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ReprintedReprinted from Ventura Breeze issue of October 24, 2007 a question of finances—too much ference between expense and income. overhead being provided by the property That fundraising component was being partners and not enough rent from the led by Jeff Argend, one of the property center. It’s a problem that’s been fre- partners, but Harold noted that Argend quently discussed between the Kingdom is no longer involved with that issue. Center board and the property owners. “The Kingdom Center decided to let him “For the last year and half we’ve been go,” he said. “So, they’re in charge of their talking to the Kingdom Center about own fundraising.” this,” said Harold. According to the Powells, the key When the property was leased to issue is that the property partners can The land that houses the Kingdom Center, a the center back in 2009, the Powells had no longer afford to pay out additional ministry that provides transitional housing for hoped that eventually a joint fundrais- overhead on the property, estimated at the homeless in downtown Ventura, has been ing effort would help make up the dif- Continued on page 11 placed on the market by the current property Q & A with owners. Ranger John Kingdom Geno Lucich Center property by Mira Reverente goes up for sale Have you ever wondered what the state park rangers do daily? Have you by Tim Pompey ever thought about their preparation The property which houses The and training for the job? Kingdom Center, a renovated motel in The Breeze sat down (strolled downtown Ventura which provides tran- actually) with state park ranger John sitional housing for the homeless, has Geno Lucich one sunny day, along San been put up for sale by its owners. Buenaventura State Park, as he went According to property partners about his daily duties. Harold and Julie Powell, it’s become Continued on page 11

While celebrating our This issue’s fifth anniversary in any Michael Saleski, with “Horseless Carriage” was one of the 15 racers at the Kinetic Sculpture Race held at Ventura Harbor. 15 racers to help celebrate 15 years of the of the world’s great cities, event in Ventura. Face of Ventura The human-powered “bikes” launched into the water at the boat ramp on you can always catch Schooner Drive and finished in the “mud pit” in the Harbor Village lawn area. by Johanna Spinks up with the Breeze The event helps raise funds for the Turning Point Foundation, which serves mentally ill adults in Ventura County. Photo by John Ferritto (for more photos visit is on page 10. at venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze Facebook). 2 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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City News The Council committed $600,000 from park fees to use for the site, but it falls City Hall short of the property’s asking price of $1.1 million. Under the agreement the Chatter trust will buy the land upfront and enter by Ana Baker into a lease-purchase agreement with the city. The money will come from the city’s ■ The Ventura City Council has Public Park Mitigation Fee, which has a directed staff to prepare a water rights balance of $490,000, according to an ad- ordinance to address how new develop- ministrative report prepared by city staff. ment will pay for its use of the resource. The goal is to develop a consistent process for working with developers and property owners on the true cost of usage, New City of while ensuring a sustainable and stable supply of local water, Ventura Water Ventura Classes General Manager Shana Epstein said. Call (805) 658-4726 or (805) The city receives all its water locally, from 654-7552 to register, if you already have three sources, the Ventura River, Lake an account online, visit www.cityofven Casitas, and groundwater. tura.net ■ Next summer, downtown Ventura’s Urban Style Hip Hop hillside will be home to an outdoor 7-18 years 11/3-12/15 summer concert series. The City Council Saturday 12:30-1:30 pm $60 voted 7-0 to allow the concert promoters Students will learn basic and in- until November 30th to sign a final termediate “locking” techniques while agreement with the city on parking, en- grooving to 70s & 80s R & B funk music. vironmental impacts and other details New skills and routines will be taught regarding the use of a city-owned vacant every session. No class 11/24. Barranca parking lot behind city hall. Concerts Vista Center, 7050 Ralston. would be held there under a large tent Dynamic Singers - Children’s Choir that would seat about 1,900 people. 5-12 years 11/5-12/17 The concerts would end by 10 p.m. and Monday 3:30-4:30 pm parking would be forbidden in residential 5-8 years 11/5-12/17 neighborhoods. Monday 4:30-5:30 pm ■ The Ventura City Council agreed to 9-12 years $75 + $5 supply fee enter into a contract with the Trust for Learn basic warm-ups, music fun- Public Land, a non-profit land conser- damentals and music theory. Students vancy, to buy 2.4 acres at Kellogg Street will be introduced to different genres and Ventura Avenue, to convert into of music, languages, and some dance a park. The council agreed to pay the movement. Performance will be on the trust $100,000 to assist with the process, last class for family and friends. No class which includes acquisition of the land 11/12. Classes held at Bible Fellowship and raising of money to help offset cost. Church, 6950 Ralston. Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial Wow, another printer and our advertising advisers. blymember Das Williams, Senator Tony year of publishing the And, of course our much appreci- Strickland, Assemblymember Pedro Nava Ventura Breeze has ated advertisers who make this whole thing and County Supervisor Steve Bennett. Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce passed, quite amazing possible. And the wonderful Face Of Ventura and wonderful for the Also wife Diane for still putting up portrait series by Johanna Spinks has The Ventura Breeze is your free local community Breeze and for Ventura with my nonsense and working seven days been very rewarding. And me winning newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown as we start our sixth a week and going out so much to all of the the City of Ventura Digital Photogra- circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located year bringing local news wonderful events that are being presented phy Contest several times (have to say in Oxnard. to Ventura. in Ventura (and they just keep growing). something nice about me). PUBLISHER When daughter Staci and I decided to Thanks to Professor Scamp for his Our readership just keeps growing and Sheldon (Governor) Brown launch Ventura’s only local community always interesting articles that are always our readers continue to tell us that they love [email protected] based newspaper five years ago we didn’t on time; he still doesn’t know that he is reading the Breeze, either by a wonderful know what to expect or how it would be famous so still works for treats, dog food phone call, or I am stopped in the street by Assistant to the PUBLISHER accepted in the community. and being treated as if he owns the place strangers, or by receiving an email letting Ana Baker The admiration, acceptance and love of (actually not bad pay). me know how much the paper is loved, PET EDITOR the paper have been simply wonderful and Just a “very” few of the 5-year highlights read and how much it means to Ventura. Professor Scamp overwhelming, and it just continues to grow. are being named the Turning Point Founda- Especially rewarding was a 13-year-old that [email protected] There are just so many people that I tion’s Media Champions of Mental Health, recently came up to me to tell me how much CONTRIBUTING WRITERS want to thank; my incredibly dedicated the Ventura Chamber of Commerce Small she enjoys reading the paper. A very special Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks and extremely hard working staff, our Business of the Year, being recognized thanks to all of our readers. Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang wonderful writers, distribution folks, by Congresswoman Lois Capps, Assem- photographers,photographers, studioNothing,studioNothing, our Veronica Johnson • James Spencer Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth Emily Thiroux • Michael Kohli Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson Danielle Peak • Elizabeth Rodeno Bianca Rose Martinez Richard Lieberman • Es Cole Jeannie Collins • Angela Rosales CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein Barbie Lange • Jon Osumi Richard Lieberman SOCIAL MEDIA Justin Shelton DISTRIBUTION Ana Baker • Fred Kastel Marc Ansalone SENIOR ADVISORS Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery ADVERTISING ADVISORS Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill PRODUCTION Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] PRINTING American Foothill Publishing Co. ------REACHING US: Reprinted from Ventura Breeze issue of October 24, 2007 EVENTS & HAPPENINGS [email protected] OPINIONS [email protected] ARTICLES AND PHOTOS Mailbox [email protected] ADVERTISING sified as a “food” it must be labeled if it [email protected] is GMO. The cow has yet to be geneti- cally engineered, in the future, if it does Ventura Breeze become a GMO it would indeed then 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 require a label. Ventura, CA 93001 Personally, sometimes I do believe, dogs are more important than people. I Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 C love my two adopted Labradors. Thank you for your time! The Ventura Breeze is printed with Louise Cayard soy based ink on paper with minimum Scamp: We all know that dogs are more 40% recycled content. important than people but thanks for pointing it out. Sheldon I always enjoy reading your short Editor comments and was reading your paper on line this morning and noticed your comments regarding Scamp. “Scamp made me write this. Proposi- tion 37, which calls for...” I just wanted you to know that Prop. 37 would require the labeling of fresh meat if it was indeed genetically engineered. The opposition is trying to confuse the public (and doing a great job of it) by comparing dog food to your This is Staci Brown with Breeze issue steak (the cow). They are stating that number one at the Artz Gallery in the meat in dog food is requiring a label downtown Ventura on Oct. 27, 2007. Experience is the best of school masters, only the school and this is not true, it is the corn and soy This photo was sent to us by reader Bill Spicer (don’t we have the most incred- fees are heavy. in the dog food that is GMO and thus –Thomas Carlyle requires the label. Since dog food is clas- ible readers?). 6 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Birthday Greetings I found The Breeze and then I found a great to-earth, common sense manner that offers A community truly thrives when its Researching Ph.D. at Sichuan University, China friend. Sheldon! Thanks for all you have done another view of reporting and another ear to members commit to daily efforts towards the for my art project The Face of Ventura – and for the ground. It’s amazing how many people read betterment of all who dwell there. The Ventura Congratulations on the 5th Anniversary of all the laughs along the way. The Breeze and comment on its content. I am Breeze is a perfect demonstration of collabora- the Ventura Breeze. I look forward to picking Johanna Spinks particularly fond of the coverage you give to our tive efforts made by some to enhance the lives up the latest edition and reading a local per- seniors. of many through community service. I am spective on local issues. The whole “Faces of Congratulations to The Breeze on your Happy Fifth Anniversary! grateful to have the opportunity to contribute Ventura” project was an outstanding corrobo- fifth anniversary of service to Ventura! Under Suz Montgomery to this cause and be a part of such a wonderful ration between the media, the artist, and the Sheldon’s leadership you have become part of team! Congratulations Ventura Breeze on five community. It is just one example of the quality the community and one of the leading sources Congratulations to the Breeze for your wonderful years of outstanding service to the of the material found in The Breeze and one of of information on events, people, politics, first five years. Not only are you my favorite city of Ventura! the reasons it was recognized as Small Business and other local issues. On behalf of the City newspaper, but my livelihood. The city of Dillon Patrick of the Year. Council best wishes for your continued success! Ventura and myself are improved and better off Scott Miller, Harbormaster, Mike Tracy-Mayor for having the Breeze in our community. I hope 5 years? Impossible! The Ventura Breeze Ventura Port District City of San Buenaventura the Breeze is around for a long time to come. has woven itself into the fabric of our city as if Thank you Sheldon. it’s been here for over 20 years. The Breeze gives The Ventura Breeze is a wonderful resource The Ventura Breeze launched by Sheldon Marc Ansalone a voice to its people and shines a light on local for the Ventura community. And Sheldon offers Brown, and his daughter Staci 5 years ago has issues in a way that no other publication ever funny insights that add a unique character to filled a serious need that was missing in our Ventura is blessed to have three presses has. Thanks again for everything Sheldon. the newspaper. community. With a lot of hard work and time providing solid local coverage; with the Ventura Michael Mendelson and Angela, Fun-in-Ventu Vina Lustado spent making a difference and supporting so Breeze presenting home-town news front and ra.com many, they certainly achieved their purpose in center. The “Face of Ventura” was above and When considering moving to Ventura, I launching the paper. I read it every issue and beyond expectation of a newspaper, collabo- Happy 5th Anniversary Ventura Breeze! ran across a copy of Ventura Breeze. I was so take it with me when I travel. Love the Breeze & rating with a wholly different media to depict You are an essential member of our awesome impressed with all the paper offered about the Browns a community and bring people together. The Ventura community. Thank you for your what to do in Ventura, and I loved the positive Thanks, Sheldon...xoxo project was infused with Sheldon’s generosity