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Bronze Star Medal winner honored at Buena High. Photos by Michael Gordon. Two agencies are working in tandem to give Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko holds the ribbon while Alissa and children cut it. parents the extra help required to overcome Emmet Cullen a challenges. City Center brings awareness Ventura hero On April 7, before family, hundreds Parents get to domestic violence of students and dignitaries, Buena High School social studies teacher Emmet needed help On March 31 a ribbon cutting In welcoming the large gathering, Cullen received the Bronze Star ceremony was held at the City Center. Board Member Jim Duran, and Lead Medal at a ceremony held at Buena by Gail Field Located at 837 E. Thompson Blvd., the Pastor of The River Community Church High School. Mr. Cullen, a Military When a family has trouble creating ceremony celebrated the opening of the in Ventura, stated, “In October of last veteran and high school teacher, a safe place for their children because Purple Room to house Alissa and her year the City Center brought awareness fought in both Iraq and Afghanistan of drug use, trauma, neglect, or other children. Continued on page 12 as a Sergeant. He was awarded the serious causes, they have a place to turn prestigious Medal for recognition of to for help in Ventura County. his service in the U.S. Army. Two agencies, Children & Family Congresswoman Julia Brownley Services of Ventura County and the (26th congressional district) bestowed non-profit Kids & Families Together are Emmet Cullen with the Bronze Star working in tandem to give parents the Medal after a musical presentation by extra help they need through the Thera- the award winning Buena High School peutic Visitation Center, which opened Marching Band. She was “Was humbled in Ventura in 2014. and honored to be able to be at the The work at the Visitation Center awarding of this Bronze Star.” focuses on helping families who have In accepting the medal, Mr. Cullen suffered incidents of trauma and abuse told the large gathering: by providing counseling and strate- “Dear Students, Staff, and Special gies for overcoming these challenges. Guest Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Both the County and Kids & Families Thank you so much for joining my Together recognize that children who family and I in accepting this great have suffered abuse and neglect can honor. I would like to begin by thanking ultimately thrive in the care of their the uniformed service personnel present parents, as long as their parents work A pie eating contest featuring for their dedication, sacrifice and diligently to overcome issues that can former and current Ventura devotion to our country in this ongoing create unsafe conditions. mayors was held at the recent 150th time of the global war on terror. In cases where the courts order anniversary party at Plaza Park. Thank you also Congresswoman that a child be removed from the Jim Monahan, Greg Carson, Jack Julia Brownley, for your office’s out- home, the child is placed in the care Tingstrom, Jim Friedman, Sandy standing service in helping to process of a relative or a foster family for their Smith, Brian Brennan, Carl Morehouse, Christy Weir, Bill Fulton, Ray DiGulio, this award through the Department of safety. The Therapeutic Visitation Cheryl Heitmann and current mayor Erik Nasarenko were the combatants. Mayor the Army some nine whole years after it Center plays a key role in working Erik Nasarenko was the runaway winner while former mayor Cheyl Heitmann was initially lost. An extra special thanks toward the reunification of the family. looked cute with a mustache but she didn’t fair very well. to the Congresswoman for coming to Children separated from their Buena High School to highlight and Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 2 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

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Parents get needed help as the champion of the clients, encouraging Continued from page 1 them and giving them tools to get off drugs, Patrick Zarate cuts the ribbon with help from Ventura Chamber President & parents can experience a high level of to improve their parenting skills, and to CEO Stephanie Caldwell (on his left) at the opening of Aegis Treatment Centers’ 26th anxiety, and regular visitation with the better their relationships within the family. location in California at 5225 Telegraph Road. Aegis has provided services to thousands parents can be very important. At the Thera- By working with parents in 26 therapeu- of patients in Ventura County for over the last seventeen years in three locations in peutic Visitation Center parents can par- tic sessions, the program helps them better Ventura County. The addition of the Telegraph Road location will provide increased ticipate in a program designed to help bring understand their parenting strengths, as accessibility to patients in the greater Ventura area. Aegis operates the largest network harmony into the family relationships. well as any family patterns that work against of Opiate Treatment Programs in California. Family Support Specialist Savannah a safe family environment. Matthew Adelman, Business Planning and Development Manager stated. “We Eden explains: “The therapist meets with Program Manager Crystal Cummings understand the barriers faced by those seeking a life of recovery- it truly is a monumen- parents and children together at the Visita- recognizes the positive impact that family tal step in our patients’ lives. This clinic was designed and built for our patients” tion Center where children are able to play counseling and visitation can have. “With with toys in the room during a session. In real strong communication and parenting skills time, the therapist provides counseling for as well as renewed commitment, families the parents and models effective parenting can be happier, more stable, and mutually behavior with the child. For example, supportive. This stability fosters strong re- Camp Haverim children who have suffered family trauma sponsible citizens, which in turn strengthens generally do not respond to traditional ways the community as a whole.” Join us for a memorable summer full of arts and cra s, games, sports, water play, Jewish of punishment and reward. When a clinician cultural and religious activities, Shabbat services on Fridays and teaching Hebrew blessings. Camp is for children ages 2-8 years old and Parent & Me class is o ered for children demonstrates respect for the child in the tone ages 20 months-2.9 years old. Camp Haverim will be o ered for 6 weeks starting from June 13- of voice and words used, the parent can see Emmet Cullen a Ventura hero July 22. Each week has a di erent theme including: models of alternative ways to engage with the Continued from page 1 bear witness to our child and learn from such examples during many award winning programs! • Week 1: June 13-June 17 - Art their sessions at the Center.” It means so much to me to be able • Week 2:June 20-June 24 - Cooking In many cases, the parent has experi- to gather here with my family, friends, • Week 3: June 27-July 1- Soccer enced family trauma in his or her childhood colleagues, and of course the students • Week 4: July 5-July 8-Tikkun Olam as well and counseling is provided to address of Buena High School. I began my (Healing the World) these issues as well. Clients are encouraged teaching career with this year’s graduat- • Week 5: July 11-July 15 - Drama to tell the truth if they backslide or fail to ing class of seniors as a young-faced and • Week 6: July 18-July 22 - Science meet milestones of improvement. “Here at frightened student teacher not five years the Therapeutic Visitation Center we give ago. Imagine that, a decorated combat support to get the parent back on the right veteran afraid of a class of 8th graders? track,” says Eden. “It is not uncommon for But there I was, terrified. Luckily, I had 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93004 parents in the therapeutic process to make you, our graduating class, to train me. mistakes along the way. We understand this, We have come a long way together these For more information about Camp Haverim and how you can receive a 10% discount, please and consistently tell the clients that they past years, and I could not be more proud stop by the preschool o ce to pick up a brochure or call 805-647-3798. must tell the truth and face their mistakes to watch each of you walk this coming so that they may be corrected. The most June. successful cases are ones in which parents I have enjoyed getting to know this acknowledge their mistakes and have the year’s freshman class. We are all a family courage and intent to make corrections with here at Buena High School, and we will the help of the counselor. For example, a continue to grow and prosper as a family client may slide in their attempt to get off over these coming years. drugs and instead begin using them again. Thank you.” By telling the counselor the truth, they face Proud Principal Bobbi Powers said, up to the challenge, and the therapist can “The entire Buena community is so support them, helping the client to get back proud to have a hero amongst us, and on track.” we are grateful to have Mr. Cullen as a The Therapeutic Visitation Center serves teacher serving our students.” Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 5 Opinion/Editorial n Have you ever all the go? That is why people are reluctant to that that a foreign monarch might try to wanted to know the vote for tax increases for a specific use – too take power in the new nation,” said Yale who, what, when, much concern that the money will not end up law professor Akhil Amar. He went on to Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce where, why and how being used for what was proposed. say, “They were worried that a foreign duke of police operations? The city found in a poll (ordered and paid arriving with a boat load of gold could bribe The Ventura Breeze is your free local community The Ventura Police by the city) that voters generally favor the his way to take power.” newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown Department’s proposed sales tax. Donald Trump isn’t a foreign duke is he? Publisher-Editor and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Community Academy n If you think that running for office in n I congratulate U.S. District Judge Chris- locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor answers all your questions. this country has some odd requirements, look tiana Snyder for ruling that the cross does located in Oxnard. The Community Academy will take you at this from India? Several states there are not belong on the official seal of Los Angeles Publisher -Editor on a ride-along with a patrol officer, show you imposing a new requirement that candidates County. Previously, a divided Board of Super- Sheldon (Governor) Brown what a SWAT team does, let you experience a for local office must present proof that they visors voted to replace the cross on the seal [email protected] simulated firearms training course, give you a have access to a working toilet. How do atop a depiction of the San Gabriel Mission (it Publisher Emeritus look at issues officers face in our community they prove that? Do they need to bring in dirty had been removed several years ago). Staci Brown and much, much more. toilet paper? The Board was sued by several groups The current session of The Community n It could become addictive but check out (some religious) who felt that the cross did Assistant to the Publisher Academy began on March 22 and will be held “santacruzbaldeaglecam” and watch two not belong on a government seal, and the Ana Baker on 9 consecutive Tuesday nights. Each night wonderful Bald Eagle parents raise their two judge agreed with them. Pet Editor features a new topic, with speakers, demon- chicks on Santa Cruz Island. The “eaglets” Some people say that the cross is an Professor Scamp strations, and discussions. historical symbol and not a religious one. [email protected] The success of any police department I hardly think when a person sees a picture or Contributing Writers depends largely upon the cooperation and drawing of a cross that they think of history Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman support it receives from the citizens it serves. and not of Jesus/Christianity. Kind of ironic, Carol Leish • Eduardo Victoria The Community Academy aims to educate though, that the judge’s name has Christ in it. Veronica Johnson • James Spencer residents on the capacity and operations of n Happy to report that the Board of Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth the department. Directors of Cabrillo Music Theatre Victoria Usher • Danielle Peak Classes are held at the Ventura Police De- announced that the company has secured Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno partment located at 1425 Dowell Dr. donations from members of the community, Mira Reverente • Amber Hanson Go to www.cityofventura.net/pd/com- which will allow it to continue production of Karen Helen Szatkowski Savana loves watching nature programs, espe- munity-academy for more information and cially when they are about birds. the 2016-2017 season! Connie De La Rosa • Gail Field to apply for the next session. After recently announcing the suspen- Contributing Photographers n Good grief, now there might be more could attempt to fly away in a few weeks and sion of production due to a lack of resources, John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein items to vote on in November. The Ventura you don’t want to miss that. And, if you have these contributions will provide Cabrillo with Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon Unified School District might have tax initia- a cat, be sure to let it watch as well. the ability to retool the organization, engage Daniel Ingram tives on the ballot. n People who use the Constitution to make in a new focus and strategy, and to move into Distribution The district has two options for putting a their points need to look at what the thinking the future in a fiscally responsible way. See the Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel tax request on the November ballot. and realities were back in the late 1700’s when article in this issue. Mary Thompson The district could ask voters to extend the the Constitution. Most of the thinking then Senior Advisors $59 parcel tax that Venturan’s passed in 2012, just doesn’t apply to society today. Suz Montgomery • Lori Harasta which brings in approximately $2.6 million of A good example is that our President Account Executives revenue each year. must be a “natural born citizen”. Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers Or, they could join with the city to include Article II says, “No person except a natural Web/Online Advisor a new sales tax on the ballot. That tax would born Citizen, or a citizen of the United States, Cindy Summers bring in considerably more, about $20 million at time of the adoption of this Constitution a year. The sales tax would require a simple shall be eligible to the Office of President.” Print Production Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing majority to pass, but two-thirds of voters This would exclude a person born after the must approve the parcel tax to be extended. adoption of the Constitution. Printing Ventura Police Chief Ken Corney addresses So why was this included in the Constitu- American Foothill Publishing Co. I have said this before and still don’t get the attendees at the first Police Department’s ------it. The state lottery and fees added to building tion to begin with in 1787? Community Academy meeting. That’s me on CONTACT US: permits bring in zillions of dollars. Where does “Framers of the Constitution feared the bottom. Events & Happenings [email protected] Opinions [email protected] Mailbox Articles and Photos The Harbor Community Church has the antithesis of scripture. Sheldon: [email protected] decided on four things: It is apparent the homeless popula- After reading your article on the Advertising To whimper and assert to the 9th U. tion finds Ventura a desirable place to proposed Kellogg park, I decided to [email protected] S. District Court of Appeals that Harbor be. What’s not to like: the weather, the check out the west side parks and Community Church’s religious entitle- ocean, the fresh fruits and vegetables? compare them to the east side parks. I Ventura Breeze ment is doing the Lord’s work for the Increasingly, advocates for the homeless did this with camera in hand. 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 homeless that supersedes the safety and decry that municipalities are not doing First and foremost is the fact that Ventura, CA 93001 security of the families in this neighbor- more. People should keep in mind that the west side area ( vta Ave ) is comprised hood at the end of the day, it is the tax paying mostly of highly dense , older than 60 yr Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 Not to work with and support the citizens of Ventura operating their re- old neighborhoods. Very different from C existing programs within the city (ie.: spective lives in a responsible way who the east end. The population there has The Ventura Breeze is printed with City Center, et.al.) will shoulder the financial load … not a large hispanic community. (I believe) soy based ink on paper with minimum Not to find another, less provocative the advocates or the homeless them- traditionally communities like these location selves. have more children then those of the 40% recycled content. To compel the city to spend increas- Roy Colbert, Ventura Eastside non hispanic households. ingly large amounts of taxpayer money I found the parks you mentioned. for legal representation Breeze: The Westside park did indeed flank the We encourage you to send your opinions The Harbor Community Church Once again you guys have amazed bike path. The numerous homeless con- to [email protected]. Please that promotes itself as, “… a place called me with your great talent and ability to gregating in the park can attest to that limit them to about 300 words. to reach the entire community …” does take a few simple facts and turn them fact. They seemed to hang out there right not have an effective management plan into such beautiful statements. I have after getting a free meal at a location not to ensure a suitable measure of safety and said it before and I’m saying it again..... too far away. Editor: security for the existing neighborhood You guys are AWESOME!!! You always The park had 50 spaces for parking. The Harbor Community Church around 3100 Preble Ave. The Ventura make us at Vagabond sound like we Certainly not enough for all the uses you continues to press for the right to locate Police Dept. will have to station officers really are SOMEBODY! Thank you sooo described. a homeless service program within a in this area on a permanent basis. This much, all of you- You are the best! The Harry Lyons park did not even long-standing residential neighborhood. neighborhood will become a de facto war Jolene McBee, owner Vagabond Restau- have a sign on ventura ave letting anyone By requesting a preliminary injunction zone. Let us be clear, the families, and rant Continued on page 6 against the city’s decision to deny this most notably the children, in this neigh- location, this church has elected to take borhood are entitled to enjoy their own an end run around compliance with the measure of safety and security. Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member required regulations. The required com- The hubris of the Harbor Community of Congress. But then I repeat myself. pliance with a Conditional Use Permit Church to minimize and thus disregard – Mark Twain (CUP) takes into account the families in families’ “… inalienable right to life, this neighborhood who are at risk. liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” is 6 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE City News platform adventure. Give your char- acters gravity and create interesting City of Ventura and original bad guys to challenge you working with design, animation and Imagination programming tools. 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Mailbox Passover Continued from page 5 know there was even a park nearby. The facilities were in terrible April 22-30 condition. Severely rusted basketball back The eight-day Jewish festival of boards, lamp posts and deteriorating Passover is celebrated in the early asphalt was unexpected especially since spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of I had just visited the beautiful pristine the Hebrew month of Nissan (April 22-30). parks on the east side. It commemorates the emancipation of the It is clear to me that the west side Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. needs another park because of the demo- And, by following the rituals of Passover graphics. Hopefully one day a park with Jews experience the true freedom that their a pool, like the families on the east end ancestors gained. enjoy. The story goes that after many decades I find it curious that the westpark of slavery to the Egyptian pharaohs, during even has a field named after a city council which time the Israelites were subjected member and you never mentioned it. to backbreaking labor and unbearable Could it be because the field is a field of horrors, God saw the people’s distress and weeds ? Must be in transition. sent Moses to Pharaoh with a message: Apparently you missed all of this. “Send forth my people, so that they may We are all getting older. I suggest better serve me.” But despite numerous warnings, glasses sheldon. Pharaoh refused to heed God’s command. P.S. I doubt this will get printed, but I’ll God then sent upon Egypt ten devastating keep trying to tell the truth about matters plagues, afflicting them and destroying ev- concerning the huge differences and erything from their livestock to their crops. money alloted for the east side compared At the stroke of midnight of 15 Nissan to the west side. Something you seem to in the year 2448 from creation (1313 BCE), think is a waste. God visited the last of the ten plagues on Mike Art the Egyptians, killing all their firstborn. Art While doing so, God spared the Children Not sure why you doubted that this would of Israel, “passing over” their homes—hence be printed. Your opinion is as valid as mine. the name of the holiday. Pharaoh’s resis- And not a knee jerk reaction but you took the tance was broken, and he virtually chased time to go to the parks. You point out some his former slaves out of the land. The Is- good things but the money being spent on raelites left in such a hurry that the bread Kellogg Park would solve most of them. Feel they baked as provisions for the way did not free to write us whenever you have something have time to rise. Six hundred thousand to say. adult males, plus many more women and Sheldon children, left Egypt on that day, and began PS: I don’t wear glasses, maybe that’s the the trek to Mount Sinai. problem. Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 7 Community Events feature an outstanding singer, honor an individual distinguished by his/her contributions to the arts and community, and benefit the VMF Young Artists Fund. New VMF Cabaret on April 21 features Ac- tress-Singer Linda Purl and honors Justice Steven Z. Perren, Justice of the California Court of Appeal in Ventura Police Department officers and chief the Second District for his work honor K-9’s. with young offenders. As to her cabaret act, while Clive Davis called her mesmerizing, LA Dog Day Weekly’s Tom Provenzano wrote: Purl is a sultry nightclub star with Afternoon a show that combines intimate stories, humor and delicious song by Richard Lieberman styling. Tribute sponsorship options The National Police Dog Founda- are available ranging from $1,000 tion held its annual ceremony at the to $10,000, and Tribute messages Crowne Plaza hotel in Ventura. The event at $100. Cabaret dinner reserva- non-members $12, first time dancers Ventura! This special event combines to honor Police K-9s and their handlers tion and sponsor information is are free. Call Rick at 415-8842 for more two of everyone’s favorite delicacies, drew participants from Ventura and Los available at www.venturamusicfesti- information. Top-Shelf Champagnes and Gourmet Angeles counties. Among the participants val/cabaret.php Apr. 14: The Oxnard Film Society Chocolates and again takes place on Oxnard police, Santa Paula police, Ventura Thursday, April 21st at 6pm, The will be celebrating the 100th year Main Street/Downtown District, on police, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Ventura Beach Marriott, Tickets of the Irish Rising with a screening Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Ventura County Search and Rescue were $150 per person. of the documentary 1916 The Irish Proceeds from Champagne on Main included in the ceremony. Reservations online at www.ven- Rebellion on Thursday, at 7 p.m. benefit the Downtown Ventura Organi- Held on a Wednesday in March, Norm turamusicfestival/cabaret.php or by at the Museum of Ventura County. zation. Check-in locations: Now Ventura McDaniel spokesman and Emcee of the phone 648-3146 Narrated by Liam Neeson, this landmark (185 E. Santa Clara St.); Bombay Bar & event and a National Police Dog Founda- documentary tells the dramatic story Grill (143 S. California St.); and Win- tion board member, discussed with the of the events that took place in Dublin chester Saloon (632 E. Main St.). Infor- attendees’ budget issues that target dogs during Easter Week 1916. Starts at 6 mation 628-9588. To purchase ticket go and their handlers. Police dogs and their 9th Annual p.m. with live Irish music by the Decker to www.champagneonmain.com. handlers are likely targets for budget cutting Brothers, and Irish balladeer Willie Apr. 17: Ventura County Ballet (VCB) and generally among the first to be cut. “So Quinn, food and drink at the Museum will bring a twist to this year’s spring these agencies really need the support of the Mother’s Day of Ventura County, screening at 7 p.m. production with its version of “Don public and organizations like the National George Sandoval and McNally will host Quixote of la Mancha” for one Police Dog Foundation to be able to provide Luncheon a Q&A session after the screening. exciting performance on Sunday, at those additional funds to put those canines Apr. 14: The Ventura County Profes- 2 p.m. at Oxnard Performing Arts and those officers back on the street to help honors and sional Women’s Network (VCPWN), Center. Attendees that love Russian protect us” said McDaniel of Ventura. is hosting their monthly dinner history, ballet will see it all in addition Among the attendees Oxnard Police meeting. This meeting format is to our own Ventura County top talent Chief Jeri Williams added “the presence remembers different because you change tables dancers like, 15-year-old Olivia Miller of a police dog can immediately defuse a In recognition of mothers being throughout the night. Come early to from Ventura. For more information and situation”, Williams also said, “Just hearing the primary caregivers in our lives bid on some awesome baskets and gift tickets visit, http://venturacountyballet. that bark, just seeing the dog next to the and the community, Livingston certificates. Networking starts at 5:30 com or by calling the VCB event line at officer, adds a different dynamic and most Memorial Visiting Nurse Asso- pm and dinner goes from 6:00 to 8:15 323-6620. times ends with a better resolved situation, ciation will honor Ellen Brokaw pm at the Wedgewood Banquet Center. Apr. 17: The American Handwrit- Guest speaker James Corbett of Boston, (Mother of our own city employee The cost for the dinner meeting is $28 ing Analysis Foundation’s SoCal a special FBI agent penned a book “Solemn Elena Brokaw)and remember for members who register early and $33 Chapter will meet on Sunday, from Vow” which showcases photographs of 50 Corolyn Powell at a Mother’s Day for guests and members. For more infor- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the EP Foster police dogs and their accomplishments. Luncheon, Friday, April 22 at the Las mation about the event or to register log Library to discuss what handwrit- “Some saved a life, some have rescued Posas Country Club in Camarillo. on to www.vcpwn.org. ing reveals about honesty and little girls, some have pulled people out of Proceeds from the event support Apr. 16: Audubon event 8:30 a.m. dishonesty. Chapter president Sheila fires,” said Corbett. All the proceeds from Livingston’s home healthcare Santa Clara River Estuary/Surfers Lowe and Vice President Lena Rivkin Corbett’s book will be donated to the programs and services throughout Knoll. Leader: Alexis Frangis 217- will present a variety of handwrit- National Police Dog Foundation. Ventura County. 