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Members of Buena’s football and baseball teams made an altar in honor of late teammate Patrick Graham. Ventura High players celebrating their rivalry win. Buena’s Dia de los Muertos VHS football takes W in hometown brilliantly honors the departed rivalry game for tenth year in a row by Amy Brown by Maryssa Rillo It’s 7:00pm, on October 23 at Buena students created traditional altars, while The Ventura High School Cougars defeated the bulldogs the past nine High, and a young girl with skeleton and others created an interactive activity or took on the Buena High School Bulldogs years. After Friday night’s win with a flowered face paint runs through the game based on research that would teach on Friday, October 25th at Larrabee 49-28 score, Ventura High accumulat- crowd with her parents. They race past participants about Dia de los Muertos. Stadium in their annual rivalry football ed a decade worth of winning streaks a giant tree—vivid with colored paper Continued on page 14 game. The cougars have consistently against Buena. flowers from root to branch and dramatic “They’re very happy because they up-lights—on their way to the Aztec know there is a lot of tradition in beating dancing performance. It’s the annual Buena and they don’t want to let down Dia de los Muertos celebration at the the guys before them,” AB Marin, Ventura school, a huge community event for this High School’s Secondary Coach said. popular cultural celebration of life. The With slick handoffs by junior wide Day of the Dead is a truly vibrant festival receiver, Cade Ledesma to senior wide honoring those who have passed away, receiver, Zack Rodriguez and rushes for celebrating their time on the planet with touchdowns by senior half back, Jadon ornate and beautiful multi-level altars. Cline, the Cougars were able to set up a Hosted by Buena’s Spanish teachers and 14-0 lead against the Bulldogs. students, it featured student artwork “My personal performance was, I and projects, food, music and dancing know I could have done better, but other with participants from Oxnard High, De than that I felt very accomplished. I felt Anza, Anacapa, Cabrillo and many other The Rubicon’s Broadway Juniors entertained at the library. very happy and I couldn’t have done it schools and local organizations. without my guys,” Ventura wide receiver, “My number one favorite thing about Ventura Friends of the Library Zack Rodriguez said. the event is the students’ enthusiasm,” Though, Ventura came into the game said Emily Bradvica, a Buena Spanish celebrates 50 years of service ready to win, Buena came in hungry and teacher and Buena alum who has partic- ready to fight. The bulldogs were led by by Jill Forman ipated in each event since its inception their senior running back, Bruce Pow- seven years ago. “They blow me out of “Libraries were my salvation!” That ishing library system is vital to so many ell-Mathis who had two touchdowns the water with their altars and creativity, statement was made by local author and in the community, in 1969 a small against the cougars. and everything they come up with, it’s speaker Ivor Davis. group of Ventura citizens formed what “I think we gave up too many points remarkable.” Bradvica shared that some In that spirit, knowing that a flour- Continued on page 8 Continued on page 15 2 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE City News Everyone deserves a home.

Help us raise $5 million by December 2019 to increase affordable housing options in Ventura County Housing Trust Fund Ventura County provides funding support, through its The Ventura Chamber held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new owner’s of Spice- Topia. revolving loan fund, for the development of affordable housing for very- The store specializes in fair-trade spices and teas, international salts, flavor-infused low to low-income employees, transitional age foster youth, veterans, farm sugars and other gourmet goodies. “My family is very into food. We love to cook and eat, workers, and the homeless. Proposition 1 matching fund program means . . . so we’ve been purchasing stuff from SpiceTopia for a long time,” said Anna-Marie Tan, co-owner and general manager. Every $1 donated equates to $2 for affordable housing in Ventura County. 576 E. Main St. 805-628-3267 Photo by Michael Gordon.

tial landlord in the City of Ventura, In addition to the satisfaction of currently managing 295 public housing knowing you are making a difference units, 705 nonprofit affordable rental in the lives of many families in our units, and more than 1,500 Section 8 community, you and your guests will vouchers. The agency is actively working also watch the sunset overlooking the to increase the supply of affordable Pacific Ocean as you enjoy delicious food, The leading early-funding lender for developers housing and to improve the quality of wine, a silent and live auction and more. creating affordable housing options in Ventura County. life for hundreds more of the low-income With items including family travel residents of the City of Ventura. http:// and adventure experiences such as, a 805-384-1144 www.hacityventura.org/. Safari trip to Africa, weeklong deluxe housingtrustfundvc.org NAHRO, established in 1933, is motorhome adventure, day long private [email protected] a membership organization of nearly plane charter along the central coast, 20,000 housing and community de- and day long Disney park adventure. velopment agencies and professionals There will also be a short program and success in maintaining housing,” throughout the United States whose featuring testimonies from a few Housing said Denise Wise, CEO of HACSB. mission is to create affordable housing local adoptive families who they have “This initiative connects multiple and safe, viable communities that supported along the way; it will surely Authority of agencies to address a variety of needs in enhance the quality of life for all tug at your heartstrings. one place with one coordinated approach Americans, especially those of low- and For more information please visit: the City of San that benefits all involved. We are proud moderate-income. NAHRO’s member- https://www.kidsandfamilies.org/ to connect our residents with providers ship administers more than 3 million To purchase tickets: Buenaventura who can be a safety net of resources for housing units for 7.6 million people. http://igfn.us/f/2cxg/n people in need,” Wise said. Facebook: https://www.facebook. The VCAAA, under contract with com/events/718309298622513/ receives Award HACSB, provides short-term case man- A home for agement and referrals to other services of Merit and consults with HACSB staff to ensure the holidays NAWBO The National Association of residents can access the services they Housing and Redevelopment Officials need, such as mental health, nutrition, celebrating Ventura County (NAHRO) recently honored the Housing healthcare and crisis intervention. Authority of the City of San Buenaven- NAHRO President Carl S. Richie, adoption in gives you the tura (HACSB) with the 2019 Award of Jr. said, “Congratulations to our 2019 Merit in the Resident and Client Services Awards of Merit recipients. I am so proud Ventura County gift of time this category for the Housing Plus program of the great work they’re doing for their Kids & Families Together (K&FT) is partnership with the Ventura County clients and their communities.” a nonprofit that has been serving foster, holiday season Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA). The NAHRO Awards of Merit adoptive, kinship, and birth families Does the thought of overbooking Housing Plus provides case manage- program was created 20 years ago to throughout Ventura County since 2000. your December calendar with holiday ment services to older adults, veterans recognize agencies who found innova- K&FT works with children who have parties make you feel a bit stressed? The and individuals with disabilities who tive ways of making a difference in their experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, loss, Ventura County chapter of the National reside in properties owned or managed communities and in the lives of the and multiple placements. Also, working Association of Women Business Owners by HACSB, comprising about 60 percent people they serve by creating affordable with caregivers who need specialized (NAWBO VC) is giving you the gift of of HACSB residents. “We serve a vulner- housing, revitalizing their neighbor- education, support, and strategies to time this holiday season! No NAWBO VC able population. This program helps to hoods and developing initiatives such help raise safe, healthy, nurtured children holiday party to add to your already over- ensure that these residents receive assis- as job readiness programs, public-pri- that thrive. K&FT supported and guided flowing December calendar. tance to mitigate issues that may lead to vate partnerships, disaster prevention the following family on their adoption Instead, relax with us on Wednesday, eviction. It also helps residents connect projects and more. journey. November 13th for a festive Pre-Holiday to vital services that support well-being HACSB is the largest residen- We are happy to invite you to partic- Mix & Mingle and ring in the holidays at ipate in a new and exciting benefit event Four Brix Winery in Ventura over light for Kids & Families Together, called, “A snacks, wine and WINGO (women net- Home for the Holidays.” A Home for the working over bingo). Admission is just $10 Out and About? Holidays will take place on Saturday, for members and $15 for guests if you grab Pick up copies of “GINNY” at November 23rd from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at your tickets before November 8th. After Tatiana’s Co ee & Tea, 2470 E. Main St., the Top of the Harbor room at the Crowne that all tickets are $20 per person. in Mid-town Ventura and at Plaza Hotel, located in Ventura. NBC This Pre-Holiday Mix & Mingle is weatherman, Fritz Coleman, will host open to our large community of women Gems & Glitter, 2690 Loma Vista, Ventura. and help to celebrate adoptive families in business owners and entrepreneurs and Ventura County and those who support those who support them. Spouses, signif- www.jamesfgray.com them on their journey. All the proceeds icant others, colleagues, employees, and will benefit Kids & Families Together. friends are all welcome. Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 3 City News

The Ventura College Foundation supports veterans through scholarships. Veterans Resource Center and Ventura College Foundation honor veterans

The Ventura College Veterans attending the luncheon.” Resource Center and Ventura College The Ventura College Veterans Foundation honored veterans, Resource Center offers personalized active military and their families at services to veterans, active duty military the fourth annual Ventura College and eligible dependents through appli- Veterans Appreciation Luncheon, cation assistance for college admission Monday, November 4 held at the and course registration, academic coun- Cafeteria in the Campus Student seling, access to veteran’s benefits, and a Center on the Ventura College campus. study area with computers, printers and California Resources Corporation, scanners. Donations can be given during the state’s largest oil and natural gas the luncheon. exploration and production company The Ventura College Foundation with operations in Ventura County, supports veterans through scholar- sponsored the event to honor and ships that cover the cost of such items recognize the service of active military as parking and health fees, textbooks, and veterans. transportation to and from school Speaking at the event were: and general school supplies. “The idea Dr. Kim Hoffmans, Ventura College is to award a scholarship large enough President to replace a 10 to 15 hour a week job Jordana Ybarra-Telias, Veterans for a semester so veterans can focus on Resource Center Program Coordinator their studies,” says King. “Tuition can Anna Heaton, Ventura College student be taken care of through our two-year and veteran VC Promise program, meaning just Jesse Rodriguez, Ventura College about all college-related costs are paid student and veteran for our full-time students.” “Anna and Jessie are two of To learn about donating to the more than 380 veterans at Ventura Veterans Resource Center, go to College,” says Ventura College Foun- https://venturacollegefoundation.org dation’s executive director Anne Paul or call the Ventura College Foundation King, “Many of our veterans will be at 805-289-6461.

