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INNSIDESIDE: ART SHOW • GUN SHOW • EARTH ‘G •EN P ’ • UNBELEIVABLE BIKE CLUB P AGE 2 September 2008 • Issue 6 of the trees and landscaping issues of the val- LETTER Libbey Bowl ley. She’s top notch... we’re also working with Jones and Jones, a construction management Remodel Update company and they are analyzing construction Earth Friend Gen’s Conceptual Design costs to make sure that we stay on or below budget. Back to School Message Due in October It’s a very very challenging project,” Bury David Bury, of David Bury concluded. ello children! I want to share some and Company Architects, Hinspirational quotes. was awarded the contract to “I never allowed my schooling to interfere perform a comprehensive study “Sitting in the bleachers at the bowl is like with my education.” -- Mark Twain for rebuilding Libbey Bowl, sitting in the back of a Volkswagen” “Imagination is more important than by the Ojai City Council, in a - Michael Kauffer, Ojai Bowlful of Blues knowledge.” -- Albert Einstein unanimous March 12 vote. “Not everything that counts can be count- The Conceptual Design is PRESS RELEASE ed, and not everything that can be counted due out in October. counts.” -- Albert Einstein According to Bury, “It’s Chamber of Commerce

“Master Peace and Become a Master- going well, we are in progress © 2008, Joel Anderson Joel 2008, © piece.” -- Gennifer Moss, Earth Friend Gen The Ojai City Council unanimously approved the Skate Park at the August 19 on the design side. We are Candidates Forum - Oct. 9 Children, it’s time to question everything council meeting. Pictured (L-R), Bart “Skateboarding is Not a Crime, Man” meeting with a lot of interested Simpson, Jamey Gabriel, Zander Gabriel, J.T. Erickson and Sheperd O’Brien. participants in the process. We at Soule Park Golf Course and reconnect with your instinctual earth hope to be presenting a con- wisdom. In the last one hundred years, the ceptual design to the community and the city he Chamber of Commerce is host- adults have polluted your air, water, and some time in October. It’s purely conceptual soil -- what you NEED to LIVE. Society School of Skate Ting the fi rst candidates’ forum of this by Joel Anderson at this point, we are going to try to address the election cycle, Oct. 9, and we would very cares more about the economy than your concerns and considerations that people have. much appreciate your running the following environment. So, it’s up to all you kids who s I walked into the Sarzotti Park There are a lot of users with specifi c needs release about the event. It is included below. still believe in miracles to create sustain- A which need to be addressed. able solutions NOW. YOUR VERY LIVES Rec Center Multi-Purpose Room Thanks, Joel DEPEND ON IT. Saturday, I felt more as if I was walking Ren What are your teachers really teaching into a college lecture course, or more With fi ve candidates running for two seats you? What are the adults really feeding like the “School of Skate”. Technical on Ojai’s city council this year, the Ojai you? Do you care ? blueprints were being fl ashed across a Valley Chamber of Commerce will give Children, the animals and the Earth NEED projection screen; landscape architect them their fi rst opportunity to tell the com- your help ! I hope you care more about the renderings, succinct plan fl ow charts, munity at large who they are and why they real world than watching T.V. and playing also snappy incisive questions were should be elected. video games. popping from the ‘lecture hall’ from The Chamber’s Membership Commit- Children, it’s up to you to teach your par- who were these ? Kids ??? But alas I tee will present the candidates in a breakfast ents well and make the world a better place saw no lunch pails... Instead this was forum Oct. 9 at Soule Park Golf Course, to live in ! We are the ones we’ve been all being clearly outlined (I later found during which each candidate will be asked waiting for ! out) by Site Design Group Designer and seven questions of special signifi cance to

