one of those issues,” he said, “but not ing area in general. access to safe, healthy food that is free of sor had more to do with the candidates for the blend that’s important for county It can be easy to dismiss some of the carcinogens and toxins. running for his District 1 County Su- government to function properly.” dangers of industrialized farming with all For recipes featuring local plant-based of its toxic chemical uses in the form of pes- goodness visit www.compassionaeating. ticides, artificial fertilizers and herbicides. wordpress.com. for everyone. We look forward to being a part of the Festival next year. The Mound Talent Show is another of the community events we cover. Evan and his crew of Mound volunteers chron- icled the show, featuring the talents of the Mound School students. The auditorium full of family and friends enjoyed perfor- mances which included singers, dancers, and a young stand-up comedian. Keep up the good work. We will see you next year. CAPS had the opportunity to attend CAPS Chat and tape the Ventura Chamber’s State of the City and Education breakfast. Both Busy, busy, busy Mayor Mike Tracy and VUSD Superinten- dent Dr. Trudy Arriaga gave the attendees a by Elizabeth Rodeno good overview of where City of Ventura and CAPS-TV is quite busy this time Ventura School District stand and what of year. We have been covering lots of the future holds. It is great opportunity to events for the community. Every year we meet members of the community and local cover the Ventura Education Founda- government and learn about Ventura. tion’s Festival of Talent “Night of a 1000 CAPS has launched another session Stars” at the Ventura High School. The of the successful Digital Storytelling Festival showcases the best and bravest program, this time at the Saticoy Boys and Jonathan’s Restaurant, located at 204 E. Main has a new name, “Peirano’s” and performers in Ventura. Singers, dancers, Girls Club. A group of ten young adults are new menu created by Executive Chef Robert Grenner. It now opens at 5 for dinner musicians and more performed in front enthusiastically developing their stories and happy hour. of a sold-out and enthusiastic crowd. Even and learning to use the camera, lighting Owner Sanaa Dugan, chef Grenner and manager Randy Hartzog invite you to several Ventura Unified School District and sound equipment. They are having fun, visit “Peirano’s” to meet them and to check the place out. employees, including Superintendant Dr. working together and exploring storytell- Trudy Arriaga performed. It was great fun ing. All of us are looking forward to viewing Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 7 News and Notes The Housing Authority of the City of San Venturans discuss homeless Buenaventura is currently accepting applications for its Non-Profit, Income Re- solutions, Part 1 stricted Units: Encanto Del Mar, by Tim Pompey Chapel Lane Senior Apartments, Soho The recent discussion of a year- “Large shelters can be problematic, as we Apartments and Triad Properties. round homeless shelter either in Ventura have seen in other cities,” said Weir. “They The Developments are or somewhere in the county has sparked can become a magnet for transients from some lively debate among local residents, other areas, who many times continue located in the City of San Buenaventura. If perhaps even crystallized where the their illegal and unhealthy behaviors. you are interested in applying to live in any dividing lines are among agencies and Some shelters merely warehouse the of these developments, you may get on city officials responsible for providing homeless, without providing true life- human services in Ventura. changing help. This is not the ultimate the waitlist by picking up an application at And, as some agencies acknowl- goal.” 11122 Snapdragon St. Ventura, CA 93004 edge, the future for homeless outreach Weir would like to see less of a con- or 995 Riverside St. Ventura, CA 93001 may be changing, both with regard to centration of homeless services, particu- federal funding and current community larly in downtown Ventura. “We already or visit www.hacityventura.org. concerns about whether or not homeless have a concentration of SROs (single- Direct questions to Diane V. Lopez services in downtown Ventura are really room occupancy units) in the downtown providing long-term solutions. area,” she said, “plus homeless facilities at 805-648-5008 ext 2229 For Clyde Reynolds, Executive like the Salvation Army, El Patio Hotel, or Julia Terry at 805-647-5990 ext 3235. Director of Turning Point, the shift in Turning Point, the Kingdom Center, current HUD funding requirements is SHORE, and large Housing Authority having an influence on how organiza- projects.” tions like Turning Point are planning She would like to see nonprofits their missions. “The direction that HUD move away from any plans for a large- is going for those who are currently scale institutional shelter and develop homeless is a rapid rehousing approach,” more street outreach and one-on-one he said. “It’s trying to avoid as much as care. “Adding a shelter would contrib- we can the more institutional shelter. ute to an over concentration that is not We’re talking about an approach that helpful for the clients or the downtown is more normative, less stigmatizing. merchants,” she said. “The best alterna- It’s a movement away from people using tive is individual attention, since many of facilities to people using community them are suffering from drug addiction, housing.” alcoholism and mental illness.” Bill Finley, Captain of the Salvation But Marc Melinkovich, the current Army Ventura concurs. “I want to director of the emergency shelter at emphasize that as an organization we the armory in Ventura, feels that some are no longer looking to build or operate type of year-round shelter may be a a shelter in Ventura,” he said. necessity to maintain effective contact Finley addressed the current shift with homeless clients and ensure that in HUD funding. “Organizationally they know about available services. “The the First Amendment is all about.” Roberts we are working through the new rules primary benefit for a year-round shelter,” is Speech Captain for Foothill’s Speech which HUD released in December,” he said Melinkovich, “would be to facilitate and Debate Team; additionally, she has explained. “These force a process where early intervention of the critical needs of an opinions video blog for the Dragon we begin to change our approach to a the homeless. When you see somebody Press called Minutes with Molly, and rapid rehousing model for all services. daily, you get to experience the nuances these elements add to her experience with Whatever shelter is built should conform of their health and behavior, and you both being in front of the camera and to this model.” are the most likely individual who could public speaking. She feels that the First For Ventura city council member contact other social service agencies and Amendment is valuable in many ways, espe- Christy Weir, the idea of a year-round be that governmental or other nonprofit cially because it, “allows us to be ourselves… shelter in or near the downtown area agency to address those needs to stay [it’s the] essential foundation of the United may create more problems than it solves. alive.” States, and I think it’s incredibly valuable on an individual level. I definitely take full Two Foothill students when notified about being finalists and advantage of it.” Roberts simply stated that Molly Roberts and Aysen Tan appreciate Continued from page 1 then winning 1 For All. her scholarship money is “going straight the First Amendment. Photo by Bethany Aysen Tan from Foothill Technology Each student took a different approach into the proverbial college fund.” Fankhauser/The Foothill Dragon Press High School were pleased to hear that they to the competition, and Tan, a photojour- had won $5,000 scholarships each for their nalist and assistant multimedia editor eye-catching entries. for the Dragon Press, linked “Free to The competition, organized by the 1 Tweet” to a blog he had created himself. For All public awareness campaign for the The blog consisted of writing and visual Bill of Rights, accepted links to anything - images, expressing his outlook on the First including videos, essays, blogs and photos Amendment. “I chose a blog post because - to “Free to Tweet” and rewarded $110,000 Tumblr integrates photos really well into in scholarships all together. Funding was its site,” explained Tan. “Also, the ability provided by the John S. and James L. Knight for others to re-blog my posts and share Foundation for the scholarships, and each the awareness of the 1st Amendment was of the 22 winners, ranging from ages 15 to a definite plus.” All of his blog posts were 22, were given $5,000 in scholarship money all-around original, from the photos to for any educational use of their desire. the captions. To Tan, photography is an It’s the understanding of the First extremely valuable tool in self-expression: “I Amendment and America’s five freedoms use my photography skills as a way to give that are stressed and weaved throughout a voice to the people in my pictures as well the winners’ statements: speech, press, using my perspective to include my voice as religion, assembly, and petition. The well.” Tan plans on using his scholarship winning pieces can be found on 1forall.us/ money for the opportunity to attend a jour- winners. nalism convention at Columbia University Roberts and Tan did not come upon next year. On March 8 a Wine Tasting Fundraiser was held at the Pierpont Racquet Club to the competition out of simple discovery. Roberts entered a speech to “Free to help support the Ventura Music Festival Concert Series. Besides the fine wine several of Both are on staff for The Foothill Dragon Tweet” by submitting a video, all of which the “Visions on Screen” hand painted screens were on display. Press, Foothill High’s web-based newspaper she prepared in one night. “I chose a video Attendee Ventura Music Festival Executive Director Cheryl Heitmann stated publication (TheFoothillDragonPress.org), because I’m used to and comfortable with “The Ventura Music Festival was excited to hold our first wine tasting event at the and their advisor Melissa Wantz asked each that medium, for one,” says Roberts, “and Pierpont Racquet Club, hosted by board member Spencer Garrett. The Music Festival student in the class to enter the competition also because I think it’s a good way to is fortunate to have board members like Spencer who are always willing to get involved as a homework assignment. Because of this, combine writing, which I love to do, and and suggest new ideas for fun and fundraising.” Tan and Roberts explained their surprise showcasing my personality, which is what 8 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes Make a Plan-Build a Kit-Get Involved” business. The City continues to work on holds true for tsunamis. “Distant a major expansion of Olivas Park Drive Generated” tsunamis may allow 2 to 12 that will make it easier for customers to hours of warning, but local events may access those dealers. give little or no time for warnings to “Shop local” and “live local” is an ever be issued. If the ground shakes signifi- changing