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It’s happening! It’s happening! Ventura city council member and former mayor Christy Weir is one of four candidates Graffiti clean running for the District 1 County Supervisor seat this June. up begins The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the City of District 1 Ventura, and Union Pacific Railroad have collaborated to create a long-term supervisor solution to improve the trestle above US 101 in downtown Ventura that includes clearing graffiti, installing surveillance On May 5 the Ventura Botanical Gardens presented their 2012 Spring Garden Tour candidates: cameras, new lighting and fencing, and featuring 8 Ventura private gardens. The self guided annual event is a fund raiser for the other physical barriers to deter pedes- proposed Ventura Botanical Gardens to be located above city hall. It was a perfect day for trian trespassers. Christy Weir the event which brought out many visitors and garden enthusiasts. “We are committed to keeping by Tim Pompey Ventura safe and clean,” said Mayor Ventura city council member and Mike Tracy. “Responsibly maintaining former mayor Christy Weir is one of four windows, or garage doors, being left our environment will help promote pros- candidates running for the District 1 Community open or unlocked.” The sharpest rise perity and improve the quality of life for County Supervisor’s seat. Weir agreed has been seen in burglary to residential residents and visitors to Ventura.” to sit down with The Breeze and give crime alert garages. Through a cost sharing effort, Union The individuals committing these Pacific and the City of Ventura will fund our readers some insights about her by Veronica Johnson professional background and political crimes vary, from re-offending parolees, the painting of the bridge; Caltrans will philosophy. In the first 3 months of 2012, the juveniles, drug offenders, and people close US 101 during work hours, clear 1. Where do you fit among Supervisor Ventura Police Department has noticed who come into Ventura. One suspect may graffiti and repaint the bridge; traffic candidates in terms of your approach to public an upward trend in residential burglar- commit the crime, but the VPD believes, control measures will be in place to fiscal policy? ies, vehicle burglaries, and theft from “the majority of the individual(s) com- direct motorists to alternate routes. I’m a watcher of the budget. I’m into unlocked vehicles. From January 1st to mitting these types of burglaries work Surveillance cameras installed to numbers. I look at the actual budget. March 31st, 2012, 150 calls have been in groups of two to four people.” They monitor the trestle will serve to capture I look at the budget variances year to made to the VPD involving residential go door-to-door, pretending to offer vandals and trespassers. The City’s year, things like expense history, revenue burglaries. 47% of the residential bur- services (handymen or contracting) or Graffiti ordinance provides for full history, trending. What we’re dealing glaries occurred during the daytime, sell magazines. Door-to-door salesmen cost recovery in addition to penalties of with right now is trending toward between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., must have a business license issued by $1,000 per occurrence, and violators will spending a lot more money on retirees. of which, “40% were the result of doors, Continued on page 4 be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the If you’re going to talk about fiscal policy, law. To protect the improvements over you’re going to have to talk about where the long term, City of Ventura crews and the money is going. As for the increase in volunteers will remove any new graffiti. budget, most of it is retirement cost. Nightly full freeway closures. Signed We need to renegotiate to move detours will be provided. some of the money in government Southbound US 101 will be closed budgets from budget costs toward between Ventura Avenue/Thompson current services, current public safety, Boulevard to Chestnut Avenue during and current services that everybody the following days and times: sees day-to-day, like streets, sidewalks, Friday, May 18 through Saturday, May landscape maintenance, libraries, and 19, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. social services. Saturday, May 19 to Sunday, May 20, 11 2. What experience do you have working p.m. to 7 a.m. with city or county governments? Sunday, May 20 to Monday, May 21, 11 While on the Ventura City Council, p.m. to 5 a.m. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE City News COLLECTION EVENTS Christy Weir to 7 a.m. Continued from page 1 Saturday, June 9 to Sunday, June 10, 11 I’ve sat on a group called the Community p.m. to 7 a.m Commission of Ventura County, which is Sunday, June 10 to Monday, June 11, 11 May 19 June 16 July 21 made up of county department heads, a p.m. to 5 a.m. judge, a supervisor, city council members Northbound US 101 detour: Exit at from different cities, and the county Seaward Avenue. Turn right to access 9 am – 2 pm CALL school superintendent. That has given South Thompson Boulevard. Turn left For City of Ventura 652-4525 me some insight into how county depart- on South Thompson Boulevard to South residents ments and other countywide agencies Oak Street. Then turn left to access north- Monday thru Thursday and cities and school districts can all bound 101. RESERVATION 8 am-5 pm for work together, what the overlaps are and REQUIRED Appointment what the gaps are in communication or expectation and duplication. Community crime alert MATERIALS MATERIALS 3. What made you decide to get into the Continued from page 1 county supervisor’s race? Ventura. When the suspects don’t receive ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED Because Ventura is the county seat, an answer, they walk into the backyard, we are impacted by county policies and looking for a way into the household, programs more than the other cities in the utilizing doors, windows, garage doors, %IVSWSPGERW +EPPSR(VYQWSJ1EXIVMEP county. We have the county jail here. We and even doggy doors. They may smash have the government center. We have the windows as a last resort. Suspects tend to %YXS ,SYWILSPH 'SQQIVGMEP-RHYWXVMEP;EWXI mental health facilities here. That is an op- grab small items, including money, laptop &EXXIVMIW 'SQTVIWWIH+EW']PMRHIVW portunity and a benefit to the city, but it’s computers, jewelry, small electronics, also a challenge. personal documents, guns, and gaming *PYSVIWGIRX0MKLX )PIGXVSRMG;EWXI 8YFIW '*0´W Being on the city council, I have realized systems. The VPD advises that residents )\TPSWMZIW%QQYRMXMSR*MVI[SVOW more and more how much county govern- keep their doors and garage locked, even +EWSPMRI ment impacts our lives, and people don’t while they are home. 6EHMSEGXMZI1EXIVMEP ,SYWILSPH'PIERIVW always understand that it’s not a city but a The same rise can be seen in vehicle bur- 7QSOI(IXIGXSVW county issue, like library services, transit, glaries, in which the vehicles are unlocked. 1SXSV3MP*MPXIVW homeless services, behavioral health, animal According to the VPD, 88 of the burglaries
3XLIV%YXS*PYMHW Victoria Ave. Main Street Telephone Road regulations, and land use planning. These were in unlocked vehicles while 2011 yielded 4EMRX4SPMWLIW impact the unincorporated areas around 84, a 5% increase over the last year. Suspects
:EVRMWLIW Market Street Ventura Freeway the city. There are ways that we can work as target items that are in plain view. It takes a GOLD COAST RECYCLING a community more closely with the city and suspect a second to smash open a window 4IWXMGMHIW Valentine Road 5275 COLT ST. the county to impact our quality of life. and snatch an item. Suspects target items I love to bring together groups of people such as computers, purses, luggage, wallets, VENTURA Ivy Lawn Limit of 15 gallons or Cemetery Sperry Ave. to accomplish a common goal. You get more and phones. 125 pounds per visit. Colt Street work done when you’re collaborating. I feel There has also been a rise in vacant resi- like I have the leadership experience and dences and homes under renovation being the skill and the motivation to bring people burglarized. Suspects tend to steal building Zero Waste – You Make it Happen together toward a common goal. Being a material, including copper pipes and wire, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY www.cityofventura.net/HHW moderate, you can see the value in different tools, and appliances. The VPD states that points of view. And rather than dividing investigation is difficult because, “of the people and going nowhere, it’s more effective lack of guardianship and the large number to unite people and move forward. of workers that frequent a site.” The VPD City News 4. If you were elected, what issue would states, “We need the public’s assistance to be your highest priority? monitor vacant homes in neighborhoods July 4th Street City of Ventura The sustainability of the budget is and call the police if suspicious activity number one right now. How are we going to occurs.” sustain the amount of money that we need Officers have made multiple arrests in Fair vendor Classes to keep offering the services that people the three months. The burglaries have been Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to expect. So my priorities would be budget wide-spread over the city of Ventura. The application register, if you already have an account focused—looking at the trending of where VPD provides extra patrol to affected areas. online, visit www.cityofventura.net the money’s going, where it’s coming in, and They try to find patterns in the burglaries, deadline Beginning Nia One-Day Workshop how we’re going to spend it. such as the rise in residential burglaries, 16 years-Adult $25 County government also has a huge and predict what may happen. At a gentle and comfortable pace learn impact on agriculture and in our county The VPD requests that Ventura extended the steps and moves of Nia to fun and we have decided through SOAR that agri- residents be vigilant and to report suspi- Applications for Ventura’s popular inspiring music. Attend ready to move culture is important to our future. What we cious behavior. “Talk to your family, friends, 4th of July Street Fair are available for in bare feet. Ventura Nia Center, 2343 A need to do is make sure SOAR is working and neighbors and get involved in a Neigh- artists and crafters as well as commer- Thompson Blvd. Instructor Kate Nash, for the farmers. The farmers are the people borhood Watch program.” To keep up with cial and non-profit vendors until May Nia Black Belt Instructor. To register call we’re trying to protect, and we need to make crime reports, press releases, and informa- 31. Guidelines and applications can be 658-4726 sure that county policies are actually sup- tion on safety, visit www.venturapd.org. found at www.cityofventura.net/street Class code #31881 porting agriculture. fairs or call 654-7749. Saturday 5/19 2-3:30 pm 5. What makes your candidacy different This year the vendors may also Yoga for Life from the other candidates running for participate in a booth-decorating 16 years-Adult $50 District 1 County Supervisor? Rock for a Cause contest. Booth participants in each A non-intimidating class of poses and I am an independent candidate who Rock for a Cause, monthly charity category will be judged throughout the breathing will reduce stress, strengthen the will represent the citizens of this district. I concerts raising money for different local day and the winner will be awarded a back, improve balance and leave you feeling have zero ties to single-interest groups who charities is proud to sponsor the May 19 very special prize the following week. great. Bring towel, mat and dress comfort- tend to want to box you in. I’m not being concert benefiting River Haven on behalf The street fair – on Wednesday, ably. Classes take place at Barranca Vista sponsored by a political party. I’m not being of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership July 4, from 10 am to 5 pm in Ventura’s Center, 7050 Ralston St. To register call endorsed by unions. So I will be a moderate Development Group Team 3. historic Downtown Cultural District 658-4726 independent. I’m choosing to take stands Rock for a Cause will feature 4 popular – regularly draws 30,000 visitors and Class code # 31890 5/22-6/26 that aren’t always advantageous, but they local bands and a featured acoustic showcases the handmade arts and Tuesday 5:10-6:10 pm $50 are in the best interest of long-term good for musician performing at Franky’s Place crafts of more than 200 artisans and Class code # 31891 5/24-6/28 the community. located at 456 Main Street in Downtown organizations along a dozen blocks Thursday 5:10-6:10 pm $50 Ventura, this Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. in a festive atmosphere of six stages Spotlight on a Master Series Admission is just $5.00 and all ages are of continuous live entertainment and Workshop- Kandinsky Graffiti clean up welcome. For further information, go to scrumptious food. 4-7 years $20 Continued from page 1 www.facebook.com/Rock4aCause or call For further details visit www. Every artist has his or her own way of Southbound US 101 detour: Exit Carlos Landeros at 340-2401. River Haven cityofventura.net/streetfairs or contact seeing the world – what’s yours? at Ventura Avenue/Thompson Boulevard. is home to a group of previously homeless Michelle Godoy at 654.7749 (8am-5 pm). Learn about colors and how they work South of Thompson Boulevard to Chestnut county residents. The Chamber Group is Visit Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street, together in the manner of the first abstract Street on-ramp to enter southbound US 101 raising money to provide the recommended Room 226 (hours are Monday–Friday, artist. Classes take place at Barranca Vista Northbound US 101 will be closed paint and painting of the Domes as well as 10am to 5pm, closed alternate Fridays) Center. 