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Vol. 3, No. 1114 Published Published Every Every Other Other Wednesday Wednesday April March 21 –10 May - 23, 4, 2010 2010 Arrest made Commander in Faria Quinn Fenwick Beach murder new VPD Assistant Chief case Commander Quinn Fenwick is the by Tim Pompey new Ventura Police Department’s (VPD) It caused panic in north Ventura Assistant Chief. Commander Fenwick was County and along the coast of Ventura: sworn in on April 1 in a ceremony at the Ven- the brutal stabbing and murder of Brock tura Police Department and assumed his po- and Davina Husted last May in their Far- sition on April 3. ia Beach residence. Now there appears to In selecting Commander Fenwick Police be a break in the case. “After 10 months Chief Corney said, “Quinn has all of the at- of exhaustive work, an arrest was made tributes needed for this position, most nota- in one of the most traumatic multiple bly his willingness to give 100% each and homicides in Ventura County history,” every day and the recognition that first Sheriff Bob Brooks said. and foremost it is our people that make Charges in the case were announced this department great.” Added Corney, by District Attorney Greg Totten on “This was an extremely difficult decision Tuesday, April 13. A six-count com- to reach. Quinn was selected internally plaint in the triple homicide had been from amongst our department’s six Com- filed against Joshua Graham Packer of manders, all of which are extremely talent- Ventura. Packer is being charged for a ed, dedicated, and capable individuals.” triple murder in the slayings of Brock Commander Fenwick began his career City Corp has recently come under the leadership of former Deputy Sheriff and City Coun- as a Police Cadet with the VPD in 1981. He and Davina Husted as well as their un- cil candidate Ken Cozzens. Pictured here in front of City Corp’s headquarters are Brian born baby, Grant. was hired as a Police Officer in 1986, and ul- Calvert, Zac Mandernacht, Volunteer Coordinator Mallory Taylor, Brian LaBare, Paul timately promoted to his current position of The charges carry with it the use of a Durand, and Center Director Ken Cozzens. For the full story see page 5 knife in the commission of the murders Commander in January 2001. Commander as well as three special circumstance alle- Fenwick currently oversees the Traffic and called the rules discriminatory toward gations: 1) the suspect committed multi- Special Operations Divisions with responsi- thrift stores. Andrews felt singling out ple murders, 2) those murders were com- bilities for the Traffic Unit, School Resource Stricter rules thrift stores didn’t make sense and apply- mitted during a robbery (defined as the Officer Program, Training, Volunteers, Alco- ing rules such as these to all stores would intent to take something by force), and hol Enforcement Officer and Program, and have been a better move. 3) the murders were committed during a target thrift Youth Services programs. Commander Fen- A number of council members have burglary (defined as the intent to enter a wick has also worked as a K9 Officer, Field- insisted the intent of the ordinance is residence and commit a felony). stores Training Officer, Major Crimes to prevent messes in downtown which is Because of the special circumstance by Rebecca Wicks home to eight thrift stores. allegations, Packer’s conviction means Earlier this month the Ventura City New rules which will be specific to that he could face either life in prison Council enacted new measures aimed di- thrift stores in Ventura include: without the possibility of parole or rectly at how thrift stores operate includ- Storefront window displays will be the death penalty. As of this writing, ing what their storefront windows will maintained in a professional and attrac- there has been no announcement from hold as well as ensuring the limitation of tive manner. the District Attorney’s office about items lingering both in front and in back Stores will have a dedicated area in- whether or not his office will seek the of the stores. side the building for receiving donations death penalty. The regulations stemmed from con- with store property free of trash and de- Packer’s attorney asked that his ar- versations which began when long-time bris at all times. raignment be delayed until next month. antique dealer Nicholby’s closed and Donations will only be received dur- The judge granted the request. Arraign- locals were informed a Goodwill store ing business hours. Donations cannot be ment is scheduled for May 12. The spe- would be moving in. Concerns about displayed or stored outside. Continued on page 4 the size of the alley behind the store and Loading and unloading must take donations building up in the small front place in a designated zone. and back door areas quickly cropped up Stores must add signage and light- Assistant Chief Quinn Fenwick pressuring the city to act. ing to discourage illegal dumping and in Investigator, Supervisor of the department’s The city council voted 6-1 to enact some cases will need to add video cam- Special Enforcement Team, and was also a an emergency ordinance which takes ef- eras to document illegal dumping. member of the department’s SWAT team for fect immediately and impacts both cur- City officials warn rules will not be four years. Quinn holds a Bachelors Degree rent and future stores. The measures proactively enforced due to budget and from the University of California at Santa require new stores to submit an appli- staffing constraints. Investigations Barbara and graduated from Command cation for a city development director’s and fines will occur as a result of docu- College in 2009. permit which would then be reviewed mented complaints. Said Commander Fenwick, “I am very at a public hearing. According to Goodwill officials the excited and grateful to have been selected as According to the city the change new rules will not stop Goodwill from its Assistant Chief. Chief Corney has placed his should save new thrift stores money. planned June opening on Oak and Main trust in me and I know it was a difficult de- Previously the permit required Planning Streets. cision for him to make, especially consider- Commission approval, took approxi- This new emergency ordinance was ing the quality of candidates from which he mately 90 to 120 days and cost $5,684. put in place because the rules must be made his decision. VPD really is a part of my Now, an application will cost $1,625 and approved by the Coastal Commission family as I have been with this department could take as little as 60 days to process. because of its location. Because it is un- for my entire law enforcement career. I am Former Ventura High student Joshua Graham The only vote against the ordinances known when the commission will review honored and look forward to helping fur- Packer has been charged with 3 murders was by Councilman Neal Andrews who Continued on page 8 ther guide VPD on the road to success.” 2 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze

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Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 3 Opinion/Editorial I would like to con- Ventura Charter School’s day-long Earth On Sunday the fun continued gratulate Breeze writer Day Eco Fest at Promenade Park (that’s with Art Walk, many live performances Tim Pompey for being right next to Seaside Park if you didn’t throughout downtown and the Avenue The Ventura Breeze is your free local community selected to serve on know). and a wonderful kid’s fashion show at newspaper published every other Wednesday and the board of the Turn- And the day ended at 6pm with the Bell Arts Mattress Factory, located on circulated throughout Ventura and to many locations ing Point Foundation. official opening of the WAV project with in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor located in Ventura Avenue, with their wonderful Sheldon Brown Just another way that all of Ventura’s “dignitaries” in atten- artist galleries and comedy at the WAV. Oxnard. Publisher we are serving the Publisher community. Now this has absolutely nothing to Sheldon Brown Ventura County must do with Ventura but two incidents of [email protected] Ventura County must return more false billings have happened to me lately than $850,000 to the City of Thousand return more than that makes it extremely important that Pet editor Oaks for an error made in payments for you carefully review all of your bills. Professor Scamp library services for underpaid funds for $850,000 to the City My AT&T bill included 4 calls billed [email protected] the last 10 years. on Behalf of LEGACY LD INTL., INC. Now wouldn’t it be nice if the County They were all for exactly 3 minutes for a Contributing Writers of Thousand Oaks for has short changed us $850,000, maybe total cost of $42.06. Tim Pompey • Rebecca Wicks we could keep Wright Library open until an error made in When I called LEGACY I was told that Nanci Cone • Karlene Lang 2015 when the lease with Ventura College they were for collect calls that I had made. Mira Reverente • Peter Godinez runs out. payments... I explained that I have never made a col- Sophia Kidd (from China) This last weekend was an incredible Now wouldn’t it be lect call in my life then I was told “they Nelson Wallace • Ellyn Feingold one to be living in Ventura (someone were for collect calls that I had accepted”. John Burke • Veronica Johnson must be doing something right). nice if the County When I explained that this phone was on an answering machine and how could the Julie D. McCampbell On Saturday the YMCA had an open house. Activities for the kids, a fire truck has short changed us machine except collect calls I was told to interns and so successful that they ran out of tur- hold on for moment and then was told Brooke Demchuck – Ventura High School key burgers. $850,000, maybe we that the charges would be reversed. Kathryne Duckwitz – Ventura High School After attending that I went on a dem- could keep Wright This was for $42.06 but if each of our onstration helicopter ride at the Harbor bills contain a $1.00 charge for some- senior Advisors thing not legitimate and a million users Nanci Cone with Channel Islands Helicopters. They Library open... pay it that amounts to a lot so verify any Suz Montgomery want to start one weekend a month tours of Ventura out of the Harbor. This may charges that you don’t recognize. Advertising Advisors turn out to be very controversial with dance as well as hundreds of folks listen- The other incident involved a pur- Leselie Ann Matthias some of the neighbors so we will keep you ing to congratulation speeches, enjoying chase on one of my credit cards for [email protected] informed on it’s progress. an evening of wonderful entertainment WORLD-WIDESOFT.COM MOSCOW Adele Rosales An exciting vibrant art experience and visiting the thriving artist’s studios. for $51.50. When I called credit card [email protected] filled the rest of the weekend. This has quickly become the place to be services I was told that this was a phony 805.236.8438 On Saturday was Art Walk through- for art and live entertainment with sev- charge and that I should cut up my card and would receive a new one. Julie D. McCampbell out the greater downtown area and the eral shows coming up. [email protected] ProduCtion Mailbox Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing [email protected] ‘friend raiser’ over the past two years.” bine all the wrong elements and give it a consider doing the unthinkable and, rath- Printing Susan L. Gerrard good shake and hope for the best. er than let their properties sit empty, take Roger Wirsing Director of Marketing Museum of Ventura We have wasted talent in this town a little less per month. The turnaround American Foothill Publishing Co. County going to pieces trying to make a living could be spectacular. Breeze: and seldom does the city ask for local tal- I also wonder why it was so important ------You are very welcome, as you know we are ent. We have designers, artists, builders, to give the Top Hat the heave-ho when very big supporters of the Ventura art scene. ironworkers. craftsmen, of all sorts trying there’s nothing in the works for the prop- REACHING US: We will really miss the downtown location; to stay and make a living in Ventura. erty in the foreseeable future. events & hAPPenings it has been a wonderful addition to downtown. When I first saw the new city trash Or why breasts on a bronze mermaid [email protected] The closing quilt exhibit is outstanding. bins, I thought to myself, has the city lost are offensive. oPinions their mind? I quickly realized that was Could some of you MBAs out there lost years ago by the way Helen Yunker (and prudes) please enlighten this poor [email protected] Sheldon-Ventura Breeze, has been treated and continues to be old man? I have lived in Ventura for over 35 ArtiCles And Photos treated. The city has lost its mind. Alfred J. Lewis years now. I was here to see the down- [email protected] Sincerely, Ventura town make its way out of the dismal semi Advertising Michael Gonzales abandoned 1970s-early 805 era, after the [email protected] Scamp: new government center was built. Editor; Now don’t get any big dog ideas about Back in the day, Ventura was only A long time ago there was a commer- hangin’ around with those two adorable Ventura Breeze known for three things. That was lem- 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B-393 cial stretch of Melrose Avenue between La dogs in the most recent issue. They’re too ons, oranges and antique shops. It was Ventura, CA 93001 Brea and Fairfax which had fallen upon young - they’d just wear you out. the antique shops that saved the empty 805.653.0791 • Fax 805.641.3158 hard times. Real hard. Dozens of vacant Mahma wanted to send you an email downtown and kept tourists coming. store fronts. Capital B Blighted. So bad, in telling you where she’d like to use her $30 Fads come and go. Antiques are no C fact, that the landlords did the unthink- gift certificate (for winning the Scamp longer the rage and are quickly being re- The Ventura Breeze is printed with able and cut the rents. Almost overnight photo title contest). placed by the new standard jewelry, cloth- soy based ink on paper with minimum little shops and galleries popped up and She thunk and thunk and thunk ing, bars and eating establishments. This 40% recycled content. a couple of years later it was one of the about it, and she decided she would love is the new pattern for most of the Cali- hottest commercial strips in the world. to have a gift certificate from Parts Un- fornia coast. Unfortunately, the city has Ventura has its share of vacant store- known, because it is one of the coolest gotten it in their head that only this type fronts, and not just downtown. I under- stores on Main Street. Dear Breeze, of business will succeed. At the rate cloth- stand that, for example, Johnny True- Ya know Scamp, we never was so in- Thank you for getting out so much ing stores are shutting down shows oth- blood’s old space is going for $5,000 per terested in art before, but the Ventu- information about Museum of Ventura erwise. month. If the old rules still apply, you ra Breeze makes the whole thing just County events (most recently our Sunday Visitor and locals come downtown to need to net $50,000 a month to make a big part of what makes Ventura so Family Times), and all of the Ventura art get out of their normal element. Out of that kind of rent and, with the excep- wunnerful. scene! their surroundings and experience things tion of Walmart or Target, who makes Be good, and remember, you owe me Also for the nice mention in your col- of interest, be it food, arts, etc. I believe that these days? It’s a great space and it’s a walk in a dog park. umn about the Museum’s exciting July the downtown is well on its way to be- been sitting empty for most of the last 5 Love & Sniffs, move back to our Main Street location. coming a store bought town with little years. I can’t help but wonder what would The Magster We were so fortunate to have such a won- handmade or cultural feel to it at all. The happen if the landlord, and others, would (the wonderful dog) derful temporary location at 89 S. Califor- new trash bins are a perfect example of nia Street, and will miss it when we leave this. The new mini versions of large com- (after the art quilt exhibition closes June mercial trash bins and mini versions of It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, 20). As our Director Tim Schiffer said in commercial billboards do little to add to that prevents us from living freely and nobly. the last member newsletter, the Califor- the charm of downtown. There is noth- –Bertrand Russell nia Street satellite has been a “wonderful ing worse than a city that tries to com-

