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Vol. Vol. 3, No.5, No. 11 22 Published Every Other Published Wednesday Every Other www.venturabreeze.com Wednesday August 8 –March August 10 21, - 23, 2012 2010 City of Ventura’s business loans Part 2: Player’s Casino by Tim Pompey The city of Ventura has recently been Pierpont resident’s vision is to connect involved in helping two local businesses Ventura’s Harbor, Beach, and Downtown secure sizeable loans for relocation and areas via electric jitneys, small multi- facility upgrades. passenger vehicles that will follow a regular Barber Automotive Group received a route and schedule and be free to use. This is loan for $300,000 to help with its reloca- a conceptual drawing of what the “Moving tion from Thompson Boulevard to the Sidewalk” might look like, courtesy of former Todey Hyundai/Mitsubishi site Laudine Bourget at the Ventura Auto Center. The Player’s Casino on Auto Center Drive received R 2O12! “Moving a loan for $850,000 to help expand its VVCC FFAIRAI 2O12! current location to include a kitchen, Sidewalk” wins restaurant and additional space for poker tables. On Saturday, August 4 the Ventura County Fair Costume 5K Run/Walk was unanimous For Bill Kracht, asking the city to held. The event took place before the Ventura County Fair Parade and benefited the become involved in their loan process Ventura County Fair Foundation. Many participants were in costume that followed endorsement was a necessity. Kracht wanted to expand the fair theme “Rides, Ribbons & Rodeos”. by Mary Kay Williams from 16 tables to his full state allotment The 5k run included every age from a 5-year-old to an 85-year old (the 5-year-old of 20 tables. “We went to certain banks,” won) and was followed by a downhill 1 mile run that preceded the Ventura County At the June 9, 2012 City Council he said. “For the amount of money that Fair Parade on Main Street in downtown. planning session, volunteer activist Sam we were requesting, our financial criteria Povar came one step closer to making did not fall into the loan qualifications the Moving Sidewalk a reality, so that for most commercial banks. Most banks tourists and locals can see the best of want two years’ worth of financials. At Ventura without getting in their cars. the time we were processing this loan, Mr. Povar said that Ventura’s Downtown we were only open four months in the is separated from its Harbor by eight current location.” miles of under-developed State Beach as As it turned out, the city of Ventura well as the Pierpont and Ventura Keys res- and the Player’s Casino both banked at idential areas. As a result, many tourists Rabobank. It was Kracht and Rabo that who stay near the Pier or Downtown came to the city and asked if they could never make it to Ventura Harbor and facilitate the loan. vice-versa. The way Mr. Povar sees it, For Jeff Lambert, Ventura’s Com- the Moving Sidewalk brings two major munity Development Director, facilitat- wins to the City of Ventura: a big boost ing the Player’s Casino loan just made in tourism revenues and an exciting economic sense. When the club moved new transportation icon that enhances last year, the city’s annual tax on the its brand as a modern beach town with casino’s gross receipts for the gaming lots of fun things to do. Ventura Now, business jumped from $250,000 to more the volunteer group Povar founded, has than $1,000,000. already contacted many business and “It’s a public/private partnership city leaders who embraced the Moving in the broadest sense,” said Lambert. Sidewalk without hesitation. “It seemed to make sense for the city “The special endorsement from City to support their expansion and secure Council is a critical milestone for the that location and revenue source with “Imagine someone telling you that you have six months to leave your home after having Moving Sidewalk. It will open a lot of limited risk.” lived there in some cases for decades.” doors as the Ventura Now team meets Kracht agreed. “The city, seeing the officially with potential corporate potential income and the extra taxes Many visions of trails and public sponsors who will pay for the 10 vehicles that could be derived, helped me facili- and 20 stops, plus other key stakehol- tate a loan with Rabobank,” he said. “It’s access along Ventura River ders, government officials, and vehicle Continued on page 15 designers,” said Sam. In the next phase, by Rebecca Wicks Continued on page 4 When you think of idyllic rivers, ours Ventura River the coalition includes While in Spain for the – the Ventura River – doesn’t usually top more than two dozen groups from the list. In fact, many have forgotten it Patagonia and the Sierra Club to the La Tomatina Buñol or don’t even know it’s there. Downtown Ventura Organization and (Buñol Festival of “Ventura has a river?” said John a number of local, state and federal gov- This issue’s Gonzales who lives just off of Ventura ernment agencies. Tomatos) you can Avenue, less than a quarter mile from the The group’s aim is fairly simple: to Face of Ventura river. “I thought that was an aqueduct create trails and open access up to the by Johanna Spinks always catch or where the sewer water ran off or public. The task is attainable as all 21 up with the Breeze at something.” parcels and nine property owners of the is on page 10. Paul Jenkin and a slew of other orga- Ventura River area are on board with venturabreeze.com nizations want to change that. Joining the project in concept. And, there is no together under the name Friends of Continued on page 7 2 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 – John Clay Sr. CHFC, Vice President - Investments Family Calendar Highlights Find a Full List of Events on ventura-ca.parentclick.com Wednesday, August 1st through Sunday, August 12th Experience “Rides, Ribbons & Rodeos” at the Ventura County Fair Wednesday, August 8th through Sunday, August 12th Enjoy “Once on this Island” at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Downtown Ventura &DOORUVWRSE\WKH9HQWXUDRIÀFHWRGD\ Monday, August 13th through Friday, August 17th Take the kids to Gold Coast Gymnastics for a fun-filled week of Summer Camp 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 301, Ventura, CA 93003 Tuesday, August 14th Find out “What it’s Worth’ at the Museum of Ventura County’s Appraisal Day (805) 620-4700 O www.crowellweedon.com Saturdays, August 11th, 18th, and 25th Dine, Dance and Delight at the historic Olivas Adobe in Ventura during Music under the Stars Member: FINRA / SIPC Your Independent Investment Team 4 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE City News well or who have not.” As in any business operation, it all comes down to keeping track of cash flow. “A city’s cash position generally doesn’t change overnight. That’s the finance department’s function—to predict as well as they can the cash Great concerts at inflow and make recommendations to adjust the outflow accordingly.” Ventura’s most historic party site! He believes that the financial extremes for most cities in the mid 2000s, particularly increased govern- ment spending based on overheated August 11 New Orleans Jazz & Zydeco housing prices, gave city govern- Ventura City Corps has received Presented by Jaguar Ventura ments a warped picture of their fiscal a $20,000 grant from Kaiser for soundness. “The revenue stream for The jazziest Zydeco show this side of the hiring a garden manager for the most city governments was inflated Cornucopia FOODshare project. Mississippi will rock the room as this outrageous by artificially overstated home values. Kathleen Herriott pictured front left singer/pianist celebrates New Orleans roots music As a result, they increased their cost is the new garden manager. She has in the style of Professor Longhair, James Booker structure accordingly.” been volunteering with this project and Doctor John. As for the four California cities that since April. have declared bankruptcy, Panzica puts City Corps is seeking additional the blame on city mismanagement. “I donations for hiring more leaders to put the blame squarely on the decision be able to offer many more projects makers who didn’t address the decision to Venturans. On August 18 City August 1818 LatinL i JJazz when the facts were known,” he said. Corps is holding a shopping day for Presented by Four Points Sheraton Ventura Harborb Resort For Ventura city residents, the dif- Ventura teachers for school supplies This renowned vibraphone-driven ensemble led by Oxnard ficulty now is matching their expecta- that they are currently collecting tions regarding city services with actual legend Ruben Estrada has created pulsating can’t-stop-groov- from local businesses. city dollars. For now, local residents ing dance music in the Afro-Cuban tradition of Tito Puente, Cal may have only two choices if they want Tjader, Bobby Montez and Poncho Sanchez for over 50 years. to maintain their current service levels. Moving Sidewalk Either vote to raise local taxes or learn Continued from page 1 Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura to live with less. “There’s a fundamental Ventura Now will spearhead the strategic Reserve tickets $20 and tables $10 change in a city’s spending habits,” said evaluation, which includes a feasibility at 805-658-4726 Concerts 7:30 to 9:30 pm Panzica. “Their ability to spend at 2006 study, business plan, project timeline, – Doors open 6:30 pm – Bring your own picnic levels is no longer possible.” and multiple partnership agreements. or call 805-650-7559 by Friday noon for a $15 So, for Ventura residents, it’s a new The team will receive targeted assis- hot buffet dinner from BuenaVentura Catering day. Most will have to accept this idea. tance from the City and other experts City services will have to be paid for up as needed. Povar continued, “The front. And for most cities, this means success of our grass roots project www.cityofventura.net/mus getting the message out to their con- will be in the execution. Our focused stituents. A balanced budget is better mission is to deliver a sleek, state-of- three spend a disproportionate share than bankruptcy, and if more services the-art, quiet, convenient, and reliable Cities deal with of their general funds on public safety are needed, then comes the difficult transit system for our extensive beach staffing which is most heavily burdened question: How will we pay for it? areas. The Moving Sidewalk fits growing fiscal by pension costs,” said Rick Cole, perfectly with the recently proposed Ventura’s city manager. “In three cases, 101 Freeway Cap project, another crisis the actual cause of bankruptcy is a important project to strengthen failure to rein in spending and instead City of Ventura Ventura’s identity as a beach town. by Tim Pompey rely on ‘creative accounting’ that either We are working closely with architect Last month, three cities in Califor- hid or postponed the day of reckoning. Classes Tyson Cline, who coordinated the 101 nia—San Bernardino, Stockton, and And in the last two cases (Stockton and Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to Freeway Cap study, to ensure that Mammoth Lakes—declared bankrupt- San Bernardino), this has been com- register, if you already have an account we remain in sync as both initiatives cy. Until Vallejo’s bankruptcy in 2008, pounded by bond obligations related online, visit www.cityofventura.net move forward.” this type of outcome was practically to development that can’t be serviced Beginning Ballet for Teens & Adults “The Moving Sidewalk is a great unheard of. Now a growing number due to the poor economy and the end of 13-years-Adult 8/17-9/28 Friday opportunity to demonstrate how suc- of cities appear to have reached their redevelopment by the state.” 5:10-6:10 pm $50 cessful private/public partnerships financial critical mass. Cole credited city leaders in Ventura Ballet beginners become familiar can be for the City of Ventura,” stated “This is the tip of the iceberg, for for making timely decisions after the with basic barre exercises to improve Rick Cole, City Manager. “Sam has different reasons in different places,” financial crisis hit in 2008. “We cut strength, flexibility, balance and coordi- shown what he can do over the years said Richard Brodsky, senior fellow our budget by more than 15% and won nation. No class 8/31. with the installation of Povar Plaza at Demos.org and a former New York permanent pension cost sharing with Ballroom Dancing and the Mermaid at Soter Point. The State assemblyman. “But we’ve seen it all our employees,” he explained. “We 13 years-Adult 8/21-9/25 Tuesday Moving Sidewalk is a much bigger in Alabama, we’ve seen it in Pennsyl- have not solved our fiscal challenges, 7:15-8:15 pm $45 collaborative endeavor that will bring vania, we’ve seen it in Rhode Island, but neither have we postponed or Put your shoes on and dance to mad distinction to Ventura. As funding and the dynamics, the way it plays out, hidden them.” hot ballroom. Learn waltz, fox trot, for cities languishes, we become ever is going to be different and troubling For Jay Panzica, Ventura’s chief swing and rumba! No partner needed. more dependent on collaboration with wherever it occurs.” financial officer, keeping cities out of Heat Up the Night Latin Dance the public to make impactful improve- Here in California, these three trouble comes down to one important Workshops ments like the Botanical Gardens and bankrupt cities were so broke, they word—planning. “Most of the time the 13 years-Adult 8/21-9/25 Tuesday the Moving Sidewalk,” Cole added. couldn’t meet their payroll and pension issue is a lack of planning or a failure 8:15-9:15 pm $45 Councilman Neal Andrews echoed costs. Stockton was unable to reach to respond to the plan,” said Panzica. Learn sensuous and steamy Latin Cole’s enthusiasm for the project. “I agreement with its employees’ unions “A primary role of the finance depart- dances in six weeks. absolutely agree we must have this con- and creditors to narrow its $26-million ment is to have meaningful economic Free Fairytales in the Park nectivity. The City Council gave the shortfall. San Bernardino declared models set up to predict or forecast Saturday, August 11th, 4pm. Gypsies Moving Sidewalk its special support bankruptcy with only $150,000 left future cash flow. It’s a role that a in a Trunk present 3 Billy Goats Gruff. to reinforce confidence in its viability in its bank account. Mammoth Lakes finance department has to take Bring low lawn chair and picnic. Play- and help mobilize Sam’s effort. This couldn’t make its payroll because seriously and implement with great ground for children. Call 