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BREEZEYour Hometown Paper Alcoholic 307,000 Beverage attend VC Fair Permits in A total of approximately 307,000 peo- ple attended this year’s Ventura County Ventura Part 3: Fair. This was less then last year’s atten- dance of 321,338 which was a record. Rev- Hazardous enue was also down almost $500,000. The Fair management was still very product, handle happy with this turnout during these tough economic times and the very un- with care usually cold overcast weather that oc- curred during the Fair. by Tim Pompey Many Venturans who enjoy the fire- Fenwick works closely with the works from their homes and other loca- downtown owners to help with security training. He meets regularly with the Res- taurant and Bar Association to discuss problems and find creative solutions to The Fair management security issues. He wants to establish a was still very happy good working relationship with busi- nesses, be a community resource, and with this turnout... allow owners to work together to solve their problems. But he’s also got tools to help him tions in town could barely see them be- with enforcement. The new CUP ordi- cause of the overcast skies. nance passed in 2005 helps. He’s got a The first time attempt to reduce the full-time alcoholic beverage officer to en- overcrowding at the motorsports events sure compliance with the ordinance. The by having attendees pay $5.00 additional officer, Derek Donswyk, works closely to watch the racing events was very suc- with the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Com- cessful as the events drew sellout crowds mission (ABC). He serves as the local eyes of about 4,000 people for each event. and ears for compliance with the ABC There were many fans that were un- and provides enforcement of relevant city happy with this policy that they didn’t ordinances. In addition, his department know about and could not attend the rac- helps regulate what’s known as an “enter- ing and demolition derby events because tainment permit,” required by the city if a they were sold out. business wants to provide music See the opinion section for some Continued on page 2 Where’s Sheldon? readers comments.

tainability and working toward a stron- November City ger business community. Monahan will be running for a record Council ballot ninth consecutive four-year term. A for- mer mayor of Ventura, Monahan points will be crowded to the decisions he has made as a council by Rebecca Wicks member as evidence he is “not afraid to make hard decisions that affect your ev- Fifteen people will be running for City eryday life.” Council this November. Four will pre- Summers believes he has been a posi- vail. This year’s election will most likely tive voice for the community outlining prove to be an interesting one with a bevy a number of projects he has personally of candidates and three contentious bal- worked on from restoring police officers lot measures including a measure aimed on school campuses to supporting land against Walmart that would ban grocery Continued on page 7 stores larger than 90,000 square feet, a building-height initiative and a half-cent Mail Box...... 3 sales tax increase. Opinion/Editorial...... 3 Four current council members will be City News...... 4 running for reelection including Neal An- News and Notes...... 6 drews, Brian Brennan, Ed Summers and Business...... 8 Jim Monahan. All four are leaning heav- Community Events...... 10 ily on previous council work as proof of Art Scene...... 12 On Saturday, August 8 the first ever Ventura County Fair 5K Run & Walk was held. their competence. Senior Living...... 13 This event featured an out and back course along Main St. starting at Mission Park and “I have learned that experience mat- Sports...... 14 turning around at Santa Rosa St. The distinguished judges were Jim Monahan’s daugh- ters in tough times,” said Brennan in his Schools...... 14 ter Patty Monahan, his granddaughter Rachael Hodgson, Jerry English, Sheldon Brown, candidate statement. Movie Review...... 15 Randall Richman and on his knees Newstalk 1520 KVTA’s Stickboy. Like other council members running Center Stage...... 15 Participants in the run, presented by Inside Track, located at 38 W. Main were en- for reelection Brennan, an environmental Professor Scamp...... 16 couraged to run or walk in a costume. Special awards were given for the best costumes as consultant, points to issues the council Police and Fire Reports...... 16 judged by a distinguished 6 person judging team. has addressed in recent years including The Lighter Breeze...... 18 homelessness, promoting financial sus- 2 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE

It’s Never Been So Easy Alcoholic Beverage the city leaders hoped to draw more clients Continued from page 1 to downtown, it’s certainly worked. Tonight or other types of entertainment. the place is swarming with guests, many of Getting To & From The Airport Finally, there’s also a city ordinance them from out of town. Downtown Ventura about “excessive calls.” If you have too many has a reputation as party central. problems with law enforcement related 12:15: We’re downtown again, cruising $35.00 one way to alcohol, Fenwick can pull your enter- east on Main. Someone from a nearby bar $65.00 round trip tainment permit. No permit, no enter- flags down Alexander and tells her that one Discounts for tainment. No entertainment means sig- of Ventura’s 10 most wanted is drinking in Groups and Charters nificant loss of customers. “It’s just one his bar. She pulls over to investigate. It’s true. Depart Ventura more tool we can use,” Fenwick says “to In five minutes or so, she has the guy hand- AMsAMsAMsAMs help ensure that a business complies with cuffed and in the car. Turns out he’s got a PMsPMsPMsPM their CUP (conditional use permit).” felony warrant for failing to appear at his s/XNARDDEPARTSMINUTESLATER *** DUI hearing. To boot, he’s got three DUIs in s.ODEPARTURESPM6TA PM/XN 11:30: We cruise downtown on Main ten years, a real no-no in California. Now he 9:30pm LAX-on Saturdays only. Street. I get a real sense of the party going on has even more serious problems and is prob- 805.650.6600 PSC 6291 Depart LAX late night. The restaurants and bars are busy. ably looking at extended jail time. We spend Holiday Inn Express AMsAMsAMsPMsPMs There’s music in the streets, people gathered more than an hour transporting and getting FREE Parking at the Holiday Inn parking lot PMsPMsPM in large groups. They flow up and down him booked into the County jail. 1080 Navigator Dr., Ventura Main Street like schools of fish, bar hopping, Dozens of partyers walk past me as I e-tickets online at www.venturashuttle.com drinking, socializing, having a great time. If Continued on page 3

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Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 3 V e n t u r a Opinion/Editorial ● It has been a year chicken? Bar-b-q it or let it run around fancy. the back yard for friends to admire, Go to www.skywestmagazine.com to REEZEYour Hometown Paper since Kevin Costner came home for the shocking? read the column. TheB Ventura Breeze is your free local community news- paper published every other Wednesday and circulated premier of his movie And how would it be removed with- ● In my opinion in the last issue I ne- throughout Ventura and to many locations in Ojai. “Swing Vote” and to out being seen, perhaps hidden in a per- glected to thank R. Ellis Smith for read- entertain thousands son’s pants? ing the Ventura Breeze so thoroughly PUBLISHER Sheldon Brown of us with his band, ● I would like to thank the Rotary Club that he even reads the classifieds, that is Publisher Sheldon Brown “Modern West” of Ventura South for inviting me to be a real commitment and an avid reader. [email protected] Costner, who spent a portion of his the guest speaker at their last Monday ● Our city elections are only 3 months PET EDITOR childhood in Ventura and considers the noon lunch meeting at the Wedgwood away and we want to hear from our view- Professor Scamp area his hometown, expressed his grati- Banquet Center located at the Buenven- ers their opinions regarding the 3 ballot [email protected] tude: “Thank you, Main Street! I went to tura Golf Course. measures and your choices for city coun- junior high right over at Cabrillo. Man, The buffet lunch prepared by the cil members. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS my whole world’s wrapped up here. It’s Wedgwood was just outstanding and We really prefer to hear the positive Tim Pompey good to be home!” the group was just wonderful, extremely reasons for your choices as compared to Rebecca Wicks It was good to have him home. Hope- friendly and accommodating. all the negative reasons for not voting for Nanci Cone fully he will return again soon with his ● I would also like to thank Coach Ron a candidate but that is up to you. Karlene Lang band to delight us one more time. Are Tunick for having me on his radio show We will save your opinions for a spe- SENIOR ADVISORS you listening Kevin? on AM 1400 KKZZ. Be sure to listen to cial election issue that will come out clos- Nanci Cone ● Besides the really bad weather that him in the afternoons, a very informative er to the elections. Suz Montgomery hurt sales at the Fair the more disturbing show. ● I see that Juice on Chestnut (across thing to me has to do with chickens. ● United Airlines guests who travel from the Ventura Theatre) has finally ADVERTISING ADVISORS If you attended the Fair you might anywhere around the globe during July closed down. It is a shame that it was so Ted Richey have noticed that there was a fence in and August had the opportunity to learn poorly publicized (really needed to adver- 805.377.0917 front of the chicken enclosures so that about Ventura. The airline’s official mag- tise) and had such strange hours. Leselie Ann Matthias viewers could not get close to them. azine SkyWest ran a full color three page It is one of the nicest interior spaces [email protected] I assumed that it was because of some spread on the author’s experiences while in Ventura and hopefully someone will Anika Cole chicken flu virus but could hardly believe visiting Ventura. Colleen Birch Maile de- open a new business there that knows [email protected] it when I was told it was because last year tails her weekend out and around town how to run one. PRODUCTION ADVISOR some of the cages were broken into and giving great reviews along the way. The really upsetting part is that the Alfred J. Lewis chickens stolen - I was shocked. Also featured are local restaurants Breeze rack is still inside and we can’t get studioNothing What would one do with a prize and businesses that found the author’s it out. [email protected]

PRINTING there are going to be any more changes Alcoholic Beverage Roger Wirsing Mailbox Editor: that someone will publish them so the Continued from page 2 American Foothill Publishing Co. I like Mr. (Karl) Keller’s idea about a locals know what to expect when going wait in the patrol car. Lots of people stag------Federal Tax Holiday. Unfortunately, re- next year. ger past my window. I hope they have des- REACHING US: ducing the amount of tax returns the IRS Thanks, ignated drivers. I wonder where they’ll be in ten years. Hopefully not in a squad car EVENTS & HAPPENINGS has to process by about 66 million could Beth Hummer at midnight, pulled out of a bar in front [email protected] put a lot of these highly trained govern- Breeze: ment employees out of work, only adding It was publicized but easy to miss the of their boyfriend or girlfriend, watching their future go down the drain. OPINIONS to the job loss that is in helping to drive fact. It was done to reduce the huge crowds It’s an irony to me. The long term con- [email protected] this recession. Perhaps we could instead that attend the motorsports and not to make sequences of alcohol and the sale of alco- use some of the Federal stimulus money money. ARTICLES AND PHOTOS hol. No one thinks in the course of selling Hopefully the word will get out for next [email protected] to give these people new jobs that put or buying alcohol that one drink can have a year so that there aren’t a lot of disappointed them to better use by restoring the decay- big impact, but over the years, it’s an accu- ADVERTISING ing infrastructure of our nation. folks. [email protected] mulation. This man, mid 40’s, employed, a These IRS employees could build normal citizen. Tonight’s he in jail. roads, bridges, subways, sewers. Per- Editor: *** Ventura Breeze haps we may find they possess a special Shame on the Ventura Fairs running At the end of my run with Alexander, 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B-393 talent for reaching new heights (who of the Motorsports Wednesday night. I’m struck by the dilemma of alcohol and Ventura, CA 93001 better to finance an inflated budget?) My son was in the last event Demoli- alcohol sales. I know from past history, s&AX new depths (digging for unreported tion Derby. The Family traveled there like banning alcohol doesn’t work. Prohibi- tax liabilities?) or at least acquire a real- years past to see him race. Even took off tion was a complete failure. So, you deal  ity on how the tax dollars they collect work early. Stood in line for 1-1/2 hours with the reality of people’s desires and the The Ventura Breeze is printed with are spent. A year later they would return to be told sold out. How can that be. The reality is this: People want to drink. Okay, soy based ink on paper with minimum to their desk job a better, more valuable event did not open Till 6:00. That was not given that fact, the system in place here in 40% recycled content. agent of democracy. equal opportunity for others to get in. Ventura seems to work pretty well. “The Dave Cintron If over crowding was an issue, why? foot patrols really help,” Alexander says in Ventura There were 3 different events. If colored response to my observation that, here in Outgoing commis- bands were sold for each event, that the downtown, it’s gone smoothly tonight. The Breeze, would not have been a problem. And they Still, the sale of alcohol is a puzzling sioned advertising advi- How many of you have gone to the would have made triple the money. Who thing. Whatever rules are in place don’t keep people from alcohol abuse. Underage kids, sors (sales folks) needed first 2 days of the fair just to catch the would let a senior citizen down in that Demolition Derby? My husband and way? Much less wait standing for such a passengers in cars, the normal joe in the for the Ventura Breeze. I have left work early just to take our long time. bar. It’s a point of caution. The sale of alco- hol really is a hazardous product. It’s easy son for the first time this year, just to My mother, his grandmother….Fam- to forget when, on a night like tonight, so Sales experience pre- find out that not only were they letting ily of one of the participants. many people are out having fun. Earlier in ferred. Dedicated people a certain amount of people in, but to Felecia Smith have to PAY?? Wow we were caught off the year, Alexander herself was the victim of Ventura a DUI collision: in her patrol car, while she only who want to join a guard with that. Was there something was parked. She’s lucky to be alive serving in the paper that explained admis- Dear Sheldon, as a safeguard for the citizens of Ventura. fun local team while get- sion?!? I wonder how many people were Enjoyed your last editorial. As an Oja- Tonight I hope the people I watch on ting to know the people surprised with that charge. I can under- ian I do not identify with R.Ellis Smith! the street get home safe, but I know the of your community and stand the limit amount of people, but I The Breeze continues as a fine publica- odds. Some of these folks will eventually find just can’t grasp why they are now charg- tion. Ivor Davis is a long time friend as themselves in trouble. Some officer will pull be committed to the ing. It is just unfortunate that my son he and his wife used to eat in La Tratto- them over, handcuff, arrest them, put them was the one who really was hurt. All he ria and Cucina D’Italia that my husband in jail, cost them a future. It’s a cautionary growth of the paper. got ask during the day was “Brett want and I ran before our retirement. Enjoyed tale. You can’t drink, or serve alcohol, or be a Must be self-motivated, to see some Vroom Vrooms later?” Oh that article too. responsible drinking parent without pause. and to top things off we received a pa- Best, Wherever alcohol is served, it can be danger- ethical and responsible. per when we got ride tickets early that Myrna Cambianica ous. And like it or not, consuming alcohol the first 2 days were $5 admission, Ojai just increases your risk. (To Be Continued) Please reply to editor@ that didn’t turn out to be true, still got venturabreeze.com. charged $10. Well regardless we went, spent the What a wonderful life I’ve had! I only wish I’d realized it sooner. Thank You! money, my son got to ride the kiddy – Collette rides for the first time. I hope that if

Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 4 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE City News Other days and times available. pervisor for more than two decades. Most recently Learn to Ice Skate for 3 years to 501 Poli Street, Room 226 his group developed Promontory Pointe City adult: Wednesdays, September 9 – Octo- Ventura, CA 93001 which includes the newly constructed Is- ber 28, 5:15-5:45 pm, Channel Islands Ice For further information, please con- landView and Bella Vista communities. offers classes Center, 830 Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard, tact Eric Wallner at 677-3911 or ewall- Next steps for the estimated $210 The City of Ventura Community $99, Course code for 3-5 years: 23084; [email protected] to arrange a pre- million project include the designing of Services Department offers many classes 6-12 years: 23086; 13 years to adult: submission facility inspection. floor plans and the creation of detailed and activities. There are still some late 23088. Includes skate rental and open elevations which will be presented to the Summer classes available. Hurry! Sign skate fun. city’s design review committee. At the up now before classes fill or get cancelled. Basic Dog Obedience for dogs Hyatt Place same time, civil engineering plans with Registration for Fall classes begins Au- four months old or older: Tuesdays, grading, storm drain and other details gust 31! September 15 – October 20, 6-7 pm, Hotel delayed will also be created and run through city Sailing and Kayaking: A wide va- Camino Real Park near tennis courts, Var- channels. From their working drawings riety of classes and certifications at Leo sity and Dean Dr, Ventura, $85, Course and plans will be developed. Robbins Community Sailing Center, Ma- code: 23232. one more time Ashkar estimates it will take up to a rina Park, 2950 Pierpont Blvd. Contact To Register: Contact the City of Ven- The planning commission hearing year and a half before the project breaks our dock at 805-643-3612 for more infor- tura Community Services Department at for the approval for a 3 and 4 story Hyatt ground. Once construction begins, it mation. 805-658-4726 using Visa or Mastercard Place Hotel proposed below Vista Del will take place in a number of phases – Gymnastics for 3-5 year old be- or go online at cityofventura,net and Mar next to the Golden China Restau- upwards of 10 to 12 according to Ash- ginners: Fridays, September 11 – Oc- click eRecreation. Pre-registration is re- rant has been postponed one more time kar. tober 2, 3:30-4:15 pm, Barranca Vista quired before attending any class. until September 22. The project itself has been in the Center, 7050 Ralston, $50, Course code: For more information: Contact This occurred after the neighbor- city’s planning pipeline for more than 23122. Other days and times available. Marcia Grambling at 805-658-4746 or ing business Affinity Group expressed in five years. Gymnastics for 6-13 year old be- [email protected]. writing that they were not opposed to the While some residents did appear ginners: Fridays, September 11 – Octo- project but wanted more drawings show- at the meeting to voice concerns over ber 2, 4:15-5 pm, Barranca Vista Center, ing if it would impact their view. increased traffic, a larger discussion fo- 7050 Ralston, Ventura, $50, Course code: Ventura accept- The commission wanted the con- cused around whether the project would 23128. Other days and times available. cerned parties and the developer, Pacifica include affordable housing. Driver Education for 14-18 year ing nonprofit Companies of San Diego to meet to re- The council had been reminded re- olds: choose internet course for $75 solve any concerns prior to the commis- cently that a lack of affordable housing (Course code: 24371) or study at home organization sion approving the project to avoid any could open the city to potential lawsuits with books for $85 (Course code: possible appeals to the city council. by housing advocates. 24372). Course does not include behind- proposals for The hotel’s design was approved in A representative from Cabrillo Eco- the-wheel driving. Registration begins March and several public hearings have nomic Development Corp. made state- August 31. Affordable been held prior to this one. ments in the meeting stressing afford- Pee Wee Soccer for 3-5 year able units were needed in Ventura. Karen olds: Mondays, September 14 – Octo- Sustainability Flock, Cabrillo’s real estate development ber 5, 4:30-5:15 pm, Barranca Vista Park, 499 new director went as far as to state she be- 7050 Ralston, Ventura, $35, Course code: lieved affordability rules apply to the 23070. Other days and times available. Center housing unit Parklands project. Parents must participate. The City of Ventura’s Cultural Affairs In 2006 the city established condi- Tennis for 4-7 year old beginners: Division is collaborating with other de- project tions for specific projects requiring them Saturdays, September 19 – October 10, partments to offer affordable office space to include affordable housing. 9:15-10 am, Juanamaria Park, Loma Vis- to qualified nonprofits. The City is seek- approved Because the Parklands project was ta and Crocker Ave, Ventura, $40, Course ing local cultural and social service non- originally submitted to the city in 2005, code: 23139. Other times, days and age profit organizations that are interested in for East Ventura Ashkar believes his project should be leasing space in the Nonprofit Sustain- exempt from city affordability require- groups available. by Rebecca Wicks Tennis for 17 years to adult be- ability Center at 505 Poli St. (the office ments. ginners: Tuesdays, September 15 – Oc- building behind City Hall). Submissions After a marathon meeting earlier this At the end of the night, concessions tober 6, 6:30-8 pm, Camino Real Park may be mailed or hand-delivered to the month, the Ventura City Council voted were made and conditions were added Tennis Center, $55, Course code: 23201. address below before 4 p.m. on Sept. 28. 4-3 to adopt plans for a sizeable new con- to ensure apartment rental rates in the This currently vacant office space on struction project that will include 499 Parklands would stay affordable for 25 the 4th Floor is being made available tem- new housing units, 25,000 square feet years. If the apartments are converted to Council porarily to nonprofits for below-market of commercial space, a 6,560 square foot condominiums they will need to be sold rates in order to assist them in weathering community center and 11.62 acres of at moderate-and low-income levels. Contacts the current recession. Rent for each orga- parks and open space at the east end of Ashkar is very positive about the nization is $1 per year, plus utilities and Ventura. project and what he believes are its ben- These are the email address- building/maintenance costs (at a rate of The vote means developer West- efits for Ventura. es of your city council mem- .40 cents per square foot monthly). wood Communities Corp. now has en- “It is going to be a fantastic project bers. If you think that some- Qualified tenants would receive: titlements for the homes, environmental for the community,” said Ashkar. thing in the city is wrong or A three-year lease (with two one-year clearance, a general plan amendment, According to Ashkar the barranca renewal options) at the rate of $1/year zone changes and initiates necessary an- will be a large feature of the project. Plans right or needs improving, plus utilities and building/maintenance nexation. include removing non-native plants and please email them and let costs (.40 cents per square foot monthly). Dissenting votes came from Mayor re-vegetating the barranca as well as cre- them know. They are here to 24-hour access to the building via the Christy Weir and Councilmen Bill Ful- ating a pedestrian bridge to go over it. serve you. existing keycard fob system (locks to spe- ton and Carl Morehouse who all wanted Bike and walking paths will connect with cific offices on the 4th floor will be paid more time to discuss the plans. existing paths across Telegraph Road. Neal Andrews for by tenants). Developer John Ashkar of Westwood Between housing, the project will [email protected] In addition to designated work areas Communities Corp. is moving forward have close to 12 acres of parks and grassy Brian Brennan for each organization, common areas and preparing to go through the city’s spaces including a central plaza and spe- [email protected] would include a conference room, class- processes. cial landscaping to capture runoff and room, breakroom and bathrooms. “I don’t think the vote was controver- help current flooding issues. Bill Fulton A move in date is hoped to be in mid- sial,” said Ashkar regarding the 4-3 vote. While some minor street changes may [email protected] November. “They just wanted more time, it doesn’t be made, city traffic engineers have stated For eligibility, nonprofit agencies mean they didn’t ultimately want the roads will not need to be widened. Jim Monahan should have participated in either the project in Ventura.” Weir expressed concern about the size [email protected] City’s Cultural Funding Program or the The project called “Parklands” will of many of the lots calling them small. Carl Morehouse Community Partnership Granting Pro- include a variety of housing types includ- “We are saying, ‘families you don’t [email protected] gram. ing single-family homes, triplexes, row really belong here,’” said Weir who has SEND SUBMISSIONS TO: houses and apartments. Commercial oftentimes pressed developers to create Ed Summers City of Ventura space could also become home to banks, larger lots. [email protected] Cultural Affairs Division stores or restaurants. As a final direction before closing Attn: Eric Wallner, Cultural Affairs Su- The site – just south of Highway 126 the meeting, the council asked the legal Christy Weir pervisor at Wells and Telegraph roads – is current- and planning staff to work with Ashkar [email protected] P.O. Box 99 ly used as farmland but has been under and his company to create a final devel- Rick Cole Ventura, CA 93002-0099 consideration as a site for development opment agreement which will outline a City Manager HAND DELIVER MATERIALS TO: for some time now. payment schedule to the city. The city [email protected] Cultural Affairs Division Ashkar and his Los Angeles-based is expected to collect millions in fees for Attn: Eric Wallner, Cultural Affairs Su- company have been building in Ventura this project.

Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5 City News ments is not financially sustainable. I day set aside each year to celebrate and believe Ventura can be a leader in pension honor America’s children by spending Improvement reform. meaningful family and friend times cel- School board That likely means moving from “de- ebrating kids – children, grandchildren projects fined benefit” plans (which guarantee a or any child in need of mentoring. candidates Three major improvement projects certain retirement income and are increas- Research shows that when adults There will be 5 candidates running have been approved by the City Council. ingly costly to taxpayers) to “defined con- spend meaningful times with kids, it for the 3 open seats on the Ventura Uni- The Council voted to spend approx- tribution” plans (which are more fiscally helps kids develop a positive self-image fied School District board. imately $1.2 million to repave Poli St. and sustainable) for new employees. “Defined and a sense of purpose. Parents and 3 incumbents, Mary Haffner, Velma $1.6 million to replace water line around benefit” systems were once the standard child givers know that there is a di- Lomax and John Walker, will be seeking Lincoln Dr. after the bids were even lower in private corporations, but almost all rect relationship between positive time re-election on Nov. 3 after their four-year than the department estimates. have moved toward “defined contribu- spent and today’s serious discipline terms expire this year. Also approved was a plan to relo- tion” approaches. Government will challenges: violence, substance abuse Running against them will be David cate old bike paths and repair the beach need to make the same transition for and other dangers faced by today’s chil- Norrdin and Monique Dollonne, both near Surfers Pt. and the Ventura County new hires. dren. prior candidates for a school board seat. Fairgrounds. Replacing the crumbling On July 20, the Ventura City Coun- bike path has been in the works for 15 cil voted unanimously to work toward years. the goal of pension reform by appoint- Grants are being use for the con- ing a Compensation Task Force made struction of the initial $3 million phase up of City Council members, city staff and could begin in November or De- and community members. Their charge cember. Because the grant funds must is to look closely at this issue and make be spent by the end of this year or pos- recommendations to the Council this sibly be forfeited the construction will fall. be phased. Another element of Ventura’s eco- The project will relocate the bike nomic stability plan will be up to the and pedestrian trail and parking lot on voters in November. The Council re- the ocean side of Shoreline Dr. about cently approved putting a ½-cent local 65 feet toward the Fairgrounds and sales tax measure on the ballot, to give Shoreline will be shortened. the taxpayers a choice about city govern- Ventura was unsuccessful in its bid ment funding and services. Currently, for $5 million in federal stimulus funds only 16% of the sales and property taxes to help complete the project. you pay stay in Ventura. The rest goes Vinciguerra Construction will do for state programs, county services and the work on the Lincoln Dr. water line local school districts. Now the State is project which will replace nearly 4 miles taking millions of dollars more of our of undersized and deteriorated pipes city’s shrinking revenues to make up with 8” and 10” pipes to reduce mainte- for their own budget crisis. nance costs and improve their reliabil- Ventura has a balanced budget—the ity. Their bid of $1.6 million was about City Council has made cuts to live with- Board members of COLOR as well as a large crowd of gay rights supporters gathered in downtown half the city’s estimate of $3 million. in our means. But with these cuts, the Ventura on Saturday, August 22, for a march celebrating gay pride. high quality of services that our com- munity deserves, such as repaving our COLOR sponsors parade Public safety is deteriorating streets, repairing our side- walks, keeping Wright library open and one of the basic maintaining our public safety at current celebrating gay rights levels, are at risk. This local, temporary by Tim Pompey responsibilities ½-cent sales tax increase would gener- ate over $8 million each year to pay for It’s easy to forget the upheaval of the and let Ventura know we’re just people of government vital services right here in Ventura. late 60’s. Watts, Vietnam, the ‘68 Demo- trying to be part of our community.” Because this is a city tax, not a state cratic Convention, Kent State, the Weath- Wilner realizes the very fact there by Christy Weir, tax, 100% of the money will stay in our erman, SDS, Black Panthers. Nixon, could be an openly gay march is very dif- Mayor City of Ventura community—the State cannot touch it. Agnew, Colson, Liddy, Hoover. The as- ferent from 1969, when gay people had Ventura is a community that isn’t It is a protected, local source of income sassinations of John and Bobby Kennedy, to keep their identities secret. “There’s afraid to lead. On many issues, from pro- that is not subject to the State’s fiscal Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King. definitely been a change in atmosphere,” tecting agricultural land to green prac- irresponsibility. Add one more piece to this turbu- he says. This is due in large part to the tices to focusing on urban infill develop- The average cost for each resident lent puzzle. The Stonewall Riots, June leadership of such notables as Harvey ment, we have taken a leadership role in will be less than $75 per year because 1969, hailed as the landmark event which Milk in the 70’s, and the type of persis- the state of California. Last year, we were out-of-town visitors account for much sparked the beginning of the Gay Rights tent activism that has led to increased gay one of the first municipalities to critically of our sales tax revenue. The tax will au- movement. Incited by an especially bru- visibility. Even the media has gotten into examine every city expense and cut the tomatically end in four years. tal police raid on a gay bar in Greenwich the act with such programs as “Queer Eye $11 million dollars necessary to balance The City Council-adopted spending Village, the ensuing riots caused a protest for the Straight Guy.” Remember Ellen our city budget as a result of the economic plan for the new revenue will allocate against a repressive American culture Generes coming out ten years ago on her downturn. Our top-level managers agreed funds for services that matter most to that openly discriminated against gays. T.V. show? to a 10% reduction in pay. Forty city jobs our residents: Fast forward four decades to the Still, the work continues, as evi- were eliminated. One of the most contro- Repair streets and maintain parks. present. The history still fresh — changes denced by last year’s passage of Proposi- versial steps we took was to negotiate with Keep Wright Library open and im- within our own lifetimes. We now have tion 8. He admits the gay community was all of our employee unions to take at least prove library services. laws prohibiting sexual harassment and caught off-guard by the strong financial a 5% cut in compensation for 15 months. Restore and improve our emergen- discrimination, as well as strong political support the initiative received from out For the firefighters, this meant postpon- cy response times through full use of coalitions supporting gay rights. Better of state groups. “Yeah, I think we took ing the enhanced retirement benefits that Medic Engine 10, supplement our po- yet, gays feel safer living out in the open. our status in the community for grant- had been approved for future implemen- lice gang prevention unit and increase All the more reason to gather as they ed. I think it’s important to note, how- tation by our City Council on a 4-3 vote the Downtown foot patrols. did on Saturday, August 22, to march ever, we’re not trying to force religious prior to the recession. The cooperation of Keep our beaches clean and safe. through downtown Ventura in support groups into doing something against Ventura’s city employees sets a positive ex- The spending plan does NOT in- of gay rights and marriage equality. their principles. We’re focused on mar- ample for the entire State of California. clude increases in compensation. John Wilner, Board President of the riage as a civil contract with the state. Public safety is one of the basic re- If you’d like to set up a neighbor- group COLOR (Community Organized We think allowing for marriage equality sponsibilities of government and we take hood meeting to speak with me about for Liberty Opportunity & Respect) feels should have no bearing on whether or that role seriously. We value our police these issues, please contact me at cweir@ this type of progress is worth celebrating, not a person is religious.” and fire personnel and the vital part they ci.ventura.ca.us or 654-7827. particularly on the 40th anniversary of All the more reason, he believes, to play in keeping our community safe and the Stonewall Riots. It’s one of the rea- have gay pride marches and maintain prosperous. We believe that Ventura de- sons COLOR stepped in at the last min- visibility for the gay community. “COL- serves outstanding police officers and fire- “Day for Kids” ute to help organize a march when the OR believes it’s crucial to be visible and fighter/paramedics providing protection Rainbow Alliance, a local AIDS assistance show our pride in the community, es- around the clock. To retain and attract and gay rights support organization, had pecially on the heels of the Marriage outstanding individuals requires us to be coming soon to cancel their event due to massive cuts Equality defeat. We still need to show competitive with other agencies. Howev- The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura in their budget. “These gay pride events that we’re your friends and neighbors er, the Statewide pension system for State, is celebrating National Boys and Girls allow for more public acceptance,” he and family and that we believe in equal- County, school district and local govern- ‘Day for Kids’ on September 16. It is a says. “We want to maintain our visibility ity and celebration of diversity.”

Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 6 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE News and Notes 300 backpacks; last year it distributed Sept. 7-13. 400. This year’s effort started in June The regular schedule will resume the The Mystery of the Found when the Club placed its order for the following week. backpacks. Since then, the club’s mem- For more information, call 647-1414. Headstone bers have donated the supplies, solicited by Nanci Cone them from local businesses, or funded the effort to purchase them. The Rotarians In 1907, James Sutton, a pioneer orig- and, since then, they have turned up at met at a conference room generously pro- inally from England, slipped from this various locations such as Carson City, vided by the Ventura Chamber of Com- life and was buried in St. Mary’s Ceme- NV and now Woodland Hills. merce on the 15th and organized a lively, tery (now Cemetery Park) here in Ventu- Currently, the site is used as a dog fun, and extremely effective assembly line ra. Mr. Sutton settled in the Saticoy area park and there is a real tug of war going to stuff the backpacks. The packs were and allegedly never married or produced on regarding this situation. Many long- then taken to the Market Street offices any progeny so it has been difficult, if time Ventura residents would like to see of Prudential California Realty, which al- not impossible, to locate any surviving it returned to a cemetery with headstones lowed use of one of its conference rooms relatives. for everyone buried there while other res- as temporary storage and distribution And right now, finding Mr. Sutton’s idents are happy having a place to walk center. On Monday the 17th, Rotary vol- relatives would be a real boon. You see, and run their dogs, often off-leash. unteers again gathered to distribute the a gentleman named David Minas from “There are a couple people who are backpacks to the various elementary and As reported in the July 15 Breeze Sunshine Woodland Hills found Mr. Sutton’s real diehards looking and searching for middle schools throughout the VUSD. Cheek was recently elected as the 5th female tombstone behind his business wedged Mr. Sutton’s relatives,” says Mr. Minas. Thanks go to not only the volunteer and the youngest president ever of the local beside some trash bins. “It’s a complete He goes on to say, “One gentleman says Rotarians and their family and friends 86-year-old Ventura Downtown Lions Club. mystery to me how someone transported he has 300 family members buried in for the generous donation of their time, this 500 pound headstone to this loca- the park and he is still trying to find all labor and monies, but also the Ventura Ventura’s best tion and why,” he said. of the tombstones for them in the hope Chamber of Commerce and Pruden- The 102-year-old grave marker mea- that the City of Ventura will place them tial California Realty on Market Street A Lion named sures three- by two-feet and eight inches over the graves. People are also telling in Ventura, without whom this project thick, and is engraved, “At Rest. James me the tombstone is worth a lot of mon- would not have succeeded. Sunshine Sutton 1835-1907. A Pioneer.” Mr. Mi- ey but that doesn’t matter to me. I just by Tim Pompey nas gets to keep it – something he doesn’t want to find someone related to him for want or need he says, if it is not claimed. whom this would have meaning.” She’s named Sunshine, a tribute by David and his brother Mark called vari- If anyone has any information Watch the her parents to legendary singer John ous cemeteries trying to track down about James Sutton or any of his fam- Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulders.” whether there were any headstones miss- ily members, please call David Minas at birdie for Unique name, but the imagery fits. Sun- ing in Los Angeles. It was a shock to find his office 818-884-6167 or email him at shine Cheek, recently elected as the newest out that Mr. Sutton was buried in Ven- [email protected]. “I will not de- a good cause president of the Ventura Downtown Lions tura and the police have not been able to stroy or dispose of this headstone and “Smile!” Club, has enough energy in her personality figure out how his tombstone made it to I’ll continue to correspond with all the That was the oft-heard word as doz- to light up the City of Ventura. Woodland Hills. amateur and professional detectives, ens turned out for a worthy fundraising Her initial involvement in Lions was by Most people know about the contro- historians and genealogists,” says Mr. event -- and got to smile for the camera, accident. Through her employer, Affinity versy surrounding Cemetery Park. The Minas, “however, I would like to see it too. Bank, she attended a Monte Carlo Night cemetery was closed in 1944 when it ran claimed by a family member or the City On Aug. 9, local photo studio Deca- in 2004 sponsored by the Ventura Down- out of space. With no money for upkeep, of Ventura.” dent Images put on a “Photos for a Cause” town Lions. From that moment on, she was it began to fall into disrepair and vandal- David Baker, owner of Crown Bil- event; for only $10, participants got a hooked. “I really liked their service oriented ism became a problem. In the 1960’s, liards, 2299 Main Street in Ventura, professional photo portrait done. At the approach. It allowed me to consolidate my the city government voted to remove the has generously offered to transport the same time, they got to be do-gooders -- efforts and streamline my involvement in headstones while leaving the bodies be- headstone back to Ventura. If anyone all proceeds went to Straight Up Ventura fundraising.” hind and to turn it into a memorial park. can prove they have a rightful claim to County, a youth development program Little did she know when she joined, Many of the tombstones were dumped at the grave marker, this local hero will that focuses on the issues surrounding her involvement in Lions would skyrocket. either Surfer’s Point or in Hall Canyon make sure it is safely returned. drinking and impaired driving among Her biggest surprise? “When they asked me youth in the area -- an ever-increasing to be 2nd Vice President,” she says. “At the problem. time, I was focused on serving as Member- award to local KVTA radio personality The event was hosted at the Ventura ship Chair. I didn’t expect they’d ask me to Tom Spence as his wife and 2 lovely kids Improv Company, a theater known for fill that position.” looked on with pride. causing smiles. It’s in her blood — fundraising and The crowd then enjoyed the rhythmic A group of Straight Up youth volun- community service. Through her work at sounds of zydeco as performed by Gram- teers were on hand to help out and an- Affinity Bank she’s been involved in the an my nominated Lisa Haley & the Zydeka- swer questions about Straight Up’s many Continued on page 7 ts. programs and activities, which include For seven years, Spence has devoted theater and improv events, multimedia airtime promoting “Music Under the projects and spokesperson training -- all Stars” at 8:15 am on his morning show of which explore the issues and chal- (1520 KVTA M-F 5-9 am). He has con- lenges surrounding underage and binge ducted interviews each week of the sum- drinking and impaired driving in the mer series with upcoming bands that are County. scheduled to perform. Spence and his Funded through Ventura County family attend almost every summer con- Behavioral Health Department Preven- cert at the Olivas Adobe. tion Services, Straight Up is feeling the Music difficult economic times. “We need the community’s support more than ever,” Under the Ventura Down- says Becky Newman, Straight Up’s media town Rotary specialist. Stars Summer More information about Straight Up The popular and talented Suz On Saturday, August 15, 30 mem- can be found at www.straightupvc.org. Montgomery -- star of the Schmooze bers of the Ventura Downtown Rotary With Suz TV show and Adult Educa- Concert Series (and some additional family and friends) tion Extended Learning classes -- has gathered to continue a program of giv- Refuse gone beyond the city limits of Ventura celebrated ing that began 6 years ago in one of its to find a mystery love match that has member’s living room. Due to their ef- collection intrigued her many ubiquitous suitors “Tom Spence forts, 500 disadvantaged students in the and friends. The Ventura Breeze found Ventura Unified School District will start delayed one day them schmoozing on the streets of Ven- the school year with backpacks filled with tura and can now reveal his name, John Appreciation the supplies necessary for them to jump for Labor Day Hankins of Ojai, a writer and editor right into their studies. In observance of the Labor Day holi- who runs a news clipping service. The

Night” Over the last 6 years the program has day, employees of Harrison Industries city will not lose the valuable services of August 8 was the “Tom Spence Ap- grown from a modest 50 backpacks to will be taking the day off on Monday, the enlightened Suz as the couple intend preciation Night” at the Olivas Adobe’s this year’s level of 500. The Downtown Sept. 7. As a result, Harrison will collect to settle down in San Buenaventura af- Music under the Stars summer concert Rotary Club adopted the program two trash and recycling or green waste one ter a May 2010 wedding. series. Mayor Christy Weir presented an years ago when it filled and distributed day later than usual during the week of

Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7 News and Notes Lion nambe Sunshine tura, California, in a single story house on Continued from page 6 a quiet residential street in the middle of nual American Lung Association Asthma town. You and your neighbors enjoy your Walk as well as food drives for Ventura quiet street where children play and oc- County Foodshare. Lucas Johnston, Vice casionally you all get together for a good President and Regional Manager for Com- wholesome block party. Although this munity Banking at Affinity says, “Sunshine neighborhood abuts a commercial street has always demonstrated a unique energy -- complete with all of its traffic and noise and passion for giving back to her com- -- none of this has ever spilled onto the little munity. Affinity Bank encourages all of its piece of heaven these families have carved employees to stay involved and engaged in out for themselves. the neighborhoods we serve, and Sunshine Where two of the neighborhood streets does this with the utmost enthusiasm.” intersect are a couple of “underutilized” Outside of work, Sunshine has also parcels – one is a house facing the neigh- been involved with such causes as Project borhood, and the other is a commercial AIDS Ventura and CROP Walk. property facing the commercial corridor. Lions International has been deeply in- Although the commercial property reaches volved for a number of years in collecting into the neighborhood and is unkempt and and refurbishing old glasses and hearing is constantly overgrown with weeds – a real An energetic group of Westside volunteers have been working on a landscaping project on the bike aids. Locally, the Downtown Lions Club eyesore – few of the neighbors had given it path. partners annually with Project Understand- much thought, until one day… ing at Thanksgiving and Christmas to pass To the surprise of the neighborhood, out food baskets and collect toys for chil- the owners of the two parcels had been Westside Council Works to dren. They also sponsor an annual all-star working quietly for months with City staff football game between athletes from West to join the two parcels, demolish all the Improve Neighborhood and East County as a fundraiser for schol- single story buildings on them, and build arships. In addition, the Downtown Lions a four-story senior residential care facility Westside Community Council is a become involved in community service. Club recently founded the Westside Lions with its entry not from the commercial cor- volunteer organization comprised of resi- Our Council is made up of people who are Club on the Avenue as well as the Ojai Val- ridor, but directly from their quiet residen- dents and business owners that are dedi- committed to making a difference in the ley Lions Club. tial streets. But this is no fiction. In actual- cated to improving conditions within Westside. We believe that everyone can Sunshine has lived in other parts of ity, the addresses are 4010 Telegraph Road their neighborhood. work to improve their neighborhood.” the country, but considers Ventura County and 4001 Ivy Street. And the City records Started in the mid ‘90s, the Council The WCC meets the first Wednesday her home. Both her parents graduated refer to the documentation as Case Num- has provided speakers a forum for topics of each month at the Bell Arts Factory in from Buena High School. Sunshine fin- bers: ARB-3050; CUP-1233; AM-4934; and ranging from recycling, Code Enforce- the Community Room at 6:30 p.m. An ished high school at Simi Valley and has ALD 1016. ment issues, real estate developments, invitation to attend is extended to ev- worked for Affinity Bank for several years. The project had already received all and civic projects. In the last couple of eryone. On September 2 Ventura Mayor Her dream is to someday own a wine bar. required administrative approvals from years they have worked on boosting voter Christy Weir will be giving a presenta- For now, however, she serves proudly Ventura City staff. It was then forwarded turnout, performed community clean- tion about the City’s current economy in her local Lions Club. “Some people for approval from staff and the Ventura ups, furnished a new reading corner in and upcoming ballot initiatives. This have a misconception about the Lions. Design Review Committee (which held the Avenue Library, landscaped along the will be your opportunity to learn about They think it’s their grandfather’s club, its own publicly noticed hearing) to the River Trail bike path, and donated to lo- things such as the proposed sales tax in- but we’re changing that perception. A lot Ventura Planning Commission for a pub- cal children’s art classes at Bell Arts Fac- crease and to ask questions. Please join of good people work hard to make this a lic hearing on July 21, 2009 -- the last step tory. They are especially proud of a new them and become involved with your great club.” needed before building permits were is- scholarship fund which will help a West- city! President Sunshine keeps her fellow Li- sued. But the neighborhood had got wind side student pay for books and fees at Breeze: ons (and herself) quite busy. Given her com- of the final hearing even though neither Ventura College every year in perpetuity. We welcome information from all of Ventu- mitment, no doubt many folks will gain a the City nor the property owners had ever Chairperson Pamela Huckins says, ra’s Community Councils just send to editor@ new understanding of the Lion’s mission.“I directly notified them; and they showed “When I moved to Ventura I wanted to venturabreeze.com love being around people and being in- up at City Hall in mass to be heard. And, volved in the community,” she says. they were heard! department captain who is currently a co- rity and prosperity,” said Knox, a tax attor- When you think Sunshine, think en- At the hearing, the Planning Commis- owner of a downtown business has stated ney who does not support the tax increase ergy, enough to jumpstart a local service sion recognized the validity of the neigh- his priority of keeping the city safe. measure. Knox blames the present city organization and power up a new level of borhood’s arguments. They then directed Another retired sworn officer, Mike Tra- council members for not working hard community leadership. If you’re interested staff and the applicant to redesign the cy is the city’s former police chief. Tracy, a enough to bring in new retailers. in attending their meetings, the Downtown project to lower the mass of the project lifelong Ventura resident, has been encour- Maureen O’Hara joins Knox in articu- Lions Club meets the first three Thursdays from four to two stories adjacent to the aged to run in the past and will rely on his lating her stand against the tax increase monthly, 12 Noon, at The Derby Club on houses in the neighborhood and to make knowledge of the city and involvement in measure stating she is opposed to all tax West Harbor Boulevard, Seaside Park. the entrance to the facility face Telegraph groups such as Girls and Boys Club and the increases at the city, state or federal level. Breeze: Do you know someone who is one of Ven- Road and not Ivy Street. The Planning Salvation Army. “If local government lacks adequate tura’s Best or Hero? Let us know and maybe we Commission also directed staff to do a Robert Dugan plans to draw from what revenue to operate, it should behave in the can do an article on them. better job in notifying impacted property he calls a “broad spectrum of experiences” same manner as individuals when faced owners in the future at an earlier time so which includes military, work overseas and with a deficit by tightening its belt,” said Making a differ- that the public could participate during jobs in the public school system. O’Hara, an attorney. the entire process and not at the last min- Some candidates like Mike Gibson Current city ways were openly criti- ence at City Hall ute as was the case in this instance. point to what they think is a need for change cized by many candidates with the term The moral of this story is that you can and allude to a growing lack of belief in local “fiscal responsibility” showing up in a by “The Inside Outsider” make a difference and be self-governing government. number of statements including Brian Lee Self-governance requires citizen par- if you are willing to take the time and be “We need to work together to rebuild Rencher’s who bluntly called for the end ticipation to be such. If you’re not there, there and participate in the public pro- trust in our city government,” stated of “the days of deceit and reckless spend- you’re elsewhere, and if you’re elsewhere, cess. And that good things can happen Gibson. ing at City Hall.” you’re not governing yourself. You will in your own and the community’s best Others are more frank about what Camille Harris, who has been a be governed whether you are there or not, interests if you do so. We all won when they believe has been a downhill slide of familiar voice in the debate around and; if you are not there, then there will al- the neighborhood won and this is always city politics. While current council mem- building height requirements in mid- ways be people there to “look out for your a good thing! bers such as Andrews have called tour- town in order to preserve hillside best interests…” for you. But who knows ism robust, others are skeptical about views wants growth, but not necessar- what your best interests are better than Council ballot how thriving Ventura is as well as what ily with the entrance of large companies. you? Continued from page 1 has been accomplished in recent years. “I believe in the collective wisdom of Yes, you could let “the authorities” conservancies in the area. “I am deeply concerned about the direc- Venturans,” said Harris. “I believe Ven- manage your affairs in their “infinite wis- Andrews who has oftentimes been tion our city is taking,” said Wendy Halder- turans want to retain and grow small busi- dom”, but you may not like to live with the a lone naysayer in a number of council man. “We have seen a lack of responsibility, nesses, a focus on creating local jobs and outcome. People continue to say: “I’m too votes calls himself a “voice of common our leaders seem to chase away new business, value our quality of life and want to pre- busy and haven’t the time to govern my- sense,” and has positioned himself as a fi- higher education, libraries, desirable tax rev- serve it.” self.” If you are one of these people, then nancial watchdog for Venturans. enue sources and the kinds of investment Other candidates include Robert Earl you shouldn’t complain when others de- “I alone opposed the 911 fee,” said An- that would bring prosperity and needed af- Dugan who gained interest in running for cide what is best for you, regardless of the drews in his candidate statement. fordable housing in our community.” office after his guesthouse was cited by outcome. It is a “free country” after all, Without direct council experience, a William Knox is also disquieted by code enforcement officers, Phil Mechan- and others do have the right -- and ability number of candidates bring local city or recent moves by current City Council ick who works in auto sales and Melody -- to govern you in your absence. county work experience. members. Joy Baker a repeat candidate for a council As an example, let’s say you live in Ven- Kenneth Cozzens, a former Sheriff’s “Our city is losing jobs, revenue, secu- member seat.

Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 8 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE Business toric Love House which has been trans- job. This mini-career shop will help you cutting-edge fitness programs with formed into Celtic Carma Salon. discover what employers are really look- Business every membership. The atmosphere Mullins has more than 25 years of ex- ing for in their employees and how to inside the academy is unlike your aver- perience in leading salons in London and make yourself more valuable. Spotlight age martial arts school because the em- Beverly Hills. He began his career with September 22 - Online Job Search Fabio Leopoldo’s phasis is on learning technique, not the Vidal Sassoon in London, and with the Strategies, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm - teaches mindless practice of antiquated ritual. world renowned Leonard of London. useful and successful methods of surf- Gracie Barra Ventura The Gracie Barra Ventura staff is pro- Why the name Celtic Carma? “Celtic ing the Internet for job leads, and how Academy fessional, friendly, helpful and highly because I’m Irish and Carma after my to properly respond. Must have basic experienced. The facility is clean, invit- daughter Cara and my son Matthew” says computer skills. Bring your completed 51 West Main Street ing, and safe and classes are engaging, Mullins. resume on 3 ½” floppy disk. 764.8749 interesting and fun. Although all train- September 24 - Tap into the Hidden ing is supervised and conducted by one Business expos Job Market, 1 pm – 4 pm - learn how to It’s not every day that you get to of the most formidable MMA fighters initiate contacts and job leads and why meet a world-class professional athlete, in the world, Gracie BarraVentura pro- networking is so important. Gain im- let alone train with one. However, for a vides a comfortable, serious exercise provide free portant insight and tools for finding job growing number of Ventura area citi- and training environment for all. leads before they are advertised. zens, this opportunity became a reali- Fabio Leopoldo is a world famous assistance Location: Ventura Job & Career Center ty. On May 26, 2008, World Champion professional athlete who has com- Ventura County businesses can take 4651 Telephone Road, Ventura mixed martial arts (MMA) and Brazil- peted around the world in various advantage of the expertise offered by Ven- Prior registration required by calling ian Jiu Jitsu champion Fabio Leopoldo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial tura County Job & Career Centers by attend- the Ventura Job & Career Center at 654- opened the Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu arts (MMA) competitions. In addition, ing two upcoming business expos. The first 3435 to enroll. Jitsu Academy in downtown Ventura. Fabio has won countless, professional is Ventura Business Showcase sponsored by Professor Fabio, as he is fondly known MMA matches including the 2007 In- the Ventura Chamber of Commerce. The to his students, moved from New York ternational Fight League team cham- Business Showcase will be at the Ventura Survival tips for to Ventura to open his second Brazil- pionships. County Fairgrounds (Santa Cruz Hall, 101 ian Jiu Jitsu Academy. After achieving his professional West Harbor Blvd., Ventura), Thursday, the new economy Professor Fabio’s Gracie Barra Ven- goal of winning every major tourna- September 17, 1 - 6 p.m. Admission: $5. by Infinite Synergy Media tura Academy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ment in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and becom- The second is the 2009 Fall Business Expo We tip our hats to all of the brave training center that focuses on the ing a multiple world champion, Fabio sponsored by the Thousand Oaks-Westlake entrepreneurs for having the courage family aspects of martial arts. Academy was determined to make a career of Village Regional Chamber of Commerce. to keep on truck’n in today’s economy! members (male and female, children teaching his skills to others. “Before, The Expo will be at the Hyatt Westlake Pla- These are challenging times to be in busi- and adults) range in age from 2 to 62. my goal was to be a champion, now za (880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village), ness for yourself. On the other hand, it The students practice conditioning, my goal is to make champions!” Last Thursday, September 24, 4:30 to 7p.m. is also a very opportunistic time to be concentration, focus, self-defense, and year, Professor Fabio moved from Job & Career Center representatives in business. Things will not go back to also learn how to live in a healthy fash- New York to Ventura with his wife will be on hand at both of these events to being how they used to be. We live in a ion. Properly conducted, the Jiu Jitsu Dini. Today they call Ventura their discuss free center services that can help new economy with new rules. You have lifestyle is one that embraces family, home. employers seeking qualified workers or as- to step it up to make it. The good news friends, health, and nature. 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Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 10 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE Community Events than 800 residents and visitors attend in 1995, 1997, and 2005. He returns to at www.dudleyhouse.org. Conference will this beachfront culinary fair adjacent to the Hillsides festival after his smashing Ventura Audubon Society’s Sep- the pier to sample the county’s best food 2003 debut. tember events. discuss the and spirits provided by over 50 area busi- Tickets are available at the Conser- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., Poinsettia nesses. vancy’s website www.venturahillsides.org, Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura. VAS impact of SB Restaurants, cafes, wineries and or in person at Salzer’s Records, Great presents a program on the latest develop- breweries serve their signature dishes and Pacific Iron Works, and Simone’s Coffee ments concerning the Santa Clara River 375 mandates beverages from tented booths along the and Tea in Ventura . General admission with speaker Ron Bottorff, Chairman of by Joseph Owen seaside Promenade while guests enjoy is $45. Special $150 Gold Circle Seating the Friends of the Santa Clara River since live music by Luna Gitana, dancing and packages will be available only online 1993. Among issues to be discussed in- The Ventura Hillside Conservancy bid on silent auction items—all to benefit at www.venturahillsides.org. By popu- clude the re-emerging Newhall Ranch and S.O.A.R (Save Open-space and Ag- the city’s 137-year-old pier. lar demand, the Conservancy is offering project and current status of the Freeman ricultural Resources), a local non-profit The sell-out event hosted by Pier into a Family Four Pack for $150. The four Diversion controversy. conservation organization, invites the the Future–-a non-profit 501 c (3)—“is a pack enables two adults and two youth to Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:00 a.m., Santa public to attend a conference on “SOAR much anticipated community gather- attend at a savings of $30. Clara River Estuary/Surfers’ Knoll. Lead- and Sustainable Community Strategies”. ing of friends that raises funds for our Free parking and shuttle service are er: Eric Waian (671-9913). We hope to see This conference will discuss the im- beloved Pier”, said Pier Into the Future available at the Ventura College Student a variety of shorebirds including Snowy pact of SB 375 mandates and how it will Executive Director Jenise Wagar. The Parking West Lot. The parking area is Plovers, terns & phalaropes. Take Har- effect our local area. The conference is organization was founded by a group of located on the south side of Loma Vista bor Blvd to Spinnaker and enter Ventura scheduled to be held on: dedicated community leaders, in partner- Road, west of Day Road. Concertgoers Harbor. Follow Spinnaker as it curves Thursday, September 24, from ship with the City of Ventura, to establish are encouraged to carpool, walk, pedal or around to the right. Surfers’ Knoll is on 8:30am – 12:00pm at the Broome Library an endowment fund to preserve, main- skate to this event, and to not park in res- the left. Please bring scopes. located on the grounds of the California tain and enhance the historic Ventura idential neighborhood near Arroyo Verde Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:00 a.m., Beach State University Channel Islands in Ca- Pier for future generations to enjoy. Park . Food and beverages will be avail- Cleanup, Emma Wood State Beach. In- marillo. General admission tickets are $50 able for sale at the concert. Picnics and formation: Reed Smith at 652-0706. Cali- This event will help kick off regional and include food and beverage tasting, small coolers are welcome but glass, al- fornia Coastal Cleanup Day is the premier efforts to create a development plan for a commemorative Pier wine glass and cohol, sharp knives and pets are not. For volunteer event focused on the marine Ventura County that will meet SB 375 complementary parking. New this year the comfort and enjoyment of all festival environment in the country. Join fellow mandates and reduce Ventura County’s is a limited number of VIP tickets at goers. Audubon members to help clean up one climate footprint while moving our re- $100 each. VIP tickets include all of the The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy is of our birding sites. Park at the far west gion toward a more sustainable future. benefits associated with General Admis- dedicated to permanently preserving the end of Main St. beyond the bridge over S.O.A.R. encourages all interested sion, plus early entrance to the event at hillsides, canyons and open space that the Ventura River. Meet inside the Group persons to join Ventura County commu- 4:30 pm and a reserved seat at a VIP table contribute to the unique character and Camp. Bring gloves and wear old clothes. nity leaders in an examination of the new along the promenade. natural environment of the City of San Saturday, Sept. 26, Beginners’ Bird Walk, state mandates for sustainable develop- Tickets are available at the Ventura Buenaventura . 8:30-10:30 a.m. Emma Wood and Ven- ment and the options we have for meet- Visitors & Convention Bureau, 101 S. tura River Estuary. Leader: Allen Bertke ing these mandates. California Street or by calling 648-2075. at 640-9037. A good area for shorebirds - Speakers will include Rick Cole, City Additional information can be found at Ventura events herons, egrets, sandpipers, ducks and also Manager of Ventura and Steve Bennett www.pierintothefuture.org. Aug. 29: A drug policy forum with riparian species. Park at the far west end and Linda Parks, both County of Ventura the Honorable Judge Jim Gray at 4pm in of Main St. beyond the bridge over the Supervisors. the Topping Room at the Foster Library, Ventura River. The Beginners’ Walks are S.O.A.R.’s position is Ventura County The Ventura 651 E. Main St. Judge Gray is a well re- designed to acquaint you with common can’t get serious about climate change spected community leader and author of birds in a specific area. Bring binoculars, without first confronting the role of ve- Hillsides “Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed”. At hat & water. A field guide is helpful. hicle emissions and our land use policies. this Town Hall style meeting open to More information on Ventura Audu- Currently, local residents have few alter- Music Festival all, Judge Gray will address your concerns bon is at www.VenturaAudubon.com natives to driving long distances between about the War On Drugs. This event is Sept. 9: TruthSearch, V.C. will be pre- home and work. has added blues sponsored by the Libertarian Meet Up miering Loose Change 911: An Ameri- Seating is limited to the first 150 Group of Ventura County. A Social will can Coup at the Foster Library’s Topping registrants, so all interested parties are artist Keb’ Mo’ be held immediately following at Berna- Room located at 651 E. Main St. at 11 AM encouraged to register online at www. dette’s on Main. and again at 1 PM. The film will also be soarusa.org or register by phone at 421- to the event Sept. 6: In addition to docent-led tours shown on Friday September 11 at 5 PM 9230. Grammy Award-winning contempo- of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Mu- and again at 7:15 PM. rary blues artist Keb’ Mo’ is the latest mu- seum from 1 to 4 p.m., a Flea Market & Dramatically narrated by Daniel Sun- October 3 sician to join the stellar lineup of the Ven- Collectibles Sale will take place on the jata of FX’s Rescue Me, and an outspoken tura Hillsides Music Festival. Keb’ Mo’ grounds beginning at 9 a.m. Parlor mu- advocate for the First Responders, Loose benefit for the joins The New Orleans soul superstars sic will feature recordings from 1917 to Change 9/11: An American Coup first ex- the Neville Brothers, Rock & Roll Hall of 1924 and, in the upstairs library landing, amines mysterious and infamous events historic Ventura fame inductee and co founder of Traffic, the radio will be tuned to a production that reshaped world history – from the Dave Mason, and singer-songwriter Jay of Sherlock Holmes’ “The Adventures of Reichstag Fire in 1933 that catapulted Pier Nash for the September 6 benefit event in the Engineer’s Thumb” from 1948. Ad- Hitler to dictatorship - to the Gulf of Tickets are now on sale for Pier Under Ventura ’s Arroyo Verde Park . mission is free. The museum is located Tonkin Incident in 1964 that led to the the Stars—the sixteenth annual benefit Keb’ Mo’ is a heralded musician, and at the corner of Loma Vista and Ash- Vietnam War, and then takes viewers on for the historic Ventura Pier on Saturday, has been awarded the Grammy for Best wood streets in Ventura. For information a turbulent journey through several piv- October 3, from 5-8 PM. Each year more Contemporary Blues Album three times: please call 642-3345 or visit their website otal moments in history before delving

Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11 Community Events into the most significant catastrophe in tal media mailed to the museum by Sep- Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. and Sunday Silent Sunrise Meditation recent memory, 9/11. tember 14. Judges will be Alice Matzkin, Enjoy food, drink, and live music @7:30am. With in-depth interviews from the painter; Richard Matzkin, sculptor; and with the Nordhoff Jazz Quintet. Deli- Meditation Mount, 10340 Reeves Rd., likes of American physicist, Stephen Joseph Sohm, photographer. cious appetizers, entrees, desserts, and Ojai, 646-5508 or www.meditation.com Jones this documentary is not one to be For questions, submission ins- beverages from celebrated restaurants missed. For further information email: tructions and entry form contact ojai- for the benefit of the Rotary Club of Ojai [email protected] [email protected] or telephone Education and Charity Foundation Sept. 19,20,26,27: The 19th Annual 640-1390 or see: http://www.ojaivalley- This is an adult event; all those who Gold Coast Pirate Faire will be held at museum.org/ attend must purchase a ticket. $60 per NOW Lake Casitas Recreation Area in Ojai from ♦ Join historian Cherie Brant on a person in advance $65 per person at the 10am to 6pm. The Faire is presented by 90-minute walking tour of downtown door. Tickets are available at: Attitude Magnetic Aid the Visions in Time Foundation and will Ojai on Saturday, September 19, from Adjustment Shoppe 646-1109, Ojai Val- for Aches & Pains! recreate a 15-17th century pirate village. 10 – 11:30 a.m. The Museum of Ventu- ley Chamber of Commerce 646-8126 and Known as the West Coast’s largest ra County sponsored tour will include Vesta Home & Hearth 646-2339. ©W^ ‚‰ŠyW††ˆ wy~Š gathering of costumed pirate re-enactors, visits to landmark architectural sites and ♦ If you want to spend an interesting last year’s event registered over 1,200 pi- insight into the personalities and events afternoon peeping into the recesses of fw„h{‚{| rates, scoundrels, buccaneers and priva- that helped shape this internationally someone else’s mind take the time to ©_ƒ†ˆ Œ{‰Yˆy‹‚wŠ „ teers as participants. known artistic community. The walk be- check out Bonnie Caruk Riege’s one wo- ©_„yˆ{w‰{‰eŽ}{„ Because the Pirate Faire is one of the gins at 10 a.m. sharp on the southwest man show at the Ojai Center for the Arts. ©h{z‹y{‰iŠ||„{‰‰ few animal-friendly public events, this corner of Montgomery St. and East Ojai The Center, located at 113 S. Montgo- ©h{z‹y{‰fw„ year’s faire will benefit in part the Hu- Ave. The morning will finish at the Ojai mery, provides a spacious venue for over mane Society of Ventura County. In ad- Valley Inn & Spa with a tour of its lan- 40 paintings by the area artist including ©l{Š{ˆ„wˆw„W††ˆ Œ{z dition to a small cash donation, the Faire dscaping and historic buildings. Lunch is portraits, still-lifes and landscapes, none | ˆ ‹ˆ†{ŠŠ 7 producer will give each attendee $1 off not included, but available on one’s own of them ordinary. their regular ticket price when they bring at the inn. Cost is $15 for the general The artist has a keen curiosity and de- a canned pet food item. public, museum members $10. To make termination that serves her work well. kd_gk[cW]d[j_Y`[m[b[ho Cost: adults $16; seniors (62+) $14; reservations by the September 14 deadli- Despite her cerebral bent, the artist children, 11 under $8; FREE, under 4; ne, call Museum of Ventura County, 641- would rather paint than talk about why i{{‹‰wŠŠ~{k„Š{zWˆŠ‰Š‰ group rates available 1876, ext 305. she does it. †{„wˆWˆŠ‰w„zYˆw|Š‰‰~  Parking: $5 ♦ An art and book lover’s dream sale Riege’s work will be on view at the „{ŽŠŠ Š~{Yˆ „f‚wwh{‰ ˆŠ Includes: All entertainment and Casi- by Linda Harmon Art Center 12 – 4:00 p.m. Tues. –Sun., the iwŠ‹ˆzww„zi‹„zwGCJ tas Lake admission Everybody get ready for the Ojai Cen- exhibit runs Sept.4- Oct. 1. Tickets: 496-6036 ter for the Art’s version of a garage sale; it ♦ As part of their 70th anniversary fun- Yw‚‚Š zw7 Sept. 23: “Greek cooking with won’t be an ordinary sale. It will include draising campaign the Ojai Center for the KKGDNJGL Lynn Mikelatos”, owner of The Greek art and art supplies. Arts will be bringing a night of musical at the Harbor, will be presented through Iris Williams, organizer of the event celebration, featuring Roslyn Kind, to Ventura College Community Educa- and an artist herself, is calling on artists the historic institution. Kind, an accom- tion on Wednesday September 23 from of all kinds to donate art supplies and plished artist, is the kid sister of another 3-6pm. Spend a relaxing fall afternoon in art related items that they haven’t used, legendary entertainer, Barbra Streisand. a hands-on cooking session. even paintings they can part with, all for She will headline the program that also Learn to prepare Avolemeno, Dol- a good cause. features accomplished local talents mades and Galataboureko and more. Williams and her husband, Kirk Lo- Asunta Fleming, Scott White and Tracey The class will be given at The Greek at the wry, will be doing there part. They will Williams. Harbor, 1583 Spinnaker Dr. probably donate more items than most Kind is a passionate professional and Go to www.communityed.ventura- as the result of taking over “Ojai Crea- plans a night that she hopes will trans- college.edu for more information and to tes!”, an art supply store, two years ago. port the audience with a little cabaret sty- register Williams also just happens to be the le humor and a personal touch. treasurer of the Art Center and thought it Kind, who says live performance re- seemed like a good fundraising idea. The mains her favorite medium, grew up in Ojai events Art Center is currently in the middle of Brooklyn surrounded by music. Not only OJAI LEATHER WORKS ♦ The Ojai Valley Museum’s second a capital fundraising campaign to raise did her famous sister sing, her mother & juried art show, “Ojai Celebrates Art”, is $70,000 for its 70 years. sang as well, and her grandfather was a SADDLERY open to artists 18 years of age and older The sale is not strictly just art sup- cantor in Russia. Home of the “Saddle Doctor” plies but all related items, even books. The Art Center will also have a silent working in any gallery media. Cash awards QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP will be given for first, second, and third Williams invites all area artists to auction with all proceeds going to the place winners in the amounts of $300, bring their unwanted items in Sept. 1 Center. ARTISTRY IN LEATHER $200 and $100. There will be an awards and 2 from 12-4:00 p.m. The sale itself Catch Kind’s show 7 p.m., Sept. LET US BUILD YOUR NEXT ceremony October 17 (Ojai Day) from 4 will be September 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 at the Ojai Center for the Arts, 113 S. SADDLE to 5 p.m. to acknowledge prizewinners. 3:00 p.m. at the Art Center, 113 S. Mon- Montgomery. For tickets call 640-8797 or By appointment Entries must demonstrate some con- tgomery. Any questions call 646-0117 or go online at ojaiartcenter.org. 649.1411 nection to the Ojai Valley, its people, his- go to ojaiartcenter.org ♦ Full Moon Community Meditation/ ♦ The rotary club of Ojai and the Ojai Virgo will be on Thursday, September 3, 305 Old Grade Road tory, or natural environment. The exhibit Oakview, CA 93022 Valley Inn and Spa will present the 9th the program begins at 7:30 PM Your ge- will run from October 17 to November Next to the Longhorn 22, 2009. The selections for the exhibit annual Taste of Ojai on Saturday, Sept. nerous donations are appreciated. 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Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 12 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE Art Scene Politics of Green The Politics of Green is a multi me- dia show with painting, photography, sculpture and includes many installa- tion pieces. All things green (politically, eco- logically, financially, holistically) have come to a head, a crossroads, a climax of differing viewpoints and interests. As artists and citizens, it is their deci- sion to confront and question the is- sues that affect our lives and society, especially in an ever more globalized “Tugboat” oil on canvas by Sally Miller world culture. Held at 330 California St. an Open/ Juried exhibit that challenges artists to “Sally Miller address environmental issues with cura- Retrospective” Erin Mason at the Discovery tors: Paul Lindhard and Ruse Caldreon Visit www.venturaartistsunion.org for more information. at the Harbor Gallery Sept. 11 & 12: An orchid sale will An exhibit of original oil paintings Seattle focusing on photographic styles be held in the Community Memorial Village Gallery and photographs by Erin Mason, entitled ranging from traditional portraiture and auxiliary gift shop from 7am to 7pm. Emotions, will be at the Discovery Gal- architecture to commercial photography. The CMH gift shop is non profit and joined by lery from Friday, September 4 through During times of –change, be they of trav- all funds are returned to the hospital. Wednesday, September 30. There is an el, work or family, Mason finds herself or- former and opening reception on Friday, September biting back to the healing creative outlets 4 from 5 – 8 pm. during the First Friday such as photography and painting to re- Call current plein air Ventura Gallery Crawl. center and move on. Mason’s “Emotions” is a conversa- students This is Mason’s first solo exhibition for artists The growth of an artist can be seen tion with a friend, a therapist, a family with the Buenaventura Art Association. The Ventura Chamber of Commerce in Sally Miller’s Retrospective opening on member or yourself. A good listener will The Discovery Gallery is located at is not best known for its involvement in August 26 at the Harbor Village Gallery. pause and respond with insight. The the Ventura Visitor’s Bureau, 101 S. Cali- the art community. Miller’s 60+ year career has spanned vari- viewer turns into an observer of the art- fornia St in downtown Ventura. Hours Beneath the surface there are many ous subjects as well as mediums. She is ist’s dialog with herself. This introspec- are Monday through Friday from 8:30 ways in which the Chamber directly sup- equally agile in oils as well as watercolor. tive journey of feelings and how they are am to 5 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ports art. Zoe Taylor, President/CEO sits A reception for the artist will be Friday, reflected in a physical way, are conducted and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. on a number of arts related boards and August 28 from 5 – 8 pm. Miller will be in two mediums, oil and photographic Receptions for First Friday are held from committees and Randy Hinton, Chair- joined by an exhibit of present and for- print. 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information, man of the Board and his wife Barbara mer plein air students. A student of the arts since high call the Buenaventura Art Association at have been attending, supporting and Sally Miller is painter par excellence, school, Mason, grew up in Tucson, AZ 648-1235 or visit their website at www. volunteering for arts events in Ventura compassionate critic and inspiring teach- and graduated from the Art Institute of BuenaventuraGallery.org County for many years. er. Josef Woodard, writing in the Los An- The Chamber would like to build a geles Times, calls her work serenely beau- feature beautiful young people, and their new bridge between art and commerce tiful and timeless. alternative styles of living and dress seen through their upcoming art festival. Al- The Harbor Village Gallery is located in the streets of America. Some of the most a full year of research, public and at 1591 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 117C . Open “models” that are in the pictures will be committee meetings and multiple de- everyday except Tuesday from 12 to 5 pm. present. There will be conversation and signs have resulted in this brand new For more information, call the gallery at maybe a paparazzi or two. Great music event for Ventura. Dozens of juried local 644-2750 or visit their either website at will be playing. So dress up in your funky artists will showcase and sell their art dur- www.harborvillagegallery.com . finest and join the party on September 4! ing this one-day festival. Local musicians will perform on stage and food vendors will offer fabulous appetizers and wine White’s “Off The Plate” for guests. The “Call to Artists” was launched in art advice – new works by early July and extends through the dead- by Kenneth Versand line of August 31. Please visit the Cham- print making ber’s website at www.VenturaChamber. The Sylvia White Gallery, mid-town com to download applications to become on Main, has raised the bar for Ventura group “The Ink- an exhibiting artist, food vendor or enter- art and artists by adhering to museum spots” tainment. Continued on page 13 The Inkspots, Ventura County’s only fine art printmaking group, will be ex- hibiting at Gallery 255 from September 10 through October 10, 2009. Gallery “On the Other 255 is located at 255 Laurel St. and is adjacent to Sea Breeze Art Gallery and Side”: Studios. Printmaking is the process of mak- photography by ing original artworks by running a pre- pared surface through a printing press. Steven Falconer These works of art are not photograph- Vita Art Center is proud to be exhibit- ic reproductions of a painting but orig- ing recent works by photographer Steven inal works of art in and of themselves. Falconer. “Off the Plate” promises to be an excit- The opening reception is Septem- ing show. The opening reception will be ber 4 from 6 - 9 p.m. and the exhibit held on Saturday, September 12, from 5 dates: September 4 thru September 26. to 9 p.m. Gallery Hours are Thursday & Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday from 10 Saturday noon to 5 pm, Fridays noon to - 5 and Weekends by appointment 8 (1stFriday noon to 9 pm). For further “On the Other Side” will feature fash- information see www.inkspotsVentura. ion photographs you will not find in fash- Blogspot.com or www.seabreezeartgal- ion magazines. The pictures, however, lery.com

Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 13 Senior Living The Senior Cone-nection the event. Also be sure to join Cypress Place Se- Scam uses Presi- nior Living for a country hoedown and enjoy live country music, line dancing, dent’s voice to pony rides for the kids, and prizes. Be sure to go with a hearty appetite for West- sell the product ern Style Fixins at their free BBQ buffet. This festive event takes place from to people facing 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. Wear your favorite country western attire foreclosure and come meet their residents and other local community members while enjoy- by Nanci Cone ing great food and live entertainment. “A message from our President.” A robot- Cypress Place Senior Living is locat- ic call dials your home, and this is what ed at 1200/1220 Cypress Point Ln. For you hear: “All across the country, there more information or to RSVP, please call are families who have done everything 650-8000. right.” It’s the familiar voice of President Barack Obama. And then: “If you are be- hind on your mortgage payment, press 1 White’s art advice to find out how we may be able to help Continued from page 12 you.” quality standards equal to or better than It’s a company claiming to help. It’s Ojai and LA’s professional fine arts com- a real call that comes from a bogus com- munities. The White Gallery’s one and pany getting rich off of your hardships only concession is, this is not New York. and it’s designed to mislead. Lawsuits Ms. White regularly conducts five- have been filed against FHA All Day.com, hour workshops on the business of art Safety Financial Services, Housing As- for artists in need of career management. sistance Law Center, and Housing Assis- She advises in great detail, outlined in a tance Now. comprehensive syllabus, how artists can On Thursday, August 20 the Tune Bandits were the last group to perform in the sum- More than 300 complaints have been start managing their own careers as if they mer concert series at Aegis of Ventura located at 4964 Telegraph Road. filed from across the nation against the were small start-up businesses. She does A wonderful evening was spent in their beautiful courtyard enjoying an evening of live companies, which claimed to lower mort- this in a perfectly restored 1947 building music, dancing by the young and the old alike and partaking in complimentary wine and gage payments or dissolve entire loans. with arched trusses and the requisite high hors d’oeuvres that included finger foods, hot trays and a wonderful fruit table. Many consumers say the companies ceilings, a world-class gallery space. She is didn’t deliver on promised services and knowledgeable, charismatic and has seen walked away with as much as $5,000 in it all, but her enthusiastic endorsement up-front fees. of social media as an essential marketing Dawn Barnum was having a difficult Senior community shakes, tool for all artists strikes me as overdrawn. time making her $2,169-a-month mort- Social media may be a way for artists para- gage payment when she received a tele- rattles and rolls for the lyzed by choices to move off dead center phone call offering what seemed like a by engaging with others, but as a serious solution. The caller told her she was pre- Alzheimer’s Association marketing tool the evidence is scant. approved, and he could straighten out her In pursuing art success Ms. White mortgage nightmare by getting her lower There was a whole lot of shaking go- ry soda and homemade shakes, strolled advises artists to lose the distinction be- payments within 30 to 45 days. Barnum, ing on recently at Cypress Place Senior through a parking lot brimming with tween work and play, a seductive idea. 52-year-old massage therapist, gave FHA Living – and it was all for a good cause. classic cars and motorcycles, and danced Unfortunately, in the United States of All Day.com a check for $3,200. But the On August 12 the senior community held to ‘50s style music emceed by Bruce Bar- Entertainment, serious work by soldiers, company performed none of the prom- its fifth annual “A Taste of Cypress” com- rios, 14 time winner “Ventura County’s policemen, firemen, nurses and others is ised services, and couldn’t be reached, she munity event complete with great food Best Disc Jockey”. undervalued by the salaries they receive, said. “I was being hasty. I wanted a quick from local merchants. Cypress Place Senior Living would and playfully crass entertainers and mor- fix,” Barnum said. In addition, this year’s event included like to thank local Ventura restaurants ally challenged sports players are overval- Barnum is one of hundreds of con- a Classic Hot Rod Car Show and a ‘50s Marie Callender’s, Black Angus, Presto ued. The distinction between work and sumers duped by what Florida Attorney themed party, including a dance contest, Pasta, Jonathan’s at Pieranos, Greek at play in America and its relative values to General Bill McCollum said Tuesday is coronation of a king and queen, raffles the Harbor, Acapulco Mexican Restau- society may need to be sharpened, not one of the worst scams he has ever seen, and prizes. rant, Dream Dinners and Main Course blurred, and that goes for artists too. A taking as much as $1 million a month “We need to do everything we can to California, as well as Herzog Winery for calling to art has a social dimension of from desperate homeowners and doing eliminate Alzheimer’s disease,” said Exec- not only providing the delicious food great responsibility. It’s not all about nothing to help them. utive Director Jim Duran, “ and tonight, and wine for the event, but for also do- self-indulgent self-expression, however el- If someone calls you out of the blue with your support, we are making a dif- nating gift certificates that were used in egant or virtuosic. Art practice falls within telling you they can help you, it’s just a ference.” the fundraising efforts. what Gibbon and others called the School telemarketer on the other end. If you or The senior community raised $1,500 They would also like to thank O-sa- of Solitude. Art is produced by one fo- someone you know needs mortgage assis- for the Alzheimer’s Association in the bi’s restaurant and Infiniti Gift Baskets cused, disciplined, talented mind alone or tance look for a local company to assist course of the two hour event. Dressed in for providing gifts certificates and a door in collaboration with other like-minded you. their best ’50 outfits attendees sampled prize respectively, as well as Amber Mur- self-disciplinarians, which is not always “It doesn’t surprise me at all. We see sumptuous foods from some of Ventu- ray from Oxnard Family Circle Adult Day fun. Similarly, social media provide inter- this on a daily basis,” Eddie Felton, execu- ra’s best restaurants, slurped down cher- Health Care Center for volunteering at actions that are the antithesis of how seri- tive director of the Homeownership Re- ous, committed artists think and behave. source Center. The center, based in Fort The dissonance between an artist’s quest Myers, is a government-certified agency for experiencing perfectionist detail ver- providing foreclosure prevention and sus society’s general mediocrity is enough intervention to nearly 1,000 clients every to make artists question, if not leave, their year. calling. This is not Romantic fluff about “When someone calls you to tell you poor, suffering artists. Being an artist has that they’re there to help you, you need powerful social ramifications on the artist to hang up on them,” Felton says. “The and society that cannot be trivialized. only thing we charge a person when they I highly recommend Sylvia White’s come to see us here is $28.50, which is a workshops for the sociological questions requirement to get three credit reports. If they obliquely raise, but for artists inter- anyone goes out and someone wants to ested in managing their own careers, con- charge them more than that, they need to sider the fact that from Michelangelo to run.” Rothko and beyond, great artists have ab- The Attorney General’s office is inves- horred the business of art, likening it to tigating other foreclosure rescue services selling sausages. The tedious, rote tasks of to make sure they’re also complying with business in general, from bean counting the law. Consumers may file a complaint to barbaric, hostile takeovers, are forever or fill out an affidavit by visiting the At- irreconcilable with sensitive, perceptive torney General’s website at or by calling Ventura Chamber of Commerce’s own Serena Martinez had a wonderful time at the Cypress recordings of reality by great artists and the fraud hotline at 1-866-966-7226. Place Senior Living “A Taste of Cypress” but couldn’t quite figure out how to drive a classic car scientists.

Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 14 Wednesday, August 26, 2009 Ventura BREEZE Sports ceeds going to the American Red Cross of ard states. “We are excited to add these proper- Ventura Tennis Ventura County. On multi-sport athletes and coaches ties to our Southern California portfolio For more information, call the Amer- in all sports: “Basketball Coach Dan Lar- of upscale properties,” said Chief Execu- Day coming ican Red Cross of Ventura County at 987- sen and I have an outstanding relation- tive Officer Steve Skinner. “We look for- The Ventura Tennis Club would like 1514 or visit the website at www.arcven- ship in terms of sharing athletes. We talk ward to working with the City of Ventura to announce its upcoming free VENTU- tura.org. so he can have his players when he needs and making Olivas Links and Buenaven- RA TENNIS DAY. The public is invited Since 1917, the American Red Cross them and I can have the players when I tura must play golf destinations for resi- and membership is not required. of Ventura County has been meeting need them. Multi-sport athletes at Ven- dents and visitors alike.” The Ventura Tennis Club is a non- needs throughout the communities it tura have a great time because of this re- Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports profit community based club bring- serves. Each year, more than 1,200 lo- lationship. Our Athletic Director, Dave operates golf facilities as well as athletic ing tennis enthusiasts of all abilities to- cal volunteers respond to more than 50 Hess, is also the offensive line coach and clubs, lodging venues and major sport- gether for social and competitive play. local disasters, teach tens of thousands the defensive coordinator and the varsity ing events, including nationally ranked On Saturday, September 5 from 9:30 of individual’s vital lifesaving skills, and track coach.” They have won 4 Channel courses and tournament venues such a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the annual Ventura support the men and women in the U.S. League track championships in a row and as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Tennis Day event is scheduled again with Armed Forces. The American Red Cross coach Steward recently became one of the Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, the cooperation of the Ventura Parks and is not a government agency. assistant track coaches. Harding Park, Desert Willow Golf Resort Recreation Department. It will be held On the importance of the offensive and Chambers Bay. at Camino Real Park. They are ready line: “When you have an awareness for Activities planned are morning clin- the technical nature of the position, the Ventura’s Most ics for adults and children with head Ven- for some foot- team will be successful. Coach Hess starts tura College tennis coach, Nelson Emery, speaking to the freshman and JV teams Excellent and his staff, a free barbecue lunch, and and starts the process of learning early. ball at Ventura The zone schemes give the kids a tool to afternoon organized doubles play. Adventure Race More information can be obtained handle the many blitz situations and they through the club’s website: VenturaTen- High School are big believers in the concept.” joins Kinetic nisClub.com. by Keith Gunther Every year the boosters at Ventura High School raise money to award schol- They are going into full pads now and arships to students to go on to the next Sculpture Race hitting each other at high schools across level, and not always football players. the county and Ventura High School is What a great program for everyone in the Day October 24 beginning their 9th season with Brad community and to support the team and This year’s event will include Ventu- Steward at the helm. He’s been there for support all these programs, the scholar- ra’s Most Excellent Adventure Race. Reg- 2 years before that as an assistant and he ships, the band, the snack bar and the istration has started online at www.ac- coached there from 1986 to 1992 as well. cheerleaders that are all part of the expe- tive.com. A wacky, twist of skills, mental When you cut coach Steward he bleeds rience. challenges, surprises and fun all rolled up black and gold. in one Race. The sport of Adventure Rac- Coach Steward is in tune with the of- ing is sweeping the nation at a phenome- fensive lineman and he appreciates their nal rate. The new challenges presented to athleticism and special nature. Many adventure racers have caused the sport to players, including lineman, have gone on grow by leaps and bounds in popularity. along with Tyler Ebell, the running back Donnie Solomon was a strong supporter of the A driving factor in Adventure Racing is who is currently playing in the Canada Red Cross before his tragic death in 1995 the emphasis that is placed on teamwork, Football League. Tyler had a huge of- rather than individual achievement. fensive line in front of him at Ventura HS Teams will be required to row, wheel, 13th annual and “He was able to bring it behind that trek, crawl, and test their mental capabili- The Buenaventura Golf Course will be one of line and is appreciative of their efforts to ties with some mind tingling tasks and the 2 city municipal courses to be managed by Donnie Solo- this day in making him successful,” ac- challenges. This is a great team-building KemperSports(tm) cording to Steward. exercise with lots of bragging rights! mon Pro Am “There’s always guys (former players) If you have questions regarding rolling through and telling us to “Get City signs with building a vehicle, please feel free to con- to benefit Red em tough, coach”. Our entire JV staff are tact Princess Kinetica/Christy Cantrell former Cougars. The players have a great KemperSports at 216-5216 or for general information Cross of experience at Ventura high and it is grati- The City of Ventura has signed a let- please contact staff support Jane Lax at fying to see them look at their experience ter of intent with KemperSports(tm) to 652-0000, ext. 11 or jlax@turningpoint- Ventura County as a positive lesson for them in football enter into negotiations with the firm to foundation.org The Western Surfing Association and on to their successful parts of their manage its two municipal golf courses - (WSA) hosts the 13th Annual Donnie lives. Whether they are soldiers, business- Olivas Links and Buenaventura. Kemper- Solomon Memorial, September 18-20 men or other professions, they see a great Sports was selected during an extensive benefiting the American Red Cross of link to their experience at Ventura”. process that included panel interviews, Schools Ventura County. Coach Steward on the all-around ath- reference checks, and site visits and was The event, held at Surfer’s Point in leticism of his players: “I don’t know if chosen above more than 12 firms that Ventura, is held in memory of pro surfer, all the guys surf, but most of them do, proposed for the business. Carry The Card Donnie Solomon, a native of Ventura they use skateboards to get around but it “After an exhaustive search, Kemper- who died while surfing in Hawaii in De- takes a little more, a special kid, to play Sports stood out for their excellent track and Wright cember 1995. Solomon was a supporter the game of football because they have record in managing top-notch courses of the Red Cross and visited Red Cross to hit people and do things that ordinary across the country, their commitment to Library sponsor- facilities throughout the world while he people don’t want to do. It’s a great time customer service, and for their ambitious traveled the surfing circuit. He encour- hitting people and football players like long-term vision for golf in Ventura,” said ing art contest aged other surfers and youths to receive that stuff.” Eric Burton, City of Ventura golf services Star Soto, Head, Children’s Librarian safety training in first aid and CPR as well This year they have Keihan Gibbs, a manager. “We look forward to a partner- at Wright Library announced an upcom- as lifeguard training. 1,200 yard thrower as a sophomore quar- ship with them that takes golfing in Ven- ing art contest to promote the CARRY The event kicks off on Friday, Sep- terback starting as a junior at Ventura tura to the next level.” THE CARD campaign. The contest will tember 18 with the Pro-Am event and fol- High School. He was the first sophomore Olivas Links, located at 3750 Olivas run through the month of September, lows with the “Friends of Donnie” on Sat- to start every game at Ventura in a long Park Dri. is an 18-hole, Par 72 course that and is open to all elementary school chil- urday. The WSA Championships round time, maybe ever, so look for a great year was recently named #10 best municipal dren. Prizes will be awarded in early Oc- out the event taking place both Saturday from Keihan. “A standout player on the course in the country by GolfWeek maga- tober. and Sunday. A raffle will be held during JV team as a freshman, we figured he will zine. Buenaventura, an 18-hole Par 70, is The contest theme is: “How Do I Car- the three-day competition with all pro- be a great varsity player as a junior”, Stew- located at 5882 Olivas Park Dr. and was ry My Library Card.” honored as the best public golf course Librarian Soto said: “Children have renovation by Golf Digest magazine in terrific imaginations. They may carry 2005. their cards in space ships, or on camels, KemperSports will be responsible for or in cookies.” overseeing the two municipal courses on There is no fee to enter the contest. a day-to-day basis, with duties to include Each submission must be accompanied golf operations, course maintenance, by an application available at Wright, and client services. The Northbrook, Ill.- Foster, or Ventura Ave. libraries as of Sep- based company is expected to take over tember 1. management of the two Ventura courses The winning entries will also be pub- beginning in January 2010. lished in the Ventura Breeze.