4833. We hope to see a variety of shore- ings from saints to sinners. Guests Attending from the Oxnard Police De- For ticket and sponsorship in- birds. are welcome to bring a handwriting partment Daniel Casson came with Jax, his formation, please contact Stephanie Apr. 16: LeeAndra Chergey is sample for comments by the members. 3rd canine partner since 1998. “The dog is Montenegro at 642-0239 x793, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to For additional information sheila@ probably the most valued and used tool in [email protected], or visit discuss, read and sign her memoir sheilalowe.com or 658-0109. the Police Department because they do so the agency website: www.lmvna.org. Make a Wish for Me: A Family’s Apr. 17: The Ventura and Santa many different things.” Said Casson. Recovery from Autism. LeeAndra Barbara County chapter of the Edo and his handler Nhut Huynh an Chergey explores the devastation of National Association of Watch and officer with the Los Angeles Police Depart- Ventura events “losing” her son Ryan to the silence Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet ment faced an armed suspect, and two of autism and her family’s struggle to Sunday, in the Campus Student by Ana Baker wounded victims earlier this year. Edo was get him back. www.okaysothenisaid. Center of Ventura College. used as a diversion entering the house from Would you like to meet new friends? com. Dr. Bill Saleebey, noted network- Meeting starts at noon and at 11 a.m. there one direction so officers could enter the Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Con- ing guru and author will have a book will be an informal workshop where a topic house from a different direction to rescue versation Group is the right place for signing of and reading from “Con- on clocks or watches will be demonstrated the wounded victims and apprehend the you. This eclectic group meets Wednes- necting: Key Networking Tips for and discussed. There will be a mart where armed suspect. The plan worked and Edo days from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Located Business and Life,” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. items will be for sale followed by lunch and went first to the two wounded hostages, at the Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant at Saturday. Bank of Books 748 E. Main a program. $3 admission charge. Lunch is and then found and engaged the suspect. 2753 Main St. Several people usually stay St. Reception to follow Saleebey, 7:30 available for $5. Watches & clocks will be on Edo was named Hero of the Year by the for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. p.m. at 2465 Sherwood Dr. display. More information about chapter 190 National Police Dog Foundation at the Be sure to bring an interesting topic to Apr. 16: Ventura Friends of the can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com. event. discuss. Library will hold a Buck-a-Bag Apr. 18: Zeta Chi Parliamentarians Free admission stage show, 2 Book Sale at the Vons at Telegraph (formerly Channel Islands) will meet p.m. to 4 p.m. First Sunday of every and Victoria from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7 p.m. and feature a lesson by Sally month. Old Time Country Bluegrass Restock your bookshelves along with LaMacchia titled “Come to Order.” Main VMF announces Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia your groceries. We’ll provide the bag. Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more Fill a plastic bag and take home a bag Main St. Those wishing to eat should arrive at new Cabaret Information call 517-1131. of books for just $1. Fill a larger paper 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome. Member- Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club bag and take it home for $2. We’ll even ship is $25 per year. For information Sharon program meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. provide a box which you can fill for $4. Hillbrant, 479-6738. The Ventura Music Festival to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, Apr. 16: Champagne On Main, “A Apr. 19: Audubon event 8:30 a.m. Lake announces an exciting new annual 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, Spring Wine Walk and Street Fair”, Casitas. Leader: Adele Fergusson 415-4304. Cabaret program designed to mixers and line dancing. Members $10, is back for its second big year in Continued on page 12 8 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes to build it. This station will offer residents young and old another way to continue to share their stories. Radio is a powerful medium and an important to share information. The station will provide a venue to those who may not be comfortable in front of the camera, yet want to share their interests and passions with the community. Not to mention they’ll be learning broadcast skills, both The CAPS Media mobile truck was at Plaza technical and managerial. Lots of Park talk, lots of music and lots of fun. CAPS Chat CAPS Media is the non-profit membership organization that is here to create an engaged and informed Celebrate! community through participation by Elizabeth Rodeno in electronic media. A yearly mem- bership at CAPS is only $25 and The CAPS crew spent a busy Saturday includes training, equipment, use of celebrating the 150th Anniversary of our studio and edit suites. Keep up the city of Ventura at Plaza Park. We to date on what’s happening here at brought in the CAPS Media mobile CAPS, on the channels and in our truck, built our own outdoor studio community by going to CAPSMedia. and invited our friend Suz Montgom- org, CAPS-TV Ventura on Facebook ery and friends to share their stories and CAPS Media Center on Twitter. about Ventura. We had some great visits from Police Chief Ken Corney, Fire Chief David Endaya, Mission “A Country Fair San Buenaventura’s Father Tom and State Senator Hannah Beth Jackson with Ocean Air” to name a few. We met long time Venturans, those returning from afar gets ready to and newbies. They all sang the praises of our city, the beaches, mountains rock and most of all the people who make Ventura County’s favorite 12 days Ventura feel like home. These inter- of summer are coming August 3-14. views, as well as our in-studio show, The Ventura County Fair returns with Ventura Legacies, will be airing on contests, exhibits, animals, carnival CAPS Media channel 6 very soon. rides and more fair favorites. The Registration is open for this Grandstand Arena Entertainment Series summer’s Digital Storytelling promises to be a crowd pleaser, with 10 programs. As a special treat, we are free concerts and 4 free PRCA rodeos. teaming with the City of Ventura’s This is the schedule so far: Parks and Recreation’s summer pro- Motor Sports (Wednesday, August 3) gramming and offering a week session Styx (Thursday, August 4) July 11 through the 15th at a special Old Dominion (Friday, August 5) city rate. It’s a good way for those who 2016 Academy of Country Music’s New have never taken one of our classes to Vocal Duo or Group of the Year try it. Our regular summer programs TBA (Saturday, August 6) begin July 20th and run through Aug. TBA (Sunday, August 7) 5th. Our chief instructor Phil Taggart UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro & is returning, splitting his time here Mickey 2016 (Monday, August 8) at CAPS with his job as Poet Laureate America (Tuesday, August 9 -afternoon of Ventura County. Accompanying show) him are returning students who have Patti LaBelle (Tuesday, August 9) learned the ropes and want to share Chris Young (Wednesday, August 10) their knowledge with new students. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Thursday, Our skilled staff is always there to August 11) help them. Trace Adkins (Friday, August 12) March was National Social Workers Month and on March 22 the County Board of Your support is needed at this PRCA Rodeo (Saturday, August 13, Supervisors honored our wonderful Ventura County Social Workers. That’s social crucial time to ensure Ventura gets Sunday, August 14) worker Staci Brown right behind the green binder. If you would like to become a foster its Low Power FM Radio station. For show times, exhibit entries and parent, please visit www.fostervckids.org. Photo by SEIU 72. The FCC has given us a license for additional information visit www.ven- our station but we need the funds turacountyfair.org or call 648-3376. Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 9

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How did Kathy of Malibu surfing fame come to get her nickname of Gidget? Please bring old and current photos of yourself to share with thethe otherother centenarians.centenarians. American Icon Gidget to speak at Health Expo License #565801810 Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman, a.k.a the the big Kahoona,” said Kohner-Zuck- In addition to her keynote pre- parking will also be available. real Gidget, never intended to become erman, who will share her incredible sentation, Kohner-Zuckerman will be This year’s event will take place on an American icon. All the gutsy, true-life story during the upcoming signing copies of the “Gidget” novel Wednesday April 27, from 11a.m. to persistent 15-year-old really wanted Health & Wealth Expo at Cypress immediately after her presentation. 2p.m. at Cypress Place Senior Living to do was to learn how to surf and Place Senior Living in Ventura. Copies will be available for purchase in Ventura. Come meet the real meet boys during her bucolic summer Widely recognized as a pioneer- as well. Gidget and hear how this inspiring days in Malibu, California during the ing female surfer in a predominantly Along with the keynote presen- woman refuses to let life limit her 1950s. male sport, and an inspiration to tation, this year’s Health & Wealth even today as a 75 year old surfing The experiences from that tiny generations of surfer girls worldwide, Expo at the senior community will senior. dream, however, led to not only the she was ranked seventh among the include over 30 vendors offering ev- Corporate sponsors for the event highly successful novel “Gidget” 25 Most Influential Surfers of all erything from free blood pressure, are Assisted Home Care & Hospice, about her California beach experi- time in Surfer Magazine’s 40th an- mini stroke, and vein screenings, Coastal View Healthcare Center, ences, but were later turned into a niversary issue. “Gidget” is the free balance and hearing tests, free Mission Home Health, Victoria Care movie of the same name starring nickname the surfers at the time gave wealth management consultations, Center, Ventura Vein Center, and Sandra Dee and a TV series starring her, combining the words “girl” and to veteran benefit information. A Glenwood Care Center. Sally Field. Combined, they sparked “midget”, due to her small stature, free healthy gourmet lunch will also Cypress Place Senior Living is the California surfing craze and cata- according to Kohner-Zuckerman. be provided. located at 1200 Cypress Point Lane in pulted the surf culture into main- “We are thrilled to have Kathy as Raffle prizes will be given away Ventura. For more information or to stream American life. our guest speaker,” said Steve Spira, throughout the event including one RSVP, please call 650-8000. To learn “All of a sudden everybody wanted executive director at Cypress Place. grand prize; a 50” HD flat screen more about Cypress Place Senior to come to California, be Gidget, fall “Her story is amazing and is truly an TV. Admission is free and the event Living of Ventura, visit their web site in love with Moondoggie, and meet inspiration to anyone who hears it.” is open to the public. Free shuttle at www.cypressplaceseniorliving.com. 10 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living

“Would you like for us to come over and cook dinner for you?” A Tender Touch Senior Placement Serve Day For The Elders by Connie De La Rosa As many of us may be aware of, our larger scaled tasks such as retro fitting a elderly population is one of the most un- house for a disabled person in need. This derserved populations. Many elders live will be in May. on a Social Security which pays approxi- “This is a celebration of the daily mately $800.00 to $1,200.00 a month volunteering we do throughout the and others may have pensions which County of Ventura for our aging popula- could bring income levels up to about tion and others in need”, states Program $3,000.00 a month. Finding affordable Director Rachelle Melia stated. Many housing, paying for medical devices churches located in Ventura, Camarillo, that are not covered by Medi-Care or Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Medi-Cal in addition to other monthly Valley and other volunteers, including expenses, can be very difficult on our teenagers, throughout the County are aging population that have many needs. involved in organizing this one day big Each year for one day a volunteer event for all those in need free of charge. organization “ACTION” will perform For more information, you may free of charge small scaled tasks such as call Rachelle at 987-0300 or go to their meal preparation, cleaning, yard work to website www.actionvc.org.