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n On Oct. 2, Ventura put the Amgen Tour of California race doesn’t border Mexico,” Polis wrote. Port District’s Board on hiatus for the 2020 racing season. “Good thing Colorado now offers free Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce of Port Commission- “This has been a very difficult decision full-day kindergarten so our kids can ers voted to adopt to make, but the business fundamentals learn basic geography.” The Ventura Breeze is your free local community Resolution No. 3379, of the Amgen Tour of California have Not reading the New York Times and newspaper published every other Wednesday a slip rate increase changed since we launched the race 14 the Washington Post is fine with me as, long and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Sheldon (Governor) Brown policy, which allows years ago,” said Kristin Klein, president as they keep reading the Ventura Breeze Publisher-Editor locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor the marina master of the Amgen Tour of California and which never has fake news. And building a located in Oxnard. leases to govern the process for slip executive vice president of AEG Sports. wall in Colorado is okay if it keeps the illegal rate adjustments. The race has become California’s largest New Mexicans from going into Colorado. Publisher-Editor Ventura Port District General annual sporting event, contributing more n Proposition 47 was a referendum Sheldon (Governor) Brown Manager Brian Pendleton said there than $3.5 billion to the state’s economy passed five years ago that critics say effec- [email protected] will be no significant change that the over the years. Each year since 2006, the tively gives shoplifters the green light to Publisher Emeritus policy just clarifies the procedures for cycling road race has showcased some of commit crimes as long as the merchandise Staci Brown slip rate increases. today’s best known and most decorated they steal is less than $950 in value. The Assistant to the Publisher Even though it was stated that “there international cyclists, including numerous decision to downgrade theft of property Ana Baker will be no significant change,” the Board World, Olympic and National Champions. valued below the arbitrary figure of $950 of Commissioners approved an average A real loss for Ventura as we are a tour stop from felony to misdemeanor has resulted Contributing Writers 5% increase for slip fees at Ventura and the race is viewed by a large amount of in thieves knowing they can shoplift and Richard Lieberman • Shirley Lorraine Village Harbor Marina, which takes effect viewers (racers spend the night here at State only be charged with a misdemeanor and Sheli Ellsworth • Veronica Johnson Jan. 1, 2020. Beach on their way to Los Angeles). not go to jail. Police seldom even bother Jill Forman • Pam Baumgardner n Elizabeth Rodeno • Mira Reverente The rate increase will apply to full-time, Washington (CNN): “The White House dealing with them. James Francis Gray • Amy Brown seasonal, weekly and daily rates, with the is urging all federal agencies to cancel their The referendum was passed by a wide Maryssa Rillo • Victoria Usher weekly rate going from $4 per foot to $4.30 subscriptions to the New York Times and margin in 2014. The idea behind it was Carol Leish per foot and daily rates increasing from the Washington Post.” to reduce certain non-violent felonies $1.50 per foot to $1.65 per foot. Rates were It follows President Donald Trump’s to misdemeanors in order to free up Contributing Photographers Bernie Goldstein last raised in 2015. recent statement that the White House resources to focus on violent offenders. Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon n I think doctors should arrive 15 would “terminate” its existing subscrip- Perhaps a good idea but setting the limit minutes early for appointments so that tions with the two newspapers, which have at $950 is much too high. Distribution n Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson patients don’t need to arrive 15 minutes been the frequent target of the administra- As measles cases keep rising, scientists Alfred J. Lewis • Richard Lieberman early (as directed) and sit for an hour. tion’s criticism through Trump’s candidacy have discovered another danger of the n The reason I don’t get very excited when and presidency. disease. The measles virus can wipe out the US kills an Islamic State leader is “The New York Times, which is a fake the immune system, making people more Account Executives Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers that they have confirmed the death of its newspaper -- we don’t even want it in the susceptible to other illnesses. founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi White House anymore. We’re going to The phenomenon is called “immune Web/Online Advisor Cindy Summers and announced a successor (the same as the probably terminate that and the Wash- amnesia,” and a new study shows how it drug cartels do). ington Post,” Trump said on Fox News’ works. The measles virus appears to erase Print Production Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing In an audio message released through “Hannity”. the body’s immune memory, destroying an its central media operation, the group “They’re fake,” the President added. average of 40 of the antibodies against other Printing announced that Baghdadi’s successor “You take a look at the New York Times viruses and bacteria. This means people CA Web Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 ------is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi. and you take a look at the kind of who get measles are more susceptible to CONTACT US: He is basically unknown outside of ISIS reporting they do, it was all -- it turned other illnesses such as pneumonia and flu. Events & Happenings and is hailed in the message as “emir of out to be all wrong.” Measles can also lead to serious [email protected] the believers” and “caliph” of the group’s He also went on to say, “We’re complications and even death. In 2017, Opinions alleged caliphate. In the announce- building a wall on the border of New measles killed 110,000 people around [email protected] ment, both Baghdadi and former ISIS Mexico. And we’re building a wall in the world and infected 6.7 million. The Articles and Photos spokesman Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir Colorado,” Trump said. Colorado, measles virus is one of the most infec- [email protected] were praised as “martyrs.” located directly north of New Mexico, is tious diseases that exists. The Pet Page Killing their leader makes great not on the US-Mexico border. Measles vaccine rates are dropping [email protected] headlines but doesn’t really accomplish Later, Democratic Colorado Gov. worldwide, with measles cases tripling Advertising anything. In fact, it makes their hatred of Jared Polis responded to Trump’s between 2018 and 2019, mostly because [email protected] America even stronger. remarks on Twitter. of problems with vaccine access or n AEG has announced that they will “Well this is awkward...Colorado vaccine refusal. Ventura Breeze PO Box 832 Ventura, CA 93002 Mailbox The Ventura Breeze is Phone 805.653.0791 Breezy: competition for years. At last, he can nya looking for account Fax 805.641.1824 Thank you and Sheldon for the nya his victory, being more important, executives to sell C *shout outs. They are paying off. Each than getting Osama bin Laden. advertising space to The Ventura Breeze is printed with clinic we are able to do up to 32 cats and What kind of a “leader’ spends so much soy based ink on paper with minimum dogs and that is three times a month, plus time planning a “coup” for years, just so he businesses and 40% recycled content. the call ins for local vets. can prove he is as good as Obama. Valerie No matter what Trump does, or kills, professionals in Ventura. *Thursday, October 31st at SPAN or brags about, he will never match our Part or full time. Contact Thrift Store parking lot 110 N. Olive St. previous president. Obama is intense, (behind Vons on Main), and a second intelligent, focused on being a leader. [email protected] at Albert H. Soliz Library - El Rio, Obama never wasted breath or energy for more details. 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, 93036 on on “one upsmanship” Obama, and his Men are wise Wednesday, November 6th. Please call to entire family, were models. They are schedule an appointment (805) 584-3823. moral, and kind, and made the United in proportion States of America, trustworthy and Sheldon: reliable. The reputation of the U.S.A. not to their Thank you, Sheldon, for running that was upheld, and enhanced, during the Walk with a Doc article. I have heard from Obama administration. many readers who saw it and were tickled How sad, this current, “me, me, me” experience, but to be in a “newsworthy” program. president’ is so focused on himself, he has You do a great service for this no time, no space, no understanding of in their capacity community. A trusted resource. how to lead. Thank you again. Can’t wait for the next election. I can’t for experience. Warmly, believe, the voting population of the U.S. Rosanne Falcone of A., will repeat the last mistake. Rosanne: Trump is focused on Trump. The – George Thank you for presenting Walk with a Doc Trump trumpet never ceases to blast also a great service for the community. noise. We encourage you to send your opinions Bernard Shaw Impatiently, to [email protected]. Please Dear Editor: Esther Cole, Ventura limit them to about 300 words Trump must have been nursing this Continued on page 20 Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 5 Community Events

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The at Ventura City Hall’s Community Continued from page 5 Monday nights 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. Poin- meeting is from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Meeting Room # 202; 501 Poli Street what to expect pre and post-surgery. settia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, Latin Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Telephone Road with the Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Living with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes and line dancing. $10 members, $12 and Main Street. Visitors and potential Support Group. For more information Classes non-members. Free dance lessons 6:45 - members are welcomed. There are no dues and important detailed directions to the 1st Tuesday of the Month (November 7:15 p.m. Call Rick (805) 415-8842 for more or requirements to participate, and all levels meetings, please see the full press release 5), from 1-2:30 p.m. Free informational information. of experience are welcomed. in the Breeze Senior Living Section or call class that teaches you how to manage your There will be a regular Ventura Brain Injury Center of Ventura Patty at 805-766-6070. life with diabetes. All held at Livingston Discussion Group meeting at Main County. www.BrainInjuryCenter.org. Nov. 13, 14: Community Memorial Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Support Groups for brain injury/ Hospital Auxiliary is happy to be Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 109. Call Wednesday from 4 - 5:45 p.m. Several stroke survivors and their family/ having its annual Holiday Boutique. (805) 642-0239 for more information. people usually stay for a drink and a bite to caregivers. Learn more about brain The Boutique is returning after a 2-year The Compassionate Friends of eat afterward. Bring an interesting topic to injury/stroke and available services. break due to the construction of the Ocean West Ventura County is a support discuss if you can. Meet others who are facing or have faced Tower. Items Included in the boutique are group for those who have experienced Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge similar challenges. Meet new friends and baked goods, assorted crafts, book sale, and the loss of a child. Parents, grandparents, Club offers games for all levels of connections, give and receive support. a White Elephant table plus many more and siblings (over age 14) are all welcome. play. Learn the game, play with your Encounter Church 6950 Ralston St., items. Vendors will be Mary Kay Cosmetics, The group meets the first and third peers, and earn master points while you Bldg. #300 (805) 482-1312. 2nd and 4th Pampered Chef, Potholders & Quilts, Tup- Wednesday of each month at 7:00 at the are having fun. There is a game every Wednesday of every month, 4-5:30 p.m. perware and Quilts and Blankets. It will be Poinsettia Pavilion, Canada Larga room, day of the week. Check out their website Men are you retired and rou- held at the CMH Mountain Tower Lobby, 3451 Foothill Road. For more information, at www.vcbridge.org tine-tired? Ventura Retired Men 147 N. Brent St. on Wednesday, from 8-4 contact Laura Lindsay at (805) 836-9100. Country Western Line Dancing suggest you visit a Social Lunch p.m. and Thursday, 8-3p.m. Meeting on the first or third Tuesday Nov. 15: Channel Cities Jazz Club (CCJC) each month at the Poinsettia presents its monthly dance event Pavilion. 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2019 SERIES lunch, and you can sample the hospitality the big band era and beyond. 1-4 PM as they go through activities and hear the every 3rd Sunday of the month at The speaker of the day. Bob Likins can tell you Golden China Restaurant, 760 S. Seaward more at 805-587-1233. Ave. Featuring The Barrel House Whailers Is Shoulder Replacement Nov. 9: The Ventura County Poetry (Jammers welcomed from 1-2:15). Project and Solo Novo will host a Nov. 17: The Ventura and Santa reading from Solo Novo Press’s. It Barbara County chapter of the Right for You? recently published Psalms of Cinder and National Association of Watch and Silt, a collection of poems resulting from Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet The Latest in Orthopedic Surgery the fires and mudslides in Ventura and Sunday, in the Campus Student adjoining counties. The public is invited Center of Ventura College, 4667 to celebrate the publication of this histor- Telegraph Road. The regular meeting THUR | NOV 14 | 6:00 P.M. VENTURA ical community effort in response to the starts at noon and at 11a.m. there will be disasters we experienced in recent fires. an informal workshop where a topic on PRESENTED BY: Located in the Pavilion at the Museum of clocks or watches will be demonstrated Ventura County 100 E. Main Street, on and discussed. There will be a mart where STEPHAN SWEET, M.D. Saturday from 2-4 p.m. items will be for sale followed by lunch and Specializing in: Orthopedic Surgery Nov. 9: 7-9 p.m. Ghosts of Old Ventura an informational meeting and a program Museum of Ventura County -The downtown of Ventura is rumored at 1p.m. The program this month will 100 E. Main St., Ventura to hold several ghosts linked to the be a presentation on Interval Clocks by colorful history of the community. Mostyn Gale. www.nawcc-ch190.com. Such phantoms as: The ghostly lady of Nov. 17: The Climate Reality Project: Oak Street and the robed monk of the old Ventura County, CA Chapter, General WED | NOV 20 | 5:30 P.M. VENTURA Mission, perhaps one of the padres buried Meeting. This is a general member- under the altar. One might be the spirit ship meeting and leadership election. of Red Molly who haunts Main Street. Everyone is welcome. 2 p.m. E.P. Foster Is it Forgetfulness or Dementia? Several hotels and saloons are rumored to Library, Topping Room 651 E Main St. be haunted. Many stories date back to the For more information: climaterealityven- Understanding Memory Loss speakeasies of the Prohibition Era, from [email protected] MODERATED BY: CO-SPONSORED BY: well-dressed gangsters to their befeathered Nov. 23: 9-11a.m. Adventure hike along JAMES HORNSTEIN, M.D. gun molls. The tour begins at Bank of the Santa Clara River. This is a Nature CMHS Chair of the Bioethics Committee Books with a talk and a tour of haunted Conservancy property with no established sites. Fee: $6 per person trails. Help create one before winter arrives Museum of Ventura County Nov. 10: 9-11a.m. Find solace in Wild at this beautiful location where there has 100 East Main St., Ventura spaces with a beach nature and bird been a restoration several years ago. If you walk hosted by the Nature Conservan- have trail clearing tools, feel free to bring To learn more about the Community Memorial Health System cy. Ormond Beach is a hidden gem with along. There are no facilities at this location. wildlife taking refuge in its wild spaces. In Please use restroom before arriving. 250 S. Speaker Series and to make reservations please visit cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call Brown Paper Tickets . this nature walk, look for signs of wildlife Hallock Dr. Santa Paula. Park at the end 800/838-3006 in and around the wetland area through the of Hallock Dr. Meet at the gate. Questions cmhshealth.org | a not-for-profit organization | 2019 Speaker Series is sponsored by: dunes to the beach. Bring binoculars if you contact Amy Davis [email protected] have them and wear comfortable walking or 770-853-4715. Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 7