658-4726 between Seaward Avenue and South Oak purchasing three more Domes. For more or mail your vendor application to: PO Class code #31951 Street during the following days and times: information, go to www.Turningpoint- Box 99, Ventura, CA 93002. Thursday 5/24 4:30-5:30 pm Friday, June 8 to Saturday, June 9, 11 p.m. foundation.org and click on programs. Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ T he wond er f u l in the future. January for $8.5 million with Paramount Ventura Music Festival In looking at the original architect’s Real Estate & Property Management ended on May 12 with rendering there was to be planting handling the sale (Karine Aslanian at Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce a magnificent concert cascading over the second floor eyebrow. (818)355-4906). and Oxnard Chamber of Commerce by Venturan Nicole I don’t know if this was ever there but The family trust filed for bankrupt- The Ventura Breeze is your free local community Cabell (this issue’s it would be a wonderful feature of the cy protection in November. Potential newspaper published every other Wednesday and Sheldon (Governor) Brown Face Of Ventura) design. bidders must provide financial state- circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations Publisher and Shawn Mathey. I ■ The Pierpont Inn & Spa is set to ments proving they can close on a sale in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located would like to thank Nicole for taking the go to auction in June by order of the and a good-faith deposit of $200,000 (so in Oxnard. time out of her extremely busy schedule U.S. Bankruptcy Court at 10 a.m. June bring cashiers check with you). PUBLISHER (she had just arrived from Japan) to 7 in Courtroom 1375 at the U.S. Bank- The deadline for written bids is 4 p.m. Sheldon (Governor) Brown spend time with Johanna Spinks to have ruptcy Court for the Central District June 4. Paperwork must be submitted to [email protected] her portrait painted. I was in attendance of California, 255 E. Temple St. in Los Andy Kong, Arent Fox LLP, 555 W. Fifth Assistant to the PUBLISHER and she was a lovely and gracious lady to Angeles. St., 48th Floor, Los Angeles, 90013. Ana Baker spend time with. A potential buyer has a deal to buy The Inn has changed hands several I also want to thank Executive the property from The Ahn Family times and has had new management PET EDITOR Director Cheryl Heitman, Artistic Trust but the court has ordered that for about 6 months who are trying to Professor Scamp Director Nuvi Mehta, Board President resurrect the Inn and the Austen’s at the [email protected] Mary Braitman, Founders of the Year Pierpont restaurant that was closed in CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Susan Van Abel and Eric Oltmann and 2010. They re-opened it in February with Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks Volunteer of the Year Layla Hallberg a completely new menu. Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang for helping to make our Festival as They have also brought back the very Mira Reverente • Veronica Johnson wonderful as it is (and of course all of popular Thursday night BBQ’s on the James Spencer • Shirley Lorraine the volunteers and staff members). front lawn that also features wonderful Sheli Ellsworth • Emily Thiroux ■ The city council has unanimously music to go with the wonderful view Michael Kohli • Kimberly Castro approved the new colors for the Foster and food (from 5-8pm). Eric Garnier • Linde Carlson Library. The main color will be tan with ■ The HopeWALK fundraiser, to Annie Gabriel •Danielle Peak a green trim. It is unusual for the city be held on May 20 at Buena High Elizabeth Rodeno • Bianca Rose Martinez council to be involved in a color dispute School will raise money for 2 resi- Barbie Lange • Es Cole but the 2 volunteer advisory boards dential summer camps for abused, Richard Lieberman disagreed on what the colors should abandoned or neglected foster care CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS be. The Historical Advisory Committee children run by Royal Family Kid’s John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein thought green more accurately reflected Camps and Teen Reach Adventure Barbie Lange • Julian Gonzales the library’s historic color but The Camps. The fund raiser will be held Franz Tinio-Lopez • Jon Osumi Library Advisory Commission favored from 11am to 2pm. For more infor- Richard Lieberman more of a beige color because it blended mation visit www.ventura.rfkc.org. ■ INTERNS in better with the neighborhood. I didn’t know how handsome I was until Mike’s Place or Fiesta Restaurant Brooke Demchuk – Ventura High School Christy Weir made the motion to Jaime Baker did this wonderful portrait of (depending in which side of the sign Chloe Sehati – Ventura High School approve the tan and said “The lighter me. I hope that Johanna isn’t jealous of his that you are looking at), located on Carter Friedman – Ventura College color was more compatible with art work. Ventura Blvd. (off of Victoria) has shut Inga Dahlstedt – Santa Barbara City Collage downtown, more durable, was easier to down after the building owner asked Justin Shelton – Social Media Intern match during a repainting and strongly the property must go out for bid in case Mike Omar to sign a long term lease DISTRIBUTION favored by the public.” Several of those it can sell at a higher price than that and Omar, who is 60 wasn’t ready to Ana Baker • Fred Kastel who spoke at the meeting favored the offered. The property must sell for at do that so, reluctantly decided to close Carter Friedman beige color. least $7.5 million. down. So many people showed up on Money from a library trust will The Inn on Sanjon ( or San Jon closing night that he had to send them SENIOR ADVISORS Nanci Cone • Suz Montgomery be used to pay for the painting, on the depending what street sign that you are away. He will miss the restaurant and condition that the city repays the fund looking at) Rd. went on the market in his loyal customers will miss him. ADVERTISING ADVISORS Staci Brown Breezy Gledhill • Maxine Litman PRODUCTION Mailbox Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] Greetings, Dear Editor Brown, cross on foot. Per the map, cars coming PRINTING I am writing you today to inform After reading the article in your South on the 101 would already be in the Roger Wirsing you that after four years of service in the April 4-17 edition, “Tsunami Signs inundation area by the time they reach American Foothill Publishing Co. City of Ventura, The Salvation Army has – What Should I Do?”, I went to the the Ventura County line, so they would ------reassigned my wife and I. My wife Tolani website mentioned and downloaded the have to be diverted up the 33 towards REACHING US: will be taking up the positions of Ad- Tsunami Inundation map that includes Ojai. Can’t figure out a plan for cars EVENTS & HAPPENINGS ministrator of Booth Memorial Youth Ventura. I also read how many people leaving the area that want to get ON the [email protected] and Family Services, a home for teenage would be trying to leave the inundation freeway from the Seaward onramps, but OPINIONS girls. I will be taking up the position of area at the same time (25,000 - 45,000, that seems like a manageable problem. [email protected] Administrator of the Clitheroe Center, depending on time of day or night) and What we do not know is whether ARTICLES AND PHOTOS a drug and alcohol treatment program. the notation that “Evacuation by vehicle there is already some plan like this in [email protected] This represents a great deal more re- is unrealistic”. In addition, although the place or – if not – to whom these questions ADVERTISING sponsibility for both of us and involves a map did not show any streets except the and suggestions could be directed. [email protected] move to the beautiful city of Anchorage, freeways, living in the Keys area (and after Hopefully one of your more knowledge- Alaska. having received two tsunami threats in able readers may be able to address this Ventura Breeze Our appointment will take effect on the past two years) my husband and I are in a subsequent article. Thank you 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 June 27th however we will be on furlough familiar with the most direct way away so much for the valuable service your Ventura, CA 93001 prior therefore our last day in Ventura from the ocean and to higher ground, newspaper provides to Ventura residents Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 C will be June 6th, which would be to take Seaward Avenue on topics that the daily papers do not. The Ventura Breeze is printed with Lts. Matthew and Vanessa Jensen over the freeway and try to make our way Sincerely, soy based ink on paper with minimum will be coming as the Corps Officers. up to Poli or Foothill. Guy and Kathy Browning 40% recycled content. They come with a passion to see lives But with so many people trying to change. leave the Keys and Pierpont areas at the Editor; Blessings, same time – whether by car or on foot – it Your recent article about Cemetery Bill Finley has occurred to us that the Seaward over- Park really only tells half the story. There Ventura Breeze Captain, Corps Officer, The Salvation Army crossing could become quickly jammed, are some truly wonderful pet owners In the hours between Midnight and and that people would then panic and try around the city, however there are many Sun-up, when there’s no wind, there’s a to cross the freeway on foot. Therefore it too arrogant and selfish to care about gentle flow of air from the mountains Sheldon would seem to make sense for the CHP this park, or anybody else who uses it. to offshore. Then, for a few seconds Ur just like a little boy who is always to arrange to keep cars, both North and The irresponsible handling of pets there’s no air flow, which slowly trying to get money for doing nothing. Southbound, from entering the inunda- is an issue. There are clearly posted changes to an onshore air movement. Ur scampclub has never sent my dog his tion area – so the freeway would be safe to Continued on page 11 This is Ventura, breathing in its package, so i will use that as another sleep in the early morning, witnessed example at the hearing next Monday in by the vapor rising from a hot cup of L. A. In federal court as discrimination In walking just walk. In sitting just sit. Above all, don’t wobble. coffee. Very soothing. practice. – Yun-Men Robert R. Allison Melody Joy Baker 6 May 16 – May 29, 2012 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura is currently accepting applications for its Non-Profit, Income Re- stricted Units: Encanto Del Mar, Chapel Lane Senior Apartments, Soho Apartments and Triad Properties. The Developments are located in the City of San Buenaventura. If you are interested in applying to live in any of these developments, you may get on the waitlist by picking up an application at 11122 Snapdragon St. Ventura, CA 93004 or 995 Riverside St. Ventura, CA 93001 or visit www.hacityventura.org.