805-654-7552 is an incredible gift to the City and we of an impending $43-million court care.” for more information. need to appreciate it.” judgment. Panzica acknowledged how plum- Classes held at Barranca Vista The Breeze will feature additional While the great recession might meting property and sales tax revenues Center, 7050 Ralston St., Ventura. To news about the Moving Sidewalk as the bear some blame, it turns out this may have slammed city budgets, but he register call 658-4726. project develops. not be the primary cause for cities refused to use that as an excuse for going bankrupt. The real culprits may fiscal mismanagement. “I don’t believe be failure to balance their budgets and anyone could have predicted what Help the Homeless plan for crisis. happened in 2008,” he said. “However, www.Artsforthehomeless.com “Of the four cities that have (or how cities responded to it is a defining soon will have filed) in California, point for those cities who have fared Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ One more time I prompted a group of scientists to erupt evening listening to a great entertainer need to tell you how with joy. Only physicists could erupt with and band, so go do this also. much I hate the red joy over something that only lasted a mere It’s just wonderful how much there is Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce hands on street lights fraction of a second to enjoy in Ventura besides the weather. that are supposed ■ Local Ventura business woman Se- And sometimes how little the events are The Ventura Breeze is your free local community to keep pedestrians ana-Marie Sesma was named the people’s attended. newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown from crossing the choice winner at the recent Dancing With ■ I’m shocked about the badminton circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located street. They are totally Our Community Stars at the Oxnard scandal at the Olympics that ruins the in Oxnard. ignored and as soon as the light turns Salsa Festival. purity of the Olympics. Almost as bad as PUBLISHER green people cross the street even if they Seana danced to raise funds for the the athletes representing countries that Sheldon (Governor) Brown are red so why have them? Bell Arts Factory (artist studios located they have never even been to. [email protected] All they do is aggravate drivers and on Ventura Avenue) and raised over And how would you feel if you were pedestrians who yell at each other when $26,000 for Bell Arts. the fourth best at something in the world Assistant to the PUBLISHER the cars make a legal right turn and run There must be something in the and were considered to be a loser? Maybe Ana Baker over the pedestrians. Ventura water because another Venturan they should only give Gold Medals? PET EDITOR I am told by Corporal Al Gomez Sandra Laby previously won this award It must be very exciting under water Professor Scamp (Motor Officer) that “The base fine is ap- but water polo might be the most boring [email protected] proximately $250, but if a violator goes sport to watch. A bunch of people CONTRIBUTING WRITERS to court and pleads guilty early...He or “standing” around just throwing the ball Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks she can ask for a “bail reduction” and I’ve to each other and once in a while they Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang seen fines for this type of violation for throw it towards the goal and then they $100 to $200.” swim down to the other end to do it again. Veronica Johnson • James Spencer So they should be removed or on ■ After the horrible tragedy at the movie Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth weekends we should put an officer on theater in Colorado it didn’t take long for Emily Thiroux • Michael Kohli every downtown corner and the city people to quickly react and suggest that Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson would be out of the red (no pun intended) costumes should be banned at movie Danielle Peak • Elizabeth Rodeno before we know it. theaters even though the constitution Bianca Rose Martinez Assuming 500 people walk through guarantees every citizen’s right to wear Richard Lieberman • Es Cole Ticket or stickit them on a weekend times $200 that costumes. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS equals $100,000 (minus my 10% for the when she raised money for the Ventura This idea might not go very far John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein suggestion). Music Festival. because the NCA (National Costume Barbie Lange • Jon Osumi ■ Richard A. Muller, a professor of ■ The trial of accused murderer Joshua Association) has highly paid lobbyists in Richard Lieberman physics at UC Berkeley has been a constant Parker has been re-scheduled to start next Washington that will do everything to INTERNS critic of prevailing climate science but January after a judge granted his attor- stop this action. Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School has now concluded that he was wrong ney’s request for more time to prepare for Of course if everyone in the theater Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School and that global warming is real and is the case. This was based on the fact that was packing a gun there might not have Carter Friedman – Ventura College caused by greenhouse gas emissions from a grand jury indictment alleging that he been 12 people dead there would probably Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage human activity. had also committed a sex crime changed have been a lot more as people panicked Justin Shelton – Social Media Intern So who am I to argue with a physicist? the charges. and just started randomly shooting. DISTRIBUTION Global warming must exist. Twenty-two year old Parker is accused Ana Baker • Fred Kastel And speaking of physicists they of fatally stabbing Brock and Davina Carter Friedman believe that they have found the Higgs Husted on May 20, 2009. We wish to inform our boson, a subatomic particle that exists Not for this reason but the addi- SENIOR ADVISORS readers that Maxine Litman for a mere fraction of a second. So based tional charges always seemed strange and Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery has left her position with upon something that lasts for a mere unnecessary to me. If convicted on all the Ventura Breeze and will ADVERTISING ADVISORS fraction of a second they think that they charges would he receive 2 life terms plus Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill be pursuing other interests. have found the key to understanding the 6 months? We thank her for her con- PRODUCTION ■ existence of all mass in the universe. You still have until Sunday to attend tribution to the Breeze and Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing It was detected amid more than the Ventura County Fair so go do it. And [email protected] wish her much success in hundreds of trillions (that’s a lot) of this Saturday Porterhouse Bob will be her future adventures. PRINTING high speed collisions in the 17-mile un- appearing at Music Under the Stars at the Roger Wirsing derground “thing” near Geneva which Olivas Adobe. A great way to spend the American Foothill Publishing Co. ------REACHING US: Mailbox EVENTS & HAPPENINGS [email protected] Breeze: Governor: OPINIONS Residents Need Voice in Alcohol Permits. You must be getting old because you [email protected] For nearly ten years the City of Ventura are starting to step in it. Your comments ARTICLES AND PHOTOS has saved money and improved safety about George Zimmerman were racist. [email protected] through the local alcohol permit process: if “George Zimmerman” (what kind of ADVERTISING a business wants to add a license to the 300+ name is that for a Hispanic?)” Wow! Did [email protected] already in place, they answer questions about you expect Jose Jimenez? How about in their specific plans for responsible retailing your next column you list the names you Ventura Breeze as part of a public hearing. Problems have think are appropriate for Blacks, Asians, 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 diminished under this policy scrutiny, while Whites, and Hispanics. I think on that many restaurants and other businesses have point you went over the line. I don’t know Ventura, CA 93001 flourished. if this is news to you or not but sometimes Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 It works very, very well and while the City a female Hispanic might marry outside C is still in growth mode, why change? of their culture and have a different last The Ventura Breeze is printed with That’s why we were surprised to find name. Pretty amazing but it happens a soy based ink on paper with minimum a proposal from city staff in front of the Breeze: lot here in the US. And the last part of 40% recycled content. Planning Commission recently to do away I recently visited the beautiful city of your article is out of line as well. I see with public input, and issue permits over the Victoria, Canada, where I was surprised by your masthead that you have several counter. This idea is penny wise and pound to see a strikingly similar style of parking interns from local high schools. May Naming the “Ventura Sea Creature” foolish! City staff should think twice…and kiosk to those in Ventura. After reading I suggest that you teach them ethical “Stick” not roll the dice. Taking the public out of the so many opinions about the color I journalism and lead by example and no It is, after-all a cleverly carved process may sound more efficient and ‘busi- thought I would provide photos to show longer use ad hominem attacks ie. “To sculpture of driftwood... technically a ness-friendly’, but the truth is that Ventura’s others that we’re not the only ones who further demonstrate what an idiot...”. I root, well-gnarled with a few seasons of safety is everyone’s business because we all like blue. think a different approach other than Pacific-Rim growing-up. From a simple pay a heavy price for problems caused by poor Dave Cintron name calling would have been a better seed this ball of ugly delight aspired to planning. This is one area where residents Breeze: Blue, isn’t that the color of our sky in example to these students. wash away from it’s homeland- 12-miles still need a say, it’s too risky to switch back the afternoon? Continued on page 15 away. It’s just a plant, but a very good to no transparency by the community. one. Handing out alcohol permits and hoping for I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what JC Rogers the best is a gamble the city can’t afford, and Shooters Paradise our residents are sure to lose. I do not know. Breeze: A swell guess but it is not a piece of Suz Montgomery, Prevention Alliance – Cicero driftwood Ventura 6 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes Nine alternatives have been developed uses for those corks! Arundell Barranca Road Drain to address concerns during the initial I will be skipping my September issue study phase of the project. These nine because my wife and I will be in France Project discussed at public meeting alternatives are not mutually exclusive, and Italy. More on that when I get back! by Richard Lieberman and the study points out “no single alter- Cheers, native addresses all the concerns without Eric The Ventura County Watershed Pro- to begin in spring 2013, followed by secondary effects.” The plan will likely Questions or comments tection District, held a public meeting the second phase which is estimated to combine alternatives using a phased [email protected] on Thursday, July 19 to discuss current begin in spring 2014. approach addressing concerns as they plans regarding the Arundell Barranca The proposal for the second phase arise during both phases. Some feasibil- Ventura Harbor to Mills Road Drain will start further upstream and begins ity issues, and, many of the actual costs Tim Pompey’s Project, including several alternatives, in the agricultural area, south of the are still uncertain, and will depend on and inviting public comments and Union Pacific Railroad, and will extend willing sellers for land, utility conflicts, questions. The meeting was held at upstream along Arundell Avenue to and of course final funding. new book deals the mobile home community at 1215 the Mills Road Drain Culvert under Anchors Way Drive in Ventura. Arundell Avenue approximately 300 feet with life in Presentations were made by the east of Market Street. agency and featured speakers from Current drainage is running about Tennessee Ventura Public Works agency including, 40% more than was originally designed Breeze writer Tim Pompey has just Jeff Pratt, Director, Peter Shaday for peak flow. This shortfall has in past published a new book of short stories Design, and Ed Wallace from Northwest years caused flooding conditions in titled Burnt by Sun, his second collection Hydraulic Consultants. Also presenting 1992, 1995, and 1998. of short stories in the last year. was Kirk Norman who started the pre- The Ventura County Watershed “These are four of my longer stories,” sentation with a detailed description of Protection District is in the process of said Pompey. “They all deal with life in the current status of the project. reviewing 9 alternative proposals to ac- east Tennessee, particularly during the The project is designed to reduce complish increased drainage capacity. long hot summers.” local flooding along two segments of The proposals are estimated to cost from As a child, Pompey moved to Sevier- the Arundell Barranca Channel during a low of 13.6 million to 33.1 million, and ville, Tennessee in 1965 and lived there severe rainstorms. The reduction in total cost of repair to existing concrete until he graduated from high school in flooding potential is to be cured by structures, completion of Phase 1, and 1972. He then attended Lee University increasing the current capacity of the Phase 2, and the cost of maintenance, in southeast Tennessee and graduated channel to move storm water during a and management will exceed 50 million from there in 1976. 