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Victor Dollar, the General Manager by Nanci Cone for the Four Points by Sheraton, ex- plained how the idea arose from a series Some of the top movers and shakers of lunches with hotel general managers showed up at the Wedgewood Center on in the area. “We decided that, instead of Thursday, March 31st to show their sup- competing with each other, why don’t we port for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ventura join together to help each other?” said Alexandra Phelps, a senior at Foothill Technology High School, was the first place winner in the at the 6th Annual Power of One Breakfast. Dollar. “We really didn’t have the funds 2011 Tamima Al-Awar Art Scholarships. Here she poses next to one of her drawings titled “Orbs.” It was gratifying to hear stories of to market each city individually. Creating how the Boys & Girls Club helped many this district with all three cities would Foothill Technology student of them when they were young and from give us 1.2 million dollars.” several current members. According to Lorena Parker, a man- The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura re- ager for Civitas, a Sacramento-based firm finds art in small places iterated their belief that every child and hired by the hoteliers to launch this Dis- by Tim Pompey teen should have the opportunity to be in- trict, a “business improvement district” As an art student, Alexandra Phelps, a studied art, photography, and ceramics volved in safe, structured, and supervised is a voluntary assessment (meaning dol- 17-year-old senior at Foothill Technology at the California State Summer School after-school and summertime programs. lars provided) by a designated business High School, is both versatile and busy. In for the Arts and taken classes in life draw- Every attendee received a “Fast Facts” group (such as property or hotel owners) addition to taking art classes at Foothill, she ing at Ventura College. Given all her tal- sheet detailing how the five area sites, open whose purpose is to create a stable fund- serves on the staff of her online school ent and experience, it’s not hard to see all year, are serving 2500 members, ages ing source that “provides a benefit for a newspaper, the Foothill Dragon Press why, even at her young age, she is such a 6-18 and have been doing so for 73 years. group or a geographic area.” (www.foothilldragonpress.org), as an art- fine artist. Guest speaker Sheriff Geoff Dean talked For example, Ventura City Council- ist and graphic designer. Now she can add something else to about how 97% of the members gradu- woman Christy Weir points out that Outside of school, she’s currently her growing list of accomplishments: 1st ate from high school and lead healthy life downtown Ventura has formed a “PBID” doing an internship at Trophy Queen place winner in the Tamima Al-Awar Art styles with 0% teen pregnancy. which allows downtown property owners (www.trophyqueen.com), a local design- Scholarships. Her prize included a check Chief Executive Officer Diane Ko- Continued on page 4 er of custom handbags. Phelps has also for $2,250 to help support her budding randa discussed how just $1.00 invested art career. in the Club returns almost $12.00 in ser- Phelps attributes her initial interest vices and benefits to the community and in art to her grandmother’s large book that it costs $600 per year per member as collection. “Grandma was a librarian,” opposed to a taxpayer cost of $60,000 per she said. “We definitely read a lot.” year for youth incarceration – very sober- She discovered an early source of in- ing figures. spiration in children’s’ books, particular- Other statistics note that 97% of the ly “Sleeping Beauty” illustrated by Trina members plan to attend college, 92% Hyman. Her interests in literature and are exercising more, 95% are completing art are ongoing. As she wrote in her stu- homework more often with 93% showing dent essay for the Al-Awar scholarships: improved school performance. “I hope to study illustration so that I can If you would like to show your sup- use my skills to bring new life to texts in port, any contribution will be gratefully a variety of forms, from children’s books accepted. Contact the Boys & Girls Club and poetry to memoirs, news writings, of Ventura at 641-5585 or visit their web- and even music.” site at www.bgclubventura.org. 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Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y o u r H o m e t o w n P a p e r Ventura Breeze April 6 – April 19, 2011 3 Opinion/Editorial n Regarding our in- “has there ever been a black quarterback wonderful and dedicated artist and I am volvement in Libya that has won the Super Bowl?” Instantly grateful that she has chosen to do this Sarah Palin said that my son and step son in-law dueled to see for the Breeze and the City of Ventura The Ventura Breeze is your free local community she doesn’t think that who could whip it out quicker and I knew for no cost. newspaper published every other Wednesday and we should be involved who he was, where he went to grammar I want to thank her one more time. circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located in that “squirmish”. school and was shown a picture of his n I saw a sign at a urinal that mistakenly in Oxnard. Sheldon Brown Personally I feel skir- parents, much more than I really wanted said “out of odor”, but it wasn’t. Publisher n Publisher mishy every time she to know. In Tennessee they are trying to pass a Sheldon Brown opens her mouth. So in the future they will be required law that would make it a felony to follow n [email protected] A recent scientific survey has shown to check their phones in (a modern day some of the conditions of Islam’s Sharia. that 2 out of 3 men read the Ventura Muslim groups fear that the measure Pet editor Breeze in the bathroom. The others are would outlaw the abstaining of alcohol. Professor Scamp probably on their cell phones. So if this passes it would be illegal to “not” [email protected] n Formula1 Flooring & Design has just drink while you are driving in Tennessee. installed carpeting in our house and I “Pull over sir and get out of the car. Contributing Writers couldn’t be happier with their job. Won- Have you been drinking?” Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks derful to work with at all levels and the in- “Yes I have.” Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang stallers did even more then I anticipated. “Breathe into the breathalyzer, I’m Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson n There is a large mound of dirt (and sorry but you have not been drinking so I James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine other stuff) between the mural under the will need to arrest you!” Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux freeway on Figueroa and Tony’s Pizze- n It bothers me when we make an error Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro ria that has been there for many years in the Breeze even though almost im- Eric Garnier • Sloan Reberick that is a terrible eyesore (especially possible to not do with all of the arti- Linde Carlson next to the wonderful mural that we cles and words that it contains so I feel all paid for). I am working on getting it much better when a major newspaper Contributing PhotograPhers removed but perhaps if you all write to makes an error. John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein all of our council members that might This is the portrait that Johanna did of me last A recent headline in the LA Times interns help in this endeavor. March that helped to launch the Face Of Ventu- read “Copter fight kicks off dust in W. Robert Curtis – Brooks Institute n I’m very happy to see that the Ventura ra portrait series being presented in the Breeze. Hollywood.” I hate when copters fight al- Brooke Demchuck – Ventura High School Film Society movie series at the Museum She can even make me look good. most as bad as roosters fighting. Kathryne Duckwitz – Ventura High School of Ventura County is still drawing a full n The 211 lifeline for callers was Danielle Peak – University of San Diego house. Lots of wonderful art happenings Tombstone) before they enter my house. launched on February 11, 2005 so has going on in Ventura and plans under way Hmm, I wonder where Tombstone just celebrated its sixth anniversary. This senior advisors to have the artwalk during the summer was located anyway? Who has a smart social-service call center was started by Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery even if it is not being supported by the phone? United Way, Interface and First5 Ventura advertising advisors city. There will be a fundraiser for it in n I am appearing on occasion on KADY- County and provides a myriad of wonder- Leselie Ann Matthias May so keep tuned for lots more to come TV.COM, 1400AM KKZZ and 1520AM- ful service help lines. The Camarillo cen- [email protected] about artwalk. KVTA, so maybe you might get to see me ter is staffed 24 hours a day every day and Breezy Gledhill n Smart phones are really starting to or hear me or both. provides vital information and referrals [email protected] bug. Well actually not the phones, the Do let me know. to help you solve many personal prob- users (even my kids). During the Super n I hope that you are enjoying the “Face lems. Linde Carlson Bowl (what is super about that anyway, Of Ventura” portrait series that we are And no one has ever even tried to [email protected] it’s just a football game?). I casually asked presenting with Johanna Spinks. She is a charge you for calling them. Lance Carlson [email protected] Ryan King [email protected] Mailbox 13 All the exit lighted signs, and much of members are practically unpaid volunteers ProduCtion questions. I think I was the only one asking questions. It was clear the architect, Adele the required path of travel stuff was surface- with no staffs of their own. They need vol- Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing Santos, did not want any questions. My mounted after the fact and really cheesy. unteers like the Ventura Safe Housing Col- [email protected] thoughts: 14. There were 2 elevators on the plans. No laborative to work with the city to improve Printing 1 There is a good landscaping plan, but one seems to have seen them. our system. The improvement is already Roger Wirsing minimal landscaping is in place. (I am not the John Stewart Company who is dramatic, with one of the six recommenda- American Foothill Publishing Co. 2 This was a project where the fix was in. managing the building). tions underway: a legalization program for ------When I asked the Queen Architect (Adele undocumented second units. There are five REACHING US: Santos) several questions she merely shook Sheldon more to go, so be patient. events & haPPenings her head which included giant Christmas Congratulations to the Ventura The City Council is exploring several [email protected] tree-type earrings shaking about. That was Breeze for Tim Pompey’s informative piece methods to adapt policies to the current her last appearance. on the work of the public in conjunction reality and even make citizens participants oPinions in the process to create community buy- [email protected] 3 When you stand on the 2nd level walk/ with the Ventura Safe Housing Collabora- patio area, the noise level from the freeway tive and their partnership with the City to in. This could include a Housing Appeals artiCles and Photos is deafening. I do not think anyone on the improve our code enforcement system. Board, such is found in other communities. [email protected] design team ever had really given much 75% of the structures in the city are over Currently, we have one for construction re- advertising thought as to how bad that was going to be. 30 years of age, and the ordinary citizen is lated issues, but not for housing where fi- [email protected] 4 There are no decent vents in the ground unaware that everyday maintenance, such nancial hardship and landlord disputes are level retail areas for restaurant ducting as replacing a faucet, requires a permit from considered. Ventura Breeze (which I mentioned at the time - I design the city. It’s likely that most of our commu- So, have faith. Your City Council, elect- 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 restaurants). The only venting is to the 2nd nity is in violation of the codes. Who knew? ed by you, are doing their best to keep you Ventura, CA 93001 level patio. Most of us did not. How do we all get whole safe, and prevent anyone from losing their 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 5 There are 27 parking spaces. again? homes. The next Council meeting on the C 6 Wait until the artists, the in-house Our Council is working with a slimmed issue will be in May, so in the meantime, we homeless and the local street urchins all be- down staff and overloaded City attorney to can volunteer to whack some weeds for the The Ventura Breeze is printed with come intertwined. It will be great theater. create a bridge and a fresh start from the old elders! soy based ink on paper with minimum 7 I had suggested a tower-like structure way to the new way, and it is complicated. Camille Harris 40% recycled content. to give it a sort of campus effect with some The current policy deems one’s home as Ventura definition from the freeway - no one was in- substandard just for lacking a permit. This Continued on page 4 Breeze: terested. means folks can get their titles’ clouded and Regarding the WAV building, I recall 8 I predict Patagonia will buy it at auction cannot access their equity in these tough spending Christmas Day of 2006 or 2007 for $2,000,000.00. times. Worse, if they cannot pay the un- Correction as the last time I went over the WAV plans 9 There are no particular security precau- capped fines of over $400. a day, they could In our March 23 edition we listed while on DRC (Design Review Commit- tions. end up on the list that goes to the county for Livingston’s Mother’s Day Luncheon tee) (8 hours and nobody at the subsequent 10 There is no adequate loading dock area collection and end up ultimately in foreclo- as taking place on April 19. The cor- meeting was much interested in what I had for retail. sure. rect day is Friday, April 29. to say). I thought the WAV did have some 11 The side facing the alley has no charm, Keep in mind that our City Council good detailing, including a very good and but it could if the complete landscape “cov- much improved landscape plan. I was ba- ering” ever gets going. I am never weary of being useful…in serving others I cannot do sically ignored at the last meeting, which 12 Cole’s office should be mandated to be enough. No labor is sufficient to tire me. seemed to have been deliberately held in the in the corner store window at the changing –Leonardo Da Vinci smallest room possible so no one could ask light - this was his big deal.