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Sandra Laby knew that she must perform well in front of her infant grandchildren 72-year-old Sandra Laby crowned Queen of Oxnard Salsa Festival Even though she knew she would not be spending her 50th wedding anniver- sary with her husband and 2-month-old Piece of Ventura history burns to the ground twin grandchildren, Ventura Music Festi- by Rebecca Wicks val (VMF) Board Member, Sandra Laby, wanted to compete in the 2010 Oxnard Earlier this month the fabled E.P. the school district about purchasing ing the Avenue School but learned it Salsa Festival’s Dancing with Our Com- Foster house was completely destroyed and obtaining rights to the house for would not be possible due to state regula- munity Stars (DWOCS) competition on by fire ending an ongoing discussion on restoration. tions limiting how close schools can be to July 25. what should be done with the historic According to Joe Richards, the school gas lines which happen to run adjacent to Laby’s top priority was to raise funds house which once belonged to one of, if district’s assistant superintendent of the property. for the VMF’s “Music in the Schools” not the most prominent, philanthropic business services, the property sits on the Richards confirmed initial discus- educational outreach programs. Laby family the city has seen. group’s surplus land list. sions had taken place between the school was one of six community members that Five fire engines and more than two “Currently, there is no plan for the district and members of the Foster fam- were paired with professional salsa dance dozen firefighters worked on the August land and it isn’t on any specific agenda,” ily but stressed that no explicit actions or instructors for the annual competition. 3 early morning blaze on the 2700 block said Richards. “Right now we’re waiting agreements had taken place. The couples, each dancing for a different of N. Ventura Ave. They were unable to to hear back from the fire department to “We have been in a holding pattern,” charitable organization, were given six save the vacant two-story house. Accord- see what clean up will entail.” said Richards who stated the school dis- short weeks to learn their routines before ing to an official fire report “the building Richards explained at one time the trict had done nothing to market or try to then competing in front of a panel. was a total loss.” The cause of the fire is school district looked at possibly reopen- Continued on page 5 As she walked onto the dance floor unknown and an investigation of the fire and faced over 7,500 people, Laby was is currently underway. surprised and excited to see her infant The house, along with the land which grandchildren in the audience. Her son also includes the old Avenue School is surprised the new grandmother by bring- owned by the Ventura Unified School ing the babies to be a part of the con- District. It was gifted to the school dis- test. “Wow,” Laby said, “Now, I have to trict by Orpha “Pearlie” W. Foster, the really win.” daughter of the well-known Eugene Pres- Paired with the youngest DWOCS ton Foster and Orpha Foster who funded instructor, Ricky Campos, Laby’s flawless a number of public entities including performance won over the judges. the county’s first parks including Camp Founded in 1994, the Ventura Music Comfort, Eugene C. Foster Memorial Festival presents world renowned clas- Park and Seaside Park now home to the sical, jazz, and crossover musicians in fairgrounds. The Fosters also gave mon- various venues throughout Ventura and ey for the construction of a city library, surrounding areas. Most of the venues City Hall as well as Community Memo- have historical significance and pro- rial Hospital then named Hospital de vide warm and intimate settings for the Buenaventura. world-class musical performances. To- A number of preservationists have day, the festival stands as one of Ventura been pushing to restore the home. Most County’s signature events, attracting recently the Foster Legacy Foundation Which one of these “early birds” raced to the gates to claim to hold the honor of being the upwards of 10,000 concert-goers during had begun to seek non-profit status in first one into the Ventura County Fair? Will we ever really know? the first 10 days of May. hopes to start serious discussions with 2 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze Andres Fernandez, co-owner of Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, continues providing excellence in entertainment at Andres Wine & Tapas Bar with live music Thursday through Sunday Labor Day Weekend: Ventura Harbor’s Very First Wine And Cheese Festival, Hosted By Andres!$40 includes valet parking. Advance purchase $35 8O5.642.WINE Complimentary lunch sandwich with minimum purchase of $10 from 11:30 to 1:30 Valid with coupon only. Expires 9/30/10 Free Tapas or dessert with Everyday Happy purchase of a drink. Hour 5 - 7 Valid with coupon only. 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would have liked. She was ecstatic to learn she was 42 Junior livestock inches (measured officially by the auspi- cious carnie manning the carousel) clear- ing her for solo non-adult accompanied auction missions on rides. The smell of BBQ fills the air and the She won a panda bear playing a wa- rattle of the auctioneer echoes through ter gun game which she promptly named the Clark Pavilion. Kids in white uni- Pandy. forms wait anxiously with their steers, goats, Getting ice cream with mommy. sheep, and pigs, decorated with Hawaiian How much did I love that I made the list? leis and brightly colored ribbons. The Junior Katie Wicks enters the midway on opening The four-day old baby pigs. “Mama, were Livestock Auction is about to begin! day at the Ventura County Fair with friends they born for the fair?” The 2010 Junior Livestock Auction ta- Dylann Breton, Hayley Harris and Olivia Now, from a mommy’s perspective kes place on August 13, beginning at 9 am in Mowad here are some highlights and observa- the Clark Pavilion. Youth ages 9 to 18, from tions. all over the county will be selling their ani- Fair food is a beast of its own. With mals in hopes of making a profit. From the land no place on the U.S.D.A.’s food pyramid, All year, these young people take care of virtually everything at the fair is fried, 300 pounds of their animals: feeding, washing, and walking of fried and frozen, yellow or contains more than them regularly to get them ready for the fair your daily allowance of sugar. You know love on display in August. 4-H, Grange, and Future Farmers frozen food it’s bad when the fair Website actually of America (FFA) members track expenses recommends you bring antacids. By the at the Fair from their animals throughout the year and by Rebecca Wicks way, fried Twinkies are so yesterday. Go Good times and fond memories flood then subtract those from the auction pro- My four-year old went to the fair for for chocolate dipped bacon instead. the 2010 Ventura County Fair. For one ceeds to determine the profit. Many then the first time two years ago. She has been All fair rides are designed to make local resident, this year’s fair is a tribute deposit the profit into a college savings ac- a ride junkie ever since. Last summer she you dizzy and nauseous. They all spin. to his mom. count for later use. proclaimed she was going to get married Some spin in a straightforward manner, For 40 years, Tony and his Mom, Without a doubt many of our Ventura at the fair. This year, armed with our pre- for example the carousel, while others are Louise Swartz, have watched a small fern County youth have been able to attend colle- purchased ride tickets we headed out to more like poorly weighted tops spinning grow to be 300 pounds hanging in the ge due to the support of the local communi- the fair on opening day – because that is awkwardly from one side to the other. shade of Louise’s avocado tree in Port ty. Being part of such programs has allowed what serious fair goers like ourselves do. Carnies are as aggressive as ever. My Hueneme. Louise kept saying she was them to learn the importance of hard work We met some friends because while favorite was the gal trying to convince going to enter the fern in the Ventura and persistence, as well as how to manage rides are fun, rides with other giggling me that giving my four-year old darts to County Fair, but never got around to it. money. four-year old girls are just that much throw wasn’t going to end poorly. Louise died a year and a half ago. The excitement spreads to all who at- more exciting. The girls rode cars, air- If you love rabbits, pigs or cows the This month, Tony Swartz untangled tend, so stop by and witness the fun. Walk planes, helicopters, boats, swings…you fair is the place to go. In their respective the Multiple Shield Staghorn Fern from in to the sound of the auctioneer up in the get the idea. We snacked on cotton candy areas for example you will see rabbit after the ropes and wires that has bound it to announcer stand and pig canes banging and ice cream. We saw animals. We pe- rabbit after rabbit in numbers upwards the avocado tree for four decades and against the metal corral as bid placards fly rused exhibits. All in all, the fair did not of 100. hauled it to the Ventura County Fair to up in the air. Then step through the sawdust disappoint. No one was happier than me when enter it in the Floriculture department. to find a seat and you’ll be offered samples Here are some of the highlights – in the carnie measured my daughter at 42 He has entered it in memory of his mo- of meat from a silver platter. A large screen order – according to my four-year old. inches. That spinning dragon ride looked ther. will display the buyers and prices of the last The caterpillar ride was good, but like bad news to me. The fern is on display throughout the several animals sold and loud cheering will not as fast and missing what she thought Lastly, here are some tips for a speed- 2010 Fair. Go see this enormous plant commence each time a participant brings should have been a bigger drop than she Continued on page 7 dangling like a piñata in the Floriculture! Continued on page 5

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 4 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze Opinion/Editorial ♣ There are several and many others’ $300,000 to $400,000 their own numbers and information and building projects that per year for this city of $37,000 middle criticize the city council based upon false are in the pipeline go- income workers. information, often in an extremely rude The Ventura Breeze is your free local community ing though city ap- Residents of Bell are so uninformed and boisterous manner. newspaper published every other Wednesday and provals that might in- that even a current member of the city But even if some (certainly not all) circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations council making $8,000 per year was of their criticism is unwarranted, it does in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located terest you (and maybe Sheldon Brown not). shocked to find out that the other coun- keep the council on their toes knowing in Oxnard. Publisher A 78,000 square foot cil members are making $100,000 for that they will be challenged often; and it Publisher Winco Market to be located in the Riviera their part-time jobs. makes other Venturans pay close atten- Sheldon Brown Shopping Center located at 4750 Tele- Finally the LA Times has published tion to what is going on that they might [email protected] phone (I’m not familiar with the market articles regarding this, and finally Bell- not otherwise really care at all about. Pet Editor chain but they have a whole bunch) turans are outraged and doing some- City council member Neal Andrews 63 hotel rooms to be added at the thing about it (about time, I would say). has an article in this issue regarding Professor Scamp Holiday Inn Express next to the harbor. this subject. Because two Bell employees [email protected] A 4,300 square feet, free-standing worked for Ventura many years ago their Contributing Writers Chick-Fil-A restaurant at Valentine and high salaries at Bell will impact our por- Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks Eastman. tion of their retirement in a very negative Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang ♣ Ventura will retain control of the way, so this is also our problem. shuttered H.P. Wright Library building City retirement is based partially Mira Reverente • Peter Godinez for the foreseeable future but there are still upon the highest salary an employee Sophia Kidd (from China) no plans to reopen the library. The Wright earned in other cities where they worked, Nelson Wallace • John Burke Library closed in November of last year be- so our portion would be higher then if Veronica Johnson • James Spencer cause of budget problems. they had stayed here. Shirley Lorraine • Lucille Montague Even though the city still owns the I did ask Mayor Bill Fulton to write Sheli Ellsworth building on Day Road, it sits on Ventura an article for the Breeze: “How does the College property and the city has a $1.00 Bell problem impact Ventura and why Interns per year property lease that expires in 2015. couldn’t this happen here?” He told me Brooke Demchuck – Ventura High School The college wants to use the building that he would think about it, but I am Kathryne Duckwitz – Ventura High School for its purposes and believes that it has still waiting; perhaps in our next issue. Danielle Peak – University of San Diego the right to take back ownership if it’s ♣ One night recently the lowest tempera- Senior Advisors not being used as a public library per the tures in California were: Ventura 49, Big Nanci Cone original lease agreement. Bear Lake 48, Mammoth 46, Lake Tahoe Suz Montgomery In a recent legal opinion, Ventura 35, and in Ojai 49; so every one here was City Attorney Ariel Calonne stated that complaining “When is summer going to Advertising Advisors the city doesn’t have to give up ownership The Bell City Council has voted to re- arrive, I hate this cold weather?” Leselie Ann Matthias as long as it only temporarily suspends li- duce their salaries by 90%; even with this The next day the high in Ventura was [email protected] brary use. I’m certainly not sure if this is they will still be making more than our 67 and in Ojai it was 97, so quit com- Adele Rosales a “temporary suspension”. city council members. plaining and enjoy our wonderful weath- [email protected] ♣ As I’m sure you know, the City of Bell The more I read of this the more I er. The summer will arrive soon enough 805.236.8438 has been paying most city officials abso- appreciate our gadflies (someone con- and then you can complain that “this 80 Diane Grabau lutely outrageous and immoral salaries tinuously annoying another person degrees is killing me”. ♣ [email protected] ranging from the chief administrative of- or organization, usually by criticizing I hope that you have, or are planning ficer’s $800,000, police chief’s $457,000, them), even if they occasionally make up to, attend the Fair Production Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] Mailbox Printing Hi Sheldon: an automatic adjunct to anyone’s Lyme- Supervisors could care less about provid- Roger Wirsing Just wanted to share compliments Literate Protocol... ing some accountability and control over American Foothill Publishing Co. about your publication. I was at water And that we have Mike Bittner’s Hy- runaway public employee pensions to ------aerobics class yesterday at the Ventura perbaric O2 Clinic right here in Ventura protect the taxpayers, but would rather Community Pool. The instructor men- in the Chamber of Commerce Bldg, these continue to pander to the public em- REACHING US: tioned an upcoming article that was go- past few yrs! (I moved here from Hwd to ployee unions that we are all beholden Events & Happenings ing to be published in the Breeze. Three live by his HBOT clinic, which has saved to and have sworn our allegiance to. [email protected] of the ladies next to me in the water my “Lyme-Life”! This is an absolute abomination and I commented...”Oh, I really enjoy reading Your article also announced the certainly hope the voters remember this Opinions the Breeze.” “They have a lot more local very first Lyme Disease Group in Ven- when these four are up for reelection. [email protected] news.” “I never miss an issue.” tura, ([email protected]) One thing is abundantly clear to me -- Articles and Photos So keep up the good work. You are which was held on 7-21, at the very first we have four elected Supervisors who do [email protected] making a difference. hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in not feel it is in their job description to Regards, Ventura!