Ventura BREEZE Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE Wednesday, August 26, 2009 15 Movie Review Center Stage sometimes humorous, quite often, musi- cal. Finally, there are themes in the story Have Breakfast in Review of as hard hitting today as they were almost 150 years ago when the book was first the Country! District 9 published: corporate greed, racial hatred, human obsession, the existence of good by Tim Pompey and evil. Starring Sharlto Copley, Vanessa Haywood, It’s a little slow at first. One guy, one David James, Christopher Johnson stage, two hours to tell the story. Turns Delicious Home-Cooked ★ ★ ★ out it’s pretty ingenious theater. But then, Conor Lovett, as it turns out, is a pretty Currently Playing at Century 16 and Century good story teller. On the street, I wouldn’t Goodness 10 mistake him for a sailor but, then again, Warning. Brace yourself. This is one after listening to this great big whale of a 490 Ventura Avenue of the best sci-fi films to be released this tale, I wouldn’t doubt him either. After all, Oak View summer. Better than any American or who better to tell me a sea story than an British production to date. You know, Irishman? And who better than Melville to Wolverine, Star Trek, etc. It’s also one of warn me of the perils of my soul? As they 649-4712 the weirdest. might say in my old church after the ser- 6 to 2 Daily Est. 1982 Produced under the guidance of Lord vice, “Amen, brother.” of the Ring’s guru Peter Jackson and di- rected by South African Neil Blomkamp, Conor Lovett of theater group Gare St Lazare this movie tells a unique tale about a Players Ireland recently presented a one-man spaceship filled with aliens stalled over production of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” Johannesburg, South Africa. Their ensu- at the Rubicon Theater. Photo courtesy of Gare ing capture and settlement into an area St Lazare Players known as District 9 broadens the tale to include themes about racial hatred, class The Irish tackle separation, lust for weaponry, and just plain, old human fear and ignorance. Moby Dick at If you haven’t guessed by now, Blom- kamp is the South African equivalent of Rubicon zombie guru George Romero. They both by Tim Pompey combine unearthly events with social commentary on human civilization (or I grew up in the Pentecostal Church. lack thereof). Blomberg, however, incor- In this tradition, we were always in awe of Dorothy Jue Lee was on a cruise with porates special effects and technology the person who could combine bible les- KVTA’s Tom Spence Morning News lis- in some very amazing ways without los- sons with a dramatic sense of oration and teners to Montreal, Quebec City, Nova ing his soul to mechanics. The result is a theatrics. Story telling, sin, salvation, the Scotia in July and, of course, took her great action story filled with insight and altar call at the end. It saved a lot of souls copy of the Breeze to read. satire. in my day. As we used to say, “Brother, that Beginning with documentary style man can preach!” footage, a corporation called Muli- Strange to think a theater production National United (MNU) is hired by the about an angry sea captain and his pursuit South African government to be in charge of a killer whale could remind me of this. of resettling 1.8 million alien “prawns” Yet, there we sat at the Rubicon, watching somewhere far away from Johannesburg. one man on an empty stage tell a moral Things haven’t gone well in relations be- tale about hate, obsession, and a man’s tween humans and aliens in the twenty dark night of the soul. In fact, we sat for years since the prawns were put into re- two hours, listening as if our own souls settlement camps near the city. were in the balance. In a related plot, MNU is also in It takes a very talented actor to do charge of analyzing and using the alien’s this. Meet Conor Lovett, one man show, weaponry. The weapons, however, are use- so to speak, in the Gare St Lazare Players less to humans because they can only be Ireland production of Herman Melville’s fired by aliens. Something having to do classic book, Moby Dick. with the equipment connected to DNA. That this production actually made No alien, no firepower. it to stage is a tribute to the hard work Wikus Van De Merwe is the MNU of Conor Lovett and the show’s director, agent in charge of moving the prawns. Judy Hegarty Lovett. They spent a consid- Wikus, an ambitious family man, takes erable amount of time and energy boiling on this resettlement with enthusiasm. this story down. Unfortunately, Wikus becomes infected That it made it to Ventura is a tribute with some type of alien fluid. The fluid to the luck of the Irish we have here in begins his transformation — from hu- Ventura, i.e., that wonderful connection man to prawn. When MNU discovers his between the Rubicon and Gare St Lazare. secret, they instantly become interested It’s not the first time the Rubicon has in using Wikus as a p(r)awn in their sci- worked with Gare St. Lazare. There’s been entific weaponry experiments. a pipeline of productions between these Well, you can see. The plot is com- two companies over the last several years, plex. Don’t be put off. It actually holds including recent productions of Conor together, especially when you consider McPherson’s “The Good Thief” and Sam- some key players in this movie are prawns. uel Beckett’s “First Love.” But this differ- Now, getting someone in a theater to care ent. This is our book, an American “nov- about creatures who only creak and pop el”, considered by many to be Melville’s when they speak (their lines are subtitled) best and most profound work. is no small feat. But in the end, I cared. I admit. I was curious about this pro- Really. duction. I was also unprepared. I expected This is sci-fi at its best: acting, special actors, sets, maybe some music. What I got effects, social commentary, great action. was Conor Lovett. Slim, bald headed, rub- Okay, it’s South African. Still, the movie ber faced, dressed in dark clothes and work has its finger pointed in our face and asks boots, just . . . talking. Okay, it took me a all the right questions. South African? while to catch on. What can I say? I like ac- Yes. Human? Yes. Well, partly. You have tors, sets, music, the whole nine yards. For to give props to prawns, too. Even if they Pete’s sake, it’s theater. are ugly and relish cat food (and the can). Here’s what surprised me. First, that In this film, prawns and humans work to- Melville’s dramatic language works so well gether to create good sci-fi. I think that’s on stage. Second, that Lovett presents that a worthy cause. language in such an easy going manner,

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D±±(Pretty Happy Dog) You know me I am those little pesky grrrr-nats (grrr I don’t always looking for a like them). So your humans should bring new place to take our bug repellant but don’t worry about us RV and get away for a dogs cause we can just “snap” them up Dogs to Adopt few days and get dirty and eat them. And they actually tasted (that’s the best part). pretty good, I’m quicker then I look. Professor Scamp We are really fortunate Reservations can be made 3 weeks in Ph.D Hi, I’m Montana a playful female to have so many won- advance but probably aren’t necessary Rhodesian Ridgeback/Shepherd derful local campgrounds to go to. The during the week, you can just pay when mix. I’m an active young girl who newest one is the Foster (those Foster’s you get there. Call 654-3951 for further is good with larger dogs and I am must have really been something) Park information and to make reservations 2 years old. I’m also house bro- Residence Campground which is located though. The cost to stay there is between ken and crate trained. I’m a good less than 15 minutes from Ventura. $20-$34 per night depending on the time jumper so a minimum 6 foot fence It is also less than 15 minutes from of year and if hook-ups are desired. Pets is required. I hope it’s not long be- Lake Casitas and Ojai so we took our are an additional $1.00 per night but fore I’m a cherished member of my car also so that we could take little “day what would a trip be without us (take it forever family. trips.” It is also close enough that you can out of our allowance)? even go home during the day and water And I was a real good boy and stayed your plants and, like me, to check your right at the site so I didn’t need to wear emails. a leash while outside. I know that this is The Canine Adoption & Rescue League Just head toward Ojai and exit the against the law and I could go to jail but 3004 Telegraph Road Casitas Pass Rd. ramp go under the free- it sure felt nice to be free as the wind. 805.652.1001 way and you are practically there. The camp host Chris is extremely www.carlvc.org [email protected] It has very large sites with wonderful helpful and will give you a lot of infor- shade trees and some sites have full hook- mation regarding the grounds and the ups (no TV yet so bring a book) and some adjacent campgrounds that have been –10% off dog wash at Cameos Dog without hookups but large enough for shut down and about Foster Bowl. He is Join Grooming, 1058 S. Seaward 648.3800 RV’s and certainly for tents. It has decent doing a wonderful job of landscaping the –$3.00 off bathing at Applause Four bathrooms with ceramic tile floors and grounds and in a few years it will be even ScampClub Paws, 2008 Thompson 648.2757 stainless steel fixtures but without show- nicer. –Wed. $3.00 off Grooming, 10% off for ers and no fire hydrants. Be sure to tell him that I sent you and Animals of all sorts can join the Scamp- all Seniors (Over 62) Naturally for There is also a bridge over a babbling bring him a Breeze to read. club. Email me your picture and a little Paws, 1766 Thompson 648.7297 brook but it is, obviously, not babbling And recently we stayed at Emma Wood about yourself, including your address, –50% off first grooming - 10% off fol- right now because we haven’t had any campground on the beach. My eyesight is to [email protected]. lowing grooming at Aloha Grooming, rain. But if you walk over it in a few min- not so good so I thought that the sign said You will be in the Breeze and receive a 1076 Front Street, 643.4852 utes you will be at Foster Park Bowl. It is “All dogs are not allowed on leash” and I Scampclub Card that will get you the –10% off pet sitting, dog training and in disrepair and not used anymore but is got all excited but when we got closer it following discounts. Scampclub mem- MORE at Prancing Pet Services, an important part of the history of the said “All dogs are not allowed on beach”, bers can receive: 890.1406 area so go take a look. bummer but I saw lots of dogs on the I must tell you though that there are beach. They probably can’t read at all.

an era where doggy spas, pedicures, and corporated with gentle stretches and mas- on a leash during the class. Ventura massages are now a part of a owner’s sage aimed at improving digestion for the For further information about doga weekly routine, these popular yoga poses, dogs all within an atmosphere promoting or gentle yoga at Ventura Harbor contact named after canines, can now be per- well being. The main difference between Pamela Griffin at 901-4112 or the Ven- Harbor an- formed with a favorite pup. Doga classes yoga and doga is the dogs are never ma- tura Harbor Marketing Office 477-0470. are being offered Saturdays in September nipulated or forced into tricks or poses, nounces doga: from 10am to 10:45am at the Ventura but instead the focus is on a healthy, nat- Harbor Village Main Lawn at $5.00 per ural flow for bonding with the pets. yoga for dog class. The new, popular craze taught in Los “Teaching doga will be a new venture Angeles and New York remains true to owners and for me, but I’m ready to give it a try!” says yoga’s spiritual nature. “When the world yoga instructor, Pamela Griffin, who is around us is in constant state of flux, we also a canine caretaker. I love yoga and can always count on our dogs to remain their canine caring for animals, so doga is a perfect true” says Pamela. way to combine my two passions.” This will create a fun, yet peaceful “I think this would be very relaxing , so I will friends Pamela’s doga classes function loose- and harmonious atmosphere for all to check it out one day and I can roll on my back. Downward facing dog and puppy ly based on regular yoga. Traditional look forward to.” Dogs who attend must Perhaps I will see some of my readers there” pose aren’t just for humans anymore. In human poses for stress reduction are in- be well socialized like Scamp and remain says Scamp. Police and Fire Reports

Mountain lion spotted Operation at various retail alcohol estab- Chevron 3477 Telegraph Rd. on to a lower support beam under the On August 7 at about 9:15 a.m., a Ven- lishments throughout the City Of Ven- CVS 5900 Telegraph Rd. pier. The victim was still 250 yards out tura hillside resident was in her backyard tura. While during the execution of the Scandia Liquor 10257 Telephone Rd. from shore. when she noticed a large mountain lion program a minor decoy, under the direct Circle K 1001 S. Petit Rd. The Ventura State Lifeguards arrived in the rear yard of an adjacent resident supervision of law enforcement officers, 76 Gasoline 2757 Johnson Dr. on scene shortly after and were also taken below her in the 100 Block of Greenview attempted to purchase alcohol at 20 dif- Rescue at Ventura Pier aboard the Harbor Patrol Boat to assess Court. She told Ventura Police that she ferent locations. Recently at 1:20 pm 27 year old Venturan the victim who denied any injuries, but was sure it was a mountain lion because Of those 20 locations only one busi- Jason Ryan jumped off the Ventura Pier in stated the cold and exhaustion overcame she has seen them in the past. The Ven- ness, the AM/PM Market located at 605 attempt to find a thrill on the warm sum- him in his attempt to swim to shore. tura Police 911 Center dispatched police S. Mills Rd, sold alcohol to the 19 year mer day. Immediately after entering the The Harbor Patrol Boat was then officers to the scene but the animal had old minor decoys. The clerk, 29 yr old 61 degree ocean water the swimmer sud- able to bring the boat in to the surfline already left the area. While checking the Samih Fahim Mossa Tobia of Port Huen- denly realized he overestimated his abili- where the State Lifeguard swam the vic- immediate area Police Officers located eme, was cited and released for 25658(a) ties and was in need of rescue. Local fish- tim to the beach where additional State the remains of a large domestic bird that Business and Professions code – Sales of ermen on the pier and bystander’s who had obvious recent signs of being eaten Alcohol to a minor. witnessed the attempt suddenly jumped by the lion. However, the following businesses in to action and utilized normal fishing Decoy program working did NOT sell to the minor decoys. gear such as lines, and crab nets to render The Minor Decoy Program is an enforce- Lucky 7 Market 10337 Telephone Rd. assistance to the male while others called ment program used by the State of Cali- JN Market 9340 Telephone Rd. 911 and the Ventura Harbor Patrol. fornia Alcohol Beverage Control Agency Northbank Luckily for him the Ventura Harbor and local law enforcement agencies to Liquor 2950 Johnson Dr. Patrol had just done a routine patrol in detect and deter the sale of alcohol to mi- Holiday Liquor 6346 Bristol Rd. the area and was in close proximity to the nors. Shell Gas 2446 Victoria Av. location when the call was received. Recently, the Ventura City Police CVS 7850 Telegraph Rd. The local fishermen had successfully Department conducted a Minor Decoy CVS 50 N. Ashwood Av. lifted the male 4 feet out of the water and “Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do...?”

