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tive stairs, curved walls, entry signs, public art, planter areas, palm trees, seating areas, bistro tables and a handi- capped accessible ramp. The work, which began the first week of January 2017, is a continuation of a beautification project that began at Harbor Village in 2014. Improvements made so far includ new eco-friendly landscaping, LED lighting, new lighting along the promenade, and other envi- ronmentally friendly enhancements Should second units be allowed in the Lanes? that save water and energy. “These improvements will create an Interim exciting and unique new entryway into Harbor Village,” Ventura Port District standards Business Operations Manager Brian Pendleton said. approved for “The improvements will create an exciting and unique new entryway into Harbor Village.” The Ventura Port District Board of Port Commissioners awarded second dwelling the construction contract at its Harbor Village November 9, 2016 meeting, to Ox- units nard-based Viola, Inc., for the sum By a 7-0 vote, the Ventura City of $1.57 million - the Port District’s Council approved interim standards beautification project budget for the project. All businesses for second dwelling units (Accessory The Ventura Port District the third new seating, new planter areas with are open during construction and dwelling unit ADU). This was necessary phase of the ongoing Harbor Village palm trees, and artwork, including a the project’s estimated completion is because of new California State laws beautification project. map of the Channel Islands inlaid as targeted for summer 2017. to help alleviate some pressure on the The large entry area to Ventura decorative paving. Other improvements To learn more about news and events housing shortage. Harbor Village will be transformed into throughout Harbor Village will include at Ventura Harbor and Ventura Harbor To help the state’s housing crisis it a people-friendly pedestrian area with new olored decorative paving, decora- Village, visit www.venturaharbor.com. will be easier for California homeowners to construct additional units on their properties, whether in their garages or as freestanding second structures.” The The drought law became effective on Jan.1, and cities throughout California are working on continues how to deal with it. by Shana Epstein Per the state, the process is now min- Ventura Water General Manager isterial meaning it doesn’t need approval by any planning body. It just needs to So far this winter, the rain and meet all the rules of the State ordinance. snow have really helped northern and The new law loosened restrictions on central California, but Santa Barbara adding second units in an effort to County and Ventura County have not increase the housing stock and help ease experienced the down pour, which many the affordable-housing crisis. of us have been hoping to receive. An There is much concern by city council easy indicator to see how much the rain members and the public as to how this affected our water supply is to check will impact Ventura -both positively and out the Lake Casitas levels on Casitas negatively. Municipal Water District’s website The new law significantly reduced (www.casitaswater.org and click “Lake parking requirements. Spaces are not Level”). Currently, Lake Casitas is at required if the unit is within a half-mile Officer Hrynyk with K9 Jag and Officer Therrien with K9 Yoschi will be at the Chillin Event. 35.3%. As we experience the rain, keep from public transit. Because of the shape your irrigation systems off to conserve of Ventura, the majority of Ventura is Second annual Chillin’ with VPD our supply for the hotter, dryer weather within a half-mile of mass transit which later this year. means a parking space can’t be required The Ventura Police Department, event will be held on Saturday, January Ventura Water customers continue to for the additional unit. Ventura Police Community Foundation 21, 12:00-3:00 p.m. in the south west amaze with their steadfast commitment Ventura’s temporary ordinance and McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream invite parking lot of the Pacific View Mall to conservation. In 2016, they conserved restricts the size of a unit to 750 square the community to come “Chill with nearest to McConnell’s. more than 20% when compared to their Continued on page 20 VPD”. The second annual community Contnued on page 13 Continued on page 13 2 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE

72 WEV Self-Employment Training graduates were recognized during gradua- tion ceremony held at Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Barbara the evening of December 15th. The graduates are from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. During the ceremony, each graduate shared their business venture with a pitch they crafted and perfected throughout the course. Graduates include new and established entrepreneurs with a range of businesses such as: aerial photography and surveying, personal develop- ment coach for women, language tutoring sessions in English and Spanish, and a milk and cookie truck.The next Self-Employment Training (SET) course begins the week of February 13th. Participants are required to attend a free orientation to enroll in the course. www.wevonline.org.

grow up to six plants indoors, but prohibits Adult Use of outdoor growing operations as well as any retail business related to recreational use of Marijuana Act the plant. On November 8, 2016, California The council approved the extension voters’ approved Proposition 64, the “Adult because they felt that it was necessary because Use of Marijuana Act” which makes the rec- staff studies are incomplete and ongoing Join in January reational use of marijuana by those over age and “absence of this Ordinance would create and pay only $20.17 your 21 legal as a matter of state law. On December a serious threat to the orderly and effective 5, 2016, the City Council adopted an urgency implementation of any revisions to the City’s first month of membership. ordinance establishing a moratorium on Municipal Code in that the development of commercial marijuana facilities and prohib- uses may conflict with or frustrate contem- iting outdoor cultivation of marijuana for a plated amendments.” period of 45 days. Continuing the moratorium will At the council meeting held on Jan. 9, maintain the status quo while the City on a 7-0 vote the City Council has approved explores the issues and options associ- an interim urgency ordinance, extending ated with both the commercial aspect of VENTURA for an additional 10 months and 15 days the marijuana and outdoor cultivation. FAMILY YMCA citywide moratorium on the establishment This extension will give city staff time to: Visit us at and operation of commercial marijuana Gather data from studies conducted by www.ciymca.org/ventura facilities, on commercial cultivation, and on other entities regarding direct and secondary private non ­medical marijuana cultivation. effects of commercial marijuana establish- The temporary ban allows a resident to ments in those communities. Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 3

City News Studying ordinances from other Cali- Learn basic steps, combinations and fornia cities which regulate such uses. routines to upbeat rhythms and music. Researching the implications of Propo- Classes are progressive but designed for sition 64 and recent changes in state law the beginner. Instructor Elli Busch. Classes regarding marijuana on the City’s existing held at Billy Clower Dance Studio, 75 Mac- ordinance. Millian Ave. in Ventura. Determining the areas of probable Mad Science System 3: Did Someone impact to the City, including zoning, Say Science? planning, permitting, licensing, law enforce- 5-12 years ment, health, water, etc. 1/24-2/28 Tu 4:30-5:30 $115+ Formulating an interdepartmental $35 supply fee #8189 working group to address the issues associ- Discover the wonders of chemistry, ated with commercial activities related to flight and aerodynamics. Experiment with marijuana and outdoor cultivation. inertia, gravity and centrifugal force. Find Time is required for City staff to obtain out the science behind magic tricks, analyze input from the City Council, the business structures and experiment with conduc- community, and the public. tors to create your very own circuit to take home. Basic Guitar 9 years-adult City classes 1/24-2/28 Tu 7-8:30 pm City of Ventura Barranca Vista $55 #8039 Imagination Center classes. Check out Bring your own acoustic or electric hundreds more on web-site. Call 658-4726 guitar to learn folk and pop strums, or 654-7553 to register, if you already have patterns and chord progressions. At Dudley WINTER CHILDREN’S an ACTIVENET account online, visit www. House, 197 N Ashwood St. Instructor cityofventura.net Classes and events held Randy Covington. BOOK SALE! at the Barranca Vista Center, 7050 Ralston Big City Inspirations Storybooks, non-fi ction, board Street, in Ventura unless otherwise noted. 18 years-adult books, classics, bi-lingual, New Year-New You! 1/25-2/22 W 10-11:30 am chapter books, early readers, skill 18 years-adult $85 #8080 builders and young adult. 1/20 F 9:30 am-12:30 pm Use wood, paint, fabric and found $40+$20 materials fee #8221 objects to create skylines, people and SATURDAY Join Alison Mytych and your friends interiors inspired by the world’s big cities. FEBRUARY 18, 2017 for hikes, art projects, camaraderie and new Instructor Judee Hauer. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. perspectives on our great state. Meet in the Adult Ballet E.P. Foster Library - Rear Children’s City Hall Atrium for an “art hike” up the 18 years-adult Entrance, 651 E. Main St. moderate-to-easy trails behind City Hall. 1/25-3/15 W 7:30-8:30 pm NEW HOURS FOR OUR E.P. FOSTER BOOKSTORE Class held at 501 Poli St. $60 #8084 AND DONATION DROP OFF: Friday Night Tap Release stress as you tone, strengthen Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 12 years-adult and increase flexibility. Wear comfortable [email protected] www.venturafriendsofthelibrary.org 1/20-2/10 F 6:30-7:30 pm clothes for easy movement. Instructor Jenae $40 #8015 Kartawidjaja. 4 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE GET RID OF YOUR City News HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR FREE!

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• Aerosol cans • 55 Gallon Drums of Material The police “can’t arrest their way out of the problem.” • Auto & Household • Commercial/Industrial Waste Batteries • Compressed Gas Cylinders The presence of the homeless is a • Fluorescent Light Tubes & CFL’s • Electronic Waste normal part of daily life by Randal Beeman • Gasoline • Explosives, Ammunition, Fireworks • Radioactive Material • Household Cleaners It’s only 10:30 AM but “Steve” and problem.” Recent court rulings and voter • Smoke Detectors “Carol,” a couple in their early 40s, initiatives have limited the power of the • Motor Oil/Filters have finished off the better part of a 12 police and courts. For example, a drunk Other Auto Fluids pack of beer just off the corner of Main and disorderly charge used to earn up Street and Ventura Avenue. They toss to a 120 day sentence, now it’s 30 days, • Paint, Polishes Victoria Ave. their empty cans into the flower beds of usually reduced to 15 but with time & Varnishes Main Street Telephone Road Mission Plaza townhomes and yell at a served and overcrowded jails a public • Pesticides friend as he passes by on his bicycle. The intoxication case might stay locked up Market Street Ventura Freeway friend doubled back and they offer him for 4 days or less. GOLD COAST RECYCLING a beer pulled from a bag hidden behind The courts can no longer cajole Valentine Road 5275 COLT ST. them. A few hours later a few blocks away offenders into treatment if they are Limit of 15 gallons or VENTURA Ivy Lawn a small group of young people gather caught with drugs due to Proposition Cemetery 125 pounds per visit. Sperry Ave. under the bridge just yards from the sign 47 making use and possession of hard Colt Street and artwork welcoming visitors to the drugs a misdemeanor. With no threat City of Ventura. Three of them have their of a long jail stay the leverage to get pant legs rolled up and are injecting addicts and alcoholics into treatment Save a list of Ventura’s Used Oil Recycling Centers what is presumably heroin. is lessened. Foreman confirmed what on your smart phone! Text the word OIL to 39798 For people who live and work in other homeless experts suggest: Funding Msg&Data Rates May Apply downtown Ventura - indeed downtowns to house the mentally ill has been cut for across California - the presence of the decades, and many people on the street homeless, and the pathologies accom- resist coming into shelters because of the panying substance abuse and mental rules and conditions involved. health problems, is a normal part of Police rarely deal with the “episodic CHANGE YOUR OWN MOTOR OIL? daily life. Pleas for a handout are as ubiq- homeless.” Folks who find themselves uitous as the trash that piles up around temporarily broke and families in need the Mission Plaza Shopping Center. are usually taken care of by public and BRING THIS COUPON with your used motor oil Though some of the down and out are private social service organizations. Day to the HHW event and receive a aggressive panhandlers, many are polite to day contact, especially in downtown FREE oil changing kit valued at $45. and even upbeat, amicably greeting Ventura, is with the “vagrant homeless.” friends and playing cat and mouse with Instead of using a confrontational Open to City of Ventura residents. security guards. approach, stated the Navy veteran, While many cities have far greater law enforcement and their partners in numbers of street people and pan- Ventura prefer to guide the homeless handlers than Ventura, stories about into long term help instead of short term the homeless problem and emotional incarceration. letters to the editor on the subject are When it comes to crimes like public omnipresent in the local media. Several intoxication, urinating in public, speakers at the January 9th meeting of sleeping in vehicles, and so forth, the the Ventura City Council decried the VPD has a policy called “assistance lack of affordable housing in the city. based enforcement” where the offender Some individuals and groups have is cited with a ticket and offered contact accused the Ventura Police Department with social services. If they acquire five of being overly tolerant, even exacerbat- citations in a calendar year (including ing the homeless problem through delib- at least one in the last month) the in- erate neglect of their duties. Conversely, dividual will be arrested and enter the reformers claim the police are too harsh Chronic Offender Program. While there with the homeless and they accuse the are not enough mental health casework- city is failing this vulnerable population ers to send to every incident, the goal of by not addressing the issue on a long the City of Ventura is to have all officers term and comprehensive level. and staff exposed to Crisis Intervention Sgt. Jerry Foreman leads the Ventura Training (CIT), and that anyone seeking Police Department’s Downtown Task help gets connected to a service agency. Force. Foreman recently sat for a brief Foreman sympathizes with critics interview to discuss the VPD strategy as on both sides of the argument. He notes well as some of the challenges in dealing that some detractors want more arrests. with the homeless problem in Ventura. A law and order man who understands There are many misconceptions the plight of property owners and families Zero Waste – You Make it Happen BRZ public harbors regarding the homeless. worried about this issue, Foreman

