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The event will take place at But, on this one day a year, they go all Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) out to celebrate the local producers and located at 6026 Telephone Rd. filmmakers, who volunteer their time From 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., rep- and efforts to bring interesting, enter- resentatives from the Ventura Police taining and informative programs to Department and the Real Estate our fair city-by-the-sea. Fraud Advisory Team will educate After last year’s grandiose “Red event attendees about the best ways to Carpet” Awards at the TDC Studios, Why we love our falls. Photo by Breezy Gledhill protect themselves from identity theft. they decided to keep it simple and got Secure paper shredding will be available back to grass roots, by having the cel- following the seminar from noon – 3:00 ebration at CAPS-TV, where it has been p.m. Each guest is limited to three boxes. in previous years. More than nine million Americans Nominees and their guests were fall victim to identity theft each year. treated to delicious Mexican dishes According to a recent study, the average prepared by Corrales Mexican Food. out-of-pocket cost to an identity theft A local jazz duet, the Curtis & Bryant victim in 2010 was $631, and total losses Group, played delightful music for the were estimated at $37 billion. Be sure to diners, and after the Award Presentation reserve a space for this free event now. wrapped, dessert and coffee were served Seating for the seminar is limited to inside. 75 guests. For reservations, please call Sheldon Brown, aka: “The Governor 477-4556 or email seminar@vccuonline. of Ventura”, Breeze Publisher and net. Cappies Sponsor, was one of several local figures who were tapped to be present- ers. Adding some comic relief, the “Gov” Councilman regaled the crowd with some old-school, slapstick comedy. invited to White Here are just some of the wonderful comments from the attendees: Carl Morehouse, Mrs. Carl (Janna Minsk), Christy Weir, Mayor Bill Fulton and Cheryl House “It’s my first Cappies...exciting! I enjoy Heitmann were on hand to celebrate the returns of the city council elections at a reception at city Neal Andrews, Ventura City Coun- working to help the Community.”- Elizabeth hall. Photo by Barbie Lange cilman, was invited to participate in a Rodeno, CAPS Project Coordinator. meeting with President Barack Obama “CAPS-TV represents the ‘village square’ and senior members of the White House of Ventura, where any citizen can speak their 2011 Ventura city staff Thursday, October 27, to discuss mind and carry on a dialogue with the City.” issues of significance to municipalities - Michael Beeler, CAPS newly-elected council winners across the nation, including those of Board Chair. specific interest to the City of Ventura. by Barbie Lange “Beautiful event!...It’s an example The meeting lasted from noon until for other channels!” Keri Stockstad, Ex- The huge white screen on the back dialogue as we work together to tackle 4:00 PM and was followed by a White Director: Santa Barbara Channels. wall illuminated the candidate’s names the issues facing the city. I am going to Continued on page 3 “Well-attended and supervised...shows and percentages of the counted absentee spend the next few weeks getting up to how many people support local program- votes on November 8. The reception was speed on the issues that will be coming ming.” -Skip Stecker, SBChannels. held in a room at the Ventura City Hall. before the council in the near future. I While demanding a “CAPS provides free services, from The atmosphere was filled with friendly am excited about this new challenge School kids all the way up to Senior citizens...a conversation and hugs, while family and and the opportunity I have been given recount you can Community service that truly benefits friends of the candidates kept a watchful to serve the city I love.” always catch up with everyone!” - Christy Weir, City Council. eye on the screen for any upsets. Heitmann says she enjoys taking “We pared this down from last year... Incumbents Carl Morehouse and long walks, particularly along the beach the Breeze at loved getting to see the Producer’s work.” - Lisa Christy Weir were re-elected as predicted and enjoys all the arts, especially music. Snider, CAPS Board member. and challenger Cheryl Heitmann, a first “Right now my favorite thing to do is to venturabreeze.com “Public Access TV has been lost in Oxnard time candidate, won the seat being play with my 9-month-old grandson. and Ojai, so we have to be able to help people vacated by Bill Fulton. He is my first grandchild and lives in produce content for the entire Community I asked the winners how they felt Ventura.” and surrounding cities.” - Todd Thayer, about their victories. Carl Morehouse: This issue’s Executive Director, CAPS-TV. Cheryl Heitmann: “I feel that this win is especially “We are so glad Ventura sees the value we “I was honored and humbled by the fulfilling in that it indicates to me that, Face of Ventura have here.” - Alex Uvari, CAPS Produc- community support I received,” said of those who were interested enough tion Tech. Heitmann. One of the best parts of the to vote in our city’s election, I and the by Johanna Spinks “Great show, as always! Everyone who campaign was meeting new people and current Council are on the right track.” is on page 12. produces these shows, helps everybody in talking to them about their ideas for our Morehouse says his very small group Continued on page 3 city. I look forward to continuing that Continued on page 3 2 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE $ Elk’s Lodge 10 OFF 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura 639.0303 your holiday shopping with purchase of $20 or more. New Year’s Eve Must present ad. Good through November. 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2011 council winners me a third term and really appreciate Councilman invited to investors will be willing to continue to Continued from page 1 all the campaign help I received from White House buy bonds at lower interest rates, which of close friends has helped him to family and friends and the business Continued from page 1 will save cities across the nation many formulate and execute his campaigns, community. It’s especially gratifying House reception. Mr. Andrews received billions, if not trillions, of dollars as including his ever supporting wife, as an incumbent to have the voters’ the invitation last month after having they finance their capital projects and Janna Minsk. confidence in difficult economic participated in a conference call at the bring jobs and economic development “There are actually three projects times. I understand the public’s frus- invitation of the White House staff to their communities. Mr. Andrews that I feel are important to the city and tration with government and with the in which the President was personally authored a proposal in 2009 that hope that we can achieve in the next perception of waste and miss-spending involved. Mr. Andrews received that was endorsed by the national policy four years,” related Morehouse. First of taxpayer dollars. It is my job as a invitation because he was Vice Chair committee for a Federal insurance and foremost is developing a 24/7 year council member to look closely at city of the National League of Cities Policy program for municipal investments round shelter for the visible homeless. expenditures and make sure that our Steering Committee on Community in economic development that would The fact that we have so many of these tax revenues are spent wisely to provide and Economic Development. Mr. encourage more local investment in individuals occupying public spaces and services consistent with the public’s Andrews, who was heavily criticized job producing business projects, and needing help is of paramount impor- priorities. by the Ventura Police Union for his he once again asked the White House tance to our city’s economic well-being, ”One of my goals is to focus on active role in national policy meetings to consider that proposal as part of its and the affected individual’s personal Ventura’s cleanliness and mainte- in the last election, noted, “Access jobs legislation. health and safety. Second, we must stay nance issues. As our city budget to the highest levels of the Federal “It is imperative that we seize this focused on completing the improve- has decreased, keeping our streets, Government to speak on behalf of the opportunity to help the Administra- ments to the auto mall area, as that is sidewalks, parking lots, beaches and citizens of our community is a pretty tion understand better the importance a major source of our sales tax revenue. linear parks clean and in good repair good return on the investment I and of supporting cities in their efforts to Enhancing that area will be one of has become more of a challenge. I’m the City have made in the effort to par- stimulate economic development and the keys to better economic health for especially grateful for the citizens who ticipate in these national policy dis- create jobs within their local com- us and to help pay for many services volunteer with litter pick-up and weed cussions. Whether we have a positive munities,” Mr. Andrews said. “One of that we’ve had to cut back on. Third, abatement and would ask everyone to outcome is up to the President and his the keys to ending this recession once I, personally, want to see us continue do what they can to help. We can all staff, but at least we will know that and for all is to get local economies to pursue the idea of capping Highway make a difference,” Weir reminds us. our voice was heard.” moving again.” 101 to reconnect us to the ocean and to Her hobbies include walking, Among the issues Mr. Andrews provide an opportunity for a wonderful bike riding, sea kayaking (she has a brought to the attention of the CAPPIE Awards train depot that will be not only a tandem bike and a tandem sea kayak), White House is the need to protect Continued from page 1 pleasant greeting place for our arriving folk dancing, gardening and reading. Community Development Block town.” - Neal Andrews, City Councilman. tourists, but also a wonderful departure Favorite authors include Virginia Grant (CDBG) funds which Ventura And last, but not least, let’s hear from point for daily commuters as we try to Woolf, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, James and other cities across the nation use the kids. get them off the highways on their daily Joyce, Barbara Kingsolver and Anne to fund affordable housing, libraries, “I’m writing a show with my mom, Cindy, to routes to work.” Lamott. public infrastructure and many other film here.” - Laci Kay, child actress. He has many ways of relaxing “Another favorite activity is vital projects and which have been “Where’s the food? LOL... My Dad has a (travel, dining with friends, watching spending time with my grandkids at proposed for significant reduction. fun job.” - Isaiah Thayer, freshman receiver, movies), but his favorite is simply the beach, harbor, downtown, parks, Mr. Andrews made a solid case for how Buena High Football Team. playing his guitar. Morehouse hits and museum. Ventura has so much cities like Ventura use those funds pro- “It was a lot of FUN! Great learning experi- Mavericks Gym about three times a to offer families with young children. ductively and efficiently. In addition, ence and ‘i-Movie’ was real simple.” - James week, and continues to practice his My college major was art, and I enjoy Mr. Andrews lobbied against eliminat- Patterson, child director and one of the martial arts in between. painting and sculpting, but haven’t ing the tax exemption for municipal Cappie winners. Christy Weir: been able to spend much time with bonds and for a Federal program To sum it up...CAPS really knows how “I am very happy that the voters gave those pursuits lately,” said Weir. to guarantee those bonds so that to put the “Access” in “Community Access”.

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Copyright © 2011 Automobile Club of Southern California. All Rights Reserved. Q: We live in Ventura and have a second Ventura Mayor Bill Fulton is honored to unit on our property that we use as a “granny announce the six winners of this event. flat” for rent. We’ve owned the property since The 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award City News 1991, but we don’t have building permits to Honorees are: show the granny flat as a legal dwelling unit. Ann Deal – Arts Patron What do we need to do to legalize the second Susan Cook – Artist in the Community On public spaces unit, and how much will it cost? Steve and Polly Hoganson, Zoey’s Café – A: The City of Ventura recently by Rick Cole Creative Entrepreneur approved a Second Unit Amnesty Permit Tim Schiffer – Arts Leader Public spaces should be safe, City Council’s number one priority. I Program to make it easier for the owners Mary Perez – Arts Educator clean and secure for use by the entire will be bringing to the November 21st of unpermitted dwelling units to bring Maribel Hernandez – Emerging Artist community. Council meeting a report on “Safe and them into compliance. Applications for The Mayor’s Arts Awards program A no brainer, right? Clean Public Spaces.” All by itself, city this program will be accepted through was created to honor major contribu- And yet we know that places like government can’t achieve that goal. But December 21, 2012 with final permit tions of organizations, businesses and Plaza Park and the Promenade have the Council and staff are determined approval required no later than June individuals to Ventura through the become places where many residents and to do our part – and partner with the 30, 2013. The goal is to provide safe arts; to display the economic contact visitors feel unsafe and unwelcome. And community to achieve success. housing opportunities throughout our of Ventura’s creative businesses; and to reasonable people disagree about what Here’s our part: community. By bringing your second build leadership and develop customers to do about it. Despite deep budget cuts, we are unit into compliance, you will help for the arts. Part of the problem is the way we focusing resources on cleaning up trash ensure the dwelling meets safety regula- Each honoree will be awarded with look at the problem. Some people look and debris left in our public spaces and tions for the occupants and for you, as a special edition work on paper titled and see homeless people, with nowhere parks. the property owner. Mark of Excellence created by local artist to go, living desperately on the margins Despite reduced staffing, we will be The program checklist helps you Lis Schwitters. of society, demonized and victimized. deploying two police officers to work review and address potential electrical, Visit the city’s website in order to Some people look and see vagrants and full-time to keep our public spaces safe plumbing, and mechanical hazards read more about the 2011 honorees. thugs, who live outside the law and and secure. as well as the building’s structural victimize others with their lifestyles of We will be bringing forward a draft integrity, utilities and fire safety issues. drugs, alcohol and petty crime. ordinance to curb the theft, unauthor- Participants who complete the ap- If we could get past these labels, it ized use and abandonment of shopping plication process and final inspection City of Ventura would be easier to define the problem carts. approval will be able to safely and legally and work together for solutions. We will enforce the Chronic Offender use their second dwelling unit. Classes Let’s focus on behaviors. Public policy that identifies and prosecutes Owners that voluntarily apply for a Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to spaces should not be havens for drug those who repeatedly break laws and Second Unit Amnesty permit are granted register, if you already have an account dealing, public inebriation, aggressive make public spaces unsafe. amnesty from penalties and fines. If online, visit www.cityofventura.net panhandling and harassment. Let’s Here’s some of the many ways we can they determine, during the amnesty Nut-Cracker mini-ballet at the focus on conditions: public bathrooms and will partner with the community: permit process, that their Second unit Barranca Vista Center-7050 Ralston should not be filthy and dangerous. Publicizing the short-sighted and cannot be permitted, they are advised of Street. 3-12 years $47.00 Let’s focus on uses: urban public parks counter-productive practice of giving the reasons, advised not to rent the unit, Young dancers will learn selected should not become campsites. money to panhandlers, much of which and will not be pursued by City Code dances from this holiday favorite, plus It would be hard to find any reason- ends up going to buy drugs and alcohol Enforcement. create costume headpieces and props for able person who didn’t agree. – and encouraging compassionate Instructions and the application a final day mini-performance for family If we focus on behaviors, conditions Venturans to give instead to the under for the Second Dwelling Unit Amnesty and friends. An adult must accompany and uses, it’s easier to see why we need to funded social service organizations that Program are available online, www. each child under 5 to class. Instructor reclaim our public spaces for everyone. truly help the poor and homeless every cityofventura.net/safehousing. There Pam Cohen And easier to work on common sense day. you will find estimates for the permit, Wednesdays 11/30-12/14 solutions. “Animating” our Downtown parks state mandated services, development Class code #30503 3-4 yrs 3-4:30 pm Public safety has long been the with activities and events sponsored by impact fees, and applicable agency fees. Class code #30504 5-12 yrs 4:30-6:30 pm