Power to the peaceful ! former pro skater (perhaps best known Anderson Joel 1993, © Photo, Ojai’s business community. Topics will Genuinely, Gennifer Moss for his street skating and elaborate Ojai Music Festival, 1993 range from what the city should do to re- Earth Friend Gen maneuvers) Kanten Russell. Was I back We’re very sensitive to the environment invigorate Ojai’s failing business environ- Children, please check out; in school ? Was this a tough course in and the history and culture there. It’s a very ment, the future of an Ojai Visitors Center, www.emotoproject.org architecture, drafting, biometric phys. ed involved process but it seems to be going well and what some see as the cavalier attitude And learn the powerful message in water ! so far. Since then (after City Council vote) a of the city’s Planning & Building Depart- (or something...), national sports history ment. The public is invited. ? Where was I ? survey has been completed of the bowl itself, LETTER the topographic survey, a user survey of the Registration and a continental breakfast Nope I was at the Dream It, Design primary users of the bowl (Shakespeare Festi- will begin at 7:15 am, followed by the It! Planning Meeting, hosted by Skate vals, Village Tales, Ojai Music Festival, others, forum at 7:45 am. Each candidate will Camarillo Shelter Ojai. And it was September 13 at etc.) getting their input on issues and opportu- have two minutes in which to introduce Sarzotti Park, and just a group of bright nities in the process. themselves, and then two minutes each to Slurps and Slobbers committed people bringing a concept We are also working with historians; a answer the questions posed by the modera- Record Breaking Event This Year to the drawing board -- literally. It was professional historical consultant who has been tor. Following the prepared questions, there truly a great inspiring thing to see, but brought in to look at the project who is already will be an opportunity for questions from the View, by the time I realized what was going under contract to the city. San Buenaventura audience. This will not be a debate. Thank you fi rst of all for doing this. on, it was all academic. Research Associates in Santa Paula, Judith The forum and breakfast will cost $20 for Due to the event we were able to save and Russell cleared it all up, “....every- Triem, Principal Historian. members and non-members alike, prior to 4 re-home 238 animals. one here (in Ojai) is great...the differ- We are trying to come up with a commu- pm. Tuesday, Oct. 7. After that time, entry I have cc’d Donna and Denise {as well as ence in a town like this is that you can nity based solution and the ultimate goal is to fee will be $25. my assistant Doreen} from the shelter on already see the dedication behind it. have the reconstructed bowl open for its fi rst For more information, please contact the this e-mail as we just spoke yesterday about This community is on fi re, everyone is concert in early June of 2010. We are going to Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce at the breakdown of Ani-pals adopted and they organized...they know what’s going on reconstruct it but we are not going to rebuild it 646-8126, or visit the website at: were working on the exact numbers for us. and they’re pushing for it. It makes it a precisely. We want to optimize it but still retain ojaichamber.org Last years totals are as follows: 84 dogs, little more meaningful when you have the character. Ren L. Adam 33 cats, 3 rabbits, 1 parrot, 2 chickens, 1 Kathy Nolan is a landscape designer in Ojai Valley Directory something fi nally come to this point.” Ojai, very well known in the valley. She is 2007 Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce turtle, 1 rooster, 1 guinea pig and 2 rats. A Small Business of the Year total of 128 lives were saved !! Continued VIEW Page 12... part of my team and has a deep understanding Thank you again for your coverage of the event. This was year four for us and PRESS RELEASE we have already begun planning next years event for the big year 5 !!!! Dream It - Design It II ! the Ojai and Ventura Real The goal again for this event is to bring attention to the community that this BEAU- Monday, Sept. 22 Editorial Policy No person, without the permission of the TIFUL shelter is there and to bring atten- From 5 - 6:30 pm The Ojai & Ventura VIEW is FREE, owned by publisher of the VIEW, may take more than one tion to the community of the importance of Meeting 2 - Sarzotti Park Stealthkat Publications, edited, and written copy of each VIEW issue unless $2 is paid to the adoption and spay/neutering your beloved Multi-Purpose Room pets, as well as keeping proper identifi cation by contributors, Printed by Western Web, and Publisher for each issue. 510 Park Road, Ojai distributed in the Ojai & Ventura Gold Coast on your pet. We are encouraging everyone to attend these For further information, contact: Thank you again for your assistance. meetings, including parents ! This workshop Region. 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She is the her simple and powerful process of inquiry, feelers. Mr. Sheldon primary mediator between the outside called The Work, they find again and again Brown is the owner, O that their stressful beliefs—about life, other publisher, and neophyte world and us. For men, this powerful ‘mother im- people, or themselves—radically and posi- writer of the new local Anderson Joel 2008, © Photo, print’ is more psychologically infl uential than any tively shift. rag, the Breeze, who is other one. Therefore, the major infl ux of information men receive Join Katie in Ojai as she introduces The obviously trying to run about themselves comes from Woman (i.e. mother). In order for a man Work and participates with audience volun- the local Ventura newspaper media along teers, allowing everyone to benefit from this the lines that the owner, publisher of the to attain his own sense of self and inner authority, he must achieve a profound approach to self inquiry. Santa Barbara local newspaper does. healthy separation from the powerful bond with his personal mother. The Work is accessible to people of all I received an e-mail from a good friend, All documented initiation rituals have shown this throughout the ages. ages and backgrounds and requires noth- a well liked and well known local, who has It is only when a man accepts the power that women and the feminine ing more than a pen and paper and an open written for years for all of the local rags and mind. Katie will show you that through has even written for the Breeze. This friend can have on him in full consciousness that he can separate success- The Work anyone with an open mind can related a story to me that was indicative of a fully - otherwise he will play out the following infantile patterns with learn to trace suffering to its source and person who has aspirations of becoming the women forever. (James Hollis) eliminate it. local media dictator and uses his own brand A man is still under the power of his mother complex and out Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 of censorship to try to control what the local Time: 1 pm - 4 pm readers are allowed to read. of touch with his own masculine self when: Place: Matilija Jr. High School Auditorium The story was that this friend had submit- a) He is obsessively jealous. 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai, CA ted a story to the Breeze that had been ac- b) He telephones his wife four times a day to feel secure. Cost: $35.00 - Tickets: www.SOLSC.org cepted to publish, however after I wrote my Information: [email protected] or 805-715-9796 latest article (Aug. Issue of the VIEW) on the c) He constantly criticizes his wife for not being nourishing enough. shortcomings of the writing expertise of Mr. d) He declares his wife incompetent and totally controls the bank PRESS RELEASE Sheldon Brown, Mr. Brown advised my book. friend that his article would not be published e) He has an incessant roving eye. in the Breeze because in some diverse way The Gift of Land Mr. Brown decided that if this person was f) He puts women down or attacks gays. my friend he would not be allowed access to g) He overly tries to please his partner at his own expense. The Ojai Valley Land the Breeze. Contrary to popular opinion, we fi nd that more often than not, men are At this time I would like to invite Mr. the emotionally dependent sex. This dependency can show up in being Conservancy Auction Brown and any of his friends or relatives that so desire to submit any articles, of good passive, clingy and overly needy. The fact is…… a woman can’t give Is Offi cially Open ! moral turpitude, to the VIEW. We would be a man his strength back, he has to fi nd it on his own by becoming a So what are you waiting for ?... Bid Now ! only too happy to publish them without any man amongst men. Place Your Bid. censorship what-so-ever. If there are dependency issues developed between mother and son, life Whether you’re looking for something R.Ellis Smith, Ventura unique for yourself, searching for a gift for [email protected] becomes complicated. These dependency issues, whether acknowl- a special someone, or looking to add a little edged or not, are later played out in life by men with their wives or adventure to your life, you’re sure to fi nd PRESS RELEASE girlfriends. something in our auction catalog that will Dependency rooted in the mother complex can also appear when a fi t your budget and help support our work. Every bid helps support the preservation of Epidemic of Obesity man avoids the existential pain of confronting life’s painful confl icts open space land in the Ojai Valley. If you and trials, by regressing back into ‘the womb’ of food, drugs, sex, love the great outdoors, here’s your chance in Chindren gambling or drink. The monastery is another symbol of ‘the womb’ to support the Ojai Valley Land Conser- vancy in a FUNraising way. In 1999, 13 percent of children, aged 6 to for quite a few men who enter it. So can be organizations like the This auction isn’t like those really big 11 years and 14 percent of adolescents, aged Masons, the city council, the church, the local pub, the softball team, ones, you won’t need a timer on your com- 12 to 19 years in the United States were etc. When men do not individuate and live their own lives, they’re in puter to win ! So, enjoy the spirit of having overweight. This prevalence has nearly tri- a heap of trouble. The power of this regressive longing for ‘the womb’ fun while supporting a local nonprofi t. Help pled for adolescents in the last two decades. us meet our 2008 Fundraising goals in a Overweight in children and adolescents is cannot be overemphasized, yet man has to resist and sacrifi ce this FUNraising way ! ANYONE CAN BID, longing in order to come into his own. Only daily courage keeps him whether you will be joining us at Moonlight generally caused by lack of physical activity, on the Meadow on Sept. 20th or not. (of unhealthy eating patterns, with genetics and from slipping back. Regarding the mother complex, it is not true that course we hope you will !) lifestyle playing important roles in determin- ‘what we don’t know won’t hurt us’, but the reality is…… what we do Moonlight on the Meadow ing a childs weight. not know hurts us deeply. Actually, what we do not know – controls us Our annual signature event on September info. surgeongeneral.gov 20th at 6pm at the St. Thomas Aquinas ! Church on Maricopa Highway in Ojai. There are other men who are neurotically dependent on the femi- More info. http://www.ovlc.org/moonlight. nine, but rather than being overly dependent, compensate by taking asp Other Ways You Can Help: on a “macho attitude” of “One oppresses what one fears and what one Donate an auction item. fears one attacks”. Whenever we see men trying to control, we see We need Auction items to add to our “I always turn to the sports pages fear’s ugly work. The main dynamic of many rapists and wife beaters catalog. We’re looking for great experi- ences, services, unique events, and special fi rst, which records people’s accom- is a sense of inadequacy, inferiority and impotence. For one reason or gift items. If you have anything you are plishments. The front page has noth- another “macho men” are terrifi ed of the power of the feminine and able to donate, call or drop by our offi ce at ing but man’s failures.” compensate through violence, be it physical or psychological. Where 370 Baldwin Rd. Bldg A4 (HELP of Ojai’s - Earl Warren West campus). power is, love is not. (Jung). Power in itself is neutral, but without more info. [email protected] Chief Justice of the United States love, it is dominated by fear and often driven to violence. Power 649-6852 without love has been the motto of our patriarchal culture, which has PRESS RELEASE Last Months been driven by predatory corporate greed. There are some men in the corporate world who are beginning to realize that no perks, or car, Michael Moore offers NEWSPAPERS PILING UP? or money, or key to the executive washroom will compensate for the his ‘Election Guide’ Nobody picking them up? daily loss of soul. The Faustian pact of selling one’s soul for privileges Michael Moore has never been shy about takes a heavy toll. making a political statement. Now the liberal Recycle! Love to Mother Meera. One for all and all for one. fi lmmaker is doing his best to get the Demo- cratic Illinois senator elected with Mike’s Santa Paula/Saticoy PETER RUDOLF MILHADO, PH.D. Election Guide 2008 (Grand Central, 260 Standard Industries Lic #MFT14142 pp., $13.99, paperback original), on sale. 1905 Lirio Road, Saticoy 35 Years Experience (805) 640-1810 Send your Letters 805/643-6669 Extensive Experience With Folks Over Forty [email protected] M-F 7:30-4:30 • Sat 8-12 and Artists In All Creative Fields P AGE 4 September 2008 • Issue 6 Final Biological Opinon on Freeman Diversion Calls for Improved Steelhead Passage by Alasdair Coyne posed by fi sheries scientists with the According to Craig Wingert, NMFS’ the Santa Clara River merely as chan- National Marine Fisheries Service supervisory fi sheries biologist, the nels for cheaply conveying water from fter years (NMFS), which has jurisdiction over the Freeman Diversion facility currently point A to point B. Ecological consider- of delays endangered Southern Steelhead, was “creates a pinch point in the system, and ations seem beyond their understanding, and stalling released in late July 2008. It concludes it will prevent Steelhead from getting to certainly beyond their responsibility, tacticsA on the part that the continued operation of the Free- where they need to spawn.” although it is clear to most people that of United Water man Diversion facility by United is like- The fi nal Biological Opinion calls their operation of dams (migration Conservation Dis- ly to jeopardize the continued existence for an expert panel to be set up at once, barriers) in the Santa Clara River’s trict (United), the of the Southern Steelhead. to recommend specifi c improvements to watershed are the principal cause of the water agency that This follows closely on the heels of the Freeman Diversion’s current fi shlad- Steelhead’s endangered status there. operates the Free- another fi nal Biological Opinion pub- der, which has been ineffective at passing That United is mainly interested in man Diversion on lished by NMFS on the operation of the Steelhead on their annual upstream obfuscations, objections and delay is the Santa Clara Santa Felicia Dam on Lake Piru, which migration. Only a supported in the River near Saticoy, is in the Santa Clara River watershed handful of fi nal Biological federal scientists are calling for a speedy upstream from the Freeman Diversion. migrating Steelhead Opinion, which resolution to the current lack of effective This decision was also what is known as have been recorded takes a number of fi sh passage at the Freeman Diversion, a a jeopardy opinion. It is unprecedented at the fi shladder since pages to refute 13 of situation closely linked to the Southern for two jeopardy opinions to be published it was completed in United’s comments Steelhead’s near extinction upstream. regarding the operations of the same wa- 1993. on the earlier draft The fi nal Biological Opinion pro- ter agency, within the same watershed. The deadline of Biological Opinion. three years from now The questions for the design and An adult steelhead captured by United staff at United brings up Soy - Santa Clara construction of new the Freeman Diversion in 1995. It was taken are the same issues by Jess Victoria out of the ladder and hand carried upstream fi sh passage improve- of the Diversion to be released. Photo credit: they’ve raised with ow gratifying it was to read in the regional newspaper about the Ventura ments at the Freeman United Water. NMFS over the County Museum’s latest exhibition dedicated to our still beautiful and glo- may seem tight, but it’s within the param- past ten years. United has spent so much riousH Santa Clara Valley. My 78-year love affair with this valley becomes more eters provided by Boyle Engineering money on fi ghting successful improve- and more delicately tasteful and beautiful as I refl ect upon the early and now the and by the various agencies that need to ments to fi sh passage at the Freeman golden years of my life. approve permits for such work. Though Diversion that they recently announced Years ago, the huge derrick-like tower that held the Richfi eld gasoline station no design has been selected - that’s what an upcoming 40 percent increase in wa- sign was the beacon that informed travelers from the treacherous old road of the the new panel of experts will decide ter payments by farmers on the Oxnard Fresno area, and those northbound from Los Angeles, that this, the Castaic Junc- - the three-year estimate was based on Plain that pump water diverted by the tion, was the beginning of the Santa Clara Valley, and westward, to the Pacifi c the most complicated likely construction Freeman Diversion. While many farm- Ocean. scenario. Three years also ers asked why they had received so little Here too, the valley and the Santa Clara River join hands on their way west. brings the deadline when United is notice of this price hike, the fi rst since The river fl owing childlike, carefree, innocently to the rhythms of its natural scheduled to pay off their loan from the 1992, the water diverted by the Freeman pace, unencumbered, undetained by any man-made restrictions. Soon you federal government for the Freeman facility is still cheap by any California would encounter the fi rst of the fresh fruit and vegetable roadside stands along Diversion’s construction. standards - $15 per acre foot. The 40 this route. While the design and price of the percent increase will raise this price to Farther on you would pass a small road sign; that, with its arrow pointed to fi sh passage improvements are not yet $21 per acre foot. “Val Verde”. As you left it behind, the emptiness and silence offered the time known, United would be advised to seek It would be far better for United to to refl ect and wonder, what is it ? A canyon ? A town ? Much later you would support from federal and state legislators work in an expeditious and cooperative discover that this was a sanctuary for a community of African Americans from in a position to provide funding from manner towards fi sh passage improve- the Los Angeles area. Yes, this valley is marbled and variegated with the multi- grants that are available for projects such ments at the Freeman Diversion. cultured and multi-lingual people of the world. This Santa Clara Valley has love as this. Organizations working in support of and tolerance for all. Congressman Elton Gallegly has the fi nal Biological Opinion’s require- Another small sign would tempt you to stretch your vision in hopes of catch- been supportive of a much larger federal ments include CalTrout, Friends of the ing a glimpse of Alessandro and Ramona. For you were now in the vicinity of river project in Ventura County - the Santa Clara River, the Sierra Club, the Camulos Ranch, whose peace and tranquility seduced Helen Hunt Jackson preparations for removal of Matilija Los Padres ForestWatch and KSWC. writing her world famous novel, “Ramona”. Dam north of Ojai - and the funding it NMFS’ fi nal Biological Opinion on Soon you would encounter the hot air currents coming down from the yet requires. the Freeman Diversion can be located virgin Piru Canyon, and pushing its creek to join and enhance the force of the Senator Dianne Feinstein is the chair on KSWC’s web site at www.sespewild. of an appropriations subcommittee in org/2008Freeman_BO.html Santa Clara River. Washington DC, and is certainly in a po- For its requirements, see the section The Texas refi nery would then welcome you into the friendly community of sition to bend her colleagues’ ears on the marked “Reasonable & Prudent Alter- Fillmore, where people passing through were told not to wink or they would Freeman Diversion fi sh passage native” on page 67. miss it. Not so, for it too had a creek, the Sespe creek. Which it was also an- improvements. A win-win scenario for - Alasdair Coyne, Ojai other contributor to the Santa Clara River. The San Francisquito Dam disaster, all parties is certainly within reach. sespewild.org unfortunately and merciless, gave this city a tragic day in our history. What remains The entrance to the Rancho Sespe was the next point of interest, for this was to be seen is another home for those who labored in the citrus industry. If you were to enter whether United ee one of these labor camps, the fi rst sound you would hear would be that of Span- will cooperate ish music, happy and loud. The chatter of the comadres together with the laugh- or will continue L ter of children. Defi nitely told you, you were in one of the many labor camps itzgerald to try to avoid F that littered this valley with song, tears, and laughter. This is what nourishes addressing the and leavens the life of those who labor in harmony with the soil. defi ciencies of the how Now you are entering the heart of the Santa Clara Valley. This is Santa Paula existing fi shladder. S who welcomes all with open arms. These arms are symbolized with our two They have a long mountain ranges. Our Lady of South Mountain, stoic and fi rm: But denying history of fi ghting Profi ling Interesting People, no one her love and pleasure of this valley. Opposite her stands TopaTopa, the improvements to Community Events, master of this valley, lord-like looking both east and west. their operations Exciting Happenings... Here is the culmination of the westerly desert heat, and fi nally challenged by that would benefi t OJAI - nnounce your event, or the easterly ocean breezes of the pacifi c, and the battleground is Santa Paula. Steelhead migra- Tuesdays Ch. 10 8:00 pm A become a sponsor of this The desert’s heat is like the passion of a fl amenco dancer, punctuating her desire tion. They have Wednesdays Ch. 25 8:00 pm to command with the staccato of her obedient feet. The pacifi c now accepts missed every popular program airing the challenge and will eventually compromise, thus conceiving, this beautifully county wide in 10 cities, deadline in the VENTURA - tender and caressing climate of Santa Paula. lengthy, feder- reaching over 1 million homes The valley is now at peace, but still seeks the pacifi c plains. The view west ally-mandated CAPS-TV Ch. 6 now tells us that we are near the end of this journey. So, TopaTopa and the Lady consultation pro- Thursdays 9:30pm of South Mountain representing the arms of this valley, are much like the soft cess with NMFS and alluring arms of an operatic diva. Who after rendering her heart and soul on Steelhead OXNARD - Inquire with “Dr. Lee” of an ending aria will now gracefully bow and surrender this carpeted valley of passage at the Oxnard College TV Ch. 15 fruits, fl owers and fauna to the awaiting coolness of the coastal plains. Freeman Diver- Wednesdays 11am • 2pm • 9pm 805-701-1489 Her fi nal declaration to the world is simply this: This is who I am – have been sion. United has Fridays 11:00 am – and will always be…. THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY !! always managed Sundays 11:30am - Jess Victoria, Santa Paula, August 8, 2006 Piru Creek and [email protected] September 2008 • Issue 6 P AGE 5 View Update it should be in all states. If this were the case it would certainly change the way Keep Sespe Wild Helps Win Appeal of Los Padres Forest’s Ojai Fuel Break Plan the politicians stump for votes. They would be required to give as much atten- The Lady of the Black Mountain tion to every state, not only the ones that contain the majority of their party. The lady of South Mountain is in mourning. R.Ellis Smith, Ventura She had no time to wail and when she did [email protected] her tears were ashen black and appeared endless. She raised her darkened eyes towards her father “We are shaped and fashioned by in the sky, but the smoke-fi lled valley silenced her what we love.” plea for mercy. Only the fi re devil’s power and might which moved - Goethe unopposed westward leaving all fuel consumed and black, but the ladies’ plea was not ignored and soon her father’s soothing rain washed her ashen face. support literacy And her garment of black will become a mantel of tender hues in green, and decorated by the master’s hand with the enchanting colors of his wild Court Document Photo courtesy of Los Padres ForestWatch Padres Los of courtesy Photo fl owers. The Superior Fuel Break as viewed from Highway 150 Yes, and very soon her loving grin will return and Preparation at the Ventura River Bridge, November 2005. This is inform us, that spring and peace will return to our an example of a previously cleared fuel break that is in beloved Santa Clara Valley. Low Cost. You Save. places many hundreds of feet wide. From now on, - Jess Victoria, Santa Paula No Attorneys all Ojai Valley fuel breaks in Los Padres Forest will be After the fi re that blackened all of South Mountain kept to an average of 300 feet in width. (Formerly Holly’s Self by Alasdair Coyne Help Docs. Preparation) from around the Ojai Valley. The appeal Midlothian. Outside of the fantastic n June 27, Los Padres Forest also eliminated the Forest Service’s use condition of all the roads in Virginia, Supervisor Peggy Hernandez of discing and brush raking in fuelbreak the state, with it’s massive greenery is agreed to changes in the Ojai clearing. These options are very dis- breathtaking. The state doesn’t allow any OCommunity Defense Zone that were turbing to the landscape, and were not building within approximately 1/4 mile proposed by Los Padres ForestWatch likely to be used by the agency. and Keep Sespe Wild in their May 9, - Alasdair Coyne, Ojai on either side of any of the highways; joint appeal of the fuelbreak project. sespewild.org consequently as you drive all you see The Ojai Community Defense Zone are beautifully wooded areas and huge had originally called for 3,860 acres (six expanses of green rolling hillsides. square miles) of fuelbreaks protecting Best Idea Since My wife, (a confi rmed shop-o-holic) the Ojai Valley from fi res approaching was in Hog-Heaven. There was a mall from within Los Padres Forest west Sliced Bread or large shopping center in the cities and north of Ojai. about every mile. There were also more These fuelbreaks were proposed to R. Ellis Smith restaurants in the Richmond area than in the entire state of California. It would “vary in width from 300 feet up to 2,000 y wife and I feet.” The 3,860 proposed total acreage M seem that the Virginian’s do nothing but 16 yrs experience to be cleared was based on an average fl ew to Virginia, shop and eat. fuelbreak width of 600 feet, over 50 (don’t get me started Anyway, the reason I am really writing in the preparation & fi ling linear miles. The conservation groups’ about the fl ight from this little bit of information is to let you of court documents appeal called into question proposed Hell!), to visit our son, know of one of the greatest ideas in poli- fuelbreaks over 300 feet wide because daughter-in-law, and tics I have ever heard of. In Virginia, • Divorce/Legal Sep/ evidence was not presented by the For- granddaughter. I got as well as some other states, a person is est Service to demonstrate their greater to tell you, they live “NOT” required to declare a party when Anulments effectiveness in fi refi ghting, and because in the Richmond area in a town called registering to vote. Now this is the way • Custody & Visitation of unnecessary loss of habitat, as well as the expense to clear and keep clear Your Unique Consumer Electronics Store in Ojai • Child & Spousal fuelbreaks up to 2,000 feet in width, Support over many years. Digital Photoprocessing On Site A secondary point that was also settled • Modifi cations from the appeal was the Forest Ser- vice’s proposal to authorize the clearing of the Above by homeowners of brush up to 1,000 Come in and Use Your Coupon With Our feet from their homes onto adjacent Consumer Friendly Machine • Living Trust Packages National Forest lands. Current County and State fi re clearance requirements This Coupon Good For 2 FREE Prints - 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 • Will Packages for homeowners in high-fi re areas range • Name Changes from 100 feet to 200 feet. The appeal Exp. 10/15/08 settlement reduces the proposed maxi- • Misc. Doc. Prep. mum allowed homeowner Compact clearances from 1,000 feet down to 300 Flash feet. (805) 272-8027 It’s not very often we can say we’ve Memory (805) 320-7875 (cell) helped to save a million dollars of tax- High Stick/PRO & I Will Travel ! payer funding - every few years. This DUO is based on the saving of nearly 2,000 Quality [email protected] acres of ongoing mechanical clearing, SD Card at an estimated cost of $500 per acre at MultiMedia Card HOLLY A. CAMPUS, LDA #10 today’s prices. Smart Media Legal Document Assistant, The total proposed fuelbreak clearing was reduced in the appeal settlement xD Card County of Ventura, from 3,860 to 2,032 acres, with the CD lower acreage representing a new aver- Expires 12/31/09. age fuelbreak width of 300 feet over 50 overnight watch battery service available I am not an attorney, may not give linear miles (which equals 40 acres per linear mile). Fuelbreaks of up to 300 legal advice, select documents, feet wide have protected Ojai from for- or represent you in court. est fi res for many decades. Ojai Valley Electronics Many of the 2000’ wide proposed 1102 Tico Road fuelbreaks would have been very visible 307-B E. Matilija. St. Ojai 646-7585• Ojai, CA 93023 P AGE 6 September 2008 • Issue 6 Use cold, good water. If you don’t drink the tap water two children, and he has petitioned the mail carriers as- don’t use it to make coffee. Often just using fi ltered water sociation to allow him to the deliver mail in a kilt which Coffee Brewing Rules makes the difference between good and mediocre coffee. he calls a ‘male unbifurcated garment.’ He claims it’s far If you use an auto-drip coffee maker make sure it is clean. more comfortable to wear them trousers or shorts. by Lorraine Mariz Again the 10 cup 10 minute rule applies. If the brew time Kimberly Clemage, age 20, of Kentucky, was arrested robably the most frequently is too long and your grind is correct there is probably hard asked question at Java & water build up in the pipes. You can clean the coffee maker Joe is “How do I get my with vinegar (Cheap, but very smelly), CLR (works really coffee to taste like yours ?” well but you have to rinse a lot), or stuff called “Mr. Coffee PHere is the answer to that question. Cleaner” (for my money the easiest). If your water is very First, the obvious - Use good coffee. hard you may need to clean as often as every 2 weeks. Although any coffee will be drinkable Use the right amount of coffee. The rule is 1 round if you follow all the other instructions tablespoon for 6 ounces of water (the standard cup on an here, you will get the best results if auto-drip brewer). You may adjust this to taste. you use 100 percent Arabica. Store coffee correctly. Grounds and beans are best in Use the right grind for your brewing method. Course an airtight container at room temperature. Grounds are for French Press, medium for hand drip, medium fi ne for fresh for about 2 weeks, beans for about 4 weeks. Coffee auto-drip and fi ne for espresso. will stay fresh in an airtight container in the freezer for 6