(HCOCinc.com) KUDOS! look out for the taxpayers by adhering Advertising Marianne Coffey Peace to any form of fiscal responsibility what- [email protected] Annie (Gaby) Gabriel, CHt, LLHC soever. Instead, they feel it is more im- Ventura Breeze Mr. Brown: portant to cater to the employee unions 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 I just received a printed copy of the Dear Editor, that continue to provide financial and Ventura, CA 93001 July 14 – 27, 2010 issue of your news- I was astounded at the recent rejec- moral support for their reelections year 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 paper. tion of Ventura County Supervisor Peter after year. I just wanted to take a moment and Foy’s proposal to the Board of Supervi- The ones who get left out of the equa- C thank you for publishing my recent rail sors to put the issue of public employee tion here, of course, are the taxpayers. The Ventura Breeze is printed with safety letter. pensions to a vote of the people. It wasn’t What a shame. soy based ink on paper with minimum Perhaps it will have a positive impact so much the fact that the other four Su- Mike Gibson 40% recycled content. on our communities. I am grateful. pervisors (Steve Bennett, Linda Parks, Ventura Sincerely, Kathy Long, and John Zaragoza) opposed Arthur James “A.J.” Farrar, M.S. this idea (that wasn’t much of a surprise Dear Jim and Shirley , AJF & Associates at all). What irked me was the way in You make an old lady happy! which they castigated Supervisor Foy for I thank you with all my heart for the Correction Breeze: even bringing the issue forward. Super- kind mention of CMT and Larry and me. Thanks are in order for your reporter, visor Bennett even went as far as doing I have been rather shocked how we had In our July 28 issue we had an Nanci Cone. Not only did she do a very a Power Point presentation detailing all been ignored after we worked so hard. article about the tragic death respectful interview with me, Ventura’s the reasons he was adamantly opposed Thank you so much. of Katie Lively in a fatal traffic Resident Lyme Disease Coach, National to pension reform and the other three Larry passed away many years ago at accident at the intersection of Lecturer, Published Writer and Docu- chimed in in full agreement afterward. the age of 46. I still miss him. He was Johnson Drive and Northbank mentarian for the Advocacy & Education What this says to the public is that we Continued on page 5 Drrive. of Lyme-Related Issues, but, Ms Cone re- We said that the date of this ally listened carefully to accurately record accident was July 7, it was on Thus to be independent of public opinion is the first the facts, the problem at hand with ris- July 17. 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Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura Breeze August 11 - August 24, 2010 5 City News Separately, state water officials are Trees. A point of interest to you on the Could we become another Bell? working to stop the city from putting subject. out more than 9 million gallons of When I was 13 or 14 I rode a horse by Neal Andrews processed sewage water or effluent on with the then owner of all of those City Council member a daily basis. Regulators want to see hills from Sexton Canyon to Hall Can- The travesty in the City of Bell with re- partment made less than $100,000 last the water reused instead for watering yon, Mr. Walter R. Sexton. He was a spect to the salaries of public officials un- year, the public says we have a problem. fields, parks and golf courses. long time friend of my grandfather. derscores the error of “leaders” who argue When a patrol officer in the Police Depart- Moving this plant could cost the We were in route from Sexton Canyon that public agencies must offer pay equal ment who barely performs well enough city hundreds of millions of dollars. to Hall Canyon and stopped to rest the to other cities to stay “competitive.” Such not to be fired can retire at fifty years of horses under those trees. At that time a policy inevitably means that we become age with a pension in excess of $70,000 per there were five. Mr. Sexton told me in the captives of the weakest, stupidest, year for the rest of his life, a pension that passing that he had been about my age most incompetent or corrupt public offi- costs the taxpayer at least $1,200,000, the Olivas Adobe when he had helped his father plant cials in neighboring communities. public says we have a problem. The public the five trees. Vandals subsequently While no one is likely to argue that the is correct! docents given cut down three of the trees. Some salaries paid in Bell had any rational basis, Local politicians who insist on the good citizens Replaced the three trees the fact is that unreasonable salaries and myth, as in Bell, that our public agencies city award and they were promptly destroyed benefit arrangements are commonplace in will just fall apart if we don’t pay “com- again, never to be re-planted. The Olivas Adobe Historical Inter- the public sector. Public employee unions petitive” salaries and benefits may have to Sincerely, preters (OAHI) received the Volunteer naturally press politicians everywhere for learn the hard way! That’s up to the voters. R. D. Willis-Ventura Ventura Community Collaborator better pay and benefits. That’s their job. In the meantime, we need to change Breeze: award for July, as presented monthly Sooner or later they find politicians des- the entire public sector compensation Doug’s photo appeared on the Breeze cover by the Ventura City Council to local perate to have the unions’ money at elec- model. We need to align it to the labor on July 14 individuals and groups who volunteer tion time. That’s what happened with market. We need to emphasize perfor- their time and talents for the benefit Governor Gray Davis who caved in to the mance and accountability and promote of the City. Ventura history burns California Highway Patrol and the Cali- merit based pay, not simply longevity- The award was presented to OAHI Continued from page 1 fornia prison guards, and in doing so set based pay. And we need to radically at the City Council meeting on July 12 sell the property. an outrageous standard for compensation reform pensions. Police Chief Randy by Mayor Bill Fulton. The foundation saw the house as a that police unions all across the State used Adams’ brief time in Bell, under the cur- The Community Collaborator potential event center similar to the Ca- to jack up their pay and pension benefits, rent Public Employee Retirement System award recognizes groups for their par- marillo Ranch where high-end wed- all in the name of the phony need to re- (PERS) rules, could cost the taxpayers of ticipation in or creation of volunteer dings, wine tastings and conferences main “competitive”. Ventura as much as $120,000 a year over projects that directly benefit the City are held. No one is suggesting that our public and above the $100,000 or so per year of Ventura and its residents, said Ful- “We are devastated over the loss of employees should not be paid reasonably. they were already obligated to pay, and ton as he presented the framed docu- the house,” said Phil Ranger represent- Quite the contrary, we should pay well they will do so every year for the rest of ment. ing the foundation. “So much time based on merit for good employees, but his life. We need a defined contribution You can be part of this “history and effort has gone into formulating our elected officials also have a duty to the plan, not a PERS plan, so that our obli- with a future” by training as a docent the best method to raise the necessary taxpayer to assure that what we pay is con- gations are fixed and known. We need to for the all-volunteer Olivas Adobe His- funds.” sistent with the labor market. make sure we cannot be jacked around torical Interpreters. Call to schedule Ranger is still optimistic when it Clearly the public sector needs to ever again by politicians in some other an interview at 658-4728 or send an e- comes to the property and hopes the change its compensation systems. When community making stupid, greedy deci- mail to [email protected]) prior to school district will hold onto the land only six firefighters in the entire Fire De- sions. September 12. After the interview pro- while the foundation becomes a legiti- spective docents will be scheduled for mate non-profit organization. He and expect to see after the fee is enacted. the next short and fun docent training his group still see using the property Venturans In July 2009, water and wastewater activities-just two Sundays, September for something that “blends advance- treatment bills saw a seven percent in- 12 & 19, from 1 to 3 pm, at the Olivas ment in both education and philan- crease. This, combined with the linger- Adobe. thropic endeavors.” can expect ing economic downturn, seems like a “It could still become a shining lot for a number of residents. Mailbox light on the west side of Ventura,” said water fee spike “I just feel as if we’re being whittled Continued from page 4 Ranger. City officials announced last month away at these days,” said Katherine a musical genius conducting our big or- Many are more than disappointed water is likely to get more costly for Ven- Gross of Ventura. “Our parks aren’t as chestras. with the loss of the 130-year old house turans due to a number of factors in- clean, our roads not as nice, and we’re I celebrated my 86 birthday on June and place blame squarely on negligence cluding costs related to complying with about to pay more? It just doesn’t seem 1st. I am mostly remembered, if at all, for by the school district. new regulations and higher expenses for right.” my ballet, but very seldom for direct- “This is unforgivable,” said Sarah pumping. The exact fees have not been settled. ing all the shows. I live in Ventura…for Kalvin, an artist and descendent of the The new fee which will be added Officially the fees would be levied in or- 18 some years and loving it. Foster family who believes the school onto customer bills is being labeled a der to “recover unbudgeted expenses” I am happy when I read about the district were poor stewards of the “pass-through” fee. In a July City Coun- and would work like the existing gar- good work CMT does, through I have home. “The Foster family was so gen- cil meeting the group approved the bage fee customers now pay to make not seen any of the shows. erous to the community and the receiv- concept and asked the staff to conduct up the difference in area landfill cost Thank you one more time, Jim and ers just didn’t appreciate it.” further research into a “pass-through” increases. Shirley! Kalvin who created the website charge to customers. Fondly, Fragile Sands which highlighted the According to City Public Works Di- An official recommended fee structure Mara Lysova E.P. Foster home along with other his- rector Ron Calkins, the basis for the will be presented to the City Council in Breeze torically significant structures in Ven- additional fee is two-fold. First, what September. The writer is a co-founder of the Ca- tura is afraid apathy for our history is the city pays for groundwater has bal- Calkins, along with others, has re- brillo Music Theatre, which was created 40 growing. looned from $340,000 to more than peatedly warned that additional cost years ago. Her letter refers to historical ob- “The Fosters were the most gener- $740,000 in only five years. This large increases for water are all but inherent servations made by our theatre critics, Jim ous philanthropists in Ventura Coun- increase was not figured into the city’s as water becomes a more prized com- Spencer and Shirley Lorraine, which ap- ty,” said Kalvin. “For people like that to already difficult budget. modity in the future. peared in their July 28, 2010 review of the be forgotten is more than a tragedy.” The second reason for the added Currently Ventura’s water is sup- CMT’s production of “Cinderella.” fee is due to expenses the city will need plied via wells, Lake Casitas and the to incur in order to stay in compliance Ventura River. It is one of only a hand- Breeze: Junior livestock auction with a number of new environmental ful of cities that does not rely on State I reviewed the news article about Continued from page 3 regulations. New ordinances define Water Project deliveries. The city actu- the museum, saw the photos, and ad- their animal into the ring. After circling the specifics for how the city obtains its wa- ally pays $1 million each year in order mired your involvement and your sto- ring a few times and becoming more excited ter, as well as how it dispenses of water to keep the rights to the state water. ry. as each bid comes in, the participants will from its treatment plant. All of these Tapping into the state water would You did a great thing and you are sell their animals and exit to have their pic- potential ordinance changes add costs mean additional costs to the city in or- blessed. ture taken with the new owner. to the city’s operations. der to connect to it. Proud to be your neighbor and fel- Be part of this fun event and incredi- The city’s water and sewage opera- All bridges that need to be crossed low WAVr. ble opportunity for our Ventura County tions use funds separate from the city’s when it comes to Ventura’s water in- Congratulations. youth. You can register to be a buyer at the general operating budget. This means volve further expenditures for the city. Saint Pierre fairgrounds administration office or at rate-payers must pick up the difference Over the last 15 years Ventura has the auction. Then enjoy a day of excite- in cost. spent approximately $127 million in Attn: Mr. Doug Magnum ment, bid on animals, and have a delici- A ten percent increase is Calkins’ upgrades to its water and sewage infra- Dear Mr. Magnum: ous lunch before taking off for the rest of initial estimate of what customers can structure. I enjoyed your picture of the Two the fair!

