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Mary Joyce Ivers was all smiles after being honored as Supervisor of the Year. Here’s to great places, good people, and wonderful experiences. City of Ventura Sam Povar and Alex Benke stand in front of Ventura Family embarks on the sculpture at Marina Park that they helped 2014 Employee purchase and install. The bronze sculpture, a an ocean voyage mermaid with a lute rising out of the ocean, is and by Danielle Brubaker at the park’s west point next to the breakwater. On early Tuesday morning, staying for an extended length of time Supervisor February 10th, the Rigney family of are the Marquesas Islands, where the Sam Povar, a true four waved farewell to the rugged boys will actually be enrolled in school of the year California coastline and sailed off into for a year. The family also hopes to visit Ventura hero the morning fog on their planned trip Asia and the countries of Thailand, In an article in the April 20, 2011 announced around the world. Throughout the next India, and Indonesia. Ventura Breeze Sheli Ellsworth wrote. On February 4 the City of Ventura 5 years, Eric, Leslie, and their two sons The planning of this ocean voyage “When Sam and Orianna Povar bought held an awards ceremony at City Trent (11) and Bryce (13) will be visiting dates back to before Leslie and Eric a second home in Ventura in 1981, he had Hall to recognize eighteen employees a plethora of places, including the South tied the knot. They began dating in no idea he would dedicate his retirement to nominated for 2014 Employee or Super- Pacific, Mexico, French Polynesia, and college, but didn’t take an ocean voyage making the city a better place. “We lived in visor of the Year. These awards recognize the Galapagos and Easter Islands. together until they sailed years later Encino and just wanted to escape from LA on city employees who are role models for One of the places they plan on Continued on page 4 the weekends.” But the Povars fell in love with public service and who exemplify the Ventura’s weather, its diversity, its location city’s commitment to excellence. and its unique geography. In 1998, the Povars Kathryn Dippong-Lawson was built their dream home in Ventura.” selected as Employee of the Year. Kathryn Sam Povar was born in the Bronx, has worked for the City of Ventura for NY on August 13, 1932 and passed away 15 years and is currently a Community on January 18, 2015 at the age of 82 after Services Coordinator. Kathryn manages a long three month battle with internal the very busy Barranca Vista Center and disorders. annually is responsible for providing He attended the University of more than 600 cultural arts classes, 300 Maryland where he earned Bachelor’s Continued on page 6 and Master’s degrees. Sam ran his own headhunter company that specialized in the banking industry. While fighting the smog Still a single man he moved to Cali- in Beijing for Chinese fornia where he met and married his first wife Carie who became Mrs. Povar. New Year (February 19), In 1981 he purchased a home in Ventura, as an investment property. you can always catch up He married Orianna in 1988 and they with the Breeze at Island Packers has had numerous encounters with Orcas lately. This photo, taken on moved permanently into the Ventura February 7th, is of a group of transient Orcas off Anacapa Island. They came very close home in 1998 after remodeling it. venturabreeze.com to the boat, to the delight of some very happy whale watchers. When Orianna passed away Sam was searching for a way to honor her and Continued on page 4 2 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE

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getting married this year) and Audrey. of the voyage. However, Leslie and journey. Leslie and Eric have read Michael and Paulette will continue Eric plan on ‘home’ schooling them books on medical information, filled with Sam’s public-private partnership in various subjects while onboard, up 20 gallons of gasoline and 200 with some of the projects that he has including science, math, Spanish, gallons of water, and packed multiple started, and some of their own thru the French, history, geography, etc. things, including 5 surfboards, memorial fund Michael is setting up Bryce and Trent will also be doing folding bikes, and even a rudimentary with the City of Ventura. a multitude of hands-on activities, gurney. Among those is a plan for a such as learning the art of naviga- So here’s to great places, good Chumash Outdoor Museum, located on tion, learning repair, how to use the people, and wonderful experiences. Thompson Blvd. which was underway radio for communication, learning After 40 years of dreaming and 25 years About 50 friends, and admirers attended a but stalled due to Sam’s illness. photography and videography skills, of planning, the Rigneys have finally tribute at Soter Point for Sam Povar. Andy Also it was Sam’s intention to erect and deep sea diving to study biology said goodbye to good old Ventura. Visit Soter, and many others paid great tributes to tile murals on the wall at Povar Plaza or geology. However, when asked www.rigneyskandu.com for more in- Sam as Warren Takahashi played soft guitar depicting Ventura for the next genera- what they most looked forward to on formation as well as frequent updates music in the background while the sun set and tion to enjoy. this voyage, they replied in unison, from the Rigney family themselves, a champagne toast was held. Ventura is lucky as his family will “Surfing!” such as videos and documentation of Sam Povar, a true Ventura hero continue to make these projects happen Both Trent and Bryce are avid their many adventures. Continued from page 1 and keep Sam’s Ventura legacy going. surfers and hope to meet many surfers the couple’s fondness of Ventura, and he throughout their ocean voyage. The decided that public-private ventures were boys are also excited about a few The Ventura Breeze is the way to make it happen. A private- Ventura family embarks on an ocean other things, including pig hunting, looking for advertising public collaboration with the City of voyage spearfishing, riding on elephants in advisors to sell advertising Ventura. to restore and beautify a piece Continued from page 1 Thailand, and climbing palm trees to space in the Ventura Breeze of City owned property. “I was the first to the Hawaiian Islands and then to grab some coconuts. person to do this,” Sam said. “Basically, I San Francisco. Over 3,000 miles and Eric is no stranger to the open to businesses and made the offer as a private citizen to take almost a month long, Eric’s ultimatum seas. In 1974, when he was only 14, professionals in Ventura. City property and improve it.” remained the same: “If you don’t want to he sailed to Hawaii and then at age Part or full time. Contact In 2007 Sam Povar began this collab- sail around the world, then don’t marry 16, he sailed to the French Polynesian [email protected] oration with the founding of Povar Plaza me.” He wanted to see if Leslie was ‘wife- Islands. On both trips, as well as a for more details. on Harbor Blvd. across from the pier. material’ – turns out she was. few others, Eric was accompanied by He went on to coordinate the beauti- Leslie said that all major decisions his uncle Bill Kodut, who was there fication of the Art City bus stop on Main throughout their married life were Tuesday morning to see the family off. Street and then Soter Point, a memorial made with this ocean voyage in the “It is an amazing thing for Eric to to Andrea Soter, who passed away in back of their minds. “It was all about take this opportunity,” Kodut said. 2008 with a new mermaid at Marina saving our money. We bought small “How many men have this as part of Park. She stands about twenty-five feet houses and inexpensive cars.” their prenup?” tall, is made of bronze, and plays a flute. Leslie has left a 12-year career as an Kodut will meet up with the family He was working on several other opera singer and Eric has left a job as a once they get to Mexico and then sail projects at the time of his death. post-production executive with Sony with them all the way to Tahiti, where He is survived by his son Michael Pictures. While they have both quit he will then fly back to the U.S. Povar, daughter Paulette Povar and their jobs, Trent and Bryce have had The Rigney’s 42-ft, 34,000 lb. boat adult grandchildren Hillary (who will be to drop out of school for the duration is certainly equipped for the ocean Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 5 Opinion/Editorial ■ In the last issue, with a half glass of milk (non-fat) but we completed rooms at the transitional living I had this to say but are out of milk so I had it with orange juice. center, many who are single mothers with still didn’t get any I really would really rather eat my muffin children. Under the care of Turning Point, Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce responses. with milk. But having it with orange juice is the veterans will also receive assistance and “I was really proud okay but not as good as having it with milk. counseling to prepare them for indepen- The Ventura Breeze is your free local community of the Camarillo I don’t know yet what I’m going to have for dent living. Supplies, donated by Home newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown City Council for not lunch but when I do I will certainly let you Depot, will be used to build out the unfin- Publisher and circulated throughout Ventura and to many bringing prayer back know, and I will send you a photo of it also. ished rooms by our local Seabees. locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor to their meetings until I found out it was If I have fries I’ll put ketchup on them. Do There is much confusion regarding located in Oxnard. for the wrong reason. Their reason was you like ketchup with your French fries the rights of the homeless. Even though

PUBLISHER that they felt it would be too difficult to also? My wife likes mustard on her fries, they may be dirty and have shopping carts Sheldon (Governor) Brown find someone to lead the prayer at every which I think that is silly. What do you like full of their belongings, they have the same [email protected] meeting and not because prayer just on your fries? Well, that is all for now, if rights as you and I. They can hang out in doesn’t belong at government meetings something even more important happens parks (during legal hours), stand on street Assistant to the PUBLISHER (do they guarantee that council members before lunch I will let you know. Especially, corners holdings signs (even if the signs say Ana Baker will always tell the truth)? “ if I decide to have a mid-morning snack I “I need money to buy beer”) or sit on the PET EDITOR “And speaking of religion, a recent study will certainly share it with you.” curbs downtown. None of this is criminal Professor Scamp shows that only less than ½ of one percent ■ The Ventura Unified School activity, so the police can’t arrest them [email protected] of prisoners are atheists, or put a different District is searching for its next superin- unless they are breaking laws. This is why CONTRIBUTING WRITERS way, 99.95%+ of those in prison believe in tendent to replace Dr. Trudy Arriaga who the police can’t do too much to solve our Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman God. So, apparently a belief in God doesn’t will retire in a few months. She has been homeless situation. Carol Leish • Elizabeth Alvarez necessarily create moral people. Now if superintendent for 14 years. Right now And, usually the laws that they break Veronica Johnson • James Spencer this statement doesn’t get a response from the school board is having a hard time (going through our trash cans, stealing a Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth readers nothing ever will.” selecting the outside firm that will search candy bar from the liquor store) are misde- Victoria Usher • Danielle Peak So one of the following is true: for the new superintendent. meanors and the police won’t arrest them Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno • No one reads my column ■ The average surface temperature on for that. In fact, the newer California law Mira Reverente • Barbie Lange • Everyone who does read it agrees with Earth was the highest in 2014 – higher says anything stolen worth less than $950 is Es Cole • Karen Helen Szatkowski me (that would be scary) than any recorded year since this informa- a misdemeanor. And we are trying to empty Connie De La Rosa • Eddie Bengston • No one really cares these days tion was documented (starting in 1880). our jails now of non-violent criminals. Danielle Brubaker • People are too lazy to bother So don’t let the 9 feet of snow in Boston So one solution to the homeless issue confuse you. This is all part of climate is to provide housing for them, as is being CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS commenting John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein ■ The Ventura Planning Commission change that affects all the climate patterns, done by Turning Point, and some other Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon has voted to issue the Ventura Botanical just not areas getting hotter. organizations. Gardens a use permit and recommended to ■ The wonderful Turning Point Foun- ■ I was going to say something about DISTRIBUTION the City Council that they approve a zoning dation plans to rent rooms at the City our new “building moratorium” (even Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel change necessary for the gardens to precede Center, located on Thompson, to provide though it is being called something else) Mary Thompson • Joanne Devore with their major plans. The gardens, to living for some homeless veterans. At but don’t have room so it will be in our SENIOR ADVISORS be located above City Hall, will become a the present time, families are living in next issue. Suz Montgomery major attraction for Ventura. Right now Lori Harrasta the hiking paths (which is the first stage of ADVERTISING ADVISORS the gardens) has become an important part Staci Brown • Breezy Gledhill of Ventura with many people walking there PRODUCTION every day, some with their dogs. Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing This type of cooperation between [email protected] private and public sectors is very important PRINTING for our city’s future growth (see obituary American Foothill Publishing Co. for Sam Povar to see how successful that ------can be). REACHING US: ■ Maybe they are being facetious, but EVENTS & HAPPENINGS an insurance company ad on TV says that [email protected] unlike another company you can get a OPINIONS quote in 7 ½ minutes instead of the very [email protected] long 15 minutes. Has time become that ARTICLES AND PHOTOS precious to us? [email protected] How wonderful to save 7 1/2 minutes ADVERTISING extra! I could use that time to text my [email protected] friends. “Dear friends: for breakfast today I had Ventura Breeze half of a muffin (I think that it was bran The Ventura Botanical Gardens has obtained the next approval step necessary to continue their 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 but I’m not sure). I would usually have it future development plans. Photo by Eddie Bengston-Ocean Spirit Designs. Ventura, CA 93001 Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 C Mailbox CMA policy is “opposition to physician sion and Choices pass this bill in CA, Dear Richard and Sheldon: The Ventura Breeze is printed with assisted suicide”. Suicide is defined please call Lisa Klinger: 310-409-8344. The flu, slowed the writing of this soy based ink on paper with minimum in Webster’s dictionary is “The act of Debbie Diamond note of “thanks” for your kind article 40% recycled content. killing yourself because you do not in the Breeze. On our getting back to want to continue living.” Brittany Dear Sheldon, normal walk this morning, a neighbor Maynard and many others who suffer I was shocked to read that Sam lady insisted that your excellent writing similar conditions and face days, weeks (Povar)died. I used to be a neighbor of autographed…by me! I was delighted, We encourage you to send your opinions or months of awful suffering don’t his in the Pierpont area and also (only in and Edna joins me in this note of thanks. to [email protected]. Please want to die…they want to live, but know passing) of his wife on their daily walks Sincerely limit them to about 300 words. they must soon die and want help to at the beach. I know he dedicated the Chuck Cecil end suffering if it becomes too hard. area across the pier to her. Californians deserve End-of-Life End-Of-Life-Options Act (EOLO) She lived with pancreatic cancer and Here is the scuttlebutt. Options. or Senate Bill 128 would permit physi- decided against treatment with chemo/ As to the attack on the homeless Brittany Maynard, a 29-year-old cians to write prescriptions for mentally radiation. guy by the pier. The narrative is that woman with brain cancer who died sound people with terminal diseases He often told me that she made a the day before, a 14 year old boy went recently, moved to Oregon with her who have six months or less to live. deep impression on and inspired him in to use the bathroom and left his bike mother and husband because she Patients would ingest the medicine greatly. and backpack outside. A homeless guy was dying and didn’t want to endure with no help from others. Two doctors Christa Sidener showed up and stole both. The boy tried blindness and great suffering. Oregon would have to attest the person is See Sam Povar obituary in this issue. Continued on page 13 has a law allowing doctors to help end of sound mind and has less than six suffering. Brittany wished to stay in CA months to live to get an RX to end with family, friends and pets, but we horrific suffering. It’s not a license to It is a very great thing to be able to think as you like: but after all, don’t have the law yet. end life because someone doesn’t want an important question remains: what you think. Mr. Mackey said, The California to continue living. – Matthew Arnold Medical Assoc. spokeswoman said the To get involved in helping Compas- 6 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE City News 4726. Course #39899 COLLECTION EVENTS Public invited Dance & Date Night at House of Dance to Ventura’s 18 years-Adult February 21 March 21 April 18 2/22-3/29 Sundays 5-8 pm State of the City $69 per person Make a date to learn a new dance Address step every six weeks. You pick the CALL 9 am – 2 pm Ventura Mayor Cheryl Heitmann session by going online to www. For City of Ventura 652-4525 will present the annual State of the pmhouseofdance.com then register residents through the City of Ventura to learn Monday thru Thursday City address in Council Chambers at City Hall, 501 Poli Street, on Monday, to Tango, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, RESERVATION 8 am-5 pm for or Waltz. Instructor Patricia Monico. REQUIRED Appointment February 23, at 6 pm. A brief reception will be held after the address, followed Classes held at House of Dance, 3007 by the regularly scheduled City Council Bunsen Ave. To register call 805-658- 4726. Course #39337. MATERIALS meeting. MATERIALS This year’s State of the City theme Aikido for Teens & Adults ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED “On the Right Track” will highlight 14 years-Adult some of the City’s successes of the past 2/24-3/12 Tu/Th 6:30-8 pm year as they relate to the City Council’s $80 Expect vigorous activity in this ˆ%IVSWSPGERW four priorities: Creating and Maintain- +EPPSR(VYQWSJ1EXIVMEPˆ ing Economic Development and Vitality, introduction to Aikido, a non-com- petitive, defensive Japanese martial ˆ%YXS ,SYWILSPH 'SQQIVGMEP-RHYWXVMEP;EWXIˆ Delivering Core Services, a Safe and &EXXIVMIW Clean Ventura and Enhancing Public art whose physical goal is to neutral- 'SQTVIWWIH+EW']PMRHIVWˆ Trust. ize attacks via deflective techniques, ˆ*PYSVIWGIRX0MKLX pins and throws. Students should be )PIGXVSRMG;EWXIˆ Mayor Heitmann will also emphasize 8YFIW '*0´W significant findings from the City’s in reasonable physical shape. Instruc- tor Dennis Belt. Classes held at Aikido ˆ+EWSPMRI )\TPSWMZIW%QQYRMXMSR*MVI[SVOWˆ recent Resident Survey and identify key issues the City Council will be address- Dojo Training Center 2406 E Main St. ˆ,SYWILSPH'PIERIVW 6EHMSEGXMZI1EXIVMEPˆ ing in 2015. in Ventura. To register call 805-658- 4726. Course #39149. 7QSOI(IXIGXSVWˆ The public is welcome to join fellow ˆ1SXSV3MP*MPXIVW residents, business partners and other 3XLIV%YXS*PYMHW City supporters at this annual event. Employee and Supervisor of the year The State of the City address will be ˆ4EMRX4SPMWLIW Continued from page 1 Victoria Ave. broadcast live on Channel 15 within :EVRMWLIW Main Street Telephone Road Children’s Celebration of the Arts educa- Ventura city limits, and rebroadcast tional in-school workshops, and many ˆ4IWXMGMHIW thereafter. It can also be accessed online Market Street Ventura Freeway other city camps and programs. Each by visiting the City’s website at www. GOLD COAST RECYCLING year, more than 10,000 children and Valentine Road cityofventura.net and clicking “News 5275 COLT ST. community members participate in Limit of 15 gallons or and Events” selecting “Videos.” VENTURA Ivy Lawn the programs that Kathryn facilitates. Cemetery 125 pounds per visit. Sperry Ave. Mary Joyce Ivers was recognized Colt Street as Supervisor of the Year. Mary Joyce Winter City of has worked for the City of Ventura for 23 years and is the Fleet & Facilities

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She to the HHW event and receive a 2/17 Tuesdays 6-8:30 pm embodies innovation, leadership, ef- FREE oil changing kit valued at $45. $10 + $20 Supply fee ficiency, rising to the challenges and Learn various embellishing, dis- future planning. Open to City of Ventura residents. tressing and layering techniques to The fourteen nominees for make fun, unique cards using pop-ups, Employee of the Year were: Community swings and pockets for any occasion. Development staff Brad Clark, Iain Students bring their own basic toolkit Holt, Sue Torres and Vince Tovey; of scissors, journaling pen, 12” paper Parks, Recreation & Community Part- trimmer and adhesives of their choice. nerships staff Kathryn Dippong-Law- Instructor Ella Conner. Course son, Robert Lopez, and Eric Murillo; #39278. Public Works staff Josh McCain, Jill Explore with Me Santos and Burt Yanez; Ventura Water 1.5 – 5 years staff Joel Beam, Devin Bishop and 2/20-3/27 Fridays 10:30-11:15 am Janeth Gonzalez. $55 for 1 adult & 1 child The four nominees for Supervisor Discover the world of art through of the Year were: Civil Engineer Mark the eyes of your child with such Garcia, Police Sergeant Tom Higgins, hands-on activities as sculpture, Fleet & Facilities Manager Mary Joyce painting, collage, drawing, dramatic Ivers and Fire Captain Lou Manzano. play with stories, gardening, even a City Manager Mark Watkins said, little cooking. Instructor Jennifer “Ventura is committed to providing Benitez. Course #39271. great customer service. Today’s event The Ghosts of City Hall recognizes Ventura’s many outstand- Teens-Adults ing city employees who are passionate 2/21 Saturday 6:30-8:30 pm about their work and who provide $25 excellent customer service to our Do ghosts walk Ventura’s 101-year community every day. In fact, our old Court House (today’s City Hall)? recent Citizen Survey showed that Meet your guide on the front steps residents who had contact with city for this special nighttime tour of the staff rated the service they received Zero Waste – You Make it Happen BRZ landmark’s supernatural heritage. favorably, with 77% saying that our ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1b14 employees’ courtesy and knowledge www.cityofventura.net/HHW Guide Richard Senate. At 501 Poli St. in Ventura. To register call 805-658- was either “excellent” or “good”. Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 7 Business Shangri-La Ojai medical marijuana Are you struggling to feed co-op expands yourself or your family? operations CalFresh benefits help stretch food budgets. by: Richard Lieberman If you have limited income and are a parent, single adult, senior or anyone else who is struggling financially, CalFresh Shangri-La, an Ojai medical can help lower your grocery expenses and make you feel cannabis delivery and wellness center is expanding. Growing from a private home more secure about feeding your family. L to R: Deborah Yahner, Charleen Morla, office into a 2800 square foot space the Ashley Pope and Lynnette Coverly. not for profit co-op offers its members CalFresh & FOOD Share “good healthy products, user coaching, Working together to help you provide for your family how to use and proper dosing” said Jeff NAWBO Kroll who operates the cooperative. Shangri-La’s expansion plans will cost To apply for CalFresh online or to Ventura County the nonprofit co-op around $250,000. learn about options for applying Announces Opened since 2010 the co-op offers in person or by mail, visit: services and products, including CBD County of Ventura BRAVO 2015 strains, and oils. Human Services Agency Principally a delivery service the www.vchsa.org co-op designated as a wellness and winners resource center, has approximately 99 The National Association of paying members who each pay around For one-on-one help with your Women Business Owners (NAWBO) $300 to become voting members. The CalFresh application, call: Ventura County Chapter is pleased to fee gives members access to such services FOOD Share announce the 2015 winners of the 16th as ‘Legal services, future plans to offer (805) 983-7100 ext. 136 Annual Bravo Awards. The awards will group health insurance, and one voting www.foodshare.com be presented at a gala luncheon on share of the cooperative” added Kroll. Friday March 20 at the Serra Center in ”We only allow as many members as we Camarillo. Global business mentoring can support” Kroll said. entrepreneur and bestselling author Currently the co-op offers several Allison Maslan will deliver the keynote different proprietary strains of medical address. cannabis, and Kroll adds “We help The seven outstanding Ventura people with a Homeopathic and holistic Ventura County’s Food Bank County women to be honored by method to strengthen their immune A Member of NAWBO-VC at BRAVO 2015 include the systems.” “What differentiates us from following four from Ventura. other collectives is our dedication to interactive discussions and advice from Memorial Health System on Tuesday, Deborah Yahner, Owner of Got scientific methods” added Kroll. All member to member. February 24. Style?, strains are tested using the latest in sci- Recently the National Cancer Institute John Tesman, M.D., will lead the 2015 Rising Star of the Year entific testing methods including Gas said in a research study Cannabis and can- discussion during the seminar to be held A clothing stylist, Deborah launched Chromatography which identifies and nabinoids may have benefits in treating the from 6 to 8 p.m. in the eighth-floor Nichols Studio 1880 in 2014, a loft-like art quantifies the active cannabinoids, and symptoms of cancer or the side effects of Auditorium at Community Memorial gallery where she sees clients by appoint- the cannabidols. cancer therapies. There is growing interest Hospital, located at 147 N. Brent St. ment. She also visits women’s homes to The methods identify and rate the in treating children for symptoms such as Dr. Tesman will provide an introduc- “edit” their closets. Her unique business tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of nausea with Cannabis and cannabinoids, tion to hyperbaric medicine with informa- model merges stylist services with hand- each tested strain as well. Plans are afoot although studies are limited. tion on the diagnosis and treatment of selected items and consignment store in the co-ops new digs to acquire and use difficult wounds. He also will talk about prices. Deborah is also committed to her their own Gas Chromatograph test device CMHS’s Center for Wound Healing & Hy- local community hosting fundraisers giving the co-op the ability to test its perbaric Medicine while explaining what for the Junior League, The Lighthouse, own member grown strains, and Ventura Hyperbaric causes non-healing wounds, how hyper- and others. County residents testing as well according baric chambers work and what they