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Twenty-four Ventura youths were honored at Thrill-seekers will enjoy this ride at the Fair. awards dinner. Photo by Aaron Kajumba. Photo by Richard Lieberman. Mirth, Police Activity Before Ennis was drafted to the NBA he played for Ventura High and Ventura College. League honors Merriment NBA superstar James Ennis III and Memory students and gives back to Ventura Youth supporters by Maryssa Rillo Making at the by Sheli Ellsworth On Saturday, July 27th, NBA Ennis was a phenomenal opportunity superstar and Ventura local, James for any kid but especially for the kids A strong police presence is usually 144th Ventura Ennis III, returned to his old stomping from the westside, because they are pre- associated with sirens, handcuffs and grounds and organized a basketball dominantly low income kids and so they arrests. But on July 12, Ventura Police County Fair camp for the westside Ventura youth at don’t get to see someone like this every along with parents, sponsors and The Ventura County Fair returns the Westpark Community Center. day,” Diaz said. students crowded into the Ventura July 31 – August 11 with twelve days of “One of the biggest reasons I put on The children had the opportunity to Beach Marriott for pasta, pizza and fun, excitement and entertainment. this camp today is my dad had mentioned participate in different basketball drills plaques. “We wanted to honor everyone This year’s fair, themed “A Country Fair to me probably two years ago when I did from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. who participates to make our Police with Ocean Air” is a celebration of one a camp at Ventura College, he told me to Eight-year-old Adrian Watts had the Activity League(PAL) possible,” says Sal of Ventura County’s oldest and most do one where I am from and this is where opportunity to attend the Ennis Elite Flores who has worked hands-on with beloved traditions. The Fair will feature I grew up at. This is where I used to come Camp. the afterschool boxing program for eight unique exhibits, exciting contests, and every day after school, always here. We “I played games and we did defensive years. Flores also serves on the P.A.L. top-of-the line Grandstand Entertain- didn’t really have nothing else to do so I drills and stuff like that,” Watts said. “I committee along with Omar Zapata, J. ment performances, free with Fair just stayed in this gym,” Ennis said. think it was really cool that I got to meet R. Luna, Ben Schuck, Joseph Hoss, Della admission. Before Ennis was drafted to the an NBA player.” Dowler, Jeanette Sanchez and Annette The Ventura County Fair carries out NBA, he played for Ventura High According to Ennis, the motivation Garcia. the tradition of great values. Special School, Ventura College, Long Beach behind coordinating this camp was to Ventura Police Chief Ken Corney was admission days offer opportunities to State and internationally in Australia. give back to the community and to show one of the founders of the P.A.L. program enter the Fair free or at low prices. Throughout his NBA career, Ennis the children of westside Ventura that which was launched in 1998 and works Thrill-seekers will enjoy Carnival has played for Miami Heat, Memphis they can accomplish anything they set to “ promote involvement between the Wristband Days again this year. On Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets. He their mind to. youth, the police and the citizens of August 1, 5, 6, and 8, purchase a $35 is currently a shooting guard for the James’ younger sister, Demetra the City of Ventura by providing mean- wristband, good for unlimited carnival Philadelphia 76ers. Ennis, assisted with the camp and ingful programs in the areas of sports, rides until 7:00 pm. The camp was funded by Ennis’s worked the different basketball stations academics, education, and recreation,” The Fair offers a unique way for foundation, Ennis Elite Camp, therefore during the day. according to their mission statement. visitors to have fun while giving to the it was free to all participants. According “The main goal behind this camp Corney says he recalls arresting Flores community at the “Feed the Need” to Westpark’s Youth Coordinator, Anita was to teach children that you can be and few other P.A.L. supporters back Food Drive, presented by FOOD Share Diaz, James wanted to make sure that anything you want to be in life if you when he was a beat cop. Flores now on Thursday, August 1. Bring 5 cans of the camp participants were predomi- just work hard and stay focused,” said sings praises for Corney, “You might food to donate to FOOD Share. For this, nantly from westside Ventura. To ac- Demetra. “I believe it’s very motivational have thought we couldn’t be friends, you’ll receive a free return ticket good for complish this, there wasn’t any outside because James comes from a very low but he eventually became my friend and August 5-8. advertising. poverty background and a lot of these mentor. The whole board has the utmost Grandstand concerts are a Fair “First of all he’s a celebrity and he’s a children that attended our camp come respect for him.” favorite, visitors can see wonderful NBA player so the idea of meeting James from the same background so I believe Youth who participated in the Continued on page 2 Ennis and then learning from James Continued on page 17 Continued on page 2 2 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Business

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Police Activity League honors to get these kids off the streets and open Continued from page 1 to a more productive way of life. When boxing program and have entered high- you’re a kid with nothing to do, gang er-education programs were awarded affiliation becomes a substitute for real plaques for their perseverance and ac- purpose.” Many of the youth spoke about complishments. Twenty-four Ventura how important it was just to have a place youths were honored including: Isabel to go after school and have someone Alvarez, Aldahair Benitez, Jackie Pinedo, to talk to. “Sometimes you just need Recently vomFASS Ventura, located at 451 E. Main Street had their Ventura Steve Pinedo, Fenix Valle, Lesley Alfaro, someone to cry with you after a bad day,” Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Gezell Contreras, Rosa Soto, Luis Grano, one of the honorees said. They all agreed They feature fruity balsamic vinegars, high-quality cooking oils, finest wines, Kim Grano, Angelica Hernandez, Shayla that the boxing program increased their exquisite spirits, such as whiskey, grappa or cognac as well as delicatessen specialties Ortega, Julian Narvaez, Jacob Flores, confidence and self-worth. online. Martha Lopez, Samantha Lopez, Max Officers Eric Jackson and Misti (805) 641-1900 Rocha, Brenda Marcelino, Adriana Henderson were also honored for par- Store Hours Cardodo, Lisandra Hernandez, Veronica ticipating as mentors/coaches. The Monday-Thursday: 11:00am to 7:00 pm Ortega and Hugo Enrique. Several of the ceremony clearly touched Chief Corney’s Friday and Saturday: 11:00am to 9:00pm youth are already in four-year university emotions when he too received an ap- Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm programs, a few are starting local junior preciation plaque from Flores. Corney Photo by Michael Gordon. colleges. Enrique plans to become a says, “I’m inspired by Sal’s accomplish- policeman. ments and his passion for the youth of our Flores, who found his own youth community and by officers like Jackson support P.A.L. programs.” Corney has opens and bring visitors to the Fair’s challenging, says, “Boxing is just a tool and Henderson who give their time to served the department for 33 years and front gate. No traffic hassles, no parking been the police chief for the last 10 years. problems, free parking and free shuttle bus service to the Fair is available from 10:30 am until 11:00 pm at these Mirth, Merriement and Memory locations: Oxnard Performing Arts Continued from page 1 Center (on Hobson Way in Oxnard) musicals acts and rodeos free with paid County Government Center (Lots E admission. Rodeo Days are a sure way & F, off Telephone Rd. in Ventura) to Cowboy Up and experience great Pacific View Mall (off Mills Rd. in P.R.C.A. Pro Rodeo action and adventure Ventura, near Sears Auto) Ventura with your family and friends! High School (Larrabee lots off Poli St. HEY! Everywhere you look you will see in Ventura) Parking lot at Schooner & We have a new someone singing, dancing, playing Harbor Blvd. (across from Sheraton 4 mailing address: music, making magic and more. While Points Hotel in Ventura) Free shuttle there are acts from all over California service is also provided from San Ventura Breeze the Fair takes great pride in present- Buenaventura State Beach off Harbor ing Ventura County talent. Check the Blvd. in Ventura, but regular State PO Box 832 schedule of events for these great local Beach parking fees will be charged. Ventura, CA 93002 acts and say hello to our neighbors as Wheelchair capable busing is available they take to the stage. from all sites. The Fair makes transportation easy Follow the Fair on Facebook, with free shuttle rides to and from the Instagram and Twitter. For more infor- Fair. Convenient and comfortable, the mation, please visit www.venturacoun- shuttles begin ½ hour before the fair tyfair.org or call (805) 648-3376. Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 3

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the fast track to completion due to SB 1 projects ($57 billion in state highways; funding in the 2019-2020 fiscal year: $73 billion in local streets and roads). Ralston Street from Portola Road to Victoria Avenue, slated for fall 2019 SB 1 dollars to repair the Victoria Avenue from Telephone Road to Highway 126, slated for spring 2020 roadway on Johnson Drive Statewide, SB 1 is expected to generate more than $5 billion annually The City of Ventura will use its first priority,” said Mayor Matt LaVere. “This for road repairs, to ease traffic con- SB 1 dollars to repair the roadway on is Ventura’s first project using SB 1 gestion, to fill potholes, make seismic Johnson Drive between Bristol Road and funds, making it possible to accelerate safety improvements to bridges and Highway 101. Construction began in road projects and provide residents with overpasses, and repair local streets and June and will take two to three months safer, smoother roads.” freeways. Funding in SB 1 is split equally to complete depending on weather con- Johnson Drive is a heavily traveled between state and local governments. SB ditions. The $2 million-dollar project, corridor and was identified to have poor 1 also includes accountability provisions supplemented with gas tax funding, road quality during the City’s pavement and constitutional protections, such as includes replacement of asphalt condition index analysis. Because of the creation of the Office of Inspector pavement, concrete sidewalk repair, and funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the General, to ensure the funding is spent installation of sidewalk access ramps to Road Repair and Accountability Act of wisely and on transportation projects ensure safety and mobility for pedestri- 2017, drivers will benefit and see road only. ans and motorists. improvements much sooner than an- California has a backlog of $130 “I’m sure that someone will come sit on us “Repairing our streets is a top ticipated. The following projects are on billion in needed road maintenance soon!” 4 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Opinion/Editorial

n T h e V e n t u r a mendations for establishing an annual mately one in every six newspapers in the County Fair opened retail licensing fee in an amount enough U.S. would be owned by a single company. Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce today. Some people to provide the necessary funding to The entire newspaper industry has gone living in Ventura enforce this new ordinance. through major consolidation and closings The Ventura Breeze is your free local community forget that this is the Mayor Matt LaVere and councilmem- because of the growth of large online newspaper published every other Wednesday “Ventura County’ Fair ber Cheryl Heitmann introduced the companies and the competition for adver- and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Sheldon (Governor) Brown and how lucky we are policy consideration. It was approved by tising dollars. Publisher-Editor locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor that it is held right the full Council. So, let’s support the Ventura Breeze, located in Oxnard. here in our backyard. So, take advantage of As you might know, I am concerned and other city papers throughout the it being local. There is certainly something about vaping but never comfortable with country, so we can keep the local papers Publisher-Editor for everyone at the Fair. local governments banning products that alive and well. Sheldon (Governor) Brown n The Trade Desk, a Ventura-based are legal (like marijuana). n With the two recent large earth- [email protected] global company, is returning to where it n According to the National Weather quakes, many folks ran outside presuming Publisher Emeritus all started – picking up space again behind Service, Anchorage, Alaska saw its that is a safe place to be. Experts have Staci Brown City Hall in the incubator area. The Trade highest temperature on record recently always warned the public against leaving Assistant to the Publisher Desk has agreed to pay for upgrades to with residents celebrating July 4 with a building and going outdoors during a Ana Baker the elevator, lobby, parking lot and other 90-degree temperatures. Several locations quake. The safest place to be is to remain amenities. According to the five-year lease, through southern Alaska saw their single inside protected from falling debris, Contributing Writers The Trade Desk will pay $21,394.80 per hottest day on record. This, of course is dropping power lines and falling trees. Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman month for the large vacant spaces. not global warming. When inside, quickly find a place Sheli Ellsworth • Veronica Johnson They need to be commended for n In a series of leaked diplomatic cables, where things cannot fall on you. Shirley Lorraine • Victoria Usher staying in Ventura and hiring even more Britain’s ambassador to the United States And make sure you don’t have heavy Jill Forman • Pam Baumgardner Venturans. They have several other paintings or other items and decora- Elizabeth Rodeno • Mira Reverente described President Trump as “radiating James Francis Gray • Amy Brown office locations in Ventura also. Because insecurity” and his administration as tions over your bed. Maryssa Rillo • Maryann Ridini Spencer they’ve been so successful, they could diplomatically “clumsy and inept,” a n San Francisco has released data that have moved their HQ office pretty much withering assessment that threatened to reports that their homeless population has wherever they wanted to at this point damage bilateral relations at a delicate increased about 30% from 2017. This does Contributing Photographers Bernie Goldstein (closer to a major airports), so it’s great moment for Britain. I, of course, would include homeless people in jails, hospitals Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon they’ve chosen to stay in Ventura. A very never make such a statement. in residential treatment facilities who will successful local story. n Mad Magazine has stopped publish- be homeless once they are released. Distribution n Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson Eight teens were hospitalized in ing new material after 67 years. It will only When California, and other states, Alfred J. Lewis • Richard Lieberman Wisconsin last month with seriously feature vintage Mad content and only be began closing the large mental hospitals Chris Lopez damaged lungs., the state Department sold at comic bookstores or mailed to sub- and facilities (locally Cal State University of Health Services has reported. All eight scribers. Hate to see things that I grew up in Camarillo) about 50 years ago, the plan Account Executives Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers patients, who live in Milwaukee, Waukesha with go away. Maybe time to get rid of my was to give local communities funding and Winnebago counties, tested negative slide rule and land line. to provide facilities for this population. Web/Online Advisor n Cindy Summers for infectious diseases and reported Talking about changing times, When President Kennedy, in 1963 signed vaping in the weeks and months before Berkeley has now re-named manholes the Community Mental Health Act, the Print Production Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing their hospital admission. as “maintenance” holes to be gender idea was to provide neighborhoods with Regarding vaping, to reduce access and correct. More than two dozen terms will housing and funding to provide care and Printing combat marketing that targets youths, the be changed with gender-neutral words. housing. CA Web Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 ------Ventura City Council has directed staff Before some of you male readers go People who should be in mental health CONTACT US: to prepare an ordinance that would ban bonkers saying how stupid this is, you care and obtaining support are in our jails Events & Happenings retailers from selling flavored tobacco should think about being called a police- and our streets because of their mental [email protected] products and vape juices. woman or firewoman if that is your job. illnesses. Opinions The Council wants to consider the This is how women feel when being called Ventura and the County have made [email protected] possibility of banning online sales to policemen or firemen. some strides to solve this problem but Articles and Photos Ventura residences, prohibiting new n Gannett (publisher of the VC Star) - there is much, much more to do. The next [email protected] tobacco retail licenses from opening and many other newspapers - is in talks to time you see a mentally ill homeless The Pet Page within 1,000 feet of a school and ensuring combine with Gatehouse Media in a deal person you might consider the fact that [email protected] existing tobacco retail licenses within that would merge the two largest newspaper they have no other place to go. And they Advertising those zones not be transferable. firms in the U.S. (by circulation). are not capable of holding a real job or [email protected] Staff will also put together recom- If the deal goes through, approxi- making correct life decisions. Ventura Breeze PO Box 832 Mailbox The Ventura Breeze is Ventura, CA 93002 looking for account Phone 805.653.0791 Fax 805.641.1824 Ventura Breeze stay the special place it is.” Indeed. RE: Ventura Moments: We Are So Very R.J. Quirk, Ventura C executives to sell (Very) Lucky. The Ventura Breeze is printed with Reading the pretentious, tumid Dear Sheldon Brown, Editor, Ventura advertising space to soy based ink on paper with minimum article in the July 3rd issue with Breeze; businesses and 40% recycled content. passive amusement, I couldn’t help Planting trees is the most effective but wonder if the writer, was living in and aesthetic way to restore soil, reduce professionals in Ventura. a dream world or, perhaps, referring heat islands and air pollution, and pull Part or full time. Contact to Ventura pre-1980. carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. “It could be argued that our lives If the VC2040 General Plan sets a goal [email protected] are a vacation, with work, chores and to plant and maintain a million trees for more details. errands thrown in.” Non arguable by 2030, what is the goal for the city of It’s hard to however, is that engaging in these Ventura? Ventura City’s Tree Committee endeavors is severely blemished by can partner with a proposed new Ventura the appalling, ever-increasing traffic County Tree Committee to assure lose a mother- melee one faces every day of the week. success and ecological benefits from Ventura’s “Planning” Commission planting trees. At one point in the 1980’s in-law. In fact seems specifically focused on lining there were less than two dozen condors. the coffers with real estate dollars. The hatching of the 1000th California Have we not noticed the plethora of Condor chick tells a story, that if we work it’s almost new condominiums under construc- together—such as planting a million tion? And when this new housing trees this decade—our county will be impossible. attracts newcomers to taste of our better for decades to come. “kaleidoscopic culture and simple Patrick Makiri pleasures’’, traffic, congestion will’ ex- – W.C. ponentially, increase. Not to mention Breeze straining our critical water supply Let Ventura Lead on All-Electric New Fields during drought periods. Ventura’s Homes We encourage you to send your opinions goal: “If there’s an open piece of The housing shortage is a major to [email protected]. Please ground, build on it!” priority. With the solution of building limit them to about 300 words “people who want to see Ventura Continued on page 23 Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 5 Community Events