100 year storm event to the ocean. The dollars. Pompey’s stories explore various existing end of the channel is located at There will be additional issues to realities in life, from family life to fantasy, the Ventura harbor. address as the project nears approval. magic, and horror. In this collection, The proposal calls for the channel to Increased capacity will also mean Used oak wine barrels were used to make this he’s also added a semi-autobiographical be improved along two separate reaches. increases in sediment flowing into chair by Phil Kuhn story about foster care and fishing. These The first phase of the project begins in the harbor, which will translate into Grape Expectations are subjects he knows well, since he lived the Ventura Harbor near the Beachmont increases in dredging costs, increases in for seven years near a local river in a large Street Bridge, and will extend upstream capacity will also mean more pollutants foster care group home in Sevierville. to slightly east of Harbor Boulevard will be drained into the harbor. Pollut- How green is “This time around, I’ve included extending into the agricultural area. ants will include, trash, debris, bacteria, more drama than fantasy,” he said. “I First phase of the project is scheduled nitrates, and pesticides. your wine? wanted to get into the grit of life in Tennessee Appalachia. I wanted to try by Eric Garnier and bring the mountains, rivers and HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Americans drank about 300 million Tennessee language and culture alive.” cases of wine last year! So you can Pompey is a freelance writer, poet, COLLECTION EVENTS imagine the carbon foot print that this and musician from Oxnard. He has been creates. It is the responsibility of every published in poetry journals through- wine consumer to do his part to help in out the U.S. and was awarded the Still August 18 September 15 October 20 the reduction of wine items ending up Waters Press Winter Poetry Award 2000 in landfills. I have collected a few facts for his chapbook Getting Through the Fog. and thoughts that I thought might be His poems have been included in Border- 9 am – 2 pm CALL interesting to all my readers. Senses, Best Poem, and several anthologies, For City of Ventura 652-4525 The byproduct of winemaking, including Poems for the Mountains, and residents the seeds and stems, is called pomace. The Venomed Kiss. He has also had short Monday thru Thursday The pomace can end up as grape seed stories published in Necrology Shorts, RESERVATION 8 am-5 pm for oil, marc or grappa, used in making a Down in the Dirt, and Conceit Magazine. REQUIRED Appointment secondary wine, but most common is the Burnt by Sun is available for $10 as a adding of the pomace to compost. paperback at Bank of Books in Ventura, Of the 300 million cases of wine online at Amazon, or as an ebook on MATERIALS MATERIALS purchased, only 30% of the bottles end Kindle. 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3XLIV%YXS*PYMHW Victoria Ave. oak wine barrels into unique, usable The Veterans Home of California in Main Street Telephone Road ˆ4EMRX4SPMWLIW furniture. With the staves Phil makes Ventura will hold their Third Annual chairs, benches, legs for tables. The tops Community Garage Sale on Saturday, :EVRMWLIW Ventura Freeway Market Street and bottoms of the barrels are trans- August 18 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at ˆ4IWXMGMHIW GOLD COAST RECYCLING Valentine Road formed into beautiful lazy Susan food 10900 Telephone Road (at Wells Road). 5275 COLT ST. trays. Each piece is a one-of-kind, as no There are two great ways to partici- VENTURA Ivy Lawn Limit of 15 gallons or Cemetery Sperry Ave. two pieces are exactly alike. The name pate! Purchase a selling space, approxi- 125 pounds per visit. Colt Street of his company is “Wine Decor” and you mately 8’ x 10’ as space allows, for a $20 can view and buy his creations at TLC donation to the Veterans Home of Cali- Home Furnishings on Main Street in fornia–Ventura and sell your own items! Zero Waste – You Make it Happen downtown Ventura. Reserve your spot by August 10! Or just ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY www.cityofventura.net/HHW Enjoy that next bottle of wine but be attend and pick up a fantastic bargain! sure to recycle that bottle and find good Clothing, small furniture items, craft Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 7 News and Notes supplies, knickknacks and other fun ing and humble man who insists you and useful items will be available. call him ‘Jim’. The River (as we’ll call it) “I would like to thank the local celebrated seven years of partnering with communities and Veteran Service Or- local businesses and churches.” ganizations for their support of our The River Community Church Community Garage Sale over the past (TRC) will be giving out 300 backpacks two years,” said Brenda Manke, Ventura for elementary to high school aged Veterans Home Director. students that are in need of a little as- Manke explained that all proceeds sistance. This event will take place on from the Community Garage Sale will Saturday, August 11th from 8am until go the Veterans Home residents’ Morale, 11am at Skating Plus located at 1720 Welfare and Recreation Fund. For addi- Mesa Verde Ave. The Palms Assisted tional information on the Community Living will be cooking up an incredible Garage Sale, please call 659-7506 or pancake breakfast while the team of 659-7526. TRC will be providing free face painting For information about the Veterans and balloon animals as the backpacks Home of California – Ventura please loaded with school supplies get distrib- call 659-7502. For information on all uted. Veterans Homes of California, Veterans If you would like to donate school benefits and services, please log on to the supplies or backpacks, drop off boxes CalVet website at www.calvet.ca.gov. are located at the following businesses: First California Bank, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Buena Lanes, Skating Plus, YMCA, Gold Coast Broadcast- ing, Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant, Tangerenz Hair Salon, Legend’s Barber Shop, Lux Salon & Day Spa, The Palms Assisted Living, Treacy Villa Assisted Living, Paradise Chevrolet, Meridian Private Wealth Management, City Hall of Ventura and Financial West Group. Mel Sheeler, President of Sheeler Moving & Storage has donated all the boxes so local businesses can collect school supplies and backpacks. To request a voucher for a free backpack and school supplies, please contact TRC at 212-8240 or at info@ therivercommunity.org.

Mayor Mike Tracy welcomed all to the grand Ventura River opening of The River Community (on behalf Continued from page 1 of the Ventura City Council) as did Pastor Jim current opposition to the plan. Services, explained Brown are focused Foster and Adrian G. “Buddy” Wood. and wife Pam This however, does not make project on assisting those who are seeking a Foster gave land where the Ventura Fair- Ventura River Parkway, as it has been “hand up” and not a “hand out.” grounds and Foster County Park reside The River dubbed by the coalition, an easy one to “The reality is there will be services today while Wood left to the state the achieve. As many Venturans will tell for people who are interested in receiving property on which Emma Wood State you, the river bottom, especially near services,” said Brown. He said the help Beach sits. flows through the ocean is dirty, overgrown and home available will be the same that is always The Ventura City Council as well as to a number of homeless encampments. available throughout the city, many of the Ventura County Board of Supervi- Ventura “There is no trash or bathroom those services provided by non profit sors have both voted to support the On July 15 The River Community service out there so unless the people organizations. vision of the Ventura River Parkway. Church (TRC)held their grand opening living there chose to truck out all of Jenkin is optimistic about the at their new location at 1956 Palma their waste materials, all that stuff goes coordination between organizations Dr. The River Community was started into our waterways,” said Peter Brown, that stretch from the Matilija Dam to 7 years ago by Pastor Jim Duran and community services manager for the the ocean. wife Pam and has been serving the city. “And, the way the water current “Whether they are involved for social, community since its inception. travels, the waste goes past our entire environmental or economic reasons, Pastor Jim stated “We believe that community.” all of these organizations see the need everyone needs a place to grow spiritu- The area has also been a frequent to solve the problems we have with our ally without fear of being judged. Our site for crime, drug use and brush fires. river bottom,” said Jenkin, who serves as doors are open for all who chose to walk The most recent fire occurred the last the Friends of Ventura River organizer. through them. We are a community of weekend in July and is believed by many “It’s a simple idea of transforming a servers that are committed to helping to have been set by homeless individuals current liability to a community asset.” others in developing their God-given who live in the river bottom. Beyond clearing out non-native vision.” “There is a lot of emotion going plants and homeless encampments, Ministry District Supervisor Dr. on down there right now,” said Brown. Jenkin said the group is working on Dennis Easter also welcomed all to the “Imagine someone telling you that you looking for public access along the grand opening. have six months to leave your home levy in order to continue the beach Also included in the celebration was after having lived there in some cases bike trail. And, while there has been a viewing of a video showcasing Police for decades.” a lot of impetus put on the lower river Chief Ken Corney who thanked The Much of this area has been over- area, Jenkin is quick to point out the River for providing pizza, bottled water, looked until now because the overgrown progress the Ojai Valley Land Conser- Project Understanding has an- and most importantly rides home once vegetation, some of it on private vancy has made in the last decade. The nounced the departure of Executive a month to people partying in the night- property, provided a visual shield and group has successfully acquired five Director Rob Orth. On August 1, Mr. clubs in downtown Ventura. shelter for the homeless to illegally miles of river land from Foster Park Orth left Project Understanding to The event was standing room only set up camp. An environmental clean north toward Ojai. become the Director of Social Services and featured wonderful music by church up is scheduled to take place in early The Ventura River Parkway project for The Salvation Army in Ventura. members and food prepared by The September. After this, Brown described became a real possibility only recently The Board of Directors has Ventura Townehouse and desserts by a grid-like approach to the clearing out when a final piece of private property was appointed Sandra Turner Morales Panera Bread. of homeless encampments and brush, acquired by the Ventura Hillsides Conser- as interim Executive Director and TRC member Donna Geiser stated which will take place through March of vancy. It was the final piece of the “river they have begun the search for a new “Paying it forward is alive and well at next year. After that, city and county puzzle” making a complete group of Executive Director. The River Community Church, led staff, contractors, volunteers and property owners – including government When Salvation Army Captain by Jim Duran, Senior Pastor. He has a property owners will remove the illegal groups who were all on the same page and Bill Finley was recently transferred master’s degree in theology. The pastor camps on an on-going basis. committed to the same vision. to Alaska the position as Director of has been married for 23 years and is the Brown said help for those living Public land along the river was Social Services became available. father of six children. He is an unassum- in the river bottom will be available. bequeathed by philanthropists E.P. 8 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

The of Community Events Face Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Con- versation Group is the right outlet for Ventura Arts in the you. This eclectic group meets Wednes- by days from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at the Adult Johanna Park features Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara Street. People of all ethnicities, education, Spinks Chalk Art for incomes, personalities, and interests are welcome. No topic is off limits. There is only one rule that applies to the Conversa- Charity tion Group: don’t lecture and don’t bore Sunday, August 26 Ventura Chamber of Commerce’s or you could get the hook from moderator 4th Annual Arts in the Park festival Sam Povar, who makes sure the discussion 2pm – 5pm showcases fine art and craft exhibitors as is lively. Martin V. and well as chalk paint artists on Saturday, Nosh, schmooze and make bus- Martha K. Smith Pavilion, August 18 from 10 am - 6 pm and iness connections within the growing Museum of Ventura County Sunday, August 19 from 10am - 5pm at community of Jewish business people, pro- 100 East Main Street the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. fessionals, trades people and corporate ex- Ventura CA 93001 The free outdoor event features live ecutives at non-profit JNET. No charge to Free admission: food, drink and music music and over 40 art exhibitors offering attend 2 meetings and $65 yearly dues. The by the Ventura Jazz Collective – Pablo a wide display of sculpture, photography, meetings are held at Temple Beth Torah on Plasencia, The Harmony Project jewelry, and paintings. the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 A FOOD Share Event Once again, Arts in the Park will PM to 9p.m. Go to www.JNetOnline.or or Benefi ting FOOD Share include “Chalk Art for Charity” as part of [email protected] for further infor- www. johannaspinks.com the festivities. In addition to local chalk mation. www.thefaceofventura.com artists, several experienced street chalk Aug. 10: The General George S. www.venturabreeze.com artists from around Southern California Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the www.foodshare.com will be participating in the event. American Revolution July meeting will “Chalk Art for Charity” will raise feature the international arts program: funds for local non-profit Kids’ Arts, The Art of the Korean Dance presented by the located in Ventura. Kids’ Arts offers Sua Performing Arts group. The luncheon a creative arts program for kids every event will take place Friday at 11:30 a.m., in As featured in The Ventura Breeze Saturday morning at no cost to partici- the Garden Room, Marie Callender’s Res- Come see the talk of the town! pants. Funds will be raised through the taurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. The self-pay 57 sitters painted from life, each sponsorship of