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 11•16 www.cityofventura.net/HHW Foreman emphatically stated that the acknowledges the constitutional and police “can’t arrest their way out of the Continued on page 15 Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 5 Opinion/Editorial n The “MY VEN- leased as is, sold as is, demolish and you understand that). In fact, our TURA” city brochure sell land, school expansion, converted planet decelerates 2 milliseconds per that is mailed to to park or become a community day per century. This results in the Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce your home by the center. planet’s rotation slowing compared to City includes many City staff are looking for input atomic clocks. Because of this, a leap The Ventura Breeze is your free local community wonderful city from residents before going to the second needs to be added about every newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown events, services, art City Council. 500 days so be sure to reset all of your Publisher-Editor and circulated throughout Ventura and to many classes, tours and Recently the Midtown Ventura clocks so that you aren’t late for ap- locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor more for the entire family (including Community Council held a meeting pointments. located in Oxnard. dogs), so be sure to check it out and so residents could give their input n Don’t get overly excited about our Publisher -Editor participate in some of the great on what the city should do with the water drought being over because Sheldon (Governor) Brown classes/seminars. property. Those attending would like of our recent rain and the large snow [email protected] n In this issue, we have an article it to become a community center. packs in Northern California. We Publisher Emeritus regarding the City Council’s actions A local community center would don’t receive any of our water from Staci Brown on the new California laws impacting be a wonderful, but would also be a snow runoff. We will need several marijuana usage and second unit very expensive scenario. Changing seasons of very large rains to eliminate Assistant to the Publisher development (housing). I agree with the use of the building would require our drought problems. Ana Baker the Council approaching the second many ADA improvements and main- n The State passed over 800 new Pet Editor unit law very slowly and with much taining requirements and staffing laws (maybe over 900) in 2016. That is Professor Scamp input from staff and stakeholders. The would be an ongoing expense. absurd. These are just a very few of my [email protected] law is very complicated and removes Perhaps funds from the new sales favorites (so glad that our legislators Contributing Writers much of the city’s rights and decisions tax could be used to remodel and have nothing better to do): Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman (similar to Government laws versus maintain the church as a community Denim is now the state’s official Carol Leish • Gail Field • Randy Beeman State laws). There are many concerns fabric to recognize its role in Califor- Veronica Johnson • Shirley Lorraine in the city about how this law will be nia history (I was hoping that it would Sheli Ellsworth • Jenny Guy applied. be corduroy). Victoria Usher • Jill Forman I do think that they should make Beauty salons and barbershops Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno decisions regarding the marijuana can now offer patrons a free beer or Mira Reverente • Amber Hanson laws much more quickly. The language glass of wine (just in case your haircut Karen Helen Szatkowski of this law is quite clear. It shouldn’t is terrible you won’t care). Contributing Photographers require a lot of study and analysis as Voters can now legally take a selfie John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein to how it is to be applied in Ventura. with their completed ballots (this Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon n As you might recall, the Harbor is for people who don’t have many Distribution Missionary Church, 3100 Preble St. friends). Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel was purchased by the city in order Voters are permitted to legally Mary Thompson • Cindy Summers to settle a lawsuit (out of court). The hand off their sealed ballots to anyone Senior Advisors church, which is adjacent to Blanche City owned church would make a wonderful to mail or deliver in person (could I Suz Montgomery • Lori Harasta Reynolds Elementary School, has a community center. give mine to Scamp to deliver?) Account Executives lease to remain in the building until A program providing electric-car Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers June of this year where they pay $3,000 center. The new sales tax goes into rebates will now be available only to Web/Online Advisor per month rent. effect in April, and the city will receive those making $150,000 per year or Cindy Summers As part of the settlement, the its first payment in July. It is projected less (that’s good, now poor people can Print Production church closed down its Operation that the income will be approximately get rebates). Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing Embrace program to feed the $10-11 million annually. Women can now pick up an entire Printing homeless and agreed to move out of Discussions on regarding the year’s worth of birth control pills at JEJ Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 the city. Residents had complained best usage for the proceeds began once (saves going to the pharmacy ------of problems with the homeless and last Saturday during a special city often, saving gas and precious time). CONTACT US: increased crime in the neighborhood. meeting held in the training room at Every autographed collectible sold Events & Happenings City staff has provided eleven the Ventura Police Department. in California must come with a certifi- [email protected] possible scenarios for the property The council will be selecting a cate that verifies it’s not a forgery (what Opinions that will be presented to the City special 7-member citizen oversight if the certificate is a forgery)? Maybe [email protected] Council for consideration. In two committee that will look at the addi- there should be a law that verifies that Articles and Photos of the cases Ventura will retain tional revenue and offer non-binding the certificate is not a forgery. [email protected] ownership of the property. recommendations during budget California businesses and public Advertising These are the possibilities that talks. agencies must have on hand medicine [email protected] will be presented: n As massive as our planet is, it designed to combat severe emergency A neighborhood market, town- decelerates thanks to the braking allergic reactions (can this be over the Ventura Breeze houses, several single family uses, action of ocean tides (I’m sure that counter or would I need a prescription)? 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 Ventura, CA 93001 Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 Mailbox C God. Hopefully he understands. And would Ventura Breeze Opinions: while eliminating the clouds of toxic The Ventura Breeze is printed with love to hear from other readers. I read, with great interest, your Jan. dust now emanating from its alkaline soy based ink on paper with minimum Sheldon 4-17 article on the Audubon Society’s coast and making SoCal’s population 40% recycled content. interest on the Salton Sea’s projected sick. Why this has never been considered Reprinted from Jan.4 Ventura Breeze further shrinking, due to further restric- is a mystery to me. Sheldon, tions on Colorado River inflow. Steven Schlah, Ventura resident In your December/January issue, I learned to water ski there in 1959 We encourage you to send your opinions you displayed your “Christmas present and always found it a shame that such Ventura Breeze: to [email protected]. Please . . . a 50 dollar bill bearing your picture a “Riviera” type tourist attraction be Ventura is currently re-examining limit them to about 300 words and the words “in DOG we TRUST.” I, allowed to wither and nearly die. But, its ordinance (municipal code chapter and I am sure the majority of folks in I have always felt that there could be a 6.455) which regulates short-term Ventura, are deeply offended by your cheap remedy, by building a pipeline, vacation rentals (STVRs) in the city of To editor Sheldon, substitution of the word “DOG” for gravity fed, from the Gulf of California Ventura, including Pierpont Beach which You missed the point. I have only one “GOD, our Lord and Savior. Freedom to the Salton, which is below sea level, to falls within the Coastal Zone. My family issue . . . your substitution of the word of expression is a two-way street, so fill it back to previous levels. Then the has rented STVRs numerous times in “Dog” for “God.” Show some respect for please express your appreciation of Salton could truly be an inland Sea, with many different vacation spots including those of us who love our God. I hope you same by publishing this letter. the same salinity as the Pacific. Thus the Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Monterey, reprint the initial narrative in concert Dan Scully, SR Salton’s coastal values would rise and it Cayucos, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth, Palm with this response so that your readers Dan: So published as requested but I don’t could also become a fisherman’s haven, Continued on page 13 will have the opportunity to view the think that the words In God We Trust even totality of this exchange. belong on our currency. Money is not the Dan Scully, SR. proper place to make a religious statement. Dan: I certainly do apologize to those whose Nor does Under God belong in our Pledge Any fool can know. The point is to understand. feelings were hurt by this, but not for putting of Allegiance which was added in 1954 to – Albert Einstein it in the paper. In this god-awful world we live show the commies that we are a God loving in we need to maintain a sense of humor to not country. always be depressed, even if at the expense of Sheldon 6 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Harbor attended – and presented exciting new New uses that will benefit the Harbor, the City of Ventura, and our county. Proposals Opportunities under consideration include a three-story boutique hotel with on-site event capa- bilities, a two-story hybrid hostel, and/or for Ventura a mixed-use project with fisherman and farmers market, and restaurants with Harbor live entertainment. All proposals being by Brian Pendleton considered are required to provide parking Business Operations Manager Ventura Port solutions, be financially self-sufficient, District and pay lease revenue to the Port District, RE: Letter to editor in December 29, amongst many other RFP requirements. 2016 Ventura Breeze “Ventura Harbor One proposal the District received was should slow down” rejected for being non-responsive to the It is with great excitement that after RFP. It was called the Ventura Ocean Center. 16 years of planning effort, the Sonder- The proposal lacked an experienced devel- mann Ring Project, which is now known opment team, identified the “developer” as as Portside, is under construction. This an unformed 501c3 non-profit entity, had project will provide much needed market no project pipeline or experience develop- rate and affordable rental housing as well as ing projects in coastal California, had no new recreational amenities including a new detailed project budget, revenue or ground public park, new boat slips, and a public rent projections, provided $1 per year for launch ramp for personal watercraft such 100 years in guaranteed ground rent to the as kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. District, and lacked a ready source of devel- It will also preserve and enhance public opment funding, relying instead on future coastal access, an ocean view corridor and grant applications and fundraising efforts increase the City’s inventory of park and to construct and operate the project. open space. The project was approved by the The Port District is a special district and Ventura Port District, City of Ventura and generates its revenues primarily through the California Coastal Commission. real estate leases of the various tenants at Recently, suggestions have been made Ventura Harbor. This accounts for nearly that the Port District is being too hasty in 90 percent of all operational revenues. considering additional improvements to These revenues are budgeted annually and our Harbor. In May 2016, the Port District used to provide a safe and navigable harbor issued a request for proposals (for new and a seaside destination that benefits visitor serving uses at two undeveloped Port residents, visitors, fisherman, and boaters District sites). Some seven months later, alike. The District has taken seriously its in November three development teams responsibility to city tax payers to evaluate were invited to participate in a community each proposal on its merits including future meeting to present their proposals. The rental income to the District. meeting was widely publicized and well In the next six months, we expect that the