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE November 16 – November 29, 2011 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ I would like to con- and the incumbents only received less then start this process going to show that she gratulate the winners 15% of their constituents’ votes, hardly deserved to be elected and wants to listen (and losers for running a strong endorsement of the city council to the people of Ventura. The Ventura Breeze is your free local community excellent campaigns) in in my opinion. There aren’t too many The other thing that is always in- newspaper published every other Wednesday and our recent elections. As elections where the winner get less than teresting is that there is a meeting (all circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations you certainly know by 15% of the votes. are welcome) at city hall the night of the in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located Sheldon (Governor) Brown now Carl Morehouse Perhaps there were just too many can- elections and as soon as the mail-in ballots in Oxnard. Publisher and Christy Weir have didates running and we should make it (about 20% of voters) pop up on the screen been re-elected to the everyone starts congratulating the winners PUBLISHER more difficult to become a candidate. city council and Cheryl Heitmann is our Carl and Christy are well liked so and the excitement is basically all over. Sheldon (Governor) Brown new city council member replacing Bill And they are correct as the mail-in [email protected] I assume that no other member of the Fulton who decided not to run again (The council would have received many more order of the results is exactly the same Assistant to the PUBLISHER rumor is that he wants to have more time votes if they were running for re-election. as the final vote except the percent- Ana Baker to practice running so that he can finally I do feel that these 3 (2 already do) will ages changed a bit. So, perhaps like Santa beat Tom Spence). Barbara we should just have mail-in PET EDITOR serve the city well but I see these results as These are the final election results. It Venturans really saying “we are not happy voting which will save quite a lot of money Professor Scamp that could be used for a better purpose. will be nice to have 2 ladies on the council, with what the council has been doing but [email protected] perhaps next time we can add a minority. And certainly not having off year elections just didn’t think that most of the other CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ken Cozzens was right up there but would also save us some money. candidates were any better”. didn’t make it again, hope that he doesn’t Perhaps the group that has been Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks One problem is that in speaking to give up. meeting hoping to make revisions to Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang many folks they all feel very detached from About 41,000 voted. our city charter should consider this as Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson our city leaders and don’t want to appear CHERYL HEITMANN 6,132 14.96% a charter revision. Any charter revisions James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine CARL E. MOREHOUSE 5,918 14.44% before the city council meetings in order to would be voted upon by us. Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux CHRISTY WEIR 5,719 13.95% speak with them. “Perhaps” they should also consider Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro KENNETH M. COZZENS 4,899 11.95% So I think that each council member an elected mayor, some council districts Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson BILL KNOX 4,305 10.50% should hold an occasional casual “town (with a few at large members) and term Annie Gabriel •Danielle Peak DANNY CARRILLO 3,524 8.60% hall” meeting in a home or local restaurant limits. Elizabeth Rodeno • Bianca Rose Martinez CARLA J. BONNEY 3,485 8.50% where they can meet the community and Would love to hear your thoughts on Barbie Lange BRIAN LEE RENCHER 2,854 6.96% hear what their concerns (and solutions) this (especially from council members). ED ALAMILLO 2,036 4.97% are to the city problems. ■ Recently 4 men believed to be part of CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS I know that this always has the John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein MARTIN ARMSTRONG 1,207 2.94% a breakaway group of Amish men were MELODY JOY BAKER 847 2.07% potential of one (or more) of our “gadflys” arrested for going into the house of a Barbie Lange • Julian Gonzales WRITE-IN 64 0.16% (A gadfly is a person who upsets the status 74-year-old Amish man and cutting his INTERNS Total 40,990 100.00% quo by posing upsetting or novel questions, beard and hair with scissors in an attempt Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School I know that “some” see the re-election or just being an irritant) dominating these to disgrace him. Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School of the incumbents as an indication that type of meetings, but because these would It is rumored that this renegade band Erika Rodriquez – Brooks Institute the current council is doing things right. I not be governed by any legal criteria they then went on a rampage and TP’ed several Carter Friedman – Ventura College don’t see it this way at all. could just be told to shut up and if they other homes. Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage A newcomer (first time running) was didn’t, could be asked to leave. ■ Why is it called a “short” sale when it takes forever? DISTRIBUTION the leading (albeit not by much) vote getter Maybe Cheryl Heitmann could Ana Baker • Whitney Baker Fred Kastel Mailbox SENIOR ADVISORS Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery Most importantly, this new GIS (Geo- ramp, which makes me insane with the The speed of light is determined by ADVERTISING ADVISORS graphic Informational System) destroys trash, weeds and cigarette butts. I believe the magnetic permeability and elec- Leselie Ann Burhenn the citizens’ rights to be safe and secure it belongs to Cal Trans and we know they trical permittivity of space. Thus Breezy Gledhill • Alison Carlson in their own homes by making it easy for are not coming. The “landscaping” was electromagnetic waves and atomic criminals to find access. With this in- covering up three feet of the side walk. particles (which are also electromag- PRODUCTION Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing formation, coupled with the City’s plan So I took my new grocery cart and tools netic waves) are affected by these [email protected] for Smart Meters, we have entered the over this morning and cleaned it up. constants. Neutrinos do not have an Brave New World predicted by Alduous The sidewalk is now exposed but electric nor a magnetic interaction PRINTING Huxley and George Orwell. sure could use a strong hosing off. and so there is no reason their motion Roger Wirsing We need to know how we can opt Now I might do the area on the other would be so governed. I would go on American Foothill Publishing Co. ------out of this increasingly invasive trend side of the 101, a triangle of trash just but space is limited (at least paper REACHING US: to monitor and control every aspect of before Alessandro. space). our lives with the deceptive misuse of Christy Weir has put me in touch Dave Cintron EVENTS & HAPPENINGS [email protected] technology. What’s next? Will the alarm with an environmental specialist, who Ventura go off at city hall every time I flush my will make arrangements to pick up on Dave: OPINIONS toilet? This tightening noose of govern- a regular basis. That would be really I knew that but just couldn’t put it in [email protected] ment control is always under the guise helpful. layman’s terms like you have. ARTICLES AND PHOTOS of improving our lives when, in fact, it is Carmel Whitman Sheldon [email protected] stealing our constitutionally guaranteed Ventura ADVERTISING rights and putting Big Brother in the [email protected] driver’s seat. Police Chief Corney, Breeze: Helen Yunker Thanks for assigning several police The Ventura County Demo- Ventura Breeze Ventura to start to clean up the transient/ cratic Party wishes to congratulate its 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 vagrant mess throughout the City and Ventura, CA 93001 in particular on the promenade. In the endorsed Democrats Cheryl Heitmann 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 last couple of weeks I have seen your and Carl Morehouse, as well as Christy C officers there at least 4 times. I have had Weir on their victories in the Ventura City Council race. We especially wish The Ventura Breeze is printed with to call police dispatch 4 times in so many weeks…twice to aid tourists, twice to ask to applaud Ms. Heitmann and Mr. soy based ink on paper with minimum Morehouse on their decisive first and 40% recycled content. someone to come out because of the dozen or so vagrants hanging around second place finishes, and endorsed Breeze: the promenade bathrooms sometimes Democrat Danny Carrillo for his strong In the September 21st issue of the with their pit bulls. showing as a first-time candidate after Breeze the city announced its imple- Murray Robertson running a vibrant, positive campaign mentation of a highly upgraded GIS A Very Concerned Ventura Resident with great grassroots support. We look program which will employ out-of-the- forward to Danny’s continued involve- sky photography. It praises its ability Sheldon: ment in Ventura politics, and to working to support city services, comprehensive Editor: Regarding your comments about with the elected Councilmembers in the mapping, and geo-coded information, This is what one person can do in Einstein is that what seems to have been future. among other benefits. However, what two hours (sidewalk was over grown with missed in all the excitement is that David Atkins is most bothersome to me is the city’s planting). If we could somehow inspire Einstein’s statements about the speed 1st Vice Chair, Ventura County using the system to invade our right to people to commit to doing something of light need not apply to neutrinos. Democratic Party privacy, and to ferret out possible code once a week or once a month our neigh- infractions not obtainable by its newly borhoods would look so much better. Is not life a thousand times too short for us to bore ourselves? proposed citizen-ground volunteers. Until the economy improves we either do It seems that property and privacy it ourselves or leave it undone. –Friedrich Nietzsche rights have no place in the City’s agenda. This is the southbound Seaward off

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 6 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes the Ventura Music Festival and its programs to bring music education to local schools. Donations are being accepted now and are tax deductible. This is a great time to clean out your attic and your garage and get a tax deduction before the end of the year. Sheeler Moving & Storage is offering complimentary pick up of your bulky items if you are in the Ventura or Oxnard areas. You can also drop off your donations at Sheeler. To arrange either, please call Holly at 643-0405, or email VMFOutofthe- [email protected]. November 25th is the last day that they can accept donations. They cannot accept mattresses, ap- Kim Ungar, owner of Oceanic Market and pliances, office equipment, electronics, Select Spirits in midtown Ventura, is suing the firearms, propane tanks or aerosol contain- City of Ventura because she believes the city’s ers. And of course all items must be clean current CUP ordinance is illegal. and in good condition. The sale will be at Sheeler Moving & Local business Storage, located at 6020 Nicolle Street in Ventura. The big day officially opens at 9 Ventura Botanical Gardens board members Joseph Cahill and Michele Dunham with President owner suing a.m. with free admission. Early Birds are Doug Halter and renderings of the gardens welcome to come at 8 a.m. for an Early Bird city over CUP fee of $20. Botanical Gardens fundraiser There’s going to be something for ordinance everyone! From armoires to zebra print by Tim Pompey lampshades and everything in between. is launched After more than a decade practic- A fund-raising campaign has been calGardens.com. ing law as a civil litigation attorney in launched to raise $500,000 to kick- Donation pledges can be made by Bakersfield, Kim Ungar decided that, start the Ventura Botanical Gardens emailing to info@VenturaBotanicalGar- Grape in order to spend more time with her at Grant Park. The fund-raiser was dens.com. family, she wanted to leave law and open held at the home of Nan Drake, Jeff Lambert, director of Expectations up a small business. community relations director for Community Development for The City One day, a friend of hers mentioned by Eric Garnier Harrison Industries. of Ventura, said the organization “is that an old liquor store site in Ventura Doug Halter, president of the going about this in an intelligent and It’s hard to believe that summer is (located in midtown behind Sizzler’s) had Ventura Botanical Gardens, told the pragmatic way.” over! With the shorter and cooler days become available. The fact that it was next audience that he expects the undertak- You can join Jeff for a walk in Grant ahead, my wine drinking patterns start to Lassen’s piqued her interest. “Ever since ing to rival San Francisco’s Golden Park on Nov. 26th, at 10:00am; meet at changing. Gone are the early evening whites they opened a Lassen’s in Bakersfield, I’ve Gate Park. Ventura City Hall, Upper Parking Lot such as Chardonnay, Fume, Pinot Grigio been shopping there and studying about The gardens will focus on the five on Poli St. and other great varietals that I was drinking an organic life,” said Ungar. Mediterranean Biomes of the planet, Join in a bit of exercise and enjoy the regularly. In that same vein, she decided to which while rare and covering only 2 spectacular views from Grant Park. Walk Before my next newsletter, Thanksgiv- open a market specializing in organic percent of the earth’s land mass, support off that turkey while learning more about ing will be the next big wine holiday. It is also beer, wine, and alcohol. The name for 20 percent of the world’s vascular plant the Ventura Botanical Gardens and how the biggest wine buying holiday of the year, her store was Oceanic Market and Select diversity. Several in attendance made the Master Vision Plan for the Gardens which means we all need to start stocking Spirits. Ungar refers to it as her “liquor $1,000 pledges to get the campaign relates to the natural beauty of Grant up quickly. Traditionally, the wines most boutique.” under way. The goal is to raise $500,000 Park and Ventura County. consumed for the turkey or ham dinner are But according to Ungar, the process by September, 2012. Jeff said “We walk for about 2 hours Pinot Noir and Riesling. for opening Oceanic was extremely The project will improve accessibil- and do climb some hills; we stay mostly to Pinot Noirs come from several different difficult. The problem had to do with ity to Grant Park and create new recre- established roads and veer off on a path growing regions. France (Burgundy), New a dispute between her and the city ational opportunities including hiking, here and there. Please wear comfortable Zealand, Chile, Oregon, and California regarding the site’s grandfather clause community gathering spaces, training, walking shoes and bring a hat, sun pro- being the leading growers. While I do love and the issuance of her conditional use research, and educational programs. To tection, water, and a bag if you would like a variety of Pinots from the various regions, permit (CUP). find out more, visit www.VenturaBotani- to help collect trash along the way.” I seem to fall back on the Pinots from the Ungar signed a lease for the old Central Coast area of California. Santa liquor store site in March 2010. She sub- a three-year period. Maria, Santa Rita Hills, and Bien Nacido sequently began applying for permits Museum of The Arts Regional Initiative began are areas that produce great Pinots. My next and remodeling the place. Eventually in 2006 to support arts institutions in favorite come from Oregon and France. she received both her business permit Ventura County the fields of dance, theater, music, and Riesling’s sales spike during the and her state ABC alcohol license. In other branches as they seek to expand Thanksgiving holiday. This wine is a mid-August 2010, believing that she had and Rubicon and diversify audiences and to maintain favorite for many to complement the turkey complied with all state and city laws, she financial stability. Since then, various meal. Major producing regions are Cali- opened her doors for business. Theater receive arts organizations throughout the fornia, Alsace (France) and Germany. The Then in late August 2010, Ventura Central Valley, the Central Coast, and style ranges from dry to very sweet, so it is police officer Derek Donswyk, who at grants southern California have benefited from important to ask your retailer for the style the time was the department’s alcoholic you prefer. I personally like a dry Reisling beverage enforcement officer, walked into by Danielle Peak grants from the Irvine Foundation. To date, more than 3,000 nonprofit from Alsace or again from the Central her store and informed her that her CUP Last month two local arts organi- organizations in California have collec- Coast. grandfather clause had expired and that zations were recipients of grants from tively received over $1 billion in grants Beaujolais Nouveau is the last wine that she would have to stop selling alcohol the James Irvine Foundation. Both in from the James Irvine Foundation, a needs to be discussed for the holiday meal. until she applied for a new permit. Ventura, the Museum of Ventura County patron of arts, California democracy, This wine is a huge custom throughout the What followed was a lengthy and and the Rubicon Theater each received a and youth since 1937. For more informa- world . On the third Thursday of November complicated back and forth discussion portion of the $3.7 million granted to 13 tion about the Irvine Foundation, visit every year, this wine is is available for sale. It between Ungar, Donswyk, and the city institutions in the Central Coast region www.irvine.org. is a light, young wine that is fermented for about the status of her grandfather for their commitment to community a few days, then goes straight to the bottle, clause, but according to Ungar, it was and the arts. “These Central Coast arts shipped and ready for consumption. Gamay city attorney Ariel Callone who issued organizations are vital anchor institu- is the only grape used and they are the only the final order on September 2, 2010 tions within their communities and Ventura Music region that is hand picked other than the that forced her to stop selling alcohol. provide an array of important opportu- Champagne region. This wine is lighter in Representing herself in court, Ungar nities for people to engage with the arts,” Festival presents alcohol and could be served chilled. filed both a temporary restraining order said Josephine Ramirez, Arts Program Enjoy your holiday meal and try these and a preliminary injunction against Director for the Irvine Foundation. The Out of the Attic wines the city. The judge in the case upheld Foundation’s Art Regional Initiative On Saturday, December 3rd, the Cheers! the restraining order until both parties awarded $300,000 to the Museum of Ventura Music Festival is presenting Out Eric could submit legal briefs in support of Ventura County and $350,000 to the of the Attic, Ventura’s most humongous Questions or comments their positions. Rubicon Theater, to be distributed over rummage sale ever. All proceeds benefit [email protected] In the fall of 2010, the judge in the