the selected book. People across the Ojai news and Shoulder Ventura County county have a chance to attend a variety of events related to the themes of the events replacement Library receives selection, including lectures, workshops, Assistant Professor of Biology film screenings, and more. One County, Dr. Rudolf von May will visit the surgery grant award One Book 2019 is truly a countywide Ojai Library at 1pm on Saturday, from California initiative, and aims to spark community November 16, to deliver a presenta- explored at discussion, foster a stronger sense of tion entitled “Natural History, Am- community, and promote a love of phibians, and Biodiversity Conserva- Humanities reading and literature. tion in the Andes-Amazon Region.” CMHS seminar California Humanities has One County, One Book is also Dr. von May comes from CSU Channel From severe injuries to arthritis, announced the recent round of Hu- supported through a primary sponsor- Islands (CI) as part of this season’s CI shoulder replacement surgery can be used manities For All Quick Grant awards, ship from California State University Library Lecture Series. to treat a variety of conditions. For some and the Ventura County Library Channel Islands (CSUCI), and additional CSU Channel Islands hosts dozens patients, less invasive treatments provide has been awarded $5,000.00 for its sponsorships from a host of other orga- of free public lectures at libraries relief but for others, shoulder replacement One County, One Book Community nizations including California Lutheran throughout Ventura County as part of surgery provides the best path to a healthy, Reading Program. University, Ventura College, the Museum this program. pain-free life. The Humanities For All Quick Grant of Ventura County, the Museum of Jill Swaim will visit the Ojai The latest developments in shoulder is a competitive grant program of Cali- Ventura County’s Docent Volunteer Library on Wednesday, November replacement surgery will be the focus of a fornia Humanities that supports local- Council, the Camarillo Public Library, 20, at 6pm to deliver a presentation free seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. ly-initiated public humanities projects the Calabasas Library, the Ventura entitled Road Scholar: Adventures 14, in Ventura. Titled “Is Shoulder Replace- that respond to the needs and interests Friends of the Library, the Ojai Valley in Lifelong Learning. Do you love ment Right for You?” the seminar is hosted of Californians, encourage greater Library Friends & Foundation, and the to travel? Do you enjoy learning new by Community Memorial Health System public participation in humanities pro- Ventura County Library Foundation. things, exploring interesting places, as part of its 2019 Speaker Series. At the gramming, particularly by new and/or “These projects will bring the com- and meeting people who share a love of seminar, guest speaker Dr. Stephan Sweet underserved audiences, and promotes plexity and diversity of California to adventure? Join us for a lively discussion will discuss advances in shoulder replace- understanding and empathy among all light in new ways that will engage Cal- of the many programs offered by Road ment surgery and the types of patients most our state’s peoples in order to cultivate a ifornians from every part of our state, Scholar, a not-for-profit organization likely to benefit from surgery. thriving democracy. and, will help us all understand each whose mission is to inspire adults to Dr. Sweet is a member of the One County, One Book unites the other better,” said Julie Fry, President & learn, discover, and travel. Community Memorial Hospital medical Ventura County community around a CEO of California Humanities. “We con- These programs offer a chance to staff and specializes in orthopedic surgery. common narrative, spreading interest gratulate the grantees whose projects expand your mind while being in the He received his medical degree from in and facilitating discussions about Continued on page 14 company of other people who believe Georgetown University, completed his that learning is one of the best parts orthopedic surgery residency at USC, and of life. completed a fellowship at UCLA in sports Author Robert Kerbeck will visit medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Moving In? the Ojai Library at 3pm on Friday, Sweet is certified by the American Board of November 22,to talk about his new Orthopaedic Surgery. Moving Out? ADELA TRAINOR book, Malibu Burning: The Real The Nov. 14 seminar will begin at 6 805.701.7694 Story Behind LA’s Most Destructive p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, [email protected] Wildfire. 100 E. Main Street. Registration is free but Moving Up? @TeamTrainor12 Go deep behind the scenes of the reservations are required. For reservations, I can help you with that. most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call DRE 01985025 history. Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006. © 2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC 8 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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These meetings Gold Coast Recycling, we want to be sure everyone Community Foundation was supported are broadcast the following Thursday knows: WE ARE STILL RECYCLING! by CAPS Media. We not only produced at 8pm on channel 6. Some community heartwarming presentations about the council members post the meetings on PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE the outstanding recycling habits nominees and why they were nominated social media as well. It has proven to be you’ve formed over the past several decades. At home for such a prestigious award. Our camera a great way for citizens to meet their city and at work, we promise, if YOU DO YOUR PART – crew was there recording the event for council representatives and keep abreast those who could not attend. of issues and events important to their recycling your paper, plastic, glass and metal – WE WILL The award ceremony recognized area and the city at large. CONTINUE TO DO OURS. and honored community individuals or CAPS Media’s The Perfect Firestorm groups who have displayed dedication – The Thomas Fire Story was screened at and made a positive impact to the city the Ojai Film Festival Sunday November E. J. Harrison & Sons • Newbury Disposal of Ventura. The organization has raised 3rd at 1pm to an enthusiastic crowd. • Santa Clara Valley Disposal funds to supply the Ventura Police The documentary will screen on Friday officers with bulletproof vests in every November 8th at 1pm at the Sane Living 1-800-41-TRASH • www.ejharrison.com car and much more. Center at 316 E Matilija St, Ojai, CA Last week CAPS Media and the 93023. The festival wraps November Ventura College film department 10th. The public is encouraged to Ventura Friends of the Library show. Mark Lager, Library Tech- started a film studies collaboration. attend. Details can be found at www. Continued from page 1 nology Manager, served as Master Utilizing CAPS equipment and studio ojaifilmfestival.com. David Endaya, they then called the Friends of the of Ceremonies. After a welcome, he VC students learn the basic skills of Ventura City Fire Chief said “The Perfect San Buenaventura Library. Fifty introduced the Broadway Juniors, studio production, camera and editing Firestorm is an amazing achievement years later the current Friends directed by Miriam Arichea. These skills throughout the semester to supple- that has had a tremendous impact on group celebrated the original orga- seven teens sang songs picked es- ment their ongoing film studies. These so many people in and around this nization’s members and the accom- pecially for the occasion to honor students of all ages are very enthusiastic community. Being recognized by the plishments of the Friends with a the Friends, such as “Thank You about the opportunity to learn from the Ojai Film Festival is well-deserved. big party at the Hill Road Library, for Being a Friend” and “You’ve Got pros right next door. Thank you to CAPS Media for capturing which the Friends partially funded. a Friend in Me.” The partygoers The ECTV high school students this historic event in such a meaningful Around 100 people showed up loved it. continue to produce their award-win- way.” For everyone at CAPS Media, The to the event: Friends, their guests, Mayor LaVere spoke about the ning program and are incorporating Perfect Firestorm is our way of giving local dignitaries and helpers. They importance of a vibrant library radio and audio production into their back to the community. were greeted by balloons, music, system to a community. The em- training. Several of the students are Join our growing community of hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and phasized that libraries are not supporting events outside of CAPS CAPS Media Member/Producers. If displays. The new Mobile Library/ a thing of the past, that all are using their expert camera and editing you have an interest in community Bookmobile was parked outside for welcome and all have access. He skills. Several ECTV graduates are con- television or radio production, or tours and information. A Power- stated he is proud to be the mayor tinuing to pursue film and television are just curious, drop by the CAPS Point was playing on the library’s of a community that values and studies in college. Media Center on the first Thursday giant flat-screen with photos, utilizes its libraries. CAPS has added the College Area of the month and learn how to documents, letters, newspaper Director Schram thanked the Community Council meetings to our become a member of CAPS and join articles and so on from the Friends’ Friends for their hard work and scheduled recordings. The community our community of enthusiastic and archives. The original documents dedication; she said that Hill Road members throughout the city are pleased engaged Member/Producers. Go to were displayed in scrapbooks that could not have opened without to be able to catch the monthly meetings CAPSMedia.org for more information. had been loving assembled for 50 their financial contribution, over years. One of the original Friends, $200,000. The Friends also pay for Hazel Clymer, was on hand and the Summer Reading programs, enjoyed seeing a news photo of and many other programs. She gave Ventura herself from the early days. Mary Olson, Friends President, a Hill Road Café furnished finger certificate from the County library Audubon Society food on the patio; Ivor Davis served system of thanks for 50 years of up drinks along with good cheer service and advocacy. November and smiles. Guitarist John Bardi Olson gave a brief overview of strummed lovely, relaxing music. the history of the Friends. She em- Events Guests checked in, chatted with phasized that libraries are dynamic, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. Canada Larga. Board members and local folks offer more services than most Leader: Linda Easter 818-519-2833 Former Ventura Fire Captain such as Councilmember Christy people realize, and that everyone is We will drive and walk as we bird this John Van Mannekes passed away on Weir, Mayor Matt LaVere, Library welcome. beautiful canyon road and one of our best Wednesday, Oct. 30, from ALS. Director Nancy Schram, Senior Door prizes were eagerly birding hotspots. Target birds will include: Captain Van Mannekes joined the City Librarian Irma Morales, and awaited, and local celebrity Ivor Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-breasted department in May, 1996 and retired each other. Door prizes displayed Davis made the ticket-drawing fun. Sapsucker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker and in July, 2017. were oohed and ahhed over as There were wine and cheese baskets, White-breasted Nuthatch. He leaves behind his wife Rebecca guests decided which one to put a beautiful hand-made wooden Nov 12, 7:30 p.m. VAS Monthly and his children Jonathan and their tickets toward. salad bowl, tickets to theater and Program - Exploring the Chaparral Jamison. And then it was time for the music events, books, etc. and Rediscovering Ourselves. Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 9 Senior iving Pull Out Section

L through December 6th. All services are free and open to the public. The transition to Medicare can be daunting and understanding plan options and the costs associated with each is often overwhelming. The VCAAA’s HICAP team is made up of highly trained counselors who provide free and unbiased assistance VCAAA’s to Medicare recipients. Counseling services vary and are based on individual needs. HICAP Other services provided include a full as- sessment through the VCAAA’s Benefits team tackles Enrollment Center to determine eligibility for a variety of other benefits and services. Medicare Open Medicare Open Enrollment One-stops are currently scheduled in Ventura, Ojai, Enrollment Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Santa Paula, and Fillmore. For a questions and complete list of dates and times, please visit https://www.vcaaa.org/our-services/ concerns medicare-help/ or call (805) 477-7310 or The Ventura County Area Agency on 1-800-434-0222. Aging’s Health Insurance Counseling & This project was supported, in part by Advocacy Program (HICAP) is tackling all grant number 90SAPG0052-03-00, from questions and concerns related to Medicare the U.S. Administration for Community Open Enrollment by hosting a variety of Living, Department of Health and Human one-stops throughout Ventura County Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.