dynamic. Trends will come and cantly, do not wait to evacuate. go, however the lasting message is really As the Harbormaster of Ventura quite simple. There is a direct connection Harbor, my advice to boaters is to leave to local money staying local, and the your boat and evacuate to high ground. level of service that your municipal gov- That is the best way to guarantee your ernment can provide to the community. safety and the safety of the people you Please carefully consider your retail and love. Evacuation to sea will likely mean restaurant options when you are making that you will need to remain underway purchases in the great city of Ventura – for several days, and there is no the city I have called home my entire life. guarantee of a functioning harbor upon your return. Never come from safety into The Secret Garden the inundation area to save your boat; Continued from page 1 it is only property and property can be systems,” says Baylie Hanrahan, who replaced; you can’t be. leads the bi-weekly club meetings and organizes all the activities. She will major Shop Local in Forestry and Natural Resources. We just News and Notes Continued from page 1 started up last semester and we are focused 2011 earthquake and tsunami provide The City of Ventura’s Economic on raising awareness and interest about graphic illustrations that the tide Development Division, the Chamber of careers in Agriculture. This semester we had cannot be stopped, but rapidly fleeing Commerce, the Downtown Ventura Part- a small amount of funding from the Agri- inland or to higher ground is the key to nership, the Economic Development Coop- culture Department before they were cut, survival. These signs use historical data erative of Ventura County, and other local this was to do things to enhance education to identify inundation zones and current economic development agencies, partner opportunity for agriculture students. information to designate evacuation with locally owned businesses on marketing Even though the Agriculture Depart- routes. One additional point is “once you and outreach campaigns intended to give ment has been cut, Hanrahan will not let have left the Hazard Area CONTINUE local consumers information that will places like the orchard or our green house INLAND”. Stopping would only inhibit assist them in understanding how their go unused and unnoticed. The club has the evacuation of others. Tsunami In- spending patterns and choices impact the installed a new irrigation system and it will undation maps, created by the Ventura local economy. The goal is to get accurate be working in a few weeks, and seedling County Resource Management Agency information into the community, so that plants are growing in the greenhouse. indicate that the hazard zone is relative- when wallets come out of pockets purchas- “These are great resources to teach students ly narrow, two miles or less. Most people ers at least understand the implication of skills that they can hopefully take into can walk to safety, and the Ventura their decision – not a value judgment, just their future like growing crops and keeping County Operational Area Tsunami Tsunami signs have been placed throughout an attempt to inform consumers. fruit trees healthy and fruitful. I would Evacuation Plan encourages people to Ventura to inform the public of the hazards of The Shop Local campaign in like to consider us a club that promotes a do so. The estimated population in the tsunamis. Photo by George Robertson Ventura might best be thought of as a greener way of living and promotes a sense inundation zone is 40 to 45 thousand mosaic with many small and intricate of community.” The club also likes to bring daytime and 25 thousand night. Evacua- pieces that together make up the entire professionals in agriculture or environmen- Tsunami signs tion by vehicle is unrealistic. picture. In March of last year, Totally tal science careers to talk about the many Go to http://www.ventura.org/ Local Ventura County (TLVC) was careers offered after graduating college. rma/planning/pdf/local_coast_maps/ – what should given a one-year contract by the City to “If anyone in the community would tsunami_central.pdf to review the map. engage the local business community like to help us start a project like vertical In the event that a Tsunami WARNING I do? and educate the public on the benefits growing, growing subtropicals, hydropo- (the highest level designation indicating by Scott Miller of local spending. Branding everything nics, and could donate supplies or time to waves in excess of 6 feet are expected) Harbormaster local from stickers and ads to shopping help teach us that would be awesome,” said the following notice will be issued to bags and T-shirts, TLVC’s “support local” Hanrahan. Some of the items needed on Signs designating Tsunami “Hazard residents in the inundation area. “This message has permeated Ventura. Other the club’s wish list are: Picking bins, pots Zone” and “Evacuation Routes” have is the Ventura County Sheriff’s Depart- community partnerships have been forged and potting soil and seed starting mix, been placed throughout Ventura County ment with important emergency infor- with FOODShare, the Ventura Produce hoes, tomato cages, lavender plants. Raised including Ventura and Oxnard. The Cal- mation. A tsunami warning has been Cooperative, VC Buzz, Ventura Restau- beds is another project they could use help ifornia Emergency Management Agency issued for the Ventura County coastline. rant Week, Ventura Music Week and the from the community. provided the tsunami-warning signs to Residents should immediately move recent Ag Summit, just to name a few “Our biggest aspiration is to one day be all jurisdictions at no charge. They are a inland two miles or to land that is at One of the largest sources of sales organized enough to grow food and sell it key component of the “Tsunami Ready least 100 feet above sea level immedi- tax for the City of Ventura, and therefore to students on campus.” Program” developed by the National ately. Walk quickly, rather than drive, to possibly the most important decision On April 21st, the club will sell young Weather Service to inform the public avoid traffic, debris and other hazards. that a local family can make to support plants at the swap meet at the Ventura of the hazards of tsunamis in order to Stay away from coastal or low-lying areas “shop local”, is the Ventura Auto Mall. College as a fundraiser to plant a vegetable reduce the devastating effects on human until local emergency officials have Simply put, when your family is consid- garden in the orchard. life. issued an “all clear” notice.” ering purchasing a new vehicle I urge you If you wish to help start a vertical Video images from the March, The FEMA advice, “Be Informed- to head down to Auto Center Drive and project, help with raised beds or donate give our terrific and creative dealerships needed supplies, please email Baylie ,PDJHV'D\WLPH)LWQHVV the opportunity to compete for your Hanrahan at [email protected] )DQWDVWLF (IIHFWLYH3HUVRQDO7UDLQLQJDQG*URXS)LWQHVVFODVVHV Madeline
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In celebration of 20 years of dance April 16 – Doug Ridley, Esq., Attorney services to the community, the VCB will RI9HQWXUD and Moorpark Rotarian on the treat local audiences with two special per- “Anatomy of a DUI.” formances of Cinderella at 2 and 7 p.m. April 23 – Interact Club from St. Bo- on Saturday, April 14 at the Oxnard Per- )RUPHUO\9HQWXUD7RZQHKRXVH naventure High School Bake Sale. forming Arts Center. Dancing alongside April 30 – Brant Gerken, D.C.- Rotary seasoned professionals will be some of South Club member speaking on “Anti- the BAV’s top ballerinas. Aging Diet and the Dangers of Diabetes “I have had the joy of watching young 8QGHU1HZ0DQDJHPHQW and Belly Fat.” dancers grow up and blossom as they train The Rotary Club is actively involved at Ballet Academy Ventura and perform in both local community and interna- with the resident company, VCB, “said tional humanitarian projects. For ad- Noblin. “This 20 year celebration marks ditional Club information or to attend a major milestone for the BAV and VCB a meeting contact Club President, Bob as we continue to share and encourage -RLQXVIRUOXQFK Braitman, 805-647-7612 / 805-320-0951 the joy of dance with others through our or check their website at www.ventura upcoming production of Cinderella.” southrotary.org. For more information about Cinder- DQGFRPHVHHZKDW ella or to purchase tickets, visit http:// www.oxnardpacc.com/, www.ventura- PDNHVXVVSHFLDO The Ventura countyballet.com or call the Oxnard Performing Arts Center box office at County Ballet 486-2424. presents Gizmo Guys 7HOHJUDSK5RDG Cinderella delight with 9HQWXUD&$ The Ventura County Ballet (VCB) is   celebrating the 20 year anniversary of its ballet school, Ballet Academy Ventura juggling (BAV), with two special performances The Gizmo Guys master jugglers of Cinderella at the Oxnard Performing bring their high-energy performance Arts Center. to the Museum of Ventura County’s Kathie Noblin, executive director of Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion after the performance, until 5:00 p.m. space4peace.org/index.htm” in 1992. the VCB, founded BAV in 1992 with the on Saturday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. Museum members’ price is $10, and $5 The organization now has 185 af- goal to instill a love of ballet, a desire for Known for their humor as well for children. The performance is best for filiates on every continent in the excellence and greater self-confidence in as technique, The Gizmo Guys adults and children ages four and older. world. Gagnon will be speaking at a each of her students. The BAV quickly es- tour worldwide, having appeared in Seating is limited. Paid reservations free Ventura event at 3 p.m. His talk tablished itself as the premiere Ventura more than 2,500 live performances. should be made at 653-0323 x. 7. Full Spectrum Dominance - Earth, County ballet training center for young Admission to The Gizmo Guys event at New York residents Allan Jacobs and Empire, Economics and the Weap- students, offering a complete ballet the Museum of Ventura County is $15 Barrett Felker formed The Gizmo Guys onization of Space will address many program from pre-ballet through pre- for adults, $10 for children and includes in 1987. critical issues and implications of professional and adult. admission to all galleries before and The Gizmo Guys is the second in the current United States efforts to the Museum of Ventura County’s new weaponize space. Such an under- Family Fun At The Museum series of live taking may be the most expensive performances. The museum is located project in the history of planet earth. at 100 East Main Street in downtown Gagnon will be speaking Saturday, Ventura, and is open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 3 p.m. in the Topping Room of the Tuesday through Sunday. For more Foster Library located at 651 E. Main museum information go to www.ven- St. turamuseum.org or call 653-0323. Apr. 8 : Adagio’s Easter Brunch -Easter Brunch at the Villa in Oxnard. The grand re-opening of the event facility Adagio Ventura events Bella Gardens at the Hilton Garden Inn. by Ana Baker From 10am till 2pm. Adults $25 inclusive. Children $10.95 Apr. 4: A Place of Peace will be having For menu details call 351-8343. To a fundraiser mixer. There will be live RSVP 983-8600. music, speakers and hors d’oeuvres. Audubon field trips Please come and support women Beginners are welcome on all field and children in serious need of hope, trips. Light drizzle does not necessarily healing, wholeness at 6 p.m. at 2021 cancel trips, but heavier rain will. If in Sperry Avenue #22. Call 794-9878, apla doubt, call the trip leader. ceofpeace.org Apr. 7: Saturday, at 9:00 to 12:00 Xazmin Murillo (Buena High), Apr. 7: Bruce Gagnon co-founded the a.m. Friends of the Santa Clara River David Gallegos (Buena High), Tatiyana Global Network against Weapons and volunteer workday. Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Franklin-Thomas (Buena High), Sergio Nuclear Power in Space “http://www. Continued on page 11 Ortega (Ventura High) and Ralph Toyooka (Ventura High) were all smiles 5XELFRQTheatreCompany at the 7th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Ventura “Power of One” Breakfast (“it just Q Legacy Gifts takes one”) held on March 29 at the Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center. They are those that take effect after our journey on earth has ended. were the featured speakers and told of the amazing positive impact that the Boys & They are often the most significant gifts we may ever make, and Girls Club has had on their lives. B&G President Ed Summers was the master of they are important to ensuring Rubicon’s future. ceremonies for the breakfast which had a standing room only crowd. A Will or Trust • Retirement Plan • Insurance Policies or Tatiyana told the attendees that “The best thing about the club is the staff and the Annuities • Gifts of Appreciated Securities family-like atmosphere”. Based upon the wonderful success of the B & G Club it is Gifts of Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property this and much much more. Photo by Abraham Maldonado For more information, please call Amber Landis-Stover at 805.667.2912 ext. 237, or email: [email protected] 10 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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“Jalopy Joe” Moody Bill Pendergrass Josh Addison

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

Behind a camera and lens is just one Tarah. And all while taking on the way Jim Martin expresses himself and responsibilities of work and family he sees the world around him. It all started never stopped the hunger and passion some 43 years ago when Jim was born he had for the ocean and surfing. But in Ventura. While growing up he took something new and vaguely familiar Steve Robles Laci Kay Barbara Meister Sandra Laby Kat Merrick up activities such as skate boarding and was about to take hold, that was surfing, then by the age of ten surfing photography. Jim quickly started his was his first and foremost passion progression in landscape/seascape which quickly became an addiction of photography, which became his new sorts. The surrounding ocean was the addiction. He now had to periodically only playground that Jim was interested decide between the two loves, surfing playing in. He always looked forward to or shooting, as it was and continues to Cheryl Heitmann Debbie Cowell Sheryl Kitchen the summer beach days with his parents be a tough battle between the two. So he every weekend, which continued to fuel decided to take the camera to the water, Readers are invited to nominate a special person for the series. his ocean addiction. to document the things he saw while “The Face of Ventura By Johanna Spinks”: Surfing while attending grade swimming, paddling and surfing in the Images Copyright Johanna Spinks. school and especially throughout his ocean, it was the best of both worlds. high school years was a battle between Jim’s goal in photography is and Email: [email protected] Website: www.johannaspinks.com waves or grades, finding his priorities always will be to capture that moment The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an was a definite learning experience. The in time that will take the viewer on a on-going art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy ocean just had this powerful grip on visual journey and make them feel as if Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from life at this artist’s his mind and spirit with the beauty they are within that captured moment. Bell Arts Factory studio in around two hours - and each captured by The and raw power that he couldn’t stop Breeze. No photos are used, the direct interaction with the sitter, hearing and thinking about. His parents knew that We asked him what he likes most about painting their story, is the purpose of the challenge, along with the artist’s wish this healthy passion was an important Ventura? to showcase the relevant world of painterly portraiture today. This feature will part of who he was and the person he Ventura to me is this sleepy little run in the Breeze over the next two years. was becoming. beach town, just small enough to make So at age 14 his parents bought him me feel that I can get away from all the On the Lyn Fairly show, “Lyn Fairly & Friends”, heard every Saturday from noon a Nikonos water camera thinking that hectic things going on around me in to 1pm on News Talk KVTA 1520 AM you can hear one of “The Face Of Ventura he could express himself and have fun other parts of the world. And most By Johanna Spinks” portrait sitters interviewed. So listen in to find out what in other ways in the ocean. Though Jim importantly it has the mountains and their experience sitting for this ongoing art project was like. had fun taking the camera in the waves oceans as my backyard. With world class that he had always surfed and swam in, surf just miles apart, a perfect climate it just wasn’t the same as actually riding year round, not too hot and not too cold. waves. So the camera took a back seat To me it’s the perfect place to live, play to surfing and it continued that way for and a great place to raise my family. many years. After high school at the age of 17 And how was the experience of having Jim started working full time framing your portrait painted by Johanna houses with his father. Quickly learning One day I received a phone call the trade, Jim became a journeyman from Johanna Spinks, she mentioned carpenter at age 20 and continued to that she first saw my book “Inspira- excel in home building as a general tions, Ventura, Ca” at a local restaurant, contractor over the next 16 years. He and she was interested in painting then decided to tackle a new challenge my portrait for the “Face Of Ventura” and enter the field of architectural series that she is creating for the Breeze. design. Soon after, Jim founded JMC & I told her it would be an honor to have Design and he continues to enjoy all the her paint my portrait. The sitting with freedom and benefits it has to offer. Johanna was a fun experience. Meeting At the age of 30 Jim married his her, hearing about her passion with beautiful wife Shalimar and they had painting and watching her work was two beautiful children Tatum and fascinating. Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 11

Community Events Ventura events Callender’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria National Association of Parliamentar- a 19 mile round trip journey where you Continued from page 9 Ave. All SAR compatriots, American Rev- ians (NAP) on Monday evening; the can enjoy art, apocalyptic industrial for birding. Leader: Sandy Hedrick 340- olutionary War history buffs, veterans, meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Topping scenes, coffeehouses, restaurants and 0478. For information about location friends and visitors are welcome at this Room of E.P. Foster Library in Ventura. even bicycle rental shops at both ends and work go to www.fscr.org or contact special event. The self-pay luncheon cost The Zeta Chi unit holds regular parlia- of the trail should you need wheels for Jackie Worden 652-0577. is $20 per person, which includes a slice mentary study meetings in the Topping an hour or a day. The new 1.8 million Apr. 9: Fillmore Fish Hatchery at of Marie Callender’s pie. Call Bill Hurley Room on the third Monday of each dollar bridge that replaced a stream Lake Piru Area. Monday, at 8:30 a.m. 492-2583, Robert Taylor 216-7992, or month except December. Free parking is level concrete crossing at the confluence Leader: Adele Fergusson 415-4304. The Ron Risley 647-0751 if you desire more available behind the library. For more in- of San Antonio Creek and the Ventura Fish Hatchery usually produces several information formation about the organization please River brings back memories of the old good species of herons, egrets and other Apr. 14: The Ventura Beginners contact Sandra Sanders at 643-5928 or Ventura and Ojai Valley railroad that birds that come to feed on the leftovers Personal Computer Users Group will [email protected] the bike and walking path was built on from the fish feeding, as well as several meet Saturday, at the third floor lounge following the railroad’s demise in the other species of birds. of the Cypress Place Active Senior Living flood of 1969. Apr. 14: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Lake building, 1220 Cypress Place, from Ojai in the news The 28th annual Ojai Peddler’s Casitas. Leader: John Pavelko 640-9040 9:15 a.m. to noon. Toby Scott, owner of The new bridge on the Ventura River Fair is being held from 9am – 4pm, should see Snowy & Great Egrets, Great Ventura County Computers, will dem- Bicycle trail is completed and once again Saturday and Sunday, April 14 & 15. Blue Herons, spring migrants, and many onstrate the procedure in setting up a bicycle enthusiasts and families are able The bustling Peddler’s Fair is located more. Directions: To carpool meet at new computer and explain some of the to travel between Ventura and Ojai on Continued on page 18 the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. features of Windows 7. There will also Main at the side parking lot at 8:00 a.m. be an opportunity to ask questions Apr. 11: The Ventura County Camera about computer problems. Guests are Club will hold a competition meeting on welcome. For more information, call Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at the Poinsettia Marcie Malony 648-1368. +XQJU\" WKH+$5%25 Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. A profession- Apr. 15 and 16: A free informative al photographer will critique members’ film “Consider the Conversation”, 7U\ prints and digital images. The topic which examines how we view life’s final &29(&$)( for the month is “Big Sky” which will chapter and how talking about what feature some interesting photographs. we want, in advance, prevents unneces- 5DLQ\GD\IRJOLIWHU Anyone with an interest in photography sary suffering. A discussion will follow is welcome and admission is free. See featuring Lanyard K. Dial, MD, Livings- VSHFLDO the club’s web site for more information ton Memorial Visiting Nurse Associa- If it’s raining or the fog horn is blowing, hamburger/ cheeseburger about the club and examples of member’s tion and Hospice Medical Director. The and fries are buy one get one FREE with works or call 908-5663 days are, Sunday, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. the purchase of two beverages. WWW.VenturaCountyCameraClub.com at Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Apr. 13: The General George S. Patton, Rd, RSVP 644-3031 and Monday, from  Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Griffin Family 6SLQQDNHU'U Revolution May meeting will feature Chapel, 1075 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo, 9HQWXUD&$ the program: The Veterans History RSVP 482-1166. Project. Information regarding this Apr. 16: Peggy O’Brien Brown, of ZZZKDUERUFRYHFDIHFRP project can be found at www.loc.gov/vets Oxnard, will present information 6XQ6DWDPSP The luncheon event will take place at about the Disciplinary Procedures at 11:30 a.m., in the Garden Room, Marie a meeting of the Zeta Chi Unit of the 12 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Please Join Cypress Place Senior Living Senior Living Senior Cone-nection Yesterday's Cafe Camp Widow by Nanci Cone SUPPORTED BY THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION How does one find comfort after the death of a loved one? One way is to connect to organizations that offer The 1st Wednesday of Every Month hope and healing to those who have 1:30-3:30pm been widowed. Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation has a unique program for Yesterday’s Café, is an educational and social event. It provides information, men and women called Camp Widow, emotional support, social support, informal consultations, encourages peer support a weekend event where widowed people from all over the globe gather. Here one and offers the opportunity to meet with professionals in a social setting. finds a community of understanding and a safe haven where practical tools, A place where ALL are welcome! valuable resources, and peer-based encouragement abound. Livingston Yesterday’s Café is a monthly gathering for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease Hospice knows and understands Jack Collings and Norm Weitzel honored at and other dementias, along with families, caregivers, and professionals. the grief of widowhood and recently golf tournament sponsored Barbara Mendeas, one of A time to exchange ideas, thoughts, and experiences; share laughter and each their hospice volunteers to Camp CAREGIVERS other’s good company; munch on snacks, make art and music. Widow; her inspiring story follows: Free refreshments are available. After 37 years of marriage, Barbara honors locals lost her soul mate Lanny, at age 58. As Volunteers Assisting the Elderly cel- so many do, Barbara found comfort ebrated the 20th Annual “Wearin’ o’ the by giving to others and soon became Green” Golf Tournament on Friday, March a Livingston Hospice volunteer. It 16 at Buenaventura Golf Course where local was there that Barbara learned about residents Jack Collings and Norm Weitzel Camp Widow and when Livingston were honored for 20 years of service to the sponsored Barbara to the upcoming organization. weekend in San Diego, Barbara was “We are delighted to recognize the     
 

  
 

 
e delighted. continuing commitment to CAREGIVERS (805) 650-8000 Although looking forward to going, of both Jack Collings and Norm Weitzel,” Barbara was anxious, for the anniver- said Augie Martinez, CAREGIVERS 1200 & 1220 Cypress Point Lane sary of Lanny’s death was that very chairman of the board and vice president at Ventura, CA 93003 same weekend. This was to be a time Rabobank. Lic #565801008 of quiet reflection and resurfaced grief, CAREGIVERS has paired thousands but Barbara kept experiencing “a need of volunteers in the community with to be there, like something was telling seniors who are in need of non-medical www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com me to go.” Once Barbara checked in care. “Whether it’s a ride to the doctor or and met her roommate, she began to the grocery store, or advocating for reim- understand why she was there. Her bursements by an insurance company, our new acquaintance had experienced volunteers step up to the plate and make exactly what Barbara had … she lost her positive impacts on the lives our local husband to the same cancer diagnosis seniors every day,” said CAREGIVERS as Barbara’s husband. As they got to Executive Director Tammy Glenn. know each other, they found many Jack Collings of Collings and Associates commonalities, but most important, and Norm Weitzel, retired from Southern they discovered the bond that develops California Edison, have both served in lead- when one shares grief. ership positions under the organization’s The weekend was exceptional, over original founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph 200 people from all areas, some as far of Carondelet. away as Australia. Everyone wore a For the second consecutive year Care- badge - a testimony to how long they givers was joined by the members of the had been widowed, the average being Ventura South Rotary Club for the presen- 1 to 1 ½ years. Here Barbara found tation of the golf tournament. others who knew and understood the Volunteers Assisting the Elders serves life altering experience of widowhood. more than 500 seniors with more than 200 Here, they learned how to start rebuild- volunteers in greater Ventura County. ing their life. Here, among the laughter For more information or to volunteer, and joy there was newfound strength visit www.vcCaregivers.org or call 658-8530. and hope for the future. Barbara came away from Camp Widow energized with new hope and inspiration. She recounts: “That spe- cial weekend reemphasized that ev- erything I had felt was OK and I came away stronger with an uplifting spirit.” Now Barbara shares that strength and spirit with those in need, at Livingston Hospice where her goal is to provide support to those who are grieving. Sandy Morse, Director of Com- David Lantrip of Life Event Networks Inc. munity and Professional Relations at addresses a packed crowd at the 3rd annual Livingston Memorial, wants to hear Seniors Gone Wired tech event from anyone who has lost a loved one and is struggling with grief. “We may not be able to send you to Camp Widow Seniors Gone but by attending one of our many be- reavement groups, we can certainly Wired A Wild help you deal with your feelings and reassure you that you are not alone,” she said. Success To find out more about grief coun- Watch out world, senior “techies” are seling in general, contact Livingston on the loose, thanks in part to an edu- Hospice at 642-1608 or you can visit cational event held recently at Cypress Camp Widow on the web at sslf.org. Place Senior Living in Ventura. Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 13 Senior Living Dubbed, “Seniors Gone Wired”, Listed below are the programs The Palms at Bonaventure the half day tech event at the senior available in our County: community offered a broad range of ACE Program for Adults - ACE Assisted Living Community topics and interactive workshops in an covers routine doctor visits, X-rays, atmosphere set up exclusively for seniors. lab work, urgent care and emergency “The turnout was wonderful,” said room visits, mental health visits and Robert Goldberg, executive director at prescription drugs for a minimum Cypress Place. “I think it shows the co-pay at various County affiliated deep desire of seniors to keep up with clinics and at County hospitals. You technological advancements.” must be over 19 and under 65 years Throughout the day, seniors of all of age, be a U.S. citizen or permanent ages and degrees of computer literacy resident, live in Ventura County, not were able to find the information they be pregnant, have no other coverage were looking for. Computer stations and have a family income level at or and technician support, hosted by Swift under 200% of the federal poverty Chip Inc., a complete computer care level. Call 981-5070 or visit www. company, were available to teach seniors vchca.org/ACE for more informa- tips on using a computer, finding in- tion. formation online, using email, and the ACE Program for Kids - Offers It’s the Nicest House in the Neighborhood! latest technological innovations. children 0-18 years of age medical PETS “People were so excited about all services at limited cost. May also be WELCOME! ;

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Health Care for Kids - Enrolls as Hospice and Palliative Medicine In a wonderful intergenera- children in an insurance plan. and has been a lecturer at UCLA, USC tional connection, students from Ventura: 652-3326, Oxnard 677-5280. and other institutions, where he has the Ventura High School computer Healthy Families - Provides medical, taught ethics in society and medical program were also on hand to assist dental and vision benefits for ethics. the seniors with one on one sessions uninsured children under age 19 for Space is limited and reservations regarding computers, cell phones, and as little as $9/month. To find out if are required. Call 652-5436, or visit technology. you qualify, call (866) 481-7674 or CMH www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp. The senior community also collected www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov. Community Memorial Hospital’s unwanted cell phones to be donated to Family PACT (Planning, Access, Auxiliary celebrated its 50th anniver- our men and women in the armed forces Care and Treatment) Program - in the news sary at an annual awards luncheon to help them stay connected with their Assists eligible patients with family In conjunction with National and installation on Feb. 10. loved ones back home. planning methods including repro- Healthcare Decisions Day, Community During the luncheon, a presenta- “We’ve touched a nerve with this duction health care screening. To find Memorial Health System is holding tion of awards took place for those event,” said Goldberg. “Seniors want out if you qualify, call (800) 942-1054. a community dialogue on end-of-life auxiliary members who have reached to stay connected. We look forward to Medi-Cal - Provides full or limited care, including advance medical di- a high level of service. Special recogni- doing it again.” medical coverage based on eligibility rectives and Physician Orders for Life- tion went to Clara Alviani for 12,000 Cypress Place Senior Living is criteria. For more information, visit Sustaining Treatment, on Tuesday, hours, Judy Miller for 17,000 hours, located at 1200/1220 Cypress Point www.vchsa.org or call (866) 904-9362 April 17. and Lucille Ledner, Ann Simonitsch, Lane in Ventura. For more informa- or apply on-line at www.benefitscal James Hornstein, M.D., chairman Rod Weldon for 20 years and Suzy tion please call 650-8000, or visit win.org. of the Bioethics Committee at Clark for 40 years of service. their web site at www.cypressplaces One Stop Center - This clinic offers a Community Memorial Hospital, will In 2003, longtime volunteer eniorliving.com. wide array of services for the homeless lead the discussion that will be held Maria Cavallo passed away and left or those at risk for homelessness. from 6 to 8 p.m. in the eighth-floor an auxiliary legacy called the Maria Tuesdays from 10am-1pm, 3147 Loma Nichols Auditorium at CMH, located Cavallo Scholarship Fund, which was Vista Road. Call 652-6694 for more at 147 N. Brent