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The new lights improve safety.

Kathy Odell is a well known Santa Barbara New Lighting entrepreneur and business leader. Tejay van Garderen and Anna van der Breggen donned the yellow jerseys in Ventura, signifying on California current over-all race leadership. Photo by Amgen Tour of California. WEV announces Street Bridge Community comes together founder’s New pedestrian safety light poles for Amgen Tour of California designed by artist Michael Davis are retirement and by Mira Reverente being installed on the west side of the California Street Bridge over Highway Wicked headwinds and the previous men’s race at the Ventura County Fair- names successor 101 to improve pedestrian and bicycle night’s sporadic rainfall did little to grounds. Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV) safety. The improvement project dampen the festive mood at the start of Anna van der Breggen of Boels has announced that its founder and moves into the much-anticipated the women’s race and the finish of the Continued on page 17 CEO, Marsha Bailey, will retire next year final stage of construction with the after 30 years at the helm. Her successor contractor scheduled to complete the Continued on page 3 installation of eight new pedestrian safety lights in one-week depending on weather conditions. The new lights improve safety and welcome residents and visitors alike to Downtown Ventura,” said Mayor Matt LaVere. “Furthermore, connecting our beautiful beach promenade with our historic Downtown will provide enhanced benefits to the many small businesses in the area that are so important to our local economy.” The California Street Bridge Pedestrian Enhancement Project includes demolition and replacement of the low-height pedestri- Penny Barnds and Andy Contarino have got an railing along the bridge with a six-foot your number. high 250-foot long decorative railing, electri- cal installation, preparation and installation Bingo Night of eight new decorative pedestrian lighting Be sure to protect your jewels from these pirates. fixtures, and resurfacing the sidewalk area at the Rubicon to create a safer environment for pedestrians, Ventura Harbor Village celebrates bicyclists and motorists crossing the bridge. The overhead pedestrian lighting fab- Pirates Day Theatre rication was approved by the California Bingo Night at the Rubicon Theatre Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Yo ho, yo ho all ye landlubbers and theme Ahoy Me Hearties! Yo Ho! Pirates hosted by the Grandes Dames will take The majority of the project is being funded buccaneers! Ventura Harbor Village Day 2019 offers guests an unforgettable place on Jun. 11, 2019 at 7 pm in the using a federal transportation grant with is ready to hoist the flag for the 14th voyage around the Village featuring Rubicon Theatre Rehearsal Hall 1006 matching funds paid from Gas Taxes and annual Pirates Day on Saturday, June pirate characters, entertainment, activ E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001. BINGO the City’s CIP fund. 1, from 11:00am – 4:00pm around the Continued on page 18 Continued on page 18

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with the concert beginning at 7:30. Studio C Band All tickets are $20 reserved seating and available on line at www.santapaulatheater- center.org or by calling 805-525-4645. Any performs in unsold seats will be available the evening of the concert for walk up sales. Don’t be Santa Paula left out of this Special Event! Reserve early, The Santa Paula Theater Center will seating is limited. present Studio C in concert June 1 at 7:30 Studio C is a contemporary four horn, p.m. on the Main Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. nine-piece band playing a lively mix of Jazz,

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Pop, Latin, Rock and Soul music. Studio C status could be improved by helping them has developed a following from their many start their own businesses was both inno- performances at dances, concerts, clubs, vative and unproven,” Bailey says, “But weddings and private parties. Whether you twenty-eight years later, WEV has proven JUST LISTED: 6033 Bridgeview Drive, Ventura are a fan of music and sounds of the ‘40’s, or not only that business ownership can RARE HIDDEN VALLEY ESTATES HOME – You won’t want to miss this one! A single-story, custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bath home through the ‘80’s and ‘90’s, you will find the provide a viable pathway to self-sufficien- nestled in the exclusive Hidden Valley Estates neighborhood of Ventura. Surrounded by greenery and set back from the street, this ranch-style home provides ample privacy and abundant light. It surrounds a 19- by 27-foot atrium with a koi pond and sitting areas. The house features Studio C music mix to your liking. cy, but that it can build family wealth and wide hallways and doorways and built-in storage in nearly every room. One of 30 custom homes, it shares a private park and tennis court As Leader Larry Cossid has brought stability and contribute to the economic with other members of its homeowners’ association. This well-tended family home welcomes those who seek the serenity of a quiet hillside together a special mix of experienced pro- well-being of our communities.” neighborhood located only minutes from schools, medical facilities, restaurants, and stores. fessional and semi-professional musicians. “It’s clear that women have more Offered at $1,350,000 Studio C musicians can be heard perform- opportunities today than we did thirty ing in the So Cal recording and live theater years ago,” Bailey says, “But while many Melody O’Leary-Namikas, Realtor® Kaitlin Miller, Realtor® scene. All have honed their skills by perform- things have changed, we still have a long 805.218.5035 805.218.9738 ing with a variety of bands and orchestras way to go to achieve equal opportunity [email protected] [email protected] DRE #01299611 DRE #02031394 playing nearly all music genres. That is what and economic parity.” $ gives this group their unique sound. Studio As WEV’s CEO, Bailey has served on for 20! C personnel include: Larry Cossid, Leader, many local, state and national boards 2 Saxes and Flute; Bill Barrett, Trumpet; and has been a consultant as well as ©2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC 2 Omelets (choice of Spinach and Joseph Alex Reyes, Trombone; Dave Brooks, mentor to emerging women leaders and Cheese, Western or Vegetable) Voted Best Diner in VC for 29 Years! Drums; Tom Hackney, Keyboards; George women’s organizations nationally and in- 2 Breakfast Combos (Pancakes or Cole, Guitar; Vance Beach, Bass; John Webb, ternationally. She is a former member of French Toast, Two Eggs, and Vocals, Saxes and Flute; and from England, the National Women’s Business Council, Bacon or Sausage) which provides policy guidance to the Happy Memorial Day! Sophie Holt, Vocals. 2 Salads (Choice of Chicken White House, Congress and the Small Caesar or Cranberry Turkey) Business Administration on issues related Join us for Bloody Marys, 2 Cheeseburgers WEV announces to women’s business ownership. She is Continued from page 1 the former Chair of the National Associ- Mimosas & Margaritas! 2 Chicken Fried Steaks will be Kathy Odell, an accomplished ation of Women’s Business Centers, the Breakfast (Served all day) • Lunch • Dinner 2 Shepherd Pies entrepreneur and business leader in the California Association for Micro Enter- 7am -11pm Daily 805.643.4864 Downtown Ventura All Entrées Include a Soft Drink region. prise Opportunity (CAMEO), and Union NO Substitutions Launched under Bailey’s leadership Bank’s Community Advisory Board. in 1991, WEV has provided business Kathy Odell, well known Santa an effective leader and visionary Bailey’s leadership WEV has become a training and consulting to more than Barbara entrepreneur and business who’s been a key supporter and board key resource for women in business on 14,000 women and men throughout leader, has been chosen as Bailey’s member since 2010. We couldn’t have the Central Coast. I am excited and Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. successor. found a better person to carry on proud to carry her legacy forward.” WEV has made more than $5 million in “Over the past 28 years, Marsha’s Marsha’s legacy and guide the organi- WEV provides training, consulting business loans, and helped 4,500 local leadership and steadfast commitment zation as we create the next generation and loans to help entrepreneurs start, businesses start or expand. WEV-sup- to the mission, has grown WEV into a of WEV services.” grow and thrive in business. While WEV ported businesses generate over $300 major economic development engine Odell says, “Women are starting targets its services toward women, it million in annual sales revenues and have for both Ventura and Santa Barbara businesses at a higher rate than any helps men as well. Services are provided created nearly 9,000 jobs. Counties,” says Melissa Livingston, time in our history and now run 40% in both English and Spanish. Visit “The idea that women’s economic WEV’s Board Chair. “Kathy Odell is of all small businesses. Under Marsha WEV at www.wevonline.org. 4 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Opinion/Editorial

n Although the City and to require remittance of tax up to 99 years in prison for doctors. saw increases in arson payment based on the voter-approved The legislation makes no exceptions Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce and thefts from marijuana tax from last Fall. for victims or rape or incest. vehicles, major crime Isn’t it about time for our City These are the same people who The Ventura Breeze is your free local community decreased by 3.74% Council to allow this here as well and complain when a young poor mother newspaper published every other Wednesday in 2018 in Ventura gain large amounts of money we are has a child and goes on welfare. It’s and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Sheldon (Governor) Brown compared to 2017. losing from prohibiting what is now about control of women’s sexuality Publisher-Editor locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor Last year, Ventura legal, including retail outlets? Why and lives. located in Oxnard. police responded to 98,652 calls for should Venturan’s take their money Venturan Esther Cole stated,

Publisher-Editor service and arrested 6,554 people. The to other cities, which they are con- “What gives old, white men the right Sheldon (Governor) Brown most common arrests were non-ag- stantly doing? to mess with women’s bodies? n [email protected] gressive crimes such as narcotics-re- Concerned that some new sur- How about old white women telling lated offenses, being drunk in public, veillance technologies may be too men they had to have a vasectomy? Publisher Emeritus misdemeanor bench warrants and intrusive, San Francisco has banned If old, white men can mess with the Staci Brown drunken driving. the use a facial recognition tools by rights of women, ‘tis only fair, that old Assistant to the Publisher Among property crimes, the its police and other municipal de- white women should have equal rights Ana Baker largest increase in Ventura was in partments. Some retail stores are now over the reproductive organs of old, Contributing Writers arson, which doubled in number from using this technology to basically white men.” Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman 2017 to 2018. Must of this is attribut- monitor customers buying habits in If a 12-year daughter of an Sheli Ellsworth • Veronica Johnson ed to fires started by the homeless in order to present them with specific Alabaman who voted for this is Shirley Lorraine • Victoria Usher the river encampments. ads. Hopefully states will ban this raped and gets pregnant, would the Jill Forman • Pam Baumgardner Ventura police reported a sharp practice also. parents secretly look to abort her? If Elizabeth Rodeno • Mira Reverente increase in thefts from vehicles, n Once again, the Supreme Court so they would need to take the child to James Francis Gray • Amy Brown which were reported 230 times more has voted 5-4 in making one of their Mexico or to an underground facility Alison Oatman • Maryann Ridini Spencer in 2018. Much of this is attributed to decisions. This one is a broad ruling (bringing back-alley abortions to Maryssa Rillo doors being left unlocked or valuable that shields states from private America again)? Contributing Photographers property left in plain view. Amazes lawsuits filed in other states. The Why are Christian conservatives Bernie Goldstein me when reading police reports that ruling doesn’t bother me, but I’m still against abortion? Think about it. Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon people leave very valuable things in bothered by 5-4 decisions governing n I never understood why people Distribution their cars - laptops, credit cards and our country. make their bed every day to only mess Jaime Baker • Mary Thompson even money. n Taiwan has become the first it up at night. Now, there is a reason to Alfred J. Lewis • Richard Lieberman n The state Bureau of Cannabis country in Asia to let same sex not make it up. Your bed is probably Chris Lopez Control in January approved the legal couples marry with most of the home to more than 5,000,000 hungry Account Executives deliveries of marijuana – medicinal same civil benefits that heterosex- dust mites feeding off your dead skin Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers and recreational - anywhere in the ual couples receive. They joined 27 cells left on your sweat soaked sheets. Mark Stienecker state. other countries worldwide that have It’s easy to stop them, don’t make your Web/Online Advisor Accepting that it could no longer legalized same sex marriage. I say bed, exposure to sunlight kills them. Cindy Summers prohibit such deliveries, the Thousand it’s about time for all countries to n There are certainly mitigating Print Production Oaks City Council introduced an recognize and respect peoples wishes conditions for our very high gas Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing amendment to modify the city’s cannabis if they don’t do harm to others. prices, but it is finally time for Sacra- Printing ordinance to start regulating them. n Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (a lady no mento to find out why. The California CA Web Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 Under the amendment, marijuana less), has signed the state’s controver- energy commission has concluded ------dispensaries that want to deliver to sial near-total abortion ban. The new that “market manipulation “may be CONTACT US: Thousand Oaks will need to first get law is the most restrictive anti-abor- one factor as to why the states gas Events & Happenings a business license permit from the tion measure passed in the United prices are so high compared to other [email protected] City. The retailers will have to pay a States since Roe v. Wade was decided states (sometimes up to $1.50 per Opinions business tax and provide the City in 1973. The legislation “Human Life gallon more) and have ordered a study [email protected] access to their point of sale systems Protection Act” bans all abortions of why this is true. The study will take Articles and Photos for audits. The City will conduct back- in the state except when “abortion 5 to 6 months so won’t help with our [email protected] ground checks of delivery drivers. is necessary in order to prevent a summer gas prices but might help in The Pet Page Under their amendment, TO will serious health risk”. It criminalizes the future. [email protected] now have “a regulatory framework” the procedure, reclassifying abortion n If a person dies naked will their Advertising in place to require a business license as a Class A felony, punishable by ghost be naked also? [email protected] Ventura Breeze 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 Mailbox Ventura, CA 93001 Dear Editor, prosecutors are saying they believe also build on areas that are known Phone 805.653.0791 Fax 805.641.1824 Donald Trump wants to celebrate the President Trump would have been corridors for wild animal passage C 4th of July on the steps of the Abraham indicted in Special Counsel Robert between our remaining open space Lincoln Memorial Statue. Mueller’s probe for obstruction of and riparian land that lead into the The Ventura Breeze is printed with Abraham Lincoln, an outstanding justice if he weren’t president. Los Padres Forest. These passages soy based ink on paper with minimum president of the United States. His greatest Their statement argues the Justice are ancient, known for ages by many 40% recycled content. achievement was helping to free the slaves. Department’s policy of not indicting species large and small. We need to A terrible, dark, and cruel, part of our past. sitting presidents is the reason carefully regulate these remaining Free men and women had been abducted Trump avoided prosecution. wild zones within our urbanizing from parts of Africa, and brought to the They stated “Each of us believes county. United States and sold into slavery. The that the conduct of President Trump The ordinance does not set The dream is additional horror, was our Civil War, described in Special Counsel Robert permanent and fixed protections. killing thousands of Americans. Mueller’s report would, in the case Business and development interests a spontaneous Donald Trump has done nothing, to of any other person not covered by (CoLab and CalCIMA) want existing make him worthy, of, even, looking up the Office of Legal Counsel policy policy to govern them, but that happening at the carved face of Abraham Lincoln. against indicting a sitting President, does not assure these sensitive and and therefore Donald Trump is responsible for the result in multiple felony charges for essential pathways will remain. The deaths of children. He is responsible for obstruction of justice.” new Ordinance requires more detailed dangerous to a dividing families seeking a peaceful Charles Baker, Ventura and elaborate permits in order to home, in the United States. change them. control system Donald Trump, who was elected, Breeze: From mountain lions to condors to illegally, with the help of a foreign power, We should praise the three members snowy plovers, from red-legged frogs to set-up by the is the least worthy president -- or, in my of the Ventura County Board of Super- arroyo toads to dozens of plants even opinion, the least worthy human being, visors for approving the Habitat and our semi-healthy habitats are constrain non-dreamers. to stand, near a statue of Abraham Wildlife Ordinance (4537) that will Continued on page 18 Lincoln. protect 163,000 acres of county rural – William S. Appalled, and suburban land from reckless mis- Esther Cole, Ventura management and over development We encourage you to send your opinions Burroughs (VC Star, May 12, 2019). to [email protected]. Please Editor: Mining interests, developers, and limit them to about 300 words Hundreds of former federal ranchers want to fence off, clear, and Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 5 Community Events