chalk art squares, which luncheon cost is $20 per person, which in a single sitting (no photos will include the sponsor’s name. Sponsor- includes a slice of Marie Callender’s pie. used) capturing a unique portrait ships are still available from The Ventura Call Bill Hurley 492-2583, Robert Taylor of Ventura through this Chamber of Commerce for companies or 216-7992, or Ron Risley 647-0751 if you portraitist’s eyes and brush. individuals: $125 for Chamber members, desire more information, and please visit $150 for non-members. the Chapter website http://pattonpatriots. FOOD Share is a 501 (C) 3 not for profi t dedicated to feeding, Event entry and parking are free. org for more information on SAR Chapter nourishing and educating the hungry of Ventura County, educating the community on those who are hungry and why, and While at the festival visit Ventura Harbor membership and activities. advocating a reduction of the root causes of hunger. Village’s boutiques, art galleries and Aug. 11: The Ventura Beginners PC restaurants or take a ride on the Harbor Users Group will meet Saturday, in the Water Taxi. Visit www.venturachamber. third floor lounge of the Cypress Place com for details. For more information or Active Senior Living building, 1220 to sponsor a square, contact the Ventura Cypress Place, from 9:15a.m. to noon for Chamber of Commerce 643-7222. workshop and featured speaker at 11a.m. The workshop topic will focus on pictures from camera to computer. The 11a.m. Rubicon Kids program will be Velma Lomax, speaking on hacking, security, and passwords. for Kids Benefit There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about computer problems for Concert beginners and intermediates. On Saturday, August 18, at 7 pm Everyone who would like to know more attend a youth-produced fundraiser about their computer is welcome to attend to benefit the Rubicon Summer Youth any or all sessions. For more information, Theatre Program with a special tribute call Marcie Malony @ 648-1368. to Rubicon’s Education and Outreach Aug. 17: Ventura Baroque Presents The Director Brian McDonald in celebration Baroque Chamber Players in concert, of his ten-year anniversary. This evening on Friday, at 7p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran of story and song will feature Rubicon’s Church, 196 Ashwood Ave., in a program students and special performances from of works by Handel, Vivaldi, and featuring Family vacation saw the premiering of G.P. Telemann Concerto the Ventura Johnsons’ Broadway and National Touring artists. Produced by Arielle Bracket. Directed for 3 Oboes, 3 Violins and Continuo. spending a week in by Nerris Nassiri. Hosted by Devin Free. A $10 Donation is kindly beautiful Roatan, Dornbos. Tickets: www.rubicontheatre. requested at the door. Honduras. Some of org $40/$45 at the door. Ample Free Parking. Refresh- the most amazing ments at the end. Please call 827-8722 snorkeling we’ve email:[email protected]. On the web: http://venturabaroque.org ever done. Meet and eat Aug. 17: Kennedy Legacy Dinner: Be The Ventura Breeze On Thursday, August 23 the Pierpont a part of history and attend the Ventura provided the in-flight Racquet Club (PRC) will be hosting a County Democratic Party’s Kennedy travel reading. Ventura Chamber Mixer from 5:30-7:30. Legacy Dinner on Friday, at the Ventura You are welcome to join in and network Beach Marriott Hotel. The keynote with local businesses while enjoying ap- speaker is Congresswoman Maxine petizers and beverages and being intro- Waters. Cocktails will be served at 5 p.m., duced to PRC if you have not been there. dinner at 6 p.m. with speakers and award The PRC is located at 500 Sanjon presentations from 7p.m. to 9 p.m. This is (right off of Harbor). a great opportunity to meet like-minded Democrats! Purchase tickets at https:// secure.actblue.com/page/KLD. Ventura events Aug. 18: To the benefit of Ventura Spay & neuter your pet. by Ana Baker County students, the Kiwanis Club of Ventura and Channel Islands Bicycle Be part of the solution, not the problem. Would you like to meet new friends? Club will conduct the 18th annual Cool Do you need more than tweeting or Breeze Century. The ride will start at blogging to express what’s on your mind? the Ventura Educational Service Center Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 9 Community Events at 255 W. Stanley Avenue, and progress- This program will be offered August ing through Santa Barbara County with 11 and 12 from 8pm- 10pm. Tickets are ocean views and breezes. There are three $10 per evening. Participants will gather at rides: 34 mile very flat; 62 mile also flat, the Shangrila Garden at the Ojai Retreat, 100 mile with some hills, excellent for a 160 Besant Rd. For more information or first Century, and 125 miles very hilly. The to reserve tickets, please contact the Ojai riders enjoy generous rest stops, including Retreat 640-1142. legendary popsicles and a Tri-Tip/Chicken The Ojai Photography Club after-ride meal. welcomes Nancy Lehrer to its August Over 100 volunteers support this ride 21 meeting at 7:00 PM, in Help of Ojai’s which is primarily to fund community Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St. In her pre- service and cycling programs in various sentation, Nancy will focus on training schools, as well as to support other school she has received from two master pho- and community programs and cycling tographers, Jay Maisel and Sam Abell, interests. and how she has applied these lessons in Aug. 18: Gena Philbert-Ortega will her street photography. speak at the Genealogy Society’s Mid Lehrer is a computer scientist by Summer Seminar. profession, and currently develops Topics will include Social History Websites IT strategy at a large Biotech firm in That Bring Your Ancestors’ Story to Life. Ventura County. Having told stories Saturday from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the with photography for as long as she can Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day remember, she has become involved in Saints, 3501 Loma Vista Rd. , at Mills, a number of diverse photographic com- free monthly meeting, guests always munities and begun pursuing photogra- welcome. Website is http://www.rootsweb. phy with a sense of purpose. ancestry.com/~cavcgs. VCGS maintains The Ojai Photography Club, which a reference library which is located within is devoted to education, inspiration, and the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday Posas Road, Camarillo, 93010. of each month, February – November. For more information call Gayle Visitors are always welcome, but only Wolcott at 987-8614 members may submit images for critique. Aug. 20: The California Zeta Chi Unit For more information, please visit Ojai of the National Association of Parlia- Photography Club at: http://ojaiphoto mentarians will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, in club.com/ and for Lehrer at - http://www. the Topping Room of E. P. Foster Library, inancyimages.com/ 651 E. Main Street. Free parking is available Transport Theatre is proud to behind the library. Sally LaMacchia, of present the bawdy, restoration-era Cayucos, will present a lesson called What comedy, The Provoked Wife by John is the Right Motion? The lesson will review Vanbrugh at the Ojai Youth Entertainers At Pirate Days, held on July 21&22 at the Ventura Harbor the Ventura Breeze various motions that achieve specific Studio Aug. 10 through Aug. 26. sponsored a drawing contest at our booth. This is the July 21 winning drawing by purposes, how to phrase them and when Lady Brute (Vivien Latham) has Sarah Hofstedt who came all the way from Lancaster to attend the event (and get to use them. The Zeta Chi unit holds married for money and now realizes out of the heat). regular parliamentary study meetings in that her decision was a huge mistake. Shown are the Hofstedt sisters Josephine, Sarah and Irene. the Topping Room on the third Monday of Her husband, Sir John Brute (Nigel each month except December. Its member- Chisholm) is a drunken lout who chose combines a deep love of nature with ship is drawn from the counties of San Luis his wife for purely carnal reasons and now the desire to educate people, especially Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. For hates the arrangement more than she. youthful viewers. more information about the meeting, or Directed by Rick Kuhlman, The Provoked The museum is located at 130 W. Ojai the organization, contact Sandra Sanders Wife defines the restoration comedy. Show Ave. Admission: free for current 2012 at 643-5928 or [email protected] times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm members, adults - $4.00, children 6–18 Aug. 23: Democratic Club of Ventura: with Sunday matinees at 3pm. Tickets - $1.00 and children 5 and under – free. Different speakers and political issues are available by phone at 1-800-838-3006 or Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 addressed at each meeting. Meetings are online at http://brownpapertickets.com/ to 4 p.m; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Tours are held on the 4th Thursday of every month event/257629 available by appointment. Free parking at 7p.m. (except November when it is held And visit their event page on is available off Blanche Street at back of on the 3rd Thursday and December when facebook to see who’s already museum. a holiday party is held.) Doors open at 6:30 attending! http://www.facebook. For more information, call the p.m. Meetings are free, open to all registered com/#!/events/188972634566446/ museum at 640-1390, ext. 203, e-mail Democrats and held at the Topping Room On Sun., August 12, the Ojai Film [email protected] or visit the at the E.P. Foster Library. For information Society will screen Footnote. Nominated museum website at: Ojai Valley Museum. call 641-2400, email SKinsler@Ventura- for the 2012 Best Foreign Language Film org What started out, as a last minute CountyDemocrats.com or visit Ventura- Oscar, Footnote tells the story of a great Find us on Facebook Ojai Valley decision has become a memory to last a CountyDemocrats.com. academic rivalry between a father and Museum. Aug. 24: Summer Swing Big Band son, both eccentric professors of Talmudic The Ojai Valley Green Coalition lifetime. 12 year old Alexander Legaspi, of Ventura agreed to substitute drive a Dance featuring the vocal styling’s of Studies, and their need for respect and invites you to the second film in its soap box derby car for an injured driver Donna Greene and Glen Novack. recognition in the world. Summer Film Series, the inspiring June 2, and Alex won the Ventura local Swing dance to a traditional 19 piece On Sat., Aug. 18 and Sun., Aug. 19, the documentary, City Dark. In this award and won the right to race in the 75th big band featuring music from the Great Ojai Film Society will screen Moonrise winning film, director Ian Cheney blends running of the All American Soap Box American Songbook. Kingdom. The critically acclaimed, star- visual poetry and hard facts for a film Derby in Akron, Ohio on July 21. It will be held at the Poinsettia Pavilion studded film tells the story of two 12-year- that chronicles the disappearance of night On Monday, July 16 Alex and some Ballroom, 3451 Foothill Road, Friday, olds who fall in love and make a pact to run skies and what we can do about it. The 500 other contestants began working on 8p.m. to 10:30p.m. away together while at camp on an island screening will start with a short program their cars to get them in perfect racing Admission $12 and free refreshments off the coast of New England in 1965. on Saturday, August 11 at 4:30 p.m. and shape. Through the heat of Ohio in the and parking, for more info call 648-1143. Both screening at the Ojai Playhouse, takes place at the Ojai Theatre, 145 E. Ojai 4:30 pm. Ave. Suggested donation $10 at the door. summer the contestants made sure Now through September 2 the For more details visit www.ojaivalleygreen- every last detail was seen to, and on Ojai Valley Museum is offering a rare coalition.org. Saturday they were ready. Ojai happenings opportunity to see a selection of Carlyle Much Ado About Nothing is a classic All American Regional Director The Ojai Retreat welcomes the Montgomery’s (1947 – 1998) wildlife William Shakespeare play that was Bill Speeg puts it in perspective: “ for community to see, hear and touch sculptures from his intensely creative performed recently at the Libbey Bowl, a first time driver to get out of the first the universe at a Summer Stargazing period of the 1990’s. Most of these pieces with the joint efforts of three theatre round is a major fete in itself, but to Party. This special event will feature Jeff are on loan from the private collections groups- Thousand Oaks Repertory go on and out-drive hundreds of other Schnaufer, former astronomy guide at the of friends and family. Montgomery rarely Co., G.A.T.E. Players and the Ojai drivers and finish 4th in the world, well Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and produced numbered editions of his Players. The twist put on this play, that’s just short of a miracle.” stargazing columnist for the Los Angeles sculptures. This exhibit of eleven, one- directed by Allen Hunt, was that it was set So what is next for this miracle Times. With a pro as your guide, use your of-a-kind pieces is a unique opportunity in the roaring 20’s! These up and coming worker? On that, Alex is silent, but senses - touch, sight, taste, smell and to experience this particular selection of actors delivered clever, witty humor while you can be certain, whatever he sets his sound - to learn about our universe and Montgomery’s stonework. presenting a story of love, lies and trickery. mind to, he will accomplish. experience the ancient tales of the sky. The legacy of Carlyle Montgomery Great Job Everyone! 10 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

The Ventu “ ra Br eeze P resents The Face Of Ventura Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs Rachel Morris Jolene McBee Tony Barrios

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

Olivia Simonson Lynn Mikelatos Lorenzo DeStefano Gene Dunn Star Soto

“Jalopy Joe” Moody Bill Pendergrass Josh Addison

Glenn Dale Gooss Mark Hartley Scott Miller Ken Corney Francisco Bracho, MD Anita Diaz Portrait by Johanna Spinks