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News and Notes HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE case dissolved the restraining order and cooking begins. The result can be a splat- COLLECTION EVENTS denied Ungar’s request for a prelimi- tering of the hot oil, and/or a conversion nary injunction against the city’s CUP of the water and ice into large volumes of ordinance. Ungar subsequently stopped steam, either of which can lead to severe selling liquor until her new CUP, which burns. Always ensure that your turkey is November 19 No event in December cost her an additional $6,600, was dry before placing it in the oil, and never approved in December. try to use water to extinguish an oil fire. Still, Ungar continued with her Cooking oil is combustible, and if it 9 am – 2 pm CALL lawsuit against the city’s current is heated beyond its cooking tempera- For Ventura Residents  CUP ordinance, seeking a claim of ture, its vapors can ignite. This is a fire Monday thru Thursday $10,000,000. Hearings were held in danger separate from the burn danger RESERVATION EQTQJSV January and March 2011, after which the inherent in the hot oil. Overheating can REQUIRED Appointment court ruled in favor of the city. Ungar occur if temperature controls, which has recently appealed that verdict. are designed to shut off the fryer if the Ungar is battling with the city oil overheats, are defective, or if the MATERIALS MATERIALS because she believes her rights as a appliance has no temperature controls business owner have been violated. to begin with. Also, moving an operating ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED “When Officer Donswyk walked in turkey fryer indoors to escape bad and shut down my store,” she said, “he weather is extremely risky. Many house violated my due process rights.” fires have occurred when turkey fryers ˆ%IVSWSPGERW +EPPSR(VYQWSJ1EXIVMEPˆ But according to the city’s senior were used inside a garage or under a assistant attorney, Andy Viets, the fact patio cover to keep the appliance out of ˆ%YXS ,SYWILSPH 'SQQIVGMEP-RHYWXVMEP;EWXIˆ that the judge ruled against her dem- the rain or the wind. &EXXIVMIW 'SQTVIWWIH+EW']PMRHIVWˆ onstrated that the ordinance was valid. The use of turkey fryers by consumers ˆ*PYSVIWGIRX0MKLX )PIGXVSRMG;EWXIˆ “The judge found that her complaint can lead to devastating burns, other 8YFIW '*0´W against the city had no merit and injuries and the destruction of property. )\TPSWMZIW%QQYRMXMSR*MVI[SVOWˆ therefore he dismissed it,” said Viets. We certainly urge those who have a taste ˆ+EWSPMRI 6EHMSEGXMZI1EXIVMEPˆ Furthermore, he insisted that techni- for fried turkey to seek out professional ˆ,SYWILSPH'PIERIVW cally the city did not stop her from doing establishments, such as grocery stores, 7QSOI(IXIGXSVWˆ ˆ1SXSV3MP*MPXIVW business. “What’s important to remember specialty food retailers, and restaurants 3XLIV%YXS*PYMHW Victoria Ave. is that the city did not shut down her for the dish. If you must use a turkey fryer, Main Street Telephone Road business,” said Viets. “She was just directed however, please be extra careful and take ˆ4EMRX4SPMWLIW that she couldn’t sell alcohol.” steps to ensure everyone’s safety. Only :EVRMWLIW Market Street Ventura Freeway Despite the judge’s ruling in her use your turkey fryer outdoors, in a safe GOLD COAST RECYCLING ˆ4IWXMGMHIW Valentine Road case, Ungar still feels that the city’s location away from combustibles, and 5275 COLT ST. CUP ordinance is illegal. “I believe that have a dry-chemical fire extinguisher VENTURA Ivy Lawn Limit of 15 gallons or Cemetery ordinance 24.460 is unconstitutional on nearby. Be sure to keep curious children Sperry Ave. 125 pounds per visit. its face and, as applied, is illegal as well and pets far away from the fryer at all Colt Street as preempted by state law,” she said. times. She also believes there’s a problem Have a safe and fun holiday season. FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES with the city’s planning process. For You can visit Ventura City Fire De- 6)'='0-2+ 6)'3:)6= '%06)'='0) ˆ'0)%294 Zero Waste – You Make it Happen ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES her, it only makes sense that if there was partment anytime online at cityofven- www.cityofventura.net/HHW something wrong with her grandfather tura.net/fire, facebook.com/venturaci- clause, she should have been notified early tyfire and youtube.com/VenturaCityFD. tional/skills training program or an club member. You may also request one in the process. “If they don’t have their act undergraduate degree program. SI via email to kayaarmstrong@gmail. together, I shouldn’t be penalized,” she Ventura’s award will be a minimum com. Applications must be received by said, “but more than that, having to shut Applications of $1,200 and the winner is eligible January 15, 2011 at SIA Ventura, P.O. down was devastating.” for additional regional and interna- Box 6133, Ventura, CA 93006. For Ungar, what she’s doing is really available for two tional awards from SI. Applications For more information about So- a matter of principle. “The way this was are available at Ventura College and roptimist and how you can become a dealt with was wrong and I’m standing from Kay Armstrong, 656-5218, or any member, please call Sherry at 701-1251. up for myself. I wouldn’t be going scholarships through what I’ve been through if I Soroptimist International of Ven- didn’t feel strongly about it.” tura, a local service club for business and professional women with the goal of making a difference in the lives of women and girls, announces that ap- Don’t be a plications are now available for two scholarships. turkey when The Violet Richardson Award honors young women for their volunteer efforts in their school or community. cooking your It is awarded annually to a teen, ages 14-17, who resides in Ventura and her turkey volunteer organization, to recognize the inspiration and dedication it takes by Kris McDonald to be a volunteer making a difference Fire Captain, Ventura City Fire Department in the lives of others. The minimum Ventura City Fire Department would award from SI Ventura is $1,000 and like everyone to be safe and healthy winning it automatically makes the during this holiday season. Outdoor teen eligible for an additional award turkey fryers that are used to cook up from SI. Applications are available in juicy turkeys, in a fraction of the time the Counseling offices of Buena High it takes to roast one in an indoor oven, School, Foothill Technological High pose an enormous risk of injury. School, St. Bonaventure High School Outdoor fryers heat several gallons of and Ventura High School or from Kay Don Greene (President of the Ventura Sports & Race Car Club) is giving a cooking oil to very high temperatures, in Armstrong, 656-5218 or kayaarm- donation check to Teresa Romney (Co-Executive Director of Court Appointed Special excess of 350 degrees, in order to cook the [email protected]. Applications will Advocate of Ventura County (CASA) from the proceeds of their Ventura Motorsports turkey. The risk of this oil being spilled is be accepted through December 15, at Gathering Event. significant, and the injuries resulting can SIA Ventura, P.O. Box 6133, Ventura, The Ventura Sports & Race Car Club is a local group of enthusiasts dedicated to be severe. No matter how careful you are, CA 93006. providing experiences for Ventura County residents with classic, sports and racing auto- the size and weight of the turkey being The Women’s Opportunity Award mobiles. Their main event, Ventura Motorsports Gathering is staged in July each year lowered into, and raised out of, the large is targeted at women who are returning at the beautiful Marina Park as a fund raiser. This year the club graciously gave CASA quantity of hot oil may cause oil to spill or entering the job market and who of Ventura County a donation. CASA is a volunteer-driven program that provides a over into the heating element. This oil need to further their skills, education powerful voice in court for children who must be removed from their homes by protec- can then ignite, flaring up directly at the or training to upgrade their employ- tive services due to abuse and neglect. For more information, go to: www.venturamotor- person standing over it. ment status. Candidates should be sportsgathering.com Many turkeys are purchased frozen, heads of households who are enrolled and may not be fully thawed when or accepted in a technical or voca-

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 8 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes CAPS Chat to introduce you to our Become a board of directors. This week we introduce to you our new chair of the CAPS board; Michael Beeler. Michael Bell Ringer and the board are here to set forth new programs to expand our coverage of civic and help end and community events on both Channel 6 and VTV Channel 15. Michael is a long time resident homelessness of Ventura and has worked his way The Salvation Army is seeking volun- through Cal State Northridge to earn teers for their annual Red Kettle Fund- a BS in Business and Accounting. He raising Campaign. The funds raised spent years in Hollywood taking care help end homelessness and poverty in of the financials for Jim Henson and Ventura County. Funds are also used Panavision as well as interviewing seasonally to help support the Christmas and writing about many celebrities. Distribution to needy families and Michael consults with pharmaceutical, events such as One City One Meal. manufacturing and service companies. Volunteers can volunteer for as little Michael says he spends his days solving as two hours from November 21st thru word problems. He reconfirms the im- December 24th Monday thru Saturday. portance of Algebra. As a board member This is a great opportunity for for the Ventura Film Society, he helped scouting groups, service clubs, church launch their first film festival. Michael groups, school groups, families and in- is also committed to the benevolent or- dividuals. ganization the Boys and Girls Clubs of Occupy Ventura protestors could be seen leaving city hall on their way to Bank of America. Photo Last year over 200 individuals vol- Ventura. by John Ferritto unteered to stand a kettle for at least He produces a comedy show on an hour. Opportunities are available CAPS once a month and loves it. Michael throughout the county. joined the board to be the voice of our Occupy Wall Street in Ventura Every volunteer means more money content producers. This year he wants by Mikaeli King to help the fight against poverty. to establish a strong fundraising base, To join this season call 648-4977 acquire a mobile unit, start construc- Occupy Wall Street in Ventura is a each group. When you have a widening Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm. tion on the main studio, and strengthen movement that has seen demonstrations income disparity such as we are seeing in CAPS role as a community partner in over the past month of October and new the United States, it is an indication that Ventura. demonstrations have already taken place we are headed to war, 3rd world status. in November. Greed and corruption that is the thread The Government center became the that glues all of the people you see here main focus point for dozens of “Occupy participating in this movement. Each Ventura” protestors who wanted to show person is affected by that greed.” their support for the “Occupy Wall Street” Protestor Jennifer Osborn shed light protestors. On Friday, October 14, Ventura on the problem using her personal life. “I residents let their voices be heard. They came have been unemployed for two and half together carrying signs and banners saying, years. I worked in banking as an executive “Occupy Ventura” and “For Sale: Congress” mortgage banker before this, so I have seen and “We are the 99%.” Men, women, college it all. Corporations are not people, we are Doug Miser, Ventura Fire Department students, children and mothers pushing the people.” Captain, and Kelly Flanders of the City strollers with their babies were all a part of Another demonstration was held Manager’s office hosted the CAPS coverage of the demonstration. Passersby honked their by protestors for “Occupy Ventura,” the city council elections car horns to show their support for the on Saturday October 15, in downtown CAPS Chat protestors, as Occupy Ventura participants Ventura. Protestors marched to the shouted out verbal protests. Bank of America where they occupied all The protestors were passionate about four major corners of the street intersec- The final the common thread of greed and the tions on Main. Dozens of participants economy. One protestor, a middle aged showed up as well as officials, as Ventura man, explained how people came together, participants continued to demonstrate a results are in he said, “We found each other on Facebook strong unity to show their support and by Elizabeth Rodeno and other places on the internet; there exercise the right to hold peaceful non- The Ventura City Council election Madeleine Riddle and Makenna Ortiz alter- is no established group or corporation, violent demonstrations. is over. The 2 incumbents, Christy Weir nately play Clara in The Nutcracker. Photos sponsoring what we are doing. We came November 5, 2011 was “Move your and Carl Morehouse, remain on the by SunWest Photography together in support of the people of New money” day. Protestors marched with council. We welcome newcomer Cheryl York City with ‘Occupy Wall Street,’ who signs to encourage Ventura residents Heitmann to the City Council. CAPS inspired us and the country.” to move their money. Their protest has had a great time being in the thick of it. Tchaikovsky ’s Another participant, Lea Kozin, become a major source of power as credit Thank you to Kelly Flanders of the City shouted in protest as she pushed her baby unions across the country have seen Manager’s office and Doug Miser from The Nutcracker in a stroller, while her older child carried a 650,000 new members. the Ventura Fire Department who grace- sign. She explained her reason for protest- The message is clear. Dissatisfied fully hosted the CAPS and VTV coverage to feature 103 ing. “I have an MBA in business and when customers have had enough with corporate of the election. We worked hand-in- you study markets across the world, you greed and injustice in our economy. hand with Kelly Flanders to produce Ventura dancers will notice one of the main factors that Look out Ventura “Occupy Ventura” is the outstanding coverage of the 2011 A cast of international and local cover the quality of life in every sense of the full of smart, intelligent people who have Ventura City Council elections. dancers, plus a 52-piece symphony word, is a small income disparity.” Kozin a voice. By protesting they plan for their City officials including Mayor orchestra will dazzle audiences with proves that the protestors are a mixture voices to be heard. The movement has Bill Fulton, City Manager Rick Cole, timeless ballet while performing The of educated and laymen who understands become global with protestors from New Denise Sindelar, Community Partner- Nutcracker. The Ventura County Ballet there is a problem with our economy. She York to London. If you want to partici- ships Manager, Ed Summers, the new Company (VCBC) continues to reinvent states, “This is the difference between pate in the “Occupy Ventura” events, the Chair of the Chamber and many others this family classic by delivering profes- what the wealthy make and the poor and website on the banner reads occupyven- shared in-depth explanations and goals sionally choreographed performances. how many people that encompasses in tura805.wordpress.com. about our fair city, Ventura. If you had As this year’s production of “The the opportunity to watch the coverage Nutcracker” ballet ushers in the holiday EDUCATION you learned a great deal about how our season, 103 dancers - all residents of city operates, the community programs Ventura – will make up the majority of is our to protect the environment, where the this all-star cast. DESTINATION budget dollars are spent and what is Anchoring the cast, Madeleine in store for the future. If you missed it, Riddle and Makenna Ortiz of Ventura al- we will continue to air the Budget, City ternately slip into the coveted role of Clara, The American Tall Ship Institute Water, Volunteer Ventura and other a role both young women have dreamed of Contact Visit videos on CAPS Channel 6 and VTV since they began dancing ballet at the ages [email protected] www.americantallship.org Channel 15. of 4 and 5. 3600 Harbor Blvd #56 Oxnard, CA 93035 805.436.7805 We are starting a new feature in Madaleine Riddle is a 14 year old

