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Vol. Vol. 3, 6, No. No. 11 21 Published Every Other Published Wednesday Every Other www.venturabreeze.com Wednesday July 24 – August March 6, 102013 - 23, 2010 Rick Cole returning to public service In appointing Rick Cole LA Mayor Eric Garcetti stated “I’m excited to Street chalk art is just one of the many appoint Rick Cole as Deputy Mayor for wonderful arts to be featured at Arts in the Budget and Innovation. He’s someone Park held at the Ventura Harbor. with a proven ability to both conceive of innovative solutions and deliver results. He will be a critical asset to my agenda of FOOD Share balancing the budget and making City Hall work better.” Cole most recently served as Parish to host Arts administrator at the San Buenaventura Mission where he and his family have in the Park been active at the Mission since they Jessica Han and Amanda Vassaur are proud to be winners in the Ventura County Fair Poster The fifth annual “Arts in the Park” moved here. His children have attended Contest. Photo by John Ferritto. will be held on Aug. 17 – 18, from 10 a.m. their school and he served on the school to 5 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor Village board, and he and his son have both Posters illustrate the Fair’s 2013 Main Lawn. The free outdoor event been lectors during mass. is hosted by Ventura County’s FOOD And, of course before that as our city Theme Boots, Barns & Banjos Share and will feature fine arts and manager. Cole recently resigned as city crafts, street chalk art and live music manager because he felt he no longer had Ventura County children in grades Han (15) from Thousand Oaks (Newbury throughout both days. The art exhibi- support from a majority of city council 5 through 12 competed in the third Park High School), 2nd place, Amanda tors will offer a wide display of sculpture, members. His years of experience both Ventura County Fair Poster Contest Vassaur (18) from Fillmore (Fillmore photography, jewelry, and paintings. as a city councilman and a city manager with entries that illustrated the Fair’s High School) and 3rd place, Megan Kane Los Angeles artist JD Shultz has lead him to conclude that, with council 2013 Theme: “Boots, Barns & Banjos”. (13) from Ventura (Foothill Tech High been selected as this year’s Featured support wavering, he would have an Of 57 entries, 3 were chosen by a panel School in the fall). Artist. JD’s art captures the mind, soul uphill battle doing his job. At the time of judges as the winners of the 2013 Jessica Han has been drawing since and inner spirit through a body of work he said “I have an enormous amount of Ventura County Fair Poster Contest. she can remember and art is a huge part best described as “complexity at its most respect for the council’s responsibilities. The Ventura County Fair unveiled of her life. whimsical”. They’re the ones accountable for the the winners of the fair’s annual youth She stated that “My sister inspired While fine arts and crafts are leadership. Therefore, when four out of poster contest on Tuesday, July 9 at the me to first start taking art lessons and displayed on the lawn, the sidewalks seven express their concern, I take that fairgrounds. still inspires me today. I have always provide a canvas for approximately 25 seriously.” “Congratulations to the talented loved to sketch, but recently through my street chalk artists. Chalk artists at the And at the time Mayor Tracy com- winners of this year’s contest”, said art class at high school I have also discov- event started in 2011 when Executive mented “The Council recognizes Mr. Barbara Quaid, Fair CEO, adding “Every ered the beauty in charcoal, chalk pastel, Continued on page 18 Cole’s vision and dedication during his artist who entered can be very proud of and ink.” time as our City Manager and the many your uniquely crafted contributions to “I am the founder and president of accomplishments during the past eight our community.” the Newbury Park Speech and Debate and a half years, notably the adoption Cash prizes were awarded to the Team. I compete in math competitions Criminal and implementation of our General 3 winners and their artwork will be every year. I’m also on the golf team Plan and making the hard choices that used to promote the 2013 Ventura for Newbury Park. In my free time I have ensured Ventura has lived within investigation County Fair. All contest entries will enjoy running, swimming, kayaking, our means during tough economic be displayed in the Youth Expo at the and watching TV.” (In her free time?) times. We appreciate his service to our Fair. Second place winner Amanda closed community and wish him well in his The winners were: 1st place, Jessica Continued on page 4 Ventura City Attorney Ariel Calonne future endeavors.” has announced that his office will not be In a statement to the Breeze Cole pursuing criminal charges against Iralex commented “My family and I fell in love Corporation or local attorney Peter Gold- with Ventura and made it our home. enring. Calonne’s office had opened a While public service calls me to Los criminal investigation on February 28, Angeles, I will be forever grateful for the 2013 following grading activities in the opportunities I had to serve our City Ventura hillsides above Mint Lane. and the Mission. We won’t be strangers Calonne said, “We have uncovered because the roots we put down here are no evidence whatsoever that would prove Continued on page 4 Mr. Goldenring acted with any criminal intent. In fact, his actions were approved by several key City staff members. Wherever you and your Moreover, Mr. Goldenring has agreed to undertake substantial erosion control best friend are enjoying actions that will provide assurance that the dog days of summer, the surrounding areas are protected.” Part of the job of the City Attorney you can always catch up The annual Pushem-Pullem parade, held on Main Street attracted a huge amount is to investigate matters from time to of participants and viewers which led them to the 38th annual Ventura Street Fair time. The fact that an investigation was with the Breeze at featuring many-many food, organizations and merchandise vendor booths. All cel- opened is not reflective of there having venturabreeze.com ebrating the Fourth of July. The day also featured 6 bandstands providing fine music been any illegal conduct. The evidence and dance performances. makes clear there was none by Mr. Gold- enring in this circumstance. 2 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE

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Special Event 2013 Fair posters Continued from page 1 Grants Vassaur’s interests include running cross-country for her high school, applications due drawing, painting and hanging out with Applications are due July 31 for the her friends, and cooking. City of Ventura “Special Event Permit “I plan to study fashion design Fund,” a grant program open to event and would like to attend the Fashion organizers staging festivals and events in Institute of Design and Merchandis- Ventura that activate public space and ing (FIDM) in Los Angeles. I have been and customers who participated in a increase visitor spending. taking art in school since the 6th grade.” Ventura’s series of public meetings. Ventura Water The grants are to be used to cover all or Her art interests include painting, customers will be invited to attend a portion of special event permit fees levied drawing, as well as learning about tech- public meetings this fall when a new by the City of Ventura for special events niques and styles of past artists. water and Rate Advisory Committee reviews future occurring on public property. Megan Kane’s favorite sports are rock financial plans and rates to support The maximum amount of an award is climbing and swimming. And for fun wastewater Ventura’s community-owned water $2,000. Applicants must be a Ventura based she hangs out with family and friends, and wastewater utilities. nonprofit or an agency partnering with and does arts and crafts. a Ventura based nonprofit. The funding She said, “I have done art ever since I rate increases period is available bi-annually. Events could hold a pencil. I prefer to do pencil Beginning on July 1, Ventura’s Some of the occurring September 2013-February 2014 drawings the most, but I also like water water and wastewater bills reflected the are eligible for this grant cycle. color and acrylic paints. I’ve had great second year of the two-year rate increase City of Ventura Online applications are available at art teachers from elementary school to plan approved in May 2012. This rate http://www.cityofventura.net/permits or middle school.” increase, like the first one on July 3, 2012, by contacting Office of Cultural Affairs “When I’m older I want to be a will fund the capital renewal program Classes Supervisor Georgeanne Lees at 658.4720 or scientist, but I will always be doing art, for Ventura’s aging infrastructure and Classes are held at the Barranca Vista [email protected]. and maybe someday I can sell some.” increases in electricity, supplies and Center, 7050 Ralston Street, in Ventura water charges from other agencies. unless otherwise stated. To register call A typical residential household using 658-4726 or if you already have an account approximately 7,800 gallons monthly online, visit www.cityofventura.net. can expect an additional $9 per month Basic Guitar 9 years-Adult and commercial office accounts using 7/30-9/3 Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm $55 around 26,000 gallons during the same Learn folk and pop strums, patterns period may cost $30 more per month. and chord progressions. Students provide These increases include higher Estuary own acoustic or electric guitars. Instructor Protection charges, which are funding Randy Covington. Classes held at Dudley the planning costs for a new program House, 197 N. Ashwood St. Course #34753. to reuse the water currently cleaned by Polynesian Dance for Youth & Adults the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility 7/30-9/17 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm $60 and released into the Santa Clara River 6-11 years Course #34720. Alex Unruh-Nichols wasn’t afraid Estuary. 7/31-9/18 Wednesday 7:20- 8:45 pm of this kindly pirate who he met For more information, visit www. $60 12 years-Adult Course #34801. Los Angeles new mayor Garcetti selects Rick at the Ventura Harbor Village on cityofventura.net/water/rates or contact Learn the dances of Hawaii and Tahiti, Cole as his Deputy Mayor for Budget and Saturday, July 13 at the Ventura Customer Care at 667-6500 or myvtawa- and the use of Maori poi balls. Please Innovation. Harbor Pirate Days invoking the [email protected]. Since 40-60% of bring a skirt and/or sarong to class. Poi Rick Cole lure of the sea and adventurous water consumption is used for landscape balls ($10), and ii hand tassels ($15) are for Continued from page 1 pirates as the popular festival. This irrigation, customers are encouraged to purchase at class. Instructor Elaine Tavares. deep, especially our ties to some very is one of Ventura’s most popular access online tools and register for free, Processing Your Digital Images special people who’ve been such suppor- events and attracted “pirates” of all upcoming landscape-focused classes to 14 years-Adult tive friends and co-workers.” ages and 2 days of very large crowds reduce their usage atwww.cityofventura. 