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Today, three supervisor generations later, Crowell, Weedon & Co. takes pride in their tradition of providing profitable investment with sound advice candidates: and guidance, enabling clients to achieve personal investment success. With approxi- Neal Andrews mately $8 billion in client assets, they have by Tim Pompey served as financial advisors to individuals, families and many leading businesses for Ventura City Councilman Neal When internationally renowned local success Nicole Cabell has time to be in Ventura she and over 80 years. The future is unpredict- Andrews is one of four candidates mom, Teri enjoy the wonders of Ventura able. Crowell, Weedon & Co. can help you running for the District 1 County Super- prepare and plan for it. Crowell, Weedon & visor’s seat. Andrews agreed to sit down Co. Ventura is located at 5740 Ralston St. with The Breeze and give our readers Renowned soprano and Member: FINRA, SIPC. some insights about his professional To learn more about Crowell, Weedon background and political philosophy. Venturan coming home & Co.’s investment approach, or to inquire Some have identified you with the tea party by Rebecca Wicks about extensive list of financial services movement, or thought of you as a fiscal con- offered, please visit www.crowellweedon. servative. How would you describe yourself in A bit of a fairy tale, Nicole Cabell degree. She was then accepted to The com or contact 620-4700. terms of public fiscal management? grew up humbly on the Westside of Juilliard School of Music which she A: I am certainly a fiscal conserva- Ventura just north of Ventura Avenue attended briefly before joining the Lyric tive. I hold onto a penny as long as I can but will return later this month as a well Opera Center for American Artists at the on behalf of the taxpayer. I think I’m travelled and well-known rising star in Lyric Opera of Chicago. the most fiscally conservative member the world of opera when she performs In 2005, she won the BBC Cardiff in this race. As far as the tea party in Ventura Music Festival’s 18th concert “Singer of the World” competition is concerned, I welcome everybody’s series. which vaulted her career to the level of a support and I make no bones about it. I “We are excited to have Ventura’s sought after performer. Since then each have placed my name before every group own Nicole Cabell return to the Festival,” season Cabell’s calendar has been filled. from the tea party to each and every one said Ventura Music Festival Executive Most recently, she has linked her voice of the unions that are interested in this Director Cheryl Heitmann. “You really with Mozart, singing the Countess in election. have to hear and see her live to appreci- Mozart’s Nozze di Figaro in Montreal, The Ventura High School (VHS) String In terms of public policy, what would you say ate why she is such a marvel.” Pamina in Di Zauberflote at the Lyric Quartet (composed of Sarah Jackson, is the difference between you and incumbent Cabell, 34, of African American, Opera in Chicago and Donna Elvira in Maya Tamang, Madeline Offerman and Bennett? Korean and Caucasian decent, had a Don Giovanni in Tokyo. In concert, Danica Neuhaus) and the VHS Wind A: I think that I am more focused limited musical background as a young she has appeared in London, Chicago, Ensemble and the VHS String Orchestra than Mr. Bennett on the cost of govern- girl. She played the flute in the De Anza Cincinnati, Toronto, Atlanta, San Diego earned top honors at two adjudicated ment and on the impact of regulation Middle School band. Later urged on by and St. Petersburg. music competitions held in March. All and government intrusion on individual her mother, she tried out for the Ventura With a travel schedule that stretches groups are part of the Ventura High lives and livelihood. There’s no question High School choir where she began her, Cabell has admitted to making a School instrumental music program, led that I am very engaged in the preserva singing and excelled. Like a page out of a better effort at enjoying herself than she by Music Director Paul Hunt. Continued on page 7 movie script, a young Cabell who had no did when she was younger. musical connections cleaned her voice “What’s the point of even travelling While celebrating teacher’s studio for discounted lessons so much if you’re not going to get out as a teenager. and see the world?” Cabell said in an Festa Della Madre “Everyone always asks me if my interview in Atlanta. “I make a point This issue’s (Mother’s Day) in Milan mother or father sang and are surprised now in taking some time to do that.” when I say no,” said Cabell in an inter view Prominent venues seem to be a Face of Ventura you can always catch last year. “I always say a singing voice mainstay for the young soprano who by Johanna Spinks up with the Breeze at has to start somewhere.” graced the stages of the Royal Opera Her voice earned her a scholarship House of London, Carnegie Hall, is on page 12. venturabreeze.com to the Eastman School of Music in New Deutsche Opera of Berlin and the Met York where she received her bachelor’s Contnued on page 4 2 May 2 – May 15, 2012 Ventura BREEZE

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City News the Proposed Budget funds a “Crime destination retail expansion. The leading role at the San Francisco A Safe and Reduction Reinvestment Plan.” Ventura Ventures Technology Center Opera. It adds $800,000 next year to continues as the leading edge of our Now with her first solo debut Clean Ventura fund five sworn police positions and city’s growing high tech entrepreneur- album, “Soprano” under her belt another $400,000 in FY 2013-14 to ship. “Buy Local” marketing efforts she returns to fill the auditorium at by Rick Cole add an additional two sworn and one have highlighted the benefits of sup- Ventura High School with the sound City Manager civilian police positions. Combined porting local business, along with of her voice which has been lauded Each year, the City Manager submits with the $1.2 million annual funding special events like Music and Restau- by the likes of media critics from the a budget proposal to the City Council. from the SAFER grant, that totals rant Weeks. Hotel occupancies have Chicago Sun-Times who claimed her This year, the focus of the recommended nearly $2.4 million in additional improved and a new “Ventura County voice to be “lustrous” to The Times spending plan is “A Safe and Clean resources for public safety. To do this Lodging Association” will augment of London who called it “liquid gold.” Ventura.” in the face of continuing hard times regional visitor marketing. High praise for a girl who at a young That’s one of the four goals set by shows the Council’s commitment to a The City Council is working with age would “imitate opera singers” our City Council: safe community. our Prosperity Council partners on when playing basketball. Prioritize Public Safety and Core We’ve a lso targeted ma king Ventura a 2012-17 Economic Development For Cabell, she is happy with her Services cleaner. The proposed budget includes Strategy. It will emphasize retaining chance to perform opera. Promote Prosperity/Economic De- new funding for keeping the railroad and growing our current businesses; “The music can be so intense and velopment trestle free from graffiti and managing developing new economic opportuni- beautiful and can connect deep in your Maintain a Safe and Clean Ventura a higher level of sand maintenance ties in growing sectors like healthcare heart and gut,” said Cabell. “Having Restore Public Confidence. along the Pierpont beach. Keeping and high tech; exploiting ways to the opportunity to perform this kind Acting on the Council’s Public Ventura clean is not just a priority leverage expansion of our existing of music is a great and unique experi- Safety priority, the City won a Federal for local government; it’s the goal agricultural, creative, visitor and ence.” SAFER grant to re-open Station Four of a growing alliance of volunteers, other industries; and enhancing our Cabell admits her entrance into last year, significantly improving community councils, the Downtown local competitive edge via workforce opera wasn’t necessarily a convention- emergency response times. The grant Ventura Organization and many civic training, greener business practices al one and laments more don’t have an and local matching funding ensures partnerships. and creative marketing. opportunity to experience it. this staffing through the next two Sustaining these commitments, We’ve shown remarkable resilience According to Cabell, “Interest years. however, relies on accomplishing the during hard times. Drawing on the in opera is directly proportional to The most pressing threat to a Council’s goal of Promoting Prosper- lessons we’ve learned and the resolve education and exposure.” With such a Safe and Clean Ventura has been the ity. Last September’s groundbreaking to move forward, we’re recommend- broad media spectrum available music rise in crime and fear of crime in our for the new Community Memorial ing a balanced budget plan for a “safe has been fragmented and “people community. During better times, Hospital development has generated and clean Ventura.” Recognizing that don’t always know what to listen to the City Council expanded sworn new construction jobs and the op- “to govern is to choose,” it represents when it comes to opera, or what it staffing in our Police Department to portunity for expanded growth of balanced choices — based on the City means to listen to it.” 134 officers. Over the past three years, the health care sector in Ventura. Council’s key goals and continuing to Cabell will be joined by tenor however, we have been relying on just Downtown continues its strong per- “live within our means.” Shawn Mathey on May 12 for the 122. The results are disturbing. In 2011, formance, with several new businesses Ventura Music Festival concert our city had a 24% increase in violent opening or moving in, including new and will perform works by Mozart, crime led by a nearly 60% increase in office tenants. The Auto Center will Renowned Soprano Shubert, Britten and Gershwin. The violent gang crime. There has also been gain another major brand in coming Continued from page 1 festival’s own conductor Nuvi Mehta increased criminal and anti-social months and adjacent property owners ropolitan Opera in New York City and the Ventura Music Festival behavior in some of our most visible have agreed on a plan for an extension in recent months. Notably, she is Chamber Orchestra will be accompa- public areas. To reverse these trends, of Olivas Park Drive to allow a major scheduled to make her debut in a nying Cabell and Mathey. Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ A usually reliable per concert. Public Art Program and are actually source tells me that ■ There is a controversy going on that digital images laminated within glass Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce the painting of the is similar to deciding what lip stick color panels to evoke the design of integrated and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce railway trestle will would make a platypus look the best circuits in computer chips as well as commence on May (Diane thinks that they look good now). sunlit colors of stained glass? And they The Ventura Breeze is your free local community 18, wouldn’t that be It is should the Foster Library be re- contain poetry and quotations as well as newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown wonderful? So if you painted the original color or the current intricate visual patterns that reflect how circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher see something written language has evolved in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located going on please send me a photo through human history as coded in Oxnard. of it. information? I’ll bet that you PUBLISHER ■ A potentially wonderful didn’t know that and didn’t Sheldon (Governor) Brown summer concert series is being know that they cost “us” $72,000 [email protected] proposed to be held in a tent in in 1999? Assistant to the PUBLISHER the parking lot located above city So the next time that you are Ana Baker hall. Two community meetings at Foster be sure to read the front are being held to explain the doors so that we get our monies PET EDITOR proposal to Ventura residents worth! Professor Scamp and business owners. The first ■ Always a good sign when [email protected] one was held on April 30 where new businesses open in Ventura. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS concert event details and initial In this case 2 restaurants and Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks impact mitigation plans were a marketing firm. The former Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang presented. Supplementary in- Charlene’s, on Main (which Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson formation and resolutions will opened and closed many times) James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine be discussed during the second is now Amigo’s Mexican Café and Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux meeting on Thursday, May 24 at Cantina and Lure Fish House Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro 6pm in the Community Meeting will be opening soon at 60. S. Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson Room at City Hall. California the office building Annie Gabriel •Danielle Peak The purpose of the meetings that now has some professional Elizabeth Rodeno • Bianca Rose Martinez is for the City and concert tenants (also a good sign). Barbie Lange • Es Cole promoters to work closely with I would like to compliment the Richard Lieberman residents to address issues or Building and Safety Division for CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS concerns and impacts on the their new Express Plan Review John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein community, the public will have the op- color (it is in serious need of painting)? for expediting the building permits for Barbie Lange • Julian Gonzales portunity to provide feedback. The Library Advisory Commission and these projects. Maybe they are finally Franz Tinio-Lopez • Jon Osumi Residents who cannot make the the Historic Preservation Committee getting it. Richard Lieberman meeting, are welcome to call 654-7811 or just can’t agree. Also the Du Puis Group has moved INTERNS email summerconcertseries@cityofven- In my opinion the original design from Westlake Village to the downtown Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School tura.net to be heard. review committee (I assume that they Bank of Italy building after doing Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School The concert series is intended to raise had to approve the design) should be extensive interior remodeling to their Carter Friedman – Ventura College awareness and funds for the proposed ashamed to have ever let this addition second floor space. The marketing firm Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage Ventura Botanical Gardens to be located be built to the existing library with this employs over 20 workers. Justin Shelton – Social Media Intern in Grant Park above city hall. design. ■ It might be a good time for you to DISTRIBUTION Local music promoter, Mark I think that it should be painted sell your Google stock because they have Ana Baker • Whitney Baker Hartley and Nederlander Concerts, beige and maybe no one will notice it. been fined $25,000 by the FCC for bad Fred Kastel • Carter Friedman are proposing a series of up to twelve Also did you know that the front things that they did. Hopefully this concerts beginning in July with the last entrance doors to the library (they look won’t put Google in a very bad financial SENIOR ADVISORS Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery show in October 2012. Attendance to like phony stained glass) were commis- situation. (Oh, they make that in 18.5 the event is estimated to be up to 1,900 sioned by the City of San Buenaventura seconds? Never mind!) ADVERTISING ADVISORS Staci Brown Breezy Gledhill • Maxine Litman PRODUCTION Mailbox Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing requires transitional housing: a place follow the normal traffic rules and VenturaBotanicalGardens.com or write [email protected] to sleep, sit, fill out forms, and prepare utilize the bike path. to us at P.O. Box 3127, Ventura, CA PRINTING yourself for a future with a home and all The police appear to ignore the issue, 93006-3127 to learn, how you can get Roger Wirsing of its responsibilities. so why do we have traffic laws for bikes? involved. American Foothill Publishing Co. In Ventura, some foundations Let’s get rid of them too; however those Sincerely, ------created to help the homeless do exist: same folks that don’t follow the rules The Ventura Botanical Gardens, a REACHING US: yet, there seem to be more desks than will sue us in a heartbeat if they are hit. 501(c)3 non-profit organization EVENTS & HAPPENINGS beds. Ted Hetherington [email protected] As a community, we must priori- Oxnard Editor: OPINIONS tize both transitional housing and an ...has no one other than me done [email protected] adequate year-round nighttime shelter the math on what Rick Cole said about ARTICLES AND PHOTOS where women can sleep separated from hiring 8 new police officers at a cost of [email protected] men. $2,000,000????? I did do the math, ADVERTISING We anticipate your next piece and and that comes out to be $162,500 [email protected] hope the Ventura City Council will per officer.....wow...when did they start Ventura Breeze finally fund these needs. making that kind of money????? I would 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 Respectfully, think that conservatively, they should be Ventura, CA 93001 Lawrence and Lori Anderson able to get 16 officers for that Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 Board Members, Unified Homeless Persons, Richard Pillow C Ventura County Chapter Ventura The Ventura Breeze is printed with Rick Cole: soy based ink on paper with minimum Editor Sheldon 40% recycled content. Mr. Pillow’s concerns are based on an I read with interest your comments Dear NEON, Friends and Family: erroneous number -- which shows the problems on the “go/don’t go” crosswalk signs. We invite you to join our efforts to with making assumptions from what you hear Absolutely many folks just walk when create a legacy that your children and from the media. In our last issue we had an opinion they feel like it no matter what the sign grandchildren will benefit from and Actually, my budget proposes that we add by Randall Richaman, but reflects. enjoy for generations to come. We are vol- $762,440 this year and $364,270 next year, neglected to mention that it first Your concern also applies to many unteers, just like you; coming together a total of $1,126,710 for additional Police appeaared in the VC Star. folks riding bicycles today. As I drive to do the hard work of creation rather staff, about 56% of the $2 million number around Oxnard there is absolute than the easy work of destruction. Join he cites. Also, as anyone who thinks about ignorance/failure of most cyclists to us and make this an open space that you it will realize, the money you have to spend Breeze: follow basic traffic rules. They ride on can be proud of. Send email to info@ Continued on page 7 Thanks to the Breeze and to Tim the sidewalk whether or not there is a Pompey for the articles concerning bike path; they ride against traffic; they homelessness (HLN) in the county. ride in the crosswalk ignoring the go/no Think not so much of what thou hast not, as of what thou hast. There is only one solution to HLN, go signs and often delay traffic. It seems –Marcus Aureklius Homes. Moving towards transition that only the cyclists that are hobbyists 6 May 2 – May 15, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes The Housing Authority of the City of San theater companies in Southern Cali- to survive because it puts us viscerally in Buenaventura is currently accepting fornia. Some of its world premiere touch with our fellow human beings. productions, including Daddy Long Legs, K: I believe theater here in Ventura applications for its Non-Profit, Income Re- Lonesome Traveler, and The Best is Yet to will survive for those same reasons – stricted Units: Encanto Del Mar, Come, have gone on to have long suc- AND because of the fierce dedication and Chapel Lane Senior Apartments, Soho cessful runs at other theaters after being commitment of a handful of far-sighted launched here in Ventura. donors and community leaders who Apartments and Triad Properties. The Breeze decided to sit down with want to ensure that Rubicon becomes The Developments are some of the current staff and volunteers a community institution that’s here for of the Rubicon and find out what makes future generations. So many people have located in the City of San Buenaventura. If this very innovative theater company tick. given so much to make this happen now you are interested in applying to live in any First up, its founders: Karyl Lynn Burns – but what we all want is for it to be a of these developments, you may get on and James O’Neil. permanent part of Ventura’s cultural life. Rubicon has been active in producing new the waitlist by picking up an application at works. How does that impact the field or the 11122 Snapdragon St. Ventura, CA 93004 American stage as a whole? From printing or 995 Riverside St. Ventura, CA 93001 K: Daddy Long Legs was written by John Caird, a Tony and Olivier Award to book writing or visit www.hacityventura.org. winner both for Les Miserables and for Direct questions to Diane V. Lopez Nicholas Nickleby. It was also written by to play writing Paul Gordon who was a Tony nominee by Sheli Ellsworth at 805-648-5008 ext 2229 for Jane Eyre. We had the privilege of or Julia Terry at 805-647-5990 ext 3235. developing that piece with them over James Francis Gray, owner of James several years. The first stage was a reading Francis Gray Printing moved to Ventura through the Ann Deal Fashion Forms in 1991 because of the wonderful Plays in Progress program. And during weather. Why he stays is much more that process Daddy Long Legs went from personal. “Everyone in Ventura is so being a one-person musical to a two- friendly,” says Gray. “I go hiking and person show. We premiered the show with walking, I can’t imagine living any place TheatreWorks and Cincinnati Playhouse else.” and it has since played in 14 cities, each of Gray studied printing when he them for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. That was in high school at Lynn Trade High show is opening in Tokyo in September. School, Lynn, Massachusetts. “I moved The other is The Best is Yet to Come, to California to get away from the harsh conceived and directed by David Zippel, weather on the east coast,” Gray explains who won a Tony Award for City of Angels. that he moved to Los Angeles in 1962 and It was the first review of Cy Coleman’s attended Los Angeles City College and work that was approved by his estate. And eventually moved to the San Fernando we got to premiere it here. Then it opened Valley. He established Gray Printing at last summer Off-Broadway. Canoga Park in 1973 before relocating J: I conceived and wrote the book for the business to Ventura. Lonesome Traveler, which was a journey Printing may be Gray’s profession, down the rivers and streams of American but writing has become his passion. Gray folk music. We’re going to do a concert recently released his first e-book titled, version of the show in September at “Kali is Your Code Name.” Gray’s book is News and Notes the Laguna Playhouse. The full version about a high-dollar prostitute that goes already played at the Laguna last by the name of Kali. A You Tube video she named Bob. Her human attributes February, and we’re going to bring it back trailer can be viewed by typing in the given to Bob’s short life until he went here next year. Then in 2013, it will play book’s title. quickly in her cup of coffee she had taken a at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Center in What prompted Gray to write sip of are touching, creative and delightful. Canada. about the world’s oldest profession? At In 3 short pages I had become fond of Bob. How has Rubicon managed to survive the a writing workshop, Gray was encour- Her tales of her husband’s attempts to current economic crisis? aged to write about something that help out while she is bed-ridden with food J: For fifty years, the financial model was completely out of his comfort zone. poisoning will leave you relating, appre- for non-profit regional theaters has been “When I was in college, I lived close to ciating and chuckling with fondness. He the same: roughly 50% of revenue comes some very busy young women. Eventu- leaves for an inordinate amount of time from ticket sales and about 50% comes ally, I found out that they were upscale to get her antibiotics, upon returning with from donations. When the economy is hit ladies of the evening who earned from four boxes of diarrhea medication. She says hard and donors’ incomes are affected, affluent wealthy Beverly Hills business- “Where are the antibiotics?” “Oh!” he says very often the arts are cut – it’s sad, really. men. I was naïve young man when I slapping his head, “I left them at the store. We continued to do well with ticket sales, heard their sordid stories in 1964,” says Beer was on sale and I got sidetracked. but that’s only half of the equation. So Gray. “I remember going to see a play in Be right back.” He brings his 13 year old it became necessary to cut our budget Boston in the early sixties, The World of shopping for school clothes and returns in half. All of our staff took salary cuts, Susie Wong. I’ve always wondered how a with a t-shirt that says “It’s Happy Hour some positions were eliminated alto- lady of the evening could sell her body Somewhere”, with a picture of a martini gether and everyone has pulled together for financial gain and yet discover and and a cigar on it. His willingness to help to work even harder. Programming was receive true love in the end.” Kali’s story her while she is laid up is charming and cut as well – our current show Hello! My takes place in Los Angeles, Hollywood, endearing. His “male” slant on his duties Baby is the first big show we have done in Beverly Hills, Catalina Island and makes it very entertaining. four years. Mussel Shoals in Ventura County. Sheli Each chapter is filled with hilarious K: Patricia Baldwin, our CFO, came Up until now, Gray’s writing has been details from her life experiences from her out of retirement and worked with the about some fairly common subjects. Ellsworth’s drawer of shame in her nightstand to her board and the staff to put together a “ I’ve written for newsletters—The father giving her an axe handle to hike financial plan. Our current president, Mantle for the Knights of Columbus, Sometimes I Pee with for safety. If you want to feel good Roz Warner, and the board worked really Canoga Park—the West Hills Chamber and to smile, I recommend reading Sheli hard to keep us mission-focused. of Commerce—the West Hills Property When I Laugh Ellsworth’s Sometimes I Pee When I Laugh. In addition, a lot of positive things Owner Association, and the Rheta’s A review by Staci Brown have happened recently. We received a Reunion Newsletter. I was reading Sheli’s book at the $350,000 grant from the James Irvine I began writing short stories and same time that I was reading Tina Fey’s The vision for Foundation. That grant has to do with my memoirs many years ago. Recently current book so the comparisons may the sustainability of our organization. in the past four years I’ve been involved have been on a subconscious level but I theater at the We put forward ideas that would help in a writer’s critique group.” Gray has am pleased to say that I found Sheli’s book to build our infrastructure and make us written many short stories and five (un- more enjoyable to read and even funnier. Rubicon, Part 2 stronger as we move into the future. published) novels. Gray had his short My only regret is that it ended as quickly What keeps you optimistic about Rubicon’s story Alicia Jenkins is Missing published by Tim Pompey as it did. I want to read more!! Comprised future? last year on suspensemagazine.com. of 19 very short stories, she tells such tales Since 1998, the Rubicon Theatre J: The theater as we know it is Gray is currently working on a play as her mother buying her underwear at a Company in downtown Ventura has presented now essentially in the same way called Tank and Tallulah about teen garage sale and the lingering housefly that stood out as one of the best regional as it was 5,000 years ago and continues angst in Hollywood set in 1950. Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 7 News and Notes on the Ventura city council, lord knows that everybody understands that I’ve been in the minority. And yet, I have introduced more policy initiatives than any other councilman in those 11 years. I have had almost every one of them adopted by the council. There have been times when that was very controversial and there have been times when those initiatives were passed without a peep of controversy. I prefer the ones that have passed without a peep of controversy, Kids made bird feeders and butterflies in but I’m equally proud of those that were Grant Park. Photo by Carter Friedman controversial and yet were adopted by the council. Garden Festival Ultimately, what made you decide to run for County Supervisor? aids the Ventura A: Well, first, when I decided to run, the seat was open. And second, my Botanical loyal following was very clear that they wanted me to move up. We did a survey Gardens that showed that I would be the likely The First Annual Garden Festival victor in an open seat. Frankly, I also was on April 21st at Grant Park. There felt that the county needed a different were gardening workshops, children’s direction on fiscal issues, on relations gardening activities, food trucks, music, with its public safety unions, and in It was a family affair at “Dining with the Dogs” for Corporal Thomas Finnerty, Robin Finnerty, prizes, and an array of local vendors spe- matters related to the way the County Shawna Finnerty, Courtney Finnerty, Jennifer Finnerty and of course Dozer Finnerty the K9 cializing in plants, garden-related arts, could contribute to economic prosperity. bomb dog and other items with an emphasis on I did not think those issues were being natural foods and renewable materials. served well for the taxpayer. National Police Dog Foundation Among the topics were Learning Why should the voter consider you as their to Love Succulents presented by Carol candidate to elect? hosts Dining with the Dogs Haverty and Annette Dawson-Davis, I believe clearly that I have very strong Budget Gardening presented by Diane credentials in the way of experience and Photos and story by Richard Lieberman Beeler of Beeler Healthy Gardens and training for this job. I won’t need any on The National Police Dog Founda- The National Police Dog Founda- Rainwater Harvesting, Grey Water and the job training. I also believe that I have tion, held its annual “Dining with the tion was founded to enhance local law Ocean Friendly Gardening, presented by earned a public trust and credibility that Dogs” charity event at the historic enforcement efforts all over the country, Jill Sarick Santos of the City of Ventura. is vital to reestablishing people’s faith in Camarillo Ranch House in Camarillo on by soliciting and raising funds, and by There were children’s crafts that engaged our government. Saturday April 21st. developing a national network of vet- young imaginations as they made bird Participants in the event included erinarians to provide medical care to the feeders and decorative butterflies with two canine units from the Ventura PD canines. The foundation also engages in the help of creative volunteers. To learn Mailbox along with the Ventura County Sheriff’s educational efforts to both the public, more about the proposed gardens visit Continued from page 5 Department and other police depart- and law enforcement agencies to educate www.venturabotanicalgardens.com. to hire and equip a police officer is not the same amount he or she gets in their paycheck. ments. on the remarkable capabilities of these Over the next two years, I’m recommending This charity event, conducted in talented, selfless animals. Neal Andrews hiring six police officers, one sergeant and support of police and search and rescue Demonstrations of the abilities of Continued from page 1 one civilian crime scene investigator. Starting dogs, their handlers, and trainers, these animals to aid in law enforcement tion of individual rights and liberties salary for a Police Officer after gradua- presented an opportunity for the public and, search and rescue activities were and that I believe that government often tion from the Police Academy is $67,475. to meet and learn about the important conducted all day through the event. overreaches and intrudes unnecessarily Sergeants start at $91,915. However, we also and diverse jobs these canine heroes Demonstrations of suspect apprehen- in people’s lives. budget for benefits, pension contributions and perform every day. sions, obedience and, search operations We are very similar in our approach workers comp coverage. To be conservative, Police and Search and Rescue were demonstrated. to serving or assisting people with great we figure the costs for an experienced officer or dogs perform a wide variety of tasks The agility, speed and, strength in ap- disadvantages in our society. And I am sergeant even though new hires start at or near including, patrol work, narcotics and prehension activities, thrilled the crowd, also and always have been very strong in the bottom of their ranges. The goal of those explosive detection, detection and ap- and demonstrated the ability of these my concerns for our natural resources prudent estimates is not to “lowball” ongoing prehension of suspects, missing person amazing animals to aid their partners in and environment. But I believe that Mr. costs down the road. searches, and crime victim assistance, capture, arrest, and detention. Chasing Bennett and his associates carry the last So if Mr. Pillow’s original $2 million to mention just a few of the many tasks suspects by leaping through the air part, the concern for the environment, number was accurate, he’d be about right these canines are capable of performing. and, clamping down and, holding to an extreme that violates fundamental regarding the number we could afford to hire – German shepherds, Bloodhounds, suspects until police officers are able to constitutional rights of individuals and remembering to count the total cost of adding Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies, and safely place the suspect into custody, is property owners. a police officer, which involves more than just Westphalia Terriers were all represented. thrilling to watch, but still only a small Given the diversity of personalities on the county their salary. Most of the dogs are owned by their re- part of the activities these animals are board and the complexity of running a county spective agencies, but while the human trained to do. government, what would you suggest the county Dear Mr Brown: partner is paid by their department, These talented dogs are a major asset do to help itself function more efficiently? We already have a year-round the dogs, including purchase, training, to our community and, deserve our A: I think that the single most homeless shelter in the City of Ventura. maintenance and equipment are support and generosity. In a day where law important step initially is to reach It’s called the Ventura river bottom. The funded mostly from public and private enforcement budgets in the county have agreement that the county should have a quote about large shelters “can become donations. been drastically reduced and funding performance-based management system problematic” is already happened here in The event offered food, drink, live for canine programs hard to come by, and that each department head under that the city. If you do not trust my opinion, music, raffles and auctions, as well as citizens of Ventura must stand up and be system would have a set of performance on a sunny Saturday take a walk from displays by the various departments. counted. Donate, volunteer and support obligations that had to be reported on sys- the Starbucks in the Von’s shopping There were also booths and demonstra- in any way you can the important work tematically, quantitatively, and verifiably. center by Pierpont. Walk from there tions, from the National Police Dog of these amazing animals. When that is in place, policy makers can to City hall. Enjoy the views and count Foundation, Ventura County Sheriff’s Scamp: If they ever need a dog to find illegally assess the effectiveness, the efficiency, and the “domestically displaced” along our Department K-9 Unit and a search and brought in food to the prisons then I am their actuality of performance and can once beautiful boardwalk by the pier. Notice rescue K-9 Unit. man. again regain control of the administra- the people from out of town? Think of tion of government. That’s what we did in the raw sewage and waste that is piling Ventura at my urging and today Ventura up along our beaches. Loss of revenue operates more efficiently than it ever did can be directly focused on these “people”. <83C>F=4A8D< before. Pass a city ordinance no panhandling How would you encourage people within the and begging. We all know you did not 38B2>E4A70=3<034F>A:B>50AC0=3>C74AF0A4B county government system to cooperate? just run out of gas, or just lost your job. A: Politics is politics. It’s always a There’s help out there go find it. I am matter of compromise, collaboration, sorry but enough is enough. cajoling, and trading. I’m a pretty good Respectfully, ' $!$%#"(& (& 4

Lyn Fairly , host of the Lyn Fairly and Friends radio show on 1520 KVTA (heard on Saturdays from noon to 1pm) interviewed Certified Master Gardener Susan Crespi, co-chair for the Ventura Garden Tour, and Doug Halter, President Board of Directors, about the upcoming Garden Tour, which will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday May 5.The interview was held in front of the newly opened Villa Tasca Gardens located at 2057 Thompson. grounds. Held in the Anacapa Building East Santa Clara Street, at 4 p.m. $20 on May 5th from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and on concert donation appreciated, child May 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show care provided. Information 643-8621 will feature a boutique, vendors, mini Website: www.CHICOVC.org quilts and a silent auction and quilts, May 13: On Sunday, beautiful murals quilts and more quilts. Admission at painted by Marguerite Hardeman the door $10 or $8 advance at www.ca- and depicting the early history of marilooquilters.org Ventura County will be displayed Audubon field trips from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the rose garden May 5: Hedrick Ranch Nature at the Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Area, Santa Paula. Saturday, Dr. The Olivas Adobe Historical Park is a 8a.m. Leader: Sandy Hedrick community treasure that takes you back 340-0478. We will bird this lovely area in time to Ventura County’s Rancho with the possibility of seeing Least Bells Period. This event is presented by the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help support the Exhi- the Ojai Valley. Vireos, Yellow-breasted Chats, & a Thick- Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters and bition and Outreach Programs of the The event will be held at the billed Kingbird. Long pants and boots or admission is free. museum as you “go native” buying plants museum, 130 W. Ojai Ave. For addi- closed shoes are suggested. May 12: The Ventura Buddhist Study in the Back Courtyard, and collecting tional information call the museum at May 7: Lake Casitas. Monday, 8:30 a.m. Center will be hosting a one-day retreat. Treasures in the Front Courtyard!! 640-1390 - ext 203, or visit the museum Leader: Adele Fergusson 415-4304. We The retreat will be lead by Arinna For the first time, the Native Plant website at: http://www.ojaivalleymu should see egrets, herons, and spring Weisman, founding teacher of the Insight Sale will have Ojai Pixie and Tango seum.org and Facebook at: http://www. migrants. Meditation Center in Massachusetts. The Tangerine Trees available. Limit on this facebook.com/pages/Ojai-Valley-Muse May 12: Taft Gardens, Ojai , Saturday, one-day program will be held at the An purchase will be two per family and the um/324606746779. 8:30 a.m. Leader: John Pavelko Lac Mission located at 901 South Saticoy trees may not be transported outside of Continued on page 17 640-9040. Rain-out Reschedule. Limit Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 25. VAS members are given preference. The program has a suggested You will need to re-register. Registra- donation of $50, which includes a vege- tion begins Thurs. 