Direct questions to Diane V. Lopez Lindsey Steinke at the beach with one of her wonderful horses. Photo by Randy Almanza at 805-648-5008 ext 2229 or Julia Terry at 805-647-5990 ext 3235. Lindsey Steinke’s career with horses by Chloé Sehati
There comes a time in every person’s beaches. “My first horse was named Little life when this particular question is Sister,” she recalled, “and my mom showed asked: “What do you want to be when me the love you can have for an animal you grow up?” Although, through the outside of yourself through caring and years, the answer may change, there is helping something outside of yourself.” usually some kind of “dream job” that After attending Buena High School for people hope to pursue. Lindsey Steinke, nearly a year as a ninth-grader, Steinke a young woman of much energy and and her family moved near Yosemite to involvement in Ventura, is lucky enough Mariposa, CA; in 2004, she graduated to be working her “dream job.” And its from Mariposa High School. At age focus? Horses. eighteen, Steinke picked up again to come Steinke is highly involved with horses back to Ventura, a place she feels is home. and other livestock in Ventura. She Besides her ranch life, Steinke rock works four to five hours daily on a ranch climbs, makes room for spending time in Somis, caring and exercising horses with her friends, models with horses, every day. “I make sure they get what they surfs, and works at Aloha Steak House need,” explained Steinke, “and if anything near the Ventura Pier. Today, she has three seems abnormal, I take care of it.” Her horses of her own. passion for these animals lies within the Although Steinke admitted, “I never connection she feels towards them: “The thought this would be a career choice,” her only way to communicate with horses is dedicated actions with these “majestic” through body language, and that’s what animals has settled her wish since she was draws me to them…They’re very sensitive a child: to work with horses for, not only animals, believe it or not. They’re sensitive her own benefit, but for the benefit of the to everything.” community surrounding her. Whether Additionally, she handles livestock it’s along the beach, in the mountains, or on the Two Trees Ranch Property. Besides on a ranch, Lindsey Steinke isn’t letting herding and branding cattle, Steinke her passion stop her from anything. moreover needs to “push them through the mountains” and do some roping. “There’s a lot of Ventura that a lot of people see, but there’s a lot of stuff behind the mountains, too,” points out Steinke. Her involvement with horses doesn’t stop here, though. Steinke believes strongly in giving back to the community, and she uses horse therapy as her ticket to helping others, particularly the troubled youth. Contributing to the non-profit organization, Equestrian Dreams for On Sunday May 6, The Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association held its Youth, Steinke brings children from as- annual luau fundraiser for sailing scholarships benefiting Ventura County youth. sociations like the Boys and Girls Club City Manager Rick Cole is presented an Ocean Three recipients from Ventura County, Frankie Rogers of Camarillo, and Gabriel and Casa Pacifica to the ranch for an Friendly Garden sign by Paul Herzog from and Hazel Marley of Ventura were awarded full tuition, for two weeks of sailing entire day. They are given the opportu- the Surfrider Foundation instruction during the summer. The event featured fine food and friendship. nities of riding horses, cleaning hooves, Pictured are Luau committee chairs Kim Goodwin, Ingrid Martin, Bobbi asking questions, and connecting and Lehman, Terri Potts-Chattaway, Nanette Pecel, Aixa Luca-de Renta, and Bobbi understanding their needs as dependent Ventura City Balderman. Photo by Richard Lieberman animals. “You can see the difference in these kids. By the end of the day, they’re Manager feted just different… they leave with respect and Trash & Recyclables or Green Waste Pick Up they’re so happy. It’s just so good for these by Surfrider’s Delay Due to the Memorial Day Holiday kids because they haven’t had the best lives in the world,” states Steinke. Foundation Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 28, trash Horses are Steinke’s source of bliss, by John Burke, and recyclables or green waste will be collected one day later and she’s had a passion for them ever Landscape Architect than usual the entire week of May 28 - June 3 in the Cities since she was young. Born and raised in of Ventura and Ojai. Ventura, Steinke’s mother was the first City Manager Rick Cole received Thank you and Happy Holiday to introduce her to the clever animal. Surfrider Foundation’s latest environ- E. J. Harrison & Sons Steinke’s mother bought a horse for mental status symbol at a recent pre- For information & to pay bills online go to www.ejharrison.com 647-1414 Steinke and her siblings, and they sentation. The small blue and white would ride their horse along the Ventura sign declares his home landscape is Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 7 News and Notes an Ocean Friendly Garden. Surfrider’s Cabernet, Chardonnay, Merlot, etc, national program coordinator, Paul etc. Herzog made the presentation during The excitement of wine for many a workshop to teach local landscape of us is when we try something that professionals the essentials of ocean we have never heard of, let alone friendly gardening. tasted. In this article, I am going to Two-dozen professionals showed list a few varietals that I recommend up for a workshop to learn how Rick trying next time you are shopping for Cole did it. The most obvious thing he wine. Remember, these are NOT your did was rip out his lawn and replace typical varietals. it with low water use plants, plants Zuccardi Bonarda adapted to our local climate. He also One of my favorite new finds is a took steps to capture the rain water grape called Bonarda from Mendoza, falling on his house and landscape. A rgent i n a . It ha s a r ich v iolet color, a nd Slowing down that storm water allows has wonderful aromas of blueberry it to sink into the soil and be recycled and blackberry. It is vivacious, full of instead of flowing onto the streets pure ripe fruit, yet soft in style with a and storm drains where it ends up great finish. flushing pollution into the ocean. Quinta do Vale Meao Advocates hope the signs will Next, try the great wines from multiply like a proverbial thousand Portugal. Touriga National, Touriga points of light, with many individual Franca and. Tinta Franca. These landowners capturing and recycling wines from the Douro area are usually Bill and Elise Kearney have been named as the honorary chairpersons for Turning Point the rain water that falls onto their blended together and are fabulous Foundation’s upcoming gala honoring “Champions of Mental Health.” land. Surfrider’s and their partner wines. G3 Green Gardens Group envision an J.Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie expanding mosaic of home landscapes Another light red grape grown in Turning Point honors that help restore the earth’s natural Monterey County is the Valdiguie. ability to clean itself. They also want This grape has aromas of boysenberry, champions of mental health homeowners to use much less water cherry, and cranberry, with a plump, by Tim Pompey on landscape irrigation. Signs are supple and low tannin mouthfeel. popping up all over Ventura. Chandon Pinot Meunière The Turning Point Foundation will one, as well as in classes and other Neighborhood groups like the How about Pinot Meunière. Many host its annual “Champions of Mental group settings, with individuals who Midtown Ventura Community Coun- of you know this as one of the major Health” gala on Sunday, June 10, at the have various mental health challenges. cil are promoting OFG’s as a way to grapes that go into almost all good Courtyard Marriott Hotel on Esplanade Sonna Gray spent 22 years working help clean up the Sanjon watershed sparkling wines. Try this intense and Drive in Oxnard. in the dental diagnostic services field where they live. versatile wine with full flavored or The event serves as a major fund- and became involved with mental Homeowners are the main focus spicy foods raiser for Turning Point as well as an health issues and education training of the OFG program. People inter- Lee Family Farm Verdelho opportunity to honor individuals who because of her experience with her ested in learning more should call White wines also have their have supported and helped those who own family. She has served with NAMI Jill Sarick-Santos, Water Conserva- share of lesser known varietals. Next are mentally ill. as a Family to Family class teacher, a tion Coordinator, City of Ventura at time you are looking for something This year’s champions include Provider Education Program educator, 652-4501. Your landscape may already different and unique, try a Verdelho. honorary chairpersons Bill and Elise and a support group facilitator. From be eligible for an OFG sign. Light, dry and slightly flowerly, this Kearney, consumer advocate of the 2005 to 2011, she worked as an in- year Doug Sept, community volunteer dependent contractor with Ventura Grape Expectations is a very nice summer wine. Pairs well with soft cheeses or grilled chicken. of the year Irene Mellick, and family County Behavioral Health, serving as Tariquet Clasic Ugni Blanc- advocate of the year Sonna Gray. an adult family member liaison. W.W.W. Colombard Turning Point is also recognizing Venoco is an independent energy the Julius Guis Memorial Foundation company located in Carpinteria. In by Eric Garnier Lastly, try a Ugni Blanc from France. This happens to be the primary and the Ventura Downtown Rotary as the last decade, Venoco estimates No, I’m not referring to the World grape used for making cognac. Often community organization of the year, they have contributed more than Wide Web. In my world, it stands for blended with Colombard, this wine and Venoco as funder of the year. $10,000,000 to the local community. “Wonderful World of Wine”! can be enjoyed at any time as an Bill and Elise Kearney have been Approximately one third of those As usual, the last couple of months aperitif, fish or shellfish. longtime supporters of charitable funds have served vulnerable popu- have been busy tasting new wines. These wines are available at fine causes in the county, so much so that lations, including the mentally ill, Lots of large wine tastings, trying the wine stores right here in Ventura. last December they were named Phi- homeless, indigent and disabled newest vintages, newest wineries (yes, Cheers, lanthropists of the year by the Asso- populations. they keep popping up), both domestic Eric ciation of Fundraising Professionals. The Julius Guis Memorial Rotary and imports. Like most of us, I keep Question or comments Irene Mellick has had a very dis- Foundation was established in March gravitating to the old standby’s, Wineoeric@ Gmail.com tinguished career as a social worker 1998, in the name of the late Julius in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Guis, a former distinguished local and Thousand Oaks. In 1997, Irene newspaper editor and member of the was appointed by the Ventura County Rotary Club of Ventura. The founda- Board of Supervisors to the Mental tion was formed to carry on his legacy Health Board and has been a member by soliciting funds and conducting ever since. Currently, she is also the fund-raising activities for the benefit Chairperson of the Mental Health of qualified tax-exempt entities that Board and serves as the Chair of the are located in Ventura County. Older Adult Sub Committee. The gala will include cocktails and Doug Sept currently serves as a dinner as well as a silent auction. The Recovery Coach and Peer Support auction begins at 4:00 p.m. Dinner Specialist for Recovery Innovations. begins at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per He works primarily as a member of person, or $500 for a table of eight. Ventura County Behavioral Health’s For sponsorship opportunities, to EPICS team, specializing in intensive donate an auction item, or to purchase case management. As a certified tickets, contact Jane Lax at 652-0000, Recovery Coach, Doug works one-on- ext. 102.
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The giant 90’ Blue Whale, one of the First sighting of most amazing natural wonders off the California coast, are now being sighted Whales! near Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands. The magnificent Blue Whales Late spring thru September, have returned to the waters within hundreds of Blue and Humpback Whales the Channel Islands National Marine congregate in and around the Channel Sanctuary. On Wednesday April 11th Islands National Marine Sanctuary Island Packers vessel sighted the first to feed. In addition to Blue Whales, blue whale of the year at Santa Cruz sightings of humpback whales and even Island. some pods of Orcas have been sighted.