Glenn has never met anyone he Glenn is very civic-oriented. During considers a stranger. The first thing you his working and retirement years, Glenn notice about him is his quick wit and has served as president of various or- great sense of humor. Glenn will seize ganizations such as the 20-30 Club, Steve Robles Laci Kay Barbara Meister Sandra Laby Kat Merrick the moment with play on words and Downtown Lions Club, and the Retired facial expressions as he relies on spon- Men’s Club. Over the years, Glenn taneity and the burning desire to make has received many awards including the you laugh. He is rarely found without “Commendation Service Award” a grin. If you happen to witness that “Citizen of the Year”, and “Lion of the trademark sparkle in his eye, you have Century”. His crowning achievement, been warned...laughter is on its away. however, was being one of the organizers Cheryl Heitmann Jim Martin Doug Halter Glenn was born in St. Louis, MO on and the spirit behind Candy Cane Lane Debbie Cowell Sheryl Kitchen February 1, 1923. Nine years later the for over 38 years. Candy Cane Lane was family moved to Saticoy, then Oxnard, special to Glenn because this was just Ojai and finally settling in Ventura in one more opportunity to make people 1939. When he arrived in his knickers, smile and laugh. He loved playing Santa he was teased. It didn’t help matters Claus, standing in the middle of the that the family only had $9.00 to their street and greeting everyone. name, of which 10% was donated to their Glenn enjoys life, each and every Rev. Luther McCurtis Nicole Cabell Kevin Costner Martha B Ann Deal church. Eventually, the family owned day. He wants to share his joy with and operated a grocery store, The Gooss everyone. At the age of 89, Glenn is The Face of Ventura Market, located on the corner of the not getting older...he is just getting by Johanna Spinks Avenue and Lewis Street. In his younger better at what he does best...making Images Copyright Johanna Spinks years Glenn was a newspaper delivery people laugh. Email: [email protected] boy. He was voted “most popular” five Website: www.johannaspinks.com years in a row. He played the trumpet We asked him what he likes most about Bjorn McMillan Mary McGrath for the Ventura High School Marching Ventura? The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an Band that marched several years in the I particularly enjoy the people who ongoing art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy Rose Parade. Glenn graduated from live and work in Ventura. The City has Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from life at the artist’s High School in 1941, and on December a lot of vitality and is very charming studio in around two hours – and each capturedpy by The Breeze. No pphotos 24, 1942, he joined the Army. While in to visitors. Ventura has managed to are used, the direct interac-ac- basic training he applied for a chance to maintain the small town feel, in spite of tion with the sitter, hearingng The become an officer in the infantry. He was its growth over the 80 years I have lived and painting their story, is Face of accepted and graduated from Officer’s here. The weather is near perfect. We are the purpose of the challenge,ge, Ventura Candidate School in September of fortunate to have both the ocean and along with the artist’s wishsh by Johanna 1944 and married Phyllis Griggs, shortly mountains surrounding the City, rich to showcase the relevantnt Spinks thereafter. Glenn was sent to England with history. For me, however, it is the As featured in The world of painterly portrai-ai- And heard on Lyn Fairly AndVentura Friends Breeze just three months prior to D-Day. He residents of Ventura that make Ventura, ture today. This feature willill Come see the talk of the KVTA town! 1520 AM served in the 29th Infantry Division as a Ventura. run until December after twowo 57 sitters painted from life in a single sitting! First Lieutenant and landed on Omaha years of wonderful portraitsts Sunday, August 26th Beach just four days after D-Day. Glenn And how was the experience of having by Johanna. was deployed in the European Theatre your portrait painted by Johanna? On the Lyn Fairly show,w, from 2pm – 5pm until March 1946. She was wonderful. Her personal- “Lyn Fairly & Friends”,”, Museum of Ventura County, After returning from his service in ity and professionalism immediately heard every Saturday fromm Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion 100 East Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 the Army Glenn began working at the put me at ease. I was honored when noon to 1pm on News Post Office while also starting a family. Johanna requested I wear my military Talk KVTA 1520 AM you A Food Share Event Benefi FOOD Share is a 501 (C) 3 not for profi ting FOOD Share. His son, Jerry, resides in Ventura and hat for the sitting. We shared some can hear one of “The Face nourishing and educating the hungry of t dedicated to feeding, the community on those who are hun his daughter, Pam Marshack, resides laughs and conversation during the Of Ventura By Johanna Ventura County, educating in Wilmington, DE. He later worked portrait process. We had a lot of fun Spinks” portrait sitters reduction of the root causesgry and of why,hunger. and advocating a as an office manager at several car just getting to know each other. I interviewed. So listen in www. johannaspinks.com 1.310.384.7029 dealerships before becoming manager thanked her for her project, “The Face to find out what their www.thefaceofventura.com www.venturabreeze.com of Huffman Finance. Glenn retired in of Ventura”. I am honored. What a experience sitting for this www.foodshare.com 1987. privilege this has been for me. ongoing art project was like. Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 11 Health Kids Livingston Master Chorale Caregivers: new Children’s name, same Choir The Master Chorale Children’s Choir quality care is now receiving registrations for the As a valued partner and member of 2012- 2013 session. 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Community Memorial School on Wheels needs tutors in club is still seeking single subject notebooks goodies, lunch, beverages and a banquet Health System is holding a free seminar on Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and Santa and boxes of markers. All schools in the awards dinner. (There is an additional $50 Aug. 21 focusing on the controversial topic. Paula. Volunteers can apply online at www. Ventura Unified School District are eligible fee for guests). Rebecca Z. Sokol, M.D., specializing in schoolonwheels.org. There are two to apply. The backpacks will be assembled The winning ticket for the premium Internal Medicine and Endocrinology will upcoming opportunities in August to on August 11 and distributed to schools on opportunity drawing will be drawn at the lead the seminar that will be held from 6 to attend a Tutor Training in Ventura: one August 13 – just in time for school to begin. Golf Classic. Only 200 tickets at $100 each 8 p.m. in the eighth-floor Nichols Audito- will be Thursday, August 9th from 5:30pm- Ventura Rotary Club is reputed to be will be sold. You need not be present to win. rium at Community Memorial Hospital. 8:30pm and the other on Saturday, August the “Friendliest Club in Rotary” and was For additional event information, to Dr. Sokol, who is an internationally rec- 18th from 9am-12pm. chartered in 1919. The Club meets weekly sponsor or register check their website at ognized expert in the field of testosterone For more information please contact on Wednesdays at the Derby Club, Ventura www.bgclubventura.org or call Leilani at treatment, male reproduction and fertility, Yadira Melgoza at ymelgoza@schoolon- Fairgrounds. Meetings begin promptly at 641-5585. will discuss the common symptoms of wheels.org noon and last until 1:30 pm. Guests are Cathi Lambert, CEO and founder of low testosterone in men and women and School on Wheels, Inc. is a non-profit, always welcome. For general information Oxnard-based Exercise Technology, Inc. how the diagnosis is made. She also will 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1993 about the club visit the club’s website at recently donated a Sportwall Xer Training cover who would benefit from testosterone by Agnes Stevens, a retired teacher. After www.venturarotary.org. For specific in- System to the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura. treatment and why, as well as the risks of reading Jonathan Kozol’s Rachel and Her formation on the backpack program or to It was delivered and installed in the gym at testosterone therapy. Children, Agnes realized the extent of home- donate items, contact Ellyn Dembowski at the Robert Addison Center. Dr. Sokol received her medical degree lessness in the USA. She began tutoring 320.1206 Studies have shown that the Sportwall from the University of Southern Califor- homeless kids in a park in Santa Monica, Xer Trainer positively affects multi-levels nia School of Medicine and completed encouraging them to stay in school and of brain-body fitness: teaches physical her residency in Internal Medicine at the participate in school activities. Youth teamwork techniques, coordination and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of the UCLA healthy competition in a fun, non-intim- School of Medicine. idating way. It also helps with cognitive Admission is free, but space is limited, Ventura Rotary The Boys & abilities, academic performance and and reservations are required. Call assembles improves behavior. 652-5436, or visit www.cmhshealth.org. Girls Club in backpacks for Joint the news back to school The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura The Ventura Rotary Club Downtown will hold their 29th Annual Golf Classic replacement once again is preparing backpacks for on Monday, August 13 at the Saticoy Livingston Visiting Nurse Associa- children in need. The Club has a long- Country Club. tion is holding a Joint Replacement Class standing reputation for helping children The registration, check-in and putting to prepare you for total knee or hip replace- from disadvantaged circumstances and contest begin at 10:00 AM, Tee-Off with On Aug. 2 the Wahine Project’s “Project South ment surgery. Home preparation, exercises the backpack project is just one of those the Shotgun Start/Texas Scramble Format Swell’s” exciting 1 day international surfing and rehabilitation information will be emphasizing youth in need in the Ventura begins at 12:00 PM and includes awards program for the girls of the Boys & Girls Club discussed. Open to the public and free of community. for the top teams in the three flights and a of Ventura was presented. This was the only charge, the class is held the first Wednesday This year the Club will collect, woman’s division. Contests include: Closest Ventura County stop on their 14 city tour. of the month, 10:00 – 11:00 am at Cypress assemble and distribute 550 separate to the Pin, Longest Drive (men/women), Ventura’s own world-famous surfer Mary Place, 1st floor private dining room, 1200 backpacks to be distributed throughout Hole in One sponsored by Lexus of Oxnard Osborne conducted the class along with Margo Cypress Point Ln. RSVP Diana Davis Ventura Unified School District. The and includes a one year Lexus car lease and Oberg at Surfer’s Point. Photo by Carter 642-0239 x 739. packs will contain numerous school a Putting Contest with cash prizes. Friedman 12 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Senior Cone-nection walking, climbing stairs or exercising. The pain of PAD usually goes away when you stop exercising, although Let’s talk this may take a few minutes. Working muscles need more blood flow. Peripheral Resting muscles can get by with less. If there’s a blood-flow blockage due to Artery Disease plaque buildup, the muscles won’t get enough blood during exercise to meet (part 1) the needs. The “crampy” pain, when caused by PAD, is the muscles’ way of by Nanci Cone warning the body that it isn’t receiving According to the Heart, Lung and enough blood during exercise to meet Blood Institute, Peripheral Arterial the increased demand. Beware though Disease (PAD) is caused by plaque because many people with PAD building up in the arteries that carry have no symptoms or mistake their blood to your head, organs, and limbs. symptoms for something else. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, Symptoms of severe PAD include: calcium, fibrous tissue, and other Foot or toe wounds that won’t heal substances in the blood. Over time, or heal very slowly plaque can harden and narrow the Tissue loss and Gangrene arteries limiting the flow of oxygen- A marked decrease in the tempera- rich blood to your organs and other ture of your lower leg or foot particu- parts of your body. larly compared to the other leg or to PAD usually affects the arteries the rest of your body in the legs, but it also can affect the Dr. C. Shawn Skillern, Board arteries that carry blood from your Certified Vascular Surgeon at West heart to your brain, arms, kidneys, Coast Vascular, says “I am seeing and stomach. This article focuses on more and more patients with this PAD that affects blood flow to the disease lately. Many people dismiss legs. leg pain as a normal sign of aging. Blocked blood flow to your legs You may think it’s arthritis, sciatica can cause pain, aching and numbness. or just “stiffness” from getting older.” If severe enough there may not be For an accurate diagnosis, consider enough blood flow to fight off infec- the source of your pain. PAD leg pain tions and to heal wounds and sores. occurs in the muscles, not the joints. This can lead to tissue loss and People with diabetes and other con- gangrene and may even require ampu- ditions may confuse PAD pain with tation. a neuropathy, a common diabetic The American Heart Association symptom that is a burning or painful says the most common symptom of discomfort of the feet or legs. If you’re PAD is a painful muscle cramping having any kind of recurring pain, in the hips, thighs or calves when talk to your healthcare professional

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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE 2012

Andrew C. Lee, MD, FACC, FSCAI Cardiology Associates Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Lee is a board-certified, UC San Francisco trained inter- ventional cardiologist who specializes in adult cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, peripheral vascular disease (lower extremity claudication, carotid artery disease, renal artery stenosis, and venous disease), as well as pacemaker implantation. The event will help to educate patients, their care partners, health care professionals and the general public regarding these disorders, appropriate care and therapies. The information provided here is for patients, caregivers, and potential research volunteers, as well as the general public.