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 4 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze City News fessional and recycled materials to Cities form partnership Hello, hello, can City of Ventura make totem poles, sculpture, panora- Continued from page 1 mas and more. Art supplies provided. to set money aside for business improve- you hear me? Classes Course code: 28495 ments. The City of Ventura has announced Tuesday 5:15-6:15 pm 4/19-5/24 It’s a complicated partnership in- that free wireless broadband service has Call 658-4726 or 644-6542 to regis- Japanese Style Sumi Painting and volving private business and a unique form been launched in the public spaces of Down- ter, if you already have an account online, Calligraphy 8 years-Adult $80 of nonprofit management. And before it all town. Residents and visitors can stay “con- visit www.cityofventura.net Class takes Learn the delicate art of Japanese and starts, each city council must okay the nected” through the network, provided by place at Barranca Vista Center, 7050 Chinese ink and wash brush painting. idea. “According to state law,” said the Downtown Parking Management Pro- Ralston St. Use traditional materials and learn Weir, “we have to approve the district gram, to access the Internet, retrieve e-mail, Color, Color, Color! 3-5 years $50 some wonderful history in the pro- because it’s within our boundaries.” or surf the Web without being connected to Each week will explore different ways cess. Essentially the TBID works like network cables. to use such familiar color tools as Course code: 28499 this. Under existing state law, the par- The network, “Downtown Ventura crayons, markers and pastels to create Thursday 4-5 pm 4/14-6/2 ticipating hotels form what Parker Wi-Fi”, offers wireless broadband service two-dimensional masterpieces. Par- Mini Mad Science describes as an “owners association” outdoors along Main Street beginning at ents are welcome to stay and join in 3 - 5 years $45+$25 materials fee which legally becomes a 501(C)6 non- Fir Street and continuing to the Museum the creative process. Discover the invisible power of air, profit with a managing board. Hotel of Ventura County between Poli and Santa Course code: 28693 create a chemistry lab, search for fos- representatives will voluntarily di- Clara Streets. Thursday 10-10:45 am 4/14-5/19 sils and pretend you’re out in the wild rect the association for a period of Service is available daily during the Art 101: Creating a Masterpiece to learn about animal friends. Follow five years. At the end of that five-year hours of 6am - midnight. Users can access on Canvas 7-12 years $50 + $5 the food pyramid to a healthy body span, they can apply for renewal for the service for a total of one hour, to assure supply fee and diet, meet Mr. Bones to learn an additional five years or disband use by the maximum number of persons How do artists do that? Knowing how about body systems and make sense the program. at any given time. No special settings, user to get started is sometimes the hard- of your senses while learning about More than 50 hoteliers have names or passwords are required. est part. This class will help the bud- sound, taste and smell. agreed to establish this district and The Downtown Parking Management ding artist develop self-confidence Course code: 28701 assess themselves 1.5 percent of their Program’s network structure is being uti- step-by-step in their own creativity. Tuesday 9:30-10 am 4/12-5/3 gross revenue. The funds they collect lized to serve the public with free Wi-Fi Course code: 28695 Mighty Mad Science 6 - 12 years will be used specifically for market- service. “Free wireless internet connections Thursday 3-4:15pm 4/14-5/19 $80+$25 materials fee ing hotels in Ventura, Oxnard, and help to promote community by attracting Oil Isn’t Scary! Evening Painting Discover the hidden strength of trian- Camarillo. No individual hotel own- people and business to Downtown,” said Class 18-years-Adult $80 gles, arches, and cylinders, and watch ers or managers will receive any of Mayor Bill Fulton. “Providing this free ser- Beginners are welcome to explore oils stardust burn as you investigate the these assessed funds. However, what vice to the public is an expanded function of or more experienced artists are invit- life cycle of stars. Explore the world the hotels hope to see is a steady rise the network that is already in place and will ed to take a break from their regular of creepy crawly creatures, slide down in occupancy rates—from the current help bring more customers downtown and medium as we focus on techniques, the pH scale and learn about ocean mid 60 percent rate to more than 70 encourage business growth.” content and building a personal style habitats. You’ll even transform the percent. Locate the network icon on your wire- in this fun and informative non-pres- classroom into a crime lab to see how Once the hotels begin their assess- less device to connect. Users must agree to sure class. science is used to solve real crimes! ment, the cities will serve as the col- accept the Terms and Conditions of use be- Course code: 28691 Course code: 28702 lectors and distributors of the funds. fore connecting; the agreement also identi- Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm 4/12-5/31 Tuesday 4-5 pm 4/12-5/17 For Weir, this makes good sense. “We fies and warns users of the potential security Mixed Media Fun 8-12 years $60 Intro to Drawing and Painting already have a mechanism for collect- risks associated with the use of a non-secure Join artist educator Aimee French as with Oils 12 years-Adult $70 ing taxes from hotels,” she said. “The public network. you discover mixed media using pro- Begin a successful painting, step-by- money will go into a fund designated step, using oils, and the perfect begin- for the TBID and will be distributed ner’s medium. $5 lab fee is due at the to the managing board.” Looking for a new career? first class. For marketing expertise, the TBID Course code: 28506 will rely in part on help provided by Friday 12:30-2:30 pm 4/8-5/20 the Ventura Visitors & Convention The Healing Arts field is the fastest Beginning Drawing 12 years-Adult Bureau, an organization funded by $50 the “bed tax” assessed on each hotel growing career opportunity in A crash course for absolute beginners- room in Ventura. Jim Luttjohann, or those who want a brush up on their the Bureau’s Executive Director, de- today’s world. skills. Covers such basics as line, shad- scribes how his office will participate: ing, rhythm and composition to cre- “There will be multiple seats per city ate sketches or prepare for painting. making up the board of directors The Vreeland No class 4/23. that will govern how the funds will be College of the Course code: 28509 managed, and one of those seats will Healing Arts Saturday 1:30-3 pm 4/9-5/21 be for the Ventura Visitors & Conven- An International Basic Painting 12 years-Adult tions Bureau.” $60 For Luttjohann, the goal is to use Hypnosis Learn painting by exploring such existing marketing tools. “The con- Federation fundamentals as color mixing, color versation is not to start this from Registered School harmony and paint application, using zero,” he said, “but to leverage ex- oils, acrylics, or watercolors. No class isting resources.” For the Visitors on 4/23. Bureau, this may include providing Offering on-line and Course code: 28512 media coverage, public relations as- on-site Saturday 3:15-5:15 pm 4/9-5/21 sistance, and representation at trade shows. courses in: It’s worked in other areas like Basic, Advanced and Mailbox Anaheim, Monterey, Santa Barbara Clinical Continued from page 3 and San Diego. The difference here is Sheldon, that the TBID covers three separate Hypnotherapy You hit the nail on the head with cities and must be approved by each relation to your comments on the WAV city council before it can proceed. Seminars starting the project. Why would anyone ever purchase Ventura City Council recently gave one of the “executive” condos purportedly their approval. Weir and others are first week of April: with a view of the ocean when in actuality hopeful the other two cities involved - Weight Loss and the view is of the cars on the freeway. Then will soon follow. there’s the noise from the freeway and the Given that many tourist-orient- Management race cars at the fairgrounds...and the oc- ed cities have already successfully - Past Life Regression casional heavy metal concert at the fair- launched TBIDs, Luttjohann sees grounds. Who in their right mind would this partnership as an essential step To enroll or learn more, visit www.VreelandCollege.org pay a premium for these inconveniences? in maintaining a regional foothold in Vreeland College of the Healing Arts Subsidized housing for struggling artists the tourism and hotel industry. “This 473 Post St. Camarillo and transitional housing for the poor... partnership is essential to remain maybe...but premium priced condos...I competitive in our media buying. It’s email: [email protected] doubt it. being out there and having a voice to (805) 482-8111 Murray compete. It gives me the ability to do Ventura it better.”

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No, this is not a urine sample, it is one of the ingredients for making wine! Should I take off my shoes? by Sheldon Brown

I recently heard of a new local busi- over 50 different varietals ness where you can make your own wine He then got a plastic bag that con- so I thought that Diane and I would tained 6 gallons of the juice and we went check it out. through a simple process that will even- It is called Squashed Grapes (“Your tually turn it into wine. It doesn’t involve Personal Wine Making Experience”) and squashing grapes which disappointed me is located at 2351 E. Main. because I had washed my feet and it wasn’t So I called and made an appointment even Saturday. for Diane and I to go there for a “compli- The process takes from 5 to 8 weeks mentary wine tasting” which is the first depending on the wine selection which step to making your own wine. varies from “premiere selection”, “cellar When we arrived we were greeted by classic selection” to “orchard mists selec- a very cordial young man Adam Randall, tion” which also dictates the price of it. He one of the owners, who took us on a tour also had us try a desert wine that would be of the establishment. He told us that he great on ice cream (my kind of wine). had been doing this for several years but They all yield 30 bottles and the alco- recently opened in Ventura to be closer to hol content is between 9-16%. with the city,” said Elizabeth Casparro, a Increase physical activity. Adults should home. When the wine is ready most people registered dietitian and National Nutrition get at least 2 ½ hours of moderate physical It is also a gift boutique and wine sup- have a “filling the bottles and adding the Month coordinator. activity every week while children and teen- ply shop that sells supplies and equip- labels party” there with friends and you Beyond National Nutrition Month, agers should get an hour or more of moder- ment for the home wine and beer maker can bring your own food to go with the Karen Schott, operations manager for the ate to vigorous physical activity every day. and carries a wide variety of wine bottles, wine. Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market corks, books and other wine related items I’m not sure, do hamburgers or hot Association, also stressed the importance of and gifts. dogs go with white wine? buying seasonal fruits and vegetables. “Not Art in small places He explained that the concept origi- A fun part is that you design your own only are you supporting local agriculture Continued from page 1 nated in Canada that has extremely high labels (or they design them for you) at no and strengthening the local economy, but times dark, usually mysterious. taxes on alcoholic beverage so some bright additional cost. He also rents small oak you’re also reducing your carbon footprint,” Her art springs from observing the person realized that this was not selling li- barrels if you want your wine to stay there she said. minute details in life. “I like to live in quor but selling grape juice so was liquor for a longer period. “You know you’re also buying the fresh- the now and notice the small little beauti- tax free (“Helping the Masses Make Tax- Our wine will be ready a few days be- est produce which may have been picked ful things,” she noted. “I’m looking for the Free Booze since 2003!”). fore my 39th birthday so we will be having today or yesterday,” Schott added. small detail in the big picture.” Adam asked us what we would like a birthday party there (I would invite you Casparro for her part stressed the con- She plans on attending the California to sample and Diane (she’s the family but the place is too small for the 25-30,000 cept of food miles. “By purchasing from College of the Arts in the Bay Area and wino) told him we wanted to sample white readers of the Breeze). local farmers, you know the produce did hopes to use the scholarship money to de- wines. He brought 6-7 (or so) that he had Squashed Grapes can be reached at not travel thousands of miles to get to your fray some of her art costs. “Art school is us sample and “she” selected a Chardon- 643-7300 or check them out at www. table,” she explained. very, very expensive and I’m hoping to ease nay Semillon to be our wine. He carries squashedgrapes.com. “This is also a great time for us to my lifetime of debt,” she said with a bit of jump-start our efforts in fostering an ac- wry wit. American children are either obese or over- tive and healthy community,” related For Phelps, however, she knows that weight. The CDC tracks obesity rates across Kelly Flanders, a representative of the City she was born to be an artist: “Art means the US and releases its findings yearly. of Ventura. It is the city’s first time to part- the world to me. It’s the one thing I am With that in mind, the nationwide push ner with the Coastal Tri-County Dietetic profoundly passionate about. It’s an in- towards healthier lifestyles has been stron- Association. nate drive to create things. I need to do it. ger than ever. Healthy living campaigns In addition, the theme “Eat Right with There’s nothing that can be done to stop composed of anything from the latest exer- Color” perfectly ties in with the recently re- it.” cise regimens to breakthrough diets are all leased Dietary Guidelines for Americans, The Tamima Al-Awar art scholarships, over the news. which stresses a more plant-based, among presented annually to artists who are high Community partnerships others. school seniors, are sponsored by two Ven- Downtown Ventura Farmers Market pro- Locally, the City of Ventura partnered Highlights of the 2010 Dietary Guide- tura County arts organizations—Focus on motes healthy community living with the Coastal Tri-County Dietetic Asso- lines for Americans the Masters and the Ventura County Arts ciation and promoted March as National Shift to a more plant-based diet by Council. The awards for the nine scholar- Nutrition Month. This year’s theme was choosing unprocessed seasonal fruits and ship winners were presented at a reception Eat Right “Eat Right with Color.” vegetables; whole grains, nuts and seeds. March 17 at the Ventura County Govern- Recently, representatives from both par- Increase the intake of seafood and fat- ment Center. with Color ties visited the Downtown Ventura Farmers free or low-fat dairy products. Phelps’ award winning art ist par of Market to provide nutrition information Consume moderate amounts of lean the current Ventura County Arts Council by Mira Reverente and promote healthy community living. meats, ypoultr and eggs. exhibit titled “Expressions of Our Youth” The statistics speak for themselves. At their booth, registered dietitians Reduce intake of food and beverages now featured at the Government Center. According to the Centers for Disease and interns answered questions, facilitated containing added sugar and solid fats. The show includes the art of all 24 Ventu- Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 34 games with children and handed out seed- Eliminate trans-fatty acids and increase ra County students who entered the com- percent or roughly 73 million American lings. “We’re really excited to be here to the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your petition and will be on display through adults are obese. Almost 32 percent of promote this event and work hand in hand diet. April 12.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE News and Notes Join in at Central Avenue, in Fillmore COLLECTION EVENTS between 9:50am - 2:40pm for fun, food and games. Activities include a 25-minute (approxi- April 16 May 21 June 18 mate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, an opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hat, Controller of The Railway, arts and crafts, 9 am – 2 pm CALL storytelling, video viewing, live music, and 652-4525 bouncy houses. For Ventura Residents Samuel Povar is just beginning to proceed with RESERVATION Monday thru Thursday several public private ventures REQUIRED 8 am-5 pm for A “CLAS-y” Appointment Soter Point event you won’t MATERIALS MATERIALS Dedication in ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED want to miss! Harbor by Nanci Cone by Sheli Ellsworth The California Literary Arts Society Samuel Povar dreams of a greater • Aerosol cans 55 Gallon Drums of Material • (CLAS) Author Fair takes place Thurs- Ventura, a city that will boast its artistic day, April 7, 7-9 pm at Bank of Books, • Auto & Household Commercial/Industrial Waste • talent and welcome citizens and tourists 748 E. Main Street in downtown Ventura. Batteries Compressed Gas Cylinders • alike with its rich heritage and diverse Throughout the evening event, a dozen lifestyle. One of his dreams will become authors will each speak briefly about dif- • Fluorescent Light Electronic Waste • Tubes & CFL’s a reality on April 21st at 10:00 a.m., when ferent facets of the art and business of Explosives, Ammunition, Fireworks • Soter Point is unveiled at the Harbor writing. Authors will be available to meet • Gasoline (Marina Park). patrons and sign books purchased at the Radioactive Material • • Household Cleaners Soter Point is a stunning commem- store. All purchases that evening will be Smoke Detectors • orative overlooking Ventura Harbor in discounted by twenty percent. According • Motor Oil/Filters honor of Ventura resident Andrea Soter- to CLAS Executive Director, Kay Wolver- Other Auto Fluids Victoria Ave. Simonson who passed away of ovarian Main Street Telephone Road ton Ito, “This event was created to pro- • Paint, Polishes cancer in June 2008 at age 48. Soter-Si- mote these authors but also to benefit monson was an executive for Morgan CLAS which provides support to writers & Varnishes Market Street Ventura Freeway Stanley for 25 years and was listed as of all ages. A portion of the evening’s pro- • Pesticides GOLD COAST RECYCLING Valentine Road Barron’s Top 100 Women Advisors in 5275 COLT ST. ceeds will be donated in support of CLAS 2006 and 2007. She was also a member programs.” VENTURA Ivy Lawn Limit of 15 gallons or Cemetery Sperry Ave. of the company’s elite Chairman’s Club, Featured authors and their presenta- 125 pounds per visit. Colt Street which comprised the corporation’s top tion topics include: financial advisors. Her parents Andrew Writing a mystery: Joan Blacher, li- FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES and Dolores Soter have sponsored Soter censed psychotherapist RECYCLING & RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) • 1-800-CLEANUP Point in her honor. Never Give Up on Your Idea: Jean Bla- Zero Waste – You Make it Happen ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES www.cityofventura.net/HHW The memorial’s main attraction is a siar, playwright 15-foot bronze mermaid fountain donat- Editing for publication: Mary Em- ed by Ventura residents Alec and Tatyana bree, editor, literary consultant, and au- Benke. Alec Benke immigrated to the US thor of The Author’s Toolkit and The from the Ukraine and built a successful Birds and Bees of Words business in Ventura and was grateful for My writing process: Melissa Lowry, a chance to give something back to the M.A., teacher, education consultant, and community he has grown to love. The author of Answer Keys: Teachers’ Lesson Benkes came to be in possession of the Plans for Successful Parenting Crowell, Weedon & Co. Launches in Ventura three-part statue several years ago and at Forming Surepoint Publishing, navi- Povar’s urging, helped erect the monu- gating without an agent: Robert Osland, ment and the supporting structures. retired professor, provided historical Crowell, Weedon & Co. Ventura is pleased They dedicated the statue with the in- background for My Russian Family by to welcome Howard Kreutzinger, Senior Vice scription, “From Russia with love.” The Lilia Sariecheva President & Financial Advisor, to their firm. land and access paving for Soter Point Women and science fiction: Kathy Kreutzinger began his career in the financial was provided by the city in cooperation Porter, speaker and author of the award- services industry in Oxnard with Paine with the Ventura City Council and the winning Earth’s Ultimate Conflict California Coastal Commission. The Time management for writers: Dar- Webber (acquired by UBS in 2000) in 1991, project is one of several public private lene Quinn, journalist, speaker, news where he served as a financial advisor for ventures that Povar is coordinating for commentator, and author of the award- nearly 20 years until recently joining Crowell, Ventura. Povar says, “The statue is not winning Webs of Power Weedon. Kreutzinger is a Ventura County only a legacy to Andrea, but will become The pros and cons of print-on-de- resident and is a member of the Oxnard Elks significant Harbor landmark.” mand for self-publishing authors: Rich- Club, and the Oxnard Masons Lodge. The memorial’s dedication plaque ard Robinson, retired book publisher/ With Kreutzinger on board, Crowell, Weedon was written by Kate Ford and incorpo- bookseller is strategically positioned for long-term rates excerpts from Shakespeare’s A Mid- Writing for the youth market: Alva growth with the right management, the right summer Night’s Dream. Ford will also be Sachs, M.S.Ed., award-winning children’s singing at the event. Povar expects a good focus and the financial stability to compete author turnout. City officials and a local choral Creating a Kindle edition of your self- in today’s economy. group have been invited to attend the published book: Jason Saltoun-Ebin ribbon cutting ceremony and Morgan Writing an inter-generational family Stanly will provide refreshments. story including historical connections: Built on Integrity. Grown on Trust. Povar stated “These public-private Lilia Sariecheva, Russian educator and ventures that honor Ventura citizens are author Crowell, Weedon is one of the largest independent investment firms in a chance for the people of Ventura to Researching and writing about Cali- the Western United States since 1932, with $8 billion in client assets. claim it as their own.” fornia history: Gerald Schiller, author of more than one hundred articles and nine books Member: FINRA / SIPC Meet Thomas How to get help with your book: edi- Your Independent Investment Team tors for proofing, artists for illustrations, the Tank and marketing: Richard Senate. CLAS, a nonprofit organization, ex- ists to promote literacy, the art of writ- 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 301, Ventura, CA 93003 Engine™ ing, the joy of reading and the value of www.crowellweedon.com Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling the written word. To learn more about its 888-286-5550 into Fillmore & Western Railway Co. for programs, to become involved or to make the Day Out With Thomas™: Leader of the a donation, visit their website at www. Track Tour on April 8-10 & 15-17. literaryarts-ca.org or call 216-7395.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y o u r H o m e t o w n P a p e r Ventura Breeze April 6 – April 19, 2011 7 News and Notes this information is located. Pertinent Over 12,000 information to be listed would be a per- son’s name, date of birth, significant past calls in 2010 medical history, medications (including by Kris McDonald dosage and frequency), allergies to medi- Captain, Ventura City Fire Department cations, emergency contacts, your local hospital of choice, and the names of all The Ventura City Fire Department treating physicians. responded to over 12,000 calls for ser- Another aspect of a timely response vice in 2010. The overwhelming majority is being able to locate you. Have your of those responses were to provide Ad- street address numbers clearly visible vanced Life Support at the scene of med- on the front of your residence, as well Dear Miss Betty, noise. Scamp’s emits food smells and he can’t ical and traumatic emergencies. As with as painted on the curb if possible. If you I’m a dog lover. I have four babies: bark while thinking about food. any emergency, time is of the utmost im- live in an apartment be sure that your three I rescued from shelters and one I 7 Brownies and a heart-to-heart with your portance. A little preparation, before an unit number is posted on your front found abandoned at Pitas Point. My prob- neighbors about your efforts to quiet your babies emergency happens, can shave precious door. Should you be alone and unable lem is that my latest adoptee has started can’t hurt. minutes off of an emergency scene. We reach the door, having an emergency a barking chain whenever he hears the Dear Miss Betty, would like to provide some suggestions means of entry for responders, such as a slightest noise. Before long, they all start I work with someone who has the that will help us, to help you, in the trusted neighbor with a spare key, is very barking and I’ve noticed my neighbors worst breath ever. Sometimes, I can smell event of an emergency. important. When you are on the phone have begun to avoid me and the same it across the room! I have shared breath A large part of giving prompt and with a 911 dispatcher you can provide people that used to smile at me on the mints, gum, and new toothbrushes after accurate medical care, from the home this information to them, which is then C Street boardwalk, now pull their dogs my own dental appointments. What do I to the emergency room, is gathering de- relayed immediately, and