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From the Brooks website “After consider- able discussion and deliberation, the difficult decision has been made to close Brooks Chamber CEO Stephanie Caldwell supports Institute.” Where does that leave their the Board’s decision. students? Facts on the Chamber City-owned supports raising Channel Island foxes are no longer endangered. Photos by Richard Lieberman (for more photos building and visit www.venturabreeze.com). of sales tax The Ventura Chamber of Commerce Brooks Institute Board voted to support the City of Media gather for good news Ventura’s proposed ½ cent sales tax by City staff by Sheli Ellsworth increase during their Board Meeting on Last year, the City was approached On a pristine Southern California Park to celebrate. August 17. The 24-member board repre- with an idea by downtown property morning, August 11, blue skies and Joining the press conference were sents the Chamber’s 680 members who owners, represented by the Downtown calm waters welcomed dozens of invited members of the National Park Service, employ more than 25,000 employees. Ventura Partners (DVP), to facilitate guests to the Channel Islands National Continued on page 8 “We felt it was prudent to support the the relocation of Brooks Institute to City and support the modest tax increase the Downtown Area. Brooks presented that will allow critical funds to be a plan to re-energize their institu- collected for future operations,” states tion and move into three locations Stephanie Caldwell, the Chamber’s downtown. In order for Brooks to find President and CEO, in a letter delivered and occupy other permanent facili- to Mayor Erik Nasarenko, Ventura City ties, they needed a temporary location Council and to all Ventura Chamber to assist in their transition. With the members. “The Chamber believes public Trade Desk just having vacated a City- safety is integral to our prosperity as a owned building downtown and their community, which means funding ad- lease expiring in February, the City had ditional police officers, restoring the the ability to make short-term space gang unit, and continuing to provide available to Brooks. for the homeless task force. Addition- To make more efficient use ally, it is important to secure long-term of rentable space in the building funding for Fire Station 4 which serves downtown, the City consolidated the businesses and residents on the East non-profit tenants with other tenants; End of Ventura.” no tenants were evicted. Subsequently, “The Chamber is committed to the City entered into a short-term lease business growth, job creation, and with Brooks through December 2016, new capital investments in the City,” with the option of four, 1-year exten- 2016 Ventura County Fair closes with brilliance. Photo by John Ferritto. says Caldwell. “With this in mind, the sions to help facilitate their move. Chamber will continue to work with the As part of the City’s due diligence in 2016 Fair closed with record numbers City to improve our development process determining the viability of the lease, so that those willing to invest in Ventura the City was provided access to Brooks’ of attendees in all categories have a smoother, faster, more welcoming and its parent company’s (GPHomestay) experience. A smart approach to devel- confidential financial information. The Ventura County Fair’s Board of edition closed with record numbers in opment creates jobs and generates tax Based on that review it was determined Directors, management, and staff are all categories. Visitors came from near revenue to support the City services we that Brooks was solvent. As a longtime proud to report that the 2016 Fair was and far to enjoy “A Country Fair with all care so much about.” partner and contributor to Ventura’s a success. Celebrating the finest from Ocean Air” during the 12-day run, In particular, the Chamber intends Continued on page 22 throughout Ventura County, the 141st Continued on page 22 Continued on page 8 2 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

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Mayor Nasarenko, Councilmember Cheryl Heitmann and future home owner Annie Dor- rington learning about Green Street. Photo by John Ferritto. Green Street celebration On Aug.27 community members as motor oil, heavy metals, and harmful and dignitaries gathered for a Green bacteria. Street celebration and demonstration Before this project was built, all event on Hartman Dr. in Midtown. of the water runoff that drained from It was hosted by the City of Ventura’s Hartmann Street and these parking lots Public Works Department and demon- would carry these pollutants directly to strated the new storm water improve- the ocean that we swim and surf in.” ment project. “Now, much of that water will Using “curb cuts” and pervious be captured by this new Green Street concrete, the Green Street collects, project. stores and infiltrates stormwater runoff The bio-retention cells contain a from the street, which helps protect our layer of soil that helps filter many of waterways and beaches from pollution the pollutants out of the water. Below and recharges our groundwater. the soil is a layer of gravel that hold the Residents also learned about the new water and allow it to infiltrate into the Gerardo De Casas residential curb cut permit, which allows ground to recharge our groundwater.” Registered Representative, Transamerica Financial Advisors eligible homeowners to create their own “A special thanks to Public Works bio-swale in their parkway – the area engineering staff Loree Pryce, the I show people how to improve their Investment between the sidewalk and street. project manager, Adam Bugielski, the strategies and reach financial freedom. As city staff demonstrated how the project designer, and Chuck Thrall, Give me a call- I’m here to help! pervious concrete and bio-retention cells the primary project inspector. Also, a 805.814.8241 help collect, clean and infiltrate storm- special thanks to the Parks Division water -- instead of letting it flow to the for selecting the drought tolerant trees 28632 Roadside Drive Suite 240-B ocean Mayor Erik Nasarenko told the for the project and for watering the Agoura Hills, CA 91301 crowd “ The Ventura Midtown Green trees with reclaimed water during the Street project will capture stormwater drought, saving thousands of gallons of Trash & Recyclables & Green Waste Pick Up runoff draining from Hartmann Street potable water.” and parts of the adjacent parking lots.” Attendees received a free bag of Delay Due to the Labor Day Holiday “The project uses 8 bio-retention compost. Raffle prizes included compost Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5, trash cells to capture and infiltrate water bins, worm bins and rain barrels. and recyclables or green waste will be collected one day later runoff from the street. The project also The Green Street project was under- than usual the week of September 4-10 in the City of uses pervious concrete in the parking taken by the City of Ventura as part of Ventura. For the City of Ojai, trash and green waste will be lanes to capture additional runoff which the settlement of an enforcement action collected one day later than usual, on Tuesday, Sept. 6. also flows to the bio-retention cells.” by the Los Angeles Regional Water Thank you and Happy Holiday “As you probably know, stormwa- Quality Control Board. E. J. Harrison & Sons ter often contains pollutants that are More information is available at For information & to pay bills online go to www.ejharrison.com 647-1414 washed from our urbanized area, such www.cityofventura.net/GreenStreet. Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 3