8/3 Saturday 3:00-7:00 pm $65 “I particularly extend my best wishes who were captivated by such famous net/water/landscape. Learn processing techniques step-by- to the people I worked with at the City of pirate re-enactors as Captain Jack The current rate program is based step for Photoshop Elements 9/10 and Ventura because the challenges of local Sparrow and Captain Hook. Photo on a formal Cost of Service Study Photoshop CS5; for portrait retouching, government continue to mount. That’s my by John Ferritto. completed last year with input from a sizing images for e-mail and the web; and primary motivation in taking on this new volunteer citizen Advisory Committee converting snapshots to awesome images. role -- to join a team committed to recrea- Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ An over cast New (fairly) City Manager Mark a $138 million general fund budget for the day and the $10 Watkins said “We have balanced our budget 2013-14 school year. parking fee at San Bue- so that feels good.” The budget calls for hiring more Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce naventura State Beach ■ Looking to bolster protections for teachers and using $3.5 million to add kept some away from mobile-home residents, the Ventura City back the seven furlough days the district The Ventura Breeze is your free local community the Pooch Parade held Council supported proposed legislation to had last year. newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown on Sunday but still a give the residents more say about conversion “It’s a pleasure to be looking at restora- circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located wonderful crowd and of spaces from rental to ownership. tion versus what we’ve been doing for the in Oxnard. great event to help dogs get adopted instead Mobile-home park residents typically last four or five years, which was reductions, PUBLISHER of euthanized. It does seem to be a never own their homes but not the land that they reductions, reductions,” Superintendent Sheldon (Governor) Brown ending problem. sit on. Laws require an owner seeking to Trudy Arriaga said after the meeting. “This [email protected] It would seem to me that for this subdivide to poll residents on whether they is what our kids deserve.” wonderful event (and other non-profits) support a conversion. The survey results and I have a really hard time understanding Assistant to the PUBLISHER that the state could provide free parking a map of the proposed subdivided property why there is a short fall of school money to Ana Baker in order to have even more people attend are forwarded to local governing bodies to begin with. PET EDITOR these events. be considered as part of the conversion. I thought that the lottery and monies Professor Scamp It’s stupid enough to need to pay $10 to Legislation clarifies that if most added to building fees were going to bring in [email protected] park there. Some brilliant state employees residents oppose the changes, the plans zillions of dollars for our schools? Where, oh CONTRIBUTING WRITERS decided that raising the fee to $10 would could be denied. where does it go? Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks bring in more money not realizing that ■ Residents of Ventura can sign-up now ■ You can have an opportunity to assist Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang parking attendance would be much-much to receive “Green Tips” text messages that struggling individuals in our community Veronica Johnson • James Spencer less then it was when it was $5.00. provide easy, actionable information for with the Santa Clara River Levee Illegal Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth ■ Even though it is still several months sustainable living by texting the word Homeless Camper Assistance Operation. Emily Thiroux • Michael Kohli away this should be a very interesting city The program will help homeless individuals Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson council election coming up. Four incum- (whom have received three months advance Danielle Peak • Elizabeth Rodeno bents that might re-run and 2 new candi- notice) remove and store their personal pos- Bianca Rose Martinez dates have declared so far. sessions from their camps being removed. Richard Lieberman • Es Cole Might there be some changing of the The work involved is gritty and dirty, Jeannie Collins • Angela Rosales guard? however it is supervised by police and fire Tom Marshall ■ Ventura County has started one of their safety officers to ensure optimum security. Twenty five volunteers are hoped to be CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS largest construction projects with the start John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein of demolition to kick off the construction of avaialble for this operation. Jon Osumi • Richard Lieberman a $305 million hospital wing at the Ventura A slight improvement at McGrath State Park The operation will take place on Monday, County Medical Center. The proposed is taking place and it is now possible to wade to August 19th, from 7:30am-2:00pm (any INTERNS 3-story addition is hoped to be completed by the benches to have a picnic and help is on the time in between, minimum 2 hour shift) in Gina Randazzo–Ventura High School 2017 and the demolition started at almost way with a new pumping system. the area behind the River Haven camp (Off Max Saucedo–San Diego State the same time that Community Memorial of Harbor), adjacent to Olivas Links Golf SOCIAL MEDIA hospital is about ready to start the steel VENTURA to 39798 (message and data Course and the Santa Clara River. There Justin Shelton framing on their new facility. rates may apply). The tips provide simple will be a mandatory volunteer training on DISTRIBUTION Really amazing that there will be two changes to lessen your impact on the envi- Wednesday, August 14th at the Ventura City Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel major hospitals in Ventura. ronment and improve the environment. Hall Community Meeting Room. Lance Cole Now all we need is a major perform- ■ I was very saddened to hear of the recent Please RSVP no later than Thursday, SENIOR ADVISORS ing art center, and I know right where it death of National Park Service volunteer August 8th to Annett Ewing at aewing@ Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery should be. 65-year old Joe Wysocki who recently died cityofventura.net or at 654-7724. ■ ADVERTISING ADVISORS ■ At a recent City Council meeting after falling from a boat at Anacapa Island Even though they are legal the City Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill Ventura Chief Financial Officer Jay Pinzica and hitting his head. He had been a volunteer Council has asked the city attorney’s office Tim Sebek stated that for the first time in a long time for the last several years. to draft an ordinance banning marijuana ■ PRODUCTION that the approved budget will not use Due to increased state funding, and cooperatives and collectives in Ventura by Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing savings to balance spending and income. because Ventura voters in November a 5-1 vote. They also want the growing of [email protected] He told the council “That is a major approved Measure Q, a property tax marijuana for commercial use to be illegal. change in the last 5 years and is really expected to raise about $2.5 million for the The California Supreme Court has given PROOFREADING Nola Grunden encouraging.” district’s schools for the first time in four cities the right to ban such uses. The council approved the new budget years, Ventura schools will have smaller class I really struggle with this issue because PRINTING 5-1 with Neal Andrews voting against it sizes and no furlough days starting in the many sick people are greatly helped with the American Foothill Publishing Co. ------and member Brian Brennan was not in next academic year. The Ventura Unified medical use of cannabis and it is legal to have REACHING US: attendance. School Board has unanimously approved cooperatives and collectives in California. EVENTS & HAPPENINGS [email protected] OPINIONS Mailbox [email protected] ARTICLES AND PHOTOS fair are partially conducted to attract decision. [email protected] visitors and tourists to our city (as Last year we celebrated 10 years ADVERTISING well as to entertain the local inhabit- of Ventura Hillsides Music Festivals. As [email protected] ants.) However did the city also plan a VHC enters its 11th year, we are working Ventura Breeze mass exodus from Ventura as people on transitioning and expanding our scramble to try to find a local fireworks goals for land conservation. This is an 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 show? I only see negative outcomes exciting opportunity and this effort is Ventura, CA 93001 coming from this plan… essential preparation for our ultimate Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 1. People will be drinking and driving success. We are also embarking on active C 2. People will buy more illegal fireworks restoration and stewardship of newly The Ventura Breeze is printed with (than ever before) to entertain them- donated land we have received and we are committed to continued progress in our soy based ink on paper with minimum selves locally This is in response to a comment made by 3. Traffic down Harbor and Victoria will current projects in both river and land 40% recycled content. publisher Sheldon in last issue: be at an all time high since Oxnard is the Sheldon: preservation. The VHC Board is working closest legal fireworks show I hate to take you to task, but saying to outline our goals, our work and our I understand the fireworks show cost that our music festival was cancelled strategy for 2013 and beyond. We have We encourage you to send your opinions money but I think the loss of tax revenues this year because of a lack of volunteers a lot on the horizon. For this reason, we to [email protected]. Please the city will incur as people leave the city couldn’t be further from the truth. We are postponing the Ventura Hillsides limit them to about 300 words. to find entertainment elsewhere would had over 500 new volunteers help us out Music Festival for this year and will keep have offset the cost. I also believe there during our habitat restoration and river you posted as our strategy develops and will be increased costs placed on the clean-up events this year alone! There plans for the next big event unfold. Dear City Council local police and fire stations due to the were a number of factors involved in this Continued on page 15 I’m somewhat perplexed by the increase in illegal fireworks. I find this ability of the city to conduct the to be a huge disappointment with the Pushem Pullem Parade along with a Council; I also find it unpatriotic to say A crank is a man with a new idea—until it catches on. downtown fair for the 4th of July but the the least. – Mark Twain inability to conduct the city’s fireworks Sincerely, show. I imagine the parade and the Kim Castro 6 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE Community Events group. Please call Donna at 659-3460 Ventura events for further information. July 27: Servants of the Father by Ana Baker of Mercy “Fiesta!” for free at their Would you like to meet new friends? 5th annual youth and family, kids, Do you need more than tweeting or mom and dad summer event! It’s Great concerts at blogging to express what’s on your m i nd ? Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Con- Manny’s Auto Shop. 1055 East Main Ventura’s most historic party site! versation Group is the right outlet Street, Santa Paula. A big garage and for you. This eclectic group meets rummage sale, handmade jewelry Wednesdays from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at by Sebastian of Ventura, handmade the Adult Recreation Center, 420 E. rosaries, tacos, snow cones, funnel Santa Clara Street. People of all eth- cakes, strawberry crepes by Mai Pham July 27 Rock & Blues nicities, education, incomes, person- of Ventura’s Mai’s Cafe, lemonade, Presented by California State University Channel Islands alities, and interests are welcome. No iced tea, handmade crafts, home This 2010 Los Angeles Music Award Winner for best topic is off limits. baked goodies, clowns, temporary Approximately one in every 4 tattoos, live Mexican music and much song “brings it” to the floor enthralling crowds with adults in Ventura County struggles to more! All donations from the event powerful vocals, big guitars and groove-oriented read. The READ Literacy program will help the homeless in the area to rock ‘n’ roots. helps Ventura County adults learn to receive more deliveries of food, water read or to improve their reading skills. and clothing from the Servants of the READ is holding presentations Father of Mercy. August 3 Reggae for community members interested July 27: You are cordially invited to any one of the following Eco-Buyers Presented by Old Creek Ranch Winery in learning more about the program. These presentations are in Ventura Ventura Mixers: Sunday July 28th Welcome to our “Dancehall” where dancers hoof it on the third Tuesday of the month at 4p.m., Monday July 29th at to perfect vocals, sweet harmonies and a “dance- (801 S. Victoria Avenue, second floor) 7p.m., Tuesday July 30th at 7p.m., moves” song list by fun-tastic Trinidad & Togabo from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more Wednesday, July 31st at 6p.m., and brothers Johnny and Haile Blackman, sons of famous information, call 677-7160 or visit Thursday August 1st at 7p.m. Re- www.vencolibrary.org. freshments and brainstorm for “local, soca pioneer Ras Shorty I. The READ program trains volun- eco-friendly, worker-equitable” basic teers who then work with the same monthly products, review the concept Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura Reserve tickets $20 and tables $10 at individual each week by providing of a “Cooperative” and how empower- 805-658-4726 Concerts 7:30 to 9:30 pm one-to-one coaching. ing will be for all of us economically, NEW! Tickets at door using cash Exhibits will come alive at the while it also serves the environment or VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED Museum of Ventura County during in support of local and eco-friendly – Doors open 6:30 pm – Bring your own picnic the new docent-led gallery talks. Each companies that treat their workers or call 805-339-9665 by Friday noon for a $18 week knowledgeable Museum docents fairly! Location is 33 Hurst Avenue, hot buffet dinner from Seasons Catering will highlight current exhibits and just off Main St. Space #8. For more share their stories and research on information and to RSVP 628-3198 or a variety of topics including the 628-0322. www.cityofventura.net/mus Chumash Indians, Mission era and Aug. 4: Citizens for Peaceful pioneer stories, and the history of Resolutions will hold its monthly Ventura County filmmaking to name meeting in the Topping Room of E.P. just a few. Talks will be held in the Foster Library from 3p.m. to 5p.m. Huntsinger Gallery at 2 pm. These The Current State of the International special talks will be held on the first, Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: An second and fourth Wednesday Update. Dr. Robert Dodge will provide of the month. Admission for the an update on the efforts of a variety of Wednesday Gallery Talks is included organizations to mobilize people in all with general admission. $4 adults, $3 countries to advocate for the abolition seniors, $1 children 6-17, members of nuclear weapons. Admission is and children under 6 are free. free. Thought-provoking, challeng- For more museum information go ing, and deeply moving, the to www.venturamuseum.org or call Symposium is a dynamic multimedia 653-0323. presentation drawing on some of the July 25: The Friendship Connec- most respected social and scientific tion, a group of retired women, will experts of our time, interwoven with hold its monthly luncheon at The wisdom and inspiration from our in- Lure Fishhouse, 60 S. 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Helping to keep the Earth Green Monday - Saturday 8:30 - 5:30 Sunday 8:30 - 4:30 11175 Nardo St., Ventura 805-671-9394 marsventura.com Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 7 Community Events open from 1p.m. to 4p.m. The Dudley social consciousness issues. Docents will give tours of the history To Do Something Good is a surreal- of the house with its Dudley family istic play about the impact of future furniture. Admission to the house technology on spirituality and is ap- and the refurbished lavender garden propriate for all faith based groups with over 70 varieties of lavender is or none. The audience will become free. The Dudley House is located at the second act and be encouraged to 197 N. Ashwood. Anyone interested comment on what the play provokes in in working on the docent tours of them. Admission is free, all donations the house, the lavender garden, or the go to support the OYES theatre and lavender program, call Steve its dedication to the arts. Cummings at 644-3286. In conjunction with the Ojai Valley Aug. 5 & 19: The Ventura County Museum’s current exhibition, Ojai Philatelic Society will meet at the Collects: Selections from Eight Ojai Private Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Collections, t he mu seu m w i l l host a Pow- Road for stamp trading and camara- erPoint lecture by world renowned, derie. Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to Santa Barbara based, painting con- 9:30 p.m. and admission and parking servator Scott Haskins. His soft cover are free. Come for a great evening. book, Save Your Stuff From a Disaster, They are a fun group. Contact: vcpsfo is a down to earth handbook about [email protected] or 320-1601 protecting and preserving a large array has completed coursework towards a government, Livingston staff and Aug. 6: Mended Hearts of of treasures. If you have “things” you master’s degree in Public Administra- Livingston supporters. This new Ojai Ventura meet on the first Tuesday collect and “things” you cherish, you tion from California State University, office joins Livingston’s corporate each month. Meeting will be held at should be in the audience on July 26 to Northridge. office in Ventura and their branch the Community Memorial Hospital learn from an expert on the buying and Dancing Oak Ranch returns office in Thousand Oaks. In addition on the 8th floor from 7p.m to 9p.m. preserving of “all things collectible.” with its second wonderful outdoor to home health and hospice, Liv- Come share if you have had heart Seating is limited and reservations show of the season on Sunday ingston also provides a vast array of surgery or stent implant. Excellent are suggested. OVM members are free August 4 with the world-renowned community benefits including a full speakers – leading Cardiologists, Nu- of charge; Non-members are $7 at the 5-piece band, John Reischman and spectrum of free health classes plus tritionists, Dietitians, etc. from our door. the Jaybirds who hail from Canada several bereavement support groups. area, who give excellent information. The museum is located at 130 W. and bring to the states their own Livingston is honored and proud to be Contact: Richard Hatcher, 644-2733 Ojai Avenue. For additional informa- creative blend of playful folk and part of the beautiful Ojai Valley and Aug. 7: The Beach Cities Neighbors tion, call the museum at 640-1390, energetic bluegrass, perfect for a lazy invites you to stop by their new office, and Newcomers Club, (BCNN) is ext. 203, e-mail ojaimuseum@Sunday afternoon under the oaks from Tuesday through Saturday, a group of active women of all ages sbcglobal.net or visit the museum picnicking with family and friends. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Or call Livings- who live in Ventura, Oxnard, or Port website at: Ojai Valley Museum.org. This show is on a Sunday, rather than ton at 642-0239 or 272-8593 anytime. Hueneme and enjoy activities such as Are you interested in making their usual Saturday. So mark your Ojai Day is now accepting sub- hiking, bridge, dining, wine outings, coffee mugs or bowls or bottles or calendars that the gates will open at missions for the 2013 Ojai Day reading, mahjong, cooking etc. For teapots and having these functional 3pm and the surprise opening act will poster contest. more information, please come to our pieces viewed as art? Be inspired start at 4pm. The Ojai Day poster has been monthly meeting at the Greek Res- and challenged this summer by After years of European and an important part of the Ojai Day taurant located in Ventura Harbor at attending the Function + Art Fusion North American tours, five critically tradition for over 20 years. Each 9:30 a.m. No charge for meeting and workshop taught by master potter acclaimed albums, two Juno nomina- year, storefront windows along Ojai no reservations are required. Coffee Frank Massarella. tions and two Canadian Folk Music Avenue are filled with the Ojai Day or Tea is available at a nominal charge This six-day class will run from Award nominations...little wonder, poster. The deadline for submission of $1.00. Guest Speaker: Ed Lynch, August 5 through August 10, at the the buzz around John Reischman and is Friday, August 23. Entries can be Board Officer, Laubach Literacy of Ojai Pottery and Clay School, 212 the Jaybirds continues to grow. mailed or hand delivered to the Rec- Ventura County, It’s about the Original Fox St. This is a hands-on workshop Livingston Memorial Visiting reation Department Office located in American Dream. to hone your throwing and altering Nurse Association and Hospice Sarzotti Park at 510 Park Road, Ojai, Aug.14: The Yacht Club at Channel skills. Massarella will demonstrate celebrated the opening of their Ojai CA, 93023. All rights of the winning Islands Harbor, (TYC) invites you surface embellishing and glazing office at 202 Canada Street with a design will become the property of to experience the beauty, ambiance techniques, reworking of functional ribbon cutting ceremony on July Ojai Day/City of Ojai. For more infor- and camaraderie of the newest Yacht pieces, and how to vary your approach 10. Over 70 people attended with mation, please contact the Ojai Day Club in Channel Islands Harbor. For to ceramics. The fee for this class is representation from the medical coordinator at 646-5581 ext. 304 or at more information attend the open $600, and those interested in regis- community, Ojai chamber, local [email protected]. house to be held on Sunday, between tering should email classes@ojaipot- the hours of 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. where tery.com or call 798-3990. you can enjoy a taste, tour the club On Sat. & Sun., July 27 & 28, and meet some fun people. The Yacht the Ojai Film Society will screen Club of Channel Islands Harbor is The Sapphires, a charming, reality- located at 4308 Tradewinds Dr. at inspired story about a vivacious and Westport Marina/Whitesails Condos talented Australian Aboriginal girl off Wooley Road in Oxnard. For more group who entertains U.S. troops in information please visit Member- Vietnam in 1968. And on Sun., Aug. [email protected] or call 825- 4, the Ojai Film Society will screen 5974. Greenwich Village: Music That Defined Aug. 17: The Bargain Box Resale a Generation, a documentary about Shop, sponsored by Assistance League the Greenwich Village music scene in of Ventura County, will be having the 1960s and early ’70s and how it a Fall Home and Garden Event sparked lasting political, social and Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. The cultural changes. Ojai Playhouse, day will feature indoor and outdoor 4:30 pm. plants, birdhouses, garden art, home The City of Ojai is pleased to decor and much more. Bargain Box announce the hiring of Heather is located at 1975 E. Main Street. All Waldstein as Assistant Planner for proceeds will benefit