securely, to in- back and avoid eye contact. do next? tailed information about a person. This coming responders. I can’t live without my pets, but I hate Grossed Out - Ventura information is critical for us to quickly The population of our city is forever the idea that now my neighbors are in- determine the correct course of treat- growing, and demand for our services is convenienced. I’ve thought about taking Dear Gross, ment. Quite often a patient is unable to always rising. Please help us continue to them brownies and a heartfelt apology. I too am grossed out ...and concerned. provide this information verbally, de- provide prompt and professional emer- What would you do? Causes of dragon breath include periodontal pending on the severity of their illness, gency care to you and your family in Trixie, Theo, Ralph and Baxter’s Mom disease from poor hygiene, certain medications, injury, or condition. A simple sheet of your time of need. Quick access and de- tongue bacteria, sinus infections, tonsillitis and Dear Doggie momma (with approval by paper with pertinent information can tailed information are two very impor- various systemic diseases. Periodontal disease is Scamp), be kept in a convenient location within tant components of our emergency care. linked to diabetes, heart disease, and terminal This is why I am a cat person at heart. Bark- the home and provided to emergency For more information please visit us single-pringlehood (you are going to be alone ing breaks my concentration. However, a few personnel when they arrive. Anyone who online at www.facebook.com/ventura- for a long time). Trying to delicately tell some- rapscallions have dug their way into my heart may be present in the home, be it family, cityfire and at www.youtube.com/user/ one that his or her breath smells like a dumpster and my backyard. This is what I recommend: friend, or neighbor, should know where VenturaCityFD. is a difficult thing. A box of breath mints dis- 1 Have your newest dog’s ears checked. Ear creetly placed by someone else on your day off infections or pain can cause abnormal barking. might help. Or, you can send them a BadBreath 2 Try to identify when and why he barks. My OGram! dachshund hates people fishing on the pier. Community Events Go to http: badbreathogram.com...it might 3 It takes a while for an animal to settle down, save someone’s life. be patient, but all dogs need to know the mean- C.O.L.O.R. your ing of “No.” Dear Miss Betty, 4 Take you newest pup to the boardwalk by When someone is acquitted of a crime garden itself until it gets accustomed to the environment. is it considered polite to celebrate? Then add one dog at a time until they are com- I’m innocent in Ventura A fundraiser will be held at My Florist fortable. And whatever you do, don’t let them Restaurant on Thursday, April 7th, be- Dear innocent, poop at Povar Plaza without cleaning up. tween 6pm and 9pm for The C.O.L.O.R. I would avoid a fancy black-tie affair, espe- 5 Teaching your dog to bark on command Garden. cially if your crime was one involving the disap- will also teach it that it has some control over Meet all of the wonderful people that pearance of large amounts of venture capital. A barking behavior. work in the C.O.L.O.R Garden located on nice, informal dinner with close friends at Black- 6 Bark collars work. There are several kinds, Poli in downtown Ventura. Learn how to beard’s BBQ, or The Greek in the Harbor would some spray citronella, some discharge a mild “Streets of get involved, start your own plot, or just be appropriate. shock, and some emit an ultrasonic or audible join in. Free appetizers, drink specials and a OZ” free hip silent auction. of dance called “Blending.” $10 suggested donation at the door. DanceFusion’s director is Crick- hop evening 100% of donations and auction proceeds ett Ester, a choreographer and dancer Get ready for a night of Hip Hop and will go to the Community Organized for who participated on the hit TV show, drama on Saturday, April 16th at 6:00 Liberty Opportunity & Respect in sup- “America’s Got Talent.” Ester says, PM at Ventura High School’s Main Audito- port of the COLOR Gardens Project, “We don’t dance in a traditional dance rium. This live drama and hip hop dance which took a blighted lot in downtown studio because we don’t fit there.” performance is entitled the “Streets of Ventura and turned it into a commu- Dance routines are choreographed to OZ” and it will rock your world! nity garden growing food for the hun- hip-hop or other strong, pop beats. For those of you who remember the gry while beautifying downtown Ven- Ester, who has been dancing since “Wizard of OZ” you will be blown away tura. Since first planting less than a year age 5, offers a fun environment where at the live. The “Streets of OZ” is more ago COLOR Gardens has donated 400 everyone learns not only dance moves, than a modern day version of the “Wiz- pounds of produce to local food pantries but friendship and esteem. She has ard of OZ”. “The Streets of OZ” will including VCRA’s necessities of life pan- five different groups. move you like you have never been moved try and FOOD Share. DanceFusion is moving to Ventura Ester says she is passionate about before as professional dancers and actors For more information contact John@ her students’ lives in both the class- deliver a message that will give you hope VCcolor.org or [email protected] You need to be room and outside. “I see being a teach- and excitement for the future. er as an opportunity to have a positive, This performance is for the entire there to learn healthy impact on our next genera- family. Snack Bar opens at 5:00 PM Ventura events tion. We are really excited to be at this with pre-show festivities beginning at April 7: The Next Step Public Speak- to dance location”. 5:30 PM. ing Club Toastmasters Intl #7633 holds DanceFusion, a club that teaches a Their grand opening night of free The YMCA, Miracle Media and The the Theme “April Fool’s day,” at their unique style of dancing to children, teens workshops will be held on Thursday, River Community are proud to bring you next meeting at the Oxnard Public Li- and adults is moving to Ventura. To April 7th, after that, weekly classes run the “Streets of OZ”. Invite all your friends brary, 251 A St., 6:30 - 8 p.m. The meet- celebrate, they are offering an entire in 12-week sessions. Tuition is only and family – it’s free! ings are on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of night of free workshops in their new $45 per month and allows you to un- The “Streets of OZ” is about four the month. Visitors are Welcome and it’s venue! limited hours as you wish during that everyday people going through life’s free. For more information Call Lee at DanceFusion’s style of dancing month. There are never any registra- struggles. Experience their journey as 339-9553 originated with clogging, a dance tion fees. To reserve a space for the they seek the answer through music April 8: The acclaimed jazz group Karl where heel and toe steps create au- free workshop, visit the website www. and dance. Keller’s “Sax And The City” will per- dible percussive rhythms. Add some DanceFusionCC.com, email Crickett For more information contact Jim form in concert from 8 - 10 p.m at the hip-hop music, tap shoes and house @ [email protected] or call Duran at 302-7711 or visit www.TheRiv- Fresh & Fabulous Restaurant. The lo dance moves and you have a new style (818) 625-9195. erCommunity.org. Continued on page 9

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 8 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze The Ventura Breeze Presents The Face Of Ventura

Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs December 29, 2010 January 12, 2011

Rachel Morris Jolene McBee Manuel A. Valenzuela January 26, 2011 February 9, 2011 Portrait by Johanna Spinks

My name is Manuel A. Valenzuela anywhere else. Anytime I’m feel- and I have lived in wonderful Ventura ing down I just go outside and look County my entire life. I attended and at the sun shining and take a deep graduated from Oxnard High School breath of that ocean air and it just in 1997. seems to make everything better. I started my career in tattoo art in The ocean is only one of the rea- 1998 shortly after opening my tattoo sons I love it here so much. There is shop. I opened my shop Inkfatuation just way too much to list, the people Tattoo and have maintained it every are wonderful and plain and simply since. I specialize in realistic and por- it’s just the vibes and atmosphere of trait tattoos. I have tattooed “tons” of our entire area. people in Ventura and have enjoyed Tony Barrios Jerry English every one that I have done. It is a very And how was the experience of hav- February 23, 2011 March 9, 2011 rewarding profession. ing your portrait painted by Johanna? Tattooing has opened many doors for me and has given me many It was awesome and much more Portrait artist Johanna Spinks relaxing then I though that it would opportunities such as traveling all is partnering with the Ventura over the world tattooing and pro- be. I had never sat before for a por- ducing art and trait and Johanna Breeze to take on a new challenge meeting some very Johanna is a just made it so and paint a quick 3 hour portrait wonderful people. enjoyable that the of the Face Of Ventura to be in Tattooing has also beautiful person time went by ex- 52 issues of the Breeze. Johanna’s tremely fast. allowed me to help studio is located in the Bell Arts others attain their and I really look As I previous- artistic desires and ly mentioned I Factory and we welcome your goals. up to her both as also do a little suggestions of My shop, Ink- oil painting and whom she shall paint. fatuation puts an artist and to increase my Bonnie Weigel on an annual art painting skills I March 23, 2011 show where all of a person. have taken classes the proceeds ben- with Johanna in efit children who have very special Ventura before my “sitting” so this 365 Days needs who have cancer. This has was really a learning lesson for me probably been one of my very best as well, I was waiting for her to kick of Drawing accomplishments and rewarding me out because of all the questions endeavors. Aside from tattooing I was asking but she is very patient by Johanna my interests also include basically and carefully answered all of my anything related to art which is my questions. Spinks true love. I do other forms of art and I learned so much from my time started oil painting a few years ago spent there that day and not just Three lovely ladies are shown at and love it also, I am a true artist. about painting but also how profes- the opening, held Friday April 1 at I am also very much in the local sional and dedicated Johanna is. Jo- The Vita Art Center of a solo show car scene and love spending my free hanna is a beautiful person and I real- “365 Days of Drawing By Johanna time driving and fixing up my old ly look up to her both as an artist and Spinks” drawn no matter what for automobiles. a person. She has helped me further 365 days straight last year through my art in so many different ways. stomach flu, migraines, work travel We asked him what he likes most Thank you Johanna and the Ven- and the daily ups and downs of an about Ventura? tura Breeze for asking me to be part artist’s life, all in front of public view. of the Face Of Ventura. I look for- From left to right the “unknown Of course the weather here is ward to seeing all of her paintings lady”, beautiful model Kari Morales beautiful, I would not want to live for the entire two year project. and the always lovely Johanna herself. Photo by Bernie Goldstein

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y o u r H o m e t o w n P a p e r Ventura Breeze April 6 – April 19, 2011 9 Community Events Ventura events April 14: The Ventura College Holis- tory Center, 3501 Loma Vista Rd. (at Mel Brooks an Academy Award for Best Continued from page 7 tic Health & Wellness Student Club Mills Rd.). Before the meeting begins Original Screenplay, “The Producers” cation of the the performance is at 401 presents The Ventura College Holis- and during the breaks, genealogy books went to Broadway with a book by Brooks South A Street on the corner of 4th at tic Wellness Week & Festival. Guest and supplies are available for purchase. and Thomas Meehan and new songs by A in the historic Woolworth building in speakers will be in attendance through- Guests are always welcome to attend the Brooks himself. “The Producers” tells Oxnard. out the week to guide students through free meeting. the story of two down-on-their-luck pro- April 8: The General George S. Patton, holistic health-related issues, as well as The guest speaker will be Kathleen Trev- ducers who decide to make a financial Jr. Chapter and Sons of the American professors of health education and physi- ena speaking about Ancestral Dollars killing by putting on the world’s worst Revolution will meet and feature the cal education and primary advisers of the and Cents: Occupations, Money, and musical – a show guaranteed to flop that program: “Stealth International and Holistic Health and Wellness Club. The Consumer Spending in Early America becomes a huge success. “The Produc- the Local Support for the Ameri- festival is scheduled from10 - 2 p.m. For more information call Gwenda ers” opens on Friday, April 8 and plays can Colonists during the American Attendees will have an opportunity at 485-7930. until Sunday, April 17 at the 1,800-seat Revolutionary War, (The Enemy of to hear speakers and view films among April 17: “The Producers,” by Mel Kavli Theater at the Thousand Oaks my Enemy is my Friend),” presented various other activities. The biggest Brooks will be playing at Cabrillo Music Civic Arts Plaza. Thousand Oaks Civic by Dr. Sunny Vasquez-McMullen. A lun- event of the week will be on