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 4 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze City News donated to various local charities and 2010 Art Tales Donations for Three back-to- organizations. In celebration of Earth Day there creative writing back Ventura will be free drinks and snacks, so stop American flag by and check it out, and help the planet contest winners by properly disposing of that old hunk The City of Ventura is pleased to an- display Music Festival of junk taking up space. nounce the winners of the second annual For more information call Ventura Art Tales creative writing contest. Short downtown performances Highspeed Internet at 643-4375, or stories and poems, which were submit- stop by at 2110 E Thompson Blvd. For ted in both adult and youth categories, earth Day Ventura Highspeed is offer- were inspired by Municipal Art Collec- sought by Itzhak Perl- ing 50% off all PC and Mac computer tion works currently on exhibit in the E.P. The City of Ventura, in partnership repairs. Foster Library. with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Gold man, Herbie More than 80 entries from Ventura, Coast Veterans Foundation and Ameri- Oxnard, Ojai, Santa Paula and Fillmore can Flags and Cutlery has launched a Hancock and Faria Beach Murder were judged by a committee of profes- donation drive to renew the tradition of Continued from page 1 sionals: Elena Brokaw, Director of Com- displaying American flags along Main cial circumstance allegation required that munity Services for the City of Ventura; Street, Thompson Boulevard and Ventu- Sharon Isbin Packer be held in jail without bail. Denise Sindelar Interim Cultural Affairs ra Avenue from Memorial Day through The case has frustrated law enforce- Manager for the City of Ventura; Mary Independence Day. provide a rare ment officials for months, but Ventura Stewart, Head Librarian for E.P. Foster Councilmember Jim Monahan, who County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Library; and Marsha De La O, writer. The led the 2007 pledge drive to restore the weekend treat Gary Pentis told reporters they caught a first place winners were: flag display in midtown, downtown and break when Santa Barbara police arrested Story – Adult - Donald Sommerfield the Westside, says that the program is Packer in January for his involvement in a for “Late Night Coffee” only possible through the generosity of for audiences gas station robbery last September. Packer Poem – Adult - Dominga Zambrano donors. Monahan noted that he hopes What a difference three days can was arrested in Santa Barbara and DNA was for “American Dreams” the program – which is intended to hon- make. For Ventura County music lovers, collected from him, The sample was run Story – Youth - Sofia Felino for “The or veterans for their service – can be ex- the last day of April and first two days through a database and matched to DNA Synesthete” panded to include California Street. of May 2010 will become a weekend to collected at the Husted house. Poem – Youth - Chris Medrano for People who would like to contribute remember. Three of music’s true greats Pentis said he did not expect more ar- “Carwash on the Avenue” $25 toward an American flag may do so will grace local stages as they perform rests in the Husted case. “My personal opin- All winners will receive a bound edi- by sending a check payable to “Veterans to capacity crowds as a part of the Ven- ion is this was not a random act,” he said, tion of the winning entries and first of Foreign Wars” or “Gold Coast Veter- tura Music Festival’s 16th season entitled but did not elaborate on whether or not and second place winners will receive a ans Foundation” at PO Box 24350 Ven- “Romanze.” Packer knew the Husteds. cash prize. tura 93002. On the weekend of April 30, May The crime, committed May 20, left the “The City of Ventura was pleased to All donations are tax deductible and 1 and 2, three critically acclaimed and Faria Beach community in shock. Ques- partner with E.P. Foster Library in host- will be recognized with a letter acknowl- hugely popular GRAMMY award win- tions swirled around among residents as to ing this contest, which called for imagi- edging the donation amount. ning musicians, Sharon Isbin, Itzhak who and why. Brock and Davina Husted, native and inventive writers to examine a For more information, contact Jim Perlman and Herbie Hancock, will share both 42, were repeatedly stabbed by an in- work of art and then write a short story Monahan, City of Ventura Council mem- their individual musical geniuses in three truder who was described as wearing a mo- or poem reflecting their unique interpre- ber, at 643-4275 or Christy Bonifer, Gold back-to-back performances with appre- torcycle helmet. He had slipped into their tation,” said Denise Sindelar. Coast Veterans Foundation, at 477-9888. ciative fans across Ventura County . Faria Beach home through an open sliding- On the evening of Friday, April 30, glass door. The 9-year-old son witnessed a Sharon Isbin, acclaimed classical guitar- man confronting his mother in the kitchen ist, will kick off the weekend when she and ran to wake up his 11-year-old sister. performs at 8 p.m. at Ventura ’s Mission- The children then went to a neighbor’s ary Church. home and called 911. Brock, sitting in the Itzhak Perlman, the world’s reigning master bedroom, heard noise and came out violin virtuoso, will perform on Saturday, to investigate. Both Brock and Davina were May 1 at 8 p.m. at Oxnard ’s Performing stabbed to death in their living room. The Arts Center to what is sure to be a sold- children escaped unhurt. out performance. The fear in the community was com- Rounding out the weekend will be a pounded by the fact that two weeks after concert by Herbie Hancock, “the nation’s the Husted killings, Wendy Di Rodio, who first-call jazz ambassador.” On Sunday, lived with her parents in the Ventura Keys, May 2 at 2 p.m., Hancock, who is often was found stabbed to death in her bed- referred to as a “true icon of modern mu- room. Pentis and Ventura police do not be- sic,” will take to the Ventura College ath- lieve Packer is a suspect in the Di Rodio ho- letic field outdoor stage. micide, which remains unsolved. However, police do suspect Packer might have been involved in the September robberies of two gas stations, a Dairy Queen, and a liquor store in Ventura. E-Waste Described by local residents as “rock star friends,” the Husteds were active mem- Recycling Event bers of the Faria beach community. Brock owned Couture Concepts in Santa Barbara on Earth Day and designed wrought iron works for such Stop by Ventura Highspeed Internet stars as Oprah Winfrey, Susanne Somers, on Earth Day and get rid of that old com- and Mel Gibson. Davina was a devoted puter sitting in your garage. The Internet mother who was actively involved in local & Computer Repair company is hosting charity work. Their two children attended their annual Electronic Waste Recycling Pierpont Elementary School. Event starting on Thursday April 22 When John Husted, Brock’s brother, was through Saturday April 24. notified about the arrest, he described his Last year Ventura Highspeed gath- emotion as he woke his mother to tell her: “I ered nearly 2 tons of broken computers was just hoping and praying that in her life- and electronic equipment and this year time she would know that whoever did this they are hoping to gather 5 tons which was in custody and paying for their crime.” will be properly recycled and kept out Perhaps he also spoke for the many of our local landfills. residents of Ventura, as well as the police When not properly recycled, certain investigating the crime. Perhaps now there materials can be harmful to our envi- is a sense of relief among those most closely ronment such as mercury, sulfur, lead, connected to the Husteds. Thanks to hard and cadmium, all of which are found in work by local law enforcement and the sci- old electronic devices. ence of modern DNA technology, a suspect Ventura Highspeed is also accept- in a horrendous crime may finally have his ing working equipment, which will be day in court.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 5 News and Notes people in Ventura County receive food Six outstand- each month from FOOD Share and our City Corp under new leadership 150 partner agencies. Although we are ing foster teens reaching many hungry citizens, we know by Tim Pompey there are at least 80,000 more people Ken Cozzens is a big man with a big 12-24, City Corp consists primarily of each month who still need our help,” said have a new place smile. And now he has a brand new big high school kids looking for community Bonnie Weigel, FOOD Share president job. Managing the youth volunteer group service hours to fulfill class or gradua- and CEO. to call home in downtown Ventura known as City tion requirements. When they gather at Teens currently in placement as fos- Corp. A job for which he himself has vol- the center to sit down and discuss assign- ter children and on track to emancipate Nicoll unteered. He has two things in his favor: ments, Ken and Mallory provide them at the age of 18 often leave the system energy and enthusiasm. Plus all his years with what’s known as an “Operations without a secure residence or birth fam- celebrates20 of experience in law enforcement plan- Plan/Project Proposal.” It’s a simple one ily to live with. A recent funding op- ning operations to nab the bad guys. Now page form, filled out, posted, scheduled, portunity from the County of Ventura years as an he’s out to nab some good youth and put and acted on. If a group member has their will help Aspiranet, one of California’s them to work around the city. own idea, they are encouraged to fill out largest nonprofit social services agen- agent Ken is a Venturan with deep roots in the form and provide leadership for the cies, extend funding for its Transition- the community. A Buena High gradu- task. Typical tasks could include things James C. Nicoll, broker and owner, al Housing Placement Program and ate. A retired Ventura County Sheriff’s like gathering fresh produce for Food of Nicoll Insurance & Financial Services, provide a stable living environment Deputy who spent thirty-two years with Share, working on a project for a local based in Ventura County, is celebrating for six teenage girls between the ages the force. A recent candidate for the Ven- senior citizen, or filling in as volunteers his 20th anniversary as a career agent. of 16-18. tura City Council. A local business owner. at the recent Ventura Film Society 2010 He has expanded his practice by aligning Youths will be referred to Aspira- Now City Corp Director. He admits the Film Festival. with Questar Capital. net social workers by the County of new job has its challenges. “We’re a young The new approach seems to be work- Nicoll has lived in Ventura with his Ventura. Robin Cruz-Bradley, THPP organization. I see these last few years as a ing. Walk into the Center and you notice family for over 25 years. program manager at Aspiranet in Ven- growth period, trying to work within ev- the nice vegetable and flower garden in tura, said six participants will be se- erybody’s expectations.” front. Inside, there’s a sense of calm, like lected in part by individual academic Turning Point He openly acknowledges some of a house that’s been put in order. Ken is responsibility and foster care situa- City Corp’s past struggles, mostly hav- in and out, assisting with fundraising, or tions. Foundation ing to do with consistent leadership and running kids to their job sites and mak- Full-time house managers will re- funding. “They were trying to do the best ing sure that what is scheduled actually side in the home to provide support, welcomes new they could with what they had. I’ve come gets done. He’s a man on a mission and counseling and encouragement. The here as the beginning of a new day. We’re he makes it clear whom that mission young women will learn self-sufficien- board working hard to turn things around.” should benefit. In his typical straightfor- cy in preparation for independence, in- Starting with their most basic need. ward fashion, he reiterates: “City Corp is cluding financial literacy, maintaining members Fundraising. They’ve gained the local for the kids.” a home, caring for themselves, obtain- support of organizations like Kiwanis, He believes it’s not just the volunteer ing employment, learning to drive an including Aera Energy, and Pacific Oaks Federal work that’s important. “City Corp pro- automobile and pursuing individual Credit Union. Volunteer Coordinator vides kids a place of belonging.” The same goals. Breeze writer Mallory Taylor is working at this from sense of belonging Ken has in a city where One of the unique aspects of Aspi- a grant perspective. She realizes that the he has grown up, worked, and raised a ranet’s THPP program is that it allows Tim Pompey Center’s organizational and financial family. Perhaps these young volunteers for each teen to receive her bedroom health is in their own hands. “Going at may someday look back on their own The Turning Point Foundation was furniture as a gift upon graduating this from a grant perspective, we have to Ventura connections and point to the established in 1988 and is governed by a from the residence. show we can do the job and we have to time they spent picking oranges, plant- board of directors drawn from the Ven- To become a partner in the lives of take greater ownership for our own fund ing a garden, helping a senior citizen, or tura County community. Serving more young teens, or to make a donation to raising.” For Ken and Mallory, this means working at a film festival. “The point here than 500 clients each year through its the program, contact Aspiranet Ven- one basic thing: running an organization is to tie them to the city they live in.” Here shelter, supported housing and reha- tura at 289-0120. that gets the job done. in this building with the fresh garden and bilitation programs, Turning Point is This starts first and foremost with open floor space, he plans to put those the only non-profit agency in Ventura the kids themselves. Ranging in age from budding connections to good use. county that addresses the critical com- FOOD Share munity support needs of mentally ill adults. her husband Randy of 25 years live California. She has a Bachelor of Arts declares Turning Point improves our commu- in West Ventura. Michele is an active in Political Science, a Master of Pub- nities by helping those facing mental member of Community Presbyterian lic Administration from Arizona State immediate 30- illness remain or become functioning, Church, Downtown Rotary, Ventura University and has been certified as an integral community members. They Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Industrial Engineer. She is currently Day Call to are a critical support organization for and a Board member of the Downtown an Adjunct Professor for the Univer- families dealing with the devastation Ventura Organization. sity of La Verne in the College of Busi- Action of mental illness. Marilyn Scott ness and Public Management. Marilyn Due to a huge increase in demand for The new board members are: Marilyn Scott is a retired public has served on a number of non-profit food, FOOD Share is seeking the com- Tim Pompey manager having served for over thirty boards in Northern California and munity’s help to restock its shelves with Tim Pompey is a writer with The years as a Personnel Manager, Finance Ventura and is currently the President non-perishable items or monetary dona- Ventura Breeze. He has lived in Oxnard Director, Budget Director, Redevelop- of the Rotary Club of Ventura-South. tions and provide food items to its 150 for 24 years and had careers previously ment Director, Assistant City Manager She is married to Don and has a step- partner agencies throughout Ventura in public and adult education with the and City Manager for several cities in daughter, Kristin. County. The 30-day call to action started Ventura County Superintendent of on April 12 and will end on May 12. Schools Office and UCSB Extension. The nonprofit currently serves 150 He is also a musician and published nonprofit partner agencies throughout poet. His education includes a B.A. in Ventura County and more than 54,700 Sociology, an M.A. in Theology, and friends each month. an M.Div. in Pastoral Studies. Tim has Food and/or monetary donations been married for more than 30 years to can be dropped off or mailed to: FOOD his wife Jayne and has one son who is Share, 4156 Southbank Rd., Oxnard married and also lives in Oxnard. He 93036-1002 spends most of his free time writing For corporate donations or to set short stories and novels. up a food drive, call 983-7100, or online Michele Olsen through FOOD Share’s virtual food drive Michele Olsen, a native of Buffalo, link: www.foodshare.com. New York, and has worked for Paychex Or at the Ventura Music Festival’s Inc. as a payroll sales and tax consul- Herbie Hancock concert, 2 p.m. May 2 at tant for 5 years, and is also trained and Ventura College West Athletic Field. certified by the IRS to present payroll Items will also be collected from and tax seminars. Previously Michele doorsteps on May 8 as a part of the Na- was a sales manager for May Company. tional Association of Letter Carrier’s an- Michelle is a graduate of the Buffalo nual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Urban Arts College, and has a degree “The increased need is astounding. from Ventura County Community Fifty-four thousand and seven hundred College in Liberal Arts. Michele and