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Assisted Hands to Help, Hearts to Care ® Light refreshments will be provided. Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 13 Senior Living and describe the pain as accurately will be The West Coast Derby as you can. If you have any of the risk Knockouts, an all-female roller factors for PAD, you should ask your derby league based in Ventura,” says healthcare professional about PAD Goldberg. even if you aren’t having symptoms. Yvonne Knepper, community Next issue deals with the diagnosis, marketing director at the senior treatment and prevention of further community, saw the Derby Knockouts re-occurrences of Peripheral Artery at a recent outing. Knepper dis- Disease. covered that the proceeds from the Knockouts’ roller derby bouts also benefit Interface. “It was a match Warning: Cypress Place made in heaven, or at least on the roller rink,” said Knepper. Back by popular demand, this Seniors at play hosting car year’s fundraising event will also include the Classic Hot Rod Car Show show, roller and a 1950s themed party along with The Bonaventure helps make every day special the #1 DJ in Ventura County, Bruce derby girls and Barrios. with an enriching, secure and all-inclusive lifestyle Festivities take place from 5:30 for independent seniors. Call 805-671-9700 or great food p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, visit us today to learn more. Cypress Place Senior Living will host August 22nd. The suggested its 8th annual “A Taste of Cypress Classic donation is $10 per person, with Welcome to Holiday. Welcome home. Car Show and 50’s Party” community all proceeds benefiting Interface event complete with great food from Children & Family Services. local restaurants such as, Tutti’s So dress to impress in your Off Main, The Sidecar Restaurant, best ‘50s outfit, and get ready to and Marie Callender’s, among many shake, rattle and roll – and dine on others. sumptuous food from your favorite “For this year’s event, however, local restaurants, all while support- we’re changing things up a little ing a wonderful cause. bit,” says Executive Director Robert Cypress Place Senior Living is Goldberg. Cypress Place Senior located at 1200/1220 Cypress Point Living is teaming up with local Lane in Ventura. For more informa- The Bonaventure nonprofit Interface Children & tion or to RSVP, please call 805-650- Family Services and this year’s “A 8000. Independent Retirement Living Taste of Cypress” is going to be a To learn more about Cypress fundraiser for this stellar organiza- Place Senior Living of Ventura, visit tion according to Goldberg. their web site at www.cypressplaces- 10949 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93004 This year’s event will also have enior living.com. 805-671-9700 | thebonaventure.net another exciting new twist. “Helping To learn more about Interface, us in our fundraiser for Interface please visit http://www.icfs.org/. ©2012 HARVEST MANAGEMENT SUB, LLC 16946 The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted Living Community

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) I received an email sections with low traditional stone walls. from Venturan Virgil Benches and tables could be “sponsored” Nelson regarding the by living relatives of those buried there. “dog owner’s” versus Additional historical and memorial panels Forever homes wanted the “this should only could be created documenting the deeds and Hi: I’m “Simon.” I was rescued by CABODOGZ be a cemetery” folks exploits of our City’s founders. Missing along with 2 of my very good friends. I am a Professor Scamp disagreements over headstones and crypts could be Ph.D Chihuahua, about 10 pounds. I am very the use of St. Mary’s replaced. The fenced “dog-run” area could sweet and loving. I am not the yipping type Cemetery (Cemetery Park) located have additional trees planted, with paths, like some of the other chi’s...I just love to in mid-town on Main. And it is this benches and tables. The artistic community be held and with people. I love to bask in issue’s Scamp article. could be invited to create thematic dog the sun, as I get cold easily. I am young and I guess because I’m a dog I sculptures and other animal related healthy. I’m waiting for my forever home. completely agree with Virgil and art. The sun-bathing, picnic area, in Come see me at Ventura Highway Luxury have often thought of this solution addition to benches and tables, could have Boarding For Dogs at 4692 Ventura Ave. myself. I think that dog people a children’s play lot created similar to the 643-3647. cabodogz.com. “Be A Hero... would honor these 2 sections. They ones in Plaza Park or Arroyo Verde. (It Rescue A Dog” could be separated by a low (sitting could even have a “dog/animal theme”.) height) wall for folks to sit on and Even without these creative enhance- easily enjoy (and honor) both sides. ments, the newly re-created “Cemetery Hi: I’m Princess 2 a sweet and adorable And if dogs are in the cemetery part Memorial-Park” would continue to female Parson Russell Terrier mix. I you could let me know and I will go honor the City’s ancestors, and bring joy was rescued from Animal Regulation, beat them up. I have been taking to our community, and the initial cost of a pregnant and running out of time. I’ve “Tae Kwon Dog” lessons. fence would be far less than future antici- been living with a foster family where I What do you think? pated legal fees. gave birth to my babies. I hope it’s not It is time to lay down the weapons long before we are all cherished members “Citizens of Ventura: and stop the fighting. We are wasting the of a loving family. Stop by and meet us, Sometimes a solution to a seemingly creative energies of our citizens and squan- we’ll be waiting. complex problem is so simple that it is over- dering the financial resources of our City looked. and its staff. Let’s work together to find In the Cemetery Park wars, those who and implement a creative solution which have community founders and precious will meet the needs of both sides and benefit family members buried in the park want our entire community. them honored and revered. They do not Virgil Nelson” want dogs “doing their numbers” on their Hi: I’m lost maybe you can find me. I’m ancestors graves. a female domestic short to medium hair, Dog lovers on the other hand see 4 years old, with a flea collar. Silky black precious few places in the community where all over with a hint of red on chest, Green they can enjoy the exhilaration of playing eyes with a hint of gold. Human friend with their dogs in complete abandonment. Dina. Phone (Daytime or evening) 300- There are only two other parks in Ventura 5852. E-mail: ownedbytheking@gmail. where the dogs can run free, and the State com. When you’ve lost or found a cat in is clamping down on enforcement on the Ventura County go to LostCatVentura. beaches. com One possible win-win solution to this ongoing war could be separate but shared use. Cemetery Park has enough space to meet the needs of both groups. Hi: My name is “Reese” and I am 6 months Imagine dividing the existing park into two old. I love to hang out with my new sections. Measure the eastern section to I met Gypsy, Olivia and William wonderful family and with other dogs. As include 65% of the space. Dedicate this at the recent dog show but didn’t have I get a little older I’ll be doing lots of other as the “Cemetery Portion” of the park, room in last issue for them so here things. in which dogs are totally forbidden. Then they are. I asked Gypsy “So Gypsy, This is me at Pirate Days at the Harbor move, restore, replace all the headstones I hear you are being trained to be a (you can tell from my collar). into this area. Divide the western 35% therapy dog, that’s so great but you in two. Fence one half for free-play for must have a weakness; care to share?” the dogs. Leave the other half open for Gypsy: “Sure, after I get a shampoo/ sun-bathing and picnicking, with leashes conditioning treatment and my fur Join Scamp Club mandatory. blown dry with a huge dryer, I lay on Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and Over time, each of the areas could be my back and get my tummy scratched a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura progressively “enhanced”. The “Cemetery” and rubbed...... ahhhhh!” breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. area could be tastefully landscaped into Ahhh is right I love it also. Police Reports by Veronica Johnson vehicle driven by Magana. received medical treatment and was later VPD received a call from Justice Cloney Magana was transported to VCMC booked into VC Jail. reporting that he had been robbed. Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura where he was treated for minor injuries Resisting Arrest Cloney was alone in the 1100 block Police Department and are not the opinions of and later booked at the VC Jail, where On Friday, July 20th, at 3:38 p.m., of South Victoria Avenue, wearing a the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned are Omega was booked as well. Harbor patrol officers requested Ventura backpack and carrying a Nook Tablet, assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a Stabbing Arrest Police Department’s assistance pursuing when an unknown suspect approached court of law. On Friday, July 20th, at 3:04 p.m., the a fleeing subject in the 1500 block of him from behind and took the tablet. Vehicle Pursuit VPD received a call of a stabbing at the Spinnaker Drive. Harbor Patrol stopped Cody Gibbs grabbed Cloney by the On Sunday, July 22nd, at 5:15 a.m., intersection of Santa Clara Street and James Dalton for a traffic infraction. backpack and punched him in the face. an officer observed a suspicious vehicle Figueroa Street. Eric Hurse was bleeding Dalton lied about his name and then ran. Gibbs demanded Cloney give him his parked in the area of Fremont Street and from a stab wound to his forearm. Dalton was a wanted parolee abscond- Ipod and wallet. Cloney refused and fled. Hill Road. Randy Omega was located near Hurse told officers he was in an ing from parole. While being chased Officers spotted Gibbs and a second the vehicle in possession of stolen property. argument with suspect John Wood, the through the Ventura Harbor, Dalton phys- subject walking through a nearby parking While Omega was being detained, Juan argument became physical and during ically fought with a civilian. Dalton told lot in the 5700 block of Ralston Street and Magana returned to the vehicle and drove the altercation, Wood stabbed Hurse. the civilian he had a gun, however none detained them. away. Hurse was transported to VCMC where he was found on him. Dalton failed to stop Gibbs was positively identified and An officer followed the vehicle. Magana was treated for a significant but non life- for officers and ran into a nearby shopping arrested. He was later booked into the failed to stop and accelerated away. Even- threatening stab wound. center, where he was apprehended. VC Jail. The second subject detained by tually, Magana collided into a fence in the Officers located Wood in a vagrant Dalton was treated at VCMC for officers was not identified as a suspect, area of the Brookshire Frontage Road. camp at the south end of Palm Street. minor injuries sustained as a result of the but was arrested for an outstanding Magana was taken in to custody after Officers surrounded the camp and took K-9 deployment (lucky it wasn’t Scamp). warrant. The unknown suspect was not a short foot pursuit. Further investigation Wood into custody after a brief struggle. Robbery located. revealed stolen property located in the Wood was transported to VCMC where he On Monday, July 23rd, at 9:22 p.m., the The property was recovered and Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 15 Police Reports returned to Cloney. Cloney was treated at Simpson and got into another confronta- the scene for minor injuries to his face and tion. Camarena pulled a handgun from released. his waistband and pointed it at the victims. Armed Robbery Camarena left before police arrived. On Tuesday, July 24th, at 12:47 p.m., Camarena was arrested as he walked out a subject wearing a bandana over his face of the yard. The loaded handgun was entered Game Stop in the 4800 block of found concealed in the same yard. Telephone Road and demanded a Playsta- Criminal Threats tion 3 from the clerk, as well as money from On Wednesday, August 1st, at 10:50 the cashier. The clerk refused. The suspect p.m., the VPD received a call from a woman then pulled out a handgun and demanded who was claiming her boyfriend had the Playstation 3 again. The clerk complied threatened to kill her and was currently and turned over an undisclosed amount of following her in his car while she was cash to the suspect. The suspect then fled driving. the store. As she pulled into the police station, Officers saw the suspect running east her boyfriend, Carlos Renteria, continued across Portola Drive carrying the PS3. The driving away. An officer attempted to suspect was identified as Reshawn Blaney. conduct a traffic stop. Renteria failed to At some point, Blaney hid his gun along stop. the path of the foot pursuit prior to being In the area of Fix Way and Ventura arrested. Avenue, officers deployed a “Spike Strip” • Lingerie • Bachelorette Party Accessories Burglary and flattened three of Renteria’s tires. We Have • Designer Labels • Unique Adult Toys & Novelties On Wednesday, July 25th, at 12:55 Renteria pulled over. At this point Renteria Yes! Your Size! p.m., officers responded to a commercial refused to exit his car. • Bridal Wear & Registry • Lotions & Potions burglary in progress at Arrowhead Water Officers attempted to convince 477 E. Main Street, Ventura at 52 Julian. When they arrived, they could Renteria to get out of his car and surrender Complimentary hear subjects opening and closing the peacefully. Renteria peacefully gave up Bra 805.652.0082 cargo doors to the delivery trucks. and was taken into custody. Fittings Officers contacted two suspects just Renteria was booked at VC Jail. Open Seven Days outside the fencing of the property. Luis