treat, Charleen Morla, Marketing & Events to Jeff Kroll. “The tests we perform on our oxygen wound and how wound care centers heal difficult Director, Ventura Chamber of strains give us an analysis of, a rating of wounds. Attendees also can find out if Commerce, Ventura the marijuana strains ability to reduce care to be focus they are candidates for specialized wound 2015 Community Advocate of the pain, nausea and anxiety.The testing also care. Year determines the effectiveness of the strain of seminar Registration is free but reservations are Charleen Morla is a dynamic, to aid in the stimulation of appetite and Hyperbaric oxygen medicine for the required. Please visit cmhshealth.org/rsvp smart, powerful and kind person who sleep” added Kroll. treatment of chronic wounds will be the or call Brown Paper Ticket at 1-800/838- utilizes her skills to not only promote The new center will be a complete focus of a free seminar at Community 3006. the Ventura Chamber and the City as a resource center for its members including whole, but to give back to her community educational resources, training on proper in numerous ways. growing techniques for its member’s on Kindergarten at it’s best... Ashley Pope, Owner of Spice-Topia strains, legal issues, dosing, and health For the school 2015 Young Woman Entrepreneur of and safety issues regarding the appropri- the Year ate uses of medical marijuana. “Many of year 2015–16 In 2013 at age 23, Ashley was feeling our members don’t want the “high” asso- stuck in a career that didn’t inspire her. ciated with marijuana use, so we have the Seeing an opportunity to purchase the ability to choose a strain that contains very • Private • Secular • Common Core store, Spice-Topia, she jumped in with low levels of THC, which can be medically both feet, using her savings and a small effective in reducing symptoms of many • 12 Students • Creativity • Individualized Support personal loan. different medical problems.” Kroll added. • Enrichments • Outdoor Education • Critical thinking Lynnette Coverly, owner, Coverly The co-ops philosophy of “members Professional Services. helping members” is the cornerstone of its • Experienced Teacher 2015 NAWBO Ventura County core business practices. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to begin the educational journey Member of the Year Kroll explained that the co-op uses Last year NAWBO was without any a member’s medical recommendations with a solid foundation that bridges into the first grade. public relations or marketing expertise and tailors a strain that will be most Children’s World Preschool on the board, so it was with great relief effective in meeting the medical needs Located at , an NAEYC school when Lynnette joined NAWBO in March of the co-op member. 7620 Foothill Road, Ventura and immediately offered to volunteer Along with medical and scientific 805.647.3798 her 25 years of experience to assist with resources the co-op also offers a social www.childrensworldventura.com BRAVO events. aspect to its members that allow for 8 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE Community Events SEE BETTER AT ANY AGE Trudy Tuttle Arriaga, Festival of Talent support groups in the County. One started 14 years ago as a grassroots support group meets during the evening talent show and has grown into a profes- every Tuesday and one meets during the AUTHOR FOR PATIENTS 18-45 sional, premiere theatrical event in our day on the first and third Saturdays of ! The Miracle of Pi in Eye ! Thin Flap Lasik community. the month. ! LASIK in the 21st Century ! ICL Thanks to Ventura Education Partner- The evening meeting takes place ! Cure for Keratoconus ship (VEP), Kiwanis Club, Rubicon every Tuesday from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. at Theatre and the VUSD community for Bible Fellowship Church located at 6950 VOTED BEST FOR PATIENTS 45-65 making Festival of Talent an annual Ralston Street in Room 301 of Building ! Newsweek Showcase Top Doctor ! Superlasik extravaganza!” 300 Email [email protected], ! LA Daily News Readers ! Pi in Eye ! VC Star Readers The Kiwanis Club of Ventura is visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura or ! Consumer Research Council the event’s title sponsor; the planning call 253-3289 for more information. FOR PATIENTS committee is chaired by Bart Bleuel, The daytime meeting is 1p.m. to 3p.m. Board member for both the Kiwanis at the New Visions Center in Ventura DOCTOR'S ABOVE 65 Club and VEP. on the first and third Saturdays of the DOCTOR ! Pi in Eye For the past six years, Festival has month. Turning Point Foundation’s New ! Laser Cataract Surgery ! Surgeons & Physicians excelled under the professional direction Vision Center is located at 1065 E. Main ! Chiropractors & Dentists of Brian McDonald of the Rubicon Street. Email DBSA_Ventura@yahoo. OTHER THAN Theatre. McDonald reports that a com, visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura SURGEON record-breaking 103 acts auditioned or call 746-3106 for more information. LASIK TO STARS this year and there will be nearly 260 February 21: Seven professional ! Pterygium performers in the show. “The talent is ex- magicians, all members of Holly- ! Intacs & Cross- ! Actors & Celebrities Dr. Khanna ceptional with a wide variety of ages and wood’s famous Magic Castle, will ! Olympic Athletes A Vision of Hope linking (CXL) for Keratoconus schools represented. One of the coolest materialize at Ventura’s Poinset- additions to the show this year will be a tia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd., on short behind-the-scenes video produced Saturday, as the featured entertainment by Patrick Davidson of CAPS-TV in from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. in “A Night of which the audience will get a first-time Magical Enchantment.” The Mardi Gras look at the making of this extraordinary themed event is part of the Poinsettia Khanna Vision Institute event from start to finish.” Pavilion’s “Pave the Way” campaign to The event also features pre-show conjure cash to finance upgrades to the activities beginning at 5:00 in a tent in nonprofit community facility. Tickets front of the auditorium. Visual Art from for this magical experience are $30 in www.khannainstitute.com elementary, middle and high school advance, obtainable online at http:// students will be on display, comple- pavetheway.bpt.me, or at the Poinset- Beverly Hills Westlake Village mented by musical performances by tia Pavilion office, 3451 Foothill Rd., 240 S. La Cienega Blvd. #250 179 Auburn Court #1 Buena High Jazz Combo, Buena High Admission at the door is $35. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Westlake Village, CA 91362 String Quartet, Balboa Middle School February 26: The local chapter Phone: (310) 482-1240 Phone: (805)230-2126 Ensembles, Ventura High School Jazz of Portuguese Fraternal Society Combo, Cabrillo Middle School String of America will hold its monthly Combo, Anacapa Middle School String meeting on Thursday. This meeting Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology Combo, and the Randy California is open to any person of Portuguese Project. There will also be an opportu- descent or interested in the Portuguese nity drawing for valuable prizes donated culture. This month’s meeting will Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Cali- by Indy Batra of MJP Technologies. The offer the viewing of “Portuguese in 14th annual fornia Dreamin’.” The event is a major Ventura Unified Leadership Council, California”, at the private residence of fundraiser for Ventura Education a joint-effort of VUSD high schools’ the council President at 11:30 a.m. for Partnership, the foundation that leadership classes, will host a pasta a 12p.m. lunch. For more information Festival of supports VUSD schools by providing dinner beginning at 5 pm in the Ventura and reservation, please call Cora Corella grant funding to teachers for enriching High School Cafeteria. Dinner tickets at 483-6285 or Yvonne Westervelt at Talent projects in their classrooms. The show are $8.00 each and may be purchased 483-4168. is directed by Brian McDonald of the from high school student stores or at February 28: The Ventura & Santa by Kay Giles Rubicon Theatre, with musical direction the cafeteria on the night of the show. Barbara chapter of the National President, Ventura Education by Miriam Arichea. Reserved seating, The auditorium will open at 6:30, with a Association of Watch and Clock Partnership $20 per ticket, is available online at www. pre-show band performance at 6:45 pm. Collectors will hold a 2 day introduc- On Saturday, February 28, Ventura vep4vusd.org on the “Festival of Talent” CAPS-TV will film the show and patrons tory workshop on antique clocks on Education Partnership will present page. General admission seats are $10 in may order a copy of the DVD for $20. For February 28th & March 1st, 2015 at the the 14th annual Festival of Talent, an advance and may be purchased with a more information, call 641-5000, ext. historic Santa Barbara County Court- evening showcasing the spectacular credit card online or with cash or check 1550, or email: [email protected]. house at 1100 Anacapa St. Hours are talent of the Ventura Unified School at any school site. General admission from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. each day. There is District community. The show begins tickets will be $15 at the door. a charge of $100 for the workshop. Class at 7 pm in the Ventura High School According to VUSD Superintendent Ventura events size is limited so enroll early. An added feature of this workshop will be a tour by Ana Baker of the Bisno-Schall Clock Gallery with Would you like to meet new friends? the Seth-Thomas tower clock. For regis- Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Con- tration or information contact Rodney versation Group is the right place Baker 963-2494 or rodney.baker@cox. for you. This eclectic group meets net or check the flier at http://www. Wednesdays from 4p.m. to 5:45p.m. at nawcc-ch190.com/education.html Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant at 2753 February 28: Kelly Dunn, a premier Main St. Several people usually stay for a woodturner from Hawaii, will be the drink and a bite to eat afterward. Be sure guest speaker at the Channel Island to bring an interesting topic to discuss. Woodturners club. Dunn specializes in Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club native Hawaiian woods. His hands-on meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to demonstration will include turning a 9:45p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 translucent Norfolk pine bowl, a side- Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers grain bowl and a calabash bowl. He and line dancing. Members $9, non- will also discuss drying, curing and members $11, first time dancers are free. finishing woodturning projects. The Call 407-9971 for more information. $35 admission includes lunch. Please Free admission stage show, 2p.m. to RSVP to treasurer@channelisland- 4p.m. First Sunday of every month. Old swoodturners.org. The meeting will be Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Cabrillo Restore Ventura, is a non-profit community support organization, bringing together Assoc. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Middle School’s woodshop, 1426 E. community volunteers to rebuild homes and buildings in the City of Ventura. Young Rd. For more Information call 517-1131. Santa Clara St. adults, from City Church (6360 Telephone), volunteered to clean up, plant, and invite DBSA Ventura, the local chapter March 1: Citizens for Peaceful Reso- neighbors to join in a Community Garden and share the harvest. Photo by Michael of the Depression & Bipolar Support lutions are holding their monthly Gordon. Alliance (DBSA) hosts two regular, meeting from 3p.m. to 5 p.m. Pathway confidential, peer-led, self-help Continued on page 12 Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 9 Senior iving LPull Out Section

Craig R. Ploss is all smiles when he is helping his clients. eligibility planning services for those grew to trust him and referrals started Elder Law can help you plan ahead seeking VA benefits. The strategy to pouring in. make a veteran or surviving spouse Craig and his wife of 32 years, Joan, Photo and article by Eddie Bengston eligible to file a claim for VA pension reside in Ojai, where Joan owns her own [email protected] benefits, including a veteran or spouse business, a beautiful woman’s bouquet who is disabled and either home bound, called “Trend Consignments”. They love Estate planning, writing your will your affairs including Medi-Cal benefits or residing in an assisted living ar- walking their dogs along our beautiful or trust can not only be frustrating and for long term skilled care and monthly rangement, is provided by Elder Law. beaches here in Ventura and travels to time consuming, but something we all tax-free pension veterans benefits that Many are unaware that the VA provides Washington State to ski. They have two dread. That’s where Elder Law comes are available for qualifying disabled monthly pension benefits for individu- children and two grandchildren. in, to ease this process and make this vets or their surviving spouses and aged als residing either at home with in-home Having been a care taker myself easier on us. Craig R. Ploss of Elder individuals residing in skilled nursing caregivers, or in assisted living facilities many years ago, and as I conducted Law in Ventura tells us how planning homes. and needing custodial care. my interview with Craig, I found his ahead and becoming aware of what is As a certified attorney with the Office His litigation’s started to evolve knowledge and professionalism to be out there, not only benefits us, but also of General Counsel, and authorized to after graduating the Ventura College outstanding, as he went over everything gives us insight and knowledge of the prepare and file claims with the Depart- of Law and after two years, becoming in detail for me. Questions I had that hidden facts behind public benefits ment of Veterans Affairs (he also served an estate attorney. His business grew I was unsure of regarding any planning including Veterans requiring custodial in the Navy for 4 years on active duty in from there, as his clients became older for a loved one that is no longer capable care and providing services for them. Virginia Beach and 22 years in the Navy and he received more veterans as clients. to care for his or herself, he answered in Elder Law takes the load off of all Reserve, primarily in San Diego). Craig His estate planning has been successful a way that made it easier to understand. current or future planning and handles explains in detail to his customers, the for the past fifteen years as his clients His patience was very welcomed. 10 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living A Tender Touch Senior Placement What causes resistance to care? by Connie De La Rosa