welcomed. Ventura events First Wednesday, of each month, 6 - 10 p.m., Gold Coast Modular by Ana Baker Complimentary Nurses Spa Day! Railroad Club meets at the Murphy Livingston Memorial Visiting Auto Museum, Oxnard. Now ex- Come enjoy a martini, relax and rejuvenate!! Nurse Association & Hospice classes: hibiting Saturdays and Sundays, 10 May 8th, 2019 @ 5:00pm Just bring First Tuesday of the month from 1- - 4 p.m. Visitors and new members are Nurse ID 2:30 p.m. free classes on managing welcome. Member initiation fee $10, 20-MINUTE CHAIR OR TABLE MASSAGE life with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes. monthly dues $20, $10 for Juniors. PARAFFIN FOR HANDS & FEET Learn about meal planning, exercise, Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 Statham AROMA THERAPY • HEATED NECK WRAP blood sugar monitoring, medication Blvd., Oxnard. www.gcmrc.com. For SWAG BAG management and new developments for more information, call (805) 229-7429. Honoring ourFree Centurions! Raffles Every Hour living with diabetes. Musicians’ Sober Support Big Flat Screen TV • Echo • Gift Spa Basket • Gift Wine Basket Felix Curell, 102 years old and William Zinskey, 104 years old were Second Monday of the month from Meetup @ FIND (A Friend in Deed) honored amongst peers for reaching “Centurion” status. Felix has 4 - 5 p.m. invites you to join a free joint every Monday night 7 - 9 p.m. Bring livedHappy at VTH for 14Nurses years and BillWeek! for 7 years. replacement classes and learn what to acoustic instrument(s) for jamming expect pre and post-surgery. Learn about after sharing support for sobriety. Bell 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com home safety, rehabilitation, medication Arts-Studio 39-432 Ventura Ave. For 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 and recovery. further information A.Friend.In.Deed. CA LIC# 565801810 Wednesdays evenings from 6:30 - 8 [email protected]. p.m. free adult bereavement support The Ventura County Philatelic groups to individuals who have expe- Society meet on the first and third rienced a loss within the last 2 ½ years. Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m. at Moving In? The support groups help improve under- the Church of the Foothills, 6279 standing of the grief process, decrease Foothill Rd.Admission and parking are Moving Out? 805.701.7694 emotional pain, provides emotional and free. Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 [email protected] educational support, and rediscover a or [email protected] @ sense of hope. Classes take place at 1996 Mended Hearts of Ventura. Moving Up? TeamTrainor12 Eastman Ave. Come share if you have had heart I can help you with that. DRE 01985025 The Compassionate Friends of surgery or stent implant. Group © 2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC West Ventura County is a support meets the first Tuesday each month at group for those who have experi- Lemon Wood Mobile Park, 850 Johnson enced the loss of a child. Parents, Dr. They have excellent speakers, leading Sunday 2-4 p.m. at the Poinsettia Monthly Coffee-Speaker meetings are grandparents, and siblings (over age cardiologists, nutritionists, dietitians Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. Music held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 14) are all welcome. First and third from our area. Contact Richard Hatcher on stage. Jamming Room Open. Free from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the Knights of Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at at (805) 644-2733. Admission, free parking and open to Columbus Hall, 36 Figueroa St. Parking the Pointsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga Ongoing, first Wednesday of Public. For more information call 805- is on Santa Clara Avenue. Guests are room, 3451 Foothill Road. Laura each month, 6 - 9 p.m., Gold Coast 517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA welcome a couple times before becoming Lindsay at (805) 836-9100. Modular Railroad Club meets at the August 4: Totally Welcome Song a member; dues are $30/year. Speaker Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Murphy Auto Museum. Visitors and Circle is on Sunday at 2 p.m. Located will be Detective Nick Odenath, a 16-year Monday nights 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. new members are welcome. Member at NAMBA 47 S Oak St. Suggested veteran of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, initiation fee $10, monthly dues $20, donation $8-$15, no one turned away. A Office, works on the Human Trafficking swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 $10 for Juniors. Exhibiting Saturdays Community Song Circle is not a perfor- Task Force. Learn more at http://www. members, $12 non-members. Free and Sundays, 10 - 4 p.m. Murphy Auto mance. It comes together like an ocean bcnnwomensclub.org/. dance lessons 6:45 - 7:15p.m. Call Rick Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard. wave, and then disbands leaving only August 8: Ventura Holistic Chamber (805) 415-8842 for more information. For more information, www.gcmrc.com, healing vibrations. There is no audition, of Commerce will be hosting their Ventura Discussion Group or call (805) 407-6717. no rehearsal, no preparation, no reading monthly meeting on Thursday 11:15 meeting at Main Street Restaurant Co-Dependents Anonymous music, and often no instrumentation. - 1 p.m. This month’s topic is “Using 3159 Main St., Wednesday from 4 - (CoDa) is a 12-step fellowship of men August 5: Heather Hewson and Your Gifts and Talents to Make A Differ- 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay and women whose common purpose Leslie Hall will host the first Write ence”. Please join us for lunch and fun for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. is recovery from codependence in Night Ventura at Tatiana’s Coffee & at The Greek Mediterranean Restaurant, Bring an interesting topic to discuss. the development and maintenance Tea 2740 E. Main Street, 6 - 9 p.m. 1583 Spinnaker Dr. $20 fee includes Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge of healthy relationships. Every Friday and continuing the first Monday of lunch, beverage and gratuity. Bring a Club offers games for all levels of at 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist every month. All writers welcome from Raffle Prize for an extra opportunity play. Learn the game, play with your Church, 5654 Ralston (enter through already published to beginner, of all ages to showcase your business. RSVP Julie peers, and earn master points while you side door off parking lot). Further infor- 18+, of all backgrounds. What to bring: Ridenour, Chapter President, (805) are having fun. There is a game every mation Deva 805-814-5650 or Maryann paper, a pen or pencil, $10 suggested 223-1207. day of the week. Check out their website The Ventura Retired Men’s Group donation, and a few dollars to buy coffee August 9: The General George S. at www.vcbridge.org continues to seek those who might or food. As space is limited, it’s recom- Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the Country Western Line Dancing enjoy spending some relaxed time mended to RSVP by text or call to (805) American Revolution April luncheon every Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. Instruction at a social lunch meeting at 11 a.m. 651-9142 or email writenightinterna- meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m. every night. Located at the Moose on the first and/or third Tuesdays [email protected]. Friday, in the Poinsettia Pavilion, lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More in- monthly at the Ventura Elks lodge August 7: BCNN is a women’s social 3451 Foothill Road. The program Is formation at countrylovers.com. on Knoll Drive. If this sounds inviting club open to ladies who reside in TBD and will be presented by Mr. Eric Cross Town Hikers on Wednesday to you, a call to Bob Likins at 805-587- Ventura, Oxnard and Pt Hueneme. Continued on page 6 nights for a moderate-paced hike 1233 will provide details for visiting that includes views of Ventura from with us for your complimentary lunch. the cross, a walk out to the end The Ventura Rotary Club, Sopranos! Altos! Tenors! Basses! of the pier, and a stroll along the Ventura Downtown Lions Club and Promenade back to the Museum. the Salvation Army of Ventura have Channel Islands Choral Association is auditioning singers Four miles with an 800-foot elevation partnered to bring the community gain. Meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the a free Eye Clinic. The goal and vision from the community to join the CSU Channel Island Choir fountain across the street from the are to provide free eyeglasses for those conducted by Dr. KuanFen Liu Mission. Join Facebook page for more in- in need. Patients are seen each Tuesday formation: https://www.facebook.com/ from 9 - 11a.m., walk-ins only first come Auditions are by appointment only August 5th - 11th groups/800215670039426/ first served. The Eye Clinic is located The members of the Ventura In- inside the Salvation Army Hope Center. The choir meets on vestment Group meet on Mondays 155 S Oak St. for an informal discussion of recent The Ventura County Philatelic Monday nights 6-8:50PM economic events. Topics cover current Society meets the first and third CSUIC Campus, Malibu Hall events that affect stocks, funds, real Mondays each month 7:30-9:30 p.m. estate, and interest-bearing investments. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Rehearsals begin August 26th The meeting is from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Foothill Road. Admission and parking the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone are free. Stamp trading and camaraderie. To schedule an audition: [email protected] Road and Main Street. Visitors and For more information sockonthenose@ For more information: Joan Rust (805) 469-4161 potential members are welcomed. There gmail.com or (805) 320-1601. are no dues or requirements to partic- August 4: Old-Time Country www.cicachoir.org ipate, and all levels of experience are Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. 6 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