continued support of education programs stories. Picking up that issue helped me to Patti Channer and caring for the people of this town, as is his and services for our youth through Ventura decide to move here, so I keeping reading and newspaper. Education Partnership. I’m always looking writing for the Breeze! Congratulations Sheldon and The Breeze Rachel Morris forward to the next issue! Emily Thiroux staff. You are my favorite newspaper!! Well Adela S. Trainor done! Congratulations to Sheldon and The The Ventura Breeze has both the hometown Ann Romero Breeze staff on your fifth anniversary. The Happy Five Year Anniversary! Thank you feel and the commitment to in-depth news Breeze has really become a part of the fabric for the outstanding coverage of the events coverage that ensures it will stand out in You came, you saw, you contributed. You of the community during the last five years, and programs of the Boys & Girls Club of this time of generic content and screaming came to Ventura. You saw a unique city with a being named the Ventura Chamber’s Small Greater Ventura. The Breeze reflects the best opinions. I hope it continues to grow in both need for a real community oriented newspaper. Business of the Year, sponsoring and covering of local journalism. Your photographers and maturity and readership in the years ahead. You contributed your own capital and time so many local events and bringing us The reporters have done an excellent job of keeping Rick Cole-Retired City Manager to create the Ventura Breeze and make it an Face of Ventura portrait series. Thank you for the community aware of the impact of our astounding success. In doing so you also con- your unique and valuable contributions to the 5 centers. I’m always eager to read each new Congratulations on a successful five years tributed to the enhancement of the quality of Ventura news scene. edition to discover the vast array of activities and hopefully many more. It’s such a pleasure life for an entire town. Kudos and thanks. Randy and Barbara Hinton and interesting community events taking to read the Breeze and see that everyone’s voice Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine place. Without the Breeze there would be no is heard and many of the events occurring Five years-Congratulations!! comprehensive news and event coverage of the throughout our area are covered. It’s not only a CONGRAT Congratulations on your Fifth Anniver- Thank you for all the coverage you give Ventura community. I especially enjoy your Breeze; it’s a breath of fresh air! Good luck. sary! We are so lucky here in Ventura to have museum exhibits and events, and the support reviews, spotlights of local folks, the portraits; Ken Cozzens Sheldon and the Breeze keeping us up on all the you always give to the arts and nonprofits. event calendar and seeing your smiling face at wonderful things happening in our fair City. Susan L. Gerrard every event. Thank you for creating The Breeze Congratulations to the Breeze on its I am so much looking forward to the next Director of Marketing and your devotion to the Ventura community. five-year anniversary of making Ventura more five years of seeing Sheldon showing up at all Museum of Ventura County Nancy Gregg-Keller of a community. our local venues. Thank you also for encourag- Director of Development & Marketing Danielle Peak ing and promoting our local events and issues. Sandra Laby loves the Breeze newspaper Boys & Girls Club of Ventura Congratulations again, love reading each and because it is extremely innovative and just plain Island Packer Cruises congratulates every issue. fun to read while drinking anything. Congratulations to the Ventura Breeze on Ventura Breeze for your anniversary! Your Star Soto your 5 year anniversary. paper is a great resource for local news and Children’s Librarian Sheldon and his staff, working hard, The management and staff of the Ventura upcoming things in the community. Best E.P. Foster Library have been more than just your hometown County Fairgrounds, the Derby Club, and all of wishes for continued success in your business! newspaper; covering stories from shore to sea- the Fairgrounds events are proud and pleased Cherryl Connally Congratulations on your five years of they bring the real news. In this (tragic) age of to be a part of your local coverage. We look Co-owner / Island Packer Cruises success with The Breeze! I have enjoyed print media “dying”, imagine what it takes to forward to many more years of reading the in- watching you keep your pulse on Ventura and print a newspaper with local news, the stuff we sightful and important news delivered as only Congratulations on your upcoming 5th reporting our community’s important issues. care about that affects our lives. the Ventura Breeze can do. year anniversary. Keep doing a great job of I especially want to thank you for all of your Thanks very much Sheldon Brown and Barbara Quaid covering the local Ventura scene and keeping support for the arts. You are doing a great all dedicated staff for that gumption, toil and Chief Executive Officer Venturans informed. Continued success in the job!!! Here is to another five years! charm. Without Sheldon Brown the original Ventura County Fairgrounds next five years. Donna Granata “face” in Ventura, we would be uninformed, Carl Morehouse, Councilmember and not at all entertained by a very cool The Ventura Breeze is the best paper for City of San Buenaventura Congratulations Sheldon on this great breeze. Congratulations on 5 years! Oh yeah, local news in Ventura. I read it on line as soon milestone. I like the local emphasis you give. and for winning the small business award of as it comes out every other week. Sheldon has Congratulations to you Sheldon and Andy Collins, My Chief Information Officer the year. done a great job in creating this local newspaper Ventura Breeze. I wish you continued success Lyn Fairly – KVTA radio host as evidenced by its being around for 5 years and for many years to come. Best, Congratulations to you and the Breeze on also winning the Chamber of Commerce award Kim Pagano – Kim Pagano Show its fifth anniversary. You were as right five years Congratulations Ventura Breeze on your for best small business last year. I look forward ago as you still are today when you say Ventura fifth year anniversary. This accomplishment to the next 5 years. Keep up the good work. Ventura Highway and CABODOGZ would needs its own local paper. I applaud you for says a lot about customer satisfaction and your Murray Robertson like to congratulate the Breeze on its upcoming your undertaking (and of course, for hiring me) commitment to reporting and supporting our A Very Concerned Ventura Resident 5th Anniversary. We are proud to say that many and making your aspirations a reality. I know local community. All of us at Totally Local VC lucky dogs have been placed into loving homes the Breeze takes quite a bit of your time and appreciate your hard work and dedication and We look in mirrors to see not ourselves as because of Sheldon, Scamp and The Breeze!! effort and as a staff member and Breeze reader look forward to celebrating your continued we are, but how we differ from stars who dance Thank you from us and all the fur-babies!! myself, wanted to tell you I appreciate it. Long success. on distant stages. Our bright youth flock to Mindy Benezra live the Ventura Breeze! Kat Merrick – Founder, Totally Local VC commercial and intellectual cosmopolises. Rebecca Wicks And yet Ventura remains strong, brave, and Congrats to the Ventura Breeze on its five The Ventura Breeze is a great community hopeful, thanks to institutions such as the year anniversary. The Breeze serves as the most Your formula of reporting on local news paper, always an interesting read and support- Ventura Breeze, which faithfully pays attention valuable service to the Ventura community. was often ignored in other print media but is ive of our city’s programs, special events and to what is happening in our own community. Where else can you find the latest and greatest exactly what we need in our vibrant city. As classes in the arts. Thank you, Breeze, for five I am so thankful for the Breeze, which exclu- information on everything going on in our other newspapers struggle to survive, your years of community service and congrats on sively reports on political, economic, artistic, beautiful city by the sea? coverage of local news stories, local gossip, and achieving this important benchmark anniver- educational, commercial and personal realities Barbie Lange local businesses fills the need for the additional sary! which stem from ourselves, citizens of Ventura, communication outlet for our community. Richard Newsham, City of Ventura Parks & as a community. Thank you and the Breeze for following Your stories and editorials are told in a down- Recreation Marketing Specialist Sophia Kidd, Contributing Writer, Currently the tradition and foundation of our Country Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 7 We promised ourselves we wouldn’t cry (sniff!)... by offering a local forum for the voices and The Ventura Breeze is simply amazing. I Wishing you continued success, growth local Ventura issues and events that my family concerns that are important to the everyday just love reading about the stories that deal and exploration, and I are interested in. I look forward to each lives of the citizens of our City. You are a rarity with our community. The Breeze takes news to Linde Carlson – Film Critic, The Ventura Breeze new issue. Thank you for giving Ventura its in this technological world. a much more personal and caring level. own paper and congratulations on 5 years of John and Carmel Whitman Ana Baker Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary! success!!! Thank you for giving our dogs additional Christine Cardoso-Moore-Keller Congratulations on the Ventura Breeze’s Five years – I can’t believe it! Almost from exposure by posting them in the Breeze! Williams Realty West Ventura County fifth anniversary. The Ventura Breeze is the beginning, I’ve been writing the Senior Canine Adoption and Rescue League the best community-based newspaper in Cone-nection – more than 100 articles and I I have been associated with the Ventura Ventura. Cheers to many more years of pub- hope to be able to still be writing them when The Ventura Breeze is a great additional Breeze for the past three years, which I have lishing and keep up the good work. the 10th anniversary rolls around! Congrats news media which generously covers our wealth thoroughly enjoyed. As a photographer, I have Sincerely, Doug Horwith, to the Ventura Breeze - the best neighborhood of local art, music, dance and items of interest had the opportunity to cover quite a number American Foothill Publishing paper around!! in our Ventura city community. We always of interesting events in our community. This Nanci Cone look forward to Sheldon’s columns and look has given me a chance to meet some of our Thank you so much for your work and forward to continuing our relationship with city’s leading citizens. He has given me the creativity at the BREEZE. You’ve given I’ve enjoyed delivering The Breeze just to the Ventura Breeze. Congratulations on your freedom and opportunity to express my the City of Ventura an irreplaceable gift. see the joy on people’s faces as I deliver the latest 5th anniversary! creativity which I appreciate although he has Congratulations on the Breeze’s anniver- edition to them! Denise Hodgson-Office Manager and Media rejected my idea for a photo centerfold of the sary. They should give you a parade because Fred Kastel Coordinator ladies of the City. In any event, I extend my the paper is a shining example of all the Consortium Media Services congratulations to Sheldon and all the other good things in Ventura. And all my love to Sheldon, congratulations on your fifth staff members for their outstanding contri- Professor Scamp. year anniversary. You have brought together You have brought a breath of fresh air to bution in informing the community. Fondly, Lucille Montague our community in spirit and connection. Wish readers for five years. Congratulations John Ferritto you many more Tracy Lehr-KEYT Whenever I tell someone I am with The Mark Hartley I want to thank you Sheldon for allowing Breeze, they always say “I love the Breeze.” In Happy Birthday. Wow 5 years. The Ventura me the opportunity to be your Social Media just a few short years Sheldon has turned The Congratulations Sheldon and team on Breeze has informed me on more issues than Intern. I love doing what I do. Thank you. Breeze into the official hometown newspaper, your 5 year anniversary and thanks for all your most of our local “news” papers combined. Your Justin Shelton quite a feat considering some of our best stories support for local artists. Here’s to the next approach to controversial issues is applauded are written by Scamp. fabulous 5! for we have such a unique community and the Our community has come to depend on Sheli Ellsworth Sara Smelt Ventura Breeze just brings out the best and not the Breeze for entertainment and information so best in all of us. Thank you for providing over the past five years. Keep up the great work, Congratulations Sheldon & the “Ventura I moved to Ventura in 2008 and the Ventura thoughtful content in your Opinion/Editorial Sheldon! Your paper is very much appreciated! Breeze” for five years of reporting our city’s Breeze was the first paper I noticed, could be page and your consistency in celebration to our Christy Weir- Councilmember local happenings in an easy to read format. The because we have the same name, but I really local nonprofit groups over the last 5 years. City of San Buenaventura news and editorial comments are always inter- think it is because of the wealth of information Chipper Bro esting and informative. A special thank you for in each issue you can’t get anywhere else. Sheldon Congratulations to Sheldon and the entire featuring Johanna Spinks’ “Face of Ventura”. and Staci really started something special with Let’s all give a round of applause for the Breeze family. We appreciate your support Most sincerely, the Breeze, and with joint efforts from everyone Ventura Breeze. In today’s ever changing world, of Turning Point Foundation and our work Barbara Meister involved, each issue is perfect, fun, beautiful and there is one thing we can count on and that is with the homeless, many of whom suffer from educational. I love looking at the advertisements our local paper, The Ventura Breeze. The Breeze mental illness. It’s been a great five years ! Congratulations on 5 wonderful years too!! Congrats on the 5th year in publication keeps our town connected, gives us a local view Jane Lax of bringing “Hometown News” about our and keep ‘em coming!! of our town and is located at many convenient ULATIONSbeautiful City of Ventura to your enthusiastic Breezy Gledhill-Advertising Advisor places for our viewing and reading pleasure. I The normal fifth year anniversay gift is readers. From one side of town to the other so Ventura Breeze Newspaper always look forward to my Ventura Breeze and wood. How shall we celebrate the Ventura many great things get covered in the paper. I wish continued success for the team there so I Breeze’s 5th year? look forward to reading every edition. Congratulations to Sheldon Brown and can continue to enjoy my little paper. Thank Five major highlights are not enough Nola Grunden the Ventura Breeze on your 5th Anniversary! you Ventura Breeze for keeping our little town for a dream that turned into an idea that The best community newspaper exclusively together and congratulations on a 5th year! tuned into an award-winning business, an Sheldon- Congrats on your 5th year anni- serving the City of Ventura, providing up-to-the George Tidd award-winning newspaper that thousands versary and “Thank you” for all you do for our minute coverage about what is going on in our of Venturans look forward to reading. great community! community. I read each issue. 