an RSVP is requested at 648-3035 to reserve VCS to host your spot. The Ventura Council for Seniors is forum on an advisory body that meets monthly to discuss issues important to seniors, caregiv- VCAAA ers and older adults. The meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month at the Programs and Ventura Avenue Adult Center and at the Sil- vercrest Senior Residence at 750 S. Petit Ave. Resources Meetings alternate each month between The Ventura Council for Seniors the west and eastside locations. For more (VCS) will host an educational forum information about this organization please focusing on the programs and resources go to www.cityofventura.net/adult or call offered to the public through the Ventura 648-3035 County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA). The next regularly scheduled VCS The forum is on April 21, at 10:30 a.m. meeting is on Wednesday, April 20 at the Designed to provide members of Silvercrest Senior Residence with a featured the community with information and presentation by Tanya Kellam from 2-1-1. resources related to the VCAAA, the forum, 2-1-1 is a program that provides compre- under the umbrella slogan of “Not Just hensive information and referral services for About Aging, But Aging Well,” will include Ventura County residents, 24 hours a day, 7 a variety of short presentations focusing days a week in over 150 languages. Referral on the the Health Insurance Counsel- assistance ranges from job training, employ- ing and Advocacy Program (HICAP); the ment assistance, rental assistance, domestic Award-Winning Fall Prevention Program; violence services, in-home supportive care Case Management; the Award- Winning to the elderly, food banks, counseling, and HomeShare Program; Senior Nutrition evacuation and shelter information during Program; ElderHelp; Information & Assis- disasters. tance; and the Agency’s Advisory Council and volunteer opportunities. The VCAAA has services available to CMHS to hold the more than 174,000 residents of the Ventura County who are 60 and older, as free Ethics In well as services for caregivers, adults with disabilities, and more. These services, sometimes unknown to the community, Healthcare are crucial to improving the quality of life of the residents of Ventura County. Event This educational forum will be held Communicating end of life decisions at the Ventura Adult and Continuing will be the focus of a free Ethics in Education center (VACE), 5200 Valentine Healthcare event Community Memorial Road. The event is open to the public, but Health System is holding as part of its Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 11

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Chair will moderate the latest Ethics in Beginning at 4:30 p.m., attendees Healthcare event being held in recognition can arrived before presentations to visit of National Healthcare Decision Day. exhibitors with information about elder The event, entitled “Goodbye to living, services and programs from local ‘Death Panels,’ Hello Patient Care - A hospice and home healthcare agencies, Must Event for Adults to Understand CMHS Social Services and Palliative Care Grandma Shelly (of Shell’s Petals & Complete Their Own Living Wills” Services, and representatives from Mission Florist) thinks that her grandsons will feature presentations on “How Home Health, Los Robles Homecare, Aegis Colton (2) and Conner (1) are as to Complete an Advance Directive,” Living of Ventura, Livingston Memorial cute as they get. Sometimes Colton by Diana Jaquez, R.N., manager of Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice and calls her “captain grandma” because CMHS Palliative Care, and a “Toast to Assisted Home Health Hospice. he thinks that he is a pirate. Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Registration is free but reservations Do you have a grandkid that you Treatment,” by Teri Helton, R.N., are required. To secure reservations visit think is even cuter? If so send their president of the Ventura County POLST www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call Brown photo to [email protected] Coalition. Each attendee will receive an Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006. 12 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Paid advertisement This ’n’ That can be in the children’s area. And you guys sion of flags.The public is welcome. can just have fun with us in our community.” Apr. 27: Ben Unseth, Executive Also representing the YMCA were Amy Director of Project Understanding, Bailey Jurewicz, Executive Director at the will speak about his agency’s mission Ventura Family YMCA at the Friendship Connection 08’s SEEKING INFORMATION and Alicia Cattoni, Marketing and Commu- lunch at Osabi Restaurant in Ventura nications Director. at 11:30 am. Prospective members are REGARDING POSSIBLE welcome. Please call 218-6124 for further information. MISREPRESENTATIONS AT Ventura events Continued from page 7 AEGIS FACILITIES Join us on a nice walk at the lake, looking for early Spring migrants. We may see Rufous Ojai news and As part of a potential class action lawsuit against certain Assisted Hummingbirds, grosbeaks and orioles, as Living Facilities, we are presently investigating claims against well as ducks, geese and waterfowl. events Apr. 20: the Ventura County Library For the month of April, the Ojai is celebrating 100 years of service. We Photo Club changes its focus to hope you can join them to celebrate explore a genre of photography that AEGIS OF VENTURA the Centennial from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. finds beauty in things falling apart. Sean Historical exhibits open at 4 p.m. and Kilmurray, an emerging photographer and and are seeking information regarding possible speakers at 5:30 p.m. “Tell us your story” student at Brooks Institute, will speak about misrepresentations about staffing and booth. Event held at E.P. Foster Library creating mysterious and evocative images in Topping Room. Come get a glimpse into unconventional settings. The theme of his the use of a resident evaluation system what the next 100 years hold for Ventura talk is “Entropy.” The meeting will take place at the above facility. County Library! on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at Apr. 21: California State Parks Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St If you are a former employee, a current or Ranger Alexis Frangis will address For a preview of Kilmurray’s photogra- former resident, or a loved-one of a current the next meeting of the East Ventura phy as well as his other talents in sculpture or former resident of the above facility Community Council on the topic, and woodworking, go to: seankilmurraypho- and you have any information, please contact “Helping Endangered Species and tography.com. Attorney W. Timothy Needham or Related Issues.” Other subjects of concern The Ojai Photography Club, which is to residents will also be addressed. The devoted to education, inspiration, and cama- Paralegal Karen Ellis, at council represents those who live east of raderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each Janssen Malloy LLP Victoria Avenue. Books in good condition month, February – November. Only members (888) 526-7736 (toll free) are always accepted by San Buenaventura may submit images for review. For additional (707) 445-2071 Friends of the Library, and are very much information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub. Or email: [email protected] appreciated. The meeting will start at 7 com/. p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, In this drought-stricken year, pro- 346 N. Kimball Road. The public is encour- tecting family, home, and property from aged to attend and participate! Check our wildfires is more important than ever. Facebook page for updated agenda items. Have fun learning how at the Ojai Wildfire For more information call 804-7558. Safety Fair on Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 Apr. 21-22: Camarillo Quilters will a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Sarzotti Park. Meet City Center brings awareness She continued, “Congratulations Jim be presenting “Quilting By The Sea” Smokey the Bear, Robby the 10-foot-tall Continued from page 1 on the opening of the Purple Room, this at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. fireman, and most of Ventura County’s First to Domestic Violence. Through that event, newest addition to the incredible wrap- Quilters, Pat Masterson and Jenny Carr Responders at an event designed to entertain we were able to raise $10,000 to designate around support and services that you Kinney from Ventura, have made wall and inform the whole family. Alan Thornhill one of our rooms specifically to domestic provide for our community, with a specific quilts that celebrate Ventura, the Poinset- and Martin Young will provide live music; violence victims and survivors. The Oxnard focus on victims of domestic violence. tia city and Santa Rosa Island. There will Vegan Marios and Me Gusta Tamales will Monday Club ponied up $7,500 of the We are proud to have you as a part of the be over 30 quilts that feature the theme offer food; while vendors will display a variety $10,000 raised. We are thrilled to be giving Ventura Chamber family and blessed to of “Quilting by the Sea” from the realistic of home fire prevention products. The Fair is the keys to the Purple Room to a mother and have you as a part of our community.” to the whimsical, under the sea, on the presented by the Ojai Valley Fire Safe Council her two children that are currently involved Ventura’s Mayor, Erik Nasarenko, told beach and animals of the ocean.There will and is free, thanks to a National Fire Plan in a domestic violence situation. We are the gathering, “Last October, The City Center be more than 200 quilts on display at the grant from the cooperative fire program of moving Alissa and her children, Isaiah and held a fundraiser and public awareness show. Camarillo Quilters Association was the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agri- Noah into the City Center in order to keep dinner to assist victims of domestic violence. established in 1980. culture, Pacific Southwest Region, through them safe and get them on the road to recover I, and a number of you in the audience this Apr. 25, 26: CMH Auxiliary will be the California Fire Safe Council. and self-sufficiency.” evening, attended that event, where $10,000 having a Gift Shop Fundraiser “Mas- For more information on wildfire safety, Said Charleen Morla, OMC Board was raised, including a $7,500 donation from querade” $5 Jewelry and Accessories visit www.vcreadysetgo.org. For additional Member, “The Oxnard Monday Club is the Oxnard Monday Club. Tonight marks Sale. Experience the Frenzy on April 25 and information about the Wildfire Safety Fair, honored and blessed to be part of the City the fulfillment of that collaborative effort as 26 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: CMH contact Will Castagna, 646-7307, or visit Center’s history in sponsoring The Purple we dedicate “The Purple Room” to domestic Lobby. The Auxiliary is seeking new volun- http://www.firesafeojai.org/. Room, a room in honor of domestic violence violence victims and their families. As many teers. Please pick up a Volunteer Application The First Annual Ojai Wine Walk survivors. Our members are excited to of you know, the City Center provides hope, at the Auxiliary Front Desk any day but benefit event will take place Saturday, witness the progress of the lives who come opportunity and basic necessities to those in especially if you are shopping our sale. April 16, 2016 from 5pm to 9pm, in Ojai, will come into the Purple Room over the need of housing, with its children and adults Apr. 27: The Ventura County Camera CA. years to heal, recover and succeed. Thank you staying in this former motel space anywhere Club a free public presentation and The Ojai Wine Walk will take guests on to The City Center staff and board on the between three months and two years. Upon dialogue with professional photogra- a sunset wine-tasting tour through Ojai’s amazing job they do in serving these families leaving the City Center, participants go out phers Jami Tarris and Theo Allofs to be charming Arcade Plaza. Wine tastings will and to the new family of The Purple Room. into the world with a savings account, a job, held 7 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion. take place at 10 arcade shop and art gallery Welcome Home.”