Confidence In Math. Confidence For Life.™ Community Events captive breeding facility in Ojai The Turtle Conservancy is home to many threatened and critically-endan- Ventura Friends gered species of turtle and tortoise from around the world, including from Africa, of the Library Asia, Mexico and more. For more information and to apply celebrating 50th as a volunteer, please visit www.turtle- conservancy.org, or contact ursula@ anniversary year turtleconservancy.org. Celebrations began in March at On Wednesday evening, August Avenue Library with a visit from best-sell- 14, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Ojai ing bi-lingual author Amada Perez and native plant educator Lanny Kaufer music from Inlakech Cultural Arts, and will continue what has become a fun continued on July 18, in coordination and popular new monthly activity. with the Summer Reading Program at He’ll lead an Herb Walk up to a vista E.P. Foster Library, with Alane Adams, point above the Ojai Valley where par- author of the Legend of Orkney fantasy ticipants can watch the simultaneous novels for middle grade readers and sunset and moonrise. Following the multi-instrumentalist Craig Newton. walk is an optional visit to Ojai Valley The 50th anniversary celebration Brewery at Azu Restaurant to sample at Saticoy Library on August 10 will native plant infused beers. reflect a whimsical aspect of 1969 with Tutoring and Enrichment K–12 Homework Help After registering online, those par- a visit from Ivor Davis, author of “Ladies ticipating will meet at the Park-and-Ride and Gentlemen . . . The Penguins”. This Mathnasium teaches children of all skill levels to understand and lot in downtown Ojai between 5:30 and picture book tells a fanciful fable about 5:45 p.m. and carpool to the trailhead to a famous Penguin rock group from the master math. We boost grades, build confidence, and develop minimize the crowded parking situation remote British Falkland Islands in the critical thinking for today and for their future. We’re the authority in there. Participants will return to the South Atlantic, who grew up to become Park-and-Ride by 9:00 p.m. one of the most successful pop groups math education, growing to over 900 centers worldwide. Start your Register now at HerbWalks.com or in the world. Even bigger—well almost— child’s transformation. by calling 805-646-6281. There is no than the Beatles. pre-payment required for this walk, just a He will be accompanied by Alan Call to schedule a comprehensive risk-free assessment today. promise to let Kaufer know if your plans Shapiro, songwriter/singer who has change. Registrants will receive a confir- created songs to accompany readings Changing Lives Through Math™ mation email with all necessary info a few from the book. Alan is a singer/songwrit- days prior. No dogs or smoking, please. er, from Brooklyn, New York, currently Mathnasium of Ventura living in Oxnard. 805-525-MATH (6284) Answer In A Ivor Davis is generously donating www.mathnasium.com/ventura 50 copies of his book in honor of the 1746-B S. Victoria Ave. Breeze (Almost) 50th, to be autographed and given to Ventura, CA 93003 children attending the program. What will the building under construction at Please join in at 1:00 pm on Saturday, the former Elks Lodge at corner of Main and August 10 at Saticoy Library, 1292 Los Ventura events Sandi served as Campaign Director at Ash be used for? Angeles Ave., Ventura, for a tunaful…and Continued from page 5 The Thacher School for the past three Margaret Toal sophisticated occasion. Stassforth. All SAR & DAR Compatriots, years. Margaret: We have asked the developer The final event of the 50th anniversa- friends, and visitors are welcome to join Nicholas Root will serve as Associate to answer this question, but they haven’t ry celebration will take place in October us. If you choose to join us for lunch, Director of Development for Villanova yet. Will have the answer to this once we at Hill Road Library in conjunction with cost is $20 per person. For additional Preparatory School. Nick previously hear back from them. their Annual Membership Meeting. information please call Bill Bays (805) worked as an advancement associate at 650-3036 or Robert Taylor (805)216- Ave Maria University in Florida, where 7992. For information regarding SAR he graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of membership and chapter activities, Science in Marketing. please visit the chapter website at http:// Mrs. White and Mr. Root will play pattonpatriots.org. integral roles in advancing the mission August 10: Gardening Class: Flowers of Villanova by developing donor strat- in Low-Water Gardens on Saturday, egies and increasing fundraising oppor- 10 -11:30 a.m. Green Thumb Nursery tunities. 1899 S. Victoria Ave. This class will cover “We are thrilled to have Sandi and a variety of perennials, colorful shrubs, Nick join the Villanova community,” flowering succulents, hedges and trees said Nancy O’Sullivan, Head of School. that can help make low-water gardens “Their expertise and commitment to colorful and attractive all year. Villanova’s mission will be invaluable in August 29: Summer Open House fostering engagement and involvement at the Ventura Water Reclamation with our stakeholders.” Facility. 1400 Spinnaker Drive from 4 Learn more at www.villanovaprep. -7 p.m. RSVP at https://www.eventbrite. org. com/e/summer-open-house-tick- The Turtle Conservancy is ets-64643507471. Residents, students offering a unique opportunity for and families are invited to this unique volunteers to learn about and work community event. Tour Ventura’s waste- with a collection of rare and en- water treatment facility, meet industry dangered turtles and tortoises at leaders, hear from regional partners, and our captive breeding center in Ojai. learn more about Ventura’s future water Volunteers must be at least 18 years of solutions. Adults and kids are welcome. age. They will provide orientation and Admission is free. Space is limited. training. Please RSVP to ensure admission. One volunteer position is for an animal care assistant to work with keeper staff. They require a 4 hour shift Ojai news and minimum on any day(s) of the week, and weekend volunteers are especially events welcome. Sandi White joins Villanova Prepara- A second volunteer opportunity is tory School as Director of Development, for docents to lead small group tours bringing over 20 years of non-profit of the approximately 8-acre facility, to fundraising experience. Sandi is not explain the work being done with endan- Two-year old Louvelle Gledhill could read the Breeze if someone just turned it around new to Villanova; her daughter Lexi gered turtles and tortoises worldwide for her. Maybe aunty Breezy Gledhill could do it. graduated from Villanova in 2008. and to introduce tour participants to the Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 7 8 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes

the schedule tab on the CAPSMedia.org it named the company its latest Member website for dates and times. of the Month. Each month, one Registry KPPQ-LP, CAPS Community radio member is recognized for commitment station, broadcasting at 104.1fm and to emissions reporting and leadership streaming online, has been hosting local in taking action on climate change; non-profits to record public service an- Harrison is the first-ever waste hauler nouncements about their organizations to be distinguished with this Member of and upcoming events. Do you want to get the Month commendation. your message out? Radio is a great way “Our low emissions numbers are to do it. Non-profits are always welcome. remarkable but not unexpected,” said Contact Elizabeth at radio@capsmedia. Harrison’s Nan Drake. “We have a well org to schedule a time to come in and record a spot. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to visit and tour the CAPS Media Center located at 65 Day Road on the Ventura College campus, directly across the street from Foothill high school. Any community group including nonprofit, faith-based organizations, youth groups, service clubs can arrange a tour. CAPS Media membership and priv- Harrison Industries has vowed to buy only ileges are available to anyone who lives, CNG trucks going forward. Photo courtesy of works or attends school in Ventura Harrison Industries. While not writing and available to members of nonprofit for the Breeze Amy organizations throughout Ventura tracked history of avoided emissions County. Member/Producers receive and following all of the protocol. We Brown, and Eric hands-on instruction in videography, see this as our greatest responsibility Birns vacationed in video editing, radio production (addi- and our greatest success as a trash/ tional fee required) and more. To find recycle company.” Cancun. Of course, out more go to capsmedia.org/events, Harrison joined The Climate they brought the sign up for the next orientation class Registry in 2008 – just after the registry on the first Thursday of the month was formed – and it’s met its goal of Breeze with them and discover how easy it is to become remaining far ahead of the clean-air to show everyone a producer at CAPS. Go to capsmedia. curve every year. org, or you can call 805-658-0500 to get The Climate Registry is a nonprofit that they met. complete information. organization designed and created in 2007 to manage and reduce business- es’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Harrison Governed by U.S. states and Canadian provinces and territories, the registry honored by operates GHG reporting programs globally and assists organizations in Clean-Air Group measuring, reporting and verifying the Harrison Industries continues to carbon in their operations in order to lead the ecological charge, achieving well manage and reduce it. beyond carbon neutrality in terms of With 12 new compressed natural greenhouse gas emissions. According gas trucks, Harrison Industries has to the latest Climate Registry and vowed to buy only CNG trucks going Avoided Emissions Reporting, forward. “Our truck fleet is totally in Harrison Industries “has fully offset compliance,” said engineering manager its direct GHG emissions 18 times Mike Harrison, “and we voluntarily – well beyond net zero.” report all greenhouse gas emissions to So impressed was The Climate The Climate Registry, which makes us a Registry with Harrison’s numbers that Climate Action Leader.”

James’ father and family helped him present his clinic at Westpark. CAPS Media In The Game CAPS Media was part of the en- CAPS Media is expending the collab- thusiastic fans welcoming hometown orative partnership with departments hero and NBA superstar James Ennis throughout the City of Ventura to III to the Westpark Community Center produce informational and educational for a free basketball clinic for Westside videos on City services. The comprehen- youth. Ennis grew up on the Westside of sive outreach program is being developed Ventura and played at Westpark before and directed by Ashley Bautista, Interim attending Ventura High School and Communications Manager in the Ventura College. After playing basket- Ventura City Manager’s office. The ball internationally, Ennis jumped to the campaign will include a wide variety NBA and has played for the Miami Heat, of stories and subjects providing infor- Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets mation and insight into the expansive and Philadelphia 76ers. services provided by the City. Maria Paniagua and Kopdak, Will Sholy and Buba and Dash, Chris Beck and The special Westpark clinic was a CAPS Media continues to record local Charlie, Carmen Ramirez and Ginger, Susan Everett and Darby, Krystalin Bullicer once-in-a-lilfetime experience for dozens community council meetings through- and Evey, Cheryl Tabbi and Snickers enjoying being at work together. of aspiring athletes and adoring fans. out the city. Recently CAPS recorded, Recently the Ventura Housing Authority celebrated a very special day for Ennis graciously shared his extraor- broadcast and streamed the Mid Town employees and their dogs Take Your Dog to Work Day. The annual celebration brings dinary basketball skills, encouraged Community Council and the East together furry friends and their owners for a very special work day. future stars and dazzled fans with his Ventura Community Council meetings. A catered and sponsored lunch was made possible by Human Resources manager easy going attitude and awe inspiring In the coming months coverage will Cheryl Tabbi, and the sponsorship of Triunfo Sanitation District, VCA Westlake Village talent. See the cover article about the continue at MidTown and East Ventura Animal Hospital, Pioneer Women, Purina Pet Care Co.,Lucy Pet Products, Bow Wow Ennis Elite Camp. along with the Westside, College Area Doggie Dental Care, Petco, PetSmart, Sailor and Friends Pet Supply, Smiling Canines In addition to producing ongoing and Montalvo community councils. All and Furry Faces Holistic. live broadcasts of City Council meetings programs air on CAPS Media Channel Photo by Richard Lieberman. and select City community meetings, 6 and stream on capsmedia.org. Go to Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 9 News & Notes

Fall Trips Travel Show Thursday, September 19th Candlelight Theater - “The Bodyguard” 9/7 noon - 1pm Learn about these great trips in 2020! Columbia Space Center -9/14 Costa Rica - February Long Beach Aquarium - 10/7 Israel & Jordan - March Medieval Times - 10/12 San Antonio Fiesta - April Incentives & Special Discounts for Overnight Surprise Tour -10/24-25 attending the Travel Show. RSVP Catalina Island 11/17-19 Pepperdine Theater “Ragtime” - 11/23 Event Location: 1500 Palma Dr., Ventura Residents recently began moving into the newly completed units. Holiday Getaway- 12/8-9 Call to receive a detailed fl yer. Housing Authority awarded almost 805.535.5170 primroseexcursions.com $19 million for Phase Three public transportation, receiving bus The Housing Authority of the City of existing public housing site where 73 passes subsidized by the AHSC project. “Know Your San Buenaventura (HACSB) has been homes will be demolished, and 105 new Westview is a short walk from Ventura awarded $18,983,730 from the Califor- affordable homes will be constructed. Avenue, which is bustling with pedes- Limit” Education nia Strategic Growth Council for its Additionally, the AHSC award will trian and bicycling activity and where Ventura Westside Housing and Active fund significant transit and neigh- Gold Coast Transit operates some of Program in Transportation grant application. The borhood improvements that promote the highest use bus routes in Ventura award is granted through the state’s connectivity and enhance bicycling County. Downtown Affordable Housing and Sustainable and pedestrian safety. With input from Projects that receive AHSC funds Communities Program (AHSC), which community stakeholders and City are committed to promoting al- Ventura funds projects that promote healthier staff, the scope of improvements was ternative forms of transportation, On July 20 and 21, the Ventura Police communities and protect the environ- defined for the grant application, and sustainability, housing affordability Department had officers out in the ment by increasing the supply of af- ultimately included 11,000 linear feet and neighborhood connectivity. The downtown area to educate the public on fordable places to live near jobs, stores, of new sidewalk and sidewalk repair, Housing Project will incorporate a how important it is to “know your limit.” transit and other daily needs. This is two miles of a new context-sensitive solar system that will produce at least The “Know Your Limit” program one of 25 awards across the state and bikeway to close key east-west gaps 30 percent of its energy onsite as well as is intended to inform community is the first non-rural AHSC award in in the local bike network, upgrades urban greening such as the expansion members on how little it takes to reach the Central Coast and the first for the to Ventura Avenue bus shelters, and of the Westview Village community the legal limit for blood alcohol content City and County of Ventura. the purchase of 40 Calvans vans to garden, private bike closets per unit, (BAC), which is .08% in all states but The Ventura Westside AHSC award expand vanpool service in Ventura new trees planted at a rate of 3:1 and Utah, where the BAC is .05%. will fund the third phase of Westview County. Residents of Westview Village water conservation design elements During this time, officers invited Village, the transformation of an phase three will be encouraged to use throughout the site. Continued on page 23