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Lifeguards and County Fire Department “I think I just saw a horse run across road and onto a yard that came right Paramedics where standing by. Paramed- the highway,” said my mother. It was down to the highway. The other woman ics assessed the 27 year old Ventura resi- five o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon, and I ran up and she was able to immedi- dent who refused any medical treatment just when traffic gets heavy along the ately get a halter on the bay. With a little and was allowed to leave after a warning portion of route 33 that runs through more effort I got a halter on the gray. If that pier jumping was against the law the Ojai Valley. I was not paying much not for the men in the white truck, I hate and extremely dangerous due to previous attention as I replied, “It was probably to think what would have happened. damaged and submerged pilings. just a bicycle.” Then I looked again. Soon after, the owner, who had been Break-in on Calgary Avenue There were two panicked Arabian hors- at work, arrived and we walked the hors- On August 20 , a white male, 18-20 yrs, es, a bay and a gray, running between es home. From now on, I’ll try to keep a wearing a black beanie, black long sleeve the vehicles. I hadn’t a rope or halter halter handy, and please everyone, check shirt, dark jeans, black boots, gloves and with me but I had to do something, so your gates! glasses entered a residence in the 900 I dived out of the truck and began run- block of Calgary Ave. and encountered ning. My goal was to block the horses, a resident inside the home. The resident get them off the highway, and with any called 9-1-1 immediately and the suspect luck, I’d be joined by someone with fled the area. VPD patrol officers with as- equipment! Sure enough, a young man sistance from the Ventura County Sher- got out of his own truck, carrying some iff’s Air Unit searched the area for the heavy nylon straps. We managed suspect but were unable to locate him. to get close enough to the horses that I Fire on Main Street nearly had a strap around the bay’s neck Ventura City Firefighters initially re- when a forest service truck, trying to sponded as a single resource to a report- make it through the snarl of vehicles, ap- ed fire alarm ringing at 4020 E. Main St. proached with its sirens blaring. Natu- Upon arrival, firefighters found a water rally, the horses spun and ran. We went flow alarm activated with smoke visible after them again, now joined by a woman within a business suite of a commercial who had halters and a bucket of feed. The future is strip mall, a full structure response was now. activitated. Firefighters forced entry into From now on, I’ll the involved business and located the The Breeze is available fire in the rear of the business. The fire try to keep a halter was largely contained by the operating online 24/7, along fire sprinklers and fire knock down was handy, and please reported approximately 10 minutes after with useful links, staff units arrived on scene. The fire damage everyone, check your was confined to a small corner of the unit biographies and including some contents as well as inte- gates! online-only goodies. rior wall surface. Two sprinkler heads had been activated. The cause of fire was Horses are prey animals; if they are determined to be an electrical short cir- chased; their instinct is to run even fast- www.ventura- cuit of an appliance. No injuries were er. The only way to catch a horse is to reported. block him and/or tempt him over with breeze.com something good to eat. I hoped my com- panion’s bucket of feed might attract Ojai heros the horses’ attention, since most horses know that buckets mean goodies! We needed to get to the horses’ shoulders “I think I just so we could turn them off the road and with any luck, get the halters on them. saw a horse I feared it was going to be impossible to get that close again so I tried to get the run across the attention of someone...anyone...in a car or on the side of the road up ahead of us, who might be able to block the horses highway” and turn them. by Lucy Grace I did not have any luck and the hors- es were getting closer to the intersection Almost every day, the Ventura Coun- of Highways 33 and 150. Some impa- ty Sheriff or the local highway patrol re- tient motorists were actually honking, ceives notice of loose animals on major making the horses even more frightened, roads in the area. While we are accus- though the majority of drivers remained tomed to seeing the occasional lost dog quiet. No one, however, seemed to want or cat, it is more surprising to see pigs to help! Then, a couple of young men on Foothill, pelicans on Sea Cliff or cat- stopped a white truck, jumped out in tle on Casitas Vista Road! front of the horses, and got them off the

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Your Hometown Paper Ventura BREEZE 20I no longer need toWednesday, walk with a August 26, 2009 I’ve changedVentura my feelings BREEZE about cane. The pain I have suffered Cortisone injections, yoga, chiropractic, physical therapy, spinal chiropractic. This one is very with due to MS (Multiple decompression, exercise, stretching, massage, acupuncture, epi- good and giving me a lot of Sclerosis) has been eliminated ease. I no longer need to walk with a durals, inversion tables, etc… I’ve changed my feelings about and I love him (Dr Syd)! Cortisone injections, yoga, chiropractic, physical therapy, spinal -Joyce L -Elizabethcane. The C pain I have suffered chiropractic. This one is very with due to MS (Multiple good and giving me a lot of decompression, exercise, stretching, massage, acupuncture, epi- Dr Syd has a unique ability to Sclerosis) has been eliminated I know how frustrating it can be to suffer and not be able to find any solutions. I lost a ease. Theand feeling I love in him my (Dr right Syd)! thigh has durals, inversion tables, etc… -Joycelocate L and treat your problem come-Elizabeth back!! C chance at playing professional hockey because my back was so bad that I started to areas. Be thankful you have -Alex K lose function in my legs. Dr Sydfound has yourself a unique I I abilityI am soto lucky I know how frustrating it can be to suffer and not be able to find any solutions. I lost a The feeling in my right thigh has I’ve devoted my life to constantly improving my knowledge of the spine, so I can help locateI found and treatyou! your problem I feelcome so back!!much better and have chance at playing professional hockey because my back was so bad that I started to areas.-Kelle Be E thankful you have regained-Alex K my flexibility and morelose functionpeople andin my to legs. make sure no one else needlessly suffers like I did. found yourself I I I am so lucky strength in my body. My pain is I I’vecan’t devoted accept my everyone, life to constantly but if you’re improving suffering my knowledgeplease take of a th momente spine, toso call I can Christina, help orI foundI walked you! into your office in my gone.I feel so much better and have -Kellewalker- E I was so bent over and regained my flexibility and mymore wife, people Heather, and to and make see sure if you no qualifyone else for needlessly my unique suffers care. like If I Ican’t did. help you, I will be -Steve Z the pain was so bad. I’m now strength in my body. My pain is honestI can’t acceptand up everyone, front with butyou. if you’re suffering please take a moment to call Christina, or I walked into your office in my gone. my wife, Heather, and see if you qualify for my unique care. If I can’t help you, I will be walker-walking I was so upright bent over with and little or We (my wife and I) would come no pain. As you know I am 83 -Steve Z Sydhonest Dhillon, and upDC front with you. the pain was so bad. I’m now walking upright with little or We (my wife and I) wouldTwice come Syd voted Dhillon, DC one of Ventura County’s Best Chiropractorsno pain. As you know I am 83 Twice voted one of VenturaVC Reporter County’s readers’ poll Best Chiropractors VC Reporter readers’ poll down from Santa Barbara for years old and have had 2 failed treatment.down from We’re Santa really Barbara thankful for yearslow old and back have surgeries. had 2 failed I thank to Drtreatment. Syd for We’rethe results really wethankful got low you back so surgeries.much for your I thank care and fromto Dr his Syd treatments. for the results Dr Syds’we got you socompassion. much for your care and pricesfrom are his so treatments. reasonable Dr Syds’that compassion.-Kathleen P anyoneprices can are afford so reasonable them. that -Kathleen P anyone can afford them. -Alfonso B It is so nice not to have pain -Alfonso B It is so nice not to have pain whenwhen I bend I bend over toover tee to up tee my up my I receivedI received warm, warm, caring caring and and ball whenball when playing playing golf! golf! effectiveeffective care care that that restored restored my my -Jackie-Jackie D D abilityability to to experience experience a a quality quality life.life. I feelI muchfeel much better better and am and more am more -Betty-Betty T T balancedbalanced and andstable. stable. I highly I highly recommendrecommend Dr Syd. Dr Syd. I also I also I wantI want to to thank thank Dr Dr Syd Syd for for highlyhighly recommend recommend the staff the staff bringing me back to enjoying – Lauren and Heather. You bringinglife. me back to enjoying couldn’t– Lauren ask for and more Heather. helpful You life.-Norma R and lovelycouldn’t young ask ladies. for more helpful -Norma R -Dianand S lovely young ladies. My flexibility is greater and and I -Dian S Myam flexibility more active. is greater and and I Dr. Syd has been able to am-Ken more P active. relieveDr. my Syd pain has more been than able to -Ken P any relieveother doctor my I painhave seen.” more than In less than 4 weeks I am 98 % -Anthonyany otherTrimble doctor I have seen.” pain free and able to perform In less than 4 weeks I am 98 % -Anthony Trimble better in the gym. I put my faith I highly recommend Dr Syd. painin GOD free and Dr able Syd to and perform …voila -Dr Jennifer Thomson, M.D. betterhealing in the has gym. taken I putplace! my faith I highly recommend Dr Syd. in GOD-Theresa and M Dr Syd and …voila I came-Dr in Jennifer with 4 rupturedThomson, discs M.D. healing has taken place! and a torn rotator cuff. I was -TheresaI couldn’t M go to the bathroom like desperate…I came in with 4 ruptured discs normal people do. Dr Syd started I can’tand a say torn enough rotator cuff.good. I was I couldn’tto adjust go me to andthe bathroomI am all back like to Dr. Syd Dhillon, DC and wife Heather My paindesperate… is gone. I think (Dr normal. Dr Syd showed me he Syd) is fabulous. His care is normal people do. Dr Syd started I can’t say enough good. was friendly and really good at magnificent. to adjusthis job. me and I am all back to I have hadDr. neck Syd tension forDhillon, as long as I can DC andcontrol as wifewell as alleviating Heather my chronic headaches. -PamMy H. pain is gone. I think (Dr normal.- Jenny Dr R Syd showed me he remember and have suffered from headaches Thanks for being such a caring and friendly office. Syd) is fabulous. His care is was friendly and really good at because of it (which medicine rarely alleviates). I -Sue W I ammagnificent. so grateful that I came hisI job. had been told that nothing I have have been had seeing neck Dr tension Syd for for3 weeks as long and have as I not can control as well as alleviating my chronic headaches. here.-Pam I was H. totally devastated - Jennycould Rbe done for me. Within 2 rememberhad a headache and for have 2 weeks suffered now. from headaches WithThanks the help for beingof Dr Sydsuch my a caringlower spineand friendly is so much office. when I first walked in here visits I could already feel a huge because-Lindsay H of it (which medicine rarely alleviates). I better.-Sue Dr W Syd is a great doctor – kind and caring (so becauseI am I was so in grateful so much that pain. I came I hadimprovement. been told I will that recommend nothing have been seeing Dr Syd for 3 weeks and have not is his wife). Thankshere. to Dr I wasSyd, totallyI am just devastated so Dr Syd to anyone who needs a hadI received a headache wonderful for 2 chiropractic weeks now. care from Dr Syd. -DorisWith Rthe help of Dr Syd my lower spine is so much happy. I don’t feel any pain. could be done for me. Within 2 -Patricia B when I first walked in here chiropractor. -Lindsay H better. Dr Syd is a great doctor – kind and caring (so -Rosa H. visits-Lily I couldH already feel a huge A few months ago I ended up in ER with an because I was in so much pain. is his wife). improvement. I will recommend My TMJ had disappeared. Dr Syd really works with excruciating ‘frozen shoulder’. My doctor told me if I hadThanks pain in tomy Dr leg Syd, for Iover am 4just so I youreceived to make wonderful your body chiropractic feel better. care from Dr Syd. -Doris R Dr ISyd came to to anyone see Dr whoSyd forneeds arthritis. a medication didn’t clear it we may have to consider yearshappy. caused I don’t by a bulgingfeel any disc. pain. -Patricia-Cynthia B D chiropractor.He adjusted my neck and I no shoulder replacement. My shoulder became pain I saw-Rosa a neurologist,H. several longer have any pain. chiropractors, but nothing -Lily H freeA and few began months moving ago normally I ended within up a in few ER weeks with an -Linda C MyWhen TMJ I came had disappeared. to see Dr Syd DrI could Syd only really walk works ¼ mile, with helped…After seeing Dr Syd, I ofexcruciating treatments with ‘frozen Dr Syd. shoulder’. My doctor told me if I had pain in my leg for over 4 I came to see Dr Syd for arthritis. youthen to I makewould yourneed body 2 hours feel rest. better. In just 6 treatments am nowyears completely caused by pain a bulgingfree. disc. I feel normal. I thankmedication the Lord didn’t for chiropractic clear it we and may Dr have Syd! to consider HeI adjustedhad surgery my when neck I andwas 15 I no on -Cynthia D -Jim IJ. saw a neurologist, several my lower back. 4 years later I -Mary C -Christeanshoulder R replacement. My shoulder became pain longer have any pain. chiropractors, but nothing was unable to walk. My doctors free and began moving normally within a few weeks When I first came, I was really -Linda C WhenDr Syd I came has to helped see Dr Syd me I tremendously! could only walk Getting ¼ mile, helped…After seeing Dr Syd, I wanted to do surgery again, but Forof metreatments it is PURE with Chiropractic! Dr Syd. in bad shape. I couldn’t walk, thanks to Dr Syd thenadjusted I would has need helped 2 hoursget my rest. Ulcerative In just Colitis 6 treatments under -Robert S couldn’tam sit, now couldn’t completely get to my pain car, free. I had surgery when I was 15 on I feel normal. I thank the Lord for chiropractic and Dr Syd! I couldn’t-Jim J.even sleep at night. I my lower back. 4 years later I -Mary C -Christean R was unable to walk. My doctors When I first came, I was really wanted to do surgery again, but Dr Syd has helped me tremendously! Getting For me it is PURE Chiropractic! in bad shape. I couldn’t walk, thanks to Dr Syd adjusted has helped get my Ulcerative Colitis under -Robert S couldn’t sit, couldn’t get to my car, I couldn’t even sleep at night. I

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I am so grateful to know Dr Syd I had gone through a care and Heather (Dr Syds’ wife). They 641.2004 program elsewhere and it I didn’tare truly have concerned to go under about the the knife well Visit our website to attend our FREE “Half Hour to Health” dinner lecture at Mimi’s Cafe! hadn’thad done seen me 2 other any good.chiropractors I again.being Thanks of their patients. Dr Syd!! They You’re make was and barely had ableno luck. to function, With Dr Syd, awesome!!!it so convenient and affordable. Includeswww.PureChiro.com FREE dinner, salad and drink, (must be 21, seating is limited) and I’mnow, already with Dr 95% Syd, better. I’m fully Honestly, I wouldn’t go anywhere functional. -Oscar G -Marcos L. else, even if it was free. -Mike V. -Toni L 1624 East Main Street, Ventura I am so grateful to know Dr Syd I had gone through a care and Heather (Dr Syds’ wife). They 641.2004 program elsewhere and it Venturaare truly concernedBREEZE about the well hadn’t Your done Hometown me any Paper good. I being of their patients. They make was barely able to function, it so convenient and affordable. www.PureChiro.com and now, with Dr Syd, I’m fully Honestly, I wouldn’t go anywhere functional. else, even if it was free. -Mike V. -Toni L 1624 East Main Street, Ventura