St. Professionals from established by her family to honor the Health information. CMH’s Social Services, Palliative Care 15,000 hours of service she provided Self-Pay Discount Program - Dis- and Spiritual Care departments also as a member of the CMH Auxiliary. Uninsured? counted rates for those with no will be on hand. This year, with the help of funds insurance. Call 648-9553 or visit At the conclusion of the evening, raised through the gift shop, fund- www.vchca.org/selfpay. participants will be able to: raisers, baby photos, souvenir birth Help is on V.V.C. (Victims of Violent Crimes) - Understand the various tools to certificate and the dine out program, For those who have suffered an injury support their end-of-life wishes; the Auxiliary has once again donated the way! as a result of violent crime. Call (800) Have the opportunity to work over $100,000 to the hospital. Four with CMH professional to answer by Nanci Cone 777-9229. years ago, the Auxiliary pledged to WIC (Women, Infants and questions; donate a total of $500,000 in five The Ventura County Health Care Children) - Helps pregnant women, Begin to fill out their own advance years to the CMH building project, as Agency (VCHCA) provides access to new mothers, infants or children directives; they are right on track. quality, cost effective, culturally under age five obtain nutrition Learn what resources are available For information about how to sensitive health care for the most vul- education, vouchers for healthy sup- for caregivers. become an adult volunteer or junior nerable members of our community plemental foods, healthcare and other Dr. Hornstein received his medical volunteer, stop by the reception desk – at little or no cost to those who community services. Contact WIC at degree from UCLA in 1980 and his in the main CMH lobby and pick up qualify. 981-5251. certificate in Advanced Studies in an application or call 652-5043. 14 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ If you must know the Ventura County Sheriff’s Depart- (Savana made me tell ment K-9 Unit, and the Ventura County you) over 220 pedigree Sheriff’s Department Search & Rescue and household pets K-9 Unit. K-9 teams from each of these Forever home wanted will be at the Ventura organizations, as well as teams from County Fairgrounds several other agencies will be present Hi:Hi: I’m Vin an affectionate and playful 1 Professor Scamp on April 14 and 15 to to give demonstrations and talk about year old boy Poodle/Bichon Frise mix. I was Ph.D compete for Best in their talented dogs and their work. foundfoun with Nancy and since no one came Show. You will see long hair, short hair, Some of these dogs are personally to claimc us we are up for adoption. We are curly hair and naked cats (I see that all owned and handled by volunteers. The activeacti dogs who are good with other dogs, the time) competing. It will be a fun Ventura County Sheriff’s Search & catscat and children. We are house and crate filled family event for all, with loads of Rescue K-9 Team is made up of unpaid trainedtra and will even let you know when cat items on sale. Admission prices are volunteers who serve their community we have to go out. We also come when $7.00 adults, $5.00 seniors, military and through the talents of their dogs. They calledca and walk well on a leash and would kids under 12 and kids under 6 free. purchase and care for their own dogs, and makem a great addition to any family. We Families of 4 get in for $15.00. If that pay for their own expenses and training, gotg to go a foster home for a few days isn’t low enough bring this article along but when the need arises they unselfishly anda didn’t have any accidents and were with a canned good for the Ventura Food share their special skills for the benefit of supers good, no problems at all. Nancy bank and get $2.00 off. Event starts at others. The only financial assistance they has her forever home and I hope it’s not 9:30am and ends at 4:30pm on Saturday receive is through donations. long before I get mine. and on Sunday it starts at 9:00am and Most other police dogs are owned by Some think that I am even cuter ends at 4:30pm. their departments. However, while the than Scamp. And it’s hard to believe but cats all salary of their human partner is paid for have different personalities, just like by the department, the purchase cost of “man’s best friend”, we dogs. the dog, as well as many of the costs of Thehd Canine Adoption & Rescue League, Sam’s Place, There will also be adoptable rescue maintaining a dog, such as training, 3203 E. Main St. cats at the show, so go prepared to adopt veterinary care, and equipment, is 644-7387 www.carlvcorg a cat or to buy a pedigree kitten. And funded primarily by donations (I have remember if you have a dog at home they are still the boss. Go to: http://www.TonkWest.org for coupons and more stuff. ■ The Ventura County Sheriff’s K-9 Search & Rescue, along with the Ventura Scamp Club County Sheriff’s K-9 (Patrol) Unit and Hi: I’m Lelu a 5 year old border the National Police Dog Foundation, collie and I live in Ventura. I will again be hosting the “Dining with love to chase waves (lucky I the Dogs” event, on April 21. live in Ventura) or any balls “Dining with the Dogs” is a charity that come my way. event in support of police and search and rescue dogs (we are police officers’ When me and the family go RV’ing I prefer best friend also). It is an opportu- that they pull my RV so that I can stay up late nity for you to meet the dogs and their and watch TV. Sometimes I invite Savana to handlers, and to learn more about their stay with me if she promises not to purr too skills and abilities and the wide variety loud. of jobs they perform. Some of their Join Scamp Club tasks include patrol work, narcotics heard that could be up to $25,000). Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little detection, explosives detection, trailing The National Police Dog Foundation about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. suspects, finding missing persons or was established to help law enforce- You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. crime victims. Breeds represented ment agencies locally and across the include German shepherds, blood- country, by raising funds and develop- hounds, Labrador retrievers, border ing a network of veterinarians to help aging your friends to attend this event dog apprehended the burglar. collies, Westfalen terriers (what? No provide medical care for the dogs, and as well, or by donating services or an The dog owner alerted officials after Shih Tzu’s – well then I’m not going). also to educate the public and law en- item for silent auction, or assisting with seeing the man pillaging an unlocked This benefit will be held on forcement agencies about the amazing fundraising efforts. truck, and when the resident confront- Saturday, April 21, from 2pm to 7pm, at abilities of these canines. For tickets or to download a ed the man, the burglar ran. The police the beautiful historic Camarillo Ranch I hope you will attend “Dining with brochure, go to http://vcsark9.org/ dog apprehended the man after he House. There will be food, drink, live the Dogs.” Without public support, vcsark9_010.htm. refused to obey orders to stop. The man music, raffle and auction items, displays some of these K-9 programs may be ■ A watchful dog (don’t need to be was treated at Ventura County Medical from various units within the Sheriff’s unable to continue, or may fail to a police K9 to be helpful) alerted a Center (K9 dogs don’t fool around) and Department, and booths representing utilize us four-legged members to their Ventura homeowner to a burglary in was arrested on suspicion of theft and the National Police Dog Foundation, full potential. You can help by encour- progress, and after police arrived, a K9 resisting arrest. Police Reports by Veronica Johnson clerk at Sam’s Central Market, located when he observed a vehicle commit a tigators from the Hanford California at 505 North Ventura Avenue. The clerk traffic violation. The officer attempted PD regarding a homicide investigation. Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura reported he was robbed at knifepoint. to conduct an enforcement stop, but the Jason Reyes was in Ventura and their Police Department and are not the opinions of During the robbery, the clerk complied driver, Alejandro Herrera, would not yield. investigation led them to the residence the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned with the suspect’s demands and surren- Herrera lost control of the vehicle on Saratoga Avenue, in the 1300 block. are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty dered merchandise. The suspect was last and collided with a 6-foot concrete block Hanford investigators had an arrest in a court of law. seen riding a bike away from the store. wall. Herrera drove the stolen SUV onto warrant for Reyes for a homicide that Officers located Henry Levine the curb before stopping. Herrera and occurred in Hanford on March 12th. Shooting Homicide exiting Lee’s Groceries at 403 North his unknown passenger fled. The officer The investigation supported that Reyes On Sunday, March 18th, at 10:00 Olive Street. As Levine walked out of caught Herrera attempting to scale a was in possession of a handgun. p.m., the VPD responded to a call of the store, officers attempted to detain fence. Herrera was taken into custody. Reyes was given the opportunity to shots fired in the area of Olive Street and him. A brief struggle ensued. Levine was Herrera was transported to VCMC surrender, but he refused to come out of Ramona Street. taken into custody. where he was treated for minor injuries. the residence. Neighboring residences Officers arrived at the 100 block of The clerk from Lee’s Groceries told Herrera was booked at VC Jail. were evacuated and roads were tempo- West Ramona Street and found Lazaro officers he was just robbed at knifepoint The VPD received several calls of a rally closed during the operation. After Ramirez lying in the roadway with by Levine. Levine was identified as com- prowler in the area of Agate and Opal four hours, Reyes surrendered peacefully. gunshot wounds. Officers and Fire mitting both crimes and being under Street, the suspect described matched Reyes was wanted on a second homicide Personnel attempted to render advanced the influence of a controlled substance. the description of the passenger from warrant issued by the Hayward PD. life saving measures to Ramirez however Levine was transported to VC Jail. the stolen vehicle. Officers were unable Reyes was turned over to investiga- he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Stolen Vehicle Pursuit to locate this suspect. tors from the Hanford PD. Multiple Robbery Arrest On Sunday, March 18th, at 3:17 Homicide Suspect Stolen Vehicle On Sunday, March 18th, at 7:00 p.m., an officer was patrolling in the area On Friday, March 16th, at 11:00 On Wednesday, March 21st, at 12:30 p.m., VPD received a call from the store of Telephone Road and Kimball Road a.m., the VPD was contacted by inves- Continued on page 19 Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 15 A Peak at Happy