the philanthrop- the City of Ojai. Ms. Waldstein will Rhonda Valerie, Breezy Gledhill, bike builder Shepherd Ginzburg, Patricia Short ic programs of Assistance League of be responsible for assisting with the and Craig Scott had a blast recently on electric bikes that can reach speeds of 25-30mph! Ventura County. For more informa- processing of planning applications, These bikes are hand built by Shepherd Ginzburg and riders can pedal as much or as tion call 643-5593. in addition to helping with long- little as they like if they get tired. These amazing bikes are available to rent for the day range planning initiatives. so you can do your own thing or you can go on a tour that starts at Grant Park and ends Ojai events Ms. Waldstein comes to Ojai at the Rustic Deer Lodge in Ojai, as this one did. with an extensive background in city Breezy Gledhill stated “On the guided tour we saw awesome sites, views and places A staged reading of Marion planning and environmental con- of historic interest that seem to be everywhere here in Ventura. At the end of the tour the Scherer’s newest work To Do Something sulting, having worked for numerous ebike adventure van picks you up at the Deer Lodge and takes you back to your cars or Good will be performed on August 10 cities in southern California, both hotel. Everyone should jump on an electric bike – it was a great experience!” at 8pm at the OYES Theatre at 316 as a staff employee and as a consul- To find out more about the fun of the eBike Adventure check out ebikeadventure. E.Matilija, 646-4300 tant. She holds a bachelor’s degree com or call 991-6653. This is the third in a series of in urban planning from California modern day morality plays addressing Polytechnic University, Pomona and 8 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes Arrive early at the CFH office (NEPA), to evaluate the pier replacement. at 120 N. Ashwood Avenue and be The goals of the proposed pier re- transported to The Breast Center at placement project include improving Community Memorial Hospital , and access for boats, passengers, and cargo; then back to the center’s office. protecting marine and terrestrial In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new resources; and preserving the historic cases of breast cancer occurred in the character of Scorpion Valley. Have the name of a loved one engraved on the United States, and early detection Your comments can be mailed to: beautiful granite panels at the entrance to the and awareness is the key to fighting Scorpion Pier Project pier. this life-threatening disease. The Channel Islands National Park Healthy Women’s Program provided 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA Dear friends of through CMHS benefits women in 93001 the community who are uninsured, the Ventura Pier under-insured or lack funds to pay by Mel Sheeler CMHS CEO Gary Wilde with Bonita Altman, for mammograms and follow-up VC Fair 2013 President, Pier into the Future Board of who was honored for 45 years of service. treatment, if necessary. Directors For eligibility requirements, call 651-2661. For more information on grandstand It is hard to believe Pier into the Community the Healthy Women’s Program visit Future is celebrating their 20 year www.cmhshealth.org/healthywomen. entertainment anniversary. It seems like just yesterday a Memorial group of community leaders joined in a conversation with the City of Ventura lineup staff to figure out how the Ventura Pier Health System The Ventura County Fair means could be saved! And since then, over many things to many people. From the $460,000 has been given to the City for in the news exhibits to the animals and the rides Pier maintenance…..and the community Community Memorial Health on the carnival midway, everybody has came together to raise over $1 million. System honored 326 employees at its a favorite. What most Fair visitors have At the heart of our fundraising annual Employee Recognition Dinner, in common is that everybody loves the efforts 20 years ago was the ability to have including one employee with 45 years of Grandstand Entertainment Series where your name or the name of a loved one service, one with 40 years and three they can see their favorite musical acts engraved on the beautiful granite panels others who celebrated their 35th an- and rodeos free with paid admission to at the entrance to the pier. We are happy niversary with CMHS. A new pier will replace this one at Santa the Fair. to report that due to the popularity of CMHS recognized scores of Cruz Island. Photo by Doug Mangum. The Grandstand Entertainment the engravings we have purchased two employees at the event who together will start off on Wednesday, July 31 and new granite panels so more names can be have cared for patients and supported Thursday, August 1 with Motor Sports engraved. Still today, 20 years later, the healthcare in a variety of jobs at Replacement and Demolition Derby, a real crowd granite engravings serve as the heart of Community Memorial Hospital and pleaser and a cool way to “rev up” the our fundraising. Now is the perfect time Ojai Valley Community Hospital, planned for fans for when the concerts begin. to have your name engraved! This past as well as at CMHS’s eleven Centers This year’s list of entertainers year we expanded the “adopt a bench for Family Health offices in Ventura Scorpion Pier includes some of the best popular musical program” and are happy to report that 3 County. This year’s awards banquet entertainers from many different genres: new pier benches now grace the Pier. If was held June 14 at the Ventura Beach on Santa Cruz Friday, August 2: Billy Currington you are interested in “adopting” a bench Marriott. Saturday, August 3: Styx for $2,000 please let us know. Bonita Altman, Laundry Worker Sunday, August 4: Dia de la Familia Pier Under the Stars continues to be II in the Laundry Department, was Island Concert Ventura’s best party in town and our 20th especially honored for her 45 years Channel Islands National Park Monday, August 5: Hunter Hayes annual event will be held October 5th. of service, while Carmen Chacon, Superintendent Russell Galipeau has Tuesday, August 6 : Air Supply (matinee We are thrilled to welcome Bustamante/ Medical Support Clerk III in Physical announced the beginning of a planning only) Willis Allstate Insurance Agency as Therapy, was honored for 40 Years. process to replace and potentially Tuesday, August 6 : Daryl Hall and our presenting sponsor. We hope you Leora Chrestman, Assistant relocate the pier at Scorpion Anchorage John Oates will plan to join us along Ventura’s Director Medical Records in Health on eastern Santa Cruz Island. Wednesday, August 7: 3 Doors Down Promenade as we taste fabulous food, Information; Judy Drew, RN Case Scorpion Pier is the primary access Thursday, August 8: Plain White T’s sample wonderful wine and beer and Manager in Utilization Review; for visitors landing at Santa Cruz Island. Friday, August 9: Kool and the Gang gather to celebrate the historic Ventura and Sally Molenhouse, Clinical Lab Over 55,000 people come ashore each Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, Pier. Scientist in Pathology, were honored year to enjoy recreational activities August 11 will round out the Fair with It is my pleasure to serve as President for 35 years of service. including hiking, picnicking, camping, good old Western style rodeos, free with of Pier into the Future. It is only with Community Memorial Health kayaking, and swimming. paid Fair admission and guaranteed the dedication of our committed board System’s Healthy Women’s Program is The existing Scorpion Pier is a flatbed to satisfy your taste for action and of directors, community volunteers and hosting a Community Outreach Day railcar that was installed as a temporary adventure! the hundreds of community members which offers free mammograms and facility in 2000 and is deteriorating due The 137th Ventura County Fair, who attend Pier Under the Stars that healthcare education to the first 35 to wave action and saltwater. “Boots, Barns and Banjos”, begins we can continue to ensure the Ventura women who qualify. This event will The National Park Service (NPS) is Wednesday, July 31 and runs through Pier remains a vital and thriving historic take place at the Center for Family planning to prepare an Environmental Sunday, August 11. For more informa- place in our town. Thank you for your Health in Ventura on Saturday, July Impact Statement (EIS), pursuant to tion please call 648-3376 or visit www. role in that! 27. the National Environmental Policy Act venturacountyfair.org.

Lyn Fairly and Friends, Saturday 12-1pm I am pleased to be the hostess of the “Lyn Fairly and Friends” show . Listen for opportunities this summer to win tickets to lots of amazing events, parties, art exhibits, films and lectures. Every other week on the “Legal Clarity” segment we tell you about all the hot topics the Supreme Court is debating. We remind you of your constitutional rights and take calls to hear your side of the debates. Every show we thanks a veteran and their families for the sacrifices they have made for those freedoms Find me on Facebook/Lyn Fairly and message me on any topic you please. Horsepower For An Hour, Saturday 1-2pm The Hottest Automomotive Talk Radio Show in the Nation. Horsepower for an Hour “We are Your Ultimate Stop in Automotive Radio” Saturdays @ 1pm

The Kim Pagano Show, Saturday 2-4pm The wonderful Music Under the Stars concert series, held at the Olivas Adobe opened The Kim Pagano Show-The brighter side in the 805. Tune into the entertaining Kim Pagano Show every Saturday morning at 6-7am and again at 2-3pm. Your Media on July 13 on a beautiful Saturday night to a full-house with the Fantastic Diamond’s Mom talks with guests from the 805 and all over the world about the brighter Neil Diamond Tribute Band. Fronted by Kevin Hogan they recreated 40 years of his side of just about everything. Kim’s husband Lou now joins the 6 am show to give a man’s perspective. Together they are passionate, positive and powerful. Join chart-topping hits. Kevin lives in Camarillo with his wife Kimberly and 2 children. them, as you never know what they’re going to talk about. Photo by Aysen Tan. Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 9 Senior iving LPull Out Section

Tai Chi (T’ai chi ch’uan) can help seniors improve their balance and prevent falls. Instructor Todd Putnam, who holds Tai Chi classes at the Pierpont Racquet Club is shown here with some of his students. SCAN offering helpful classes for seniors According to the National Council The screenings will be conducted by Live in Luxury at the on Aging, every 15 seconds an older adult Amy M. Griffin, MS, PT, president and is seen in an emergency room for a fall- lead physical therapist for the Equilibrium related injury. To help reduce preventable Balance Performance Center in Ventura. falls, the SCAN Senior Resource Center is Participants must be able to stand inde- offering free balance screenings to seniors pendently or with an assistive device (not age 65 and over on Wednesday, Aug. 21, wheelchair-bound). Lexington! from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The screen- Exercise can reduce the risk of falls by ings are available by appointment only improving strength, balance, coordination at 658-0365. and flexibility. The SCAN Senior Resource “The chances of falling and being Center offers Tai Chi classes year-round seriously injured increase with age,” said to help seniors improve their balance and Steve Lehman, MBA, MPH, manager prevent falls. Beginning and advanced of the SCAN Senior Resource Center. classes are offered. “Having a strong sense of balance can be The SCAN Senior Resource Center is important in preventing falls.” located at 6633 Telephone Road, Suite 100.