On Sunday, Jan. 8 the grand reopening of the Museum of Ventura County was held under sunny beautiful skies. While hundreds waited to enter they were welcomed by interim Executive Director Elena Brokaw, county Supervisor Steve Bennett and Susan Van Abel, Chair Board of Directors while being entertained by The Barrelhouse Wailers. Julie Tumamait offered a Chumash blessing, many Chumash artifacts are on display. At the opening Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett stated “This museum is a county jewel it is the custodian of this region’s rich and diverse history and the interpreter of its stories. I have been here for many of its groundbreaking exhibits and seen the power of storytelling first hand. The Vietnam exhibit last year brought veterans and families together in a powerful and important way.” Elena Brokaw welcomed all with “We are honored that you are all here today, and excited to share with you the changes at the Museum of Ventura County - your museum, telling your stories. We have worked hard over the last four months to create a space that is immersive and engaging, and provides lots of different exhibit and interactive opportunities for all ages. This is our gift to you, and without further ado, let’s go in!” Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 7 Community Events Commission will further refine which team Avenue. Books in good condition are or teams to enter real estate negotiations. As always accepted by San Buenaventura we know from our 16-year long experience Friends of the Library. The public is 805.535.5170 primroseexcursions.com with the Portside Development, any proposed encouraged to attend and participate. project selected for further consideration will For more information call 804-7558 undergo lengthy and rigorous public vetting or visit the group’s Facebook. Spring Trips Travel Show and environmental review processes by the Jan. 21: Creative ways around and Tuesday, January 24 • 11:00 am Port District Commission, City of Ventura, through procrastination! Let’s open Feb. 2nd California Coastal Commission as well as have some fun. Did you know that it’s San Antonio Holiday other regulatory bodies. This essential review super common to procrastinate? Join Auto Club Speedway: NASCAR Racing will assure that the project which moves professional organizer and certified 11/29/17 - 12/3/17 Refreshments served. Special discounts forward will be consistent with our many creativity coach Tracy Wallace for Candlelight Dinner Theater coastal development policies involving af- creative solutions. EP Foster, Topping Pantages Theater offered for those in attendance. fordable coastal lodging, view corridor preser- Room from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. vation and public coastal access. Jan. 25: The College Area Nethercutt Museum With the leadership and guidance of Community Council will meet Dodgers Game our Commission, we will continue to move on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Council Location: 1500 Palma Dr., Ventura/2nd fl oor training through the RFP selection process and meetings include speakers and discus- Surprise Tour and much more! room. Call to receive a detailed fl yer/itinerary carefully plan for other Harbor improve- sion on topics of neighborhood and ments. All of which will help to secure a community interest, including public vibrant Harbor for all to enjoy and an eco- safety and economic development. writer Doug Motel “is one of those flus and stay healthy in the winter nomically viable future for the District. The upcoming meeting will include a rare comedians who creates and with botanical home remedies. report on property development in the becomes totally original char- The morning plant identifica- area. The Council, which represents acters.” His work has been seen all tion session will take place on the Ventura events citizens between Mills and Victoria around the globe, but on January 28th, trail at the Ojai Valley Land Con- bordered by Foothill and Hwy. 126, Motel returns to the stage in Ojai. servancy’s Ojai Meadows Preserve by Ana Baker meets in the Wright Event Center at “Amuse-bouche - Morsels from the Mind where Dr. Adams and Kaufer will Free admission stage show, 2 57 Day Rd. on the Ventura College of Storyteller Doug Motel” is an evening identify and discuss the medicinal p.m. to 4 p.m. First Sunday of every campus. Free parking is available of stories selected from his original uses of a wide variety of native plants month. Old Time Country Bluegrass adjacent to the Event Center. Call plays, books and essays –Performance found in the mixed habitat. The Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia 644-8695 for more information. is at 8pm on Saturday, January 28th afternoon hands-on preparation Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more Jan. 28, 29. God and Country Rally. at Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 West session will be held at a community Information call 517-1131. Patriotic 2-day event for the whole Ojai Avenue, #102. Tickets are $10 in kitchen in Ojai. Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club family. Saturday evening 5:30 advance and $12 at the door. Advance The morning outing from 10 a.m. meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy patriotic tickets available at: https://amuse- to 1 p.m. will be a slow-paced walk p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia music and singing, a free barbecue bouche2017.eventbrite.com. of about 1 mile round-trip on a level, Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, tri-tip meal, and an uplifting message Additionally, Doug will be leading well-used trail. After a one-hour swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. from Dr. Jim Schettler, VP of West a fun, inspiring workshop entitled lunch break, the afternoon kitchen Members $10, non-members $12. Call Coast Baptist College, Lancaster. “Playing the Game of 2017” on Sunday, session from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. will Rick at 415-8842 for more informa- Sunday, January 29, the 2-day event January 29th, at 4pm. This personal focus on preparing plants that can tion. will continue 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with growth event will focus on imagining used for treating and preventing Jan. 18: The end of the year more great music, an All-American and creating the year of your dreams. colds and flus. Luau for the Ventura Surf Club picnic lunch of barbecue burgers Ticket price is only $15 if you book in The price for this full day is Saturday at 5 p.m. everyone is and hot dogs, and a jump house for advance and $20 at the door. workshop is $65 until January 28. welcome. Intra club contest award the kids. Located at the Poinsettia Ojai Library. Local students After that, the cost will be $75. No ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Taco dinner Pavilion. 3451 Foothill Road. For from the Thacher School will visit dogs or smoking, please. with all the sides at 6 p.m. No host more information 209-550-1433 or the library from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information or to bar, cash only. Club members $ 20 and www.everycityusa.org on Saturday, January 28, to provide register, visit HerbWalks.com, email Nonmembers $ 30. Tickets are avail Feb. 5: The 1892 Dudley Historic a special one-day-only Teens Teach [email protected] or call 805- at Ventura Surf Shop, at the door, or House Museum will be open for Tech event. 646-6281. on line at www.VenturaSurfClub.org/ docent-led tours from 1 p.m. to 4 Join Rev. Karen at Meditation The Ojai Valley Library Friends Luau.php Located at the Knights of p.m. accompanied by period music Mount, on Saturday, January 21, and Foundation presents the newly Columbus 36 Figueroa St, 643-6756. in the parlor and upstairs library from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for a renovated Ojai Library Book Store, Jan. 19: The regular monthly landing. Admission is free. The morning devoted to inner peace— Twice-Sold Tales and the newly meeting of Assistance League of museum is located at the corner of which, of course, is the founda- constructed Library Community Ventura County will be conducted Loma Vista and Ashwood streets in tion for outer peace in the world room, on Sunday, January 22, at 2pm on at the Chapter House, 913 East Ventura. For information please call around us. to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Santa Clara St. Meeting begins at 642-3345 or visit the website at www. The morning will be devoted to the book Store, All profits from the 9:30 a.m. New members and guests dudleyhouse.org. contemplation, wisdom talks, prayer Book Store go to providing the three are welcome. Assistance League is Feb. 6, 20: The Ventura County and quiet walks on the grounds of Ojai Valley Libraries. creating “A Brighter Tomorrow for Philatelic Society Two Mondays, Meditation Mount. The retreat is by The Beatrice Wood Center for Today’s Children” through several Feb.6th and 20th from 7:30 p.m. donation; $10 is suggested. Randee the Arts in Upper Ojai will host philanthropic programs: B.U.F.F.Y. to 9:30 p.m. at the Church of the Vasilakos, RScP, assists and is available a special Hawaiian Slack Key Bear, Operation School Bell®, Girls Foothills, 6279 Foothill Road. for personal prayer throughout the Guitar Workshop and Concert on Club/Teen Club, and Assistance Admission and parking are free. morning. Saturday January 21. It will begin League School for young children with Stamp trading and camaraderie. Meditation Mount is located at with Double Hawaiian Slack Key learning disabilities. The Bargain Box Come for a great evening. Contact: 10340 Reeves Road. For more infor- Guitar Workshop with guitar masters Thrift Shop 3351 Telegraph Rd. helps [email protected] or 320-1601 mation, contact Rev. Karen at 310- Jim Kimo West and Ken Emerson, fund these programs. Find more infor- Feb. 7: Mended Hearts of Ventura 968-8928, or register online at www. from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the mation on the Website assistancelea- will meet Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 karenswylie.com. Center’s 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road gueventuracounty.org or alvconline@ p.m. at the Community Memorial Join Ojai native plant guide location. hotmail.com. 643-2458 Hospital, 8th floor. Come share if Lanny Kaufer and special guest The Day of Hawaiian Slack Key Jan. 19: The East Ventura you have had heart surgery or stent Professor James Adams of USC Guitar continues that evening with Community Council will hear a implant. School of Pharmacy on Saturday, an intimate concert staring guitar status report from Commander Group meets the first Tuesday each February 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 masters Ken Emerson and Jim Kimo Rick Payne of the Ventura Police month. They have excellent speakers, p.m. for a Winter Medicinal Plant West starting at 6:30 p.m. at Logan Department, when it meets on leading Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Workshop on how to treat colds, House/Happy Valley Cultural Center. Thursday, at 7 p.m., at the First Dietitians, etc. from our area who Assembly of God Church, 346 N. give excellent information. Contact: Kimball Road. Jill Santos, Ventura Richard Hatcher 644-2733. County Manager for Food Forward will speak. Come and learn what they are accomplishing and how you might help them alleviate hunger in our Ojai news and community. Dan Cormode, Develop- ment Chairperson for the Council, events will present an update on Ventura’s The New York Post has water supply. The council represents compared him to superstar Lily residents who live east of Victoria Tomlin, saying storyteller/actor/ 8 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE News & Notes

The ECTV crew interviews Kali Bennett, VHS basketball star and CLU coach. Welcome 2017 by Elizabeth Rodeno

CAPS had quite a year in 2016. The zation throughout the county? Come staff and volunteers worked hard and support us and we will help you tell had a lot of fun creating and producing your story. Go to www.CAPSMedia. programming for the community. org for more information As always we will continue our com- With the opportunity for mitment to the City of Ventura with citizens to share their stories in a not only coverage of meetings but different medium that will enhance video support in other areas. These and support our mission. In such including producing training videos, a community oriented city, we will working together to support our busi- provide an additional resource to As part of the exterior landscaping for the new CMH, our gabion walls are nesses of the month and celebrating everyone. As with our television creating considerable conversation as people keep asking why the retaining walls City events. We continue to strength- channels, CAPS Radio will provide have been left unfinished. The answer is quite simple – they haven’t been. en our ties with the School district, top notch facilities, training and op- The word “gabion” comes from the Italian word gabbionee, meaning “bird library, college, public safety and non- portunities to share stories. This is cage,” and that is exactly what it is. A gabion wall is made of stacked stone-filled profit organizations. also a perfect way for the youth to gabions tied together with wire. Used for thousands of years by the military and The first quarter of 2017 will be expand their venues and offer those structural engineers, gabions provide an attractive, effective and relatively inex- busy for us all. Our unique production who speak different languages a place pensive retaining-wall system. studio will receive upgrades including on the airwaves. The gabion walls in front of the new hospital will be located near the Dining cameras and switcher which will Watch channel 6 to hear what the Terrace and in the Park in front of the main entrance. These walls will hold Ojai improve capabilities and production public has to say and watch channel sandstones – the same material used for the tiles on the front of the hospital. values on your next project. Check on 15 to experience the city’s vision to Photo by John Ferritto. our website for further information. provide the best and clearest informa- CAPS will be home to the newest tion for all and stay tuned for CAPS addition, CAPS Radio. KPPQ – LP Radio at 104.1 FM and streaming will be found at 104.1 FM on your through our website. Go to www. radio dial come February. Spread capsmedia.org for all the information. the word and contact us at radio@ capsmedia.org about upcoming meetings, training and events. We hope you choose to support our latest Winter league venture which will be so vital for the city of Ventura and beyond. CAPS flag football Radio will continue our pursuit to Ventura’s growing youth sports make CAPS Media Center the best league called FuturePro Flag Football is media center around. back again. Players of all kinds, including CAPS continues to encourage and beginner, intermediate and advanced, support everyone in the community boys and girls from kindergarten to 8th to share their voice. The community’s grade are welcome to join us again in our citizen’s voices must be heard. You Winter season. have a tremendous opportunity many If you are curious about the game cities do not have to share your voices of football, then flag football is a safe, and talk about issues that affect you. exciting and fun introduction to help We are very fortunate with the oppor- your child get acquainted. Learn how to tunity to uphold the first amendment run plays, play as a team and make new which gives everyone the right to free friends. FuturePro Flag Football rules speech. With CAPS Media center’s are no-contact and is the safest way to public access television channels 6 play football. “I was impressed by the strong and professional performances and looking forward to and 15, and soon our low power FM Games will again be played every being part of the audience of the finalists in February.” station, the opportunity is clear and Sunday at Saint Bonaventure High – Bernie Goldstein, Photographer available for a small membership fee. School football field with the first game Ventura Education Partnership is proud to announce the 16th annual Festival Our members are sharing their played on February 12th and ending of Talent will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25. The theme for the event will be “Rock voices today, whether they are covering on April 9. The cost to play is $125 and the World”. “This year’s theme will celebrate our community’s diversity, as well as events and interviewing people in includes a jersey. Sibling discounts are our strength and unity,” stated Festival director Brian McDonald, of the Rubicon the community, or abroad, from the available. Interested players, coaches and Theatre. Auditions were held in the Ventura High School Auditorium on Friday, houses of worship, in front of city volunteers are encouraged to register January 13. council or from the educational insti- and/or contact us online. Ventura Education Partnership produces the event in conjunction with Ventura tutions. We want you to be part of the Learn more about FuturePro Flag Unified School District and the Ventura Kiwanis Club. discussion to support media, whether Football online: www.futureproflag- it be print, video or via the radio. Are football.com or call for more informa- you involved with a non-profit organi- tion 302-9809. Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 9 Senior iving LPull Out Section