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE November 16 – November 29, 2011 9 News and Notes student at Foothill Technology High demolished. It contained wood-framed School in Ventura. livestock display pens that were 75 years old Madeleine told us “I started dancing and ravaged by damp salt air. when I was four, and have been dancing The activities of the Ventura County for ten years, and this will be my twentieth Fairgrounds and its annual Fair are rooted performance at OPAC (Oxnard Perform- in the traditions of farming and sustainable ing Arts Center). When I found out that agriculture. The Fairground’s old livestock I was Clara, I felt it was like a dream, just center did not adequately support or reflect like the dream scene in the Nutcracker, the success and pride of an advanced, where Clara is dreaming about her nut- modern day farming community. It lacked cracker. I feel like I’m going to wake up, many of the facilities that are required for but I know this dream is reality. I’m Clara, proper care of animals and were restrictive and I have a role to dance.” in the types of activities and demonstra- “Last year was the first year that my tions that they could support. company danced with a live orchestra. It The new livestock center will cover was an amazing experience, especially since 38,000 square feet and accommodate I had never danced with an orchestra before. approximately 500 animals during the I also play the piano, and so the music was Ventura County fair, depending on the even more amazing and beautiful than species. The livestock center will be used it seemed to others who don’t play an in- for the annual Ventura County Fair Junior strument. I share the role with one of my Livestock Program and for livestock friends, Makenna Ortiz, we’ve grown up shows throughout the year. It will also dancing together. This production is really serve as the Ventura County animal bigger than anyone can imagine. Over a regulation evacuation center for animals hundred dancers, with ten professionals, during times of natural disaster. Privately amazing scenery, and a 52-piece orchestra. owned horses, goats, pigs sheep, steer and It truly is the best way to get your family in poultry are safely housed and cared for. the holiday spirit.” The livestock center offers the opportu- New staging and video effects will nities to Ventura County youth in 4-H, FFA sprinkle the classic production with and Grange programs to exhibit the fruits modern flair, and a freshly installed of their labors as they show the animals snow scene will dazzle crowds as char- they have raised and auction off as a part acters pirouette through twinkling of their yearlong educational agriculture flurries and dance to Tchaikovsky’s programs. immortal score. The 52-piece Ventura Farm Credit West, one of the partners College Symphony Orchestra (VCSO) without whom this project would not will create a live and interactive musical be possible, has been a reliable source of compliment to the dancing. funding to America’s agriculture since “The Nutcracker” will play at 2 and 7 congress created the Federal Farm Loan p.m on Nov. 19 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Act in 1916. “At that time banks and the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 other financial institutions were not inter- Hobson Way. ested in helping farmers,” said Mr. Ernie The cost is adults: $10 - $25, Hodges, Executive Vice President of Farm children10 years and under $12 (excludes Credit West, located in Roseville, CA. Mr. Commissioners office in Santa Paula. award,” said Terry, a Past President center orchestra) and seniors: 65 and Hodges was appointed in 2009 as a member As he noted, “It was a bare bones of the Rotary Club of Ventura and older $17 (excludes center orchestra). of the California State Fair Agricultural office hot in the summer and cold in Rotarian of the Year at both the club A complimentary sugar plum cookie Advisory Council. “Part of the Farm Credit the winter. I began with one teletype and district levels. “This is an incred- reception for ticket holders will follow West is to preserve the young farmers and and a ‘fax machine’ for my weather ible organization and I’ve been truly each 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets may be ranchers. Several of our staff members data to make my forecasts. These honored to be working with them for purchased at http://www.oxnardpacc. serve as advisors on national, state and were distributed over a single phone so many years. Hopefully my predic- com or the theater box office 486-2424, high school levels to focus energy and a line via an ‘electronic secretary’ with tions were able to help our agricultural or visit http://www.venturacountyballet. marketing budget to work with 4-H, FFA a tape length that was 90 seconds (85 community prepare for freezes and hard com/Performances.html and FHA clubs.” seconds really). It was tough to occa- frosts, enabling them to reduce their The Ventura County Ballet Company The livestock area is a place where sionally have to dilute 120 seconds of crop damage making their operation and Ballet Academy Ventura, founded in Ventura County residents come to observe information during the freeze. I also more efficient and profitable. I know 1998, presents two to three large scale pro- farm animals, some for the first time and broadcasted the Frost Report on five ‘my’ growers appreciate the forecast ductions each year. to ask questions and learn first hand about local radio stations 1-2 times a night services. I look forward to our continu- the raising and care of those animals. 7 days a week during the winter KAAP, ing relationship.” KVEN, KHAY, KOVA, & KIST.” As a volunteer, he has coached high During cold snaps and freezes the school and collegiate cross-country and telephone line was always busy. Later in track for 19 years. He has tutored at the the early 1980s, the growers helped Terry Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility add a satellite facsimile service and and currently tutors at the Sheridan Way boosted the recording to 6 or 7 lines. Elementary School in Ventura. He adds, “I remember during one major freeze the counter noted that had over 7000 calls!” Ventura County Fair Directors at the ground- Often called “the weather guru,” Firefighter’s breaking ceremony for the Judge William P. he was the National Weather Service’s Clark Livestock center. Photo by Barbie Lange meteorologist for Ventura County— Auxiliary to which means he has to know a lot Seaside Park’s about physics, mathematics, knowledge hold fund raiser of the area and the belief that he can The Ventura City Firefighter’s Fair animals to Terry Schaeffer is often called “the weather predict what will be happening with Auxiliary is a non-profit group that guru” the weather long-term. Today, he is the supports our firefighter families in have new digs owner of Weather by Schaeffer and the times of need and local Ventura City local agricultural industry depends on charities. They are holding a fund by Barbie Lange Award for his forecasts. For this reason, The Cali- raiser, Casino Night on November 19 On November 10th, after five years weatherman fornia Avocado Society honored him hosted by the Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll of planning, the Ventura County Fair- with their annual Oliver Atkins Award Dr., Ventura, from 6-10p.m. Tickets are ground’s Board of Directors lined up extraordinaire! of Merit for “Outstanding Support of $25.00 per person. Each ticket includes behind eight gold shovels and gingerly the California Avocado Industry.” This a catered dinner from Milano’s Italian by Nanci Cone broke ground for the dedication of the award was created about 11 years ago Restaurant, one drink ticket, dessert and Judge William P. Clark Livestock center. Terry Schaeffer has been doing to honor the people who have distin- $500.00 Kasino Kash (additional Kasino Judge Clark was a great cattleman recorded Agricultural Forecast since guished themselves in the field that Kash will be available for purchase at the and rancher, whose family was among the November 1974. He started his agricul- Oliver loved — the nursery propagation event). Featured will be craps, blackjack, pioneers that built Ventura County. The tural operations following his predeces- field. Propagation is creating plants that poker, roulette, music and dancing. center is to be completed for the 2012 fair. sor’s retirement in September 1976. He are exactly what you want them to be. For tickets contact Sherri Contreras The fairground’s old center was recently had a small area above the Agricultural “I’m really thrilled to receive this 402-6135 or Kim Nielsen 208-6229.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 10 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Community events Event features Support story readings, the Ventura free books Hillsides for young Conservancy children Aloha Steakhouse presents two by Cathy Puccetti cross-country races, a kids’ run and Ventura Neighborhood for Learning a family fun event in support of the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy. The The 5th annual Young Readers’ 6th Annual Aloha Turkey Roundup, the StoryFest will take place on Saturday, final race of the SOAR Trail Run series, November 19, from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 will take place Sunday, November 20, p.m. at Ventura Unified School Dis- at Arroyo Verde Park. A 1K Kids Run trict’s Education Service Center, will begin at 8:30AM, followed by an located at 255 W. Stanley Avenue. 8K Run and 4K Run/Walk at 9:00 AM. This free event celebrates the joy Race day registration begins at 8:00 of reading with story-telling, book AM at Arroyo Corto picnic area. Fees giveaways, stage performances, activi- for the 8K and 4K are $25 for adults, ties for the whole family, and plenty $20 for youth/senior and $10 for the of fun. Community leaders will be on Kids Run, plus a $5 fee for those who hand to read books to children and to register on race day. help celebrate “Early Literacy Month.” In addition to T-shirts and winner Professional storyteller and author prizes, registration includes a pancake Antonio Sacre will perform at 11:30 breakfast, hosted by the Aloha Steak- a.m. Community celebrities will be house. Turkeys, donated by US Food reading books throughout the day in Services, will be awarded to first place each of six story tents. Special activi- 8K finishers along with medals for ties will be offered by the Gull Wings 2nd and 3rd in each age category. All Museum-on-the-Go, the Ventura City Kids Run finishers will receive medals Fire Department will have a fire truck as well as the top 10 male and female on display, and groups from all over finishers in the 4K. Ventura will offer art and science ac- We also have lots of great raffle tivities, dress-up, face-painting, and gifts this year including Salomon more. Every child who visits the event running shoes, and products and will receive a free book. Children and services from some great local busi- families will also be able to sign up for nesses. So come and enjoy a beautiful library cards at the event by present- morning in the hills in support of a ing a photo identification plus proof great cause. Please remember that of resident address. parking is limited and walk, run or StoryFest is presented by Ventura pedal to the park if you can. Neighborhood for Learning, Ventura The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy +XQJU\" WKH+$5%25 Education Partnership, and Ventura is a land trust operating in the Ventura Unified School District, with major region to protect and conserve open 7U\ support from Ventura County First space resources through acquisition &29(&$)( 5 and County Schools Federal Credit of land and easements, stewardship of Union. The event will showcase the protected lands, and public education 5DLQ\GD\IRJOLIWHU Ventura Neighborhood for Learning about local natural resources. program and the services that it VSHFLDO provides for families with young If it’s raining or the fog horn is children. Child development and early Ventura events blowing, hamburger/ cheeseburger and fries are buy one get one FREE with learning opportunities, as well as Nov. 18: “What’s Wrong with GMO the purchase of two beverages. family support services and access to Food?” talk by Ron Whitehurst leader health and mental health services, are of Ventura’s Right to Know project,  provided through the VNfL Family educating people about animal studies 6SLQQDNHU'U Resource Centers and service sites indicating serious health risks associ- 9HQWXUD&$ located at Sheridan Way, Will Rogers, ated with eating genetically engineered EP Foster, and Saticoy elementary food and how to avoid GMOs in food. ZZZKDUERUFRYHFDIHFRP schools. For more information, please 7-9pm No charge. Bell Arts Factory 6XQ6DWDPSP call 641-5000 x 1032 or email info@ Community Room, 432 N Ventura Ave. vep4vusd.org.. Continued on page 17

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The Ventura “ Breeze Presents The Face Of Ventura

Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs Rachel Morris Jolene McBee

Tony Barrios Jerry English Bonnie Weigel Manuel A. Valenzuela

MB Hanrahan Emily Olszowy Olivia Simonson Lynn Mikelatos

Francisco Bracho, MD Lorenzo DeStefano Gene Dunn Star Soto “Jalopy Joe” Moody Portrait by Johanna Spinks

Francisco Bracho MD is Ventura’s clinic had more than 1500 patient visits. first and only physician for children Dr. Bracho has extended himself to with cancer and blood diseases. His the community, “This community has practice here is the result of the dedica- been very supportive and I want to spread Bill Pendergrass Josh Addison tion the people of Ventura have for the the awareness of the advances in the care children. Not that long ago, families of children with cancer” says Dr. Bracho. with a child with cancer had to travel He has organized two conferences outside of the county to get the life- focusing on Childhood cancer for local saving treatment they needed. Families physicians. He has spoken at support at a desperate time had the additional groups form the Teddy Bear Cancer hardship of a long road trip, being far Foundation, the Wellness community from home and support. The National and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Charity League Juniors Ventura took Foundation. Most recently he became Mark Hartley Scott Miller Ken Corney up the cause to bring cancer treatment the medical advisor for Make-A-Wish. Readers are invited to nominate a special person for the series. to Ventura County. So for 4 years they “Make-A wish had been a spectacular “The Face of Ventura By Johanna Spinks”: Images Copyright dedicated the NCLJ Gala to build a program for our families.” Some people Johanna Spinks. Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases think a child has to be dying to have a Email: [email protected] Program in Ventura. wish fulfilled. Dr. Bracho assures the Website: www.johannaspinks.com In 2007, their dream became a Breeze, that is not the case, but rather reality when Dr. Bracho came to build any child with cancer can make a wish. On the Lyn Fairly show, “Lyn Fairly & Friends”, heard every Saturday from noon a program at Ventura County Medical to 1pm on News Talk KVTA 1520 AM you can hear one of “The Face Of Ventura Center. Dr. Bracho’s practice allows We asked the Dr. what he likes most about By Johanna Spinks” portrait sitters interviewed. So listen in to find out what their families to get the care they need Ventura experience sitting for this ongoing art project was like. close to home. As a Clinical Associate The people of Ventura have been The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an on-going Professor at Children’s Hospital Los so special. I wouldn’t be here if it art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy Venturans, each Angeles, he brings the expertise of wasn’t for the dedication of a group of in a single sitting, painted directly from life at this artist’s Bell Arts Factory studio a cutting edge program to our local special women. My clinic is adorned in around two hours - and each captured by The Breeze. No photos are used, the children. Dr. Bracho was well suited with fantastic pieces from local artists. direct interaction with the sitter, hearing and painting their story, is the purpose of to the program having many years of The families have spoiled me rotten. the challenge, along with the artist’s wish to showcase the relevant world of painterly experience at Georgetown University The love and commitment they have portraiture today. This feature will run in the Breeze over the next two years. Medical Center in Washington DC. for their children is beyond measure. He participated in clinical trials and Anyone who knows me knows I love served on the Cancer Committee for food and music. A gourmet molé Lombardi Cancer Center. He earned restaurant might be enough, but add a B.S. and MD at UCLA graduating in restaurants with fresh local meats Magna cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa and produce and I am in heaven. I’ll and Alpha Omega Alpha. He trained see some of the touring acts at the at Los Angeles County USC Medical Ventura Majestic Theater, but local Center Children’s Hospital Orange talent, like the McCuen’s or Forgotten County, Georgetown University and Science are my staples. the National Cancer Institute. Since then the project has served And how was the experience of having your hundreds of children in Ventura portrait painted by Johanna? County. The close knit staff include I was introduced to Johanna Spinks Because ooff thethe generositygenerosity ofof MarkMark HartleyHartley thethe Face OfOf Ventura can now be Alma Lara, Christy Monteith FNP, at the NCLJ Gala this year. I was honored seen in the window at the Erle Stanley Gardner building located at 494 E. Main Melissa Acayan RN and Cindy Jensen to be included. She came in special on a St. where the original of the latest portrait can be viewed. MSW. They attend to every need of the Saturday. She was a delight. I learned A long supporter of the arts Kathy and Mark Hartley have been previously children, from scheduling CT scans, some of the process of painting. Turns recognized with the Beautify Ventura Award by the Ventura City Council for their chemotherapy administration, support out I am a good “sitter,” I don’t wiggle efforts to aesthetically enhance the city of Ventura, most notably the revitaliza- groups to electronic games and silly that much. I was impressed by the final tion of historic buildings in the downtown cultural district. The buildings they faces. Over $1.5 million in services are product. But most importantly my wife have renovated are inspiring examples of how to retain historic character while provided every year and last year the and son thought it was “Awesome.” enhancing their beauty with quality craftsmanship.

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The “FACE OF VENTURA ” by JOHANNA SPINKS AS FEATURED IN THE VENTURA BREEZE HALF-WAY CELEBRATION!