. and a car. More importantly, they graduate The husband and wife team has a combined locations along the Arcade route and feature Members of the Filipino Community with resolve, strength and dignity. It is a 40-plus years’ experience. Club meetings are tastings by 10 select wineries. Wine tastings of Ventura County, Inc. (FCVCI) partnered pleasure to join all of you in the cutting of the free to the public, however, only members will be hosted by Carolina Gramm Olive with the Oxnard Monday Club to paint the ribbon tonight, and my thanks on behalf of can submit images for critique. Learn more Oil Tasting Room, Dan Schultz Fine Art Purple Room. the City of Ventura to the City Center for its about the Ventura County Camera Club at Gallery, Genesis of Ojai, Glo West Beauty, Stephanie Caldwell, Ventura Chamber ongoing and successful efforts to positively www.venturacountycameraclub.com Kava Home, The Kindred Spirit, Love Heals President & CEO stated, “As Ventura’s only transform the lives of Ventura residents.” Apr. 24: One hundred years ago a small Jewelry, Made In Ojai, Primavera Fine Art transitional housing center that does not Amber Stevens, Director of Aquatics army of Irish Nationalists took over Gallery, and Soultonic. receive government funding, the City Center and Youth Programs at the Ventura Family central Dublin in an event that sparked Event admission is $45 for a Wine Walk is changing lives and making a difference YMCA who presented Isaiah and Noah with the rebellion for Irish freedom. Local Pass, which includes ten (10) 2oz wine tasting every day.” Y swimming lessons said, “We’re going to Irish Americans will gather at Ivy Lawn tickets, wine glass, tour map, and child care “Each resident who walks through the make sure the kids are water safe and we’re Cemetery at noon, exactly 100 years from provided by Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio doors of the City Center will be touched in going to get them free swim lessons. The Y this event to pay tribute to the martyrs. (OYES), with reservations. Guests of the ways that many of us will never understand. has also made a promise and that promise is There will be the reading of the Proclama- tour will check-in at OYES theatre to receive On behalf of our 650 member companies to strengthen communities. And to help you tion, a declaration of independence and their pass. OYES theatre is located at 316 E. and our 24 member Board of Directors, it is in your next step, in the next chapter of your equality, by a prominent Irish American Matilija Street, Ojai, CA, 93023. Event tickets my honor to recognize the leadership of Jim life, we’re giving you a six month membership followed by the singing of songs of the era are on sale now at www.ojaiwinewalk2016. Duran and his team at the City Center for the to the Y. Where you can come, where the kids in Irish and English. There will also be an eventbrite.com monumental work that you are doing.” can swim, where you can work out, or they Irish bagpiper, laying of wreath, and proces- This benefit event shall sponsor the Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 13 This ’n’ That ongoing youth programs for the Ojai Youth “Aera and its predecessor companies Entertainers Studio (OYES). OYES is a have been actively producing oil in Ventura 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering County since the 1920s,” said Christina enrichment courses in youth drama and Sistrunk, Aera Energy president and CEO, performing arts, and entertainment for all who attended the event. “I’m proud of our safe ages. For more information about OYES and environmentally responsible operations upcoming events visit www.ojaiyes.org/ that directly benefit the local economy. We events or call 646-4300. have also established a strong reputation as a Guests of the Ojai Wine Walk are invited committed community partner and we hope to gather afterwards at The Vine 308 E. Ojai that partnership will only grow stronger over Ave., Ojai, CA. the next 100 years. We hope the community For Kids - The Ojai Youth Entertain- enjoyed this celebration and the opportunity ers Studio will host Kids Night Out from to learn more about oil production and Aera’s 5:00pm to 8:30pm for children ages 7 and operations.” up. Children will enjoy a movie, pizza and Aera’s Ventura County oil and gas op- theatre games! Kids Night Out will be erations cover approximately 4,300 acres provided with purchase of Ojai Wine Walk located largely in an unincorporated area of pass and be limited to 2 reservations per the county just to the northwest of the City purchase. Space is limited, and advanced of Ventura. Production from approximately reservations are required. 414 producing wells averages 13,005 barrels Musical fruit? It’s a very old joke, per day of crude oil and 7.5 million cubic feet but one that will turn into reality with per day of natural gas. To date, the field has banana keyboards at the Silly Science produced 1 billion barrels of crude oil. event at the Ojai Library on Tuesday, This milestone celebration featured April 19, at 3:30 p.m. Two MIT research- exhibits that showcased photos and videos ers have designed a kit that can turn fruit from 1916 to current day, commemorating into musical keyboards using a simple circuit veterans of the field, tools of the trade, and board, an alligator clip, and a computer. They Aera’s community giving and involvement. call it “Makey Makey.” Ventura, Mayor Erik Nasarenko, was April’s science experiment using the also in attendance and presented a proclama- Makey Makey kit will show children how to tion to the company. “I was pleased to present transform just about anything into a musical Aera Energy’s Ventura Oil Field with a procla- keyboard in just a few simple steps. mation for its ongoing efforts to being a good Please join the Ojai Library on community partner,” stated Nasarenko. “Aera April 19 for some musically fruity ex- and its employees have provided support for perimental fun! This activity will also be several of organizations here, including the at the Meiners Oaks Library on Wednesday, County’s Homeless 2 Home project and the April 20, at 2:30 p.m. and at the Oak View Ventura Police Activities League (PAL).” Library on Thursday, April 21, at 3:30 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, City Librarian, at 218-9146. The Celebrating Ojai Library is located at 111 East Ojai Ave Hours of service are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday Core-aligned education in school and after- Unified is to educate all students in safe, through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Farm to school programs. healthy, and high performing schools. For Friday through Sunday. Studies show that youth who are the past fifteen years, the Healthy School School” engaged in growing and preparing food Project has evolved into an instrumental by Alise Echele become adventurous eaters and increase program, among many others, that actively RDN, Healthy Schools Project Coordina- fruit and vegetable consumption. Our local lives into this mission, so that youth can grow tor, Food and Nutrition Services, Ventura students are no exception. Following the into healthy, active, and successful adults. Unified School District (VUSD) March broccoli tasting experience, students During the 11th annual Summerfest, participated in hands-on cooking classes. a free healthy living event, VUSD looks Locally grown broccoli, purple cau- The Great Greens Salad with Tangy Avocado forward to celebrating all of the programs, liflower, and cheddar orange cauliflower Dressing was devoured by students after community partner organizations, and flooded 250 classrooms in thirteen Ventura practicing their budding culinary skills. people who support healthy school and Unified schools this March. As 4,300 Students even harvested spring vegetables community environments. VUSD is a students used their five senses to explore from their flourishing school gardens to dedicated Summerfest partner along with these colorful brassica plants, produced by incorporate into the recipe. This celebration the Ventura Education Partnership and the Brian Brennan, representative for the Ventura Deardorff Family Farm, hands were enthusi- of local food, farming, and the culinary arts City of Ventura. Mark your calendar for May County Board of Supervisors, Ventura Mayor astically raised to share creative adjectives that didn’t end there. Each month the highlight- 21 and be sure to stop by the Demonstration Erik Nasarenko, Christina Sistrunk, Aera described their tasting experiences. These ed recipe and local produce item, along with Garden to meet Healthy Schools Project president and CEO, Brent Carnahan, Aera monthly tasting lessons support youth as the grower, is featured on lunch menus and educators, taste delicious farm fresh produce, Senior VP Strategic Business Development/ they develop into adventurous eaters of good, Farm to School salad bars. and tour the outdoor garden classroom. For Exploration/ Innovation and Lynn Carrith- whole food. The journey of this food from Research strongly links youth academic more information about the VUSD Healthy ers, Aera Senior VP General Counsel celebrat- farm to school is highlighted along with the success with health. The mission at Ventura Schools Project, contact 641-5000 ext. 1310. ing Aera’s 100 years. Photo by Matt Wyatt, hard work and dedication from farmers and Aera Energy. harvesters, who labor on the farms in order to feed us. Alice Waters, chef and restaurateur, Ventura Oil eloquently reminds us, “Food is precious— and so are the people who produce it.” This Field 100th cultivation of gratitude is woven into each tasting lesson, which extends from the soil to anniversary the farm team to the school foodservice staff, who prepare these fresh fruits and vegetables event gives daily for the Farm to School salad bars. Harvest of the Month is one of many opportunity for program components coordinated by VUSD’s Healthy Schools Project. Housed dialogue within the district’s Food and Nutrition Rain didn’t detour the nearly 200 Services department, this education arm of attendees from visiting Aera Energy’s Ventura the Farm to School program seeks to support Oil Field to meet Aera and community students in developing a healthy relation- leaders and learn about state-of-the-art ship with locally grown and sustainably technologies in the industry from engineers raised food through hands-on, standards- and geologists. Aera opened its doors for the aligned nutrition, cooking, agricultural, and first time to community members, offering a garden-based education. Nutrition Special- platform for critical dialog between Aera and ists provide resources, technical assistance, community members about Ventura’s rich oil and professional development to support history and current operations. educators in implementing this Common 14 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) n SPAN is paying with each other and then with animals. for dogs would be very beneficial and for all but $10 a pet Carol Gurney guides you through a a meaningful way to help dogs, dog on April 21 for spay series of fun exercises . owners and my community. I have found and neuter in their Sunday • 10am to 5pm - During the an ideal portable drinking fountain for parking lot at 110 N. second day of this workshop, you will learn dogs. It will be located near the greeter Olive behind Vons. to communicate with animals from a table at the entrance.” Professor Scamp Ph.D Valley Vet Nonprofit distance, enhancing your communication “The long term plan is for a of Simi is bringing skills with animals, do exercises to improve permanent fountain, but that will need their mobile unit and doing surgeries. your overall intuitive skills, and learn basic to wait until there is a water irrigation This is their last one till June as it does problem solving techniques. You will have supply. I would like to ask for donations get expensive for the thrift store to pay the opportunity to have other students that will help contribute toward buying for that for take advantage of this. speak with your own animals using photos the new dog fountain.” n Founded in 2009, The Forgotten Dog of your animals while you experience “Any help is appreciated! Ad- Foundation is a Los Angeles-based non- speaking with their animals. ditional funds received will help profit organization comprised largely For further information call 818- support dog signage at the Gardens, of dedicated volunteers who rescue dogs 597-1154, [email protected], which is also part of the master plan. simply for the