Bell Arts Factory Community Room, 432 Ventura events N. Ventura Ave. Listeners welcome! Mike Wittlin, (805) 750-8281. by Ana Baker May 25: The Ventura Tennis Club OPEN TO PUBLIC 60 years and OLDER Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club (VTC), in partnership with Ventura Monday nights 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. Recreation and Community Services Up your game with our active senior residents: Poinsettia Pavilion. Ballroom, swing, are hosting biannual Ventura Tennis Full Gym w/Expert Trainer, Frank Latin and line dancing. $10 members, Day on Saturday, from 9 – 3pm. Daily Walking Group $12 non-members. Free dance lessons Camino Real Park tennis courts/center, Tai Chi Class 6:45 - 7:15p.m. Call Rick 805- 415-8842 4298 Dean Dr. The event will include Yoga Class for more information. clinics for adults and kids from 9a – noon Sit & Get Fit Class, /Expert Trainer, Frank Country Western Line Dancing with the City Pro staff. After a break for Chair Volleyball every Tuesday 7 - 9 p.m. Instruction refreshments, announcement and a raffle Contact us today for more info & to sign up!!! every night. Located at the Moose lodge, we will start the organized doubles play. 10269 Telephone Road. More informa- No need to bring a partner – Just your Where can I get healthy and meet new friends? tion at countrylovers.com. racket and “A” game! For more informa- At Ventura Townehouse!!! The members of the Ventura In- tion, www.venturatennisclub.com. 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com vestment Group meet on Mondays May 26: Town Hall: Green New Deal 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 for an informal discussion of recent Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. E.P. Foster CA LIC# 565801810 economic events. Topics cover current Library (Topping Room) 651 E Main events that affect stocks, funds, real St. Free to attend, free parking in rear of June 8: The Climate Reality Project: $300 value). At Mathnasium, they estate, and interest-bearing investments. library. Speakers: RL Miller (co-founder Ventura County Chapter. Learn make math make sense. Mathnasium 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Coffee Bean & Tea of Climate Hawks Vote), Adam Vega (Cal- about the Ventura County General have been the math experts for over 15 Leaf at Telephone Road and Main Street. ifornians for Pesticide Reform), Daniel Plan Update. Cheryl Collart years and are so excited to open their There are no dues or requirements to par- Berchenko (Sunrise Movement). To learn will share information about the doors in Ventura. Check out www. ticipate, and all levels of experience are how the Green New Deal is an investment General Plan, including the Climate mathnasium.com/ventura/events for welcomed. in Ventura County’s future! and Energy Action Plans. Successful more info. 1746-B S. Victoria Ave. 805- The Ventura County Philatelic June 1: Step into Summer with the climate action will be discussed, as 525-MATH (6284) Society meet on the first and third passionate strumming of the guitar well as key citizen activity. 2 p.m. E.P. June 12: Thursday, from 11:15- Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m. and the thundering rhythms created Foster Library, Topping Room 651 E 1p.m. Ventura Holistic Chamber at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 by the dancers striking the stage. Main St. For more information: cli- of Commerce will be hosting their Foothill Rd. Admission and parking are Namba Performing Arts Space will be [email protected] monthly Chapter Meeting. This free. Contact: Bill Garner (805) 320-1601 hosting this unique event at 7p.m. The June 8: Saturday, 1-4 p.m., family month’s topic is “Back to Basics: or [email protected] show will open with the dance students fun at Mathnasium of Ventura! Water is Life!”. The Greek Mediterra- The Ventura Retired Men’s group of Wendy Castellanos and feature over Come join as they officially introduce nean Restaurant, 1583 Spinnaker Dr. meets on the first and third Tuesday 20 dancers from Camarillo, Oxnard and themselves to the community and Please join us for lunch, networking, each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Ventura. The second half will feature show off what they are all about. business development and fun. $12 lodge on Knoll Dr. Drop by to introduce Gabriel Osuna singing timeless gypsy There will be plenty of family friendly fee which includes lunch, beverage and yourself and we’ll treat you to lunch so melodies, Antonio Triana and Miguel fun and of course plenty of math. gratuity. Please come early to network you can sample our activities and hear Heredia on Flamenco Guitar, while Don’t miss out on games, food, music and bring plenty of business cards to our program/speaker of the day. Call Bob Pamela Lourant, Vivian Bruckman, and prizes. Win some cool swag or share. Please RSVP Julie Ridenour, Likins at 805-587-1233. Jamie Padilla and Wendy Castellanos will even a free month of enrollment (a Chapter President, (805) 223-1207. Register now for Adult Summer set the stage on fire.. Spanish Wine will be Sports Leagues! Looking for a new available for purchase. For Tickets go to: sport or hobby to pick up this summer? nambaarts.com/product/flamenco/ Registration is open for all City of June 1: On the “First Saturday” of Ventura Adult Sports Leagues. These each month the Sespe Flyfishers of are a great opportunity to stay fit and Ventura conduct an introductory have fun over the summer! Grab some class on Fly Fishing and Casting the friends and join us at your favorite City Fly Rod. There is no charge, and all are of Ventura city parks. Leagues run from welcome. Whether you an experienced mid-June to mid-August. fly fisher or a complete novice learn and Basketball – register by 5/30, enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have Coed and Men’s Softball – register by 5/30, your own fly rod just come and use one Coed and Men’s Soccer – register by 5/30, of ours. Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, Coed Kickball – register by 6/21, 9- 11 a.m. www.sespeflyfishers.org For Corn Hole – register by 7/2, more information: Bob Smith at (805) Bocce Ball – register by 5/31 647-3522. Find rosters, rules, and league in- June 2: Old-Time Country Bluegrass formation at www.teamsideline.com/ Gospel Music Assoc. Sunday, 2-4 ventura, call 805-658-4743 or email p.m. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill [email protected]. Rd. Music on stage. Jamming Room The Compassionate Friends of Open. Free Admission. Free parking. West Ventura County is a support Open to Public. For more informa- group for those who have experi- tion call, 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: enced the loss of a child. Parents, OTCBGMA grandparents, and siblings (over age 14) June 2: The 1892 Dudley Historic are all welcome. The group meets the first House Museum will be open for do- and third Wednesday of each month at cent-led tours from 1-4 p.m. along 7:00 at the Pointsettia Pavilion, Canada with a visit from historian Beth Miller Larga room, 3451 Foothill Road. For who will share her collection of vintage more information, contact Laura Lindsay toys from 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. at 805-836-9100. The museum is located at the corner of May 22: “The College Area Loma Vista and Ashwood streets (197 Community Council will meet on N. Ashwood). For information (805) Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Representatives 642-3345 or visit the website at www. from Ventura College and the police dudleyhouse.org. department will give brief updates and June 8: Laubach Literacy of Ventura answer questions and other issues of County will hold a free training community interest will be discussed. for new tutors on Saturday, from On May 5,dogs (and people) of all colors, shapes and sizes attended the 22nd Wright Event Center 57 Day Rd. Free 8-4 p.m. Laubach is an all-volunteer annual Pooch Parade held at the Ventura Beach Promenade Park. The event featured parking is available adjacent to the Event non-profit organization teaching English food trucks, dog adoptions, the dog parade, live music by Kelli’s Lot, contests, many Center. as a Second Language to adults 18 and vendors (including the Ventura Breeze) and a silent auction was held to benefit Canine May 24: (4th Friday of each month), over. Neither knowledge of a foreign Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) 7- 10 p.m. Like to play acoustic music? language nor prior teaching experience For more information about the nonprofit visit https://poochparade.org or https:// Songmakers.org welcomes instrumental- is necessary. For more information and carldogs.org. ists, singers, and singer/songwriters at all to register for the workshop please call Photos by Richard Lieberman and Bill Green. levels to join in a free song circle at the 805-385-9584. 6 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Community Events $ SAVE UP TO 5,000 1st at 7:00 pm. He will take part Ojai news and in a panel discussion, sharing his ST* WHEN YOU MOVE IN BY MAY 31 processes and techniques, at 2 pm events the same day. The Ojai Library is a planning Tickets for the performance, which a community-driven art project to is being presented with support from the create a puppet for the Fourth of Federal Chancellery of the Republic of July Parade! All ages are welcome; little Austria, are $25, with the panel discus- ones (age 7 and younger) require adult sion $20. Those who sign up for both at supervision. $40 will receive a one-year membership This group will be meeting weekly to the Center. on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., For more information, visit www. beginning on Sunday, May 19. Supplies beatricewood.com/roedelius_festival. and tools will be provided. This event is html. made possible through a grant from the The Humane Society of Ventura City of Ojai Arts Commission. County’s annual Open House Local author John Darling will visit & Birthday Bash will be held on the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 June 8, 2019, to present a special p.m. at the HSVC Shelter, located at talk, Inside the Mind of an Author. 402 Bryant St. in Ojai. For more infor- Darling has been writing since the 1970s, mation, call 805-646-6505 and our pet and has published numerous short page. stories, poems, and magazine articles. He has five books available on Amazon (including a cookbook). A Ventura complete list of these books and more information can be found on his author Libraries Event ENJOY OUR Spring SAVINGS! website: http://johndarlingauthor.com/. Thirteen-year-old author Micaela Listing Ellis will visit the Ojai Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019, to speak Avenue Library about her book, Autism Over the Years: Summer Reading Events A Twelve Year Old’s Memoir. Micaela will Juggler David Cousins share her perspectives on life as a kid 6/17 Monday @ 5-6pm with autism. David Cousin, holder of five juggling Micaela hopes to educate others world records, will amaze you! on some of the challenges that people Rockets with autism might face and share the 6/25 Tuesday @ 3-4pm many opportunities that are available to Learn about rockets and aerody- children like her. namics by launching paper rockets. These events are free and open to Jim Cogan Storyteller Welcome to Clearwater Living – the public. For additional informa- 6/26 Wednesday @ 3-4pm tion, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional For 25 years Jim Cogan has been a fresh and resounding new beginning for those Librarian, at (805) 218-9146. inspiring and motivating children to ready for change. At Clearwater Living, we believe in The Ojai Library is located at 111 jump into the joy of reading through a East Ojai Avenue in Ojai, CA. Hours of wealth of oral tales. the vitality of life. It’s our passion. service are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday Children & Family Event through Thursday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bilingual Early Literacy Class Friday through Sunday. 6/3, 10, 17, & 24 Mondays @ 5:30- On Saturday, May 25, Kaufer 6:30pm will lead a private tour of the Join us every Monday for storytell- Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve, ing, nursery rhymes, flannel board fun operated by the Conservation and more! Endowment Fund (CEF), in the E.P. Foster Library mountains above Lake Casitas west Adult Programs & Special Events of Ojai. A California Native Plant Society The group will meet at Maricopa Lecture Plaza in Ojai between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. 6/18 Tuesday @ 7-9pm for a carpool to reduce the number of Please join us for an interesting and cars on the private road to the garden. enlightening lecture series presented Participants are invited to stay and by the California Native Plant Society, enjoy a beautiful setting after the tour. Channel Islands Chapter. See you in the The plan calls for having some cars leave Topping Room! at 12:30 p.m. to arrive back at Maricopa Children’s Events Plaza by 1 p.m. for those not staying for Summer Reading Shows lunch. Christopher T. Magician Resort-Style Amenities The cost is $25 for adults, $20 for 6/20 Thursday @ 11am seniors 62-up, and $10 for students Jim Cogan Storyteller Full Calendar of Wellness and Lifestyle Programs 13-17. Kids 5-12 can attend free, one per 6/27 Thursday @ 11am adult, pending request and approval. For 25 years Jim Cogan has been Large 1- and 2-Bedroom Apartments To register for this Herb Walk, visit inspiring and motivating children to Walking Distance to The Collection at Riverpark HerbWalks.com or call 805-646-6281. jump into the joy of reading through a Awakening the Artist Within, a wealth of oral tales. On-site Restaurant and Pub six-week creativity course, will take Sub Zero Science place Tuesdays, June 18 to July 23, 6/29 Saturday @ 3pm Call for full details and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Poppies Art Sub Zero will be a performing a to schedule your tour today! and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. delicious science show. One free ice Instructor Holly Woolson, M.A., is cream ticket will be given out to the first an Ojai professional artist and educator. 50 kids & teens. 805.366.3533 Cost is $240 for six sessions, all Early Literacy Class materials provided. Space is limited. 6/4, 11, 18, & 25 Tuesdays & CLEARWATERatRIVERPARK.COM Reserve a spot at 805-798-0033, poppie- 6/5, 12, 19, & 26 Wednesdays @ 750 Clyde River Place, Oxnard, CA 93036 [email protected], or at Poppies 10:30am from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Join us every week for stories, poems, Tuesdays. music, movement, a simple craft, and © 2019 Clearwater Living. All rights reserved. *Features, amenities, and programs Hans-Joachim Roedelius will be fun! subject to change without prior notice. Move-in must occur by May 31, 2019. See leasing representative for more details. Models do not reflect racial preference. performing at the Beatrice Wood Makerspace Open Workshop Center for the Arts Saturday, June Continued on page 18 Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 7