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27 FACES PAINTED FROM LIFE SO FAR. 28 MORE TO GO IN THIS TWO YEAR ART PROJECT

WHERE: THE VENTURA EXECUTIVE SUITES 701 E Santa Clara St., Ventura 653-2381 WHEN: 5.30 to 8.30 p.m. Light refreshments and wine will be served Music by the Ventura Jazz Collective – Pablo Plasencia, The Harmony Project Thanks to the following for their contributions to the party and the series STUDIO NOTHING | LYN FAIRLY | Bonnie Weigel EXECUTIVE SUITES | SAVORY CAFÉ AND BAKERY TONY’S PIZZERIA | THE GREEK AT THE HARBOR SQUASHED GRAPES | FOUR BRIX WINES

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The Best Guests in America! Carol Burnett Judy Collins Mike Farrell Shirley Jones Marlo Thomas Dan Rather OnOSt Saturday, d Nov. N 5thB5 the Boys &GilClbfVt& Girls Club of Ventura ppresented tdthi44thA their 44th Annual l Great Auction “Bolo & Bling At The Oil Baron’s Ball” at the Crowne Plaza Ventura On Mon. - Fri. Beach Hotel. 9:00 ‘til 11:00 Dedicated to the memory of E.J. Harrison, a lifelong supporter of Ventura’s youth, the event featured a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, a fine dinner and a dance performance by the Boys & Girls Club Kids. And (per Scamp) the highlight of the evening http://brainstorminonline.com was the auctioneering of an adorable Shih Tzu.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 14 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living THE VENTURA Senior Cone-nection portunity to have some fun. Monthly workshops are presented at no cost to Program attendees and address topics such as TOWNEHOUSE executive function, behavioral issues focuses on brain and communication skills. In March We are a multilevel, full-service 2012 the Annual Ventura County Brain injury survivors Injury Conference will be held. rental retirement commu- For more information and to learn nity serving seniors for over 30 and their how the Brain Injury Center can help you or your loved one, or if you are a pro- years. Over 2 acres with park- families fessional, how to better work with brain like grounds and a variety of by Nanci Cone injury survivors, please call Joan Moore or Yolanda Huerta at 805/482-1312 or apartment styles with ocean, Did you know that every 23 seconds visit the web page at www.BrainInjury- mountain and garden views. The a brain injury occurs? Did you know Center.org. that brain injuries are more common peace of mind of 24-hour than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, spinal staffi ng, Independent, Assisted cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis – Cypress Place is combined? Did you know that a brain Living, and Skilled Nursing injury can happen to anyone at any time reaching out available on campus. Full-time and can be caused from a trauma to the Cypress Place Senior Living in fi tness trainer on staff. Extend- head from an auto accident, repeated Ventura has a history of reaching out sport’s related concussions, a simple slip to support the local community. That ed learning academy offered 4 and fall, a stroke, an illness, or a brain tradition continues this holiday season days a week. Elegant dining and tumor? as well. This year the senior community Joan Moore, Executive Director of will serve as a turkey donation drop off warm, inviting common areas the Brain Injury Center, located on the point for the One City One Meal Thanks- where you feel at home. campus of the Camarillo Health Care giving Day Celebration presented by the District, wants people to know the Salvation Army and the Ventura Social challenges brain injury survivors and Services Task Force. their families face every day and how, The event is sponsored by The “building a new life requires courage, Rotary Club of Ventura and Fast Signs THE VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE endurance and a strong support system of Ventura. This year’s event will be 4900 Telegraph Road, Ventura CA 93003 – that is why we are here.” held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds According to the National Brain and promises to be the most successful 805.642.3263 vth4u.com Injury Center, brain injury is not an event gathering to date according to the pre- or an outcome. It is the start of a misdi- senters. Frozen turkeys can be dropped Ventura’s most competitive prices agnosed misunderstood, underfunded off to the senior community between Come and see the difference we offer! neurological disease. Individuals who now and Monday November 21st at 1200 sustain brain injuries must have timely Cypress Point Ln. access to expert trauma care, specialized “There’s always something going RCFE License #561701671 rehabilitation, lifelong disease manage- on at Cypress Place,” said Jim Duran, ment and individualized services and executive director at the senior supports in order to live healthy, inde- community. pendent and satisfying lives. The daily Cypress Place residents are also there living challenges faced by brain injury to help each other as well. When activi- survivors include short and/or long term ties director Tricia Witty put out a letter memory loss; difficulty with communi- to residents asking for volunteers to help cation; various physical problems such with the Generations residents - those as seizures, impaired vision, chronic residents suffering with Alzheimer’s pain; plus psychosocial, behavior and and dementia – the reply was quick and emotional changes that include anxiety, positive. anger, depression and mood swings. Ad- Please join the senior community ditionally, families often have to deal this holiday season in helping make with financial loss due to an individual Thanksgiving a special time for those no longer being able to work and the less fortunate by dropping off a frozen necessity for adaptive equipment and turkey to Cypress Place Senior Living. long-term care which takes a toll on To learn more about the senior everyone. Joan Moore states, “We don’t community, visit their web site at www. talk about “recovery” we talk about cypressplaceseniorliving.com or call “building a new life” – we talk about 650-8000. “thrivers”, not just “survivors.” To volunteer to help at the One City The Brain Injury Center provides One Meal Thanksgiving Day Celebra- referral assistance and facilitates a tion, please contact Denise Nunnery network of mutual support. They at 648-4977 or by email at denise. offer monthly workshops and public [email protected]. Con- education forums and have support tributions for the event can be made groups and socialization opportunities online at www.salvationarmy-ventura. for brain injury survivors, their families and loved ones. In Ventura the Brain Injury A Victorian Survivor Support Group and a Family Support Group is offered the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from Christmas at 4pm-5:30 pm at the Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston, Building #300, Victoria Care Ventura. Support groups are also offered in Camarillo and Santa Paula on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Center month. Survivor Support groups are fa- A Victorian Christmas brings back cilitated by cognitive rehab specialists memories of those who grew up with and offer an educational component Charles Dickens costumed carolers, snow as well as compassionate support. The falling softly, and chestnuts roasting on Family Support Groups provide peer- a crackling fire. to-peer support and are a wealth of Victoria Care Center is hoping to information. On the last Wednesday of bring back as many of these memories as every month there is a social gathering possible during a free to the community for survivors and their friends and open house to be held on Dec. 9th from 3 families. It offers everyone an op- – 7 pm at the care center located at 5445

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE November 16 – November 29, 2011 15 Senior Living Everglades St. in Ventura. Medicare, MediCal, and insurance; in Victoria Care Center has been addition, Livingston Hospice is a non- providing post acute rehabilitation profit agency, thus no one is ever refused 9LFWRULD and skilled nursing care to residents of care regardless of their ability to pay. Ventura County for the past 20 years. Hospice care is available to people of all The Open House, called A Victoria ages, and care is provided in one’s home,  &DUH&HQWHU Christmas will allow the community nursing home, assisted living facility or 3UHVHQWVRXUILUVWDQQXDO to see first hand the kind of warm and wherever one resides. caring environment that prompts many Livingston Memorial VNA & residents to request and even return to Hospice conducts weekly adult bereave- VCC when they have needs for inpatient ment support groups to help those who 9,&725,$1 or outpatient rehabilitation. have experienced a loss. Explore and Those attending the Open House express feeling, understand the grief &+5,670$6 will be greeted by costumed carolers process and receive emotional support. roaming the halls, a jazz ensemble Open to the public and free of charge, playing in the French Quarter lounge, the groups are held: 23(1+286( tasty appetizers and eggnog, and even Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 – 4:30 toasted marshmallows over a patio fire. @ The First Presbyterian Church, 850 1HZO\'HFRUDWHG&DUH&HQWHUZLWK Guests will also be entertained by the Ivywood Drive, Oxnard &KULVWPDVIODLU VCC resident choir singers. Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 For those who are unable to attend @ Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 6HHWKH3RVW$FXWH5HKDE&HQWHU the Open House this year, Adminis- Eastman Ave (#106), Ventura 3$5& DWZRUN trator John Gardner states that this The second and 4th Tuesday of the will become an annual event. He also month from 3:00 – 4:00 @ The Ventura 9LVLWWKH1HZ5HKDE7UDQVLWLRQ reminds Breeze readers that VCC is Townhouse, 4900 Telegraph Rd, (7th 6WXGLR always happy to provide tours and floor), Ventura. counsel with families needing rehab and A monthly class for the newly (QMR\&RVWXPHG&DUROHUV longer term care to include respite care bereaved is also held: for families. In addition, it is now easy The second Tuesday of the month from /LVWHQWRWKH9&&5HVLGHQW&KRLU to take a Virtual Tour of VCC at www. 6:00 – 7:00 @ Livingston Memorial victoriacarecenter.com. For further in- VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave (#106), Ventura 'HOLJKWZLWK$SSHWL]HUVDQG(JJQRJ formation you can call 642-1736. Drop ins are welcome; for more in- formation call: 642-0239 If you or a loved one is facing a serious Death and dying or life-limiting illness, the time to find 'HFHPEHU30²30 No one likes to think about death out more about hospice and palliative and dying, but there is comfort in care is right now. Contact Livingston (YHUJODGHV6W knowing there’s an incredible resource in Memorial Visiting Nurse Association our community that provides comfort, and Hospice at 642-1608 and visit on the 9HQWXUD&$ dignity and respect to those facing a life- web @ livingstonvna.org.  limiting illness. Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice is a not for profit Medicare certified hospice that has been providing special- “Talkin’ trash” ized compassionate care to the residents of Ventura County since 1985. at the Ventura November is National Hospice The Palms at Bonaventure and Palliative Care Month and this is TowneHouse a time to reflect and reach out to our The concepts of recycling and Assisted Living Community community to raise awareness about reusing are simple, practical and often this special kind of care. One of the necessary, but they can also be confusing most important messages to help people beyond what to put in the usual trash, understand is that Livingston Hospice recycling and yard waste cans. helps patients and families focus on the Pizza boxes? Nope, not with all that quality of one’s life, not the duration. cheese and grease. The hospice team provides expert To sort it all out and convey some medical care as well as emotional and nifty tips, Christine Wied from the spiritual support to keep patients com- city of Ventura will be “Talkin’ Trash” fortable so they can enjoy time with at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at the loved ones. Livingston Hospice will Ventura TowneHouse, 4900 Telegraph listen, offer advice, explore options and Rd., as part of the ongoing monthly help families cope. Their professional Community Education Series. team, along with trained volunteers, will Sponsored by the Extended Learning honor one’s wishes and be there for the Academy and the Ventura TowneHouse, patient and their loved ones. the talk is free and open to the public It’s the Nicest House in the Neighborhood! Livingston Hospice is covered by Continued on page 17 PETS WELCOME! ;

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) This is such dogs come to Ventura Highway to live and a wonderful cause play while we find them forever homes.” that I let Nanci write She goes on to say, “You can come here about it for this issue to meet the dogs and, when you find your Forever home wanted, because she is my heart’s delight, you fill out the application good friend and just and pay $50 so they can go to their forever Professor Scamp loves dogs (my kind home. The dogs are so loveable that they HHi,i, I’m Stella a sweet 4 year old Ph.D of lady). And you can are usually adopted in a day or two, but it fefemalem German Shepherd mix. see some of the Cabo dogs for adoption often takes weeks or sometimes months I wwas rescued from Animal right here on my page. and more are always waiting. We also ReRegulationg and I’m eagerly adopt from local shelters as well, and this awawaitinga my forever home. year we have rescued AND placed more I needn a home with no cats Cabodogz – a than 30 dogs and 2 cats! When they arrive plpleasee and a minimum 7 foot here, they receive lots of human interaction, fencefen is required (I’m a good chance for a are groomed, spend time socializing with jjumper).u I hope I don’t have to other dogs and getting the nutritious diet waitw long. Stop by and meet new life! they desperately need.” mme, I may be the addition to When you visit www.cabodogz. youry family that you’ve been by Nanci Cone com, you will learn more about why it’s llooking for. Professor Scamp suggested to my so important to help these canines, get a The Canine Adoption & companions, Pogy and Buster, that they chance to view dogs waiting for a loving Rescue League, Sam’s get me to take them to visit Cabodogz home, read about the lucky ones who have Place, 3203 E. Main St. located at Ventura Highway Luxury been adopted, learn how to become an 644-7387 www.carlvcorg Boarding for Dogs. Last week the three of escort and how you can become a part of us journeyed to 4692 Ventura Avenue to do the program. “We let people know about just that. We met owners David and Mindy the Cabo San Lucas rescue dogs by adver- who gave us a tour. Buster and Pogy were tising to customers, networking, through so excited – there were dogs everywhere our website, participating in adoption days, that wanted to play. The dozens of canines and circulating flyers to veterinarians and Scamp Club were obviously happy in their surround- groomers,” Mindy adds. Hi, I’m Sadie The Kitchen Dog, ings as they hung out with their friends, Buster, Pogy and I made lots of friends a Labrador retriever and I have played with the toys scattered around during our visit and we fell madly in love had some nice children’s books and snuggled with some of the employees with the adorable pups looking to offer written about me. Besides being working there that day. unconditional love to the right person. To entertaining the books often Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding learn more about Cabodogz or Ventura include a valuable lesson in life for Dogs is a terrific place to board your Highway Luxury Boarding for Dogs, call for it’s young readers. They are best friend or to drop them off for doggie 643-3647. And thank you Professor Scamp written by Chuck Engel (I live day care; however, Professor Scamp for the introduction! with him) and illustrated by wanted us to learn about Cabodogz, a Murray Robertson who have project that Mindy and David started been friends since their UCLA in January, 2010. While in Los Cabos at days who live in Ventura. their timeshare, they heard about how the I, obviously like to eat humane society was struggling to help (that’s why Scamp and I are abandoned dogs. The organization had kitchen dogs) and love posing teamed up with animal rescue operations for the drawings in the books. in the U.S. and Canada so that dogs in Scamp is going to write a need could be given a fresh start. review of “Sadie The Kitchen Dog” (the name of Mindy and David were intrigued and, one of the books) very soon. after meeting with the president of the Los Cabos Humane Society, agreed to help. According to Mindy, “The dogs are either Join Scamp Club picked up off the streets or the owners Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little surrender them. We arrange to fly them about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. here and they arrive with a health certificate This is Mindy (she’s on the right), 2 of her hard You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. and records of their shots. Often the dogs working staff and some adorable Cabodogz to are underfed but they are all so sweet. The adopt (I wonder if they speak Spanish?) Police Reports by Veronica Johnson the fire. One adult was displaced from and surrounded Romaine in an attempt of medications and was arrested. their home and was assisted by the Red to subdue him and steal his money. A The 3 year old was in critical Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Cross to find temporary housing. struggle ensued and the suspects fled. condition and being treated at a local Police Department and are not the opinions of Residential Structure Fire An officer saw the suspects on bikes hospital. the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned On Tuesday, November 1st, at 7:20 near Bryn Mawr and Aurora. Ryan Leavitt Vegetation Fire are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty p.m., Ventura fire units were dispatched was located near Stanford and Wake On Wednesday, November 2nd, in a court of law. to a structure fire, reported to be at Forest. Leavitt was booked at VC Jail. at 3:43 p.m., fire units responded to a the rear of a residence in the 500 block The second suspect was not located reported structure fire in the 2300 block Residential Structure Fire of Evergreen Drive. Firefighters found during the search. He has since been of El Jardin. Fire was discovered in an On Wednesday, November 2nd, a detached garage, well involved with identified. exterior storage building adjacent to at 2:04 p.m., Fire Department units fire, structures threatened, power lines Traffic Collision a home with extension to ornamental responded to what was initially reported down in the yard. After ensuring that On Saturday, November 5th, at 4:15 hedges and foliage. Firefighters were as a tree fire in the 100 block of Ann occupants were evacuated from the a.m., the VPD received a call of an injury able to quickly control the fire in both Street. The firefighters discovered a residence, firefighters began protect- traffic collision on Telegraph Road. areas before blowing embers could ignite wind-driven residential structure fire ing exposures and attacking the fire. Officers found a single vehicle collision surrounding structures and other com- threatening a nearby-parked RV, an Gas, electrical, and water utilities were into a tree. The driver of the vehicle, bustibles. No residents were displaced adjacent carport and neighboring resi- secured. The fire was quelled in 18 Mercedes Lopez, 64 years old, was from this incident. Ventura Building and dences. Suppression efforts to extinguish minutes after the initial dispatch. 4 total trapped in the vehicle due to extensive Safety determined the structure safe and the fire and to protect the neighboring occupants were temporarily displaced. collision damage. Lopez was extricated disconnected power to the involved area. residences began immediately. Santa Ana Strong Arm Robbery from the vehicle. There was also a 3 year Kidnapping winds caused burning embers from the On Monday, October 31st, at 7:51 old female in the back seat of the vehicle. On November 10, at 5p.m., Alejandro tree and structure fires to start spot fires p.m., Jon Paul Romaine, 26 years old, Her child safety seat was not fastened Collazo, (36 years, Oxnard resident) a downwind toward Laurel Street. The spot was inside his home awaiting children securely to the seat of the vehicle. sales associate at Ventura Toyota (6360 fires caused damage to trees and land- at the door for Halloween, in the 400 Lopez was traveling eastbound on Auto Center Dr.), was assisting an scaping in the backyards of three houses block of Cornell Plaza. Two suspects, Telegraph Road when she crossed over Hispanic male (35-45 yrs., short stocky along the 1000 block of Meta Street, and known to the victim, charged inside the westbound lanes and struck a tree build) who was inquiring about test- moderate fire damage to the sub-floor of the unlocked door and confronted on the north sidewalk. The cause of the driving a vehicle. The victim walked a duplex on Laurel Street. Romaine. The suspects stole a bottle of collision is still under investigation. away from the suspect to retrieve keys No injuries occurred as a result of prescription medication sitting nearby Lopez appeared to be under the influence for the vehicle and when he returned, the