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City councilmember (and ex-Chief of Police) Mike Tracy and current Chief of Police Corney work to keep crime in Ventura down. Ask the Chief What are today’s challenges in keeping Ventura safe? by Police Chief Ken Corney Ventura Police Department In these times of “instant communi- Safety team to keep our roadways safe cation” we are often aware in real time around our neighborhoods and schools. of criminal acts that occur around the Expand our safe and clean efforts country. In my experience, however, to provide officers dedicated to people are most concerned about their the downtown tourism areas most sense of safety and security impacted by impacted by vagrancy and related crime that occurs in their own neighbor- quality of life issues. hoods. It is understandably disturbing Provide greater resources to our in- when your neighborhood experiences vestigative division in order to increase a residential burglary, theft from cars, our ability to solve more crime within an or vehicles being stolen. Compared environment of increased caseloads and to around five years ago, Ventura has complex investigations. experienced double-digit percentage Despite the challenges, I can assure increases in these crimes that all too you the men and women of the Ventura often affect our local neighborhoods. Police Department continue to work dili- Our crime fighting team knows these gently to reduce harm in our community crime increases are not just numbers, through innovative and effective ap- but represent individual victims harmed proaches to achieve our five core goals by violence and loss throughout our city of: Crime Control, Team Development, where we live, the places we enjoy and the Active Community Partnerships, Safe schools our children attend. Neighborhoods and Efficiency and Our response to this growth Accountability. More information on of reported crime is challenged by how we will work to accomplish these increased calls for all categories of goals can be found in our Strategic Plan service, including quality of life issues document at Venturapd.org such as the impacts of vagrancy in our Finally, I want to take a moment community. Last year (2015) our police to thank the Ventura community for department handled nearly 98,000 the support demonstrated by so many calls for service, compared with just during this extremely difficult time for over 78,000 calls five years ago. And our profession. The support, outreach our police staffing today is essentially and kindness demonstrated towards our at the same level it was in 1999. Un- officers by so many Venturans has had derstandably, this limits our ability to a very positive impact on the brave men provide proactive patrols in neighbor- and women who serve this community. hoods experiencing increased crime We are deeply appreciative and look and to direct resources to follow-up forward to your continued support and Discover the joy investigative efforts. our continued service to this community. As necessary resources become of making music available, the police department has together with developed a growth plan to address some your family! of the most critical issues our neighbor- Fun and hoods and community face today. Key elements of the plan include: informative Two locations in Ventura Enhanced patrol response efforts in (805) 218-1008 • HitchcockCC.com order to focus on high crime areas and improve response times to in progress City classes crimes and other emergencies. City of Ventura Barranca Vista Re-implementation of our Gang Imagination Center classes check out Violence Suppression Team strategies to hundreds more on our web-site! Call provide proactive response to the impact 658-4726 or 654-7552 to register, if you Contact of gangs in our community, including already have an ACTIVENET account us to visit a class! enforcement, intervention and preven- online, visit www.cityofventura.net. tion efforts. Classes and events held at the Barranca Officers dedicated to focus on Vista Center, 7050 Ralston Street, in investigating reports of drug sales in Ventura unless otherwise noted. our neighborhoods throughout our Fairytales in the Park community. free performances for Families Reinvest resources in our Traffic Continued on page 22 Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 5 Opinion/Editorial n In our last issue, and the poor students who lost everything. have been done under any circumstances. I commended Neal I recently met a young girl who The City says that they studied Brooks’ Andrews for having moved here from Texas to attend Brooks finances and believed the school looked Member, Ventura Chamber of Commerce the courage of his con- and had rented a house with four other solid. From my perspective, it’s hard to victions – because of Brook’s students. Who takes care of their believe that they would have come to that The Ventura Breeze is your free local community his displeasure with the broken lease? conclusion. newspaper published every other Wednesday Sheldon (Governor) Brown Republican National Not to mention the merchants who I am not personally affected, but even Publisher-Editor and circulated throughout Ventura and to many Committee he decided would have benefited from Brooks being I’m disheartened by this, so I can imagine locations in Ojai and the Channel Islands Harbor to stop being an active member. Some downtown and the non-profits who were how depressed those are that were very located in Oxnard. readers had a problem with me saying forced to relocate. For example, Focus on personally involved and impacted. Publisher -Editor that because they thought I was siding the Masters the non-profit art appreciation n Moving on, new reports show if Sheldon (Governor) Brown with his concerns, which I wasn’t. If he program moved thousands of art pieces, Americans would quit smoking and cut [email protected] was a member of the Democratic National huge numbers of files and much much back on drinking, most cancer deaths Publisher Emeritus Committee and made the same decision, more to a space on a different floor in the could be prevented. Maintaining a healthy Staci Brown I still would have applauded him. My same location behind City Hall, about ½ weight and exercising at least 20 minutes a comments had absolutely nothing to do half the size that they were in previously. day would also benefit, so get with it. Assistant to the Publisher with the fact that he is a Republican. The space is now so crowded that there is n Preparatory grading work has begun Ana Baker n This Saturday is the last concert of the hardly room to walk through it. And, they for the construction of the new 72,000 Pet Editor wonderful Music Under the Stars music still haven’t found a new location to hold square foot Kaiser Permanente out- Professor Scamp series at the Olivas Adobe (Lisa Haley & The their fund raising art boutiques. patient complex located right off of the [email protected] Zydekats will play). It will be another sold Even local taxpayers will probably not freeway near Victoria. It will also include Contributing Writers out performance (6 of the 9 were sold out). see the city recoup the $70,000 that they a community garden, nature walk, and Rebecca Wicks • Richard Lieberman So next year be sure to get your tickets early didn’t collect up front from Brooks as a amphitheater. Carol Leish • Eduardo Victoria for this exceptional outdoor concert series. security deposit and back rent. n Due to the lucrative smuggling Veronica Johnson • James Spencer n We have two “articles” in this issue Now it’s finger pointing time. industry, reports show that the amount Shirley Lorraine • Sheli Ellsworth regarding Brooks Institute closing. My I blame those who convinced the City of Chinese immigrants crossing the Victoria Usher • Jill Forman last words (I hope) on the subject. Council that this would be wonderful Mexican border into California illegally Pam Baumgardner • Elizabeth Rodeno Brooks officials said the reason they (which it would have been) and the City has increased drastically. A report by Mira Reverente • Amber Hanson made the “difficult decision” to shut Council (and staff) for not doing a more the Migration Policy Institute shows the Karen Helen Szatkowski • Gail Field down was due to declining enrollment thorough due diligence of Brooks and Chinese are the fifth largest population of Jenny Guy and significant changes in the regula- taking steps to protect the City should immigrants in the United States illegally. I Contributing Photographers tory environment. These variables made defaults have occurred. A deeper dive propose that we build a wall at our border John Ferritto • Bernie Goldstein it unlikely the school could be successful would have likely raised concerns with and call it The Second Great Wall of China Richard Lieberman • Michael Gordon going forward. the conclusion that Brooks was not going to keep them out. Distribution What nonsense, their enrollment to be a viable tenant. n After completing a five-year 1.7 billion Jaime Baker • Fred Kastel over the past several years had fallen from There are bonds and insurance that mile journey through the solar system, Mary Thompson • Cindy Summers 2,500 to 250, hardly enough to sustain would have protected the City (maybe our NASA’s Juno spacecraft is now set to begin Senior Advisors an ongoing business. Their issues didn’t City Attorney should have insisted on this). a close-up study of Jupiter. A remarkable Suz Montgomery • Lori Harasta magically occur in the months prior to Taking out an insurance policy wouldn’t feat, yet here on earth, “we” can’t figure Account Executives renting all of the downtown spaces and have cost the city anything because the out how to stop people from killing each Breezy Gledhill • Cindy Summers commencing construction. It seems as if tenant or contractor pays for the comple- other. As my 11-year old grandson Evin Web/Online Advisor they were just hoping that this move might tion bond. Because it was the taxpayers at asked, “If people are so smart why do they Cindy Summers save the school from shutting down. risk if something went wrong, this should do such stupid things?” If we only knew. Print Production Plus, the company that owned Brooks Alfred J. Lewis/studioNothing was counting on enrolling hordes of foreign students to make up the slack by bringing Printing JEJ Print, Inc. (626)281-8989 in foreign students which did not happen. ------I feel sorry for the many people that CONTACT US: were affected. The students, clerical staff, Events & Happenings instructors, landlords (both the commer- [email protected] cial buildings who now have many liens on Opinions their buildings), homeowners who rented [email protected] to students, the Clocktower Inn who set Articles and Photos aside 27 rooms for students, the contrac- [email protected] tors and sub-contractors who weren’t paid Next year be sure to get your tickets early for this exceptional outdoor concert series. Advertising [email protected] Ventura Breeze Mailbox 1575 Spinnaker Drive, 105B, Box 393 With gratitude, Sheldon, tors and vendors, there are unpaid rents, Ventura, CA 93001 Debbie Golden and Carolyn Tedesco Thank you so much for the nice deposits and subcontractors left out Phone/Fax 805.653.0791 photos of the Faulkner House and the in the cold. The loss is likely over $1.0 Dudley House. You went above and million. C beyond what I expected. To receive these That brings up some major The Ventura Breeze is printed with photos of Victorian houses, which are of questions. Who approved this move soy based ink on paper with minimum interest to me, was a special gift to me without collecting all funds required? 40% recycled content. and very much appreciated. Were there any guarantees for payment Yolanda Soto in the event of default? Who did the due diligence of understanding the schools Editor: financial capability to enter into a lease? We encourage you to send your opinions Past Ventura City Councils decisions Was the City Council just “starry eyed” at to [email protected]. Please have cost the Ventura citizens millions. the thought of bringing in a tenant that limit them to about 300 words. Measure O is a question of trusting this they didn’t ask the hard questions? Will City Council and future City Councils other creditors see the City of Ventura with another $270,000,000 in new tax as a ‘deep pocket’ resource for payment? Dear Sheldon, Breeze: money. When hundreds of thousands of tax Thank you for your in-kind donation The Marina Park bathrooms were Brooks Institute closed its school, payers dollars are lost, does the City to the Community Memorial Healthcare tagged between 10am Saturday and 9am leaving students, contractors and see these funds as ‘their own budgetary Foundation’s Motion by the Ocean. Sunday when I cycled by. Given that the landlords high and dry. While the City funds’ or as tax payer’s funds, meaning Through the generosity of donors like tagging was done within about 10 feet of hopes someone will step up, the schools that they have lost your money? Does the you, we are able to support the building of both video surveillance cameras, I would liabilities exceed its assets. The fact City Council just feel this is the risk of the new Community Memorial Hospital. hope that the police could pull the remains that besides students, instruc- Continued on page 17 Our hospital’s future is enriched by your footage to determine who the culprits generosity, and helps us address the were. It would be great if photos could be posted on Pierpont’s and the Keys needs of families, friends and neighbors What this country needs are more unemployed politicians. throughout Ventura County. Nextdoor.com sites so that we could Thank you for your support of assist in identifying/catching these indi- – Edward Langley Motion by the Ocean, Community viduals. Memorial Healthcare Foundation. George Robertson 6 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Community Events Ventura Executive Suites and Ventura Breeze contributing writers Floating dock Sheli Ellsworth and Mira Reverente.

Ventura Executive Suites is ready to work with Uhl, an educational writer will be you to create your ideal office experience. Located concerts return signing copies of her books Necropolis in beautiful Downtown Ventura, we offer a wide and The Cat’s Guide to Human Behavior. to Ventura Ellsworth, a humorist and journal- range of services which can be selected to meet The Rock on the Dock Concert Series ist, will be signing Sometimes I Pee When I your individual needs. returns to the Ventura Harbor Village Laugh, Confessions of a Pet Au Pair and her with a dynamite line-up of musicians children’s books My Winter Holiday by performing free to the public on a Noah and Henry the Helicopter. floating dock in the Harbor. Kicking off Reverente, a journalist and a blogger the Labor Day weekend, September 3, also known as The Money Savvy Mommy, and continuing the 10th, 17th and 24th, will be signing her book Suddenly Single 3 –along the Village Promenade. Soak up Women’s Guide to Finances. the sun as the entertainment plays on, Join the authors for a royal good time surrounded by the picturesque harbor plus some surprises and treats, from and mountain views. 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, September Band Line-Up for Rock on the Dock: 25. September 3: Carmen & the Renegade Crown Books is located at Westfield Vigilantes (Country Rock) Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., September 10: Hard Times Band (Rock Woodland Hills. & Blues) September 17: The Phantom Riders (Surf Rock) September 24: Super Stoked (Rock/ E.P. Foster Dance Music) For more information, visit www. VenturaHarborVillage.com or call Library - 477-0470. CURRENT PROMOTION: Two FREE weeks of rent! September Plus, FREE phone & internet (on a 1 year lease) Application fee waived! Events Will be closed September 5th in ob- servance of Labor Day Call us today! Walk-ins welcome! Spocabulary 9/7, 14, 21, & 28 Wednes- days @ 6:30pm 701 East Santa Clara Street This poetry performance and writing