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much more with all the responsibility of During the voyage, the family slept in navigation and the like.” He said. shifts so someone was always manning “I met Leslie my wife in 1989 and in the cockpit and watching out for any 1990 I sailed my uncle’s boat to Polynesia possible difficulties. on the way back stopping in Hawaii I As far as provisioning the ship Leslie asked Leslie to join us and she sailed Rigney was in charge “ As things go away with my brother and a friend all the I write a list of what we have consumed way to California and at the end of that and I wherever we are going I know what I said if you are willing to do this and generally is available and I wanted to get sail around the world then we can stay the local food and experience that and together if not then we need to go our learn how to cook it” She said. In 2010 the Rigneys bought a boat. separate ways. She said yes. It was sort “We ended up spending two years in of a pre-nuptial agreement that we sail French Polynesia and another year in the around the world. All of our decisions Marquesas. We enrolled the boys in school Ventura Family returns after were focused on making this happen.” there. We became certified residents and In 2010 the Rigneys bought a boat and we became involved in the community, it four-year sailing adventure began refitting and preparing it for their was very rewarding,” said Eric. upcoming around the world adventure. “Our boys were the first Americans by Richard Lieberman “We weren’t escaping” added Rigney. “We to attend school in Marquesas, and both On Saturday, May 19, the Kandu a what it is you own until you pack it away, were going to have an adventure together have learned fluent French” he added. forty-two-foot sailing vessel returned we let a lot of things go and the cathartic and so my sons grew up knowing this “We had so many wonderful experiences to the Ventura Yacht Club at Ventura thing that happened is that when you let would happen their entire lives.” He said. that were beyond our expectations.” Harbor after a four-year journey around possessions go there is a free feeling that “They never knew otherwise, they knew Now that they are home the Rigneys the world. The trip for the Rigney family happens that I didn’t expect.” someday this would happen.” are going to re-boot their careers and began at the Yacht Club and ended on “The dream started for me when His wife Leslie left a 12-year career get their boys back on the school track. Saturday at the place where it began just I was fourteen, I was sitting with my as an opera singer and Eric left his job of “Were both super excited about what over four years ago. uncle and he started me on this journey more than 20 years as post-production comes next?” Asked about what it is like to live on when he built a boat in his backyard executive with Sony Pictures. Their sons Bryce, the oldest at 17, was asked a boat for four years Eric Rigney said “It’s here in Ventura, once completed he put Trent and Bryce dropped out of school upon returning what he would have a very big adjustment, we actually moved it in the water and that was in 1974 and for the duration of the voyage. They done differently and he contemplated onto the boat a year before we left” said he decided to sail it to Hawaii with me were homeschooled during the voyage in the question for a minute and said: “I Rigney.” We started learning lessons and on the way back I felt so much more subjects like science and math, Spanish, would not change a thing I loved every right away because you don’t quite know mature and I felt I had grown up so French, history geography, and more. minute of it.” 8 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

Moving In? News & Notes The property has been subject to vandalism Moving Out? 805.701.7694 and the property owner has been regularly cleaning / boarding up the building. They’ve [email protected] also hired a security company to monitor the Moving Up? @TeamTrainor12 building to help minimize the vandalism. I can help you with that. If you wish to read the history of the DRE 01985025 property, it is summarized in our Historic © 2019 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC Preservation Committee (HPC) staff reports https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Docu- relatives do it, they pop up. Right Answer in a mentCenter/View/15024/2018-12-17_Item-2 there it said, ‘100% this is your aunt.’” The HPC reviewed the project three times Once Adams found out about her in 2018; April 25, May 23, and December 17. aunt, she reached out to her via email. Breeze For your convenience, below is the motion “She’s 96 years old. She lives up in Breeze: made by the HPC on December 17. Washington close to Seattle and has I would like yourself and your readers Forward a recommendation to the four children. I sent her an email and to urge the Ventura City Management to Community Development Director with the said I think you’re my aunt. I went on do something effective about the old Union following comments: to tell her about my mom and every- Bank building at 250 S. Mills. It has become 1. Project shall conform to the Secretary of thing and so she wrote back, and she possibly the most shameful building in the Interior’s (SOI) Standards; was so happy,” Adams said. Ventura. Not because it is defaced, virtually 2. Have a historic architect participate in Three weeks went by and her aunt, all the windows broken and boarded up, the schematic, design development phase Betty Compton, flew into Califor- covered with graffiti and surrounded by and public hearing stages, and provide nia with her daughter Melanie and broken glass. Not because it has become ongoing historic preservation input to help Melanie’s husband to meet the family. a haven for vagrants and drug users. But identify standards compliant treatments, “These all were just the happiest because the people who originally bought approaches, and strategies for ensuring people, seriously,” Adams said. “She’s it were stopped from fixing it up because maximum retention of character defining just lovely and she clung onto me and someone in city hall got the idea to declare features; now she calls me her auntie mom. I it a historical structure, or something like 3. All modifications shall be reversible, Carrie and Betty were united though saliva can’t explain, once we found them it that, and because of that this “historical meaning not damaging any of the original test. was like we’ve always been looking for structure” has become a decaying tenement materials or that can be repaired with them secretly and we just wanted to that, evidently, is untouchable. The city matching materials. know where we came from.” either needs to take care of this building, get 4. Mezzanine shall not touch any of the walls; Ventura local Compton registered her DNA with it sold or demolished. 5. Terminate the ends of the mezzanine so 23andMe when her birth certificate Dave Cintron, Ventura that it aligns with the adjacent window bays; unites with revealed her mother had another live Dave; 6. Ideally the windows should be restored birth that she did not know about. When possible we ask the city to comment to to original non-mullion glazing; otherwise family through After asking her mother about the this type of question. We asked Tim Rosenstein, the bottom of the finished mezzanine shall situation and receiving no answers Associate Planner, Ventura Community Develop- be in line with the window mullions; 23andMe she began 23andMe in hopes to find ment Department to help with this. Because they are 7. The elevator shall be clear on three sides her brother/sister one day. short-handed and very busy some cases are being and if possible all four sides; by Maryssa Rillo “It was always a big secret. She given to outside consultants. Barbara Burkhart at 8. The restrooms shall be placed in an un- Ventura local, Carrie Adams and didn’t even know if it was a sister. Rincon Consultants is handling this project. This is obtrusive location(s); her family tried 23andme and were She said she looked everywhere at her explanation. 9. The HPC prefers Option 1e, 3, and 4 in not only informed of their heritage, everybody thinking that could be my Hi Sheldon: no particular order; but they were united with family they sister,” Adams said. Thanks for reaching out regarding the 10. A Phase II Historic Resources Report to never knew they had. While Compton and her daughter 250 S. Mills Road site. The City has been inform staff’s analysis of the design; According to 23andMe.com, were in town, Adams and her siblings actively engaged with the property owner 11. The HPC STRONGLY recommends the 23andMe is a company that gives threw a big party of about 30 family regarding an adaptive reuse of this building, following: people the opportunity to test their members. which include updates to the landscaping a. Apply for local landmark status and DNA at home with their saliva. The “We brought them into the family, and the addition of a mezzanine within Mills Act process is done in three steps which and it was like they’ve been there the building, as well as other interior mod- b. Consider locating the mezzanine in the include ordering a saliva kit, spitting forever,” Adams said. ifications to accommodate future tenants. center of the upper floor and maintain the in a tube to register the saliva and Adams said she and Compton still We have recently received a resubmittal and two-story volume over the existing staircase; logging onto the website after 3-5 email each other every day. both Planning and Building & Safety are c. Consider Option 3 in a manner that weeks to see the results of the DNA “It’s just amazing it turned out so ready to issue permits in the very near future. satisfies the structural engineer. testing. pleasant and that I’m 70 and she’s 96 Adams said she was introduced to and she’s still alive so I can ask her the company by her sister-in-law who things,” Adams said. “We just have was curious about her ancestry. little things to say. She’s like the mom Adams is a child of six and her I didn’t have because mine left so mother passed away when she was early.” 63. Her mother was born in 1923, but According to Adams, Compton since her parents were unwed, she was is grateful for the experience and is given up for adoption. Because of this, happy she found out about her sister she and her kids never knew where and family. they came from. “She said when she finally found In January 2019, Adams sent in her out about my mom, she said, ‘you saliva kit and on February 14, 2019 her know what that’s the coolest thing results were in. Her results informed her because when I die now, I’m going to that she was 1/3-Portuguese, 1/3-French go get to meet my sister,’” Adams said. and 1/3-English. The results also revealed Adams recommends everyone to that she had an aunt on her mother’s side register their DNA with 23andMe. that she never knew she had. “I would really recommend for “Once we did that and the results people to do this, it’s just amazing came back, there she appeared, my really. It was the nicest most wonderful aunt,” Adams said. “As long as your thing,” Adams said.

Trash & Recyclables or Green Waste Pick Up Delay Due to the Memorial Day Holiday On May 16, at 8:45pm, Ventura fire units responded to a reported traffic collision Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, trash and recyclables or on the 101 southbound at the 33. green waste will be collected one day later than usual While enroute, it was reported that an occupant was entrapped in one vehicle and the entire week of May 26 - June 1 in the Cities of increased resources were requested. Upon arrival of the first engine company crew, they Ventura and Ojai. discovered a two-vehicle collision with one vehicle sustaining major front-end damage Thank you and Happy Holiday resulting in entrapment of the driver. Crews immediately began medical treatment of two patients, simultaneously extrication of the entrapped victim was initiated utilizing E. J. Harrison & Sons To order services & to pay bills on line go to www.ejharrison.com 805-647-1414 hydraulic tools. Two patients were transported via ambulance to a local trauma center. Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 9 News & Notes

Walk had twice as many walkers than last year. A Walk for Tender Life Maternity Home Project Understanding of San Allstate – Olivares & Alexander Insurance Buenaventura in great partnership with Services, Searle Creative, Trader Joe’s, Agua The River Community Church held their Brillante, Charkey Graphix and The River annual Tender Life Maternity Walk on Community. Saturday, April 13, 2019. Close to 160 par- Proceeds of the walk will be used to ticipants enjoyed a brisk walk on a route operate Tender Life Maternity Home. For around Ventura covering Thompson Blvd over three decades, Tender Life Maternity to Ventura Beach Promenade, up Figueroa Home has been devoted to serving Street, and a stroll down Main Street and abandoned pregnant women and children back to home base – The River Community by providing food, shelter, and personal Church. growth opportunities in a caring home Participants included several where “courage meets compassion to build community members, service groups, sup- new lives.” Tender Life currently is a full porters from various faith-based commu- house with nine mothers living on campus, nities, friends, families, and several of the who are receiving good prenatal care and residents of Tender Life Maternity Home. life skills training to prepare them for inde- “I was thrilled to see we had twice pendence. Recently CAPS Media hosted a media and online), an overview and tour of the as many walkers than we did last year. For more information about Tender workshop for Public Information Officers CAPS Media Center to allow them to more The annual walk helps us tremendously Life Maternity Home, please contact (PIOs) from throughout Ventura County at fully appreciate the resources available, plus with keeping our residents safe and with Lauren Stockton, TLMH House Manager the CAPS Media Center. The group included time to network with colleagues with similar housing. We have had a full house for the at (805) 653-7474. PIOs from Ventura County, various cities, objectives. past 20 months and the support is greatly schools and other institutions and agencies The CAPS Media Family Treasures appreciated. We are excited that Tender Workshop is coming on Thursday, May 30 Life gives a home to new and unborn Congratulations at 4pm at the CAPS Media Center. If you’ve babies! I am so grateful Terry Hazen had thought about documenting your family a vision over 35 years ago and grateful we 2019 Grads! history this is a great opportunity to learn are still going strong today to serve our city Believe it or not, it’s graduation season how to using family stories, interviews, and county”, Tender Life Maternity Home and CAPS Media recorded and facilitated photos, keepsakes, memorabilia and more Executive Director Jim Duran said. live-streaming of the Ventura College grad- to create a personalized and professional The event could not have been a uation ceremony on Friday, May 17. Next up Family Treasures video. Every family has success without the many volunteers are El Camino High School on Friday, June 7 wonderful stories and memories that should and vital support of various community and Foothill High School on Thursday, June be recorded and then shared with family partners Allstate – Encounter, Grace 13. All of the graduation ceremonies will be members and passed along to generations. Church, Missionary Church, Orchard recorded and broadcast on CAPS Channel 6 Ventura College Graduates featured on CAPS CAPS can help you move your family history Community Church, Mission Church, in the weeks following the events. Congratu- Media project from the “I wish I’d done that” Advanced Tactical Training Institute, lations to all the Grads! in the region. The quarterly meeting column to the “I’m glad I did it” column. provided the media professionals with sug- The Free Family Treasures workshop is the gestions for media production (video, radio Continued on page 14 SUMMER FUN! RENT SURREYS, CRUISERS, TANDEMS, KIDS BIKES & MORE.