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 6 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze News and Notes “When we first came together as a committee,” said Barbara Piszczek, chair- woman of this year’s Anthology Commit- Solutions tee, “we set a goal that each anthology would be better than the previous one. for Ventura’s I’m impressed with the wealth of talent in our community”. A release party is planned for Septem- Fire ber 28 when many of the authors will be available to sign copies of the book. Ad- Department vanced orders are available at a discount- by Bill Knox ed price. Contact Barbara Piszczek at [email protected]. After its release, Mounting overtime costs, pension the book will be available for purchase liabilities and shrinking revenue sources through the VCWC website and on Ama- have resulted in the closing of a fire sta- zon.com. tion and elimination of firefighter posi- For more information, visit www.ven- tions. Using volunteer firefighters to turacountywriters.com or call Kathleen assist professionals could save the city Kaiser at 524-6970. millions and improve public safety. Response Times According to national standards, firefighters should respond to emer- gencies within five minutes. This is Proposed Harbor project being explained by Oscar Pena and Michael Sondermann critical because resuscitation from car- diac arrest after five minutes typically Harbor Master claims construction results in brain injury or death. Our department fails, on average, to meet site is “area of liquefaction” the response standard over 60% of the time. With the planned elimination of by Sheli Ellsworth nine positions, response times will in- The Ventura Harbor Community sq. o ft. t 1500 sq. feet. Twenty-seven of crease by an additional 30%. Council hosted Michael Sondermann of the units are to be designated as afford- Lack of Funds Sondermann Ring Partners on July 22 to able housing. The fire department’s budget is answer questions regarding the proposed The project proposal is a five-block $14.5 million. The city closed sta- Sondermann-Ring project. According to plan that will contain one, two and three tion No. 4 in hopes of reducing cost- Sondermann, the 300-unit apartment story buildings. Resident parking is to ly overtime pay. In 2009, the city paid and 21,300 square foot retail complex be self-contained covered spaces. Two $1,700,000, in overtime payments. New on Anchors Way Drive was approved by additional parking structures designed Happy couple employees receive a compensation pack- the City of Ventura in 2007 and the proj- with boater facilities and restrooms are age in excess of $85,500. Senior employ- ect is waiting on final approval from the planned. Street parking will be available ties the knot at ees cost substantially more. In addition, the city has an unfunded pension obli- California Coastal Commission. Diana as well as four 20-unit bicycle parking Christenson of the Coastal Commission buildings. “The street parking will make Grant Park gation of more than $50,000,000. Taken reported to the Breeze on August 3, that the streets narrow, but that’s designed to Saturday, July 3, was a day that started together, the fire department’s budget is the project managers and the City of Ven- slow the traffic flow,” Sondermann says. out like any other. The traffic was rolling stretched to the limit and the city can- tura are still making revisions and the The project aimed at younger, adult by as beach-goers raced to taste the salty not afford to maintain or expand cur- final approval will not be on the Coastal residents in the 25-35 age demographic, waters of the ocean. But a few very lucky rent positions. Commission Agenda until 2011 at the will also have a lap pool, volleyball court, individuals had the pleasure of gathering Volunteers earliest. tennis courts and pet park, as well as a at Grant Park on this day, to partake in The Ventura Police Department Many residents from the Ventura Ma- recreational facility. The 2.5 acre park will the Holy Matrimony of Dennis Jenks and uses 44 volunteers to supplement the rina Mobile Home Park, across from the be open to the public as well as the pedes- his beautiful bride Claire Lewis. professional force. If 44 volunteers proposed site, were present at the meeting. trian promenade along the waterfront. Guests were able to take in the stun- each donated 48 hours per month Concerns ranged from increased traf- Changes to the original 2007 plan ning view of the beaches of Ventura as to the fire department the city could fic flow, parking, and emergency vehicle have also dragged the approval process they looked on at the happy couple ex- eliminate overtime and reduce com- access. Sondermann has pledged $3.25 out, according to Sondermann. Staff changing their vows. After the ceremony, pensation expenses, saving the city million toward the funding of a new fire- cuts at the CCC have also delayed the guests were able to enjoy amazing food nearly $3 million! If police supple- station in the area. Several residents had project. catered by Milanos’ restaurant while lis- ment their professional force, there questions about the site’s geographic “Once building begins, it should be tening to the folk stylings of J. Peter Boles is no reason that the fire department stability. Oscar Pena, General Manager completed in three years,” Sondermann and friends at the gala reception that cannot achieve similar results. of the Ventura Port District answered said. He is planning to use local con- would follow. According to FEMA, over 92% of the question saying, “The whole area is struction companies in the development Both their home and the home of fire departments in the U.S. use volun- a liquefaction area. We should be wor- of this “world class waterside communi- Ken and Adela Trainor would be host to teer firefighters. California cities such rying about being hit by tsunami more ty” and will be adding 104 new boat slips the festivities. Both guests and the bride as Chico, Fillmore, Santa Ana, Santa than an earthquake.” to the harbor. and groom had a spectacular time. The Clara, Santa Paula, Stockton and Tur- Sondermann-Ring’s acquisition of Sondermann-Ring completed a simi- happy couple has since returned from a lock use volunteers to supplement the harbor property is based on a long- lar project in Marina del Rey in 2008. The honeymoon in Cambria. their professional forces. If Ventura term lease. The apartments, retail stores Esprit Marina del Rey‘s 437 units lease and boat slips will be managed by Son- from $2200-$6000 per month. dermann-Ring who claims to currently Sondermann said, “It was Doug Ring’s own over 8,000 units in California. The hope that this project be completed in his units will lease for $1200-$3000 based lifetime.” Unfortunately, Ring was found on today’s market and range from 600 dead in his home in November 2009.

Potential members are welcome to News from the attend one meeting. If they wish to con- tinue, they must officially join the club. Ventura County Membership dues are $45 a year. If in- terested, contact Shelba Cole Robison at Writers Club 653-2307. Two exciting things are happening The Club is also proud to announce with the Ventura County Writers Club. the third edition of its biannual anthol- One is a new workshop and critique ogy, this year’s entitled “Windows”. The group for playwrights. Currently, the volume will contain 73 pieces that were group meets on the third Tuesday of selected from club members, winners of Winners of the Women’s and Men’s Hat Contests at the Ventura Botanical Gardens each month at 7 p.m. in Ventura to read the various club contests, and other sub- “Polo, Picnic & Paradise” fundraiser were Peggy Harris, first place in women’s contest; and critique members’ work. However, as missions. Included are nineteen short Bernie Krakower, second place in men’s contest; Grace Brandt, third place in women’s con- the group grows, this schedule is open to stories, thirty-five poems, two memoirs, test; Monroe Kaplan, first place in men’s contest; Donna Germat, second place in women’s change depending on members’ sched- and a variety of artwork illustrating spe- contest; and Jacques Bellesiles, third place in men’s contest. ules. cific poems and stories.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura Breeze August 11 - August 24, 2010 7 News and Notes modeled any of these communities, it offered us the opportunity to meet some would save between $2.5 and $3 mil- of the best people of Ventura, the elders lion annually. and families of Tortilla Flats. Volunteers, like professionals, must It took Suzanne Lawrence to give us complete mandatory training compa- the perspective to see and understand rable to beginning professional fire- the historical significance and value to fighters. A well trained volunteer force future researchers and students of his- will provide quality applicants from tory that had been unearthed by our re- which to pick when the time comes search. Suddenly a real historian was on to add additional professionals to our our side. When Suzanne joined our team force. By training and utilizing vol- she elevated us to new heights as she unteers now, the professional depart- brought her knowledge and eloquence ment would have personal knowledge on the lecture circuit with us to commu- of a person’s character and fitness to nity groups, libraries and colleges. She serve as a member of our honorable took our rough diamond and polished it. and professional force. She started transcribing the interviews, The use of volunteers will help al- she even organized the information by leviate the burden on our profession- subject and location. She critiqued and als and allow them to reduce overtime advised us. Soon she was participating hours. In addition, creating a volun- in the interviews and brought her own Appearing at a recent evening of great music at the WAV were Tim (The Breeze) Pom- teer force would provide adequate memories of growing up in Ventura to pey presenting a Johnny Cash Tribute. He was accompanied by his lovely wife Jayne, Saint staffing and help reduce response the process and she arranged for us to in- Pierre and Danny Flowers. times to emergency calls. A supple- terview her father, the late L.M. (Manny) Many great shows and movies will be presented at the WAV throughout the year. mental volunteer force is the right an- Paquette who gave us a most wonderful swer for Ventura. interview from his perspective as a fire- and clearly values its unique charac- lot generally stretches down Harbor to C It is time we gave a much needed man in Ventura of the last century. ter, the arts and cultural community, Street and beyond. If you get there early hand to our fire department and help She was active with us to the end, aesthetics, healthy lifestyles and green exit Sanjon Rd. head for downtown and them to do what they do best: serve we will miss her greatly as we offer our living. I’m thrilled to be involved with look for street parking near Figueroa, the public interest through ensuring heartfelt condolences to her family. She such exciting work and look forward to Santa Clara and Juniper Streets. Or, public safety. also did so much for many other commu- continuing the momentum created by avoid the crowds and park at any of the Breeze: nity groups, we are all richer for her life. Downtown Ventura Partners and the fairground shuttle sites. Bill Knox has new website where he Memorial services were held on Sunday city of Ventura. “ Consider going on Aug. 12 when gives his opinions on items regarding Ven- August 8 at the Ventura County History a ride wristband costs only $25. With tura. He will be contributing articles to the Museum in downtown Ventura. Land of fried and frozen food smaller rides averaging $2.50 each, if Breeze. Continued from page 3 you go on more than 10 rides (which a Please visit www.theventuraobserver. ier, thriftier trip to the fair with young four-year old can do in less than an hour) blogspot.com to read and find out more. Downtown children. you’ll easily make your money back. Get there early. This seems like com- Pack a lunch and beverages. Save Ventura mon sense, but there are nearly no lines your money for treats and rides. for rides from 11 a.m. to noon. If your kids are old enough, enjoy Partners hires Don’t park in the fairgrounds park- the fair during the day, get your hand ing lot. Not only will you save yourself stamped and come back in the evening new Executive $10, but the line to get into the parking for fireworks at 10 p.m. Director Downtown Ventura Partners (DVP) has announced that they have hired a new Executive Director, said Dave Arm- strong, DVP’s chairman. Kathleen Eriksen, who has over thir- teen years of downtown economic de- velopment experience will start as the organization’s new executive director on Monday, August 16. According to Armstrong, “Kathleen Great concerts at has the hand-on experience we need in this difficult economy. She’s started busi- Ventura’s most historic party site! nesses and had to make a payroll. She’s August 14 Ethno & Flamenco Fusion developed housing and multiplied down- town budgets through successful grant Presented by Barber Automotive Group Suzanne Lawrence at the ArtWalk 1910 Time writing. We’re looking forward to imple- Spanish for “fire”, this guitar driven jazz ensemble Traveler performance at Bell Arts in April as menting a number of exciting programs will light up your feet with propulsive grooves, part of the Steampunk ArtRide & Fashion in downtown.” intoxicating trance vibes and Nuevo Flamenco Show. Photo by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo Ms. Eriksen will be coming from Bat- improvisations that soar on South American, Middle tle Creek, Michigan, where she worked The passing of as downtown development director for Eastern and East Indian melodies. seven years. In addition to many other Suzanne achievements, Ms. Eriksen was instru- mental in developing downtown hous- Lawrence ing in Battle Creek. Her work garnered numerous awards and grants, including by Moses Mora the Merit Award from the American In- August 21 Zydeco The Tortilla Flats and friends com- stitute of America and national televi- Presented by Andria’s Seafood Restaurant munity lost a powerful ally when Su- sion coverage on HGTV’s Restore Amer- zanne Lawrence passed away on Friday, ica. This Grammy©-nominated fiddler and her five-piece Cajun band— July 30. Suzanne’s impact on our efforts Prior to her tenure in Battle Creek, our series’ most popular act every year—return to infect us with is almost immeasurable. When MB Han- Ms. Eriksen was the executive director their volcanic “swamp-roots rock” from the bayous of Louisiana full rahan and myself took on the Tortilla for the Downtown Development Au- of joyful “get up and dance” Mardi Gras rhythms. Flats Mural Project in 1994 we thought thority in Jackson, Michigan. we were involved in another art project. Ms. Eriksen and her brother success- Little did we know that we would have to fully owned and operated three restau- Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive become amateur historians in the pro- rants in downtown Jackson for more Concerts 7:30 - 9:30 pm - All seats $18 cess. So little was documented about the than 10 years . RSVP Options: Table for 4/$10 & catered hot buffet original Tortilla Flats neighborhood that Her experience as an owner of sev- dinner $13.50 per person we had to do our own research, including eral downtown businesses puts her in a Tickets at door or call: 805-658-4726 the oral history interviews of many of the unique position to relate to the perspec- ex-residents (a process that continues to tive of independent business owners and this day.) We realized right away how rich more readily respond to their needs. and rewarding this process was because it “Ventura has a special sense of place