Ventura, CA 93001 workshop with an open mic is geared 805.653.2381 towards high school and college students [email protected] but all are welcome. Specific emphasis is on SLAM Poetry. Presented by Phil Taggart and Aaron Gardner. Altered Book Workshop 9/21 Wednesday @ 6pm Repurpose an old book into a new piece of art. Bring an old book and your imagina- tion. Local artist Ron Smith will be leading this workshop. Some materials will be supplied but feel free to bring special items for your altered book. Spanish Conversation Group 9/24 Saturday @ 10:30am in the Rentfrow Room Are you learning Spanish but need some Breeze writers will sign your books and keep practice speaking? you laughing. Adult Coloring Book Break 9/7, 14, 21, & 28 Wednesdays @ 12-2pm. A royal book Join us in the library for some stress relieving coloring. Coloring sheets and signing event by pencils provided. Library LAB Open Workshop 9/7, 14, local authors 21, & 28 Wednesdays @ 4:30-6:30pm Crown Books presents “Keep Calm Come by the library on alternating and Read On,” a royal book signing event Wednesday evenings to learn more about our featuring local author Xina Marie Uhl 3D printer and laser cutter—or to use them Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 7 Community Events yourself! Main. Email DBSA_Ventura@yahoo. Poetry Open Mic Night com, visit facebook.com/DBSA.Ventura 9/1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Thursdays @ or 746-3106 for more information. 7:30-9pm There will be a regular Ventura On these Thursday nights, come join Discussion Group meeting at Main this group of writers as they meet in the Street Restaurant 3159 Main St., Topping Room to share their work. Wednesday from 4 p.m.to 5:45 p.m. Locals gather to play the ukulele on the Several people usually stay for a drink first and third Monday of the month. 9/12 & and a bite to eat afterward. Bring an 26 Mondays @ 7-10pm interesting topic to discuss if you can. Calling all chess players! Keep your skills Sept. 1: Welcome Caraba Coffee and sharp with this one-hour, drop-in session of Pastries a family owned business free play. Boards will be set up and ready to opening at 9495 Telephone Road. go. Bring your best moves! 9/3, 10, 17, & 24 Serving coffee, smoothies, panini , Saturdays @ 1pm pastries and much more. Hours of Saturday Family Coloring Fun! 9/3, 10, operation 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 17, &24 Saturdays @10:30am – 12pm Sept. 3: Local writer Philip Brown, Early Literacy Class 9/6, 7, 13, 14, 20, author of the young adult Light 21, 27, & 28 Runner fantasy series, will be meeting Tuesdays & Wednesdays @10:30am readers and signing books at Bank of A great way to introduce your child to Books ,748 E. Main Street, .from 1 p.m. no reservation is required. Subject: Ventura, 5654 Ralston St., rear parking early literacy and the library. Join us every to 3 p.m. The Grand Jury “The Eyes and Ears of lot to Fellowship Hall. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. week for stories, poems, music, movement, a Sept. 3: The Ventura Tennis Club, in Ventura County Residents”. For addi- Sept. 9: The General George S. simple craft, and fun! cooperation with the Ventura Rec- tional information, please visit bcnnwo- Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the Lego Play 9/13, 27 Tuesday @3pm & reation and Community Services, mensclub.org or 988-0795 American Revolution September 9/17 Saturday @10am is hosting a Ventura Tennis Day on Sept. 8: RL Miller will speak about luncheon meeting will feature Build, Learn, and Play! Bring your Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Climate Hawks Vote that is building annual awards program to honor imagination and experiment with creative event will be held at the Camino Real grassroots political power for the members of the chapter. The designs. Children of all ages welcome! Tennis Park. This is a free event for vtc climate movement. Miller is elected luncheon event will take place at 11:30 Paws for Reading 9/3, 10, 17, & 24 members and their guests. Events will chair of California Democratic Party’s a.m., Friday, in the Garden Room, Marie Saturdays @12- 1pm include clinics for adults and kids from Environmental Caucus. Ventura County Callender’s Restaurant. All SAR & DAR Read aloud to a registered service dog 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a Climate Hub is a grassroots, non- Compatriots, friends, and visitors are (sign-up required) Tennis pro and other staff. Then there partisan local affiliate of 350.org with welcome to attend. The cost for lunch TAG: Teen Advisory Group 9/7 & 21 will be racquet demos. After the clinics, the mission to create a local movement is $20 per person. For additional infor- Wednesday @5pm there will be a lunch and refreshments working on reversing climate change. mation or for assistance in determin- If you want to share ideas, meet new followed by organized doubles play. Actions are taken to promote clean ing your possible Revolutionary War people and have a great time shaping the The Ventura Tennis Club is a non-profit energy (off of fossil fuels) along with a genealogical roots, please call Bill Bays library teen program join TAG! This is community based club bringing tennis localized food system for resilient com- 650-3036 or Robert Taylor 216-7992. for 13+ and grades 8+ and counts toward enthusiasts of all abilities together for munities in Ventura County. To engage For information regarding SAR mem- community service requirements. social and competitive play since 1981. and educate voters to make candidate bership and chapter activities, http:// MakerBox: Create with Squishy http://www.venturatennisclub.com positions on climate change action a key pattonpatriots.org Circuits 9/15 Thursday @3:30pm Sept. 4: Ventura Audubon Society factor in who they vote for and support. Sept. 12: Gold Coast Concert Chorus Use LED lights and squishy dough to field trips Camino Real Park at Unitarian-Universalist Church of Continued on page 8 make your creations! 8:30 a.m. Leader: Raeanne Koerner Spocabulary 9/7, 14, 21, & 28 Wednes- 701-1919 Camino Real is a grassy park days @6:30pm surrounded by pines and eucalyptus. This poetry performance and writing Target birds will include Red Shouldered workshop with an open mic is geared Hawk, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Yellow towards high school and college students Warbler and Townsend’s Warbler. but all are welcome. Presented by Phil Sept. 4: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Taggart and Aaron Gardner. Gospel Music Association presents Youth Chess Club 9/5, 12, 19, & 26 free music concerts on the first Mondays @3pm Sunday of every month at the Poin- Learn to play chess or improve your settia Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. current ability! Assisted by Class A tourna- Next session features the very lively, ment player Jack Cashman. versatile and talented “Old Country Grass Band”. Call 517-1131 for more information. Ventura events Sept. 4: The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for by Ana Baker docent-led tours from 1 p.m. to Free admission stage show, 2 4 p.m. accompanied by period p.m. to 4 p.m. First Sunday of every music in the parlor and upstairs month. Old Time Country Bluegrass library landing. Admission is free. Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia The museum is located at the corner Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets in Information call 517-1131. Ventura. For information 642-3345 or Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club www.dudleyhouse.org. meets every Monday from 7:30 Sept. 6, 20: Retired men (or those p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia nearing that status) are invited to a Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, Tuesday, semi-monthly get-together swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. of the Retired Men’s Group to spend Members $10, non-members $12, first a couple of hours for a sip at the bar, a time dancers are free. Call Rick at song, a joke, light lunch and an interest- 415-8842 for more information. ing, informational, or even educational DBSA Ventura, the local chapter presentation on any variety of subjects at of the Depression & Bipolar the Elks lodge at 2126 Knoll Drive. Call Support Alliance (DBSA) hosts Steve Carroll for details at 642-1359. two regular, confidential, peer-led, Sept. 7: The Beach Cities Neighbors self-help support groups in the and Newcomers Club, (BCNN) is a County. Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to group of active women of all ages 8 p.m. at Bible Fellowship Church at who live in Ventura, Oxnard, or 6950 Ralston Street in Room 301 of Port Hueneme and enjoy activities Building 300. Email DBSA_Ventura@ such as hiking, bridge, dining, wine yahoo.com, visit facebook.com/DBSA. outings, reading, mah jong, cooking Ventura or call 253-3289 for more in- etc. For more information, please come formation. 1p.m. to 3p.m. at the New to our monthly meeting from 9:30 a.m. Visions Center on the first and third to 11 a.m. held at the Ventura Museum Saturdays of the month. At 1065 E. Pavilion No charge for meeting and 8 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Community Events Ventura events a volunteer application at the front desk. Festival program guide. The cover Housing solutions. Addressing Continued from page 7 All services have openings. features Shahastra’s beautiful landscape the low vacancy rate and limited, under the direction of Elizabeth Sept. 14: The Ventura County Three Guardians, a pastel that depicts high-cost housing. Helms invites you to sing for the Camera Club will hold a critique three palm trees set against a backdrop Continued access. Increased op- 2016-2017 season. Rehearsals for meeting on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at of majestic mountains and lush lemon portunities for the Chamber to engage their holiday concert, Peace on Earth, the Poinsettia Pavilion. A professional groves. Executive director Maryse with City leaders and elected officials begin Monday at 7 p.m. Registration photographer from the area will critique Gartner stated, “Shahastra’s aesthetic is to enhance transparency and allow begins at 5:45 p.m. Rehearsals will take member’s prints. Anyone with an perfect for conveying the natural beauty for continuous process improvement. place at Ventura Continuing Education interest in photography is welcome and of the Ojai Valley.” “The Chamber expects the City Center, 5200 Valentine Road, in the Ron admission is free. Only members may Shahastra has a long and distin- to faithfully steward these potential Halt Community Room in the back submit images for critique. See the club’s guished career as a multimedia artist, additional resources pursuant to its parking lot. No audition is required to web site for more information about the teacher, and illustrator and is a member expressed plan for their use, regard- participate in GCCC. Interested singers club and examples of member’s work or of Ojai Studio Artists, Shahastra il- less the individuals entrusted with may register September 12th, 19th or call 908-5663. WWW.VenturaCounty lustrated the Magical Rainbow series the leadership of our City,” Caldwell 26th and are financially responsible for CameraClub.com. of children’s books, contributed to the adds. “The Chamber, which has been registration fee and music. This concert experiential Ojai art installation “The advocating for Ventura for nearly will be performed December 9th & 10th, Walk,” and published a fifty-card reflec- 100 years, will stay engaged with the 2016. For more information: www.gold tion deck entitled “Meeting the Self.” City to ensure that the City spends coastchorus.org Ojai news and The Ojai Film Festival has any new tax revenues in the manner Sept. 13: Wildlife of the Pantanal: received 407 film submissions and proposed.” with Paul Abravaya. The Pantanal events 67 screenplays for the 2016 competi- is the largest tropical wetland area in September 1st is the last day tion. Featuring a range of quality films the world. It is mainly in Brazil but is to join the Ojai Women’s Fund and from around the world, the Festival will Media gather for good news also found in Paraguay and Bolivia. participate in its inaugural year be held November 3 -13. More informa- Continued from page 1 Estimated to be up to 75,000 square of community support. The Ojai tion on the Festival’s notable achieve- Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nature miles, eighty percent of the area floods Women’s Fund (OWF) is a nonprofit that ments, film submissions process, key Conservatory and the media. What was during the wet season with up to fifty- feeds other local nonprofits via financial leadership, and history is provided on its the big event? An endangered species, five inches of rain. As a member of the grants. Thus far, over 200 women of Ojai website www.ojaifilmfestival.com. once numbering as low as 70, is now Peace Corps Paul worked in Brazil and have joined together to pool resources On Saturday, September 17, after back in full force. The Channel Island has discovered a new species of hum- to fund grant awards to local nonprofit an 11-year hiatus, Ojai’s Bowlful of fox population was officially removed mingbird and a new genus of mammal. organizations. Blues will return to Libbey Bowl, in from the endangered species list and in He uses his photographs to educate Membership in and donations to the Ojai’s Libbey Park, with performers record time. and help people to become aware of the OWF become powerful agents of change scheduled from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., The Channel Island foxes are the only beauty of the natural world. that will enhance Ojai’s communities including headliner, blues legend Arthur carnivore unique to California. Their Event held at the Poinsettia Pavilion through substantial financial grant Adams, and featuring Mitch Kashmar, decline was chronicled in the 2011 T. C. beginning at 7:30 p.m. awards to local nonprofits that serve Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, Calire- Boyle novel, When the Killing’s Done. Sept. 13 & 14: Community Memorial Ojai’s arts, education, environmental, Marx Organ Quartet, and rising star First the black rats came, then the non- Hospital’s Auxiliary is hosting healthcare and social service programs. Jade Hendrix. Gates open at 2:00 p.m. native feral pigs and finally the golden Accessory Mania Sept. 13 (10-5) Visit www.ojaiwomensfund.org or with popular locals Richard Kaller and eagles that preyed on the baby pigs and and Sept. 14 (7-4) in the lobby of call 746-3096 to join, donate, and/or Annieville Blues on the lawn stage. the foxes. The subspecies of fox on Santa CMH (147 N. Brent St). There will be learn more about the OWF. Food will be on hand, including Catalina, decimated by an outbreak of available a wide variety of items. Please Ojai artist Shahastra will provide fried and roasted chicken dinners by canine distemper, remains threatened. come and shop. While shopping, pick up the cover art of the 2016 Ojai Film Rondia’s Kitchen. The Shrimp vs. Chef Removing the invasive species became and All American Softy food trucks will a controversial issue. In 2001 and 2002, also be onsite. Premium beer, wine and the National Park Service poisoned snacks will be available. Tickets may be Anacapa Island’s non-native black rats. purchased online; from businesses in In March of 2004, four of the Channel Ojai, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Carpin- Islands’ subspecies were placed on the teria, and Thousand Oaks; via mail; or federal endangered species list. Then at the box office on the day of the show. the park service and other government For pricing and more information, see agencies collaborated with the Nature event website, bowlfofblues.org, or email Conservancy to eradicate (shoot) the Lanny Kaufer, lanny@bowlfulofblues. feral pigs, relocate the golden eagles org, or Michael Kaufer, michael@bowl- and reintroduce the native bald eagles fulofblues.org. wiped-out by the use of DDT. The The work of local visionary artist agencies spent $20 million donated by Joyce Huntington is on display at public and private sources on the en- the Ojai Community Bank, 402 W. vironmental project. Through captive Ojai Ave., through September 16. breeding and rearing, native foxes A reception for the artist will be held number in the thousands as of 2015. Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 There are 700 on San Miguel; 1,200 on p.m. The show is called “Meditations” Santa Rosa and 2,100 on Santa Cruz. and features large, colorful works drawn A National Park Service boat ferried from Huntington’s own meditation the group to Prisoner’s Harbor on practice and the inspiration it gives her. Santa Cruz Island to observe the routine Originally from Seattle, Huntington health checks that insure the popula- spent most of her childhood in the desert tion’s survival and to hear welcoming southwest. A precocious, dance-obsessed speeches. Collar monitoring for some child, she won a life-threatening death foxes and vaccines for canine distemper battle with polio, but the disease left her will continue. confined to a wheelchair. No longer able Smaller than a housecat, the reddish to dance, her creative spirit found new foxes that eat certain plants, deer mice, expression in painting. Huntington and crickets, grasshoppers and ground her husband, Gerald Stanek own Frame- nesting birds may be descendants of the works of Ojai, and customers can often gray fox that was brought to the islands find her painting there. by man about 6,000 years ago. The 4-5 For more information, about Hun- pound foxes inhabit six of the eight tington, her artistic process, and her Channel Islands and live up to 15 years. paintings, visit her website: http://www. They mate in the spring and usually have joycehuntingtonart.com. litters that number from 1-5. The three species of Channel Island fox are in a list of 37 species removed from Chamber supports raising sales tax the endangered species list since the En- Continued from page 1 dangered Species Act passed in 1973. Cal- to engage with the City on creating three ifornia currently has 119 animals on the Sold Out! revenue opportunities: endangered species list according to the Focus Area 1. Expanding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s website. Ventura Auto Center and attracting Visit www.venturabreeze.com for addi- destination retail. tional photos Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 9