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Thomas fire to help bring people back to for and preserving our waterways.” October 1, 2019 – Ventura Water (ven- normalcy “said Favio. “It was amazing to Surfrider’s Chapter Meetings, which turawater.net). Ventura Water will speak see people from all different areas come take place the first Tuesday of every to the current state of Ventura’s water together to help people in Ventura.” month from approximately 6:30 to 8:00 supply Added Silvia. pm, are customarily held at the Patagonia November 5, 2019 – TBD The Breeze wishes the Simoes our store in Downtown Ventura. However, December 3, 2019 – Surfrider’s Annual best at their new assignment. Ventura due to County Fair traffic, the August Holiday Party will miss their presence and good work. meeting will be held at the Pierpont Find out more, visit: ventura.surfrider. Racquet Club at 500 San Jon Road. org. Find out additional information “The meeting at the Pierpont Racquet on Pierpont Racquet Club Special, visit: Club is great timing,” said Oergel. “From pierpontrc.com. June 22 to August 31, 2019, Pierpont is offering a special 20/20 Summer Trial Membership at 20% OFF the regular price with 20% of the purchase price being “Walk with a Doc” The Simoes move on to Portland. donated to the Surfrider Foundation Ventura County physician Dr. Megan Ventura County Chapter. Folks who sign up Mescher-Cox, a board-certified special- as members by the end of July, also get a free ist in Internal Medicine and a Lifestyle The Salvation $25 gift card to Traveler’s Café, a Surfrider Medicine specialist, is inviting the public identified Ocean Friendly Restaurant.” to join her and her guest, dermatologist Paul Jenkin, Surfrider Foundation Ventura Army bids Surfrider’s monthly Chapter Larissa Larsen MD, on a leisurely “Walk County Chapter Campaign Coordinator meetings customarily host guest speakers with a Doc” to give people a chance to addressing a Chapter meeting. Photo by who talk for 30 minutes on a variety of exercise and enjoy some free health tips. farewell to the Surfrider Foundation. subjects pertinent to Surfrider’s mission. Dr. Mescher-Cox is leading the walk as Simoes family Sustainabilty Now News The gatherings also feature a networking part of the international Walk with A component and food and drink. Doc program, which gets people exercis- by Richard Lieberman “Our guest speakers tend to be ing in a fun way while learning ways to The Advisory Board, along with the Lucas Zucker partners or other local non-profit orga- improve their health. The walk will last Downtown Rotary Club, Lion and the nizations that we help to give a voice to,” for one hour and is free. Dr. Mescher- Kiwanis recently held a farewell BBQ for set to speak added Oergel. “The meetings are a great Cox will present a five-minute talk with the Simoes family. Silvia Benetti Simoes, way to connect with members, support- tips on good health at the beginning of by Maryann Ridini Spencer Lieutenant along with her husband Favio ers, and volunteers and attendees get the the walk. After the talk, a local business (@MaryannRidiniSpencer) Simoes and their children bid farewell to opportunity to discuss and learn about will lead a stretch warm-up before the Ventura after five years of service with On Tuesday, August 6, from 6:30 important conservation issues impacting walk. For more information about the the Salvation Army in Ventura. to 8:00 pm, Surfrider Ventura’s August the coast as well as Surfrider’s upcoming local walk, call 805-988-2821. “The best thing we were able to do in Chapter Meeting will host Lucas Zucker, programs, events, and campaigns.” When: 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 3. Ventura was engage with the community Policy and Communications Director for Surfrider’s Upcoming Chapter Meetings Where: the Ventura Pier boardwalk, to help people and to build up a relation- CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance United August 6, 2019 – Lucas Zucker, Policy meeting at the pier. ship with people from different areas of for A Sustainable Economy). Zucker will the community.” Said Silvia Simoes. speak to CAUSE’S work in advancing Favio Simoes added “the opportuni- environmental justice and erasing ty for me to have helped people get back economic disparities in environmental to a normal life, and to offer to people health (exposure to agricultural pesti- not just shelter and food, but just to cides as well as oil and gas development offer hope, many just need hope. in our region) and community concerns The Simoes have been reassigned about the proposed expansion of the Port to Portland and will be working at of Hueneme and potential impacts to air Salvation Army headquarters at the quality and coastal access for Oxnard Cascade division. residents. “We love Ventura and it will always In 2012, after achieving the victory remain in our hearts.” Said Silivia of creating a living wage region on Simoes. “We were so happy to be able the Central Coast for working-class to work with so many organizations immigrant families, CAUSE, founded in in Ventura that welcome the Salvation Ventura County in 2001, and PUEBLO, Army.” She added founded in Santa Barbara County in Favio Simoes began teaching music 2003, merged. Today, their mission is to youth in Ventura seven years ago to advance social, economic, and envi- and after that leaders at Salvation ronmental justice for the people of the Army offered him a chance to attend Central Coast centered around issues the Salvation Army Training College to from affordable housing to worker’s become an officer. After training they rights. CAUSE supports creating a global were assigned to Ventura chapter as their community and sustainable economy first appointment. “We felt that god was on California’s Central through policy calling us to serve a full -time ministry, research, leadership development, orga-

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“The drugs that I’m most worried about in my clinic, when I need to think about what might be contrib- uting to older patients’ memory loss or cognitive changes, are the anticho- linergics,” said Rosemary Laird, a geriatrician and medical director of the Maturing Minds Clinic at Advent- Health in Winter Park, Fla. “I’m protecting my eyes so I don’t have Here’s what older adults should problems when I’m old like 13.” know about these drugs: The basics Anticholinergic medications target Help your eyes acetylcholine, an important chemical messenger in the parasympathetic stay as healthy nervous system that dilates blood vessels and regulates muscle contrac- as possible tions, bodily secretions and heart by Dr. Linda Chous rate, among other functions. In the OD, chief eye care officer with brain, acetylcholine plays a key role in UnitedHealthcare Her short-term memory was terrible. attention, concentration, and memory She couldn’t focus on questions that formation and consolidation. Are my eyes going to keep getting medical professionals asked her. Some medications have strong an- worse as I age? Is there anything I can do But Malaz Boustani, a doctor ticholinergic properties, others less so. to slow the progression of vision decline? and professor of aging research Among prescription medicines with By no means is your eyesight guaran- at Indiana University School of strong effects are antidepressants such teed to deteriorate with age, but it is Medicine, suspected something else as imipramine (brand name Trofanil), perfectly normal to notice changes to might be going on. The patient was antihistamines such as hydroxyzine your vision as the years pass. Unfortu- taking Benadryl for seasonal allergies, (Vistaril and Atarax), antipsychot- nately, there is nothing that can be done another antihistamine for itching, ics such as clozapine (Clozaril and to stop normal vision changes. However, Seroquel (an antipsychotic medica- FazaClo), antispasmodics such as it is important to maintain regular ap- tion) for mood fluctuations, as well as dicyclomine (Bentyl) and drugs for pointments with your eye doctor to help medications for urinary incontinence urinary incontinence such as toltero- identify pressing concerns. and gastrointestinal upset. dine (Detrol). Although changes are often normal, To various degrees, each of these In addition to prescription medica- they can also be signs of conditions like drugs blocks an important chemical tions, many common over-the-counter cataracts or even diabetes. If you expe- messenger in the brain, acetylcholine. drugs have anticholinergic properties, rience sudden vision loss or any rapid Boustani thought the cumulative including antihistamines such as change to your eyesight, contact your eye impact might be causing the woman’s Benadryl and Chlor-Trimeton and care provider immediately. cognitive difficulties. sleep aids such as Tylenol PM, Aleve Many people notice tiny specks He was right. Over six months, PM and Nytol. within their field of vision. These small “I need to know the side effects of taking my Boustani and a pharmacist took the Common side effects include spots are tiny threads of protein that meds!” patient off those medications and dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, dis- float across the gel-like substance substituted alternative treatments. orientation, agitation, blurry vision, between your eye’s lens and retina. Each of Miraculously, she appeared to recover dry mouth, constipation, difficulty Usually there is no need to worry if completely. Her initial score on the Mi- urinating and delirium, a sudden and you only notice these spots occasionally ni-Mental State Examination had been acute change in consciousness. and they disappear after a few minutes, these drugs 11 of 30 — signifying severe dementia Unfortunately, “physicians often but only a dilated eye examination can — and it shot up to 28, in the normal attribute anticholinergic symptoms determine the cause of the “floaters”. blocks an range. in elderly people to aging or age-re- However, if your vision is overcome An estimated 1 in 4 older adults lated illness rather than the effects of by these specks or you are noticing vision take anticholinergic drugs — a drugs,” according to a research review loss, contact your eye doctor as soon as important wide-ranging class of medications by physicians at the Medical University possible, as it could be a symptom of a used to treat allergies, insomnia, leaky of South Carolina and in Britain. sight-threating condition. chemical bladders, diarrhea, dizziness, motion Seniors are more susceptible to Age-related macular degeneration sickness, asthma, Parkinson’s disease, adverse effects from these medica- (AMD)is the leading cause of vision chronic obstructive pulmonary disease tions for several reasons: Their brains loss in people over the age of 65. AMD messenger in and various psychiatric disorders. process acetylcholine less efficiently. causes damage to the macula, the small Older adults are highly susceptible The medications are more likely to spot on the retina that enables people the brain to negative responses to these medi- cross the blood-brain barrier. And to see clearly and to view things straight cations. Since 2012, anticholinergics their bodies take longer to break down ahead of them. by Judith Graham have been featured prominently on these drugs. Common symptoms of AMD are By all accounts, the woman, in the American Geriatrics Society Beers This column is produced by Kaiser Health distortion and blurring of the center of her late 60s, appeared to have severe Criteria list of medications that are News, an independent news service that is your field of vision. If caught in the early dementia. 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Please call us today for information on how we can help 111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004 © 2019 HSL 805-647-0616 RCFE#565802467 Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 13 Senior Living taking certain prescription medications day job working in suicide prevention and nutritional supplements. in Wenatchee, Wash. The lens in your eye is like a camera The visit didn’t go as planned. lens – it is clear and allows light to After a tense fight broke out between pass through to create an image. A her mother and another family cataract is the clouding of this lens, member, everyone dispersed. Rickard blocking the flow of light to the back readied herself for the trip back to of your eye (retina), which ultimately the Pacific Northwest. causes loss of sight. At the airport, she received a call There are many kinds of cataracts, from her mother, Sheri Adler. This and most usually form slowly and do was not out of the ordinary — Adler, not cause pain. If the clouding is small, like many adoring mothers, always it is possible you may not even notice it. calls her daughter after parting ways. However, significant clouding can form On the phone, Adler wanted to in some people and, ultimately, negative- tell her daughter how much she loved ly impact vision. and appreciated her. The good news is cataracts are “Normally I would think, ‘Oh treatable via surgery that removes the that’s a sign of suicide,’ but it was clouded lens and replaces it with a clear during my layover,” Rickard says. “I plastic lens. Cataract surgery is generally had just left her, and my whole life safe and is one of the most common she had always cried when I left and surgeries done in the United States. would always say I love you.” Once a cataract is removed, it cannot This time was different. “This grow back time,” Rickard says, “it was goodbye.” Glaucoma is caused by increased When the plane landed, Rickard pressure inside the eye, which can cause received another call. Her mother, at permanent vision loss and blindness if age 72, had tried to take her own life. left untreated. There are several types of “I went home, and I guess I just glaucoma, but the most common form didn’t know how to handle it,” Adler usually has no noticeable symptoms in says about the suicide attempt. “It was the early stages – the only way to detect just more than I could put together ... it is by visiting your eye care provider for I just made a stupid mistake. I guess routine testing. I just wanted to give up, because I felt What are the best ways to keep my like I wasn’t a good mom. And that’s eyes healthy as I age? all I ever wanted to be.” Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is The American Behavioral Health as important for your eye health as it is Systems facility in Wenatchee, for your overall physical health. Some Wash., includes suicide-safe features of the best ways to protect your eyes as and positive images of the Pacific you age include: Northwest, aimed to motivate * Stop smoking. Smokers are up to patients. four times more likely to develop AMD Since the attempt in January, and may contribute to the development Rickard has helped her mother find of cataracts. care. Adler now takes medication and Vertigo can cause permanent damage to * Maintain a healthy weight. Condi- meets with a therapist for depression You may think vertigo and the inner ear, affecting a person’s tions associated with being overweight, and help coping with family issues. dizziness are the same thing, but hearing and balance. Unfortunately, like diabetes and heart disease, increase They both say she’s doing better. vertigo is a specific kind of dizziness people who are taking medicine for your risk of developing vision loss from Still, the episode reflects the vul- in which individuals feel like their dizziness could actually end up with cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy. nerability of a group that researchers world is spinning. The most common more dizziness, as some sedatives can * Wear sunglasses. Help protect your call a “forgotten” population, partic- kind of dizziness for seniors is worsen the symptoms. eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays (read ularly when it comes to the issue of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo Meniere’s Syndrome on to learn why it is so important). mental health: senior citizens. (BPPV), which is caused by crystals in If you have dizziness along with * Be physically active. A study found Across the country, suicide rates the inner ear becoming dislodged. If ringing in your ear, distorted hearing, people who are physically active expe- have been on the rise, and that rise BPPV is the cause of your dizziness, and nausea, you may have Meniere’s rienced less vision loss over 20 years has struck the nation’s seniors par- it can be treated with some simple syndrome. These attacks can last for compared to those who didn’t exercise. ticularly hard. Of the more than maneuvers that help the crystals a few minutes or for several hours. * Eat a healthy diet. Colorful fruits and 47,000 suicides that took place in move back into place. Meniere’s can be treated on several vegetables like leafy greens, tomatoes 2017, those 65 and up accounted for “Vertigo can not only be frus- fronts, including diet and medica- and blueberries, contain nutrients that more than 8,500 of them, according trating for seniors, but it can also be tion. Limiting salt and caffeine can can keep your eyes healthy and reduce to the Centers for Disease Control deadly,” says Clay Gardner, executive help, and anti-nausea medication the risk of AMD. and Prevention. Men who are 65 and director at Vista Knoll Specialized might provide some relief. Staying on top of your eye exams older face the highest risk of suicide, Care Facility. “Untreated, dizziness Stroke or TIA is crucial to helping maintain your eye while adults 85 and older, regardless can lead to falls, which can cause Strokes, or transient ischemic health as you age. You should aim to see of gender, are the second most likely broken bones and even death. Getting attacks (TIA), aren’t the most your eye doctor annually even if your age group to die from suicide. appropriate treatment can help cure common reasons for dizziness in vision hasn’t changed. vertigo and avoid dangerous compli- seniors, but they are one of the cations.” most serious. Because time is of the Feeling dizzy? Infections essence when treating a stroke, it is Isolated and Sudden vertigo that lasts up to important to rule stroke out when a week could be the result of a prior sudden dizziness occurs. Symptoms One of these infection. Vestibular neuritis is often of a stroke can be similar to vestib- struggling, caused by a viral respiratory illness ular neuritis, so you should seek culprits could like the flu that causes the nerve cells medical attention the first time some seniors in the inner ear to become inflamed. you experience dizziness to figure be to blame Vertigo caused by infections can be out what is causing it. People who treated with anti-nausea medication are having a stroke often have other by in Health are turning or physical therapy. Steroids for symptoms like confusion, numbness, Bouts of dizziness are common for inflammation can also help bring or slurred speech. Even without other to suicide seniors, with 30 percent of people down the swelling in the inner ear. symptoms, someone with dizziness over age 60 and 50 percent of people Medications could still be having a stroke or TIA, by Jovelle Tamayo for NPR over age 85 experiencing dizziness. Some medications can cause which can lead to a stroke. Sheri Adler at an American Be- But while this issue is common, that dizziness, especially among elderly Dizziness is a common complaint havioral Health Systems office in does not mean it can be shrugged off patients. For people with high blood among seniors, but it does not need to Wenatchee, Wash. At age 72, Adler as a natural part of aging. pressure, hypertension medication be a fact of life. If you are experienc- attempted to take her own life. With the right care, dizziness can could be to blame for dizziness ing dizziness, get medical attention. Dr. Julie Rickard thought her often be treated. Here are five things that happens when they get up too Your doctor can help determine what visit to Wisconsin over the Christmas that can cause dizziness and what quickly. Other medications like is causing your dizziness and figure holiday would bring a break from her can be done to treat it. salicylates and some cancer drugs out the best treatment. 14 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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jurisdictions and working with incident Disaster teams and state and federal recovery teams.” Recovery The plan designates the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive Officer to serve in the primary leadership Plan adopted roles for disaster recovery and focuses on Recently the Board of Supervisors activities whose goals are to bring about adopted a Disaster Recovery Plan which recovery as rapidly as possible. The plan will be incorporated into the County’s is designed to be adaptable for recover- overall disaster plans to provide for an ing from potential large-scale disasters efficient recovery process following a that can create unique situations. major incident. The recovery plan was The plan also designates supporting developed under the direction of the roles for the County Office of Emergency County Executive Office. Services, recovery task forces, state Following the Thomas Fire, af- disaster recovery coordinators, local ter-action reviews highlighted the disaster recovery managers, private need for a comprehensive plan which sector and non-governmental organi- could be used to guide recovery efforts zation leaders and, when needed, the following extraordinary emergency federal disaster recovery coordinator. situations and natural, human-caused “The Disaster Recovery Plan or technological disasters. Lessons outlines the mission, purpose and learned during the Hill and Woolsey scope of our recovery activities,” said fires helped to further refine the plan Powers. “It also calls for an evaluation and its requirements. of recovery activities through an af- “The plan is designed to be used as ter-action review to ensure we are con- a tool following an emergency, not just tinually refining our recovery processes as a reference on a shelf,” said County to better serve the public.” Executive Officer Mike Powers. “When The plan deals with topics such as a disaster occurs, it is our duty to create hazardous materials; debris removal; order out of chaos. The plan includes housing, financial and mental health as- a series of checklists that allow for the sistance, and is intended to be a resource prompt formation of a recovery team. that can be shared with cities involved The checklists and the remainder of the in the same disaster, or other jurisdic- plan provide a ‘roadmap’ for establishing tions experiencing a disaster needing a a recovery team, integrating with other recovery plan. Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 15 This ’n’ That Dr. Kim Hoffmans selected as Ventura College President