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Keep up the wonderful job. wonderful newspaper for many years to come. his dedicated colleagues have created for our Bernie Goldstein Sheldon...I look forward to your Breeze Georgeanne Lees community.” for the latest news in what really goes on in Cultural Affairs Supervisor Lorenzo DeStefano & the Board, staff and vol- Congratulations on your 5th anniversary Ventura. Thanks for your humor and help City of Ventura unteers of the Ventura Film Society of the Ventura Breeze. This newspaper has really in so many local issues and charities....Here’s grown since its inception. I have really enjoyed wishing for many more years of the Breeze! A big congratulations to you on the 5th an- The entrepreneurial spirit lives and being part of the contributing writers for the Lynda Girtsman niversary of the Ventura Breeze. The Breeze, as breathes with the Ventura Breeze! A great last 18 months and hope that you continue to the only newspaper that really serves Ventura, is small town newspaper with a big heart...proud grow in the next five years. Keep it up! Congratulations! Sheldon and the a wonderful community paper and you’ve done to be a charter staff member. Looking forward Eric Garnier – Writer, “Grape Expectations” Ventura Breeze for an unforgettable 5 years an excellent job in developing it and bringing it to another five or ten years. in bringing to the community-at-large, an to where it is today. I read it avidly and appreci- Karlene Lang Congratulations on your 5 year anniver- informative, well written, interesting and ate the coverage of events and happenings in sary. The Breeze is such an asset for Ventura. successful vehicle for assisting businesses in our fair city. You’ve created a great vehicle that The coverage of local news, highlighting And thank you for your vision and support for their quest for promoting their brand, and serves the readers well. I’m looking forward to our great students is greatly appreciated by the 57 faces of Ventura project. I always look bringing to light the many facets of cultural sending you congratulations on your 10th an- Ventura Unified School District! Here’s to forward to reading the Breeze to get all the life Ventura has to offer. Sheldon, and his niversary! another five successful years! local news! generous spirit, has also been instrumental in Regards, Marion Phalan Trudy Tuttle Arriaga, VUSD Superintendent Cheryl Heitmann offering opportunities to its staff which have Carl Morehouse, Councilmember inspired goals and created careers. We thank The Ventura Breeze is a pleasure and joy Honestly, you don’t look a day over 4. City of San Buenaventura you for that. to read. It is so nice to have a paper that covers Alfred J. Lewis, studioNothing 8 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes Part Two river residents have been housed with help throughout a community and making use are homeless in Ventura at any given time. from the newly formed Homeless to Home of lower income housing wherever it might “I served a lot of coffee,” says Jannotta, “I The Ventura Project. And for temporary overnight be, not just in the downtown or westside.” wanted to hear their stories. I knew that shelter, the Winter Shelter will open at the As for what it might cost to provide ad- the Arts Council was offering a grant for River cleanup: Oxnard Armory on December 1. While the ditional homeless housing, Orth believes the exploration of social problems using winter shelter is open, the county plans to that issue remains an open question. “We’re the arts so I decided to give it try.” interview with come onsite and offer their full array of discussing these questions as we work with Armed with a grant from the Ventura social services. both the river homeless populations and the County Arts Council, Jannotta became Rob Orth Orth is also part of a preliminary team many other homeless in our community,” producer, director, and creator of a per- called 100K Homes that is looking at a he said. formance piece in which she fused jazz by Tim Pompey national model that identifies and engages For Orth, the key to solving the problem into the individual stories of four local As the cleanup of the Ventura River with the most vulnerable homeless. is community participation, not just social homeless people. The 33-minute docu- moves forward, the question of what to So far, in the last year and a half, the services and government. “There is a collec- mentary explores the stories of 3 Dogs, do with the residents who have moved Homeless to Home project has been able tive group of people, including city, county, who fishes of the pier with his three dogs; out of the Ventura River Bottom still to find housing for 50 homeless individu- business and nonprofit agencies, working Donna Rogers, a pretty blonde poet; remains an important issue. als and many others are in the process of together and looking at national best Donnie Holmes, an ex-drug dealer who One of the local community leaders working with case management toward practices around creative low cost housing became a stalwart positive thinker; and addressing that issue is Rob Orth, Director housing. initiatives,” he said. “As the collaboration Dan Flowers who plays an awesomely of Social Services for the Salvation Army in So far, a massive cleanup has taken identifies what we believe to be practical and wicked guitar. Along with local jazz artists: downtown Ventura. Orth has participated place in the river from Surfer’s Point to sustainable solutions for our community, Kevin Fukagawa on keyboards, Danny in a coordinated effort among local govern- Stanley Street, but there is still work to be and as we present them to the public, we Young on basses, Chris Wabich on percus- ment and nonprofit agencies to provide completed. “There are pockets that haven’t know that it will take the entire community sion and drums and Scheila Gonzalez extended services and ensure that river been done yet,” said Orth. “This will occur engaged in the process to ultimately resolve on sax, Jannotta grounded the stories in residents receive adequate help making the in grid zones over the next few months to our homeless situation.” the soulful strength that is improvised transition. remove the existing camps, new startup jazz. The storytelling is more than just As Orth observed, helping these camps, and to reinforce those that have an honest portrayal; it is a mesmerizing individuals does not come with a one- already been cleared out.” reality in an area that is home to million- size-fits-all formula. “You have a blend of Orth estimates that, given the massive Local aires, movie stars and malls. people removed two weeks ago that are cleanup effort, there are still about 40-50 Jannotta’s job did not end with the older and have been there anywhere from people who remain in transition. “The filmmaker filming at The Wave in August 2010. She 5 to 15 years,” he said. “Then, you have a challenge now,” he noted, “is that most became the film editor, sound engineer younger much more transient population of the entry level extremely low income receives award and post-production technician. “Thanks that moves around more, and a lot of the housing has been filled up. So, if we have to my membership at CAPS TV, I was able by Sheli Ellsworth younger members are very active in drug another 50, where are we going to house to turn the raw footage into something use in both use and sales and distribution, them?” On October 13th, Citizens for a coherent. And I’m still tweaking it.” and that creates a set of crimes including Doing the work in grids will allow the Peaceful Resolution awarded Toni Jannotta says the most important aspect theft, robbery, and violent crimes.” agencies involved in the cleanup to try and Jannotta with the Earth Charter Award for of her film is the individuality of the story- The most pressing need for river keep up with the new demand for housing. her film “Voices of the Homeless.” tellers. “We tend to want to classify them residents is housing. Orth estimated that As Orth explained, “Two weeks ago, we en- Ask anyone what their deepest fear is as mentally challenged or addicts or alco- so far about 125 individuals have been countered 41 people in the Stanley area of and homelessness will make the top five, holics—it gives us a reason to look away or displaced by the river cleanup. Some have the Ventura River. Half of them took us up especially in the current recession and ignore them—but that’s not the case.” moved to other homeless encampments on our housing offers and agreed to the case mortgage foreclosures. But what if your What does Jannotta see as the answer around the county or gone back to their management process.” greatest fear had stared you down and to the problem of homelessness? “Some original hometowns. But many remain in Orth believes the key to successfully you were already homeless? Toni Jannotta people are just going to choose to live need of local housing. finding homeless housing is community wanted to know. the homeless lifestyle. The problem with To help with the increased demand distribution. “Communities have learned The local legal secretary/jazz singer ‘helping the homeless’ is that organiza- for low-cost housing, Orth noted that that housing homeless people all in began to serve coffee to the homeless at tions have rules. They all have their idea the County has provided $100,000 as a one place is not healthy for them or the the Sarah Center at Project Understand- of what ‘help’ is. The reality is that there is one-time payment for temporary housing community they are in,” he said. “There ing. What she found was a group of intelli- no one single answer. The solutions are as in local hotels and motels. Other former is more success in sprinkling the housing gent, interesting and talented individuals. individual as the people.” “Little by little I got to know them and I In honor of Homeless Prevention found that many of them were people who Month, “Voices of the Homeless” will be had just had some really hard luck and were shown on November 17 at the Universalist ashamed of being homeless.” According Unitarian Church, 5654 Ralston, at 7:00 to the Ventura County Homeless and PM. For more information contact Kent at Housing Coalition, almost 2,000 people 818.281.6245

“Sailathon”, a benefit for Caregivers, which helps Ventura County seniors, Designated Drivers are winning! attracted approximately 45 kayaks, powerboats, sailboats and catamarans. The event helps raise awareness, and funds for Caregivers. Be the DD for your group and Caregivers also host a St. Patrick’s Day Wearing of the Green golf event at the you can win amazing prizes! Buenaventura Golf Course in March. Watch for the Participants gathered later at the Anacapa Yacht Club in Channel Islands Harbor Be the DD Prize Posse for a dinner and awards ceremony. in Thousand Oaks on November 9 For information about Caregivers, call 658-8530 or visit http://www.vccaregiv- & Ventura on November 21! ers.org. Photo by John Ferritto. facebook.com/BeTheDD • BeTheDD.com Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 9 News and Notes Inside city hall: a five-year journey with the Breeze by Rebecca Wicks