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“When we get tired from walking we can go have lunch.” Mall Walking Walking is great exercise and walking in the mall is second only to walking in neighborhoods in popularity. Malls are great places to walk because they provide a sheltered indoor space free from traffic and bad weather. Magician Paul Dwork will give you some There are many benefits to walking in lighthearted magic. the mall: You can walk alone or with a group. Even if you arrive at the mall alone, you’ll Holiday Magic probably meet other walkers. The support of others can help motivate you to keep and Laughter going. It’s convenient. Although a formal with the mall walking program may have set hours, you can also set your own schedule, and Ventura walk any time the mall is open. Malls are easy to get to. Many have bus Parkinson’s stops on site or nearby. Malls are pedestrian friendly. They Support Group have level floors, benches or other places by Patty Jenkins to rest, water fountains, and accessible restrooms. Get into the Holiday spirit on It’s free. You might be tempted to Wednesday, November 13, 2019, from 12:30- window-shop, but you don’t have to buy 2:30PM, with the Ventura Parkinson’s anything. If you do shop, some stores may Disease Support Group as we host one of give discounts to mall walkers. Ventura County’s most talented magicians, You don’t need special exercise Mr. Paul Dwork of Merlin Medical Supply. equipment other than comfortable Join us as we celebrate making it though walking shoes. another year of “the seriousness of Parkin- Walkers of all ages and fitness levels son’s” with some lighthearted magic by Paul are welcome. followed by “the best medicine – laughter!” Malls are accessible to those with Lorelei Woerner-Eisner of the Wellness Arts varying physical abilities. Village will lead us in some Laughter Yoga You can walk at your own pace. As you and we’ll all leave with smiles to start the get used to walking, increase the frequency, Holiday Season! intensity, and/or duration of your walk to Paul Dwork is a Master Magician who improve your fitness. Try taking the stairs performs at many fundraisers for various to the second level instead of the escalator. charities in Southern California including Mall walking is non-competitive. You an annual show in Moorpark organized can exercise and socialize in a friendly en- by the Rotary Club of Camarillo where older adult residents in skilled nursing facil- vironment. proceeds go to worthy charities such as the Nursing home ities have no family or friends to speak for Security staff help make malls a safe place Brain Injury Center of Ventura County. Paul them? Join the LTC Ombudsman Program to walk. has been performing magic since 1969 and advocates needed and make a difference in the lives of older Ask if your local mall currently has has developed a reputation as “The Merlin The Ombudsman Program of adults in your community. For more infor- a mall walking program. If not, check of Magic”. He created his show in 1985 as a Ventura County is looking for volunteers in mation about January training, please call out Mall Walking: A Program Resource fund raiser for his children’s pre-school and the west county area to advocate for older, Long Term Care Services of Ventura County, Guide from the University of Washing- continues to perform using Science and and dependent adults, living in long-term Inc., Ombudsman Program at 656-1986, ton and the Centers for Disease Control Magic as part of a magical experience for care facilities. Did you know that 60% of all and/or visit www.ombudsmanventura.org. and Prevention and see how easy it is to children of all ages. KEEP LIVING MOVE IN SPECIAL YOUR GOOD LIFE. ONE MONTH FREE RENT* Like the city it thrives in, Cypress Place has a naturally *Call for details vibrant vibe. Feel the welcoming spirit of Ventura’s most respected resort-style senior living community. Call 805-835-4072 to schedule a visit.

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Senior Living If you or a loved one Merlin Medical Supply in Camarillo is switch their health insurance plan a great source for durable medical goods, for 2020. has a complex or life-threatening illness, specialty equipment for the physically chal- To help guide you during this lenged, which would include Parkinson’s, important time, here are some tips we can help. diabetic, incontinence and wound manage- that may help lead you to better ment supplies and other medical aids. Paul health and cost savings. is an inventor of many products that help 1: Know your open enrollment dates improve quality of life, which includes the For the more than 178 million GeeWhiz Condom Catheter for male incon- Americans with employer-provided tinence. coverage, many employers set aside a Lorelei Woerner-Eisner is the Founder two-week period between September of Wellness Arts Village in Ventura (Grand and December when employees opening in the Spring of 2020!). Lorelei can select health benefits for the has over 25 years of Occupational Therapy following year. experience and more than 10 years as a yoga For the more than 64 million therapist in pediatrics, acute care, home people enrolled in Medicare, health, rehabilitation, mental health, and Medicare Annual Enrollment runs skilled nursing. She is a regularly featured from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year. national speaker on various topics from For most people, changes made an integrative perspective and has written during this time will take effect Jan. several handbooks. Lorelei is a Fieldwork 1, 2020. Educator with USC, on faculty with the 2: Understand your options. When Optimal State of Living program, and it comes to selecting a plan, one leads retreats. She is the developer of the size does not fit all. Take the time Integrative Wellness Therapy method, to understand your options so you which blends western medicine with re- can find what will work best for you. search-based complementary techniques, A good first step is to make sure with an emphasis on neurological concerns you understand health insurance (Parkinson’s, Post-stroke, brain injury, lingo, such as premium, deduct- Palliative Care focuses on relief from dementia) and mental health (executive ible, coinsurance and out-of-pocket the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with a goal function, anxiety, depression, ADHD). maximum. If you need a refresher, to improve quality of life for the patient and the family. She received her degree in Occupational check out UnitedHealth Group’s Just Therapy from USC and her Yoga Therapy Plain Clear Glossary (in English, certificate from Loyola Marymount Uni- Spanish and Portuguese) to learn and Call for more information and a FREE assessment versity and the Optimal State Method. understand health care terms. And Join us for our last meeting of 2019 if you’re eligible for Medicare, make on Wednesday November 13, from 12:30 sure you’re familiar with the differ- (805) 642-1608 to 2:30 at Ventura City Hall’s Community ence between Original Medicare and Meeting Room # 202; 501 Poli Street. The Medicare Advantage as you weigh Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support your options. Caregivers • Home Health • Palliative Care • Hospice Group welcomes the public along with 3: Anticipate next year’s health Palliative care is covered by Medicare, Medical and most private insurance. those who find themselves navigating the expenses. When reviewing your challenges of Parkinson’s Disease and options, plan ahead. Maybe you are other neurological conditions. Hand-out expecting a significant health event gym or not using nicotine. Also, many home, consider choosing a plan that resources available at every meeting. We are next year, such as a surgery or having Medicare Advantage plans offer gym includes 24/7 virtual visits. It may an independent and volunteer-organized a baby. If so, then it’s even more memberships and wellness programs be a convenient, lower-cost way to group not affiliated with any other organ- important to compare the “total for members at no additional costs. talk to a doctor about minor health ization or group. For more information cost” of your plan, not just your 6: Don’t forget about specialty issues, and all you need is a smart- and important detailed directions to our monthly premium. Plan designs vary, benefits phone, tablet or computer. Often, meetings, please call Patty at 805-766-6070. so also compare deductibles and out- Additional benefits, such as dental, telehealth is available to members of of-pocket maximums. vision, hearing, disability or critical employer-sponsored, individual and 4: Check to make sure your medica- illness insurance, are often cost-ef- Medicare Advantage plans. Seven tips to tions are covered fective coverage options that can For more helpful articles and Even if you don’t expect to change help protect you and your family videos about open enrollment and help choose your plans, it’s important to make sure from head to toe. For Medicare ben- health care, visit UHCOpenEnroll- your prescription drugs will still be eficiaries, some may be surprised ment.com. health plan covered next year. Costs can change that Original Medicare doesn’t cover from year to year, and how much you prescription drugs and most dental, by Rob Falkenberg pay for generics vs. brands may differ vision and hearing services, but many CEO, UnitedHealthcare of California among health plans. Medicare Advantage plans do. Open enrollment season is here, 5: Ask about well-being programs. 7: Try the convenience of virtual a time when more than 18.3 million Many health plans now offer financial visits. If you are busy juggling kids’ people in California and millions of incentives that reward you for taking schedules or work travel, or simply Americans across the country will healthier actions, such as completing prefer to connect with a doctor have the opportunity to select or a health survey, walking, going to the from the comfort of your own 12 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE The Pet Page