Ventura County Community Consortium of community colleges. College District (VCCCD) Chancellor VCCCD Board Chair Dianne McKay Greg Gillespie is pleased to announce that commented on the importance of providing Dr. Kim Hoffmans has been selected as opportunities for internal leaders, “Chan- president for Ventura College, effective cellor Gillespie has made a smart decision June 1, 2019. Dr. Hoffmans has served and we are confident that Dr. Hoffmans VCCCD for the last 25 years as a nursing will lead Ventura College to do great things faculty, coordinator/department chair, for our students and community.” and dean at Moorpark College and Through her experiences as a nurse currently as Vice President of Academic and an educator, Dr. Hoffmans has had Affairs for Ventura College. the opportunity to work with colleagues Hoffman’s appointment as president and students with diverse academic, social, of Ventura College follows a one-year economic, physical, cultural, and ethnic interim appointment by Dr. Damon Bell backgrounds and finds the distinct climate and a one-year interim appointment by of community colleges rewarding, challeng- Dave Keebler as a result of Dr. Greg Gilles- ing, and full of opportunities. She is excited pie’s promotion as VCCCD Chancellor in to serve Ventura College and support July 2017. student achievement and success in her new Chancellor Gillespie looks forward to role as president of Ventura College. working with Dr. Hoffmans in her new role “I am humbled and honored to serve and stated that “she is an experienced and as the next president of Ventura College. dedicated community college leader and My philosophy of service is based on the will actively support college employees in idea that the more energy you apply to helping meet the diverse needs of Ventura a mission the greater the success and College students and our communities.” personal fulfillment. I have applied Dr. Hoffmans background includes this approach as an active member of leadership of academic programs, student Ventura College for the past four years services areas, career technical education- by giving much and receiving much al, accreditation, curriculum, Guided more in return. My personal mission is Pathways, and enrollment management. to serve others and the institution by Dr. Hoffmans has served on statewide promoting student success and institu- boards for the California Community tional improvement. I look forward to College (CCC) Chief Instructional Officers, expanding my contributions in my new CCC Athletics Association, CCC Workforce role,” stated Hoffmans. & Economic Development Performance Chancellor Gillespie said he looks Advisory Board, and others. Locally, she has forward to “the leadership that Dr. served as a member of the Ventura College Hoffmans will provide at the college, Foundation Board of Directors, a member District, and community levels. We are favorable business legislation through talk Micaela will share her perspectives of California Lutheran University advisory fortunate to have a proven leader with a state-wide public policy forum. The on life as a kid with autism. committee for the Graduate School of extensive experience in our district and in national organization, NAWBO, has over While expanding perceptions of Education Doctorate Program, and a the state stepping into this critical leader- 80 chapters across the United States. Mem- autism, Micaela hopes to educate member of South Central Coast Regional ship position.” bership is open to women solopreneurs, others on some of the challenges that small to mid-size business owners, partners people with autism might face and and corporate owners as well as those share the many opportunities for rating breakfast and lunch time-frames, companies that support women-owned growth and learning that are available NAWBO installs and co-hosting networking activities and businesses. Learn more: www.nawbovc.org. to children like her when they are educational workshops with community respected and understood. new Board partners. “I’m thrilled at the momentum Micaela wrote Autism over the years The Ventura County chapter of the our chapter is gaining and I look forward as a way to share her experiences growing National Association of Women Business to continuing to offer a collaborative, Thirteen-year- up with autism. She was diagnosed with Owners (NAWBO VC) installed its new educational and supportive environment autism at the age of two and a half and Board of Directors last week at the woman for women business owners throughout old to share her has spent the past decade learning, owned RELM Wine & Beer Bistro in our county.” growing, and working to overcome the Camarillo as part of its summer Celebra- The Board of Directors is joined by life with autism many challenges associated with this tion. Marsha Bailey, founder of Women’s active leadership Chairs Andi Malone Thirteen-year-old author Micaela disorder. She is currently an eighth- Economic Ventures installed the new slate (Infinity Gifts, Baskets & Balloons) Ellis will visit Hill Road Library at 12 grade student at the Lighthouse of officers who represent a broad spectrum who will lead the Mastermind program p.m. on Sunday. August 18, to speak School of Ojai, a private school that of industries, leadership and business and fundraising activities, Doris Muna about her book, Autism over the Years: specializes in educating children with acumen. (Dorothea Essences) who will be develop- A Twelve Year Old’s Memoir. During this Continued on page 17 2019-2020 NAWBO Ventura County ing corporate partnerships, Seana-Marie Board of Directors Sesma (Your PR Girls and MaryJane President – Lynnette Coverly, Coverly Services Network) overseeing the Mentor Summer Professional Services program and special events, and Brenda Immediate Past President – Diane de Terzian (Doug Terzian Construction) as ADVENTURE! Mailly, DDM Metering Systems, Inc. the chapter’s Community Liaison. SURREYS • CRUISERS • TANDEMS • KIDS BIKES & MORE Secretary – Lisa Rule, The Acorn Newspa- Established in 1996, NAWBO Ventura pers and Beyond The Acorn Magazine County has been furthering the aspirations Membership Director – Kamie Abraham, of our growing community of women Sagemark Consulting business owners throughout the county VENTURA Ventura Pier Programs Director – Rose Hayden-Smith, for over 23 years. The chapter serves women Ventura State Beach Picnic Area Shine Communications business owners from the west end of the Ventura Marriott Public Policy/Advocacy Director – Dawn county, including Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Crowne Plaza Dyer, Dyer Sheehan Group, Inc. and throughout the Conejo Valley, east to Four Points by Sheraton Newly inducted NAWBO VC President Simi Valley and Moorpark, Newbury Park, OXNARD Lynnette Coverly outlined exciting plans for Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. In Embassy Suites the new year. She plans to launch quarterly addition to monthly meetings featuring Mandalay Beach Resort idea-sharing Membership Meet-Ups to instructive speakers and dynamic panelists, Channel Islands allow members to get to know each other the chapter hosts networking activities Marine Emporium in a more relaxed environment. She also and events, including its annual BRAVO PORT HUENEME announced ideas to reenergize the chapter’s celebration honoring the Woman Business Holiday Inn Express monthly meetings, which includes holding Owner of the Year among others. NAWBO Products & hours vary by location. them throughout the County, incorpo- VC also takes an active role in supporting (805) 650-7770 • wheelfunrentals.com 16 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE The Pet Page

n SPAN Thrift Store needed for evacuated pets and livestock is providing $10 spays at no cost to the owners. The Ojai shelter and neuters for low is at 402 Bryant St. Scamp Club income cat and dog For more information about the (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) friends. resources and services offered by the First two clinics in HSVC, visit hsvc.org/disaster_prepared- Dedicated August are: Albert ness or call 805-646-6505. to Scamp H. Soliz Library - El n These are TurfMutt’s top five tips Rio, 2820 Jourdan for ensuring the family yard is a place St., Oxnard, on Thursday, August 15th, everyone can enjoy year-round. and on Thursday, August 22nd at Shiells Consider your dog’s needs Park, in the parking lot, located at 649 C Each dog – senior, puppy, small, St., Fillmore. Please call to schedule an big, active breed or not-so-much – has appointment (805) 584-3823. different needs. Is your dog a water n Do you have a plan in the event of a hound? Maybe you should include a major earthquake? Does it include your splash pool or water fountain. Got a pets? In the wake of two significant quakes digger? A sand pit might work well to recently in Southern California, the keep your dog entertained – and the Humane Society of Ventura County wants mess contained. Does your dog love to to remind all pet owners of the importance run the perimeter of your yard? Design of having an earthquake plan – for the your yard with his path in mind. Does entire household including the pets. she have dog friends next door? Maybe “Southern California is prone to an eye-level hole in the fence would all types of natural disasters and being keep her from barking. Jot down every- prepared should be at the forefront thing your dog needs from your family I’m Bandit a two-year-old Keeshond. I like to get into the laundry basket, for every resident,” said Greg Cooper, yard, then you map out your landscap- I hope that I don’t end up in the washing machine, it would ruin my sun- director of community outreach for the ing accordingly. glasses. nonprofit HSVC. “But unlike weath- Keep your pet safe and sound er-related disasters, an earthquake can One of the most important pet Join Scamp Club strike without warning, so planning in features in your family yard is a secure Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture advance is key.” fence – whether it’s made of wood, metal, anda little about yourself to [email protected]. There are a number of things pet vinyl or concrete. Inspect and fix your You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. owners can do in preparation and in the fence – or install one – so you can rest event of an earthquake. Here are some easy knowing your dog is safely within tips from the HSVC: the boundary of your yard. Microchips: Your pets should always Include turfgrass Lost pet? Go to LostCatVenturaCounty.com or have up-to-date ID tags on their collars, Turfgrass is safe – unlike concrete, LostDogVenturaCounty.com - free websites for finding and and they should also have embedded mi- asphalt or hard ground – and offers posting when you’ve lost or found a cat or dog. crochips. “Have your pet microchipped your pet a soft, cool spot to lie down, in advance in case they get separated even during the hottest conditions. It during an emergency,” said Arlene also creates a comfortable backyard Mother Goose and Grimm MacSween, assistant director of the playground and provides a place to take HSVC’s Ojai shelter. “Don’t forget to care of business. There are many types register the microchip and keep those of turfgrass that can handle “ruff-hous- records up to date for any changes in ing” from dogs and kids alike. Check address or phone numbers. your climate zone to make sure you’re Go-bags: If you need to evacuate selecting an appropriate grass species for your home, having preassembled where you live. (Another bonus benefit go-bags for every person and pet in the is grass is very good at capturing and household is a must. Your pets’ go-bags filtering rainwater.) should include food, water, poop bags Select the right plants and cat litter, spare leashes, and collars You’ll want to have a balance of with ID tags. Also, have copies of vet grass, flower plants, trees and shrubs Buckles records, pet medications and recent in your family yard. Including this mix photos. And don’t forget pet treats and of species will not only be beautiful, toys to help keep them comfortable it will also help support biodiversity. during trying times. Remember, nature starts in your own Crates: Having portable crates for backyard! Keeping your climate zone in your pets can help keep them safe in a mind, select appropriate landscaping for contained space. Store your pet crates in the areas you’ve identified in your yard. easy-to-reach places. Around walking paths, for instance, Pet sanctuary: In the event of an you’ll want to include sturdy, yet soft evacuation, you’ll want to know what foliage that can stand up to puppy and hotels are pet-friendly; research hotels people traffic without scratching. Use in advance, locally and regionally. Also, elevated boxes and patio planters for Mutts check with local animal shelters to see if more delicate flowering plants. they may provide sanctuary for your pets Avoid toxic plants during the emergency. One last word of important advice Breathe: You help yourself and – there are some plants and shrubs your pets by staying calm. “Animals get that are poisonous to dogs. You’ll want scared and nervous and may act differ- to avoid these in your outdoor living ently during earthquakes,” said Tracy room entirely. The American Society for Vail, HSVC senior humane officer. “They the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals can feed off of our emotions when we’re (ASPCA) has a list of toxic plants that uneasy during a disaster.” you should refer to when shopping for The HSVC offers shelter whenever it’s your family yard. Rhymes with Orange SPAN Thrift Store SPAY/NEUTER ANIMAL NETWORK $10 Low/No Income $10 Low/No Income Spay & Neuter Spay & Neuter We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization Thurs., August 22nd Shiells Park parking lot. Thurs., August 15th Volunteers Needed! More Spays - Less Strays 649 C Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 Albert H. Soliz Library - El Rio Donations Always Appreciated! Must call for appointment 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 584-3823 Must call for appointment Spay and Neuter for Low & No Income (805) 584-3823 Families in Ventura County 805.641.1170 110 A & B N. Olive St., Ventura CA 93001 www.spanonline.org Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 17 The Pet Page