Thursday, Theater. The brand-new production of Arts is located at 2100 Thousand Oaks cheon event will take place at 11:30 a.m. April 14 a Health Care Fair will be set the riotous musical is marking it’s first Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. in the Garden Room at Marie Callen- up in the campus quad from 10 a.m. production exclusively in the Thousand April 17: Health and fitness Curves der’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. to 2 p.m., as will a silent auction from Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Based on the clas- of Ventura will participate in the 13th All SAR compatriots, Revolutionary 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will find the sic film of the same name, which won Continued on page 10 War history buffs, friends and visitors quad bursting with music and enter- are welcome at this special free event. tainment. This event is free and open The self-pay luncheon cost is $20 per to the public. The festivals location is Ventura Automotive person, which includes a slice of pie. at Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Rd. Complete Repair and Service Call Robert Taylor for more informa- For more information contact Raeann tion at 805 216-7992, Bill Hurley 492- Koerner at 654-6400 or email RKoern- Gold Shield & Test Only Station 2583 or Ron Risley 647-0751 if you de- [email protected] Import and Domestic. We certify diesel trucks. sire more information and please visit April 14: The Ventura Unit of the 90 24/7 Emergency Service $39.95Smog Check, Certifi cate Extra the Chapter website http://pattonpa- League of Women Voters will meet and DAY (Most Vehicles) 657.8341 866.304.2957 In & Out Quickly! triots.org for more information on SAR discuss upcoming activities for the Financing! Don’t pay for small repairs, Change ownership, test only, out of state, No credit check! gross polluters, bi-annual inspections. Chapter activities. League: upcoming State Convention in let consumer assistance program pay for it. Must present Coupon Expires 4/30/11 Call Francisco for additional information. April 9: The Ventura Beginners Person- Ventura, action on Canada Larga and al Computers Users Group will present the Ventura Avenue Annual Meeting. Brakes & wheels Front suspension Transmission Specializing in: Cooling Fuel & exhaust Tune-up & an instructional and workshop “What The meeting start time is 2 p.m. at the Alternator & starter Cruise control Heat & air emissions You Need to Know Before Buying a E.P. Foster Library in the Topping Room Battery, wiring, lights Drive shaft & axles conditioning Window motors & regulators & radio Engine Rear suspension New Computer.” Steve Penanhoat will at 651 E. Main, there is free parking in only Body & hardware Flywheel, clutch Steering gear, lead the workshop which will be held in the rear. For information call Nell Mc- Body electrical & gearshift linkage & pumps the 3rd floor lounge at the Cypress Place Combs 658-0587. Senior Independent Living building, April 16: The Ventura County Ge- Open Seven days 8am to 7pm and Sundays too! 1220 Cypress Place. The workshop will nealogical Society, Inc. (VCGS) will 500 N. Ventura Avenue, Ventura begin at 9:15 a.m. and the meeting at 10 be holding its regular monthly meeting a.m. For more information, call Marcie Saturday, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will 648.5262/218.9846 Malony at 648-1368. be held at the Ventura LDS Family His- vtaautorepair.com

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 10 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze Art Scene The two-day exhibition compliments Ventura events 4 p.m. in the back courtyard of the Ojai Four Masters- Four Legends, the museum’s Continued from page 9 Valley Museum. Aragonés, who resides in current retrospective of paintings by Coo- Annual Curves Food Drive to col- Ojai, was given a Retrospective Exhibition per, Kirk, Koch and McEnroe, four of Ven- lect non-perishable food and cash at the museum in 2009. The April 10th tura County’s most influential painters. All donations to benefit their local food event brings him back to the museum were involved in the seminal development of bank. Current members who make a after a hiatus of several years. Mmeet him Ventura County arts organizations, and in $30 donation or an equivalent dona- in person, collect his newest tome, and the Ventura College Art Department, where tion of food are eligible to receive a enjoy his vivacious personality. Don’t they taught and nurtured generations of art- Curves reusable Food Drive grocery miss this rare opportunity! ists from the 1950s to today. The Four Mas- bag. Curves wille waiv the member- Aragoné’s new book will be available ters- Four Legends exhibition ends April 24. ship fee for new members who donate for purchase in the Ojai Valley Museum The Museum of Ventura County is lo- a bag of non-perishable food or make Gift Shop, cated at 100 East Main Street in downtown a minimum donation of $30.Curves of Admission is $4.00 for non-members Ventura, California. Open from 11 a.m. – 5 Ventura is located at 2611 E. Thomp- and free to museum members. For fur- p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, admission son Blvd., Ste. 105. For more informa- ther information, to make a reservation is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, tion contact a Curves of Ventura staff or to order a book in absentia, please call free for members and children under 6. For member at 641-9600 or 9BJ1E4LK@ the Ojai Valley Museum at 640-1390, ext. more museum information go to www.ven- curvesmail.com. 203. turamuseum.org or call 653-0323. April 18: Zeta Chi Unit of the Nation- The 27th annual Ojai Peddler’s Lis Schwitter incorporates colorful bold graphic al Parliamentarian Association will host a Fair is being held from 9am - 4pm Satur- design elements into her body of work lesson lead by Elizabeth Wong of West- day and Sunday, April 16 & 17. The bus- lake Village, member of Zeta Chi Unit of tling Peddler’s Fair is located inside the “The Fermented the N.A.P. The Association will present Chapparal Auditorium at 414 E. Ojai Ave. the lesson on “PRINCIPLES OF GOV- Parking is free in the adjacent municipal Fruit” at the ERNING” Debatability of Motions & parking lot, and admission is always free. Adoption and Use of a motion by Unani- Held rain or shine, the Peddler’s Fair Harbor Village mous Consent. Zeta Chi meetings are is chock-full of quality antiques, collect- always open to the public. Anyone who ibles, handcrafts and international crafts. Gallery would appreciate additional and accu- This is a benefit for the Mira Monte PTO. rate knowledge about Parliamentary Pro- Vendors are always sought. For more Photographic Artist and Printmaker cedure is welcome to attend and partici- information, please contact Pat at 964- Lis J. Schwitters will present an exhibi- pate in the lesson portion of the meeting 8915 or Jodie at 640-4384 x2284. tion of her latest photographic art en- which is the first item on the Agenda. The The Gables of Ojai, an assisted and titled The Fermented Fruit at the Harbor David Gallup meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Top- independent living community, was the Village Gallery from April 6 to May 16. An ping Room of the E.P. Foster Library, 651 first spot in Ojai to boast having an eleva- artist’s reception will be on Friday, April 15 E. Main Street. There is Parking avail- tor installed on May 1, 1947. The water from 5 – 8pm. is a plein air able behind the Library. For more infor- hydraulic elevator was installed and put For her Fermented Fruit series, Schwit- mation about the organization please in service by Kimball Elevator and was the ters incorporates colorful bold graphic de- painter and contact Sandra Sanders at 643-5928 or first one of its kind to be installed in the sign elements into photographs, produc- [email protected] area. ing a body of work exploring the subject April 20: Ventura Executive Suites hosts The 64 year-old elevator is now being of Wine Art. Using digital capture and teacher their monthly Networking Mixer. This donated by the Gables of Ojai to the Ojai creation methods, she manipulates images An evening with David Gallup will be is an opportunity to meet other local Valley Museum, where it will be part of a onto limited edition fine-art photographic presented on Saturday, April 9, from 5 to business people and new clients. This temporary display. paper and canvases. Inspired by colorful 6:30 pm at the Brooks Institute Motion event is FREE and held to encourage the “Be Peaceful.” said Montessori School concert T-shirts, Dia de los Muertos, and Picture Screening Room at 5301 N. Ven- growth of locally owned businesses. Com- of Ojai (MSO) 7th grader, Cyrus Roesing, ethnic hues, Schwitters creates psychedelic tura Ave. Ventura. plimentary beverages and hors d’oevres as he contemplated the main lesson he delights of powerful hypnotic energies of David Gallup cares deeply about will be provided. The Mixer will be held learned while preparing to participate as color. “The visual fermentation of my art the environment. He creates works that from 5 - 7 p.m. VES holds mixers at least a delegate for the country of Bolivia in the creates such a powerful hypnotic trance exquisitely capture a sense of place. A once a month and for more information upcoming Model Montessori United Na- that it engages the viewer with fruitful ar- broad color palette and multi-layered call 653-2381 or write to info@venturaex- tions (MMUN) conference this April in tistic delights, which will intoxicate and se- paint only partially describe the paint- ecutivesuites.com New York City. duce them to buy my art.”, notes Schwitters. ings. He explores nature’s character in Six middle school students from Her image entitled “The Grape Seduction” the fog, rain, glare and darkness. Gal- MSO will make the trek to NYC for the received a Buenaventura Art Association lup ’s work was a part of the Museum of first time to participate in the annual Merit Award from local winemaker Bruce Ventura County’s exhibit celebrating the Ojai events MMUN conference to discuss issues such Freeman. 25th anniversary of Channel Islands Na- Sunday, April 10 at 4:30 pm the Ojai as Nuclear Non-proliferation, Food and The Harbor Village Gallery is located at tional Park . He is a much sought-after Film Society will screen “Rabbit Hole,” Agriculture practices and Human Rights 1591 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 117C , Entrance # educator who delights in taking a boat a drama staring Nicole Kidman that cen- at the United Nations. The conference 3 in the Ventura Harbor Village . Open every load of artists to the Channel Islands and ters on two parents struggling with the will welcome students and teachers from day except Tuesday from 12 to 5 pm. For who encourages each student to look for sudden death of their child. Kidman re- over 400 national and international Mon- more information, call the gallery at 644- the spirit of nature. ceived an Oscar nomination for her work tessori schools 2750 or visit their website at www.harborvil- Join Donna Granata when she ex- here. “The performances are pitch-per- On April 8,9,12,13,15 from7:30 to lagegallery.com . The Harbor Village Gallery plores the natural art of David Gallup. fect.” Duane Dudek, Milwaukee Journal 9pm Meditation Mount is honored to is an art space of the Buenaventura Art As- $10 general admission - $5 students Sentinel once again host Catherine Ingram, the sociation. For more information about the and seniors. Free to FOTM members, Sunday, April 17 at 4:30 pm the Ojai author of Passionate Presence, A Crack artist please visit www.LisJSchwitters.com. Brooks Students, faculty & students Film Society will screen “Barney’s Ver- In Everything and In the Footsteps of under 18. Please RSVP at 653-2501 or by sion”, a comedy/drama with a magnifi- Gandhi. Join her for any of these evenings emailing Mary.Galbraith@FocusOnThe- cent performance by Paul Giamatti as a to explore the most fierce and complex Former students Masters.com. cynical and self-centered hustler reflect- aspects of existence from the calm and ing on his life. “There is a lot of truth in simple quiet of the heart. www.catherin- and colleagues Barney’s Version. eingram.com “Her words clearly flow out General Admission $10, Seniors & of her realization, rather than just intel- will exhibit Students $7 and 2011 Subscribers free. lectual understanding of spiritual truth.” Work by colleagues and former stu- Ojai Playhouse, 145 E Ojai Ave For more Eckhart Tolle dents of Carlisle Cooper, William McEn- information call 646-8946 or view our On Sunday April 10th from 11am- roe, Norman Kirk and Gerd Koch will honor screening schedule at www.ojaifilmsoci- 12:30pm is a “Free Introduction To Medi- these four master artists and legends, in an ety.org. tation” with Diana Lang exhibit in the Museum of Ventura County’s Sunday April 10th, 2011, Sergio You will learn the essence of medita- Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion, on Aragonés, Mad Magazine’s premier car- tion and how it can be a source of per- Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10, from toonist, will be feted by the Ojai Valley sonal centering and healing in your daily 11 am- 4 pm. In addition to the exhibition, Jack Halbert is seen with his untitled oil Museum with a book signing event lives. Diana brings a fresh perspective to there will also be painting demonstrations on canvas painting that was one of the art promoting his newest book, Mad’s Great- this ancient wisdom, creating an uplifting in the museum plaza by Norman Kirk, Debi pieces for sale at the Ventura College Art est Artists: Sergio Aragonés: Five Decades environment to stretch to a new level of Nowak-Hawkes, Rex Kochel and Annette Department’s art auction held at the cam- of His Finest Works. This will be the first spiritual growth. Hammer. Admission is free for museum pus on March 25. A major fundraiser for time Aragonés’ fans will have an Ojai Your generous donations are appreci- members, $5 for the general public, and the art department to provide scholarships based book signing by him! ated. includes entry to the entire museum. To at- for art students. The book signing, talk, and cartoon Meditation Mount 10340 Reeves Rd. tend call 653-0323 x 315. demonstration will take place from 2 to 646-5508 www.meditationmount.org