VENTURA Ventura Pier Ventura State Beach Picnic Area Ventura Marriott Crowne Plaza Four Points by Sheraton OXNARD Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort On Wednesday, May 15, at the Robert Addison Clubhouse a celebration was held Channel Islands OPEN for the unveiling of the Boys & Girls Club new ten passenger van. Generously matched Marine Emporium MEMORIAL by Aera Energy, this van will provide a safe path from school to the Club. PORT HUENEME DAY! Robert Addison Boys & Girls Club, 1440 North Olive Street, Ventura. Holiday Inn Express Photo by Bernie Goldstein. Products & hours vary by location. (805) 650-7770 • wheelfunrentals.com 10 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes

Who could not be happy accepting a $100,000 check? Ventura County Library Foundation celebrates launch On May 7, at the Ventura County foundation’s chair. “With this amazing Government Center, nonprofit Ventura resource, the library will be able to County Library Foundation (VCLF), in travel to underserved communities in partnership with the Ventura County our county, and will offer technology Library launched their new mobile and print collections with materials library at a ribbon-cutting. for children, teens, adults and seniors The mobile library is a 26-foot vehicle in both English and Spanish. This is stocked with many of the same services just the first of many literacy outreach found in a traditional library, including programs that VCLF is supporting.” popular materials in multiple formats. Following a brief presentation Professional library staff will share story by VCLF board members and donors time, schedule class visits, and provide convened in the outside to tour the computer and Wi-Fi access, printing, mobile library and enjoy STEM activi- and more. The mobile library has been ties and demonstrations on the services, scheduled for many community events such as 3D printing. Ann Meyer. She said, “I’ve always in the upcoming months, sure to gather To learn more about VCLF and its had a passion for mentoring and attention with its bold graphic design other funding initiatives, including bringing women together because and open doors. STEM Innovation Labs, Operation of the energy that’s created, and VCLF raised more than $100,000 READ and READ Adult Literacy, please the ability that the women have from individuals in the Ventura County visit http://www.vclibraryfoundation. when they come together to give community, as well as $50,000 from org. each other moral support.” As the Premier America Credit Union and The Ventura County Library Foun- owner, Laurie also said, “I realize $5,000 for each of the next five years dation is a nonprofit organization that the importance of being open and from the Oxnard Harbor District, to enhances countywide access to quality conscientious of the needs of the sponsor the mobile library. The $100,000 library services, materials, and program- women as they grow and change. donation enabled the Ventura County ming for children and adults by securing With a desire to be able to Library System to receive a matching funding and other resources from create a venue and opportunity grant from the California State Library. private and public donors. Its vision is to for women to be able to join a club “We believe it’s incredibly important create a community where all people are Laurie Ann Meyer knows how to ‘Eat, Meet without paying dues or an annual to provide an extension of the library engaged, literate and empowered to par- & Greet.’ membership, Laurie realized the to the citizens of Ventura County, ticipate in society. To learn more about importance of creating a group in especially those who are not able to VCLF, please visit http://www.vclibrary- Happy 10 Year which ladies could come when they visit the library,” said Sandy Berg, the foundation.org. were able to. She said, “There are Anniversary multiple categories for businesses. Thus, there would be no limitation the third luncheon,” according to website: www.theladiesluncheon. in how many realtors or insurance Laurie, “we had 25 women. Thus, com, “the meeting will inspire and to The Ladies agents come to any meeting.” for the fourth luncheon we needed encourage your entrepreneurship.” And, according to her, “Instead of a bigger venue.” She said that, “Of You’ll be able to, ‘Eat, Meet & Luncheon, competing with each other, with the initial four that met in June, Greet,’ which is the motto. Besides having no limits of the number Jessica Maxwell, Martha Jaffe, and eating delicious food, you’ll be able Ventura! from many different categories, myself are still coming!” to give a brief commercial of who we’re supporting each other. Laurie said that the fourth you are/what you do. You’ll also be by Carol Leish When The Ladies Luncheon luncheon was at the Pierpont Inn. able to shop with various vendors How does ten years go by so quickly started in, June, 2009, the first “We were there for many years. at the meeting, such as different for The Ladies Luncheon, Ventura? group of six women met at the Then, when they went through jewelry, books, and makeup, along The Ladies Luncheon, Ventura, was former, My Florist & Bakery, which renovations, we were at the Le Petit with others. started in June, 2009 by, Laurie was in downtown Ventura. “By Café, in the Ventura Harbor for Come join the fun with us as about a year. Then, we went back we celebrate the 10-year anniver- to meeting at the Pierpont. Now, sary of the group on June 6, 2019 we’ve met/continue to meet at the between 11:00am-1:00pm at the Poinsettia Pavilion since 2017.” Poinsettia Pavilion, which is at: Laurie is very thankful that 3451 Foothill Rd. Please register Elaine O’Malia helps out by doing at: www.theladiesluncheon.com. marketing for the group which See you all very soon for a time includes maintaining The Ladies of celebration! Special thanks to, Luncheon website: www.theladies- Laurie Ann Meyer, for making this luncheon.com for many years. 10-year+ journey a fun one which “By coming to The Ladies will continue on for many more Luncheon,” according to the years! Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 11 Senior iving LPull Out Section

“Perhaps yoga would not be quite so much work.” Yoga and older adults

Yoga is a mind and body practice that Yoga or Seniors Yoga—in order to get typically combines physical postures, individualized advice and learn correct breathing exercises, and relaxation. form. Researchers are studying how yoga may Look for a well-trained instructor help improve health and to learn more who’s attentive to your needs. Ask about about its safe use in older adults. the teacher’s experience and training. Recent studies in people in their Standards for teacher training and late 40’s have found that yoga is helpful certification differ depending on the in reducing chronic low-back pain and style of yoga. The International Associ- improving function. However, evidence ation of Yoga Therapists has developed is not yet available on its effectiveness standards for yoga therapy requiring at and safety for older adults. least 800 hours of training. If you’re thinking about practicing Practice mindfully. Be sure to let your yoga, keep the following in mind: yoga teacher know about any medical Put safety first. Yoga is generally issues you have and ask about the safe in healthy people. However, if you physical demands of yoga. Listen to your have special health considerations body. Yoga poses should be modified such as a joint replacement, arthritis, based on individual abilities. Be careful balance problems, high blood pressure, to avoid overstretching. Because older glaucoma, or other health issues, talk adults are at higher risk of developing with your health care provider before strains and sprains when doing yoga, starting yoga. Start with an appropriate you may need to modify or avoid some yoga class—such as one called Gentle poses to prevent injury.

benefits that home care can provide with Benefits of activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing and dressing, seniors and their hiring in-home caregivers can enjoy invaluable personal benefits. care for an If there is one thing that becomes clear as someone ages, it’s the extensive elderly parent benefits of friendship. “Far too many elderly individuals in the United States by Michele Teter live alone, and when they have trouble When a loved one is still living at getting around, lose their driving privi- home but struggling with the effects of leges, or do not have family and friends getting older and losing their indepen- nearby, it can make them feel even more dence, hiring in-home care can be a great isolated,” says Kevin Watkins, co-owner solution. Professional caregivers provide of Caring Hearts of Rochester in New seniors with physical assistance, as well York. That is why companionship as help with the emotional and routine becomes a quintessential part of any aspects of daily life. home care services. In addition to the more tangible Continued on page 14 12 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living

their loved ones. They wish to adhere to their daily routines with as little assistance as possible. Furthermore, as a person with your own life outside of caregiving, it is unrealistic to assume you will be available 24/7 to provide a helping hand. For these reasons, adapting your home to maximize your loved one’s safety and independence is paramount. Fortunately, manufacturers of inde- pendent living products are constantly developing items and equipment that are beneficial to both seniors and their caregivers. Products that allow seniors to safely handle activities of daily living with little or no assistance are also being redesigned to look less clinical and function more efficiently without permanent installation. Using inde- Bathrooms often become the most dangerous pendent living products to adapt your rooms in the house. home will allow your aging loved one to maintain an independent and safe lifestyle, helping you feel less burdened Mom’s Moving and enabling your house to retain its normal appearance. In: How to Bathroom Modifications to Improve Senior Safety Adapt Your As we get older and our strength and balance wane, bathrooms often become Home for an the most dangerous rooms in the house. This area of the home combines Elderly Parent moisture and hard, slick surfaces—con- ditions that increase the risk of falls and by AgingCare.com provide no forgiving areas for a senior to Whether it’s due to a stroke, Par- land. Simple tasks like getting on and kinson’s disease, dementia, low vision off the toilet or stepping in and out of or simply old age, eventually everyone the shower can be very risky for older reaches a point in their lives when they adults. must rely on someone to help them Grab bars are an essential addition with activities of daily living (ADLs). for helping a senior handle personal care Depending on a person’s specific tasks like bathing and toileting safely situation, that could mean it is time to and independently. move into a senior living community or move in with a family member. Both options involve big changes for the Helping a senior senior, but when an aging parent moves in with you, it can be a stressful change adjust after for both parties. Multi-Generational Living vs. Senior moving to Housing Most family caregivers care deeply independent for their aging loved ones. We want to make sure our elders are taken care of, living and if that means that Mom and/or by Anne-Marie Botek Dad must move in with us, then so be it. Many people don’t consider assisted Moving is a notorious source of living or a skilled nursing home to be an stress, regardless of an individu- option for an elder who can no longer live al’s age or life situation. Disrupted alone safely. In their minds, senior living routines, the challenge of finding a communities are pricey and conjure up new home, and the hassle of packing images of seniors watching daytime and unpacking all of one’s personal television and consuming Jell-O by the belongings are just a few factors gallon. Yes, long-term care is costly, but that contribute to the overwhelm- these stereotypical notions about senior ing amount of work that goes into a living communities are largely exagger- major move. ated and outdated. For older adults who are vacating Still, many adult children do not their long-time homes to take up consider senior housing to be the best residence in independent living (IL) option for their elderly parents. This communities, these normal stressors is when the idea of multi-generational are often compounded by feelings of living usually pops up. As long as you anger and sadness due to a perceived have a spare bedroom or adequate space loss of freedom and vitality. you can repurpose for a loved one’s While it’s common to feel quarters, it doesn’t seem like such a big nostalgic and a sense of loss when change at first glance, right? Not so moving from a cherished home, fast. This is a decision that should be there’s far more powerful emotions at carefully thought through and discussed play for older adults who are moving at length with everyone involved. to senior living. Leaving their home Of course, the extent of these in the community is a symbolic end changes depends on the nature of your to the life they worked for years relationship with your loved one and to create. Things will certainly be the level of care they require (which will different in independent living, but increase). In addition to weighing the it’s important for a senior’s family emotional implications of this decision, members and close friends to ease it’s important to consider the logistical this transition by reminding them details of the transition as well. Most that they still have their independ- seniors do not want to be a burden on ence and there are many new oppor- Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 13 Senior Living tunities and friendships awaiting them at their new home if they are open to these things. The move to independent living Ventura County’s most experienced and only, can seem like a slippery slope for nonprofit home health and hospice agency. seniors. Logically, the next steps are assisted living and possibly even a nursing home. Acknowledging and accepting this reality is challenging, but the emphasis should be placed on Palliative Care Participating in the community choir showed the present rather than the hypothet- positive results ical future. A move to independent living is not the tragic ordeal that many The arts create older adults believe it to be, argues Wallace. Unlike assisted living facil- paths to healthy ities and nursing homes, IL commu- nities don’t accept seniors who need aging skilled nursing care or assistance We all know to eat right, exercise, and with activities of daily living. The get a good night’s sleep to stay healthy. men and women in independent But can flexing our creative muscles help living settings are still capable of us thrive as we age? Ongoing research maintaining a relatively active and looking at singing group programs, autonomous lifestyle. theater training, and visual arts for older These communities are settings adults suggest that participating in the that offer enhanced independence arts may improve the health, well-being, for residents. The services available and independence of older adults. at IL are meant to support an elder’s “Researchers are highly interested in If you or a loved one have a complex, progressive or life-threating illness, ability to remain self-sufficient and examining if and how participating in take mundane responsibilities like arts activities may be linked to improving Palliative Care might be right for you. home maintenance, transportation, cognitive function and memory and Call for your free assessment and to find out more about Palliative Care meal preparation and housework improving self-esteem and well-being. off their plates. Ideally, the addi- Scientists are also interested in studying Caring for the whole person, not just treating the illness. tional free time these services create how music can be used to reduce behav- Palliative care is covered by Medicare, Medical and most private insurance. can be used to explore community ioral symptoms of dementia, such as amenities, pursue social opportuni- stress, aggression, agitation, and apathy, ties and focus on enjoying a happy as well as promoting social interac- and healthy retirement. tion, which has multiple psychosocial (805) 642-1608 While much of the success of this benefits,” said Lisa Onken, Ph.D., of lmvna.org transition lies with the seniors them- NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social selves, there are things that family Research. Caregivers • Home Health • Palliative Care • Hospice members can do to ease the adjust- Dr. Johnson tested this approach, ment before, during and after the big leading Community of Voices, the largest move. Here are a few tips for family randomized clinical trial to test the caregivers to keep in mind: impact of participating in a community Acknowledge your loved one’s choir on the health and well-being of loss. Realize what your loved one has nearly 400 culturally diverse adults, left behind by moving out of a home age 60 and older, from 12 senior centers they’ve lived in for many years. in San Francisco. The centers were Be prepared for the move. Avoid randomly chosen to conduct the choir unnecessary stress by packing well program immediately (six intervention in advance of the move-out date groups) or 6 months later (six control so you’re not rushing through this groups). Outcome measures were delicate process. collected at baseline (prior to starting Help them get settled in their new the intervention), 6 months (end of home. Wallace encourages relatives randomization phase), and 12 months to assist with the unpacking and dec- (1 year after enrollment). Each choir met orating of an elderly loved one’s new once a week in 90-minute sessions for 44 home. weeks and performed in several informal Let them go. Knowing when to concerts. step back and let a loved one get on At weekly rehearsals, professional with their new life in independent choral directors from the San Francisco living can be tricky—there’s no one Community Music Center trained in the sign that will tell you it’s time to let intervention led activities to promote them figure things out on their own. Continued on page 14 KEEP LIVING YOUR GOOD LIFE. Like the city it thrives in, Cypress Place has a naturally vibrant vibe. Feel the welcoming spirit of Ventura’s most respected resort-style senior living community. Call 805-835-4072 to schedule a visit.