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 6 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze News and Notes ing during the relay and countless other The Pierpont Racquet Club has the goal races she has entered or will enter. She of raising at least $1,000 for the 2010 Ven- plans to keep running for as long as she tura Relay for Life Campaign, May 15 – 16, can. Life, after all, is just another endur- through team participation and sponsor- ance event. Her voice barely above a whis- ship! Visit www.relayforlife.org/ventura.ca per and her eyes misty, Lisa says, “I just for event information and the many ways don’t want people to forget.” you can participate, make a donation, or purchase a luminaria in honor or memory of a loved one, in person at the PRC, and receive a free one day guest pass to the Pier- pont Racquet Club! Join the PRC Team in collaboration with the Ventura Breeze team and help support the American Cancer So- ciety through this local fundraiser, and get some exercise while doing it! May 15-16, 10 a.m. – 10 a.m. (24 hours around the clock) Anxious students wait for their turn to spell at the Buena High School Stadium. Call for “enrichment” more information at 648-5161 and to be- come a part of the team. Sometimes Lisa and Jackson have “a good run and a good cry” while running to cope with the How do you death of Lance Corporal Nicholas Hale Anderson spell PEAK? Livingston’s One mom, many marathons Could you use it Mother’s Day by Mira Reverente Oprah Winfrey and a magazine sub- when I’ve had a good run and a good cry,” in a sentence? Luncheon scription both had something to do with recalls Lisa. About 100 people attended the PEAK Mothers are the jewels and primary this woman’s foray into running. “I was Bonding time spelling bee to see Juan Navarro, age 11 caregivers in our lives and the commu- running a little bit and I had a subscrip- For the fourth year in a row, Lisa’s win the top honors at the spelling bee for nity. Livingston Memorial Visiting tion to Runner’s World. In one issue, I packed racing schedule includes the Ma- the second year in a row. Nurse Association will honor Janice read that Oprah ran and finished the Chi- rine Corps Marathon this fall. For the Both he, and his father Oswaldo Petit Willis and remember Margaret cago Marathon before her 40th birthday. first time, her other son, 15-year-old Jack- burst into tears after his victory. Martin Daily at a Mother’s Day Lun- I thought that if she can do it, so can I,” son will toe the start line with her. About 30 students from seven after- cheon, Friday, April 23 at the Las Posas says Lisa Anderson, 47. Jackson’s marathon training sched- school programs around Ventura com- Country Club in Camarillo. Eleven marathons and too-many-to- ule is somewhat similar to his mom’s, ex- peted at City Hall in the 3rd annual spell- Individual tickets are available for mention half marathons later, Lisa per- cept for the soccer practices. Mother and ing bee for PEAK (Program Enrichment $125 each. Event proceeds fund Ventu- sists in her running. But her strides now son try to get their long runs in along the for After-school Kids). ra County’s only nonprofit provider of have more purpose than ever. beach most weekends. “I try to run six PEAK’s youth program offers athletic comprehensive home health care and The healing process days a week. It also helps with my soccer and academic programs for 480 children medical hospice. In 2004, Lisa lost her oldest son, game and vice-versa,” says Jackson. on weekdays after school. For tickets, sponsorship and other Lance Corporal Nicholas Hale Ander- His marathon expectations are mod- PEAK is a joint effort of the city Com- event information, please contact Marc son after he was ejected from a humvee est – to finish and to savor the experience. munity Services Department, Ventura Wilde at 642-0239 x603, mwilde@ in Iraq. He was 19 years old. She wanted He elaborates, “I think I may be like my Unified School District and Ventura Po- livingstonvna.org, or visit the agency to honor him and decided that running mom. I may get hooked and do more lice Activities League. website: www.livingstonvna.org. marathons was the way to do it. But not marathons. She has incredible willpower Each contestant received a blue rib- Livingston Memorial Visiting just any marathon would do. though. And getting up that early to run bon medal and a prize for participating. Nurse Association provides healthcare Lisa signed up for her first mara- so she can bring me and my little sister to Judge Raylene Villalpando said she loves in the home for the sick, handicapped, thon, the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon school takes a lot of determination.” pronouncing the words for the competi- elderly and homebound. Livingston in Washington DC. To help her achieve Just another endurance event tion each year and using the word in a is a community-supported non-profit her goal, she joined a local running club. Kids and running are not the only sentence. She said ” Sometimes it is dif- agency, which provides professional, li- Then the proverbial running bug bit her things on Lisa’s plate. She also works ficult to use some of the words in a sen- censed home health and hospice care. and she started signing up for races one part-time at Island Packers, a tour opera- tence that the kids will understand but after the other. The LA Marathon, Mal- tor that takes visitors to the Channel Is- that is my challenge. It is just a wonderful Kiwanis Health ibu, Santa Barbara and most recently, lands National Park. experience to be with these kids who are Catalina soon followed the Marine Corps June Muller, a good friend and team trying very hard to succeed.” Fair provides Marathon. captain of the SKIRTs, Lisa’s relay team, Lisa explains, “I don’t know what I will be counting on Lisa’s stamina come answers would have done without running. It April 23 and 24. June says, “We have an Happenings at keeps me from thinking too much about all-female, six-person team and 200 miles In response to an overwhelming de- Nick but at the same time, I do a lot of to traverse from Ventura to Dana Point. the Pierpont mand by Ventura county residents, the thinking when I run.” Lisa and the others will average about Kiwanis Club of Ventura Suburban is spon- Pounding the pavement at the crack 30+ miles each, over two days. But she’s Racquet Club soring a health fair, hosted on the lawn at of dawn, Lisa gets her miles in before the always so positive and fun to be around the Ventura Harbor Village from 10am to rest of Ventura awakens. Most days are so there won’t be a dull moment that Get Active America : 3pm on Saturday April 24. good, but some are not so, when her grief weekend for sure.” Get Active America comes to the Health care is a hot button issue for overwhelms her. “There are some days Memories of Nick will keep Lisa go- PRC, May 7 – 9! Pierpont Racquet Club thousands of senior citizens and Ventura participates in a National Campaign to get county residents who want to know more Americans to exercise by opening its doors about what’s happening with health care. to the public! Come in and take a tour and A wide variety of health care providers register during Get Active America Week to and vendors will be on hand to answer ques- be eligible, and to experience their full fa- tions and provide information on a wide va- cilities. (Must be at least 18 years old, have riety of topics. a valid California I.D., and a completed PRC United Blood Services will also have a liability waiver to participate). mobile donation unit on site – so if it’s been Tennis Across America: a while since you’ve donated – this will be A national grassroots program in its your opportunity to support our county’s 21st year, with the goal to get anyone in- blood supply. terested in tennis out on the court, playing Ventura Harbor Village is conve- tennis! Open to the public! Tennis Across niently located on Spinnaker Drive in the America takes place at the PRC on Saturday, beautiful Ventura Harbor - make it a day May 8 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Adults and of valuable information in very pleasant advanced juniors can participate in “Cardio surroundings. Tennis” for a vigorous workout, “Mini – The children in Community Memo- Tennis” for beginners ages 5 – 8, or join the rial Hospital’s pediatric unit will also group clinic to hit some groundies and vol- benefit as proceeds from the health fair leys! Registration is required as space is lim- will go to provide a “Fun Center” mobile ited so sign up by calling 648-5161. entertainment unit which is designed to Relay for Life in support of the Ameri- make the children’s stay in the hospital can Cancer Society: more pleasant.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 7 Community Events Youth 4-12, $14, Child 2-3 $10. Cab Rides Fabulous are also available, $50 one way, ride the other What the Google-China crisis way in regular coach cars. MAY 2, 16, 23, 30 “Sunday Wine & looks like from within the great gardens in full Honey Express” - Take this daytime train ride on Sundays through the beautiful Heri- China firewall spring bloom tage Valley century old citrus and avocado by Sophia Kidd by John Burke orchards. The train will depart downtown Venturan in China Fillmore’s Central Park at 12 noon and re- Help create a botanical garden in Even with high-speed wireless, I can’t leave. I think it’s because they’re under a lot turn at approximately 4pm. With the pur- Ventura by going on the Spring Garden get to Google’s official blog from where of stress.” chase of a meal in the 1928 Powhatan Parlor Tour this Saturday from 10AM till 4PM. I sit, here on the second floor of a mon- “But have you heard about the attack?” Car or the San Cayetano Diner, passengers For twenty-five bucks you can visit five ster Starbucks in the central Chinese city of I pushed. Yes, he conceded. He had heard will receive complimentary wine tasting and beautiful home gardens while making a Chengdu in Sichuan province. Nor can I about it. a complimentary dessert. Adults: $24 Se- tangible contribution to the vision of a bo- get on Facebook, Youtube, nor to my Word- “But Baidu has been attacked, too!” He niors: $22 Youth 4-12: $14 Child 2-3: $10 tanical garden in Grant Park. Tickets are press or Blogspot blogs. I can stomach all of insisted, without giving specifics, that Baidu (Meals are an additional charge) tax deductible. More importantly, this tour this. But if Google leaves China entirely and had been hacked once, making users unable MAY 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 “Cab would make a great impression on a first I can’t get on gmail, use its search engine, or to open the search engine’s homepage over Rides” On any Weekend Scenic train ride date. Think about it guys, you get the same find my way around town using its maps, I the space of a few hours. departing at 12pm, Cab Rides are available credit you would for going to the opera and will be lost. I changed the subject, asking whether he during each direction of the ride. Ride in you can even ride in a golf cart. In January of this year, just after the thought lack of Google would lead to Baidu’s the cab of the locomotive with the train en- The last garden on the tour is also the Google-China conflict kicked up, I conducted, stagnation. He thought most definitely it gineer. Adults 18 years or older or children site of a sunset wine reception at a Mediter- or attempted to conduct, three interviews would, and that Yahoo or other search engines 6 years or older accompanied by a paying ranean style estate overlooking Grant Park with random Chinese citizens regarding the were laughable in comparison to Google tech- adult. Cab rides: $50 each direction and the Channel Islands. Take your own car Google situation. One woman refused com- nology. My last question was on the issue of MAY 1 “Bugle Boy Murders of Compa- and start where it best suits you. ment, her face visibly twitching at the sight internet censorship. Did he agree with it? ny C” –Murder Mystery Dinner Theater—It According to Jonell McLain, a garden volun- of my digital voice recorder, despite the “Well, it’s the same in the United States,” is 1942 and “Big Band” leader Johnny Fon- teer, “you can park at the Community Pres- promise of anonymity. Two other interview he answered, “In China, the internet is con- taine is en route to his next USO show. Get byterian Church on Poli and take a shuttle subjects almost refused to be recorded until trolled by the government. In the U.S.A., search out your old uniforms or period costumes to the houses on Encinal and Kalorama. You I convinced them of its part in a journalist’s results are censored by market forces. It’s all the and participate in the fun. Adults over 18 can park on Summit and a golf cart will take writing process. same, really. The result is the same.” years only $89 per person. you up to the house on Kalorama.” A second interviewee was indifferent I’ll have to think about that one for MAY 7 “Shake, Rattle & Rail”-- 50’s Re- Tour five gardens. Visit a working ranch about Google leaving China, stating, “Frank- awhile. Meanwhile I sit in Starbucks sipping vue Night Family Dinner Train. A zoot suit- where an open artist’s studio is surrounded ly, I’m a Baidu user.” He felt that Google’s my free-trade coffee blend (no cream avail- ed DJ plays the tunes of the 50’s and 60’s in by lush English style gardens. And all is hid- layout is unattractive to Chinese users and able) and await the results of the Google- the onboard dance car. Diner food is served den in a citrus grove. Jonell says, “The search results are either too general or irrel- China situation. Just last week, Google.cn before you stroll downtown Santa Paula’s Japanese garden is on North Brent in the evant. I then asked him whether he thought became Google.hk (hk for Hong Kong), as popular classic car show. Adults $47, 4-12 Cunnane Tract…Strathmore is in the Ven- the lack of Google as a rival would lead to Google.cn vacated its Beijing headquarters $32, Child 2-3 $24, Under 2 free on lap, ride tura Mutual Tract. Sweet midtown totally stagnation in the Chinese internet indus- and relocated in the former English colony. only, no dinner included redone... young, hip and urban. Encinal is try, as some Chinese articles have recently As Hong Kong is still officially in China, it’s MAY 8 “Margarita Madness” – Viva la off Poli by the Community Presbyterian suggested. He laughed and replied, “If one a kind of half in/half out situation. Some say Margarita! Enjoy an authentic Mexican Church...wonderful classic Spanish home leaves, there will always be others to take that the company’s relocation to the former dinner and Margarita in our vintage dining and garden. And Kalorama... the grand their place.” British colony “saves face”, penalizing Google cars. Party and dance to a live band on our finale... is a fantastic home overlooking A third interview subject was a Google for its stubborn independence while at the open-air dance car. Enjoy the madness on Grant Park.” user. He felt that Google wouldn’t follow same time allowing it to operate under a set a 3-hour train ride as it travels through the Close the day at the fabulous estate for through with its threat to leave China. “Do of relatively free jurisdiction while preserving pristine avocado and citrus groves of beauti- the Sunset Wine Reception Garden from 4 - you know why they threatened to leave in its place in the Chinese internet market. In the ful Heritage Valley in east Ventura County. 7 pm. Bringing the day to a beautiful close the first place?” I asked. His answer avoided meantime, I consider getting a new email pro- Adults over 21 only $53 includes tax. with a toast to the end of a perfect day. mention of alleged cyber attacks on Google, vider, just in case Chinese authorities firewall MAY 9 -- “Throw MAMA On The Train”- Tempt yourself with unique gifts from the “Well, it’s hard to say why they want to Google once and for all. Mother’s Day Lunch Train—Give MAMA boutique and fabulous offerings from the the day off and treat her like a queen with added and festivities in full swing under the silent auction. Indulge in the exciting pos- On Monday, March 29, 2010, Bob Sny- lunch, a train trip and a rose. No fuss, no threatening forecast of rain. The first place sibility of winning a 40” flat screen TV in ders of the Channel Islands Harbor Foun- mess to clean up. Let Mama enjoy the day prize of a catered dinner for the winning their raffle. dation presented a check for $750 to Bon- on a vintage train ride through the peace- dock was highly sought after by many of the Wine Reception tickets also available nie Weigel, President/CEO of Food Share, ful and serene Heritage Valley orchards. docks in the harbor. Once the judges’ deci- during tour. Ventura County. A large number of H-dock Two train departure times during the sion was made and the prize won, the victo- For tickets go to www.acteva.com/ members attended the ceremony, showing day, 11am or 3pm. Two and a half hour rious H-dock mariners all agreed to share booking.cfm?bevaid=201172. Or pick-up their support of the donation. This dona- train ride. Adults: $47 Youth 4-12 years their good fortune by donating the award to tickets at any tour stop: 354 North Brent, tion will help support all of Food Share’s old: $26 Children 2-3 years old: $23 a local charity during this time of economic 3201 Strathmore, 11971 Darling Rd, 530 programs in their effort to supply 55,000 Call Fillmore &Western Railway at downturn. The Channel Islands Harbor North Kalorama and 86 Encinal Place. meals per month to the needy of Ventura 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724 or go to Foundation, which generously donated the Tickets are also available at these locations County. Members of H-dock are already www.fwry.com for reservations and fur- prize, supported the decision completely in Ventura: Palermo, 321 E. Main St. 643- looking forward to the 2010 Parade of ther information. and agreed to turn the 1st place prize of a 3070, Pure Life & Home, 576 E. Main St. Lights in hopes of winning best decorat- catered dinner into a cash gift of $750. Food 641-2500 ed dock again and further supporting a Share, Ventura County was selected as the The following rules were established worthy local charity with the donation of worthy recipient of the donation. for the sake of the very generous show home- Local boaters their prize. owners. Please respect them: No children under the age of 12. donate 1st prize Please wear flat shoes. No smoking permitted on any property. to Food Share Gardens close promptly at 4 pm (last entry by Don S. Lehman at 3:45 pm). Boaters in Channel Islands Harbor Please allow 3 - 4 hours to complete the have found a way to spread the cheer of tour. the holiday season throughout the year. The end of each year is traditionally celebrated with the annual Parade of Lights in Decem- Events at the ber, with the winners of the Dock Decorat- ing Contest receiving a catered dock party. Fillmore & The most recent dock decorating contest winners had a plan to help those less fortu- Western Railway nate and spread their prize throughout the MAY 1,8,15,22,29 “Saturday Scenic county. Excursions Train Rides” - Take this day- Channel Islands Harbor Marina’s H- time train ride between Fillmore & Santa dock was voted best decorated dock during Paula. Have lunch in the diner or sit in the the 2009 Parade of Lights. Judging took fresh air observation car. Depart Fillmore place the day before the Parade of Lights on at 12 pm, return at approximately 3:30 pm December 12. Extravagant lights covered ev- (rain or shine). Adults $24, Seniors $22, ery boat, with last minute decorations being