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) n I’ve often wondered hope that It’s not contagious. about other dogs night n Guide Dogs of America is boarding time sleeping habits. and training puppies for a life of aid to visu- Mine are always in ally impaired persons. Contact Louise Hen- the bedroom but vary. derson at (818)833-6441 or LHenderson@ Erin Go Woof! Sometimes I spend all guidedogsofamerica.org. Go to http:// Professor Scamp night in the people’s www.guidedogsofamerica.com and click St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2011 Ph.D bed and sometimes on programs to apply. These are some of my new friends that I met at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The aren’t just for part of the night and then get on This is a wonderful thing for us dogs to official ScampClub members but if their humans send me information about them they could my bed. Or sometimes I like to sleep under do. I wonder if sheep dogs could this (oh, be and even have a bigger photo in the Breeze. the bed or just on the carpeting. they really can see?) Just email me at [email protected]. Maybe you can tell me what yours are. n A 12-pound Manchester terrier aboard a US Airways flight to Phoenix broke out of its cage and bit a passenger and flight atten- dant. The dog, named Mandy, was accom- panying an 89-year-old New Jersey resident in an approved carrier on Flight 522 from Newark. The pilot stopped in Pittsburg, and Mandy and her owner caught a differ- ent flight to Phoenix. I hope that there aren’t any monsters under Maybe the dog always wanted to visit here or I might need to explain to them that this Pittsburgh and this was the only way that is where I hang out (Or give them a 30 day no- he could get there. Just imagine what he tice to vacate) would have done if he wanted to visit Paris. n A Rhodesian Ridgeback in Germany n Because of Forever Friends Golden was spayed ten weeks after giving birth to Retriever Rescue golden retrievers left at 17 puppies. Labor lasted an exhausting 26 shelters are getting a second chance at hours for the mother, called Etana, and finding a family willing and able to care owner Ramona Wegemann fears another for them. Moorpark residents Ruth Di pregnancy would be detrimental to the Gregorio, Don and Linda Nahrstedt and dog’s health. Barbara Krohta, founded the nonprofit Wow, 17 puppies at at least $500 organization. wholesale each is $8,500. Not bad pay if n A police officer serving an arrest war- the dog gets to keep half of it for all that rant on Adair Dzul shot two pit bulls in hard work which is almost $165 per hour. Oxnard. The officer was trying to follow That’s much more then I get for writing Dzul, wanted for vandalism, when the my column. two dogs confronted him. One pit bull I am going to ask for a raise from my was killed and the other wounded. Animal cheapskate publisher. control officers help find medical atten- n When it comes to finding and destroy- tion for the latter. ing land mines, Colombian authorities If you care for your dogs please tie them have more faith in rats than they do in dogs. up when the police come looking for you. Antinarcotics police have begun dispatching n Due to diagnosis of distemper at a dog rats to sniff out land mines planted by drug kennel near Oberlin, Kansas, the Kansas traffickers and leftist rebels in remote areas Animal Health Department quarantined of the country. With sugar as the incentive, the kennel twice in effort to weed out the the rats have been trained by scientists to de- highly contagious viral disease. Investiga- tect mines hidden up to three feet deep. Rats tions began after Kansas Livestock Com- are small and light enough that they don’t missioner Bill Brown was contacted by detonate explosives sometimes baffling Wyoming’s state veterinarian concerning bomb-sniffing dogs. And rats are more cost- Join Scamp Club the illness. When the quarantined dogs effective than canines: Maintaining seven Animals of all sorts can join the wouldn’t sell, the kennel’s owner could no rats totals one tenth of the money needed to ScampClub. Email me your picture longer afford upkeep. About 1, 200 dogs maintain one bomb-sniffing dog. and a little about yourself, including were euthanized, it was in the end the only It would probably be only half the sav- your address, to Scampclub@ven- way to prevent the spread of distemper to ings of feeding me. But there is no way turabreeze.com. You will be in the other dogs. that I am going to look for anything if I Breeze and receive a Scampclub Card. Sometimes I have a bad temper myself I can’t eat it. Police Reports by Veronica Johnson parked vehicle on the third level of the enue in Ventura, it was discovered that ed traffic. Officer Tank Sears convinced Child Annoyance Santa Clara parking structure when she the suspects’ business was located near the male into staying in the prone po- On Tuesday, March 15th, from 8:30 unexpectedly decided to climb over the a youth sports training facility. The sition on the platform until the Ven- a.m. to 11:45 a.m., VPD responded to concrete retaining wall and hang from suspects had been actively selling the tura Fire Department was able to raise two separate calls of child annoyance. outer ledge. Lazcano lost her grip and marijuana illegally to dispensaries out- a ladder from the freeway below. The On both calls, the female juvenile victims fell 40’, landing on the sidewalk below. side of Ventura County and to private suspect was taken into custody for a were walking on the sidewalk when the Lazcano sustained moderate, non- individuals who were not medical mari- mental evaluation and logged into the suspect approached them. life threatening injuries as a result of the juana patients. Ventura Behavioral Health Center. During the first incident, the sus- fall and was transported to the VCMC. At the conclusion of the investiga- Structure Fire pect, a male between the ages of 18-19, She is currently listed in stable condi- tion, all three suspects, Jesse Crockett, On Friday, March 18th, Fire and reached under the victims dress and tion. Keith Fuller, and Herb Mitchell were EMS personnel responding to a report touched her underwear. On the second Sales and Possession of Marijuana booked into VC Jail. of a growing fire in a residential kitchen incident, the suspect walked up behind A search warrant was served at the Suicidal Jumper in the 5500 block of La Fayette Street. the victim and grabbed her buttocks. 15000 block of Ojai Road in Santa On Friday, March 18th, at 6:28 p.m., An elderly female resident was the only During both incidents as the suspect Paula and in Ventura for ongoing sales the VPD received a call of a possible one home at the time of the fire and was approached the victims he was speaking of marijuana. Two pounds of marijuana suicidal male threatening to jump off able to get out of the house uninjured. on a cell phone. The suspect never spoke was found in Santa Paula along with ad- the California Street overpass onto the When the resident discovered the fire, to either of the victims and was last seen ditional evidence that indicated the sus- 101 freeway. Officers saw the male lay- she exited the home and went to nearby running away from the scene of the pect has been actively selling the mari- ing on a platform that was attached to neighbors only to find no one at home. crime. juana. Stolen property was also located. a large freeway directional sign along She activated her medical alarm pen- Injured Fall Victim The two pounds of marijuana was the north side of the California Street dant to summon help. VC Fire Fighters On Friday, March 18th, at 1:05 a.m., located in the house alongside the sus- overpass. The male told the officer he prevented the fire from growing more Breana Lazcano, 23 years old, was leav- pect’s four-year old child’s bedding and was suicidal and wanted to jump onto serious. The fire was accidentally started ing the downtown area after celebrating toys. The suspect was also booked on the freeway. by hot oil left unattended on a cook top. the Saint Patrick’s holiday with a group the charge of child endangerment. California Highway Patrol and other The elderly resident did not require any of friends. Lazcano was about to enter a At the 1500 block of Goodyear Av- Ventura Police officers stopped or divert- further medical attention.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 12 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze Senior Living The Senior Cone-nection Lou signed him to a managerial contract. Lou set him up with a gig on the Dorsey The Ukelele Kid Brothers Stage Show and even bought him a tuxedo for his debut. by Nanci Cone After that Ron wrote and recorded Ron “Ukelele” Hargrave is back and some of his songs at the MGM Studios he wants to the world to know it! Ron and was introduced to Jerry Lee Lewis spent almost a decade in a wheelchair be- while he was the #1 singer in the coun- cause of back problems and a faulty heart try. Jerry recorded Ron’s song “High but, with a little help from the right doc- School Confidential” in the movie of the tor and therapist, he’s back in action per- same name. The two of them toured the forming for admiring crowds. country together and then Jerry went on The child of Vaudeville parents, Ron to England while Ron returned to L.A. to was born in New York 10 days after the continue recording, this time with Capital stock market crash in 1929. They moved Records. “I recorded a song called ‘Lonely to California in the 1930s and Ron grew Soldier Boy’ that was released on Toshiba up in Hollywood where he surfed and Records in Japan where it became a huge played guitar while attending school. As hit so I toured there for a glorious three a teen, he appeared in a few “Our Gang” months,” he notes. Cypress Place is designed for resident comfort and convenience. films and became a boxer though he had “Eventually, I started a comedy act Two communities, Active Senior Living and Assisted Living to use his older brother’s name since he called Norman and Hart. My partner was underage. ended up on the Phil Silvers Show so I con- & Memory Care, are located on one senior living campus. After graduating from high school, tinued with my own acting career where I Come see why Cypress Place is the place Ventura area seniors he performed as an actor and stuntman was in dozens of TV shows and movies with until he was drafted into the army in 1953 some of the top stars,” he goes on to say. call home. It's time for you to enjoy the life you deserve. where he entertained the troops with his Eventually Ron founded a group Call to schedule a complimentary lunch and tour. guitar playing and singing. “Perform- called “The New Banjo Minstrels,” that ing for the soldiers was great,” says Ron. consisted of three banjoes and a tuba – an “Even though they were a ‘captive’ audi- unusual sound that kept them perform- ence, they were really appreciative.” ing. During that time his back went out

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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 14 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze School tails of the day’s events can be found at www. Join in for a fun, venturaearthday.org. A talented group of local artists from inspiring day at WAV (Working Artists of Ventura) have con- ceptualized and will organize an amazing re- the annual cycled art and crafts project for both young and old to create at the event, and take home Ventura Earth as a memento. Raffles and a silent auction will also Day Eco Fest be held throughout the day, with over 30 Ventura Charter School of Arts and prizes worth over $6,000. Win a stay-va- Global Education, in cooperation with cation at the beachfront Ventura Crowne the City of Ventura, is presenting Earth Plaza or the Pierpont Inn, a $350 comfort Day Eco Fest to be held at Ventura’s Sea- and energy analysis for your home, valu- side Promenade Park on Saturday, April 16, able merchandise, or a membership to a from 10am to 5pm. Earth Day is intended local fitness center. to inspire awareness and appreciation for A fun, free scavenger hunt in coopera- the Earth’s natural environment. and teach tion with the event’s vendors will teach kids people about sustainable lifestyles. about how to save the earth. Over 70 green-minded exhibitors and ven- This, the 4th annual Earth Day event dors, plus the more than 7,000 people are organized by the Ventura Charter School projected to attend this fun day of entertain- of Arts and Global Education, is completely ment and education. Meet live raptors, join volunteer run by parents and families of the a free yoga class, dig in worm bins, shake it school. It is the school’s largest annual fund- with the belly dancers, get your face painted, raising event, with all profits going to help or just find a comfy place on the lawn to see pay for enrichment programs at the school. the celebration unfold. The fully-accredited Ventura Charter Jim McGee thanking Sean and his friends for raising money for the American Red Cross to aid “Our goal was to make this family- School of Arts and Global Education was the tsunami victims friendly event the most fun, interactive, and formed in spring of 2006, when it was grant- entertaining Earth Day festival in the tri- ed a charter by the Ventura County Board of We had a bake sale