5/3 at 9a.m. E-mail tarian lunch. However, like all programs Judy [email protected] or call 642- at the An Lac Mission, no person will be 0842. turned away due to a lack of funds. May 11: The General George S. To register for the retreat, or for more Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the information, contact the An Lac Mission American Revolution May meeting at 659-9751 or missionanlac@yahoo. will feature the visual program: The com. SR-71 Blackbird, presented by test pilot May 12: Tennis Clinics for kids 5 Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Gilliland, who spent to 14. Saturday at Camino Real Park much of his career in the development of Tennis Center located at Varsity and this magnificent aircraft. The luncheon Dean Dr. from 1to 2 p.m. event will take place Friday at 11:30 a.m. May 26: Leo Robbins Community in the Garden Room, Marie Callender’s Sailing Center will be having a Safe Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. The Boating Event from 12 to 2p.m. Free self-pay luncheon cost is $20 per person, sailboat, kayak rides and demo, boating which includes a slice of Marie Cal- safety and registration info. Located lender’s pie. Call Bill Hurley 492-2583, at the Marina Park Boat Dock 2952 Robert Taylor 216-7992, or Ron Risley Pierpont Blvd. Contact 643-3612 or 647-07511 for more information, and cityofventura.net/sailkayak please visit the Chapter website http:// pattonpatriots.org for more information on SAR Chapter activities. Ojai events May 13: Channel Islands Chamber Rima Muna creates beautiful and Orchestra, KuanFen Liu, Artistic evocative abstract paintings that speak Director presence Russian Romance. to the soul. She will have a show at Featuring Miraim Arichea, performing Ojai Community Bank from May the Piano Concerto in F sharp and minor 21 - July 20. You can meet the artist at by Alexamder Scriabin. The orchestra an opening reception on Saturday May At the recent International Alpaca Odyssey Show held at the fairgrounds “Two Trees will perform Chopiniana Suite, Op. 46 by 26th, 5-7pm. The show is titled Internal Alpacas” owner Alison Marshchewski was there with three-time blue ribbon winner Alexander Glazunov and Georges Bizet’s Spaces, featuring never-before-seen work Jackson Pollack. Her group of alpaca “artists” named Edward Hopper, Cezanne, Symphony No. 1 in C Major. Event will be The Ojai Valley Museum combines Frida Kahlo, and Van Gogh walked away with nine ribbons at the Alpaca Odyessy held at two fabulous shopping opportunities/ Show. Congratulations! Photo by Karlene Lang. 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The Ventu “ ra Br eeze P resents The Face Of Ventura Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs Rachel Morris Jolene McBee Tony Barrios

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Reverend Luther McCurtis Mark Hartley Scott Miller Ken Corney Francisco Bracho, MD Anita Diaz Portrait by Johanna Spinks

Born in Stonewall, Mississippi, in Aptitude & Testing (JRAT), later changed 1932, Reverend Luther McCurtis’ was to Employment Aptitude & Placement fascinated to grow up as a young boy Association (EAPA, would become the in a state where Jim Crow laws forbade first non-profit, non-sectarian, non-gov- blacks and whites to socialize, but each ernment-funded free employment center Christmas, the owners of the Stonewall of its kind in Ventura County.) Steve Robles Laci Kay Barbara Meister Sandra Laby Kat Merrick Cotton Mill near his home, erected a huge Further expanding his capacity to Christmas tree bedecked with gifts of all impact the community, Vetco Offshore kinds for all of its employees, regardless of Drilling Company president, Fritz Hun- race. This memory contributed greatly to tsinger built a full-capacity kitchen and the growth and development of Luther’s fellowship hall next door to the church passion for equality, his humanitarian out of which, “Meals on Wheels,” and nature, and his love for all people.. “Family to Family” began serving meals Cheryl Heitmann Debbie Cowell Sheryl Kitchen Jim Martin Doug Halter At the tender age of five, Luther’s to seniors and the homeless. Also, the Readers are invited to nominate a special person for the series. mother died. By age 15, he left Missis- Avenue Jaycees began in the fellowship “The Face of Ventura By Johanna Spinks”: sippi to live with his brother in Oklahoma. hall and the Reverend was its first “Man Shortly thereafter, in 1951, he dropped out of the Year” recipient. Images Copyright Johanna Spinks. of high school to join the United States Air In 1982, Congressman Lagomarsino’s Email: [email protected] Website: www.johannaspinks.com Force (USAF), and earned his high school recommendation resulted in Reverend The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an diploma during his tour of duty. McCurtis receiving one of the United on-going art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy Luther’s superior officers in Guam States of America’s highest honors— the Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from life at the artist’s noticed his leadership potential and prestigious Presidential Volunteer Action studio in around two hours – and each captured by The Breeze. No photos appointed him to serve as a referee over Award from President Ronal Reagan. are used, the direct interaction with the sitter, hearing and painting their racial and personal disputes. Through Now 80 years old, Reverend McCurtis story, is the purpose of the challenge, along with the artist’s wish to showcase this experience Luther sharpened his moves at a slower pace, but has by no means the relevant world of painterly portraiture today. This feature will run in the leadership skills. stopped his forward momentum. He is Breeze over the next two years. In 1953, while guarding a B-52 developing a pillow company and oversees bomber, God called Luther into the the church where his son, Michael, a dis- ministry. After a deep internal struggle, he tinguished musician and playwright, now On the Lyn Fairly show, “Lyn Fairly & Friends”, heard every Saturday from noon surrendered his will to God and accepted serves as the senior pastor. On December to 1pm on News Talk KVTA 1520 AM you can hear one of “The Face Of Ventura The Call. From the onset, he never 17, 2010, the McCurtis family mourned By Johanna Spinks” portrait sitters interviewed. So listen in to find out what planned to be just a “Sunday preacher” the loss of Oracia, the sainted McCurtis their experience sitting for this ongoing art project was like. and challenged God to show him how matriarch. It was a devastating loss, but to contribute to the spiritual, social, and her spirit lives on through her family and economic well-being of “the least” in the the thousands of lives she touched. community. We asked him what he likes most about He married Oracia Lane, the youngest Ventura? daughter of a poor, but prominent pastor Ventura helped to educate, develop, and wife in Hobbs, New Mexico in 1954. and shape the hearts and minds of the five By 1959, he became an ordained minister McCurtis children and provided them a and moved through several states with good life, so I have a deep and abiding love four young children in tow, finally settling for the city of San Buenaventura. in Ventura. With less than 10 members in 1962, And how was the experience of having your Luther and Oracia founded the Church portrait painted by Johanna? of God in Christ of Ventura in a small I met Johanna the day that she was storefront. The following year, with a scheduled to paint my portrait and I miniscule $100.00 down payment, the was excited about receiving this honor. Reverend purchased the property, which Speaking to me in a deep English accent, You can now see Johanna paint EACH Face Of Ventura live at The Ventura stands at 660 N. Ventura Ave. Johanna was warm and made me feel Executive Suites (VES) in front of The Face Of Ventura wall featuring the project’s In 1962, the Reverend realized his at ease. I am impressed with her superb first year of Ventura sitters. Thanks to VES for its support of this project. VES is dream to provide free job placement talent and how superbly her talent flowed located at 701 E. Santa Clara Street. services to the unemployed. 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e County Public Health, SCAN Senior Partners in Care Foundation as well as (805) 650-8000 Resource Center, City of Ventura In cooperation with Ventura County Senior Services, Ventura County Area Area Agency on Aging, Camarillo 1200 & 1220 Cypress Point Lane Agency on Aging & Kaiser Permanente. Health Care District, St. John’s Regional Ventura, CA 93003 Marion Holzwarth, Member of the Medical Center, Senior Concerns, SCAN Lic #565801008 Ventura Senior Coordinating Council Health Plan and Ventura County Public comments, “Choosing to live healthy is Health. Please call 658-0365 to register the beginning of wellness for an indi- and to get directions. www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com vidual and a community” All residents of the City of Ventura are welcome. According to Steve Grand Lehman, Manager & Health and Craftsman Style Triplex Resource Specialist from SCAN Senior Resource Center, “We are trying to get opening and seniors to attend that want to be part For Sale of the solution. One of the goals of the ribbon cutting CDC grant is to reduce chronic disease Loving Arms Family Care invites by 5% in 5 years and everyone knows you to join founders Charlene Legohn, seniors have the highest incidence of Brian Watnick and staff for their chronic health problems Additionally, grand opening and ribbon cutting on there will be a healthy lunch provided by Thursday, May 10 from 4:30-7:30pm. Kaiser and SCAN free to all attendees.” They are located at 290 Maple Court, The featured speaker will be Selfa Suite 118, Ventura. Saucedo, Manager, Ventura County Refreshments will be served and the Public Health. Ms. Saucedo is Director ribbon cutting will be at 5 pm. of both of these grant funded projects For further information (and to and will bring attendees up to date RSVP by May 5) call 248-6970. with both of these grants and point out [email protected].

Charming Hillside Craftsman Style Triplex that has character and an ocean view located in the Beautiful Downtown Ventura Cultural District at 793 Poli St.(corner of Ash). The main owner’s unit has 2 bedrooms and 2.5 upgraded baths, an updated kitchen, hardwood fl oors, wood burning fi replace, laundry room and a large outdoor patio area perfect for entertaining. There are two additional legal rentals with private patios and a laundry room that have the rental potential of $2,250 (or $4,200 for all 3 units). This is a true gem. Walk to the beach and down- town. This is a standard sale and ready for you to call home. Please do not disturb tenants. Call Christine Cardoso-Moore 805-794-7904 Keller Williams DRE # 01181493

Senior Prom– only if you’re over 50 On Friday, May 11th, the Ventura High School Key Club will partner with the City of Ventura’s Senior Services Division for the fifth annual “Senior” Prom. Local residents over 50 years of age are invited for an evening of music, dancing and refresh- ments. This is a free event to be held at the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara Street. To RSVP or for more information please call 648-2829. Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 15 Health hip replacement surgery. Home prepara- Bereavement tion, exercises and rehabilitation informa- tion will be discussed. Open to the public support groups and free of charge, the class is held: Livingston Hospice conducts several First Wednesday of the month, 10:00 – adult bereavement support groups to 11:00 am @ Cypress Place, 1st floor private help those who have experienced a loss. dining room, 1200 Cypress Point Lane. Explore and express feeling, understand RSVP Diana Davis 642-0239 x 739. the grief process and receive emotional support. Open to the public, free of charge, all are welcome. The groups are held: Weekly: Wednesday; 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ The First Presbyterian Church, 850 Ivywood Drive, Oxnard Weekly: Wednesday; 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave (#106), Ventura Bi-Monthly: 2nd & 4th Tuesday; 3:00 – 4:00pm @ The Townhouse, 4900 Telegraph Rd, (7th floor), Ventura Monthly: For the newly bereaved; 2nd Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Thursday; 6:00 – 7:30 pm @ Livingston (TBCF) has announced the hiring of Lindsey Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave (#106), Guerrero as its new executive director. Ventura. For more information call Guerrero comes to TBCF from her role as 642-1608. a non-profit professional.The focus of Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is to ensure that all This photo of Angela and children with cancer receive the undivided Ed Lindahl was taken in How are comfort of their parents during treatment Key West, Florida. The and recovery by providing families with large buoy marks the emotional and financial support. To learn southernmost point in your joints? more about Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation the continental USA. Livingston Visiting Nurse Associa- visit www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org From that point, it is 90 tion will hold the following Joint Replace- or contact 962-7466. miles across the ocean ment Class to prepare you for total knee or to Cuba. They don’t go anywhere without their copy of the Breeze.

On Thursday April 19th, the Ventura City Firefighters Association, and the Ventura City Firefighters Auxiliary presented two checks totaling $1,000 to two local WE MOM nonprofit organizations in Ventura. The recipients were the Tenderlife Maternity Home and the Douglas Penfield Special Education School program. The Tenderlife Maternity Home takes in pregnant women who are homeless and or who are in unsafe surround ings. The Douglas Penfield Special education program serves several locations throughout Ventura. The Ventura City Firefighters Association strives to be involved in many local charities and fund-raising efforts. Photo by Doug Miser.  