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This is the very we are pleased to continue his legacy important opportunity to share your voice featuring his cable access shows from the with the community. early 80’s. Thanks to both Senior and Junior CAPS Media will be featuring our for sharing their stories. own Video Voter 2016 which gives the September brings our second year of community the opportunity to learn more ECTV here at CAPS Media studios. Phil has about the candidates, their platforms and a class full of enthusiastic students ready to views. We want to provide the community go and document stories, interview people with as much information as possible so and produce compelling programming. that they can make informed choices in the They are a joy to have here. We run a mean selection of Ventura City Council members, program with a large waiting list. While you Ventura Unified School District Board are waiting, you can join with your family Executive Director Jim Duran and Dee Cox the onsite manager will welcome you to the ribbon Members and local initiatives. and begin the journey of creating and cutting. The segments will begin airing October sharing. 2nd on CAPS channel 6 and streaming We are all over the web so check out Ribbon cutting for new graduate on the web at CAPSMedia.org. Check the social media pages including Facebook, website for dates and times. Twitter, Instagram and You Tube. View it all housing for the homeless We had a delightful time in the studio on our frequently updated website. Don’t Graduates of The City Center’s tran- Romero), Lorie & Andre Nintcheff, learning about the early days of the oil forget about the training classes and profes- sitional housing program now have a Wendy Lawson-Leach (In Honor of industry and how the present day oil folks sional gear we offer. A yearly membership at new place to call home. To celebrate and Anna Laura Sann), and Home Depot. manage their businesses. From Ojai to CAPS is only $25, a best bargain for media unveil the newly retrofitted graduate Refreshments are being provided by Santa Paula to Ventura, the oil business fans, students and organizations to share housing, a ribbon cutting event will be Main Street Meats and Missy’s Cupcake has employed many a local and been on the your story. Go to www.capsmedia.org or held on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7pm Creations. forefront of the industry on the west coast. call 658-0500 for more information. at The City Center, 837 East Thompson The City Center helps homeless Boulevard. families by providing a temporary, Green with Envy “After months of construction safe place to call home. During their and generous contributions from the residency, clients find stability so they community, we are so very pleased to can focus on getting their life under offer this extension of our transitional control and obtaining the help and housing program,” states Jim Duran, necessary skills they need to get back on Executive Director of The City Center. their feet. “I am personally so proud of these The City Center’s transitional graduates, all of whom have worked housing program includes a high level extremely hard to rebuild their lives of accountability with the goal of and qualify for graduate housing. They transitioning clients into long-term are all employed, own a vehicle, have housing within one year. Clients con- substantial savings and are no longer tribute 30% of their income for housing receiving government funding.” and services while 20% is saved for Guests will have the opportunity to future financial stability. Clients must meet the program graduates, tour the also be employed or actively engaged in Center, and meet additional residents, seeking employment. Services include staff, board members and local digni- comprehensive professional case man- taries. Guests of honor will include the agement, spiritual and life mentoring, graduate housing sponsors: Trinity job placement services, and other Lutheran Church, LOWE’S Ventura, critical needs. Bill & Elise Kearney, Coast Water Guests can RSVP online at http:// Solutions/Brian & Kathy Meyer, Pacific eightmorerooms.eventbrite.com. Western Bank, Shonda & Eric Vielbig, For more information, please email Diane Mancinni (In Honor of Paulino [email protected]. 10 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Established in 1972 News & Notes Wine & local draft beer swimming and water polo teams. He past 16 years. Gluten-free & vegan options is a member of the California Scholar- Supervisor Steve Bennett said: available ship Foundation and is a member of the “Steve Offerman has been instru- National Honor Society. Ameet speaks mental to the success of our office, Homemade sauces, dressings four languages and has trained himself He knows our community and knows and soups in multiple programming languages. he how to get things done in government. has held a Navy engineering internship I regularly rely on his knowledge and AND SO MUCH MORE! and has worked at the Ventura County skills to serve the people of Ventura Medical Center, Ventura County Library County, and Steve will make an out- and Abednego Book Shoppe Ameet standing addition to the Ventura will attend the University of Califor- Unified School District board.” 641.2300 nia Berkeley where he will major in Steve was a nine-year Board Dinner hours: 5pm - 9pm molecular and cellular biology. He plans member and past President of the Mon - Thurs & Sunday Come in for to become a neurosurgeon. Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, and was 5pm - 10pm Fri & Sat instrumental in founding the Saticoy 1751 E. Main St. Great Lunch and Oak View clubhouses. In Midtown Ventura Steve Offerman is the father of Specials! two daughters who have attended www.palermos.biz 11:30am - 2:00pm Mon - Sat Ventura Unified schools for the last 15 years, and Steve has actively volun- teered in school PTOs and boosters organizations. Steve has been a volunteer grant writer for school and nonprofit arts organizations for many years. Steve looks forward to helping the school district improve educa- tional offerings and meet the needs of students entering evolving career fields and increasingly competitive college admissions. More information on Steve Offer- man’s campaign for Ventura Unified School District Board can be found at www.steveofferman.com