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Ad #4 8 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze Community Events scription” from each retailer. The former racer explains that all en- Also as part of its Great Denim Days, tries are welcome, from the very basic to the shoppers are encouraged to donate a most intricate designs. gently used denim item throughout the It’s difficult to construct a vehicle dy- month of August that will be donated to namic enough to last on water, sand, and specific men, women and children being mud, let alone move upon such wishy- served at one of three charities. Project washy surfaces. Since many of the contes- Understanding, Ventura County Rescue tants don’t have the opportunity to fully Mission and Lighthouse for Women and test their models, some participants find Children. their creation doesn’t work during the Jeanious Bar on August 14 from water run. Cantrell explains, “It’s always a 1-4pm. compromise, because if it does well on the The Great Denim Benefit on August sand, it may not do well on the water.” 26 from 6-8pm. Despite the challenges to the racers, the entire event, free to watch, revolves around fun, with many awards given throughout Top acts at the the event. For instance, one of the first rec- ognitions is given to the vehicle that breaks Ventura down during the preparation round. The race will be held on Oct. 23 at the Hillsides Ventura Harbor on Schooner Drive. Pro- ceeds benefit the Turning Point Founda- Music Festival tion, a group that focuses on providing care Billboard chart-topping indepen- and services for people with mental illness dent rock giants the Gin Blossoms have in Ventura County. been announced as the latest musical act For more information, sponsorship to join the stellar lineup of the Ventura opportunities and vehicle registration, call Hillsides Music Festival. The Gin Blos- 652-0000, ext. 102, or visit http://www.ki- soms join multi-Grammy winning artist neticrace.com. and headliner Emmylou Harris, and the Glen Phillips/Nickel Creek project WPA for the September 25 benefit event in Ventura events Ventura’s Arroyo Verde Park. August 13: Kathleen Good’s green For the 8th year, the Ventura Hillsi- short “The Re-Useniks” will be aired des Conservancy will present the annual on CAPS_TV on Friday @ 8:00pm and Ventura Hillsides Music Festival in Arro- on Saturday, August 14 @ 2:30 pm. See yo Verde Park – this time, on Saturday, schedule at www.cpastv.org September 25. August 13: The Alchemy Handbell En- The Ventura land trust’s annual semble from the Prince of Peace Episco- fundraiser has become a popular local pal Church in Woodland Hills will pres- celebration of music and conservation ent a concert on Friday,at 7 p.m. at First that raises funds and awareness for the United Methodist Church, 1338 E. Santa Conservancy’s land conservation and Clara St., 643-8621. A freewill offering restoration work. will be taken with proceeds benefiting the Harris recorded her first album Handbell choir at First United Methodist Community Events in 1969 and two years later she began Church, Ventura. Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. “Over touring and recording with Gram Par- August 16: Jill Martinez, of Oxnard, Of, by and for the years Rubicon has become like my sons. In the years that followed, Harris will present a parliamentary lesson titled second family,” explains Trainor. “I look blossomed as a solo artist, winning her “Privileged Motions and Questions the kids back on all the ways they have been there first Grammy in 1976 for best female of Privilege” at the Monday meeting of Zeta Chi. Zeta Chi is a local unit of the by James Scolari for me, and now it’s my turn to give back.” country vocal performance. National Association of Parliamentar- [email protected] “The Rubicon has been a wonderful Tickets are available at Salzer’s Re- collaborator with the Ventura Unified cords, Great Pacific Iron Works, The ians (NAP.) The lesson covers two top- It’s been nearly five decades since School District in promoting the impor- Wine Rack, Pete’s Breakfast House and ics that are frequently confused by those President Kennedy urged the nation “Ask tance of arts in education,” adds Train- Simone’s Coffee & Tea in Ventura, and who begin parliamentary study. not what your country can do for you, ask or’s mother, Adela Trainor. “They fill an through the Conservancy’s website: www. The unit meets at 7 p.m. in the Top- what you can do for your country,” yet in important niche in providing perform- venturahillsides.org. ping Room, E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. that interval the service ethic has taken ing arts education to students whose General admission is $45. Special Main St. Free parking is available behind root and thrived, as is happily evinced in schools­–like my daughter’s–simply don’t $150 Gold Circle Seating packages are the library.Zeta Chi holds regular study numerous ways in Ventura. The ethic will offer it. Without programs like theirs, available only online at www.ventu- meetings at the library on the third Mon- be on display nowhere more prominent- opportunities for our kids to grow in the rahillsides.org. By popular demand, the day evening of each month except Decem- ly than Rubicon Theatre Company on performing arts would be nearly non- Conservancy is again offering a Family ber; unit member dues are $25 per year. Monday night, August 16, when a group existent.” and Friends Four Pack for $160, and has For more information, please contact the of performers step up to give something The Kids for Kids benefit concert will added Firestone Walker Six Pack for $270, unit Vice-President Sandra Sanders at back to Rubicon in the second annual be on Monday, August 16 at 8 pm. For and a Party Ten Pack for $375. 643-5928 or [email protected] Kids for Kids benefit concert. ticket information, call the Rubicon The- The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy is August 18: Program on the Ventura In the frosty economic climate of this atre box office at 667-2900, or log on to dedicated to permanently preserving the Marsh Milkvetch Plant and North age independent theatre has seemed on www.RubiconTheatre.org. hillsides, canyons and open space that con- Shore Development will be offered by the the endangered species list, with more tribute to the unique character and natural Channel Islands Chapter of the Califor- than ten percent of the nation’s private environment of the Ventura region. nia Native Plant Society at the E.P. Foster theatre companies closing their doors Library’s Topping Room, from 7-9 pm. this year alone. Do these jeans Mary Carroll, botanist with ARCADIS, A standout among the region’s most Kinetic will describe her work with this endan- celebrated theatre companies, Rubicon make my booty gered plant: monitoring onsite popula- Theatre’s educational outreach program Sculpture Race tion and establishing offsite populations. is widely acknowledged for their dedi- look big? Program is free. For questions, call David cated support in offering performing It can feel like rocket science - so returns Magney, 646-6045 arts initiatives to Gold Coast youths of many shapes of women, so many styles An event where engineering and art August 21: The Ventura County Ge- all income brackets. The program serves of denim, way too little time. Get back collide will return this fall for its 13th year nealogical Society, Inc. (VCGS) will be upwards of 250 kids each year, many of the hours lost in the fitting room; Pa- in Ventura County. The Kinetic Sculpture holding its regular monthly meeting Sat- whom can only attend with the aid of the cific View’s Jeanious Bar invites women Race in Ventura features human-powered urday at 1pm. The meeting will be held theatre’s generous scholarship program. to meet with their panel of “Denim Jean- vehicles created to run through water, sand, at the Ventura LDS Family History Cen- This year’s benefit, conceived and pro- ies” to narrow the shopping field with a and mud, as well as on the road. ter, 3501 Loma Vista Rd. (at Mills Rd.). duced by Rubicon youth alumnae Gabby free, individualized assessment of the With the race months away, Christy Before the meeting begins and during the Trainor, will feature her and other young best fit for each woman’s shape, tips and Cantrell, chairwoman of the event, said breaks, genealogy books and supplies are performers, joined on Rubicon’s main strategies for how to find a flattering pair now is a good time to get started on de- available for purchase. Guests are always stage by Broadway mainstays Teri Bibb, and recommendations for which specific signs. welcome to attend the free meeting. For who top-lined Phantom Of the Opera brands and styles will be a perfect fit. “Several months is good for prepara- more information call Gwenda at 485- over 1,000 times, and Joan Almedilla of Attendees will be given a denim “pre- tion,” she said. 7930.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura Breeze August 11 - August 24, 2010 9 Community Events Guest Speaker: Caroline Braxton $10 For more information call 646-8946 Rober-How to work with land and pro- or visit www.ojaifilmsociety.org bate records together to solve some gene- Sunday, August 22 City Island 2009 alogy brick walls USA 1 hr., 44 min. Rated PG-13 August 21: The Veterans Home of Cali- City Island introduces us to the Riz- fornia – Ventura , will hold their first zos, a boisterous family of four living in community garage sale on Saturday, the blue-collar seaside spit of Bronx real from 8 a.m. until noon at 10900 Tele- estate called City Island. The Rizzos don’t phone Road (at Wells Road ). talk much to each other but when they There are three ways to participate! do the neighbors hear every word.. Purchase a selling space (one table) for Sunday, August 29 Solitary Man 2009 a $20 donation to the Veterans Home of USA 1 hr., 30 min. Rated R California–Ventura and sell your items! Solitary Man is a sharp, small-scale Or donate items to the Veterans Home comedy of male misbehavior that turns of California – Ventura to be sold by the out to be one of this year’s pleasant cin- Veterans Home to raise money for their ematic surprises. activities fund. Or just go on over and The Ojai Valley Museum’s annual ju- pick up a bargain! Clothing, small fur- ried art show, Ojai Celebrates Art III, is niture items, craft supplies, knickknacks open to artists 18 and older working in and other items will be available! any gallery media. The theme is open this For additional information, please year, so enter your best work! call 659-7506 or 659-7526. Selection for inclusion in the show will be August 21: Sixty miles off Point Mugu made from prints, slides or CD’s mailed lies San Nicolas Island, the most remote to the museum by September 7. of the Channel Islands, and a unique Cash awards will be given for first, haven for threatened, endangered and second, and third place winners in the protected species. Join marine biologist amounts of $300, $200 and $100. An John Ugoretz on Saturday, at 2p.m., for a awards ceremony will take place on Octo- presentation at the Museum of Ventura ber 16 (Ojai Day), from 4 to 5 p.m. County on the state of current wildlife For questions and additional infor- on San Nicolas. mation call 649-1390 or contact ojai- The presentation at the Museum of [email protected]. Submission in- Ventura County’s new Pavilion is $5 for structions and entry form are at http:// the general public and free for museum www.ojaivalleymuseum.org/ members. For reservations, call 653- The 26th annual Ojai Peddler’s 0323,x 315. The Museum is located at Fair is being held from 9am - 4pm Sat- 100 E. Main St. Go to www.venturamu- urday and Sunday, August 21 & 22. Lo- seum.org for more information. cated inside the Chapparal Auditorium Today on San Nicolas Island, marine at 414 E. Ojai Ave. Parking is free in the mammals outnumber humans a thou- adjacent municipal parking lot, and ad- sand to one. Around 25,000 California mission is always free. sea lions are born there each year, which Held rain or shine, the Peddler’s Fair amounts to 60% of all sea lion pups is chock-full of quality antiques, collect- born in California. The island’s breeding ibles, handcrafts and international crafts. population of northern elephant seals This is a benefit for the Mira Monte PTO. accounts for about 30% of their overall Vendors are sought. Happy Hours population in California waters. For more information, please con- Monday to Friday Ugoretz is responsible for oversight tact Pat at 964-8915 or Jodie at 640-4384 of marine mammal monitoring and ma- x2284. 