n SPAN Thrift Store pet food manufacturers. is providing $10 spays Federal prosecutors say 48-year- and neuters for low old William Douglas Haning pleaded Scamp Club income households guilty to two charges in U.S. District (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) with cats and dogs. Court in St. Louis. Sentencing for Two upcoming Haning has not yet been scheduled. On the left is Casanova, an 18- Dedicated clinics in November Haning was operations manager month-old rescue greyhound. He to Scamp are: Shiells Park, in the of a Wilbur-Ellis Co. processing plant “failed” as a racing dog because he didn’t have the competitive spirit; he parking lot, located in Rosser, Texas. The company has just wants to love and be loved. Here at 649 C St., Fillmore, on Wednesday, already paid more than $4.5 million he is with his “bling” collar, among November 13th and a second one on in restitution. one of his fan clubs at the Friends of Federal authorities say Wilbur-El- Wednesday, November 20th, at SPAN the Library book warehouse. Thrift Store parking lot 110 N. Olive lis substituted lower cost ingredi- St. (behind Vons on Main). Please call ents for chicken and turkey meal in to schedule an appointment (805) shipments from a Texas plant to pet 584-3823. food manufacturers. Some shipments n The Humane Society of Ventura included ground-up feathers. County invites the community to The ingredients posed no health Santa Paws, its annual holiday family threat to animals that ate the pet photo shoot, on two upcoming food. Sundays. n By Hanna Netisingha The Ventura Beach Marriott With winter’s dry air and cold tem- will once again host the first Santa peratures, it’s no wonder everyone— Paws event, on Sunday, Nov. 17; the including your furry friends—has dry Marriott is at 2055 E. Harbor Blvd. skin! But unrelated to the weather, The second Santa Paws event will take dry and itchy skin caused by allergies Missy Baumgardner is a place on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the HSVC is a very common chronic problem 12-year-old Folk Singer and shelter in Ojai, at 402 Bryant St. Both in animals year-round. Dr. Clarissa charmer. events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Souza, a veterinarian in the derma- At Santa Paws at the shelter on tology service at the University of Dec. 1, guests can not only pose for Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital Join Scamp Club family photos but also enjoy delicious in Urbana, says pets with allergies Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture baked goods at an accompanying come to the hospital every single day. anda little about yourself to [email protected]. bake sale and take part in the fund- “Allergies are definitely the most You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. raising Tiles for Tails program hosted common skin disease we see in der- by Firefly Ceramics. Tiles for Tails matology,” says Dr. Souza. “Skin sores involves participants hand-painting and ear infections are secondary signs tiles or imprinting paw prints from commonly associated with allergies,” Lost pet? Go to LostCatVenturaCounty.com or their furry friends for a $25 fee, with explains Dr. Souza. LostDogVenturaCounty.com - free websites for finding and proceeds going to the building of a According to Dr. Souza, the three posting when you’ve lost or found a cat or dog. new dog kennel at the HSVC. major causes of allergies are external Santa Paws is the HSVC’s largest parasites, food allergies, and envi- event of the year, bringing in nearly ronmental allergies. When a pet is 300 families to celebrate the season seen by the dermatology service at the a long lineage of hunters and foragers. Scientists also found several other by posing for professional-quality Veterinary Teaching Hospital, steps Although she may laze around now trait variants lurking in the genomes photographs with a holiday theme. are taken to discover the source of the looking for beams of sunlight to sleep of popular dog breeds. The money raised at Santa Paws goes itchiness. in and begging for treats, her life Related dogs stuck in the middle directly toward daily operations at the It is critical for owners to under- could become more enriched with a of the canine social ladder show shelter. stand that allergies aren’t something simple change: puzzles. more aggression Ekenstedt and her Adults, children and pets are that will just go away. “There is no cure n Purebred dogs with a different colleagues compared their genetic welcome in photos – with or without for allergies,” states Dr. Souza. “An color coat than their brothers and analysis with the breed descriptions Santa. The shelter will provide a owner should not expect to have one sisters are still purebred. According used by several American and interna- variety of festive costumes to doll up single treatment and have the problem to a new study, purebred dogs with tional dog breed registries. your pets. Pocket pets, reptiles, rabbits fixed.” Chronic skin problems, such uncommon traits are usually evidence Genes that control coat color and birds are all welcome. as allergies, will require life-long of gene variants at work, not proof of feature a significant amount of For a minimum donation of $30, management. However, there is hope breeding flaws. epistasis, which means dominant guests will receive packages of five to for these patients. Even though there When researchers at Purdue genes can drown out and mask the 10 photographs provided onsite on isn’t a definitive cure for allergies, it is University’s College of Veterinary activity of other genes. The gene USB flash drives. a manageable skin disease. Medicine analyzed a dozen different variant, or allele, that yields brown For 34 years, the HSVC’s Santa For dogs and cats allergic to ec- genes in 212 dog breeds, they found coats is accepted in Labrador Retriev- Paws events have provided high-quali- toparasites, the consistent adminis- several breeds host gene variants that ers, but disallowed in Rottweilers and ty holiday family portraits for Ventura tration of medications to prevent flea yield alternate coat colors, patterns German Shepherds, breeds in which County residents and beyond. and tick infestations will keep these and lengths. brown alleles exist at low frequencies. As a private nonprofit, the Humane animals comfortable. If food is the Society of Ventura County relies 100% allergy cause, special diets will be rec- on private donations from individu- ommended in order to avoid flareups. als, organizations, businesses, grants But if an environmental allergy— and trusts. Each year, the HSVC the most common cause of allergies in shelter makes contact with thousands animals, unfortunately—is diagnosed, of animals through adoptions, its medical therapy will be discussed. low-cost spay and neuter clinic, Treatment options for environmental Humane Officer visits and outreach allergy include daily pills, monthly efforts, including Humane Education. injections, or even immunotherapy n The manager of a Texas processing (allergy shots), which are developed plant has pleaded guilty in a conspir- based on the results of a skin test. acy to sell adulterated ingredients to Your fuzzy feline friend came from SPAN Thrift Store ALSO SPAY/NEUTER ANIMAL NETWORK $10 Low/No Income $10 Low/No Income We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization Spay & Neuter Spay & Neuter Wed., Nov 13th Volunteers Needed! Wed., Nov 20th More Spays - Less Strays in SPAN parking lot. Shiells Park parking lot. Must call for appointment 649 C Street, Fillmore, CA 93015 Donations Always Appreciated! Must call for appointment (805) 584-3823 (805) 584-3823 Spay and Neuter for Low & No Income Families in Ventura County 805.641.1170 110 A & B N. Olive St., Ventura CA 93001 www.spanonline.org The Humane Society of Ventura County invites the community to Santa Paws. Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of Ventura County. Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 13 The Pet Page

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The lucky Ventura Breeze got to hang out with the Girls Gone Wild Yvonne Erwin, Kelly Marzio, Lynn Lee, Heather Ackroyd, Cindy Wilson and Katherine Aura is a beautiful 4-year-old cream tabby. She was found as a stray, but is very social with tons of personality. Aura can be found in our free roaming McCrory at Bass kitty cottage so you can just walk in and meet her. You can also give some Lake. of our other cats in the cottage some attention while you are there. They will thank you. Ventura County Animal Services - Camarillo location - 600 Aviation Drive.

On October 26th the 7th Annual Ventura Harbor Village HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest was held in the Harbor. It drew hundreds of canine lovers enjoying the wonderful display of dogs in thematic costumes winning prizes for the best attire. These are just a few of the adorable dogs. Photos by Pam Baumgardner. 14 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE This ’n’ That

Spend better on conferences by Venturans for Responsible and Efficient Government (VREG)