Offerman is a past President of the Boys & Stick out Girls Club of Ventura. your can... Gary Wilde, CEO CMH, Delyla Rivera, Casey O’Neil and Edie Marshall, Junior Coordinator Steve Offerman In observance of the Memorial at scholarship awards. Day holiday, employees of Harrison announces Industries will be taking the day off on Monday, Sept. 5. As a result, Harrison CMH Auxiliary’s Annual Maria candidacy for will collect trash and recycling or green waste in Ventura and Ojai one day later Cavallow Scholarship Awards School Board than usual during the week of Sept. 4-10. On June 13, two $2000.00 Maria ence events. She has been a Renaissance Steve Offerman is well known in the The regular schedule will resume the Cavallo Scholarship awards were student every semester. She is a member community for being County Supervi- following week. presented. This awards one or more of the National Honors Society and the sor Steve Bennett’s assistant for the For more information, call 647-1414 graduating high school seniors who has Society of Women Engineers. She will served at least 100 hours in the auxiliary, graduate with a 3.8 cumulative GPA. has maintained a 3.50 GPA or better, While active in her church, she gone on and who will be attending an accredited a mission to an orphanage in Nicaragua college or university and taking courses and served as a volunteer at Vacation in the healthcare field. Bible School every summer. Casey has Delyla Rivera joined the program in had the unique experience of working July, 2013, and has worked 362.5 hours at Coastal Marine Biolabs, which is a in the Gift Shop. While attending Buena graduate level research facility. She High School she had a 3.77 cumulative has been accepted at the University of GPA. At Buena, she has played on the Portland in Oregon where she will major varsity tennis team, receiving the most in biology. Upon the completion of her valuable player award in 2015. Addi- education, she plans to become an Oc- tionally, she has been a member of the cupational Therapist. mock trial team as well as a Red Cross On July 11 Ameet Rahane received volunteer and a math tutor. Delyla his $2000.00 award. He joined the has been accepted at the University of Junior program in July 2013. Ameet has California at Santa Barbara as a biology served over 417 hours both in the Critical major. Her career goal is to become a Care Unit and as a Desk Receptionist/ clinical pathologist. Flyer. He attended Foothill High School Casey O’Neil became a Junior where he has a 3.9 cumulative GPA. As Volunteer in September 2013 and served member of the Bioscience Academy he 241 hours as a Desk Receptionist/Flyer. served on its leadership team. He is the She has been active at Foothill High founder and president of the school’s School as a member of the Bioscience programming club. Ameet has volun- Academy, and has been on its leadership teered in the school library, has played team which coordinates several biosci- in the jazz band, and participated on the

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decided she wanted a second opinion from her colleague Manny. Manny is a cuddly, curly-haired poodle mix. He marched through the hallways, tried to peek into every room, acknowledged the oohs and aahs and allowed all attractive and gentle nursing people to pet him. Nursing facilities that allow animal visits are smart and foresighted. They are getting effective, curative nursing pro- cedures at no cost. You don’t even have Fwonsa and Manny really miss their best to buy extra insurance coverage to take friend Big Dog. advantage of their healing skills. Both Fwonsa and Manny had waved Nursing a happy wagging tail salute to John Gardner, Executive Director of Victoria facilities that Care, as they walked past his office. I know they were thanking him and his allow animal entire staff for looking after their favorite visits are smart ‘Big Dog’ while he was recuperating. and foresighted by Es Cole “Fwonsa will see you now.” Fwonsa is a doxie mix and has ruled our household for five years. Les Cole, my husband, aka Big Dog, is her slave. She barks, and Les opens the back door. She barks, and Les lets her back in. She barks, and Les Bears are great mommies but their habitat is comes up with treats. Then Manny was shrinking. Lucky first responders got to dance with residents of The Palms at Bonaventure. Photo by added to the household. He gets the Michael Gordon. same treatment as Fwonsa, but has to wait his turn. Spend the Fall Les is now at Victoria Care Center Lunch held to thank our heroes and misses the dogs like crazy. We on Fridays in Their Fifth annual First Respond- guests and residents attended the brought Fwonsa to see him today, and, ers BBQ Lunch was held on Thursday, event. They all enjoyed the delicious I swear, the entire establishment looked Ojai with Osher August 25th at The Palms at Bonaven- food and live entertainment and all healthier when she walked through the Bring a Brown-Bag lunch to enjoy ture. Local police officers, firefighters said “Thank you all first responders front door. As she strolled into Les’ between classes on the Little House and paramedics were invited for a for your hard work!” room, I could feel Les’ blood pressure deck set among giant oaks in a park like delicious BBQ and live entertainment The Palms at Bonaventure Assisted dropping. setting. to thank those special individuals Living, 111 N. Wells Road, Ventura After checking out the kind 10AM-1PM, Dr. Amy Denton will be that save lives every day. Over 100 918-4873. personnel looking after Les, Fwonsa Continued on page 13 12 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Senior Living

Irene Olson, entertainer extraordinaire. Irene sings for her breakfast, lunch and supper by Es Cole Irene Olson, master of the piano, Frank Sinatra or Michael Jackson -- virtuoso of sight-reading music; when Irene leads them in sing-alongs young in heart and soul; beautiful in while playing the not-well-tuned piano. dress and manners, sexy enough to She’s a treasure in a size 10 dress have males drooling after her. and a lovely white bouffant hair style. She resides at the Ventura If you’re lucky enough to get Townhouse where she sings for her invited to lunch at the Townhouse, breakfast, lunch and supper. She or take advantage of their exercise provides promenade music when rooms, or join their personal history everyone is walking toward the dining group, you may be lucky enough to room. Her repertoire is enormous – catch Irene Olson doing what she from classical to pop to golden oldies. loves to do – getting her audiences She plays every afternoon where to tap their feet, sing and dance; feel some residents have forgotten much of the warmth running from their toes their personal histories, but remember to their ears by the sweet memories the words to songs by Bing Crosby or evoked by her music.

Thursday, September 8th from 6-7:30. Community This monthly group is designed for adults who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and is free. Call education 642-0239 for more information or email [email protected]. These “Are you sure this Forum will help me not to fall?” classes and groups meet every 2nd Thursday of each month. Ready, Steady, Balance Tuesday, September 6th from events 1-2:30pm diabetes class. These meetings On Friday, September 23, the Elderly The event will be held from 8 a.m. Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse are held on 1st Tuesday of each month. Fall Prevention Coalition (EFPC) of to 1 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Teen Association supports the total well- General information is provided about Ventura County, in association with Center (1375 E. Janss Rd., Thousand being of our community. As part of Type 2 Diabetes with emphasis on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Oaks). Registration starts at 8 a.m. their services, they host free monthly development of an individualized plan (VCAAA) will host a Forum: “Ready, Participants will be given time to education classes throughout the county of care that includes diet, medication, Steady, Balance”. visit vendors between 8 a.m.- 10 a.m. which include the following in Ventura: exercise and blood sugar monitoring. The format will consist of speakers and also after the program, from 1 – Adult Bereavement Support Group Call 642-0239 for more information. interspersed with balance enhancement 2 p.m. Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, and Thursday, September 1st from 1:00- activities and demonstrations. There will The goal is to reduce the following: 28 from 6:30-8:00 pm. These groups 2:00pm. You will learn what to expect be health assessments, including vision, • In 24 months (2014-15), there were are open to individuals who have expe- before, during and after knee or hip hearing, balance and vaccinations. Dr. over 12,000 recorded falls in Ventura rienced loss and are free of charge. Call replacement surgery and how to be an Cheryl Lambing, of the Ventura County County residents ages 65+ 642-0239 for more information or email active participant in your care. These Health Care Agency, will be the keynote • 99% of fall victims sustained injuries [email protected]. meetings are 1st Thursday of each speaker. requiring treatment. Newly Bereaved Support Group month. For information or to RSVP call Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 13 Senior Living

ment, sheriffs department and ambulance CSU Channel Islands and maintains a keen GPS tracking devices are available for individuals who are at risk for wandering. companies. You are cordially invited to interest in the history and development of have lunch with our community’s local evolutionary thought. Technologies for aging in place heroes. This event is open to the public. The 1PM-3PM, Dr. Oliver Boyd-Barrett will Lexington is located at 5440 Ralston Street explore “Media: Money and Power”. From by Phil Chandler in Ventura. The event will be held Friday, media ownership and the interest they Owner of Right at Home of Ventura County, a Home Care Agency September 16th from 11:30am - 1:30pm. serve to ask the question has this become As the number of seniors increases, serious medical event. Family caregivers For more information call 644–6710. something to celebrate, to fear, or both. You home-monitoring devices and systems also can access the dashboard to periodi- will be asked to consider the implications are redefining the landscape of “aging cally review their loved one’s care. for our informational, entertainment and in place,” the decision to continue living Seniors also have the option of being Fridays in Ojai with Osher surveillance environments. in one’s home of choice as independent- provided with a tablet equipped with Continued on page 11 Oliver Boyd-Barrett teaches for the ly and safely as possible. AARP reports video chat technology, so the Right at sharing her expertise with lectures on Department of Communications at CSU that nearly 90 percent of seniors want Home remote care team can schedule “The Arctic: Exploration, Exploitation, Channel Islands and has taught and re- to stay in their own homes as they age. regular check-ins customized to meet and Natural History”. Beginning with an searched for the British Open University Even with certain health challenges, the senior’s needs. The pilot continues overview of our current understanding of and the Center for Mass Communication older adults now have a number of more until December 2016. the Arctic and the history of polar explora- Research at the University of Leicester (UK). affordable and user-friendly advance- Many other innovations are tion from Stone Age to the present you will The cost for each 8-week sessions is ments to help them live in their homes designed to keep elders safe: experience arctic science with an emphasis $80.00. Classes begin Friday, September 9. as long as they can. Wearable health devices such as on its unique flora, fauna, and geology; in- For enrollment information, please contact From data-compiling motion wristbands, biometric shirts, goggles digenous cultures; the history and current Donna Ingles at 427.2748 or check http:// sensors to Bluetooth connectivity, and more measure and collect data status of resources extraction, ext.csuci.edu/community-ed/osher/index. aging home dwellers and clinicians on everything from blood pressure Dr. Denton a professor of Biology at htm or simply Google: CSUCI OLLI. can stay in communication around the to vision. clock. Special apps also equip family GPS Tracking devices for cognitively caregivers with visual check-ins with impaired individuals who are risk for their loved one or allow adjustment of wandering. home controls for their senior from Mobile device apps remind older thousands of miles away. adults to take their medication or can Often family caregivers do not measure on the spot vital signs such as live close by their aging loved one, so glucose and skin temperature. personal at-home care coupled with Sensor mattress mat tracks air-pres- high-tech remote health monitor- sure fluctuations to monitor a person’s ing offers continued oversight of the sleep patterns, heart rate and breathing. senior and tremendous peace of mind The thin pad fits under a mattress. to caregivers. Telemedicine features in-home Industry leaders Philips and Right movable robotic devices to allow doctors at Home are performing a beta test for to complete real-time medical appoint- a flexible blend of in-home and remote ments or track health conditions. care options for seniors. The CareSen- Home automation auto-sets smart sus well-being monitoring features devices to simplify daily tasks such as unobtrusive, camera-free sensors placed opening or securing windows and doors, strategically in the home to watch out turning off appliances, adjusting the for older adults 24/7. Data from the home’s temperature, and lowering coun- connected sensors process unusual tertops and shelves. patterns of activities, such as a senior When hands-on care is not always taking much longer to get out of bed in possible for seniors who choose to age the morning, and delivers the personal- in place, assistive health technology may ized blueprint of behavior to the Right at do more than keep the doctor away. In Home remote care team. The behavioral many cases, the “always on” remote care changes displayed via an intuitive online services prove to be life-saving measures. dashboard alert the off-site For additional information on assistive care staff to intervene earlier during a technology, call Phil Chandler at health complication or before a more 389-5320.