This may sound like sacrilege but I think that it is better months but you have to leave it there. Taking coffee in and Rowe Ron 2008, © Photo to have coffee ground at the store. The big, professional out of the freezer causes condensation and bitterness. If Feast Bistro - Co-owner/chef Susan Coulter, chef Rosy and co-owner grinders give a more uniform grind than home grinders. you want to buy a lot of coffee at a time, freeze most if it Beryl Schwartz. Great food, fun and friends ! However, if you like grinding your own beans have a bit and take out enough for 10 days or so. at a shopping mall for wearing a short dress that security of your coffee ground at the store so you can see what the Do not let coffee sit on the hot plate of an auto-drip guards called ‘provocative.’ Kimberly had purchased the grounds should look like. Also some people are using too brewer! This is my pet peeve. Drink the coffee right away dress the day before at a dress shop in the mall. fi ne a ground for drip coffee makers. The theory is that or use a thermal carafe. Also do not re-heat coffee in a Is this true ? Computer expert Steve Prentice claims with a fi ner grind you can use less coffee but I feel this microwave. Microwaving coffee changes its molecular the computer mouse, which is 40-years-old will soon makes the drip too slow and results in bitter coffee. structure (really) and makes it taste very bad. If you must be replaced with touchscreens, joysticks and even facial Brew time should equal the amount of coffee you are re-heat coffee use a sauce pan on the stove but do not let it recognition software. brewing. For example if you are brewing a full, 10 cup boil. Strange but true: Sean Gallagher of Illinois, after he pot it should take 10 minutes to brew. If the brew time is Follow these rules and you will have perfect coffee every robbed the same gas station three times, was arrested. Po- longer the grind is too fi ne; if it is shorter the grind is too time ! lice arrested Sean when the gas station attendant pointed course. Lorraine Mariz, Java and Joe, Ojai him out as he walked by the gas station on his way home, which was 100 yards away. Antoinette Bowser of Virginia will have to wait for her driving license. She began a test by backing into a Wine And Roses parked car in the parking lot of the Department of Motor Vehicles. She then sideswiped two other cars and injured by Ron Rowe year-old British design student claims his bicycle will be the test instructor as he tried to get out of the car. She is affordable for everyone and will deter thieves. The frame being sued for $75,000 by the state for injuries suffered by he race is made of industrial packing cardboard plus wheels and the test instructor. has begun the chain. Designer Bridge claims its strong enough to Texas spends $17 million a year more than any other for the support a person who weighs over 170 pounds, hope they state on abstinence only sex education. The rate of Texas upcoming sell soon in the Ojai. high school students having sexual intercourse, according T two va- Canadian police have arrested the world’s most prolifi c to federal statistics, stands at 59 percent compared to 46 cancies on the Ojai bicycle thief. Igo Kenk of Toronto, Canada runs a bi- percent nationwide. Time for Texas to review their sex City Council. cycle shop, which he stocked with stolen bicycles - 2,965 programs. The fi ve contestants, of them stolen over the past few years. Police called the The Dutch Netherlands known as the most tolerant Sue Horgan, may- fi re department to help in removing the bikes from the country in the world is cracking down on smoking. The or, Rae Hanstead, two-story building. He was arrested after police planted live and let live attitude no longer exists for tobacco. As council member bicycles on the street and arrested Igo when he was cutting of July 31 all smoking of tobacco cigarettes in public (who decided not the padlock chains off the bikes. He is now out on bail, places of employment and café’s is banned. Marijuana to run again, but $275,000. smoking is still legal in those places. Tobacco cigarettes changed their minds The whispered word is John Hankins is now a dog (that are not marijuana joints) will remain legal elsewhere. and now want to walker, since he discovered that many ladies walk their Problem is many joint smokers cut the joints with tobacco, keep their positions dogs, good luck John. how do police know if it’s a joint with tobacco, a real joint, on the council), Did you know, 40 percent of the homes in Orange or a tobacco cigarette without testing it themselves ? It’s a Betsy Capp, Mi- County, California are either in foreclosure or priced be- sticky situation.