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Games, balloons, face painting and easy rock band, visual WAV artist/ activities targeted for young children painter Goeff Pocock, Live TV show, and middle school aged youth will be on Rockin’ Riders Bicycles. $10 advance hand as well as door prizes galore. online, $12.50 at the door, $24.95 Dinner May 21: The California Zeta Chi Show. Showplace on Main at Yolie’s, 138 Unit of the National Association of West Main Street, free parking rear (888) Parliamentarians will meet at 7p.m. 226-9668 www.ConcertArtShow.com. Monday in the Topping Room of E.P. May 19: Nancy Loe, MA, MLS, is a Foster Library, 651 E. Main Street. Sally genealogist who is also a professional La Macchia, of Cayucos, CA, will present archivist and librarian. She has bachelor information about Primary Amend- and master’s degrees in American ments. The function of a primary History and a master’s degree in Library amendment is to perfect a pending Science with a specialization in Archives resolution or main motion. Amend- Administration. Nancy writes the ments perfect motions by adding details, Sassy Jane genealogy blog from an bringing clarity, or making them more archivist’s perspective: using primary acceptable to the assembly. sources effectively; advice about orga- The Zeta Chi unit holds regular nizing, storing, and retrieving paper and parliamentary study meetings in the digital records; and news about archival Topping Room on the third Monday more information, call 654-3456 or go to Cable, Quest Diagnostics, CACI Techno- collections of interest to genealogists. of each month except December. Free www.vchsa.org/foster. logies and a host of federal agencies. The She will be at the Church of Jesus Christ parking is available behind the library. May 22: Please join Maria Bucaro and event will be open to veterans beginning of Latter-day Saints, 3501 Loma Vista For more information about the Lida Martin to talk about the negative at 10a.m., and then will open to the Rd. at Mills Rd. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. organization please contact Sandra body image that so many of us have public beginning at 1p.m. Job seekers are Free monthly meeting, guests always Sanders at 643-5928 or sandy108@ and how to “Love your body now!” This encouraged to bring their resume and welcome. For more information call pacbell.net. talk is free and open to the public. It will dress professionally. For more informati- Gayle Wolcott at 987-8614. May 22: Foster parenting informat- be held at EP Foster Library, Topping on, please visit www.sbbcollege.edu. May 20: Praise Concert – First United ional meeting on Tuesday from 6 p.m. Room, 651 E. Main St. on Tuesday from May 24: RAW Ventura presents: The Methodist Church of Ventura, 1338 E. to 8 p.m. It will be held at the Human 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Call Maria for more Blend. Doors open Thursday at 8:00p.m. Santa Clara Street is hosting a praise Services Agency of Ventura County information at 258-8300 RAW will host a recurring event on concert from 3p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is at 855 Partridge Drive. May 23: Ventura County Job & the 4th Thursday of every month, with free. Revelation Seven – local praise band Discover the rewards of foster Resource Fair on Wednesday at the different featured artists every month. will be the opening act. Act II, Minstrel parenting by coming to a Foster Crowne Plaza at 450 E. Harbor Blvd. It will be held at Bombay Bar and Streams – well known to the Ventura Parenting Informational Meeting There from 10a.m. to 3p.m. The Ventura Grill at 143 S. California St. Featuring music scene is a husband and wife team are over 600 children in Ventura County County Job & Resource Fair is coming over 20 local Ventura area artists in art, who has a unique gift of generating that need you: your wisdom, your expe- to Ventura to connect veterans and job film, fashion, photography, makeup, hair, sounds that bring healing to others. rience and your understanding. They seekers to local employers. The job fair music, accessories, and performing art. Their work has been described as a need a foster home where they can thrive, will provide an opportunity for veterans May 25: The Ventura Poinsettia fusion of classical, folk, and world develop and achieve dreams that once and local job seekers to meet with local Dance Club and the Ventura Jazz music – both spiritual and lyrical. might have seemed impossible. Become a employers and be introduced to a variety Orchestra invites you to a Memorable Throughout the afternoon a prayer team foster parent, it’s quite possibly the best of available job positions. Employers set Big Band Swing Dance featuring the will be available in the church’s chapel to thing one human can do for another. For to attend include Vons, Time Warner Continued on page 11 10 May 16 – May 29, 2012 Ventura BREEZE
The Ventu “ ra Br eeze P resents The Face Of Ventura Captain Bill Finley Howard Boroughs Rachel Morris Jolene McBee Tony Barrios
Jerry English Bonnie Weigel Manuel A. Valenzuela MB Hanrahan Emily Olszowy
Olivia Simonson Lynn Mikelatos Lorenzo DeStefano Gene Dunn Star Soto
“Jalopy Joe” Moody Bill Pendergrass Josh Addison
Nicole Cabell Mark Hartley Scott Miller Ken Corney Francisco Bracho, MD Anita Diaz Portrait by Johanna Spinks
Opera singer Nicole Cabell and every so often I have to take a day returned to Ventura this year to off and rest because the vocal chords perform once more at the Ventura are very sensitive membranes. You Music Festival. have to be kind to yourself.” Steve Robles Laci Kay Barbara Meister Sandra Laby Kat Merrick Cabell moved to Ventura in 1990 And she’s learned to find pleasure at age 13 and lived here until she in traveling. “I travel 10 months out graduated from Ventura High School of the year,” she said. “You have to go in 1998. and make time to explore, maybe add When she was 15, she started a little vacation time. Otherwise it can singing lessons. It wasn’t long before get tedious.” her teacher recognized Cabell’s She enjoys returning to Ventura Cheryl Heitmann Jim Martin Doug Halter potential. “Susan Colla was my very to visit with friends and family. And Debbie Cowell Sheryl Kitchen first teacher,” said Cabell, “She told every so often, her mother goes with The Face of Ventura me, ‘I think you have an operatic voice.’ her on tour. “My mom is my biggest She was the one who referred me to fan,” said Cabell. “I take her with me by Johanna Spinks Linda Brice and Vincent Sorisio.” on certain trips. I just took her to Images Copyright Johanna Spinks. Cabell, who studied with Brice Japan for a month.” Email: [email protected] and Sorisio for three years, credited Website: www.johannaspinks.com them with helping her develop her We asked her what she likes most about Rev. Luther McCurtis vocal technique. “They were really my Ventura? The Breeze is proud to present “The Face of Ventura by Johanna Spinks”, an vocal foundation,” she said. Ventura is a city filled with on-going art project by award-winning portraitist Spinks to paint 55 worthy She received her bachelor’s degree happy memories. I had a very happy Venturans, each in a single sitting, painted directly from life at the artist’s from Eastman School of Music and childhood, a very safe childhood. I studio in around two hours – and each captured by The Breeze. No photos after briefly studying at Juilliard, loved the beach and the pier, especially are used, the direct interaction with the sitter, hearing and painting their Cabell received her first huge break. strolling along the pier. My father and story, is the purpose of the challenge, along with the artist’s wish to showcase She was invited to join the Lyric Opera I would go fishing there. We also liked the relevant world of painterly portraiture today. This feature will run until Center for American Artists at the the Ventura County Fair, particularly December after two years of wonderful portraits by Johanna. Lyric Opera of Chicago. the As Seen on TV section. In June 2005, she won the BBC As for the new downtown On the Lyn Fairly show, “Lyn Fairly & Friends”, heard every Saturday from noon Cardiff Singer of the World competi- Ventura, I am happy with the updates to 1pm on News Talk KVTA 1520 AM you can hear one of “The Face Of Ventura tion and a year later made her London and changes. When I was growing By Johanna Spinks” portrait sitters interviewed. So listen in to find out what debut at the Proms. Today she is a up, Ventura was a sleepy beach town. their experience sitting for this ongoing art project was like. busy singer and recording artist who I’m really happy at how the city has has sung at the Deutsche Opera in embraced culture over the last ten Berlin, the St. John’s Smith Square in years. They’ve given it the personality London, and the Metropolitan Opera that it’s been waiting for. in New York City. In particular, I enjoy shopping She has also been featured on downtown. I really love Main albums such as “Porgy & Bess” (2006) Street now. It started developing and “La Boheme” (2008). Her first over the years when I was away, but solo album, “Soprano,” was released I really like the new boutiques and in 2007. restaurants. Cabell acknowledged that the life of an opera singer has its rewards and And how was the experience of having stresses. She loves to perform, but has your portrait painted by Johanna? had to adjust to the rigors of profes- I know one thing for certain, my sional singing. mother will love it. I think a lot of She must be meticulously aware people would pay a lot of money to of her voice, especially how much she have this experience. It was really You can now see Johanna paint EACH Face Of Ventura live at The Ventura talks before and after a concert. “I can’t wonderful. It didn’t feel like I was Executive Suites (VES) in front of The Face Of Ventura wall featuring the project’s practice that much every day because sitting for two hours. And the portrait first year of Ventura sitters. Thanks to VES for its support of this project. VES is the voice is so sensitive,” she said. “You was really beautiful. It really captured located at 701 E. Santa Clara Street. can’t sing more than 2 hours a day, my essence. Email Johanna for the schedule of “sitters”. [email protected] Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 11 Business Mailbox Ventura events Continued from page 5 Continued from page 9 rules on-leash requirements that are vocal styling of Donna Greene and ignored at Cemetery Park until the Glenn Novack. Celebrate Memorial warden arrives, when most of the owners weekend dancing to a 19 piece Jazz scatter for fear of a citation. Disagree- Orchestra featuring Music from the ing with the law is no reason to ignore Great American Song book. This will it at the expense of others. In the Key 3 take place on Friday from 8 p.m. to video from a couple of years back about 10:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion the relocation of one of the military Ball Room at 3451 Foothill Road. graves, a woman could be seen fending Admission is $12 at the door. Also free off a dog who was around her small refreshments and parking. For more child (welcome footage for the reporter info call 648-1143. covering the story). Only recently my wife and I were abused by 2 dog owners who had just arrived and didn’t see Ojai events why we wouldn’t want their loose Performances To Grow On will dogs within 2 feet of our toddlers who present the Oregon Shadow Theatre were eating their picnic lunches. The in their award winning rendition of The response in these situations is always to Adventures of Sinbad at the Matilija Audito- tell you how friendly and harmless their rium, 703 El Paseo Rd., on May 26 @ 7:00 dog is (or in that case for the guy to yell p.m.. Set sail for a magical adventure with aggressively from across the park that Sinbad the Sailor and the Oregon Shadow if I didn’t like it I should leave) – tell Theatre. The Adventures of Sinbad tells the that to the parent of a 2-year-old child story of the famous adventurer from the severely bitten in the