4 to 7pm rine ecosystem management at San Nico- Iconic California painter Richard Mon-Thur 11am to 9pm Buy 1 entree & 2 soft drinks, las Island for the Naval Air Systems Com- Rackus invites you to come on over to Live Music nd Fri-Sat 11am to 10pm get 2 entree 50% off mand (NAVAIR), Point Mugu Sea Range.. Ojai’s Café Emporium and see the light, Sunday 10am to 9pm Friday Nights (same or lesser value) Expires 9/30/10 August 23: The Rotary Club of Ventura his that is. South has announced that on August 23 It is somehow fitting that the inter- 138 W. Main St., Ventura 805.652.0338 Across from Vons Marty Robinson, Chief Executive Offi- nationally respected artist should have cer for the County of Ventura will speak an exhibit in Ojai at a light-filled gather- on the state of Ventura County govern- ing place, where locals and tourists alike The future is now. ment. share a leisurely meal, instead of the rar- Rotary is an organization of business efied atmosphere of most galleries. The s Breeze i available online 24/7, and professional men and women united The plein air landscape artist is one worldwide to provide humanitarian ser- of the last working painters from the hey- along with useful links, staff biogra- vice, encourage high ethical standards in day of the California Revivalists, and his phies and online-only goodies. all vocations and build global goodwill. exhibition at the Emporium should not The Rotary Club of Ventura South be missed. meets Monday’s at noon at the Wedge- Don’t miss a chance to see his work www.venturabreeze.com wood Banquet and Wedding Center, and enjoy a coffee or a meal until Sep- 5880 Olivas Park Dr. Guests are welcome. tember 14. The restaurant is open seven For additional information and di- days a week, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at rections to the Wedgewood call 647- 108 S. Montgomery. More information Get Your 7612. is available at www.ojaicafe.com http:// Aug. 28: 8a.m. Traditional kick-off www.ojaicafe.com or call 646-2723. Rack- walk for the Audubon year is at the us will also be exhibiting his work after Brazilian Ventura Wildlife Ponds. Leader: Art September 18 at an upcoming City Gal- Marshall at 642-1585. Take Harbor lery exhibition located in Ojai City Hall, Blvd to Spinnaker and enter Ventura 401 S. Ventura St. . Blow Out Harbor. The Water Treatment Plant is Meditation Mount presents healing for Easy Summer Hair! on Angler, a left turn before Spinnaker music of North India. Eliminate all frizz and unwanted curl. curves to the right. Turn in & meet in- An evening concert of Sarod and Enjoy youthful, shiny conditioned hair! side the gate. More information on Ven- Tabla. Internationally recognized Pandit tura Audubon is available at www.Ven- Vikash Maharaj and son Prabhash Ma- Your Brazilian Blow Out lasts up to 5 months! turaAudubon.org. haraj. August 14 @ 7:30PM. $25, or $20 Also a wonderful opportunity to see pre-registered online @ www.meditation- Safe on color/chemically treated hair. 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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 10 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze Art Scene The Heart of the Artist Breeze and Bell Arts Factory; two treasures by Emily Thiroux When I had decided to move to a new community, I knew I was looking for a place that supported the arts and had an The Potters’ Guild is part of Art Night. Inset is active community of talented artists. On one of the clay works by Christine Watte. an early visit to Ventura, two things made me think that I had found home. First, I Art Night at the picked up a copy of Ventura Breeze and was delighted at the arts coverage. In so Ventura Harbor many communities, art is generally ig- On Thursday, August 19, from 5 to nored in the newspapers so people in the 8 pm the Ventura Harbor Village will be community can’t really see what is out celebrating many local artists who exhib- there. The Breeze shows you all kinds it, sell and create in the Ventura Harbor of options from openings to classes and area. Two of the oldest and most well- performances. known arts organizations have locations Mark Mollgaard sits in his WĀV apartment among the many variations of his clay sculptures. The second thing I discovered was in the Ventura Harbor Village, The Bue- Bell Arts Factory at 432 North Ventura naventura Art Association and the Ven- W V artist interviews: Avenue. The building is covered with tura County Potters’ Guild. Ā striking olive green and orange murals The Ventura County Potters’ Guild in a flowing, slightly psychedelic style recently opened a pottery shop in the Vil- Mark Mollgaard that makes it one of the most interesting lage which showcases varied styles and looking buildings in town. Created in firing methods of pottery and sculpture. by Tim Pompey October 2004, this former mattress fac- The Ventura County Potters’ Guild tory is the home to 27 artists’ studios, a From dreams and visions to clay evidencedy b the diverse styles and large was founded in 1957 to promote the art gallery, VITA Art Center, Tea by the Sea transformations, Mark Mollgaard’s number of figures in his apartment, his and craft of ceramics in the community, tea room, and a wonderful arts education figures and heads are more than just passion for clay sculpture has definitely and to provide a forum for local potters program. Amazing. sculpted ideas. They’re images from an- blossomed. to share their experiences and knowledge I go to Bell Arts most “First Fridays” other realm of human consciousness. “I Mollgaard approaches his art from a of clay. and wander through to see what new feel like I’m just the messenger,” he says, unique perspective: “Creating my art is Combined, these two groups bring is being created in the studios. I love to “who brings these things into reality for not about knowing something. It’s about over 100 years of celebrating the arts in watch Regina Vorgang weave on her gi- others to see.” quieting my own mind. When I do this in the region. The Harbor Village Gallery ant looms. Her studio is full of beautiful Mollgaard, raised in Long Beach and front of a chunk of clay, I see new beings and Artisan Store rotates group shows rugs and wall hangings. You can go into Carlsbad, became aware of this gift dur- and life forms that want to come out.” He featuring some of their 200 members. studios and see painters creating water ing his senior year in high school. He describes this as working toward a sense The Potters’ Guild is currently exhibiting colors, acrylic, and oil paintings. You will still has the small sculpture that inspired of emptiness “from which things just the works of 14 of their 150 members and also see ceramists, fused and stained glass him. As he describes it: “In my bedroom happen.” is showcasing varied styles of firing meth- artists, and mixed media artists. They one night I was doing this sculpture and Mollgaard uses his hands and tools ods of pottery and ceramic sculpture. even have Anca Colbert who offers Art I realized I could do this. I could envision to express what he sees. His deepest feel- The Guild has arranged for one of their Advisory Services. my whole life in front of me as a success- ings help guide him. He believes his task juried members, Christine Watte, to dem- And a trip to Bell Arts is not complete ful sculptor.” in the creative process is to let go of his onstrate how she makes her wall hanging without a visit to Tea by the Sea. Cindy Not that he immediately became a preconceptions, create his sculptures, fish and more of her creations on Sunday, Yoshitomi will pour you a cup of tea professional artist. Mollgaard majored then get out of the way and allow the art August 22, from 2 to 4 pm at their new while she visits with you about the won- in Psychology and Human Development to speak for itself. For more information gallery. ders of all sorts of teas from around the from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and cur- on Mollgaard’s sculptures, contact Moll- Meet the artists, check out the art world—the art of drinking tea. rently works as an educator. However, as [email protected]. work and try to catch a few creations in On Saturday, August 21 from 3 to 10 the making at each of these participat- pm, Bell Arts will be hosting Fandango, ing locations which will be open until 8 Josh Addison, founder and president their big fifth anniversary bash. They are pm in the Ventura Harbor Village for Art of Bell Arts Factory, describes the Center’s featuring food, drink, birthday cake and Night in the Harbor. impact on the west side: “It’s provided a lots of music. For more information, call the Bue- sense of opportunity for positive change You will be entertained by Fish Fry, naventura Art Association at 644-2750 or at a location where much of that effort The Sus Corez Trez, Rooster Ra, Fran- 648-1235 or visit them on line at www. could be organized.” Addison sees the cisco de Leon, Donna Lynn Caskey, Zaca- buenaventuragallery.org. need within local communities to pro- mandu, and Emy Reynolds. vide some type of arts center, particularly Tickets are $20 and can be purchased for young people. For him, it’s impor- at http://bellartsfandango2010.event- tant to have a “place devoted to creative brite.com Proceeds go to support BAF exploration where artists can have space (Bell Arts Factory) youth programs. BAF and community members can interact.” believes that “all children need safe, cre- As an example, Bell Arts provides such ative environments in which to build services as the Vita Art Center, youth arts their spirit, skills, and potential.” With programs, and affordable artist studios. the support of generous sponsors, Bell In addition, they also serve as a non- Art’s Factory is providing just such an Joshua Addison is the founder and president of profit clearing house for arts funding. environment in its multicultural after the Bell Arts Factory, located on North Ventura Arts organizations like the Vita Art Cen- school and Saturday programs for chil- Avenue between Harrison and Prospect. ter, the Ventura Film Society, and Ballet dren, youth, and families. Contributions A new feature at the Foster Library Folklorico, partner with them to solicit are tax deductible to the full extent al- downtown is a changing art exhibit fea- Bell Arts grants. As he explains, “We incubate lowed by law. turing local artists. The shows will run these high impact community projects So stop by Bell Arts on a First Friday for 3 months and if something sells the celebrates fifth by providing a nonprofit umbrella. They after 6 pm or come to their big birth- Friends of the Library will get 25%. apply for grants and we provide the nec- day bash. I know you’ll love this place as The first show is an exhibition of oil birthday essary infrastructure and become their much as I do. And you can follow them paintings Ventura artist Jack Halbert. fiscal sponsor.” on Facebook. by Tim Pompey Paintings are available for purchase Addison is quite clear about why Bell I hope you’ll introduce me to artists or rent. Hard to believe, but the Bell Arts Arts is on the west side of Ventura. The you want to learn more about. Contact Library hours are Mon-Thurs 10-8, Factory (www.bellartsfactory.org) is five- simple answer – his own family ties to the me through Facebook at The Heart of Fri & Sat 10-5 years-old. To celebrate, they are sponsor- area. His grandparents owned the origi- the Artist. Or email me at emily@the- Artists wishing to exhibit at this ing a “Fandango Bell Arts Birthday Bash” nal Bell Mattress Factory. Even though he heartoftheartist. And I hope that you’ll new venue may contact Fosterlibrary- Saturday, August 21, from 3-10 p.m. grew up in Santa Barbara and San Diego, read my blog and support the artists I [email protected] at their West Ventura location on 432 and has traveled extensively, he admits feature. http://www.theheartoftheartist. North Ventura Avenue. Continued on page 15 com/category/Blog/

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) The Humane Society sure you know basic first aid techniques of Ventura County (no mouth to mouth though). Keep a ca- (HSVS) will hold a nine first aid kit in your car which should groundbreaking cere- include, at a minimum, antiseptic spray, mony for its Harry Val- water-based antibiotic ointment, bandaging Dogs to Adopt entine Visitors Center (such as sterile gauze, Vetrap or other elas- Professor Scamp on Wednesday, August tic bandages), a thermometer, tweezers and Hi: I’m Little Sheila, a sweet 1 Ph.D 18, at 10 a.m. single-use cold packs. You should also keep year old lady Lhasa Apso mix. I love In addition to a visitor center, the the number and address to my doctor and other dogs and know how to sit. I new 2,500 square-foot building will an emergency vet stored in your phone. have lots of energy so I’ll need an house several employee offices, reception/ If you follow these simple suggestions, active family who will give me lots adoption area, conference room, gift shop, you and your best friend will have the hap- of love, attention and exercise that storage area and new bathrooms. Made pos- piest kind of summer together! I need. I was found as a stray all sible through a $2.4 million donation from Dog obedience training (now I could dirty and matted. No one came the estate of Harry Valentine, the building is use this) to claim me and now I’m up for expected to be completed in about a year. The Canine Obedience Club of Ventura adoption. I’ve been bathed and After completion of the of new visi- County (COC-VC) is holding dog obedience groomed and I know I’m one of tor center HSVS will start the remodel practice each Saturday at the park behind the lucky ones who has been gi- and expansion of the spay and neuter the Oxnard Performing Arts Center locat- ven a second chance at finding clinic (ouch). This plan will allow them ed at 9th Street and Hobson Way. These my forever home where I’ll be to increase the numbers of animals being sessions are free to all parties showing an a cherished member of the helped (that part is good). interest in working their dogs and provid- family. I hope I don’t have to The public is welcome to attend, but ing an improved canine presence in our wait long. Stop by and meet RSVP by August 13 by calling 646-6505. community. me, you’re sure to fall in love. The Humane Society of Ventura County is They meet regularly at the park and I am in need of a foster located at 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. expect members to work at the practice home as well as a permanent Summertime (it will be here sometime matches sponsored at this park five times a home. If you are interested in fostering I’m sure) year. In return members are provided one call the Adoption Center. When it’s summer, we canines enjoy picnic a year (I like that part) and a Christ- frolicking outside even more than usual but mas Awards dinner sponsored and paid for I’ve learned it’s important to take some extra by the club. The Canine Adoption & Rescue League, Sam’s Place precautions so I will continue to be healthy, The obedience training classes are 3203 East Main St., Ventura, 644-PETS (7387) www.carlvc.org hydrated and happy. taught by Meda Whitley, a professional Schedule a checkup. Make sure you get trainer with over forty years experience at shots (ugh) updated for dangerous com- all levels of dog training. Contact Ed Ko- municable diseases like bordetello and have ger or Patti Koger, 985-3145 for details the doctor do a complete physical similar to and more information on the club activi- Scamp Club what you get each year (I hope you do, we ties and the classes. Hi: I’m Buddy, a 6 year old male pure need you to stay healthy). It’s also a good breed Sheltie and I am a lot of fun. time to stock up on flea/tick and heartworm I love to fetch and play with medications. bones and balls that are thrown Run free. It’s easy for us to get out of to me. I love walks and to social- shape during winter months (with the snow Join ize with other dogs on various dog and all) and now is the perfect time to work paths. Playing in the sprinklers and off what we’ve managed to pack on! It’s im- biting at the water spraying out are portant to go on regular walks, of course, Scamp Club also things that I like to do. but even more fun when I get to go to the I don’t like it though when dog park at Camino Real Park so I can be Animals of all sorts can join the my “humans” dress me up to look off-leash and play to my heart’s content ScampClub. Email me your picture funny, but if it makes them happy while working off those extra pounds. and a little about yourself, including it’s okay with me. Be prepared. I may not notice how warm your address, to Scampclub@ven- it is or how tired I’ve become. Brush up on turabreeze.com. You will be in the the signs and symptoms of health problems Breeze and receive a Scampclub Card. like dehydration and heat stroke and make Police Reports Officers returned to the residence from Camarillo, was walking along the been entered and ransacked. The victim by Veronica Johnson and recognized one of the males as ha- storefronts at the Ross shopping center was able to give officers a description of Robbery ving been involved in a commercial bur- when the suspect confronted her. The items taken from the vehicle. Officers On Wednesday, July 21st, at 6:43 glary at Target, Robert Banagan, 45 from suspect demanded her purse and New- searched the surrounding area and found p.m., Roque Garcia, 48 from Ventura, en- Ventura. He was placed under arrest. The ton refused. The suspect then grabbed a four male juvenile suspects hiding in the tered Arana Insurance at 921 East Main second subject, Todd Stine, 39 years old, hold of Newton’s purse and tried to pull bushes in the area surrounding a nearby Street. He demanded money from the vic- was placed under arrest for being in pos- it away from her. Newton struggled and church on Foothill Road. The suspects tim, Vincente Vargas, and threatened to session of controlled substance. Officers began screaming for assistance. were in possession of several items of sto- cut the victim with a circular saw blade. conducted a search of the residence and A witness saw Newton in distress len property. When Vargas hesitated, Garcia swung located a female hiding in the attic. The fe- and went to help her against the sus- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle the blade toward the victim’s throat. Var- male had several outstanding warrants for pect. The suspect was unable to steal the On Sunday, July 25th, at 1:14 a.m., gas rolled backwards in his wheelchair her arrest. All 5 were placed under arrest. purse and was seen running to a waiting officers were patrolling the area of down- and avoided injury. Vargas then comp- Robbery and Stabbing vehicle. The two suspects were seen flee- town Ventura, when they observed a ve- lied with Garcia’s demand and opened On Thursday, July 22nd, at 2:46 p.m., ing from the shopping center in a white hicle driving on Main Street. Officers the cash drawer. Garcia removed a small VPD officers responded to a call of a stab- colored vehicle. recognized the vehicle as matching the amount of cash and fled. bing in the parking lot of the Ralph’s Later, on July 27th, VPD located the description of a vehicle reported stolen Responding patrol officers located Shopping Center located at 9372 Te- suspect vehicle involved in the attemp- earlier in the day and confirmed it was Garcia a short distance from the crime lo- lephone Rd. Officers learned that Tyler ted robbery. The vehicle, which was a stolen. The officers attempted to conduct cation and he was taken into custody. Spann, 25 from Ventura, was walking in reported stolen car, fled from officers a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver Possession of a Stolen Vehicle the parking lot of the Ralph’s Shopping into the neighborhood near Santa Cruz panicked and fled. After a short distance On Thursday, July 22nd, at 9:30 a.m., Center when a suspect, a man of an un- and Ocean Avenue. After parking in the the driver of the vehicle jumped into the officers were patrolling the area of 200 known race and in his 40’s, approached area, both suspects fled. back seat and continued at a slow rate of South Hemlock when they observed a him from behind. The suspect pushed Both suspects were located and ar- speed, colliding with a parked vehicle. vehicle leaving a residence. Officers con- Spann to the ground and removed an un- rested. They were Stephanie Vaivoa, The Juvenile driver, from Ojai, was ducted a registration check on the vehicle disclosed amount of money from Spann’s 18 years old, and Daniel Gonzalez, 24 unhurt, and was arrested without further and learned it was stolen. The vehicle was pocket. During the incident Spann was years old. incident and lodged in Juvenile Hall. A stopped and both subjects inside were ta- stabbed once in the leg. Theft from Vehicle male passenger in the vehicle was unhurt ken into custody. The driver, Nathan Ste- Armed Robbery On Friday, July 23rd, at 3:17 a.m., and was released at the scene. vens, 29 and from Ojai, was arrested. The On Friday, July 23rd, at 2:49 p.m., the the VPD received a call of a car alarm Commercial Burglary passenger, Robert Burnett, 43 was arrested VPD received several 911 calls regarding sounding in the area of the 200 block On Sunday, July 25th, at 2:51 a.m., for possession of a controlled substance. a robbery. The victim, Janet Newton, 51 of Via Baja and found one vehicle had Continued on page 15

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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 14 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze School quently do during their summer vaca- to’s Recycling then hauls off the recycling, Summer tions is engage in summer camps. There Lincoln School sorts it, and gives Lincoln PTA a check for is a summer camp for every type of hobby $300-400. these days, and many children and teen- recycling champ My model, detailed in www.recyclenow- vacation sans agers love spending a week or more there forlife.com, has been adopted by Loma Vis- every summer. There are now camps avail- again ta Elementary. PTA President Lauren Lan- sunshine able specifically for music, dance, cheer by Dr. Gordon Myers ski said she choked up when she saw the by Brooke Demchuk leading, sports, every type of religion, line of kids bringing in bags the first day of drama, and other forms of art. Summer Tami, a single-mom nurse, exclaimed recycling. Loma Vista earned over $1,000 in Summer vacation: a period of two camps are a great chance for teenagers to one day, “Dr. Myers, it costs $1,000 for six weeks. Beto’s will pick up recycling from months that students in America have participate in activities they love, while at my son to be on the high school track any school in western Ventura County. off of school. For most teenagers, the the same time making new friends, and team, and that’s without the shoes! I can’t Dr. Myers envisions placing a Beto’s mention of summer elicits not only ex- becoming more independent by being afford that! Four years ago, my daughter recycling truck near Ventura High every citement, but anticipation also. While away from home. These camps are avail- ran for free.” Monday through Friday, from 5 until dusk most students claim that they look for- able in a multitude of price ranges, and Another nurse, Jackie, announced, “Dr. and all day Saturday. Ventura citizens will ward to summer because they’ll be able to for camps sponsored by larger organiza- Myers, I spent 3 days trying to get a recy- be able to donate bags of their unsorted lounge, loaf, sleep in late, and relax, for tions, scholarships are sometimes even cling program started at my school. I must cans and bottles to a cause of their choice, many teenager these days, this is not the available to give families the opportuni- have talked to a dozen people. Finally, the including athletic teams, the drama club, case. Summer has quickly turned from ty to send their child to camp. Between administrator who could have approved it or music program. They will also be able to the cliché vacation where kids wake up at summer activities such as camps, sports, said no.” donate their recycling to construct schools noon, play video games all day, and lei- traveling, or homework, high school stu- Five years ago, Lincoln Elementary of in Afghanistan and Pakistan. surely lay on the beach, to a busy, event dents have made sure to stay busy during downtown Ventura was going to cut its art One can a day for the community resi- filled time period. their vacation. program. It was then suggested that if the dents of Ventura is worth two million dol- Although students are free of actual school families pooled their recycling, they lars to needy students at home and abroad. classes and their studies during the sum- might be able to save the art program. Breeze: mer, many of their day-to-day schedules Ventura High Since then, Lincoln students bring in Dr. Gordon Myers has been running a re- are still filled up with school related activ- recycling every day. They have now recycled cycling program for the last 5 years at Lincoln KFWS • MindGym ities. Two of the main things that rob stu- contributing to over 50,000 pounds of trash and have been Elementary to save the school’s art program. He August 9, 2010 dents of so much of their precious time the state’s recycling champions three years envisions a Beto’s Recycling truck stationed at off is sports practice, and homework for FOOD Share in a row. our high schools every Saturday, where the com- either Honors, or A.P classes. The recycling program is now so fine- munity will be able to drop off their recycling, and Practice for sports teams begins al- What a difference a year makes. tuned that Dr. Myers runs it from his emer- assign the proceeds to go to worthy causes: drama, most immediately after the school year When FOOD Share, Ventura County’s gency room: “Beto, the shed’s nearly full. Be- music, athletics. has ended, and ends several weeks before only regional food bank, launched its school starts again, so as to give the ath- Garden Share program last spring, little letes some time off to rest and enjoy oth- did it know that in just one year’s time, Sports er summer activities. Practices are held they would have received donations of at the school and take place five days a over 65,000 lbs. of fresh produce from week, just like they would as if it were the over 193 community garden partners. school year. They last for several hours “We felt that we could make a real and are very rigorous, due to the fact that difference by providing our friends and they are meant to keep the school’s ath- supporters with the tools and know-how letes in tip-top shape for when the sport to start a sustainable food supply,” said seasons and school year begin. Jeanne Benitez, FOOD Share’s develop- Almost every A.P or Honors class that ment manager is History or English will have summer In addition to the year-round Garden homework requirements. Each year, the Share program, FOOD Share teamed up homework becomes progressively hard- with Agromin to launch an annual gar- 2010 9, August • KFWS er and there is more of it, just like the dening contest to see which individuals classes themselves. Generally speaking, and schools can grow and donate the for each of these classes, the homework most vegetables to help feed the hungry will consist of a list of books that must in Ventura County. be read, at least one essay, and other as- Ventura High School agricultural signments, such as annotating specific students harvest zucchini and cabbage pages or chapters. The homework is due from their school garden to compete in on the first day of school or within the the contest. Gold Coast 14U wins VC title week, and is almost always worth a lot of “We have over 125 Future Farmers of MindGym points. Consequently, most students try America (FFA) students that have culti- After going undefeated in the regu- chael Villalpando with eight goals, Calvin to get the homework done as quickly as vated a thriving organic garden and they lar season, Gold Coast’s 14U team was Thorp, Ariana Singer and Tyler Gray with possible and to do a good job on it, so are proud to give back a large portion of top seeded going into the Ventura County seven goals each, and Barrett Connelly with they start out the school year with a good their harvest to FOOD Share.” said An- League water polo tournament recently held five goals. The top defenders were Villalpan- grade. This homework takes up a sig- drew Moreno, Ventura High School agri- at California Lutheran. do and Thorp with 13 and 11 steals, respec- nificant portion of the summer of each cultural instructor. On Saturday, Gold Coast finished first tively. Goalie Brycen Ulrich had an amazing student who is taking classes within the Those wishing to become Garden in bracket play, defeating Channel Islands 29 saves. Honors and A.P departments. Share members can visit www.foodshare. 16-4 and Titans Black 10-2, to advance to This team worked really well together as Another thing that students fre- com and click on the Garden Share logo. the championship round on Sunday. they managed to let everyone score at least Gold Coast then went on to defeat Ven- once and several of the team members assist- tura County Premier 6-3 and Malibu 9-5 to ed those so that they could score for Gold place first of nine teams, outscoring its op- Coast. ponents 41-13. Ventura County Premier Gold Coast’s 12U team also excelled, placed second and Malibu placed third. placing third out of 10 teams in the Ventura Top scorers for Gold Coast were Mi- County league tournament.