Among older adults falls are the leading cause of hospital admissions for trauma. Good health ensures independence, security, and productivity by NCOA For most older adults, good health which increases a person’s risk of devel- ensures independence, security, and oping type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and productivity as they age. Yet millions stroke. In a 2007 Centers for Disease struggle every day with health and safety Control and Prevention program for challenges such as chronic disease, falls, people at high risk for developing and mental health issues—all of which diabetes, lifestyle intervention reduced can severely impact quality of life. risk by 71% among those aged 60+. Approximately 92% of older adults 90% of Americans aged 55+ are at have at least one chronic disease, and risk for hypertension, or high blood 77% have at least two. Four chronic pressure. Women are more likely than diseases—heart disease, cancer, stroke, men to develop hypertension, with half and diabetes—cause almost two-thirds of women aged 60+ and 77% of women of all deaths each year. aged 75+ having this condition. Hyper- Chronic diseases account for 75% of tension affects 64% of men aged 75+. the money our nation spends on health Every 15 seconds, an older adult is care, yet only 1% of health dollars are treated in the emergency room for a fall; spent on public efforts to improve every 29 minutes, an older adult dies overall health. following a fall. Diabetes affects 12.2 million Among older adults, falls are the Americans aged 60+, or 23% of the older leading cause of fractures, hospital ad- population. An additional 57 million missions for trauma, and injury deaths. Americans aged 20+ have pre-diabetes, Continued on page 12 10 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living of their services, they host free monthly education classes throughout the county which include the following in Ventura: Adult Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, from 6:30-8:00 pm. These groups are open to individuals who have experienced loss and are free of charge. Newly Bereaved Support Group Thursday, February 9th from 6-7:30pm. This monthly group is designed for Try not to nap too much during the day. You adults who have recently experienced might be less sleepy at night. the loss of a loved one and is free. Call 642-0239 for more information or email Getting a good [email protected]. These groups meet every 2nd Thursday of each month. night’s sleep Diabetes Classes: Tuesday, February A good night’s sleep can make a big 7th from 1-2:30pm. These meetings difference in how you feel. Here are some are held on 1st Tuesday of each month. suggestions to help you. General information is provided about Follow a regular schedule. Go to Type 2 Diabetes including prediabetes, sleep and wake up at the same time, with emphasis on meal planning, medi- even on weekends. Sticking to a regular cation, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, bedtime and wake time schedule helps and new developments in diabetes. keep you in sync with your body’s Joint Replacement Classes: Thursday, circadian clock, a 24-hour internal February 2nd from 1:00-2:00pm. You rhythm affected by sunlight. will learn what to expect before, during Try to exercise at regular times each day. and after knee or hip replacement Exercising regularly improves the quality of surgery and how to be an active partic- your nighttime sleep and helps you sleep ipant in your care. These meetings are more soundly. Try to finish your workout at 1st Thursday of each month. For infor- least three hours before bedtime. mation or to RSVP call Dinah Davis at Try to get some natural light in the 642-0239 ext. 739. afternoon each day. February 13th for both English and Be careful about what you eat. Don’t Spanish speaking. English 4:00-5:00 drink beverages with caffeine late in pm and Spanish 5:30-6:30 pm. You will the day. Caffeine is a stimulant and can learn what to expect before, during and keep you awake. Also, if you like a snack after knee or hip replacement surgery before bed, a warm beverage and a few and how to be an active participant in crackers may help. your care. For information or to RSVP Don’t drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes call Dinah Davis at 642-0239 ext. 739. to help you sleep. Even small amounts of Held at Livingston Memorial Visiting alcohol can make it harder to stay asleep. Nurse Association office, 1996 Eastman Smoking is dangerous for many reasons, Ave., Suite 109. including the hazard of falling asleep with a lit cigarette. Also, the nicotine in cigarettes is a stimulant. Create a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Make sure there are locks on all doors and smoke alarms on each floor. A lamp that’s easy to turn on and a phone by your bed may be helpful. The room should be dark, well ventilated, and as quiet as possible. Develop a bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body that it’s time to wind down. Some people “Did you get your social security tax form?” watch the evening news, read a book, or soak in a warm bath. Get Use your bedroom only for sleeping. After turning off the light, give yourself about 15 minutes to fall asleep. If you are replacement still awake and not drowsy, get out of bed. When you get sleepy, go back to bed. social security Try not to worry about your sleep. Some people find that playing mental tax forms games is helpful. For example, think black -- a black cat on a black velvet pillow on a online with black corduroy sofa, etc. Or, tell yourself it’s five minutes before you have to get up and ease you’re just trying to get a few extra winks. by Essie Landry If you are so tired during the day that Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in you cannot function normally and if Sierra West Area this lasts for more than 2 to 3 weeks, you should see your family doctor or a sleep It’s that time of year again. disorders specialist. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track Free community down. If you misplaced your Benefits Statement or haven’t received it by the education end of January, we’ve made it easy for you to go online to request a replace- classes and ment with my Social Security. An SSA-1099, also called a Benefit events Statement, is a tax form Social Livingston Memorial Visiting Security mails each year in January Nurse Association supports the total to the more than 60 million people well-being of our community. As part who receive Social Security benefits. Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 11 Senior Living It shows the total amount of benefits irradiation (Lump + WBI); received from Social Security in the lumpectomy plus brachytherapy previous year so people know how (Lump + Brachy); 805-419-0202 www.thesilverpantry.com much Social Security income to report lumpectomy alone (Lump alone); to the IRS on their tax return. mastectomy without radiation For noncitizens who live outside (Mast alone); and MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS of the United States and received mastectomy plus radiation (Mast Convenient, Fresh and Delicious! or repaid Social Security benefits +RT). last year, we’ll send form SSA-1042S However, cosmetic and other Low Sodium Comfort Classics instead. The forms SSA-1099 and quality of life outcomes associated with SSA-1042S are not available for people these treatment options have not been Fully Cooked Meals Delivered to Your Door who receive Supplemental Security compared in this age population. Income (SSI). “There’s very little in the litera- Chef Designed, Nutritionist Approved Menus If you currently live in the United ture regarding older patient-reported Flexible Meal Plans & Dietary Menus to Meet Your Needs outcomes - either they were not included States and need a replacement form Locally Owned and Proudly Serving Ventura County SSA-1099, we have a way for you to get in previous studies, or were not asked a replacement quickly and easily. Go about their cosmetic satisfaction” says online and request a replacement form Swanick. with a my Social Security account at The study builds on research Get Started Today with One of Our 5 Day Trials! www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. published in 2012 by Benjamin D. Online replacement forms are Smith, M.D., which found that acceler- tically significant number of patients, available beginning February 1, 2017. ated partial breast irradiation (APBI) six percent, reported recurrences in the Every working person in the U.S. brachytherapy is associated with higher Lump + Brachy and Lump alone cohort, What should should create a my Social Security rate of later mastectomy, increased compared to patients treated with Lump account. The secure and personalized radiation-related toxicities and post- and WBI. I bring with features of my Social Security are operative complications, compared to Given their previous findings, the invaluable in securing a comfortable traditional WBI. researchers were surprised that Lump me to the ER? retirement — for today and tomorrow. “Despite the findings, brachytherapy + Brachy performed so well, but noted A visit to the ER can be especially advocates felt strongly that patients the higher incidence of recurrence. stressful. It may go more smoothly if you were happy with their outcomes. It was These findings show that, overall, the can take along: More cosmetic important for us to take a different less radiation given, the better for the Your health insurance card or policy methodology to learn from the patient long-term cosmetic satisfaction of the number satisfaction experience and determine their prefer- patient, say the researchers. A list of your medications ences,” says Smith, associate professor, To that goal, Smith is launching A list of your health problems Radiation Oncology. a radiation study looking at two-to- The names and phone numbers of your with less Swanick and Smith used Medicare two-and-a-half weeks of treatment of doctor and one or two family members or claims to prospectively identify women external beam treating a large area sur- friends. radiation 67 or older and diagnosed with non- rounding the tumor bed. Some people find it helpful to have this Older women were more satisfied metastatic breast cancer in 2009. “These are important data to discuss information with them at all times. with the physical appearance of their The women must have received with patients, because some women may You may have to wait for a long time in breasts long-term when their breast one of five treatment options and were accept a higher local recurrence risk in the ER to see a doctor. Taking something to cancer was treated with less radiation. alive in 2015. From this cohort, 1,650 exchange change for better cosmetic sat- read and a sweater in case the room is cold Although the study found reduced patients (330 patients per local therapy) isfaction,” says Swanick. can make the wait more comfortable. radiation was associated with a slightly were randomly selected. Potential par- increased risk of disease recurrence. ticipants were mailed a survey designed This came from the first study using several validated instruments to evaluating patient-reported cosmetic assess cosmetic satisfaction in breast outcomes in a population-based cohort cancer patients. of older women by The University of Using Lump +WBI as the reference Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center group, as it’s the most widely accepted The findings, presented at the 2016 as standard of care, cosmetic satisfac- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium tion scores were higher for Lump + in a poster session by Cameron W. Brachy and Lump alone. Looking at the Swanick, M.D., should serve as an two mastectomy groups, patients who important discussion point between had Mast +RT reported significantly older patients and their physicians when worse cosmetic outcomes compared to making treatment decisions. Lump and WBI. There was no difference Like younger patients, older women between Lump + WBI and Mast alone in with early stage breast cancer often have this cohort. several treatment options, including: Patients also reported if their breast lumpectomy and whole breast cancer had recurred. A small but statis-