face only yesterday book The Thousand and One Arabian Nights. in Oxnard (March 25th). Regardless It takes the sailor on a voyage from his of breed, size or “usual” nature, every home in Baghdad around 750 A.D. to Michelle Hirrel, owner of Shell’s Petals and 2012 WEV Business of the Year dog has that capability, and should be strange kingdoms, where he encounters award winner; Marsha Bailey, CEO and Founder of WEV; and Barbara handled accordingly. one-eyed ogres, giant birds and serpents Meister, owner of Barber Ford, Volkswagen, Subaru and RV, and one of WEV’s The amount of dog waste around that guarding a valley of diamonds. Elegant, 2012 Trailblazer Awardees; were on hand to enjoy the WEV Empowerment is field, coupled with the attitude of those graceful and richly colored shadow Priceless event at the Sterling Hills Country Club in Camarillo. For more infor- owners, has led us to avoid Cemetery puppets fly across the stage. Tickets are mation visit WEV at http://www.wevonline.org. Park completely, but it happens all over $15 for adults and $12 for children and Ventura. Take a look on the soccer pitch are available at the Ojai Coffee Roasting where the Lincoln School kids get to Company, by phone at 646-8907 or play their sports. Despite some clearly online at www.ptgo.org (click on special New owners at cialist and creative problem solving responsible owners placing high profile attractions). consultant. He left Verizon in 2010 signs and waste facilities, you can always On May 20, the Ojai Film Society The Mail Box to do independent consulting with be certain to find a pile or two lurking in will screen A Separation, a compelling “Meeting Masters,” another company the grass. Peer pressure does not appear drama from contemporary Iran that won on Main he heads up as CEO. to work. Only last week an owner sat and this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Alan Penuela recently retired as read while her dog ran loose – she had Film. Approximately eight months ago, a college instructor from Ventura no clue of where it was or what it was On May 27, the Ojai Film Society two entrepreneurs from Camarillo, Greg Community College where he taught doing, but of course when it came near will screen Young Goethe in Love, a lively Gardner and Alan Penuela set forth automotive classes for 21 years and 16 the kids and I objected it was “harmless romance that explains how Goethe came to purchase a small business with years at the high school level. and friendly” in her opinion. I would to write The Sorrows of Young Werther, the “potential” in the business friendly Alan stated, “We are bringing this like to hear what the staff of Lincoln feel autobiographical novel that made him an city of Ventura. As they looked at store back to life, especially with the every time they take the kids out and risk international literary sensation in the late many businesses, they came across government Post Offices restructur- disease and even blindness from a game 1700s. an established retail store called “The ing services, longer waiting time, etc”. of soccer (or is it Dodge Poop)? Ojai Playhouse, 4:30 pm. General Mail Box on Main,” a neighborhood We simply want the community to Finally, take a look at the Blanche Admission $10, Seniors & Students $7. UPS and USPS postal center that has remember we are here for them and… Reynolds play area. There can be no more Free to 2012 Subscribers. been on Main Street since the early we are making every effort to provide distinct example of a kids-only park – Celebrations for the 86th annual 90’s located at 2674 Main Street in exceptional customer service.” school playing fields, picnic tables, sand graduation at Villanova Preparatory midtown. No one knows what the future box and play apparatus together. And School begin with a Baccalaureate Mass at Greg Gardner spent 30 years brings, but Alan and Greg at Ventura yet, there are frequently dogs running 7 pm on May 25, at St. Thomas Aquinas working at Verizon / GTE as a Postal Services hope to be an integral loose on the grass and between the trees Parish, located at 185 St. Thomas Dr. National Cross Functional Teaming part of midtown’s growth and and on the playing fields piles of dog Commencement exercises are set for 11:00 manager, Customer Relations spe- business future. mess. a.m., May 26, in front of the Villanova It is really sad for those who do take Grotto. The ceremony will be presided care, who do respect the personal space over by the Very Rev. Gary Sanders, O.S.A., and understand that there is always a Prior Provincial of the Province of St. danger to very small kids from even the Augustine. smallest and friendliest of dogs that they are being tarred with the same brush. I will happily stay away from a designated Summerfest dog park – owners can do what they like there because it would be a dog park, applications but my suspicion is that many would continue to abuse other facilities to avoid the crowds. I can’t say I agree with available the use of the cemetery for this purpose, A day-long celebration of healthy but that is a debate for City Hall and the living is scheduled for Saturday, June 2 from consciences of the users themselves. For 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Ventura Unified me it is a simple matter of respect for the School District’s Education Services Center. rights of others to safely use the facilities Summerfest 2012 marks the 7th anniver- we pay handsomely for. sary of this free community event. Unfortunately, unless somebody The festivities of the day include over can tell me differently, lack of funding 50 community, sports and health vendors makes this type of anti-social behavior offering information, demonstrations and On March 29 Du Puis West (A design innovation agency) celebrated their new increasingly a part of Ventura life that hands-on activities to engage children and Downtown Ventura office with a large party featuring great food and wine. The we have to accept, just like panhandling, families in becoming fit, active and healthy. company recently moved from Westlake Village into their new home at the Bank robbery, drug dealing and prostitution, For a vendor application or to register of Italy building on Main Street. They did extensive remodeling to their space so I guess like the guy in the park would for the 5K run, visit www.vep4vusd.org. including adding an interior second floor mezzanine. Their many employees all say, if I don’t like it Ventura just isn’t for To sponsor Summerfest and help combat gathered for this group photo. me. childhood obesity and encourage healthy Robert, lifestyles contact Debbie Golden at Ventura [email protected] or 320-4633. 12 May 16 – May 29, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living Senior Cone-nection recommend other seniors should adopt a rescue animal, Betty commented, “Yes, I believe having a pet to care for gives Animals a person a well rounded life – the care and love I give Angus definitely makes and aging my life fulfilled. It’s very restful having him near me on my sofa and bed. Also, by Nanci Cone to love and care for an animal gives me A study published in the Journal of a sense of purpose, thereby minimizing the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) the focus on my personal problems.” in May of 1999 demonstrated that inde- The JAGS study showed that people pendently living seniors with pets tend with pets were better able to remain to have better physical health and mental emotionally stable during crises than well-being than those that don’t. They’re those without. Pets can also work as more active, cope better with stress, and a buffer against social isolation. Pets have better overall health. A 1997 study give them a chance to interact. This showed that elderly pet owners had sig- can help combat depression, one of the nificantly lower blood pressure overall most common medical problems facing than their contemporaries without pets. seniors today. The responsibility of In fact, an experimental residential home caring for an animal may also give older for the elderly called the Eden Alterna- people a sense of purpose, a reason to tive, which is filled with over 100 birds, get up in the morning and a reason to dogs, and cats and has an outside envi- stick to regular routines. Mary Saputo, ronment with rabbits and chickens, has President, Canine Adoption and Rescue experienced a 15 percent lower mortality League (C.A.R.L.) says, “Canine com- rate than traditional nursing homes over panions enhance the quality of all our the past five years. lives, their unconditional love and desire Betty Elder, a 1945 graduate of to be a 24/7 partner often gives seniors Ventura High School, took her dog Rip a reason to get up and get their day to Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding started.” for Dogs and Doggy Daycare every Looking for love? Please contact Wednesday for about 8 years. “He loved CARL at www.carlvc.org or 644-7387 everyone there and they loved him. When or Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding he died of old age last year everyone at for Dogs/Cabodogz at www.cabodogz. Ventura Highway missed him terribly com or 643-3647, they are just 2 of the and owner Mindy Benezra called to tell many rescue groups that are available me about the CaboDogz program. When (look at Scamp’s page for a few of these I was ready for another ‘companion’ I dogs). Another option is the new Santa should give her a call and she would save Paula Animal Rescue Center (S.P.A.R.C.) a dog for me. After a few months, Mindy – Ventura County’s first no kill animal called about a darling five year old male ser vices that opens June 1st. On Saturday, Chihuahua who needed a good home. It May 26th, 12-4 pm, SPARC will host a was ‘love at first sight’ – that precious grand opening for the community, with face – who could resist and we are now tours of the facility, some vendors and life partners!” refreshments. SPARC’s address is 705 When asked whether she would Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula.
Recently a surprise 100th birthday party was held at the Ventura Towne- house for Ethel Tera. Ethel is shown with a sign from the restaurant that she owned in Coney Island. The party was attended by relatives and friends. Photo by John Ferritto Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 13 Health living with a history of cancer – from CMH in the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Founda- the news tion, which reports that an estimated 12 The public will receive updates on million Americans are cancer survivors. the construction of the new Community The event will include food, as well Memorial Hospital when President and as games, raffles and speakers. The event CEO Gary Wilde gives the 2012 State of is a celebration of life and hope. The the Hospital address on Thursday, May celebration will begin at 11:30 at the 17. Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura. The address will be held at 6 p.m. Cancer Survivors Day celebration at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 is a collaborative effort of Community E. Main Street, with light refreshments Memorial Hospital, the American available at 5:30 p.m. Cancer Society and the National Cancer Wilde will also discuss healthcare Survivors Day Foundation. Reserva- reform and how it affects you, CMH and tions are required. Please call 652-5459 its patients during his address. or go to cmhshealth.org/rsvp. Space is limited. Reservations may Skin cancer is also the focus of a free be made by calling 652-5385, or go to seminar Community Memorial Health www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp. System is holding on Tuesday, May 22. The Community Memorial Hos- Presented by Dr. Arthur Flynn it will pital’s Cancer Resource Center will be cover aesthetic reconstruction following holding a Cancer Survivors Day cel- skin cancer. ebration to honor cancer survivors on Space is limited so reservations are Sunday, June 3. required. Call 652-5436, or visit www. A “cancer survivor” is anyone cmhshealth.org/rsvp. I Would Like To Know...