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE November 16 – November 29, 2011 17 Odds ’n’ Ends suspect took the keys away from him and at the Ventura LDS Family History price. Reservations strongly recom- Scott Thomas) is on assignment to write simulated that he had a weapon in his Center, 3501 Loma Vista Rd. (at Mills mended at 640-8797 or www.OjaiACT. a story on the French deportation of waistband. The suspect then ordered the Rd.). Before the meeting begins and org. Jews. When she moves into her father- victim into the car and drove away from during the breaks, genealogy books Come share and celebrate the in-law’s apartment, she realizes it once the dealership. and supplies are available for purchase. bounty of the Ojai Valley with a potluck belonged to the Strazynski family and The suspect drove the auto to the Guests are always welcome to attend dinner and conversation surrounding their daughter Sarah. “A compelling and area of Victoria Ave. and Gonzalez Rd. the free meeting. For more information “The Frontlines of the Good Food handsomely produced history lesson where he let the victim out of the vehicle. call Gwenda Tucker at 485-7930. Guest Movement” with documentary film and personal drama.”—Colin Covert, The suspect then left with the vehicle Speaker: Judy Janes. Subject: Finding producer and food activist Dulanie Ellis Minneapolis Star Tribune. westbound on Gonzalez Road towards pay dirt Genealogical Records during on Friday, November 18. Ellis, co-chair Sundays, 4:30 pm, Ojai Playhouse Harbor Blvd. The victim was not injured. the Gold Rush Era of the Ojai Valley Green Coalition Food Sunday Dec. 4 enjoy First Sunday The stolen vehicle is a Gray 2009 Toyota Nov. 19: 7:30-9 p.m. Annual Tellabra- Council, will also preview a sampling Music from 1:00 – 2:00 P. M. at the Ojai Camry Hybrid with California license tion: Reaping our Roots, A World of of her feature documentary (currently Library. Winter holiday sing-a-long – plate 6FRH988. Stories. Come hear some of Ventura in production), FARMY: An Army of led by the Choraliers. Exercise your vocal County’s most talented storytellers as Farmers, which chronicles the emerging cords and join in for a salute to Old Man they join others from around the world social movement of combat veterans Winter. Song lyrics will be available. Harbor Patrol in this yearly storytelling event for their who are becoming organic farmers and The Choraliers began as a free singing community. For ages 12 and up. The ranchers. class at Little House. Led by Ojai Living WAV. $10 entrance fee. For additional Hosted by the Coalition at the Treasure Betsy Goodspeed, the Blotter information, please contact elaine@ Chaparral Auditorium at 414 E. Ojai Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol embodiedvoicestoryarts.com or call Ave., there will be a meet and greet from Talkin’ trash tends to. 407-2538. 6:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m., followed by food Continued from page 15 10-30 12:40 a.m. FCC dispatched Nov. 21: Parliamentarians of the Zeta sharing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., in the Vista Room on the 7th floor. Re- Patrol and others to a medical assist at Chi Unit of the National Association finishing with Ellis’s talk and film freshments will be served. HV. Upon arrival, a witness advised that of Parliamentarians will celebrate their preview 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. “Come hear how you can make a there was a second unconscious person in 2011 Annual Meeting on Monday Every once in a while we just need difference by even the small things we the area. Patrol and AMR assessed both Evening, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. in to get together over a table brimming can do every day,” said Wied, who is an patients. They were both intoxicated the Topping Room of the E. P. Foster with favorite foods, bubbling with environmental specialist. crewpersons from a commercial vessel. Library. lively conversation and surrounded by a She will review not only what can They were released to the captain of the Annual Reports of the 2011 activities community of friends - some old, some be recycled, but also what happens to it vessel. will be presented by each elected Officer, new. That’s really what Thanksgiving afterward, current legislation affecting 8:00 a.m. Maintenance relayed a report giving in detail the educational issues is all about, the ancient communal the waste stream and how to recycle to Patrol of a naked woman in the that have taken place under their leader- gathering around the harvest, feeling potentially toxic items, such as batteries shower needing assistance. The woman ship during the year of 2011. As usual, the blessing of hard work applied to the and aerosol cans. Participants will be had mental issues. Upon arrival, Patrol the amount of energy and discipline land and the bounty that pours forth. eligible for free prizes from reusable enlisted the assistance of two other that takes place during the year is always The Coalition invites you to join shopping bags to water bottles for women in making initial contact. The surprising to members of the Unit. them for such an event. It’s free; just attending. woman was now fully clothed. She is Dec 1, 5:00 to 7:30, Holiday Boutique bring a tasty dish (chips & dip do not homeless. She was issued a warning about and Mixer sponsored by the gals from qualify) to share. And please bring your using the showers and given information The Ladies Luncheon. See ad in this own plate, cup and utensils. Assisted Home about local assistance programs. issue for details. To make reservations email ojaicu- 9:33 a.m. Patrol observed a commercial Dec. 4: Ventura is holding its 5th [email protected]. If you have Hospice looking fishing vessel in violation of polluting the annual TubaChristmas on Sunday, questions please also email the same water with diesel. A small amount was at noon on the Community Plaza address or call 669-8445. to expand their washed off the decks and into the water. of the Pacific View Mall. An annual Montessori School of Ojai will Patrol provide the crew absorbent pads so event in honor of the late, great tubist present “Once Upon a Winter Moon,” team they could clean up the sheen. William J. Bell, TubaChristmas is held the non-profit school’s largest annual The Assisted Home Hospice has re- 10-31 8:50 a.m. Maintenance reports every Christmas season with tuba and fundraiser, on December 3, from instated their Vigil team with training that the gate to the Dry Storage lot had euphonium players of all ages and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Oak View 15 dedicated and compassionate volun- been damaged. He observed a paint from specific geographic regions to pay Community Center. teers to work with the Hospice patients. transfer on a boat in the facility. The respect to not only Bell but other great This year, wines from internationally The first training was held on Saturday, person was contacted. He admitted to artists/teachers who represented and acclaimed Ojai Vineyard will pair with September 24 and focused on bringing causing the damage and paid for the strived to keep this heritage strong. tapas from Lorraine Lim Catering. Live a calm presence to the environment repairs. TubaChristmas concerts pay tribute and silent auctions will include a Royal with music therapy, aromatherapy and 11-2 6:40 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol to composers dedicated to their art Caribbean Cruise and a golf package healing touch. This service is to provide and others to a medical assist on a vessel. as well as displaying it for audiences from CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, comfort to family and friends that no Upon arrival, the patient was asleep, but to enjoy, making it an established home to a PGA Tour-quality course patient dies alone and Assisted Home in need of medical assistance. Patrol Christmas tradition throughout the designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Hospice will do everything in order to cleared out a pathway to the patient. world. Donations to the silent and live provide a comfortable, calm environ- AMR extracted her from the vessel and Dec. 4: From 12:30-4:30 pm you are auctions are still being accepted. ment in the last moments of life. transported her to the hospital. invited to celebrate the 400th anniver- Proceeds will benefit Montessori School If you are interested in becoming a 11-3 12:46 p.m. A Fish and Game sary celebration of the King James Bible of Ojai’s Campaign for the Future, volunteer please call 677-7405 and ask civilian employee reported an intoxicated 1611-2011. You will be able to view a which funds programs and on-campus for Marianne. person having difficulty recovering his facsimile of the original 1611. See over improvements. vessel. Patrol responded, determined that 30 other translations of the Bible. Look Admission is $30 per person, $50 per the man was likely under the influence, at a waterproof Bible (for those surfers!) couple. For tickets or more information, and notified PD. PD arrested the subject and view a collection of rare Bible trans- call 805-649-2525. for driving under the influence. lations The Oak View Community Center 11-6 7:56 p.m. Patrol observed the For more information call 643-9350 is located at 555 East Mahoney Avenue, contents of a marine head being dis- or go to facebook.com/abednegobooks Oak View. charged from a commercial vessel. Patrol The display will continue through For more details, log on to www. issued a citation to the crewperson on the Saturday December 24th at Abednego montessorischoolofojai.org or visit vessel Delta Dawn. Book Shoppe, 2682 E. Main Street. the campus at 806 West Baldwin Road 8:45 a.m. Patrol observed a signifi- (Highway 150 near Lake Casitas), Ojai. cant amount of soapy substance in On Nov. 20 the Ojai Film Society the Barranca. After trying numerous Ojai events will screen Midnight in Paris, Woody “storm drain” numbers, Patrol “It’s A Wonderful Life” radio version Allen’s enchanting ode to this romantic notified FCC. FD was dispatched and is a faithful adaptation of Frank Capra’s city, with a captivating performance by investigated the situation. The soapy classic film and even more fun to see Owen Wilson. “Midnight in Paris is a substance dissipated. live actors and sounds “on the air” in a loving embrace of the city, of art and of 1940’s setting at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Mont- life itself.”–Tom Long, Detroit News Diane Loring, Executive Director Ventura events gomery St. from Nov. 25 through Dec. On Nov. 27 the Ojai Film Society of WISE, Women Involved in Sports Continued from page 10 17. Experience this inspirational hit that will screen Sarah’s Key, a powerful Evolution and owner of Spa by Diane 643-3640 or email labelgmoventura@ is especially relevant in today’s America film with an intriguing, dramatic story Loring, Inc., has won 3 Gold Medals and gmail.com. at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 line. During the round-up of Paris Jews one Silver Medal at the 2011 Pan Am Nov. 19: The Ventura County Ge- p.m. Sundays; $20 general, $15 students, in 1942, 10-year old Sarah hides her Open, International Taekwondo Cham- nealogical Society, Inc. (VCGS) will seniors and Art Center members and younger brother in a closet as they are pionships held October 6 - 9, in Las Vegas, be holding its regular monthly meeting $10 youth. For Help of Ojai, bring five being evicted from their apartment. In Nevada. at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held nonperishable items for $5 off one ticket 2009, a journalist named Julia (Kristin

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura BREEZE 18 November 16 – November 29, 2011 Ventura BREEZE School Youth open to the public are offered through Come sail away! Island Packers every weekend, proceeds by Nanci Cone of which help continue their mission. For school groups, anything from three- Bringing vessels from the Los hour highly structured, educational Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) to field trip sails all the way to weeklong Channel Islands Harbor once a year, trips exploring the Channel Islands are Captain Stephen Taylor realized that available. there was a vast number of youth that Volunteer Director Angus Hall, could benefit not only from traditional notes, “We have a wonderful group of sail training but educational programs volunteers ranging in age from 16 to 93 about the marine environment as well. year old Hal Wilder, Junior. He is our Recognizing this need, and with the oldest volunteer and his experience with help of LAMI founder, Jim Gladson, he the Ventura Power Squadron has allowed started the American Tall Ship Institute Hal to be a key player within our organi- (ATSI) in 2007 to address the specific zation.” needs here in Ventura and Santa Barbara “Our goal is to have people experience Counties. and therefore appreciate the maritime He secured the Schooner, Bill of history of tall ship sailing as well as Rights, built by Harvey Gamage in understand how our actions are directly South Bristol, Maine, with 38 bunks connected with the ocean we all share. that make her ideal as a dormitory for The more our organization grows, the overnight school trips. Programs offered more people we can help transform into Sarah Hodges teaches musical instruction to children through The Harmony Project include marine biology, environmental stewards of the ocean,” adds Captain science, geographical history, and tra- Taylor. The Harmony Project of Ventura ditional sail training designed to teach For more information, visit www. and encourage a spirit of cooperation americantallship.org, visit their County serves our local schools in young people in Ventura County and Facebook page at American Tall Ship nationwide. Institute, call 436-7805 or email them at It looks like any other classroom. as Sheridan Way that serves children Captain Taylor notes, “I started ATSI [email protected] Cheery posters line the walls. Kids file from lower socio-economic backgrounds to affect positive change with the under- in and take their places and the instruc- who, for the most part, lack the financial served youth of Ventura County and tor begins her lesson. The kids remove resources to take private instrumental this is the best way to stay focused on Make-A-Wish their instruments and adjust the music lessons.” Assistant Superintendent Asher that mission. By forming the business on their stands. The teacher, Sarah continued, “Using a curriculum that as a non-profit or public charity, the Foundation® Hodges, is from The Harmony Project of has proven to be successful with English organization is the responsibility of a Ventura County. The Harmony Project language learners is an added benefit to board of directors from Ventura County, needs donation of Ventura County provides musical the students at Sheridan Way … [that] and ultimately the people of Ventura instruction to children who otherwise will reap the benefits of developing County own the ship and the business.” of air miles would not have the resources to learn fluency in the English Language as well Education Director Nate Gilman, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the the joy and discipline of instrumental as fluency in music theory.” comments, “Tall ships create an oppor- Tri-Counties that grants the wishes of music and performance. It serves ap- Through the generous support tunity to introduce a real world applica- children with life-threatening medical proximately 60 second through fifth of Jordan and Sandra Laby and the tion to life. We encourage team building, conditions to enrich the human expe- grade children attending Sheridan Way Sakharoff Family Trust, the Ventura problem solving, decision-making, self- rience with hope, strength, and joy is Elementary School in Ventura. Program was able to begin work in reliance, and provide youth with unique asking people to donate frequent flier The Harmony Project of Ventura Ventura in September. The program challenges that develop the leadership miles that can be used to help grant County is the first affiliate of the award at Sheridan Way School offers music skills and attitudes needed to live pro- wishes. The donated miles are used to winning Harmony Project. Founded fundamentals and instruction in the ductive lives. Our academic programs send sick children and their families 10 years ago, the Harmony Project now recorder. In January 2012, phase two are designed to fulfill California State on wish trips. The Foundation needs serves over 1,300 children attending of the program will begin with the Science Standards. Our marine science about 12 million miles a year to grant school in the Los Angeles Unified School provision of orchestral instruments to and maritime history curriculum the wishes. The Foundation asks that District and is now in Ventura. Founded participants that have demonstrated currently focuses on 4th through 12th instead of turning in small balances by Dr. Margaret Martin, the Los Angeles initiative, commitment, as the will- grades. We also have been working with of miles for magazines, frequent flyers based program began with 36 children ingness to work to learn their instru- the Naval Sea Cadets, Boys Scouts and donate miles - a gift that can make a real and a vision of a world in which children ment. Instruments and instruction are Girl Scouts on weekend and weeklong difference to kids with life-threatening could be given the tools necessary to provided free of charge to the partici- trips that teach the discipline needed to medical conditions. excel not only in the arts but in life. Ten pants. The participants’ families must keep a 137’ gaff rigged schooner sailing To donate miles from AirTran years later it is nationally recognized as sign a contract agreeing to provide time smoothly with marine science programs Airways, Continental Airlines, Delta a leader not only in Arts Education, but and space for practice, support for the that teach Science Technology Engineer- Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, in community development and gang efforts made, and committing to the ing and Mathematics principles.” call Shanna Wasson Taylor at 676-9474 intervention. The Harmony Project time required by the program. The During the spring, summer and early x4 or e-mail [email protected]. has been the recipient of the “Coming third phase of development will include fall, three and six hour educational sails org. Up Taller” Award, presented in 2009 the development of a strings program by Michele Obama. Dr. Martin was, and the beginning of an orchestra. The this year, honored by President Barack Sheridan Way program will remain Obama as a recipient of the Presidential the focus, but the program will expand Citizenship Award. beyond this school. Kathy Asher, Assistant Superin- The Harmony Project will present a tendent of the Ventura Unified School free concert in December. Information District, has said that the Harmony may be obtained by contacting Pablo Project of Ventura County is “a dream Plasencia, Executive Director at pablo. come true, especially at a school such [email protected].