Photo © 2008, Joel Anderson Photo © 2008, Joel chael Lenahan and low the value of the current owners mortgage. And John Any reader know the meaning of the top 10 weirdest ex-mayor Suza Francina are challenging the incumbents. McCain claims the economy is just great. English words ? Will the winds of change now sweeping America envelop Here is an unsolicited recommendation for Feast Bistro Ojai ? For voters who want change, yet keep the feminine restaurant, at 254 East Ojai mystique of Ojai you can now vote for Betsy Clapp and Ave. Ojai, tel. 640-9260. I ex-mayor Suza Francina. This solution will solve all have eaten at this restaurant no sugar - no dairy - no guilt their problems, they will keep the feminine mystique and, ever since the opening and as a bonus, have Ojai council experience with SuzaFran- have never had a bad meal. It cina. Take heart ex-mayor Suza, if Mrs. Palin can jump is a very friendly place, with Ojai Chocolat from being the mayor of a small town of 7,000 in Alaska excellent menu choices. The to V.P. of the U.S., the sky is the limit for you. Being the wait persons are courteous and Available at these fine locations ex-mayor of a town with 8,000 residents, you could be have an excellent knowledge president of the U.S.A. or head of the U.N. or head of any of the wine selection. The • Made in Ojai (on Matilija St.) business you can imagine. Now, voters go out there and food, prepared by Chef Susan • Westridge Market, Ojai vote. and Chef Rosy is delicious. Gai Jones asked Buddy Wilds if he was running for city My compliments to owners • Farmer and the Cook, M.Oaks council, Buddy replied, “Not this time. I am waiting in Susan and Beryl for running • Montecito Natural Foods the wings, so now you know.” a successful restaurant, keep Memo to ex-mayor Suza, the Ojai yellow bike program, up the good work. • Ojai Sunday Farmers Market which you sponsored, was a good idea, but was before its Good luck to Washington time. Since Suza left offi ce many major cities all over state mailman Dean Pattison. chilihot-chocolat.com 646-0454 the world have bike programs in place. The latest city to He is a 250 pound father of adopt the program is Paris, France. You drop money in a slot at the bicycle station, take a PLAZA PANTRY bicycle and drop it off at another bike station, ENGLISH TEA ROOM AND SPECIALTIES results are amazing. Car traffi c has been re- duced greatly, a great idea Suza, that has come English Afternoon Tea full circle. It is worth thinking about when you Wed. Oct. 1st return to offi ce. 1:30 - 3pm Traffi c is now conjested in every city of the Prepaid ($7.50) world, London is now charging a fee for all Reservations Requested. cars entering the city Central. And many Eng- lish towns have large parking areas outside of • Breakfast • Lunch & town, where visitors and tourists leave their cars • English Grocery Store and take a shuttle bus into town. In Nairobi, BREAKFAST FOR $3.00 Kenya traffi c is so bad it takes two hours to WED. THRU SUNDAY inch 4 miles. More than 600,000 cars jam the 8AM - 11AM cities narrow roads, according to Associated Press. 221 E. MATILIJA ST. A cardboard bicycle that will retail for $20 OJAI, CA will soon be on the market. Phil Bridge, a 21- 646-6325 September 2008 • Issue 6 P AGE 7 They are; FLOCCINAUCINIHILIPILIFCATION, MESONOXIAN, TYROTOXISM, ZABERNISM, torn down but, I will not be shocked if the ghost of Cat RASTAQUOVERE, FINNIMBRUN, LAMPROPHONT, VENTURA COUNTY Woman haunts the street still and is seen by those who MUNGO, ERINACEOUS AND SELCOUTH. walk the lane late at night. Who will be the fi rst reader to email or call me with the Why does she keep appearing? Some say it’s because of words meaning ? WEIRD VIEWS the controversy surrounding her last months of her life and Meredith Smith had his cremated remains mixed into a what is happening to her beloved homes. Who can say for fi rework shell that created a fi nal white burst in the sky for sure ? the fi nale of the town’s Fourth of July celebration, Mer- The Cat Woman Cottages Richard Senate, Oak View edith had run the event for 40 years, what a great send off. by Richard Senate www.RichardSenate.com A Nevada brothel is offering a $50 gas voucher to all clients who purchased $300 worth of services. The vouch- he strange, the bizarre, ers sold out in two days. Thanks to high oil prices member the untold happenings countries of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting in Ventura County Tech Talk... Countries (OPEC) collected $650 billion in revenue for by the master of the mysterious and the ...With Tony and Ryan the fi rst six months of 2008. As much as they earned in all T of 2007. unknown, Richard Senate. The two small Victorian ello again, China now has 254 million citizens with internet ac- Ventura Coun- cess, compared to 223 million in the US. China is now Cottages on South Montgom- ery Street, Ojai, are boarded H ty computer the largest single wine market in the world. Based on its users ! We received a population, imports of wine tripled from 25 million in up now. They are forlorn and great response from last 2004 to 80 million in 2006 - a good market for California shabby and slated for demoli- month’s tech article; wine. tion. They do not fi t into new plans for the street, that or it readers from all over After drinking a good wine Alexander Neckham, the might be they are just too far gone to restore or save. Ventura and Ojai 12th Abbott of Cirencester said, “it’s as clear as the tears Emailed us many great of a penitent, it descends impetuously like thunder, sweet tech questions. tasting as an almond, creeping like a squirrel, leaping like Keep ‘em coming! a roebuck, strong like the building of a monastery, glitter- Here’s some of our ing like a spark of fi re, subtle as logic of the old schools of favorites: Paris, delicate as fi ne silk, and colder than crystal.” The Defrosting a Frozen wine he was drinking was never mentioned but I would Computer certainly like to try it. Q: If the computer is Tired of Chardonnay ? Try Soave Pigropan Clas- frozen is it harmful to sico 2004, honeyed and complex cost $26. Monte turn it off using the Tondo Soave Classico 2006, best value, light, lovely and power button or unplug- threaded through with fl avors of minerals, nuts, lemon ging it ? and fl owers. Soave Classico Monte Carbonair 2005, an – Robyn, Ojai, CA A: Computers, just like intense nicely textured wine, about $24. Or you could try Photo ©Anderson 2008, Joel any of the Savignon Blancs, Semilons, dry Rieslings. all creatures of the plan- France has great white wines, look for VINS DE PAYS et, sometimes get stubborn and simply refuse to act in a rational on the label. They are from the south of France. manner. When this happens, your best bet is to hold down the Photo ©Anderson 2008, Joel Power Button for 5 seconds. This drains the computer of all Time now for a glass of wine and to contemplate on the Irene Noble House, next to the Ojai Art Center, Montgomery Street, Ojai. life, and forces it to shut down. The recommended method is wisdom of Laotse, “The spirit of the valley never dies, it I am told only a dispute on the historic trees and plant life to click on the Shutdown option on your computer, so only do is called the mystic female, the door of the mystic female this as a last resort. A good rule of thumb: tap the CAPS LOCK is the root of heaven and earth.” has forestalled the bulldozers from reducing the landmarks key. If it lights up on your keyboard, it is not completely frozen And so it is. into rubbish. Perhaps the old homes will be only a historic and you should be able to shut it down normally. If the CAPS Namaste memory soon. LOCK key is unresponsive, then it’s brain dead and needs a Ron Rowe, Ojai, comments welcome Some whisper that the two buildings are haunted by the hard smack. We recommend to never yank the power out of [email protected] former resident, an elderly lady named Irene Noble. Some the computer while its running. say she was crazy and more than a few referred to her as Internet Scams “The Cat Woman.” The Q: How do I respond to those poor folks in Lagos, Nigeria that ‘offi cial’ stories of her in- had their father die before he could get his $15 million out of sanity may well be illusory, the country ? They sound like they need help and are willing to Made in Ojai as some remember her as pay me for my trouble. mentally sound right up Melissa, Carpinteria, CA until the end. A: Ahhh, yes, the good Nigerian Money-Wire Scheme... This has been going on for a few years now. As with most scams, ewest Store One thing all can agree I encourage my clients not to fall for them. Remember: If a Nin Town on is that she loved cats. complete stranger from a far away country casually requests - Made in Ojai Some were feral felines your life savings, ask yourself if you’re feeling lucky. And if offers Arts, Crafts she fed and took in; others you are, then go for it ! Hope that helps ! and Edibles were cats that locals just Traveling with a Laptop created by local left with her. Once, over Q: When Traveling, What do I need to access the Internet ? fi fty of the animals called Mary – Ojai, CA Artists. Owner the two small cottages A: All new laptops have built in wireless capability. So check Gillian Bressani home and their numbers ahead and make sure the hotel you plan on staying at has free proudly displays alone were the source of Wi-Fi access. If they have Ethernet access (this is prior to the the sumptuous controversy. The old wom- advent of wireless) you will need an Ethernet cable to plug your creations from an who was their benefac- computer directly into their network. Mimi Milne’s tor is gone now, the cats Photo ©Anderson 2000, Joel If they don’t have either of the two, I doubt they have running Ojai Chocolat. water so move on to your next choice. were removed but memories, like ghosts, cling to places. Keep those questions coming ! Send all your tech questions Check out the They say that when the moon is full in the Ojai, there to [email protected] or stop by our store at cool local stuff at are phantom felines lingering on the porch and around the 2110 Thompson Blvd in Ventura ! See you next month ! 325 E. Matilija St. house. They say that the ghost of Ms. Noble walks with - Tony and Ryan, The Tech Guys info. Made in her ever present cane, still surrounded by her phantom cat Ojai and Ventura Ojai - 646-2400 friends, still loyal to her even after the transition called Photo © 2008, Joel Anderson death. The houses may well be Computer M.D. On Site Computer Service For: Repairs Hardware & Software Upgrades Evenings & Weekend Appointments [email protected] 805-798-0916 P AGE 8 September 2008 • Issue 6 Mr. Hollywood Makes a Hit in Ventura MMrr Hollywood’sHollywood’s VVenturaentura CCheerleadersheerleaders arry Leverett, better known as Mr. Hollywood, r. Hollywood Ventura L Cheerleader Chantai started his media career in 1952 at age 16 when MDubois and Larry (right), he signed on as an assistant on the city desk with keeping their View on the Chicago Tribune. Agent, T.V. Host, Producer, Ventura. Club Entertainment Rep., Actor; Larry has truly Dazzlin’ Chelsea Tamara, seen Hollywood from the inside out, rubbing work- Captain of the VENTURA CHEERLEADERS, (below) ing shoulders with such star luminaries as Cary exhibits the charm that has Grant, Jayne Mansfi eld, Alfred Hitchcock, Doris made her famous with the

Day, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis folks in downtown Ventura, Taylor and Designer Myrna, – What” “Sew Jr. (as Press Chief for the “Rat Pack”), Bridgette at “Franky’s” restaurant. Go Ventura ! Bardot, Humphrey Bogart, Boris Karloff, Scat- Larry was a talent coor- Photo © 2008, Joel Anderson Photo © 2008, Joel man Crothers... well you get the picture. dinator and trainer for the Costuming: Perhaps showmanship is in his blood, being Los Angeles RAMS Cheerleaders as well as the P.R. Director for the Miss California, related to P.T. Barnum, but one thing we know for U.S.A., and Miss Universe Pageants. Larry represented Miss Universe (Vanessa Wil- Photo © 2008, Joel Anderson Photo © 2008, Joel liams & others) in her California appearance and was in charge of setting up personal Hollywood Muscle in Ventura - Mr. Hollywood “Larry-Leave it to-Leverett” sure Larry is always in the right place at the right appearances and television interviews. If you have that classic hourglass fi gure, con- time with the right stuff, and knows how to put tact Cheerleader Captain Chelsea at the Mr. Hollywood Museum (Carlson’s Jewelry on a show ! - 437 Main, Ventura) as Casting Calls are currently being accepted for the group. Larry’s move to Ventura in 2004 has brought The group is Available for Special Events, Nightclub Appearances and Parties. the famous Lev- info. Mr. Hollywood Museum at Carlson’s Jewelry, 643-6770 erett energy and enthusiasm to his new home town. Look for more cool stuff next is- sue with ‘Ask Mr. Hollywood’. - Editor Photo © c.1990, Press Features Intl. Features Photo © c.1990, Press Charles Bronson & Larry at the Century Plaza

Photo © c.1990, Press Features Intl. Features Photo © c.1990, Press for the Thalians Awards, November, 1989. Roy Rogers & Larry at the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans ‘50th Anniversary in Show Biz Celebration,’ Knotts Berry Farm, about 1990. ‘Mr. Hollywood: Living Legend, Past and Present’

unning the last week Rof September, on CAPS- TV, Ch. 6, Donna Jef- fries, at right (Journal- ist & Graphic Designer) Anderson Photo © 2008, Joel host and co-producer, Randall Richman, executive producer (not As you may have guessed, the menu is loaded with the pictured). inspiration of time-tested recipes that have kept a close- Also, look for the Mr. knit, well-raised family thriving for eight decades. But, Hollywood Museum, don’t think of this as an Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch spin-off exclusively at Carlson’s – Charline’s is a modern and sophisticated wine bar, and Jewelry (437 East Main its down-home inspirations are infused in the most artful St. info. 643-6770) in and creative ways. Imagine sitting back in a dark luxuri- Downtown Ventura, ous booth listening to some smooth jazz or R&B, sipping Photo © 2008, Donna Jeffries already being installed fi ne wine and tantalizing your taste buds with some of these Calista Flockhart, Heather Thomas and Larry at the 15th Annual Environmental with complete installa- Awards, 2005, Ebell Theater, Los Angeles. Carlson Photo © 2008, Tamara unique food combinations: Gouda cheese grits, Rosemary tion slated for October. Larry & Donna at the recent taping for the upcoming local CAPS-TV Special chicken skewers with black-eyed peas and orzo, sweet (airs end of September) “Mr. Hollywood: Living Legend, Past and Present.’ potato waffl es and buttermilk fried chicken, collard green SMOOTH VIBES Ventura Beat hot new number also making her debut on Main Street is wrapped sushi, peach cobbler crepes and chocolate fried ice Charline’s. Charline’s is an urban tapas and wine bar which cream! We’re predicting Charline’s will hit a new culinary The Hollywood Beat A high in Ventura ! promises to be “a place with smooth LONGEST RUNNING BUSINESS IN VENTURA by Donna Jeffries and Larry Leverett vibes for your soul”, and from our recent exter’s Camera has now become the longest running BEAUTIFYING VENTURA visit, we’d say she’s fully living up to her shop in Ventura according to owner Greg Montan. athy and Mark Hartley have been a driving force behind the promise. Charline’s is a true family af- RainsD Shoes previously held that distinction, until closing Krevitalization of downtown Ventura,” said Mayor Christy Weir fair, run by a wonderful local family who after 110 years in business. Dexter’s has consistently been as she recently are now seeing their fourth gen- a camera shop for 58-years. In its early years it was known honored the dy- eration being raised in Ventura. as County Camera. Greg started working in the shop when namic duo with It all began with the real the Beautify Charline, herself, who just Ventura Award. happened to have celebrated her Ojai House Video’s The Hartleys 79th birthday. Charline moved have been from Texas to Ventura when busy renovat- she was 11-years-old, eventu- ing properties ally becoming a school teacher, across town for waitress, and beloved member of Photo © 2008, Donna Jeffries over a decade the local community. Charline Charline and family. now, beginning Rice and her husband Booker raised their four children; with the old Gwen, Vickey, Yvonne and Booker Jr. in the downtown Livery on Oak area just off Main Street. Their children were also raised Street, which in the area, and now there are great grandchildren as well now houses a - all celebrating the love of Charline – with this wonderful spa, Tutti’s fi ne tributary establishment. Charline’s grandson, Kevin Wil- dining restau- Photo © 2008, Donna Jeffries liams, along with his wife Sarah, is in charge of operating rant, and Mark Mark Hartley and Larry in Hartley’s opulent and successful newly-opened the venue, which is located at 546 E. Main Street. Hartley’s own Restaurant, the Watermark. music management company. Other projects they have helmed include: the renovation of Café Fiore on Califor- nia Street, the Star Lounge, and (one of Larry’s favorite hangouts) Palermo coffee and gift shop on Main Street, For all of you missing Ojai Video... along with several other retail spaces downtown. See Meg at Ojai House as she has Their most recent and grandest project aquired 250+ foreign and a few Amer-