Zoey’s Café Winchester’s Grill and Saloon Chicago’s Ribs 185 E. Santa Clara Street 632 E. Main Street 692 E. Main St. Hourby Danielle Peak Ventura, CA 93001 Ventura, CA 93001 Ventura, CA 93001 Happiness is a state of mind. (805) 652-1137 (805) 653-7446 (805) 641-0812 Happy hours are the food and drinks that get you there—and the prices This colorful cafe/music venue Western-themed Winchester’s This restaurant known for its ribs aren’t bad either. The Breeze would boasts an “eclectic California” theme provides indoor and outdoor offers an enclosed patio, and ample like to share with you the blissful details indoors as well as on the open patio. seating. Happy hours for $1.50 off windows contribute to an open feel. of happy hours in downtown Ventura, Happy hours are Monday through the list price of any adult beverage Happy hours are Sunday through beginning with Zoey’s, Winchester’s Friday, 5pm-7pm, during which ap- are seven days a week, 4pm-6pm Thursday, 4pm-7pm, and Friday and and Chicago’s. Get the scoop here and petizers, pizzas, well drinks, wines, and Sunday through Thursday, Saturday, 4pm-6pm. Specialty drinks head on down for happiness. Stay an and beers are half off their regular 10pm to close. Happy hours for include Illinois Ice Tea and Lake hour, or a few. prices. Specialty drink is the Lavender food specials are Monday through Michigan Authentic Margarita. Lemon Drop. Friday, 4pm-6pm. Known for their martinis, Winchester’s offers Happy hour drink specials: Appetizers: a variety of specialty drinks, Well drinks $3.50 Homemade chili or soup du jour including Purple Panties and X Domestic draft beer $3.00 Wonton poppers In the City. On Fridays, enjoy beer Premium draft beer $3.75 Sweet potato fries and liquor promo night from 9pm Wines by the glass $3.00 Wasabi calamari to 11pm. House fries Happy hour food specials (available Onion rings Happy Hour Food Specials: with purchase of beverage in the bar Western cheese fries $4 area), $3.50 each: Pizzas: Fried duck strips $5 “World Famous” onion rings Apollo chicken Jalapeno poppers $5 Chicago wings Barbeque chicken Fried chicken strips $5 Crispy chicken strips Veggie Grilled chicken sausage $5 Grilled kielbasa sausage Supreme Potato skins $6 Gold Coast potato skins Greek Angus beef sliders $6 Tri-tip mini sandwich Thai Venison Stuffed Mushrooms $6 Battered zucchini wedges Islander Pulled pork mini sandwiche

25 minute ride with a full size Thomas the Tank EngineTM Meeting Sir Topham Hatt Storytelling, Live Music, Build with Mega Bloks® and Much More! Fillmore & Western Railway 250 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015 April 20, 21, 22 & 27, 28, 29 www.fwry.com For tickets and information, visit www.ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866.468.7630 Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up. Advance purchase is recommended. Ticket sales are final. Events are rain or shine. 16 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS@420EAST Where The Music Flows performers of all time. Right now, if you go and abstract painter father try to move on to Abbyposner.com, just type in the code The Woodmans with their lives and their work. The film (listed on her site) to get her song called, raises the haunting possibility that this An Afternoon Reviewed by Robert Chianese “For You, The Spring.” And be sure to check family of artists, all seeking to discover Ventura Film Society her show dates and see her live! and express their true inner selves Of Hope – New albums in April When their avant-garde artist through their work, may not have fully As of this writing, Madonna and Lionel daughter, Francesca Woodman, threw engaged with each other emotionally, psy- Cancer Benefit Richie are battling for the #1 spot on the herself out a window to her death at twen- chologically and spiritually. With archival by Michael Kohli Billboard Top 200 charts with their new ty-two, her artist parents had to reassess video and sound recordings of Francesca Kohlismusicpit.com albums. Looking forward to some new their lives. Scott Willis’s feature docu- and deeply candid interviews with her [email protected] music this April. New albums include: mentary, “The Woodmans”, screening parents, we are left to decide for ourselves Candlebox - Love Stories & Other Musings, Tuesday April 17th @ 7:15pm, focuses on what was really going on in the hearts Local promoter and musician Ezra Jack White - Blunderpuss, Halestorm - The what Betty and George Woodman do to and souls and imaginations of these Brooks Robison has announced plans Strange Case Of..., and albums by Counting find expression for their grief and their three highly creative people. Jeff Werner, and is asking the music community to help Crows, Testament, Feeder, Train and others. creativity. Francesca was a photographer producer/editor of “The Woodmans”, will a friend. Enrique Candiotti was diagnosed Which April album are you looking forward in the vein of Diane Arbus and Robert conduct a post-screening discussion. with cancer of the kidney – but within to the most? Mapplethorpe, photographing herself Our new venue is located at 420 E. four months, the cancer has spread to his in various levels of undress in both de- Santa Clara Street (@ Oak Street) in brain. The benefit is to help him and his humanized and sensuous postures. Like Downtown Ventura. Screening, Mem- wife, Tiffany and their four year old son, many artist-wunderkinder she was self- bership and advance ticket informa- Sebastian. Rising Son, Ska Daddyz, Zoila, absorbed, schooled very early on by her tion – www.venturafilmsociety.com / Dan Grimm and Daniel Marley are among parents to live the life of an artist. When 628-2299 / venturafilmsociety@gmail. the acts announced as of this writing. The she kills herself her ceramicist mother com. event, “An Afternoon Of Hope” will be held on April 28 from 3-10pm at Sunrise Birthing Center in Ventura. More acts to the virtuoso pianist who plays the intricate forests. Fun for the kids, equally as fun be announced. For more info, check out Two on the Aisle orchestrations for each show. for adults, it was entertaining and truly the Facebook page. If anyone wants to The Rubicon consistently features top took you back to your childhood. After make a donation, feel free to email them; flight actors in every role. Ciaran McCarthy all, who doesn’t like Dr. Seuss? [email protected]. Rubicon’s and Evie Hutton are equally bright and The animation was brightly colored Dan Grimm Trio dazzles at MB engaging as the romantic leads. George and characters were alive and charming. Hanrahan Benefit Hello, My Baby Wendt (Norm from “Cheers”) plays a music The music was fun and uplifting. The I happened to get off of work at my publisher. Multi-faceted Broadway actress dialogue was witty, leaving you with retail job, just in time to support local has it all Kristine Zbornik gleefully portrays his an all around good feeling. I highly visual artist MB Hanrahan’s benefit event by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine no-nonsense wife. Musical stage veteran recommend this film. at Zoey’s Cafe last month. Recently, MB George Ball is a bombastic aristocrat. Rated PG Running time 86 minutes took a nasty fall and had to undergo some Borrowing a story line from a classic Zach Johnson (a Buena High School alum) costly repair damage. You may have seen has proven to be a successful tactic. appears as a gangster. With his crystalline her artwork around town. If you ever walk “West Side Story” is a reworked version of tenor voice and comedy acting skills Will into Zoey’s Cafe – she’s painted the walls. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” The new Sevedge is memorable as a newly-minted, Also, back in the Nicholby’s Nightclub musical “Hello, My Baby,” now basking in naïve college grad. days, when you walked up the stairs, and its world premier engagement at Ventura’s The sets designed by Thomas S. Act of Valor elsewhere in the club – her artwork covered Rubicon Theatre Company, proves that Giamario are simply marvelous. They are Active duty Navy Seals whose names the walls. Just as I arrived, Dan Grimm Trio borrowing music from the public domain at once simple and intricate. Efficient, yet cannot be revealed, play the leading role had just taken the stage. They gave a very can work extremely well, too. rich and full. Artistic, but still practical for of their lifetime, when they undergo moving performance. It was great to see Playwright Cheri Steinkellner, already a the Rubicon’s triangular stage. a covert operation to rescue a CIA people supporting MB. multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winning “Hello, My Baby” continues Wednes- Operative, (Roslyn Sanchez) who has Preachers & Pornstars writer, has creatively crafted a musical days to Sundays until April 15, 2012 at the been kidnapped and taken by force to Have you seen the recently revamped comedy with several engaging storylines Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main the Philippines by an international drug website of local band Preachers & innovatively punctuated with bits or all of St., Ventura. Matinees: 2 p.m. Wednesdays, dealer, played by Alex Veadov. Pornstars? Currently booking gigs all over 33 classic songs to drive the tales. The hit Saturdays and Sundays. Evenings: 8 p.m., During the rescue, the Seal’s discover So. Cal. One of my favorite local metal tunes were originally popular hits penned except 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets: $35-$64. a terrorist plot to kill millions of bands. It’s got a fusion of metal/rock with variously by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin 667-2900. www.rubicontheatre.org. Americans and charge in to thwart their a groovy/twisted kick to it. You know from and other giant melody masters of the early plan. The only protection the terrorist the name – it’s not your momma’s backyard 20th Century. The Entertainment Report has are his comrades acting as shields party (well, unless she’s a metal head.) This One hundred years ago, before prepared to give their life, wearing vests band knows how to bring the house down downloads, having a hit song depended made out of ceramic ball bearings that and make the floors rattle and make you on individual sales of sheet music by song Silver Screen explode at the touch of a button. bop your head at the same time. I’ve had the pluggers, young men who hawked pop by Linde Carlson A super charged, high intensity opportunity to work with this band many tunes by singing them for potential buyers. Hello Ventura, my picks of the week action thriller based on real life events times. My favorite was booking them in The show’s action is set during this era. are: acted out by Navy Seals. The cinema- the Nicholby’s Nightclub days. These guys The main story involves a young couple tography is fully engaging and explosive, took the stage and ran around the venue who both want to be song writers. She no pun intended. The true to life images with their instruments/mics in hand. They has the musical talent. He, a song plugger and personal convictions of these heroes have some upcoming gigs in the area: April with driving ambition, is good with lyrics is something to watch. The human side 7 (Beachcomber Tavern, Oxnard), April 13 but can’t write a note. They begin to col- is touching and emotionally binding. (Electric Sex Enterprises, Santa Barbara), laborate, but