 
 
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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ “Be Kind fections, Giardia and Valley Fever. to Animals Day”, The majority were treated and Saturday, May 5th, released with antibiotics to take from 11am - 3pm home. Forever home wanted will highlight They are always looking for the wonderful animal lovers to sponsor a dog who is I need a nice home. Professor Scamp artwork produced at the sanctuary to help out with the “I’ “I’mm Ellie a beautiful grey tabby Ph.D when Focus on the costs of running the facility (food, aaboutbou 5 years old. I am a bit shy Masters Learning to See Youth Outreach water, electricity staff, maintenance, aatt firstfi (like most cats) but once I students from Elmhurst Elemen- etc.) and you can always adopt one of getget settled I am very sociable and tary School encountered the Humane the dogs that I feature in my column. polite.pol I like to rest quietly next Society of Ventura County in their This past weekend, they took to you and give you “head buds” classroom for a lesson in contour in three owner returns, in addition ifif youy are in bed or on the sofa. I line drawing. The drawings and other to a stray puppy named Vienna needne a peaceful home preferably imaginative student expressions will who has Parvo and is currently withoutw young children as I can be on display at the Humane Society staying at Buena Animal Hospital beb startled easily. I need lots of Shelter and Adoption Center in Ojai for treatment. They also rescued a lovel and petting therapy and I at 402 Bryant St. from May 2- June 1. shaggy mama from death row at the wouldw love to have a nice home Families will learn about respect Camarillo Shelter. She is days away with a yard to go outside and for wild animals and the responsibil- from giving birth to 4 to 5 puppies. be with nature and I enjoy a ities of owning a pet through special They will need to pay to have all of good brushing. I come with visitors. Of course, the adoptable these new puppies spayed, neutered everything else that you will dogs and cats will all be excited to and vaccinated along with the mama. n e e d , k i t t y b e d , b r u s h , l i t t e r say “hi” to everyone, also. Hands-on As a non-profit rescue, Canine box, bowls, toys, catnip and animal-related arts and crafts ac- Adoption and Rescue League relies on my favorite food.” tivities will round out the “Be Kind” donations to keep itself afloat. Right Please if you can give my sweet tabby girl a good home call me! I can’t experience. now, they are amongst the charitable bear the thought of taking her to the shelter. She is very healthy, has been As always, the dogs and cats at groups hurting financially. With spayed, had all her shots, has been wormed and has no fleas. the Shelter appreciate donations of the increase in owner relinquish- Bianca Rose Martinez, 340.8137 old towels and blankets to help keep ments (Because of the economy), vet- www.biancaroseart.com them comfortable while they wait for erinary expenses and operating the www.compasionateating.wordpress.com their forever families. Old t-shirts sanctuary 24/7 in Santa Paula, they may also be donated to help them have fallen upon tough times. make dog leashes and toys (We are So I am asking our rescue friends easy to please so it doesn’t take a lot and animal lovers to help out in any of effort). way that they can. They are in need Hi: I’m J.K. Drooling, a lady ■ Over the past year, Canine of foster families, volunteers and of dog and I attended Journal- Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) course, monetary donations which ism School at Furry State has been running at full steam to are tax deductible. University with Scamp. I am save the lives of dogs in need. They Checks can be made to: C.A.R.L., 8 years old and could never have taken in over 12 mama dogs P.O. Box 5022, Ventura, CA 93005 understand why Scamp with their large litters (that is almost Or you can donate via PayPal at has been such a success- 100 puppies!!!) had them all spayed, their website: www.carlvc.org (click on ful writer and I just can’t neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped the dog with the wagging tail!) It get a break (do you know and then adopted out in to loving is amazing that even dogs that are why?). Some say that I am homes. being abused still wag their tails in too dogmatic but I think They have saved 11 Catahoula hopes that they will be loved. that I am always doggone Hound Dog and American Staf- ■ In this issue we have a right. fordshire Terrier mixes on death wonderful article on The National I use the very latest row from the Camarillo Animal Police Dog (K9)Foundation which equipment to write my Shelter. The group had been held held its annual “Dining with the articles and mail them for several months as evidence in an Dogs” charity event at the historic right away to publishers from animal abuse case. They even have Camarillo Ranch House in Camarillo the post office but never hear backPerhapsthiswillbemybigback. Perhaps this will be my big their own YouTube video called: on Saturday April 21. chance if Scamp prints my photo and information. “C.A.R.L.Evidence Dogs: A New Only K9 dogs could attend so I Beginning”. Please check it out! You wasn’t there but I have seen these might just fall in love with one who dogs and it is really amazing to see needs a sponsor! them never take their eyes off of their Join Scamp Club With all of these dogs, come handlers just waiting for their next Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little enormous expenses. Some of the command (I’m like that sitting next about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. dogs pulled from the shelter develop to the dining room table at meal You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. kennel cough, upper respiratory in- time). Police Reports by Veronica Johnson Lindsey inside until police arrived. gunshot wounds. made threats to harm the victim with a Lindsey was taken into custody and was Gang Related Shooting handgun. Officers developed reason to Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura later booked into the VC Jail. On Saturday, April 21st, at 11:55 arrest Morales for criminal threats made Police Department and are not the opinions of Shooting p.m., the VPD received numerous calls towards the victim and learned Morales the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned On Tuesday, April 17th, at 6:50 p.m., in the vicinity of the 1500 block of South was on parole for assault with a deadly are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty the VPD received a 911 call of a shooting Saticoy Street in regards to shots being weapon. in a court of law. that had occurred at Ventura Avenue fired. At 9:30 p.m., officers responded to and McFarlane Avenue. The victim was Officers located several shell casing Morales’ residence, located at 624 Kirk Burglary located at the scene. in the area as well as several vehicles that Avenue, in attempt to contact him and On Sunday, April 15th, at 3:00 a.m., The Ventura Police Department were involved in a hit and run vehicular take him into custody. Officers received VPD officers were dispatched to 1300 arrested Ricardo Juarez and Jesus accident. The vehicle involved in the hit a call that Morales had discharged Saratoga Avenue in regard to a burglary. Rodriguez during the commission of and run was also the vehicle that was a weapon from inside his residence. The suspect, Christopher Lindsey, had this crime. The crime might have been involved in the shooting, which occurred Officers established communica- entered into a locked, detached garage gang motivated. in the 11000 block of Nardo Street. The tion with Morales who surrendered after and was in the process of removing Juarez was booked into the VC Jail vehicle involved in the incident was several hours of negotiation. property when an alert citizen noticed after he was medically cleared due to an impounded. A search of Morales residence was the crime and contacted the police. injury suffered during his fleeing from Santiago Gomez was transported conducted where a stolen handgun, am- Lindsey fled prior to police arrival. the police. Rodriguez was booked into to the VPD. He was booked into VC Jail. munition, and controlled substances At 5:30 a.m., the victim realized he the VC Jail after he was medically cleared This incident is a gang-motivated crime. were located. Morales was booked at VC had not secured his garage and returned for a police K9 bite to his arm while he Criminal Threats Jail. to place a lock on the exterior when resisted arrest. On Monday, April 23rd, at 6:30 Stolen Vehicle Arrest he heard someone inside. The victim The victim was in critical condition p.m., officers were contacted by the On Tuesday, April 24th, at 5:48 p.m., quickly locked the garage detaining and was stabbed and suffered multiple victim who stated Ralph Morales had Continued on page 17 Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 17 Community Events Ojai events 640-4384 x2. Continued from page 9 Randee Vasilakos, Agape licensed No More Nylons sponsors the spiritual practitioner, will lead Women’s Business Socials to promote Symphony of Life’s Spring Medi- vibrant, worthwhile conversations tation and Visioning Retreat at between women in business. The Meditation Mount on Saturday, Socials are a free, professional May 5. The morning will begin at network, to bring amazing women 8 a.m. with an outdoor ceremony together to talk, support, connect honoring the still-visible full moon. and promote the work they love Vasilakos has more than 20 years of to do. You’re invited to meet up experience as a counselor, retreat fa- with women who run big and small cilitator, and meditation instructor. companies or that just have a creative $30 at the door. For more informa- entrepreneurial spirit to do what they tion, contact Randee Vasilakos at love in this world. The gatherings 310-722-1933, or writespiritualtour bring together an amazing resource [email protected]. of women who have attended from as Archbishop José Horacio Gomez far as Corona, Thousand Oaks, Simi will be visiting Villanova Prep School Valley, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, on May 9. He will be celebrating Pasadena, Carpinteria, and Los Mass for students and staff in the Angeles. Drink specials and food! Clark Gymnasium at 11 a.m. on Please join them on May 15, 6pm Wednesday. He is the fifth Arch- to 8pm at the Lavender Inn – 210 bishop of Los Angeles and the first E Matilija St. More information at Hispanic to serve in that capacity, as The Iron Mountain Boys are always a great crowd pleaser at the Ventura County Fair 646-6635. Nomorenylons.com. well as the highest-ranking Hispanic The prestigious Ojai Studio bishop in the United States. The Iron Mountain Boys band Artists celebrate ten years of showing The Ojai Storytelling Festival together with the next exhibition at returns to the newly rebuilt Libbey was started in 1986 the Ojai Valley Museum. The show, Bowl with the 13th annual festival in entitled Hang 10, is based on how the downtown Ojai, May 3-6. Celebrat- The Iron Mountain Boys are the Patrick and Steve Colby, the original artists perceive the last ten years of ing the oral tradition with some of oldest surviving bluegrass band playing guitar player for the Iron Mountain making their respective art. Visitors the nation’s best known purveyors in Ventura County. The band was started Boys. will view a photograph of each artist’s of the craft, this year’s line-up in 1986 and played at the Frullati Ris- Upper Ojai’s Jack Jobes, also a work created 10 years ago. The exhibit includes returnees Bill Harley, torante with original members Patrick former actor and professional musician, runs through June 10, at the museum. Jim Cogan, Kevin Kling, and Baba Musone (banjo and string bass), Carl holds down the guitar position. He also Artist Reception and Student Schol- Jamal Koram. The Ojai Storytell- Blevins (fiddle and mandolin) and sings harmony, along with Carl. Jack is arship Awards Presentation will be on ing Festival blends the old with the Steve Colby (guitar). They appear currently building a barn on his land, to June 2, from 5 to 7 pm. new and expands the boundaries of regularly at the Ojai Farmers’ Market the delight of the local owls, ‘possums, The museum is located at 130 W. traditional storytelling with music, every Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. raccoons and field mice. Ojai AvE. Admission: free for current movement, theatre, and plenty to 1:00 p.m. The band does a multitude Dave Hatfield (You may know him 2012 members, adults – $4.00, of mirth. A complete schedule is of public and private venues many in as “Gil” at Ace Hardware in Meiners students – 18 and under – $1.00, posted online at www.ojaistoryfest. Ventura. Oaks) is a retired engineer who splits children 6–18 – $1.00 and children org. Tickets for individual events as Patrick, the band’s leader and co- his musical talent between the upright 5 and under – free. Gallery Hours well as passes for the whole festival founder, brings to the table a broad bass and the tuba. He loves to regale are Tuesday – Saturday 10 to 4 pm; are available for adults, families musical background, including piano, with his outrageous stories, like the Sunday, noon to 4 pm. Tours are and seniors and can be purchased guitar, upright bass, harmonica, and time he blew a B flat and propelled a available by appointment. at www.ojaistoryfest.org or by phone 5-string banjo. He started playing frog (which had apparently crawled Sunday, May 6, from 1:00-2:00 at at 646-8907. bluegrass back in the early 70’s when he down the bell into the tuba) right out the Ojai Library; 111 