The cost and benefit of every may claim the value of attending these spending decision by Ventura’s City meetings is in the contacts Ventura nurtures Council is magnified as the city faces with other politicians throughout the budgetary losses for the next five years. country. That’s a specious argument. The re- The city is projecting to have a $10-$25 lationships are personal between our serving million shortfall, so the City Council Councilmembers and the people they meet. should be more careful how it spends tax Those relationships break whenever our dollars. Are we getting our money’s worth Councilmember or his/her contact leaves from our Councilmembers’ travel to con- the office. What’s more, the value in a rela- ferences and seminars? tionship with a politician in another city has The City Councilmembers don’t think a small direct impact on Ventura. anyone is watching their spending or cares The justification may be to learn the what they do. They believe voters gave them “best practices” from other cities attending the mandate to be concerned with the the conferences. What best practices did details of how and where the city spends we learn on homelessness from represen- money. And, they’re right—to a degree. tatives from Sacramento, Los Angeles, San While citizens fret over the large expendi- Francisco, or Seattle? Homelessness in tures on pensions, water, public safety, and those cities is worse than it is in Ventura, ©2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (BHHSCP) is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affi l- iates LLC. BHH Affi liates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements, conditions, and staffing, it’s easy to overlook the spending and it’s not improving. Or did we learn features of property. Information is obtained from various sources and will not be verifi ed by broker or MLS. Buyer is advised habits of our elected officials. something about water from Sacramento? to independently verify the accuracy of that information. Conference Boondoggles Except, the California River Tunnel isn’t The city publishes the expenditures working out so well. Or did the reps from Buena’s Dia de los Muertos said Luna. by each sitting Councilmember quarterly. Washington, D.C., or Sacramento teach us Continued from page 1 Dr. Roger Rice, VUSD Superinten- Here’s a summary of the expenses for the about budgeting? The fact is, our reps need “It’s such a fun event, “said Lexy dent was seen walking through the past three full fiscal years of the active to convey any best practices we learned at Almora, a junior. “And the people are displays with a big smile on his face, members of Council: those conferences need to city staff. The really interested in the altars, espe- and greeting families. His take? “The It’s immediately clear that the staff are the ones to put in place new ideas cially, it’s so meaningful—when you’ve community here, and the art, creativ- spending by the active Councilmembers in City Hall. And without written guide- lost someone you cared about and ity, music, families, and the culture— is rising year-over-year. It jumped 32% to lines, implementing the changes is nearly can honor them.” In fact, in March of this is all just amazing.” $15,964 from $12,039 from Fiscal Year impossible. this year, Buena lost one of its beloved 2016-2017 to Fiscal Year 2017-2018. It The truth is any networking with students to Burkett’s Lymphoma. increased 76% to $28,098 from $15,964 others at these conferences is nothing Patrick Graham was just 16, and VC Library receives grant from Fiscal Year 2017-2018 to Fiscal Year more than socializing. Should we pay passed away after an eight month Continued from page 7 2018-2019. the expenses for two Councilmembers to fight. His fellow baseball and football will promote understanding and Highlighted in yellow is the amount hobnob with politicians? No. teammates worked together to create provide insight into a wide range of spent each year to attend the National Next Conference a huge and elaborate altar commem- topics, issues, and experiences.” League of Cities (NLC) Conferences. The Mayor Matt LaVere, Deputy Mayor orating him. “This year, our season in A complete list of all Humanities NLC holds regional conferences and a Sofia Rubalcava, and Councilmember baseball and football, it’s all for him. For All Quick Grants can be found on national conference in Washington, DC. Brown are attending the National League We’re playing for Patrick,” said Kaiden the calhum.org website here. Where’s The Value? of Cities Regional Meeting in Long Beach, Brunkan, a 10th grader on Buena’s JV California Humanities, a Ventura taxpayers get little informa- CA, on October 16-18, 2019. What value football team. “He made us a family. nonprofit partner of the National tion about the benefits the city derives will Ventura get from sending three Coun- Our teachers let us all be a group and Endowment of the Humanities, from these conferences. There are no cilmembers to this meeting? do this special thing because we loved promotes the humanities—focused on written reports of what the attendees Editor’s Comments him so much.” ideas, conversation, and learning—as accomplished. In the best of times, these conferences may Nathan Silva, a sophomore relevant, meaningful ways to un- If all the value we receive is a report benefit Ventura, but these are not the best of times. on Buena’s varsity baseball team, derstand the human condition and on the “relevant legislative issues from The city faces a multimillion-dollar shortfall over reflected that despite Graham’s connect us to each other in order to the NLC,” do we need to send representa- the next five years. Frivolous spending of any illness, he always looked out for help strengthen California. Califor- tives to Washington, D.C.? Couldn’t we kind must not happen, regardless of the dollar his teammates. “He put a smile nia Humanities has provided grants get the same information by email or in amount spent. Spending taxpayer money on on everyone’s face, and made sure and programs across the state since written form? If we did, there would be a these seminars and conferences may appear to everyone else was happy and ok, even 1975. To learn more visit calhum.org, permanent record of the discussions for be harmless at first. Still, scrutinize each trip to when he was sick in the hospital and or follow California Humanities on others to review. decide whether it’s a necessity. And if it is deter- in pain.” Graham’s altar was sur- Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Value Is In The Connections mined to be necessary, the value must outweigh rounded by huge groups of students All events associated with One The attending City Councilmembers the expense. the entire night. County, One Book are free and open While many of the altars were to the public. For more information No Delay in Trash & Recycling or Green Waste for family members and friends, about the 2019 One County, One Book Pick Up Due to the Veterans Day Holiday 10th grader Everett Luna and his program, visit www.vencolibrary.org/ classmates created an intricate altar OCOB or contact Ron Solórzano at The Veterans Day holiday falls on Monday, November 11. The collection of honoring the late Dr. Seuss, which [email protected] or 805- trash and recyclables or green waste will not be even included a bowl with two live 218-9146. affected in the cities of Ventura and Ojai during goldfish in it—on homage to the The Ventura County Library is the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 10-16. famed book ‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red available 24/7 at www.vencolibrary. Thank you and Happy Holiday Fish, Blue Fish’. “He made a really big org. Please visit our website for infor- E. J. Harrison & Sons impact on us with his books, and we mation on the location and hours of To order services & to pay bills on line go to www.ejharrison.com wanted to honor his contributions,” the library closest to you. 805-647-1414 Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 15 Police Reports by Cindy Summers officers found two fishermen hoop netting in restricted area near the harbor entrance. Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Verbal warnings and explanations of rules Police Department and are not the opinions of and regulations for hoop netting and safety Complimentary Nurses Spa Day! the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned requirements. Come enjoy a martini, relax and rejuvenate!! are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty Saturday 10-19 Just bring in a court of law. May 8th, 2019 @ 5:00pm 11:05am, while on patrol in Rescue Boat ReadyNurse ID Robbery 19, officers observed a 22ft sailboat having 20-MINUTE CHAIR OR TABLE MASSAGE On Oct. 31, at 5:45pm, the Ventura Police difficulty restarting his outboard engine. PARAFFIN FOR HANDS & forFEET my Department received a 911 call of an armed The disabled sailboat was taken in a side tow AROMA THERAPY • HEATED NECK WRAP robbery at the House of Smokes. Ventura back to its slip safely. SWAG BAG walk! Patrol officers arrived and searched the area 11:33am, while on patrol in vehicle Free Raffles Every Hour but were unable to locate the suspects. observed several beginning surfers in the Big Flat Screen TV • Echo • Gift Spa Basket • Gift Wine Basket The officers learned that two black South Jetty rip current. Eventually moved males entered the store and approached the group to safer water and informed the Happy Nurses Week! the clerk behind the counter. One of the group about rip currents and how to get suspects brandished a semi-automatic out when caught in one. 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com handgun at the clerk and demanded money. 5:22pm, dispatched to a fall victim at 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 The clerk gave the suspects and unknown Ventura Marina Community. Officers CA LIC#CA LIC# 565801810 565801810 amount of money and the suspects left in responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the an unknown direction. patient, lift assist. Bank and Co-Vice chair of WEV’s Board of Friday night was the last rivalry football This is an ongoing investigation and 10-20 10:00am, while updating weather Directors, was honored as the 2019 Volunteer game and last league game at home for 24 anyone who may have witnessed the robbery ob’s, observed : Small Craft Advisory in of the Year. Ventura High School seniors. or has information on the crime is asked to effect until 9pm this evening, posted by the For 28 years WEV has been working to “I am very happy for the seniors. No one call the Police Department at 805-650-8010. National Weather Service. help women entrepreneurs succeed. “Nearly wants to be the class that loses to Buena, so Battery and Elder Abuse Arrest 12:15pm, received a request for location of three decades later, we have proven that they really want to keep it going. They haven’t On Nov. 1, at 7pm, a Ventura Police the boat pump-out station. Officers ascer- business ownership can provide not only a lost to Buena,” said Coach Garner. Volunteer (VIP) witnessed Julian Munoz, 31 tained where the caller was and advised the viable pathway out of poverty, but can also At the end of the game, Ventura High attacking a 71- year-old elderly male victim skipper to use the nearest one at the end of build family wealth and stability, as well as flooded the field with black and yellow as in the 200 block on Main St.. The VIP called Ventura Harbor Village I-dock. contribute to the economic well-being of our the team celebrated their victory with the into the Ventura Police Command Center, 10-21 11:55am, while washing the boats, communities,” said WEV Founder & CEO Suzanne Brown Memorial Trophy while and officers were dispatched to the location. contacted by Morro Bay harbor patrol from Marsha Bailey. chanting, “ten more years.” Through the course of the investi- their vessel. Morro Bay harbor patrol was “It feels amazing. Team effort, gation, the officers learned that Munoz conducting annual servicing of their vessel everything was energetic, it was all outstand- had attacked the victim. Once the victim at the Ventura Boat yard. Prayer breakfast ing. Ten years in a row. Big ole smile on my fell to the ground Munoz continued his 7:30pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, A free community breakfast where face,” Rodriguez said. “It added way more attack. The victim suffered moderate officers came across several small vessel members of Ventura County come together motivation. These next few years, these non-life-threatening injuries and was taken engaged in hoop netting near the break- with religious leaders to listen to George kids are going to grind their butts off to get to a local hospital for medical care. wall. Violations of local, state and federal Vincent, writer, director, actor. another 10 years.” Munoz was arrested for felony elder laws, including improper lights and illegal Ventura Family YMCA is collabo- Though this victory is huge, the season abuse and misdemeanor battery. No officers placement of hoop nets were observed and rating with the following churches for isn’t over yet. The Ventura Cougars take on were injured during the arrest. Since 2017 warnings, written or verbal were issued. their 13th Annual Prayer Breakfast: the Channel Islands Raiders, away on Friday, Munoz has been arrested three times for Two Trees, Community Presbyterian, November 1st. The team needs this last resisting a police officer, twice for vandalism, Encounter, Grace, New Harvest, The River victory in order to make playoffs. and once for petty theft. Community, New Seasons, Fortress, Cross “Next week we are going to do the same Point, Anthem, Arise, Coastline Bible, thing. We are going to dominate we’re going Ventura Seventh Day Adventist and Church to penetrate and we’re going to take a W,” Harbor Patrol of Christ. Rodriguez said. It’s on Wednesday, November 13, 7:30am, at Ventura Family YMCA, 3760 Blotter Telegraph Road. We hope to see you there! Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol tends to. Kathy Odell, WEV CEO Elect; Andy Win- chester; Caleigh Hernandez, Marianne 10-15 12:15pm, contacted an individ- Partridge, and Marsha Bailey, WEV Founder Ventura High School football ual in a lake-type boat with a few dogs on and CEO at fundraiser event. Photo by Sarita Continued from page 1 the bow of the boat in violation of speed Relis Photography. to Buena, but I am very happy with the way ordinance and issued a warning. our offense played. They actually kept us in 10:03pm, while on patrol in Boat 17, officers the game and kept us ahead,” Curt Garner found several fishermen on small boats hoop $200,000 raised Ventura’s Defensive Coordinator said. netting near the break-wall in violations of Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) Senior running back for the Cougars, local, state and federal laws. Warnings were raised more than $220,000 to support Dane Kapler, was also able to find multiple issued for illegal hoop placement, improper local entrepreneurs at their Empowerment pockets where he could rush the ball. Kapler lights and numerous state fishing laws. is Priceless event held October 25th at the had a touchdown on 16 carries Friday night. 10-16 4:35pm, received a report of a Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. “I’m excited. I’m excited for our guys. water rescue, kite surfer in distress. Officers The non-profit’s 14th annual breakfast I feel like they came out and prepared all responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist. A fundraiser recognized WEV’s 2019 Trail- week to perform on Friday night, tonight, search of the area around the pier but blazer, Business of the Year and Volunteer and they did that,” Ventura’s Head Coach, officers were unable to local any kite surfers of the Year award winners. 300 guests inter- Tim Garcia said. in distress. acted with featured WEV clients who shared Friday night wasn’t only a big night 10-17 8:50am, while manning the their personal experiences as entrepreneurs. for the Cougars because of the rivalry operations center, the commercial fishing Each year WEV presents the Trailblaz- tradition, but it was also senior night. vessel “Angels Gate” was observed in er Award to a woman who is a pioneer in violation of harbor speed ordinance. her industry, exemplifying courage, vision Officers responded in Fireboat 1 to contact and the tenacity to overcome barriers. This and issued a written warning for speed year, WEV honored Marianne Partridge, violation and not monitoring VHF 16 while editor-in-chief and co-founder of The underway in a commercial vessel. Santa Barbara Independent who was also 7:56pm, dispatched to an overdose at VIM the first female senior editor of Rolling D-dock. Officers responded and assisted Stone Magazine. VFD/AMR with the call. The patient was WEV’s Business of the Year award treated and transported. honors a business owner who demonstrates 10-18 10:49am, received a report an the unique, inspiring and powerful impact illegally placed hoop net in the main channel made by local small businesses from the of the harbor utilizing a plastic water bottle WEV community. Caleigh Hernandez, as the buoy. Officers found the illegal hoop owner of RoHo, is WEV’s 2019 Business of net and impounded it. Hoop nets are not the Year award recipient. allowed in the harbor. Andy Winchester, Senior Vice President, 9:20pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 17, Wealth Advisor at Wells Fargo Private 16 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