The Ventura Choraliers is a group of people who love to sing. They rehearse every Tuesday 2:00 to 4:30 p.m at VACE (Ventura Adult and Continuing Education) at 5200 Valentine Road, Ventura, Room 104. They would like to invite you to sing with them. It’s great fun and very friendly. Choraliers perform at senior facilities as well as various women’s clubs, etc. All of the songs are well known and easy to sing. For more information call Betty White, 323-5927. 12 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Good health ensures independence Untreated substance abuse and Continued from page 9 mental health problems among older Falls are also the most common cause of adults are associated with poor health older adult traumatic brain injuries, ac- outcomes, higher health care utilization, counting for over 46% of fatal falls. increased complexity of the course and The nation spends $30 billion a prognosis of many illnesses, increased year treating older adults for the effects disability and impairment, compro- of falls. If we cannot stem the rate of mised quality of life, increased caregiver falls, it’s projected that direct treatment stress, increased mortality, and higher costs will reach $59.6 billion by 2020. A risk of suicide. quarter of hip fracture patients will be in People aged 85+ have the highest a nursing home for at least a year, further suicide rate of any age group. Older white adding to Medicaid costs. men have a suicide rate almost six times One in four older adults experi- that of the general population. ences some mental disorder including NCOA leads several collaborative depression and anxiety disorders, and efforts that are designed to empower dementia. This number is expected to older adults to live healthier lives. double to 15 million by 2030. NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Depression affects seven million connects community organizations with older Americans, and many do not evidence-based programs that help older receive treatment. adults learn how to manage chronic Two-thirds of older adults with disease, improve their behavioral health, mental health problems do not receive stay physically active, eat well, and more. the treatment they need. Current pre- To learn more about the National ventative services for this population are Council On Aging (NCOA) visit https:// Ken and Adela Trainor, extremely limited. www.ncoa.org/. catching up on their hometown news News & Notes while staying at • VenTiki, 701 E. Main St. – Cali Fresh Roll Dromoland Castle in Ventura & a VenTiki Mai Tai for $18.95. Ireland while on an Restaurant Week Ireland tour through Ventura Restaurant Week returns Help stop the Ventura Chamber on Jan. 22-29, and it’s a great time to visit Downtown and Midtown and explore a domestic violence of Commerce. diverse mix of tastes and plates, all for $20 or by James Francis Gray less. Downtown Ventura Partners, in con- “Our goal is to strengthen children, junction with California Restaurant Month, families and communities to be safe, is heading efforts to return the ever-popular healthy and thriving.” ship, as well as a chance to meet the ship’s Restaurant Week to town. Find a complete Since 1973, Interface Children & crew and learn what it took to adventure to listing of restaurants and special offers at Family Services, a non-profit organization new lands. www.downtownventura.org/RW. has served Ventura County as a grassroots Looking for more adventure? Battle “What began as a simple initiative to response to struggling youth and families. Sails, Adventure Sails, or Voyage of Explorers promote local businesses has grown into an Now, Interface is the region’s most compre- Sails complete with firing cannons and annual statewide collaboration promoting hensive provider of safety net services, ad- hoisting of the main sails are just the ticket! culinary tourism in California,” said Visit Cal- dressing the annual complex needs of 24,000 Battle Sails feature a recreation of a naval ifornia President and CEO Caroline Beteta. individuals annually. Executive Director, skirmish with close quarters maneuvers “We are proud to participate as Restau- Erik Sternad said, “Many of Interface’s and are available, as are Adventure Sails and rant Week continues to grow and position clients are low and very- low-income adults, Explorer Sails, out in the channel to experi- Ventura as a top foodie destination,” said children, and youths subject to the stressors ence life on the high seas. DVP Director Kevin Clerici. of poverty, homelessness, family conflict, The Tall Ships sail into Ventura and open for Grays Harbor Historical Seaport recom- The participating restaurants decided on the domestic violence, child abuse, and even tours. Photo by John Ferritto. mends a $5 donation for Dockside Tours; theme, “20 under $20,” with a special deal human trafficking. We want the community additional donation amounts support for $20 or less. to know that Interface is a one-stop resource Hawaiian educational programs. For sailing ticket Also, get social and win $50. Post about for anyone in the midst of personal or family reservations call 800-200-5239 or visit www. your experience at different locations by crisis seeking safety and stability at home.” historicalseaport.org. Tickets are on sale using the hashtag, #VenturaEats, and tag Interface, from their beginning, has been Chieftain and now. @DowntownVentura to be entered to win on the front line, opening one of California’s Hawaiian Chieftain was built in a $50 gift card to a Restaurant Week Res- first domestic violence shelters. Today, they Lady Hawaii in 1988 and originally designed for taurant of your choice. The winner will be operate a 24/7 hotline and a Family Violence cargo trade among the Hawaiian Islands. chosen on Jan. 30. Response Team that is on high alert to Washington Launched in 1989, Lady Washington is a Keep your receipt and shop Downtown for respond to calls from law enforcement and full-scale reproduction of the original Lady 15% off at Spice-Topia, 576 E. Main St. victims of domestic violence fleeing violence The Tall Ships, Hawaiian Chieftain Washington, which was built in 1750s and Some highlights include: day or night. Interface operates one of only and Lady Washington, commence their was one of the first U.S. – flagged ships to • Barrelhouse 101, 545 E. Thompson Blvd. two emergency shelters that exist in Ventura annual voyage along the California coast explore the west coast of North America. – Avenue Burger and a local beer flight for County and several dedicated transitional and sail into Ventura Harbor on Tuesday, The Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady $19. homes. These facilities provide up to 18 January 25 and sails out early on Thursday, Washington travel down the West Coast • Paradise Pantry, 222 E. Main St. - Mini months of services to ensure the safety, February 14. The historical vessels will dock stopping in ports and harbors for historical wine flight with mini Mac & Cheese and health and economic well-being of survivors in front of scenic Ventura Harbor Village. and educational visits. These ships host half sandwich for $20. and their children. Tall Ship schedule can change due to weather over 8,000 school children a year. Educators • Grapes & Hops, 454 E. Main St. - Nicholle Gonzalez-Seitz, Interface and unforeseen circumstances. Visitors are should contact the Historical Seaport Gourmet 2 Cheese Plate and 2 Glasses of Director of Family Violence Intervention urged to please check VenturaHarborVil- education office, 360-589-2299 to arrange select wine or 2 Paninis and 2 Pints (select Services said, “Reducing domestic violence in lage.com prior to arrival. dockside, or on-the-water programming Beers) for $20. Ventura County is one of the agency’s highest Catch the mystical sight of the Tall while here in Ventura Harbor. • Winchester’s Grill & Saloon, 632 E. Main strategic priorities. The only way to dramati- Ships during the not-to-be missed grand Share your Tall Ships photos @Ventura- St. - Steak & Ale for $19.95. Order Chicken, cally reduce domestic violence in our region arrival in the afternoon on January 25 as Harbor on Instagram! For more Tall Ship Pork or Steak off the petite menu and enjoy is to coordinate our efforts. We are proud to the crew may “man the yards” upon arrival information visit www.venturaharborvil- any tap beer under $6.75. be among the organizations taking a pledge as crew members stand on the tall masts. A lage.com or Facebook Ventura Harbor. • Cork, 1930 E. Main St. - Plate of three to #move ToEndDV with Meathead Movers photographer’s delight, the ships depart for Admission and parking free daily at Ventura empanadas (your choice) with a glass of and other high profile partners. Together Battle Sails throughout their stay out of the Harbor Village. either Old Soul Chardonnay or Old Soul we can raise awareness of this issue and be Harbor. For complete schedule, visithttp://www. Pinot Noir for $20. a support for victims so they don’t have to Open to the public the Tall Ship historicalseaport.org/public-tours-sails/ • Aloha Steakhouse, 364 S. California St. suffer in silence. In 2016, we successfully Dockside Tours offer a living history experi- sailing-schedule/# – Coconut curry pumpkin stew served with launched our DV Champions for Change ence. Dockside tours focus on the authentic Tickets are on sale. For detailed informa- creamy coconut rice and fresh herbs. Your campaign and have community 18th century sailor’s view of traveling by tall tion, call 800-200-5239. choice of crispy tofu or chicken, $19.99. leaders, businesses, corporations, Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 13 News & Notes clinics and other non-profits joining No legitimate organization will ever ask 805 Gift Emporium us to achieve this goal.” you for that. Interface needs your help. Domestic • Someone pressuring you to bypass or Unique Items! violence prevention services are only possible ignore security processes or procedures you through donations and grants from in- are expected to follow at work. Come See!! dividuals and organizations, as well as by • Something too good to be true. For the work of dedicated volunteers and staff. example, you are notified you won the Up To 40% Off Community members who wish to support lottery or an iPad, even though you never Interface are encouraged to designate a gift even entered the lottery. Selected Christmas to DV Champions for Change, attend Love • You receive an odd email from a friend Items through January! is Brewing Luncheon and Tea on May 7 at or coworker containing wording that does Limoneira Ranch, or contact Interface at not sound like them. Monday − Saturday 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Suite I, Camarillo, If you suspect someone is trying to 9:00am − 6:00pm CA 93012, 485-6114, www.icfs.org/DV- trick or fool you, do not communicate with Champion. the person anymore. If the attack is work 805.658.0805 related, be sure to report it to your help desk or information security team right away. 3875 Telegraph Road, Suite A Tech Today with Ken May Remember, common sense is often your best defense. What is social Ref: SANS OUCH! | January 2017 live music, kids activities, food and on the provision of visitor-serving uses, more! For more information visit particularly overnight accommodations, engineering? https://www.facebook.com/justice over private residential uses because A common misconception most The shaping forallventura/ or email justiceforall such visitor-serving uses offer a vehicle people have about cyber attackers is that [email protected]. for the general public to access and they use only highly advanced tools and recreate within the state’s coastal zone. “ techniques to hack into people’s computers of our future For the record, I own a STVR at or accounts. This is simply not true. Cyber The drought continues Pierpont Beach in addition to being a attackers have learned that often the easiest is up for Continued from page 1 full-time resident of Pierpont Beach. way to steal your information, hack your usage in 2013 before calls for conserva- The majority of Ventura STVR owners accounts, or infect your systems is by simply tion. also live in Ventura, or within 35 miles tricking you into making a mistake. grabs For those of you still looking for of Ventura. Social engineering is a psychological Activism is on the horizon and for ways to conserve, the City of Ventura Mike Kory attack where an attacker tricks you into many the shaping of our future is offers free water surveys, waterwise in- doing something you should not do. The up for grabs. Our local community centives for turf removal, weather based concept of social engineering is not new; it is joining millions around the world irrigation controllers and free sprinkler Second annual Chillin’ with VPD has existed for thousands of years. Think and marching for justice, equality, nozzles as well as rebates for rain barrels Continued from page 1 of scammers or con artists, it is the very civil and environmental rights. On (we’re happy to have rain to collect this Community members will have the same idea. The simplest way to under- January 21 at 10am at Plaza Park winter!) In addition, if you would like opportunity to view a K9 demonstration, stand how these attacks work and protect activist are coming together in soli- to utilize recycled water, Ventura Water SWAT, Motors, Patrol, CSI and more. At yourself from them is to take a look at two darity to make their voices heard. offers a residential recycled water mobile this free event, Visitors will be given a real-world examples. You receive a phone Justice For All organizer reuse program. Visit www.venturawater. “VPD Passport”, and after they fill their call from someone claiming to be from a Catherine Pulisic said, “The time net to get access to any of these programs. passport with stamps from Officers they computer support company, your ISP, or for our community to become active will be able to submit it for an ice cream. Microsoft Tech Support. The caller explains in building an America that we are The Community is invited to come out to that your computer is actively scanning proud of, one which is inclusive of Mailbox get to know their Ventura Police Officers the Internet. They believe it is infected and all, that embraces our differences Continued from page 5 and K-9’s! have been tasked with helping you secure yet focuses on our commonalities Springs, Maui, Oahu, and others. If you In March of 2016, officer Trevor your computer. They then use a variety as human beings, is now! We need have a family with kids, or if you want Hrynyk was selected as VPD’s next of technical terms and take you through to start thinking of how decisions, to vacation with extended family or K-9 handler and was paired up with confusing steps to convince you that your policy and elected officials impact friends, STVRs are an affordable and “Jag” - formerly known as Bronko von computer is infected. Once they have our people. We need to be open to convenient alternative to hotels/motels. Schiffilache. Officer Hrynyk and “Jag” tricked you into believing your computer loving more and fearing less”. The access to kitchen facilities, multiple completed a rigorous 5-week patrol is infected, they pressure you into buying She, along with fellow organizer, bedrooms and bathrooms, garages, school at the Inglis Police Dog Academy their security software or giving them Kathleen Shore, saw the need to and other amenities is ideal for many in February 2016 and have been pa- remote access to your computer so they can provide a platform that allows com- wanting to take their dream vacation. trolling the streets of Ventura since. fix it. If you give them remote access to your munities and local organizations to In addition, the existence of plentiful Officer Hrynyk and Jag, along with computer, they are going to take it over, work collectively as a whole rather STVRs in popular destinations brings the entire K9 Unit, dedicate one day steal your data, or use it for their bidding. than in silos, show support for vul- tourist dollars to these communities per each week to dog training. Training Another example is an email attack nerable groups and mobilize people and tax revenues for local governments. includes obedience, apprehension, called CEO Fraud. This is when an into action. Lately, a small group of homeowners searching and location of narcotics. A K9 attacker identifies the name of your boss or Kathleen understands the im- in the Pierpont Beach area have been team spends approximately 30% of their coworker. The attacker then crafts an email portance of equality firsthand. You waging a campaign to have STVRs time training. pretending to be from that person and see, Kathleen has been married to banned in Ventura, or severely limited. Officer Keith Therrien is partnered sends the email to you. The email urgently the same person three times. That These folks use grossly exaggerated with Yoschi Vom Haus Vortkamp - aka asks you to take an action, such as conduct- may seem a little excessive to some, claims of noise, parking violations, Yoschi. Officer Therrien and Yoschi ing a wire transfer or emailing sensitive but until more recently there wasn’t and overflowing trash to justify their were partnered together in May of 2016, employee information. Quite often, these a legal way for her and her wife to tie position, but the truth is that STVRs having also attended the Inglis Police emails pretend there is an emergency that themselves into a family. have no more of these issues than own- Dog Academy. Yoschi was trained in urgently requires you to bypass standard But now there is unrest and er-occupied properties or long term basic obedience, tracking, and appre- security procedures. What makes targeted anxiety over what the future holds. rentals. These folks want to limit access hension. Yoschi was purchased through attacks like these so dangerous is the cyber “Our Justice For All March is meant to Pierpont Beach to the lucky few who donations made by Ventura Baptist attackers do their research beforehand. to be an uplifting and peaceful were wealthy enough or fortunate enough Church. In addition, security technologies like demonstration of the power and to be able to acquire a beach house before Officer Therrien is a veteran of the anti-virus or firewalls cannot detect or stop trust we can have in each other to the prices started to skyrocket. The Cal- U.S Army where he deployed in support of these attacks because there is no malware do the right thing,” said Catherine. ifornia Coastal Commission has stated: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation or malicious links involved. The Justice For All March will “The Coastal Act places a higher priority Enduring Freedom. Fortunately, stopping such attacks is kick off with opening ceremonies. simpler then you may think. If something People will take to the streets and AN ANTHOLOGY BY seems suspicious or does not feel right, it travel around downtown Ventura may be an attack. The most common clues and march in unity and support Tales JAMES FRANCIS GRAY AUTHOR OF of a social engineering attack include: for women, LGBTQIA, immi- Told... KALI IS YOUR CODE NAME & GUMSHOE • Someone creating a tremendous sense grants, disabled, the planet, the *IN SEARCH OF THE BABES- Visit our website for info. jamesfgray.com of urgency. They are attempting to fool you poor, refugees, African Americans, SEE PAGE 143 for video trailers, locations, booksignings! FIND AT THESE LOCAL LOCATIONS into making a mistake. Author’s Note: I said to my Hispanics, Muslims and uphold the TATIANA’S COFFEE & TEA CAFE 2470 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 901-7620 wife while penning this • Someone asking for information they dignity and rights of every person. 