times are tough. Since song The Lorax As far as the actor’s portrayal of April 20 (118 West, Simi Valley), April 28 plugging pays more but is only open to Based on the book by lovable and the characters and events, as well as re- (Take Five, Camarillo). Get ready for some men, she assumes the guise of a guy and always quirky children’s author, Dr. enactment executed by the Seals, they wall banging, feet dangling, head bopping, the unlikely lovers end up as song plugging Seuss, The Lorax voiced by Danny DeVito, should be commended for their insight lung screaming action! rivals. Music publishers, gangsters, aristo- Taylor Swift and Zac Efron takes you on and commitment to bringing to life a Abby Posner gives away a free song crats, slum lords, music halls, debutantes a journey to a village where the Lorax harrowing reality. One of the most talented performers and others also swirl through the dizzying labors to prevent the Once-ler, a greedy My mouth fell open on a few to entertain our local music scene, Abby world of the characters’ tightly scripted green-armed creature, from chopping occasions so I warn you, it is graphic. Posner, is giving away a free song on her comedy misadventures. down the trees in the forest. The Lorax It clearly gives one an idea of what website. You may recall the name from Skilled direction of this inaugural pro- and Ted (Zac Efron) must stop him it was like when they went in to capture her other band, Fearmia. Known for her duction is provided by Brian McDonald, before he disseminates the last living Osama Bin Laden. Gripping! bluegrass & folk style, she has also played who is also the Rubicon’s resident Associate tree. Rated R Running time 110 minutes drums in a punk band, and performed Producer. He selectively introduces The pair sets out to reclaim the in a jazz band as well. She is so diverse in various broad, tight, fresh or vibrantly forest and plant new trees. His whole her singing and musical abilities. At many subtle touches to propel the audience and act of honor is due in part to wanting Music Calendar shows, she may even teach you about in- the 22 member cast through the frenetic to impress red-haired environmentalist struments you may not even know about. pace demanded by the plot, subplots and Audrey, voiced by Taylor Swift. 4/4 to 4/17 In 2011 when she performed at WAV, she musical numbers. I thought the message was quite For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com brought out a handful of instruments Musicals don’t work without skilled musical clear, included good moral lessons about asking if anyone knew what it was called. direction. This task is in the exceptionally responsibility to nature and our envi- Andre’s Wine Bar Vintage antique stuff that is always fascinat- capable hands of Lloyd Cooper, who has ronment. The moral to the story dances 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 ing to learn about and watch her perform served as the resident musical director for around the idea to recognize greed, capi- Live Music every Tues, Thur & Fri them. Definitely one of my favorite stage numerous theater companies. He is also talism and retaining the sanctity of our Continued on page 20 Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 17

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A stress-filled period takes a posi- tive turn as you deal with the underly- ing problem. Act now to avoid a recur- Rip Kirby rence by changing some basic rules in your relationship. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) ber 21) Your rising energy levels Avoid having someone else take credit make it easier for you to achieve some for the project you started by finishing important objectives. This could lead it yourself. Then it will be you lovely to a big boost in how you’re perceived, Lambs who will be wearing those both at home and on the job. well-deserved laurels. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The to December 21) A changing picture facts about a new opportunity are still begins to emerge as you learn more emerging. Wait until they’re all out in about an offer that seemed so right but the open, and then use your keen busi- could be so wrong. Look to a trusted Solutions on page 15 ness sense to help make the right deci- adviser for guidance. sion. CAPRICORN (December 22 to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You January 19) Spiritual aspects are might feel confused, even hurt by a strong. Take time to reflect on the path friend who suddenly puts distance you’re on and where you hope it will between you. If she or he won’t dis- lead you. It’s also a good time to reach cuss it, don’t push it. An explanation out to loved ones. should come in time. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your ary 18) You could be assuming far too willingness to be part of the team opens many responsibilities, whether it’s at doors that had been shut to you. Keep work or in personal matters. Be care- them open by keeping your promises ful that you’re not weighed down by even when your commitment seems to them. be wavering. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congrat- You’re getting closer to your goals. ulations. You’re really getting things And since nothing succeeds like suc- done to purr-fection. And don’t forget cess (or the promise thereof), don’t to take a catnap now and again to keep be surprised to find new supporters those energy levels up and bristling for swimming alongside you. action. BORN THIS WEEK: You are VIRGO (August 23 to September always the first to try new ventures and 22) Your “plain-talking” honesty is confront new challenges. You inspire admirable. But sometimes sharp words others with your courage to follow can leave painful scars. Be careful that your bold example. what you say doesn’t come back to hurt you. © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Community events %HD+(52« Ojai in the news annual juried show will accept images Continued from page 11 that capture the two prime definitions %ULQJVRPHRQHKRPH72'$< inside the Chapparal Auditorium at of the theme—light being reflected from 414 E. Ojai Ave., in downtown Ojai, CA. something and/or the more human Parking is free in the adjacent municipal aspects of the word typified by thinking, parking lot, and admission is always free. pondering, and meditation. The show Held rain or shine, the Peddler’s Fair opens June 2 and runs through July 3. is chock-full of quality antiques, collec- Photographers are invited to submit tibles, jewelry, handcrafts and interna- their work on May 31 or June 1. Detailed tional crafts. submission information can be found This is a benefit for the Mira Monte on the Photography Branch page at the PTO. Art Center website at http://www.ojai For more information, please contact artcenter.org/photography/ Pat at 964-8915 or Jodie at 640-4384 On Earth Day, April 22, the Ojai x2284. Film Society and Chimp Haven will host Saturday, April 23 at 7pm the Ojai a special gala screening and party for Valley Woman’s Club presents folk, blues Disneynature’s newest feature film Chim- and honky-tonk from East Texas & panzee. The film begins at 4 pm at the ´'$9(('µ Texarkana. Ojai Playhouse with the party to follow ´026$µ For over 20 years, acclaimed picker- at La Fonte restaurant in the Ojai Arcade. ´0$5,$1$µ poet Michelle Shocked has been gene- The event is a benefit for Chimp Haven, CABODOGZ rating compelling lyrics and mnemonic The National Chimpanzee Sanctuary in melodies. Louisiana. She has produced a trilogy of Guests will not only see the extra- Grammy-nominated albums, launched ordinary story of a young chimpanzee “Hot” Dogs by her signature song, Anchorage. on named Oscar, they will be directly con- her U.S. debut 1988 album, Short Sharp tributing to the welfare of more than 130 7KHVHEHDXWLIXOGRJVDUHDYDLODEOHIRUDGRSWLRQDW Shocked. The songs of Short Sharp Shocked Chimp Haven residents who are retired are mostly about what it was like to grow from medical research or no longer 9HQWXUD+LJKZD\/X[XU\%RDUGLQJIRU'RJV up in rural Texas. wanted as pets or entertainers. Tickets costs: $24 in advance, $28 Chimp Haven has a 200-acre wooded 9HQWXUD$YHQXH at the door under 15 years are $12 at the campus where many of its chimpanzees door or online only live in large social groups, much like ZZZYHQWXUDKZ\OX[XU\ERDUGLQJGRJVFRP Hyperbaric medicine – the use of they would in the wild. It is the only oxygen at a level higher than atmosphe- sanctuary in the United States capable of ZZZFDERGRJ]FRP ric pressure to heal problem wounds caring for chimpanzees infected with the – will be the focus of a free seminar HIV virus or hepatitis, a vestige of their Community Memorial Health System former years in biomedical research.   is holding on Saturday, April 14. Half of the sanctuary’s population is John Tesman, M.D., a local hyperbaric made up of infected chimpanzees. medicine and chronic wound care spe- Space is limited, so early reservations &$//72'$< cialist, will lead the seminar from 9 to are recommended. Tickets are $50 and 10:30 a.m. in the banquet room at Soule can be purchased on-line at ojaifilmso- Park Golf Course, 1033 E. Ojai Ave. ciety.org or call The seminar will provide an On April 8 the Ojai Film Society introduction to hyperbaric medicine will screen The Women on the 6th Floor, a with information on the diagnosis humorous French farce set in the 1960s and treatment of difficult wounds. Dr. where the Spanish maids upstairs turn Tesman also will talk about CMHS’s the bourgeois household downstairs on Center for Hyperbaric Medicine & end. "We forge strong Wound Healing: On April 15 the Ojai Film Society Space is limited, so call 640-2355 for will screen Albert Nobbs, the story of relationships with reservations, or go to www.cmhshealth. a woman masquerading as a man to org/rsvp. support herself in late-19th-century clients and empower “Reflect” is the theme of this year’s Dublin, starring Glenn Close in an Os- Photography Branch exhibition at car-nominated performance. them to progress the Ojai Center for the Arts. This ninth Sundays, 4:30 pm., Ojai Playhouse. 