There is a proposed building project on Vista Del Mar where the current Ventura Coastal Corporation is located. What is planned and when will it be built? Jeff Gordon Ventura
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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) Dear Scamp: opening in Santa Barbara with a ribbon I hope you have been cutting ceremony on Monday, May 14th. enjoying the beautiful The grand opening was held at Elings Park. weather! Many of my The concept for this innovative Forever homes wanted dog friends are taking business grew from founder Christine hikes and going Gardner’s volunteer work with the Hi: I’m Joey a very sweet and quiet purebred male 4-year old Shih Tzu. I’ll bet Professor Scamp camping with their national organization Best Friends that you thought that Scamp was up for adoption when you saw my picture but Ph.D people! Being outside Animal Society and from her own expe- he has a wonderful home now. I’m a can be a lot of fun but I want to make rience as a multiple pet owner. sspecialpec dog that needs a very special sure you and all of your animal friends The Rolling Pet Vet mobile hospital is (and(an loving) family to take care of me. are aware of something that can cause a equipped with a state-of-the art examining I wwas born with a broken back so I hop lot of problems. When the weather starts room including a dental unit, digital x-ray aroundaro on my rear legs. As a result of to warm up many people protect their pets machine, a wet table and a separate surgical thisth I am incontinent. I’d do best in from fleas but there is another bug you suite that enables the vets to perform a an adult only home or a home with need to be protected from – ticks! The ticks variety of surgical procedures onsite. oldero children. I hope my special are out early this year and if they bite you or ■ Join in on another grand opening someones will come to take me home your human they can cause Lyme disease, and celebration, a great day for lost and soon.s Could that someone be you? Erlichia, Babesia and a whole bunch of abandoned pets, with the opening of Santa And I thank very special Sharon C. other diseases called co-infections! Many Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC). This and Barbara K. for sponsoring me at people think these diseases are only on the brand new animal shelter will be Ventura the Burnice Kraemer Sanctuary and east coast, but they can be found across the County’s first and only “no-kill” shelter, giving me a chance for a better life. whole US! If you catch the disease early, which assures a chance for a new life with a CARL 644-7387 www.carlvcorg you can take antibiotics and it will go away. loving family for pets who find themselves Unfortunately a lot of people and pets don’t homeless. Be a part of this history-making know they were bitten or don’t think much event on Saturday, May 26 from noon – 4 of it and if it is not treated right away it can pm at 705 E. Santa Barbara St. For more Hi: I’m Harry, a 9-year-old cuddlebug cause a lot of serious health problems. information call 613-7753 or email info@ Aussie, I’m like a giant teddy bear just Lyme disease and the many co- SantaPaulaARC.org. waiting for my forever home. I was infections can have many symptoms. Many dedicated folks have devoted rescued from the Orange County The symptoms vary from person to countless hours to make this a reality for the Shelter. I’m super friendly, low main- person and pet to pet. The symptoms community. You will also be entertained by tenance, medium energy, like to walk, can also mimic many other diseases the dog-agility demonstrations. Your pets great off leash and I listen very well like arthritis, chronic fatigue, are invited (hooray) along for the low-cost and I’m great with other dogs, cats and lupus, Multiple sclerosis, migraines, vaccination clinic and a dog-behavior class. even humans. I’ve had a full medical weakness and flu. Testing can be Tour the new facility and take advantage of check including blood work and am tricky and you must find a doctor who the opportunity to help support SPARC’s healthy! knows how to treat it. humanitarian efforts by participating in Please contact laurie@wagsand The best thing to do is to prevent you the Silent Auction for many great items. wiggles.com to make me a part of your family.mily. and your people from getting bitten. For dogs, there are topical products as well as Hi:Hi: My name is Cuzco, named after the some very good collars (talk to your veteri- citycity in Peru. I was found wandering in the narian about which ones to use). For cats, NewNew Mexico desert this past winter. Some there is a topical that can be used, but be Hi: I’m Hazel an adorable 3-year- nicenic people from California took me in. careful some tick topicals are toxic for cats. old cockerpoo (whatever that is). I TheyTh let me into their car where it wasn’t For people, wearing long pants, using tick like to bike, hike and hang out with freezing,fre and gave me food and love. sprays and using caution when hiking will other dogs. Maybe one day I will get The peeps who picked me up couldn’t help. After every outing your people should to hang out with Scamp. keepk me, so I’m still looking for my forever be checking you and themselves. home.h I am a young lab mix, neutered, Lyme disease is in California. To find friendlyf with people and other dogs and out more information check out www. athletic. I love to go hiking and play lymedisease.org and www.igenex.com. ball. I am staying at the VENTURA I hope that you and Savana, and all of HIGHWAY LUXURY BOARDING your readers can be tick free! FOR DOGS: 4692 Ventura Ave. Call Your friend, today to “Bring Me Home” 643-3647. Shannon Coyner Registered Veterinary Technician Certified Professional Dog Trainer Scamp: Thanks for sending this to me, I know that Join Scamp Club Lyme disease can be awful so hope that this will Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and a little keep pets and people from getting it. about yourself, including your address, to [email protected]. ■ Rolling Pet Vet, a new premier mobile You will be in the Breeze and become world famous. veterinary hospital, celebrated its grand
Police Reports (with a few fires thrown in) by Veronica Johnson Mobile Home Park. Firefighters found toward each other and Stevens punched Officers were forced to discontinue the a mobile home well involved in fire. The the victim. At some point while they pursuit due to him driving into the Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura residences adjacent to the mobile home were fighting, Stevens drew a knife opposing lane. Police Department and are not the opinions of on fire were subjected to intense heat and from his pocket, exposed the blade, and Vela eventually drove his vehicle into the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned the danger of the fire spreading to their threatened to stab the victim. The fight the Ocean Avenue Park and fled. Officers are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty units. Firefighters mounted an aggres- was then broken up by the indepen- pursued Vela as he ran west along the in a court of law. sive attack on the flames, successfully dent witness. Both subjects had minor railroad tracks before ascending a large containing the fire and extinguishing injuries from the fistfight; no one was chain link fence into the Pierpont Racquet Hemlock Structure Fire it. Residents were alerted to this fire due injured by the knife. Club. Officers took Vela into custody. On Sunday, May 6th, at 12:54 p.m., to the properly maintained and func- Felony Evading Arrest Carjacking the VC Fire Department responded to a tioning smoke detectors within the On Tuesday, May 1st, at 1:20 p.m., a On Thursday, May 3rd, at 9:00 p.m., reported structure fire in the 100 block home. Ventura police officer observed Jose Vela VPD responded to the Pierpont Racquet of Hemlock Street. The first arriving Assault with Deadly Weapon driving near the intersection of Arbor Club regarding a possible carjacking. unit was met by a resident stating On Monday, April 30th, at 7:45 a.m., Avenue and Armada Drive. The officer Officers contacted the victim, Jeff there was an exterior fire impinging on officers responded to a fight at Surfer’s was aware Vela had an outstanding Burkowitz. their 2-story house. Fire units worked Point, located at 399 South Figueroa felony arrest warrant. Burkowitz told officers that he had quickly to control the blaze that started Street. The subjects fighting had been Vela quickly accelerated away from met the suspect, Alexander Neuson, on in a trashcan underneath an exterior separated by a witness prior to officers’ the officer driving through two stop sign Tuesday at Motel 6 on Johnson Drive. staircase. arrival. William Stevens was playing controlled intersections in an attempt The following day, he met Neuson again Hanson Structure Fire loud music from his vehicle parked at to evade his arrest. The officer went in and they drove around in Burkowitz’ car. On Thursday, April 12th, at 3:04 Surfer’s Point. The victim asked Stevens pursuit of Vela as he continued at a high They ended up in the parking lot of the p.m., VC Firefighters responded to a to turn down his music, and Stevens rate of speed through the residential Pierpont Racquet Club. reported structure fire at the Imperial objected. The victim and Stevens walked area near Seaward and Ocean Avenue. Neuson demanded Burkowitz get Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 15
Police Reports (with a few fires thrown in) Sports out of the car. Neuson then pulled a attempted to rob him as well as shot him. ages and skill levels will be welcome to handgun out of his waistband and Dominguez was booked into VC Jail. Ventura Police participate. BMX riding is excellent car- threatened to kill Burkowitz if he Tash was transported to the VCMC where diovascular exercise and anyone could didn’t hand over his wallet and car keys. he was treated and released for a non-life benefit from taking part in it, the Kozins Burkowitz complied, and Neuson fled in threatening gunshot wound. Activities explained. the victim’s vehicle. The track has already received sanc- Officers saw Burkowitz’ vehicle on League golf tioning from USA-BMX, the formal Johnson Drive in Ventura. Officers pursued sanctioning body of BMX racing in the the vehicle into the city of Oxnard. After Harbor Patrol tournament US and Canada. There are about 300 crashing into a parked car, Neuson fled. The Ventura Police Activities League USA-BMX tracks across North America Neuson resisted the officers attempts to (PAL) is holding its 15th annual golf and the organization is approximately arrest him, so a police K-9 was utilized. Blotter 100,000 members strong. Among other Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol tournament on Friday, June 8 at the Robbery with Firearm activities, the organization will provide tends to. Olivas Links Golf Course. The tour- On Wednesday, May 2nd, at 11:00 nament will start at 8:00 a.m. The insurance and management support to p.m., VPD received a call reporting a 5/2 11:30 p.m. Patrol spotted an un- community has the opportunity of the track. robbery at gunpoint in the 5900 block of occupied vehicle with its engine running either playing in the tournament for a Ventura BMX will operate in similar Woodland Street. Officers located victim at the entrance gate to Harbor Cove. In fee of $125 or can sponsor the tourna- fashion as other local tracks in Camarillo, Orlan Vasquez in an alley. According to the process of locating the vehicle’s owner, ment starting at $150. Players of the Simi Valley, and Santa Barbara. Op- Vasquez, he was walking home from work Patrol came upon a woman on the beach tournament also have the opportu- erational plans involve opening the track when an unknown suspect approached howling at the moon. Patrol notified PD nity to win various prizes which include two nights per week and one weekend him from the rear. The suspect demanded and then FD when the woman began “Sink a Hole in One–Win a Car” and the day with time for both practice riding his property and pointed a semi automatic to enter the water. Patrol lost sight of “$250,000 Big Money Shot”. All money and official racing. Volunteer staff will handgun at him. Vasquez handed over his the woman. A multi-agency search was raised will support the PAL mission supervise during business hours, and property without delay. The suspect took initiated, but failed to spot the woman. The in promoting the involvement of local the track will be locked when it’s closed. victim’s property and fled the location. search was called off at 1:35 a.m. without youth, the