www.aphroditesOnline.com Reynoso fled. After a brief search, he was caught hiding in bushes. Sonia Robledo was also caught in the area. Harbor Patrol Business loans, Player’s Casino Casino could total about $1,180,000 in city Reynoso and Robledo had broken into Continued from page 1 tax revenue, about 1.2% of the city’s budget. the Arrowhead property, used Arrowhead Blotter only a two-year loan. It’s a very quick Kracht hopes his expansion will help hand dollies to remove numerous cases of payback.” improve his customer’s experience at the Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol drinks and water from trucks, and brought For the city’s chief financial officer, casino. “It will help us reach our twenty tends to. them to an area outside the property to Jay Panzica, it’s a win-win situation. Other table limit and service our customers in a retrieve at a later time. 7-17 12:48 p.m. Patrol received a than staff time, no city money is involved way that is more customary for a casino,” he Vegetation Fire cell phone call of an injured woman on in the deal. “We’re the conduit for the loan,” explained. “I need to generate a spot which On Sunday, July 29th, at 1:41 p.m., a boat having difficulty breathing. The said Panzica. “The bank suggested that we is convenient and comfortable for a person Ventura Fire Department responded to boat’s ETA is 10-15 minutes. Relayed the use one of our accounts as collateral, so who is waiting for a seat.” reports of a vegetation fire in the Ventura report to FCC, who dispatched addition- they wrote a check for $850,000 and then He also feels his restaurant will add an River. Crews found heavy fire activity al unit. Patrol met the vessel outside of we made a check to the Player’s Casino for important service to the city’s east end. “We threatening the 101 freeway. Due to the the Harbor and escorted it to the Patrol the same amount.” believe the restaurant fulfills a need for this remote area, crews had lengthy hose lays to Dock. AMR transported the patient to It also meant the city would draw side of the freeway as there is no restaurant reach the fire. This incident caused the 101 the hospital their share of interest income from the that services the industrial area and car freeway southbound and transition roads 7-19 1:55 p.m. The Marina Manager loan. “I did an interest rate spread on it,” dealerships.” from the 33 freeway to be shut down. Spot reported a vessel illegally secured to said Panzica. “We’re paying 4% and we’re In the end, Kracht believes this type fires occurred in the Cal Trans storage D-dock. This had been repeated several charging him 8%. We’re winning all the of private/public cooperation makes good yard across the bike path. After a concerted times before, and the person had become way around on it. It’s a win-win situation business sense, especially since it takes place effort to protect the freeway, railroad and belligerent when the Dockmaster for both parties.” in one of the city’s top priority areas for natural resources, the fire was contained attempted to educate him. Patrol issued Panzica believes the deal is possible business development. “I’m a firm believer at an estimated three acres. a citation to the subject for Mooring because both parties use the same bank. “It in public private partnerships,” he stated. Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Without Permission. works because with the same bank, all the “I believe that in order for a community to On Monday, July 30th, at 1:41 p.m., an 3:38 p.m. Patrol observed a subject payments are automatically withdrawn from grow, there has to be partnerships between officer observed a stolen vehicle driving that matched the description of a man the Player’s Casino account and put into businesses and a working relationship with south on Mills Road near Main Street. involved in stealing items out of a vehicle. the city’s account, and then from the city’s the city.” The driver failed to come to a complete As Patrol was speaking to him, he fled. account, the loan payment is made back to stop at the intersection. The driver then PD apprehended him at Spinnaker and the bank. It’s a very seamless process.” Mailbox proceeded on a green light. Harbor. PD booked him into jail. How much additional tax revenue is Continued from page 5 The vehicle was located traveling east 7-20 6:18 p.m. Patrol received a at stake? Panzica estimated that when the We have enough bad journalism in this on Main Street near Callens Road. Officers report that a woman, with a cat, had remodel is finished and the casino expands country and we don’t need any more of it. initiated a traffic stop but the driver ac- been bitten by a dog. Patrol responded. to 20 tables, each table will add about Other than that, I do enjoy your paper and celerated. Pursued to Market Street and The two subjects with dogs had departed $40,000 annually in city tax revenue. With think it is the best source for what is really Portola Road, the driver lost control and the scene. Patrol provided first aid for 4 additional tables, that’s about $160,000. going on in our town. drove off the roadway into an agricultural the dog bite. In addition, there will also be new tax Mike Mislinay field. Both the driver and passenger fled. 9:28 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and revenues from restaurant and alcohol sales. Ventura The suspects were apprehended. others to a motorcycle injury at Navigator Panzica estimated about $165,000 per month Governor: Actually I’m not getting old I’ve They were identified as Irvin Leon and and Spinnaker Drive. Upon arrival, the in sales tax revenue. That extra revenue could been there for a while, maybe just getting Raymond Lucero. The vehicle was also patient was in the median. Patrol took add up to about $20,000 per year. grouchier. Your comments are well taken. reported stolen. c-spine precautions. AMR transported All told, with the increase in both And it was very nice meeting you at Music Both suspects were booked into the patient to the hospital. gross tax receipts and sales tax, the Player’s Under The Stars. VC Jail. No one was injured during this 7-25 5:27 p.m. Patrol observed a incident and the vehicle was returned to dismasted Hobie Cat a quarter mile its owner. from the Harbor. Patrol took the Criminal Threats vessel into tow and released it at the On Tuesday, July 31st, at 10:03 p.m., launch ramp. officers responded to the 100 block of 7-27 12:30 a.m. FCC dispatched East Simpson after witnesses in the area Patrol and others to a person not reported a subject brandishing a handgun. breathing at the Ventura Marina Earlier in the day, Luis Camarena was Mobile Home Park. AMR and FD de- involved in a confrontation with the termined that the person was deceased parents of his girlfriend. During that upon arrival. argument, Camarena threatened to kill 7-28 3:51 p.m. Patrol escorted a the parents but left the area before the vessel that was being towed into the victims could call the police. Harbor to the launch ramp where a Later the same night, Camarena safety inspection of the vessel was returned to the parent’s residence on conducted. 16 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS@420EAST Where The Music Flows one of the most significant events of nations destroy so much and so many. It the 20th Century, few have an inkling Mugabe & The shows, too, the spiritual wasteland that Sizzling of the David and Goliath style rivalry countries become after being crushed that swirled around the development by European Colonialism. That equally summer sounds of television involving the inventor and White African immoral domination, most notably a media giant. by international corporations and the by Michael Kohli Reviewed by Steve Falconer A version of the tale, that is as governments that support them, wreak KRE PROMOTIONS Ventura Film Society charged with electricity as the electrons even greater havoc and cause more http://www.krepromotions.blogspot.com and photons in which TV technology This is a terrifying documenta- widespread suffering today than ever [email protected] is grounded, forms the subject of The ry (screening Tuesday August 21 @ before, proof that the lessons of Coloni- Currently listening to: Love Spent by Farnsworth Invention, now on stage at 7:15pm), made in Zimbabwe by two alism have not yet been learned. Mugabe Madonna the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse at the very bold filmmakers, Lucy Bailey & & The White African is a disturbing and Is anyone else here overwhelmed by Camarillo Airport until August 26. Andrew Thompson. The film records provocative investigation into the roots how much new music is out there? This The award winning script by the the struggles of a family of white mango of racism, the legacy of colonization, and summer, we have new rock and pop creator of television’s The West Wing, farmers trying to keep their land in spite the heavy price paid by everyone caught music sizzling from the likes of Kiss, Aaron Sorkin, is inspired by his- of intense intimidation by the vicious up in their aftermath. Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, No torical events. Although occasionally regime of Robert Mugabe and his “Land The Ventura Film Society is proud Doubt, Madonna, Lit, 8Stops7, The criticized for what some call a highly Reform” program. Mike Campbell, the to present Mugabe & The White African, Cult, Green Day, Aerosmith, Motley fictionalized ending, the show is great family’s patriarch, puts himself and his the 14th of 21 feature films screening @ Crue, Queensryche (final single with theater. Its story and periodic narra- kin directly in danger of having unspea- 7:15pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays through Geoff Tate), Van Halen, The Darkness, tions are presented at a clip akin to that kable horrors inflicted upon them for December 4, 2012. Our new venue is Matchbox Twenty, George Michael, of a racing thoroughbred, propelling their unbending belief that what they located at 420 E. Santa Clara Street Alanis Morissette, Whitney Houston, the audience deeper into the storyline are doing is right, not only for them- (@ Oak Street) in Downtown Ventura. Snoop Lion (aka Snoop Dogg “reggae with each new scene. selves but for their five hundred loyal Screening, Membership & Advance album project), Linkin Park, Usher, On one side of the story there is employees. It’s an intimate film. But to Ticket Information –www.venturafilm- Dave Matthews Band, Norah Jones, Philo Farnsworth, the real life genius watch it is also to see a broader picture society.com / (805) 628-2299 / ventura- Fiona Apple, P!nk, The Killers and so farm boy who developed the founda- of how the megalomaniacs who rule [email protected]. much more. Check out these new songs tional concepts for TV in 1921 while /albums coming soon. still in the ninth grade and who later The new Madonna album is starting formed a company to develop the tech- The Entertainment Report ematography surprises and allures as if to spark again! In part to her new single nology into a commercial practical- you are walking through a comic book. and video launch of Turn Up The Radio. ity. The Goliath of the piece is David Silver screen Anne Hathaway surprises with a darker It’s been announced that on August Sarnoff, the young media mogul who eminence, an appeal worthy of being a by Linde Carlson 7th, a remix of the song featuring Far headed Radio Corporation of America legendary super-hero. East Movement will be released along (RCA). Sarnoff instigates maneuvers to Hello Ventura, these are my picks for The story was written in a tight, well with other remixes. On the Billboard derail Farnsworth’s development work the week thought out, emotionally driven curve. Dance/Club chart, this week, the song because he wants RCA to be the first to Keeping true to the mythos and charac- has a Greatest Gainer tag on it, breaking produce for a viable television system, ters, The Dark Knight Rises to the occasion into the top 20. The new music video as well as control the patents for the with cataclysmic action, and depth. currently has almost 4 million hits on invention. Along the way patents Our favorite characters reprise their youtube. Her album, MDNA, is possibly are filed, amended, challenged and Ted roles along with state of the art technol- her deepest and darkest work yet. The litigated in an effort to crush Farn- Produced, directed, and voiced by ogy. A must see! music is candy coated pop, to keep her sworth’s efforts and steal the essence Seth Macfarlane, of Family Guy fame, Rated PG-13 Running time 164 minutes fans dancing. But, the lyrics may be her of his work for the benefit of RCA. Ted is an R rated adult comedy with a lot boldest yet. Tackling the subject of her The show opens with one of several of heart. Ted is about a teddy bear that ugly divorce. Showcasing, anger, revenge multimedia segments that demon- comes to life, a gift given to him by his Music Calendar sex, settlement/lawyer frustrations, loss, strate the power and influence of tele- parents. and sadness. The closing bonus track, vision over the years through snippets At Christmas, 10-year-old John has 8/8 to 8/21 Best Friend, seems like the song Madonna of iconic images of TV history, from I his wish fulfilled to have a best friend to For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com faced closure with. You can hear her Love Lucy to newsman Walter Cronkite. talk to and hang out with for the rest of Amigos Cafe & Cantina actually crying in her subtle way. Performances by the Farnsworth cast his life. As the saying goes, “Be careful 546 E. Main St., 805-874-2232 Tonight, I got to see Bret Michaels at are uniformly strong. Patrick Beckstead what you wish for”. In this case, John Wed 8/8 - Brian Nicolett the Ventura Fairgrounds. Awesome show. engagingly plays the brilliant and Bennett played by Mark Wahlberg grows Thur 8/9 - Dirty Rice Performing many Poison classics, solo, dedicated Farnsworth with a balance up and establishes a life for himself Fri 8/10 - Sticks Randall and cover songs. I’ve written in articles of unquenchable optimism, creative that still