Forever homes wanted Hi: I’m Floki a stunning Chow who is in need of a loving home. I was rescued from someone who was abusing me, but my rescuer is moving out of the country and I cannot go too. Thank- fully C.A.R.L. is giving me a chance to find my forever home. I’ll need time to get to know you and once I do, I’ll be very loyal to you. I like being spoken to lovingly and sweetly. I need an adult only home with someone who has Chow experience. I enjoy playing with other dogs, but it’s unknown how I’d do with cats. I know basic commands and walk well on leash. If you’re looking for a sweet dog and can give me a calm structured environment with consis- tent training, stop by and meet me. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. Marcia, Jan, and Cindy (A710038, A710050, and A710054) arrived at Ventura County Animal Services in May as part of a group of 59 bunnies that all came from the same home. That group included 34 baby rabbits that went im- mediately into the care of VCAS Bunny Brigade foster families until they would be old enough to be spayed or neutered. Adopt program allows families to take home one or more of these baby buns as fosters while they are still too young to be officially adopted. To meet these adorable babies and learn more about this program, please visit VCAS at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo and ask for ID #s A710038, A710050, and A710054. For details about adoption hours, offsite events, rabbit supplies, bunny nail trims, and compatibility dates, visit facebook. com/VCASBunnyBrigade. This ’n’ That

NBA superstar James Ennis III himself, James was able to relate Thirteen-year-old to share P S Y C CONSULTANTSHIC Continued from page 1 to the kids who now play at the Continued from page 15 that them seeing where James came from community center. unique learning profiles. In Micaela’s to where he is at now was very inspi- “People like myself, we didn’t words: Past • Present • Future rational.” have NBA players come here and do “I wrote this memoir because I want to Summer According to James’ agent, Scott this stuff like that. So, if I can help show people how I see the world, as a person Special! Nichols, this was the first time Ennis someone and motivate someone by with autism. I want to explain how my life Tarot or Palm + a free gift Elite Camp took place in Ventura. being here, my presence, that’s why I has been different from many other people’s Though they have done something am doing this.” lives, and how certain thoughts and ideas $25 similar in Australia, this was also James also had advice for the came into my mind that other people did the first time the camp was free of children. not understand. I want to share why I did Spiritual Awakenings by Polla charge. “Never be afraid to fail. If you’re things that seemed strange to others... I want “He loves kids and I think that afraid to do something you won’t to put an end to the idea that autism is a Let’s reveal what summer can bring for you! was really important. He has a really attempt to do it and that was one big disease that needs a ‘cure.’ I want to put an AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS stressful life and a lot of pressure thing about me, I didn’t know I was end to autism being a taboo subject.” psychicconsultants.net for him to perform on the court, but going to make it to the league, I just This event is free and open to the public. 107 Figueroa St., Downtown Ventura you can tell today that there was no had my mind set to help my family For information, contact Linda Cherry, pressure for him at all, this is what he and I did. That’s what kept pushing Librarian, at (805) 677-7180. Hill Road (805) 628-3333 loves to do,” Nichols said. me every day and putting in the work Library is located at 1070 South Hill Road. James’ younger brother, Jamaal in here. If you believe in something Ennis, who is also making his way to work hard at it,” James said. the NBA helped the kids with their “I look up to my brother a lot. He’s ball handling skills. my role model. He taught me a lot “My main goal is to make sure about life and shows me what to do that they know I’m here and I care and what not to do,” James’ younger and I’m not just here just to be here. brother Jamar Ennis said. Make sure that I build relationships According to Nichols the Ennis even though it’s a short amount of Elite Camp will return to Ventura time,” Jamaal said. every summer. Sitting on the sidelines was James’ “Every summer he plans on doing dad, James Ennis II. According to it again. The cool thing is, is that Ennis II, he always told James to the Sixers helped out, Bodyarmor never forget where he came from and sponsored with the drinks, and Chick We are passionate about to always find a way to give back. Fil A too, to help the kids,” Nichols REHABILITATIVE SERVICES “I am proud that he did this,” said said. Ohana Pet Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center is led by Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Veterinary Acupuncturist, Dr. Stefanie James Ennis II. “If my son can make James enjoyed being able to spend Scheff. The center is specifically designed to assist canine patients in need of soft-tissue therapeutic and holistic services to overcome it anyone else can make it, but you time with the westside community. painful injuries, build strength, or simply optimize movement caused by arthritis, hip dysplasia and more. don’t have to make it in basketball “My favorite part about today was you can make it any other sports or just seeing everyone smile and having just get your degree in college and a good time,” James said. “I know don’t run with the bad people.” everyone appreciates everything and www.ohanapethospital.com • 805.658.7387 Growing up in westside Ventura we had a good day today.” Compassionate care and the highest-quality medical, surgical, dental and wellness health care. 18 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE This ’n’ That

The team is there to play winning softball. “Positive Rocks” First published at Parentdugout.com “We try to throw positive rocks at team,” lamented Coach Ruben. Anyone them during games and practices to who was paying attention could see this keep them up. Just a little encourage- and a true team formed in the aftermath ment or positive reinforcement.” Ruben of disappointing early results on the Segovia is a modern-day coach. He’s field. “I really let them have it after a been coaching baseball and softball for bad game. I knew they could take it and decades yet retains his trademark high needed to hear it. The older girls on the levels of enthusiasm and positivity. team needed to step up and lead the “These young athletes are always on team on the field and in the dugout,” the receiving end of negativity. It comes Ruben said. Coach Ruben’s words didn’t from the stands during games, their fall on deaf ears as he noticed changes homes, or in the classroom. You hear in the players’ attitudes and efforts in some coaches during games and they practice and games. Team parents stim- only speak negatively to their team. We ulated team chemistry by coordinating try to be positive.” team parties at homes and at the beach. The 2019 Ventura Girls Fast Pitch The coaching staff strategically assigned 12u All Star team is in Medford, Oregon. groups during practices to encourage They will compete against the best team bonding. softball teams in the western United The coaching staff, players, and fifth Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. States over the course of a week. There parents make up a team in any form of Dorcas is one of our most generous will be skills contests, hotel pool parties, youth sports at every level. Success is lifelong annual contributors and a and other fun, distracting activities that dependent upon all 3 groups putting in supporter of many important organiza- can only occur during a sports vacation. max effort and staying positive. tions in our community. We are looking The team is there to play winning About half of these girls have played forward to celebrating all of her achieve- softball but will find some fun away together for 6 years or more. They’re ments as we honor extraordinary folks from the diamond. sisters now. They have played regular in our community who are advancing Headed to Oregon to compete season, all stars, and fall ball together. the common good,” said Eric Harrison, against the very best isn’t where this High school and travel softball are on CEO of United Way of Ventura County. team appeared to be headed when the the horizon for many of these athletes “We’re excited to come together for the all-star season began. “We lost badly in but first there’s some business to handle 15th Annual Spirit Awards Gala and one of the first tourneys we played in. in Oregon. recognize the Spirit of Community Part- Our older girls weren’t being leaders Good luck ladies. The city of Ventura nership in Ventura County.” and there were separate groups within a will be cheering you on! Additional community champions to be feted: • Rigoberto Vargas, Milton M. Teague ment. The leagues operate twice per Award for Outstanding Community Non-profit week beginning the second week of The Spirit Awards celebrate the Spirit of Volunteerism September and ending the first week of Community Partnership. • Lio Alvarado, Douglas Shively Award offers several November. Practices and games operate for Outstanding Community Impact programs for in a coed format and offer participants Dorcas H. • Erin Simqu, Women United Award the opportunity to develop self-esteem for Turning Compassion into Action boys and girls to and confidence. Thille will • Procter & Gamble, Roy Pinkerton Programs fill quickly, so register Award for Top Corporate Citizenship early to reserve a spot for your child. Reg- For more than seven decades, the learn and play istering early also allows participants to receive Lifetime United Way has fought for the health, save with the early registration pricing education and financial stability of volleyball available until August 1. The registra- Achievement every resident in our community. Our The United States Youth Volleyball tion fee includes a volleyball, uniform Community Impact focus fights for the League (USYVL) is pleased to announce t-shirt, and participation medal for each Award health, education, and financial stability that registration is open for the 2019 participant. Visit online registration United Way of Ventura County’s of every resident in our community. We Fall Leagues. These signature programs page to locate a program in your area. (UWVC) will honor Dorcas H. Thille are dedicated to helping all achieve their provide a fun, safe, and supervised envi- For information on registration, with its Lifetime Achievement Award full potential. ronment for boys and girls to learn and programs, locations, or schedules visit at the 15th Annual Spirit Awards Gala Dinner Tickets: $150 each. After play volleyball. www.usyvl.org or contact us at 1-888- August 24, celebrating community August 9, 2019, price increases to $175. The Ventura USYVL runs from 988-7985 or [email protected]. champions that embody the spirit of the Spirit Awards Gala Tickets are Wednesday, September 11, 2019 – Founded in 1997, the United States United Way in advancing the common available online at vcunitedway.org/spir- Saturday, November 2, 2019 on Wednes- Youth Volleyball League is a non-profit good in Ventura County. it-awards-gala/. days: 5:30 - 6:30 PM & Saturdays: 10:00 youth sports organization that hosts The gala will be held at 5 p.m. - 8:30 Since 1945, United Way of Ventura - 11:00 AM at Arroyo Verde Park in more than 15,000 participants annually, p.m. on Saturday, August 24, at the County has advanced the common good Ventura. nationwide. USYVL’s mission is to Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach by creating opportunities for a better The eight-week Fall Leagues provide provide every child between the ages of Resort. All proceeds will benefit United life for all. For more information about instruction to boys and girls ages 7 7 and 15 a chance to learn and play Way Community Impact programs. United Way of Ventura County, visit to 15 that is designed to teach basic volleyball in a fun, safe, and supervised “Dorcas Thille will receive our www.vcunitedway.org. volleyball skills in a positive environ- environment. Visit www.usyvl.org today! Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 19 Police Reports by Cindy Summers crews used progressive hose lays and hand crews cut handline to surround Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura the fire, cutting off its forward progress Police Department and are not the opinions of within 40 minutes. Total containment Complimentary Nurses Spa Day! the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned and thorough mop-up was accom- Come enjoy a martini,onorin relax and rejuvenate!! our are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty plished within 2 hours. The cause/origin Just bring in a court of law. May 8th, 2019enturions! @ 5:00pm of the fire was determined to be acciden- Nurse ID Lewd Acts with a Child Arrest tal, resulting from a motorized bicycle 20-MINUTE CHAIR ORnn TABLEe Vacarello MASSAGE On July 12 at approximately 1am, which ignited some light grass, final PARAFFINVentura FOR HANDS ownehouse & FEET esident Ventura Police Patrol officers contacted size of fire determined to be just under AROMA THERAPYfor 14 • HEATEDyears was NECK honored WRAP in a 13-year-old female juvenile who 1 acre. No injuries were reported at the frontSWAG of BAG peers for reachin alleged 26-year-old Ventura resident time of this release. No photos or further Free Raffles107 Every years Hour youn. Wade Austen Allen sexually assaulted information available at this time. Big Flat Screen TV • nEchone • Giftis a Spaew Basket orker • Gift who Wine does Basket her inside a camping trailer in the City of Commercial Burglary and Resisting not hold ack! Ventura. Ventura Police Detectives took Arrest Happy Nurses Week! over the investigation which resulted in On July 22, at approximately the corroboration of the child’s disclo- 3:30pm, the Ventura Police Department 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com sure of the sexual assault. On July 18, Command Center received a 911 call of 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 at 1am, VPD Detectives located Allen a commercial burglary in progress at a CA LIC# 565801810 in the 2900 block of Johnson Drive, and business in the 3600 block of Arundell he was taken into custody. Upon con- Cr. The female suspect, later identified as the Pacific View Mall located at 3301 with initial treatment and AMR/VFD tacting Allen, Detectives found usable 25-year-old vagrant Sariah Cundiff, was E Main St. after closing hours. While took over and eventually transported quantities of cocaine and ecstasy in his reportedly attempting to break into a inside the Mall the suspect forced entry the patient to local hospital for further possession. Allen was arrested for lewd business using an axe. As officers arrived into the Sunglass Hut kiosk and took evaluation. acts with a child, an outstanding DUI on scene, Cundiff fled from officers on property from a display rack and then 9:38pm, received a dispatch to an warrant, and various narcotics charges. foot into a nearby self-storage yard. left the Mall with the merchandise. unknown medical in the river bottom. Detectives are actively seeking any With the assistance of a Ventura SCU detectives began investigating Officers responded with VC sheriff, additional victims. Anyone with addi- Police K-9, officers began searching both crimes and using evidence located VFD and AMR to a patient complain- tional information is asked to contact several trailers inside the yard. The K-9, from the scenes were able to identify the ing of a staph infection and unable to Det. Alyse Quiroz (805) 339-4413. Miles, alerted to Cundiff hiding inside suspect as 29-year-old vagrant William walk. After searching for the patient, Narcotics Arrest a trailer. When she refused officers Bershers. it was determined to be re-dispatched On July 16, at approximately 4:50pm, orders to come out of the trailer, the K-9 On July 25, at 5:30pm, SCU Detec- in the daylight hours to assist, UTL in SCU detectives were conducting a was deployed. Cundiff was taken into tives located Bershers loitering in the the dark. follow-up on an investigation of a com- custody without further incident. 5000 block of Telephone Rd. and with 7-18 2:22pm, dispatched to a mercial burglary. One of the suspects After being cleared at VCMC for the assistance of Ventura Police Patrol medical in the Ventura Marina was attempting to sell stolen property injuries she sustained during the arrest, officers took him into custody without Community. Officers responded from the burglary on an internet site. Cundiff was arrested for commercial incident. Bershers was arrested and and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. Detectives using investigative tools were burglary and resisting arrest. booked at the Ventura County Jail for Patient was transported. able to identify the suspect as 24-year- A review of the Ventura County Grand Theft and Commercial Burglary. 7-19 1:00am, officers were moni- old Ventura resident Nicholas Gebber. Superior Court website shows that A search of the Ventura County toring a film shoot at the launch ramp. During the investigation SCU de- Cundiff has a prior conviction in 2018 Superior Court website shows that The shoot was for a car commercial and tectives located and detained Gebber for possession of a stolen vehicle and Bershers has prior arrests and convic- would be completed before sunrise. attempting to sell the stolen merchan- in 2017, she had eight convictions for tions for multiple property and drug 10:52am, while on patrol in Rescue dise. While taking Gebber into custody, charges of battery on a police officer, related crimes. Boat 19, officers observed a seagull investigators located additional stolen burglary, resisting arrest, possession with a hook in its mouth and the line property, narcotics, and items used to of a controlled substance, under the attached to the railing of the #7 buoy sell narcotics. influence of a controlled substance and Harbor Patrol North Jetty navigation light. Officers Detectives continued their investiga- drug paraphernalia, identify theft, petty caught the bird and freed it. tion by conducting a probation search of theft, trespassing and vandalism. 7-20 11:21am, dispatched to a Gebbers’ residence where they contacted Takeover Robbery Blotter medical near the Santa Clara River 58-year-old Ventura resident Larry On July 24, at approximately 11:15am, Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol bottom. Officers responded and Gebber. During a search of the residence, the Ventura Police Command Center tends to. assisted VFD/AMR with the patient investigators located a large amount of received a call of a takeover robbery at suffering from abdominal pain and methamphetamines and items used for Arroyo’s Fine Jewelry. As officers arrived 7-16 12:07pm, dispatched to a desiring to be transported to local the sales of narcotics. The contraband at the location, they learned that suspect medical at 1600 Spinnaker Drive. hospital for further evaluation. was located in Larry’s control, during #1 (a black male adult with short hair, Officers responded and assisted a 6:10pm, received a report of a behav- an interview at the residence Larry thin build, wearing a white dress shirt transient male suffering from an ioral issue near the Ventura Yacht admitted to the possession of these and dark pants) came into the store allergic reaction to mosquito bites Club. Officers responded and found items. Detectives took him into custody alone and told the clerk that he was there from the estuary last night. He was a female transient with an “Angry without incident. to pick up jewelry he had on layaway. As transported to local hospital Bird” mask violently confronting Nicholas Gebber was arrested and the clerk went to the back of the store to 7:20pm, received report of a man persons walking by. She was arrested booked at the Ventura County Jail for retrieve the jewelry, the suspect followed down in front of the A-dock restrooms by VPD. possession of stolen property and pos- the clerk and struck him on the head with at VIM. Officers responded and 6:40pm, received a report of an overdue session of narcotics for sales. a handgun. As this happened, suspect #2 found the man and were able to wake vessel. Officers conducted a brief in- Larry Gebber was arrested and (a black male adult with a heavy build, him and move him along. He was vestigation and were able to locate the booked at Ventura County Jail for pos- wearing a light-colored shirt) came into suffering from behavioral issues and vessel just outside the harbor. session of narcotics for sales. the store and covered the front door wandered off. 7-21 8:00am, dispatched to a A search of the Ventura County with a tarp. The two suspects then filled 7-17 1:13pm, dispatched to a male medical in the Marina Community. Superior Court shows that Nicholas trash bags with several pieces of jewelry complaining of chest pain. Officers Officers responded and assisted VDF/ Gebber has prior arrests and convictions from the display cases. The cash value of responded and assisted the patient AMR with a fall victim. for multiple property and drug-related the stolen property is not known at this crimes. It also shows Larry Gebber has time. The two suspects then left the store prior arrests and convictions for multiple and entered a vehicle parked to the front property and drug-related crimes. of the store. The vehicle was occupied by Brush Fire (Fire department) a third unknown suspect inside. On July 21, from approximately Commercial Burglary and Grand 10:45am – 1:00pm. Ventura City Fire Theft Arrest personnel and units responded to On July 6, the victim called the police multiple reports of a brush fire in the department and reported a subject had area of Ventura River, near Highway 101 stolen personal and store property from & Main St. First arriving unit reported the counter of the Shell Gas station a 50’x50’ wind-driven vegetation fire in located at 2440 S. Victoria. The crime medium/heavy brush with a moderate was captured on store video surveillance. rate of spread, no structures threatened, During the investigation, the suspect smoke and ash impacting adjacent bike was seen entering the business and path and Main St traffic. Rotor-wing taking the property while the clerk was aircraft dropped buckets of water to distracted. reduce the intensity, while fire engine On July 14, the same suspect entered 20 OctoberSeptember 2925– 28 – NovemberNovember – October 7, 11,11, 2017 20142016 Ventura BREEZE