Ventura Job & about the Virtual OneStop website and how you can use the various tools in Career Center the system to build your resume and customize your job search to a specific location and occupation. Must have classes basic computer skills. Tuesday, December 6 - Resumes Wednesday, December 14 - Winning that Sell, 8:30 am – 4 pm - hands-on Interviews, 9 am – 4 pm - supplies the The City Corps never expected to find a patio and BBQ under all those grapevines at workshop providing assistance in com- tools to make a lasting first impression this home on S. Victoria. City Corps continues its quest to clean up Ventura one yard at pleting a resume, cover and thank-you when interviewing. Space is limited. a time. Under the capable leadership of Ken Cozzens, middle and high school kids are letters. Walk away with a portfolio that Career Shops are offered at no learning valuable job and life skills and the true meaning of “giving back to others”. shows off professional skills and experi- cost to Job Seekers. Prior registration The good news is all of the yard waste will be composted on site and is the beginning of a ence. required by calling the Ventura Job & new business for City Corps. Visit their website to see more photos of recent projects in Wednesday, December 7 - Power of VOS Career Center, 4651 Telephone Road, Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Ojai. www.VenturaCityCorps.com (Virtual OneStop), 1 pm – 4 pm – Learn Ventura, 654-3435 to enroll.

Ventura BREEZE www.venturabreeze.com Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE November 16 – November 29, 2011 19 Sports Whitacre’s Wit and “out of the ordinary”. Among other things Williams was The Best a hotel manager, real estate developer, VC b’ball sales executive, a house painter (until he fell off of a ladder at 88 while team is off of painting a house) and a tennis player. Just Got Better Sitting and talking about his great life adventures was one of his favorite probation things to do. His travels (just more by Gary Whitacre stories to tell) took him all over the USA, Africa, the Mediterranean and The Ventura Pirate men’s basket- Europe. ball is free at last! After being on a two Nick and his family moved to year probation for several years of rule Ventura County in 1958 where he breaking, VC is now ready to build lived until his passing. from a solid year of round ball play. He played tennis until very-very In the 2010 season, they started off late in life as a member of the Pierpont strong, winning seven of their first Racquet Club where he even got to eight games and ended with an eight play with Breeze publisher Sheldon game winning streak. They finished (we are not telling who won). with one of the Western State Confer- He is survived by his son, Monte ences best records at 21-4. Because it and daughter-in-law Alicia, daughter was their last year of probation, they Andrea, son Jeffrey and daughter-in- were not allowed to participate in any law Barbara and his many grandchil- play-off games. dren and great-grandchildren. Recently the Pirates started where they left off, winning their first game of the season over non ranked Marama Ventura offers College 82-69. The streak ended with a thud in their own tournament, National Family Come by for a tour of our dropping to Antelope Valley 83-79, newly remodeled building. We and to WSC rival Oxnard by the same Volunteer Day score. are thankful for all of you! Ventura has two coaches running projects the team this season, Joey Ramirez Join the Volunteer Ventura! Program and Hakeem Ward. Both men played for National Family Volunteer Day on for VC’s basketball teams. They both Saturday, November 19, by signing up understand the “We Play Hard” slogan to participate in one of three neigh- the Pirates take pride in. borhood projects at www.cityofven- Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care There are two other new men on the tura.net/volunteer. 1200 & 1220 Cypress Point Ln., Ventura VC staff, Matt Mecik and Chris Wade. (1) Help revitalize the school Mecik played four years at Colorado Lic# 565801008 community garden at Montalvo El- 805.650.8000 Christian, and was an assistant coach ementary School, 2050 Grand Avenue, at Biola University in La Mirada. Wade 8-10 am; has been a “coach in training” as he “Balboa Middle School has in- (2) Assist in beautifying the city’s has been with the University of Wash- Balboa Middle tegrated math and other skills into largest organic garden, Cornucopia ington, and USC. the process,” said City of Ventura Garden, at Telephone Road between This is the first time in at least Environmental Specialist Christine Johnson Dr & Ramelli Avenue 9-11 School receives three seasons that the Pirates have Wied. am; or coaches that not only played bas- In addition to the recycling (3) Lend a hand in giving a face-lift 2011 Green ketball, but have years of experience program, teacher Steve Roth works to Marion Cannon Park at Saratoga coaching men’s basketball. This could with 7th and 8th grade students Avenue between Ralston St & School Award be an exciting team to watch. in an environmental horticulture Telephone Rd, 9- 11am. The Pirates now hit the road, At the City Council meeting held class. The students learn what it East Ventura residents may also playing in two tournaments, the on November 14 students at Balboa takes to plant and maintain an participate in a free Collection & first starting tomorrow, Nov. 17th. at Middle School received from Ventura organic garden. The students also Recycling Event at the Ventura Irvine, facing Long Beach City College. Mayor Bill Fulton and Agromin planted a native plant garden at Community Park, 901 S. Kimball Rd, Tip-off is scheduled for 4pm. Premium Soil Products Chief Balboa Middle School and learned 8 am-12 pm. Drop off trash, recycling The men will return home Dec. 8th Executive Officer Bill Camarillo the the importance of xeriscaping to items and yard waste. No registration facing Citrus College. fifth annual Green School Award save water resources. required. For a list of acceptable items, in celebration of America Recycles Representatives from the please go to: http://www.cityofven- Day for their outstanding efforts to City’s Environmental Sustainabil- tura.net/volunteer. help our planet, by using critical- ity Division and Agromin selected Robert Nixon National Family Volunteer Day—a thinking and problem-solving skills Balboa Middle School to receive the day of service designed to demon- to recycle and recognize the impacts Green School Award based on an ap- Williams, strate the power of families volunteer- their choices have on the environ- plication submitted by the school. It ing together —is held annually the ment. is the City’s hope that the award re- Saturday before Thanksgiving and Through hands-on activities, cipients go forth to make a positive an amazing kicks off National Family Week. This students not only helped in the col- impact on our planet individually event provides an opportunity for lection of recyclable materials but and in our community. guy indeed, residents to partner with local gov- they also sorted, weighed and kept For more information, please ernment to improve and beautify the records of the types of materials and contact Christine Wied, Environ- Ventura community. measured the impact they have on mental Specialist at 652-4584 or passed away “As holiday shopping ramps up our planet. [email protected]. On Sunday, October 30, Robert and kids prepare their wish lists, it’s (Nick) Williams passed away at the important not to lose sight of the true Ventura Convalescent Hospital at the spirit of the season, giving back,” says wonderful age of 98. Volunteer Ventura! Coordinator Rosie The son of Charles H. Williams Ornelas. “National Family Volunteer and Olive Williams Robert he was Day is the perfect opportunity to born in Bradford, PA. and enjoyed life focus families on giving back to our to its fullest. community. Volunteering together as Doing it all Nick worked in oil a family helps kids learn that they can fields and a brickworks factory before make a positive difference in the lives attending and graduating from of others.” Cornell University with a degree in For additional information Hotel Management. about National Family Volunteer He served in the Coast Guard in Day projects, contact the Volunteer WWII and after the war he lived a life Ventura! Office at rornelas@ of adventure that was both successful cityofventura.net or 652-4555.

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Where The Music Flows Fred McFadden (keyboards) every Fri & tive as a seditious, highly intelligent Sat “IF…” social critic. Anderson uses cinema as Roman Candle Watermark On Main, 598 E. Main (UK 1968 - 111 mins) a weapon against societal attitudes and St. 805-643-6800 Starring Malcolm McDowell accepted norms of behavior. Partially Wars Intimate Acoustic with Dano every Tue Directed by Lindsay Anderson inspired by the classic French film by Jean Vigo, “Zero For Conduct”, “IF…” is by Michael Kohli Jazz at the Mark every Wed Reviewed by Lorenzo DeStefano a surrealistic indictment of the ruling The Ventura Film Society As of this writing, Roman Candle W2O Rooftop Lounge class assumptions that have survived Wars is about to take the stage at my 598 E. Main St. (above Watermark) Incendiary, subversive, and darkly despite Great Britain’s decline as a latest 8 band showcase at Borderline 805-643-6800 humorous, Lindsay Anderson’s “IF…” is colonial power. Mr. McDowell will par- in Thousand Oaks. They just released Friday Dance Party every Fri 9pm a landmark of British cinema. Winner ticipate in a post-screening discussion. their new EP and have two music videos Thur 11/17 - The Rawhides of the Palme d’Or at the 1969 Cannes The Ventura Film Society is proud online! Other bands tonight include Fri 11/18 - ADD Film Festival, this 1968 drama satirizes to present “IF” as our 2012 closing night August Rising, Two Minute Hero, Sat 11/19 - Acoustic Circus English public school life like no other film on Tuesday December 6th at 7:15pm, Condewit, Turtlesex, Angie’s Curse, Joey Sun 11/20 - 50 Sticks of Dynamite film before or since. Starring Malcolm preceded by a 6-7pm tribute reception for Juarez, and 10AM Movement. Started Fri 11/25 - The Legalizers McDowell in his first major screen the film’s star, Malcolm McDowell. booking this show back in August. Sat 11/26 - Bomb role, it is also his first appearance as Location - Museum of Ventura Can’t believe how fast November came Sun 11/27 - Shoemaker Brothers Anderson’s “everyman” character, County’s Martin V. & Martha K. Smith through! Special thanks to the current Zoey’s Café Mick Travis, whom McDowell would Pavilion, 100 E. Main St. Downtown owner staff of Borderline! You guys 185 E. Santa Clara St., 805-652-1137 go on to play in two subsequent films Ventura. For advance tickets & screening rock! Songwriter’s Round every Wed 8pm for Anderson, “O Lucky Man!” and information please visit www.ventura- In other local music news: Seth Wed 11/16 - Koffin Kats 7pm “Britannia Hospital”. Mick is one of filmsociety.com or call 628-2299. Petterses & The Undertow recently put Thur 11/17 - Kyler England CD release, three non-conformist students among The VFS thanks all of its sup- out a new EP, titled, “Skate Away,” and Garrison Starr 8pm the returning class. He and his mates are porters for making our 3rd season of filmed a music video for the title track. Fri 11/18 – Shane Alexander and Brother taunted and persecuted by the “Whips”, bringing quality alternative cinema to Shot in parts of Camarillo. Fun video! Sal 8pm seniors who have authority as prefects Downtown Ventura such a success. We Local glam hard rock band, New Sat 11/19 – Elevator Ska 8pm over the juniors. The prefects are also hope you will join us during our 4th Liberty just scored a new gig with Faster Tue 11/22 - Blue Grass Jam 6pm entitled to the services of the “Scum”, season, beginning Tuesday February Pussycat on December 17 at The Malibu Sat 11/26 - Anual Ones to Watch Com- first-year boys assigned to run errands, 7, 2012 at our new venue – VFS @ 430 Inn! New Liberty also just put together petition 7pm make tea and generally act as unpaid E. Santa Clara Street (corner of Oak), a music video, “Eat Your Heart Out.” Sun 11/27– Rockin’ Blues & BBQ with servants and objects of abuse. Famous running the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Look for it on YouTube.com. Nick St. Nick and Friends 7pm for its depiction of an entrenched social month through Dec 4, 2012. Thank you for your time! order and the savage student insurrec- Please visit www.venturafilmsociety Michael Kohli tion it prompts, “IF…” is associated with for updates on the 2012 Season and for The Entertainment Report [email protected] the 1960s counterculture movement 2012 Membership and Sponsorship op- Silver screen due to director Anderson’s perspec- portunities. Music Calendar by Linde Carlson Directed by Andrew Niccol; the is the Forum. On weekdays the room is 11/16 to 11/29 Hello Ventura , film stars Justin Timberlake, one of the city council chamber. With the aid These are my picks of the week our decade’s most versatile perform- of hydraulics, on weekends the space For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com Tower Heist ers, since Michael Jackson. becomes a 394 seat proscenium theater Andre’s Wine Bar Justin plays Will Salas, an average with state-of-the-art sound, theatrical 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 guy who is at the wrong place at the lighting and all. The floor opens, the Live Music every Tues, Thur & Fri wrong time, but...maybe not. When dais where the city council sits disap- he witnesses his friend committing pears into the orchestra pit area and Blackbeards Seaside BBQ A stellar cast starring Ben Stiller, suicide, a camera on the bridge catches theater seats rise up in front of the stage. 1591 Spinnaker Dr., #115 805- 650-7773 Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Gabourney Will stealing time from his dead For the new Cabaret Lounge the theater Live bands every Thur thru Sun Karaoke Sidibe, Micheal Pena, Tea Leoni, Casey friend, thus making him a suspect in seats remain below. They are replaced every Wed 6-9pm Afflect, and of course, the always his friend’s death. at floor level by 25+ linen covered tables Thur 11/17 - Bottom Feeders 6:30- wry Mathew Broderick. This devious A gang of corrupt time keepers with flickering candle lights and seating 9:30pm bunch works like a well tuned machine chase him and his new girl, (Amanda for only four per table. The performers Sun 11/20 - Blue Stew 1-5pm aboard a ritzy Manhattan Condo. Seyfried) all over the city streets in on stage are just feet away and the sight Thur 11/24 - Bottom Feeders 6:30- When they discover their celebrat- hope to collect Will’s time. It is quite lines are marvelous. To complete the 9:30pm ed and loyal boss has swindled them a thrill ride down to the last second. cabaret experience there is continuous Sun 11/27 - Blue Stew 1-5pm out of their pensions, shock waves go Rated PG-13. Running time 109 adult beverage service inside the Forum. Bombay’s Bar & Grill through them like a 9.0 earthquake, minutes The American Icon Series is a relatively 143 S. California St., 805-643-4404 with the condo slowly turning into a Enjoy Ventura and until next time, recent addition to the line-up of diverse All Star Blues every Wed chaotic war zone. have a reel-y great week entertainment experiences at the Local Live Music every Thur The 12 angry men and women Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Origi- Afternoon Concerts every Sun 4pm devise a plan to get their money back, nated by Chris Issacson at Los Angeles’ and the fun begins. One scene in par- Two on the Aisle famed Upright Cabaret, each show in the Cafe Fiore ticular which I will not give away had series is built around the hits of specific 66 California St., 805-653-1266 me digging into my husband’s arm as I music icons that are performed by con- Live Bands every Tue thru Sat Come to the sat on the edge of my seat. temporary artists whose backgrounds DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri & I have to say the movie flowed really range from TV’s “American Idol” to Sat Cabaret at well, and kept my interest throughout. Broadway. However, the concerts are Wed 11/16 - Big Adventure The chemistry between this cast was not “legends” shows built on imperson- Thur 11/17 - Coso Live TOCAP hilarious, and brilliantly delivered. A ations of the original singers. Wed 11/23 - Bongo Town by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine definite must see! Friday night’s show, “Heart and Thur 11/24 - Coso Live Rated PG-13, Running time 104 Recently was the debut of the Soul,” was filled with familiar tunes It’s All Good Bar & Grill minutes Cabaret Lounge inside the Forum popularized by Houston, Warwick and 533 E. Main St., 805-641-9951 Now playing at Century Theatres Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Ross. The singers were outstanding. Open Mike Night every Wed Plaza (TOCAP). The venue’s inaugural Each glittered - both vocally and visually. In Time offering was the season opener of the “American Idol” finalist Syesha Majestic Theater American Icon Series. It featured music Mercado opened with a series of high 26 S. Chestnut St. made famous by Whitney Houston, energy renditions made famous by Fri 11/18 - The Sounds, Natalia Kills, Dionne Warwick and Diana Ross, all Diana Ross. The songs of Dionne Limousines, Kids At The Bar performed cabaret style by an exciting Warwick were given vibrant life and flair Sat 11/19 - The Return of Dr Know, Very interesting concept. Unique trio of recording and Broadway artists. by Broadway musical theater veteran The Missing 23rd, The Fucking Wrath, story line and characters, different from Back in the 1980s the City decided to Sylvia MacCalla. Shoshana Bean’s versa- Retaliate anything I have ever seen. In Time is an build a combined city hall and perform- tility, experience (from the original cast Sat 11/26 - Fundraiser for Kim Alvarez, action adventure, sci-fi futuristic thriller ing arts center with a separate 1800 seat of “Rent” to Elphaba in “Wicked” on Ricky Hacking where the population is genetically auditorium. Some citizens urged a small Broadway), and interactive performance Tutti’s Off Main altered to stop aging at 25, the body lives formal theater be included, in addition style were superbly showcased during her 34 N. Palm Ave., 805-643-0880 and dies by a digital clock on the arm. to the traditional city council chamber. presentations of Whitney Houston hits Rick Reeves (blues) every Sun 11am - Time can be traded and life is paid for by In perhaps the only thing a that capped off the evening. 2pm, Jazz Trio 6-9pm the amount of time you hold. Your time committee ever got right, the two needs Future American Icon Series cabaret Francine Smith (jazzy songs) every Thur is your money. Time is the new currency. were combined to create the design that Continued on page 24