Five years ago I met a man named projects wind down and properties are Sheldon Brown at Starbucks on Main divested. Street. A retired architect with a grey- The city has not been without its streaked beard, he had asked me there share of hot button issues. Two of to talk about writing for his new venture which managed to garner a great deal – a local newspaper focused solely on of attention included the approval of Ventura. a 911 fee and the decision to install It was 2007, and the economy wasn’t parking meters downtown. The contro- great. I thought it was an ambitious versial $1.49 a month charge was voted project, but jumped at the chance to in by the city council in 2008 as part write about Ventura, a city I was still of means to pay for the 911 call center fairly new to. Five years later, The Breeze freeing up monies for police officers and charges on, and I’m continuing to learn firefighters. After a sizeable uprising, about this big “little” beach town we all the measure was repealed a year later in call home. 2009. Parking meter stations were put City Hall issues are central to in place in September 2010. Support TheBreeze’s content, so following is a has been mixed, and controversy perspective of the past five years and around the meters still runs high. perhaps a glimpse of what is coming. Ventura is a city that struggles like On October 11 Community Memorial Health System held an event celebrating Having to do the same with less has many others with how to grow business the First Phase completion of the new Community Memorial Hospital. The first phase been a seemingly central theme for city and development while preserving its included clearing the property, moving the utilities, digging the hole, strengthening the staff employees since the inception of historical core and unique personality. earth and installing the foundation anchors. The Breeze. With anemic income and And, also like other cities there is often The event took place on the front lawn of CMH on Brent Street and included light property taxes, the city has been forced disagreement as to how this task should refreshments. to make difficult and often heartbreak- be undertaken. Michael Ellingson, VP Marketing Development, was on hand to answer any ing decisions to close doors and end Almost all Venturans agree in questions and to boast about how well the project is going. services many of which to borrow from general that new business is good for Photo by John Ferritto. poet Dylan Thomas did “not go gentle the city. But questions surrounding into that good night.” how, when, where and especially who One of the saddest endings we saw can stir up all sorts of mixed feelings residents sought to cap the height of in the works. The city has also seen was the closing of the Helen P. Wright among residents. Enter Walmart. new buildings in downtown and parts of recent success by the coast with clean Library in 2009 leaving behind the When it was announced Walmart midtown citing the buildings dwarfed up of the riverbed area which included grant-funded Avenue Library and the had leased the space on the 1700 block of older residential neighborhoods and the clearing of longtime homeless en- downtown E.P. Foster Library. Recently, Victoria Avenue where the closed Kmart blocked views of the hillsides. Ventura campments and tons of trash. the city has expressed interest in possibly once resided, contingencies immediately voters overwhelmingly struck down Which brings us to the future and breaking from the county library system began to form to block the retail giant Measure B. the next five years. in an effort to save money. A second blow from coming to Ventura. Anti-Walmart The backdrop for virtually all City With private and public property took place in 2010 with the closing of signs popped up around town, and in Hall news stories in Ventura over the owners aligned, the vision to make the Fire Station 4 and the end of Medic-en- 2009 Measure C, which aimed to limit past five years has been the slacking paths along the boardwalk continue gine 10 also known as the city’s “roving the size of specific types of big box stores, economy. Blamed for much of the through the riverbed all the way to Ojai fire engine.” Fire Station 4 was reopened appeared on our ballots. The measure slow progress or altogether failure of seems like a possibility. Other projects in January this year thanks to a two-year was ultimately defeated and Walmart a number of projects those that have that have been stalled by the economy federal grant. has since slowly moved through the city’s made it to their ribbon-cutting have or other funding issues which may come The city also saw the termina- approval process. While an opening date been taken note of. Success stories to fruition include the construction tion of its Redevelopment Agency as has not been set, renovations are in place include the opening of CMH’s Coastal of a 152-room Hyatt Place off Seaward part of the statewide effort to abolish to begin this fall. Communities Cancer Center, the newly behind the Golden China Restaurant these agencies. All responsibilities Another example of this ongoing remodeled Ventura County Museum, and a sizeable Parklands project, a were moved into the care of the city as struggle was in 2009 when a group of the WAV project, Sixty California and prominently residential neighborhood two Fresh and Easy stores. New life planned for the east end. was breathed into the north end of the Ideas for Ventura development are Pacific View Mall anchored by a new plenty, with a number of projects – Target, Trader Joe’s, Staples and BevMo. hotels, mixed use buildings, housing Also a bright spot was the re- and more – in their infancy. For many habilitation and reopening of the a better economy may be one of the Surfer’s Point bike and walking path. biggest enablers for some of these The second phase of the project, which concepts to turn into actual projects. will further beautify the path with And, if that’s not enough, there is sand dunes, overflow parking lot and always the city’s lofty dream of connect- extending the concrete berm is now ing the downtown to the beach.

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Karyl Lynn Burns is known to Favorite roles include Catherine Nicole Cabell Kevin Costner Martha B Ann Deal Venturans as the Producing Artistic in The Heiress, Shirley Valentine, Martha Bjorn McMillan Mary McGrath Director of Rubicon Theatre Company, in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (with an organization she co-founded with Joe Spano), and Rosie in Dancing a husband James O’Neil, then-Board Lughnasa (with Stephanie Zimbalist). President Clair Bowman and the Karyl Lynn owned and operated company’s Honorary Chair Rosa Lee State of the Arts for 15 years, a firm Glenn Dale Gooss David Friedlander Trudy Tuttle Arriaga Brock Donaldson Dr. Robin Calote Annie-G & Marlene Measures almost 15 years ago. which represented clients ranging Images copyright by Johanna Spinks Burns grew up in Overland Park, from Ensemble Theatre, New West [email protected] www.johannaspinks.com Kansas, where she graduated from Symphony and PCPA Theaterfest on www.thefaceofventura.com Shawnee Mission South High School. the Central Coast, to Tony winners There she was on the honor roll, editor Dale Wassserman and Normand Kurtz. of the school newspaper and on the She was the first Executive Director of yearbook staff. She was active in the the Ventura Chamber Music Festival theatre department, student government, (now Ventura Music Festival), a post she drill team, choir, and was Homecoming held for the four years prior to starting and Sweetheart Princess. Throughout Rubicon. high school and in summers, she was On behalf of Rubicon, she has involved in youth outreach on the staff of received a New York Drama Desk Award; Colonial Presbyterian Church. the Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle She began her theatrical career Award for Sustained Excellence; and producing shows in the neighborhood multiple Ovation Awards. and at school – musical extravaganzas, variety shows, dramas, dinner theatre, We asked her what she likes most about haunted houses and puppet shows. While Ventura. still in grade school, she began working The people – without question. I backstage, and continued onstage at the come from the Midwest – and from Barn Players, Jewish Community Center’s people who have agricultural roots. Resident Theatre and Loose Park’s When you work the land, you understand “Summer in the Park” in Kansas City. community. You can’t farm successfully After high school, Burns received a without helping and being helped by your theatre scholarship to attend the Univer- neighbor. That sense of community is a sity of Kansas and then Bowling Green part of our DNA in Ventura, and that feels State University in Ohio. While in college, like home to me. Of course there’s also the she played leading roles in Romeo and beautiful weather, the mountains, the Juliet, The Importance of Being Earnest and ocean and the blend of small-town and others. She continued her acting studies proximity to a major metropolitan city. at American Conservatory Theatre in San We have it all! Francisco. Burns played Nellie on the NBC And how was the experience of having series “Against the Grain,” (which starred your portrait painted by Johanna? John Terry, Donna Bullock, Stephen What a beautiful, soulful person! Tobolowsky and Ben Affleck). She I so enjoyed hearing about Johanna’s received her Equity card at Santa Barbara background, and about her philosophy The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, Theatre Group; her first Equity lead related to this project – and to art in an on-going art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint was in Oklahoma! at San Jose CLO and general. What an amazing thing to try to 55 worthy Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from she played many leads for SBCLO and find the essence of a community through life at the artist’s studio in around two hours – and each captured Ensemble Theatre over a decade. While in a diverse mix of people. I was floored by The Breeze. No photos are used, the direct interaction with the SB, she met future husband James O’Neil. that she could paint and converse at the sitter, hearing and painting their story, is the purpose of the challenge, Karyl Lynn and Jim wed in October same time – she’s clearly someone who along with the artist’s wish to showcase the relevant world of painterly of 1985. They have been privileged to be can multi-task successfully and remain portraiture today. This feature will run until January after two years partners in life, behind-the-scenes, and focused. And she has extraordinary of wonderful portraits by Johanna. occasionally, onstage. artistic abilities. Thanks – it was a joy! Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 11 News and Notes Kingdom Center Continued from page 1 about $15,000 a month. But neither the property’s partners nor the Kingdom Center board have been able to reach a consensus on a fair rent rate. “I think it’s a difference of opinion as to what they ought to pay,” said Julie. “We have established what fair rent looks like based on several appraisals and we’ve requested that they move into a fair rent contract.” But Sam Gallucci, president and CEO of the Kingdom Center, CAPS Chat insisted that the lease they signed is the lease they are honoring. “We have a lease agreement,” said Gallucci. 2012 “Whatever gap there is of any nature, we pray for them, but we have a lease in review agreement and we’re fulfilling that agreement.” by Elizabeth Rodeno Gallucci acknowledged that there CAPS-TV has had a wonderful 2012 have been discussions regarding covering many city meetings live as the lease. “There certainly has been well as community events such as the dialogue,” he said, “but the reality of annual Ventura County Fair Parade. the dialogue is that we’re fulfilling We were present at The Ventura our lease obligations.” Botanical Gardens groundbreaking, The Powells insist that they in the mix at the Ventura Riverbottom are committed to the work of the clean-up and had the opportunity to Kingdom Center. “Our intention is interview the congressional, assembly to have a ministry there,” said Julie. and local candidates on our famous “We still truly believe in what this Video Voter program. The educa- ministry is about.” tional community shared their views Harold described the decision to on the propositions. sell the property as “gut wrenching” There were lively debates on the and expressed his appreciation for many issues affecting our community. the center’s staff and volunteers. Our Digital Storytelling program “We want to thank all the churches, taught many young people the fasci- Lutheran Social Services, the volun- nating world of video production with teers, the staff, and the communities thanks to the school district, Ventura who have given their time and money College, and kids and their families. to make this program run,” he said. We keep expanding our reach in The Kingdom Center’s lease runs Ventura County and are pleased to be through June 2013. If no agreement your interest? However, we are not always out so well received by everyone. This year is reached and the property is sold, John Geno Lucich: I have always loved there saving pelicans and arresting bad we saw a great increase in new and it would be up to the new property the outdoors and parks, and the state guys. I spend a lot of time managing enthusiastic members. We are proud ow ner s to d e c id e wh a t t hey wou ld l i ke park peace officer/ranger is a steward volunteers, assisting with directions, to showcase the powerful, entertain- to do with the center. “Even though of natural resources, recreation and answering messages, filing reports, ing and moving work our members the property is on the market, we’d the environment. talking to people about almost produce for Channel 6 and VTV still like to reach a solution,” said However, I spent most of my anything and working on projects to Channel 15. Julie. “But if somebody were to buy previous career offshore as a mariner, enhance the parks. In the course of a Thanks to Sheldon and the Breeze the property, unless they chose to including a tour of duty in the Navy. day, I have gone from making a felony staff for working together with CAPS keep the Kingdom Center as tenants, I served on board the USS Thomas S. arrest, to presenting an interpretive to be important voices in the Ventura then the Kingdom Center would Gates (CG-51) and on various types campfire program to park visitors. We Community and congratulations on have to move out after next June.” and classes of vessels as a merchant just get used to wearing a few different their 5 years. But even if somebody did make marine officer, dive boat captain, hats throughout the day. an offer on the property, the Powells harbor patrol officer and safety tech- VB: Where are you usually stationed? noted that the Kingdom Center nician/medic on oil platforms. The JCL: I am assigned to the Ventura Foster Parenting would have the first right to match Harbor Patrol inspired me to continue sector of the Channel Coast District. the terms of the offer. in public safety. Working as a dive My primary area of responsibil- Informational As for Gallucci, his focus remains boat captain in Santa Barbara helped ity includes Mandalay, McGrath, San on the center’s ministry. “We started me learn the trade of a naturalist. My Buenaventura and Emma Wood State Meeting this project with no money,” he said, experiences with these islands along Beaches. In addition, the state park Recent changes in the law now “and we’ve watched God continue with my public safety stint inspired boundaries include portions of the support fostering young people up the miracle.” me to serve my community and to Ventura and Santa Clara rivers. As to their 21st birthday. Come to this He hopes that if someone does become a state park ranger. a peace officer of the state, rangers month’s informational meeting to buy the property, they will allow Being a ranger is an ongoing learn- also