love of animals, especially www.GurneyInstitute.org If you could make a small donation My first cousin Dolce Vita was entered in the those who are forgotten. Combined, n I found this from 1866 from Wash- towards this, it would be great for my Petzlife 2016 Best Smile contest. She took the group have rescued well over two ington, DC. Didn’t have room in last project and the Gardens. Thanks for second place but the winner is a professional thousand dogs. Once saved, each dog gets issue. your support!” dog and should have been disqualified. I can’t the medical care they need, are groomed Dogs, Cats, and Other What a great kid. It’s easy to make a smile like this because I have funny looking and then cared for in foster homes, and Domesticated Animals. donation at VenturaBotanicalGardens. teeth and can’t afford braces (I don’t get paid are never housed in caged facilities. An (a) Presence in State Capitol Park. Dogs, com. enough). application, home check and one week cats, and other domesticated animals trial is required before any foundation are prohibited in State Capitol Park, dog is adopted into a forever home. for other than official or authorized As a 501(c)3 foundation, TFD is purposes, except when held by the cus- Forever homes wanted dedicated to rescuing, re-homing, and todians thereof, or on a leash. Unleashed rehabilitating dogs in need from the dogs or cats, and other domesticated Hi: I’m Cali a very sweet 1 1/2 year old streets and shelters, and from owners animals shall be subject to impounding Dachshund mix who was rescued from who can no longer care for their dogs. in a manner consistent with the appli- Animal Services where I was surrendered by For more information, please visit cable municipal, county and state laws my owners who were moving and I couldn’t www.theforgottendog.org, and be sure to and ordinances. go with them. I’m new to C.A.R.L.’s program follow The Forgotten Dog on Facebook, (b) Presence In or Upon State Property. and I’m thankful to be given a second chance Twitter, and Instagram. Dogs, cats, and other domesticated at finding my forever home. I’m housebro- n By my friend Victoria Usher animals are prohibited in state buildings ken, good with people (including children) A police dog recently helped catch and grounds, except: and other dogs. Please stop by and me meet, two suspects in the San Diego area (1) Specially trained guide dogs, signal I may be the addition to your family you’ve known as Oceanside. The pursuit all dogs, or service dogs used exclusively been looking for.CARL Adoption Center-call began when the police attempted to pull to assist blind, deaf, or other disabled 644-7387 for more information. the suspects over for a traffic violation, persons. For purposes of the chapter, but then the driver decided to leave the guide dog, signal dog and service dogs Lulu and Phoebe were born just one day passenger in the car and start running. means any dog which meets the criteria after their mother, Sadie, was rescued by He ran to a portable outhouse in a straw- as defined under federal regulations Ventura County Animal Services after being berry field and then he hid in there. A adopted to implement Title III of the abandoned in a park. Sadie gave birth to eight San Diego County sheriff’s deputy and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. babies, all of whom thrived thanks to caring (2) Animals held or leashed as described his dog responded to the call when this foster homes. While all of their siblings and all first began. The dog was able to find in paragraph (a) within the confines Sadie herself have found loving homes, these where the suspect was hiding after he of State Capitol Park or other state sisters are still waiting for their forever refused to leave the outhouse, the dog grounds. family. Although these bunnies can be a bit forced him out. The police say that both (3) Animals which are authorized for shy at first, they respond well to attention of the men in the car have been arrested exhibit or used for official or authorized and become more relaxed and trusting as they get to know their human com- and that two semi-automatic pistols and purposes. panions. As a bonded pair, these girls must be adopted together. Interested a shotgun were seized. I think it’s fair to Note: Authority cited: Section 14685, adopters can visit Lulu and Phoebe at VCAS at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo say that the police dog definitely saved Government Code. Reference: Section and ask for ID numbers A601164 and A601166. the day! 14685(c), Government Code. n The Gurney Institute of Animal n As part of the Ventura Botanical Communication introductory Animal Garden master plan, a new entrance Communication Workshop is being built at the Garden trailhead. Hi: I’m Shyla, about 5-6-years- old Shih Is April 30 and May 1. Hosted by Ventura Bryce Kulzer is working on her Girl Scout Tzu mix. I’m a really sweet girl looking for a nice Pet Wellness and Dog Training Center at Gold Award by working on putting in a home. Wouldn’t Scamp and I make a 3521 Arundell Circle. drinking fountain for dogs on the trails. handsome couple? Call Ventura Highway Saturday • 10am to 5pm - During this Bryce stated “I have two dogs, Baxter Luxury Boarding for Dogs, 643-3647 or and Clare, that I love taking for walks six-hour workshop, you will learn the stop by 4692 Ventura Ave. to meet me. basics of telepathic communication, first up the trail. I think having a fountain I will be even prettier after I have been groomed.

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Police Reports HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE by Cindy Summers to a silent alarm at the Green Thumb Nursery located at 1899 S. Victoria. Officers arrived COLLECTION EVENTS Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura on scene and established a perimeter around Police Department and are not the opinions of the business as they waited on the arrival of the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned the K9 unit. are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty The officers initiated a search once K9 April 16 May 21 June 18 in a court of law. unit arrived on scene, and a suspect was discovered hiding on the property. “Jag” one Commercial Burglary of VPD’s new police service dogs found the 9 am – 2 pm CALL On March 27, at approximately 4am, suspect hiding under a stack of pallets. The For City of Ventura 652-4525 the Ventura Police Department Command suspect, 32 year old Oxnard Resident Gerardo residents Center received a call of an alarm activation at Martinez, was apprehended without incident, Monday thru Thursday Mega Mart check cashing located at 1418 East and booked at the Ventura County Jail on RESERVATION 8 am-5 pm for Main St. Officers arrived on scene and found suspicion of commercial burglary. REQUIRED Appointment the business had been burglarized. A second suspect was seen on a surveil- Within 15 minutes, a second alarm lance video but he was able to escape. Sex company called in an alarm at Red Seal Arms Offender Compliance Sweep MATERIALS MATERIALS located at 102 North Ashwood St. Officers On April 6, between 8am and 11am, De- ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED arrived on scene and found the suspect(s) tectives from the Ventura Police Department used a vehicle to damage the front door and Major Crimes Unit and a member of Ventura security gate to gain access to the business. Police Departments Sex Offender Registra- Officers are working with the business tion Unit conducted a compliance check for • Aerosol cans 55 Gallon Drums of Material • owners to determine what was taken during registered Sex Offenders living in the City of • Auto & Household Commercial/Industrial Waste • the two burglaries. During the initial in- Ventura. Batteries vestigation, it has been determined the two During the course of the sweep, 14 Compressed Gas Cylinders • burglaries were committed by the same residences were checked. Of these, seven were • Fluorescent Light suspect(s). found to be in compliance with their registra- Tubes & CFL’s Electronic Waste • Child Sexual Abuse Arrest tion requirements and five were not home or Explosives, Ammunition, Fireworks • On March 25, Ventura Police Dispatch had moved. Checks at two other locations • Gasoline received a report of lewd conduct with a resulted in arrests. Raymond Munyon was • Household Cleaners Radioactive Material • child. The parents of a female juvenile victim arrested for a parole violation and being Smoke Detectors • reported to a patrol officer that Aaron Reid found in possession of pepper spray as a • Motor Oil/Filters had sexually assaulted their child. Detec- convicted felon. Jason Sani was arrested for Other Auto Fluids tives conducted a follow up interview with a felony warrant which stemmed from a • Paint, Polishes the child and determined that Reid was an previous investigation involving Sani being a Victoria Ave. acquaintance of the victim’s family and the suspect in a sexual assault of a minor. & Varnishes Main Street Telephone Road offenses occurred in their Ventura home. The Ventura Police department will be • Pesticides Ventura Police Detectives continued conducting similar sweeps on an on-going Market Street Ventura Freeway their investigation and gathered additional basis, to verify if registered sex offenders are GOLD COAST RECYCLING Valentine Road evidence of the crimes. On March 31, Reid living at their reported residences and in com- 5275 COLT ST. Limit of 15 gallons or was taken into custody in the area of Olive St. pliance with any probation or parole terms. VENTURA Ivy Lawn Cemetery and Vineyard Ave in Oxnard. He was arrested Anyone with additional information 125 pounds per visit. Sperry Ave. and later booked at the Ventura County Jail about Jason Sani is encouraged to call Det. Colt Street for lewd conduct with a child under age 14. Hibdon at 339-4443. For more information Commercial Burglary & Arrest regarding sex offenders living within the Save a list of Ventura’s Used Oil Recycling Centers On April 1, at approximately 3am, officers City of Ventura, please visit www.meganslaw. from Ventura Police Department responded ca.gov. on your smart phone! Text the word OIL to 39798 Msg&Data Rates May Apply

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1•14 www.cityofventura.net/HHW 16 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Show Time a simple A-B plot, story and execution work further helps to sell the film’s manic energy actors. In this show there is a contingent Hardcore Henry in tandem with one another, illustrating – even if the film weren’t crazy enough on its over 20 members strong from the programs. exactly what makes this type of narrative own, I’d see it just for him. Joyfully they sing, they dance, and they and first person perspective so satisfying. Thanks to a spry story, chaotic visuals portray all sorts of animals – from penguins Unfolding through a series of progres- and commitment to full-bore insanity, to snails, and big cats to elephants. sively outrageous fetch quests, there’s high- Hardcore Henry goes for broke, relishing Undergirding the successful efforts of flying action spilling in and out of high in excess and dragging us tooth and claw the entire cast, which numbers about 50, by Eduardo Victoria class brothels, public streets, highways, and into the mind of a madman. Of course, are the unsung costume designers, dressers, [email protected] dilapidated warehouses. As the limbs rip this film isn’t going to be for everyone – it’s wardrobe assistants, make-up artists and Video games have been adapting off, bones crunch and people are set on fire, nauseating, perverse and furiously aggres- wig wranglers. cinematic vernacular for some time now, Naishuller slowly doles out our anti-hero’s sive, but it’s also those very qualities that The result is an opportunity to experi- so it’s only fitting that films like Hardcore true identity, keeping things fresh with a make it so great. Already one of this year’s ence a live Broadway musical presented Henry appropriate the medium’s unique surplus of twists. It’s impressive how Nai- benchmarks for pure anarchy, this is one with Cabrillo Music Theatre’s trademark perspective to push the bounds of cinematic shuller manages to continually reinvent an crowd-pleasing mixture of ballistic action style and panache. A tradition that now immersion. Filmed entirely in first person endless hail of gunfire and keep things in and sci-fi mythos. I already can’t wait to see promises to continue. POV, what director Ilya Naishuller’s pulled perpetual motion, using Henry’s constantly it again. Performances of Children of Eden off with his directorial debut is nothing shifting surroundings to his advantage and Rated R. 96 minutes. Now playing at are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and short of breathtaking, appealing to those a host of villainous cannon fodder with Cinemark Downtown 10. Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and well-versed in the FPS genre (think sci-fi Call differing skill sets. Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Thousand Oaks Civic of Duty), while also standing on its own as a Needless to say, nothing is sacred Two on the Aisle Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., full-frontal assault of freewheeling lunacy. and no stone is left unturned – cybernetic Thousand Oaks. Tickets: $35-$75. Ticket- We awake with Henry in a laboratory soldiers, clones, colorful characters and Cabrillo Music master (800) 745-3000. as cybernetic implants and limbs are being even a love story round out the relentless attached to his body. He doesn’t remember barrage of sound and fury. It goes without Theatre brings anything, but the scientist working on saying that in a film like this, the most him is his wife Estelle (Haley Bennett). She important performances come from cin- stories of mentions that he’s been virtually brought ematographers Pasha Kapinos, Vsevolod back from death, and that his synthetic Kaptur and Fedor Lyass. Each shooting the miracles body parts are the only things keeping him action and story with GoPro rigs, the three by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine alive – they’ve also given him newfound are masterful architects of chaos, knowing strength and abilities. Before Henry can how to use their cameras to frame each Created in the early 1970s, formally gain his composure, a warlord named Akan daring scene in a way that puts us right incorporated in 1988 and the resident eXtras features Bruno and brother Odiseo, (Danila Kozlovsky) breaks into the lab, takes alongside the demented disorder. musical theatre company at the stars of Mexican stage and cinema. Henry’s wife and sends him on a desperate The other show stealer is Sharlto Copley, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza since hunt through the streets of Russia. As Henry who is a straight up chameleon. I don’t want 1994, the Cabrillo Music Theatre (CMT) searches for the only person he cares about, to ruin the nature of his character, but has been presenting big Broadway musicals U.S. Premiere he uncovers a giant conspiracy involving bio- it’s not what you expect, and pretty much in Ventura County for over 40 years. mechanical soldiers and world domination. solidifies him as one of this generation’s So, many were deeply concerned when happens at Though the film and its vengeance brightest character actors. Since he’s almost the CMT announced it was suspending angle aren’t anything new, it’s Naishuller’s always by Henry’s side, he’s frequently the production of its next season of shows. California/ understanding of video game language center of attention, and thus, the true lead of Happily, CMT revealed this week that and his ability to transpose it to film that the film. As he transforms throughout, he changed circumstances have permitted it to Mexico border makes everything so fun. Smartly utilizing fully commits to the insanity of his role and cancel its prior action. CMT Board Chair Bart Leininger explained the genesis for the and Ventura turnaround came from intensive and creative eXtras is an adaptation of Stones in Board action, operational restructuring, co- His Pockets by Marie Jones, which won operation from the City of Thousand Oaks the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and and anonymous financial support. received three Tony Award nominations. As a result, CMT will be proceeding In this new version by noted author, media full-tilt with its block buster, three show personality and filmmaker Sabina Berman season for 2016-17. (four-time winner of Mexico’s National This proves that miracles do happen – a Playwriting Award), the locale has been messaged mirrored in CMT’s current delight- shifted to a California/Mexico border town. ful musical, Children of Eden. It plays through When a Hollywood film company arrives to Sunday, April 17, 2016 in the Kavli Audito- shoot a major motion picture, the villagers, rium at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. including undocumented immigrants, see it With words and music by Stephen as a chance to make their dreams come true. Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell) and The American debut of Mexico-based a script by John Caird (Les Miserables co- director Bruno Bichir (Ariel Award-winner), director), Children of Eden emphasizes the the production features Bruno and brother dynamics among the family members in Odiseo, both stars of Mexican stage and the Biblical stories of Adam and Eve (Act 1) cinema. The two play more than 15 funny, and Noah, the Arc builder (Act 2). flawed characters – the director, the starlet, Director Lewis Wilkenfeld, who is also crew members, villagers, even cows. Filled CMT’s Artist Director, and his creative team with humor, wit, romance and pathos, this pull out all the stops to fill the stage to over- American premiere asks what it takes for us flowing with rich visual images, fresh and to play a leading role in fulfilling our own delightful dance numbers and exceptional destiny. Come early and enjoy music composed production values, including a live orchestra. and performed by 17-year-old rising music In addition to the marvelous voices star Maya Burns and special guests – a mix of of the principal leads, Norman Large, Ranchero, Corrido and Mexican Surfer Rock. Misty Cotton and Kevin McMahon, a The concert starts 30 minutes before curtain! standout vocal performance is turned Previews in by Ryan J. Driscoll in the dual roles of Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. ($25) Cain and Noah’s son, Japheth. The lead Thursday, April 14, at 8 p.m. and Friday, storytellers, Katie Porter and Kenneth April 15, 2016 at 8 p.m. ($30) Mosley, are also on the roster of vocally Opening Night memorable cast members. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. ($150) The adult ensemble boasts depth, Regular performance times and prices can experience and, like a good cup of coffee, a be found at http://www.rubicontheatre.org superb blend. And, as if back-up is needed, or 667.2900 there is an off stage choir. Rubicon Theatre Company One of the joys of the piece is the reoccur- 1006 E. Main St. ring appearances of some 20 members from Ticket Range: $25 - $54 ($150 for opening CMT’s famous youth outreach programs night including post-show reception) – the Kabrillo Kids (students 8-14) and the Previews: $25-$30 Cabrillo Teen Project. Participants receive free Prices above do not include a $4 ticket instruction in the various theater arts, plus service fee opportunities to perform with professional Discounts Available for Groups of 10+ Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 17 Lighter Breeze Mother Goose and Grimm Solutions on page 15

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place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A Hagar the Horrible brand-new approach to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up Go to www.venturabreeze.com to scrutiny. SCORPIO (October 23 to November for your daily horoscope 21) A favorable report should give your ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether optimism an important boost as you a waiting period is taking longer than confront another phase of a challenge. expected, or just seems that way, the Don’t be timid about accepting advice anxious Lamb would do well to create from someone you trust. a center of calm within her - or himself, SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to and not do anything rash. December 21) You might want to target Moose and Molly TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Practical another goal if your current aim is con- matters dominate the week, but tinually being deflected. But stay with cultural activities also are favored, es- it until you find that first sign of an pecially those that can be shared with opening, and then follow through. someone special in the Bovine’s life. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January Some important news might be forth- 19) Although offers of advice might not coming. always please the usually sure-footed GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need Goat, good counsel is always worth con- to know more about a possible career sidering, especially from those whose move in order to see if it offers a real op- experience can be invaluable. portunity or just a change. You’re sure AQUARIUS (January 20 to February to get lots of advice -- some of it good 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Solutions on page 15 -- but the decision must be yours. Your productivity can be measured not (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The only by what you do, but how you do it. arrival of hoped-for good news about a Move carefully until the job is done the loved one dominates most of the week way you like it. and provides a great excuse for the par- PISCES (February 19 to March 20) ty-loving Moon Child to plan a special Emerging facts about someone you event to celebrate. know might cause you to rethink your LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and relationship. But remember to make Leonas rushing to finalize their plans judgments in context of a full situation, might want to think about slowing not just on scraps of data. down the pace, or risk overlooking an BORN THIS WEEK: You are known important consideration that could both for your love of acquiring beautiful become a sore point down the line. things as well as for your generosity to VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) others. The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 October 29 – November 11, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene Sat 4/15: Hollywood U2 Sat 4/16: DJ Wiz Kid Wed 4/20: Through the Roots, Thrive, Fri 4/23: DJ JScratch Bad Neighborz Sat 4/24: DJ Fred Rock Thurs 4/21: Natty Vibes, Legalizer Sandbox Coffeehouse Fri 4/22: Flash Back Friday 204 E. Thompson Blvd Sat 4/23: Moonridge 805-641-1025 Downtown Ventura Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Main Street Thursdays Open Mic Sat 4/16: Champagne on Main – DJs Sat 4/16: Peter O’Keefe El Rey Cantina Sun 4/17: Lukas Papenfusscline 294 E. Main Street Sat 4/23: De Lacoustic Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; Sun 4/24: Eight Years Gone 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold Dust Sans Souci Saturdays: DJ Erock 21 S. Chestsnut The Garage Sundays: DJ Darko 1091 Scandia Avenue Mondays: Karoake Sun 4/24: 1-6 pm Mother of Dissension, Tuesdays: Transform Tuesday The Lower Echelon, We the Underclass, Wednesdays: Open mic The Rouse, The NaVaNaX Thursdays: DJ Spinobi Pam Baumgardner with Dan Grimm and Whiskey for Kittens in the studios at CAPS GiGi’s Fri 4/15: The Darkside of the Hand Media. Photo by Elizabeth Rodeno. 