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 8 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze Community Events and wine tasting from many of the Locals residents area’s finest restaurants, caterers and Little Shop Of Ventura events wineries. A silent auction is also in- The Ventura County Public Health To- announce cluded in the afternoon’s events. Karl Horrors devours bacco Education, Prevention, Policy, Keller’s ‘Sax in the City’ will perform Cessation program is having free Stop online guide to in the garden with Frieda Ramey from the TO Civic Smoking Classes in Ventura starting Beach City Sound Club, Martha “B” April 26 and ending on June 14 (8 ses- Ventura and Colene Riffo making cameo ap- Arts Plaza sions), from 5:30-6:30pm. The last day Fun-in-Ventura.com is a compre- pearances on vocals. Boys & Girls Club A tuneful, funny musical score meets to register is May 3. Free Nicotine Re- hensive online guide that features fun Board President, Leon Rousso will also a giant man-eating plant when Cabrillo placement Therapy Products (patches, things to do in Ventura and supports local make a guest appearance with vocals Music Theatre’s production of LITTLE gum, or lozenges) will be provided. They businesses, artists and the historical pres- and saxophone. SHOP OF HORRORS plays at the Thou- also reimburse up to $125.00 on pharma- ervation of the city and surrounding areas. The Garden Party chairperson is sand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. One of the ceutical products. This Program is offered Diverse as Ventura itself, the site covers such Pam Drake with the following com- longest running Off-Broadway shows of to anyone who lives or works in Ventura topics as agritourism in Ventura, Channel mittee members: Ellyn Dembowski; all time, with a hit movie and a Broadway County and is 18 and over. Islands sea-cave kayaking, family fun and Lynda Girtsman; Nancy Gregg Keller; revival to its credit, LITTLE SHOP OF The classes will be held at the Ventura nightlife and hosts a local event calendar as Diane Koranda, CEO; Joy Marin; Rose- HORRORS takes root on Friday, April 23. Public Health Building at 3147 Loma Vista well. Other noteworthy sections include an mary Pace; Melody Thurman; Leilani Locally produced exclusively for Southern Rd. extensive Ventura history timeline and an Schlick; Bonaventure Wakam; and California audiences, performances take Call George Arce at 652-3377 or Kathy “In the Spotlight” page with in-depth inter- Catherine Wastweet. place at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at Cook at 652-3231 for further information. views highlighting people and businesses All proceeds from the Garden Party located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in April 22: Project Blue, jazz – fusion – bop positively impacting the community. benefit the on-going work of provid- Thousand Oaks. - band will be playing an exclusive perfor- Long time Ventura residents, Michael ing a safe, positive place for the com- In this affectionate spoof of 1950s mance at My Florist Café on Thursday, Mendelson and Angela Rosales, have made munity’s youth at the Boys & Girls sci-fi movies, a down-and out skid row April 22 and Friday, April 23 from 9-12 a habit of exploring Ventura like tourists in Club of Ventura. The Club has five floral assistant becomes an overnight sen- p.m. their own town. To put all their “research” to centers in the communities of Ventu- sation when he discovers an exotic plant My Florist is located at 76 S. Oak Street, use, they created Fun-in-Ventura.com to be- ra, Oak View and Saticoy serving over with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. For further information and reservations come a user-friendly resource to fellow Ven- 6500 youth (ages 6-18) and families Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tem- call 653-0003. turans and out-of-town visitors. The site also in the community. Their year-round, pered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing car- Community Memorial Hospital Gift contains submissions from site visitors who age-appropriate, diversified programs nivore who offers him fame and fortune Shop contribute their own shared stories, photos are offered in five areas: Character & in exchange for feeding its growing ap- April 21 & 22 book sale 8th floor audito- and ideas. Like many Ventura residents, this Leadership Development; Education petite, finally revealing itself to be an alien rium 8am-4pm husband and wife team is passionate about & Career Development; Health & Life creature poised for global domination! May 6 & 7 $6.00 sale the city in which they work and live. They Skills; The Arts; Sports, Fitness & Rec- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS plays Lobby and Huntsinger Patio 6th 7am- aim to promote the places and people that reation. through May 2, and is directed by Cabrillo 6pm, 7th 7am-4pm make Ventura special. Angela writes the For additional event information Music Theatre’s Artistic Director, Lewis May 27 & 28 orchid sale 8th floor audito- website’s content and Michael focuses on call Joy Marin at 641-5585 or check Wilkenfeld. John Charron will choreo- rium 9am-4pm layout and design. the website at www.bgclubventura.org. graph, while Matthew Smedal musical di- June 9 & 10 “appreciation event” discount Fun-in-Ventura.com has just concluded Tickets are also available on-line. rects and leads the Cabrillo Music Theatre tickets for hotels, cruises, golf courses, spas a Spring Photo Contest with the winner an- Orchestra. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and much more. Basement by cafeteria nounced in this edition of the Breeze as well is finger-snapping fun, but, with a touch of 9am-4pm as on Fun-in-Ventura.com and its Facebook President and adult language and some “people vs. veg- April 29: Chocolate tastings are part of the page. The current “In the Spotlight” section etation” violence, it may not be suitable for delicious fun during “Chocolate Travels features accomplished Ventura artist, Sarah co-founder of the very youngest family members. with Maya,” on Thursday evening, at 6:30 Kalvin. May’s spotlight will feature Ventura For further information and tickets pm, at the Museum of Ventura County. Breeze founder and publisher, Sheldon Jewish World call 449-2787. Aficionados can indulge their passion Brown. Fun-in-Ventura will be participat- for one of the world’s most delectable tastes, ing in upcoming community events and will Watch to speak as Maya Schoop-Rutten, owner of Choco- announce its next contest in May. Michael On Sunday, April 25, at 9:30am, late Maya in Santa Barbara, talks about sa- and Angela can be contacted through Fun- Temple Beth Torah is presenting Janice Thrift shop rules voring chocolate and how to appreciate its in-Ventura.com or at 223-5447. Kamenir-Reznik, who will be speaking Continued from page 1 distinctive personalities. She will also illus- during a bagel and lox brunch. Janice the requested changes the emergency or- trate her travels in search of the world’s best is the President and co-founder of Jew- dinance fills the void. chocolate. The event includes chocolate Boys & Girls ish World Watch, and will share her When it was announced last De- tastings from Chocolate Maya, a signa- moving stories from a recent trip to the cember that Goodwill was coming to ture chocolate drink, samples of “mole troubled Congo. Jewish World Watch downtown the Council put in place a drummettes” created by Austin’s at the Club to hold works to mobilize communities to com- 45-day interim emergency ordinance Pierpont Inn chef Oscar Ledesma, and bat genocide and other violations of hu- creating a moratorium on new thrift samples of the “pisookie”dessert from Garden Party man rights around the world. stores in downtown. Then in January, BJ’s Restaurant in Oxnard. Music will The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura will The community is invited to attend the the Council adopted an urgency mea- be by Arturo Pérez. hold its 17th Annual Garden Party, May brunch and program. Tickets are $10 at sure by a four-fifths vote that extended The event is $20 for the general 2, 2– 5pm at the historic Pierpont Inn in the door. for four months the moratorium on public and $15 for museum members. Ventura. Tickets are $50 in advance and Temple Beth Torah is located at 7620 new thrift stores while specific lan- To make reservations, please call 653- $60 at the door. Foothill Road in Ventura. For more in- guage was drafted for the most current 0323 x10. This event is a fundraiser by This signature event features food formation, please call 647-4181. emergency ordinance. and for the Museum’s Latina support