assist other law enforcement and learn about the difference you can them to stay and continue helping ing experience, which requires equal emergency services agencies outside of make to a child as they start their the homeless: “I’m praying that proficiencies in being a peace officer, the park boundaries. journey as a young adult. someone will buy the property, either emergency medical responder, VB: What issues do you face as a ranger? Over 600 children in Ventura for us, or will allow us to stay and outdoor recreation specialist and JCL: Every state park has different County need a foster home where in the process will bless the owners nature/local history interpreter. That issues and obstacles. As a whole, the they can thrive, develop and achieve with what they need.” was very appealing to me – to have a state parks have issues including the dreams that once might have seemed job that has high expectations for budget, park closures and major envi- impossible. And it’s not all one- such diverse skill sets. ronmental destruction. However, the sided: their youthful enthusiasm and Q & A VB: What does your job entail? Describe a biggest obstacle in my case is getting gratitude can bring new spirit to your Continued from page 1 normal workday. the public to understand that these life while you keep them on the path We learned quite a few things from JCL: As a ranger working the parks parks and beaches are theirs. Without to a happy, productive life. That’s the Geno, as he prefers to be called. When and beaches of Ventura, work is never their support and participation, it power of foster care. he is not on duty, the Yuba County dull and I meet new people everyday. is a lot more challenging for us to Become a foster parent; it’s quite native likes to go spear fishing, big On a daily basis, rangers and our make the state parks a safe, fun and possibly the best thing one human and small game hunting, gardening, peace officer lifeguard counterparts inspiring place. can do for another. This month’s cooking, paddling and painting. deal with public safety. That is our I feel it is important that the public event is Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 This 36-year-old’s interests may primary responsibility. This includes understands they are welcome to their p.m. at the Human Services Agency be diverse, but his passion since he resource protection, providing state parks but to tread lightly. They of Ventura County (855 Partridge became a ranger in 2009 is not: to access to high quality outdoor recre- can be empowered to take action and Dr., Ventura). Call 654-3456 or go to make the parks safe and secure for all. ation, interpretation at a naturalist place a personal stewardship towards vchsa.org/foster for more dates and Ventura Breeze: How did you become a level, general law enforcement and the support and development of state an online meeting option. state park peace officer? What sparked emergency medical services. parks. 12 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Senior Cone-nection been exposed to the sun. Signs include a large brownish spot with darker speckles, a mole that changes in color, size or Skin cancer feel or that bleeds, a small lesion with an irregular border and portions that and you appear red, white, blue or blue-black or dark lesions on your palms, soles, finger- by Nanci Cone tips or toes, or on mucous membranes. 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The term “skin cancer” is needed, options may include freezing, refers to three different conditions. excisional surgery, laser therapy, Mohs From the least to the most dangerous, surgery (skin growth is removed layer by they are basal cell carcinoma, squamous layer until no abnormal cells remain), cell carcinoma and melanoma. curettage and electrodessication (layers Basal cell carcinoma may appear as of cancer cells are scraped away using a a pearly or waxy bump or a flat, flesh- circular blade and an electric needle), colored or brown scar-like lesion. radiation therapy, chemotherapy, Squamous cell carcinoma occurs photodynamic therapy (skin cancer is on sun-exposed areas of your body, destroyed with a combination of laser such as your face, ears and hands and light and drugs that makes the cells may appear as a firm, red nodule or a sensitive to light) and biological therapy flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface. which stimulates your immune system. People with darker skin are more likely To help prevent skin cancer, avoid to develop squamous cell carcinoma on sun exposure and use a sunscreen with areas that aren’t often exposed to sun, UVA protection and an SPF rating of 30 such as the legs and feet. or higher. Avoid tanning beds and wear Melanoma can develop anywhere broad rimmed hats and invest in decent on your body, in otherwise normal skin sunglasses with a high UVA rating. or in an existing mole that becomes Regular surveillance of susceptible in- cancerous. In both men and women, dividuals, both by self-examination and melanoma can occur on skin that hasn’t regular physical examination, is also

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ Here are some Cafeteria located at 247 S. Hill Road. excerpts from my first It will be a great way to get a head- column from Oct. 24, start on holiday shopping and help 2007. our furry friends. Local craft vendors Forever home wanted “Hello, I’m Dr. will display a variety of handmade Scamp. Well, actually, items that make wonderful holiday Hi: I’m Nikki, a 6 month old indepen- Professor Scamp I’m not really a doctor gifts! Ph.D dentde Torbie. I am curious and very playful. but neither was For vendor information, please CheckC out the “M” on my forehead. It is a Dr. Seuess but he got away with it. To visit www.hsvc.org email humaneso signsi of beauty. introduce myself I am the pet editor [email protected] I’m a little shy when I meet new people and an investigative reporter for the or call 646-6505. (hey,( I’m a cat not a dog), but am quick Breeze. I am a Shih Tzu dog. And admission is Free. tot purr. Good with other active cats, ■ “I might even write about cats if License ambassadors from “cat friendly” dogs and older kids – kids I can think of anything interesting Ventura County Animal Services must be 10 years and older. I am looking about them (just how do they get away (VCAS) will be going door to door for a family who will give me lots of love without doing anything anyway?) (Of in Ventura until Sun., Nov. 11, to and attention, and an indoor home. course I didn’t know then that I would check on animal licensing compli- Call 649.2844 or email greyfoot have my own cat now and that she would ance. VCAS teams will check with pet [email protected] to find out more about actually lay next to me in bed, go figure.) humans to ensure that they are up- me and to take me home. “PS: I hope that my writing is to-date with current State of Califor- okay, remember I’m only a dog.” nia animal licensing requirements. What I didn’t tell you in my first To help prevent the spread column is that I have a PhD (Pretty of rabies, the State of California happy Dog) from Furry State Uni- requires pet owners to vaccinate Hi: I’m Licky, a Maine Coon mix – one versity and type using the “hunt against rabies and purchase a license of the largest breeds cats (I may be bigger and paw” technique. My major was within 30 days of acquiring a new than Scamp). “Dogmatic Studies”. dog, or with a puppy, after it is four I am 16 years young. I love to go With that being said I want to months of age. for rides in the car as long as I can sit thank all of my wonderful readers The fees for purchasing a Ventura shotgun in my raised car seat so I can (both human and dogs). It has been County animal license are $20.00 for see out. And I enjoy walks and picnics a great 5 years (That’s about 25-30 spayed/neutered animals (with proof at local parks and at the beach. years for me). of sterility) or $75.00 for unaltered My companion is an artist so I like And a thanks to all of the cats animals. A 100% penalty applies to going to art fairs and hanging around and dogs that I have shown to adopt all delinquent licenses. her booth (you may have seen me). and the many of them that have been To obtain a new license you can: And I know commands like “wave adopted. This makes me very happy. 1. Visit the Camarillo shelter at 600 goodbye”, give high fives, sit, come, get And to all of the Scampclub animals Aviation Drive or call: (805) 388-4341 in the car, stand up and stop ( I may be that have sent me their photos to Option 6 smarter than Scamp also). put in the paper. Please keep them 2. Go to www.vcas.us/ and print the coming. application and mail it in. And a big thanks to my publisher/ 3. Go to your local veterinarian to editor who has given me the oppor- complete the paperwork. Check www. Join Scamp Club tunity to write for the Breeze and vcas.us/ for a list of participating vet Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and besides dog food sometimes gives me clinics. a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura people food (Maybe that is why I am A rabies certificate is valid for breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. big boned?). a minimum of 12 months and is Ventura just keeps getting better required to receive an actual license and better with more restaurants tag. License ambassadors are able to being dog friendly and the new trail license dogs at the door. They will at our future Ventura Botanical also have information on dog spay/ Gardens is dog friendly and great neuter vouchers that will help reduce exercise for all of us with wonderful the cost of pet sterilization. views of Ventura. For more information on I would love to meet more of licensing and VCAS low cost rabies you in person so if you would ever clinics, please visit www.vcas.us/ or like to join me for lunch that would call (805) 388-4341 Option 6. be wonderful, just email me at Also if your dog does not have a [email protected]. tag with contact information this ■ Purrs ‘n Paws, a new holiday would be good time to add that to boutique. A crafts boutique to benefit their leash with their license. the Humane Society of Ventura And even consider having an iden- County’s animals is being held on tifying chip installed by your vet. Saturday, November 10, from 8am I have one and now I have a chip to 4pm at the Balboa Middle School on my shoulder and in my shoulder. Five years of Professor Scamp. Police Reports by Veronica Johnson The suspect, John Lopez, would not comply p.m., officers responded to a report of currently in custody was subsequently with Officers’ commands. Lopez was taken a robbery that had just occurred at booked and remains in VC Jail. Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura into custody after a brief struggle with Simone’s Coffee. Shooting Police Department and are not the opinions of the K-9. Lopez was transported to VCMC The suspect entered the coffee shop On Thursday, October 4th, at 9:45 p.m., the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned are where he received medical treatment for his and asked for a drink. The suspect the VPD responded to a report of a shooting assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a injuries. approached the counter again and victim in the 1100 block of Carlsbad Plaza. court of law. Attempted Burglary demanded the employee give him all Erica Landeros was transported to VCMC Armed Robbery On Wednesday, October 17th, at the money from the cash register. The for treatment of a gunshot wound. On Monday, October 15th, at 3:10 3:00 a.m., the victim was in her bedroom suspect said he had a gun, although no Landeros had acquaintances at her p.m., the VPD received a 911 call of an sleeping when she was awakened by a noise gun was seen. The employee complied residence. A verbal altercation ensued armed robbery occurring at Scandia outside her bedroom window. She looked and gave the suspect an undisclosed and Landeros brandished a handgun Liquor, located in the 10200 block of out her window and noticed a male subject amount of cash. The suspect took the and prevented Kenneth Young from Telephone Road. attempting to pry open her window with a money and fled. leaving the house. The suspect entered the business bran- knife. She immediately called the VPD. Investigators noticed similarities Young pushed furniture at Landeros dishing a knife at the clerk, demanding In the 2600 block of Lexington Drive, with the suspect, Tyrone Marsaw, knocking her to the floor, which caused money. The suspect then opened the cash officers checked the area and found a when he was arrested on 10-15-12 after Landeros to discharge one round in her register and took an undisclosed amount subject, Ryan Ramos, only a few blocks from a short standoff with police on a city leg as she fell. Young jumped through a of money. The suspect fled after a brief the victim’s residence. Ramos matched the bus. window as Landeros fired another round struggle with the clerk. description provided by the victim. Further investigation into the at him. Officers stopped the suspect’s vehicle Robbery robbery led investigators to positively Young was not injured. Landeros was a few blocks from the scene of the crime. On Friday, September 21st, at 8:14 identifying the suspect. Marsaw who is booked into VC Jail. Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 15 Police Reports . “My main motivation in bringing together veterans and artists is to benefit Bring Hollywood Home Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo and Ventura, where dreamers can meet achievers. Our cocktail celebration (black tie optional) and red carpet will include many celebrities including Ms. California 2013 Shanna Olson and many veterans to make this day come alive for the whole community. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters.” says Tracy Saunders, Founder and CEO of www.Artisfactions.com With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts and over 25 years experience in business, sales and marketing, Saunders has combined her local to international “Wigout Bandit” interests of art with business to increase community awareness for non-profit identified organizations, artists and business net- The Ventura Police Department has working. Saunders will also be producing Happy identified the “Wigout Bandit” who is and hosting her own TV show on student responsible for three robberies within the leadership and development starting in Birthday, City of Ventura and may be linked to several November. other violent crimes through out the city. RSVP is required. Tickets are Breeze! The first robbery occurred at the US available at www.ArtisfactionsCelebri- Bank on Victoria Av, the second took place tyEvents100.eventbrite.com or www.Art on 8/23/12 at the Chase Bank on Victoria isfactions.com. Contact Tracy Saunders Av, and the third robbery took place at at 641-0824 or [email protected] RaboBank on Mills Rd. for more information. VPD is requesting the public’s as- sistance in locating Lopez. He is known No Delay in Trash & Recycling or Green Waste to frequent hotels and motels in Ventura, Youth Pick Up Due to the Veterans’ Day Holiday Oxnard, and the Santa Barbara area and is The Veterans’ Day holiday falls on Sunday, November 11. considered armed and dangerous. If anyone The collection of trash and recyclables or green waste knows the whereabouts of Lopez they are Auction for will not be affected in the cities of Ventura and Ojai during urged to contact the Ventura Police Depart- the week of Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11-17. ment, FBI or crime stoppers. the Boys & Thank you and Happy Holiday E. J. Harrison & Sons Helping Girls Club For information & to pay bills online go to www.ejharrison.com 647-1414 “CE SOIR du PARIS” is the theme of the 45th Annual Great Auction of the to Bring Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura presented by E. J. Harrison & Sons, Inc., Hollywood November 3, 4:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel. This year’s Parisian theme gala features Home a champagne reception, live and silent As the economic impact of nearly auctions, gourmet dining and entertain- two decades of runaway production has ment. Todd Ventura of “Poor Richard Press” cost California billions of dollars in lost will be the evening’s auctioneer. Entertain- jobs in the entertainment industry, Artis- ment will feature music plus Chef Didier factions.com Tracy Saunders is leading an of 71 Palm Restaurant leading a crème event to benefit the Bring Hollywood Home brulee demonstration with Club kids. Foundation and The Boys & Girls Club of Among many items the live auction Camarillo and Ventura, as well as, to honor features an original design $10,000 veterans to bring community expression diamond ring designed by famous jeweler together. The Veterans Day art show and and former Club member, Bob Lynn of music concert will be held at the Pierpont Lynn’s Jewelry. Inn on Sunday, November 11 from 4-9 p.m. All funds raised by the auction benefit Fine artist Julia Diller, daughter-in-law the on-going year-round programs for the of Phyllis Diller, and guest star artist, U.S. 3500 members and families of the Boys & Veteran and two time Olympian Gary Girls Club of Greater Ventura’s five centers Visconti, a co-founder and board member located in Ventura (one in public housing), of Bring Hollywood Home Foundation, Oak View and Saticoy. are the featured artists. In 2010, Visconti For additional information, to donate brought the leadership of the grassroots auction items or to make reservations please group to the attention of former California visit their website www.bg clubventura.org, Governor Arnold Schwarzenneger who place cursor on Special Events and click on called the leadership “people’s power” to 45th Annual Great Auction or call Leilani save Hollywood. at 641-5585.

The Ventura Commerce and Education Foundation (VCEF) named Jan Brovold October’s Teacher of the Month. Ms. Brovold is a third grade teacher at Loma Vista Elementary School, and has been teaching for 30 years. 16 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS@420EAST Where The Music Flows international reputation. the Lapita Navigators on his travels and On-stage productions have ranged Someplace With discovered they knew nothing about the from frothy to thought-provoking and current forecasts for sea level rise. Once Favorite gigs everything in between. Each season informed, they asked for Steve’s help. He by Michael Kohli had something sure to please everyone, A Mountain documented their stories, filmed their although possibly not all at the same (Filmmaker Steve Goodall will attend) lifestyles and traveled to the Island of In honor of the Ventura Breeze cel- time. The Rubicon mounted and is Yap to scout for a new beginning for the ebrating five years; I asked a few local Reviewed by Pattie Ridenour committed to staging not only proven Lapita. Global warming skeptics need to musicians to reveal what their favorite Ventura Film Society scripts, but unknown or little-known see this! It will remind all of us that the gig memory is within the past five years; and original works to enrich our world. Narrated by Chevy Chase, Someplace actions of one person can make a big dif- Ed Kasper / Whiskey Glass Eye In the realm of the new, during our With A Mountain (Tuesday, Nov. 6th @ ference to a lot of people. “My favorite memory would have to five year look back period the Rubicon 7:15pm), tells the story of a small group Someplace With A Mountain is the be when we (Whiskey Glass Eye) were presented 11 new works, five of which of atolls in the South Pacific that are dis- 19th of 21 feature films screening @ able to play with Kathleen Edwards at were world premiers. One, Daddy Long appearing. A group of islanders whose 7:15pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays through the Ventura Theater. Two cool things Legs, was a new musical about an orphan forefathers navigated the vast ocean and December 4, 2012, at 420 E. Santa Clara happened: Two of my band members and her mystery patron, who she called settled here, are losing their homes and Street (@ Oak Street) in Downtown had never played there before so I was Daddy Long Legs. Since its world premier crops to the combined effects of climate Ventura. Screening, Membership & stoked to be able to make that happen here in Ventura 14 companies have change and sea level rise. Filmmaker Advance Ticket Information – www.ven for them and Kathleen’s band told us staged the show, including in Japan. The Steve Goodall, a skilled and experienced turafilmsociety.com or 628-2299/info@ that they were stoked for us to open for show opens in London on November 8 sailor himself, came across the home of venturafilmsociety.com. them. Being a more folk/country band, and a sizable contingent of our Ventura they had not seen a really good rock neighbors are there right now for the The Entertainment Report Actor in a Leading Role, The King’s band in a long time! RAD!” festivities. Speech leaves you speechless. An his- Joey Juarez / Facing The Fallen Two other original pieces, one by torical account of King Henry the “I played guitar for Facing The Fallen Five Years of Rubicon Artistic Director James O’Neil, V111th, the story is told through the for 3 years and being in the band was a Lonesome Traveler and The Best is Yet to eyes of a stammering brother of the great experience for me because I learned The Ventura Come: The Music of Cy Coleman, have King. what it is like to be on stage and having enjoyed great further success, too. The 2011 – The Artist. Romantic-Comedy- that stage experience helps me become Breeze in review Rubicon’s production of the latter show Drama. Another widely viewed film confident with my music. My favorite gig by Linde Carlson played in New York and recently received winning “Best Picture”, and Jean that I have played is this past year when a New York Drama Desk award. Congratulations are in order to Dujardin winning Actor in a Leading I played the Whisky A Go Go, because I During the same period the Sheldon Brown and his genuine dedica- Role, brought us back to the silent felt like a true rockstar with the profes- Company has also mounted stellar pro- tion to making The Ventura Breeze a film era. Modern, animated, method sional PA system and getting to meet a ductions of many classics, including The true hometown paper. Covering every- acting conveys a story board of celebrity was a true experience for me.” Tempest, The Miracle Worker, Fiddler on the thing from community news events, emotion where visuals and manner- Spinz / from the band, “Spinz.” Roof and Steel Magnolias. police blotters, new business an- isms replace word which becomes a “My fondest concert memory is The web of the Rubicon’s artistic nouncements, and cultural event pro- silent playground. travelling to Srebrenica, Bosnia and directors and founders, the husband and motions. Not to mention the diversity 2011 also brought us the Swedish Herzegovina for the first hip hop concert wife team extraordinaire of Karyl Lynn of staff and excellent journalism that thriller-trilogy, The Girl with the Dragon there. This is a city with no life, a town Burns and James O’Neil, is widely cast. makes The Breeze a paper you can’t Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, that was robbed of its character by war Both professional actors themselves, wait to open to see what’s next. and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Mongols and where over 5,000 men and Burns and O’Neil entice well known We have come a long way in five Nest. Written by the late Stieg Larsson. children were killed in 3 days in 1995 and soon-to-be-well known artists onto years. We have reached an unparal- This thrice-the-thrill trilogy was cap- while NATO stood by and watched. It our local stage. Some of the many who leled audience of new readers, increas- tivating, and intriguing. was great to see the people full of life and graced Rubicon shows in the last five ing our distribution, with impressive The Twilight – a teen phenomenon, energy simply through the music. I have years include Emmy winner Joe Spano, numbers. The Breeze has produced even captivating adults. been the only American to perform there Stephanie Zimbalist, Ted Neeley, Bonnie more cultural event articles paving 2012 – The Intouchables. An indepen- since the Balkan war and it was great to Franklin, Susan Clark and Melissa the way for Ventura artists and the dent French film that surprises even make a difference in people’s lives.” Manchester. All are part of a very long community, showcasing a vast array the French. In this heartwarming Gio Murillo / Two Minute Hero list of notable luminaries who have leant of entertainment choices in the city. dramedy, an aristocrat who becomes “My favorite gig memory was playing their talents to our community’s theater. In 2010, The Breeze added a film a quadriplegic played by Francois at Borderline in Thousand Oaks. I was Both John Ritter and Jack Lemmon column, another cultural amenity to Cluzet hires a young man from the the lead singer for Two Minute Hero at made their final stage appearances at the already diverse entertainment pages, projects (Omar Sy) to take care of the time.” the Rubicon. reviews featuring films playing at the him. The relationship grows to an un- PS: On a sad note, I’d like to take a In addition to innovation on stage, Century Theatre in Downtown, Ventura. precedented closeness. moment to remember a friend in the Burns and O’Neil have been pioneers Before I get to the films highlight- Argo – Directed by Ben Affleck. In this scene. Wil Evans, Jr. RIP. He worked at in co-producing shows with other ing the last five years, I want to thank political thriller, a dramatization based many of my endless long-hour Nichol- nonprofit theater companies. In this col- Sheldon for giving me the opportuni- on real life events takes place in 1979. by’s shows and always made me laugh. laborative process each group contrib- ty to write the film reviews; as a long Iranian militants seize the American And, there were times when the night ran utes a portion of the initial production time entertainment professional, film embassy. A must see! A definite Oscar way long, but he was always an awesome expenditures and receives a full blown, has been a passion of mine for over 30 contender for “Best Picture”. sport about it. Always a fun spirit about quality show for its own season. The years, and it’s been a pleasure to write Pitch Perfect – Is a “Glee-esque” him. I’ll miss you my friend. approach saves money, gives new works for The Breeze, thank you. comedy, Anna Henriks plays Beca, a greater exposure, provides audiences As the film critic for Ventura, and self assured, independent, music pas- Two on the Aisle with high quality offerings and permits The Ventura Breeze, it gives me great sionista, a freshman who tries to find rolling world premieres. pleasure to bring to you Five Years her way at Barden University. She is As an adjunct to its stellar produc- of Film In Review; from 2007 to our urged by her peers to join The Bellas, a Rubicon tions, the Rubicon also promotes the current 2012 winners thus far, a com- cappella singing group. The girls take arts by providing youth workshops, per- pilation of outstanding cinematic art on the male rival singing groups, and represents formances for school groups, weekend that warrants its own soapbox. love is at the end of the tunnel for Beca. and summer theater program and intern 2007 – Harry Potter & The Order of the Great music. Uplifting! Humor- opportunities for those wishing to learn Phoenix, which needs no commentary ously enjoyable. professional various crafts of dramaturgy. Students as it speaks for itself. This blockbuster In closing, wishing Sheldon and and adult audiences alike benefit trilogy just gets better with age. The Ventura Breeze many more years pinnacle from “talk-back” sessions – discussion 2008 – Slumdog Millionaire, a poor and of success and great journalism. sessions held after some plays – in which uneducated teen (Dev Patel) accused Until next time, enjoy Ventura, by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine characterizations, motivations and of cheating on Who Wants To Be A Mil- and have a reel-y great week. As the Ventura Breeze celebrates its intents are questioned, examined and lionaire recounts how he was able to fifth anniversary as Your Hometown explored. answer each question via a flashback Paper, the Rubicon Theatre Company Why travel to Los Angeles for en- to his childhood. Set in India. Music Calendar starts its 15th season as your hometown tertainment when the finest quality 2009 – Michael Jackson’s This Is It, is a professional theatre with a season appro- professional productions with renowned hard one to swallow given the sudden 10/31 to 11/13 actors are right here in town? There are death of the world’s iconic pop star, priately entitled Our Town, Your Theatre. For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com Like everyone, over the past five years matinees available, as well as new “local’s but it’s a must if you are a Jackson fan. the Rubicon has faced economic and night” pricing on Fridays. Single tickets 2010 – The King’s Speech. One of the Amigos Cafe & Cantina other challenges. Yet, through artistic as well as season tickets in a variety of longest running films and widest 546 E. Main St., 805-874-2232 and other innovation, it has continued packages are available. Check out your theatrical distribution since Gone with Live Bands and Musicians every Wed its rise to achieve a pinnacle as our local, theatre in our town at www.rubiconthe The Wind and Casablanca. Winning thru Sun non-profit professional theater with an atre.org or (805) 667-2900. Best Picture and Colin Firth winning Continued on page 20 Ventura BREEZE October 31 – November 13, 2012 17 Lighter Breeze Zits