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ask your partner for an explana- tion of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you Todd the Dinosaur understand the problem, the sooner you can both act to resolve it. SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem- ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This ber 21) A new challenge in the work- is a good time to let that intrepid Aries place holds an exciting promise for the temperament take charge. Your strong future. But be aware of the fact that leadership will help settle those still- you haven’t been told about all the unresolved situations. Support comes demands you might have to meet. from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your to December 21) Your financial pic- problem-solving talents shine as you ture brightens as you get into sorting move to cool down heated emotions. out realistic goals and those that are Hi and Lois You also inspire trust in all parties not reachable at this time. “Caution” when you act with careful consider- remains your fiscal watchword. ation of their feelings. CAPRICORN (December 22 to GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That January 19) You’re deep into your long-delayed commitment begins to new project, and that’s just fine. But look better to you. But there’s still a don’t neglect your family and friends. crucial fact or two you need to know Spending time with people you care about it. A health problem needs to be for is always a wise investment. taken care of. AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb- CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t ruary 18) Past feelings are suddenly waste time trying to learn why some- reawakened. This could make you one you relied on is wavering in his or emotionally vulnerable. Be careful Solutions on page 19 her support of your stand on a work- about decisions you might be asked to place issue. Move on with the help of make at this time. more steadfast allies. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) LEO (July 23 to August 22) Rela- You’ve come to a place where you’ll tionships enter a brighter period, both be facing important decisions that can at home and in the workplace. Pros- affect your future. Rely on your strong pects also look good for single Leos moral compass to guide you toward and Leonas, who can expect a wel- making the right choices. come visit from Cupid. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re gift- VIRGO (August 23 to September ed with both natural wisdom and wit 22) Those mixed signals that were — a good combination for success as complicating your life are giving way a writer, a teacher and, most impor- now to clear, definitive guidelines. tantly, a parent. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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We believe the most valuable product we can offer our investors The newly remodeled interior of The Greek at the Harbor combines traditionally Greek design is a partnership based on sound, with a new fresh clean design to go with their new menu items impartial advice. Reality TV tackles local eatery by Sheli Ellsworth

The Greek at the Harbor restaurant Greek in the Harbor, a smaller menu was Cheryl Gooss, Sr. Vice President has been transformed by Fox television’s recommended because of the restaurant’s makeover show, Kitchen Nightmares. The kitchen size. It has allowed all menu items episode, hosted by Scottish-born, Chef to be prepared fresh rather than in advance Gordon Ramsay, is scheduled to air Friday, and held ready to serve. The change has November 18. reduced food costs and improved quality BUILT ON INTEGRITY. GROWN ON TRUST. The filming was completed in July and according to the owners. Crowell, Weedon is one of the largest independent investment firms in since then the restaurant has undergone Some of Ramsay’s changes were not the Western United States since 1932, with $8 billion in client assets. even more changes. The freshly painted popular with regular customers. Even Aegean blue walls had suffered due to pro- though the KN team recommends waiting duction and were repainted; new tile and six months before any tweaking is done, a Member: FINRA / SIPC carpet was installed, “The tile really opened few things were added back in. Mikelatos Your Independent Investment Team up the entry and will be much better for said, “We put a dozen or so requested maintenance,” says owner Lynn Mikelatos. former menu items on a Specials insert The Mikelatos family opened their first to TEST these items for a few weeks. The Greek restaurant in Oxnard during 1980, end of October we blended many of those Call or stop by the Ventura office today. and then moved to another location in items with new items. Several new items 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 301, Ventura, CA 93003 Oxnard in 1991 before they settled on the have been removed based on sales. A $9.95 www.crowellweedon.com Ventura harbor location in 1994. lunch special menu has been added which (805) 620-4700 “Our son and daughter supported includes a beverage. These are very popular responding to a random casting call email and a great value.” A few of the original I received on March 8. This led to multiple statues have also been re-installed. questionnaires followed by a 7 hour casting How have all the changes affected film shoot in April. The producers liked business? Business is increasing now our story and sent several teams to visit that the segment is available online via our restaurant,” says Mikelatos. “Our son videobb, You Tube and, Hulu. Unlike Aris and daughter Marika felt the expertise many of Ramsay’s restaurant make-over of Ramsey’s team would bring new excite- owners, Mikelatos says it has been a ment to our menu and decor. These changes positive experience. ”We would definitely would help the restaurant to better compete do it again. To have dozens of experts in Ventura. Kids don’t want to exactly focus on our restaurant for a week was an follow in their parents’ footsteps. Ours are amazing opportunity and has brought no different.” our staff together as a team effort. The The restaurant owners have no say in one-on-one culinary training for the Ramsay’s changes. “We had to basically kitchen staff was extremely beneficial turn over all aspects of the restaurant to on training of the new menu items and Ramsay’s team. Keys, alarm codes, reserva- recipes. We now have a menu unique to tions, all access. All guests during filming us. Is it all perfect? No. We tweaked the had to apply online and be accepted by the new menu three times before starting to KN team. The team secured all doors during offer some old menu items. It was like filming. We had no input on makeover of starting over 30 years ago with finding interior or menu,” according to Mikelatos. new suppliers. We are focusing on buying Ramsay is known for streamlining menus local directly from the farmers and and offering fewer, specialty items. At The fishermen.”

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Michel Petersen, working under the name of Michellino, the creator of the Ventura Harbor Fisherman’s Memorial, the large sculptures of turtles, dolphins and other marine life around Harbor Village will give a slide presentation at the Ventura County Potters’ Guild monthly meeting on November 24. Michellino will show how raw clay, naked will and interconnectedness can build a public monument. Without funding Michellino went about bringing the Ventura Harbor community together, and later the entire Ventura community to realize her dream of building a ceramic monument to honor the men and women of the Sea, that “unseen industry” that brings fish to our plates at restaurants, our fishing community. The program will begin at 8pm, social with drinks and snacks 7:00, Business meeting 7:30 at the Senior Recreation Center, 420 E. Santa Clara St.

hosts a Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Holiday November 19, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the boutique is free. Boutique Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the at The Museum exhibitions is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 Local artists will show and sell children 6-17, members and children their work, including jewelry, glass under 6 are free. For more museum in- art, ceramics and other creations, formation go to www.venturamuseum. when the Museum of Ventura County org or call 653-0323.

Step into the brightly colored world of children’s book author, illustrator, Caldecott Medal recipient and Venturan Simms Taback, when the Museum of Ventura County presents Simms Taback: Making Pictures For Children. The retrospective of his The first Friday of each month is Ventura’s “First Friday” where many of Ventura’s original illustrations opens December 4 and runs through February 12, 2012. visual fine art spaces in downtown and midtown Ventura offer a variety of special en- The Taback books are acclaimed for their humorous asides and exquisitely tertainment to compliment the collectible artworks on display at their open art galleries. designed pictures, inspired by outsider and naïve art. In 2000 he was awarded the The goal is to promote the appreciation and sales of art in a relaxed, supportive and prestigious Caldecott Medal for “Joseph Had a Little Overcoat”, in which he used the fun environment. Demonstrations, lectures, music, and performance provide an op- same concept. Over the years, Taback has written and illustrated almost 50 books for portunity for everyone to share in this unique Ventura cultural experience. These are children, and was selected twice for a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. just some of the artists displaying their work at the November “First Friday”.

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$ WE BUY GOLD $ Jesus Arroyo, Owner 805.648.1737 254 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93001 A mural in Muntz Stereo depicts the original Zaid family team. Photo by Carter Friedman Business location has AffordableAffordable ElectriciansElectricians Quality Electrical Service Without good karma the Shocking Prices! by Sheli Ellsworth view your home or business A parcel in the Five Points area has quit college and joined the business.” Benny been home to at least two successful became the salesman for the car stereo on your laptop and iconic Ventura businesses. The wedged- business. “We needed to hire someone and smartphone with our shaped lot at 2834 E. Main was once the decided that we might persuade our dad welcoming beacon and home to historic to handle the counter so my brother and 4 camera security package! Merle’s Drive-In. With its art deco neon sign I could both do installations. Later on, installed on the lease program: and prime location at the end of the drag, when my dad got where he couldn’t handle Merle’s served not only the quarter-pound the hours, we started closing on Mondays $400 down, $30 a month or Dagwood Burger for .45, but also served as because he couldn’t stand for us to be at $1 a day! the happening location for Ventura’s youth. work without him.” The elder Zaid died in Merle Afflerbaugh founded Ventura’s first 2003. drive-in in 1939 and moved it to the Five Benny said they were selling eight-track 805-503-5508805-503-5508 Points location in 1947. It held 38 patrons tape decks and Pioneer speakers in the inside and carhops wore red sweaters over beginning. The first thing we learned was Email: [email protected] white blouses. On its gleaming stainless to sell a good product for a reasonable price. 1237 S. Victoria Ave. #104, Oxnard, CA 93035 steel semi-circular counters, vegetable “We focused on sound quality. We never License #888351 barley and cream of chicken soups were thought that ‘up selling’ would make us served at a cost of .25 per bowl. Coffee, their very popular. We wanted return customers. Two on the Aisle HEART AND SOUL in FOUR CITIES! own grind, was .10 and for the seriously We were in it for the long haul.” Continued from page 20 Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 8:00pm hungry, one-half of a milk-fed chicken with Muntz Stereo finally graduated from shows will feature the music of Bob Dylan, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Cole slaw, shoestring potatoes, toast and installing eight-tracks. What followed is Carole King and James Taylor (“The Thousand Oak, CA honey could be ordered for $1.35. Sales tax a technological timeline. “Then we were Troubadours”) in January 2012, as well as Box Office (800) 745-3000 was a mere 2.5%. installing cassettes, SuperTuner CB radios, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Santana One of the lot’s current owners, Benny VHS players, and navigation systems. Now (“Rhythm of the Night”) and Elvis, Cher Sun, Nov 6, 2011 at 7:30pm Zaid, says people are always coming in to we do headrest DVD players, Bluetooth and Elton John (“Viva Las Vegas”) later in La Mirada Theatre for the Performing tell him stories about the drive-in. “It was phone systems and XM radio.” Benny says the year. Arts the happening place. People seem to have that his brother is like an electrical savant. The new Cabaret Lounge is a fresh use La Mirada, CA good memories about dragging main and “Carl crawls in every single car. He can fix of the Forum venue that offers ambiance, Box Office (562) 944-9801 congregating here for shakes and food. It anything. We work on almost any sort of sophisticated entertainment and quality has been described like the sort of thing we automobile electrical problem.” production values, all in a close, intimate, Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:00pm saw in American Graffiti and Happy Days.” Benny added that Ventura quickly uncrowded club setting. Annenberg Theater The drive-in closed in the early-60s. became his home. “When I found myself Palm Springs, CA The Zaid family bought the lot in the going through a divorce, I started surfing. Box Office (760) 325-4490 70s. “My brother, Carl, graduated from Friends and customers helped me refurbish UCLA with a degree in electrical engineer- an old Chevrolet to haul my surfboards. ing. He started the car stereo business while One guy dropped off a set of wheels. I Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 8:00pm I was studying pre-med. We’d always been a realized that our business is more than our Catalina Jazz Club team. My dad, David, was a painter and my profession. It’s who we are, it’s our friends Hollywood, CA brother and I had always worked with him. I and our link to Ventura. We love it.” Reserve your seat (323) 466-2210 Ventura Breeze Service Directory

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