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The arts create paths ticipation with scientific rigor, we hope have spent much of their lives. In-home Some Seniors Continued from page 13 to establish a firm basis on which to care can help them stay there longer health and well-being. Researchers develop programs to improve the health than they would be able to on their own, assessed participants’ cognition, and well-being of older people. As these forgoing placement in a long-term care Qualify for physical function, and psychosocial studies continue, we expect the results to facility. function, as well as their use and cost of show us how we can implement cost-ef- A professional caregiver will keep healthcare services, before they started fective, community-based programs an eye on your loved one and detect Both Medicare the choir program and again after 6 and that benefit older people.” changes in their condition, such as 12 months. refusal to eat, sudden weight loss, med- and Medicaid A unique aspect of the study was its ication mismanagement, forgetting use of community partners to engage, Benefits of hiring in-home care to turn the oven off, etc. This kind of by Ralph S. Robbins, CFP enroll, and retain a large group of racially Continued from page 11 accountability can make a significant A great deal of confusion surrounds and ethnically diverse and low-income A professional caregiver can provide difference in preventing accidents and Medicare and Medicaid. They’re older adults. Participants were recruited precious social interaction. This could be avoidable health complications, partic- often mistaken for one another, but and completed all choir activities and something as simple as conversing over ularly in situations where an older adult they are two very different programs assessments at the senior centers, which coffee, going to the movies, or cooking has a difficult time with communica- that provide health care benefits for made it more convenient for them to join or gardening together. In the process of tion and/or remembering things. These Americans. While many people believe and continue in the study. doing their job, caregivers stave off lone- caregivers are specifically trained to that participation in these programs Participating in the community liness and depression in older adults. read subtle cues that a senior’s mental is mutually exclusive, the truth choir showed positive results within 6 At some point, most aging adults are or physical condition has changed and is that some seniors do qualify to months. In particular, it reduced feelings unable to drive safely. This blow to their act quickly to remedy the situation. receive both Medicare and Medicaid of loneliness and increased interest in independence also severely limits their Whether you live 10 minutes away coverage. When a Medicare beneficia- life. However, cognitive and physical ability to complete everyday tasks, such or on the other side of the country, ry also qualifies for Medicaid, they are outcomes and healthcare costs did as buying groceries, going to church and it is hard not to worry about your deemed a “dual-eligible beneficiary” not change significantly. Dr. Johnson visiting friends. A professional caregiver loved one when you cannot be nearby. and are entitled to enhanced benefits. attributed the improvements to the can provide safe transportation and In-home care provides the one-on-one, Medicare is a federal health choir providing a meaningful, regular accompany your loved one on errands, personalized care that a sole caregiver insurance program for seniors age opportunity to meet new people, build meetings, doctor’s appointments, social is not able to offer full time, giving you 65 and over and younger individu- social support, and increase a sense of events, etc. Such assistance can expand priceless respite AND peace of mind. als who are disabled or have certain belonging. a senior’s world outside of the home and A professional caregiver is a valuable chronic illnesses. Americans pay into “The study showed increased interest help them remain active. addition to your loved one’s care team. Medicare through payroll taxes. in life because singing in the choir By providing ongoing personal care, If you have concerns about a Medicaid, on the other hand, is a provided a regular, structured activity professional caregivers are able to help senior’s ability to live independently joint federal and state means-based for participants,” she said. “Access to aging individuals continue living safely, or your responsibilities as their sole program that helps low-income regular activities in diverse, low-income comfortably and socially at home. A little caregiver, then it is a good idea to begin individuals with limited resources communities is vital for older adults extra support can be all that is needed exploring home care companies in your afford health care. Unlike Medicare, to remain active and engaged in their to extend an older adult’s sense of inde- area. Consider both the tangible and Medicaid can differ widely from state community.” pendence. This goes a long way toward intangible benefits that could come to state. Both Medicare and Medicaid Dr. Onken noted, “By examining the improving their outlook on life and from hiring a professional caregiver are administered by the Centers for mechanisms through which arts partic- boosting self-confidence. Most aging for your aging loved one, and take Medicare and Medicaid Services ipation may provide benefits to health individuals are comforted by remaining advantage of this increasingly popular (CMS). and well-being, and by studying arts par- in familiar surroundings where they method of care. This ’n’ That

ballet repertoire, Coppélia is the perfect June 1st: 2 pm and 7 pm to record, broadcast and stream the Westside story ballet for all audiences.” June 2nd: 2 pm Community Council meeting on Wednesday Coppélia is where brilliant classical Tickets: $22 evening, June 5th. If other community dance meets a delightfully comic narrative. For info/tickets: council groups want CAPS Media to record The three-act ballet tells the lighthearted www.footworksyouthballet.org their meeting they should contact CAPS at story of how Franz, a village boy engaged [email protected] or call 805-658-0500. to Swanhilda, becomes infatuated with a All the resources and training at the life-like doll created by the eccentric inventor, Congratulations 2019 Grads! CAPS Media Center are available to the Dr. Coppelius. Hilarity ensues over love and Continued from page 9 entire Ventura community. To find out mistaken identity. place to share ideas on what to gather and more go to capsmedia.org/events, sign up Coppélia is where brilliant classical dance Originally choreographed by Arthur learn about resources available to create for the next orientation class on the first meets a delightfully comic narrative. Photo by Saint-Léon, Coppélia premiered in Paris in your family treasure. The workshop will Thursday of the month and discover that for Todd Lechtick. 1870. Saint-Léon’s interest in folk dancing be held at the CAPS Media Center, 65 Day a low annual membership fee of $25 you can figures prominently in the ballet, and is Road in Ventura. Space is limited, so reserve receive hands-on instruction in videography, Celebrating also reflected in the lush symphonic music your spot today by emailing us at info@ video editing, radio production (additional by French composer Léo Delibes. With capsmedia.org or calling 805.658.0500. fee required) and more. Member/Producers its tuneful and romantic music, Coppélia CAPS Media is collaborating with have access to CAPS Media’s state-of-the-art 15 Years of stands alongside such classics as Swan Community Council organizations facilities including video cameras, editing Lake, Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcrack- throughout Ventura to record, broadcast systems, the fully equipped television Footworks er as the best-loved and most enduring and stream their neighborhood meetings. and radio studios. Don’t miss out. Go to ballets of all time. CAPS covered the East Ventura Community capsmedia.org, or call 805-658-0500 for Youth Ballet Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffman, Council meeting on May 16 and is scheduled information. Coppélia introduced automatons, dolls and marionettes to ballet productions. Performances Because of its success with audiences, This year marks the 15th year of ballets like The Nutcracker followed suit full-scale, live ballet stage productions by with dolls and toys that come to life. Coin- Ventura’s Footworks Youth Ballet, where cidentally, The Nutcracker is also based on students and audiences alike experience the a story by E.T.A. Hoffman. utmost in classical ballet. Students fill lead A delightful performance of ballet fun roles whenever possible in productions like for families and children of all ages, The The Nutcracker every December, or other New York Times calls Coppélia “one of the classics like Snow White, Swan Lake, or happiest ballets in existence.” Peter and the Wolf every spring. And this Footworks Youth Ballet is a nonprofit spring, they bring the timeless and comedic ballet company located in Ventura, Cali- Coppélia to the Ventura College Performing fornia, whose purpose is to provide educa- Bonnie Wiley, owner of Primrose Excursions, celebrated the company’s five-year anni- Arts Center on June 1st (2 pm and 7 pm) and tional opportunities to young people and versary on May 15th. Current travelers and interested community members gathered June 2nd (2 pm). the community through the art of ballet. to celebrate where they’ve been and where they will be going. Primrose Excursions and “We are excited to be bringing Oakley Ballet Center is the official school of reps from their travel partners put on a presentation highlighting upcoming group Coppélia to Ventura this spring,” says Footworks Youth Ballet. travel options from single day trips to extended tours. For more information visit www. Artistic Director Kirsten Oakley. “One Ventura College Performing Arts Center PrimroseExcursions.com or call Bonnie at (805) 535-5170 of the few comedic ballets in the classical - Coppélia Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 15

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A free The EECCOA Program accepts 8-10 prom for students with special needs (ages teachers a year who commit to attend 12-25) at Ventura County Fairgrounds MERITO’s teachers’ training. Every fall, The night includes dresses and these teachers then present MERITO tuxedos, hairstyling, makeup and lesson plans that teach concepts such corsages or boutonnieres, limo rides and as the carbon cycle, greenhouse effect, a walk down a red carpet cheered on by and types of energy. Students also get paparazzi. Each guest is accompanied involved in environmental-based field by a student host from the community, studies that address ocean and climate given a formal photo, special food and environmental issues. 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n SPAN Thrift Store nently displayed at the shelter, for a $25 Executive Director of the Central Valley the Foundation and in the Foundation’s is providing $10 spays donation. chapter. “They will also learn how ability to improve the lives of law en- and neuters for low Of course, a visit to the shelter would to include their pet in their family’s forcement K-9s across the nation. income cat and dog not be complete without the main at- emergency preparedness plans.” Peter has over 20 years of consulting friends. traction — the animals. People can access the course on their and nonprofit growth experience. He will Two upcoming cli- n The Iowa State Veterinarian desktop or tablet at redcross.org/catdog- focus on expanding existing services and Dedicated nics are Thursday, confirmed “multiple” cases of canine firstaid and go through the content at introducing new services to be offered by to Scamp May 30th at SPAN brucellosis, a disease that can be trans- their own pace. It takes approximately the Foundation. Thrift Store parking mitted from infected dogs to humans 30 minutes to complete the course. The n The Marion County Sheriff’s Office lot 110 N. Olive St. (behind Vons on and other animals. interactive course includes: K-9 Unit is happy to have a member of Main) and another on Thursday, June The disease originated at a small dog How to determine a pet’s normal their team back home after what they 6th at the Albert H. Soliz Library - El commercial breeding facility in Marion vital signs so that owners can notice if called a ‘senseless shooting.’ Rio, 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, 93036. County, the Iowa Department of Agri- there are any irregularities; K-9 Kilo was discharged from the Please call to schedule an appoint- culture & Land Stewardship said in a Step-by-step instructions and visual North Carolina State Veterinary Hospital ment (805) 584-3823. statement. aids for what to do if a pet is bleeding, Monday afternoon after he was shot. n Humane Society Open House Cel- The animals and the facility are having a seizure or is suffering from Authorities said the shooting happened ebrating 87 Years of Service to Ventura quarantined as dogs undergo testing, heatstroke; and information on preven- after Kilo escaped his enclosure. County the department said. tative care, health and tips for a pet’s He was rushed to the North Carolina Stop by the Humane Society of While the threat to pet owners is well-being. State Veterinary Hospital where he Ventura County on June 8 and help low, “dog breeders, veterinary staff and The app helps owners learn what underwent surgery to his leg. celebrate its 87 years of nonprofit service anyone who comes in contact with blood, emergency supplies to have, when they During the three-hour surgery, to the animals of Ventura County. tissues and fluids during the birthing should contact their veterinarian, lead surgeon Andrea Tomas, placed The HSVC’s Open House & Birthday process may be at higher risk and should and where to find a pet care facility a permanent stainless-steel plate and Bash will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. consult their primary physician,” the or pet-friendly hotel. Users learn how pin in Kilo’s femur and removed bullet on Saturday, June 8, at its Ojai shelter department said. to assemble a pet first aid kit and an pieces, according to the NC State facility, at 402 Bryant St. Human infection from the disease emergency kit. Step-by-step instruc- Veterinary Hospital. Thomas said it Get a behind-the-scenes peek at is rare. It requires close contact with tions, videos and images for more than appears the bullet hit the bone directly its facility, participate in the barking infected dogs. Infections cause flu-like 25 common first aid and emergency and shattered, leading to extensive soft or meowing contest, tour the kennels, symptoms -- including fever and back situations. tissue damage. meet the staff, and learn about different pain -- as well as joint pain. Rarely, the The Pet First Aid App can be down- Tomas said that Kilo did well after volunteer opportunities. Visitors also university said, cases can involve the loaded by texting ‘GETPET’ to 90999, the surgery and was awake, alert and will have the opportunity to meet Dr. nervous system, eyes or heart. by going to redcross.org/apps, or by aware of his surroundings on Friday Christina Sisk, the HSVC’s new director This is just one more reason to adopt searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in morning. of veterinarian services, and tour the and not shop. app stores. He will head back to NC State in state-of-the-art spay and neuter clinic. n Red Cross has Online Course and n National Police Dog Foundation eight weeks for a check-up and if all The HSVC’s Humane Officers will App for Cat and Dog Owners and (right around the corner) is pleased to is well, Kilo’s handler can start slowly be on hand to give a look at the respon- dog walkers to take to help provide announce that Peter Fehler is now the re-introducing him back to work, Tomas sibilities and duties involved in protect- emergency care until veterinary help is Executive Director of the Foundation. said. ing animals throughout the county. available. Peter has been helping the Foun- Authorities are still searching for And Firefly Ceramics will be back with “Pet lovers will learn what to do if dation for the last two years with the person or person responsible for their Tiles for Tails program, where their cat or dog is choking, has a wound marketing and fundraising. He has been the shooting. There is a $2,000 reward participants paint tiles to be perma- or needs CPR,” said Russ Huge, Interim instrumental in the recent growth of leading to an arrest in the case. Scamp Club (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.)