E. Ojai Ave., The was teaching English in his home state of the horn and onto his pastor’s wife’s Polecat Ramblers will play traditional Police reports of Connecticut. After coming to Cali- head at a church Spring social. old-timey music on Sunday. David Continued from page 16 fornia in ‘75, he continued teaching, Greg Patterson, a Santa Paula ranch Roine plays fiddle, guitar, mandolin the victim reported his vehicle as stolen shod horses, drove trucks, got his foreman, plays guitar and mandolin and accordion; and Christian Gallo to the Port Hueneme PD. The vehicle, was pilot’s license, became a deputy sheriff with the band. plays guitar and five- and six-string equipped with a Lojack transmitter, and and eventually retired from Ventura He, unfortunately, suffers from banjos. was entered into the LoJack database. An County Animal Services after 20 years newly-discovered Van Gogh’s Syndrome On Sunday, May 6, the Ojai Film officer was in the area of Ralston Street as the department’s humane educator, and will talk your ear off if given the op- Society will screen My Week with and Gaviota Street, driving a patrol car school programs director and senior portunity. Marilyn, a fascinating and nuanced equipped with a LoJack tracking device. field officer. After retiring, he found Ray Magee, a bass player is multi- portrait of the pop culture icon The device received a signal indicating a a little time to do background work talented musically, as well, and plays starring Michelle Williams in an stolen vehicle was in the area. in films, playing mostly doctors, cops, with equal ease and style: the acoustic- Oscar-nominated performance. The Officers tracked the signal to Camino and mob guys. He’s currently finishing and electric guitars; the upright bass; film centers on the struggles between Real Park and located the vehicle. The up his first book, and is the creative and the pedal-steel guitar. Marilyn and director Laurence Olivier suspect, Anthony Tovar, was observed trickster behind the band’s hijinx and Ray is a finish carpenter by trade, during the filming of The Prince and near the vehicle and was contacted and many sight gags. having earned that title by doing all the Showgirl. detained. Tovar was arrested and booked Carl Blevins, co-founder of the of the kitchen cabinets, stairways and And on Sun., May 13, 4:30 pm, the at VC Jail. group, can really saw a fiddle! He has library bookshelves for a 30-home Ojai Film Society will screen My After- a long history of bluegrass musician- housing development near Solvang. noons with Margueritte, a sweet French ship and knows just about every song The “boys” can be contacted at film starring two veteran actors, ever written. He was also one of the Patrick Musone 649-9111 or patrick- Gerard Depardieu and 96-year-old Harbor Patrol mainstays of Santa Barbara’s Floyd [email protected] to play at your Gisele Casadesus, who strike up an County Boys before joining up with next garden party. unlikely friendship. Ojai Playhouse, Blotter 145 E Ojai Ave. www.ojaifilmsociety. Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol org. tends to. The 28th annual Ojai Peddler’s Fair is being held from 9am - 4pm, 4-26 5:13 p.m. Patrol received a Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20. report of a small sailboat capsized in The bustling Peddler’s Fair is located the Turning Basin. Patrol responded, inside the Chapparal Auditorium at righted and dewatered the vessel, and 414 E. Ojai Ave. Parking is free in the towed it to the launch ramp. adjacent municipal parking lot, and 4-28 8:10 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol admission is always free. and others to a medical assist at Harbor Held rain or shine, the Peddler’s Village. Patrol responded and assisted an Fair is chock-full of quality antiques, elderly man who had fallen. AMR trans- collectibles, jewelry, handcrafts and ported the patient to the hospital. international crafts. This is a benefit 4-29 Patrol received a report of a for the Mira Monte PTO. Vendors are possibly disabled paddle boat by VWM. sought. For more information, please Patrol responded and towed the vessel contact Pat at 964-8915 or Jodie at back to Ventura Boat Rentals. 18 May 2 – May 15, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Youth School Vagabond Principal for a A poem by Jeremy Brooks a senior at El Camino High School day program a Why am I afraid of being alone? Do I feel useless on my own; great success! Like a vagabond wandering without a by Kenneth May home? http://kenmay.net A reliance on others has grown. The Ventura Commerce and Should I run and hide in the crowds? Education Foundation along with the I say no, please listen why. Ventura City Chamber of Commerce set My voice will no longer be as loud. up a wonderful event called “Principal I won’t stand out to the naked eye. for a Day” on April 12th, and I was honored to be asked to be the Principal So pressured to act a certain way, for Ventura High School. Part of the My personality is no longer seen. purpose was to open a dialogue between I know that letting go is okay, the business and education community, But I’m influenced by taunting teens. and to share challenges and knowledge Today I took a moment alone. to find solutions. I have to say, I was And sorry I had not done it before. incredibly impressed! Val Wyatt is the I could hear the breeze and the leaves Principal for VHS and has really done Youth can learn about our indigenous Indian culture blown. some amazing work. I had no idea how I saw and felt magically more. broad the education is at VHS. There are classes that involve education in Auto- Registration opens for Chumash Was I so concerned with fitting in, motive Repair, Sewing, Dressmaking, That I overlooked the beauty around me? Computer Repair, Gardening, Robotics Youth 2012 Summer Program Like a man so determined to win, and more! To see I had already achieved victory. The Museum of Ventura County tion in making their own arrowhead, Val took me on an extensive tour is now accepting registration for its plant fiber string, a clapper stick As I sit and write I notice now, of the campus, and we spoke at length summer Chumash Youth program, instrument and other projects using The sun shining and the birds singing. about all the challenges they face, from which gives youngsters hands-on traditional methods and materials. Without my anxiety or furrowed brow, keeping the campus clean, to ensuring learning about Ventura County’s in- T-shirt, snacks and all materials are To companionship I am no longer the safety of the students, and counsel- digenous Indian culture. included in the registration fee, which clinging. ing. There had been a fight the day before Sessions will be held at the is $50 for the general public, $40 for – a fairly uncommon event. We spoke to Being at peace with who you are, museum the weeks of June 18 - 22 museum members. Partial scholar- one of the girls involved to check up and Is essential in our society. and June 25 - 29, from 9:00 a.m. to ships are available. make sure she was ok. I was surprised to Without established confidence you 12:00 noon. Chumash Youth is open Registration forms may be download- see that, of the 2,100 or so students, Val won’t go far. to students currently in 3rd and 4th ed under education resources/summer seemed to know most of their names! You will be lost in today’s impropriety. grades, and sessions are limited to 15 programs, at www.ventura museum.org, She was continually checking in with participants. or picked up in the lobby of the Museum I implore you to take time for yourself. students and faculty to see that they The Chumash Youth junior an- of Ventura County, 100 East Main St., I can’t stress its importance enough. were doing okay, and seeing if they thropology program teaches children from 11 a.m. to 5 pm, Tuesday through In the things you learn there is wealth. needed anything. I don’t think I saw a about the culture of the Chumash Sunday. For further information contact Even though sometimes the going is single dirty glance at her as we explored through their songs, stories and education@ven turamuseum.org or call rough. the grounds – a far cry from the types games, as well as through instruc- 653-0323 ext. 300. of principals you see on TV and movies. Just remember the freedom given to you. It’s really clear to the students, I believe, You are a valiant voice to be heard. that she takes a personal interest in their When you are alone and feeling blue, well-being – and it shows. There remains powerful purpose in your I also got to chat with my friend, words. Velma Lomax, about her exciting new robotics program. They’ve done so well with their basketball throwing ‘bot, that the student team is on the road with it in St. Louis. I can’t wait to see how that develops and look forward to working with them in the future. Clearly, VHS and the VUSD have some big challenges ahead with funding cuts and furlough days, but they are making the most of it and thriving in the process. I plan to be more involved with helping our educators with their Cornucopia mission, and I hope you will, too. project The City of Ventura is collaborat- ing with City Corps along with FOOD Sports Share and the Saticoy Council Food Pantry, to grow fresh vegetables at the Diane Loring Cornucopia Community Garden on Telephone Road. Under the direction of Ken Cozzens (handling the “heavy” wins big equipment), Site Manager and vol- Diane Loring, Executive Director unteers Kathleen Herriott and Peggy of WISE, Women Involved in Sports Ledbetter, three vacant plots have been Evolution and Owner of Spa by Diane transformed into 20 raised beds filled Loring, Inc. was a Gold Medal winner Opening day of the National Boys & Girls Club Week celebration, held at the Bill with tomatoes, zucchini,and broccoli in Ultra Sparring and a Bronze Medal Le Fevre Center featured a musical presentation by world-famous violinist and Artistic among many other vegetables. Ventura winner in 3rd Master, Poomsae/Forms. Director of the Ventura Music Festival, Nuvi Mehta (in the center) accompanied by City Corps develops local teens into civic On Feb. 21 Diane represented, Hiromi Tilsner on piano and Dominic Ortega (one of BGCV’s Addison Center Staff minded citizens providing Community Master Thu Huynh, Owner of, Double members) playing violin’s to a room full of excited youngsters. Service projects to benefit all residents. Dragon Taekwondo and the United Mehta has been quoted as saying, “Our goal is to reach out to youth through Visit VenturaCityCorps.com to learn States of America, at the 2012 U.S. Open music. To see a child’s eyes light up when they understand the music or to see a child’s more of the good works of our local Taekwondo Championships, in Las self-esteem and self-confidence grow when he embraces music is very powerful.” The Youth. Vegas! Ventura Music Festival’s outreach program reaches more than 3,000 youth each year. To learn more about the Cornucopia The U.S. Open Taekwondo Champi- Photo by Bernie Goldstein project contact Kathleen Herriott at 714- onships, is the largest of all Taekwondo 737-0517 tournaments put on in the U.S. and is Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 19

open to competitors from all over the world Don’t miss Diane also had an opportunity to observe other matches, with competitors in the 18-32 age category, part of the U.S. the League of National Team, on their way to the, 2012 London Olympics Women Voters Diane, as the Executive Director and Founder of WISE, feels a strong sense of Forum for commitment to a healthy, vital, excellent level of performance and as a role model. supervisor “As the Executive Director and If you missed the last forum for Founder of WISE, Women Involved in candidates in the District 1 Supervi- Sports Evolution, it gives me a great sor’s race, you get a second chance very deal of confidence to know over the years soon. Attend this upcoming forum and how well our WISE, Athletic Training ask questions of all the 4 candidates, program works.” important issues need to be addressed. Diane previously, won a Gold, Silver This is a very competitive race so get and Bronze Medal at, 2011 U.S. National involved as 2 Ventura council members Taekwondo Championships. (and an ex one) are running. Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Balboa Middle School, 247 South Hill Rd. Business Karen Flock and Pam Berstler test Dan’s soil for permeability Celebrate WEV to the Saving the ocean one Mother’s Day garden at a time ’s rescue! at Olivas Adobe by John Burke While empty storefronts are still Where else can you celebrate Landscape architect a common sight on the south coast, Mom on her special day with flowers, a number of businesses bolstered beautiful images and a tribute—all On a recent Sunday, two dozen of horticultural workshops. They can be with the help of nonprofit Women’s for free? The Olivas Adobe, located at people gathered at Dan Long’s midtown deadly. This one was fun plus they had Economic Ventures (WEV) are con- 4200 Olivas Park Drive, will showcase bungalow trying to clean up our local pizza. tributing to the local economic an outdoor courtyard exhibit of the beaches. Meanwhile, half a mile away, Last month, workshop participants recovery. In an effort to build large colorful murals by Margue- volunteers formed up at Harbor Cove attended a class taught by Ms Berstler. community and energize area busi- rite Hardeman depicting the history for a beach clean up. The group in Sunday they put their classroom nesses, WEV and WEV client business, of Ventura, as well as its beautiful rose Dan’s front yard wasn’t lost; they were knowledge to work poking and prodding Red Brick Gallery will host a free garden in full spring bloom plus a just taking a different path. They were Dan Long’s front yard. They made networking event on Main Street on pictorial tribute to mothers on Sunday, participating in a gardening workshop mud pies and scoured the ground for Thursday, May 3rd from 6:00pm to May 13, 11 am to 3 pm. aimed at cleaning up pollution before it mushrooms. 