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AARP members and $14 for non-mem- bers. To register call the SCAN Senior Resource Center at 658-0365. The Community Memorial Health- care Foundation will also sponsor the ask about our AARP Driver Safety course on Saturday, PRIVATE SUITES August 17th and August 24th from 9 for spouses! a.m. until 1 p.m. in the CMH 8th floor boardroom. This eight-hour course is designed to help seniors evaluate their “I’m only 52 in dog years so perhaps I should driving skills. CMHF’s sponsoring of be driving”. this course includes all the fees, therefore reservations are absolutely required. To AARP driving save a space, please call 652-5385. courses being Grand Jury offered in reports Ventura on senior The nation’s first and largest GENERATIONS MEMORY CARE refresher course for drivers age 50 and transportation Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care for Your Loved One older is being offered at the SCAN Senior ...Support for You Resource Center in Ventura. The Mature needs Drivers’ Course “55 Alive” is taught in The 2012-2013 Ventura County two four-hour sessions and will be held Grand Jury opened an inquiry into the from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on August transportation needs of senior citizens CALL US TODAY 6 and 8. in the County of Ventura. Research into This AARP driver-safety program Senior Transportation developed after TO SCHEDULE A TOUR! has helped millions of drivers remain safe an interesting protocol meeting early in on today’s roads. Through the program 2012. The Grand Jury chose to look into participants tune up their driving skills the issue for further clarification. The £ÓääÊ Þ«ÀiÃÃÊ*œˆ˜ÌÊ>˜iÊUÊVentura, CA 93003 and update their knowledge of the organization of public transportation 805.650.8000 rules of the road. They also learn about services for the County is a vital service www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com normal age-related physical changes and for senior citizens. The Transportation how to adjust driving to allow for these Development Act requires that funds be changes. This kind of training can help spent for public transit as well as road Lic. #565801008 reduce traffic violations, crashes, and repairs. The Ventura County Transpor- the chance of injury. tation Commission (VCTC) contracts The cost of the program is $12 for with private companies for that purpose. Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 11 Senior Living Considerable effort by the VCTC a goal of consistency in the areas of the and the Ventura County Area Agency on “5 A’s” (Availability, Acceptability, Acces- Aging (VCAAA) is being made to ensure sibility, Adaptability, and Affordability as that transportation options meet the seniors’ needs for transportation) as put needs of seniors. One of the most critical forth by the Beverly Foundation. [Ref-02] turning points in the lives of seniors is Transportation is one of the most when they are no longer able to travel on important concerns in today’s society. their own to meet their needs. Although Aging is a major life transition that many seniors continue to drive their own typically means leaving the workforce cars well into their eighties and beyond, and living on a fixed income that either there are many who are no longer able to does not vary over time or rises modestly do so because of financial, physical and/ to cover a portion of annual inflation. or cognitive limitations. This is not a problem limited to lower After a study of the issues surround- income citizens. Many seniors may not ing senior transportation, the Grand be able to walk to the bus stop, or even Jury found that senior transportation to the curb, to avail themselves of a ride. providers, planners and funding orga- Getting to the store to buy groceries, nizations have failed to work together to making it to a doctor’s appointment provide an integrated county-wide trans- or simply meeting with friends can be portation network for the entire County. very difficult. In many cases the senior With the residents of the County living feels isolated and no longer a part of the longer, the need for senior transporta- community. tion continues to increase. This inquiry identified and evaluated various senior transportation programs to determine if Calcium, they are meeting the current needs of the seniors of the County. The Grand Jury recommends that Vitamin D-3 the VCTC and the VCAAA improve transportation options and their avail- benefits in ability to the seniors of the County. In addition, the Grand Jury recommends that provision for senior transportation dispute needs be given a top priority within the Researchers now conclude that County. The Grand Jury recommends taking calcium and vitamin D-3 supple- assigning an independent, non-elected ments are ineffective for preventing County administrator to oversee and fractures. It was only recently that they manage the collaborative efforts of were claiming just the opposite. all senior transportation modalities. This research came from the U.S. They also need to produce strategies to Preventive Services Task Force. It now simplify senior transportation. This ad- says there is “insufficient evidence” to ministrator would gain cooperation by keep supporting calcium and vitamin and with all transportation entities with Continued on page 12 12 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Heat taking a toll on seniors Calcium, Vitamin D-3 Continued from page 9 Continued from page 11 weather is cooler. D-3 supplements as a way to avoid • Take a nap during high heat times – fractures in pre-and post-menopausal between 3 and 5 p.m. in the afternoon, women and in men. The same goes for for instance – or find a good television using supplements greater than 400 IU of program or movie to watch. vitamin D-3 and greater than 1,000 mg of • While you’re napping or enjoying calcium. a movie, keep shades down and blinds While the task force says the supple- pulled. Keeping a house tightly closed ments don’t prevent fractures, it does is more energy efficient. think doctors should start screening for • Invite your friends over for an vitamin D deficiency. It also concedes iced tea break. Replace coffee breaks that there appears to be “minimal harm” with iced tea or lemonade breaks in in taking calcium and vitamin D in low an air-conditioned spot – not the doses, and that they are necessary for patio. Staying in an air-conditioned good bone health. dwelling during hot days is safer. The National Institutes of Health • Put away that meat loaf recipe webpage for vitamin D, for example, says for the summer and track down new that it helps the body absorb calcium, recipes for fruit and vegetable salads. carries messages between the brain Foods like proteins that increase and the rest of the body, and helps the metabolic heat production also immune system fight off bacteria and increase water loss. viruses. Calcium works hand in hand • If increased use of a central air with vitamin D, and additionally helps conditioning system causes higher the body manage hormones and enzymes. utility bills that are a problem for your Where does that leave us when it budget, consider purchasing a fan or comes to deciding about vitamin D and small window unit that can cool down calcium supplements? Right back at a home at a lower cost. In fact, window square one, as far as I can tell. We need to fans provide an effective way to exhaust get these nutrients from our food before the day’s hot air during the night. we rely on supplements, and we need to For more information about consult our doctor before increasing the the heat, visit the National Weather amount we already take. We need to get Service Web site at http://www.noaa. out in the sunlight. And to keep our bones gov and the Federal Emergency Man- strong, we need weight-bearing exercise. agement Agency Web site at www. Matilda Charles fema.gov. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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www.hearusa.com © 2013 HearUSA, All Rights Reserved. Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 13 News and Notes Youth CAPS Chat injury rate to be 14%. Even more shocking, family and friends while supporting the the Active Transportation injury rate on Ventura Family YMCA. All pre-registered Upcoming Ventura’s Westside was 41%. participants will receive a 5K T-shirt and In a l lia nce w ith a number of communit y the first 100 people will receive a YMCA board elections partners, VCCool’s Ventura Bike Union goodie bag. Also, participants will be (VBU) is spearheading an effort to address able to use the Ventura Family YMCA by Elizabeth Rodeno this important public safety issue. VBU has facility before and after the race. Summer is always busy here at CAPS. recently received crucial financial support Pre-registration is $30 for individu- We are prepping for the upcoming board to further our effort to make the streets of als and $65 for families and can be taken elections in the fall. Applications are Ventura safe, convenient, and attractive for at the Ventura Family YMCA or online. due Friday, July 26th by 5pm at the CAPS bicycle transportation. Race day registrations will be $35 for an Media Center. We have 2 open seats. We This spring, the McCune Foundation, individual and $80 for a family. encourage members of the community to an organization that helps to empower To register for the Ventura Family become involved with what many say is one disenfranchised populations, awarded YMCA Fun and Fitness 5K visit ciymca. of Ventura’s treasures. We had the opportu- VCCool $20,000.00. Patagonia, a company org/ventura or for more information nity to film the State Races at the Ventura known for its powerful business model that contact Patrick Lynch at 642-2131 ext. BMX facility at Kimball Park. They had a emphasizes protecting natural ecosystems, 22 or email [email protected]. great turnout and we all had a great time contributed over $4,000.00. In addition, Alexis and Wes Golemon hope to run even with kid racers. It is nice to have such a great Patagonia will be donating one dollar per faster this year. facility in Ventura. CAPS was also proud to mile that each employee logs during their School supplies share a little bit about the fantastic Ventura bike to work week. Hiepler and Hiepler, an Fun and Fitness Police Department K9 program at their Oxnard law firm known nationwide for needed fundraiser, Bark Out Loud, at the Ventura defending bicyclists hit by motorists, added 5K at the YMCA Theatre Saturday the 20th of July. Did to their significant role in bicycle safety Ventura THRIVES School Supply The Ventura Family YMCA will host you know the K9s are purchased through by generously investing in VCCool’s work. Drive needs school supply donations their 13th Annual Fun and Fitness 5K on the Police Dog Foundation and not with The Ventura Avenue Heal Zone coalition, from you, our generous community! July 27th at the Ventura Family YMCA taxpayer dollars? On average a dog costs funded by Kaiser Permanente, included Please consider donating a bag of new, starting at 8:00 a.m. Event proceeds will six thousand dollars and training for the VBU as a funded partner during the much-needed school supplies. Everyone help to fund the Ventura Family YMCA dog and officer runs between eight and ten three-year project to promote a healthier wins with THRIVES – teachers, parents Open Doors Programs which ensures thousand dollars. Currently the Ventura community. Local businesses and organi- and especially the kids. that no one is ever turned away from the Police Department has 4 K9 teams. zations, including the Ventura Bike Depot Collection boxes can be found at par- YMCA due to their inability to pay. Our Digital Storytelling classes are and Bike-4-A-Cause, have also stepped up ticipating businesses throughout Ventura. The event includes a 5K run or walk about to begin. The kids are raring to go. in support of VBU. View a list of these businesses and the around the city of Ventura followed by They get the opportunity to use their cre- This strong community backing has master supply list at venturacitycorps.com. a pancake breakfast for all who partici- ativity and work with professional gear and significant impact on the VBU and the All items donated will directly benefit our pate. Awards will be handed out to the facilities by trained pros. We are confident staff hours they can focus on bicycle Ventura Unified classrooms! top three places in each division along that they will have fun, learn a lot and advocacy. Exciting work has already THRIVES is a project of Ventura with amazing raffle prizes throughout produce videos to air on CAPS Channel begun on a county-wide bicycle coalition City Corps, in conjunction with Ventura the day! Most importantly this is a 6 and submit to film festivals, including to support safer bicycling throughout Unified Principals and Teachers. For more wonderful opportunity to have fun with Ventura Water’s Water Take1 festival. We Ventura County and bring more funds info visit venturacitycorps.com. have a few spots available so call us at 805- in for Active Transportation. 