Ventura MusicSojai Scene Red Cove Fri 11/8: Weezerton, Blink 18True, Far 1809 E. Main Street Out Boy Thurs 11/14: Ryan Chrys & the Rough Sat 11/9: The Expendables, The B Cuts Foundation, Cydeways San Buenaventura Mission Fri 11/15: SlumpBoyz, JME, Rich Maccin 211 East Main Street Sat 11/16: Twisted Gypsy Fri 11/8: Ventura College Choir, Singers, Four Brix Winery Chamber Orchestra 2290 Eastman Avenue Sandbox Coffeehouse Music 6 – 8:30 pm Friday; 12 – 4 Sunday 204 E. Thompson Blvd Fri 11/15: Midlife Crisis 805-641-1025 Garage Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon 1091 Scandia Avenue Thursdays Open Mic Sun 11/10: S.O.B.s, Wired (Noon) Sat 11/9: Maggie’s Drawers by Pam Baumgardner Sat 11/16: False Confession, Gravetitan, Sat 11/16: Steve the Singer VenturaRocks.com Music Calendar Tung, Ozom, Spider, VNLVX Sun 11/17: Maggie’s Drawers For more events go to VenturaRocks.com A very special project benefiting those Golden China Sans Souci All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise affected by the Thomas Fire is the local Love 760 S. Seaward 21 S. Chestnut noted. project Holiday album featuring so many (805) 652-0688 Sundays: DJ Darko local artists and their holiday favorites. The Blue Agave Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra brainchild behind Local Love Project of 185 E. Santa Clara Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean course is Kat Merrick who undertook this Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Thursdays 6 pm: Open Mic Wednesdays: Open mic amazing endeavor earlier this year gathering Saturdays: DJ Sun 11/17: The Barrelhouse Wailers Thursdays: DJ Spinobi the musicians, arranging studio times, Blue Room (2:30 pm) Fri 11/8: Jan Michael & the Vincents producing the CDs, virtually everything it Ventura Harbor Village Grapes and Hops Sat 11/9: Johnny & the Hellholes takes to pull off an enterprise of this scope. Thursdays: The Get Down Jam 454 E. Main Street Fri 11/15: Seaside Band The end result is a holiday CD that will not Boatyard Pub Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun Sat 11/16: Blown Over only enhance your holidays but will benefit Ventura Harbor Village 4 pm The Shores Restaurant fire survivors. You’re invited to attend the Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Tuesdays: Tango 1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard CD release party and 2nd Annual Thomas Saturday 7 pm Wednesdays: Gypsy Jazz Jam Thursdays: Karaoke Fire Remembrance, all to benefit fire Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam Thurs 11/7: The Session with Keeshea Fri 11/8: Two’s Company Duo survivors on Friday, November 8, at the Tues 11/5: Frank Barajas Pratt Fri 11/15: Jose Jazz Masons Lodge (482 E. Santa Clara Street) Wed 11/6: Karen Eden Fri 11/8: Colette Lovejoy Band Sat 11/16: Soul Machine with live performances from Guy Martin, Fri 11/8: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer Sun 11/10: Shawn Jones Unplugged The Star Lounge RJ Mischo, Fish Fry and the Vonettes, the Sat 11/9: Blue Motel Room Hong Kong Inn 343 E. Main Street Bobby Hart Band, Raging Arb and more. Tues 11/12: Shorebreak 435 E. Thompson Blvd Thursdays: DJ Terry If you can’t make the launch party, you can Wed 11/13: Finnhead Dave Sat 11/9: Tequila Picnic Fri 11/8: Shawn Jones Trio still support by purchasing a CD online at Fri 11/15: Frank Barajas Keynote Lounge Sat 11/9: The Seaside Band www.TotallyLocalVC.com. Sat 11/16: Karen Eden 10245 E. Telephone Road Fri 11/15: Reign The San Buenaventura Mission is the site Tues 11/19: Frank Barajas Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke Sat 11/16: Brandon Ragan Project for a special free concert of Missa Cellensis by Bombay Bar & Grill Thursdays: Open mic night Topa Mountain Winery Franz Josephy Haydn featuring the Ventura 143 S. California Street Fri 11/8: DJ AVG 821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai College choir, singers and chamber orchestra. Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs Sat 11/9: Magnificent Bastards Music Saturdays: 5-7; Sundays 4-6 This one is free to the public and starts at Sunday 2-7: DJs Fri 11/15: What the Funk Sat 11/9: Shawn Jones Trio 7:30 pm, Friday, November 8. Café Fiore Sat 11/16: Red Rhythm Sun 11/10: Alan Thornhill, Jim Quick Notes: there’s a new jam night at 66 S. California Street Leashless Brewing Monahan & Martin Young the Blue Room in the Harbor called “The Get Wed 11/6: Bryan McCann 585 E. Thompson Blvd. Sat 11/16: Danny McGaw Down Jam” on Thursdays starting at 9:30 Fri 11/8: Otis Hayes Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room Sun 11/17: Sophie Holt pm; Tommy Marsh’s the Session welcomes Sat 11/9: The Collective Fri 11/8: Kevin Tate Ventura Harbor Village Keeshea Pratt on Thursday, November 7 Tues 11/12: Donna Greene Fri 11/15: Boom Duo 1583 Spinnaker Drive at Grapes and Hops; Cantara Cellars in Wed 11/13: Big Adventure Sat 11/16: FIDO Music: Noon – 3 pm Camarillo is celebrating their one-year an- Fri 11/15: Instone Limon y Sal Sat 11/9: 805 Allstarz niversary with Double Trouble and Ignition Sat 11/16: Self Righteous Bros. 598 E. Main Street Sun 11/10: Acoustic Cash Cats on Saturday, November 9 (2-10 pm); stop in Tues 11/19: The Sixth Fridays: DJ Ventura High School Auditorium for Jodi Farrell’s Performance Workshop on Cantara Cellars Saturdays: DJ 2 N. Cataline Street Saturday afternoon, November 9, at Namba; 126 Wood Road, Suite 104 Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm) Sun 11/10: Ventura County Concert Radioactive Chicken Heads, the world’s Camarillo, CA Sat 11/16: Vinyl Gypsies (2 pm) Band (3 pm) most notorious band of genetically modified Thursdays: Karaoke Made West Brewing Ventura Masonic Lodge poultry punk rock mutants play Oak and Sat 11/9: Double Trouble, Ignition 1744 Donlon Street 482 E. Santa Clara Street Main on Saturday, November 9 and then Fri 11/15: Class of 95 Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm Fri 11/8: The Local Love Project CD The Dickies will play the venue the following The Cave Thurs 11/7: Mark Masson Release party Saturday, November 16; Noble Fabrication is 4435 McGrath Street Sun 11/10: Matthew Fosket Winchester’s hosting a 2019 Auto Show with art and live 5:30 – 8:30 pm Thurs 11/14: RJ Bloke 632 E. Main Street music from S.O.B.s, and Wired to benefit Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas Sat 11/16: Doc Ventura (805) 653-7446 Food Share on Sunday, November 10 noon Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi Sun 11/17: Milo Sledge Trio Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm to 5 pm; the Ventura County Concert band Concrete Jungle Brewing Majestic Ventura Theater Fri 11/8: Carlos Fontaine play their annual free patriotic concert at 4561 Market Street 26 S. Chestnut Street Sat 11/9: CRV Acoustic Ventura High School’s auditorium Sunday Thurs 11/7: The Backline Open Mic/Jam Thurs 11/7: Falling in Reverse, Crown Sun 11/10: Acoustic Crossroads w/ afternoon, November 10 at 3 pm; Ryan Sesh the Empire, Tom MacDonald Crooked Eye Tommy Chrys and the Rough Cuts roll into town Fri 11/8: How to Live with Robots, Fri 11/8: Chon, Between the Buried and Fri 11/15: Sean Wiggins from Colorado with their outlaw country Astreyas, No Silence Me, Intervals Sat 11/16: Karen 805 style for a date at The Red Cove on Thursday, Copa Cubana Namba Sun 11/17: Jerry Breiner & Theresa November 14; Boom Duo’s CD release party Ventura Harbor Village 47 S. Oak Street Russell will be held at Leashless Brewing on Friday, Music 7 pm; Sat 11 am ; Sundays 4 pm Fri 11/8: Choroloco The Winery Ventura November 15; and the Channel Cities Jazz Saturdays: & Sundays: Kenny Devoe (11 Sat 11/9: Jodi Farrell’s Performance 4756 Market Street Club present The Barrelhouse Wailers on am – 1 pm) Workshop (2 pm) Thursdays: Blues Jam Sunday afternoon, November 17 at the Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio Oak and Main Fri 11/8: Midlife Crisis Golden China. Sun 11/10: Brandon Ragan Project 419 E. Main Street Sat 11/9: The Doc Ventura Band And finally, congratulations to Kelly Z for Sun 11/17: House Arrest Tuesdays: Beer Bros. Open Mic Sun 11/10: Carey Frank Organ Trio w/ celebrating 25 years performing (solo and as Crown Plaza Wed 11/6: Kyle Swan Woody Mankowski and Mario Calire Kelly’s Lot). Her performance at the Mint was Agua Lounge Sat 11/9: Radioactive Chicken Heads Fri 11/15: Sabine amazing, and I hear she plans to take the show 450 E. Harbor Blvd. Sat 11/16: The Dickies, The Hymen Sat 11/16: Native Vibes on the road starting with Ventura very soon. Fridays: Benjamin Buttner Blasters Sun 11/17: Skip Spiro’s Little Big Band Do you have any music-related news Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Orozco’s de Ventura 1901 Speakeasy or upcoming shows you want help publi- 593 E. Main Street 839 E. Front Street 740 South B Street, Oxnard cizing? Please send all information short Sun 11/17: Sunday Drivers (4 pm) Fri & Sat 5 pm: Victor and Artis Fri 11/8: Rose Valley Thorns or long to [email protected]. For Discovery Plan B Wine Cellars Sat 11/9: Rat Pack Ricky updated music listings daily, go to www. 1888 Thompson Blvd 3520 Arundell Circle Fri 11/15: Shawn Jones VenturaRocks.com. Thurs 11/7: The March, Overgrown, Sun 11/10: Sandy Haley Band (4:30 pm) Sat 11/16: Lucky Break Ventura BREEZE November 6 – November 19, 2019 17