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Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 9 Community Events group, Las Contemporáneas. ing Festival presents the oral tradition in a five full-run plays that include a musical, Channel Islands Harbor presents The Museum of Ventura County is at contemporary way. Festival organizer Brian comedies and dramas, a holiday show plus Gypsies in a Trunk, the all-volun- 89 California. For information, please go Bemel says, “Listeners will definitely hear a sixth shorter-run family show. teer troupe of actors who perform to http://www.venturamuseum.org.or call traditional tales, but many of this year’s Only previously produced and pub- free fairy tales for the young and the 653-0323. tellers will offer a very modern take with lished plays will be considered and you need young at heart. They will be perform- May 2: A flea market and collectibles faire stories firmly rooted in today’s culture. not have a director or producer in mind, but ing “The Frog Prince” at 2 p.m., May 2 and a 1932-35 recordings of Joe Venuti In addition to the performances, the it is helpful if you do. The deadline for sub- at the north end of Harbor View Park, will be featured in the Dudley House his- festival offers special programming for chil- missions is Tuesday, May 4. Anyone can sub- located adjacent to Marine Emporium toric recording and old time radio series dren that includes a special Saturday morn- mit a script by mailing it to Ojai ACT, P.O. Landing and the Farmer’s Market. during the Dudley House open house. The ing experience that presents puppetry and Box 331, Ojai, CA 93024, or by dropping off Gypsies in the Trunk will also per- house will be open 1pm to 4pm with the hands-on art experiences. a copy at the Ojai Art Center office at 113 S. form a variety of other productions at flea market and collectibles faire begin- Tickets and information about the fes- Montgomery Street. Channel Islands Harbor . ning at 9am. The faire will have antiques, tival are available by phoning 646-8907 or The Ojai Valley Museum will host a June 6 “Clash of the Giants: collectibles, jewelry, floral decorations, online at www.storyfest.org Gala Opening Reception on May 8 from McCoole vs.Cuchulainn” dolls, crafts, and many other items on the The Ojai Storytelling Festival encour- 5 to 7 p.m. It will be catered with a no-host July 11 “The Stepsister’s Tale of grounds of the house. The Dudley Docents ages adults to invite a little wildness into wine bar; entertainment will be provided. Cinderella” will give tours of the history of the house their lives and attend “Naughty Tales” on Tickets are $30.00 and are available by reser- Aug. 1 “The Three Little Pigs” with its Dudley family furniture and the Saturday, May 1 @ 9:45 pm at the Ojai vation only by calling the OVM at 640-1390 Sept. 5 “Peter Pan 2 - Hook’s museum’s most recent acquisitions, the Center for the Arts. Seating is reserved and or by e-mail at: [email protected] Revenge” c. 1810 John Barr tall case clock, Oscar organizers urge people to purchase their On Sunday, April 25 the Ojai Film All performances are at 2 p.m. at “Dooley” Dudley’s c. 1905 alto saxophone, tickets early. Tickets are $40 and can be or- Society continues its Spring Series with the north end of Harbor View Park . and the c.1870 Victorian doll trunk. Ad- dered online at www.ojaistoryfest.org or by the screening of the Academy Award nomi- For more information, visit www.chan- mission is free. The Dudley House is lo- phone at 646-8907. nated filmThe White Ribbon. nelislandsharbor.org. You can also vis- cated at the corner of Ashwood and Loma Matilija Junior High School will pres- The White Ribbon has received numerous it Gypsies in a Trunk’s website at www. Vista. ent The Quebe Sisters Band in a fundraiser best film awards including the Golden Palm gypsyplayers.com. May 5: The Beach Cities Neighbors and concert for the MJHS Music Department. at Cannes, the Golden Globe and an Oscar The Ventura Audubon Society Newcomers Club, (BCNN ) is a group of ac- The concert will take place on Friday, April nomination for Best Foreign Film of 2010. and the Ventura County Maritime tive women of all ages who live in Ventura, 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Matilija Auditorium, It has also garnered an equal number of cin- Museum are pleased to invite the Oxnard or Port Hueneme and enjoy activi- which is located at 703 El Paseo, in Ojai. ematography nominations and awards for public and the press to a reception for ties such as hiking, golf, dining, wine out- The Quebe Sisters Band was recently its stunning black-and-white photography. the Audubon “Share The Shore” Chil- ings, reading, biking, etc. named Group of the Year by the Academy The White Ribbon is a haunting film that dren’s Art show on Saturday, May 1 Their next monthly meeting on will be of Western Artists and was a recipient of the will linger long in your mind. from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ventura County at 9:30am The Greek Restaurant located at Crescendo Award, which is presented by the On Sunday, May 2 the Ojai Film Society Maritime Museum, 2731 Victoria Ave. 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura Harbor No Western Music Association.The concert also continues its Spring Series with the screen- The juried art show will exhibit charge for meeting. Coffee or Tea is avail- features The Iron Mountain Boys. ing of the filmThe Wedding Song. the work of elementary school chil- able at a nominal charge of $1.00. Regular tickets $20 each. Premium seats Director Karin Albou’s La Petite Jerusa- dren from 25 classrooms in Ventura The guest speaker will be Doug Haines, $35 each. lem (2005) follow-up feature explores the County who participated in the “Share terrorism specialist. Tickets are available online at www.que- relationship between two young Semitic The Shore” effort to educate the pub- For additional information, call 644- besistersband.com and through the Matilija women in Tunisia during World War lic about how to protect nesting shore- 9668 or 644-5086 or www.beachcitiesnn. JHS office. II with the looming Nazi occupation of birds. The program was initiated as a zoomshare.com The Transportation Committee of the North Africa. grant from Audubon California, Toy- Ojai Valley Green Coalition, inactive Tickets: $9 for general admission; $6 for ota Together Green and the Morris- since its original Chair, Kenley Neufeld, had seniors (65 yrs. and older) and students (with sey Family Foundation to the Ventura Ojai events to step down to handle other commitments, full-time student ID); free for Ojai Film Soci- Audubon Society. The project coordi- Conservation biologist Brian Holly is now having a renaissance. According to ety 2010 Subscribers. nator was Jane Spiller. will speak about Ojai’s Libbey Park Ri- new Chair Suza Francina, starting on April The Ventura County Pastel Artists School children learned about the parian Habitat Restoration project on 7 at 4pm. the group will meet on the first will be presenting their 17th Annual Spring threatened Snowy Plover and the ways April 28, at 7 p.m., Chaparral Auditorium, Wednesday of each month at Papa Lennon’s show, “The Sky’s the Limit”, on Saturday, to protect shorebirds on beaches. Then 414. E. Ojai Ave. Learn more about the Ojai Pizzeria, 515 West El Roblar in Meiners May 1, 4-7pm, and Sunday, May 2, 11am teachers worked with students to cre- Valley’s watershed. Your $2 suggested do- Oaks. to 3pm. Sixteen members will be exhibit- ate posters. Some of the children’s nation will be used to purchase mulch for The mission of the Transportation Com- ing their original pastel paintings at the Bert artwork will be made into signs that protection of the new seedlings along the mittee is to promote transportation options Collins West Hills Gallery, 1545 Cuyama, will be placed on critical habitat fenc- creek. For more information, go to www. that result in reducing air pollution, traffic Ojai, on the corner of Cuyama and Highway ing which is installed annually during ojaivalleygreencoalition.org or call 669- congestion, and reliance on petroleum as a 33. Attend and meet the artists and enjoy nesting season. Similar children’s signs 8445. primary fuel source. the show. For further information, contact in Central California resulted in less Go to the Ojai Center for the Arts and Suza Francina, the committee’s new [email protected]. vandalism to signs and protective bird share a medieval experience with the Ojai chair, is a longtime bicycle/pedestrian advo- fencing. . The public is invited to par- Madrigal performing traditional Renais- cate who served as Mayor of Ojai in 2000 and ticipate in a “people’s choice” award at sance and medieval music -- a cappella also served on the Ventura County Trans- Channel Island the show. madrigals, folk songs, chants and carols, portation Commission. If you would like to The exhibit will run from May 1 to almost all of it written prior to 1650. join the committee contact Suza Francina at Harbor events June 1. Admission to the art show is This is a rare chance to hear the group [email protected] or 646-2613. free. Fairy tales come alive at channel is- perform on a stage in the storied theatre. Be The time is now to think art. If you are For further information contact lands harbor. in the audience and hear each soaring voice a fine artist or appreciate the arts make your Bruce Schoppe at 658 2396. Gypsies in a Trunk to perform “The as they blend and intertwine in delicate plans now to take part in the traditional Frog Prince,” May 2. harmonies, sometimes haunting, some- opening weekend of summer with the 33rd times playful, in rich unison and complex annual “Art in the Park.” The open-air counterpoint. juried art show is presented by the Ojai Cen- The troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. ter for the Arts drawing artists from all over with tickets on sale at the door, $12 for California. For an artist’s application or fur- Adults and $10 for seniors, students, and ther information about Art In The Park, call art center members. 646-0117 or go online at www.ojaiartcenter. The Ojai Storytelling Festival, April org. 29-May 2 will be celebrating its 11th year Ojai ACT is accepting submissions for with a stellar lineup of acclaimed storytell- plays to be produced as part of the 2011 sea- ers from around the world. While storytell- son. ing is an ancient art form, the Ojai Storytell- The community theater will produce

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 10 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze Art Scene position at the Bell Arts Factory. While A: The design of Bell Arts allows a com- en of courage and strength. His canvas, attending Ohio State University for munity member ownership of the ex- proudly adorned with bold and beautiful Medical Illustration, Tracy stumbled on perience and the space, which makes women, have modern angles and femi- a job writing for the College of the Arts. the neighborhood intimate to the par- nine curves. She discovered that, “there were blurry ticipant. There is a sacredness to sim- From powerful to passionate, de la lines between art and other fields -- that ply creating space for human poten- Cruz’s subjects flirt, seduce and cajole artists inhabit these worlds as fully as tial. What I am bringing to the table is with their postmodern compositions, intel- their respective professionals do.” She the desire to create larger-scale commu- ligence and grace. The artist has a defiant studied at the School of the Art Insti- nity projects where artists collaborate disregard for standard rules of painting. tute of Chicago and shifted her focus with community members using art to A native of Mexico his interests in from painting to performance art. address issues. history, art, fashion and architecture are Tracy Hudak, the new Bell Arts Factory Ex- Hudak felt that it allowed her to bet- Q. How do you feel Bell Arts is uniquely able the foundation for his artistic motiva- ecutive Director ter focus on the social causes she was to serve the Westside? tion. Frequenting regional galleries or aligned with. A. While the goal of the project is to cosmopolitan museums, he tunes into Tracy has worked with multicultur- create opportunities for cultural and art movements and master painters Tracy Hudak al community art spaces such as Ran- civic engagement for Ventura, we are succeeding before him, for inspiration dolph Street Gallery in Chicago and extra lucky because we are rooted in a and drive to keep painting. This is his has an unfailing Highways Performance Space in Santa neighborhood. I think the boldness of first solo show with Buenaventura Art Monica. Her performance practice mor- putting an arts factory right on Ventu- Association. belief that art phed into acting, writing and directing ra Avenue makes visible a value system Pedro de la Cruz’s opening reception theater. She became the co-founder of that says the arts are a vital part of this is Saturday, May 1 from 4-7pm. The ex- makes a Zoo District Theater company, which community. We foster the strength and hibit of paintings shows from April 27 to used its productions to revitalize down- success of those endeavors while at the May 22. difference town Los Angeles. same time giving a wider public access The Gallery is located at 700 E. San- Tracy Hudak has a diverse back- She answered a few questions: to them. Through free art classes, we ta Clara St. Hours are Tuesday-Friday ground in the arts which makes her Q: As the new director of Bell Arts what is put the tools of self-expression into the from noon-5pm and Saturday from 11 perfect for the new Executive Director your vision for Bell Arts’ future? hands of youth and adults who may not am to 5pm. Please call 648-1235 or visit be able to afford them elsewhere. www.buenaventuragallery.org for fur- ther information. Summer art classes at the Vita Art Center This summer let the Vita Art Center be your source for exploration, instruc- tion and inspiration. Vita presents a large selection of high quality educational op- portunities this summer for children, teens and adults interested in expanding and exercising their artistic awareness and abilities. All classes are taught by highly skilled teaching artists and are de- signed to encourage students to unleash their imaginations while receiving formal lessons in an engaging environment. Registration is now open. Week long session fees range from $85 to $120 per These murals were painted by Marguerite student and include class materials and Hardeman and will be on display at the Olivas scholarships are available. Adobe during mother’s day Jan Martin and Jendrik Schröder reading the Classes are located at Vita Art Center Ventura Breeze while relaxing at the Waterkant. in the Bell Arts Factory at 432 Ventura They live in Rübke near Hamburg, Germany at the Ave. Studio 30 Celebrate Elbe River. For more information, contact Mary Jan and Jendrik said “Reading the Breeze is a Perez at 644-9214 or maryperez@vitaart- Mother’s Day at wonderful way of learning English and to know what center.com. View the class schedule at is going on in the city where my great-aunt Helga www.vitaartcenter.com the Olivas lives. They plan on visiting their great uncle Egmont Adobe and great aunt Helga in Ventura when they are a bit Where else can you celebrate mom older. “It’s all the way in America,” Jendrik said, “and on her special day with flowers, beau- a long trip by airplane, almost 6,000 miles!” tiful images and a tribute—all for free? The Olivas Adobe, at 4200 Olivas Park Drive, will showcase a series of colorful murals depicting the history of Ventu- ra, its beautiful rose garden and a pic- torial tribute to mothers as a free event on Sunday, May 9, 11 am to 3 pm on the grounds of the historical park. The murals, each measuring 4 by 8 feet up to 8 by 8 feet, were painted by Marguerite Hardeman in the 1960s and have been stored at Olivas Park. Each year, the murals are brought out for display around the park grounds and the rose garden in celebration of spring. The 15 murals depict different mo- ments from the founding of the city of “American Woman” by Pedro de la Cruz at San Buenaventura and its early history. the Buenaventura Art Gallery Members of the Ventura County Rose Society will be on hand to answer Pedro de la questions about roses. Visitors will not want to miss the tribute to mothers, Cruz’s paintings some famous, others unsung and even “She is so Strong Willed” is an ex- a mother owl named Olivia. hibit of color and confidence. The recent For more information and driving works of de la Cruz is homage to wom- directions, visit www.olivasadobe.org.