community and the police by Protective gear and parental sign-in will Officers were unable to locate the the woman being found. She was spotted creating positive after-school programs be required for all riders under age 18. suspects. Vasquez was not injured during the next day. PD took her into custody for that can help keep local youth out of Participating riders pay modest this incident. observation by mental health professionals. criminal activity. The signup deadline annual dues to be members and use the Pursuit 5/4 2:25 p.m. The Fish and Game is May 25. For more information or to track whenever it’s open, Kozin explained. During the first week of April, Ventura vessel requested assistance with an electri- get involved please call 339.4443 or visit Grants will be available for those who detectives began working several similar cal fire on their vessel. Patrol responded www.venturaPAL.org. can’t afford membership, and Ventura stolen vehicle cases. Travis Threadgill was and extinguished the flame with a fire ex- BMX will work with the Police Activities identified as the likely suspect. On April tinguisher. FD responded and investigated. League (PAL) to assist low-income kids 20th, detectives located him driving one The fire was out. with transportation to the park and of the stolen vehicles on the east end of 6:30 p.m. A VIM tenant reports a learning to ride. Ventura. As officers tried to stop him, he subject acting strangely near the office. Ventura BMX, a 501(c)3 non-profit fled. He ultimately wrecked the vehicle in Patrol responded and found a man acting organization, is currently in need of Montalvo and was not located. erratically. Patrol contacted PD. Interview- donations and volunteers. Specific needs Threadgill became the suspect in ing the subject revealed that he had taken include help with fencing, lighting, several additional stolen vehicle cases from “uppers” around noon. Arrangements were bleachers, and track building (digging, throughout the county. On Friday, May made to have a family member pick him up. raking, etc.). You can learn more about 4th, detectives developed information that Patrol and PD requested AMR check the the track and contact the Kozins at www. lead to a hotel in the 900 block of West subject. His heart and vitals were checked. venturabmx.org and can keep up to date Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. Thread- He was released to his family members. on the track on its Facebook page: www. gill was found inside of one of the rooms 5/6 5:55 a.m. PD requests that Patrol facebook.com/venturabmx. there. As officers attempted to contact him, respond by boat to the Pier because they he jumped out of the second story window have an uncooperative subject on the beach. and fled into the nearby industrial area. A Patrol responded. PD was able to take the Team Redman/Rockstar’s Walker Finch is Support The K9 located Threadgill hiding in ivy plants subject into custody on the beach. one of BMX racing’s rising stars. Photo by inside of a barbed wire fenced yard. 10:50 a.m. Patrol monitored a PD “SelectiveBMX.com” Kingdom Shooting dispatched to a rollover traffic accident at On Sunday, May 6th, at 2:30 a.m., the Spinnaker and Harbor. Patrol responded VPD received a call of a shooting victim and found one vehicle on its side in the BMX racing Center while near the Ventura Pier. Officers located the drainage ditch on Olivas Park. Patrol victim, Tye Tash who had been shot once in assisted in putting cervical collars on the is coming to enjoying a the leg. patients and getting them from the car. A group of 3 Hispanic males walked There was no pollution related to the up to Tash and his friend. Tash refused to incident. Ventura! round of golf comply with the suspect’s demands and 3:10 p.m. FCC reports an assault victim Plans are in the works for a USA-BMX The community is invited to partici- was shot in the leg. at Harbor Village. Patrol responded and sanctioned BMX race track to be built at pate in supporting The Kingdom Center The suspect and the two other staged with other units until PD said it was Ventura Community Park, at the corner Ventura (TKC Ventura) at the 2nd Hispanic males fled on the promenade. clear. AMR handled the call, which in fact of Telephone and Kimball Roads. BMX, annual Kingdom Center Classic Golf Officers located a possible suspect hiding was not an assault, but a woman who had or bicycle motocross, is an Olympic sport Tournament to be held Monday, May in the parking lot of the Crowne Plaza. suffered an anxiety attack. open to riders of all ages. 21, at Olivas Links – 3750 Olivas Park Tash identified Dominguez as the one who The idea came to owners and Ventura Dr. The 12:30pm shot gun start will be residents Erick and Lea Kozin while followed by an entertaining, Luau with doing their daily jog around the park in BBQ dinner at the Wedgewood located Sports 2010. “With all of that empty space not just down the road from Olivas Links currently being used, we thought what at the Buenaventura Golf Course – 5882 Seahorses at 7pm. All home game will be better location for a BMX track to bring Olivas Park Dr. The Luau will feature Ventura County played at Ventura College Sportsplex. fun and enjoyment to area residents”, live Hawaiian dancers and guest speaker “It was critical for us to begin the season Erick Kozin explains. By early 2011, they Kevin Malone, Former General Manager Fusion to host strong, and to win games at home. It’s an reached out to the City and first proposed of the Los Angeles Dodgers. important phase in the season and with the track to the Department of Parks and The cost for the Golf Classic is $125 home games the team we have assembled I am confident Recreation in June of that year. The plan per player which includes the Luau. Reg- The Ventura County Fusion (www. we will get the right results,” said Ole took hold and was finally approved by istration for just the Luau is available for vcfusion.com), the region’s first and only Mikkelsen, head coach of the Fusion. Ventura City Council this January. Now $30. Registration information for the world-class championship-caliber soccer Tickets to individual home games are in its final stage of negotiation, ground Golf Classic and Luau can be found at franchise (winner of the 2010 Southwest available for a price of $10.00 per game for will be broken at the track within weeks. www.tkcventura.org. Division title and 2009 champions of adults and $5.00 per game for children “We believe this track will provide TKC Ventura is a unique program the Premier Development League: PDL), ages 16 and under. Ventura County Fusion a wonderful outlet of healthy competi- that unites the entire community to has announced its home game schedule season ticket packages and individual tion, great fun, and a source of pride for provide transitional housing to the for the PDL regular season, starting on home game tickets are now available everyone in the City”, Lea Kozin said. homeless. TKC Ventura provides an Friday, May 18th. Three games will take by contacting Fusion headquarters at “Kids need positive activities available to innovative approach to helping the less place in nine days, starting with a game on 830-8027, or by ordering online at http:// them and this is a great alternative sport fortunate by providing not only a place Friday, May 18th against Ogden Outlaws at www.vcfusion.com/tickets. For a complete that will appeal to kids who may not be to call home, but counseling, support 7pm, followed by a game on Sunday May schedule of all Ventura County Fusion interested in traditional stick-and-ball and mentoring. 20th at 3pm against Pali Blues and then home games, please visit http://www. sports.” Racing at the track will not be For more information please call May 26th against Southern California vcfusion.com. limited to kids, however. Riders of all 643-7675 or visit www.tkcventura.org. 16 May 16 – May 29, 2012 Ventura BREEZE Show Time Where The Music Flows tickets for that tour in Irvine. Katy Perry rich performances. desperately turns to Poe to help him opened, and No Doubt took the stage like Andrea Muller exudes genuineness uncover the mystery and help him find total pros. Always hoped there would be and acting aplomb as Hannah. Annie their murderer. With each clue from Stuff it in a DVD from that concert tour. But, hey, Sherman is particularly memorable Poe’s poetry leading them closer and we do have footage on YouTube. Other and convincing in the dual aspects of closer to their man, the plot thickens your ears than the “fan-only” single release of her portrayal of Deidre, Hannah’s dorm as the man they thought was the killer by Michael Kohli their Adam Ant cover, Stand And Deliver, mate. Hayley Silvers gets to display a wasn’t at all. Then again, neither did I. [email protected] no doubt fans have been waiting since to scope of emotional diversity as Logan, I loved the movie, the concept was http://www.kohlismusicpit.com hear new music. The new album will Hannah’s other dormie. Michael very intriguing, but the gore was hard youtube.com/kohlirockstv be released on September 25, 2012. Chandler is variously creepy, kindly, con- to watch. I felt John Cusack could Currently listening to: No Scrubs by TLC. Will we be lucky enough to hear a new flicted and menacing as the mysterious have exercised a bit more madness and single in the summer? A new sneak man known as Marshall. emotion in his character. He was rather New Show bookings underway! peek at the album just premiered online Eubanks’ script also invites the docile; too much for how the character As of this writing, I had the honor on Nodoubt.com. Stay tuned! After audience to closely focus on detail. was supposed to act in this situation, of working with some new local music another long waiting time, Alanis Moris- As a result, minor inconsistencies almost too matter-of-fact. Overall the artists. Just booked two back-to-back sette will release, Havoc and Bright Lights may seem more apparent, such as storyline was magnificent, extremely shows, and have another last-minute on August 28. New single, Guardian, is characters who don’t change clothes engaging, sent chills down my spine a show next Thursday at Zoey’s Cafe. available for purchase at iTunes. even though a week has supposedly few times. Check their site for the full line-up Thank you for reading! elapsed, or dialogue statements and The supporting cast members were to be announced. So far, I’m booking patterns that seem unnecessarily rep- believable and carried the poignancy of 10AM Movement, Bard & Rose, and Two on the Aisle etitious or tempo inhibiting. the drama throughout. It was indicative Pretty Wife for the Thursday, May 17. The Elite Theatre Company’s of of a story like Jack the Ripper, bridging Tonight, I booked two acts, Hawks & Perfect Quiet Place offers a chance to be a comparison where Director James Britt and Abby Posner at The Wine Rack Perfect Quiet entertained and emotionally enticed. McTeigue gave us a rather British flavor over on California Street. We had a fun It continues through May 27, 2012 at even without the accents and English lively packed crowd. My second show at the Elite’s home, The Petit Playhouse, locations; serving up a rather creepy this venue so far. Booking another live Place is 730 S. “B” St., in Oxnard’s Heritage ambiance, nonetheless. music showcase at The Wine Rack on Square. Tickets: $15-$17. Information The fact remains that Poe struggled May 31. And, last night, booked the disquieting and reservations: 483-5118. www.elite with inferiority so much so, that he new Pangaea (yes, they are under new by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine theatre.org. allowed himself to be poisoned. In a management). So far, I enjoy working The Entertainment Report factual statement, it is said he was found with the new owners. Rocket 68 and An old radio drama opened with the on a park bench dying from the poison Matthew Zeltzer came in and rocked question, “Who knows what evil lurks in he drank, and there are no further histo- out. Members of Rocket 68 can also the hearts of men?” Silver screen rical remarks or anything written after often be spotted in mostly-original One answer is: playwright Tom by Linde Carlson that incident. EERIE! Definitely worth band, Premonition. They perform often Eubanks does. the money! at The Deer Lodge in Ojai, Red Cove, Tom Eubanks, a long time Ventura- Hello Ventura! These are my picks of Rated R Running time 111 minutes and O’leary’s. They already have three based business professional and fixture the week: more shows lined up for the month of on the Ventura County theater scene, May. Including, Saturday May 19 at a is also a seasoned author of books