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Hi: We’re Burt (short for Bertrand) prepaid payment vouchers for the spaying/ n The Humane Society of Ventura and Bernie (short for Berniece) very sweet Pocket Chow who were found neutering of cats and dogs to qualified County has appointed the Rt. Rev. as strays. They think we are brother low income pet owners with vouchers William Downey to its Board of Directors. and sister. performed by qualified Veterinary services. Downey, Regionary Bishop of the Liberal We were found malnourished, Catholic Church for the Province of the In November, 2015, the “Foundation” filthy and full of fleas. We were United States, and his wife Anita have established a subsidiary Thrift Store, scared and clearly had been very “Save a Life Thrift Stores of Ventura been volunteers at the HSVC for several neglected. No one ever came to look County, LLC”, located at 601 Mobil Ave. in years, mostly performing home checks of for us. We were very fortunate when Camarillo to supplement their funding . potential pet adopters. The couple live in ResQPet Chow Dog Rescue came to The Herman Bennett Foundation Ojai with their six dogs – all rescues from adopt us both from the shelter as our and Save a Life Thrift Stores is support- the HSVC’s shelter. time was almost up. ResQPet Chow Dog Rescue has paid for our medical, spay ing new program “Medical Assistance “I can’t conceive of life without dogs,” and neuter, grooming and training to get us ready for adoption. To help give us for a Military Service Dogs.” Save this Downey said. the best chance at finding a loving home together, ResQPet Chow Dog Rescue date, Friday, February 3 at the Poinsettia The Humane Society of Ventura has partnered with Canine Adoption and Rescue League to spread the word Pavilion for the Valentine’s Sweetheart County is a private, nonprofit organiza- about us. Dance Fundraiser from 6-10pm. Dance tion founded in 1932. It does not receive We are smaller than the average Chow, hence we’re referred to as Pocket to the live music of the 4 piece Band “Coso federal, state or local tax dollars to operate Chows, 30 and 25 pounds. We are a bonded pair and need to be adopted Live” with catering provided by Bistro 13 and relies solely on private donations. together. We’re both active, good with children (13+) and are crate trained. We’re good with other dogs and know some basic commands. We’re thankful to have been rescued, now all we need is a loving family and home to call our own. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. Please call CARL Meet Ted adoption center at 644-7387. He’s part of our Ohana, our Family Hi: My extremely regal looks are only part of my charm. I am Kai and I am a pretty energetic girl, so if you like having adventures and lots of activities in your life, we will get along pretty doggone well! Besides activity and adventure, I am crazy about toys. I would like to do athletic things with you like playing Frisbee or running. If these qualities are not enough to convince that you need me in your life, let me add that I walk perfectly on a leash and I love to receive love and attention. What more do you need in your doggie companion? Ventura County Animal Services – Simi location – 670 W. Los Angeles Ave. Ted is a proud Ohana patient who receives compassionate care and the highest-quality medical, surgical, dental and wellness health care provided by our dedicated veterinarians and staff. Compassionate Care for our Ohana, Our Family Cobi Monroe Osborne-Klemme www.ohanapethospital.com • 805.658.7387 April 28, 1994 – November 22, 2016 4547 Telephone Road, Suite A, Ventura The family of Cobi is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved cat. SPAN Thrift Store At the advanced age of 22, she passed SPAY/NEUTER ANIMAL NETWORK peacefully a way with her family at her We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization side. 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Command Center received a call from Stolen Vehicle and Felony DUI Arrest the California Highway Patrol request- On January 13, at approximately ing our assistance on a vehicle pursuit 9:15am, the Ventura Police Commu- that entered into our jurisdiction. The nications Center received a call from pursuit had started in the county area a victim of a stolen vehicle in the 2700 along PCH, north of the city, when block of East Main Street. The victim deputies with the Ventura County had left her car parked in a parking lot, Sheriff’s Department attempted to and when she returned, her vehicle was contact the driver during a theft inves- gone. At the same time, an additional tigation. The driver, later identified as call was received of an injury accident 47 year old Ventura resident Joseph Jack, in the 1000 block of Thompson Blvd. transport to hospital. took the vessel en tow back into the Harbor fled from deputies and a CHP officer, near Laurel Street. Officers were sent to 5:29pm, received a dispatch to a drug and released near the patrol dock without who pursued him into Ventura. both calls, and they quickly determined overdose near Ventura Harbor village. incident. Ventura Police officers took over the the stolen vehicle from the 2700 block Officers responded and assisted Ventura 2:16pm, received a report of an inflatable pursuit from the California Highway of East Main Street was involved in the fire and PD with the patient who was trans- adrift a few miles West of the Harbor. Patrol in the area of Mills Rd. and Main injury accident. ported to local hospital. Officers responded and found the small St. Jack continued to evade officers The investigation revealed the 12-27 2:26pm, received a report of a fall boat, towed it back to the Harbor. It was reaching speeds of between 15-20 MPH, suspect, 42 year old Ventura vagrant victim near Harbor and Schooner inter- determined to belong to the captain of the as he continued eastbound on Main St., Amber Luis, stole the vehicle and drove section from a passerby. Officers notified distressed sailboat call from last night. then eastbound on Telephone Rd. At the away. A short time later while she was dispatch and responded with Ventura fire. 12-30 4:30pm, U.S. coast guard reporting intersection of Victoria Ave. and Ralston driving the stolen vehicle in the 1000 The individual was a local transient female they are escorting a Fishing trawler back St., an officer driving the Department’s block of Thompson Blvd, she collided who fell off the curb but refused medical to the harbor taking on water and with armored vehicle pulled in front of Jack’s with an occupied, parked vehicle injuring attention. pollution issues in the bilge. Eventually the vehicle and blocked his path. Jack one of the occupants. Additionally, it 12-28 11:23am, received a report of a boating trawler was hauled-out and the petroleum attempted to backup, but was blocked in was determined the suspect was driving accident at Ventura Isle marina. Officers was removed by environmental service. by an officer in a patrol unit. under the influence at the time of the responded and discover a small sailboat that 12-31 9:05am, received a dispatch to Jack was ordered out of the vehicle, collision. She was ultimately booked collided with a moored sailing vessel. The a medical at the Holiday Inn express. but again refused to exit. As he was into Ventura County Jail on felony DUI incident is under investigation. Officers responded and assisted a 35 year sitting in the vehicle, he was displaying and stolen vehicle charges. 10:20pm, received a dispatch to a fall victim at old male complaining of a severely swollen signs of being under the influence of The victim of the collision was the Holiday Inn Express. Officers responded ankle. The male was transported to local drugs and at one point began smoking a transported to VCMC for treatment and assisted Ventura fire and AMR with a 74 hospital for further evaluation. controlled substance. of moderate injuries. No one else was year old female who fell. She was picked up As officers approached Jack’s vehicle, injured during this incident. and refused further medical care. he put the vehicle into gear and tried to Strong-Arm Robbery Arrest 11:40pm, received a report of a vessel in The presence of the homeless flee, which placed the officers in danger. On January 14, at 2:12pm, the distress outside the harbor. The captain Continued on page 4 A Ventura Police K-9 was deployed into Ventura Police Department Command is advising he was hit by a breaking wave ethical limits to what the police can do the vehicle through the opened driver’s Center received a 911 call of a fight in a few miles West of the harbor. After an in a free and democratic society. window. Jack immediately exited the the area of El Medio St and Ventura extended search, officers found the vessel Working his beat in downtown, passenger’s door, and was taken into Ave. The witness reported Michael close to the shore near the pier. The captain Sgt. Foreman frequently encounters custody by approaching officers. Tweet, 29 Ventura was being attacked refused a tow but was escorted back to the homeless people with immense intel- Human Trafficking, Pimping/ by two males who had gotten out of a Harbor. It was determined that the vessel ligence and potential. He suggests that Pandering Arrest car. Officers arrived on scene as one of was closer to the shore than the captain while it might make us feel good or fulfill On January 5, at 12:00pm, detectives the suspects, Marin, got back into the thought and took a wave over the port side. our faith requirements when we offer a from the Ventura Police Department and car and attempted to flee the area in Minor injuries were sustained by one of the few dollars or some food and clothes to Ventura County’s Human Trafficking the vehicle. Officers followed and Marin passengers and a small inflatable was lost a street person, Foreman suggests we Enforcement Team responded to the La parked the car and then fled on foot. in the incident. Due to East winds and let the “experts” at the Salvation Army, Quinta Inn on Valentine Rd. regarding After a short foot pursuit, Marin was darkness the brief search for the lost boat Project Understanding, Safe Sleep, the an anonymous tip about possible taken into custody. was suspended. Turning Point Foundation and other Human Trafficking taking place. During the investigation, officers 12-29 11:56am, received a report of a vessel groups channel public generosity into When officers arrived, they were learned the victim and witness were having trouble returning to the harbor due more sustainable solutions for the initially focusing their attention on standing together in a driveway when to the East wind. Officers responded and homeless of Ventura. the reported room involved from the William Marin, 27 Ventura and a second anonymous tip. However, during their suspect pulled up, exited the vehicle surveillance, detectives happened to and demanded Tweet’s property. When 1700 E. Thompson Blvd. X-Large 2 Topping Pizza Ventura see a subject they recognized from a Tweet refused, both subjects attacked FAMILY Large Garden Salad 10 Buffalo Wings wanted flier distributed by the Orange him, striking and kicking Tweet. Tweet 805.648.1070 $27.95 County District Attorney’s Office ap- attempted to defend himself, but Marin Mon - Thurs 11am - 9:30pm DEAL Fri & Sat 11am - 10:30pm proximately three weeks earlier. The was able to get Tweet’s property before LARGE 1 TOPPING $8.49 GLUTEN FREE subject of the wanted flier, 27 year old fleeing in the vehicle. Marin is also asso- (PICK-UP ONLY) REGULAR PRICE $14.95 Large 1 topping $15.95 Los Angeles resident Byron Haskins, was ciated to the Ventura Avenue Street gang 10” mini 1 topping $9.95 PEPPERONI CALZONE ONLY $5.49WE DELIVER Extra Toppings - $1 each a known Pimp and had failed to appear and it was determined that the crime (PICK-UP ONLY) ($15 minimum) on weapons charges stemming from an was gang related. Monday thru Thursday – Extra Large Pizza, one topping, $10.99 or Spaghetti, $5.49 arrest in Santa Ana in October, 2016. Officers checked the area, but were Officers ultimately made contact unable to locate the second suspect. with Haskins and took him into custody without incident. Haskins was trans- ported to Ventura County Jail where he was booked for his outstanding Harbor Patrol warrants. Found Explosive Device Blotter On January 9, at approximately Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol 11:15am, inspectors from Ventura City tends to. Code Enforcement were conducting a follow up inspection of the Leewood 12-26 12:27pm, received a report of a sick Motel, 732 E. Santa Clara St., which person aboard an Island Packers vessel had recently been red tagged due to a returning from the Islands. The vessel structure fire that closed the motel. arrived at the district longdock with a 23 While doing the inspection, the year old male complaining of sea sickness. inspector found what appeared to be He eventually felt better and refused 16 OctoberSeptemberJanuary 18 29 –28 – January November – October 31, 11,201711, 20142016 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene Week nights 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm Prime Tuesdays: The Down Home Trio 2209 E. Thompson Blvd Sat 1/21: Toni Jannotta, Tom Collins, Tuesdays: Danny D Tom Etchart & Paul Tavenner Fridays: Mike Moody Sun 1/22: 3 pm Karen Eden & Cary Park Saturdays: Jessica Ash Sat 1/28: Brandon Ragan Red Cove Discovery 1809 E. Main Street 1888 Thompson Blvd Thursdays: Music Club Open Jam Night Late Fridays 10 pm: Flashback Fridays Rookees Sports Bar & Grill Late Saturdays 10 pm: Disco Bowl 419 E. Main Street Thurs 1/19: Dirty Rice (805) 648-6862 Fri 1/20: Young Dubliners, 50 Sticks of Fri and Sat: Rotating DJs Dynamite Sandbox Coffeehouse Sat 1/21: Metalachi 204 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 1/26: The Expanders 805-641-1025 Fri 1/27: The Velveteen Band, AHTCK, Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Second Hand Blues Band. Photo by Amanda Peacock. Once a Wolf Thursdays Open Mic Ventura Music Scene Sat 1/28: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Sat 1/21: David Bucci Squad Sun 1/22: Brad Stewart & the Hell- El Rey Cantina hounds Second hand blues and 294 E. Main Street Sat 1/28: Patrick Gillham Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; Sun 1/29: Leeann Skoda (Pretty Polly) more… 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold Dust Sans Souci Sat 1/21: DJ Aycer 21 S. Chestnut by Pam Baumgardner Sat 1/28: DJ Erock Sundays: DJ Darko VenturaRocks.com EP Foster Library Topping Room Mondays: Karaoke I’ve known Ashford Gordon and his happen. I understand other acts will be 651 E. Main Street Tuesdays: Transform Tuesdays w/ DJ music since back in the day when I was on the bill as well. Sat 1/28: Two Brothers, The Yesterday Wednesdays: Open mic a DJ at KXBS radio here in Ventura in And finally, after winning the Child, False Reality, Stratos Waves Thursdays: DJ Spinobi the 90’s, so I’ve been looking forward to Southern California Blues Society Gigi’s Cocktails Fri 1/20: Mandex his latest project the Second Hand Blues Battle of the Blues Bands in November, 2493 Grand Avenue Sat 1/21: Blues Bullet Band to make their debut and to release The Shawn Jones Trio (Jones, Sam (805) 642-2411 Fri 1/27: Sick Boy their self-titled CD this month. I received Bolle and Mario Calire) will head to Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke Sat 1/28: Aunt Janes Pancakes an advance copy, and trust me, you won’t the International Blues Challenge Golden China Squashed Grapes be disappointed. They’ll be holding a in Memphis which runs January 31 760 S. Seaward 2351 E. Main St. CD release party at Grapes and Hops on through February 4th. Our hearts are (805) 652-0688 805-643-7300 Saturday, January 28 where the band will with you boys; good luck! Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm Live jazz music 7-10 pm perform with Jade Hendrix on hand to Do you have any music-related news Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic Wed 1/18: Eric Harrington & Friends warm up the room. or upcoming shows you want help publi- Grapes and Hops Fri 1/20: LJ & the Boyz The Santa Barbara-based reggae-in- cizing? Please send all information short 454 E. Main Street Sat 1/21: Ottsen, Solomen & McClendon fluenced alternative rock band, Iration, or long to [email protected], and Wednesdays: The Swillys Wed 1/25: Dogfish returns to the Ventura Theater on January for updated music listings daily, go to Fri 1/20: Pete Muller Thurs 1/26: H03 19 in support of their all acoustic album, www.VenturaRocks.com. Fri 1/27: Shawn Jones Fri 1/27: Retrofunk Double Up. They’re calling it their “Lost Sat 1/28: Ashford Gordon CD Release Sat 1/28: Rufus Philpot Trio & Found Winter Tour.” party; Jade Hendrix opening Star Lounge 50 Sticks of Dynamite are super Music Calendar The Greek Mediterranean 343 E. Main Street jazzed to once again open for The Young Fri & Sats 7:30 pm Tues & Thurs: Karaoke For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Dubliners, this time at Discovery Ventura, Belly Dancing, Greek music and show Fri 1/20: Drunken Monkeys on Friday, January 20. Amigos Cafe & Cantina Hong Kong Inn Sat 1/21: Pull the Trigger After an earlier Hawaiian Slack Key 546 E. Main St. 435 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 1/26: James Del Guitar workshop, there will be a special 805-874-2232 Mondays: Karaoke Fri 1/27: Big Adventure intimate evening performance with Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band Sat 1/28: Inna Rude Mood guitar masters Ken Emerson and Jim Macpherson; 9 pm Musician’s Night Out Fri 1/20: Hi Hat Entertainment: Lila and Surf Brewery Kimo West at the Beatrice Wood Center Tuesdays: Open Mic the Allnighters 4561 Market Street for the Arts in Ojai on January 21. If Wed 1/18: Live Band Karaoke Sat 1/21: Paulie Cerra Music 6-8 pm you’re not familiar with slack key guitars, Thurs 1/19: CRV Fri 1/27: Hi Hat Entertainment: Dallas Sat 1/21: Mike Fishell the instrument is one where you can Fri 1/20: Right Amount of Wrong Hodge Band Sat 1/28: Annieville Blues play bass, chords and melody all at once. Sat 1/21: Dive Bar Messiahs Keynote Lounge The Tavern “It’s the most interesting acoustic guitar Sat: 5 pm music; 9 pm Karaoke 10245 Telephone Road 211 E. Santa Clara Street music in the world,” according to West. Boatyard Café Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke (805) 643-3264 The 11th annual Ventura Music Ventura Harbor Village Thursday: Open Mic Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve Festival Student Jazz Competition will Wednesday 6-9 pm: Catfish Fry Sunday: Karaoke Metal Wednesdays be held on Sunday, January 22 from Bombay Bar & Grill Fri 1/20: Sean Wiggins Get it Right Thursday DJs 2-3:30 pm at the Pierpont Inn and it’s 143 S. California Street Sat 1/21: Vital Itch Fri 1/20: Blues Bullet free to the public. The Students selected Fridays: DJs – College Night Fri 1/27: Crosscut Sat 1/21: I Want my 80’s to perform for the judges and audience Saturdays DJs Sat 1/28: Magnificent Bastards Fri 1/27: Star Went Nova will be backed up by Bevan Manson on Sun 1/29: 3 pm Bullet Made Statues Made West Brewery Sat 1/28: showcase Piano, Tom Etchart on bass and Charles Café Fiore 1744 Donlon Street Topa Topa Brewing Co. Levin on drums. Besides cash prizes, 66 S. California Street Sat 1/28: 12 pm – Foxtraxx, Lee Koch; 6 104 E. Thompson Blvd the winners will receive numerous op- (805) 653-1266 pm Big Tweed (805) 628-9255 portunities to perform for the public Wed 1/18: Big Adventure Majestic Ventura Theater Tuesdays: 6-9 pm Jeff Uzzel throughout the year, including February Thurs 1/19: Rick Whitfield 26 S. Chestnut Street Traveler Café 21st when the Ventura Music Festival Fri 1/20: Instone Thurs 1/19: Iration 1070 E Front Street announces the 2017 July Festival Sat 1/21: Babylon Rockers Fri 1/20: Bone Thugs N Harmony Fridays 5-7 pm: Bernie Larsen program at Ventura City Hall. Student Tues 1/24: Donna Greene O’Leary’s Sundays 11-1 pm: Bernie Larsen Jazz winners will also perform during Wed 1/25: Big Adventure 6555 Telephone Road The Wine Rack the Rising Stars Concert in May. Thurs 1/26: Rick Jarrett Tuesdays: Free Jukebox 14 S. California Street Watch for the return of Bullet Made Fri 1/27: Johnny Hawthorne Paddy’s (805) 653-9463 Statues with all original members at Sat 1/28: Instone 2 W. Main Street Tuesdays: Keith Cain Bombay’s on Sunday afternoon, January Tues 1/31: Bernie Meisinger Wednesdays: Karaoke Thursdays: Jon Gindick 29 featuring Wes Pagano (acoustic guitar The Cave Fri & Sat: DJs Fri 1/20: Oleander Falls and lead vocals), Paul FitzGerald (bass), 4435 McGrath Street Poinsettia Pavilion Sat 1/21: B&V Acoustics Mike Georgia (lead guitar), Tristan Weds & Saturdays: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Varon 3451 Foothill Road Fri 1/27: Tom & Milo Hendy (keyboards), Rich Agren (drums), Thomas (805) 648-1143 Sat 1/28: Paul McCallum and Rene Ponce (percussion and backup Thurs & Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Warren Mon 1/23: Monday Night Dance Club The 805 Bar vocals). Fitzgerald will be visiting from Takahashi with Wyatt Haupt Band Ventura Harbor Spain, and Georgia will be coming Copa Cubana Mon 1/30: Monday Night Dance Club Sat & Sun: Noon Kenny DeVoe down from San Francisco to make this Ventura Harbor Village with Dennis Dapper Fridays: 4 pm Kenny DeVoe Ventura BREEZE January 18 – January 31, 2017 17