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Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) The Humane Society Friday, May 7, 3 p.m., at E.P. Foster Li- of Ventura County is brary in Ventura, with dog walker and res- holding two events in cuer Suzanne Blanco. conjunction with up- For more information, call 656-5031, Scamp Club coming national drives or visit www.humanesocietyvc.org. to raise awareness for As a search dog handler, Ron Weck- Hi, I’m Rambo, I was adopted when I was 8 months old Professor Scamp shelter pet adoptions. bacher, has seen the devastation caused by from the SPCA-LA in Hawthorne after I was found on Ph.D Kate Nelson, the lo- many disasters. The destruction caused by Petfinder.com. cal nonprofit’s new volunteer coordina- the Haiti earthquake was the worst that he I am very sweet and rarely bark. I love all people and tor, will set up informational booths at has ever seen. dogs and have a great personality. I do have some food the Ojai and Oak View U.S. Post Offices He, and 6 other handlers with the Ojai- allergies and cant have any grain, soy, wheat or brown on April 30, the day the U.S. Postal Service based National Disaster Search Dog Foun- rice (which is okay I don’t like them anyway). issues its “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter dation traveled to Haiti with their dogs My human house-mates wondered just what kind of Pet” stamps in 10 designs. The pets all had in hand as part of Los Angeles County’s dog I was (besides being adorable) so had DNA tests been homeless at one time search and rescue task force. done on me and found out I am a true mutt and a HSVC is also marking National “Be They successfully rescued nine survi- combination of an American Bull Dog, Curly Coated Retriever, Kind to Animals” Week on May 2-8 by of- vors from the earthquake damaged build- Golden Retriever and Lab. The shelter thought that I was an Irish Wolfhound Mix— fering free programs throughout Ventura ings during their 2 week stay in Haiti. but I showed them. County each weekday. Children will have The National Disaster Search Dog My “pet” peeve is that the City of Ventura is cutting down trees and spreading large, the chance to see and pet the Humane Foundation actually adopts dogs from sharp pieces of mulch in the dog park at Camino Real Park in Mid-town. I have broken Society animals while learning how to be shelters and other rescue groups and 3 of my rear toenails in 2 trips since they started spreading this material. Before the kind, respectful, responsible and safe. Free funds their training through grants and park was largely dirt with some grass spots, Now it is all sharp sticks. handouts will be available for both chil- donations. Also, since the City can’t afford the disposable poop bags anymore, owners are neglect- dren and adults. I am very very proud of them and their ing to pick-up after their pets. Shame on the pet owners. Be sure to take the small ones to go pet wonderful dogs. And, as you can see from my photo I love going to the beach. the animals, especially any of them that The Ventura County Animal Regula- might be a little skittish about doing that. tion Department is planning various im- There lives will be super better if they have a provements at the department’s 5-acre dogs in filthy, cramped conditions in- “Scamp” in the home. facility located at the Camarillo Air[port. side her home. Join Tuesday, May 4, 3 p.m., at Libbey Park in Included in this is a $150,000 remodeling She was taken into custody after San Ojai, with animal behaviorist Allison Leete; of the front office and reception area, and Diego County animal control officers Wednesday, May 5, 3 p.m., at Barranca a sunroom for cats (so dogs don’t sun served a search warrant at her home ScampClub Vista Park in Ventura, with biologist Crys- themselves?). which is, sadly to say, where she operates Animals of all sorts can join the tal Huerta; It is the facility’s first major remodel a rescue shelter. Scampclub. Email me your picture Thursday, May 6, 3 p.m., at Oxnard in its 25-year history. They feel that a very The dogs were in small crates stacked and a little about yourself, includ- Community Park in Oxnard, with dog lov- comfortable waiting area will change peo- on top of each other inside the extremely ing your address, to Scampclub@ er and Spanish interpreter P.J. Robles (this ple’s idea of what the shelter offers. small residence. venturabreeze.com. You will be is good if the animal speaks Spanish, don’t A Lakeside woman, Alice Via, 65 was I always think how lucky us dogs are to in the Breeze and receive a Scamp- laugh police dogs speak German, I just recently arrested on suspicion of felony be in a wonderful home and it makes me club Card. speak “food”) animal neglect after police found 60 very sad to read this, if I could I would cry. Police Reports Robbery on Telephone Road status as a member of the Hell’s Angels to CREATING SUSTAINABLE, BEAUTIFUL On March 4, at 10pm a 15 year old was dissuade her from calling the police and approached by 3 Hispanic males ages 16- cooperating with the investigation. OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES 18 as he walked along the south sidewalk Search warrents executed in the 5600 Blk. of Telephone Rd. The On March 2 and March 7 detectives from ~ OCEAN FRIENDLY GARDENS suspects surrounded the victim and or- the Ventura Police Department’s Special ~ DECORATIVE ORGANIC, EDIBLE dered him to empty his pockets. The vic- Enforcement Team conducted a proba- GARDENS tim complied and after giving his property tion search at the home of Martin Kada ~ CREATIVE COMBINATIONS OF to the suspects, the suspects left the area (37 years)in the 10200 block of Darling DROUGHT TOLERANT NATIVE PLANTS AND SUCCULENTS walking westbound Telephone road to- Rd. Kada is a member of the Ventura SUBTERRANEAN WATERING SYS- wards Saratoga Ave. Chapter of the Hell’s Angels and is a con- ~ TEMS-LOWER YOUR WATER BILL A Ventura Police Patrol Officer was in victed felon. During their search they ~ STAMPED DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS the area at the time the call was broadcast- found a .22 caliber rifle in the residence. AND WALKWAYS ed and he attempted to stop the suspects. On March 10 detectives served a ~ PERMEABLE PAVERS AND The suspects fled the area and the of- search warrant at Kada’s residence relat- GRAVEL PATHS ficer caught one subject after a brief foot ed to him being an ex-felon in possession ~ DRY CREEK BEDS AND ROCK pursuit. He was booked into juvenile hall of a firearm. GARDENS for robbery and resisting a police officer. Burglary on Crestwood Avenue ~ DECORATIVE WALLS, GATES AND FENCES The other two suspects were not located. On March 10, at 12:39 am , a 24 year old CUSTOM WROUGHT IRON GATES Child molester arrested Ventura resident heard glass breaking ~ AND ORNAMENTAL GARDEN On March 7, at 7:15am detectives from outside his residence in the 300 block of FEATURES the Ventura Police Department conclud- Crestwood Ave. and went to investigate. ~ OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT ed their investigation of reported attempt- Upon doing so, he observed Christopher AREAS, BBQS, FIREPLACES, ed child molestation by serving a search Lopez (19 years, Ventura resident) and FOUNTAINS AND MORE warrant in the 100 block of E. Simpson. Francisco Jaime (20 years Oxnard resi- ~ During the service of the warrant, the sus- dent) inside his vehicle and a third sus- ECO-FRIENDLY GARDEN pect, Jacob Holder (24 years) was arrested pect standing near the vehicle acting as a MAINTENANCE for attempted child molestation. lookout. ~ During the course of the investiga- The victim confronted the suspects FEATURED IN SUNSET tion, detectives learned that Holder had who immediately fled the area. He fol- MAGAZINE! been using his status as a prospective lowed the suspects and upon doing so he Hell’s Angels member to threaten and in- observed a vehicle being driven by Eliza- ~ timidate the victim and witness into not beth Torres (25 years Oxnard resident). PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A cooperating with the investigation. The victim contacted the Ventura Po- FREE CONSULTATION! Domestic abuse on South Arcade lice Department as he continued to follow On March 7 Ventura Police Department the suspects. Responding officers located 805.643.3139 Detectives concluded their investigation Lopez hiding in the yard of a residence on [email protected] into a domestic battery and witness in- Lynbrook Ave. He was taken into custody WWW.BLOOMNGGARDENS.BIZ timidation case by serving a search war- without incident. LOCAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE rant at the residence of Ethan Akins(34 Officers continued to search for the LIC. #833887 years) in the 100 block of S. Arcade. Akins other outstanding suspects and located is a member of the Ventura Chapter of Torres and Jaime in the parking lot of "BLOOMING GARDENS IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THIER WORK IS FIRST the Hell’s Angels. CVS pharmacy in the 5900 block of Tele- CLASS. WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER." Investigators learned that Akins alleg- graph Rd. The 4th an Hispanic male in - L. .GROGAN, VENTURA edly battered his girlfriend, then used his Continued on page 13

Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 12 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze Senior Living “Last year we raised $3,200, and hope to Senior Cone-nection raise even more this year” said Jim Duran, Executive Director of Cypress Place. The Importance Attendees will enjoy a gourmet Mexican buffet, including homemade tamales. Sip of Adult on refreshing margaritas and Mexican beer while listening to the live music of a Maria- Protective chi band. “I want to thank everyone at Cypress Services Place for a great job and a fun day last year,” by Nanci Cone said Ron Dalzell, a member of the National Police Dog Foundation board of directors The Human Services Agency’s Adult and veterinarian for the local K-9 units. Protective Services (APS) program states Suggested $5 donation for lunch. All that “each year, more than 2,000 elderly proceeds will benefit the National Police and dependent adults are provided sup- Dog Foundation. Residents, families, and port so they can live in a comfortable and friends of the community are welcome to at- caring environment, free from abuse, ne- tend. glect and financial mistreatment.” Free seminar for families of wartime This state-mandated agency helps veterans and surviving spouses people with limited abilities protect Saturday April 24 join Cypress for an themselves from friends, family and important and informative seminar and caregivers that may be abusing them. learn from the experts about the Aid & At- APS is a free, bilingual program that tendance Benefit. This little known VA ad- investigates allegations of abuse and ministered benefit can help pay for increas- neglect, assesses client needs, provides ing medical costs associated with aging. short-term case management and links Seminar topics will include: Under- clients to services that can help them standing VA benefits and the application stay in their homes safely. During last year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration at Cypress Place Jim Nicoll, of local business Nicoll process. How to become eligible. What ben- According to Marci Snyder, APS Pro- Insurance & Financial Services, participated in the Jalapeno eating contest. Will he try it again efits you are entitled to for residing at an as- gram Coordinator, “Many times it’s diffi- this year? sisted living community. cult to determine there has been abuse on The afternoon seminar is presented by the part of a trusted individual and often Cypress Place Senior Living to The American Association for Wartime Vet- a client needs help because of self-neglect erans. due to cognitive capacity. Our job is to host two events Don’t miss this important informa- provide help as well as to educate the tion by these specialists. Wartime Veterans public and other agencies about the signs Cinco de Mayo celebration Bring your children to sit in a real police may qualify for up to $1644 monthly and of adult abuse.” Join Cypress Place Senior Living for car and watch a K-9 demonstration with sev- Surviving Spouses may receive up to $1,056 Signs of adult abuse include: a Cinco de Mayo celebration and fund- eral police dogs and their handlers from the monthly. Neglect by self or others – inadequate food, raiser to benefit the National Police Dog Ventura Police Department and the Ventura The free seminar begins at 2:30pm and malnourishment, dehydration, untreated Foundation. This foundation raises funds Sheriff’s Department. is open to the public. Refreshments will be medical conditions, unsafe housing to support K-9 programs for various law en- The festive event takes place from 11 served. Financial indicators – misuse of funds, forcement agencies across America. a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. Cypress Place Senior Living is located at unpaid bills, missing belongings, checks 1200 Cypress Point Lane in Ventura. Seat- cashed by others, lottery scams, unusual H IDWEST WILD THE ing is limited for the seminar so please call bank activity to reserve a seat. For more information or to Mental suffering – fear, agitation, confu- RSVP, call 650-8000. sion, severe depression, or serious emo- tional distress brought on by threats, ha- rassment, or other forms of intimidating Coping behavior Physical injuries – cuts, bruises, burns, strategies to unexplained injuries, physical restraints, evidence of sexual abuse, and deprivation manage health of food and water Untreated medical conditions – lingering conditions illnesses, ignored injuries or, general de- “Healthier Living,” a free program cline in health that provides participants with effective Isolation – prevention of receipt of mail, and practical coping strategies to manage phone calls, visitors, or contact with oth- their ongoing health conditions, will be- er concerned persons A MAZING P LACES gin on May 3 at 8 a.m. at the SCAN Senior Abandonment – being left alone and unable Resource Center, 1001 Partridge Drive, to provide the basic necessities of living OF A MERICA Suite 200. Marci Snyder adds, “Everyone in our Provided in partnership with Stanford community is responsible for reporting Saddle up and head for The Wild West, a land of desert and sand, cactus and University, the Camarillo Health Care Dis- suspected adult abuse. Additionally, all cowboys, denim and cattle drives. Strap on your spurs, eat at the trict and Partners in Care Foundation, full- or part-time custody or care pro- chuckwagon and celebrate at the saloon. This April we explore, the rugged the program includes 2-½ hour weekly viders of elderly or dependent adults workshops presented over a six-week pe- are required to serve as mandated re- lives of pioneers, outlaws, gold prospectors and the women of the frontier. riod. The curriculum includes behavior porters and apprise APS of suspected Saddle your horse, fill your canteen, and blaze a trail through nature’s modifications and coping strategies to en- abuse or neglect. Additionally, social beauty. As night falls, gather round the camp fire. Round ‘em up Cowboys, able participants to better cope with their workers, members of the clergy, health as we experience this Amazing Place of America – The Wild West! chronic diseases, manage their medica- care practitioners, financial institu- tions and increase physical activity levels. tions, advocacy groups, and fire depart- “After completing these workshops ment personnel are required to report SATURDAY, APRIL 24 participants demonstrate significant im- abuse.” provement in their self-reported general It is important to know that no per- 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. health,” said Steve Lehman, MPH, MBA, son required to report elder/dependent Enjoy good old fashioned western-style food, music and dancing. manager of the SCAN Senior Resource adult abuse will bear criminal liability for Center. “We all need to be active partici- reporting suspected abuse unless the per- R.S.V.P. to (805) 644-6710 by April 22. pants in our own health. This program son knows the report is false and the identi- teaches you how.” ties of those filing reports are confidential. Independent Living Personalized Assisted Living Complimentary breakfast will be To learn more about APS and how Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care served to participants. Classes will meet to recognize the signs of physical, sexual, Exceptional Experiences Every DaySM Mondays: May 3, 10, 17, 24 and June 7. emotional abuse or symptoms of neglect 5440 Ralston St., Ventura, CA 93003 There will also be a class on Tuesday, June or financial/material exploitation, visit (805) 644-6710 1. Participants should be 65 or older, have their website at www.vchsa.org. If you www.brookdaleliving.com RCFE # 565801284 a significant ongoing chronic disease, and believe there is evidence of abuse, contact agree to attend all six sessions. Call 658- the Adult Protective Services 24 hotline Exceptional Experiences Every Day is a Service Mark of Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., Nashville, TN, USA. 00962-ROP01-0410 0365 to sign up and see if you qualify. at 654-3200.

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 13 Religion community is to “Partner with others Family owned and operated. Ventura to help them enhance their quality of Professional and dignified care for seniors or life.” For More Information please vis- it their website at www.TheRiverCom- anyone who needs day supervision. CROP for munity.org or call 815-5795. Activities include: Hunger Walk Police reports Continued from page 11 Current events, adult education classes, music Save April 25 for a Sunday afternoon his early 20’s, 5’-10”, 140 pounds and walk to fight both local and international wearing white t-shirt was not located. exercise, arts and crafts, cooking classes and hunger. The 5 or 10k Ventura interfaith Man with gun on Loyola Avenue CROP Hunger Walk starts at First many more. On Saturday, April 10th, at 11:56 p.m., of- United Methodist Church at 1 PM ficers responded to the 800 block of Loyola (arrive by noon to register). Proceeds Avenue in reference to the brandishing of a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm from the walk are split 75/25 between firearm. Further investigations revealed that Church World Service or any donor-se- the victim Ryan Webb, 27 years old and from lected international aid organization Ventura, was attending a party at the general and four local organizations fighting location. hunger (Project Understanding, Cath- A neighbor later identified as Christian olic Charities, Family to Family, and Alvarez, 19 years old and a resident of Ven- Food Share). tura, was upset about the noise and distur- 2010 will mark their 32nd year! In bances the party was causing. He brandished that time, the Ventura CROP Walk has a handgun at Webb and other partygoers. earned over $606,000 to stop hunger. Alvarez was contacted at his residence, lo- Over the years, 6,500 people took a cated in the 5600 block of North Bryn Mawr Sunday afternoon walk to “do some- Street. Alvarez was identified as the suspect Senior Day Center thing” about local and world hunger. and arrested without further incident. Another way to support the Ventu- Stabbing on South Hemlock Street ra CROP Hunger Walk is through ma- On Sunday, April 11th at 2:50 p.m., offi- terial goods. As they have for several cers received several calls from residents of years, walkers and supporters will col- an apartment complex in the 200 block of lect canned food and bring them when South Hemlock Street, reporting a possible they check-in before the Walk. stabbing. Officers found the male victim, In addition to walkers and spon- 41 years old, in front of the complex with a sors, organizers of the walk are look- 1690 East Main Street minor wound to his forehead. He refused to ing for volunteers to help on the day give a statement. 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Look for Danny’s new DVD raise funds for the National called “Effortless Illusions. Two events at Live Mariachis Police Dog Foundation that is Danny will be performing at The Police K9 Presentation River Community Church, 1620 Mesa the Veterans committed to raising funds and Verde Ave. on Sunday, May 2. The Home of Margaritas & Mexican Beer awareness in support of Police doors open at 4:30pm with the show Gourmet Mexican Buffet K9 units across America. beginning at 5:30pm; refreshments Come support Ventura. and childcare will be provided. California Homemade Tamales On Saturday night, May 1 from On Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 11pm to 2am, Danny & members of p.m., the new Veterans Home of Califor- Suggested $5 Donation for lunch The River Community will be on the nia in Ventura will be teaming with driv- All proceeds go to the National streets of Ventura near California & ing experts, occupational therapists and Police Dog Foundation Santa Clara passing out free bottles of trained technicians to hold a “CarFit” water and slices of pizza while Danny event -- a unique education program de- performs some incredible illusions. signed to help drivers 55 and over under- RSVP by April 30, 2010 to The River Community has been stand how to improve driving safety by (805) 650-8000 serving families and the community ensuring their cars are properly adjusted unselfishly and the vision of the River Continued on page 19