to raise money county area,” says Toni Guy, festival chair. Education. The school’s charter was then re- “After people leave this event, we want them newed by the board earlier this year. Join the to give to the Red Cross to feel that they were both entertained and school’s children, families, and friends for a fun, inspiring day at the annual Ventura Narrated by Sean to his mom informed, as well as being a bit sore and tired...but in a healthy way!” she added. Earth Day Eco Fest. My name is Sean Reed, I am six years ple stop by. We made over $600 in three A full line up of activities and entertain- old and in the first grade at Pierpont El- hours! The Executive Director of the Red ment starts at 11am, continuing through April 16: Mound Elementary School ementary School. Cross gave me an award at my school and the day until 5pm, featuring a free yoga presents Spring Rummage/Bake On Friday, March 11th we didn’t have my parents and my grandparents were class, interactive hula hooping, modern and Sale and Carwash from 7am-2pm at school because there was a tsunami warn- there cheering. I gave him the money and a classical dance performances, martial arts 455 S. Hill Rd. Car wash tickets are ing due to an earthquake in Japan. We card that me and my friends made to send demonstrations, belly dancing, gymnastics, $10.00 have tsunami drills at my school so I know to Japan. I think helping people is a good and more dance and music. Complete de- all about what can happen. That morning idea and it is easy to do. my mom and I went up on the hill behind Jim McGee, CEO American Red Cross City Hall to watch for any big waves. Ev- Ventura County told me that “I am al- erything was OK in Ventura but it wasn’t ways humbled by the fact that children OK in Japan. I was really, really upset see- are genuinely concerned about the well- ing all of those houses being destroyed. So being of strangers that have been affected I asked my mom what we could do to help. by tragedy, and that they rally to provide She suggested that we have a bake sale to comfort and hope in any way possible. raise money to give to the Red Cross. So Sean is a perfect representation of this – we did! My friends helped me get every- a true hero. On behalf of American Red thing organized and donated and tested Cross Ventura County, thank you Sean lots of the cookies. We had tons of peo- and friends!” Got Insurance? 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Winslow will not go to prison. Winslow March2011 28, KFWS• testified that his own private out of pock- et expenses for the basketball program totaled in the thousands and that the most of the monies he collected were ear- marked for special team projects. Winslow claims the college never even asked him about the funds. He was MindGym placed on administrative leave and then later resigned along with co-athletic di- rector Nancy Fredrickson. The Ventura College basketball program came under fire when they were investigated for offer- ing out-of-state players in-state tuition fees. The team eventually forfeited six men’s basketball titles and Dean of the Venturan killed in hit and run accident behind Athletic Department, Steve Tobias was Foster Library forced to retire. Winslow will be sentenced on May 20th, according to his attorney. Former owner of the Top Hat Health arrested in CMH helping connection with the community fatal accident Pain management and fibromyalgia On Sunday, April 3 the Ventura Po- – a type of arthritis which includes wide- lice Command Center received a 911 call spread muscle and joint discomfort – will Police received a call about 6:45 a.m, from be the focus of a free seminar the Com- a passerby, of a subject down in the alley munity Memorial Health System is hold- west of Fir St. behind the EP Foster Library. ing on Tuesday, April 12. Officers arrived on the scene and located a Dr. Nelly K. Mac, a Ventura anesthe- 24-year-old male face down in the alley. ac- siologist, will lead the seminar that will cording to Detective Sgt. Rick Murray. —2— be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Community The victim was identified as Ryan Memorial Hospital’s eighth-floor Nich- Tremearme, 24 yrs of Ventura. Tremearme ols Auditorium. had severe trauma to his head and body. Dr. Mac will discuss symptoms of Officers summoned medical aid for the vic- Ventura Police K9 Storefront Opening fibromyalgia, which can also include fa- tim who was pronounced dead at the scene. – at Pacific View Mall – tigue, depression and social isolation, as The preliminary investigation indicat- well as diagnostic and treatment options. ed that the victim was a pedestrian and was They include pharmacotherapy and non- struck by a motor vehicle in or near the alley April 16, 2011 • Free! • Meet the Dogs pharmacologic care. west of Fir St. The victim suffered fatal in- 11 am – 5 pm • Meet the Officers Dr. Mac received her medical degree juries due to the traffic collision. The driver 3301 E. Main St., Ventura • See Live Demos from the University of the East Ramon of the vehicle fled the scene prior to police Ground floor near Target Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in arrival and failed to report the collision. Quezon City, Philippines and is an active The Ventura Police Department has member of the Community Memorial made an arrest in this incident. During the Hospital staff. course of the investigation it was learned Admission is free, but space is lim- that Robert Jack Bell, 36 years of Ventura ited, so reservations are suggested. Call was driving the vehicle that caused the 652-5436, or visit www.cmhshealth.org/ death of the victim. It was determined that rsvp. alcohol was involved in this incident. Community Memorial Hospital is lo- Bell was the former owner of the Top Hat —3— cated at 147 N. Brent St. in Ventura. Burger Palace in downtown Ventura which Little Texas, “America’s Favorite has been closed since the property owner Rockin’ Country Band,” will headline the forced the Top Hat to close. Police would 21st annual Gold Dust Gala at Ventura not say how Bell came to be a suspect. County Fairgrounds in the San Miguel He has been booked on suspicion of Hall on Saturday, April 16. gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxi- Sponsored by the Community Me- cated and leaving the scene of an accident, morial Healthcare Foundation, the gala both are felonies. begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent If anyone has further information www.facebook.com/venturapd auction, raffle and tribute tree where you about this collision they are urged to con- www.cityofventura.net can honor a loved one. A dinner featuring tact the Ventura Police Department or www.venturapd.org a variety of fine Italian cuisine and danc- Crime Stoppers.

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 16 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze Show Time Where The Music Flows Kohli Rocks Entertainment Two on the Aisle The Entertainment Report http://www.kohlismusicpit.com PS: I’m in the midst of planning my Ladies Present Movie reviews Army Of first band-booking-variety showcase by Linde Carlson titled, “Rock ‘N Holla.” This party will Laughs in Ojai require Pimp ‘N Ho attire (including The Lincoln Lawyer Freshmen By Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine by Michael Kohli the bands and dancers performing!) Stay tuned here for venue/date info! Neil Simon is one of America’s most Army Of Freshmen have quite a busy prolific playwrights. In the 1960s he schedule this month. Our Ventura locals, penned The Odd Couple, a smash hit This week’s pick is The Lincoln are getting to embark on another UK Music Calendar comedy about the tribulations experi- Lawyer, starring the handsome Texan tour. As of this writing, they are doing a enced by two guys, one a neatnik and the Mathew McConaughey and the always gig at Bombay Bar & Grill and premiered 4/6 to 4/19 other a slob, trying live under the same nurturing and brilliant, Marisa Tomei, and their new music video for, “Body Parts,” For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com roof with conflicting lifestyles. Willian H. Macy. Directed by Brad Furman. at the Ventura County Museum. The Not content with the success of the Andre’s Wine Bar In this big screen adaptation of Michael Ventura Film Society also premiered the original script, Simon went on to not only 1575 Spinnaker Dr. 805-642-9463 Connelly’s best-selling novel about strug- video after their movie screening of, “No update the play, but in 1985 he released a Live Music every Tue., Fri. & Sat. gling lawyer Mick Haller, this tightly paced, One Knows About Persian Cats” shown female version to accommodate the other courtroom drama has all the makings of an on Tuesday. A portion of the proceeds Blackbeards Seaside BBQ side of the acting world. The Ojai Art Oscar nod for 2012. went to help AOF on their UK tour. 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115 805-650-7773 Center Theater is presenting the female Hallar, has the daunting task of defend- The band will kick off their UK Karaoke every Wed. 6-9pm version of The Odd Couple through April ing a young, rich, Louis Roulett played by tour on April 15th in France. Other Fri. 4/8: The Preachers 6pm-10pm 23. Ryan Phillippe, who in his gut knows he’s stops will include, Folkestone, South- Sat. 4/9: Fish Fry 6-10pm Although the story line is inherently guilty. Sinister and unyielding, Louis Rou- ampton, Leeds, Manchester, London, Sun. 4/ 10: Blue Stew 2-6pm funnier from the male perspective, the Thur. 4/14: Bottom Feeders 6:30-9:30pm lette thinks he’s playing Mick for a fool, Belgium, and Netherlands. Check out female version of The Odd Couple still Fri. 4/15: Alastair Greene Band 6-10pm when all along Mick knows he’s caught him the bands, latest EP online, “Close En- plays fairly well. A woman who obsessive- Sat. 4/16: Bar Stool Pigeons 6-10pm in a choke hold of lies. The movie takes on counter.” check out their website: Ar- ly cleans and cooks just doesn’t have the Sun. 4/17: Blue Stew 2-6pm an unexpected turn, and the focus turns to myoffreshmen.com for more info! Last same humor power as a man who does the mommy. Personally, I didn’t think it was month in March, a movie soundtrack to Bombay’s Bar & Grill same. When the play was first presented, a predictable, as some diametrically opposed the film, “Adventures of a Teenage Drag- 143 S. California St. 805-643-4404 man with those qualities was a true anom- movie goers think. onslayer” was released to iTunes featur- Afternoon Concerts every Sun. 4pm aly – an element that has been reworked so Captivating, thrilling, charming and ing one new song called, “I’m a Teenage All Star Blues Night every Wed. 8pm many times over the years that the charac- quick witted, a stellar performance by Mc- Dragonslayer” and fan favorite, “10,000 Live Bands every Thur., Fri. & Sat. ter has become a sitcom staple. Thur. 4/7: Forgotten Science Conaughey; clearly one of his best films in Years!” Hopefully, the band will keep us Simon’s expertise with word craft posted on their site or Facebook pages! Fri. 4/8: Seedless, Divine Crime years. Sat. 4/9: The Real Deal Band sells the situation more than the situation Birdfeeder will perform a special 119 minutes Rated R Sun. 4/10: Shoemaker Brothers itself. Many of the original lines were re- show at Buffalo Records for Record Thur. 4/15: Carlism tained intact, as are several of the charac- Hall Pass Store Day on April 16. This tradition Fri. 4/16: Ska Daddyz, Soulfajih ters. In an effort to make the plot mesh began in 2007 in which local indie re- Sat. 4/17: Hindsight for the ladies, the weekly poker game be- cords all across the country do one Sun. 4/18: House Arrest comes competitive Trivial Pursuit. The special day. Either in sales, or in-store Cafe Fiore dialogue is tight and fast-paced. My second pick is Hall Pass. Starring performances. Pep Talk will also join 66 California St. 805-653-1266 The Ojai Art Center Theater’s pro- Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Ap- Birdfeeder for the in-store show as well. DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri. & Sat. duction is superbly directed by Susan plegate and rising star Jenna Fisher from the Birdfeeder has some other tour dates Wed. 4/6: Orlando & Napier Kelejian. Many theater neophytes assume “Office”. Directed by the Farrelly Brothers, coming up; April 8th (Sanctuary, Santa Thur. 4/7: Coso Live Simon is easy. Not so. Comedy is hard. Hall Pass is a comedy about two husbands Monica), April 13th (Soho, Santa Bar- Fri. 4/8: Copy Cats Good comedy is harder. Kelejian uses a va- who are given a one week pass to entertain bara) and in Isle Vista on April 22. Sat. 4/9: Copy Cats riety of techniques to bring out the best in their fantasies in a vacation from marriage. Rock/Pop Music News: AC/DC Tue. 4/12: Sonido Moreno her cast, many of which worked very well. Wed. 4/13: Big Adventure The wives have their fair share of freedom, is about to release another live DVD She employs great creativity in an effort to Thur. 4/14: Bongo Town and start questioning their own feelings when titled, “Live at River Plate,” which was bring some sparkle to the material. Fri. 4/14: TBA they begin flirting with danger themselves. filmed in Buenos Aires. Check out the The leads, Olive and Florence, played Sat. 4/16: Helicopter There is not as much physical comedy band’s trailer on YouTube. Their most by Jenna Scanlon and Toni Pineau respec- Sun. 4/17: Del Franklin as the ever popular Dumb and Dumber, recent album, “Black Ice,” from 2008 tively, are solid throughout. Scanlon car- but the raunchiness met with quick witted has sold over 6 million copies world- GiGi’s Coctail Lounge ries the brunt of the load with confidence dialogue kept this fast movie comedy enter- wide -- and that’s with a band that still 2493 Grand Ave. 805-642-2411 and