Dinah Davis at 642-0239 ext. 739. Monday, September 12th for both First Responder English and Spanish speaking. English 4:00-5:00 pm and Spanish 5:30-6:30. Appreciation You will learn what to expect before, during and after knee or hip replacement Day Luncheon surgery and how to be an active partici- pant in your care. For information or to at the Lexington RSVP call Dinah Davis at 642-0239 ext. The Lexington will be hosting a 739. special luncheon for our first responders to Held at Livingston Memorial Visiting salute the men and women who serve our Nurse Association, 1996 Eastman Ave., community every day. The invitees will Suite 109. include the police department, fire depart- 14 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

This ’n’ That Guest Columnist cilwoman Heitmann led the parade Then Brooks closed its doors and the Brooks Institute, owned by a extolling the prospects of increased project imploded. Chinese owned company named Wave goodbye to revenue for the city. Brooks Institute paid no money for Gphomestay, has lawyered up with Sites were leased; the largest was rent, no money for a security deposit and an LA firm. The citizens of Ventura Brooks and our the two top floors of a 5 story city no performance bonds or guarantees to deserve to know why the taxpayers are office building at 505 Poli, just behind the City. Reportedly, $70,000 in back rent again facing a huge loss. tax dollars City Hall. Tenants of those two floors is due. Future rents are lost. The tenant Dreams for healthy economic growth were evicted. improvements have yet to be completed. are wonderful, but must be tempered by Robert McCord City staff rushed to execute leases The Assistant City Manager tells us that with economic reality and good business Editor in Chief - VREG for the 505 Poli property. Brooks it will only cost our City $200,000 to sense. When those are ignored the The news reported the closure entered into a contract to demolish and complete those improvements. The facts phrase “a fool and his money are soon of Brooks Institute. Everyone lost build tenant improvements on the two have proven otherwise. parted” is apropos. from this closure. The students top floors at a contract price of $1.2 The contractor filed a lien against The City Council has a lot to explain. hopefully will find other institutions million. Permits were fast tracked for the City for $825,000 for the work they They were quick to ask the citizens of to complete their education and their demolition and tenant improvements. and the subcontractors performed on Ventura for more taxes in Measure O. teachers may find other positions, When hazardous materials were found, City property. Add lost rents, future They spent $140,000 of our tax money but the Citizens of Ventura is again Building & Safety again fast tracked the rents, rents the evicted tenants would to convince 51% of the voters to vote yes holding the proverbial bag. work at an additional cost of $80,000. have paid and the cost swells to over on that Measure. Will they be as quick In February the City announced Demolition was completed and 2/3 of $1.2 million. Then there will be the to take responsibility for another $1 that Brooks was coming to town. Coun- the tenant improvements were built. legal costs. million plus dollar loss? Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 15 This ’n’ That Two candidates on the City Council 3. TeslaCrypt are seeking reelection in November, TeslaCrypt was something of an Councilwomen Weir and Heitmann. up-and-comer, specifically targeting They need to explain why they did not gamers by encrypting the files they have the common sense to avoid the risk need for their games. This included of leasing to a tenant who had demon- saves, any mods, and profiles like DayZ. strated an inability to not meet their Because TeslaCrypt was being sold on financial obligations. We must have the Darknet by non-authors, the original representatives that are experienced and authors chose to release its master key to understand business. the public to permanently diffuse the We, as a community, cannot afford threat. As diverse and competitive as the to hand another $270,000,000 over the ransomware sphere seems to be, however, next 25 years to an inept City Council. we might end up seeing this player again By this recent action, this City Council is next season. LIVE MUSIC! not capable of managing our tax money. Accounted for 11% of distributed This was all foreseeable, based upon ransomware Bernie Larsen the financial condition and history of Attacked over 200 extensions on Brooks Institute. newer variants enjoy acoustic guitar, reggae and blues VREG is continuing to investigate Specifically targeted gamers (Valve, this transaction and will report our Bethesda, Unreal Engine files) Fridays - Happy Hour findings in subsequent issues as new Got around 3rd party defense to facts are discovered. deliver polymorphic payloads at root Sundays - Brunch level 4. RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) Four Leaders in RaaS isn’t really a player, per se, but it was created for criminals by criminals the Ransomeware to open the playing field to hackers of all skill levels. With RaaS, almost anyone Game can design encrypting ransomware payloads and then distribute them from by Kenneth May their existing botnets. Hackers pay for Swift Chip • Tap Brews & Wine Bar this service by handing off a cut of their • HAPPY HOUR Specials Thurs - Fri - Sat You’ve heard of CryptoLocker, right? spoils to the RaaS author. • In-house pastries, breads, dressings, soups Sure, it’s the media favorite, but there are Enables almost anyone to make ran- & specials. Made from scratch! a lot of other players these days that are somware worth more than an honorable mention. Portal for malware generation is 1070 E. Front Street, Ventura As an MSP, you know how important it exclusively in Darknet (typically in- Located near “The Wharf” is to stay current on the sheer breadth vite-only) Open at 8am Mon - Sat Sunday Brunch 9am - 3pm and depth of these types of threats—not Intended for less-skilled cybercrimi- to mention their individual characteris- nals who rent botnets 805.667.8229 tics—in order to keep clients protected. The malware author who created the travelercafeventura.com Let’s take a look at the lineup. portal takes a commission 1. CryptoWall 4.0 Conclusion The CryptoWall family seems to Although the number of players and Gary Parker who believed the meters email [email protected] turn out a winner with every generation. keeps growing, and their skills and strat- would hurt businesses by sending patrons Visit his website is www.randallrich Like its predecessor, the 4.0 version of egies keep getting more advanced, there to the mall and Oxnard. In retrospect, man.com CryptoWall uses phishing emails to dis- are steps that we can take to maximize he may have been right as even many tribute. This should come as no surprise, defense and help clients win hands down. die-hard businesses and Venturans would since phishing remains the single most Educating yourself and your customers like them removed. Going back to 2-hour effective way to deliver a payload. But about the various offensive strategies or 90 or 75 minute times makes more Kids in need can this latest iteration doesn’t play by the and types of exploits favored by today’s sense. This is the Santa Barbara method. old rules; not only are the victim’s files ransomware is key—as well as setting up Randall’s campaign platform get eyeglasses for encrypted, the names of the files are ran- a winning defense with next-generation includes the following: domized so the victim no longer knows endpoint protection that utilizes collec- 1. Eliminate wasteful and wrongful free from the which file is which. By creating so much tive threat intelligence to hit hard and spending amounting to millions in the confusion about how much file damage proactively protect against constant- last 15 years. See his sources, Watchdog Eyeglass Factory there really is, the new CryptoWall ly-evolving malware. Ventura and Venturans for Responsible The Eyeglass Factory is very excited increases the chances that victims will and Effective Government, VREG for to announce that the “Kids Right to pay out. more information. Sight” Program, which has been in CryptoWall 4.0 also includes a free 2. Find and develop real affordable existence in Santa Barbara for over decrypt demo, which convinces victims housing starting at $300 for singles to twenty years, is now also available in that the decryption routine they need to $1500 for families in the next 3 years. He both Ventura and Camarillo. get their files back is easy, and that can help do this as a developer-consultant. This means that school-aged kids in paying the ransom will actually get their 3. Create the proper business climate need of eyeglasses, that are 18 years old files back. for jobs’ development focusing on small and under, can Phishing email attachment is source business growth and luring larger now get free glasses at all three Eyeglass of payload employers/businesses through tax Factory store locations. Randomizes victim’s filenames to savings. There are thousands of kids which create confusion 4. Eliminate the chronic cronyism can now be served by this program – Offers free decrypt demo to add which has existed here for at least the last and thereby do better in school so as to credibility 10-15 years by electing new and indepen- achieve their full potential. 2. PadCrypt dent Council members. This is a year-round program whose What sets this new ransomware 5. Defeat Measure O which is a regres- only requirements are: apart from the pack is its willingness I will eliminate wasteful and wrongful sive tax increase hurting the poor and 1) The child is accompanied by a parent/ to interact with the public; PadCrypt spending. Photo by Dina Pielaet. people on lower fixed incomes. Consider guardian. includes a chat interface embedded into lowering our sales tax rate half a point to 2) The child is 18 years old or under, and the product. The process of getting a Randall generate even more sales and sales’ taxes. has a current eyeglass prescription from Bitcoin wallet address, filling it with Randall believes if we achieve these any licensed eye doctor; and coins, and sending payment securely can Richman is things, almost every other problem we 3) Assert that there is a financial need for be complicated, so this chat feature adds face will improve here. His slogan is assistance getting eyewear for the child. a more human support element, helping running for “making Ventura even greater!” Upon satisfying these simple criteria, the perpetrators ensure that their victims His resume and bio are listed on kids will be fitted with free glasses remit ransom payments promptly. (Isn’t Ventura Council his Facebook page “Randall Richman” valued at $169.00 that nice?) as well as his Facebook campaign page The Eyeglass Factory stores may be Ventura City Council candidates - first in a First ransomware with chat support “Venturans for Randall.” called directly for further details at the series “written” by the candidates. Communicates via Darknet to avoid Randall looks forward to a positive following locations: being traced Randall is probably best known for campaign. Vote #4 Randall Richman on Santa Barbara 965-9000 “Helps” even less savvy victims his fight against the downtown parking your ballot. Ventura 642-2222 pay up meters in 2011 along with Carla Bonney Send him questions/comments to his Camarillo 987-8600 16 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE

Professor Scamp, Ph.D (Pretty Happy Dog) n Walden Surf- rewards: a pink toy truck with food; a boards is raffling off a blue toy knight with verbal praise; and a custom 9’0 surfboard hairbrush with the absence of a reward. with the proceeds Over the course of 32 trials, the 13 going to the Ventura participant dogs were presented with the Police Departments three objects. The dogs’ neural responses Professor Scamp Ph.D K-9 unit. The K-9 unit to each stimulus were measured using is mostly self-funded an fMRI machine. and it is very expensive to train and All dogs preferred a reward to none outfit the K-9 dogs. All of the officers at all. Four dogs showed a particularly reach into their own pockets to pay for strong response to the blue toy knight, some of the K-9 units cost because they while nine dogs responded equally to the love these dogs and they know how vital two types of reward. Only two dogs were the dogs are to their own safety and consistently more excited about the pink the safety of our community. They are toy truck and the food reward(my kind selling raffle tickets, the winning ticket of dogs). will be chosen at the Bark Out Loud K-9 In a second experiment, researchers fundraiser, Sept. 9th. allowed dogs to follow one of two simple Raffle tickets: 1 ticket for 10.00, 3 maze paths: one leading to their owner, tickets for 25.00 or 15 tickets for 100.00 the other to a bowl of food. Owners sat Available at Walden Surfboards, Cash with their backs turned and praised only. Please consider buying a raffle their dog when he or she arrived. ticket and please help me spread the “We found that the caudate (do they word. mean pawdate?)response of each dog Walden Surfboards in the first experiment correlated with 853 E. Front Street their choices in the second experiment,” n A big thank you Professor Scamp Berns said. “Dogs are individuals and for including LostCatVentura.com and their neurological profiles fit the behav- LostdogVentura.com in the Ventura ioral choices they make.” Breeze. Your help promoting these “Most of the dogs alternated resources is very much appreciated! between food and owner, but the dogs Cheers Debbie with the strongest neural response to n I sure hope that this isn’t applicable praise chose to go to their owners 80 to to dogs who have been raised with treats 90 % of the time,” Berns continued. “It Helping raise funds at a garage sale for Buddy Nation are Rebecca Nelson , Cappi Patterson and (maybe my home companions won’t read shows the importance of social reward Penny Balicai. Photo by Bernie Goldstein. this). Like I like praise but no treats? and praise to dogs. It may be analogous In an experiment designed to explain to how we humans feel when someone LostCatVentura.com and LostDogVentura.com are free the relationship between humans and praises us.” dogs -- whether it’s defined by a true resources for finding lost pets in Ventura County, and where bond or a love of food -- researchers you can post a notice to find your lost pet. found most dogs anticipate the praise of their owner as much or more than a food reward. “One theory about dogs is that they are primarily Pavlovian machines: they just want food and their owners are Forever homes wanted simply the means to get it,” Gregory Berns, a neuroscientist at Emory Uni- Maximus is a devoted father to his son versity, said in a news release. “Another, Meeko, and together they make a perfect more current, view of their behavior is pair for anyone looking to add not just one that dogs value human contact in and of but two bunnies to their family. Bunnies itself.” are much happier and healthier in pairs, In the early 1900s, psychologist Ivan and there is nothing like watching rabbits Pavlov trained dogs to associated food play together and groom each other. Two with a stimulus, like a bell. Eventually, rabbits take up no more room than a Pavlov was able to make dogs salivate single bunny, and they even share the using only the stimulus. same litter box. To meet this awesome But the latest research, detailed father and son duo and learn why two in the journal Social Cognitive and bunnies are twice as much fun as one, Affective Neuroscience (which I read all visit Ventura County Animal Services at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo and the time), suggests dogs aren’t so single- ask for ID #s A635245 & A635249. minded. Berns and his colleagues began their experiment by training dogs to associate This is sooo cute from the recent dog show held Scamp Club three objects with three different at the Fairgrounds. (Scampclub pets are not for adoption.)

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During the investigation, Verticals officers discovered the suspect had are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty Shutters in a court of law. left a stolen vehicle in the parking “We Have All Your Windows Covered” lot near the original victim’s car. P. 805.643.3254 | F. 805.643.0590 For further police reports visit While the officers were processing www.venturabreeze.com the stolen vehicle, the suspect reap- peared in a nearby business parking Commercial Burglary Arrest lot. When the officers saw him, he On August 15, at approximately ran from them. After a brief foot Unlimited Chiropractic 2am, the Ventura Police Department pursuit, the officers were able to For as little as $69 a month Command Center received a call arrest him. Mon., Tues. & Thurs. No appointments! Tracy McIntosh, D.C. from a passerby who saw the suspect, At the conclusion of the investi- 10am -1:30 & 2:30 - 6:30pm No hidden fees! 805.295.8747 37 year old Ventura vagrant Michael gation, the suspect was booked into No kidding! Waites, break a front window to Café Ventura County Jail for robbery, 3639 E. Harbor Blvd., #122, Ventura, CA 93001 Fiore. Waites was seen by the witness possession of a stolen vehicle, pos- entering the business through the session of stolen property, unlawful Located inside Salon Panache broken window. Officers arrived on use of pepper spray and prohibited scene within moments and could person in possession of pepper spray. Knoll, in the same breach in the berm as hear loud banging coming from Residential Burglary the last few months. inside of the business. On August 24 Ventura Police Harbor Patrol 7:00pm, received a report of subjects As officers were setting up a patrol officers contacted the victim following a vehicle into the Ventura YC. perimeter, Waites was seen climbing of a residential burglary in the 2700 Blotter Officers ascertained that the subjects were out of the broken window but then block of Seahorse Ave. The victim Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol playing “Pokémon-go” and were warned attempted to flee from officers. homeowner informed officers they tends to. for trespassing and released. Waites was then taken into custody had inadvertently left their garage 8-18 9:43am, received a report of an with the assistance of VPD K9 door open for a brief period earlier in 8-8 4:30pm, received a report of a injured male on the beach near the Santa “Yoschi.” the day. During this time, a female disabled vessel with 3 POB’s near Harbor Clara Rivermouth. Officer’s notified Waites was transported to suspect entered through the open cove beach. Officers responded and towed dispatch, responded and transported the Ventura county medical center where door and removed a small bicycle an inflatable dinghy and released at VIM patient to Surfers Knoll parking lot where he was medically cleared for booking trailer from the interior of the garage. 8-9 12:00pm, received a report of a AMR and Ventura fire were on scene and in jail. During the course of the investi- diesel spill near VWM B-dock. Officers treated the patient who was transported Arson/Vandalism Arrest gation, officers learned the victim’s responded, searched the area but were to local hospital for evaluation. On August 15, at approximately residence was equipped with security unable to locate the source of the sheen. 9:39pm, received a dispatch to a fire 5am, the Ventura Police Command cameras that captured crime. 8-10 9:20am, received a report of a alarm sounding at the Ventura YC. center received a call from mall Officers were able to view this video disabled vessel near the launch ramp. Officers responded and were unable to security reporting the suspect, 30 where they obtained a detailed de- Officers were on patrol and responded. find any smoke or fire and reset alarm. year old Ventura vagrant Adam scription of the female suspect along They towed the vessel to the fuel dock. 8-19 12:10am, while on patrol in the Fleck, lighting a fire on the roof of with the bicycle trailer. 8-11 12-4pm, officers issued multiple vehicle, officer’s observed a car driving Red Robin. On August 26 one of the inves- warnings to Stand-up paddlers through- suspiciously and erratically on Spinnaker Officers arrived on scene and tigating officers was on patrol in out the harbor for no PFD’s (personal floa- Drive near Harbor Cove. After a brief in- located Fleck sitting on a steel beam the area of San Nicholas and Santa tation device). It is state law to have a PFD vestigation, officers determined that the above the patio on the second story Cruz Street when they observed a on board any vessel in the harbor. four subjects were playing “Pokémon- of the mall. Officers spoke with female who resembled the suspect. 8-12 10:12pm, while on patrol, officers go.” Fleck who was cooperative. Ventura The officer contacted the female, issued several warnings to different 8-20 5:00pm, received a report of a City Fire department arrived and Brandi Kolacki (38 Ventura vagrant) groups on the beach near Surfers Knoll water rescue at Surfers Knoll from State provided a ladder so Fleck could and determined she was in fact the for bon fires. All subjects cooperated and Parks lifeguards. Officer’s responded safely come down off the patio cover. burglary suspect and was still in pos- extinguished their fires and left the beach. and assisted a kayaker with lifeguards. While on the cover/roof, Fleck lit session of the stolen bicycle trailer. 12:26pm, received a request from Ventura his shoe and other clothing on fire Kolacki was placed under arrest for PD with assisting an intoxicated indi- causing damage to the patio cover. residential burglary, being in posses- vidual find his vessel. Eventually it was Mailbox Ventura City Fire investigated the sion of stolen property and an out- determined that the individual was on a Continued from page 5 damage and advised there was no standing warrant. At the time of her large fishing seiner secured in the Harbor doing business or does the City Council structural damage to the building. arrest, Kolacki was also found to be Village. PD escorted the subject to his just see this as another reason to ask the Fleck was taken into custody in possession of counterfeit money, vessel and released him. citizens for more taxes? What will the without incident. Fleck was trans- narcotics and drug paraphernalia. 8-13 12:40pm, received a walk-in report legal costs be? ported to the Ventura County Prowling Arrest of a residence dock in the keys breaking in Now this City Council has the nerve Medical center where he was On August 25, at about 2:42 am, half from a excited group of individuals. to ask for more tax money and wants medically cleared for booking. Fleck an alert citizen called the Ventura Officers responded by boat and assisted the citizens of Ventura to trust them. was later booked in the Ventura Police Department Command with securing the dock until it can be They have just answered that question County Jail for Arson, and felony Center and reported that 2 subjects repaired. for themselves. They do not operate with vandalism no one was injured during were using flashlights to look into 5:30pm, received a report of two disabled the due diligence required for making the incident. vehicles in the area of the 3900 PWC’s near the South Jetty from State fiscally responsible decisions. Robbery and Stolen Vehicle Block of Dean Dr. The citizen Parks lifeguards. Officers responded and As a call to action, resignations Arrest with Foot Pursuit felt that the subjects were casing took a 9 year old boy and father aboard. should start at the City Council level, On August 24, at 10:40am, vehicles and preparing to break into The two PWC’s were towed to the launch along with a citizen’s investigation the victim parked his vehicle in them. Ventura Police patrol officers ramp. committee. a parking lot in the 11100 block responded to that area and, within 8-15 1:10pm, officers observed the Santa Robert Alviani of Citrus Drive. He got out of his minutes, located one female and Clara rivermouth break open near Surfers VREG Chair vehicle, and when he returned he one male subject. After conduct- found the suspect, 29 year old Santa ing an investigation and talking to Paula resident Raymond Gonzalez, witnesses, the officers arrested Teri inside of the car stealing two cell Denton (37 Ventura)for prowling, phones. The suspect fled from the possession of burglary tools, pos- victim, however the victim chased session of methamphetamine, and after him. During the chase, the possession of drug paraphernalia. suspect peppered sprayed the victim. The male subject was released due to A concerned citizen saw this occur the fact that there was not probable and attempted to intervene, however cause to believe he committed a the suspect also pepper sprayed him crime. Officers learned that Denton as well. At that point, the suspect looked into several vehicles, however dropped the stolen cell phones and it did not appear that any vehicles the victims lost sight of him as he were actually burglarized. Thanks ran away. to the alert citizen calling in suspi- Officers arrived and began an cious activity, a prowler was removed investigation into the incident. from the streets prior to any burglar- Initially, the suspect was not located. ies occurring. 18 OctoberAugust 31 29 – –September November 13, 11, 2016 2014 Ventura BREEZE