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Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze 14 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze School Sports other teachers don’t. “I’m able to altar County was in the lead with the County my teaching schedule to the children,” he of Ventura in second and Amgen in third. says. In Division B Nusil Technology edged “I spend a lot of time getting my room out Patagonia for the number one spot ready and prepared,” he says when asked by one point, with Proctor & Gamble in about the atmosphere of his classroom. third. Posters and paintings cover each and ev- In Division C Northrop Grumman ery wall, leaving no blank or white spots. stood in first place with Dairy Farmers The personality of the room immediately of America and Dako following. In Di- grabs the attention of every student that vision D Limoneria was in the lead with walks in and also gives the classroom a Crescendo Interactive in second and Ca- warm feeling. Getting ready to participate in the Corpo- lavo Growers in third. It is infamous around campus that a rate Games is the awesome team from NuSil Tammy Butterworth, a management plethora of students adore Mr. De Clerck Technology. NuSil is a Camarillo cutting edge assistant for the watershed protection and his classes. One of his French stu- technology manufacturer of silicone based district has been competing in volleyball dents, Sarah Schouten, says that “Mr. De compounds for aerospace and many other ap- since 2002. She says meeting new people Mr. De Clerck is a loved teacher at Ventura Clerck’s class is like a reward at the end plications. Several members of the team live in and the memories are both great aspects High School-What at teacher should be of the day. His enthusiasm and humor Ventura about the Games. makes the period lively and fun. Learn- “My best memory is when our wom- Foreign ing French is so much easier because he No stuffiness en’s beach volleyball team won first place teaches us through games and makes it against the Navy one year,” said Butter- language interesting.” about these worth. “It was a great feeling.” When asked what his overall goal in On Apr. 17 participants joined an teacher inspires teaching is, he replied with, “That’s easy, Corporate Earth day beach cleanup event which also to teach students to think and to discover honored Jacob Dole Prosbasco, a former many themselves through culture.” Games city of Ventura employee who competed In his free time, Mr. De Clerck great- by Brooke Demchuk by Rebecca Wicks in the games and passed away in 2008. Ventura High School ly enjoys reading, cooking, and taking The Games conclude on May 15 with walks, and spending time with his fam- This year, more than 66 companies closing ceremonies events at San Bue- Throughout most students’ school ily. He and his wife have three children are facing off at the 21st annual Corpo- naventura State Beach. Events for the careers they acquire a favorite teacher. together. rate Games. Put on by the City of Ventura, day include the mandatory tug-of-war A teacher whom not only made them events range from the traditional softball contest, live music, a sandcastle contest learn, but made it fun at the same time. and 5K run to those sports less covered by and award ceremonies. These teachers are almost always people ESPN including dominos, Texas Hold’em who get to know their students as an in- and Frisbee golf. dividual, not just another student. Quite Ventura Job & According to city event planners the often in cases such as these, the teachers six-week competition which ends May 15 even end up inspiring students not only Career Center is designed for companies to get outside in high school, but later in life. For many and to get to know each other. students at Ventura High School, that classes This year’s games include 29 different teacher is Mr. De Clerck. Tuesday, May 4 - Computer Basics sports. Rowing is this year’s demonstra- Growing up in Brussels, Belgium, Se- for Job Seekers, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm - tion event. bastian De Clerck had always wanted to become familiar with Windows desktop “We had 16 companies compete [in become a teacher. “I love the energy and programs to enhance your job skills. Ca- rowing] this year with four other compa- passion in the classroom,” said Mr. De reer Shops are offered at no cost to Job nies on a waiting list,” said Chip Tarleton See all the action of the roller derby at the Ven- Clerck, “Though originally, I wanted to Seekers. a supervisor for the City of Ventura. “It tura County Fairgrounds teach little kids.” Wednesday, May 5 - Power of VOS will probably be a full event next year.” He moved to America when he was (Virtual OneStop), 1 pm – 4 pm – Learn Scott Powers, a four-year veteran of fourteen, and learned English mainly at about the Virtual OneStop website and the Games will be competing in tennis, Fishnet home, due to the fact that French is his how you can use the various tools in the badminton and table tennis. first language. After he graduated high system to build your resume and custom- “The games are very well organized stockings and school, Mr. De Clerck attended USC and ize your job search to a specific location by the City and allow for a respectable received a B.A in Italian and in Philoso- and occupation. Must have basic com- level of competition without going over- 12 vendettas – phy. With a true passion for culture and puter skills. Thursday, May 6 - Resumes board,” said Powers a budget analyst for language, and a desperate need for a job, that Sell, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm - hands-on the County of Ventura. “The atmosphere a cavalcade of he started teaching at a charter school. workshop providing assistance in com- created allows for people to partake in a “When I went to the school, I told pleting a resume, cover and thank-you sport that may not be in one’s comfort roller derby them that I wanted to teach Italian. They letters. Walk away with a portfolio that zone but seems fun and entertaining to said “We don’t teach Italian, we need shows off professional skills and experi- try.” action a French teacher” so, French is what I ence. Powers who considers himself a nov- Join the Ventura County Derby Dar- taught. I had one classroom that was full Tuesday, May 11 - Explore Your Fu- ice at tennis will, in his first match, play lins at the Ventura County Fairgrounds of 6th-12th graders,” he stated. Falling ture, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm - complete a self- one of the finalists who competed in the on May 1 and 2 as they challenge 12 in love with the profession of teaching evaluation to help identify your skills and gold medal match last year. coastal roller derby teams to 18 head- teenagers, he realized that what he truly aspirations. Gain insight into the hidden “I am completely overmatched,” said to-head bouts in the third annual Battle wanted to be was a high school foreign labor market and develop a career strat- Powers who was able to keep a sense of for the Coast 2010 flat-track roller derby language teacher, and that’s just what he egy based on high-demand occupations. humor about the impending match. tournament. became. Thursday, May 13 - Dollars and “The game starts at 8 a.m. and I plan on A two-day cavalcade of roller derby Now, he is an Italian and French Sense, 1 pm – 4 pm - gain a basic un- being home for breakfast that morning.” action, this event will feature 12 competi- teacher at Ventura High School. But, derstanding of good/bad debt, credit, The Games opening event recep- tive teams including both the Ventura what really makes him stand out is how spending triggers, budgeting and finan- tion took place earlier this month at the County Derby Darlins’ VenDolls and well he knows his students. Mr. De Clerck cial goals. Take control of your financial Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo Battalion of Skates contributes that to all the school-related future. where a mix of sponsors, city officials and An epic 18-bout battle not to be organizations that he partakes in. “I am a Tuesday, May 18 - Winning Inter- some participants mingled. missed, the first set of skates will stomp member of GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), views, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm - supplies the While sports like basketball, soccer concrete at 10am on Saturday and bod- and I supervise and host in my classroom tools to make a lasting first impression and surfing are all part of the Games, the ies are expected to fall regularly in new Italian Club, French Club, Film Club, and when interviewing. Career Shops are of- most popular games may better reflect bouts every 45 minutes until 8:30pm. On FPP. (Federation Players of Petanque)” fered at no cost to Job Seekers. the prevailing attitude of having fun. Ac- Sunday the top six competing teams will The numerous amounts of clubs that he Wednesday, May 19 - Job Retention, cording to Tarleton, the most popular take the rink starting at 9:45am to set in is associated with allows him to get to 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm - learn how to succeed sport this year is bowling with 75 teams motion six full-length, 60-minute bouts know not only his students better, but at your new job. This mini-career shop entered followed by miniature golf where destined to weed out the wannabes. Back- other people that aren’t in his classes. will help you discover what employers are 59 teams are registered. The next three to-back bouts will crescendo into a two Having such an upbeat personality really looking for in their employees and most popular sports: board games includ- final survival-of-the-fittest battles to de- and fun and interesting teaching style how to make yourself more valuable. ing spades, dominos and Texas Hold’em; termine Princess and Queen of the Coast also is a big contributing factor to how Ventura Job & Career Center, 4651 billiards and finally bocce ball which was at 4:30pm and 6:45pm respectively. A well-known and loved he is around the Telephone Rd. Career Shops are offered last year’s demonstration sport. crowning ceremony to officiate her wick- VHS campus. With such a small number at no cost to job seekers. Space is limited. Competition is divided into divisions ed majesties will round out the evening at of kids in the French and Italian program, Prior registration required by calling the based on the size of each company. Af- 8pm. Mr. De Clerck possesses a certain amount Ventura Job & Career Center at 654-3435 ter the first week of competition in the The Battle for the Coast 2010 is an of freedom to what he teaches that many to enroll. Division A category Naval Base Ventura Continued on page 20

Ventura Breeze www.venturabreeze.com Y ourHom etownP aper Ventura Breeze April 21 – May 4, 2010 15 Business advertising dollars well spent. “Business Paul Revere & the Raiders; Harvey Mackay, is good, and more and more people business consultant & speaker; Jay Conrad are coming. Advertising in the Ventu- Levinson, author of Guerilla Marketing; ra Breeze has been very good. We have David Allen, organizational expert; Al Ries, customers mentioning the Breeze. business expert; and Larry Winget, TV busi- This is how they found us. We have ness personality. great service from our Advertising Ad- The Business of Life airs weekdays from visor Leselie.” 4 o’clock to 6 o’clock in the afternoon on Mi Tierra Mexican Grill and Bakery radio station KKZZ, AM 1400 in Ventura is just off the 101 Fwy. Close to shop- and streams over the Internet at www.am- ping in Downtown Ventura, and close to 1400coach.com. our many beaches. Take the California Tunick owns and operates Nations At Mi Tierra the aromas from the kitchen and Street exit or Stanley Avenue exit off the Transaction Services, one of the country’s bakery are divine 33 Hwy. Nadia Osborn-Chapman, Director of Sales largest credit card processing companies, For information of Mi Tierra Me- & Marketing of the Ventura golf courses was located in Newbury Park. xican Grill and Bakery, call 628-3448. a recent guest on the Ventura Breeze portion Breeze: Mi Tierra Their location is 397 North Ventura of the Coach Ron Tunick radio show ,hosted And on Monday’s from 4-4:30pm he even Avenue. Or visit their website at http:// on this day by Billy The Brain on local radio gets to hang out on KKZZ with Breeze publisher Mexican Grill mitierragrill.com. station AM1400KKZZ. She can be reached at Sheldon Brown. [email protected] to answer any of and Bakery your questions regarding our golf courses. Peter the 25 Years in by Julie D. McCampbell How does Ventura Opened just 3 months ago, and be- “Social Media coming a rising star, as one of Ventura Coach Ron The Allstate Insurance Company is County’s authentic Mexican restaurants, recognizing Richard Roman of Ventura is Mi Tierra Mexican Grill and Bakery Sales Hero” Tunick do it? with its Agency Affiliation award for reach- Jesus and Maria, the owners of Mi Peter K. Godinez (aka Social Media ing an important milestone as an exclusive How does he do it? How does Coach KFWS • MindGym Tierra Mexican Grill and Bakery, are no Sales Hero) is the President and Founder Allstate insurance agency owner. Roman Ron Tunick, a small business owner from April 12, 2010 strangers to having a business on Ventura of Social Media for Business Results. He is celebrating 25 years of helping area resi- Newbury Park interview so many interest- Avenue. is an advanced practitioner of Social Media dents protect their property and prepare for ing and famous guests on his radio show, A few years ago, they opened the for Business Results. While formerly edu- the future through the local Allstate agency The Business of Life? Sea Bakery, just up the street from their cated in Business Marketing at California located at 2686 Johnson Dr. “I’m pleased we’re able to present ra- present location. Jesus reflects back, “We Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, he “Time flies! It feels like just yesterday dio guests that Ventura County residents saw an opportunity for having a Mexi- has 29 years working in Sales and Marketing when we opened our doors,” said Roman, find interesting,” said Tunick. “There are so can Grill and Bakery together. So we while mastering the art of Internet Technol- who has owned and operated the Allstate many authors, celebrities and businesspeo- opened Mi Tierra. We tossed around ogy. Peter gives small to medium sized busi- agency since 1985. “This milestone with All- ple that our listeners wouldn’t otherwise get many names, and we liked Mi Tierra. It ness owners proper strategies they need to state is very important to me. I have enjoyed to hear if it weren’t for our show. We’re the means ‘My Home Town’. Years ago the increase revenues. He uses specialized prov- working with so many families in Ventura only live, long-format avenue had some crime. But things are en internet techniques. and thank each and every one for support- talk radio show in the county.” very good now. We feel very welcomed As a 29 year sales producer and office ing my business.” Tunick’s recent guests include: Wink here. We love meeting new people and technology consultant in the Ventura, Santa Martindale; Gary Owens; Art Linkletter; love our community.” Barbara, Kern, and Los Angeles counties, Jonathan Winters; Buzz Aldrin; Sue Grafton; Mi Tierra has a family appeal, with Peter Godinez is a recognized leader in the Sheeler Kevin Harrington, judge on Shark Tank, quaint tables and large windows to view implementation of office technology and re- Matthew Lesko, the Government Money our hometown. The hard work done lated products and services. With his exten- guy; Brian Tracy, business expert; Bart Starr, Moving and by staff and family is well recognized. sive product knowledge, Mr. Godinez helps

football quarterback; Dr. Tim Galloway, April 12, 2010 • KFWS Their cleanliness makes their restaurant local businesses use the best technology to author of the Inner Game of Stress; Bob very attractive, providing a bright warm optimize their office efficiency and produc- Storage earns Brill, radio personality; Kelly Carlin, George and relaxing atmosphere. tivity. His expertise in this industry enables Carlin’s daughter; Chris Hillman; Arthur “We have a small staff, but we have him to provide consistent top service and Von Weisenberger, publisher of the Santa award provided some local people work. I feel support to his numerous clients through Barbara News-Press; Patricia Bragg, nutri- Sheeler Moving and Storage in Ven- good that we have provided work for our direct selling or creative marketing activities tion expert; Gary Vaynerchuk, author of tura has once again received a top indus- community.” Currently, Jesus and Ma- that produce results. Crush It; Dom Sagolla, co-founder of Twit- try award for high quality service to its cus- ria have 2 waitresses, a cook, and a baker Peter is also a columnist who writes ter; Jack Trout, business expert; Gary Ryan tomers. as their staff. about Social Media for the Ventura Breeze Wheaton Van Lines recognized Sheeler