658-0500. Classes start July 29th. An innovative Share-the-Road ad charged with preserving the legacy of this you felt the love. On Thursday the 25th at the Ventura campaign is being put together to improve once vibrant neighborhood. In preparation The positive energy and overall en- City Hall the Centennial sculpture will be relations between cyclists and motorists for the opening event starting September thusiasm for the cause and the meaning unveiled. There will be tours of the building and educate people in a fun and inspira- 13, the Committee is calling on the behind it is what makes SRO Benefit such and the time capsule will be sealed, to be tional way. VBU is working with community public for artifacts that can be used as a unique and amazing event! The music opened in 100 years. members to improve the Cedar/Poli area part of the exhibit. was incredible this year... Overwhelming I wonder what they will think of the connecting the Ventura Avenue neighbor- The artifacts would be on loan and Thank you to our bands, artists, volunteers artifacts when they open the capsule. We hood to three parks, Downtown, and other returned after the exhibit. Of special interest and you! Through your love and support hope they will have access to a DVD player locations that are currently difficult to are pictures of the Green Mill Ballroom. we were able to raise nearly $17,000 at this or computer to view CAPS’ contribution. Be access by bicycle and on foot. Any old items that were used back in the year’s event! Genesis Treatment Program sure to catch the documentary about the VCCool is a local grass-roots organiza- 20’s-50’s are of interest; clothes, household matches all money raised dollar for dollar birth and history of the Ventura City Hall tion that promotes sustainable city life in items, photos of Seaside Park, Tortilla Flats, which means this year $34,000 will go to at the event and on Channel’s 6 & 15. an effort to stem the global climate crisis. businesses in the area at that time, tools sponsor Recovery in the name of The James Let us not forget the annual Ventura A main objective of VCCool has been to since gardening was a norm back then and Paul Hoover Scholarship Fund. County Fair Parade Saturday, August 3rd. reduce carbon emissions by promoting the schools like May Henning, Cabrillo For questions or 2014 Sponsorship Op- We will be broadcasting live from Main alternatives to driving automobiles. Some (which was a high school in those days.) portunities, please email us at sro benefit@ Street with our always entertaining hosts, of VCCool’s program areas include city Please contact: Moses Mora yahoo.com Jerry Breiner and Tim O’Neil. design that encourages walking and biking, at 509-7309 email: tortillaflats10@gmail. Much Love, Don’t forget to go to visit www.capstv. convenient public transportation, and safe, com or Toni Palazuelos at 889-7414 email The SRO Team org, Vimeo channel, www.vimeo.com/ comprehensive bicycle facilities. [email protected] to set up an capstv and friend us on Facebook at Public Contact Information:VCCool/ appointment. The opening event will be a CAPS-TV Ventura and keep up to date on Ventura Bicycle Union www.vccool.org, celebration dinner dance and tickets will be the latest news and videos. [email protected], 641-2665. $25.00 per person. If interested mail your Where was check to P.O. Box 6064, Ventura, CA 93006. Walkers and this picture bicyclers taken? comprise 25% of all traffic fatalities by VCCool Executive Director Rachel Morris and volunteer Jenna Cheney Photo of Bloody Mary Morning by Pam Tortilla Flats Baumgardner (VenturaRocks.com) VCCool’s Ventura Bike Union (VBU) is spearheading an effort to address an important public safety issue. exhibit Thanks, Ventura Active Transportation (walkers and The Museum of Ventura County has SRO means Standing Room Only. bicyclers) in California comprise 11% of the announced an upcoming exhibit high- For an artist or performer it means injuries, and a disturbing 25% of all traffic lighting and featuring the lost Westside success. It means you have achieved your Where is this and who is Reed? The fatalities on our roads and sidewalks; Ventura neighborhood of Tortilla Flats. ultimate goal. first correct answer to editor@ven more than double the national average. In This greatly pleases Tortilla Flats mural To our friends who joined us at the turabreeze.com wins something, Ventura, the numbers are worse. In 2010, artists, M.B. Hanrahan and Moses Mora, SRO BENEFIT 2013... You heard the but we haven’t figured out what a three-year SWITRS and FHWA study the ex-residents of the old neighborhood, music, you helped us achieve our goal for yet and it won’t be worth much. revealed Ventura’s active transportation and the Tortilla Flats Committee who are recovery but most importantly we know 14 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ The 4th of July is animals, the adopt-a-thon is a fun way one of the busiest days for the public to visit the Ventura County of the year at animal animal shelter, meet the caring staff and shelters due to the fact volunteers and be introduced to the wide Forever homes wanted that household pets array of cats, dogs, rabbits and reptiles become frightened by available for adoption. Hi: I’m Echo a playful 7 month old Husky. I’m Professor Scamp fireworks and escape And on the Saturday before the good with other dogs and love to be around Ph.D from their homes and adopt-a-thon, Warren Eckstein, host of people. Since I’m just a puppy, children in the yards (maybe their human parents should the nationally syndicated radio talk show, home must be 6 years or older. I’m looking for be the ones put in the shelters for being so The Pet Show, will broadcast live from the a new home because my owners can no longer stupid?). Camarillo animal shelter from 11 a.m.–3 take care of me. I hope I don’t have to wait According to Donna Gillesby, Ventura p.m. Eckstein will preview many of the too long before I’m a cherished member of a County Animal Services (VCAS) interim animals that will be available for adoption loving family. Could that family be yours? director, VCAS operations are being pushed on the following day. Stop by and meet me, I’ll be waiting. The to the limit due to the fact that more than For more information, call VCAS at Canine Adoption & Rescue League, Sam’s 150 stray dogs have been taken in at the 1-888-223-PETS (7387), 388-4341 or go to Place, 3203 E. Main Street, 644-7387. www.carlvc.org.c.org. Camarillo and Simi Valley animal shelters www.vcas.us. Hi:H My name is Bebe. I am Yorkie-Poo, about since July 3. Unfortunately, many of the ■ In China some downtown-dwelling 6 years old. I am very sweet and love to curl animals were not properly collared, licensed owners have shelled out nearly $700 to up with people. I also like other little dogs. or microchipped making owner identifica- keep their pooches boarded at a veterinar- I’m good walking on a leash and in the car. tion challenging or impossible. ian’s office for a month, hoping that a I am house trained and crate trained and I “Although it is typical to have an influx crackdown on what Beijing police describe love sofas! I’ve been on a long journey and of strays after the 4th of July holiday, this as “large and vicious dogs” will be eased. I am still looking for my forever home. I year it was like someone opened the flood- “Large and vicious dogs” are those that don’t shed, or eat that much. If you adopt gates,” said Gillesby. “We currently have stand more than 13.8” tall (I’m almost that) me I will make you a great companion. hundreds of animals in our care and more at the shoulder, and includes greyhounds, Come and see me at Ventura Highway continue to arrive each day. Each year, we chow chows and Dalmatians. By some Luxury Boarding for Dogs, 4692 Ventura welcome the public to the shelter during estimates, there are about 2 million dogs Av. Or call 643-3647…Be A Hero…Adopt a the adopt-a-thon and introduce them to the in the city of 20 million even though man’s Dog Today! hundreds of animals that wait patiently for best friend was banned there in the 1980’s, a loving family to call their own. Our goal along with ducks, pigs and several other Hi,Hi I’m I’mAu Audrey,drey a 3 1/2-year-old1/2-year-old smooth- is to empty the shelter of every adoptable animal species that must be considered coated Chihuahua plays well with other animal. Many currently housed with us ran large and vicious. little doggies and is the first to go up to any away from home on the 4th of July and have potential mom or dad. Audrey has large not been reclaimed by their owners.” perky ears and a cute white belly that is So at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27th, just waiting to be rubbed by your fingers. 10 Navy volunteers will hit the road in She would love to go for walks around the Camarillo with 10 homeless dogs in tow in neighborhood with you or just spend time an effort to help find them new adoptive relaxing with you at home. Whatever your homes. cup of tea is, it will be Audrey’s cup too! Their run from the Camarillo animal Visit her at the Ventura County Animal shelter to the Camarillo Premium Outlets is Services Simi Valley animal shelter, 670 W. Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. She at the heart of the new VCAS “Jogs for Dogs” is in kennel 901, and her Animal ID is A573813. program - an innovative way to provide added exposure to homeless animals looking to be adopted by loving families. This event is the perfect introduc- tion to the biggest VCAS event of the I don’t know the names of these 2 dogs but year happening the following day, their aren’t they the cutest dogs that you have ever Dog-Gone Cat-a-strophic Pet Adopt-a-thon. Hi:H I’m Brooklyn Fitzpatrick and seen? On Sunday, July 28, Ventura County I just turned 9. And I am a lucky Animal Services, in partnership with llittle girl because my new friend is Rescue Me, Inc., will host the 9th Annual TrixieT a 2 year old Chihuahua that Dog-Gone Cat-a-Strophic Hugs, Slurps and wasw adopted for me from Cabo Slobbers Pet Adopt-a-Thon. Dogz.D You probably know my This free family-friendly event will take ggrandma Suz Montgomery. place from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Way, and will feature fun, food, live music, entertainment, vendors and the chance to adopt a furry or feathered best friend at 50% off the regular Join Scamp Club adoption rate. Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and Sponsored by Rescue Me, Inc., an a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura organization dedicated to rescuing, reha- Can’t we ever have a Wall Street Journal to breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. bilitating and finding homes for orphaned read in this house?

CAPTURED ON CANVAS...THE RESCUE COLLECTION Professor Scamp, the Ventura Breeze, Cheryl Ann Gooss and CABODOGZ present Captured on Canvas…The Rescue Collection, featuring the faces and stories of beautiful rescues. This is Chica, from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She immigrated to this country, courtesy of Alaska Airlines on May 11, 2013. She is an amazing dog. Not only is she sweet and playful, she seems to have an intuitive appreciation of how lucky she is. She is a young terrier mix, with beautiful non shedding hair that you will love to pet and brush. She puts her paws around you when you pick her up! So if you have room in your heart and in your home, she will not disappoint you. She is house trained, good with dogs of all sizes, and even learning to tolerate the gatos (those are kitty cats), if they don’t run. Be part of the solution not the problem…spay and neuter your pets…adopt! You can visit the CABODogz rescues awaiting their forever homes at Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding for Dogs, 4692 Ventura Ave. Stop by or call 643-3647 to give them a hug and fall in love with them.