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Sorry, no crossword, but it will return next issue. revealed later. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace Shoe problems, be careful not to react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- honesty continues to impress every- ber 21) Rely on your keen instincts as one who needs reassurance about a well as the facts at hand when dealing project. But be careful you don’t lose with a troubling situation. Be patient. patience with those who are still not Take things one step at a time as you ready to act. work through it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Pushing others too hard to do things December 21) Your curiosity leads Blondie your way could cause resentment and you to ask questions. However, the raise more doubts. Instead, take more answers might not be what you hoped time to explain why your methods will to hear. Don’t reject them without work. checking them out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be CAPRICORN (December 22 to more considerate of those close to you January 19) Be careful not to tackle a before making a decision that could problem without sufficient facts. Even have a serious effect on their lives. sure-footed Goats need to know where Explain your intentions and ask for they’ll land before leaping off a moun- their advice. tain path. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Solutions on page 15 might have to defend a workplace ary 18) Appearances can be deceiv- decision you plan to make. Colleagues ing. You need to do more investigating might back you up on this, but it’s the before investing your time, let alone facts that will ultimately win the day your money, in something that might for you. Good luck. have some hidden flaws. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Cat’s co-workers might not be doing Your recent stand on an issue could enough to help get that project fin- make you the focus of more attention ished. Your roars might stir things up, than you would like. But you’ll regain but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to your privacy, as well as more time with be more effective. loved ones by week’s end. VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a 22) Someone you care for needs help good friend and a trusted confidante. with a problem. Give it lovingly and You would be a wonderful teacher or a without judging the situation. What- respected member of the clergy. ever you feel you should know will be © 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc. 18 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Community Events call Marcie 648-1368. Ventura events Nov. 10: Holy Cross Catholic School by Ana Baker at the San Buenaventura Mission will be hosting its first Fall Festival from Nov. 4: Annual holiday arts and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for crafts show presented by Wild Spirit this highly anticipated family event, Road Show, Boutique featuring unique which will feature live music and DJ, well crafted and custom products for dancing, food, wine, beer, games, the home and personal use. From prizes, a raffle, silent auction and beautiful copper jewelry to glass gifts, much more. art, bath and body products, exotic This initial fundraiser will funnel paper beads for jewelry making and all much-needed proceeds to the Holy more. Sunday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. Cross School Playground Project. located at mini park on Palm and For additional information about Main. Credit cards accepted. the Holy Cross School Festival, please Nov. 4: Ash Street North Salon at 12 contact [email protected] or N. Ash St. will be hosting a fundrais- call 643-1500. er to benefit Assistance League Nov. 11: The pre-release screening of of Ventura County on Sunday, from Live Forever; The Ray Bradbury Odyssey 9a.m. to 4p.m. Four experienced hair- by local artist Michael O’Kelly will dressers will be offering haircuts for be shown at 4p.m., Sunday, at the $25, shampoo and style for $20 and Century 10 Theatre in downtown mini facials for $25. Refreshments Ventura. will be provided and 100% of the This special presentation is in proceeds will go to Assistance League honor of the American iconic author of Ventura County. Walk ins will and a continuation of Bradbury’s be welcome but to assure a time call commitment to give back to the 643-4362 for an appointment. community. Purchasing the tickets Nov. 4: Former City Manager of for this event the San Buenaventura Ventura Rick Cole speaks on the Friends of the Library will fulfill the patron saint of the environment: St. wish list submitted by the Children’s Francis of Assisi and the Path to Peace. at Librarian for their library programs. 3p.m. Foster Library’s Topping Room, The filmgoer will partake in a joyful 651 E. Main St. after party at the Watermark on Main. While attending the Nov. 9: The General George S. Library Benefit tickets are $90 and wedding of Kent and Leann Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the will be available at these Main Street Davy, in Columbus, Ohio, American Revolution. November Merchants: Celtic Carma, Truffle- Christine Cardoso-Moore meeting will feature the multi-visual hounds, Palermo, Refill Shop, B on didn’t take the Breeze program “War of 1812 Bicentennial” Main, Marie Shannon Bakery or while boating because she presented by Ward White, who will online at www.venturafilmsociety. didn’t want to get it all summarize highlights of the War com. Limited $20 Reading Reward wet, but she did wear her of 1812 and describe the bicenten- tickets for premiere only are available Breeze visor. And, being an nial celebration events planned across and benefit both the SBFOL and the avid reader she was the America through 2014. VFS first “While On Vacation” The luncheon event will take place at 11:30 a.m., in the Garden Room, Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. The self-pay luncheon Ojai events cost is $20 per person. For additional On Sun., Nov. 4, the Ojai Film information, please call Bill Hurley Society will be screening Safety Not Guar- “Winter Solstice 2012”–Uplifting, flutes George Tortorelli and multi- 492-2583 or Robert Taylor 216-7992, anteed, an engaging, heartfelt romantic joyful and warm-hearted original instrumentalist Aryeh Frankfurtera. and please visit the chapter website comedy about a mysterious outsider who holiday music at the Ojai Valley Ojai Jazz Concerts presents the http://pattonpatriots.org. claims to have discovered how to time Woman’s Club, 441 East Ojai Ave., on Jonathan Dane Trio featuring Jonathan Nov. 10: The Ventura Beginners travel and a reporter who gets caught Sunday Dec. 2nd at 7pm. Dane (trumpet & vocals), Karen Personal Computer Users Group up in him and his plans to go back in Costs:$20 in advance, $23 at the Hammack (piano), and the Legendary will meet Saturday, in the third floor time. And on Sun., Nov. 11, the Ojai Film door (under 15 years are half price at Putter Smith (bass). They will perform lounge of the Cypress Place Active Society will be screening The Well Digger’s the door) www.ojaiconcertseries.com at 7:00 pm, Sunday night, November Senior Living building, 1220 Cypress Daughter, the celebrated remake of the The Ojai Concert Series wants to 11th at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Place, from 9:15a.m. to noon. Uses 1940s French classic about love and class invite you to their 5th annual Holiday 409 Topa Topa Dr. Wine and bottled and Functions of the Spreadsheet will conflict set in the beautiful Provence Season Concert. This year they will water will be available. be discussed. There will also be an countryside at the start of World War I. feature some of the most celebrated Tickets are available only at the opportunity to ask questions about 4:30 pm, Ojai Playhouse, 145 E Ojai Ave. artists in acoustic music. Three master door (starting at 6:15 pm). General computer problems for beginners Rummage Sale Saturday November musicians who made their name on Admission is $20. Student Admission and intermediates. Everyone who 10th at the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club the Windham Hill label, pianist Liz is $10.(under 25 yrs. old w/ID at door would like to know more about their 441 East Ojai Ave. from 8am until noon. Story, singer and multi-instrumentalist only). For more info call Rich Tell computer is welcome to attend any or Money raised will benefit the Girl’s Barbara Higbie and Celtic harpist Lisa Presents! 746-0936. or go to www. all sessions. For more information, Scholarship Fund. Lynne, along with master of world tinyurl.com/ojaijazz13. Ventura Breeze Service Directory Finance Fine Art Real Estate VPS Ventura Postal Services UPS, USPS, Fedex, DHL Your Neighbohood Mid Town Postal, Shipping & Mail Box Rental Store 805-653-5712 [email protected] 2674 E. Main Street

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Art Scene viewer, people are compelled to own Ellen’s works. Each of Ellen’s pieces tells a different story. As she creates each piece, the story evolves for her, but the , a la viewer may experience a different story It’sArt hard to arte entirely. Her art works, because of its believe that this is C accessibility. Her characters appear a pumpkin carving ageless somehow, and the different of Grinch. Dawn colors of their hair, or their smiles, or Reily carved it at the their rosy cheeks can indicate a feeling, McGrath Brothers an emotion, or a characteristic that Great Pacific Pump- you’d like to look at and experience kins patch. every day. My husband told me that each time he visits the Ventura County Ellen Williams’ ceramics strike a chord of Potters’ Guild Harbor Gallery at the some distant need. Ventura Harbor Village where her work The Heart of the Artist is available, he is drawn to look at her work, to see what is new and different about each of her pieces. Each piece is The artistic unique just like every leaf on a tree. She has collectors and followers who always want more of her work. appeal of Ellen is one of the few working Larissa Strauss and Deborah Jarchow artists in Ventura who actually supports will display their art in a show titled Ellen herself by selling the artwork she Meditations at Fox Fine Jewelry from creates. She is, therefore, in a position November 8 through January 12, 2013. that most artists would love to be. An artists’ reception will be Saturday, Williams Ellen also paints and works with November 10th, 6 – 9 pm. by Emily Thiroux fused glass, creating pictures and Larissa Strauss, a local mosaic artist, Do you remember a time when you scenes with a special glass ink and is known for her 26-foot mosaic wall that were compelled by a work of art? Have the lovely colors and textures of glass. welcomes visitors to Ventura’s Marina you purchased a piece of art because it Recently she has been experimenting Beach Park. struck a profound chord in you? What using the same painting and sculpting appeals to you in that work? What leads techniques with high fire clay and you to purchase art? glazes resulting in rich, warm almost Ellen Williams creates ceramic art metallic colors on beautiful vases and The Ventura County that people, especially women, want to, trays. She creates her art in her home Potters’ Guild Gallery is pre- or in many cases have to buy. For me her studio and she exhibits at twelve to senting Richard and Yvette painted porcelain ladies strike a chord fifteen art shows each year throughout Franklin as the featured artists of some distant need or unfulfilled southern California. Her work is on for November. The Franklins recognition somewhere within my display at the Ventura County Potters’ have explored many mediums soul. Maybe the appeal comes from Guild Harbor Gallery at the Ventura in the art world but have stayed a facial expression that reminds the Harbor Village and you can see some constant with their love of clay. viewer of a characteristic she would of her artwork at her website: www. Their love of travel and the like to have, or maybe the appeal is ellensart.net. You can contact her at richness of other cultures have from a memory of a special time both [email protected]. culminated in a great love for real and imagined. Maybe the figure Take the opportunity to experience her the simplicity and essence of is a reminder of a mother, aunt, sister, work and let me know what you think. Asian culture and art. daughter, or special friend. Maybe the I hope you’ll introduce me to artists A special artist reception is figure reflects a quality for the viewer you want to learn more about. Contact Sunday, November 3, 3 pm to 6 that serves a higher purpose. Or maybe me through Facebook at The Heart of pm at the Pottery Gallery in the the pastel colors and the soft, feminine the Artist. Or email me at emily@the Ventura Harbor Village. quality of her work allows the viewer heartoftheartist. And I hope that you’ll to fanaticize about a lovely, peaceful read my blog and support the artists I place where she can escape her hectic feature.http://www.theheartoftheart daily life. However they appeal to the ist.com/category/Blog/ Art, altars, and a Free First Sunday of music, dance and crafts highlight the Museum of Ventura County’s Day of the Dead weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 3 & 4. Saturday, November 3 begins a special two-day exhibit of artist-created retablo shadow boxes and Day of the Dead altars.