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Chestnut. The Hartleys consider the I V the fi lms out at reasonable rates ! V high-end dining establishment to be a prime example of their aesthetical and historical renovation efforts. “The build- Open Daily • 10:30-6:30 Sun. 11-6 ings they’ve renovated are inspiring ex- amples of how to retain historic character 304 N. Montgomery St while enhancing their beauty with quality craftsmanship,” said Weir. 805-640-1656 September 2008 • Issue 6 P AGE 9 he was about 19, and gradually learned all the ropes of the business from his Dad, who origi- celebration of Latino Heritage Month. nally purchased the shop in 1990. Greg ended INTERVIEW: Shades of Day Artists: Chuy c/s, Xavier Montes, Rude up inheriting the shop when his Dad passed away with the lyrics, melody, Calderon, Paul Benavidez, Robert Moya, in 2005. Greg has been interested in photogra- Victoria Abram, Gladys Rodriguez, Ol- phy for most of his life, and was eight-years-old some chords and then guin Tapia, Wayne Alaniz Healy, Claudia when he got his fi rst camera. we work out a tune, The shop has built up quite a collection of Pardo-McFadyen, Mark Vergara, Angelica antique and rare cameras over the years, which sometime we have a Garcia, and Pamela Lamas. can be seen lining numerous shelves along the rhythm... Rick here, Gallery hours: Tues. & Thursdays, wall. One of Greg’s favorites is a rare panoramic he’s the Beatmaster.... camera from around 1896, which surprisingly 11–1pm. used 120 fi lm. Dexter’s carries a broad range ya know.... and by appointment. of products and also offers numerous services Rick: beats all over • Sept. 16, Tues., 11 - 5pm, Ojai Valley such as printing, custom enlargements, and free the place.. Mexican Fiesta, Signal St. & Ojai Ave., classes ranging from aperture/shutter techniques Brendan: electronic to some Photoshop instruction. Libbey Park Bowl, Offi cially com- Dexter’s also does a fair amount of consulting. beats... memorating Mexico’s break with Spanish On one occasion they were able to assist an op- Rick: He soaks up authority, this festival has evolved into a tometrist who needed some crucial photos of an experiences and then eye – but without any visible refl ections. Greg celebration of Hispanic culture and heri- he spits them out in tage. The one-day event features plenty of songs... pretty good....

Photo © 2008, Joel Anderson Photo © 2008, Joel authentic foods and adds in the spectacle Shades of Day at a recent Sept. 6 show in Ojai with J. McEuen. Brendan: (laughs) of dancers, musicians, and other perform- by Joel Anderson for better or for worse ers. A good dose of community spirit and man.. you take it all in and sometime it’s social interaction makes the occasion that ome bands just seem to have the es- like Kryptonite.... ya know.... gathering much more special. Even better, college Ssentials from the beginning. Recently all this information and you’re like a crip- scholarships arise from the proceeds. Ad- I caught a show with Shades of Day and ple on the fl oor... ( groans “oh my god”), mission: Adult $3; Senior (65+) $2; Child afterwards got to know lead singer Bren- and then you get up and you’re strong (6-18) $1; Child (5 and under Free) info. dan Willing James (Singer/Guitar) and again and it comes out in a song..... 649-1129 Rick Shay (Drums) just a little bit more. Joel: and then you go with it ? • Sept 19 - Oct. 19, Art Center The- Joel: What’s happening now, the last Photo © 2008, Donna Jeffries Brendan: you just go with it... man... ater - Ojai, “The Nerd,” a side-splitting time we saw you guys, you were at the and his team were able to supply the doctor with you just keep creating and you keep your take on promises you wish you hadn’t multiple polarizers and a softer fl ash in order to Ventura Costner street party, I hear rum- friends around... you know we’ve been a made, is coming to the Ojai Art Center help him achieve what he needed. blings of cool stuff happening for all you band for a long time... it’s cool... Theater Sept. 19 through Oct. 19. Dexter’s is located at 484 E. Main Street. guys ? Check out their website: www.dexterscam- Joel: and you’ve got a lot of locals here, Written by actor/playwright Larry Shue era.com. They even offer easy online digital Brendan: yeah man...well...next you guys probably went to school with (“The Foreigner”), the play was fi rst prints, with most orders ready for pick up that weekend we’re playing up at the West all these people? produced in 1981 and has since become a same day ! Beach Music Festival, Santa Bar- Brendan: yeah Rick did highly popular staple of American theaters bara. Ziggy Marly, Natasha Beding- Rick: I don’t remember some of them, -- for good reason. fi eld, Jazon Mraz, Shades of Day... but yeah I did, defi nitely my town, you “We are laughing our heads off in rehears- ya know... tons of other people... it’s know how it is.. it’s OJAI ! als so much that they’re taking longer on the beach... it’s three days long... Joel: Ok that’s it.. thanks man ! than expected,” said Director Tom September 12 through the 14th. So Eubanks. He is quite proud of the cast we got that going.. we’re trying out Note: For more Shades of Day photos which he described as “a mix of old and some new songs... a hell of a time to See Page 19 - editor new faces ... all have a good sense of not play with Jonathan (McEuen) tonight just comedic timing but naturalistic acting that’s for sure; it’s always a pleasure... style, which is perfect for this play.” VENT ALENDAR Brendan: Rick and I are living in L.A.... E C Events Continued on Page 21... Rick: North Hollywood now.. Joel: I hear there’s like a Hollywood • Sept. 5- Oct. 14 - “Art of the Book 2” Artists’ thing happening ? Art & Jenny’s Union Gallery, Ventura, Brendan: We took off down there features book formats or text and we got an apartment and we’re all infused visual presentation SEWING MACHINE networking trying to take this to the next from tablet to codex. level... Gallery Hours: Thurs. 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Photos, © 2008, Joel Anderson Joel 2008, © Photos, subject of one of the works in Ventura Col- was drawn back to art, Ventura ‘Books’ - (Clockwise from above), Sarah Willey and “The Clayborns”, Checkin’ out the exhibit, (above) Jessica Lind- went back and studied a lege Gallery 2 this month. See ‘Survival and ley and her ethics piece, Kaarina Tienhaara and “Absentee Ballot”, Buddy Wilds and Tree Bernstein, Curator Ines Monguio, lot of drawing. A lot of Denial’, runs through Sept. 28. Also his wife, Phil Taggert and art lover, and Lois Freeman-Fox with Iris Journals, and (center) Richard Troncone, “Community Standards”. my bigger works are digi- tal paintings. I worked at Marjorie Moskowitz brings her concurrent ex- by Joel Anderson Disney for a long time and at Disney they want to make certain that the hibit, ‘Northern Latitudes’ to the New Media he Art of the Book” was the subject of the Artists Opening, artists keep their skills up so they have drawing classes at lunch time. recently at The San Buenaventura Artists Union gallery. Said And there were these incredible teachers like Steve Huston, Glenn Gallery. Curator, Ines Monguio, “I like book art. This gallery is very Vilppu, these are like Renaissance drawing masters. So for me, like an info. Kate Martin 648-8974 Tedgy, very avant garde. They show things that no other gallery in the artist it was like going back to graduate school...,” Freeman-Fox said. county does, so some years back I proposed a book art show...and three Sarah Willey’s photographic Open Mon. thru Fri., Noon to 4pm. years ago I had the fi rst book art show in the county. I organized it inspiration comes from “America’s because I wanted to introduce this form to Ventura county. People are demand for progress,” in her long not familiar with book art… ” exposure photographs of her clay- Monguio, made the gracious introductions as I toured through the folk. “The Clayborns” bespeaks the Ojai Clothing Book Art venue. Beverly Decker’s piece, Monguio explained,“ is an mass marketing of lifestyle. Look for inspiration… she’s a Buddhist...with a thought of Peace and she called it Sarah’s art at www.643projectspace. her Gertrude Stein’s Meditation on Repetition... com Fit, Function & Flair For Fall Right off I ran into Ojaian Buddy Wilds and Tree Bernstein, who’s After bumping into Paul Lindhart satire on the encyclopedia, perhaps pointed up the limiting redundancy (Art City fame), Jessica Lindley in ‘offi cial’ words. “I’m Tree Bernstein……so I dyed (my book) with (close friends with Sarah Willey) pre- tea. My studio was above a bookstore…my book is here…so you’ll be sented me with her book, “Ethics for reading along and you’ll see ‘Sun Sign, Sun Flower then Sun-Slut’ - a a New Millenium,” equisite, perhaps word I made up. a commentary on socio-economic and It starts out with encyclopedia language, goes into a poem about the false values. structure of Sunfl owers - an ode to a sunfl ower, because I’m a Leo, a “Art of the Book” through Oct. Sun Sign. It’s the whole idea of being so attracted and in love with that 12th, 330 South California Street fi re, even though you know it’s not good for you, but you’re a sun slut Plaza, Ventura. you know… and you go through the heat…,” said Tree. Info. 805-643-3012, Gallery Hours: With local, state, and National elections current heating up, Kaarina Thurs. and Sun., 12 to 6 pm, Fri. Tienhaara, photographer and book artist, brought a little reality to the and Sat.,12 to 9pm.