2493 Grand Avenue Sat 4/16: Don’t Trust Whitey Thurs & Fridays: Karaoke Fri 4/22: Stella Ruins Rockin’ from the Avenue to the Sat 4/23: Dojo Loach Sat 4/23: Birdbrain, We the Underclass, Golden China Aunt Janes Pancakes East End 760 S. Seaward Squashed Grapes (805) 652-0688 2351 E. Main St. by Pam Baumgardner Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm 805-643-7300 I met up with owner Mike Toler can catch our most recent show with 50 Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Live jazz music 7-10 pm at Amigos where they’ve been shaping Sticks of Dynamite on VenturaRocks. Gone West Cellars Wed 4/13: Tom Buckner & Friends up the menu and fine tuning their com. 5963 Olivas Park Drive Thurs 4/14: D.on Darox & the Melody Joy nightly music line up. A few of the Do you have any music related news Fri Music 6-8 pm Bakers band/artist residencies have been or upcoming shows you want help pub- Fri 4/15: National Cat Fri 4/15: L.J. & the Boyz switched out and he’s offering up licizing? Send all information short or Fri 4/22: Double Trouble Sat 4/16: Joey Heredia & Band Reggae for downtown on Thursdays long to [email protected], and Grapes and Hops Tues 4/19: Jazz Jam and will be creating Tuesday for updated music listings daily, go to 454 E. Main Street Wed 4/20: Malcom Peters & Friends Bluesday in early May. Also coming www.VenturaRocks.com. Fri 4/15: 8 pm Varon Thomas Trio Thurs 4/21: Ventura Jazz Collective in May, Mondays will be reserved Sat 4/16: 8 pm Tex Pistols Fri 4/22: Hans Ottsen & Friends for an open mic with a twist; they’ll Sun 4/17: 3 pm Francisco Leon Sat 4/23: Sandra Booker be doing a six-week contest where Music Calendar Fri 4/22: Liam Kyle Cahil The Tavern winners win a paid gig at Amigos Sat 4/23: Rivvrs 211 E. Santa Clara Street For more events go to VenturaRocks.com on a Sunday afternoon. Sun 4/24: 3 pm Mr. O Sunday open mics SPRP (Sunday Punk Rock Party) Amigos Cafe & Cantina Hong Kong Inn Karaoke Tuesdays will be celebrating their first birthday 546 E. Main St. 435 E. Thompson Blvd Metal Music Wednesdays party on Sunday April 24th 1-6 pm at the 805-874-2232 Mondays Karaoke DJs every Thursday college night Garage on the East end of town featuring Mondays: 7 pm Joey’s B’s Acoustic Blues Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band swing night Ventura Beach Club music from Mother of Dissension, The Jam Fri 4/15: Del Franklin 281 W Main Street Lower Echelon, We the Underclass, The Tuesdays: 8 pm The Beers Brothers open Tues 4/19: 7 pm Gil Valencia Hi Hat Entertainment Rouse and The NaVaNaX. mic Fri 4/22: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Fri 4/15: Zack Bramhall with RJ Mischo Singer songwriter and powerhouse Wed 4/13: 7 pm Danielle Stacy Aki Kumar Ventura High School Auditorium guitar player, Zack Bramhall makes Thurs 4/14: 9 pm Rhythm Soul Keynote Lounge 2 N. Catalina Street his California debut Friday, April 15th Fri 4/15: 9 pm Smokey & Friends 10245 Telephone Road Sun 4/17: 3 pm Ventura County Concert at Ventura Beach Club; he’ll be joined Sat 4/16: Dive Bar Messiahs Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke Band by RJ Mischo. Sun 4/17: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm Thursday: Open Mic W20 at the Watermark The Velveteen Band is going back Karaoke Sunday: Karaoke 598 E. Main Street into the studio for their second release Wed 4/20: 7 pm Road Brothers Fri 4/15: 9 pm Reall Deall Fri & Sat 9 – Mid; Sun 3 – 6 pm with a soft target of Fall 2016. The whole Thurs 4/21: Herbal Roots Sat 4/16: 9 pm Rick Miller Band Fri 4/15 Karen Eden; Brandon Ragan band is taking part in producing it and Fri 4/22: 9 pm Sin Chonies Fri 4/22: 9 pm Sean Wiggins Sat 4/16: 9 pm The Bomb taking their time on the mixing and Sat 4/23: 9 pm Sin Chonies Sat 4/23: 9 pm Red Rhythm Sun 4/17: 3 pm Shawn Jones mastering process. Baron von Velveteen Sun 4/24: 5 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Majestic Ventura Theater Fri 4/22: 9 pm Redfish told me, “After almost 2 years as a Karaoke 26 S. Chestnut Street Sat 4/23: The Bomb band, we’ve really grown together as a Bombay Bar & Grill (805) 653-0721 Sun 4/24: Jade Hendrix team. At its core, this band is going to 143 S. California St. Wed 4/20: Silversun Pickups The Wine Rack continue doing what we’ve done from 805-643-4404 O’Leary’s 14 S. California Street the beginning, being as creative as we Fri 4/15: W.A.S.T.E., Cogex, Artfact 6555 Telephone Road Music runs 7-11 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm can, and having as much fun as possible. Corruption Fri 4/15: DJ Cierra Sundays: Carson Boyd Fun and imagination, is the soul of this Fri 4/22: Gygax, The Jelly Sat 4/16: Open Jukebox Night Mondays: Open Mic band, and this world needs to have way Sat 4/23: 50 Sticks of Dynamite, The Fri 4/22: Live Band Karoake Tuesdays: Keith Cain more of it! We hope to achieve an album, Other Words, Solimar Sat 4/23: O’Leary’s East End Blues Band Wednesday: Danielle Stacy that tells that story!” You can catch the Café Fiore Paddy’s Thursdays: Jon Gindick Velveteen Band on the first Friday of the 66 S. California Street 2 W. Main Street Fri 4/15: Matt Clark month at Bombay’s. Wed 4/13: Big Adventure Wednesdays: Karaoke Sat 4/16: Nathan Naugel, Danielle Stacy Bell Arts Factory on the Avenue will Thurs 4/14: Whesli Fri & Sat: DJs Fri 4/22: Josh Houseman host a screening of John Phaneuf’s film Fri 4/15: Dave Prince Plan B Wine Cellars Sat 4/23: Hans Ottsen “Points of Light” with a performance Sat 4/16: Alex Nestor 3520 Arundell Circle The 805 Bar by Dan Grimm on Saturday, April 16 Tues 4/19: Donna Greene Sat 4/23: 3:30 pm Ray Jaurique & the Ventura Harbor at 7 pm. You probably know Phaneuf Wed 4/20: Donna Butler Uptown Brothers Mondays: Estrada Band best as lead singer for Ill Repute, but he’s Thurs 4/21: Rick Whitfield Poinsettia Pavillion Tuesdays: RJ Mischo & the Down Home becoming quite the filmmaker. “Points Fri 4/22: Drunken Monkeys 3451 Foothill Road Trio of Light” highlights the inspiring lives of Sat 4/23: The Caverns (805) 648-1143 Sat & Sun: Noon Kenny DeVoe Barbara Flitt, Becca Porter and Al Earle. Dargan’s Mon 4/18: Monday Night Dance Club Thurs 4/14: 7 pm Frank Barajas There is no cover, but a donation to Bell 593 E. Main Street with Dick Parent Band Fri 4/15: 7 pm Unkle Monkey Arts would be appreciated. Sun 4/17: 4 pm The Sunday Drivers Mon 4/26: Monday Night Dance Club Sat 4/16: 7 pm Karen Eden And speaking of Dan Grimm, we’re Discovery with Wyatt Haupt Band Sun 4/17: 3 pm Karen Eden working on the next episode of Ventura 1888 Thompson Blvd Rookees Sports Bar & Grill Fri 4/22: Martin & Macias Rocks on CAPS Media with Dan Grimm Wed 4/13: The Starlighers 419 E. Main Street Sat 4/23: 7 pm Live Band Karaoke in the studio featuring solo material and Thurs 4/14: After the Smoke (805) 648-6862 Sun 4/24: 3 pm Laura Cozzi & Soul his new band Whiskey for Kittens. You Fri 4/15: Flashback Friday Fri 4/15: DJ Logic Machine Ventura BREEZE April 13 – April 26, 2016 19 Ventura Art Scene Art , a la Carte

The Museum Ventura County’s art instruction series, Studio Sunday, has provided a great reason for friends to gather at the museum and cultivate their inner artist. The Studio Sunday painting classes are taught by Mary Perez and Megan Bisbee of Vita Arts Center, and are open to all regardless of their level of expertise. Pre-paid reservations are being taken now for Sunday, April 17: “Frida & A Margarita.” Master the self-portrait as Frida Kahlo did, incorporating symbolic elements and bright colors. Each class is $40 per person, or $35 for MVC members, which includes instruction, art materials and light refreshments. Registration is limited to 40 people per class. To reserve, call 653-0323, x315, or go to the museum’s website at http://venturamuseum.org/studiosunday and pay online. Join Brooks Institute on Friday, April 22 from 4:00-6:00 pm for the Portfolio Show opening reception, celebrating the work of April 2016 graduating class. The work in this ex- hibition is selected by the students with the support of a faculty member and features projects Sandra Price is the owner and manager created by graduating students in the Graphic Design, Professional Photography, and Visual of White Lotus Body Arts in Ventura. Journalism programs. Her life has taken her from Washington, Exhibition: April 11 – June 24, 2016 DC to Iceland to California and points in 5301 N Ventura Ave. between. For further information about

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On April 3 a conversation with Sandra Price was held at the Brooks Institute Screening Room “Tattoos: Not Just for Drunken Sailors Anymore!” The conversation Vita Art Center Presents John M. was held between Focus on the Masters White’s recent works until April 30. (FOTM) volunteer (and executive John M. White is a painter, sculptor assistant) Mary Galbraith and Sandra and performance artist. He has been ex- Price and took the audience to the colorful hibiting publicly over 40 years. Culturally, and fascinating world of Tattoos. politically and aesthetically influenced by Buenaventura Art Association is presenting an April solo exhibition of watercolor Sandra Price grew up around the the late 60’s, White’s work exemplifies this paintings by Beverly Cunningham, titled Expressions of Grace, at its downtown Ventura world, a Navy “brat.” Her Philippine period of redefinition and experimenta- gallery. father and Norwegian mother encouraged tion. “I love to paint floral still life’s; I am influenced by flowers in my garden,” said the her interest in art and were supportive of Gallery hours: M-F 10-4 pm Sat. & Ventura artist and retired longtime teacher, whose theme is “peace and beauty through floral her arts education, first at Ventura College, Sun. by appointment still life’s. then at Pasadena College of Art & Design. Vita Art Center, 432 North Ventura Ave. Buenaventura Gallery, at 700 E. Santa Clara St., is open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesdays She worked as an animator and was part Studio 30. through Saturdays. For more information, visit the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Associa- of a team that won two Emmy awards. www.vitaartcenter.com tion’s website, www.buenaventuragallery.org, or call 648-1235 during gallery hours. 20 April 13 – April 26, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

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Besides the Surfers’ Point Managed Conscious Shoreline Retreat program, the Ventura chapter of the Surfrider Founda- tion currently has campaigns that living in welcome volunteer help such as Ocean Friendly Gardens, Rise Above Ventura Plastics, Ocean Friendly Restaurants, beach clean ups, Matilija Dam Eco by Laura Oergel System Restoration, Know Your H2O Many of us know that Men’s Journal and Ventura River Parkway. (Right) Linda McMillan with grand- Magazine’s March 2015 issue voted the city The chapter meetings are every first children Teagan, 10, and Jack, 8, in of Ventura the best place to live in the United Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 at Bechtel, CT with Phineas Taylor (P.T.) States. (Still gloating) The article cites that Patagonia. Patagonia – Great pacific Barnum, born in Bechtel, 1810. Ventura’s draw is that it remains “refresh- Iron Works is located at 235 W. Santa ingly unpolished”. The one constant in Clara St. It’s a great way to learn about between the ever changing weather and what’s going on and how you can eclectic Main Street is the joy of being on volunteer. Walk-ins are welcome. the Pacific Ocean. I want to share a quote from Pa- Larger than usual waves and tides tagonia’s mission statement: “For us at from an El Nino winter caused extreme Patagonia, a love of wild and beautiful erosion of our beach area at Surfer’s places demands participation in the fight Point. Back in December a palm tree and to save them, and to help reverse the steep concrete planter fell over threatening decline in the overall environmental health (Left) David Soriano enjoying the the promenade. Behind the scenes, the of our planet. We donate our time, services Breeze in Palawan, Philippines. This Surfrider Foundation and others have and at least 1% of our sales to hundreds of was his first visit to the Philippines. He been talking with the City of Ventura staff grassroots environmental groups all over traveled with his two daughters and his to encourage the most environmentally the world who work to help reverse the tide.” nephew. friendly way to rebuild the revetment. One of my favorite quotes is from Patagonia The Surfrider Foundation, founded founder Yvon Chouinard who said “If you in 1984 in Malibu and now head love something, you have to protect it.” quartered in San Clemente, is a There is and always will be a tug of war largely volunteer-based non-profit between developing a beautiful place to live (Right) Suzanne Lang in the Turks environmental organization that such as Ventura and preserving it and the and Caicos diving with the fishes/ works to protect and preserve the wildlife that we all appreciate and enjoy sharks/turtles/barracudas etc. world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. every day. Organizations like the Surfrider The Ventura chapter was created in Foundation, it’s volunteers and the people the early 1990’s to help protect the of Patagonia, all helping us and future gen- surf break and beach at Surfers’ Point erations preserve our beautiful oceans and from beach armoring that would waterways, are some of the best examples have destroyed it. How different of conscious living in Ventura. would Ventura be today if Surfrider’s Create momentum. Educate activism hadn’t been successful? yourself, then educate others.

(Left) Cody on vacation with mom Dominique at “Talk Like a Pirate Day” in St Augustine Florida with an unknown pirate.