Chica BellaBebe Lily Freckles Levi Ventura BREEZE July 24 –August 6, 2013 15 Police Reports FIND YOUR NEXT BARGAIN! by Veronica Johnson released it at the launch ramp. 7:32 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and OVERSTOCK ITEMS Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura others to a medical assist at the Ventura Store Returns • Appliances • Furniture • BBQs Police Department and are not the opinions of Marina Mobile Home Park. Patrol the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned responded. AMR transported the patient Sporting Goods and MORE! are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty to the hospital. in a court of law NEW INVENTORY DAILY! Assault with a Deadly Weapon On Tuesday, July 16th, at 10:02 a.m., Mailbox a citizen called the VPD to report a fight Continued from page 5 that was happening near the east exit Thank you for ten great years! of Target at 4200 East Main Street. The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy citizen advised that one of the subjects Sheldon had a hammer and was hitting another I do apologize. I thought that was what I Monday - Saturday 8:30 - 5:30 Sunday 8:30 - 4:30 subject with it. was told by someone from the Conversancy. Officers determined that all of Certainly very happy to hear the concerts 11175 Nardo St., Ventura 805-671-9394 the subjects were involved in a verbal might be back, one of our most wonderful argument. During the argument, events. marsventura.com Brandon Smith retrieved a hammer from his property and began hitting the Ventura Breeze victim, William Melvin, with it. Melvin Accessory housing is fine. TURN SHADES OF JAMES FRANCIS GRAY was able to get away from Smith, but then “Low income housing’ as recently FIFTY Erica Ronchetti attempted to hit Melvin exhibited in Ventura is rapidly becoming with the hammer. At some point during an abhorrent form of cancer on the New E-book by —JAMES FRANCIS GRAY the altercation, Ronchetti’s dog attacked overall community - as has already Melvin by biting him on the arm. Melvin occurred in Santa Paula. DOWNLOAD THE AVAILABLE FOR sustained non-life threatening injuries To wit: E-BOOK FOR MOST E-BOOK READERS www.kaliisyourcodename.com and was transported by ambulance to The WAV (financial joke of the century - only $ 99 www.facebook.com/KaliisYourCodeName the VCMC. 27 parking spaces - no retail unit rented to 2 Both suspects were transported to date (one under construction finally) - no WATCH VIDEO TRAILER Search For: Kali is Your Code Name the VC Jail and booked. Ventura County landscaping - a noise pit nobody would ever Animal Control responded and took invest in - not one condo sold - I predicted custody of the dog. all of this when I was on DRC - but the Medium, Large or WE DELIVER Prowler Arrest local architecture/planning establishment Extra Large Pizza On Wednesday, July 17th, at 9:45 wanted to hear nothing about that) 1700 E. Thompson p.m., the VPD received a call from a 1400 N. Ventura Ave. (developer’s dream/ $ Ventura frantic resident reporting a prowler on financial nightmare) 4 OFF Sun-Thurs 11am - 9:30pm the 2nd story roof of her residence, in the building next to the former Greyhound regular price 805.648.1070 Fri & Sat 11am - 10:30pm the 6400 block of Ralston Street. Her Station (another developer’s dream/ 8-year-old child saw the suspect peering financial nightmare) Monday and Tuesday – Extra Large Pizza, one topping, $10.99 or Spaghetti, $4.95 into their bathroom window at her. The the proposed project next to the Sidecar. child described the suspect as a Hispanic (reinvented 5 times so far ) male wearing a blue and white striped These buildings are built on the backs shirt. of the taxpayers, will never be paid off Officers responded to the home and are a convenient method for getting within a minute searching the residence projects which otherwise do not pencil and surrounding neighborhood. out - built. They also become a financially Officers located Steven Briones near cancerous infestation on the housing Landscape Contractors • Design & Build the residence, loitering to the front of a supply in the city. neighbor’s house. Briones matched the ‘Live/work’ has become a national 805.746.1911 bloominggardens.biz description given by the child victim and joke. Is there one ‘live/work’ project in the Award Winning Gardens, Professional Landscaping was identified as the suspect who was City of Ventura which has done anything All major credit cards accepted CA LIC # 833887 looking into the residence. to ‘activate’ the street? I think not. Allow Briones was taken into custody the ‘accessory housing’ concept to evolve. THE NEW WAY: Customer gives the of the steel skeleton of the hospital. without incident and booked into VC Santa Paula is rapidly becoming a order, the order-taker punches a little Community Memorial Health System Jail. No one was injured as a result of this collection of these ‘low income’ projects notepad type device. No yelling. I will arrest. which do little for the community and miss it. much for the developer. Breeze G. Scott Miller Suggestion: Merging the Planning Regarding the proposed concert Harbormaster people with the DRC was a device to allow series (now on hold) homeowners near Harbor Patrol Planning to run over any and all meaning- the Santa Barbara Bowl knew what they ful discussion of aesthetic issues within Our friends in Ventura were getting into when they purchased Blotter the city. There is no meaningful code For all of us who have been watching their properties. Evening concerts above this building project from the first day, Ventura’s City Hall are a wonderful idea, Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol enforcement of illegal signage and they I cannot express to you how excited we but only if the goal is to provide low-key tends to. continue to proliferate. The City of Santa Barbara did not are to see the very first floor of the new unobtrusive local entertainment. If the Community Memorial Hospital. goal is to merely exploit an entertain- 7-10 10:35 a.m. A boater reported a always look ‘good’. It was a process. If Bakersfield-By-The Sea is what the City Crews will now focus on waterproo- ment-industry opportunity then you huge oil spill at Ventura West Marina. fing the basement walls, then backfil- can count me out. I’d love to see some Patrol responded by vehicle and boat. Council is after, well, you are certainly on course. ling dirt around the exterior. As they non-profit performances in the early There was a light sheen that extended to complete this process, we look forward evening, provided that the artists match various areas of both Ventura Isle and Regards, John Stewart to the initial shipments of steel that will the mellow mood of the environment. VWM. After searching for 45 minutes, signal the beginning of the installation Koert DuBois Patrol was unable to locate a source. 7-11 12:01 p.m. Patrol observed a Ventura: disabled vessel in the entrance, took it Recently I stopped at Andria’s into tow and released it at Harbor Village Seafood for lunch and my order Boatyard. was passed silently from the order taker 7-13 10:28 a.m. Patrol observed a to the register and the kitchen. I will miss tire with a metal pole welded to it in the the clear crisp voices shouting each order water. They removed the items from the across the room, nobody did it better than water. Randy. The restaurant seems awkwardly 2:00 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and quiet as “an institution” has passed as others to a medical assist at Harbor they changed the way they take orders. Village. Upon arrival, the patient refused THE OLD WAY: Customer gives the medical assistance. No action taken. order, the order-taker writes it down, 7-14 3:35 p.m. State Lifeguards then yells, “Two Fish and Chips” (or report a PWC disabled by the pier. Patrol whatever the order was) It was part of responded, took the PWC in tow, and the ambience in the restaurant 16 July 24 –August 6, 2013 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS @ 420 East 2013 Where The Music Flows and subtle. He supplies just the right captured by the beast, her brother reactions through skilled nuances. In and father, owners of a modest food short, Medeiros’ portrayal is genuine The Host truck business, mount an against-all- All’s (VC) Fair Reviewed by Lorenzo DeStefano and a joy to watch. odds rescue mission to save her. As by Michael Kohli Ventura Film Society Another joy is found in superb voices intense as it is deeply human, The Host [email protected] and acting of Kytriena Payseno, Audrey delivers on so many levels that to see it #djkohlirocks On Tuesday August 6th at 7:15pm, Pennington and Haley Yanez as Tevye’s is to witness firsthand its place in the Currently listening to: Peacekeeper by The Host will descend on Downtown strong-willed daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel history of this exciting genre. Fleetwood Mac Ventura, when the Ventura Film Society and Chava. Also remarkable for vocal presents this visually stunning master- The Ventura Film Society is proud Greetings, fellow music freaks. It’s talent is Kieran Culliton as Hodel’s piece from South Korean director Joon to present The Host as the 13th of 21 time for the Ventura County Fair and, suitor, Perchik, along with Alex Sattler, Ho Bong. feature films of our 5th season. The quite the music line-up this year! On the who appears as one of the Russian In the gargantuan tradition of VFS thanks all of its patrons, donors, main stage the likes of bands such as: 3 soldiers. Godzilla and 1950s Armageddon volunteers and sponsors for supporting Doors Down, Plain White T’s, Styx, Kool Michelle Wagner plays Tevye’s long movies inspired by atomic fears, our mission of bringing quality alterna- And The Gang, Darryl Hall and John suffering wife, Golde, with a style that chemicals dumped into Seoul’s Han tive films and filmmakers to Ventura. Oates, Air Supply, Billy Currington, and is a good counterbalance to Medeiros’ River after the Korean War create a Screening, Membership and advance more. Local bands performing include: Tevye. huge mutant creature. Upon reaching ticket information on our 2013 season Dirty Rice, Unusual Suspects, 50 Sticks Exceptional direction by Tracey maturity, this bastard product is available at www.venturafilmsociety. of Dynamite, Big Tweed Band, Lucy Williams Sutton utilizes the various of mankind’s ignorance begins com. For information call 628-2299 or Fur & Her Bad Habits, The Sheiks, Dry skills of the gigantic 38 member cast to wreaking havoc on the capital. When write [email protected] for County, It’s Hard Times Band, and more. fine advantage, squeezing quite a bit of the daughter of the Park family is further information. Check venturacountyfair.org and local action onto the small stage without it band webpages/facebook pages for dates seeming crowded. Quite a feat. Chore- and times. ography credited to several actors who cal or intelligent about it, it is just fun! Open Mike Night every Wed Gabby Sol will grace the music are also in the ensemble suits the varying Rated PG- 13 Running time 101 Majestic Theater hearts of Ventura at Zoeys Cafe on skills well. Even the difficult bottle minutes 26 S. Chestnut St., 805-653-0721 August 1. She is a real unique talent. dance is executed admirably. Wed 7/24 - Black Flag 8pm Watched her perform in January earlier An all-purpose set designed by Neva Thur 7/25 - Sette Canzoni d’Amore this year when she opened for Delaney Williams is used effectively and to good performed by Loanne Wullaert 8pm Gibson. A real live music treat. advantage. Williams also serves as the Fri 7/26 - Burlesque Jambor Tease 8pm, Recently became friends with actual fiddler. She is incorporated into Man of Steel Rocky Horror Picture Show 11:59am a singer/songwriter Gabe Lopez. the action at key points and joins the In this fantasy, action adventure Sun 7/28 - Raging Arb, The Ska Daddyz, Recently wrote dance hits for Belinda other