Ventura MusicFridays: DJ Scene Wednesdays: Karaoke Saturdays: DJ Fri & Sat: DJs Four Brix Winery Plan B Winery 2290 Eastman Avenue 3520 Arundell Circle Music 6 – 8:30 pm Music 4 pm Fri 8/2: Déjà vu Too Sun 8/11: Ignition Garage Prime 1091 Scandia Avenue 2209 E. Thompson Blvd Fri 8/2: 54 Reasons, Dr. Infinity, Break Tuesdays: Danny D. the Tides, T.S.R. Salzer’s Records Sat 8/3: The Sleeping Sea King, Electric 5777 Valentine Road Howlers, Brenna & Sean (The Last Music 2 pm Gang) Sun 8/11: Pepper (acoustic set) by Pam Baumgardner Gigi’s Cocktails Sandbox Coffeehouse VenturaRocks.com Music Calendar 2493 Grand Avenue 204 E. Thompson Blvd Finally! It’s time for live music and (805) 642-2411 805-641-1025 For more events go to VenturaRocks.com entertainment, carnival rides, the rodeo, Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon exhibits, farm animals, food, and more. Blue Agave Golden China Thursdays Open Mic Yep! It’s the Ventura County Fair which 185 E. Santa Clara 760 S. Seaward Sat 8/3: Eaton Young runs July 31 – August 11 at Seaside Park. Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ (805) 652-0688 Sans Souci This year’s theme is “A Country Fair with Saturdays: DJ Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm 21 S. Chestnut Ocean Air” and the music, as always, is The Blue Room Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Sundays: DJ Darko included in the price of admission. Person- Ventura Harbor Village Grapes and Hops Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra ally, I can’t wait to catch a number of the (Next to Comedy Club) 454 E. Main Street Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean acts and I’m super jazzed to be able to pho- Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun Wednesdays: Open mic tograph several including X Ambassadors, Boatyard Pub 4 pm Thursdays: DJ Spinobi Melissa Etheridge and Collective Soul. Ventura Harbor Village Sat 8/10: Brandon Ragan Project Fri 8/9: Word of Mouth, The Swinging Photo galleries will be found on Ventura- Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Hong Kong Inn Nixons Rocks.com soon after the shows. By the Saturday 7 pm 435 E. Thompson Blvd The Shores Restaurant way, I highly recommend taking one of the Mondays: Milo Sledge Fri 8/2: Club Fallout’s Tech 805 1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard many free shuttles around town. Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas Sat 8/3: The Crawfish Thursdays: Karaoke The Music Under the Stars series Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Sun 8/4: RJ Mischo & His Red Hot The Star Lounge continues on Saturday nights at Olivas Bombay Bar & Grill Blues Band, Doc Ventura 343 E. Main Street Adobe with Four Lads from Liverpool on 143 S. California Street Keynote Lounge Sat 8/3: CRV August 3, and Identity Theft on August Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs 10245 E. Telephone Road The Tavern 10; unfortunately, all remaining shows Sunday 2-7: DJs Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke 211 E. Santa Clara Street are sold out. You really have to plan early Café Fiore Thursdays: Open mic night (805) 643-3264 to catch these shows the past few years. 66 S. California Street Fri 8/9: DJ AVG Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve Be sure to put the Topa Mountain Wed 7/31: Bryan McCann Sat 8/10: Wax Off Tuesdays: Karaoke Music fest “Finding a Cure” Cancer Fri 8/2: Instone Leashless Brewing Thursdays: Get Right DJ benefit on your calendar. I’m very Sat 8/3: Rick Whitfield 585 E. Thompson Blvd. Wed 7/31: Operation Oxnard, Civil honored to have been asked to emcee this Sun 8/4: Babylon Rockers Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room Conflict, Las Criaturas year’s concert with Marc Broussard, Brett Casa Bella Limon y Sal Wed 8/7: Old Blood Dennen, The Mother Hips, Chris Pierce, 391 E. Main Street 598 E. Main Street Fri 8/9: The Black Stripes Bryan Titus Trio, Tim Curran and more Thursdays: Danny D. Fridays: DJ Topa Mountain Winery amazing artists. For information about Cask Alehouse Saturdays: DJ 821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai this one taking place at Libbey Bowl in 5952 Telegraph Road Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm) Music Saturdays: 5-7; Sundays 4-6 Ojai on Saturday, September 21, go to Music 4-6 pm Made West Brewing Sat 8/3: Karen Eden TopaMountainMusicFest.org. Sun 8/4: Meg & Alex 1744 Donlon Street Sun 8/4: Conner Cherland Quick Notes: Reggae continues on Sun 8/11: Grayson Button Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm Sun 8/11: Alec Ledbetter Sunday afternoons in the Treehouse The Cave Thurs 8/1: RJ Bloke Ventura County Fair Lounge at Café Fiore as well as at The Star 4435 McGrath Street Sat 8/3: The Inside Break 10 W. Harbor Blvd Lounge on Main and every now and then 5:30 – 8:30 pm Sun 8/4: RJ Mischo & His Red Hot Grandstand Stage at Discovery; 54 Reasons out of Houston Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas Blues Band Wed 7/31: Styx play The Garage on Friday, August 2; Club Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi Thurs 8/8: Will Breman Thurs 8/1: Martina McBride Fallout’s Tech 805 returns to the Hong Copa Cubana Sat 8/10: Bill Bloomer Fri 8/2: Melissa Etheridge Kong Inn on Friday, August 2; there’s a Ventura Harbor Village Sun 8/11: 50 Sticks of Dynamite Sat 8/3: The Ohio Players, The Humane Society fundraiser at the Ventura Music 7 pm; Sundays 4 pm Majestic Ventura Theater Emotions, Evelyn “Champagne” King Theater on Saturday, August 3, with Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio 26 S. Chestnut Street Sun 8/4: Banda Carnaval, Luis Coronel, Astreyas, Cool Arrows, Cruda and DNA; Wednesdays: Al Macias Jazz Open Mic Sat 8/3: Astreyas, Cool Arrows, Cruda, Cuarto de Milla Old Blood (Los Angeles) plays Heavy Fri 8/2: Nuestro Band DNA Mon 8/5: X Ambassadors Wednesday at The Tavern on August 7; Sat 8/3: Ruben Estrada & Martinez Fri 8/9: Como la Flor Tues 8/6: Tommy James & the Word of Mouth and The Swinging Nixons Brothers Margarita Villa Shondells; Brothers Osborne out of Bakersfield play San Souci on Sun 8/4: Brand Ragan Project Ventura Harbor Village Wed 8/7: Daughtry Friday, August 9; Second Sunday Supper Fri 8/9: Miguelito Leon y su Cachimba Fri 8/2: Corsican Brothers Thurs 8/8: George Thorogood & the at Plan B has Ignition rocking the house Sun 8/11: House Arrest Sat 8/3: Sin Chonies Destroyers on August 11; and Salzer’s Records has Crown Plaza Sun 8/4: Mark Masson Fri 8/9: Collective Soul Pepper performing an acoustic set on Agua Beachfront Bar Fri 8/9: Operation 90s Ventura Harbor Village Sunday, August 11 (2 pm). 450 E. Harbor Blvd Sat 8/10: Bejammington 1583 Spinnaker Drive And finally, if you haven’t yet tuned Music 6-8 pm Sun 8/11: James Broz Music 1-4 pm in for an episode of The Pam Baumgard- Fridays: Brittney &Ben Namba Saturdays: Steel Drums ner Music Hour, please do so! I play Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 47 S. Oak Street Sun 8/4: Blown Over music from artists out of the 805 as well 593 E. Main Street Fri 8/9: John Biggs Sun 8/11: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples as artists who come here to play, and Sun 8/5: Sunday Drivers (4 pm) Oak and Main Winchester’s every now and then an Indie nugget or Discovery 419 E. Main Street 632 E. Main Street two I think you would enjoy. The show 1888 Thompson Blvd Tuesdays: Beers Brothers Open Mic (805) 653-7446 airs on CAPS Media’s KPPQ-LP radio at Thurs 8/1: The Green, Leilani Thurs 8/8: Dylan Garcia Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm 104.1 FM on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 Wolfgramm Fri 8/9: Colette Lovejoy Band Fri 8/2: Milo Sledge & Co. pm, and Sundays at noon. You can also Fri 8/2: Renegades of Rage Sat 8/10: Johnny & the Love Handles Sat 8/3: The Tossers listen in with the MyTuner radio app, Sat 8/3: The Stranger O’Leary’s Sun 8/4: Preston Smith or online at CapsMedia.org/radio. In Sun 8/4: BombayFiya 6555 Telephone Road Fri 8/9: Blues Bullet (unplugged) the immortal words of Charles Osgood, Fri 8/9: Nearvana Wed: Karaoke Sat 8/10: J2B “See you on the radio!” Sat 8/10: Corazon de Mana Olivas Adobe Sun 8/11: Acoustic Crossroads Do you have any music-related news Sun 8/11: Sgt. Pepper 4200 Olivas Park Drive The 805 Bar or upcoming shows you want help publi- Duke’s Griddle n Grill Music Under the Stars series Ventura Harbor cizing? Please send all information short 1124 S. Seaward Sat 8/3: Four Lads from Liverpool Music at 11 am – 1 pm Fri & Saturday or long to [email protected]. For Wednesdays: Karaoke Sat 8/10: Identity Theft 4-7 pm Saturday updated music listings daily, go to www. 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1st. Place by Darianna Vasqez 2d Place by Hannah Ellsberry 3rd Place by Jorja Garcia

The winners of the Ventura County Fair poster contest were unveiled in our last issue. These are the winners. Photos by Bernie Goldstein.

Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery silversmith and lapidary artist.” featured artist Terry Wilson Thru Ventura Harbor Village August 31, 2019. Meet the artist August 1567 Spinnaker Drive Suite 105 12, 20 and 29th, 2:30 - 6 pm at Ventura Ventura (805) 644-6800 Harbor Village. Open Daily 11am-6pm. Wilson creates beautiful forms from Vita Art Center is pleased to present The the imprint of nasturtium leaves and Drawing Room, A group exhibit featuring more objects from nature. In her own 15 contemporary artists for whom drawing words: “I am an artist in Ventura having is the major focus of their work. Until worked in a variety of media over the August 23. years, usually exploring nature and 28 West Main St. abstractions drawn from patterns found www.vitaartcenter.com throughout the plant world. I have a BA in Art from UC Irvine (1975), where I studied Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 11am - ceramics under John Mason.I work in porcelain and hand build my pieces. I am also a 4 pm

including those artists who adapted Applications their practice for teaching, nonprofit work, healthcare, government or accepted to commercial applications. A creative career is one that actively developed or professionalized an art form through August 1 producing, presenting, promoting, or The Ventura County Arts selling work or through teaching an Council in partnership with Creativ- artistic practice at the time of the fire ityWorks has launched the Creative in Dec. of 2017. Significant impact, Community Thomas Fire Recovery for grant purposes, may include loss Grant program to provide financial or damage of home or studio space, help to artists who endured losses due loss of a body of work or supplies, loss to the Thomas Fire and debris flow. of income or other economic losses, Applications are online at http:// disruption of career, or other impact. vcartscouncil.org/creative-commu- To further assist artists recover, nity-thomas-fire-recovery-grants/, there will be an Arts Response Forum, and will be accepted through August Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the 1st. Awards will range from $250 to Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation, $2,500. 248 S. Montgomery, Unit A, in Ojai. “All working artists who reside in Presented by CreativityWorks and the Ventura County and whose creative Long Term Disaster Recovery Group careers were significantly impacted with support from the Arts Council by the Thomas Fire or debris flow are and the Ventura County Community eligible to apply,” said Tracy Hudak of Foundation. CreativityWorks. More information on the Making The grants, funded by the It forums, the grants and grant appli- National Endowment for the Arts cations can be found on the Ventura and the California Arts Council with County Arts Council website, http:// additional support from the Carolyn vcartscouncil.org/creative-communi- Glasoe Bailey Foundation of Ojai, ty-thomas-fire-recovery-grants/. aim to hasten the recovery of working For nearly 20 years, the Ventura artists and creatives by investing in County Arts Council, an independent their work and connecting them with 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization, additional resources, Hudak said. has served Ventura County residents Those who may want to make a tax-de- as the local arts agency designated by BAA (Buenaventura Art Association) at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts: ductible contribution to the fund may the Ventura County Board of Super- New BAA Members’ Show. do so at https://bit.ly/2LyVMii. visors to serve the county’s citizens in BAA Member Artists present a special exhibit of their work at Harbor Village Gallery Working artist is defined as an partnership with the California Arts & Gifts, located in the Ventura Harbor Village shopping complex. Harbor Village Gallery individual working in any artistic dis- Council. VCAC advocates for the arts & Gifts is operated by a co-op of BAA artists, selling original art, artisan jewelry, fine cipline or creative industry, including and for increased arts instruction in crafts, wearable art and accessories, greeting cards and more. Open daily 11-6. visual, literary, performing, music, schools, and fosters community de- Member Show Juror: Gerald Zwers. folk, media or applied arts traditions, velopment through the arts. Exhibiting until September 8, 2019. 22 July 31 – August 13, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Confronting a new challenge to your stated position could work to your advantage by settling all doubts once you’re able to present a solid defense Blondie backed up by equally solid facts. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You enjoy doing nice things for ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Tech- others. But this is a good time to do nology snafus tax your patience. But something nice for yourself as well. before you throw that computer or You might want to start by planning other hardware into the trash, take a a super-special getaway weekend. deep breath and call someone knowl- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to edgeable for help. December 21) Some changes you feel TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t you need to make might be reasona- be too upset if your generosity goes ble and appropriate. But others might unappreciated. These things happen, lead to new problems. Think things Sam and Silo and rather than brood over it, move through carefully before you act. on. A new friend could open up some CAPRICORN (December 22 to exciting new possibilities. January 19) Good instincts usually GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A loved keep the sure-footed Goat on the one helps you get through an espe- right path. So, what others might see cially difficult emotional situation. as stubbornness on your part, in fact Spend the weekend immersed in the reflects your good sense of what is body and soul restorative powers of worth supporting. music and the other arts. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You 18) A period of introspection could are pretty much in charge of what lead to some surprising conclu- you want to do this week. However, it sions -- and also equally surprising Solutions on page 19 might be a good idea to keep an open changes -- involving a number of mind regarding suggestions from your long-held positions on several (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) people you know you can trust. issues. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Another PISCES (February 19 to March 20) chance to shine (something always The financially practical Pisces dear to the Lion’s heart) might be might want to take a sensible resented by others. But you earned it, approach to spending as well as so enjoy it. The weekend brings news investing. Being prudent now pays about a family member. off later. A romantic situation moves VIRGO (August 23 to September into another phase. 22) A suggestion that never took BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of off could become viable again. Dust curiosity keeps you continually alert it off, update it if necessary, and for what’s new about people, places resubmit it. In your personal life, a and things. new relationship takes an “interest- ing” turn. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Ventura BREEZE July 31 – August 13, 2019 23 Showtime

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Sponsors care and friendship of a warthog Pumbaa Rated PG 110m This ’n’ That Mailbox the county to accelerate the transition make smart decisions about how they Continued from page 4 to safe, sustainable, less expensive get home after a night of drinking,” more homes is an opportunity to housing by passing such an ordinance said Officer Compean. “It only takes design homes for transition away from now. a few drinks to impair, and that’s why natural gas that risks explosions, Jan Dietrick it is so critical that people know when pollutes air, and accelerates the pace not to drive.” of global climate change. Replacing Dear Mr. Brown, A person’s height, weight, food natural gas with electricity in single Strong pesticide regulation should intake, drug and/or medication use family homes can reduce a homeown- be part of the Ventura County 2040 and how much they drink over a time er’s carbon footprint as much as 90%! General Plan. There has been little period are all factors that affect BAC. Ventura can make sure that no new effort at the state or federal level to According to the Texas Alcoholic homes have the added expense of gas prohibit the use of pesticides such as Beverage Commission, it takes two connections. New home construction chlorpyrifos, which has been proven drinks consumed within one hour by costs are an average $6,000 less with to cause brain damage in children. a 120-pound woman and four drinks no gas connection. There are efficient There is no reason to expose farm by a 180-pound man to be at the legal all-electric options for heating, water workers, their families, or the public limit. One drink is based on 1.5 oz. heating, and cooking. Operating and to these dangerous chemicals. The of liquor (40% alcohol), 12 oz. of beer other costs for the new all-electric county should take the lead on this (4.5% alcohol) or a 5 oz. glass of wine home owner will be $130 to $540 less issue, since there is a lack of impetus (12% alcohol). The body lowers your per year with better air quality and from state and federal agencies. BAC at a rate of .015% every hour. zero risk of fires or explosions. Farmers can control pests The average cost of a DUI arrest Homes with solar, battery naturally by using biologically inte- is approximately $13,500, account- storage, and smart circuit breakers grated pest control methods. Doing ing for vehicle impound fees, fines, can shed load during peak high- so would ensure the safety of our food attorney fees, auto insurance hikes priced hours and assure flexible, supply, as well as ensuring the health and other penalties. Please plan ahead economical backup power in a black- and safety of farm workers and their and avoid risking a DUI by designat- out. The city can also require new families. ing a sober driver. homes to cut water use in half with Kristen Kessler Funding for the “Know Your tankless on-demand water heaters, Limit” program is provided by a grant rain collection and gray water for from the California Office of Traffic the garden and various equipment “Know Your Limit” Safety, through the National Highway and strategies promoted by the city’s Continued from page 9 Traffic Safety Administration. Sustainable Ventura. volunteers to take a breathalyzer test We immediately need to ask the to see if they can guess their BAC. County Supervisors to assure that the Those participating were asked how Ventura County General Plan Update many drinks they had and whether requires zero-emission, all-electric, they believe they are safe to drive. water conservation design for all new Following the test, officers educate construction. The city doesn’t need to those out drinking on the impacts of wait for a General Plan Update. 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fishing, retail, recreation, restaurants, limited income and for people who seeking Ventura scenic beauty, and an opportunity to Marketplace unique items at bargain prices.” enhance the experience for our residents looks to expand The Marketplace provides a link Port District and visitors alike.” between Ventura College and the “As a commissioner, I will support the number of community. Vendors pay a modest fee to powers into Ventura Port District staff and harbor rent space. All county non-profit organi- tenants to be able to take it to the next zations can rent one or more free vendor level,” Blumenberg said. “I look forward Saturdays spaces on Saturdays to set up an informa- new fiscal year to assisting the harbor to continue to The Ventura College Foundation tion booth or to use the space to sell goods With the recent approval of a position itself as a major economic driver Marketplace, which operates every Saturday for fundraising purposes. Marketplace 2019-2020 budget and new leaders on for the city.” and Sunday on the Ventura College proceeds pay for 50 percent of the VC Foun- board, the Ventura Port District is moving Raised in Milwaukee, Blumenberg campus, is looking to expand the number dation’s budget, including 60 percent of the full steam ahead into the new fiscal year. entered the Naval Academy out of high of Saturday produce and pre-packaged food VC Promise free tuition program and 75 Under the leadership of the district’s school and served 24 years in uniform. vendors. The Marketplace attracts between percent of the textbook lending program. new general manager, Brian Pendleton, After his naval career, he joined the 2,000 and 5,000 visitors each weekend. Marketplace hours are Saturday appointed on May 1, and with the Northrop Grumman Corporation, ul- “The Marketplace sells all types of and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. addition this month of Commissioner timately becoming a program manager. fruits and vegetables,” says Esmeralda Admission and general parking are free Mike Blumenberg, the Ventura Board of Three and a half years ago, he moved Juarez, Marketplace supervisor. “Some (premium parking is $1 on Saturdays and Port Commissioners is poised to oversee his family to Ventura, where he remains vendors grow their own produce.The Mar- $5 on Sundays). For more Marketplace and the completion of several major enterpris- at Northrop Grumman – and now in a ketplace is so popular because prices are vendor information, go to www.vcgiving. es in the months ahead. role that has him working with the Navy low and the quality is high,” says Juarez. org, and click on the “Marketplace” tab or Topping the list is the Ventura again. “It’s kind of coming back to my “It’s an ideal place to shop for families on a call 805-289-6062. Harbor Village Marina Dock Improve- roots,” he said. ment Project; now in progress, the $4.6 It was a natural for Blumenberg to million project aims to greatly bolster the offer his services on the Ventura Port harbor’s commercial fishing industry as Commission, based on his knowledge one of the largest commercial marinas on and experience, his love of the sea and his the West Coast. call to civic duty. “I think it’s important The Ventura Port Commission also that everyone finds a way to serve the awaits the 2020 opening of Portside community, to make it better,” he said. Ventura Harbor, a coastal 300-unit Blumenberg’s four-year term on the mixed-use residential development. In Port Commission began on July 1. He addition, the Port District is heading joins Chris Stephens, board chairman; up a painting refresh of Ventura Harbor Brian Brennan, vice chairman; Everard Village to introduce new sea-inspired Ashworth; and Jackie Gardina, who was hues this fall. appointed to the commission in March. Settling into his new post, Blumen- The Ventura Port District, home berg said he is excited to serve as a part of to the Channel Islands National Park, Ventura Harbor’s bright future. provides a safe and navigable harbor “The harbor is a great and unique and a seaside destination that benefits property,” said Blumenberg, a Ventura residents, visitors, fishermen and boaters, resident with a long professional history allowing them to enjoy Ventura Harbor’s in engineering, ocean engineering exceptional facilities, events and services. and project management. “You’ve got For more information, visit Ventura- everything at the harbor: commercial Harbor.com.