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“Hard Six through the Lens” A Photography Exhibit is a photography exhibit featuring over 20 pieces of art from Southern California photographers. For the past several years, thousands of images have captured Hard Six playing shows, and many have caught behind the scenes moments. This exhibit, featuring some of these moments, will debut at Megasounds Studios. Opening Reception and Jam Saturday, January 28, 2017 - 8 p.m. to midnight Come out for a fun evening of art, food, drink, and music. An open jam. Bring your guitar or bass! 2789 E Main St.

Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery presents “Coastal Escapes”. This is a solo art exhibition featuring the paintings of Jennifer Love. Opening night-Jan 21, 2016. 540 E. Main St. 628-3540. 6pm-8pm. Work from the Having lived most her life in Santa Barbara and Ventura, Jennifer Love finds Synthetic Studio: herself drawn to the Ocean to paint time and time again. With an art career that spans Matilija Springs 1” over 30-years, her passion for the coast has led her to specialize in Ocean Artistry. Luther Gerlach Jennifer will do a live painting demonstration night plus give away one her paintings When Weston Naef, to a lucky winner. Opening night is in conjunction with Arts & Eats, Downtown Curator Emeritus, J Paul Ventura. The event features several galleries, shops and restaurants offering art shows Getty Museum, Depart- or tasty bites. ment of Photographs had Refreshments at Very Ventura will be hosted by Aunties Eats and Treats. to choose three photog- raphers to exhibit at his booth and participate on genre of scale miniatures with “My a panel with him, he chose Miniature World of Ceramics”. He Luther Gerlach, Jac- will guide you through some of the queline Woods, and methods he uses to create his work and Metabolic Studio. share some of his secrets. Naef did not realize Troy’s miniatures are examples of that the first two named notable artists lived across the courtyard from one another at exceptional quality wheel-thrown Working Artists Ventura (WAV) here in Ventura. porcelain in 1-inch scale; each piece Handmade! Analog Photography in the Digital Era, is the panel discussion title, and being individually thrown on a is a perfect platform where Gerlach and Woods can expound on their innovative, pho- full-size potter’s wheel. His miniature tographic techniques that draw from photography’s early history, albeit their individual Hawaiian Chieftain by Lorna pottery can be found around the processes couldn’t be more different. Amundson world and has been featured in many Luther Gerlach has reversed the Victorian tenet of bringing the outdoors into the Drop in for a free spot of tea Saturday magazines in the U.S. and Europe . studio by bringing the studio to the outdoors. Gerlach drives his mobile darkroom to his or Sunday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 chosen spot in nature where he may position a model, studio drapery or other inspiration- Jan. 28 and 29, at the Harbor Village al items, and then takes the photograph. To maximize his technique, he uses an oversized Gallery and Gifts (in the patio area at wooden camera that he’s collected or built himself, and then develops the image on the the corner of the Harbor Village 1559 spot. Spinnaker Drive.) Jewelry, crafts and Jacqueline Woods creates camera-less images using vintage black and white photo- greeting cards on display and for sale. graphic paper, photo emulsion and silver and light. Her dynamic theme centers on the You will be served by artists in period ancient and spiritual Black Sun. costumes. Sip tea while viewing tall ship related paintings and photographs.