musicians, Greg Spaulding, John revival, Henry Cavill plays the legendary Radio Threat 8pm Carlisle and New Kids on the Block. Boyd and Dan Willard, in the excellent Superman also known as Clark Kent. Tue 8/6 - Fitz and The Tantrums 8pm Gabe Lopez recently released his own ensemble that provides the musical Clark must keep his alien origins and Panaro Brothers Winery single, “Red Light” online along with foundation for the piece. powers hidden from the world, but 4517 Market St, #7, 805-654-1577 a few dance remixes. Check out his Fiddler on the Roof continues Fridays when Kryptonian General Zod plans Sat 7/27 - Barry O, Dean Strut (Rythm & recent album, “Shine Like the Sun.” and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at to destroy the earth, Superman springs Blues) 2 & 5pm His music captures a fresh blend of 2 p.m. until August 11 at the Ojai Art into heroic action and saves the day. Sun 7/28 - Barry O, Dean Strut (Rythm dance, rock and pop. Definitely worth Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St., The film presented with a warm & Blues) 2 & 5pm a listen! Ojai. Tickets: $25-general. $20-seniors, hearted back story of Clark Kent’s birth Sun 8/4 - Saint Pierre, Jeff Morgulis, students and Art Center members. Res- and youth, full of historic interest, Jimmy Mac 2& 5pm ervations: 640-8797 or www.OjaiACT. evolving into his present day life. The Sandbox Coffeehouse Two on the Aisle org. script was well written, easy to un- 204 E. Thompson Blvd.,805-641-1025 derstand and follow. Sequences made Thur 7/25 - Open Mic Night Hosted by Jammin’ Joe 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tradition The Entertainment Report sense as if you were reading the novel. Very detailed and descriptive. Impres- Sat 7/27 - Buce Goldish 12 - 2pm sive. Fluid and interesting, the cast had Sun 7/28 - Walt Dunlap 12-2pm continues in Silver Screen great chemistry albeit, Amy Adams as Thur 8/1 - Open Mic Night Hosted by Jammin’ Joe 7:30pm - 9:30pm by Linde Carlson his greatest supporter, and later his love Ojai’s Fiddler interest. The action was supercharged, Squashed Grapes Hello Ventura, these are my picks of and edge-of-your seat intense. The cast 2351 E. Main St., 805-643-7300 by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine the week was amazing, with Michael Shannon as Vocal Jazz Night every Tue 6:30-10pm The classic musical Fiddler on the Roof General Zod incredible and very believ- House Jazz Band every Fri 6:30-10pm is playing now through August 11 at the able, captivating and creepy at the same The Tavern Ojai Art Center Theater. time. 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Ventura Mayor Mike Tracy congratulating artist Helle Scharling-Todd for city’s newest public art. Photo by Laura D. Luongo. Kim Clarke’s teapot can be Wall Play at the Ventura admired at the Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery, located in the Ventura Harbor Village, Avenue Adult Center Suite 105 from 11 - 7 pm Sunday Community members were gathered Instead of exhibiting her art in - Thursday 11 - 8 pm Friday & on July 11 at the Ventura Avenue Adult galleries and museums, Helle Scharling- Saturday. Sumptuous Sum- Center for the mural dedication of our Todd has strived to ensure most of her mertime Sculptures, a group city’s newest public art work, Wall Play creations are permanently installed in exhibit will be there thru July 31. by local artist Helle Scharling-Todd who public places throughout Europe and This collection shows a wide also recently completed two other new the United States, and, because of that, range of diverse styles of ceramic mosaic murals, Seashells and Seaweed will be viewed and enjoyed by thousands sculpture that the gallery’s 21 on the Beachfront Promenade on the of people. She says, “Public art is a duet artists create. Gallery artists parking structure off of California Plaza. with architecture and an inspiration are from Ventura and Santa For Wall Play the artist worked with for the public. I want to add a spiritual Barbara County including Ojai the Westside Community Council, dimension to a functional place.” Valley. Ventura County Arts Council and City’s Since its inception in 1991, the Public Art Commission to generate City of Ventura’s Public Art Program support and funding to realize her has sought to enhance the community proposal to enhance the VAAC. “The through innovative public art projects Artist Bob Privitt Public Art Commission was enthusiastic that provide visitors and residents will be giving a special to support this artist initiated proposal alike with a new understanding of the presentation titled Why I and utilized Community Response unique history and breadth of cultural Put What I Put Where funding to match the artist’s grassroots resources in Ventura. Recognizing the I Put It, or “Bob! What fundraising efforts,” said Commission economic benefits gained by a suc- Were You Thinkin’?” Chair Barbara Brown. cessful public art program, the City on Friday, August 2nd, For two decades Scharling-Todd has established an ordinance allocating 2% 6:30pm, at the Buenaven- created beautiful mosaics that grace several of eligible capital improvement project tura Gallery in a new series city facilities including the Barranca Vista costs for commissioning artworks and of artist talks presented by Center, Olivas Adobe, and 420 East Santa artist design services for the aesthetic the Buenaventura Art As- Clara Street (Urban Encore, formerly a city enhancement of public spaces. For more sociation this year. The talk senior center), in addition to her public art information regarding the Public Art will take place during First commission Westside Stories on Ventura Program, visit www.cityofventura.net/ Fridays Ventura Gallery and Stanley Avenues. publicart. Crawl. Privitt, whose solo show The Birds of Bob have become the focus of films. Privitt: Dreaming of In the second half of his monologue Flying, will be on exhibit series, Stuart will critique Hollywood’s at the downtown Ventura attempts to portray history and share how gallery at the time of the talk, is a Professor Emeritus from Pepperdine University in he avoids the risks of historical inaccuracy Malibu. He taught art at colleges and universities for 40 years before retiring from Pep- when creating his one-quarter life-size perdine in 2004, where he capped 25 years with a two-year stint as artist-in-residence. Historical Figures®. Known for his theat- Privitt’s ever-present sense of humor is evident in the title of his talk. He acknowledges rical energy and irreverent humor, Stuart that people are often mystified by the style of art he often works in, assemblage, which is a will lend commentary to the movie classic form of sculpture using “ found” objects. Marie Antoinette (1938) starring Norma “I’m interested in the juxtaposition of disparate elements to create new meaning,” he Shearer and more recent productions said of his intricate and thought-provoking works. “I have long been intrigued by images such as Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette and shapes which seem to have simple and obvious meanings, but upon further examina- (2006) and Bernando Bertolucci’s The Last tion prove to have multiple and even contradictory meanings.” Emperor (1987). Admission to the talk is free. The Buenaventura Gallery is located at 700 E. Santa Part II, focusing on Marie Antoi- Clara St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more informa- nette and the Xauantong Emperor PuYi tion about the show or the nonprofit artists’ cooperative Buenaventura Art Association, will be held in the Museum’s Martin V. contact the gallery at 648-1235 or visit www.buenaventura gallery.org. Marie Antoinette, George Stuart Histori- and Martha K. 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the community. Helping those Their mission is “To provide shelter, housing, rehabilitation and support to most in need assist persons with mental illness reach their highest potential as contributing From July 26 until August 4, 22 local members of the community.” Ventura and Oxnard restaurants will Turning Point’s Executive Director participate in the first “Fundraising Clyde Reynolds stated “We are pleased Week” to raise money for homeless people to be the beneficiary of the Restaurant struggling with mental illness by support- Fundraising Week. Funds raised from this ing the Turning Point Foundation. event will be used to support our homeless By eating out at the participating res- services to persons who are mentally taurants you will be donating to Turning ill. These services include our Multi- Point when the restaurants donate a AIDS/LifeCycle is held the first week of June every year. This year’s ride was June Agency Homeless 2 Home Street Outreach 2-8. AIDS/Life Cycle is a 7-day, 545 mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles portion of what you spend to Turning program where staff engage, house and Point. Some restaurants will donate for that raises money and awareness for the HIV and AIDS services of the L.A. Gay & support 56 of the most hard to reach Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. This marks the 12th year for the entire week and some for a few days homeless persons, the Our Place Shelter during the event week. the AIDS/Life Cycle and the 20th for the event overall. Twenty-two hundred cyclists and Drop-In Center which provides 10 and 550 volunteer roadies came together at the San Buenaventura State Beach. The The Turning Point Foundation was shelter beds year-round and basic needs established in 1988 and is governed by a final day of the ride was from Ventura to Los Angeles. The event raised $14.2 million services to over 480 unsheltered persons; dollars. Photo by George Robertson. board of directors drawn from the Ventura River Haven, a UDome Community County community. Serving more than serving 45 homeless persons and our 900 clients last year through its shelter, Supported Transitional and Permanent Music calendar 7pm supported housing and rehabilitation Housing in Ventura and Oxnard for 34 Continued from page 16 Thur 8/1 - Gabby Sol - CD Release, Kenzy programs, Turning Point is the only non- formerly homeless persons. Last year these night Peach 7:30pm profit agency in Ventura County that programs served 615 homeless persons Thur 7/25 - Milkdrive 7:30pm Fri 8/2 - George Krikes, NikKi Lang addresses the critical community support and they were able to house 94 persons Fri 7/26 - Chelsea Williams with Chuck 7:30pm needs of mentally ill adults. who have been living on the streets. & Elaine Hailes 8:30pm Sat 8/3 - Musical Celebration for Turning Point improves our com- Also prizes will be awarded for par- Sat 7/27 - Sonny & The Sunsets, Filmmaker Angela Izzo 7pm munities by helping those facing mental ticipants including gift certificates and a Massenger 7pm Tue 8/6 - Songwriter’s Competition illness remain or become functioning, weekend vacation. Tue 7/30 - Songwriter’s Competition 7:30pm integral community members. They are a And be sure to tell the restaurant that critical support organization for families you are there to help support “Fundraising SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET: SAVE A LIFE dealing with the devastation of mental Week”. MILLIONS OF TAX DOLLARS ARE SPENT ANNUALLY TO illness. Their social, vocational, and The next “Fundraising Week” will be residential programs focus on the devel- held in November at even more locations. CARE FOR UNWANTED PETS, AND MILLIONS MORE TO opment of practical skills needed to live For further information please visit DESTROY THOSE THAT FIND and work successfully in our community. www.fundraiserrestaurants.com and NO HOMES. People diagnosed with mental illness can Turning Point at www.turningpointfoun- and do recover; by making positive choices dation.org. BE A HERO…ADOPT A PET and assuming responsibility for their own The Ventura Breeze is one of the proud lives they can fulfill a meaningful role in sponsors of this fundraiser.