8:00pm. California muralist Margue- gets flushed into the ocean. By getting their hands muddy they In the heart of downtown Ventura, rite Hardeman (1911-1990) - a member Surfrider Foundation and the City hoped to turn this typical city lot into Main Street is home to a roster of WEV of the Realistic Painters Group of Ventura teamed up to present the a pollution fighter. An OFG certified client businesses. WEV encourages in Ojai who taught at Ventura College in program called Ocean Friendly Gardens. designer will now work with the Long’s all clients, alumni, and local business the 1960s - created fifteen large murals, It’s a nationwide landscape-training to create a plan. On May 12th the group owners to stop by, connect with other now in the Olivas Adobe art collection, program. To learn more go to the will reconvene to install the garden. entrepreneurs and learn more about that depict different moments from the Surfrider Foundation website, the City It’s just one lot but for Cynthia it’s the services WEV provides for all stages founding of the city of Ventura and its of Ventura website or call Jill Sarick at a start. She thinks once people see how of the small business continuum. early history, including the Olivas Adobe 652-4501. beautiful these gardens can be they Attendees will be able to enjoy wine and Rancho San Miguel, the Mexican The program shows people how will want one too. It takes cooperation and light hors d’oeuvres and have the land grant of the Olivas family. Each their front yard can be beautiful and and Cynthia has reached out to local opportunity to win prizes donated year, the murals are displayed around fight pollution. It includes classroom leaders like the Midtown Council, by WEV business clients. Free goodie the park grounds and rose garden in sessions and practical workshops in which was represented at Sunday’s bags will be handed out to the first 10 celebration of spring. sustainable gardening. workshop by Pamela Hazard, Karen attendees Members of the public can view the Volunteer Cynthia Hartley spear- Flock and Dan Long. The event is free and open to the murals and learn the history they depict heads Surfrider’s local OFG program. Dan plans to lead by example. By public. The Gallery is located at 315 from costumed docents, then tour Although she does surf Cynthia said turning his lot into an Ocean Friendly East Main St. the Olivas rose garden. Visitors will enjoy it was her love of sea birds that led her Garden he can begin to repair the many RSVP preferred, but not the tribute to mothers, some famous, to get involved. By helping Dan Long insults to the old Sanjon watershed. If required. To RSVP online, go to http:// others unsung and even a mother owl recreate his front yard landscape she enough of his neighbors follow suite wevonline.givezooks.com/events/wev- named Olivia (who returns to the adobe can make the storm water in the Sanjon the old Sanjon Barranca may flow connects-on-main-street. for breeding each spring) on display in watershed just a little bit cleaner. once again. In time it could become a the Richard Senate Exhibit Hall. Pam Berstler, from Green Gardens beautiful natural amenity instead of Although this is a free event, a Group in Los Angeles taught the a sad little concrete ditch that floods donation of a non-perishable food item workshop. As an arborist I attend a lot Harbor Boulevard every time it rains. for Food Share would be appreciated. former assistant director of Boys & Girls www.bgclubventura.org. Club of San Diego. May 21, 2012 – Ron Hargrave, actor, pro- Boys & Girls fessional musician, Lana Antione and a S.P.U.H.S. drummer will perform and tell stories of Club speaker early Hollywood. reunion looking Speakers scheduled for 4pm Tuesday’s at the Bill LeFevre Center on Johnson for you series Drive: Santa Paula Union High School Boys & Girls Club of Ventura May 8, 2012 – Tim Jones, Founder & President class of 1972’s 40-year Reunion Dinner schedule for the Community Speakers of Jones & Maulding Insurance Co. & Dance will be held on Friday, Aug. 10 Series for Club teens held weekly at two of May 15, 2012-Lisa Ragone, retired Oxnard at Ventura’s Pierpont Inn and Spa, 4:30- the five Club centers. Police Dept. Sergeant on preparation for 11:00 p.m. Join the fun and reconnect Speakers scheduled for 4pm Monday’s law enforcement as a career. with old friends. $50.00 per person for at the Robert Addison Center on Olive May 22, 2012 – Donna Roff, Librarian at more great memories. Overnight Street: Ventura College. group room rates of $85.00 per Dick Baldwin was as happy as could be May 7, 2012 – James Jordan, insurance May 29, 2012 – Shaun Tomson, World night. For room reservations, call the after beating Breeze Publisher Governor man, returns by popular demand to talk Champion Surfer, best - selling author Pierpont 643-6144. For more details, Brown in doubles at the Pierpont Racquet to the teens about ‘life’ For additional information and payment options, visitwww. Club ( a very rare event indeed). May 14, 2012 – Albert de la Rocha, and involvement opportunities call spuhs72.org or contact Craig Seabaugh National University Center Director and 641-5585 or check the website at at E-mail: [email protected]. 20 May 2 – May 15, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS@420EAST Where The Music Flows think: [email protected]. scientist in the film called Homo Spiri- Local music happs: Cave of tualis, were rock art painters of the first The Kill Junkies just rocked out at The order. The people who enter this cave iPod, doesn’t Red Cove as of this writing. It had been are clearly filled with awe and wonder awhile since I’d gone to a Kill Junkies/Red Forgotten at the sight of these paintings. Some everybody? Cove show, so I figured I’d stop by. Good of them attempt to describe the ex- to see one band that you can still count on. by Michael Kohli Dreams perience, but are unable to really put They deliver the music that is welcomed their emotions into words. What does [email protected] Reviewed by Steve Falconer warmly at The Red Cove. It’s good to still come consistently through, however, kohlismusicpit.com The Ventura Film Society have a rock/metal hangout bar. The band is that they all felt a deep connection (Current ipod song: Say You Will by Evanes- played tracks from their recent album, It has been said that the drawing and with the ancient artists. When one cence) “Steamroller.” This album you can either painting of images from the inner world, sees this film one can wonder if these Hello, and welcome to my iPod buy from the band or check out their the making of art, marks the dawn of the “Forgotten Dreams” are not forgotten pop music and rock music debate. It’s iTunes page. I love the album cover! It spirit of man. The art in Chauvet Cave in at all, but are still being dreamed by we been rumored that this year people tastes, feels, looks like a good solid metal Southern France is 32,000 years old. As moderns today. are betting that record labels won’t be album. featured in Werner Herzog’s Cave of The Ventura Film Society is proud releasing any physical albums anymore. Local band, 10am Movement, (whom I Forgotten Dreams, which the Ventura to screen Cave of Forgotten Dreams as The obvious future shift of music will had the honor of booking at The Wine Rack Film Society screen on Tuesday May the 8th of 21 feature films screening @ all be online digital music soon, where in April) just scored a gig on May 3 at The 15th @ 7:15pm, this was a time and 7:15pm on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays through people have the option to download a full Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood. This band place where mammoths, woolly December 4, 2012. At 420 E. Santa album or just buy one or two songs off an is currently on the rise here in Ventura. rhinos, reindeer, lions, great bulls Clara Street. Screening, Membership & album. With the growing decline of full Recently performed at Zoey’s Cafe, Golden were trotting about. None of these Advance Ticket Information –www.ven- album sales and the increasing number China, Borderline (Thousand Oaks), and creatures drew or painted, but their turafilmsociety.com / 628-2299 / ven- of people buying a few songs from an just released a demo CD to fans. The band contemporaries, human beings one [email protected]. album for their iPod/iTunes accounts, has a Bob Dylan bluegrass folk rock type the music industry is struggling big time of vibe. My favorite song of theirs so far right now to stay alive. In 2011, it became is titled, “Iceberg.” Check them out online the pop divas year (Lady Gaga, Britney on Facebook, YouTube and more. Helsel and musical director Gary Poirot have pulled out all the stops, updating the Spears, and Rihanna.) However, full The Entertainment Report album sales dropped compared to their look of the piece to Steampunk Carnivale previous breakthrough full albums. But (which works exceptionally well in this the singles released from the albums have Silver screen The Lucky One case), all the while maintaining the now Based on the novel by Nicholas near-classic songs and musical styles. Using been highly successful. The one exception by Linde Carlson though is Katy Perry. Her 2010 album, Sparks (The Notebook, Message in a Bottle), The an updated alternate ending furthers the Teenage Dream, has outsold her previous Hello Ventura, These are my picks of Lucky One is a romantic drama, the story of depth of meaning inherent in the script. 2008 breakthrough debut album and her the week: a U.S. Marine Logan Thibault (Zac Efron) The choreography by Becky Castells fits 5 of her 6 singles from her latest album who finds a photograph of a woman in the the talents of the players well, maintaining peaked at #1. In 2012, the pop industry rubble of a firefight while fighting in Iraq. Fosse-like overtones throughout. Dance was banking on the new Madonna album. Logan unequivocally credits his survival Captain and Player Tori Cusack deftly leads Although her latest, MDNA, debuted at to having this picture with him during the dancers through their intricate moves. #1, the album dropped out of the top 10 Bully this ambush. He sets out on a quest to find Creative costuming enhances the theatrical within the album’s third week. As of this Bully is a true story covering events the woman he calls his “Lucky charm”. flair and visual cacophony that is essential writing, the album lands at #34, not even of five families over the course of one He reaches Green Kennels, a dog training to the plot. going to Gold status yet. Now that people school year. The documentary chroni- and boarding house owned by Beth (Taylor The story is at once simple, yet wickedly have the option to just buy a few songs, it’s cles parents who have lost children to Schilling). Trying to find the words to tell complicated. Promising a magical ex- becoming a huge struggle for record labels. bullies. One mother’s grief is a portrait her why he is there, instead he accepts a job perience, a traveling troupe of theatrical Do pop music fans still purchase the full who awaits the news of her 14 years old as a handyman in the kennel. A romantic players invites the audience to participate length albums? daughter’s fate, incarcerated for bringing chemistry ensues and despite complica- in a story of a young man’s quest for ful- In recent months, rock music all of a gun onto her school bus to scare the tions with her ex-husband, the two fight to fillment (Pippin, played by Brenden Kyle a sudden has been playing a very active bullies on the bus. stay together. Logan, still withholding his MacDonald). The Leading Player (Keenon role. Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, Sound- Cameras are installed on buses and intentions draws you in, wanting more. Hooks) acts as narrator and conductor garden, The Cult, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, in homes following the behaviors and In this coastal setting, the two damaged of the story moving the action along Kiss, Guns N Roses have been creating a conversations taking place. You hear souls dish up some heat and melodra- as needed, as well as adding touches of stir either with their new music, tours, or the frustration in the parent’s voices, matic obstacles turn around edging toward whimsy and a few practical jokes along the just a mention of their name. Earlier this quivering as they speak with school bravery and emotional defeat. way. Both actors play off each other well, year, on the heels of their Rock And Roll officials and in assemblies, pleading The book was full of detail, and the displaying their vocal and dancing skills to Hall Of Fame induction, Guns N Roses their cases with the principals and au- film followed very closely in the footsteps full advantage. saw a huge increase of their Greatest Hits thorities, begging them to take action. of the book. The film adaptation was Diverse key characters emerge from the album. The album went on sale for one There is a minimal statistic of the well directed, and each scene brought us troupe, play their parts and then fade back day only for 25 cents, landing at #3 on the children who manage to stay strong and closer and closer to the end result, love. into the chorus, accenting the changing Billboard Charts. Van Halen kicked off face their abusers. I commend them for Somewhat predicable I know, but I appre- nature of life and our ultimate inability 2012 with a brand new single/video -- and is the strength and assertion. This gives ciated the efforts of Efron’s performance to completely control our destiny. Among currently on a tour. Soundgarden released others a ray of hope to learn how to and the likeability of the characters. If those who stand out are Charlemagne, a new single last week for free for the new stand up to people who verbally abuse you like Nicholas Sparks novels adapted played by Bart Sumner; Catherine, played Avengers movie. Aerosmith announced and tease you. It’s an ugly reality but to film and his on-going themes of rough by Jamie Whittington Studer; Fastrada, next month they will release a song for the adults are guilty of bullying as well, .so tribulations of life. You’ll like this one. played by Carolyn Freeman Champ; and new GI Joe 2 movie. Motley Crue & Kiss bullies are not just children. Sweet film. Lewis, played by Andrew Allen. All the are lining up for a tour. And, as of this The documentary is not staged, Rated PG -13 101 minutes players appear to be fully immersed in their writing, I’m watching the brand new video or actors used in the making of this various roles. from The Cult! Is there a reason why poignant drama. True to life events will Two On The Aisle Pippin is a genre all to itself. It is not a there is more rock music activity this year? pull at your heart strings in gripping classic musical, nor a full-on rock musical Perhaps if the music industry is smart, they scenes that will leave a mark on your – although it contains touches of each will focus more attention on these bands heart and in your mind forever. It will Pippin does its style. Adult themes of love and sexuality and their albums & tours. Most die hard make you stand up and scream and want are performed tastefully and with an ample rock music fans like to collect and listen to to shout out and become an advocate for magic in Simi dose of humor. The cast performs at a level these kids. equal to what one would expect at the every song these artists release. Bands like By Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine AC/DC, Kiss, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, A documentary everyone should see Ahmanson or Pantages theaters. Imagine the loyal fanbase have a hunger for their whether you have children or grandchil- Pippin, the Tony award winning such talent in our own back yard. Although music and will purchase any music they dren or not. You may have a bully in the musical travelogue following one young originally written for continuous action, release. And, they will follow every note house, or next door, but the most prolific man’s journey of life, is currently playing this production does have one intermission. and sound on that entire album. of bullies are children ages 10-18. With on stage at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Even so, the performance was over before What do you think? What was the this said, everyone must take responsibil- Center. The Stephen Schwartz/Roger the audience was ready to let it go. last full album you bought? Was it pop, ity if you recognize this type of behavior Hirson (Wicked, Godspell and more) offering Pippin continues through Sunday, dance, rock or ?. Of course, you also have in anyone. It’s a worldwide crisis and features memorable music, thought-pro- May 20. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., hip-hop and country music. Which also as a society that measures peace with voking concepts and a host of innovative Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 has artists with a loyal fanbase as well. But harmony and humility, we must all stagings. for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and do fans buy their full albums as much as stand together and stop this behavior. Pippin adds another jewel to the crown $16 for those under 12. Call the box office they did before the iPod era? Hit me up The ultimate result, it saves lives. of the SVCAC, which consistently mounts at 583-7900 or reserve seats online at www. on my email and let me know what you Rated PG-13 Running time 98 minutes outstanding productions. Director Fred simi-arts.org. Ventura BREEZE May 2 – May 15, 2012 21

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Eastern and Western influences intertwine in Christine Leong’s artwork, which is the subject of the next exhibition at the Buenaventura Gallery. Palette of Nature will be on view until May 19 in the downtown Ventura gallery. In addition, Leong will be on hand during First Friday Gallery Crawl on Friday, May 4 from 5-8 p.m. Examples of her work can be found The Bell Arts Factory has a new at www.artofchristineleong.com and resident! www.asianartstrokes.com. Matt Lieberman has joined the Bell The Buenaventura Gallery is at 700 Mural artist missing Arts community. Matt, 24, has recently E. Santa Clara St. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Has anyone seen graduated with a BA in Illustration from Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to in action this lady? the Academy of Arts University in San 5 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, Article and photo by Richard Lieberman Francisco. He has taken aim at creating a visit their website at www.Buenaventura- new life and career for himself in Ventura Gallery.org. Delilah a mural artist, designed, to be 3-Dimensional. County and beyond. solicited donations, and painted a large The mural depicts a Ventura Beach Matt specializes in illustrating chil- mural in South Seaward Park located scene, and at the right hand corner of dren’s books, scientific Illustration and on Seaward near the beach. The mural is the painting, a self portrait of Delilah comic books. Speaking about himself nearly done, but Delilah is missing. holding a small child is depicted. and his work, he says that his goal as an Last year at an Arts and Crafts Fair The mural was assembled, nearly a illustrator is to bridge the divide between held at the gardens, Christopher King year ago and Shertzer is still waiting for the seemingly disparate fields he special- Schertzer who manages, maintains the artists to come back and complete izes in, while avoiding simply, “muddying and, directs events at the garden, was the piece. his own artistic waters.” Animals are approached by mural artist Delilah. “We don’t know much about the usually a feature of his art (especially Delilah volunteered, to paint a mural on artists, and finding them has proven the Hippopotamus) and a propensity for the wall of the building, adjacent to the difficult” Shertzer said. “We are black ink and bright colors. His work can garden. Shertzer agreed, and presented expanding operations to include a be described as both cosmic and medita- the idea to the building owner. The small farmers market next summer, tive, and is often rich in detail. Currently, owner denied permission saying “murals and making the space available for local Matt is at work developing his portfolio are tacky.” Shertzer had an idea, “why musicians”, the mural is integral to the and working on his newest comic. He can In both the bold colors of his acrylic not build our own wall” and, Delilah garden project, and finding the artists, be found hard at work almost every day paintings and his immersion in the enthusiastically agreed. and finishing the project, makes this in his corner studio, slaving over his work, creative process, saturation is the key Delilah, approached, and presented garden an important asset to the revital- faithful dog and companion, Henri, by his to Brent Hanson’s art, so that’s what the idea to the public relations depart- ization of South Seaward. side. You can see Matt’s work by logging he’s calling his solo show at the Harbor ment of Home Depot. They agreed Just as the mural depicts “we hope onto his website, www.Mattpocalypse. Village Gallery. to donate the lumber, materials, and more families will visit and use the com, paying him a visit at his studio any The exhibition will open May 2 and manpower to cut and, assemble the garden as intended from the beginning.” “First Friday”. You will find several of run through May 28, with an opening panels on site. Behar paints was also Shertzer rents the space utilizing a his folded paper ‘mini-comics’ floating reception from 5-8 p.m. May 4. approached and agreed to donate the non-profit corporation. The garden is around the county, most notably on the The Harbor Village Gallery is painting materials. leased from an anonymous owner, for evolution of the eye, so keep your eyes located at the Ventura Harbor Village. The artist and, a partner from $1.00 per year paid by Shertzer. peeled! This new talent is excited to be Open every day except Tuesday from Art by DeOro, began the project, and “Maybe she will be back this a part of the Ventura community and of 12 to 5 pm. For more information, call worked on painting the panels that summer” said Shertzer. its art scene, hoping to add his own zany the gallery at 644-2750 or visit www. took from 30-60 days. The artist’s Breeze: Does anyone out there know how to brand of art and illustration to the mixed BuenaventuraGallery.org for more design intended the completed mural contact Delilah? bag that is Ventura County. information.

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On April 28 & 29 the Red Brick Gallery (located at 315 E. Main) presented Paint Ventura, a free Downtown Ventura art event featuring local artists painting, teaching and selling, kid’s activities, music, workshops and more. The Ventura Breeze was there featuring face painting by the Baker family and selling Breeze T-shirts for only $12.00. Shown (on the top row) is Red Brick co-owner (with mom Phyllis) Jenn Livia and felt artist Sara Smelt and on the piano Randall Richman. On the bottom row (in the middle) is 5-year-old Brigit Fitzgerald (of Quick Printing Plus fame) getting her face painted at the Breeze booth. And on the left, if you look real closely, you will see city council member Christy Weir dancing the day away (can you find her?). 24 May 2 – May 15, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time Thur 5/3 - Coso Live Music Calendar Wed 5/9 -Big Adventure Thur 5/10 - Bongo Town 5/2 to 5/15 Gigi’s Cocktail Lounge For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com 2493 Grand Ave., 805-642-2411 Karaoke with Steve Luke every Sun & Wed Andre’s Wine Bar 7pm- 12am 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 Live Bands every Fri & Sat 9pm Live Music every Tues, Thur & Fri It’s All Good Bar & Grill Blackbeards Seaside BBQ 533 E. Main St., 805-641-9951 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, 805- 650-7773 Open Mike Night every Wed Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure Thing” every Mon 6-9pm Majestic Theater Karaoke every Wed 6-9pm 26 S. Chestnut St., 805-653-0721 $ WE BUY GOLD $ Blue Grass Jam featuring: The Bottom Sun 5/6 - Death Angel, Truceline, 13, Feeders every Thur 6-9pm Preachers & Pornstars 8pm Jesus Arroyo, Owner 805.648.1737 Fri 5/4 - The Ray Jay Band 6-10pm Fri 5/11 - Pennywise, Guttermouth 8pm Sat 5/5 - TBA Sun 5/6 - Blue Stew 2-6pm The Tavern 254 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 Fri 5/11- Masters of the Past 7-11pm 211 Santa Clara St., 805-643-3264 Sat 5/12 - Live Bait 6-10pm DJ’s - Classic Rock, 80’s, 90’s, Top 40’s every Sun 5/13 - Blue Stew 2-6pm Fri & Sat at 10pm Assam, Kenyan, Organic, Rooibus, Oolong, Peppermint, English and Irish Thur 5/3 - The Americans 9pm Breakfast, Green, Chamomile, Blackcurrant, and more. Bombay’s Bar & Grill Fri 5/4 - The Honey Pie Jones 9pm 143 S. California St., 805-643-4404 Sat 5/5 - For the Kings 9pm All Star Blues Hosted by Tommy Marsh every Wed Tutti’s Off Main Local Live Music every Thur, Fri & Sat 34 N. Palm Ave., 805-643-0880 Afternoon Concerts every Sun 4pm Every Fri - Chris Wooley 6:30-9:30pm Wed 5/2 - Alastair Greene & Friends/Cinco Every Sat - Steve Williams (guitar) 12-3pm, Largest and most affordable selection of loose teas in Downtown Ventura De Mayo Weekend Party 6:30-9:30pm Thur 5/3 - Brian Micassa & The Rubber- Every Sun - Frank Barajas (guitar) 12-3pm 673 E Main Street, Ventura, CA 93OO1 8O5 643 5832 neck Lions Fri 5/4 - La Vonettes, Pep talk, Sea Lions, Watermark On Main Fri 5/11 - 4 On The Floor Thur 5/3 - Tommy Marsh & Bad Dog 8pm Zoila 598 E. Main St., 805-643-6800 Sat 5/12 - The Bomb Fri 5/4 - Mia Dyson & Band, B Willing Sat 5/5 - The Reall Deall Band Intimate Acoustic with Dano every Tue James 8pm Yolies/Hi Hat Entertainment Sun 5/6 - The R&B Bombers Jazz at the Mark every Wed Sat 5/5 - Alexandra & the Starlight Band, Wed 5/9 - Orlando Napier 138 W. Main St., 805-816-9663 Sea Lions 8pm W2O Rooftop Lounge Thur 5/10 - Irie Army, Inevitable, Mantis Top Notch Musicians and Bands every Fri Sun 5/6 - King Washington 8pm Sat 5/12 - Hindsite 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) 8pm Mon 5/7 - Chris Pureka & Emy Reynolds Sun 5/13 - Live Bait 805-643-6800 Fri 5/4 - Nathan James & the Rhythm Band 8pm Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm Scratchers Tue 5/8 - Blue Grass Jam 6pm, Jason Reeves, Cafe Fiore Thur 5/3 - Emilbus Fri 5/11 - Hot Roux Amber Rubarth 8pm 66 California St., 805-653-1266 Fri 5/4 - R&B Bombers Wed 5/9 - John Fullbright on tour 7:30pm Live Bands every Tue thru Sat Sat 5/5 - In Stone Zoey’s Café Thur 5/10 - Jay Nash & Jesse Thomas 8pm DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri & Sat Sun 5/6 - Raw Silk 185 E. Santa Clara St., 805-652-1137 Fri 5/11 - Jen Foster 8pm Wed 5/2 -Big Adventure Thur 5/10 - Shawn Jones Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm Sun 5/13 - Ukele Master Herb Ohta Jr 6pm Ventura Breeze Service Directory At Home Care Prescription Delivery Real Estate

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