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Hi, I’m Justin an Australian Shepherd / Spaniel X who is in need of a new home. I’m a great dog, but I bond with people and can become protective of them. I need an experienced owner who can give me the structure and consistency that I need so I can relax and enjoy life. I didn’t react at all to the stray cats at C.A.R.L.’s Pet Care Center, so I might be ok with a cat. I’ve been in playgroups at the kennel with dogs my size and I was tolerant of dogs who came up to me. I did not show any signs of aggres- sion. I am more of an observer. I do not initiate play or join in playing. I seem to prefer women over men. I’m ready for Easter and my new home. Could that home be yours? Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. Jeannette and Steven Albeck celebrated Adolfo is not just another handsome face; he is also 50 pounds of affection, their 12 years of energy and goofiness. He is 5 years old, but most marriage in Cabo. If folks assume is much they keep reading the younger because he is so puppy like. Adolfo loves, Breeze for another loves people and he wants 60-years together one or more of them to call his own. Come meet they will be married this silly dog in kennel a long time. # 40 at VCAS. Ventura County Animal Services - Camarillo location - 600 Aviation Drive This ’n’ That coming to watch the Amgen Tour,” said Community comes together for Amgen favorite teams including Rally UHC P S Y C CONSULTANTSHIC Continued from page 1 Cycling. It was his third time being a Jerri Rousseau of Manhattan Beach. Dolmans Cycling Team won stage 1 of spectator. Rousseau and her husband have been the women’s race with a time of 2 hours In 2016, cyclists breezed through following the tour around in their trailer Past • Present • Future 36 minutes and 4 seconds and donned Ventura. Last year, stage 2 of the men’s from NorCal to SoCal and everywhere in Spring the much-coveted yellow jersey and the race started next to the Ventura Pier. This between since 2006. Special! sprint leader’s green jersey. The 2017 year, the women’s 60-mile stage 1 started “There was that one year where they Palm or Tarot returning champion broke away from and finished next to the Ventura County re-routed the course due to some snow + a free gift the pack and grabbed a solo victory Fairgrounds. The men’s 136-mile stage and we were there,” she said. “Then one $25 during the final ascent to the finish. 5 started in Pismo Beach and ended in year we dressed up our puppies in yellow, Ventura sisters Alexis and Kendall Ventura, a few minutes after the women. green and polka dot jerseys.” Spiritual Awakenings by Polla Ryan finished 67th and73rd respectively. It’s definitely bigger and better every On the podium, Astana’s Blanca At the women’s team presentation the year. “In 2016, we captured everyone’s Liliana Moreno Canchon donned the Come see what’s blooming in your life! night before the women’s race, Kendall attention when Cabrillo Middle School polka dot jersey establishing her early AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS talked about her home court advantage spelled out ‘Ventura’ in the fields,” said dominance of the mountains. In the psychicconsultants.net and comforting familiarity with the Marlyss Auster, president and CEO of the men’s race, Education First’s Tejay van 107 Figueroa St., Downtown Ventura steep hills and sharp turns of her home- Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau. Garderen retained the yellow jersey while town’s roads. “That got everyone’s attention and the en- Astana Pro Team’s Davide Ballerini (805) 628-3333 “No pressure really,” she said as the gagement we received was tremendous.” showed everyone who was king of the crowd erupted in laughter, when asked For Geerike Schreurs, a massage mountains, donning the polka dot about her stage 1 prospects, the same therapist who tours with the Trek-Sega- jersey. Bahrain-Merida’s Ivan Garcia marshal post along Ferro Drive, by stage she won last year. fredo team, it’s the abundant sunshine Cortina won stage 5 of the men’s race. Grant Memorial Park. “It was so worth Ventura resident Jeff Tillquist, is not and the surfing prospects that got her Volunteers in bright orange shirts it to take the day off and volunteer,” she just a big fan of the Ryan sisters, but of attention. “I love how it’s so laidback were posted at street intersections said. “I just love being part of the cycling American cyclists in general. “I just love here and the beach is right there,” she providing directional support and community.” watching our American cyclists do so said, pointing for emphasis. “And all the assisting local law enforcement with And in the end, it’s all about that. well here even if it’s really a predomi- locals seem to be excited about the tour. riders and spectator safety. Two-time Said Auster, “It takes a committed and nantly European sport,” he said. We feel so welcome.” volunteer Diane M. of Santa Barbara was caring community to stage an event of Wearing a chicken costume, Tillquist Yellow cow bells were in abundance one of about 220+ volunteers. this magnitude where Ventura is front was also aptly toting an American flag and spectators rang them continuously She got a front-row seat in her course and center.” while waiting at the finish line for his as the riders started coming in. “I love SPAN Thrift Store SPAY/NEUTER ANIMAL NETWORK $10 Low/No Income Spay & Neuter $10 Low/No Income We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization Spay & Neuter More Spays - Less Strays Thurs., June 6th Albert H. Soliz Library - El Rio Thurs., May 30th Volunteers Needed! 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, CA 93036 in SPAN parking lot. Donations Always Appreciated! Must call for appointment Must call for appointment Spay and Neuter for Low & No Income (805) 584-3823 (805) 584-3823 Families in Ventura County 805.641.1170 110 A & B N. 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They Continued from page 1 might avoid traffic deaths of animals numbers will be called out by two local following their instincts but they also celebrities. Guests will be surprised. bring new animals from the hinterland Ventura Libraries events tapping, hand clapping, sing-along fun A total of four games will be played into suburbia, give reckless people a Continued from page 6 with performer and singer-songwriter, and multiple cards may be played at chance to use them however prohibited-- 6/18 &25 Tuesdays & Craig Newton. one time. Each BINGO card will cost and they cost millions. 6/19& 26 Wednesdays @ 3-6pm Storyteller Jim Cogan $5 with a minimum of 2 cards played By regulating existing open space in For All Ages, kids, teen, adult. Free, 6/25 Tuesday @ 4pm during the night. Cash prizes will be the form of corridors, pathways and land drop-ins welcome, no prior experience For 25 years Jim Cogan has been awarded. Snacks and beverages will around streams and rivers, we provide needed. Try out the New Maker Menu! inspiring and motivating children to be complimentary. Donations will for the health of local animals at the rea- Hill Road Library jump into the joy of reading through a be accepted. Please RSVP by leaving sonable cost of requiring development to Family & Children’s Ongoing Events wealth of oral tales. a message with Seryozha La Porte at take it easy. They would have to provide Early Literacy Class Contraption Lab 805-667-2912 x 232 or email nscurrah@ more elaborate plans and studies of 6/5, 12, 19, & 26 Wednesdays @ 6/27 Thursday @ 4pm rubicontheatre.org or visit the Rubicon their proposed impacts so we can decide 10:30am Kids can dream up crazy courses, Theatre Grandes Dames Facebook page how much more of the county we want Join us every week for stories, poems, then build and test them using this easy- to learn more. to give over to our own species. Our music, movement, a simple craft, and to-construct hook and loop-like system. The first quarterly Grandes Dames near-insatiable grab of natural resources fun! Aimed at ages 0-5. Saticoy Library BINGO event took place on Mar. 26, 2019 does need stiffer regulation—our own Juggler David Cousin Summer Reading Events with the talented Actor/DirectorJoseph survival depends on it. 6/3 Monday @ 5pm Nathalia, Bilingual Children’s Fuqua and handsome former Old Spice Robert Chianese. Ph. D. David Cousin, holder of five juggling Musician Model John Bennett Perry calling out world records, will amaze you! 6/17 Monday @ 3-4pm the numbers. Cash prizes were awarded Ventura City Council: Musician Craig Newton Juggler David Cousins and proceeds of the event benefitted the The correct way to challenge the 6/18 Tuesday @ 4pm 6/22 Monday @ 11:30am-12:30pm Rubicon Theatre. “Status Quo” is to address the inconsis- Get ready for foot stomping, toe David Cousin, holder of five juggling The Rubicon Theatre Grandes tency of “private sector vs. public sector” Dames organization was initiated employee benefits. by Nancy Gregory, Sandra Laby, Defined Benefit Plans (DBP) are Rosa Lee Measures, Barbara Meister practically non-existent in private and Dottie Novatt on Nov. 28, 1998. industry. Businesses began eliminating The women were in attendance at them in the late 1980’s. Private sector the Rubicon Theatre production employees are unlikely to have DBPs of Jesus Christ Superstar. Barbara again. Businesses do not want the risks turned to her dear friend Dottie associated with DBPs. So Private sector and remarked, “Don’t we all look employees use 401k plans to fund their grand?” The women were already own retirement. active members of the Casa Pacifica For the most part DBPs are only found Angels volunteer organization and in the case of government employees. they thought it might be nice to start Thus, we have the very unfair situation another charity and model it after of private sector employees having to the Angels. Having heard the word pay taxes to support public employees. “grand”, Dottie suggested they name Private sector employees cannot afford themselves the Grandes Dames and to pay for a benefit that they do not have. Dottie was unanimously elected its Elected politicians have lacked first president. courage to terminate DBPs in the Over the last two decades, public sector. Why? Public Employee the Grandes Dames have supported Unions have waged campaigns against the Rubicon Theatre through fund- politicians who have tried to remove or raising, quarterly luncheons with weaken their DBPs. live entertainment, an Anniversary Since Councilmembers are unlikely Calendar, a cookbook, and a Murder to remove the DBP, Councilmem- Mystery Party. Being a member of bers might consider putting this before the Grandes Dames is a fun way to the people. The Citizens of Ventura socialize and support the Rubicon would like the opportunity to vote on Theatre. Annual membership is $48. a full array of DBP options (including This summer, the Grandes Dames termination, funding, etc., etc.). will be expanding the organization Kindest regards, to include young professionals to the Charles Spraggins, M.B.A. group and will host a networking event at Ventura Spirits 3891 N Ventura Ave. Guest speakers will include represen- Ventura Harbor Village Pirates Day tatives from Economic Development Continued from page 1 Collaborative Ventura County and ities, and photo opportunities around Nick Norris Owner and Consultant every corner. at ID Marketing & Design, Adjunct Admission for Pirates Day is free. Marketing Professor at Ventura It’s best to arrive early to find free College. The event date is to be deter- parking in the Village or jump on the mined. If you or your business would complimentary shuttle service from like to participate in this fun and in- the overflow lot on Harbor Blvd and formative event, please contact Nicole Schooner Drive, running from 11am to Scurrah at nscurrah@rubicontheatre. 6pm! org. Continued on page 23 Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 19 Police Reports by Cindy Summers Assault with a Firearm, Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle, Child Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Endangerment Police Department and are not the opinions of On May 16, at approximately 8am, the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned Ventura Police patrol officers responded are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty to a call of a shooting that had occurred in a court of law. in the area of the 1200 block of Nilgai Pl. Recovered Stolen Vehicle Arrests Officers located the victims who On May 4, at approximately described the incident. According to the 6:30am, the Ventura Police Department victims, the suspect, 29-year-old Ventura Command Center received a call of a sus- resident Seeb Hurtado, knocked at their picious vehicle in the parking lot of the residence’s front door inquiring about Poinsettia Pavilion in the 3400 block of a vehicle. The occupants did not have Foothill Rd. The caller reported seeing 3 any information on the vehicle and the males loitering near a vehicle and one of suspect left. Are you as young as you could be? them was removing a license plate. The victims entered their vehicle to While officers were still responding leave for the morning and saw the suspect 805.642.3263 | www.venturatownehouse.com to the call, a resident in the 6900 Swan in the area again. The adult female was 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 St. called dispatch and reported that concerned about the male’s continued CA LIC# 565801810 she just discovered her vehicle had been presence in the area around her home. stolen sometime during the night. The In response she drove around the area pole with five occupants. found the bird and captured it because it vehicle in the suspicious vehicle call several times. When the suspect saw her The investigation revealed that the appears sick/injured. Bird Rescue volunteers matched that of the stolen vehicle. When and her juvenile daughter, he seemed driver was travelling eastbound on were contacted and arranged for a pick up at officers arrived on scene at the Poinset- fixated on them and their vehicle. Telegraph Rd at a high rate of speed the Port Dist. tia Pavilion, the vehicle was no longer in When the mother was driving away before leaving the roadway and colliding 5-10 11:00am, Harbor Patrol and the parking lot. from the area, the suspect produced a into the traffic signal pole. No other Marine Safety Officers training with Officers contacted the victim and handgun and fired it at their vehicle vehicles were involved in the collision. Oxnard Fire water rescue class at Surfers learned she had the ability to track her from a short distance away. The mother Alcohol was a contributing factor in the Knoll beach. Rescue Boat 19 was used in vehicle, which was last shown to be in the fled while calling 911. Neither victim nor collision. class. area of Telephone Rd. and Ramelli Ave. the vehicle was struck by the gunfire. The five occupants, all from 9:52pm, received a report of a fall victim Officers responded to that area and saw Responding officers observed a Fillmore, were treated on scene by the in the Harbor Village. Officers responded the vehicle pulling into an apartment subject matching the suspect’s descrip- Ventura City Fire Department. The and assisted a subject who stepped in dog complex in the 6500 Telephone Rd. tion. When the officer went to contact front passenger (15 year old male) had droppings and slipped and fell. The patient Before officers were able to initiate a the subject, he fled into a nearby succumbed to his injuries on scene. The was uninjured and the dog/owner were not traffic stop, the 17-year-old male driver barranca. The officer caught up to the other four occupants were transported located. stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. suspect and detained him at gunpoint. to the Ventura County Medical Center. 5-11 8:32am, dispatched to a medical, After a brief foot pursuit, the juvenile Additional officers arrived and took the The driver was in critical condition (21 ill person in a vehicle at 1860 Spinnaker dr. was taken into custody. He was arrested suspect into custody without incident. year old male) and the three additional Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR for possession of a stolen vehicle, posses- Officers canvassing for a crime scene passengers (15 year old males) were in with treatment of severe leg pain from the sion of stolen property, resisting arrest located evidence of a shooting right serious condition. patient. The patient was self-transported to and conspiracy. where the victims indicated. The suspect This is an ongoing investigation and local hospital. The passenger, 19-year-old Oxnard was identified by the victims as the anyone with information about this 9:06pm, received a dispatch to a medical, resident Samuel Carranza, was quickly shooter and he was arrested. collision is asked to call Corporal Gomez unconscious person at 1550 Spinnaker. taken into custody. He was arrested for Detectives obtained a search warrant at 805-339-4474 Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR possession of a stolen vehicle, contrib- and the nearby residence of the suspect with assessment and treatment of a 60 year uting to the delinquency of a minor and was searched. Further evidence of the old male who was transported by AMR to conspiracy. crime and the suspect’s involvement was Harbor Patrol hospital. On the same date, at approximately located. 5-12 6:43am, dispatched to a fall victim 4am, home surveillance video from res- The suspect was booked into Ventura in the Ventura Marina Community, officers idences in the area of Swan St., showed County Jail for Assault with a firearm, Blotter responded and assisted VFD/AMR with several subjects casing unlocked vehicles Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle, and Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol a female complaining of back pain. The at the time the victim’s vehicle was Felony Child Endangerment. tends to. patient was transported to local hospital by stolen. The male juvenile was found to Serious Injury Hit and Run AMR for further evaluation. be in possession of property taken from Investigation 5-02 5:40pm, received a report of a 7:11am, while on patrol, officers observed one of those vehicles. On May 16, at approximately 11pm, transient casing cars near the National an injured bird, a grebe. They caught it and Threats and Brandishing a Knife in the Ventura Police Command Center Park Service. Officers responded and found contacted sea bird rescue for pick up and a Threatening Manner received a call of a hit and run collision the subject on the beach at Harbor Cove. treatment. On May 13, at approximately that had occurred on Thompson Bl west Nothing suspicious was observed and the 5-13 7:33am, dispatched to a 9pm, the Ventura Police Department of Kalorama St. Officers arrived on scene individual moved on. medical, fall victim in the Ventura Marina Command Center received a 911 call of and located an unresponsive female in 5-04 11:30am, received a dispatch to Community. Officers responded but were a brandishing that just occurred outside the roadway being tended to by citizens. a vehicle into a building at 1559 Spinnaker unable to locate the patient. All responding of Starbucks in the 1900 block of S. The investigation revealed that the Drive. Officers responded and determined units were cancelled and placed back in Victoria Ave. The victim was stopped in female pedestrian was crossing the there were no injuries involved with the service. his vehicle waiting to exit the Starbucks roadway northbound on Thompson Bl incident. VFD responded shored up the 5-14 5:05pm, while on patrol, officers parking lot, when the suspect ap- midblock. A vehicle traveling westbound entrance and City building inspectors “red- observed hazardous ocean conditions from proached his driver’s window, which was struck the pedestrian in the roadway tagged” the building until it can be repaired. South Jetty to the Santa Clara Rivermouth. closed. and fled the scene without checking on 5-05 7:15am, received a report of an 4-6ft South swell with strong rip currents in The suspect, later identified as 38- the condition of the pedestrian. Identi- injured seabird, grebe at the Santa Clara several places. Officers monitored the condi- year-old vagrant Kent Carter, walked up fiable parts of the vehicle that struck the Rivermouth. A good Samaritan caught tions ensuring no inexperienced swimmers to the victim’s vehicle and stated he was pedestrian were located at the location and placed the bird in the estuary. Officers or surfers were heading out. going to harm the victim. The victim of the collision. did not hear him at first, so he rolled The pedestrian was treated by the down the window to see if Carter needed Ventura City Fire Department and something. It was at that time Carter transported to Ventura County Medical pulled a knife out of his pocket and Center where she remains in critical while making a cutting motion across condition and is not expected to survive. his neck, he again made a threat that he This is an ongoing investigation and was going to harm the victim. The victim anyone who has information about sped away and immediately called 911. this collision is asked to contact Officer Several officers responded to the Bevan at 805- 339-4447. call and located Carter a short distance Fatal Traffic Collision away inside of Trader Joe’s on Victoria On May 17, at approximately Ave. Officers waited for Carter to exit the 1:30am, the Ventura Police Command store, at which time he was taken into Center received a call of an injury traffic custody without incident. After being collision that just occurred on Telegraph positively identified, Carter was arrested Rd at Claremont Way. for making threats and brandishing a Officers arrived on scene and located a knife in a threatening manner. vehicle that collided into a traffic signal 20 OctoberSeptember 2925– 28 – NovemberNovember – October 7, 11,11, 2017 20142016 Ventura BREEZE