and Music Calendar Relay For Life event in Thousand Oaks. plays. His newest script, a psychological Band members, known as, David, Jona thriller entitled Perfect Quiet Place, is the 5/16 to 5/29 and Gary, gave Pangaea Nightclub a current production at Oxnard’s Elite The 5 Year Engagement For more events go to Fun-in-Ventura.com very classic rock/bluesy feel. We kicked Theatre Company. Jason Segal and Emily Blunt star in this Andre’s Wine Bar off the night, playing We Govern We’s The play delves into themes of romantic comedy, as an engaged couple 1575 Spinnaker Dr., 805-642-9463 album, Reznor’s Orchid, on the PA system. delusion, deception and reality chal- whose ideas of life become very different Live Music every Tues, Thur & Fri And, the live portion began with the lenging circumstances through the from their original plans. Years go by and acoustic styling of Matthew Zeltzer. My experiences of Hannah, a 16-year-old their careers take very different turns Blackbeards Seaside BBQ next show booking at Pangaea is slated who lives in the girls’ dorm at a learning despite loving each other, but obstacles 1591 Spinnaker Dr. #115, 805- 650-7773 for May 27 (Memorial Day Weekend). institution. continue to stand in their way. Open Mic/Jam Night with “Shure Check into either my site or Pangaea’s At first, all seems common place as The film was very honest and took on Thing” every Mon 6-9pm site to find out the latest. the action opens with Hannah and her life like characteristics of this very problem, Karaoke every Wed 6-9pm 80s Night was a hit! dorm mates sharing their exuberance when one or the other has a life-long dream, Blue Grass Jam featuring: The Bottom For those 80’s music fans – if about circumventing the curfew rules. and when that dream comes to fruition, Feeders every Thur 6-9pm you want to catch the best party of But incongruous elements begin to now the question is weighing those cir- Fri 5/18 - Addicts Attic 7-11 pm Ventura – stay tuned to Ventura Hap- emerge when Hannah notices items are cumstances and the impact their decision Sat 5/19 - Steve White & the Barstool penings for the next Ruby Diamond starting to disappear from her room will make on the relationship, and how it Pigeons 6-10pm 80’s party at Paddy’s. Even some local which, oddly, doesn’t seem to have a lock will affect the other person. Sun 5/6 - Blue Stew 2-6pm musicians and music fans came by on door. Then, there’s the peculiar night I really enjoyed the reality of the writer’s Fri 5/25- TBA and dressed up. Members of Angie’s watchman who is always around and perspective on this detail on relationships Sat 5/12 - Loose Canons 6-10pm Curse, Cirque De L’Estrange, and more whose contradictory explanations of and pre-marital decision making. Sun 5/14 - Blue Stew 2-6pm showed up. Many people, including actions and events set off mental alarms I thought the chemistry between Blunt Bombay’s Bar & Grill me, were dressed up in 1980s attire for Hannah, and the audience as well. and Segal was sincere, and the dialogue was 143 S. California St., 805-643-4404 (including wigs, bright dresses, and As a thriller, Eubanks’ script is engaging and intelligently delivered in a All Star Blues Hosted by Tommy Marsh vintage 80s makeup). 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Just when were hilarious, a real laugh out loud type Fri 5/18 - Space Panther, Motorboat a “Couples-Only” dance (like they did in the audience feels it has latched onto of comedy. I would expect nothing less Warning (Black Sabbath Tribute) the 80’s skating rinks). We slow danced the story’s directional thread, Eubanks’ from Blunt and Segal. Great supporting Sat 5/19 - Hindsite to Madonna’s, Crazy For You. But, the next scene effectively twists the picture cast by Alison Brie and Chris Pratt. Sun 5/20 - The Shoemaker Brothers moment Whitney Houston’s, How Will to generate a totally new perspective. Rated R Running time 124 minutes Wed 5/23 - The Ray Jay Band I Know? came on – all of us dressed in On a deeper level, Hannah’s journey Thur 5/24 - Live HipHop Shop 80s took to the dance floor like crazy. also delivers several thoughtful insights Sat 5/25 - The Shoddy Cons & Special Singing, dancing, drinking, these were on some cause and effect issues related guests good times. Perhaps, my favorite club to the human psyche as it deals with, as Sun 5/26 - The Reall Deall Band night in Ventura. Hamlet put it, “the slings and arrows of The Raven No Doubt, Alanis Morisette outrageous fortune.” John Cusack plays Edgar Allan Poe, Cafe Fiore announce new upcoming albums So, Hannah’s Perfect Quiet Place turns a broke, alcoholic, writer-poet who is in 66 California St., 805-653-1266 Last week, No Doubt announced out to be rather complicated. Without love with a girl infatuated by his dark Live Bands every Tue thru Sat a brand new album is getting ready an ensemble of skilled actors on stage poetry. DJ in the TreeHouse Lounge every Fri & for release. After a long hiatus, while the potential of a breakdown with the Murders begin to terrorize Sat Gwen Stefani pursued her solo pop audience becomes a possibility. The Baltimore, Maryland assuming clues Wed 5/16 -Big Adventure career, the band got back together in Elite’s four-member cast, under the based on Edgar Allan Poe’s poems. Thur 5/17 - Coso Live 2009 for a very extensive tour. I had direction of Brian Robert Harris, is more Baltimore Police Officer/Detective, Wed 5/23 -Big Adventure the lucky fortune of receiving birthday than up to the test and they all deliver Emmette Fields (Luke Evans) Continued on page 18 Ventura BREEZE May 16 – May 29, 2012 17
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I thought on this. They spend their time in school of the hours many students sit in class- preparing for mandated tests with no rooms who are not able to relate to the Ventura artist Arline Tepper loves time left to explore the rest of the world. emphasis on testing. These students Ventura so she decided that she wanted to Focus on the Masters (FOTM) is may get turned on to their educations by leave something that all would be able to an organization in Ventura that has getting a breadth of education by having enjoy for years to come. She purchased a created a way to help with this dilemma. an opportunity to study art and music. green soapstone from Art City almost 20 They created the Learning to See History shows that when the arts are years ago, and a sculpture emerged that Program ably and lovingly facilitated cut out of societies, those societies fall. she called Angel’s Wing. So Arline has On May 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. enjoy by Aimee French who does double duty Look at the fall of Rome. donated this piece as a gift to the Museum an evening with Helle Scharling-Todd as program coordinator and teacher for The Learning to See program is of Ventura County. The stone came from at the The Comedy Club at The Harbor, the program. I had the opportunity to funded by private contributions and the Angel’s Camp area of California 1559 Spinnaker Drive. visit Freemont Middle School to watch some grant money. This wonderful according to Art City. It was shaped sort “Her mosaics are knockouts!” says Aimee at work. On the Day I visited the program is available to schools in of like a wedge so she made a stylized FOTM Master Artist Carlisle Cooper 35 students in Language Arts teacher Ventura County for only $50 for 8 classes, wing out of the stone and thus the name. of Helle Scharling-Todd, internation- Laura Nolan’s class learned about that’s one each week. Right now Aimee It now sits in the Museum. ally known mosaic and glass artist. To learn contour line drawing. only works part time with this program more about Helle visit www.glassandmosa First Aimee showed the students because of the current funding. If you ics.com how Sergio Argonis, cartoonist for would like to contribute or can provide a Admission is free for FOTM MAD Magazine and Ojai resident, uses grant opportunity so that more students members; general admission $10, line drawing to create his cartoons. She can have this experience, please contact students and seniors $5. tells his life story including how he im- Aimee French or Donna Granata at No one under 21 years permitted. migrated from Mexico City to New York Focus on the Masters Education@Focu Please reserve your seat today! City with $20 in his pocket to pursue his sOnTheMasters.com. RSVP at.653.2501 or at www.Focu dream of becoming an artist. His dream It takes a community to educate After a ten year career in the fashion sOnTheMasters.com came true with a fantastic career. a child. Our community can truly design industry, Sarah Kalvin is now a Join in for a gourmet AfterGLOW Then the exciting part of the class enhance the lives of our children by sup- professional artist, a graphic and web fundraising dinner by Chef Andy started where the students got to porting this program. I am contribut- designer, and the event coordinator for Fernandez of Savory Bakery & practice contour line drawing with live ing; are you? the WAV (Working Artists Ventura). Her Cafe, Andre’s Wine & Tapas and the models! Amiee brought with her Boo, I hope you’ll introduce me to artists work and those of Gerri McMillin and Comedy Club immediately following the big black dog; Bubba, the tree frog; you want to learn more about. Contact Pat Richards Dodds will be on display in the interview. The dinner is $20 for Noodle, the corn snake; Gilbert, the blue me through Facebook at The Heart of a show titled “Ocean Above & Below” at FOTM members, $30 for non-mem- tongue skink; and a box full of turtles! the Artist. Or email me at emily@the Fox Fine Jewelry from May 17 through bers. There will be a no-host bar. The students were enthralled as heartoftheartist. And I hope that you’ll July 9. An artists’ reception will be Purchase tickets online at Focuson they created their drawings of the read my blog and support the artists I Saturday, May 19th, 6 – 9 pm. theMasters.com or calling 653.2501. animals. Some of the drawings were feature. http://www.theheartoftheartist. beautiful as the students explored lines com/category/Blog/
Columbus, Hernán Cortés, Moctezuma II, Malinche, Junipero Serra, Alexander Mackenzie, Jedediah Smith, and John Charles Frémont. Two related monologues by artist and historian George Stuart are both presented on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. Age of the Conquistadors is June 19, and Exploring the Western Frontier is July 31. Admission to each monologue is $15 for general public, $10 for museum members. For reservations call 653.0323 x 7. Sacred art experience Discover the spiritual power embodied in a rare Buddhist textile tradition and connect to that energy Fleeing from the stark and often serious world of contemporary art, three within yourself. Join Leslie Rinchen- painters have let their imaginations take flight in their quirky, narrative works. Conquest of the Wongmo, an artist who studied with Jason John’s hyper-realistic paintings are offset with unrealistic notions as in Tibetan masters in India, for an expe- Love Gun, in which a man with a solitary ram’s horn faces toward a woman, his Americas riential encounter with sacred art. On view nearly impeded by a bevy of flying fruit. The newest exhibition of George Sunday, June 10 from 2-4:30pm in her Jerry Smith plays with language, using humorous visual puns in his paintings. Stuart Historical Figures® at the studio located at the Bell Arts Factory, Take a closer look at the Sanskrit scrawl on Try it You’ll Like It, and it too will Museum of Ventura County, illustrates studio #77, 432 N. Ventura Ave. live up to its name. how conquistadors, explorers and Reserve your space today at www.Sa Ashleigh Norman’s works are cryptic; ambiguous narratives invite the viewer settlers brought far-reaching conse- credArtExperience.com or contact Leslie to come up with their own story. In one work, three shadowy figures linger in the quences for the indigenous peoples of at [email protected] or background by the open door that leads to the question, what does it all mean? the Americas, and for the entire world. 626-8272. The artists will be in attendance for the opening reception, Saturday, May 25 The exhibit opens May 22 and runs $35 per person. Limited to 10 from 3-5pm. The Sylvia White Gallery is located at 1783 E. Main St. and open to through August 5. participants due to space limitations the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. The show runs from Among the 27 one-quarter life-size and personal attention. Reservations May 23 to June 17. For more information, please call 643-8300. figures are those of Christopher required. 20 May 16 – May 29, 2012 Ventura BREEZE