Ventura Art Scene material, Ekstrom’s studio practice is steeped in personal expres- sion, exploring issues of “ritual, tenderness, longing, and a desire for connection.” She received a Master of Fine Arts from the Uni- versity of California Santa Barbara and teaches at UCSB’s College of Creative Studies. Her works are widely collected and have been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe. Sunday, November 17, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St. Free to FOTM members, $15 for public; $10 for seniors. Special invitation to educators and students: The Artist Spotlight is open to students attending as a Fungi by Belle Kim class assignment free of charge. Fantasy Dark & Light FOTM is happy to assist with BAA Members submitted “Fantasy” images ranging in tone from dark and eerie to tracking attendance and sign-in light and dreamy...and sometimes just plain crazy and weird! sheets. Reservations required. To Exhibiting at the Buenaventura Gallery #30, in the Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura RSVP visit www.FocusOnTheMas- Ave., California 93001. A conversation ters.com or call 805.653.2501. Now thru November 17. To learn more about Linda, visit with Linda www.lindaekstrom.com AfterGlow Fundraising Event: Ekstrom The public is welcome to join the The Art of Michael O’Kelly, In the writings of Linda Ekstrom, artist for a celebratory fundrais- “Words and narrative are the ing dinner at the home of Dane central subject matter of my work. Goodman & Marie Schoeff in Part 1 of 2 Books are transformed, seeking for Santa Barbara. Paid reservations by Amy Brown the spiritedness of the text, giving are required prior to November Michael O’Kelly sold his first things I loved about doing the digs to the words a visual vitality.” 11. We expect this AfterGlow to piece of art at age nine while on a and drawing artifacts, was that I came Through her altered and decon- sell out. Maps will be given to paid family vacation. He was waiting for to realize some of the oldest things structed books and other mixed guests at the interview. his family to come down to the hotel made on the planet by human beings media works, the artist seeks to $30 FOTM members. lobby in St. Ives in Cornwall, after are ceramics—it was pretty amazing uncover and articulate a profound $40 Non-members. getting up early one morning, and to find that out,” he said. “When I sense of meaning. Using text as Sponsored by Michael Rohde. he passed the time carefully drawing had the opportunity to get involved a kingfisher diving off a branch. A with ceramics in 2000, I jumped at lady who had been watching him it, and wanted to find out how to do said, “That’s beautiful. Would you it, how to turn it into an aspect of my the achievements and contributions sell that to me?” O’Kelly laughingly career—it was really exciting. I still of five residents dedicated to the arts reports, “Well, I was brought up not feel that way about it.” community in Ventura: to talk to strangers, so…I said ‘yes’!” It became such an important Artist in the Community – He asked for the price of breakfast: a aspect of his career that he went on Larissa Strauss half crown, and with that, made his to create many works of art in that Creative Entrepreneur – initial foray into the world of the pro- demanding medium--including the Stephanie Hogue fessional artist. beautiful ceramic mural highlighting Arts Leader – He said that from the age of 14 Ventura’s history for the city’s 150th Denise Sindelar through about 23 years old, that he anniversary. The mural is near the Arts Educator – was taught by Thomas Keating, (a San Buenaventura Mission, is 50’ long Mario Boccali friend of O’Kelly’s sister), whom he by 9.5’ high and took him more than a Emerging Artist – deems the greatest art forger in the year just to draw. “Our son died while Denise Sindelar Juan Manuel Cisneros world. He continued drawing and I was working on the mural and I “I’m honored to recognize and painting during his 20s, while he was a nearly quit,” said O’Kelly. “It was a big celebrate those who contribute to the classical guitarist. He then left the UK responsibility, however, with about artistic and cultural vibrancy of our with a scholarship from the British 100 private sponsors, so I found a way great city,” said Mayor Matt LaVere. counsel to continue his education at to make it work by incorporating him “The arts play a vital role in our the University of Mexico, working on a into the mural; it was a way of dealing community, and Ventura’s reputation post-graduate thesis on pre-Columbi- with part of the grieving process.” as an arts city wouldn’t be possible an music and dance. Later he worked O’Kelly said that homages to his son without the excellence exhibited by at the local anthropology museum as are tucked away five times in the piece, this year’s group of awardees.” a resident artist, going out on digs and and that he now includes something An Awards Selection Committee drawing artifacts. honoring him into every piece of art convened in September to review nomi- He first got interested in ceramics he creates. “You really have to look nations made by the public and to make while in Latin America, because of ar- hard, but they’re there” he said. Larissa Strauss recommendations that were forwarded chitectural history there, along with See part 2 in the Nov. 20 Ventura to the Mayor. The City would like to the plethora of murals. “One of the Breeze thank those who nominated individu- 2019 Mayor’s als for these awards. The City of Ventura Mayor’s Arts Arts Awards Awards was established in 2005 and recognizes the contributions to the Recipients cultural community by city residents, artists, educators, organizations, and business leaders. The special announced acknowledgement and celebration Ventura Mayor Matt LaVere is help cultivate greater visibility and proud to announce the winners of the understanding of the value of the 15th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards and arts, as well as grow new leadership invites the public to attend its reception and new patrons of the arts. For more on Friday, November 15, from 5:30-8:00 information on the 2019 Mayor’s Arts p.m., at the Museum of Ventura County, Awards, please visit www.cityofventu- 100 East Main St. The reception honors ra.ca.gov/maa . The mural took him more than a year just to draw. 18 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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A View from House Seats Big River a Memorable Journey by Shirley Lorraine The prolific humorous storyteller projection adds to the scenes to bring Mark Twain’s characters Huckleberry the picture to life. Even the on-stage Finn, Tom Sawyer and others come musical accompaniment gets into the to life on the Rubicon theater stage. act, with several musicians taking Adapted from Twain’s writings, Big active roles in the story itself. River explores Huck and his slave The cast is superb throughout. friend Jim’s journey on the Mississip- Leading the action is Josey Montana pi searching for freedom. The book by McCoy as the irascible Huck and David William Hauptman and down-home Aron Damane as Jim, larger than life music by Roger Miller has earned the in both presence and voice. Together show numerous awards as well as au- the two-produce vocal magic. dience’s hearts. Broadway actress Teri Bibb plays From the opening sounds of Miss Watson and other characters, crickets and bluegrass/country the with Rubicon company everyman familiar characters emerge, spinning Joseph Fuqua handling the character the yarns on which most of us grew up. of Pap and more. His rendition of This tale centers on Huck Finn, a Miller’s song Guv’ment is a highlight. restless teen who yearns for life beyond Standout performances are given his drunken Pap and best friend Tom by Larry Cedar and Richard Hebert as Sawyer and rag-tag gang of wanna-be the hucksters who present themselves tough guys. Huck decides to join the as royalty with outstanding comedic family’s slave Jim in a river adventure timing. Nick McKenna, one of Tom’s by faking his own death. The two gang and more, shines as Young Fool encounter many trials on their journey, singing Arkansas with pluck. including befriending two aging Additional fine performances hucksters, the Duke and the King. are given by Cassidy Stirtz as Mary Along the way Huck learns many Jane/Fiddler, Brandon Ruiter as valuable life lessons including the value Tom Sawyer, Renn Woods as Alice, of honesty and doing the right thing, no who delivers some fine gospel, and matter what the consequences. Clarinda Ross as the Widow Douglas. The Rubicon’s production arose There is not a weak player in the cast from director/choreographer Kirby or orchestra. Ward and his wife Beverly’s desire Big River is an experience in high to bring the musical to Ventura. In quality theater, intimate storytell- keeping with the ongoing relevance of ing and ongoing themes that are as the story, language has been preserved relevant today as ever. Ventura is from the original that may be uncom- indeed fortunate to have the Rubicon fortable for some, but which is vital in our midst. to the telling of the story. Kirby keeps Big River runs through November Moors in an effort to aid in bringing classic and holiday treat. A tradition- the action moving along with creative 10. Performances are Wednesdays at peace between Ulstead and the Moors. al holiday party and a very typical staging and choreography. I could 2 and 7 p.m. (talkbacks follow the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is sibling rivalry set the stage for an almost feel the pages of the story being Wednesday evening performances) quite the visual spectacle and viewers entertaining fantasy journey to the turned as it unraveled before me. The Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 will easily find themselves lost in Land of Sweets. with its colorful music is engaging throughout, fitting p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., and the realms of the Ulstead kingdom costumes, professional sets and live perfectly into each chapter of the tale. Sundays at 2 p.m. Rubicon Theater, and the fairy forest. It also has many orchestra and choir. In keeping with Many in the large cast play several 1006 E. Main St, Ventura, or (805) wonderful lessons regarding accept- the mission of Footworks, student roles, adding to the storytelling 667-2900 for tickets. Prices vary. ance of diversity, the power of peace, dancers often perform in principal aspect that is so critical to the pro- Make reservations soon as many and the importance of family however roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy duction. The addition of background shows sell out. it is defined, and uses clever humor or Snow Queen, giving young artists and witty dialog to keep viewers en- opportunities not found elsewhere. tertained throughout. Join Footworks Youth Ballet for Movie Review by Cindy Summers Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Michelle Rated: PG (for intense sequences of their Family Educational Hour one Pfeiffer as Queen Ingrith, Elle fantasy action/violence and brief hour prior to each show to learn Fanning as Aurora, Harris Dickinson scary images)118 minutes about the production, costumes, Maleficent: as Prince Philip, and Robert Lindsay ballet history and music. To provide as King John. more family-friendly options to Mistress of Evil A call was sent out throughout attend the performances, Footworks the land to attend a grand celebration With a cast Youth Ballet offers matinees on both at the castle of Ulstead to honor the regular performance days (December upcoming marriage of Aurora and of about 60 14th and 15th at 2 p.m.). Prince Phillip, but when the fairies Footworks Youth Ballet is a and other forest beings came it was nonprofit ballet company whose Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, actually a trap set by Queen Ingrith to children and purpose is to provide educational op- 4 being best. kill them all. portunities to young people through Quite by accident, Maleficent teens the the art of ballet. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is the discovers the Dark Fae, which is Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 sequel the the 2014 Disney box office the hidden kingdom of her original Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA hit, and centers around Aurora’s people, and learns that she is the last Nutcracker General Public matinees planned wedding to Prince Phillip, of the Dark Fae to carry the Phoenix Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 P.M. which would help to bring peace power of those born in her bloodline. will dazzle Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 P.M. between fairies and man and bring It was up to Maleficent, with the aid Outreach Performances for Students together the kingdoms of Ulstead and of Aurora, Prince Phillip and the Dark Friday, December 13th the Moors. Though this seemed great Fae to rescue them all, though it took audiences 10:00 A.M. Act I cause for celebration and supported by Maleficent channeling her Phoenix Footworks Youth Ballet presents 11:30 A.M. Act II King John of Ulstead, Queen Ingrith power to win the battle. two full-length performances of Cost: Sliding scale of $0-$5 per ticket was not pleased with their plan to In the end it’s discovered that the Christmas classical ballet The Contact: marry and set out to undermine their the Queen Ingrith actually poisoned Nutcracker, performed with The [email protected] upcoming wedding through ruthless the King and admited to making up Footworks Community Orchestra Footworks Youth Ballet, Kirsten Oakley, and diabolical deeds. Released by a story to demonize Maleficent, who and singers from the Carpe Diem Artistic Director Walt Disney Pictures, Directed by was not guilty of any wrong doing, Chorus. Tickets: $19, $24, $29 Joachim Ronning, Written by Linda but a hero in a sense that served as Come join Footworks Youth Ticket Hotline: (805) 486-2424 Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue godmother and raised a human child Ballet for their performance of The Online Ticket Orders: and Noah Harpster and Starring Aurora making her Queen of the Nutcracker, the all-time family www.footworksyouthballet.org 20 November 6 – November 19, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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Mailbox ums would bring people who have chosen to but things change, and we need to change report on why the failure occurred and why Continued from page 4 live near the beach, and they would support too. we had no water. Is there another massive Dear Sheldon Brown, the marginal restaurants and shops in Carolyn Hiller, Ventura project being hidden from the public As a Pierpont Beach resident, I recently the area, most of which are deserted in the lurching in the background? received a notice that Anastasi Development off-season. Empty lots, like broken windows, Breeze: Why don’t we know what happened? has proposed a mixed-use project at Harbor are signs of stagnant areas and decay, besides When an ex-city council person says at The residents are still suffering and deserve and Seaward. being just plain ugly. a meeting ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet” when to know the truth. They tried to develop this area in 2006 or I hope that the community will work referring to the future increases of water bills To cement our plunge into third world 7, and after attempting to work with the city with Anastasi to help this project happen, for city residents you should take notice, but status, the power company threatens weekly and neighborhood, ultimately abandoned it. because even though yes, it will put more maybe its too late already. to shut down the power if the wind is blowing In that time, this is what has changed: cars on our streets, it will add greatly to the Instead of fighting a law suit against the ! The housing crisis has become more area through additional retail and restau- city brought by the “California Water Impact So our future in Ventura is to sit in acute. Hundreds of acres of Ventura’s rants and support of the existing ones. And Network” the city decided to just pass on our powerless homes, drinking water that farmland, the most fertile land in the world, on an environmental note, it is far less costly the $200,000,000 cost of a “toilet to water” a few weeks before came from our toilet, has been built on. Housing costs have sky- and disruptive to bring water, power and project to the residents. This doesn’t include wondering if we can someday get enough rocketed. Wildfires have displaced families sewer lines as infill in developed areas than the $3-$6,000,000,000 per year operating power to charge our electric car. However, we throughout Ventura County. to bring them to outlying farmland – and cost (bound to exceed the estimates I’m are secure in the knowledge that California It seems to me that it is time to stop that goes for traffic, also. The farther out the sure). is on the leading edge into the future. From saying “we love Ventura and don’t want it homes are, the bigger the commute and the Meanwhile the city water dept is being Governor to city council we need a change to to change”, because everything changes. It more total miles on the road. sued by a county supervisor for not coming individuals who are for the people. either gets better or it gets worse, and a lot of We love Ventura, and want to keep most clean on the cities failure during the Thomas Regards things have gotten worse. New condomini- of what brought us to the area 40 years ago, Fire, and not releasing to the public the Robert W Coshland