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—3— Ventura Breeze August 11 - August 24, 2010 15 Health less invasive surgical option to traditional Police reports Possession of a Stolen Vehicle Seminar to procedures for prostate, bladder and kid- Continued from page 11 On Wednesday, July 28th, at 4:10 ney cancers and other urologic disorders. after being refused the sale of beer about p.m., VPD officers received information a focus on Dr. Beaghler received his medical de- twenty minutes earlier, suspect Ricardo stolen vehicle was parked in the area of gree from Creighton University School of Garcia, 22 years old and from Oxnard, Quail Street and Anthony Drive. robotic surgery Medicine in Omaha, Neb., and completed entered the Seven Eleven Store at 6320 Officers observed Kilepoa Tuitama, a urology residency at Loma Linda Uni- Bristol Rd. with an aluminum bat. Gar- 32 from Ventura, enter the vehicle and versity School of Medicine. He is a mem- cia smashed the glass door with the bat, drive away. Officers conducted a traf- for urologic ber of the American Urological Associa- reached inside and took an 18 pack of fic stop on the vehicle in the 2400 block tion and is on staff at both Community beer and fled the store to a waiting vehi- of Woodpecker Drive. Tuitama fled on disorders Memorial Hospital and Ojai Valley Com- cle. As officers attempted to make contact foot and manipulated several fences as Community Memorial Health Sys- munity Hospital. with several subjects at the residence, a he ran through rear yards of residences. tem will hold a free seminar on Tuesday, Dr. Khoddami received his medi- male subject fled and began jumping fen- Tuitama ran through heavy traffic as Aug. 24, focusing on robotic surgery for cal degree from the University of Tehran ces in the area. After a search of the area he crossed Johnson Drive. Officers were urologic disorders. School of Medicine in Iran. He completed they found the suspect Garcia, hiding on able to stop Tuitama. Tuitama refused Urologists Marc Beaghler, M.D., and his residency in urology from the Univer- a roof. Garcia was taken into custody to comply with officer’s orders and a vi- Seyed Khoddami, M.D, will lead the semi- sity of Nebraska Medical Center in Oma- and was brought safely down from the olent struggle ensued. Officers deployed nar that will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in ha. Dr. Khoddami is on staff at CMH. roof, and booked into VC Jail. a Taser device. Tuitama submitted to the the eighth-floor Nichols Auditorium at Admission is free but space is lim- Fighting and Resisting Arrest officers and was taken into custody. Community Memorial Hospital, 147 ited, so reservations are suggested. Call On Sunday, July 25th, at 11:11 p.m., Brent St. They will discuss the application 652-5436, or visit www.cmhshealth. the event staff at the Ventura Theater re- Bell Arts birthday of CMHS’s da Vinci Robotics device, a org/rsvp. moved Jose Alvarez, 29 years old, from a Continued from page 10 concert. Alvarez became intoxicated and that Ventura feels the most like home. climbed on top of some large speakers “My dad’s family lived here,” he says. “We Religion and began to dance. The event staff con- would come here a lot for vacation.” tacted Alvarez and asked for him to come When he moved to Ventura in 2003, down off the speakers. he and his family decided to do some- Alvarez came down from the speakers thing beneficial for their local commu- and was escorted outside to the street. nity. Since Addison’s father, Michael, Alvarez became uncooperative, trying to was a noted theater director, Josh himself hit one of the staff members. The event benefitted greatly from his own arts edu- staff tackled Alvarez and held him on the cation. Given that inspiration, he and his ground. family decided to transform the old mat- Officers saw that Alvarez was being tress factory into an arts center. held down and that he was bleeding from Addison is not an artist by training. In his forehead. The officers took over gi- fact, he has difficulty describing himself. ving verbal commands for Alvarez to stay “I guess I’m a generalist,” he says with a down on the ground. Alvarez did not lis- smile. “I’m blessed and cursed with inter- ten to the officer’s orders and started to ests in many areas.” He’s been involved stand up. Officers deployed a taser and in extensive construction and building Alvarez was tased. renovation. He describes his interests as Multiple Traffic Collision “family, community, business manage- On Monday, July 26th, at 3:39 p.m., ment, and organizational development.” the VPD started receiving numerous 911 Given his strong roots in Ventura, he Tom Ohmer, Kathi Gravino, Tony Benson and Rena Petrello star in the drama “One Life” calls from citizens reporting a multiple admits he has a knack for getting things vehicle traffic collision at the intersection done. “I’m a real connector,” he says. One Life comes to Ventura of Victoria Avenue and Thille Street. The Bell Arts is proof of that, and his faith first responding units and determined in the impact of arts exposure on young The Harbor Community Church and ing around the TV searching for clues there were several injured parties. minds drives him to keep the Center The River Community Church, both lo- about a disease affecting thousands . Angles Guzman, 18 years old, was open and vital. “If you give young people cated at 3100 Preble Ave. are partnering Although the 45-minute play has the southbound Victoria Ave. when she col- a chance to explore the creative part of together to host an incredible drama en- earnestness of the Christian apocalyptic lided with Erik Lande, 35 years old, who themselves,” he says, “it really is transfor- titled “One Life”. thriller “Left Behind,” it manages to find was westbound on Thille Street. The im- mational.” Writer-director Tim Kanter’s multi- some room for a little domestic levity a la pact of the collision between Guzman Fandango 2010 is a fundraiser for all media short play will be performed three “Everybody Loves Raymond.” and Lande caused Lande’s vehicle to col- the Center’s community programs. It will times on Sunday, August 29 at 10am, “Since it’s a well-known message, we lide with Tina Crouch, 38 years old, who include music by Rooster Ra, Fish Fry, 5:15pm and 6:45pm. hope that the play can cause people to was driving eastbound on Thille Street. Donna Lynn Caskey, and many others. The piece, which pulls no punches think twice: to be both impacted and en- It was determined that Guzman failed to The Bell Arts studios will be open and about its inspiration — the death and sac- tertained,” said actor Tony Benson, who stop for the red light and collided into a special exhibition will be on display rifice made by Jesus Christ in the Bible — plays lead character Jeff Cline. Lande’s vehicle. chronicling the transformation of the is intended for a wider audience than just Childcare will be provided for all Guzman and the female juvenile pas- old Bell Mattress Factory to its present weekly churchgoers. three Live Performances. sengers in her vehicle were transported incarnation. Food and drink will be avail- The play consists of a series of mul- For more information, please call to VCMC. Lande, Crouch and another able. Tickets will be available at the door timedia clips interspersed between scenes 815-5795 or visit the website at: www. female passenger in her vehicle were ta- for $20. Additional information can be documenting family and friends gather- TheRiverCommunity.org . ken to St. John’s Hospital. None of the found on their website or by calling Bell injuries sustained to any of the involved Arts at 643-1960. parties was life threatening. Reckless Driving On Tuesday, July 27th, at 9:49 p.m., Rugs In a Ventura police officer on patrol saw a white GMC truck near Petit and Telep- Inspirational hone and initiated a stop for a traffic vi- olation. The driver refused to stop and Places at the fled the area. The pursuit covered a dis- tance of approx 3 miles through many residential neighborhoods from Petit to Buenaventura Montgomery and south to Neath. Once the driver passed by Cardigan Street, Gallery he increased his speed. The pursuit was Origins: Rugs in Inspirational Places discontinued because of the danger the is an exhibit of hand woven wool rugs by suspect’s reckless driving posed to the Regina Vorgang with photographs by W. public. Scott Miles at the Buenaventura Gallery. The truck was found unoccupied Exhibit runs from Tuesday, August 17 to near Nevin and Neath Street. Patrol of- Saturday, September 11 with an opening ficers located David Weinhardt, 26 from reception on Saturday, August 21, from Ventura, walking nearby and determined 4 – 7 pm. he was the driver of the truck. Weinhardt Vorgang’s creations bring a new mea- was arrested and booked at VCJ. Continued on page 19

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 16 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze The Music Connection Show Time Cynthia Manley and continue producing high-quality pro- Aug. 19 Electric Hooligans presents Dj Spinobi fessional theater. In its most basic form, the Where the Aug.0 2 Joey Peate, Grandmas, The Situation plan called for generating a $250,000 annu- Review of Aug.1 2 Hindsite al surplus to retire the debt, reducing costs music flows Aug. 22 4 on the floor wherever possible, and producing shows with the balance. Middle Men by Michael Kohli Good Bar & Grill Cost cutting was first step. Expenses by Tim Pompey 533 E. Main Street This week, I am happy to announce were trimmed. All staff salaries were re- Thurs. 8/12 Bruce, Rick & T.J @ 9:30pm Starring Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Ga- that Jessica and Peter Vang of “Soul- duced. The artistic directors took a 40% pay Fri. 8/13 Fear Mia @ 9:30pm briel Macht, James Caan vang”, are expecting a baby girl later this cut. Positions generated by attrition were Sat. 8/14 Lexi @ 4, Irie Smile @ 9:30pm year. The two have been involved with left unfilled and there were some layoffs. ★ ★ Sun. 8/15The City Band @ 3pm, 3 Man Ventura’s music scene for over a decade. I Step two involved income development. Weave @ 9:30pm Currently Playing at Century 16 recently caught a performance by Solvang In a bold move the Company sought sea- Mon. 8/16 Musician’s Brew @ 9:30pm earlier this year at JJ Brewky’s in Camarillo. son ticket renewals, even though the shows Two things you should know up Tues. 8/17 Skooter’s Playhouse, Open Mic/ It had been a few years since I had crossed in the season had not been determined be- front about this movie. First, it’s “in- Jam Session @ 9:30pm paths with them. I used to network with cause no one knew how much money would spired” by the story of how porn landed Wed. 8/18 Karaoke With Becky@ 9pm their other band, Northbound back in 2000- be available. Fortunately, the Rubicon had on the Internet. Second, the previews sell 2003ish. It was great to see them again and Zoey’s Cafe a dedicated subscriber base. There was a re- this film as a dark comedy. Don’t be mis- see them perform on stage with their newest 185 E. Santa Clara St. 652-1137 portedly unheard of 92% renewal rate for the led. It is dark, but not a comedy. Funny material. Check out music clips of “Soul- Aug. 11 Dave Girtsman, Reed Waddle, Liz “mystery season.” moments, yes, but the subject matter is vang” at myspace.com/soulvang. Longley Armed with cash in the bank from sea- serious and so is the director’s approach, Shoemaker Brothers have become the Aug. 12 Lauren Donahue, Mike Wilson, son ticket renewals and proof the two-year particularly from the second half on. current “it” band of Ventura. People have Dean Dods Along With Swingcheese plan is working, the Rubicon has seen an So, meet the guys who actually made been raving about them. Recently perform- Aug. 13 The White Buffalo uptick in sponsorships and a willingness on Internet porn possible: Wayne Beering ing at the Watermark On Main, Berna- Aug. 14 The White Buffalo the part of creditors to assist in the recovery. (Ribisi) and Buck Dolby (Macht). They dette’s, and Margarita Villas, the band is Aug. 18 Ones To Watch Singer Songwriters Mortgage costs have always been a con- once had successful careers: Wayne, a currently slated to open at Canyon Club in Open Mic cern. The Rubicon occupies a converted dentist, and Buck, a NASA engineer. Agoura Hills later this month. Check out Aug. 19 Birdfeeder, Kitten church building purchased during the Unfortunately, they both got canned the music video for one of their current fan Aug. 20 Jack Tempohin mortgage lending boom. As a result of in- for drug use. Now it’s 1995 and these favorite hits, “Sunshine,” at Shoemaker- volved negotiations led by Rubicon board dysfunctional friends have decided to brothers.com. The band recently relocated president Warner a deal in principle has now room together in L.A. While they squab- themselves here in So. Cal from Washington been reached to extend and restructure the ble, go bar hopping, and snort copious State. Every show they do, their fan base is mortgage which will reduce the monthly amounts of coke, Wayne toys with the growing. Keep an eye out for them! Show Time debt load. idea of scanning magazine porn onto Shades Of Day are in the final mixing Two on the Aisle Although, like the rest of us, not yet free the Internet. Buck, in between fist- stages of their forthcoming album, “Take All from financial pressures, the Rubicon is well fights and wrestling matches with his Night.” The band originally had 40 tracks ahead of the curve on its two-year recovery roommate, invents a simple software recorded but have selected 10 of them Rubicon is plan. It is announcing a robust new sea- program for making online payments. for this album. The album has been engi- son this week that includes classics to new It’s a financial revolution (complete neered and co-produced by Michael Du- here to stay works, musicals to dramas, and professional with actual bells and whistles) and it mas (Dwight Yoakam, Lucinda Williams) works. By Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine performers with familiar names. It seems and features Rami Jaffee (The Wallflow- the worst is over and the Rubicon is here to The problem is, these guys are a ers, Foo Fighters), Doug Pettibone, and Responding to media reports, Mark stay. mess. Even with new stacks of money, George Merrill. Stay tuned for upcoming Twain once said, “The report of my death they can’t run a business and manage shows at Zoey’s and Spencer Mackenzie’s was an exaggeration.” It is a sentiment to sell themselves to the Russian mob- and an upcoming album release: info @ echoed today by Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre World ster Nikita Sokoloff. When they run Shadesofday.net. Company. out of cash in Vegas, the devil comes Le Meu Le Purr is working on their new The 12 year old, award-winning profes- to call, and they turn to sleazy lawyer album according to updates on their Face- sional theater company enjoys a national premiere of Jerry Haggerty (Caan). book page. Getting feedback from people reputation for innovation and quality. Im- Enter Jack Harris (Wilson), the on ideas to release their upcoming music; $5 pressions obtained from recent reports have Hello My Baby man Haggerty calls to straighten out CD’s, $1 Downloads or ?. The band is cur- suggested the Company may be about to the idiot twins. He’s good at problem by Leselie Matthias rently slated to play at the End Of Summer close its doors due to financial problems. solving and manages to advance the Blast later this month. Along with Shades Not true, say others. On Friday August 6th at 8:00pm the concept of Internet porn a step fur- Of Day, Army Of Freshmen, Franklin For To find out the facts, we recently spoke with world premiere of “Hello My Baby” writ- ther. He contracts with other porn Short, Lee Koch and The Grinders and many closest to Rubicon operations, includ- ten by Golden Globe and Emmy Award providers and manages the server, thus more. ing producing artistic director Karyl Lynn Winner Cheri Steinkeller took the stage. becoming the “middle man” to an en- The Electric Liberaces (Featuring mem- Burns, Rubicon board president Dr. Rosa- Set in early 19-teens artistic directors James tire porn empire. But Jack’s straight- bers of Pong), Hirbois, Champagne Sunday, lind Warner and honorary board chair Rose O’Neil & Karyl Lynn Burns along with direc- forward business proposal turns out Fearmia, Illusionistas, Kimmy Lenwell, Del- Lee Measures. tor Brian McDonald bring the Tin Pan Al- to be anything but. Murder, seduction, aney Gibson & Belladonna Santa Barbara The Rubicon has been impacted by the ley score to life. Musical arrangements were double cross, kidnaping, child pornog- are among the acts announced to perform at current economic downturn, as have all by George Stitt featuring music by Irving raphy. Jack gets rich but watches his VC Pride 2010. The event will be free to the nonprofit enterprises. It is reported 20% of Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern and soul (and family) get shredded. public. And, will have two stages; Mission nonprofit theaters across the nation have more. Ultimately, this movie will be com- Park 12-4pm (with a Pride March 4-5pm) gone out of business. Unlike the others, the The musical score weaves the story with pared to “Boogie Nights.” Same subject and at WAV 5-9pm with an after party to fol- Rubicon has readjusted, restructured and song-sellers, sweat-shop workers, debu- matter, just twenty-years later. “Middle low all night long at Paddy’s Ventura. Activi- realigned itself and is now on a track that tantes and gangsters. Harrison Brian flew Men” tries hard and sometimes finds ties include Picnic In The Park, Dunk Booth, will allow it to continue presenting quality out here from New York to make his debut its groove, but more often than not, Live Bands, Food, Vendors, Art, and more. professional theatrical productions, while as Mickey Mckee and Juliette Goglia who approaches its subject matter cynically For more info: vcpride.org. retiring unexpected debt and stabilizing in- played Nelly/Ned Gold has been acting and tells the story assuming that all You may reach me at Venturalivewire@ come sources. since age seven and has been seen on TV and men are cold-blooded jerk offs. Even gmail.com Ticket sales cover only 40% - 50% of the in movies as well. The story was delightful with strong performances by Luke Wil- theater’s operating costs. The balance is and the musical talent was outstanding. It son and James Caan, the film often made up through corporate sponsorships was truly amazing to experience the caliber feels mechanical. Local music and special fundraising activities. of talent in this group. This is part of the “Middle Men” tells the tale of bad by Michael Kohli Like other theaters, the Rubicon estab- Rubicon Education Outreach that goes on people with criminal attitudes who dou- lished a budget and made commitments for every summer. “Hello My Baby” features ble-crossed and killed to get their cut Here’s a short listing of some important music each year well in advance based on historical 25 young actors ranging from 14-22 years in the sex industry. So, should I really shows coming up. If your favorite band, performer income data. Prior to the economic down- of age. It is through the sponsorship of the care what happened to these guys? Same or venue is not listed – please contact me at Ven- turn the Rubicon was operating within its Loretta and Mike Merewether Community goes for the movie. Perhaps meant to en- [email protected]. budget. However, after the national melt- Fund that a production like this can come tice and arouse, all I can say is, there was Bombay Bar & Grill down started in Fall 2008 many donors and to life here in Ventura. a lot of flesh pedaling here but not a lot 143 S. California St. 643-4404 Ext. 3 sponsors could no longer meet their pledge “Hello My Baby” will be running this of intelligence. In the end, you have to 26th Annual Beach Party (July 29th – Aug 1st) commitments and the Rubicon suddenly weekend Friday and Saturday nights at ask: Is the story of men who invented In- Aug. 12 Carlism & the Shoddy Cons ended up with an unforeseen $500,000 debt 8:00pm with matinees on Saturday and ternet flesh that interesting? Not really. Aug. 13 Skinny Bones Jones, Happens Again as its income continued to shrink. Sunday at 2:00 pm and the final show will Pictures can titillate, but I have to care and La Vonnets In response the Rubicon Board of Direc- be Sunday at 7:00pm. If you love music and about who’s on that screen. In the case Aug. 14 Hindsite tors approved a two-year plan to pay off the enjoy talented youth you won’t want to miss of “Middle Men,” I’d just as soon read a Aug. 15 Last Dog and Pony Show and existing debt, adjust to economic realities this production. good book.