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balance, and improve their range of 111 North Wells Road, Ventura, CA 93004 motion and fitness levels,” says Katie Call now to arrange a complimentary Westberg, national director of Life meal and personal tour! 805-647-0616 Enrichment at The Goodman Group, © 2012 HRG a company that has developed a new fitness program for its senior living and health care communities. In Oxnard, AARP Tax Aide as- Additionally, Westberg cites sistance is available at: Wilson that participants feel better and are Senior Center, 350 North C Street on having fun, showing quick results to Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and their overall well-being, “Many of the at the Oxnard Library, 251 South A residents involved in our FIT Func- Street on Wednesdays and Thursdays tional Fitness program start seeing from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Appointments long-lasting and significant strength are not required at either site. training benefits within an eight to 16 Assistance sites in Camarillo week period.” include Leisure Village at 200 Leisure • Engage in exercises that can Drive on Tuesdays and Thursdays improve your core strength, balance from 1-3 p.m.; appointments are and cardiovascular health. If you live required and the service is available to in a senior living community, inquire Leisure Village residents only. Other about on-site programs. Addition- Camarillo sites are at the Camarillo ally, many community centers and Many of the physiological changes related Health Care District, 3639 E. Las health clubs conduct exercise classes to aging can be prevented or postponed with Posas Road, Bldg 117 on Wednesdays designed specifically for senior health. regular exercise. from noon to 3 pm. Appointments • Invest in a stationary bike. It’s required, call (805) 388-1952; also at easy to incorporate this activity into ”I sure hope AARP can help me fill this out!” the Camarillo Senior Center at 1605 For older adults, your day while watching TV, listening E. Burnley Street. Appointments to music or talking to your family, required, call (805) 482-4881. regular exercise and pedaling lowers blood pressure, Free income In Port Hueneme, Tax Aide as- according to AARP. sistance is at the Port Hueneme may stem aging • Consult your physician before tax assistance Community Center, 550 Park Avenue getting started. Your exercise routine on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and effects should take into account your current from no appointment is required. (StatePoint) One out of every three health level and functionality as well In Ojai, tax assistance is available adults over 65 years old falls each year, as your physical needs. AARP Tax by appointment only at Little House according to the Centers for Disease • Food and health are directly cor- of Ojai, 111 West Santa Ana Street, Control and Prevention. And for related, so pair your exercise with Aide on Thursdays from noon to 3:15 p.m. older adults with dementia, the risk healthy eating. The FIT Functional AARP Tax Aide, in conjunction with Call 646-5122. of falling is three times higher than Fitness program at The Goodman the IRS, is providing free income tax Taxpayers must bring Social those with no cognitive impairment, Group, for example, incorporates preparation assistance and e-filing for Security cards for themselves, according to the AARP Bulletin. local, organic, seasonal produce as seniors and low-to-moderate income spouses and any dependents, picture However, research supports the well as lean protein alternatives and adults of any age through April 15,. ID, copy of 2013 tax return, and all notion that many of the physiologi- plant strong ingredients in their menu AARP membership is not required. 2014 documents showing income cal changes related to aging – such options. Tax assistance is available at two from all sources, including wages, as loss of balance – can be prevented • Stick to it. Results may come sites in Ventura: Ventura Avenue Adult Social Security, interest, dividends, or postponed with regular exercise. quickly, but a long-term health benefit Center, 550 North Ventura Ave, on investments, self-employment, and With this in mind, it’s no surprise requires commitment. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. pensions. If the taxpayer itemizes that many senior living communities For more information about to noon. Also at Foster Library, 651 deductions, they should bring total are making comprehensive health and senior fitness and health programs, Main Street, Ventura, in the Topping figures for each category of deduction, wellness programs available to their visit www.TheGoodmanGroup.com. Room on Mondays and Wednesdays including medical, charitable con- residents. While you can’t stop time, research from 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments tributions, property tax, mortgage “We’re seeing residents increase shows that with exercise, you may feel are not required at either site. interest, etc. their mobility, endurance and better, longer. Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 11

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Come share if celebrates their upcoming produc- Ojai artist Gretchen Greenberg to the Future: From Oil to Renewable Energy you have had heart surgery or stent implant. tion of Mary Poppins with Let’s Go are currently featured at Ojai Café Join a panel discussion with Community The speaker will be Hans Hormann, coor- Fly a Kite! Inspired by a key moment in Emporium restaurant. The pastel Environmental Council, Ventura County dinator of Ventura Adult Senior Services the movie and stage versions of the show, exhibit until April 16th and is located at emPower, the Ventura County Climate Hub Center. He will outline offers of “Silver Let’s Go Fly a Kite allows families to build 108 S. Montgomery St. The pair has been and solar industry representatives. Explore Surfers” activities in Ventura. and fly their own kites, learn crafts from painting together for 15 years. “Gretchen energy efficiency and power generation for March 3: Ventura Retired Men’s Group local artists, and, most importantly, gather and I met at Art in the Park years ago and homes and businesses. At Bell Arts Factory, will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at together as a community. Sunday, from 1p.m developed a friendship out of our mutual 432 N. Ventura Ave. Admission is free. the Ventura Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive. to 4p.m., in Carpenter Park, directly outside love of art. We have been painting and March 1: Free admission stage Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday Cabrillo Music Theatre’s home venue at collaborating artistically for years,” says show, 2:00-4:00. Old Time Country of each month. Navy Captain Jeff Marshall, the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. A full Hardcastle. Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Poinset- Naval Satellite Operations Center, Point afternoon of family fun. Participants can The 16th Ojai Storytelling tia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. First Sunday Mugu, will speak on the history & structure make and decorate kites just for fun, or to be Festival, April 30-May 3 at Libbey of every month. More Information call of his organization, “flying” their assigned placed in competition. If you didn’t bring Bowl and the Ojai Art Center will 517-1131. satellites. For more information on future your own picnic, local goodies will be present an international collection of March 1: The 1892 Dudley Historic events, visit http://www.VenturaRetired available from fun food trucks and Mary award-winning storytellers that includes House Museum will be open for Men.org/fp.html Poppins will be there as well, to pose for Donald Davis of North Carolina, Clare docent-led tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ac- March 4: The Beach Cities Neighbors pictures. Admission is free. Murphy of Ireland and Charlie Chin of companied by early 1900’s music recordings and Newcomers Club, (BCNN) is a China. The theme of this year’s festival in the parlor and a classic radio program in group of active women of all ages who is, “Traveling the World Though Stories.” the upstairs library landing. Admission is live in Ventura, Oxnard, or Port Hueneme Ojai events A complete schedule and tickets are available at www.ojaistoryfest.org or free. The museum is located at the corner and enjoy activities such as hiking, bridge, by Veronica Johnson of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets. For dining, wine outings, reading, mah jong, by calling 646-8907. Seating at many information please call 642-3345 or visit the cooking etc. Their monthly meeting is In this most amazing year 2015 of the performances will be limited so website at www.dudleyhouse.org. from 9:30 AM to 11AM at the Ventura the Ojai Mardi Gras Wake Up! Krewe purchase tickets early. March 2, 16: The Ventura County Museum Pavilion located at 100 E. Main is hosting their 25th Anniversary Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio Philatelic Society meeting will be held St. No charge for meeting and no reserva- Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, will present the Ventura County on Mondays from 7:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. At tion is required. Speaker will be Robert March 7th, from 7:30 pm till 1:00 am, debut of A Year with Frog and Toad, the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Warnagieris, Member Board of Directors at the Ojai Art Center, 113 South Mont- a musical based on the beloved Road. Admission and parking are free. Ventura Botanical Gardens discussing the gomery St. This is the one Ojai party you children’s books by Arnold Lobel. Stamp trading and camaraderie. Come for Vision and Development of the Ventura do not want to miss.If sizzling dance Performances start February 20th and a great evening. Contact vcpsforyou@lycos. Botanical Gardens. For additional infor- music is your passion. come on down. run through March 8th with shows on com or 320-1601 mation bcnnwomensclub.org or 647-8105 Tickets for the Mardi Gras are $20 in Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays March 3: Mended Hearts of Ventura or 985-8085. advance and $25 at the door. Advance at 2pm & 7pm. Admission is $15 for meets on the first Tuesday of each month March 8: Family and community combine tickets on-line @ www.ojaimardigras. adults and $10 for children 12 and com and at the following stores: under. Tickets are available for purchase Ojai Coffee Roasting Co, at www.FrogAndToadMusical.BrownPa- Studio Sauvageau, perTickets.com. Ojai Creates in Ojai Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, 316 Cardinali Bros. in Meiners Oaks. E. Matilija St. For further information 646-7843. call 646-4300. The Ojai Mardi Gras Wake-Up! To learn more about OYES, visit Krewe is a California Public Benefit their website at www.ojaiyes.org and stay Non-Profit Organization. Proceeds of up-to-date with OYES and all the latest the Ball and Fais-Do-Do go to a local news about their shows and classes by family or individual with a medical and/ following them at Facebook.com/ojaiyes or financial need. Villanova Preparatory School of Joint pain and arthritis will be Ojai’s annual Auction and Dinner focus of a free seminar Community on March 28th is proud to be com- Memorial Health System is holding memorating the 90th anniversary of on Saturday, February 28. Jason the school, its founding families and Hofer, M.D., and Kentaro Suzuki, M.D., the Augustinians order which owns local orthopedic surgeons, will lead the and operates the school. The perfect seminar that will run from 9 to 10:30 location to hold such a special event is a.m. in the Soule Park Golf Course’s at the historic Camarillo Ranch House. banquet room, 1033 East Ojai Ave. The Augustinians have a personal con- In addition to discussing the nection with the Ranch House as they causes and diagnosis of joint pain, called it home from 1966 to 1973. Since You can’t make guacamole from these pods. Drs. Hofer and Suzuki will cover many of Villanova’s founding families procedures and lifestyle modificati- are originally from the Oxnard-Cama- Answer In A Breeze ons that can help prevent joint pain, rillo area, it seemed fitting to hold the surgical treatment options and reha- event in the area as well. Q: There are several large trees located at the city facility located off of Sanjon that bilitation available to patients, and The evening begins at 5:30 pm and have large what looks like avocados hanging from them. Very unusual, what are they? pain management techniques. will include a delicious “Santa Maria” Charlie Dorwin Both doctors are active members style dinner fitting for the theme of “Una A. Charlie: of the Community Memorial Hospital noche de fiesta” (a night of celebration). To get an answer we asked Ventura Water employee Nancy Broschart, whose medical staff. Tickets are $90 per person and seating office is in that building to help us out. Registration is free but reservations is limited. Our generous sponsors to She told us “Sorry that it took me a little time to find the right person are required. Call 1-800/838-3006 or date include: The Augustinians, Pete with the answer but it is a “Silk Floss” tree, according to our Parks staff. It is visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp. ’53 and Anne Kimball, Fillmore Piru very unique.” All current and aspiring Citrus, Sen Xia and