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Member: FINRA / SIPC Your Independent Investment Team On March 29 Sandra and Jordon Laby invited a group of music supporters to their wonderful home to hear a presentation for the upcoming 66th Ojai Music Festival (from June 7-10) and to enjoy wonderful food and wine. Music director Leif Ove Andsnes told the gathering that “Something happens with music-making when you get to Ojai. There is great camaraderie between the musicians and the audience.” Ventura BREEZE April 4 – April 17, 2012 19 Art Scene Police Reports Police reports medical response. AMR transported 620-4700 or cgooss@crowell- Continued from page 14 the patient to the hospital. weedon.com, or Crowell Weedon’s p.m., detectives with the VPD located a 3-14 2:49 p.m. The Dockmas- curator, Carrie Stanton, 816-9344. stolen vehicle in the 100 block of Frazier ter reports two women locked in a Lane. The vehicle was driven out of the restroom at Harbor Village. Mainte- area by Joseph Grazzaffi, with Natalie nance was able to remove a vent, enter Torres and Michelle Geving as passen- the restroom, and open the broken gers. Detectives followed the vehicle out door mechanism to release the women. of the area into Oakview near Casitas 3-17 11:22 p.m. Monitored PD Springs and Santa Ana Road. The responding to a domestic dispute at suspects broke into several mailboxes VWM. A man from Canada contacted and stole mail from residents. Patrol to report he received a text from As VCSO deputies arrived to assist, a friend on the vessel saying she wants the suspect vehicle fled. The vehicle a man off the vessel. Patrol responded was found unoccupied and parked and staged for PD. The man left the in the 100 block of Rockaway Drive. vessel without further incident. Grazzaffi was located, hiding in a residence in the 400 block of Riverside Crowell, Weedon & Co. Drive. Torres and Geving were located Mailbox Ventura is showcasing the works hiding on a residential property on Continued from page 5 of two respected Ventura County Rockaway Drive. Grazzaffi was booked the defining aspect of this town, that artists, Lillian Bleuze-Nelson and Vita Art Center presents into VC Jail. Geving and Torres were is being an American beach town espe- Rex Kochel, at their office located at Colin Fraser-Gray, “Profiles” booked. No one was injured during cially friendly to the average family, I 5740 Ralston Street. Bleuze-Nelson with an opening reception on this incident. must send major kudos to those respon- seeks to combine her passion and joy Friday, April 6 from 6-9 p.m. Stolen Vehicle Pursuit sible for getting the concept plan out for in the discovery of form and color. exhibiting with special guest On Wednesday, March 28th, at 1:43 the “freeway cap” redesign. No doubt The firm is also pleased to Larry Hulse. p.m., the VPD received several calls this report has been years in the works, display yet another remarkable The exhibit dates are from from citizens reporting subjects in a has been sidetracked by any number of collection by Rex Kochel, a skilled April 6 – 29. physical fight near the skate park at high-profile short-term issues, and has watercolorist based in Ojai. Kochel’s Gallery hours: Mon-Fri. Chapel and Dean Drive. The suspects been (or will be) a target of criticism by artistic career began later in life from 10-5, weekends by appoint- took off in a vehicle. community members for all manner of due to his athletic pursuits in high ment. A patrol sergeant spotted the inadequacies and problems. school and in college at Oregon State Artist, Colin Fraser Gray, vehicle, which was occupied by several But, what a fabulous unexpected University. He was in his 30’s when has taught drawing classes to the subjects, on Seaward Avenue and surprise that the city management stuck he first enrolled in an art class at homeless population for the past 9 Thompson Boulevard. They initiated with it, and is steering Ventura toward Ventura College, yet with time and years at Casa Esperanza in Santa a traffic stop and the driver, Christian a very bright future. This is why I love practice, Kochel’s skills developed Barbara. This is where Colin first Munoz, failed to stop. Ventura. Not great weather, not excellent and he became a full time art became interested in capturing Munoz entered Oxnard. Eventually, schools, not neighbors who care for each instructor at Ventura High School the faces of the homeless through Munoz and the four other occupants other, not even a lively local arts scene. until retiring in 2004. portraits. Also on exhibit will be abandoned the vehicle in the 3100 block No, I love it here because things are For artists interested in one of Colin’s students from Casa of Taffrail Street. Munoz and all four done right. I don’t have to bang my head displaying at Crowell, Weedon & Esperanza, Larry Hulmes. Vita occupants were located and detained. against any walls in front of a council to Co., please contact Cheryl Gooss, Art Center • 432 Ventura Ave The vehicle Munoz was driving was a request change. Ventura is the epitome stolen vehicle from Oxnard. of why living in the United States is the Munoz was arrested and booked best in the world. into the VC Jail. One of the passengers, I look very much forward to studying 5 year old Jasmin Kinchlow David Sanpivanez, was found to be in the plan and participating in its be- will someday have her art work possession of stolen property. He was coming reality. displayed in the Breeze as she arrested by the Oxnard PD and booked Sincerely, develops her drawing technique into VC Jail. Nina Danza at the Breeze booth at the recent Ventura Cottontail Day at the Ventura Nina: Harbor. Wow...we need to bottle your positive Harbor Patrol energy...this is a very exciting project... stay tuned and stay involved...thanx. Blotter Jeffrey Lambert, AICP Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol Community Development Director Business tends to. 2-28 9:50 a.m. State Lifeguards report two outrigger canoes overturned approach to address the shoreline in the entrance. Patrol responded. Upon Rincon erosion problems that plague Surfers arrival, one of the craft was able to Point. self-rescue and had left the area. Consultants Inc. magazine ranked Rincon No. Patrol also responded the RWC. All 4,275 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, paddlers were taken aboard the Patrol an exclusive ranking of the nation’s boat, and Patrol towed the outrigger is a top 50 fastest-growing private companies. The canoe to Harbor Cove. list represents the most comprehensive 2-29 4:00 p.m. FCC dispatched growing look at the most important segment of Patrol to a multiple agency rescue the economy—America’s independent of an unoccupied PWC off Surfer’s entrepreneurs. Rincon was previously Point. The Patrol Officer in our company named to the Inc 500|5000 list in 2007 office observed a person in a wet life- Rincon Consultants, Inc. a multi- and 2009. jacket come up the ramp of the Long service environmental sciences and Rincon was ranked No. 122 on the Dock. He contacted the subject, who Code Enforcement: planning consultancy based in ZweigWhite Hot Firm List for 2011. said he was the operator of the vessel. From what I understand these ad- Ventura, was recently named to the Michael Gialketsis, President and The search was called off. State vertising flags are illegal…yet they are Inc. 500|5,000 Fastest Growing CEO of Rincon Consultants, Inc., was Lifeguards delivered the PWC to its springing up everywhere in Ventura… Private Companies in America, The pleased with the recognition. “All operator. expanding like rabbits and making for Zweig Letter Hot Firm 2011 List, and of our 60 professionals have worked 9:41 p.m. The Dockmaster a pretty cheesy business district (and the Pacific Coast Business Times Top hard to deliver excellent consulting contacted Patrol reporting that he city). I thought we were going to get this 50 Fastest Growing Companies. All products to government and industry had received a call of a disturbance under control. It is worse every time I go awards were based on the company’s during our 17-year history. This at Margarita Villa. Patrol responded out. Absolutely nothing has been done business growth in gross revenues ongoing recognition is a testament and found an intoxicated woman to get the various retailers around town from 2008 to 2010. Rincon recently to each of them, and confirms that being calmed by her husband and to pull down all of these illegal advertis- collaborated with Ventura, the 31st quality is rewarded in the marketplace. a bartender. Patrol contacted PD. ing flags. As I stated before, this would Agricultural District, California We intend to continue our tradition of When she became combative, Patrol be a great job for our Police Volunteers. Coastal Commission and various other excellence as we expand our consult- placed her in handcuffs for her safety. Murray Robertson local interest groups on an acceptable ing practice during the coming years.” When PD arrived, they requested A Very Concerned Ventura Resident 20 April 4 – April 17, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time Music Calendar Karaoke with Steve Luke every Sun & Continued from page 16 Wed 7pm- 12am Blackbeards Seaside BBQ Live Bands every Fri & Sat 9pm 1591 Spinnaker Dr., #115, 805- 650-7773 It’s All Good Bar & Grill Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure 533 E. Main St., 805-641-9951 Thing” every Mon 6-9pm Open Mike Night every Wed Karaoke every Wed 6-9pm Blue Grass Jam featuring: The Bottom Majestic Theater Feeders every Thur 6-9pm 26 S. Chestnut St., 805-653-0721 Live Bands every Fri, Sat, Sun Wed 4/4 - Gwar, Municipal Waste, Fri 4/6 - The Ray Jay Band 7-11pm Ghoul, Legacy of Disorder 7:30pm Sat 4/7- The Bar Stool Pigeons 6-11pm Fri 4/6 - Burlesque Jambor Tease 9pm, Sun 4/8 - Blue Stew 2-6pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show 11:59pm Sun 4/15 - Blue Stew 2-6pm Sat 4/7 - Diegos 30th Bday Bash 8pm $ WE BUY GOLD $ Thur 4/12 - Lukas Nelson & Promise of Bombay’s Bar & Grill the Real, Big Tweed 8pm 143 S. California St., 805-643-4404 Jesus Arroyo, Owner 805.648.1737 Fri 4/13 - DJ Shadow 9pm All Star Blues Hosted by Tommy Marsh Sat 4/14 - Belanova, Ratasan with every Wed 254 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 Vampiro, Residuo 8pm Local Live Music every Thur, Fri & Sat Afternoon Concerts every Sun 4pm Tutti’s Off Main Sat 4/14 - The Bomb Wed 4/11 - Indie Band Night w/Gambini Fri 4/6 - Benefit Concert organized by 34 N. Palm Ave., 805-643-0880 Sun 4/15 - Shoemaker & more 8pm Megan from Dusty Bottom Girls Every Fri - Chris Wooley (guitar) 6:30- Thur 4/12 - Paul Starling and Bearkat Yolies/Hi Hat Entertainment Sat 4/7 - Live Dance Music with Hindsite 9:30pm 8pm 138 W. Main St., 805-816-9663 Sun 4/8 - Closed Every Sat - Steve Williams (guitar) Fri 4/13 - Emy Reynolds Band and Opus Top Notch Musicians and Bands every Fri 4/13 - Army of Freshmen, Zachary 12-3pm, 6:30-9:30pm Orange 8pm Fri 8pm James & the All Seeing Eyes, Black Every Sun - Frank Barajas (guitar) Sat 4/14 - Jaime Wyatt, The American Fri 4/6 - BILLY VERA & the Beaters - Action Suit 12-3pm Bloomers, Joel Eckels 8pm Sat 4/14 - Live Dance Music with The Classic R&B Watermark On Main Sun 4/15 - Rooster Ra 7:30pm Reall Deall Band Fri 4/13 - Rob Rio & the Revolvers - 598 E. Main St., 805-643-6800 Sun 4/15 - House Arrest Rockin’ Blues Intimate Acoustic with Dano every Tue Cafe Fiore Jazz at the Mark every Wed Zoey’s Café 66 California St., 805-653-1266 185 E. Santa Clara St., 805-652-1137 W2O Rooftop Lounge Live Bands every Tue thru Sat Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri & Wed 4/4 - Indie Band Night w/Gambini 805-643-6800 Sat & more 8pm Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm Wed 4/7 -Big Adventure Thur 4/5 - Tommy Marsh & Bad Dog, Thur 4/5 - 4 on the Floor Thur 4/8 - Coso Live 8pm Fri 4/6 - Instone Wed 4/14 -Big Adventure Fri 4/6 - Jesse Rhodes & Nena Anderson Sat 4/7 - Midnight Band Thur 4/15 - Bongo Town 8pm Sun 4/8 - Noble Creatures Sat 4/7 - Alastair Greene & Guy Martin Next the homeless may come and cart your GiGi’s Cocktail Lounge Thur 4/12 - Shawn Jones 8pm house off (perhaps this is how mobile homes 2493 Grand Ave., 805-642-2411 Fri 4/13 - Legalizers Tue 4/10 - Blue Grass Jam 8pm came to be). Photo by George Robertson. Ventura Breeze Service Directory At-Home Health Care Prescription Delivery Real Estate

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