swagger as the sports enthusiast with taining all the way through. Hall Pass has so refuses to release their songs online. Karaoke, Steve Luke, Sun. 7pm & Wed. 8pm a casual attitude toward both clothing many cleverly written and directed scenes AC/DC prefers to sell their albums the Fri 4/8: What the Funk 9pm and cleanliness. Pineau provides contrast Sat 4/9: The Brian Faith Band 9pm to keep you interested, coupled with the sil- old fashioned way, “buy the album,” in appearance and bearing, wearing shirt- Fri 4/15: Kosmic Haze 9pm liness, that frankly speaking it was a light- instead of buying just a song or two. waist, pearls and starched apron. Sat 4/16: Agents of Kaos 9pm hearted comedy that has been under rated. However, the fans that hunger AC/DC The cast is rounded out by Laura We all need to have a good time, and that’s don’t seem to mind. 6 million copies, It’s All Good Bar & Grill Ring, Marisa Miculian, Virginia Streat and what it offered. and still selling strong! “Black Ice” 533 E. Main St. 805-641-9951 Carol Garramone as the “girls” who gath- There is a moral to this story. Never was also the 2nd top selling album of Open Mike Night every Wed. er for the weekly trivia game. Nelson Fox under estimate who you have waiting for 2008 behind Coldplay’s Viva La Diva or Sat. 4/16: Babylon Saints 9pm and Ashley James Johnson play brothers you at home, because going after your fan- Death And All His Friends.” from next door. All actors seem to be giv- Majestic Theater tasies isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. There has been a word rage war fu- ing their all to the production with varied 26 S. Chestnut St. 805-653-0118 This movie gives new meaning to a vacation eling between Glee creator Ryan Mur- effectiveness. Fri. 4/8: The Delight Festival from marriage. phy and Kings Of Leon. Foo Fighters The audience on the night we at- Sat. 4/9: Talib Kweli, Shoddy Cons, LG and 105 minutes Rated R and Slash have also spoken against the Unwritten, Fashawn tended appeared thoroughly entertained show’s creator, in ways claiming Ryan Tue. 4/19: Broken Social Scene throughout. In a directorial coup, some Murphy’s demand to use their songs of the production’s highlights were in on the show. However, this week, Elton W2O Rooftop Lounge the scene changes, effected by the game Green Business John spoke about the feud between 598 E. Main St. 805-643-6800 players in matching aprons, dancing up a Friday Dance Party every Fri. 9pm Kings Of Leon and Ryan on Late Night storm as they cleaned. It was obvious the Ventura Expo Fri. 4/8: LA Soul Project with Jimmy Fallon. He told the boys girls were having a blast and the audience The 2nd Green Business Ventura Sat. 4/9: The Bomb in Kings of Leon to “lighten up,” say- easily caught the enthusiasm. Expo will be held at Working Artists Ven- ing that it’s a huge compliment when a Zoey’s Café The Odd Couple stands the test of tura (WAV) located at 175 S. Ventura Ave. show wants to do your song. And com- 185 E. Santa Clara St. 805-652-1137 time whether in the original or gender- on Saturday, April 23rd from 10am to 5pm. mented that even if he hears his songs Songwriter’s round every Wed. 8pm twist version. Simon is one funny guy. There will be on-going presentations, on Muzak while riding up an elevator, Wed. 4/6: Koffin Kats 8pm Three play versions, a film and two sit- demonstrations, eco-friendly food and it’s a compliment. What do you think? Thur. 4/7: Jason Reeves, Lee Koch 7:30pm com incarnations (as well as reruns on TV drink sampling, prize raffles, and live music. Should these bands just see what Glee Fri. 4/8: The Milk Carton Kids, Joey Ryan & Land) of The Odd Couple prove that. So, $5 general admission at the Expo. Kennith Pattengale 7:30pm can do with their music or should Ryan when you go, be prepared to laugh. More info on the WAV can be found at: Murphy let it go? Email me at Ven- Sat. 4/9: Jim Bianco & Band, Northstar 8pm Sun. 4/10: Afternoon Jazz with Paul McCal- The Odd Couple, Female Version, www.wavartists.com. [email protected] on what you lum, Paul Weitz and special guest 1pm plays through April 23 at the Ojai Art For Expo media, vendor, and general think. Tue. 4/12: Blue Grass Jam 6pm Center Theater. Fridays and Saturdays at information please contact: Kendra Gonza- Thank you for reading...hope you Thur. 4/14: Kenny White 8pm 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are les 628-3198 or email: earthworks_works@ enjoyed the words! Fri. 4/15: Mia Raining Jane, Shane Alexan- $18 and $15 for seniors. Reservations are yahoo.com. Or find them on Facebook: --Michael Kohli der 8pm taken at 640-8797 or www.OjaiACT.org. Green-Business-Ventura-Expo

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—21— 18 April 6 – April 19, 2011 Ventura Breeze Business nard, rose extra early to be the first in line at the street from Anacapa Middle School, but and feel at home,” says Julie. What keeps BevMo! “I got up at a quarter to 4:00 to get Martin believes they can coexist without them coming back? “It’s the collective ex- in line,” she said. Her main reason for being problems. perience…when people are having a good here? “To compare BevMo! to Trader Joe’s “We are ‘Responsible Retailers’,” he said, time they return…and they bring their for wines.” referring to the alcoholic beverage training friends.” The two stores are major chains on the program offered by the Ventura Police De- west coast. Trader Joe’s, based in Monrovia, partment. “Most of our crew are Ventura A new show in has more than 350 stores in 29 states. They residents and I think we have a high aware- “Are you sure that they are giving away free specialize in a variety of fresh food and bev- ness and responsibility to the children in our town on KKZZ cases of wine”? Photo by Bernie Goldstein erages at discount prices and have been pop- community.” ular in Ventura for years. Both store openings had the feel of a On Monday April 4th at 11:00 am on Mall celebrates From the outside, the new location large pep rally. As each store opened their KKZZ AM 1400 Talk Radio Lyn Fairly seems bigger, but as store manager Tim Mar- doors for the first time, the employees from and Cynthia Killion, two home grown opening of two tin notes, it’s actually about the same size as Trader Joe’s and BevMo! gathered around California gals packed with talent and savvy the store on Victoria. Still, for Martin, it’s the front and welcomed the long line of will host all new themes not heard before on new stores the perfect spot. “In terms of foot traffic, it’s guests with handclaps, cheers, and individual our local talk radio station. With the support of Sheldon Brown by Tim Pompey ideal,” he said, “and the parking is better.” greetings. As Martin noted, “Because we are Furthermore, Martin feels that this lo- all living in the community, we’re all excited and the Ventura Breeze the “Lyn and Cyn” After several years of empty buildings cation fits well into the community. “We try about our friends and family who shop here.” show will bring you culture and entertain- on the north end of the Pacific View Mall, to fit the stores into our neighborhoods we ment news with class and style. it looks like things are finally starting to live in. Even though we’re in midtown, we’ve Terrific interviews with the world re- look up. Trader Joe’s and BevMo! opened incorporated a lot of art and themes from Gi Gi’s Lounge– nown musicians coming to Ventura dur- their doors on Friday, April 1 in a grand cele- downtown and it’s all done by our crew ing the Music Festival are on the schedule. bration featuring coupons, Hawaiian music, members in the store.” Where Authors, dancers, comedians, poets, thespi- even dancers in grass skirts. Both stores are BevMo! operates more than a 100 stores ans, talent of all ages will be spotlighted on located in what used to be Circuit City. in California and Arizona. They are noted everybody “The Culture Korner”, every Wednesday. “It’s really the start for a number of ter- for their discount rates for wines and other knows “Testosterone Tuesdays” will feature rific things,” said Phil Carlson, the mall’s beverages. mainly men in Ventura County of all walks property manager. “To bring life to this end Kyle Sumner, the store managerr fo the your name of life. Many are from the huge pool of talent of the mall is good for our community and Ventura BevMo!, feels that his store already we have in our area. Many are entrepreneurs, by Sheli Ellsworth for our merchants. We’re very excited about has a strong connection to the Ventura com- movers, shakers, business men, fathers, what this signals for our future.” munity. “Ventura has needed one for a long Cheers went off the air in 1993, but sons, and offer the show another important If the lines outside the stores were any time,” he said. “We have a ton of loyal exist- if you want the “Cheers” experience— and valued view point. indication, the community is also excited. ing customers who had to go out to Thou- a comfortable place to have a drink with Mondays are a bit of a mixed bag; At the Trader Joe’s entrance, a happy group sand Oaks. Ventura being wine country, friends, try GiGi’s Cocktail Lounge at 2493 “Women Talk, Men Don’t Listen”, high- of people milled around the front door. “I’ve there was a huge niche being able to be the Grand Ave. Patrons describe it as a friendly, lights girls and women out in the world stir- been here since 6:00 A.M.,” said Tishia Mill- primary wine store in Ventura.” nice place where they feel welcome. ring it up and making a difference. Talk ner, who lives about three blocks away. “I’m Asked about having a wine competitor Gladys Georgina Dietz founded GiGi’s about issues that are not typical of a radio like a kid in a candy store.” She’s appreciative next door, Sumner answered, “I feel like it’s on New Years’ eve 1985, she has owned and show, is the order of the day. Parenting and of the new location because it will allow her beneficial to both of us. We can feed off of operated it, in the same location, ever since. fixing relationships they leave up to the to walk here instead of having to drive to the each other.” Dietz will be celebrating her 79th birthday many awesome shows that are already on other location on Victoria. Some concerns have been raised about this month, and is described as a won- KKZZ talk radio during the week Diana Sheets, who drove here from Ox- having two large wine stores directly across derfully strong woman who went into Everyday a salute to a soldier or veteran business after raising five children. Her will go out. Please participate by calling dur- www.therefillshoppe.com - Find us on Facebook! daughter Julie says, her mother moved ing the show, just after the introduction, at 1068 E Main St. Ventura, CA here from the Midwest and decided to 639-0008 or email: [email protected] eight.zero.five - seven.six.five - nine.one.three.five open her own business after a divorce. with the names of your proud soldiers. They Open Mon - Sat 10 - 6 “She is an intelligent and capable person want stories and will honor all the men and who still works seven days a week to keep women who have or are serving our coun- GiGi’s a steady success.” This is Dietz’s try. When you email put: Soldier Salute in first and only business venture. Julie the subject line please. This tribute is not also works at GiGi’s and says people are about politics, it is about the volunteers and always saying, “We will definitely be com- their families who are willing to keep the ing back.” Many of them tell me, “This is Peace! my bar!” Check us out at Facebook and become a GiGi’s is a real neighborhood bar, fan at The Lyn and Cyn Talk Radio Show. where people can get together day or Tune in at AM 1400 KKZZ talk radio! night. They open at 8:00 a.m. and have a regular happy hour from 3-7 every night including Sundays. Drink specials start at $2.00. You could peer in at anytime and find people playing pool on tournament- sized tables, engrossed in conversation, or listening to a state-of-the-art jukebox with and endless selection of songs. On Wednesday nights and Sunday nights, GiGi’s features karaoke. They have one of the best karaoke systems available and recently installed a stage. Profes- sional KJ (karaoke jockey) Steve Luke has a reputation for making anyone sound like a trained singer. The singing starts Coach Ron Tunick (heard on at 7:00 on Sunday evenings and 8:00 on Ventura County radio station Wednesdays, and ends at midnight. “Ev- 1400AM KKZZ) probably doesn’t eryone always has a lot of fun,” according enjoy anything more then a good The Best Guests in America! to Julie. cigar, which he is enjoying with Carol Burnett The lounge also hosts a variety of 2 of his radio co-hosts Ken and Judy Collins live music on Friday and Saturdays and Roger. This was after a fine lunch Mike Farrell is proud to offer some of the best local with them, and Sheldon at Pirates Shirley Jones talent available. “We have many recog- Grub & Grog located on Victoria Marlo Thomas nizable names and are always adding in Oxnard. Dan Rather new bands.” Classic rock groups like Red On Mon. - Fri. 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Artistic stone sculptor G. Ramon Byrne reveals his silent symphony of eight masterfully carved musical instruments with a reception on Thursday, May 5th at the Museum of Ventura County. Mr. Byrne has worked passionately and diligently over the past five years at Art City to produce his inner vision of a suite of musical instruments. Through his bond with the medium and his extraordinary talent and creative genius as an artistic sculptor this work will surely launch him as an international sensation. Mr. Byrne chisels his story of the importance of music, not only in his life, but in all our lives. The images are powerful. The stone is rendered bold and vivid.

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