Yanfei Jia, Derby The natural habitat of the floss silk tree (Ceiba speciosa), is the north- gardeners and farmers are invited and Derby, DK Electrical Contractors, east of Argentina, east of Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and southern Brazil to the 4th annual Ojai Valley Seed & Roadrunner Shuttle. (sounds as if they could be in our future botanical gardens). It is resistant to Plant Swap on Saturday, February 28 Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie for her drought and moderate cold. from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Chaparral monthly half-day retreat at Medita- The flowers are creamy-whitish in the center and pink towards the tips Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Along tion Mount on Saturday, February of their five petals. with the free sharing of seeds and starts 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This Their fruits (which look like avocados) are lignous ovoid pods, 8” long, galore, there will be seeds and plants month’s theme will be “Becoming the which contain bean-sized black seeds surrounded by a mass of fibrous, from local growers for sale. Love You Seek.” fluffy matter reminiscent of cotton or silk. The Ojai Valley Seed & Plant Swap This meditative morning will be When mature, the fruit splits open, releasing masses of white silky ka- is hosted by the Ojai Valley Green filled with wisdom talks, sharing, sacred pok-like material. Unlike cotton, this material cannot be spun. It has been Coalition with Food for Thought Ojai songs and prayers of gratitude—setting used primarily as fillers for mattresses, pillows, upholstery, softballs and life and the Center for Regenerative Agricul- the course for greater joy and happiness preservers. ture. There is a $5 suggested donation at this year. The floss silk tree is cultivated mostly for ornamental purposes. the door, if not bringing items to share The retreat is by love offering: $10 is Have a question, send it to [email protected] and we will try to get you or sell. For further information contact suggested. Meditation Mount is located an answer. Deborah at 669-8445 or coordinator@ at 10340 Reeves Road,. For more infor- ojaivalleygreencoalition.com. mation, contact Rev. Karen at 310-968- Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 13

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8928, or register online at www.karens- Serious concerns about safety have moustache that they make drivers affix to Ventura Breeze either. But if true, regarding wylie.com. been raised by governments, as well as the the front of their cars. It’s great branding, the stolen bike and backpack they could have Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (surprise) taxi industry. There have been but who wants to be seen in that, as a pro- simply gone to the police and recovered the stunned audiences when it opened cases of people being robbed or raped fessional? They seem to have seen the light, stolen goods instead of beating him up and in 1962 and its impact is still fresh by these drivers, but that’s far, far from and are relaxing those restrictions. regarding the homeless man on fire even if he decades later. Experience this classic common. I would recommend before By planning to roll out a fleet of accidently did it he still deserves our sympathy play of life and its illusions through using one of these services to check up autonomous vehicles, Uber is effectively and help. Feb. 22 at Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgo- on how they approve their drivers. This preparing to fire the drivers that built the mery St., at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday changes regularly, and different services company. Uber would not exist without its nights and 2 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $18 have different requirements. Right now, fleet of contracted drivers. Since drivers general, $15 for seniors, students and both Uber and Lyft require background can choose which company they drive for, Art Center members. Reservations are checks, insurance, and your car to pass why would they choose to support one that available by calling 640-8797 or via minimum requirements. is trying hard to make them obsolete? It’s www.OjaiACT.org. The system has been so disruptive entirely possible that this is the year that The Ojai Community Bank is to the taxi industry, it’s been outright Uber goes under, as its entire fleet seeks pleased to present an exhibition of banned in certain countries and cities. greener pastures. new works by Jane Shanahan. The I’ve used these services myself, and found “Wild for Wisdom” until March 27, them to be just fine, but your mileage with an opening reception Wednesday, may vary (literally!). Mailbox March 18th from 5:30-7 p.m. The ex- Here’s where it’s getting interest- Continued from page 5 hibition will feature paintings of wild ing again recently. Uber is currently to intervene, and was punched, and was life through various expressions. A dumping a ton of money and research injured. Being from a large family in portion of all proceeds from this show into autonomous cars (see my article the Westside, he returned the next night will be donated to the Ojai Valley Land last issue). Uber Chief Product Officer with his friends and family and found Conservancy. Jeff Holden said in an interview: “It’s the guy, and they beat him up and I think Bank lobby hours are Monday – very natural from the perspective of there were non-lethal knife wounds. The Friday 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone: 805- thinking about the long term of where whole thing is on videotape. 646-9909 Located at 402 W. Ojai Ave. the company goes the best companies in The arson case is where the “victim” Sheldon For additional information please the world invest in those visions instead at South Seaward Ave. had been drinking With all the negative remarks about contact Jane Shanahan - 707.266.2502 of waiting them to show up. But just 151 proof rum, and was so drunk that he the Ventura main bus station, I thought or janeshanahan.com to reiterate, what is occupying the vast spilled a lot of it on himself and didn’t I would attach a photo I took from a majority of Uber’s time is the driver- realize it. Later he lit a cigarette, and travel magazine. It is a page showing rider business, and that’s growing at an went up in flames. He made up the of suggestions around the world of art Tech today with explosive rate. We’re going to be bringing whole story about the bad people and and beauty. Ventura is lumped in with many many many more drivers onto the lighter fluid. historic cave rock graphics and Easter Ken May platform for the foreseeable future.” I haven’t verified any of this, but I Island. Let’s take a second look at the Are you familiar with Ridesharing? Uber may be playing a long game, but have it from good sources. bus stop and appreciate it’s beauty. Services such as Uber and Lyft have been it might just kill itself in the short term by The press, of course, won’t touch the Marsha Moreland seriously disrupting the taxi market since doing this. Long and bitter has the rivalry conclusions of the stories because they Marsha: at least 2009. The idea is simple, people been between Lyft and Uber, complete with don’t match the cultural myths they are Then if its beauty is to be appreciated it need a little cash and have a car, so the sign reports of Uber execs themselves prank promoting. should be moved where there is open space up as drivers for a ridesharing platform. calling and ordering up fake rides. Lyft That’s what I heard. around it and where more people would see it. People needing a ride use an app, such as has been playing catchup in several ways. Kioren Moss Perhaps Mission Park or Marina Park or the those by Uber and Lyft, find a driver, and They are currently less likely to get serious MAI Harbor where even boaters could see it. This get a ride, usually for a price that is much professionals using their system, partly Kioren Moss: would also make it much easier to build a real cheaper than a taxi. due to the incredibly stupid giant pink None of this has been verified by the bus shelter where it is now located. 14 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) ■ Twelve year old and welcoming to humans and animals Bogie is one lucky Jack alike. Russell Terrier who “We are grateful to the Petco Founda- is happy and healthy, tion for providing us with this generous just six months after a funding,” said Tara Diller, VCAS Director. Forever homes wanted tragic accident nearly With more than 8,000 local animal- Jo is a gorgeous 11-year-old rottie/retrieverer Professor Scamp took his life. He has welfare partners across the country, the Ph.D mix with beautiful red and brown coloringg his loving family, Ken Petco Foundation donates approximately and a magnificent coat. He is a happy goo and Rosie Gottschall, and the talented $15 million a year to make a difference in lucky guy who loves just about everyone hee veterinary specialists at Veterinary the lives of millions of animals. meets. Don’t let his age fool you, he is active, Medical and Surgical Group to thank. Also VCAS, in conjunction with VIP playful and in many ways very puppy like. Bogie knows his way around airplanes. Pet Care, will host a low cost rabies clinic And he comes with the teddy bear. Unfor- He has grown up in and around airports from 7 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, at the tunately his previous owners could not and spends most of his days with his Camarillo Animal Services, 600 Aviation keep him due to a change in their living loving buddy, Ken who has worked with Dr. Six dollar rabies vaccinations will be situation but they told us he is housebro- provided on a cash only basis. ken and good with kids. Jo is waiting for a In addition, the clinic will offer ad- new family at the Simi Shelter in pen 911, ditional vaccinations - canine DHLPP & his ID is A519913. Parvo, canine bordetella and feline FVRCP - for $20 each and the rattlesnake vaccine HiHi: I’m Richie an adorable 2-month-old German for $40 each. Dog/cat licenses and dog SShepherdh X. My siblings Cindel, Mylo, Sherman and spay/neuter vouchers will also be available. I area all anxiously awaiting to meet our potential Licenses are $20 for spayed/neutered fforevero families. Our Mom, Merry, and our other 6 animals, $75 for unaltered animals and sisiblingsb have already found their forever homes, but both cash and checks are accepted. wwe’re still waiting for ours. All dogs in Ventura County over the WWe’re all cute and cuddly, active and curious as all ppuppies are, who will need lots of love and attention. Bogie is doing well after a tragic accident age of four months must be vaccinated WWe will all benefit from puppy classes to help us be nearly took his life. Photo by VMSG. against rabies and licensed as required by California State Law and Ventura County ssocialized and well behaved. Please be sure you’re Bogie diligently to ensure his safety while ordinance. rready to adopt a puppy, as it’s the same as having on the tarmac. Unfortunately, accidents For more information, call 1-888-223- a new 2-legged baby in the home. If you’ve given it a lot of consideration and happen. PETS (7387), 388-4341 or go to: www.vcas. you’re ready to adopt a puppy, please stop by and meet us. Children in the home must be 6 years or older.C.A.R.L. Adoption Center, 644-PETS(7387). In July 2014, Bogie was brought to us. VMSG’s pet emergency hospital after By Victoria Usher being struck multiple times by an airplane A chocolate Labrador retriever by the Are you dreaming of Jeannie with the light brownn propeller. name of Buddy is being credited with stripes? Well, here she is! Jeannie has already won thee “Bogie came into VMSG’s emergency saving his owner’s life recently! There was hearts of many of the shelter workers. She just has room with multiple, life-threatening a fire inside of their south Sacramento a way of gazing at you with those big green eyes of injuries. Most severe were the injuries to home. According to Sacramento fire- hers, and you are sure that you could tell her all your his face, chest and front left limb,” stated fighters, Buddy nudged his owner awake secrets and she’d never breathe a word to anyone! Dr. Jennifer Simpson, Board-Certified with purpose; he had to let him know Jeannie just wants to love her way into your home VMSG Surgeon. While Bogie’s leg did that they were in serious danger. The and into your heart! Jeanie is a senior kitty, she has require amputation, his resilience, overall a heart murmur and needs a home to spend her good health and loving commitment from golden years in. Animal ID is A607151. his family have aided in a remarkable recovery and Bogie has returned to flying with his owners. Scamp Club “Just six days after his accident (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.) we had Bogie home with us,” declared Rosie Gottschall, Bogie’s owner. “He’s quite an extraordinary little dog and Hi:H I’m Trouble, a 7 year old male and the level of treatment and medical I like to eat and to get into trouble. I expertise he received from VMSG was sshowed up on my human’s step when I even more extraordinary! “ was 6 months old and never left. I’m a ■ Ventura County Animal Services Will you be my Valentine? lucky kitty-cat. (VCAS) has been awarded a $50K grant from the Petco Foundation that will help Sacramento firefighters were very clear fund the construction of sound barriers that Buddy’s buddy is “lucky to be alive”. at its Camarillo Animal Adoption Center. Roberto Padilla of the Sacramento Fire The barriers will reduce kennel noise Department also added that the man and help to lower stress levels of both the was particularly lucky because the smoke animals and VCAS employees. alarms in his home were not working so Join Scamp Club Over the past year, VCAS has made therefore Buddy was his only alarm. The Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and significant improvements at its Camarillo man was treated at the scene and then a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura Adoption Center to make it more warm later on checked himself into a hospital breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous.