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design jobs out there with skate and non skate companies Anderson that some people go into... their sacrifi ces. They built this country ! Ventura County and Santa Paula have signifi - “We have one former pro skater who works for our cant historical links to the labor movement – with many in the area having forged close company who is a licensed civil engineer.....Jason Jessee friendships with UFW leader Cesar Chavez. actually had his own companies...a couple of them. Some It is believed that the roots of the national holiday go back to 1882 when Matthew people do that, they start their own brand, their own compa- Maguire, (later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists nies...... One of my friends opened up his own skate shop. in Paterson, N.J.), proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the Central Labor

There’s a lot of opportunities...... Tony Hawk (Site Design Joel 2008, © Photos, Union in New York. Recent times have seen some resurgence in the labor unions’ strength, built his home park) is a once in a lifetime deal. People perhaps in reaction to corporate job outsourcing, benefi t reductions, eliminations, and early gravitated toward Tony because he really was the best for so Kenta Fujikura retirement buyouts (force outs). long... he won every single contest 8 years straight. Tony Jacob Sessing Many came out in this hard working Santa Clara river valley town to refl ect on the lo- will tell you himself that things just sort of happened to him. It wasn’t that he was any more special than anyone else... cal contributions made. Several Ventura County Unions were represented at the parade, he was just fortunate enough to have people invest in him.... including; the American Postal Workers Union – Channel Islands Area Local #589, The Tony Hawk video games probably generated more The Dudes United Association of Plumbers, Steamfi tters, Welders & Apprentices – Ventura Local money than anything he did at all...and that’s a very unique #484, Laborers’ International Union – Ventura Local #585, Labor- situation...... ers’ International Union of North America, the Southwest Regional “We’ve done parks like this all over the country. There’s no set Garrett Hellewell Council of Carpenters (under the umbrella of the United Brotherhood formula. It’s up to the city, who is in offi ce. What’s their back- of Carpenters and Joiners of America). ground -- whether they are into it or not. Every place is different... Also represented, in the parade participants and crowd, were the many Kanten added, “I live in San Diego and it took us 9 years to get unsung heroes who keep the backbone of Ventura County strong for so the fi rst park there. San Diego is obviously a very big city, and it many years - the workers; dentists, medical personnel, the fi re depart- took them a very long time to get a park and we’ve been in smaller J.T. Erickson Casey Myers Ryan Yance ment, automotive, truck drivers, non-profi ts, farm workers, housing, towns that have jumped on board immediately....everyone here (in clergy, and the many defenders of the worker who have been, and are Ojai) is great ! Lamont Hodgins & Aaron Jaramillo “In the age bracket 6 to 18, skateboarding is the third most popu- currently at the forefront of the local labor movement. lar sport in the United States” -- Skate Park Association of the United States of America (SPAUSA.com) Joel Anderson, Ojai Anthony Alamillo could do it. to dances and barbecues, The bike came Hector is constantly Unbelievable Bike Club and I built it trying to fi nd a way to and he taught and put it in get the whole families he Unbeliev- history and metal the window together in wholesome T able Bike shop teacher at for him...it activities. At the mo- Club got it’s start Isabel School in sat there for ment, Hector is organiz- when passers-by Santa Paula. He weeks. One ing a bike ride down would stop and stare would make teams day his father the Ojai Trail with the at Hector Alamil- of 4 or 5 kids and came in and I destination being a big lo’s custom made then teach them asked him if he get together at the beach “unbelievable” bike how to build bikes. The Unbelievable Bike Club, Labor Day knew his son where he will have all in his store window. They would earn had ordered a bike. His father said, “you know I didn’t know the essentials waiting for Labor Day, Santa Paula “Wow they would their grades as what he wanted for Christmas so if that’s what he wants I will an Unbelievable Bike Brandy Mendez say I’ve never seen soon as the bikes buy it for him.” Club picnic. Teaching Main Street, Santa Paula (Cassie Alamillo & Sierra Perez - banner) anything like that. were completed. Hector Alamillo (right) and son Anthony. “I have seen kids save up their money. The parents are the kids responsibility It’s unbelievable!” Anthony Alamillo, Hector’s son, had For the kids that didn’t have a bike John would say “why don’t impressed by how much these kids want something. Even he is organizing the club come home one day and said “Dad you ought to get into sell- you have a bike?” He’d tell the kids who didn’t have a bike to their behavior gets pretty good... I think they feel a little closer into offi cers; president, ing bicycles” and so the idea for a business building and selling go and pick one out and then he would admonish them to take with their mom or dad --they bought something that they really secretary, treasurer, so that the kids are not just bicycles was born into the Alamillo family. good care of it. wanted. It shows a little responsibility that they are taking care learning to make Unbelievable bikes, but they It didn’t take long for Hector to put the idea into action, In this inherited tradition, Hector Alamillo has made building of their stuff. It builds a good relationship between mother and are learning skills that they will carry with grabbing up the phone and ordering bike parts. “I said I’m bikes more than just a business as he has watched father’s and daughter or father and son, or uncle and nephew... Bikes are just them for the rest of their lives. going to start a little bike club and get a group of kids together sons, husbands and wives, mothers and daughters come closer part of growing up. Bikes have always been in my life. Some Like John Devine, Hector Alamillo and teach them how to work with their hands and use their together as they share the experience of building and owning of the kids who have talent can go into airbrushing, some go on is “making a difference” in his community. imagination,” said Hector. bikes. to be mechanics... it’s a part, it’s a beginning.... I want them to Hector had never forgotten his Jr. High School metal shop “We had one boy, Michael, who would come in here and tell learn responsibility, taking care of things… learn to be social teacher who had made it his mission in life to supply recycled me how much he wanted a bike. After Christmas he brought rather than territorial.” Photos and Text by Joel Anderson bikes to kids who either didn’t have a parent to take interest in in all his Christmas money and put a deposit down on a bike. I Hector and his family are full of plans for the little bike club, think he wanted to buy it all by himself to show his dad that he them or couldn’t afford a bike. His name was John D. Devine now boasting some 25 members.... From car shows, to parades, Anthony Alamillo Ryan Nuno & Alyssa Nuno Michael Jaramillo, William, and Hector Alamillo Yolie Grandes, Queen of Guadalupe Church P AGE 14 September 2008 • Issue 6 Wild Hearts Should not be Broken... Stay tuned, because the next marketing hurdle practical application. People would bring their is how does the BLM tap into the public’s fascin- problem horses to the Tamer who would for a fee try by Mary M. Long tion with the fantasy of the American Cowboy as a to correct the disobedience so that the horse could ime once again for that national phenomenon of consummate horseman and turn this into a revenue continue to earn it’s keep. True horse training takes T horse marketing creativity, the Extreme Mus- producing business ? Ahhh... the ultimate in reality time and patience and the only reason that the Horse tang Challenge. One must marvel at the American based drama, the Extreme Mustang Makeover Chal- Tamer evolved in the late 1800s was that the small public’s romantic infatuation with the symbol of the lenge. cab owners whose business depended on the tractable old west, the “Mustang”, when they allowed the Now with all due horse simply did not have the time or money to invest removal and relocation of the wild horse herd from respect to the trainers in horse training. Santa Cruz Island, nearly annihilating them in the who have applied and The gifted horse Tamer (there were a few) was an process. One also has to wonder about the motives of been accepted to this individual who could look at a horse and make a quick the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when they competition ( it’s great judgment on the psychological make up of the ren- continue to infuse the BLM herds with domestic stal- publicity) one would egade horse. Was it an oversensitive horse who only lions to reinvigorate the gene pool but continue to call have to wonder about required patience and understanding or was it an over- them “Mustangs”. the dubious message bearing, dominant horse who would only understand In every other animal society where overpopulation this sends the young the presence of a superior physical force ? becomes a problem, such as feral cats, there has been aspiring horseman of Sadly, the lure of money collected from spectators a program to reduce reproduction (trap, spay and neu- today. by the horse taming traveling shows motivated many ter of feral cats). This sensible solution seems beyond In a time gone by of the less honest “tamers” to become fascinated with the imagination of the BLM offi cials and one must when a man’s living the entertainment aspect of horse taming. More and wonder why ? depended on the horse more these shows became a sideshow of “challenges”

Soo...every year there is an overpopulation of to carry his wares or Anderson Photo © 2001, Joel such as the taming of a zebra or the challenge of con- these protected herds which are then dumped into pull his wagon through Mary Long and Cashel Lorica, Wildhorse, Napa, 2001 fronting an infamous horse for larger and larger sums the already glutted population of unwanted homeless the narrow streets of London, the event of the Horse of money turning the traveling horse taming tents into horses, thanks in part to the slaughter house closures. “Tamer” evolved as a sort of traveling circus with a circus show. Continued ‘Wild Hearts’ VIEW Page 16... From Where I Sit: Equine Care & Nutrition by Sharon Lindsay horse may be developing ulcers. water for drinking and you may see your severe health problem later. Consult your vet- ave you ever had a really rich meal There are a few natural things you can do horse turn around pretty quickly. Just plain erinarian if your horse has medical problems. H or gone out for that killer burger and to help your horses with their digestion. You normal food is good for all of us, even our Some of the products I have used that fries and no matter how goooooood it tasted, can give them 1/2 to 1 oz. of whole apple critters. It can help the body heal and dump have helped my horses are from Dynamite you would get an unsettled feeling in your organic vinegar, the kind you can fi nd in some of the stuff it has needed to dump for a Marketing and Waiora. Dynamite Market- stomach ? Rich food and or bad combining, you local health food store. And remember long time. Simple food is the easiest for the ing has DynaPro for digestion, Miracle and your tummy really complains. The same it can’t be the kind you body to digest and normally has the nutrients Clay for detox and settling tummys. Excel thing can happen to buy at the grocery store we need. Remember from one of my earlier for detox and helping digestion. All of these your horse. And since that is clear brown or articles that horses were designed to eat very products need to be used as stated on the your horse can’t tell just clear. It really simply...... grasses, local chaparral, herbs if labels. Waiora has Natural Cellular De- you in so many words needs to be the kind they can fi nd them and minerals that they fense (NCD) for detoxing, using it as stated that his or her tummy that is cloudy and made could dig up and eat out of the dirt. All of on the product insert. These products need is upset it is up to you from whole apples: then these help the horse balance in their quest to to be used with a good natural and balanced to fi gure it out. Rich you get all the real food digest what we give them. nutritional program. hay (alfalfa) or hay that value from the apple Just a cautionary note: sometimes when For more information or questions about is cut too wet or cut and all the minerals a horse or human starts to detox, some odd this article or the products mentioned, please at the wrong time can they contain. You can things could start to happen such as: the feel free to email me. cause upsets. Also can also use a probiotic itchies, a runny nose or eyes or a past health Please take to heart this quote from Pat too much grain, stress, that can help settle the challenge may return that has not been fully Parelli, “A horse doesn’t care how much you trailering, deworming digestion down and to addressed. Even though this may not seem know, until he knows how much you care !” or anything that is out help it work properly. right it is a sign that your horse did have a Give you horse a hug for me. of the norm for your Just make sure you build-up of toxins and it is best to support Sharon Lindsay horse. get a high quality one; and continue or they could show up as a more [email protected] Some horses show that is going to work. tummy problems by Otherwise it will just Photo © 2000, Joel Anderson Photo © 2000, Joel getting upset at feeding Sharon Lindsay and Rafferty, Ojai, 2000 end up in the poop pile. time. They may lay their ears back, gnash or Bentonite Clay can be given for calming an Naturally FOR PAWS II, INC. grind their teeth and some may even kick at upset tummy. I have used this for myself and the fence, stall walls or even their neighbor. my horses. 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September 2008 • Issue 6 P AGE 15 This is where pelleted diets are a big help. Birds are like kids who only want to eat one color goldfi sh cracker. GIVE ‘EM THE BIRD Sometimes you need to make them eat their vegetables Adopt a Pet: Ojai by Janet McNeil, D.V.M. also. A good quality pelleted diet will be instrumental in getting all the nutrients into the bird in correct amounts. h Tweety ! How you led us on ! If every compan- Other additional items depend on your bird’s species. Humane Society O ion bird was as intelligent, neat, healthy and clean Parakeets, for example, are known to need iodine. Many as that lisping delight, the bird might well have surpassed of the conditions birds are seen for at a veterinary offi ce f you are looking for a Labradors as the pet of choice. are related to their diet. I good reliable pet, then check out the Ojai Hu- Here are a few things Tweety didn’t tell: Companion Tweety was a very resourceful bird. Good thing too, mane Society, telephone birds are generally divided into two categories: softbill since grandma was never around when Tweety was elud- 805-646-6505. They and hookbill. The former group has the fi nches, canar- ing a certain cat. Cats, dogs, ceiling fans, other birds, have lots of pets looking ies, doves, chickens, and so forth. Yes, a chicken can be and juvenile humans can all be harmful or fatal. You for good homes, Panda a companion bird. need to keep your bird protected. Never run a ceiling fan is a fi ve-month-old Hookbills are the macaws, amazons, conures, cocka- when your bird is out of its cage. A good cage should be Labrador mix. She has toos, cockatiels, and parakeets. easily cleaned, have a locking door, been spayed and is full of life and love. Shelter Along the road from the prehistoric era, and have bar spacing appropriate employee Erica takes there have been as many divergences as for the bird’s size. Birds should only Panda out for a quick there have been environmental niches be out under supervision. My uncle