Ventura MusicFri 5/31: Karen Eden Scene & Bill Macpherson Morvan Band Garage O’Leary’s 1091 Scandia Avenue 6555 Telephone Road Wed 5/22: Del Toros, The Young Barons Wed: Karaoke Fri 5/24: Ward, Four Day Beard Paddy’s Sat 5/25: The Robot Uprising, Hymen 2 W. Main Street Blasters, 900 Pound Gorilla, QMD Wednesdays: Karaoke Wed 5/29: Dead Boys, Die Group Fri & Sat: DJs Grapes and Hops Plan B Winery 454 E. Main Street 3520 Arundell Circle Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun Sun 5/26: Yesterday & Today 4 pm Red Cove Thurs 5/23: Ray Jaurique 1809 E. Main Street by Pam Baumgardner Fri 5/24: Shawn Jones Wed 5/22: Vicious Cycle, The Meat VenturaRocks.com Music Calendar Sat 5/25: Maria Calerie Beaters For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Surf Rodeo has finally announced Sun 5/26: Tex Pistols Sandbox Coffeehouse their headliners for each day! First, it’s The Black Angus Fri 5/31: Brandon Ragan Project 204 E. Thompson Blvd Expendables (reggae) for Saturday, July 4718 Telephone Road Hong Kong Inn 805-641-1025 13, and then it’s Hepcat (ska and reggae) Music 5:30 – 8:30 pm 435 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon for Sunday, July 14. Don’t forget that the Thursdays: Mark David Undercover Wed 5/22: Gemini B-Day Jam Thursdays Open Mic two-day surf and music festival lands in a Blue Agave Sat 5/25: Civil Conflict, Bootleg Brigade, Sat 6/1: No class new spot this year at the Ventura Pier. JD 185 E. Santa Clara Slum Brigade, Mulholland, Bare Sun 6/2: Nate Music Drury has always been a strong supporter Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ Minimum, Operation Oxnard Sans Souci of local music, case in point, you can catch Saturdays: DJ Sun 5/26: Del Franklin (4-7 pm) 21 S. Chestnut loads of local bands including Hy Brasil, The Blue Room Sun 6/2: Satin Sundays: DJ Darko Stoneflys, Honey Owl and Kings Revenge Ventura Harbor Village Keynote Lounge Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra along with JD’s Raging Arb and the (Next to Comedy Club) 10245 E. Telephone Road Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean Redheads. There will be 30+ bands along Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band w/ Shawn Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke Wednesdays: Open mic with surf and cornhole competitions, Jones Thursdays: Open mic night Thursdays: DJ Spinobi and cowgirl & cowboy bikini contest…hey Boatyard Pub Fri 5/24: Red Rhythm Fri 5/24: Stevie Char wait! A cowboy bikini contest? How did Ventura Harbor Village Sat 5/25: What the Funk Sat 5/25: Raised on Vinyl I miss this before??? Get tickets and more Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Fri 5/31: DJ AVG Fri 5/31: DJ Pistolero information at SurfRodeo.org. Saturday 7 pm Sat 6/1: Crosscut 805 Sat 6/1: DJ Pistolero The 4th Annual Ojai Blues Fest at Mondays: Milo Sledge Leashless Brewing The Shores Restaurant Ojai Art Center will be held on Saturday, Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas 585 E. Thompson Blvd. 1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard June 1, with another amazing lineup of Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room Fri 5/24: Jose Valdez Jazz Trio blues artists. The doors open at 1 pm with Sun 5/26: Big Adventure Duo Sat 5/25: Teresa Russell & Tom Buenger Sat 5/25: 805 Allstarz music from Kelly’s Lot, Orphan Jon and Sun 6/2: Jon Gindick Thurs 5/30: DJ Rockingchair Sun 5/26: Ray Ray and the Rustlers the Abandoned, Crooked Eye Tommy, Bombay Bar & Grill Sat 6/1: Shawn Jones Fri 5/31: Dave Parsonage Rae Gordon, Laurie Morvan Band, then a 143 S. California Street Limon y Sal Sat 6/1: Brandon Ragan Project grand finale set featuring an all-star jam. Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs 598 E. Main Street The Star Lounge Acoustic sets will be played in between Café Fiore Fridays: DJ 343 E. Main Street to keep the day moving; tickets available 66 S. California Street Saturdays: DJ Fri 5/24: CRV online at OjaiBluesFest.com Fri 5/24: The Collectives Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm) Sat 5/25: Masters of the Past Tickets for the Music Under the Stars Sat 5/25: Little Alice Made West Brewing Fri 5/31: Mini Driver Band concert series this summer are available Sun 5/26: Jangala Roots 1744 Donlon Street The Tavern only through Ventura City Hall. Several Tues 5/28: Jason Bourne Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm 211 E. Santa Clara Street shows have already sold out, but you can Wed 5/29: Kylie Thurs 5/23: Hannah Jobus (805) 643-3264 still get tickets for Sound Effect on July The Cave Sat 5/25: Jeff Uzzel Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve 20, Rodeo Drive on July 27, Four Lads 4435 McGrath Street Thurs 5/30: Ted Lennon Tuesdays: Karaoke from Liverpool on August 3 and Identity 5:30 – 8:30 pm Margarita Villa Thursdays: Get Right DJ Theft on August 10. I’m happy to see Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas Ventura Harbor Village Fri 5/24: The Intelligence, The Spires, people are scooping up tickets, but it’s a Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi Wed 5/22: Mark Masso Vnlvx little baffling why the City doesn’t set up Concrete Jungle Brewing Fri 5/24: Corsican Brothers Sat 5/25: The Black Stripes an online page to purchase tickets; you 4561 Market Street Sat 5/25: Matt Clark Topa Mountain Winery still have to call to get yours during their Fri 5/24: Los Retros, Evolution Burger Sun 5/26: Doc Rogers Band 821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai regular business hours. Copa Cubana Mon 5/27: Misunderstood Music 3-5 pm Quick Notes: the May 23 Good Ventura Harbor Village Tues 5/28: Bob Bishop Sat 5/25: Hunter & the Dirty Jacks Charlotte show has been cancelled at the Music 7 pm; Sundays 4 pm Wed 5/29: Karen Eden Sun 5/26: Joystix Ventura Theater; Jon over at Leashless Mondays: Smokey & Friends Fri 5/31: Whiskey Business Mon 5/27: Bryan Titus Trio will be hosting the Listening Room Open Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio Sat 6/1: Sin Chonies Ventura College Performing Arts Mic weekly on Tuesday nights until Wed 5/22: Al Macias Open Mic Sun 6/2: CRV Center further notice; Big Adventure has landed Fri 5/24: Native Vibe Namba 4700 Loma Vista Road a Wednesday night residency at Oak and Sat 5/25: Ruben Estrada & The Martinez 47 S. Oak Street Fri 5/24: El Bracero, a Mariachi Opera Main; you can find out what psychedelic Brothers Sat 5/25: River Ripley, RyMi and the Ventura County Fairgrounds jazz funk sounds like when Los Retros and Sat 6/1: Ruben Estrada & The Martinez Martians, Tattered Angels 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Evolution Burger play Concrete Jungle on Brothers Sat 6/1: Flamenco Fri 5/24: Liberacion, Industria del Amor, Friday, May 24; Ventura College Perform- Dargan’s Irish Rub & Restaurant Sun 6/2: Hands On’Ensemble Bryndis y Mas ing Arts Center hosts El Bracero, a Mariachi 593 E. Main Street Oak and Main Winchester’s opera on Friday May 24; River Ripley, RyMi Sun 6/2: The Sunday Drivers (4 pm) 419 E. Main Street 632 E. Main Street and the Martians along with Tattered Discovery Sundays: Sing Time Karoke (805) 653-7446 Angels play Namba downtown on Saturday 1888 Thompson Blvd Tuesdays: Beers Brothers Open Mic Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm May 25; and Topa Mountain Winery will Thurs 5/23: Sammy J, The Hooliganz Wednesdays: Big Adventure Fri 5/24: Carlo Fontaine have live music with Bryan Titus Trio on Fri 5/24: One Drop Redemption Thurs 5/23: Total Recluse Sat 5/25: Jon Gindick Memorial Day, Monday, May 24. Sat 5/25: Twisted Gypsy Fri 5/24: Seaside Band Sun 5/26: CRV The Pam Baumgardner Music Hour Sun 5/26: Sgt. Pepper (brunch); Groove Sat 5/25: Ric Ash (4 pm); Colette Lovejoy Fri 5/31: Frank Barajas returns to KPPQ-LP at 104.1 FM after Session (5 pm) Band Sat 6/1: The Swillys a short hiatus following the passing Wed 5/29: Alborosie & the Shengen Clan, Sun 5/26: Medicine Hat (11:30 am); The Sun 6/2: Hot Cuppa Three of my father Gilbert Sanchez. Airdates Herbal Rootz References (2 pm); Heart & Soul (6:30 pm) 1901 Speakeasy are Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 pm and Thurs 5/30: Heavy Petty Thurs 5/30: Beers Brothers Showcase 649 South B Street, Oxnard Sundays at noon. You can also listen Fri 6/1: Cubensis Fri 5/31: Dave Bowery Fri 5/24: Rich Sheldon with the MyTuner app for your phone or El Rey Cantina Sat 6/1: Ric Ash, The Might Cash Cats Sat 5/25: Carlo Fontaine online at CapsMedia.org. 294 E. Main Street Sun 6/2: Andrew Dr. Suico Fri 5/31: Bobby Campbell Do you have any music-related news Fridays: DJ Ojai Art Center The 805 Bar or upcoming shows you want help publi- Saturdays: DJ 113 S. Montgomery Street Ventura Harbor cizing? Please send all information short Four Brix Winery Ojai, CA Music at 11 am – 1 pm Fri & Saturday or long to [email protected]. For 2290 Eastman Avenue Sat 6/1: Ojai Blues Fest w/ Crooked Eye 4-7 pm Saturday updated music listings daily, go to www. Music 6 – 8:30 pm Tommy feat. Rae Gordon, Orphan Jon Saturdays: Kenny Devoe VenturaRocks.com. Fri 5/24: Jodi Farrell and Jim Rankin & the Abondoned, Kelly’s Lot, Laurie Sundays: Kenny Devoe Ventura BREEZE October 25– November 7, 2017 21