to check for possible smoke inhalation. ever had a dog mayor. What an exciting day Ohana Now Great job Buddy! You’re one brave pup! I’m for Frida! I certainly think Scamp, for his Open! sure Scamp would do the same thing (If he contribution to Ventura culture should be Rehabilitation knew he would get some food for it). Ventura Mayor for a day. Recently a cute Chihuahua-mix by the What do you think Mayor Heitmann? Center name of Frida was named the Mayor of San Francisco for the day! This was made possible because dog humans bid for it at the 25th anniversary gala fundraiser for a shelter. Frida seems to have quite the fan Stefanie Scheff, DVM , CCRT, CVA base, which includes being popular on Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist social media. The city of San Francisco Certified CCanineaniine RReRehabilitationhhabilitatiioon TTherapist helped defend animal rights with a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Join us in welcoming Dr. Scheff to our “Ohana” Chihuahua-mix city official. Often pho- Trained in holistic healing, tographed wearing a very colorful sweater, herbal medicine, nutrition, the adorable rescue dog was saluted during and rehabilitation therapy a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, which was then followed by a gathering on the San Francisco City Hall steps. Deb Campbell, spokeswoman for the city animal shelter, the Department of Animal “I’m sure that I could grab a snack when no XXXPIBOBQFUIPTQJUBMDPN

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 one is looking.” 4547 Telephone Road, Suite A, Ventura Care and Control says that this is the very first time that the city of San Francisco has Savana Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 15 Police Reports by Veronica Johnson security office. When the officer arrived at the store, loss prevention officers Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura stopped him outside and reported that Police Department and are not the opinions of an additional shoplifter, unrelated to the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned the one already in custody, was about to are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty exit the store with stolen merchandise. in a court of law. The officer stopped Micah Sanchez, a 38 year old vagrant. Sanchez immedi- Criminal Threats ately began fighting with the officer and On Tuesday, February 3rd, at 10:10 tried to flee. During the struggle to take p.m., the VPD received a call from him into custody, Sanchez grabbed the Alexander Gomez, reporting that his officers uniform, which also disabled the roommate, Robert Avalos, had bran- officer’s portable radio. When Sanchez dished a firearm and threatened to shoot took a fighting stance and challenged him. Gomez also reported that Avalos the officer to keep fighting, the officer had kicked him in the face while he was deployed his taser. This incapacitated being threatened. Officers were able to Sanchez, which allowed the officer to make contact with Avalos and have him take him into custody. exit the residence without incident. Assault with a Deadly Weapon During a subsequent search of On Sunday, February 1st, at 7:50 the residence, a replica firearm and p.m., the VPD received a call in reference narcotics were located. Avalos was to several juvenile Hispanic males near arrested. No injuries were reported as the Harbor Parking Structure attacking a result of the incident. vagrant John Wood. Home Invasion Officers found Wood lying on the On Wednesday, February 4th, at 7:56 promenade with a head injury and stab a.m., VPD communications received wounds to his back. Officers learned a call from a victim advising that he that Wood was on the third level of had just been shot by someone in his the parking structure when one of the residence, located in the 3000 block suspects asked for a lighter. After Wood of Channel Drive. Officers responded let the suspects use his lighter, another and found the victim suffering from a suspect hit Wood in the head with a bat. gunshot wound to the upper torso. The While Wood was trying to flee from the victim was transported to the hospital suspects and running down the stairs for treatment and is expected to survive. of the structure, the suspects ran after The suspect, who was unknown to Wood and stabbed him 6 times in his the victim, entered the victim’s residence back and buttocks area. Once Wood during the early morning hours and reached the promenade the suspects fled attempted to rob the victim at gunpoint. through the structure. The suspect tied the victim up and Wood was treated at the scene by VC began collecting items to steal from Fire and was later transported to VCMC the residence. The victim was able to where he underwent surgery for his break free and run outside to his side injuries. yard in an attempt summon help from Brandishing Arrest the neighbors. As the victim was asking On Thursday, February 12th, at Upon arrival, the person just needed and FD were on scene when the boat for help, the suspect came outside and a 2:37 p.m., the VPD received a call from help standing up. Patrol cancelled other pulled into its slip. AMR transported the struggle ensued resulting in the suspect David Ryan reporting that he was the units and assisted the person. patient to the hospital. shooting the victim one time in the victim of a brandishing after confront- 1-30 12:30 p.m. FCC dispatched 5:26 p.m. A fisherman reported a vessel abdomen area. The suspect then fled the ing the suspect, later identified as Patrol and others to a medical assist at in distress by Harbor Cove. Patrol scene in the victim’s vehicle. Refujio Ruvalcaba, about him using Harbortown Point. Patrol responded, advised them to drop anchor, responded, The VPD identified the suspect derogatory language and disturbing assessed the patient and administered took the vessel into tow and released it at as Marcos Robles. Surveillance was customers sitting outside of the Habit oxygen. AMR transported the patient to the launch ramp. conducted on the Robles’ residence restaurant. Ryan was also a customer at the hospital. 2-1 12:23 p.m. FCC dispatched in Oxnard. During the operation, the restaurant. 1:10 p.m. Island Packers reports a boat Patrol and others to an animal in distress Robles was seen walking away from his After a brief verbal argument leaking oil at Harbor Village. Patrol at the end of the Jetty at Marina Park. residence. OPD’s Special Enforcement between the two, Ruvalcaba removed responded, found the suspect boat, Patrol responded by vessel. FD found a Unit attempted to contact Robles and a folding knife from his pocket and and turned the automatic bilge pump dog that had fallen between the rocks of he fled. Robles tossed a handgun while brandished the knife in a threatening to manual. When the owner arrived, he the Jetty. They handled the call. fleeing and an OPD K-9 was deployed manner. Ryan went inside the restaurant assisted in the cleanup. 12:57 p.m. A boater requested assistance to assist in the apprehension. The and called 911. Ruvalcaba fled. 4:20 p.m. FCC dispatched Patrol and one mile west of the Harbor. Patrol suspect’s handgun was recovered at the Officers responded to the call and others to a medical assist on an Island responded, took the vessel into tow, and scene. The VPD took custody of Robles detained Ruvalcaba at the corner of Packer boat. Patrol responded. AMR released it at the launch ramp. and he was booked. Main St. and Chestnut. He was positively Robbery identified as the suspect and arrested. 1700 E. Thompson Blvd. MEDIUM & Ventura OFF On Friday, February 6th, at 1:05 a.m., Ruvalcaba was booked into the VC Jail. LARGE 1 % REGULAR Calvin Morton hailed a VPD officer in 805.648.1070 OR MORE PRICE Sun-Thurs 11am - 9:30pm TOPPINGS 50 (PICK UP ONLY) the area of Seaward Avenue and Harbor Fri & Sat 11am - 10:30pm Boulevard to report he had just been the LARGE 1 TOPPING $8.49 GLUTEN FREE victim of a robbery. Morton said he was Harbor Patrol Large 1 topping $15.95 (PICK-UP ONLY) REGULAR PRICE $14.95 sitting in front of 1058 South Seaward 10” mini 1 topping $9.95 PEPPERONI CALZONE ONLY $5.49 WE DELIVER Extra Toppings - $1 each Avenue when the suspect approached (PICK-UP ONLY) ($15 minimum) him and forcibly took money from him. Blotter $ 99 $ 49 Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol Monday thru Thursday – Extra Large Pizza, one topping, 10. or Spaghetti, 5. The suspect then fled with the victim’s tends to. cash. The suspect was driving an older gray Saturn or similar type vehicle. No 1-26 1:24 p.m. Island Packers reported weapons were seen by the victim, and he a dog fight at Harbor Village. Upon did not report any injuries. arrivaal, an unleashed dog had attacked Officers searched the area but a leashed dog. PD and Animal Control were unable to locate the suspect or responded. Patrol was treated two people the vehicle. The investigation into this who had dog bites. Patrol dispatched to incident is ongoing. a water rescue prior to resolution of the Petty Theft incident. On Friday, February 6th, at 3:36 3:38 p.m. Harbortown Pointe reports p.m., a Ventura Police officer responded a small sailboat on the rocks. Patrol to a Target store, located on 4200 East responded, towed the vessel off the rocks Main Street, in reference to a call of a and released it. shoplifter in custody. The shoplifter 1-28 9:20 a.m. FCC dispatched Patrol was in the custody of the loss preven- and others to a medical call at the Ventura tion officers and was detained inside the Marina Community. Patrol responded. 16 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE Show Time VFS 2015 Season 7 American Sniper himself; after all it is his film. I window into the theatrical process and is found myself getting my hopes up for Ventura Film a great opportunity to witness Spacey’s a psychological exploration behind immersive and captivating interpreta- the moral questions raised by killing Society Season 7 tion of this troubled hero. people for his country. Instead, a The Ventura Film Society invites you Opening Night Reception in the by Eduardo Victoria great performance from Bradley to join us in launching our 7th season on Museum’s courtyard starts at 6pm with [email protected] Cooper attempted to compensate for Friday February 27th with an opening Scratch Food Truck and No-Host bar. very bland characters. night screening of NOW: In the Wings on Film screens at 7:15pm. Tickets are The controversy surrounding There is no question about a World Stage. This 2014 documentary $10 general, $7 for seniors, and $5 for American Sniper made me extremely Cooper owning this film from start feature chronicles the reunion of actor students and are available at the door or curious to check out Clint Eastwood’s to finish. For those who know what Kevin Spacey and director Sam Mendes, in advance through www.venturafilmso- latest film. The 84-year-old director the true life Chris Kyle looked and both Academy Award winners for their ciety.com. scored the biggest box office opening sounded like (the man appeared on a work on the film, American Beauty. Thanks to everyone, including the of his directorial career telling the few talk shows to promote his book Along with the Bridge Project Company, Ventura Breeze, for supporting the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the when it was released in 2012), it’s a they rehearse and perform their inno- Ventura Film Society, bringing people deadliest sniper in American Military no brainer why the Academy gave him vative staging of Shakespeare’s classic together in the dark since 2008. Addi- history with 160 confirmed kills. He his 3rd consecutive Oscar nomina- tragedy, Richard III, in over 200 shows tional information at 628-2299 or info@ was tragically killed at a gun range tion for this performance. His voice is across 3 continents. The film provides a venturafilmsociety.com. helping a fellow veteran suffering pitched differently, the characterized from post-traumatic stress disorder. Texan accent is pretty darn good, and The film is based on his book of the his usual trim physique is hidden same name. beneath 225 pounds of bulk Cooper orphan girl is chosen to spend the 2015 at the High Street Arts Center, Alfred Hitchcock once said that put on for the role. Christmas holiday on the other side of 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Show if you wanted to create suspense, an One of the most striking scenes town with Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, times: Friday and Saturday at 8 imperfect way to do so would be to comes as a sandstorm looms on a rich big shot with political con- p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. have men sitting around a table and the horizon and Chris Kyle finally nections. Annie is the chosen one. Tickets: $20-adults. $18-students, then suddenly, the blast of a bomb reaches the breaking point of Of course, she is spunky, optimistic, military and 55+. $16-Under 13. having been hidden beneath the table servitude. Eastwood manages pragmatic and charms everyone she 529-8700. www.HighStreetArtsCen goes off. Instead, one must first see to cleverly sneak in a nod to the meets, including Warbucks. A search ter.com. the bomb, then have the men enter flashback within the opening of the for her real parents yields no true the room, proceed to talk for a while, film as he leaves behind one life for results, leaving the opportunity open then have the explosion. another. Instead of showing us a for her to be adopted by Warbucks. Six magicians Eastwood employs the latter potentially heart breaking battle to Everyone is happy in the end. method in the opening of his film, return to normalcy once back in the Some of the songs are as familiar to conjure for showing us the moral dilemma of US, writer Jason Hall writes off Kyle’s as “It’s A Small World.” Annie, well Chris Kyle’s first potential kill he PTSD as a passing thought late in the played by Jade McGlynn, belts out is viewing from a perch above the third act. Eastwood’s film strives for the memorable “Tomorrow” with cash action below: a child being handed greatness, but never truly achieves gusto. The cadre of age ranging Six professional magicians, all a grenade to use against oncoming or clearly gets across its Pro-Veteran, female orphans dance and sing members of Hollywood’s famous Magic American troops. The film never goes anti-war message due to its flimsy their way through “Hard Knock Castle, will materialize at Ventura’s any further than what is mentioned script. Life” with endearing enthusiasm. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill above to create true tension between Rated R. 132 minutes. Biography/ Eight year old Taylor Thomas is a Rd., , on Saturday, February 21, as the Kyle and a man known as Mustafa Drama. Now playing at the Cinemark standout in the role of Molly, the featured entertainment from 7-10 p.m. (played by Sammy Sheik), the Iraqi Downtown 10. youngest little lovely. in “A Night of Magical Enchantment.” equivalent of the titular American Creating the role of the The Mardi Gras themed event is part Sniper. conniving orphanage taskmistress of the Poinsettia Pavilion’s “Pave the He is a silent killing machine Two on the Aisle Miss Hannigan is High Street Way” campaign to conjure cash to that exists in the context of the film regular Tami Keaton, who clearly finance upgrades to the nonprofit only to play spin the bullet (I’m not Annie Brings throws herself into the role with community facility. kidding) and conveniently kill char- abandon. Solid performances are A highlight of the evening is a acters necessary for the plot to move Sun to the also given by Caleigh Ryan Wilson 90-minute stage show emceed by forward. Mustafa is a prime example as Warbucks’ assistant, Grace, along Ventura’s Dan (Pizza Man Dan) of the two dimensionality of the Moorpark Stage with Julie Alice Auxier as Lily St. Collier. It will star comedy magician film’s Middle Eastern protagonists. Tom Ogden, who has been voted the by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine Regis and Arryck Adams as Rooster Sienna Miller delivers a great per- Hannigan. Warbucks is outstand- Magic Castle’s Parlor Magician of the formance as Taya, Kyle’s wife, with The High Street Arts Center in ingly portrayed by William Car- Year so many times that he is no longer the amount of material she is given Moorpark has consistently raised the michael. Carmichael’s clear voice eligible to compete in the category. to deal with. The only memorable theatrical bar over the last several is perfectly suited for his musical Tom’s brand of hilarious magical moments in her performance are years since its rebirth. Its latest contributions. Andrew Brasted is entertainment has delighted former questioning why the father of her offering is the hit musical Annie, excellent in his fourth turn playing U.S. Presidents, Fortune 500 execu- children chooses to go off to Iraq and featuring the lovable child we know Franklin D. Roosevelt. tives, Las Vegas showroom crowds and fight an enemy thousands of miles from the comics and her dog, Sandy. There over 30 actors in the cast, audiences around the world. away instead of building a relation- This big cast, high energy musical and several play numerous roles. The show also stars Christopher ship with his newborn children. does not disappoint. The story is a Moorpark stage staple Chris Carni- Broughton, who is a past first place All attention is focused on Kyle classic – during the 1930s a mistreated celli plays at least five different char- winner of the International Brother- acters himself – the Where’s Waldo hood of Magician’s annual perfor- of Annie. Intricate choreography by mance competition. Christopher’s JAMES FRANCIS GRAY’S Available Now! Arryck Adams and Tami Keaton keep unique magic and engaging style will In PaperbackP and E-Book everyone moving throughout so the captivate, amuse and amaze. focus is always shifting. The large During the preshow cocktail cast and many musical numbers reception and intermission, four require a staggering number of close-up magicians and sleight of costume changes. Kudos to costume hand pros will be performing in designer Laurel Marion and the the audience. The list includes Bob FIND Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 643-3154 Bank of Books, 748 E. Main St., Ventura (805) 643-3154 costume club that orchestrated all Lynn, close-up magician extraordi- James F. Gray Printing, 2261 Palma Dr. #2, Ventura (805) 650-2786 AT: James F. Gray Printing, 2261 Palma Dr. #2, Ventura (805) 650-2786 the bits and pieces. naire from Ventura, James Lantiegne, GemsGems && GlitterGlitter Boutique,Boutique, 26902690 LomaLoma Vista,Vista, VenturaVentura (805)(805) 648-6364648-6364 The set design credited to Tawni the resident wizard at the House of Eccles also helps in the volume of Magic and White Rabbit Magic shop The Pie You Can’t scene changes required. Cleverly in Ventura, and Jim Spencer, who will ORDER NOW! disguised fold-outs are used to be demonstrating gambling cons that Deny! AND We excellent advantage. The period are “sleightly” crooked. Deliver!! $4 OFF XL Pizza pieces used as set dressings that are Tickets for this magical experience $3 OFF Large Pizza scattered throughout add to the are $30 in advance, obtainable online Voted Ventura’s Best Pizza #1 feeling of being in another era. at http://pavetheway.bpt.me, or at Our Dough is Made Fresh Daily! $2 OFF MED Pizza Now Open Daily - 11am $1 OFF Small Pizza With afternoon and evening the Poinsettia Pavilion office, 3451 1612 E. Main St. (corner of performances on weekends, Annie is Foothill Rd., Ventura. Admission at Main & McMillan Add ) please mention coupon when Hot Wings a production worth the short drive the door is $35. The availability of ordering. must present coupon. $8.99! 648-1877 not valid w/ any other offer over to Moorpark. alcoholic beverage service requires Annie continues until March 8, limiting guests to adults over 21. Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 17

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But rather than 18) A matter you thought had been (For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com) blame outside factors, look within settled might still produce surprises. to see if you might be holding back Best advice: Continue to gather facts your efforts for some reason. to bolster your position just in case LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Keep that you need to produce them quickly. keen Cat’s Eye focused on relevant PISCES (February 19 to March 20) aspects of this new situation in your While your instincts are usually life. Don’t be distracted by trivial right when discerning ‘twixt truth matters. You need the pertinent facts and deception, you could benefit before making a decision. from doing more research on the new VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) “prospect” that you’ve been pitched. As much as you prefer doing things BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom on your own, continue to accept is only matched by your generos- help if you still need to resolve the ity, making you the sort of friend problem affecting your project. everyone hopes to have. Some cheerful news is about to come (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. 18 October 29 – November 11, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene Vera and the Beaters on March 13. Discover Ventura Fri 2/27: Jeanne Tatum The good folks at Green Art 1888 Thompson Blvd Sat 2/28: Ray Jaurique and the People have been bringing live Thurs 2/19: Hirie, Arise Roots Uptown Brothers shows weekly in a family envi- Thurs 2/26: Tribal Theory, Dirty Rice Peirano’s ronment for over six years every El Rey Cantina 204 E. Main Street Wednesday and now they are 294 E. Main Street Fri 2/20: Colene & Co offering their weekly shows in Fridays 4 pm Fri 2/27: Sunnarborg & Riviera the privacy of your own home for Xoco Moraza and Friends Pierpont Inn as low as $1 a show which you’ll The Garage 550 San Jon Road Music in the round: Shawn Jones, Suzie receive Monday mornings. You 1091 Scandia Ave (805) 643-6144 Candell, Sam Bolle and Jeff Silbar. can contribute more per show and (805) 647-9681 Fridays 7-9 pm: Ken Minardi cancel at any time. It’s a great way Thurs: Open Jam Night Saturdays 6-9 pm: Mark Anthony Ventura Music Scene to support this non-profit who Fri 2/20: The Angry Samoans, Red Cove will be splitting the donations Downtown Brown, La Vasa!, 1809 E. Main Street with the bands. Upcoming shows Conquer the Martians, 3 Day (805) 643-1101 Music in include GrooveSession on the Holocaust Sat 2/21: Rocket 68, Flat Tire February 18 and Rooster Ra with Gigi’s Cocktails Rookees Sports Bar & Grill the round Kyle Swan opening on the 25. 2493 Grand Avenue 419 E. Main Street Loving social media? You can (805) 642-2411 (805) 648-6862 rocks follow us on Twitter at Ventura- Mondays: Maggie’s Drawers Friday and Saturdays Rocks1; Instagram at Ventura- open mic 10 pm Rotating DJs by Pam Baumgardner RocksWebsite and on the grand- Thurs & Fri: Karaoke Sans Souci VenturaRocks.com daddy of them all Facebook at Sat 2/21: Gypsy Stew 21 S. Chestnut Grapes and Hops downtown has Ventura Rocks-Website. Sat 2/28: The Rocky Navarro Band (805) 643-4539 been serving up more than a stellar If you have any music related Golden China Mondays – Karaoke offering of wine and beer lately. news or upcoming shows you 760 S. Seaward Tuesdays – Twisted Tuesday Rufus Philpot has put together want help publicizing? Send (805) 652-0688 Wednesdays – Open mic top-notch musicians calling all information short or long to Karaoke seven nights a week Thursdays – DJ Spinobi t he m s e lve s No M a d Tr io fe a t u r i ng [email protected]. Swing night Thursdays 6:30 pm Sundays – DJ Darko his mad bass beats and Steve Hass Cumbia music Fridays with DJ Thurs 2/19: Alligator Dave (Manhattan Transfer) on drums Carlos at 9:30 pm Fri 2/20: Bloody Reunion and Matt Rohde (Associate Music Calendar Reggae Sundays 8:30 pm Sat 2/21: Hard Six Music Director from American Thurs 2/18: Vic Moraga Band Mon 2/23: Fauxgazi, Beach Buzz, For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Idol) on keyboards; they’ve been Sat 2/21: Coven Chill Child playing just about monthly on Amigos Cafe & Cantina Grapes and Hops Fri 2/27: Hubcap Steelers early Sunday evenings. But one 546 E. Main St. 454 E. Main Street Sat 2/28: S.R.A. cooler than cooler night of music 805-874-2232 Sat 2/21: Ebony Ann Blaze Squashed Grapes was a singer songwriter music Mondays: 6 pm Karen and Joe; The Greek Restaurant 2351 E. Main St. in the round which featured our 8:30 pm Joey’s Blues Jam Ventura Harbor 805-643-7300 very own Shawn Jones (along Tuesdays: 6 pm Nathan McEuen; Sat & Sun 7:30 pm Live Jazz 7-10 pm with Sam Bolle) playing host to 8:30 Beers Brothers open mic Belly Dancing, Greek music and Wed 2/18: Bruce Forman Trio Suzie Candell (whom he’s been Wednesdays: 6 pm Jazz on Main show; DJ dancing Thurs 2/19: Rachel Flowers Trio producing), and Jeff Silbar who Street; 9 pm Mark Masson and Green Art People Fri 2/20: LJ & The Boyz won the Grammy for song of Friends 1408 Ventura Avenue Sat 2/21: Trinom 3+1 the Year when he wrote “Wind Thursday: 7 pm The Gypsy Blues (805) 729-2361 Wed 2/25: Adam Clark Quartet Beneath my Wings” (Bette Midler Band Wednesday 6:30 pm Thurs 2/26: Hans Ottsen Trio had the huge hit with it and Fri 2/20: 6 pm Raised on Vinyl; 9 Wed 2/18: GrooveSession Fri 2/27: Tony Ybarra & Friends it was featured in the movies pm Pacific Coast Blues Wed 2/25: Rooster Ra, Kyle Swan Sat 2/28: Brock, Barsh, Feber & “Beaches”). I asked Silbar if he Sat 2/21: 6pm Debbie Jenson; 9 pm Hong Kong Inn Yanklow ever gets tired of playing “Wind”, Hot Roux 435 E. Thompson Blvd Surf Brewery but he said he never does because Sun 2/22: 6pm Wild Ride Thursday: Roots Revolution 4561 Market Street he never plays it the