Blair, business expert; Dr. Marty Seldman, MindGym “We enjoy our restaurant, our com- and has won many awards for being one of author of Executive Stamina; Rick Smith, Moving and Storage in March with the To- munity here has very nice people. Our the top advertisement, marketing and PR author of Leap; Tim Ferriss, author of The tal Quality Commitment Award for 2009 – neighborhood is very friendly.” people in Ventura County. Four-Hour Workweek; Chris Anderson, au- the same award Sheeler has previously won As we were sitting at one of the tab- According to Peter the following are just thor of The Long Tail; Denny McLain, base- several times. Winners must score high on les, I could sense what draws customers some of the reasons that Social Media is now ball great; Doug Christie, basketball star; the company’s Total Quality Commitment here. The aromas from the kitchen and the number one activity on the internet Capt. Jim Worcester, Camp Commander Program. bakery were divine. “Twitter has delivered 5 billion post- at Port Hueneme; Dr. Stephen Covey, busi- In another exciting move forward, Jesus, known to friends and fami- ing since 2006 and YouTube, Facebook and ness consultant; Steve Forbes, publisher Sheeler Moving and Storage is pleased to ly as ‘Chuy’, along with his wife Maria, My Space collectively has over 250 million Forbes magazine; Tom Hopkins, sales train- announce the relocation of Sheeler Man- combine their skills to make a great unique visits every month.” ing expert; Jean-Michel Cousteau, undersea agement Staff and Sheeler Records Man- team. Both, Jesus and Maria, wanted Besides being our “Social Media Hero” his explorer; Peter Noone of Herman Hermits; agement Dept to 6020 Nicolle St., to provide authentic Mexican food dis- talents are also available to our readers and Bill Kurtis, legendary newsman; Dan Rath- At the new offices Sheeler also provides hes and bakery items. “My wife can do advertisers. Businesses are looking for new er, legendary newsman; Phyllis Diller, come- office space for the Boys and Girls Clubs everything. I love the cooking. My favo- ways to increase clients. With Peter on board dienne; Peter Tork of the Monkees; Tommy Administrative Staff. President Mel Sheeler rite dish to cook is the Filete a la Tam- we know that we have only the best people James of Tommy James & the Shondells; has supported the club for more than 25 piquenua - asada steak, enchiladas, and to help businesses grow. Mike Farrell of MASH, Mark Lindsay of years and is past president of the board. a serving of vegetables, from our local His life long dream is to make Ventura Farmer’s Market. We like to have orga- County the capital of small business mar- nic produce as much as possible.” keting. Serving a variety of Mexican dishes, He also tells us that “Social media tools their menu consists of Flautas, Huevos are only that — tools. The real energy, spirit a la Caballo, and Cecina. Weekends they and power of social media is people. We are have specials along with Menudo and social media. Ventura is social media.” Pozole as part of their delicious menu. You can reach Peter K. Godinez, The Jesus continues, “We will soon have Social Media Sales hero at http://www.pe- live music to provide to our customers, tergodinezsc.com. He is sponsored by the we are waiting on the city. We want to direct manufacture Canon Business Solu- keep a family atmosphere, but have tions of Ventura and Santa Barbara. nice music for our customers. A fa- Some of his services might be available mily atmosphere is what people know to our advertisers for no charge. Please con- about us.” tact [email protected] for fur- —2— Since opening, Jesus has seen their ther information.

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—3— 16 April 21 – May 4, 2010 Ventura Breeze Show Time The story revolves around the reunit- Ovation Award winning actress Tasha incredible intensity. AHBs do not pos- ing of the Magrath sisters, a result of the Ames, who plays Babe, echoes O’Neil’s ses any more venom than a typical latest crisis in their forever dysfunction- sentiments. “The cast is really extraor- honeybee, and they also can sting only al lives. It seems the youngest, Babe, is dinary… Everyone is doing things I have once. One sting can be fatal to a per- about to be bailed out of jail for shooting never seen before. Everyone is [creating] son with an allergy. Hundreds, or even and wounding her lawyer husband. This such an authentic experience. You put all thousands, of stings from a swarming brings the middle sister, Meg, home from six of us up on stage together, and I think attack can be fatal to anyone, includ- California, where she has been recovering we will have a different production of the ing pets. from a failed singing career and a men- story than anybody has ever seen.” In the event of being attacked by tal breakdown. They gather at the family As for her own character, at the time a swarm of bees you should remove home in the South where the eldest, Len- we spoke Tasha shared, “I don’t have an yourself immediately from the area ny, has been watching her marital pros- agenda of what I want people to look at. while attempting to cover your face. pects slip away as she serves as caretaker At this point, Babe is in the family, is like Seek shelter inside a structure or a for Old Granddaddy. Simmering sisterly the light in the family, the hope in the vehicle. Jumping into a body of water sibling rivalries and the consequences of family - a dandelion coming up through or attempting to hide is not an effec- Tasha Ames, as Babe Magrath showing Ross past relationships resurface as each of the a crack in the cement.” tive escape from AHBs. Should you be Hellwig, as Barnette Lloyd how she made lem- girls deal with the fallout from their indi- Such an uncommon approach to an stung once, or even multiple times, it onade after shooting her husband in Crimes of vidual “crimes of the heart” in this funny uncommon script holds the promise of is important to remain calm and to re- the Heart at the Rubicon. Photo by Ed Krieger. and sexy show. an uncommon theater experience. move the stingers as soon as possible. Two on the Aisle The question is, what is the Rubicon Others in the professional cast in- Care should be taken to not “squeeze” doing to add sparkle to this proven gem? clude Jason Chanos, Faline England, the stinger as you remove it, as this will Rubicon’s To answer this question, during rehears- Ross Hellwig, Kara Revel and Tina Van further inject any remaining venom. als we spoke with some cast members and Berckelaer. An item such as a credit card or fin- “Crimes of the the show’s director, Rubicon Artistic Di- “Crimes of the Heart” plays at Ven- gernail can be used to “scrape” sting- rector James O’Neil. tura’s Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main ers away. Should any symptoms of an Heart” promises First, we learned the cast is filled with St., Wednesdays through Sundays, with allergic reaction begin to appear, such polished professionals, all with a variety matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as difficulty breathing and/or hives, an uncommon of stage, television and film credits. Sev- until May 16, 2010. $39-$59. (805) 667- you should contact 9-1-1 immediate- eral will be familiar to Ventura audiences 2900. www.rubicontheatre.org. ly. Self-treatment for a bee sting con- experience from their prior appearances in Rubicon With this issue the Breeze welcomes, and sists of washing the area, applying ice Theatre productions. is thrilled to add Jim Spencer and Shirley Lor- packs, and using an appropriate anti- by James Spencer & Shirley Lorraine Second, the show has become a col- raine to our list of contributing writers. For itch cream. Follow up with your physi- Even before the lights go up for this laborative effort among artists, rather over 15 years Jim and Shirley covered Ventura cian is recommended. week’s opening night performance of the than the product of a single vision. Di- County theater and entertainment for another As bees are a natural and necessary Rubicon Theatre Company’s production rector O’Neil explains it this way, “This local publication. Their articles and reviews ap- part of our environment it is not stan- of Crimes of the Heart audiences know is a great cast, and they are all very open. peared under the title of “Two on the Aisle,” a dard procedure for the Fire Depart- it will be a show to remember. After all, We are all open to each other, and that tradition the Breeze will continue. In addition ment to kill them when responding to the script by Santa Monica resident Beth doesn’t always happen. But it is happen- to being award-winning freelance journalists, a swarm. Generally, offensive actions Henley is filled with serious laughs and ing here and we’re all finding our inter- both have backgrounds as professional perform- are taken only when the bees appear has already garnered a Pulitzer Prize, an pretation along the way together. It is ers. So, their reviews and features often include to be aggressive, or when an attack is Oscar nomination and numerous other very happy and creative and I couldn’t be insights only available from having experience taking place. Many “swarms” are sim- awards. more excited about it.” on both sides of the footlights. ply a group of bees moving through an area following their queen. In the event that bees do establish a hive, in a less-than-desirable location, the prop- Health erty owner can contact a bee removal expert. The bees are then captured and African relocated to an area where they can do honeybees are what nature intended them to. not intimidated Ventura County by people Medical by Kris McDonald, Captain Ventura City Fire Fighters Association (VCFFA) Center’s ICU African honeybees were imported to Brazil in 1956 and soon after combined wins Award with the existing European honeybee to Ventura County Medical Center produced a hybrid, the Africanized (VCMC), located on Loma Vista, has an- Community Memorial Health System Presents • HeAlTHcARe RefoRM: honeybee (AHB). This “hybridization” nounced that their Intensive Care Unit What It Means To You process has expanded ever since and has received a Quality Leader Award • Changing the Future 2010 now affects a large portion of North from the California Association of Pub- of Healthcare in America, with Ventura County docu- lic Hospitals and the California Health menting its first AHB in 1998. Com- Safety Net Institute. The awards are Ventura County monly referred to as “killer bees” due designed to showcase and recognize • The Latest Updates State of the to their aggressive behavior, this repu- the innovative and creative system im- on the New CMH and tation has been greatly exaggerated in provements achieved by California’s Building Projects the media. This is not to say, however, public hospitals and health systems Hospital that they are not dangerous. Fatalities annually. resulting from AHBs have been docu- In November 2007, VCMC’s ICU mented in California and the number obtained a grant from the Kaiser Per- SpAce iS liMiTeD. For Reservations of stinging incidents has increased sig- manente Foundation, through the Please Call: Address nificantly since their arrival. California Health Safety Net Institute 805/652-5385 or RSVP at Although mostly indistinguishable and instituted “ICU Tracker,” a web- www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp from European honeybees, AHBs have based program. This program enables THURSDAY, MAY 6 several distinct behavioral traits. AHBs staff to gather and analyze ICU out- Poinsettia Pavilion are not intimidated by people and will comes data, from various programs 3451 Foothill Road aggressively protect their hive. Once to optimize ICU quality measurement disturbed they may pursue a victim up and performance. Ventura, CA to ¼ mile and remain agitated for sev- By following best-practice bundles, eral days. They are excessively sensitive VCMC’s ICU patient outcomes, in this 5:30: Refreshments to vibration and noise disturbances, area, are among the highest rated for 6:00: Presentation especially power equipment. Like all California hospitals; making VCMC a honeybees, AHBs swarm around the #1 ranked CHART (California Hospital victim attacking the head and neck Assessment and Reporting Taskforce) areas. The difference is that AHBs do ICU, according to the second quarter so with increased numbers and with 2009 CHART report.

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Observers noted that Washington TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A someone special. fidgeted while he reiterated the mixed new commitment might demand more SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to emotions of anxiety and honor he felt time than you’d expected to have to December 21) Those money matters in assuming the role of president. —2— give it. But rely on that special Bovine continue to move in your favor. Now gift for patience, and stick with it. would be a good time to start putting • On April 28, 1897, the Chickasaw You’ll be glad you did. some money back into the house, both and Choctaw, two of the Five Civi- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re for esthetic as well as economic rea- lized Tribes, become the first to agree earning the admiration of a lot of peo- sons. to abolish tribal government and com- ple who like the way you handle your- CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- munal ownership of land. The other self when your views are on the line. uary 19) A changing workplace envi- tribes soon followed, finally throwing Even one or two of your detractors are ronment can create job pressures. But, open all of Indian Territory to white being won over. once again, follow the example of your settlement. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Tak- birth sign and take things a step at a • On May 1, 1926, Ford Motor Com- Solutions on page 15 ing your responsibilities seriously is time, like the sure-footed Goat you are. what you do. But ease up on the pres- AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- pany becomes one of the first compa- sure gauge and make time for much ary 18) Cheer up. You could soon have nies in America to adopt a five-day, 40- needed R & R. Start by making this the funds you need for your worthy hour week for workers. Manufacturers weekend a “just for fun” time zone. project. Your generous gifts of time and all over the country soon followed LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some effort are well known, and someone Ford’s lead, and the Monday-to-Friday recently uncovered information might might decide it’s time to join with you. workweek became standard practice. make a change of plans inevitable. If PISCES (February 19 to March 20) • On May 2, 1933, the modern legend so, deal with it as quickly as possible, Your inner scam-catcher is right on tar- of the Loch Ness Monster is born when and then find out what went wrong and get, and you’re absolutely right to a sighting makes local news in the why. What you learn might surprise reject that “too-good-to-be-true” offer. Scottish Highlands. The Inverness you. Meanwhile, something positive should Courier newspaper related an account VIRGO (August 23 to September be making its way to you. of a local couple who claimed to have 22) Aspects favor moving carefully BORN THIS WEEK: You are gen- seen “an enormous animal rolling and and deliberately when making any sig- erous, and also sympathetic to people plunging on the surface.” Scholars of nificant changes. Could be there are who find they need the help of others. the Loch Ness Monster find a dozen more facts you need to know, which © 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. references to “Nessie” in Scottish his- tory, dating back to around 500 A.D. Your Hometown Paper www.venturabreeze.com Ventura Breeze • On April 26, 1954, the Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 mil- lion children, begin in McLean, Va. 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