Photo © 2008, Ron Rowe romp and play time ev- to fi ll. Of course there have been (thankfully briefl y) shut his cockatiel Panda, shown here with shelter ery day. It’s a nice break dropouts (by human or by nature) like in the freezer when the bird landed employee Erica. in the shelter routine for the Passenger pigeon and the Caro- there while he was getting ice cubes. Panda, alas it’s not like having a 24-hour home of her lina parrot (I might also ask a moment Be aware that cheap cages can be a own. Do pop by the shelter and visit with Panda - she is of silence for the Monserrat Oriole, source of toxicity if the powder coat- a great dog and a deserving of a loving home. which to the best of my knowledge has ing is poor quality or if it is an antique Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 21, the Humane Society of Ventura County will host the not been seen since the volcano on that cage that might have a lead-contain- Second Annual Picnic and Fundraiser at Boccalis island spewed.) The thing to remem- ing paint. Stainless steel cages are the restaurant picnic area in Ojai. It’s an afternoon of fun, ber is that many niches have different most ideal. Birds can be microchipped, picnic dinner, entertainment and silent auction, featuring needs. Tweety, as you might remem- but many a lost bird has not survived music by the Iron Mountain Boys bluegrass music. For ber, lived in substandard conditions: the mean streets and trees. tickets call 805-646-6505. small cage and a constant animal (cat) A few resources: Ron Rowe, Ojai hazard but still managed to be glow- • Ventura County Bird Club ingly healthy and chipper. Amazing info. 805-488-6244 adaptability. • The Companion Parrot Quarter- The good news is that diversity does Anderson Photo © 2001, Joel ly – Edited by Sally Blanchard, who Emergency Pet Kits allow suffi cient variation that there Dr. Janet McNeil and Devi, Ventura, 2006 also has several good books. • Earthquake Preparedness should be something for almost everyone*. The bad info. www.companionparrot.com • Wholesale Latex Gloves news is that you will still need to RESEARCH needs • Bird Talk Magazine (also on the internet) online at www.etamerica.com and personality BEFORE you get a bird. YOU will need • Birds for Dummies by Gina Spadafori and Brian to clean. YOU will need to provide a good diet, clean Speer, D.V.M., DABVP (avian). Deplorable title, but in Van Nuys at 866-305-1753 water, adequate light and ventilation, properly sized cage/ easy reading. enclosure, security, and companionship. Tweety cleaned • USDA’s Website with information about important his own digs and had simple emotional needs. Birds are zoonotic diseases: www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/ fl ock creatures generally, and the need for some interac- HPAI (highly pathogenic avian infl uenza) has not been Natural Health for Pets tion is lost on people who regard them as decorator items. found in the USA, but migrating wild birds have the That macaw is a gorgeous and colorful addition to your potential to spread diseases. When handling any dead Junia Childs D.V.M. living space, but it will destroy any woodwork it can get birds, wear rubber gloves, do not eat, drink, or smoke, its beak on. Even a cockatiel can modify furniture, given and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water Holistic Veterinary Medicine the opportunity. Cockatoos need a lot of interaction and afterwards. are prone to feather – plucking and self-mutilation if their • State Bird Hotline 866-922-2473 to report sick or Acupunture social needs are not adequate. I am sure all my neigh- dead birds 805.646.9695 bors know I have a conure (real fl ashy but noisy – like a California Animal Health and Food Safety Labora- t sports car, right?) The messiest bird I have is my canary, tories provide surveillance www.naturalhealthforpets.comt which showed up on the doorstep two years ago and was testing at no charge for back- support small business (gratefully and easily) captured. That little bird spreads yard poultry submitted for more feathers and seed than my African Grey parrot necropsy. who loves to stand on the cage door and beat his wings - Janet McNeil, D.V.M. until the feathers and dander are spread to all corners of Ojai Pooper Scooper the globe. People with respiratory ailments or immune compromise should not have birds. Most birds have VEENTURANTURA VEETERINARYTERINARY feather dust (combination of debris from the feathers and oils) that can HOOSPITALSPITAL cause irritation or a condition called “Birdkeeper’s lung” among other • BIRDS • CATS • problems. Birds themselves are DOGS • RABBITS • airheads, an adaptation for fl ight. REPTILES • RODENTS Their unique respiratory system A FAMILY PRACTICE makes them prone to problems with FOR particulate matter in the air, smoke, YOUR PETS fumes (no Tefl on/nonstick pans JAMES HERON GRAY, D.V.M. around birds !!!), and diseases like MEMBER: AAV, AVMA, CVMA tuberculosis. JANET MCNEIL, D.V.M. EEATHERA T H E R AABRICATIONB R I C A T I O N EEPAIRP A I R The diet most birds eat in the wild MEMBER: AVMA, ARAV L F & R is very hard to create in captivity. JJAIA I EEATHERWORKSA T H E R W O R K S AANDN D AADDLERYD D L E R Y The bark, fruits, grasses, insects, O L S vegetables, grains and other items OOMEM E OOFF TTHEH E AADDLED D L E OOCTORC T O R that fi eld studies have shown some H “S D ” species eat is not represented in MON-FRI 7:00AM seed mixes that have long been the SAT 8:00AM - 1: B UUSINESSS I N E S S H OOURSU R S mainstay of cage birds. Many of M OONDAYN D A Y - F RRIDAYI D A Y 111-61-6 the items birds eat in the wild are 648-2797 seasonal additions that have been 1748 THOMPSON BLVD., S AATURDAYT U R D A Y BBYY A PPPOINTMENTP O I N T M E N T correlated with reproductive suc- (BETWEEN SEAWARD AND SAN cess. If you are a golden pheasant IItalotalo DDee LosLos Reyes,Reyes, proprietorproprietor and you can’t come up with a color- intense plumage and sizeable tail, LLDD RRADEA D E OOADA D AAKK IIEWE W well…no date, no sex, tough luck. 6649-141149-1411 • 305305 O G R , O V P AGE 16 September 2008 • Issue 6 Wild Hearts... Greyfoot Rescue Cats Continued from Page 14... for Adoption Dog Walking Etiquette Some of these aspects are still present Monkee in modern day “clinics” which have Monkee is the Mastering the Walk elevated many mediocre horse trainers sweetest and to rock star status with the accompany- cutest little guy by Evelyn Framont ing incomes. you will ever Everyone wants to be someone, so lay your hands 1) I prefer a six foot leash and choke chain or a prong collar if you can’t earn a reputation through on ! He can be if your dog is really strong. Avoid the fl exi-leash as you have no your own accomplishments in the playing like a show ring you can always put on your wild man one control and you’re teaching your dog to lead rather than follow. war paint (if you’re exploiting the na- moment and the 2) I alternate between walking my dog at my left side (heel) tive Indian angle) or your chaps (the next be laying and letting her “range” as in “sniff and pee”. Cowboy mystic) and declare yourself in your lap, a horse whisperer to the throngs of eating up all the 3) When approaching another dog, make sure your dog’s at- bored Sunday riders. Add a little love and pets tention is on you ! Do not allow your dog to pull, lunge, or rush mysticism, a little sex appeal (mous- you can give to say ‘hi.’ tache and cowboy hat is a nice touch), him ! He could and go straight to Poster boy status. lay for hours in your lap enjoying all the 4) If you decide to let your dog off leash, be sure that you Blame the American Media too... pets and tummy rubs that you are will- have mastered the Recall. Does your dog come when you call ? I have yet to see a really good horse ing to give. He was the runt in a litter If not, keep them on a leash ! movie come out of the United States of 4, so he is small for his 4-month-old in the last 20 years. I am appalled at size. He is good with other cats. 5) If your dog is off leash, be sure your dog comes when you the message of the much touted Horse call to attach the leash when a dog or human is approaching. Whisperer...as far as I can see the The Leash Law will get you if there is ever an altercation. message is buy your child a horse who is “too much horse”, don’t monitor its 6) Do not allow your dog to run up to people or other dogs, use’ and then when an accident hap- to chase small animals such as cats, squirrels or rabbits. If pens, you call in a good ol’ boy horse trainer who chases the beast around, you can’t control your dog’s behavior then KEEP HIM ON A ties up it’s foreleg and sits on it while LEASH and call me !!!! it lies nose down in the dirt. Sounds 7) Lastly, make sure you always carry a plastic bag for more like shouting than whispering to me ! Of course the appeal here is cleaning up after your dog. that the horse then magically does everything the rider desires without Rebela is a 4-month-old girl. She is Editors Note: Evelyn Framont studied dog training with Wil- the rider having to go through the long very active and vocal, in other words liam and Dick Koehler in the late 1960s. She showed her dogs and proven trail of actually rebuild- she has a lot to tell you about ! She has ing the horse’s trust and confi dence. a brother, Sebastian, who looks just in Obedience Trials in Southern California and in 1969 won In Hidalgo the message is even like her, except he is quieter and more the Top Dog award presented by the Southern California Dog worse. A drunk cowboy takes a horse mellow. They are both loving and well Obedience Council http://www.scdoc.org Since 1993 Evelyn that is not conditioned, rides it up onto socialized and would make a perfect an ocean liner because he’s too lazy to pair to adopt together. has been teaching Dog Obedience and working with dogs in the walk and then rides the beast to exhaus- Greyfoot Cat Rescue Ojai Valley using the principals of the Koehler Method. Ev- tion, only to take the saddle off ( I was elyn takes into consideration the individual owner’s and dog’s already yelling this directive at the Call: (805) 649-2844 TV screen ) and ride a victory lap on a www.greyfoot.petfi nder.com needs and has developed her own style which involves learning horse that a few minutes early was lying Editors Note: Thanks to Pam to communicate with your dog and the basics of dog psychol- in a heap of foamy sweat near death. at Natural Moments Photography ogy. She teaches Obedience and solves behavioral problems in Where’s the message here ? Yes... horses do die of over exertion. It seems Irish movie Shergar. For American private and group lessons. info. 805-649-3552 like every year a few drop dead at the movies, the pickings are a bit slim, but Calgary Stampede and back in the old you can dig back into the classics vault days of the Pony Express it was pretty and try the good old standards National common for horses ridden beyond their Velvet, My Friend Flicka, Disney’s conditioning to be put up and found Miracle of the White Stallions, Inter- dead in their stalls by morning. national Velvet (ya gotta love Anthony The Source for Dog and Where in all this is respect being Hopkin’s portrayal of the Dressage taught for the age old art of horseman- instructor), or National Geographic’s Cat nutrition ! ship and the responsibility for caring for Ballad of the Irish Horse. Happy a fragile creature of fl ight? In an age of trails… Let Linda Create an Optimum Health instant gratifi cation, trainers everywhere Mary M. Long, Ojai Plan for your Pet - Friendly Advice ! are constantly having to deal with the Editors Note: According the the BLM unrealistic website, one of aspirations of the BLM’s key their clients responsibili- Now Open 7 Days a Week ! and it’s a thin ties under the line between 1971 law is to JustJust ArrivedArrived -- Non-IrradiatedNon-Irradiated LambLamb TreatsTreats keeping the determine the enthusiasm “appropriate Committed to Quality Toys, Healthful of the gung management ho kid rider level” (AML) Treats, Supplements & Much More in tact and of wild horses yet protect- and burros ing them from on the public #1 Pet Store in Ventura County - 4 Years Running ! injury and rangelands. VCReporter Readers’ Poll loss of con- These animals fi dence. It’s have virtu- easier to keep