same way Fri 2/27: 6 pm Alas Latinas; 9 pm Reggae show (805) 644-2739 twice. It was a great night Bigfoot Invasion featuring Cougar Fri & Sat 7:30 Polynesian Show, Thurs 2/19: Small Fry watching the camaraderie and Estrada live music 9:30 pm Sat 2/21: About Time talent and hearing great stories Sat 2/28: 6 pm Camp Franco; 9 pm Thurs 2/19: Stoneflys Sat 2/28: Catterwailers behind the songs. Fish Fry Fri 2/20: 9 pm Karen & Joe The Tavern Country star, Lacy J. Dalton, Bombay Bar & Grill Sun 2/22: 5 pm Meridian 211 E. Santa Clara Street played a fundraiser for the Santa 143 S. California St. The Keynote Lounge Motown Mondays Paula Animal Rescue Center at 805-643-4404 10245 E. Telephone Road Karaoke Tuesdays Discovery on Friday, February Live Music every Wed thru Sun 805-647-9390 Metal every Wednesday 13; upcoming Reggae shows Wednesdays – Tommy Marsh Host Tues & Weds – Karaoke DJs every Thursday college night to watch for include a night the Session blues jam Thurs – Open mic jam Fri 2/20: The Black Hips with Hirie and Arise Roots on Thursdays – Musician’s Brew with Fri 2/20: Jan Michael and the Sat 2/21: Pretend, Bend to Blue, Thursday, February 19, and then Coso Vincents Private Island, Tamourines on February 26 it’s Tribal Theory Fri 2/20: After the Smoke, Herbal Sat 2/21: What the Funk Fri 2/27: Rubberneck Lions with Dirty Rice opening. Rootz Fri 2/27: Action Down Sat 2/28: The Caverns Bombay’s will be hosting a Sun 2/22: 1 – 6 pm Cash Bash – Sat 2/28: Licorice Pizza Ventura Beach Club Johnny Cash Birthday bash on Hard Six, Big Tweed, Mighty Cash Majestic Ventura Theater 281 W. Main Street Sunday, February 22 from 1-6 pm Cats 26 S. Chestnut Street Fri 2/20: Lightnin’ Willie (Hi-Hat featuring live music from Hard Café Fiore Thurs 2/19: Chroniss and the Entertainment) Six, Big Tweed and the Mighty 66 S. California Street Zincfence Redemption Fri 2/27: The Forty Fours (Hi-Hat Cash Cats. Proceeds benefit the 805-653-1266 Milano’s Italian Restaurant Entertainment) Ventura County Animal Services. Wed 2/18: Donna Butler Ventura Harbor W2O Rooftop Lounge Golden China will feature Thurs 2/19: Sound Effect (805) 658-0388 598 E. Main St. (above live music on Thursday, February Fri 2/20: Soul Infusion 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Watermark) 19, when the Vic Moraga Band Sat 2/21: Mojo Box Tues 2/24: Bluesgrass jam 805-643-6800 will get the swing dance crowd Tues 2/24: Bernie Meisinger Paddy’s Live Bands every Fri thru Sun swinging, then on Saturday, Wed 2/25: Jerry Briener 2 W. Main Street Fri 2/20: Instone February 21, Coven will bring Thurs 2/26: Rick Whitfield (805) 652-1071 Sat 2/21: Brandon Ragan their own brand of Goth Rock to Fri 2/27: Mojo Box Fri & Sats Sun 2/22: 3 pm Anchor &Bear the big room. Sat 2/28: Donna Butler DJs Fri 2/27: Fish Fry Hi Hat Entertainment The Cave The Patio at Player’s Casino Sat 2/28: The Bomb continues to bring on the best of 4435 McGrath Street 6580 Auto Center Drive The Wine Rack the blues to the Ventura Beach (805) 642-9449 805-643-1392 14 S. California Street Club; shows to watch for include Thurs 2/19: Warren Takashaki 8:00 – 11:00 PM Fri 2/20: Matt Clark Lightnin’ Willie on February 20, Sat 2/21: Warren Takashaki Fri 2/20: Teresa Russell Sat 2/21: Wildlands The Forty Fours on February 27, Thurs 2/26: Warren Takashi Sat 2/21: The Bomb Fri 2/27: Frank Barajas and always a crowd favorite Billy Sat 2/28: Varon Thomas Sun 2/22: 3 pm Brandon Ragan Sat 2/28: Mark Heyes Ventura BREEZE February 18 – March 3, 2015 19 Ventura Art Scene

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Ventura artist Tony Jankowski’s oil Lisa Owlweiler is an artist who painting of Fray Junipero Serra wasas received her BA from the University of hanging at City Hall for one yearr California, Los Angeles and an MFA from and now has a permanent home att The whimsical art of Eco Shumaker can the University of Southern California. the Museum of Ventura County. Thee be seen at the Ventura City Clerk’s office Living and working in Los Angeles, her painting is of the original concrete (room 204 City Hall) until February 27. photographs reflect the influences of sculpture done by John Palo-Kangas About her work Eco stated “I am driven southern California culture, the film in 1936. In 1989, the deteriorating to create. I am inspired by words, phrases, industry, landscape , and quality of light. concrete statue was sadly replaced beautiful quotes, nothing and everything. Take Me For Granted is inspired by by the bronze statue that is now I am creating. I feel challenged to allow the setting of Los Angeles and the sublime standing in front of City Hall. my intuition to lead the way, accepting of the city’s dual nature: the sunny and the Scamp came out to look at the imperfection.” noir. “Take Me For Granted” is a suggestion, painting because he is a great lover a directive, a plea, and an accusation. of art. Tool Room Gallery Bell Arts Factory

An eveningi withi h Richardi h d Schloss Saturday, February 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Brooks Institute Screening Room , 5301 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. Passion Flowers, Pulse One, and Peterson Graphics. California, with its every-changing seas and rugged mountains, has long attracted plein aire painters. A movement of landscape painters known as The Oak Group has done more than chronicle our state’s beauty; their works bring attention to the need for preservation of our open Thehb’ Dab Art’s February Group spaces. Chief among these artists is Richard Show at the HUD art gallery, 1793 E. Schloss. Please join as Donna Granata and Main a is hosting images from award-win- Richard Schloss explore the life and art of ning artist Carol Roullard until February this extraordinary painter. 28. Roullard, author of seven photography Free to FOTM Members - $10 General books, has mastered the art of microscopic public, $5 students and seniors. crystal photography. Join for a celebratory supper immedi- The luminescent images on aluminum The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is very proud to have the very recognized sculptor, ately following the interview at the Ventura have taken photography to new heights. Delesprie, for their February program. She was born and raised in Montreal, Canada home of James and Mary Galbraith. Seats Roullard has garnered acclaim both in the and comes from a family of artists. She began her sculptures in terra cotta clay that have are limited. We expect the AfterGLOW art world and in the sciences. On display: evolved to life size bronze sculptures that are displayed across the nation including The to sell out so reserve your seat early!. The Shoreline, Parrot Feathers, Wild Ronald Reagan Library and the Crystal Cathedral. AfterGLOW dinner is $20 for FOTM Granite Rose, Crystal Rock Garden, Ventura Potters’ Guild presents: Delesprie...Special Sculpture members, $30 for non-members. Paid res- The Arbor and five others. Go to carol Demonstration. The Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N Ventura Avenue. ervations are required prior to February 23. roullardart.com. Monday, February 23. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Program begins at 7 pm. 20 February 18 – March 3, 2015 Ventura BREEZE Youth may be created in any medium but may not include the use of glitter, metallic paint, or 3 dimensional objects attached to the artwork. Poster designs will be judged on theme, originality, composition and skill. Entries will be accepted until the entry deadline, Wednesday, April 1. Entries can be brought to the Fair- grounds administration office at 10 W. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. Office hours Young artists are shown with their winning are Monday through Friday from 8AM designs from a previous Fair poster contest. until 5PM. Rules, deadlines and other in- formation can be found on the Fair 2015 Ventura website, www.venturacountyfair. org. For more information about County Fair the contest call 648-3376 or send an email to [email protected]. announces (Please put “Poster Contest” in the subject line) Poster Contest Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries, First prize: $500, Second Prize: $250, Third Prize: $100 for County The winning design will be used to advertise the Fair on Fair posters, Youth souvenirs, advertisements and other The Ventura County Fair has applications. Second and third place announces that the 5th annual Fair winners will also be used in various ap- poster contest will be held for the 2015 plications. All contestants entries will Ventura County Fair. The contest is be displayed in the Youth Expo at the open to young artists in grades 5 - 12 Ventura County Fair. who reside in Ventura County. The Ventura County Fair will begin The fair’s permanent theme, “A its annual 12-day run Wednesday, The Top Ten Reasons for YOU to JOIN Country Fair with Ocean Air” will serve August 5 and continue until Sunday, as the guideline to the imagery. Artwork August 16. Friends of the Library! 10. Your contribution will touch the lives of 5. Work with other dedicated volunteers who love books people in our community. and the library as much as you do. 9. Be part of our library’s vision for the future. 4. Help the environment. We recycle books in our 8. Be the first to receive Ex Libris, the bookstore and through book sales! News from The VPD has received a handful of newletter of the Friends of the Library. 3. Help build a literate, informed and fulfilled community. calls from concerned citizens informing 7. Receive advance notice of special events. 2. Support children’s, adult and young adult reading and them that they had fielded fraudulent 6. Assist the library with the purchase of the literacy programs. latest books, videos, and DVDs. the VPD calls from individuals identifying 1. YOU LOVE THE LIBRARY! The Ventura Police Department themselves as being associated with , March 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Albertson’s, 7800 Telegraph Rd. (VPD) and the Ventura Unified School the Ventura Police Department’s (VPD) Buck-A-Bag Sale District (VUSD) is partnering with Mo- “Police Charity/Foundation”, and other tivational Multimedia Assembly (MMA), calls in which the individual stated he $1 per plastic bag Membership: Student $10; which uses high-tech imagery to present was with the Ventura County Sherriff’s $2 per paper bag Individual $20; Family $30 a dynamic, celebrity-filled multi-media Office (VCSO). Although the scams $ show. Using popular music videos, vary, the premise is consistent in that in 4 per box we www.sanbuenaventurafriendsofthelibrary.org provide movie and TV program clips, MMA one way or another you are asked to part P.O. Box 403, Ventura, CA 93002 creates a powerful impression viewed with your money via fraudulent means. Contact: [email protected] on 11 foot by 43 foot screens, conveying In reference to the VPD calls; Donations of books, CDs, books on tape, puzzles and DVDs in good condition welcome age-appropriate messages encouraging the caller was requesting a monetary youth to make informed decisions on donation on behalf of VPD Officers difficult choices and first-person stories and/or the Ventura Police Officers As- SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET: SAVE A LIFE on youth being challenged to make sociation (VPOA). In both calls neither better decisions concerning their health, community member fell victim and MILLIONS OF DOGS ARE EUTHANIZED IN THIS safety and future. provided money; they did the right thing COUNTRY EVERY YEAR. DON’T SUPPORT The VPD was recently awarded a and hung up and called the VPD . grant from the California Office of If you receive a call from an individ- BREEDING. ADOPT A SHELTER Traffic Safety to educate students on the ual requesting money on behalf of the DOG TODAY ! prevention of destructive decisions and VPD, or the VPOA, we urge you to not BE A HERO…ADOPT A PET behaviors such as drinking and driving, provide any money, hang up, and report texting and driving, and driving under the call/incident to VPD. the influence of marijuana. Funding As is the case with the fraudulent for the MMA program was provided VPD calls, the VCSO will never call an in- by a grant from the California Office dividual asking for money for any sort of of Traffic Safety, through the National warrant/bail release, let alone payment Highway Traffic Safety Administration. via “Green Dot” or other pre-paid card The VPD is committed to our youth method. and working with MMA to educate If you are the victim of a crime please our leaders of tomorrow with these immediately report it to your local police key messages: youth having control, department, or if you are a resident of being responsible, the consequence of Ventura you can contact VPD at 1425 underage drinking and drug use as well Dowell Dr., or call 339-4400, or 650- as perception versus reality. 8010 (24 hour non-emergency number).

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