The Buenaventura Art Association will present Home and Beyond, a solo exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Ventura artist Gina Niebergall, at its downtown Ventura gallery. The show will open Nov. 6 and run through Dec. 1. Niebergall will attend an The E.P.Foster Library is pleased to present Bruce Birkland. The show is now open opening reception from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 10. A prolific painter on canvas or panels, she and will run through January. We think you’ll find Mr. Birkland’s paintings inventive, creates “mostly landscapes with a smattering of people, animals and buildings” using daubs fun and appreciated by children of all ages! Bruce Birkland is a painter of fantasy and of strong pigment that resolve into complex views of familiar vistas. surrealistic landscapes. 20 October 31 – November 13, 2012 Ventura BREEZE This ’n’ That talents of our local chefs as well as the Acoustic Jams with “Ken Kong” every exciting cuisine of our participating Fri, Sat & Sun 12pm restaurants. Ventura is fortunate to have Fri 11/2 - Ray Jay Band 7-11pm some great culinary talent and we hope Sat 11/3 - Barstool Pigeons 6-10pm that this event will allow them to share Sun 11/4 - Blue Stew 2-6pm their expertise with our community,” Fri 11/9 - Brian Faith Band 7-11pm stated Ed Summers, CEO. Sat 11/10 - Fish Fry 6pm-10pm In addition to cooking demonstra- Sun 11/11 - Blue Stew 2-6pm tions by top chefs, guests at the event will GiGi’s Coctail Lounge have an opportunity to sample the foods Business Policies & Workers Comp, Contractor General Liability 2493 Grand Ave., 805-642-2411 and wines of other local restaurants and Group Health Insurance, Home, Auto, Life Karaoke with Steve Luke every Sun & wineries. There will be a no host bar and Wed 7pm- 12am live entertainment as well. The event is Live Bands every Fri & Sat 9pm 1833 Portola Road, Suite A2, Ventura, CA 93003 open to the public. General admission is Phone (805) 648-6595 x100, Fax (805) 435-1599 $35 for Chamber members and $50 for It’s All Good Bar & Grill non-Chamber members. 533 E. Main St., 805-641-9951 Web http://www.Rinsurance.net Open Mike Night every Wed CA Lic 0E68747 Majestic Theater 26 S. Chestnut St., 805-653-0721 Fri 11/2 - Boys Like Girls, The All SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET: SAVE A LIFE American Rejects 8pm Squashed Grapes 2 dogs X 6 years = 67,000 DOGS…YIKES!! 2 cats X 9 years = 11, 600,000 Cats...OMG!! 2351 E. Main St., 805-643-7300 Vocal Jazz Night every Tue 6:30-10pm “We can’t add, but we sure can multiply!!” House Jazz Band every Fri 6:30-10pm The Tavern BE A HERO…ADOPT A PET 211 Santa Clara St., 805-643-3264 Live Bands every Tue thru Sat “Honky Tonk Tuesdays” Country Night, MK’s are concerned about women’s issues Live Country Band every Tue 8pm Ventura County Blues Society Jam Make a session hosted by Tommy Marsh every This ’n’ That Wed 8pm Wed 10/31 - Halloween Party those utilities as appropriate. Evaluate difference at Thur 11/1 - Howlin Woods 9pm Minor damage to your home or business and Fri 11/2 - Dub Thiefs 9pm whether or not there is a potential for the MK5K® Sat 11/3 - Mini Driver 9pm structural collapse. If you are unsure preparation Tue 11/6 - Zeltzer And The Tortise 9pm about the stability of a structure, do not Wed 11/7 - Blues Jam Band 9pm occupy it. Turn on your portable radio for Fun Walk-Run Thur 11/8 - Tina Michelle and The makes all the instructions and updates. If you evacuate, Across the country, Mary Kay Inde- Rhinestone Cowboys 8pm leave a message at your home telling family pendent Beauty Consultants are raising Fri 11/9 - Big Juggs 9pm and friends where you can be found. Be money and awareness about issues that difference Sat 11/10 - Gumbo Brothers 9pm prepared for aftershocks and assist your affect women.You can help by attending by Kris McDonald neighbors if needed. Choosing to not use their local event! Watermark On Main Fire Captain, Ventura City Fire Department your vehicle will help keep the streets clear Come join the fun at the 1st 598 E. Main St., 805-643-6800 September was National Emergency for emergency vehicles. Southern California MK5K® Fun Intimate Acoustic with Dano every Tue Preparedness month. From wildfires to Visit us online at cityofventura.net/ Walk-Run and make a difference in the Jazz at the Mark every Wed earthquakes, living in California creates fire/emergencyprep for additional safety lives of women impacted by cancer and W2O Rooftop Lounge the potential for major devastation. information and web links, including domestic violence. Enjoy refreshments, 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) Some minor preparation ahead of time details about our CERT (Community prize giveaways, and a So Cal MK5K 805-643-6800 can make all the difference to you and Emergency Response Team) classes. CERT T-shirt! Live Bands every Wed thru Sun your loved ones in the event of a disaster. training is a no-cost, comprehensive course Proceeds from this event benefit The Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm Under extreme conditions, normal in basic disaster and emergency prepared- Mary Kay Foundation, whose mission Thur 11/1 - Bonner Goudelis & Clark everyday services such as electricity, gas, ness that concludes with a live disaster is to fund research of cancers affecting (Nu Jazz) water, and telephones may not be available. simulation drill. women and to help prevent domestic Fire/Rescue/EMS and Police services will Also, take the time to register or update violence while raising awareness of the Yolies/Hi Hat Entertainment certainly be overwhelmed by the tremen- all of your phones, your family’s phones issue. 138 W. Main St., 805-816-9663 dous volume of emergency responses. and your neighbor’s phones at www. More than 97 cents of every donated Top Notch Musicians and Bands every Being self sufficient for at least 72 hours vcalert.org. VCAlert is our countywide dollar goes directly to these two issues. Fri 8pm is key to survival. A disaster kit containing emergency alerting system that is used to The Southern California MK5K will take Fri 11/2 - Oxford Blues (Featuring essential survival items should be kept in a provide quick notification of evacuations, place Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, 8:00am Fri 11/9 - Dave Gleason Band (High central location within the home. “Amber” alerts and other important in- –11:30am at the Ventura Community Octane Honky Tonk) In your disaster kit, you should have formation. Please remember...If We Can’t Park, 901 South Kimball Rd. Zoey’s Café non-perishable food, such as canned Reach You...We Can’t Alert You! A non-refundable entry fee of $35 185 E. Santa Clara St., 805-652-1137 goods or freeze dried items, and pet food if Don’t be caught off guard. Preparation must accompany registration entries. Blue Grass Jam every Tue 6pm needed. Have enough water to provide one can mean the difference between life and For more information and to register Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm gallon per person per day, replacing it every death in a major disaster. Are you ready? on-line go to www.SoCalMK5K.com or Live Musicians & Bands every Wed thru 6 months. Chlorine bleach can be used in Follow us at facebook.com/venturac email [email protected]. Sat 8pm an emergency to purify water, at a dosage of ityfire or youtube.com/VenturaCityFD Thank you for choosing to be part of 8 drops per gallon. Maintain a first aid kit this important cause! Wed 10/31 - Halloween with Dr. Surf with plenty of bandages and antiseptics, as Zombie Band 8pm Fri 11/2 - Caravan of Thieves (Rocking well as any essential medications or baby Music Calendar Chamber of Gypsy Circus Band) 8pm items. Have flashlights and a portable AM/ Continued from page 16 Sat 11/3 - Chris Pierce & Band, B. Willing FM radio, with plenty of fresh batteries. Brian Nicolette from 3 Man Weave every James 8pm A fire extinguisher, and tools suitable to Commerce Wed turn off water, gas, and electrical sources, Andre’s Wine & Tapas Bar will be needed in case of leaks. An alternate hosts “TASTE” 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 cooking source, such as a BBQ or camping The Ventura Chamber of Commerce Acoustic Tuesday with Bill McPherson & stove is a great item to have, but should be will host its 2nd annual “TASTE” Friends every Tues 7-10pm used with extreme caution. Always make (formerly known as Taste of the Jazz Jam evey Wed sure that no gas leaks exist before using Chamber) event on Thursday, November any open flame device, including candles. 1, from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at The Blackbeards Seaside BBQ Have extra blankets, clothing, shoes, and Pierpont Inn! The event will feature top 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, 805- 650-7773 money available. chefs from Chamber businesses exhibit- Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure After an earthquake or similar event, ing their culinary skills. Thing” every Mon 6-9pm stay calm. Immediately check for gas, “The Ventura Chamber is excited Blue Grass Jam featuring: The Bottom Vista Del Mar Dr. is narrow enough without water, or electrical problems and shut off about the opportunity to showcase the Feeders every Thur 6-9pm trees falling down.