Ludolph Backhuysen, The Amsterdam Visitors of all ages can enjoy an assortment of maritime mysteries associated with the life and times of historical characters, portrayed by volunteers in period costume, and hear stories about the fascinating maritime heritage surrounding rare and beautiful paintings dating back Ventura County Potters’ Guild to the 1600s and more than 60 world- presents “My Miniature World of class ship models, at the third annual Ceramics” by Troy Schmidt Channel Islands Maritime Museum On Jan.23 Doors open at 7 pm. “Art Comes Alive” event, 10 a.m. – 4 Program begins at 7:45 pm p.m., Feb. 18-19. Located in Oxnard’s The Ventura Avenue Adult Center Channel Islands Harbor at 3900 550 N. Ventura Ave. Bluefin Circle; museum entry is $7 The Ventura County Potters’ Guild adults, $5 seniors/students/active welcomes Troy Schmidt, ceramic artist military, $3 children (ages 6-17), and and miniaturist. Troy will present a free for members and children under glimpse into the whimsical and creative 6. cimmvc.org . 18 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE Lighter Breeze Mutts Solutions on page 15

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Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, 4 Gala being best. by Manuel Reynoso performance Directed by J.A. Bayona, Written by Patrick Ness, and starring Sigourney Comes to Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Lewis MacDougall and Liam Neeson. Oxnard Besieged by the turmoil’s of life, armed by Shirley Lorraine only with his imagination, 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) attempts to A conference of Variety Family Per- come to terms with a tenacious bully, a formers is once again coming to our flaky father, and a dying mother. Guided neighborhood! The fourth annual KAX by the stories of a yew tree brought to life (Kidabra International/Axtell Expres- by Conor’s powerful imagination, Conor sions) Conference will be gathering at attempts to understand his violently the River Ridge Residence Inn in Oxnard changing world. January 25-28. A Monster Calls is a family film with a To cap off the conference, there will PG-13 rating that cannot be taken lightly. be an All Star Gala Performance in the The film takes a heavy handed approach Grand Ballroom open to the public on in its portrayal of just how ugly life can be. Saturday night, January 28 at 8:00 p.m. Parents must be keenly aware of this film’s Tickets are only $15 for adults and $5.00 lack of subtlety in its portrayal of bullying, for children 12 and under. loneliness, and death. While it’s themes Tickets can be purchased at the door may be scary for some younger audience before the performance as well as at members, for others it may be profoundly the registration table both Friday and cathartic. With powerful themes backed up Saturday. Magician Robert Baxt will be by great visuals and animation, A Monster Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Calls is an experience to be remembered. Acts will include new as well as legendary Director J. A. Bayona’s biggest triumph stars of magic, ventriloquism, comedy of the film is its art direction. Water- and more. Featured are the Incompa- color and imagination are the two most rable Master Magician and Storyteller recurring motifs in the film. Whether it’s Martin Lewis; the amazing Keith Fields shown through the water color drawings from Detroit, one of the top female ven- of Conor and his mother, or the animated triloquists in the world, Sylvia Fletcher; stories of the yew tree, the beauty of the art and the Bon Vivant of Fun: Dave Cox. and animation in this film needs to be cel- Just what is a family entertainer, you ebrated. It creates liveliness and beauty in may ask? These are the folks you want to interested in learning more about the Trilogy, directed by Indy award- an otherwise dark and somber family film. hire to entertain for a multi-generation- how-tos and business of being a family winner Katharine Farmer with the Which in turn, plays off excellently with the al event such as a birthday, anniversary variety entertainer. From Wednesday same cast reprising their critically- idea of life not being black and white, but or special celebration. These are the per- through Saturday there will be jam acclaimed roles from the Los Angeles existing somewhere in between. formers who maintain a family-friendly sessions, a vendor room, lectures, in- Times “Critic’s Choice” productions Where A Monster Calls triumphs in art repertoire sure to delight all ages. These terviews, surprises and so much more. of Last Train to Nibroc and last direction with its brilliant use of animation are the performers who work hard to More detailed information can be season’s See Rock City. Lily Nicksay of and watercolor, Patrick Ness’ screenplay left keep their skills sharp and fresh so that found at http://www.kidabra.org. Reg- “Boy Meets World and Erik Odom of the first act a complete mess. The audience you will be thoroughly entertained, istrations are accepted on site for one or “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn will have to slog through a painfully slow providing the best value for your enter- multiple days. – Part 2” return as May and Raleigh, and almost pointless first 30 minutes of tainment dollar. along with See Rock City featured the film. During this time the film should Kidabra is celebrating over 26 years cast members Clarinda Ross (Spit be setting up the plot by fleshing out of providing family variety entertain- Like a Big Girl) and Sharon Sharth characters, relationships, and motivations; ment, branching out to the West Coast (Waiting for Grace). Joining the cast however, the first 30 minutes only loosely just four years ago. A collaboration with is returning Rubicon artist Faline sets up the plot. Thus causing the audience Ventura resident and internationally rec- England (Crimes of the Heart (Indy to enter the second act with little under- ognized master puppeteer Steve Axtell Award)/Turn of the Screw (Ovation standing of the characters and little reason resulted in the KAX conference which Nomination). to feel invested. has become a must-attend destination The ongoing love story of May and Thankfully, once through the first for family variety entertainers from Raleigh concludes with the Kentucky act, that is when we see the brilliance of around the world. couple now living comfortably in the characters shine through. Watching For one week in January entertainers Florida, where their settled life is once 12 year old Conor trying to come to terms of all types gather in Ventura County to again rocked by the arrival of family with range of complicated emotions was hear lectures, attend seminars, and see and turbulent events that threaten their greatly enhanced by Lewis MacDougall’s demonstrations from others in their sunny existence. Their love and devotion enthralling performance. However, Liam fields as well as have extraordinary are put to the test when they must make Neeson’s voice work as the yew tree would opportunities to network, practice and unconventional decisions in a rapidly have to be the strongest performance of discover new ways to delight audiences. changing world, reshaping their idyllic this film. It was his narration of the yew No one leaves without making new 1950’s lifestyle. Gulf View Drive opens tree’s stories that made them the all the friends, learning fresh skills and on Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m., more beautiful and thrilling. Outside gaining more knowledge of their chosen with previews January 25-27, continuing Erik Odom and Lily Nicksay in Last Train To these two key performances, the secondary craft. Oh, and they will surely purchase through February 12. Nibroc. Photo by Christopher Brown. characters were not particularly engaging. some new gizmos to add to their arsenal Rubicon Theatre Company Sigourney Weaver’s terrible British accent of fun as well. Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District detracted from an otherwise solid perfor- If you have ever given thought to Third and final 1006 E. Main St. mance. Toby Kebbell and Felicity Jones entering the world of family enter- Ticket Range: $30 - $55 ($99 for opening performances as the parents were accept- taining, the KAX conference is a great play in Arlene night including post-show party.) able but not praiseworthy. place to start. Learn from profession- Previews: $30-$35 A Monster Calls is not perfect. But it is als, practice with all levels and become Hutton’s Nibroc Prices above do not include a $4 ticket raw, emotional, beautiful, and ugly all at confident as you master the unknown. service fee once. It’s dark and scary for a family film Concerned about looking silly? Family Trilogy at the Discounts Available for Groups of 10+ but a great family film nonetheless. A film entertainers excel in and perfect Discounts for Seniors 65 and over, that could reduce me to a quivering mess silliness as an art form. I’ll be there. You Rubicon Students, Teachers and Military by the end is something I do believe worth should be too. Rubicon Theatre Company presents available watching. And I believe you will be made all Conference registration is open to Gulf View Drive , the third and Box Office (for single and group tickets) the better for watching it. PG-13 1h48m Kidabra members as well as persons final play in Arlene Hutton’s Nibroc 667.2900 20 January 18 – January 31, 2017 Ventura BREEZE

Interim standards approved to give the city staff more time to has been of great concern, especially At the meeting, staff will review Continued from page 1 prepare a permanent ordinance. from owners of homes in the Pierpont the feedback collected at the first feet (the state allows 1,250 square feet) Staff members said they will area lanes. meeting and complete the work by and includes other conditions not visit neighborhood groups and The California Department of identifying the most critical issues in compliance with the State. Local other stakeholders and talk to Housing and Community Devel- surrounding short-term vacation ordinances that are not aligned with officials in other cities to get input opment has prepared a 35-page rentals within the city of Ventura. state laws will need to be approved by on what the ordinance should document to help answer some of the They will then develop a comprehen- the state to make sure that they meet include. If the council did not pass questions regarding the law. If you’d sive list of potential solutions for the intent of the law. the interim rules, the state’s laws like to read it, visit their website and those issues. Participants are encour- As Councilmember Christy become the law for the city and the search for “Accessory Dwelling Unit aged to review the input from the Weir stated, “The state prioritized city would be required to approve Memorandum”. December 13, 2016 meeting on the quantity over quality in its effort to any new ADU that meets the new Residents and property owners City’s website at www.cityofventura. develop more housing. What the state minimal state criteria. are invited to attend the second net/ft/stvr. has done has taken away a lot of our The city council imposed a re- public meeting discussing short- A small stakeholder group will local control.” quirement that the property owner term vacation rentals on Tuesday, also be formed to conduct in-depth The interim rules will be in place live on site - which is not required January 31, from 6-8pm at the Poin- analysis and research potential until staff has time to develop a in the state law. This is partly in settia Pavilion. This meeting is a solutions to short-term vacation permanent ordinance. The urgency response to issues over short-term follow-up to the December 13, 2016 rental issues. The stakeholder group ordinance will last 45 days. The vacation rentals and to avoid turning community meeting where attendees will utilize the feedback from the council can then vote to extend the the properties into investments for provided feedback on issues, benefits community and make recommen- ordinance for 10 months and 15 off-site owners, some of whom do and potential solutions surrounding dations to staff for any suggested days (an odd amount allowed by law) not maintain the residences which short-term vacation rentals. changes to the current policies.