includes Ted. This adult life Sat 8/11 - Spencer the Gardner and blogs about my Bret memories. urgency and entrepreneurial naiveté. includes his girlfriend of four years, Lori Sun 8/12 - Preston Smith Made my night, when I got a hand wave, Eric Mello as David Sarnoff is superbly played by (Mila Kunis). Ted, a rather Wed 8/15 - Brian Nicolett nod and thumbs up from Bret! It had unsympathetic, manipulative, angry mischievous and possessive companion Thur 8/16 - Forbidden Fruit been since 2003, since I crossed paths and driven. Yet, Mello makes us under- threatens to derail their relationship. Fri 8/17 - Shoemakers with him. That night, he literally stood stand the character, even if we don’t like John is dealt a hard choice to either let Sat 8/18 - Unkle Monkey in front of two security guards by his Sarnoff. Both characters participate in go of his furry friend or lose his girl- Sun 8/12 - Sound Effect bus, inviting me to walk with him. Asked the action and separately deliver rapid friend. Ted hilariously finds his way in me how my music shows and writing fire, often lengthy, narratives directly to the human world by getting a job, an Andre’s Wine & Tapas Bar were going! It was an awesome feeling the audience. Each actor does so with apartment and finds himself fending for 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 to know that he remembered what I aplomb. himself. Coping with his so-called “new Acoustic Tuesday with Bill McPherson & did. To have one of your favorite singers The principals are supported life” despite rejecting the idea, Ted is a Friends every Tues 7-10pm since 4th grade, acknowledge that and by a large troupe of players, many romp in silliness and hilarity, as he tries Jazz Jam evey Wed to block security guards for you, perhaps with extensive experience. Many of to exist within the human world. Blackbeard’s Seaside BBQ one of my greatest music moments! the actors perform multiple roles to This story is about loyalty, friendship 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, 805- 650-7773 Also watched the last bit of local advance the saga. The talented cast and dynamics, and while it’s foul in many Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure band, Mystery Band at the fair. Ran includes Richard G. Abbott, Madeline areas, the story is heartwarming. I loved Thing” every Mon 6-9pm into many scene friends, musicians. Ed Aflague, Fergielyn Aranzazu, Anthony the fact that the film centered on the Blue Grass Jam featuring: The Bottom Kasper and Curtis RX, you guys both Baldonado, Mat Bergstrom, William romance between Wahlberg and Kunis, Feeders every Thur 6-9pm rule! Carmichael, Gary Cunial, Megan but still focused on the “Bromance” of Acoustic Jams with “Ken Kong” every Thank you for reading! Rock on! Green, Mark Huelitt, Olivia Heulitt, the two pals. It had a lot of evenly created Fri, Sat & Sun 12pm Trevor Scott Kindel, Richard Little, scenarios so there wasn’t more focus on Fri 8/10 - 4XL 7-11pm Ken Mottard, Jennifer Narbonne, one aspect of the relationship, more than Two on the Aisle Sat 8/11 - Loose Canons 6-10pm Michael Perlmutter, Juanita Seavey, the other. However, it’s not a fairy tale, its Sun 8/12 - Blue Stew 2-6pm Hayley, Jack and Steven Silvers, Robert rather foul in parts. Not for children. Fri 8/17 - Addicts Attic 7-11pm G. Smith and Todd Tickner. Rated R Running time 106 minutes TV takes to Sat 8/18 - Masters of the Past 6-10pm The Farnsworth Invention continues Sun 8/19 - Blue Stew 2-6pm the stage weekends to August 26 at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse, 330 Bombay Bar & Grill by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine Skyway Dr. at the Camarillo Airport. 143 S. California St., 805-643-4404 It’s estimated there are over 380 Curtain: Fridays and Saturdays-8 The Dark Knight Rises Local Live Music every Thur, Fri & Sat million televisions in American homes p.m. Sundays-2 p.m. Tickets: $18, $16- Absolutely the best of the Chris- Afternoon Concerts every Sun 4pm today, with 55% of all households Seniors & students. $10-children. In- topher Nolan action-thriller trilogies, Thur 8/9 - Chris Pureka & The Emy boasting at least three sets. formation and reservations: 388-5716. captivating; a sprawling epic at its finest. Reynolds Band 7pm, Reggae Show with Although the invention of TV was www.skywayplayhouse.com In this film noir-esque version, the cin- Continued on page 18 Ventura BREEZE August 8 – August 21, 2012 17

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Once course, by your considerable exper- again, your sharp Sagittarian “horse tise, help you establish your case even sense” helps you work through a com- to the most dubious decision-makers plicated situation that would leave in your workplace. most people confused. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- might still be a bit reluctant to face up uary 19) Plan on indulging yourself in to some less-than-pleasant realities. some well-earned good times through But the sooner you accept the facts, the much of the week. Then be prepared sooner you can set about making some to face some thought-provoking issues needed changes. by the 18th. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- Expect to make adjustments, even Solutions on page 15 ary 18) Positive factors continue to when things seem locked up and ready dominate following a recent change to go. But cheer up: At least one change in both your professional and person- could lead to something you’ve been al lives. Expect to make contact with hoping for. someone from your past. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The suc- PISCES (February 19 to March 20) cess of a recent project should do a Workplace stability allows you to con- lot to boost your self-confidence. You tinue making progress on your proj- might want to start now to check out ects. But don’t ignore your personal ways to make that long-deferred big- life. Spend more quality time with ger and bolder move. those special folks. VIRGO (August 23 to Septem- BORN THIS WEEK: You have the ber 22) Ease up on the pressure you gift for making people feel special. might be putting on the new person in Maybe because you know how special your life. It takes time for a budding you are. relationship to blossom. Show more © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Music Calendar Music calendar “Honky Tonk Tuesdays” Country Night, Jazz with August Residency 8pm Thur 8/16 - Naia Kete, August Residency, Continued from page 16 Live Country Band every Tue 8pm Thur 8/9 - Naia Kete, August Residency, Connie Lim 8pm Herbal Rootz & After The Smoke 10pm Ventura County Blues Society Jam session Connie Lim 8pm Fri 8/17 - Matthew Santos & Tony Ferrari Fri 8/10 - VC AWARDS “Best new artist” hosted by Tommy Marsh every Wed 8pm Fri 8/10 - Timmy Curran, Tony Ferrari 8pm 8pm showcase August Rising Condewit Thur 8/9 - Guest Band 9pm Sat 8/11 - Jesca Hoop & Jesse Harris 8pm Sat 8/18 - The Yeastie Boys, Gutter Poets, Gypsy Death Star Fri 8/10 - Basement Band 9pm Tue 8/15 - Blue Grass Jam 6pm The Dips 8pm Sat 8/11 - White elephant 6pm, Hindsite Wed 8/15 - Davey Miller presents A Night of Sun 8/19 - Remembering Kenny Edwards Tutti’s Off Main 9:30 pm Jazz with August Residency 8pm Tribute 7:30pm 34 N. 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Chestnut St., 805-653-0721 Sun 8/12 - Shawn Jones Thur 8/9 - Los Enanitos Verdes, Ratasan, driver awareness Yolie’s/Hi Hat Entertainment Residuo, Audio Vita 8pm Bike lanes along Main Street between motorists will see a new two-stage bike box 138 W. Main St., 805-816-9663 Sat 8/11 - Kid Ink - Hosted by Miss Alynette Telephone Road and Mills Road have been at Main Street and Telephone Road. The Top Notch Musicians and Bands every Fri & Crisco Kidd of Q104.7, The Finatticz, painted solid green (and dashed) at turning box allows bikes to gather in a protected 8pm Luke Christopher 8pm and merging points where cyclists are most area while waiting for the traffic signal to Fri 8/10 - Teresa James & the Rythm Tramps Sat 8/18 - The Cult, Murder of Crows likely to mix with heavy auto traffic. 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Andrea Vargas-Mendoza at Gallery 28 Recent impressionistic landscape a reception from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 11 and a paintings by Andrea Vargas-Mendoza will Meet Our Artists night at the same hours be on exhibit and available for purchase on Aug. 25. At the second, she plans to at “Along the Water,” at Kristine Dziak’s demonstrate plein-air painting and hold Gallery 28 at Seabridge in Oxnard. an informal discussion with those present “This show proudly brings together that will include a question-and-answer my signature paintings from the last two period. At the Bell Arts Factory the illustrations of Matt Lieberman were displayed at years and will showcase my new work Gallery 28 at Seabridge is at 1901 S. his studio opened to the public during Westside ArtWalk 2012. Lieberman, who il- in a beautiful new location,” said the Victoria Ave., Suite 109. It is open noon-6 lustrates children’s books, and comics, said he was pleased that young people liked his Santa Paula artist, who promises “several p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and illustrations. “It’s good that they like my artwork because that’s who I’m trying to surprises — pieces as large as 4 by 7 feet and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, and closed Mondays. reach,” he said. many as small as 3 by 5 inches.” Owner Dziak donates 10 percent of gallery She will have about 20 pieces in the profits to CurePSP, a nonprofit foundation Ventura County Pot- show, which will be on view until August. working to cure and prevent the degen- ters’ Guild Gallery features It is the first in a series of month long solo erative brain disease that claimed the life of ceramic artists Gayle shows at the gallery featuring outstanding her husband, Bob. Bentley Swanson and Ventura County artists. For more information about Gallery Emily Thiroux Threatt for Vargas-Mendoza will attend two 28, visit the website www.gallery28at- September and October. Saturday evening events during the month: seabridge or call 985-1128. The commonality of these two artists is their love of viral on YouTube. On Thursday, August color and texture in their 16 at 6:00 p.m., Testa presents Taxidermy work. While Gayle’s ware 101, explaining the process used for stretches from functional museum mounts of fur-bearing animals. thrown pieces to sculp- Admission is $5 and includes entrance to tural and whimsical, she is all museum galleries until 8:00 p.m. For mostly known for her bold reservations, call 653-0323 x 7. color and unique style. The talk sheds light on the Museum Emily explores the beauty of Ventura County’s current exhibition of nature and spiritual- Featured Creatures, which includes now rarely ity with her combining the seen mounted animals and birds from their sensual nature of clay with collection, some almost 100 years old. her love for varied color In his August 16 talk Testa will discuss and her love for weaving. innovations such as manufactured molds, Meet the artists and as well as the importance of anatomi- have the opportunity cal knowledge. He became interested in to purchase their latest taxidermy in his mid-twenties and largely creations at a wine and taught himself with the help of only a few appetizer reception September 2 at the Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery from Exquisite costumes highlight the George Stuart mentors. 3 to 5 PM. The Gallery is located in the Ventura Harbor Village across from the Historical Figures Carousel. Art happenings Recent paintings at the Museum in watercolors and oils by Ventura artist and teacher of Ventura Michele B. Baggenstoss will be exhibited Aug. 21-Sept. 17 at Harbor Village County Gallery in a show titled Exquisite costumes and historically “Games People Play: You researched details highlight the George Don’t Bring Me Flowers Stuart Historical Figures® of the Manchu Anymore.” Dynasty, on exhibit at the Museum of She will be present Ventura County through November 18. for a reception from 5-8 The one-quarter life-size figures in Group show at p.m. Aug. 24, the Friday The Dragon Awakens portray important after the show opens. personalities in China during the Manchu the Sylvia White Baggenstoss said Dynasty, as well as those of nationalist and she wanted to be an artist communist leaders who followed them. Gallery since the third grade and The exhibit-related monologues by earned a bachelor’s degree historian and artist George Stuart will be The Happy Homemaker Screenprint at the School of Visual Arts held on Tuesday, September 11 (Secrets of the Monoprint by Cedar Norbye is on display in New York City with the Forbidden City) and Tuesday, October 16 (The at the Sylvia White Gallery presents their aim of illustrating books Last of the Manchus) at 2 p.m. in the Martin V. 5th Annual 2012 Summer Juried Show! and record covers. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion. Admission A group show exhibiting work from To see her take to each monologue is $15 for the general the selected 41 of almost 500 artists weaves on “Games People Play,” public; $10 for museum members, and together connections within art from all visit the gallery in Ventura includes admission to all museum galleries around the globe. Over 2,000 images were Harbor Village at 1591 on the day of the event. For reservations submitted to the open call and 53 pieces Spinnaker Drive, which is open noon-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. For more in- please call the museum at 653.0323 x 7. have been chosen for this summer’s Juried formation about the exhibit or the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Association, call Ojai Valley’s Chuck Testa attained un- Show curated by Sylvia White. Sylvia White 648-1235 or visit the website www.buenaventuragallery.org. expected cult status when an offbeat adver- Gallery is located at 1783 E. Main St. The tisement for his taxidermist business went show runs through September 1. 20 August 8 – August 21, 2012 Ventura BREEZE