Photo, © 1997, Tim Hauf Tim 1997, © Photo, ally no natural confi dence in Specializing in Raw Food Diets for Cats & Dogs The last of the wild horses of Santa Cruz Island - pictured here at Smug- predators and the rider than gler’s Field on the Eastern end of the island, September 1997. Dreamily their herd sizes Last Dental Clinic of 2008 - Oct. 25 to restore it lazing in the sun, they are completely aware of their fate...... can double after it is lost. A good horse trainer about every four years. As a result, an Mon - Fri 11:00 am - 7:00 pm • Sat 10 am - 6:00 pm • Sun 12:00 - 4:00 pm understands this just as a diving coach estimated 33,000 wild horses and burros doesn’t send a student off the high plat- roam BLM-managed lands in form just because, in their abundance 10 Western states, a population INDA S LAWS AWS of youthful confi dence, they think they that exceeds by some 5,700 the L ’ C & P want to try it. number that can exist in bal- L OCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Next time you want to pop some corn ance with other public range- and sit down to a good horse movie try land resources and uses. 1865 East Main St. Ventura • (805) 648-6060 the Australian made Phar Lap or the September 2008 • Issue 6 P AGE 17 plants need to thrive. If you are not allowed a dog or cat as a pet in your apartment, HE EASHES ND think about having a worm as a pet, they are T L E not fi nicky on what they eat, plus you will Company Cat of the Month: Khajji be helping mother nature. There is even a jai’s Capri Hotel serves a Continental by Ron Rowe magazine called, Worm Digest, available for Obreakfast every morning, but the main $12 a year. Remember, worms are hermaph- course of attraction is the four footed host rotests do work. Following a fl ood rodite so you are actually getting two pets in named Khajji. of complaints by animal activists to one. A stunning purebred Russian Blue Cat was MasterCard, the company ended Sharon Roberts, an owner of a kennel in Pits sponsorship of Ringling Brothers and chosen by owners Steve Edelson and Glenn Parkersburg, West Virginia fi nally surren- Barnum and Bailey Circus. P.E.T,A. sent dered over 1000 dogs to police and Humane Schneider and adopted from our local a videotape showing screaming and terrifi ed Society offi cials. She operated Whispering Humane Society to call The Capri Hotel his elephants being viciously attacked with short Oaks Kennel since 1961, and has agreed to home. bull hooks and electric prods during the so- give up the dogs and never breed them again “Everyone loves him,” says Anne Maree called training session, a standard practice in in exchange for not going to jail. The dogs Connick, front desk clerk at the hotel. the circus industry. were kept in fi lthy Khajji has the run of the hotel going up Anderson Joel 2008, © Photo MasterCard joins wire cages and and down stairs, lounging by the pool and generally making himself comfortable Sears Roebuck and were never let out. wherever he pleases. Visa in becoming Temperatures in Pictured here with the hotel’s Siamese Fighter Fish “Survivor” (Khajji ate the third national the kennels were Survivor’s unlucky goldfi sh predecessor), Khajji makes himself comfortable on the sponsor to end in the upper 90s in front counter to the amusement of Anne Maree. Ringling Brothers summertime with Mary M. Long, Ojai promotions. no air condition- If you would like ing. Rescuers Tuttie from motoring around the house to stop animals said many of the Greyfoot Rescue Cats and climbing cat trees ! She is a loving performing in cir- animals suffered little girl and loves human interaction and cuses, visit www. Anderson from malnutri- for Adoption her favorite thing is to have her whisker ap14animals.org. tion and fell over pads massaged. She needs to be placed San Francisco’s when they tried to zoo closed its walk on grass after in a special home that understands her Photo © 2008, Joel Joel 2008, © Photo lifelong special needs. elephant exhibit Ron and his companion, Dudley. living all their after a storm of lives in wire cages. Greyfoot Cat Rescue protest over the deaths of two of its four When will the federal government crack Call: (805) 649-2844 elephants due to health problems. Elephants down on puppy mills and dog breeders that www.greyfoot.petfi nder.com roam over 50 miles a day in the wild, being supply them? confi ned in a zoo leads to painful physical I noticed that the US Appeals Court struck deterioration and chronic disease. down, on free speech grounds, a law that After the recent expose of puppies being made it a crime to sell videos of dog fi ghting smuggled in from Mexico and sold through and acts of animal cruelty. The courts claim the web and newspaper ads, 80 percent of a depiction of animal cruelty is protected by those interviewed who had bought the pup- the fi rst amendment. Now that dogfi ghting is Slurpee is a beautiful, large and love- pies, said that the puppies had died within illegal in many states, but showing videos of able, 3-year-old boy. He is sweet and [email protected] weeks of purchase in spite of veterinary them isn’t, can someone please explain this affectionate, is a “gentle Ben” and is care. The puppies were sold for cash only, strange law, to me ? good with children. He would make no checks or credit cards, thus they are With memories of the Chinese dog food an ideal family cat. He was given up unable to be traced. Once again, if you are scandal still fresh in our memories. Many when his family was forced to move considering buying a pet, please buy from readers ask what dog food to feed the dogs. a reputable dealer or adopt from one of the If you’re looking for the best food for your and could no longer keep him. Slurpee many humane groups or adoption societies. pet at a moderate price, then by all means try is looking for a forever home with a There are many fi ne pets waiting for a new Linda’s Claws and Paws pet store, located loving family. home. Don’t support puppy mills by buying at 1865 E. Main St. Ventura, telephone from a pet store. 805-648-6060. They specialize in raw food Did you know, over 595,000 cats and diets for cats and dogs. Linda can put you on over one million dogs or taken to shelters as the right track for choosing a good, nutrition- strays ? Between eight to 9 million cats and al dog food. They also sponsor a non-anes- dogs are a euthanized in shelters annually. thetic dental clinic every month, and for Ojai You can help by having your pet spayed/ residents, free delivery.This shop was voted neutered at the Ojai Humane Society in best pet store for four continuous years. Do Ojai. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, seven drop down to see Linda about your pet’s diet; to 4:30 pm. They also have a low cost shot she is well qualifi ed. and microchip clinic. First and third Satur- As that the hot weather is still upon us, day 10 am to 1 pm. Call 656-5031 for more keep your dog cool. To keep them healthy, information. never leave your dog in the car all day, espe- Tuttie is a special little girl. She is a Ever wonder how a mouse always makes cially when it’s 78°. A closed car can heat small, 3-month-old kitten and is blind. his way back to your house, no matter up to 120°. Parking in the shade or cracking how far away you take it ? Humans were windows slightly open may not signifi cantly She has shakiness in her back legs thought to be the only animals that could reduce the car temperature. When going from a possible injury as a kitten. Be- Designs by Sina do a Hansel and Gretel routine creating out for walks, go early in the morning or at ing blind and having the shakiness in landmarks to navigate unfamiliar territory. evening, carry water with you, and use com- her back legs does not stop Now researchers claim mice regularly cre- mon sense on days over 90°. Try not to walk ate markers to help them remember their your dog on hot pavements as their paws can way. They move small piles of leaves and become sore and blistered. It’s surprising nutshells to help them remember the way how many people drag their dogs around back. the signposts are less confusing than town in the hot sun. scent markings. And please, when visiting the Sunday Ojai Are you bothered by ants in this still oc- Farmer’s Market, read the signs, ‘No Dogs casionally hot weather ? Don’t spray with Allowed.’ poison. Instead take a cotton ball dipped in Florida became the 17th state to allow peppermint oil in the kitchen or buy a pep- residents to include pets in their wills, legally permint plant for the same effect. binding trusts will guarantee their pets’ care. Did you know, a mole can dig a tunnel Did you know the fl esh above a Turkey’s over 30 feet in one night ! bill is called a snod. When sexually aroused A single acre of garden contains over a male Llama may oggle, which is to make a 50,000 worms, which over the year can sort of buzzing, gargling sound. A shark is replenish 10 tons of soil - you won’t fi nd a the only fi sh that can blink with both eyes. more perfectly balanced fertilizer anywhere. Time to take Dudley to the Ojai dog park. In 1800 Charles Darwin wrote what turned Remember, half the misery of human life out to be his best-selling book, a study of might be extinguished by mutual offi ces of worms and their habits. Worms, he wrote compassion, benevolence and humanity. have a very important part in the history of Your comments are welcome UPPLIES the world. Worms improve soil dramati- Peace to all living beings on earth •Illustrations •Wardrobe cally by taking organic matter that falls onto Ron Rowe, Ojai the ground and converting it to the nutrient [email protected] •Event Costumes • Miracles • CLASSES & WORKSHOPS • BORO COLOR & CLEAR Sina Taylor • FLAMEWORKING TOOLS & S 323.661.1424 [email protected] P AGE 18 September 2008 • Issue 6 SOhO Santa Barbara The James Joyce

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Photos, © 2008, Joel Anderson Joel 2008, © Photos, Checkin’ out the Kinsella Brothers at the James Joyce on Santa Barbara’s State Street - Rob Crocker, left on Guitar (also plays Bass), and bro’s; Kevin Kinsella, drums, and Brian Kinsella, Vocals and Guitar. See VIEW Music Listings, page 23 for future dates they’re playin’ at the Joyce.

SOhO - Free yourself, free your mind free your visions, the local end of the summer col- lege crowd out on a Friday night, and a birthday girl in the crowd, dancin’ to 8 piece band, Area 51, (band upper left) funk, soul, R&B, Motown, and Disco. Meanwhile on another night, Dylan Schmidt & the Rhytham Souls with Exit 86, (above) on a weeknight of entertainment...a little Lexo hip-hop “anony- mous” or just another set of social projections ? OOjaij a i KKoolo o l KKarsa r s wayne Bower (far right), and his 1954 Buick Century ‘GulfD Green.’ His wife, Mar- ilyn’s parents, Irene and James Cooper, picked the car out and drove it out of the showroom from Glendale Buick 54-years ago. Designer Hutnick At right Dwayne and Marilyn take off on their honeymoon from Ojai, July 1, 1967. The two have been all over the country on road trips in the car. “Will never sell it, it was my dads,” said Marilyn. Dwayne and Don Cirillo check out Don’s 302 (original block) AWESOME powered Ford Maverick at last Quality • Efficiency month’s Ojai Vintage Vehicles meet-up, Attention-to-Detail with mild mods. Replacement Windows

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Photos © 2008, Joel Anderson Photos © 2008, Joel years ago and we like each others bands. We Happening along Ojai’s Movino’s used to watch each other every night. So I opening for Dishwalla at the Ventura County know we do—it’s like when you get on tour Fair.) Their latest album has sold 3.5 million Wine Bar, the always great guitar you don’t always watch the other bands but albums worldwide. licks of Jerry Pugh, of Studebak- I think— We knew that about each other that ARMY OF FRESHMEN Return er, (above), caught my attention we honestly liked each other’s bands because With 4th Album I know Adam saw me ... every night and I saw RMY OF FRESHMEN recently and before I knew it I was drawn released their new album, “Above in...not to be outdone, Jimmy him.” Adam Levine of Maroon 5 commented back: AThe Atmosphere.” The band recently Calire was there too on Keyboards “Well, I’ve been a fan for a long time and I got back from touring the UK again and do- (at right), and Julie Christensen think that that’s the coolest thing about you ing some shows here in the states. The band (see stonecupid.com) stepped up guys, I’m going to fl atter you right now in has also shot a new video for their song, “No and gave a terrifi c impromptu jam front of all this press, I don’t know how this One’s Famous.” Although no Ventura release works, I think maybe you guys can hear all party has been announced yet for the album session. Truly amazing to be able the answers probably. You guys, really over -- we hope AOF will return to the stage here to catch all three in such a warm the years you’ve been no nonsense and that’s in Ventura in their hometown soon. The new cozy spot. inspiring for a band like us because we kind album sounds amazing. Check them out at of straddle this world of pop music and we’ve Armyoffreshmen.com. You can also visit them straddled the strange world of -- I don’t even on myspace.com VENT ALENDAR know what it is but we’re very much in this E C best known for his eight solo recordings, kind of in between place and you guys have Thank you for your time ! --Michael Kohli Continued from Page 9... which have garnered him fi ve Grammy always been so about music and so are we. nominations, he has also played with The Counting Crows/Maroon 5 tour kicked Kohli Rocks Entertainment The plot is simple but has a surprise www.kohlismusicpit.com such luminaries as Miles Davis, Joni off last month and they will be rolling through twist at the end, which you’ll have to California later this month in Irvine and Moun- myspace.com/djkohli experience in person. Mitchell, Michael McDonald, Phil Lesh, The play runs from Sept. 19 through David Sandborn, George Harri- Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays sion, Charlie Musslewhite, Bonnie and 7 p.m. Sundays at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Raitt. Ford was named one of the Montgomery St., Tickets are $18 general, “Top 100 Guitarists” by Musician GGuitaruitar PPlanetlanet $15 students, seniors and Art Center Magazine. Tickets may be sold out or avail- WWhat’shat’s CCoolool fforor SSummerummer ! members. Reservations, 640-8797, or able at Ojai Creates, 606 East Ojai web: www.OjaiACT.org Ave. (805) 640- 6558, Cardiinali John Hankins, Ojai Brothers Music Store, 139 West El • Sept. 21, 7:30pm, Benefi t Concert at Roblar Dr. (805) 646-2098 Jake Vossler, Guitar Planet instructor Matilija Jr. High School Auditorium, • Sept. 21, 2 to 5pm Humane 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai, to raise funds Society Benefi t - Boccali’s Restau- Guitar for Tara Jeffery’s medical expenses due rant, Iron Mountain Boys Band to breast cancer. Guitarist Robben Ford Ticket info. 646-6505 Classes - and his band. Jeffery is a much-loved • Sept. 21, 2pm, Chamber Ultimate member of the Ojai community who owns Music Concert, Sharon Cooper, Teachers Ojai Pilates and Wellness Center and violinist, and Joyce Cates, pianist, also performs as a singer. The event is Events Continued on Page 23... being produced by Anne Kerry Ford, Robben’s wife, and Rain Perry. The benefi t concert provides a very rare opportunity to catch Rob- ben Ford perform in his hometown between international tours. Ford will be joined onstage by his band: Full Inventory Toss Panos on drums and Travis Guitars, Amps, Carlton on bass, and the opening act will be guitarist and singer Jona- Electronics than McEuen. Although Ford is Jake Vossler, Guitar Planet instructor, holds a Masters Degree in Per- formance & Guitar, from Cal Arts. Guitarist, improviser and composer, Jake is in various bands, includig Plotz. Check out his his very cool metal improvisations at www.myspace.com/jakevossler He Rocks ! ESP Guitars Starting at $179 Featured: M-50 Bolt-On/25.5” Scale Basswood Body Maple Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard ESP Tuners Vintage Tremolo

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