Ventura Art Scene

An exhibition of artworks by Buenaventura Art Association (BAA) members at Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts, the group’s beachfront location, will run until July 14. On May 18, awards were given at the BAA Juried Memebers Exhibit by Sharon Taylor, Executive Director BAA before a very large enthusiastic crowd of art lovers. The first Outstanding Merit Award was presented to Lisa Ann Mahony for her work “Sailing at Sunset.” Buenaventura Art Association also operates Buenaventura Gallery in Studio 30 at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave. For more about BAA and its programs, visit www. buenaventuragallery.org or call 805-648-1235. Harbor Village Gallery & Gifts is at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 106, and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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Jordan Pollock, Madison Lonis, Shira Zaid, Kamar Hanna and Rachel Lonis Chang were honored for their art. Photo by Michael Gordon. The Rotary Club of Ventura has announced the winners of a new Perspectives on Peace Scholarship program. Five high school seniors are being awarded a total of $9,000 in scholarships, based on their outstanding original art. They were honored at Ventura Rotary Club on May 15th, and their artwork is on display at the Museum of Ventura Country until June 2nd. “We did some research on the types of scholarships available to Ventura-area high schoolers and found that, while there are several competitive essay-based and merit-based scholarships available, there was not an artistic- based scholarship,” said Doug Halter, current Ventura Rotary Club president. The Perspectives on Peace Scholarship received 20 entries of artwork from high school seniors. Ten judges reviewed each applicant’s artistic rendering of their personal perspec- tive on peace and their recommendations from teachers, guidance counselors, or mentors. The winners of the Ventura Rotary Club 2019 Perspectives on Peace Scholarship are: 1st prize $5,000 Shira Zaid (Ventura High School), 2nd prize $2,000 Madison Lonis (Buena High School), 3rd prize $1,000 Kamar Hanna (Buena High School), Honorary mention $500 Jordan Pollock (Ventura High School) and Honorary mention $500 Hanna Rachel Chang (Foothill Tech High School). 22 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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A business decision might need to be put off until a colleague’s personal matter is resolved. Use this time to work on another business matter that you’ve been anxious to get to. Crock SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Relationships (personal or pro- fessional) might appear to be stalled ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An un- because of details that keep cropping expected development could change up and that need tending to. Be the Arian’s perspective on a potential patient. A path begins to clear soon. investment. Keep an open mind. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Ignore the double talk and act only December 21) A promotion could on the facts. cause resentment among envious TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A colleagues. But others recognize how surge of support helps you keep your hard you worked to earn it, and will long-standing commitment to col- be there to support you if you need Hagar the Horrible leagues who rely on you for guidance. them. Ignore any attempts to get you to CAPRICORN (December 22 to ease up on your efforts. January 19) Handling a delicate GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family personal matter needs both your continues to be the dominant factor, wisdom and your warmth. Expect but career matters also take on new some setbacks, but stay with it. The importance. You might even be able outcome will more than justify your to combine elements of the two in efforts. some surprising, productive way. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A 18) Resist the temptation to cut realistic view of a workplace or corners just because time is short. personal situation helps you deal Best to move ahead step by step so Solutions on page 19 with it more constructively once you you don’t overlook anything that know where the truth lies. Reserve might later create time-wasting com- (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) the weekend for someone special. plications. LEO (July 23 to August 22) As much PISCES (February 19 to March 20) as you Leos or Leonas might be Use the good will you recently earned intrigued by the “sunny” prospects with that well-received project to touted for a potential investment, be pitch your ideas for a new project. careful that you don’t allow the glare Expect some tough competition, to blind you to its essential details. though, from an unlikely source. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) BORN THIS WEEK: Your love of A friend’s problem brings out the family extends beyond your personal Virgo’s nurturing nature in full force. life to include others to whom you However, don’t go it alone. Allow generously extend your care and others to pitch in and help share the affection. responsibilities you’ve assumed. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Ventura BREEZE May 22 – June 4, 2019 23 Showtime

A View from House Seats Past and present converge Gold Coast in Camarillo ConcertElizabeth Helms, ArtisticChorus Director by Shirley Lorraine “There is fear in this century” relates to ferret the truth. The girls are intim- one of the characters in Camarillo idated and verbally beaten until finally Skyway Playhouse’s production of the they give in, and in a show of solidarity classic play The Crucible. Penned in and desperation, declare themselves to 1953 by playwright Arthur Miller, the be witches despite their earlier protesta- partially fictionalized account is set tions. in 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts at the Any similarities to the current Hot height of the Salem Witch Trials. political climate may seem to mirror This powerful piece shows how crowd those of Miller’s original writing, which mentality and unwavering prejudice took place during the era of McCarthy- without benefit of facts can literally ruin ism. Ah, history does repeat itself. Clearly lives. demonstrated is the pervasive lemming A group of young girls are witnessed mentality, with many blindly grasping at Cl dancing and cavorting in the forest in the suggestions like smoke rings. Even as the Nigs dead of night by a local priest. This leads smoke evaporates, the desire to blame to suspicions that they are conducting someone, anyone, continues without Friday, June 7, 2019 at 8:00pm witching spells. As the suspicions grow, reason. so does the fear, in both the townsfolk The large cast assembled by director Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 2:00pm and the girls involved. Rumors and Brian Robert Harris features a cadre of St. John's Lutheran Church untruths act as kindling to fan the fires seasoned actors seen on many county 1500 North C Street, Oxnard of accusation. stages. Among them are Adam Womack The leader of the group, Abigail, as John Proctor, Ron Rezac as Deputy engaged in an affair with John Proctor, Governor Thomas Danforth, and Andy PERFORMANCES a local farmer, while employed by the Brasted as Judge Hathorne. The familiar Featuring the greatest hits of Aretha Franklin, Burt Bacharach, family. Proctor’s wife Elizabeth fired names of Scott Blanchard, Jim Seerden, Carole King, Queen and others! Abigail and is quick to label her as a Jim Diderrich, Theresa Secor and Bill witch, convincing others to do so as well. Walthall also pepper the action. $18 - Adults | $15 - Seniors/Students | $5 - Children Tensions and emotions run high as The setting is appropriately sparse, More info at GoldCoastChorus.org or call (805) 616-7269 the girls first attempt to explain their costuming is simple and effective. Back- actions before ultimately bending to ground music accentuates the mood in For concert descriptions, tickets and locations, the prejudicial browbeating by the local many places as the emotions reach fever visit us at www.goldcoastchorus.org judge, priests and townsfolk. pitch. After one of the girls has a “fit “and The Crucible has always been an is seemingly unconscious, a confession is important play, which seems especial- forced out of Tituba, a slave who was part ly appropriate now given the divisive of the group. Succumbing to pressure, unrest across the nation. It shows that, promise of such a comedic pairing where the she names each of the girls as witches. despite progress, little has changed since chemistry doesn’t ever seem to quite gel. Proctor is exposed as an adulterer the 1600s. Are we destined to repeat the Rated PG - 93m and is made to suffer along with the girls. same or similar actions every century? It Along the way, greed, untruths, secrets does seem possible. and political misdeeds are revealed. Catch the next production there Ventura Harbor Village Pirates Day Everyone bears the mantle of suspicion. of Peter & The Starcatchers in June. Continued from page 18 No one really knows the innocence Contact (805) 388-5716 or www.skyway- For one day only, venture along the or guilt of the group, nor seems willing playhouse.org. waterfront to find pirates in sword fights by professional Pirates for Hire, mermaids, treasure, exotic birds, live music, rum drinks, Movie Review by Cindy Summers men for luxurious jewelry and eventually and pirate eats. Keep an eye out for Reece work together to steal the riches of an Ryan’s on-land Kids Pirate Ship, Captain The Hustle internet billionaire. Jack, Hook, Shmee, & Tink (look-a-likes), I would be the first to admit I’m a and strolling pirate musicians. Games are huge Rebel Wilson fan, from her breakout back and better than ever - take a ride on role in Bridesmaids, to all 3 Pitch Perfect the bucking shark, jump on the inflatable movies to her TV series Super Fun Night kracken, kids can enjoy the new Rockin’ which she created, had the lead role and Pirate Ship, and more. Visit Port Royal Pri- Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, ran for 17 episodes ~ all filled me with vateers’ historical encampment and shop at 4 being best. bellyaching laughter from her comedic the vendor booths for pirate ware and nauti- timing and physicality. cal-themed loot. Hold tropical birds, snap a The Hustle is the 2019 remake of In The Hustle, in which Wilson also is photo at themed selfie-stations, and stop for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), which as Producer, she unfortunately misses the face painting or henna body art. was a remake of Bedtime Story (1964). mark as the gags are childish in nature, Everyone is encouraged to come dressed Released by United Artists, Produced the cons are insultingly obvious, and the in their best pirate garb! Strut in the Pirates by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Directed comedic timing seems off most of the Day costume contests held throughout the by Chris Addison, and Written by movie. Wilson does shine with outrageous day for different age brackets. Pirates up to Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning, Dale physical comedy throughout, which lessens 12 years old partake in the Kids Treasure Launer, and Jac Schaeffer. Starring the disappointment of what looks to be an Hunt ($5) leading to a magical treasure trove Anne Hathaway as Josephine Ches- outrageous comedy from the trailers. and free pirate craft activities. terfield, Rebel Wilson as Penny Rust, Anne Hathaway is no stranger to For grog and grub, Village restaurants Alex Sharp as Thomas Westerburg, and comedy, and is cast well as the aristocratic offer a variety of cuisine for hungry crews; Nicholas Woodeson as Albert. opposite to Wilson’s less experienced and including roasted turkey legs and rum Josephine and Penny are two con artists impulsive style. Hathaway’s physical comedy specials. Live entertainment will range who swindle gullible, rich men in Beaumont- is surprisingly quite good throughout the from Steel Drummers to the Sword Coast sur-Mer on the French Riviera. Josephine is movie and her dry wit plays well off Wilson’s Medieval Fighters Club. Ventura Harbor a British woman who is glamorous and seemingly oblivious nature. Pirates Day gives you a chance to get in your cultured, while Penny is a very erratic and Nicholas Woodeson (Albert the butler) best piratical gear and wander by the sea to fun-loving Australian, and after they meet is a stand-out in this comedy lineup for his interact with pirates and gypsies of all ages. they start to compete but eventually join perfect comedic timing, dry humor and his Admission and parking for Pirates Day forces. Josephine puts Penny through the hilarious physicality. 2019 are free. Ventura Harbor Village is paces in a quasi con training school in her Though there are a few shining moments located 1583 Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor nice French villa to get Penny’s con skills of comedy, most of The Hustle falls flat Blvd. Do not miss this treasure-trove of ex- more refined so that they can jointly target leaving the audience feeling hustled by the citement by the sea. 24 May 22 – June 4, 2019 Ventura BREEZE

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