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Sixty-nine people died and hun- dreds more were injured. —21— © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 August 11 - August 24, 2010 Ventura Breeze Business vice. “You can rent space on the back you can contact Mills at venturashuttle- helps a customer pump gas during this and side,” says Mills, “and even provide [email protected]. interview. I also get questions about the T-shirts if the company wants a driver to Yup. I can picture, on a nice sunny manufacturing and origin of our fuels. wear one.” The ads are basically laminat- day with a couple out of town guests – We are not chemists, but we try to answer ed plastic signs velcroed to the cart. piling in, and proclaiming: “Welcome to questions as best as we can. That’s the ad- Mills, who hails from New Zealand, Ventura.” Beautiful sky, soft seats, people vantage of a local family business.” Ms. is a newcomer to the area. Initially, he ar- waving. Almost as if you’re having your Ricks says some of their customers drive rived in 2003 as part of the construction own parade. Just remember, as the driver from Simi to fill up. crew who built the Bonaventure Assisted chugs along with you and your passen- Silvas Oil operations are currently Living Center in east Ventura. He’s moved gers in tow. Be generous with your tips. managed by its founder’s children John around some, but has now returned and and Michelle Silvas. After 35 years in Owner Jeff Mills sits in one of his big blue taxis. that suits him fine: “I love Ventura, espe- business, the Silvas’ family is still proud The taxis ride through the downtown area and cially the temperate climate.” He hopes to be a part of the local community. “Two are available to the public on a “tip” fee basis. the shuttles will provide a source of green of our biggest customers are the City of transportation (and inspiration) to the Oxnard and the school district. We also Bike taxis downtown community. Not to mention provide fueling for public transit. With they’re kind of cute. our fuel management program we can available It’s a new operation, which means track mileage and fuel consumption on he’s still working out some of the bugs. any number of different vehicles and downtown “The hardest problem is getting good rid- send out a report.” The commercial ac- ers, because they have to be prescreened.” counts use a magnetic strip credit card. by Tim Pompey At the moment, he contracts with the rid- “We can even designate what grade of You may have seen them in the down- ers for a fee and the drivers get to keep gasoline they are getting,” according to town area: bikes pulling blue carts, some their tips. Right now, the routes are pri- Ms. Ricks. of them with ads on the backs and sides. marily along Main Street, the Boardwalk, Look for the large American flag flying You’re wondering if they’re new and the and around the harbor area. over the parking lot. answer is – yes, they are – within the last Considering some of the hilly areas Chuck Silvas filling his own Yukon as the sta- six weeks or so. They are Venturashuttle- downtown, especially along C Street, tion’s first flex-fuel customer. bugz, owned and operated by Jeff Mills, pedaling one of these carts with people Dan Lyon joins a former construction worker and cur- attached can be hard work. “Yeah, it can Chuck Silvas rent part-time employee at the Smokers’ be a bit of a push,” he says with a smile. New York Life Castle in midtown. “I had the idea,” he “We don’t let them go up Oak and Palm. had a problem Dan Lyon will work as an agent for explains, “but somebody else also had Eventually I hope they’re electrified to the Central Coast General Office of New the same idea. When it didn’t work out, I make it easier on the driver.” For now, finding flex-fuel York Life Insurance Company. inherited the machines and have taken it however, it’s all pedal power. “We are delighted to have Dan join over completely.” Mills is busy working out all the lo- for his Yukon! the NYLIC family,” said Jane Choi, man- Though they are bikes with carts at- gistics. The website (www.venturashut- aging partner at the Central Coast Gen- by Sheli Ellswrth tached, sort of a West Coast version of tlebugz.com) will soon be redesigned eral Office. “His eagerness to help fami- the rickshaw, technically, they’re taxis. and he hopes someday to be able to store Where do you get flex-fuel for your lies and business owners as they work to In other words, if you see a driver with the taxis downtown. Until then, you can 2009 GMC Yukon in Ventura County? protect their financial futures will be ben- an empty cart, you can hail it down New catch them lined up during the day at Chuck Silvas had that problem, but as eficial to our community.” York style. Hop in and off you go. The Smokers’ Castle. And if you want founder of Silvas Oil Company, his so- Lyon attended Santa Clara High School The shuttles also serve as an ad ser- to make special arrangements for a ride, lution was somewhat elaborate. The in Oxnard before receiving a BA degree from Ventura County based family business New Mexico Highlands University. expanded their operations to include a He has been past chairman of the Ven- 24/7, open to the public, unmanned fuel- tura Chamber of Commerce and the Ven- ing station. tura Parks and Recreation Commission, The high-speed “certified fueling net- Immediate Past District Governor of Lions work” station now offers the alternative Clubs International District 4-A3, past presi- • E85 Flex Fuel fuels E-85 and bio-diesel along with red dent of the Ventura Downtown Lions Club • Biodiesel B20 • Diesel diesel, regular diesel #2, regular, super and Ventura Packers Youth Football, and • Off-Road Diesel and premium unleaded gasoline to any- is a current board member of the Ventura • Regular Unleaded • Super one with a credit card. Located at 6417 Family YMCA. Among other honors, he Unleaded • Premium Unleaded Ventura Blvd, just off the Johnson exit, received an International President’s Com- Open 24/7 Public Fueling Station - Family Owned Business the over-sized truck stop offers satellite mendation from Lions Clubs International diesel fueling service, a system allowing in 2009. All Auto, Trucks, Boats & RV’s Welcome two pumps to fill one tank simultane- To contact Dan call 604-2135 or go to Spacious Facility located conveniently off the 101 ously. They also maintain a self-serve air [email protected]. All Major Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, and water station. The site is ideal for RVs American Express, Discover, Voyager, Wright Express and anyone pulling a vehicle or trailer be- Ventura Blvd. cause there is so much room to maneu- 6417 Ventura Blvd., Ventura CA 93003 ver. There are no cash sales, however. 1.877.GO.4.FUEL Johnson Dr. “The bio-diesel is a 20% soy based 101 product that can be used as regular die- www.silvasfuels.com Victoria Ave. sel,” according to Silvas representative Krisie Ricks. “It can be used in place of regular diesel. You do have to change your filters more than if you use regular Free Delivery Free Delivery diesel though. The E-85 fuel is an ethanol 509 S. C Street 1700 E. Thompson fuel that uses only 15% gasoline, exclu- Oxnard Ventura sively for vehicles designed to run on flex- fuel. Red Diesel is a tax-exempt product 805.483.5000 805.648.1070 sold only for marine and off road usage.” WiFi at both locations According to Daniel Ybanez of Para- Travis Escalante, owner of dise Chevrolet, “Flex-fuel vehicles are be- American Mattress, located at 2323 Monday and Tuesday – Extra Large Pizza, coming common place. Chevrolet offers E. Main was a recent guest on the the flex-fuel option as standard equip- one topping, $10.99 or Spaghetti, $4.95 Ventura Breeze portion of the Coach ment. From ’07 on, the Tahoe, Avalanche Ron Tunick radio show on Ven- and Silvarado 1500 were all available with tura County radio station 1400AM the flex-fuel option.” KKZZ. The fuel pumps accept most major $18.99 $6.95 Coach Ron is on daily from for 2 Medium Pizzas, 2 toppings! Medium 1 topping, pick up only. credit cards including MC/Visa, Ameri- 4-6pm with many wonderful guests. can Express, Voyager, Discover, and Large BBQ Chicken or Family Deal Wright Express. Customer service is only a call away with the phone number Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza 1 Extra Large, 2 toppings & any large salad & 6 chicken wings, 1-877-GO-4- FUEL posted at the site. “Occasionally, when someone calls, we $13.99 $26.95 have to send someone down here” says Ms. Ricks—executive assistant, as she

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura Breeze August 11 - August 24, 2010 19 Odds ’n’ ends correspondent with such international Washington, D.C. Eventually, he would magazines as Africa Express, Africa In- like to provide research grants to other ternational Magazine, and Jeune Afrique small photojournalism organizations Economie. He also founded the Cam- in poor and developing countries. In eroon Association of Humanitarian turn, he would do documentaries on Photojournalists. what they have learned and use this as While Jacob worked as a correspon- a vehicle to speak to other universities. dent, he sponsored a public photo ex- Of course, Jacob’s subject matter is hibition called “100 Faces of Poverty,” difficult. One wonders how he can im- based on pictures he took document- merse himself in stories about poverty, ing the struggles of poor Cameroon torture, and violence. Jacob answers by citizens. This landed him in hot water pointing to his own nature – that of with the Cameroon government. “I was an observer. It fits well with his pro- arrested three times,” he notes. fession: “I have my own way of seeing In 2003, Jacob was invited by the things. When I was a child, I was a very American Embassy in Cameroon to quiet person, watching, listening to come to the U.S. and speak about the what people around me were saying. challenges he faced as a photojournal- That built my way of seeing things.” ist. After he arrived in the U.S., he was He believes that photojournalism is granted political asylum. important to the political and social In the U.S., he enrolled in English well-being of a country. As he tells it, language classes and joined the Ameri- “A country needs great photojournal- can Society of Media Photographers. ists to tell great stories, or a country To further his photography training, will die.” he enrolled at Brooks Institute in 2005 Though moving to D.C., he still Jacob Foko, Executive Director of Global Humanitarian Photojournalists, writes the names of and made Ventura his home. Upon considers Ventura his home. He plans children that he photographed in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo in February 2008. his graduation in 2008, he was invited to maintain a GHP office here and re- to be the keynote speaker. He also re- turn for regular visits. His plans may ceived Brooks prestigious “Outstand- carry him afar, perhaps to such places Photojournalist takes risks ing Achievement” award. as Haiti, Kashmir, and Ghana. Still, he While enrolled at Brooks, Jacob feels a sense of gratitude for his time to tell stories founded a group called Global Hu- in Ventura, particularly to his friends manitarian Photojournalists (www. at the W V, where he has lived for the by Tim Pompey Ā globalhp.org). For his first project, last six months. “They accepted me,” Jacob Foko is not your ordinary pho- Jacob discovered photography in he traveled to the Congo and filmed a he says, “as one of the only ones work- tographer. For one thing, he’s a Prince high school. He once gained notoriety story on single mothers (known as flux ing with social justice.” from Baleng in Cameroon. Second, he’s among students for taking a picture of mothers) who had been raped during Here’s hoping, as he traverses the here in the U.S. on a political asylum someone sleeping in class. “I became Congo’s recent civil war (1997-2000). globe doing humanitarian work, some visa. And finally, he’s not just a photog- something of a celebrity,” he says. Today, GHP operates as a 501C3 non- of his pictures work their way back to rapher. Jacob is a photojournalist – as He worked at Cameroon Radio profit. A local office of GHP has been Ventura. Given Jacob’s photogenic tal- he describes it, a humanitarian pho- and TV as an intern while studying established in the City of Ventura’s ent, those of us who love a good story tojournalist – who uses his camera “to philosophy and Spanish at Samba In- new Nonprofit Center. would enjoy seeing the next chapter. tell someone’s story.” stitute. This launched his career as a Jacob is moving his main office to

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