CommonVentura Kings, Dwight Yoakum andMusic Sun 9/4: 3 pm Jade Scene Hendrix 456 E. Main Street more! Plus, you have the Nardcore Fri 9/9: Tex Pistols Thurs 9/1: Ventucky String Band show on September 10, and Frost and Sat 9/10: Mandi Gomez Fri 9/2: Anchor & Bear Fire with the return of Cirith Ungol on Sun 9/11: 3 pm : Lee Rollag Sat 9/3: Eric Tyler Experience October 8. Details at VenturaTheater. The Greek Restaurant Fri 9/9: The Caverns net. Ventura Harbor Sat 9/10: Streetlight Cadence Do you have any music related news Sat & Sun 7:30 pm Sun 9/11: The Mutineers or upcoming shows you want help pub- Belly Dancing, Greek music and Sandbox Coffeehouse licizing? Send all information short or show; DJ dancing 204 E. Thompson Blvd ©highwaystarz long to [email protected], and Hong Kong Inn 805-641-1025 Ventura Music Scene for updated music listings daily, go to 435 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon www.VenturaRocks.com Mondays: Karaoke Thursdays Open Mic Help for Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band swing Sat 9/3: Doug Conlon night Sun 9/4: Patrick Gillham budding artists Music Calendar Fri 9/2: Hi Hat Entertainment – Sat 9/10: Licity Collins Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Sun 9/11: Marchal Riddle by Pam Baumgardner For more events go to VenturaRocks.com Sat 9/3: Del Franklin Sans Souci VenturaRocks.com Amigos Cafe & Cantina Sun 9/4: Jon & Tom 21 S. Chestnut Big help from Big Bad Voodoo 546 E. Main St. Keynote Lounge Sundays: DJ Darko Daddy for our local schools! That’s 805-874-2232 10245 Telephone Road Mondays: Karaoke $42,500 in funding to Ventura Unified Mondays: Open mic Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke Tuesdays: Twisted Tuesday w/ DJ School District earmarked to enhance Sat 9/3: The Barrelhouse Wailers Thursday: Open Mic Wednesdays: Open mic existing visual and performing arts Sun 9/4: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm Sunday: Karaoke Thursdays: DJ Spinobi programs. The funds were made Karaoke Fri 9/2: Tex Pistols Fri 9/9: Porter & the Bluebonnet, The possible through the BBVD concert last Tues 9/6: Blues Bullet Sat 9/3: Rick Miller Band Jelly April celebrating the City of Ventura’s Bombay Bar and Grill Fri 9/9: Chill Factor Squashed Grapes 150th anniversary. I’m looking forward 143 S. California St. Sat 9/10: Green Central Station 2351 E. Main St. to seeing new upcoming artist having (805) 643-4404 Made West Brewing 805-643-7300 the chance to flourish as a result of the Fri 9/2 – Sun 9/4: 32nd annual 1744 Donlon Street Live jazz music 7-10 pm band’s generosity. Beach Party Thurs music at 6:30; Sun at 2:30 Wed 8/31: Dogfish Local singer, Eric Harrington, Tues 9/6: 7 pm “Wild” Artist Open Thurs 9/1: Erisy Watt Thurs 9/1: The Lounge Trio recently played at Squashed Grapes to Mic Sun 9/4: Skin and Bones Fri 9/2: Maya Burns a packed house. Few knew there was a Sat 9/10: 7 pm The Vonettes and Fish Thurs 9/8: Todd Hannigan, The Sat 9/3: Plotz chance that drummer Vinnie Colaiuta Fry Brambles Tues 9/6: Jazz Jam might show up, and show up he did for The Cave Sun 9/11: Gold and Gray Wed 9/7: Denigris & Smith Quartet the final songs of the night. Harrington 4435 McGrath Street Majestic Ventura Theater Thurs 9/8: HO3 with Daniel Ross told me, “What an amazing night it Weds & Saturdays: 5:30 – 8:30 pm 26 S. Chestnut Street Fri 9/9: Rachel Flowers was, and to end it with Vinnie sitting in Varon Thomas Sat 9/10: RKALiens, Agression, Sat 9/10: Barrelhouse Wailers was just incredible, he’s just a delight- Thurs & Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Stalag 13, False Confession, Strand Star Lounge ful man!” Trey O’Toole from Pulse Warren Takahashi Quentin, more… 343 E. Main Street Drumming told me that Colaiuta had Copa Cubana Margarita Villa Fri 9/2: Bad Habit been working in a session all day and was Ventura Harbor Village Ventura Harbor Village Sat 9/3: Bloody Reunion afraid he might not make it, but luckily Tuesdays: RJ Mischo & the Down Fri & Sat at 6; Sundays at 3 Fri 9/9: The Sheiks for the house, he did. Home Trio Tuesdays: Dave Rae Sat 9/10: Cross Cut Speaking of Pulse Drumming and Thur 9/1: Martin & Macias Fri 9/2: Vertigo Blend The Tavern Squashed Grapes, watch for the Alvino Fri 9/2: Lorenzo Martinez Sat 9/3: Corsican Brothers 211 E. Santa Clara Street Bennett (currently working with Dave Sat 9/3: The Swillys Sun 9/4: CRV Sunday open mics Mason) drum clinic on September 10; Sun 9/4: Artis Ford Band Mon 9/5: The Mighty Cash Cats Karaoke Tuesdays he’ll be joined afterwards at the Grape Thurs 9/8: Brandon Ragan Sun 9/11: The Swillys Metal Music Wednesdays for an awesome jam including musicians Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant O’Leary’s DJs every Thursday college night George Hawkins, Jr. on bass and vocals 593 E. Main Street 6555 Telephone Road Fri 9/2: Sin Chonies (Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina), (805) 648-3001 Tuesdays: Free Jukebox Fri 9/9: The Caverns Jonathan McEuen on guitar and vocals Sun 9/4: 4 pm The Sunday Drivers Wednesdays: Karaoke Sat 9/10: Nick Dean (Dwight Yoakum, NGDB, Dave Mason), Discovery Fri 9/2: Patience Grey Ventura Harbor Geo Evans on guitar (Cheryl Lynn, Euge 1888 Thompson Blvd Fri 9/9: Live Band Karoke Rock on the Dock 3-6 pm Groove) and TJ, Teddy Jack Russell on Wednesdays: Starlight Swing Night Sat 9/10: Dylan Schmidt & the Sat 9/3: Carmen & the Renegade guitar and vocals (Leon Russell). Thurs 9/1: Irie Essence Rhythm Souls Vigilantes Bombay’s 32nd End of Summer Fri 9/2: Red Not Chili Peppers Olivas Adobe Sat 9/10: Hard Times Band Party hits Ventura over the first Sat 9/3: Tim Polecat’s Trio, Gator 4200 Olivas Park Drive W20 at the Watermark weekend of September with three stages McMurders Rock’n Trio, Inazuma, Music Under the Stars 598 E. Main Street (including one outdoors with sand and more… Sat 9/3: Lisa Haley & the Zydekats Thurs 6 pm, Fri & Sat 9 pm, Sun 3 pm a mechanical bull). Look for musical Sun 9/4: 11 am – Tribal Seeds, Hirie, (Sold Out) Fri 9/2: 6 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Dive acts all weekend long including perfor- The Movement, more; 7 pm Seedless, Paddy’s Bar Messiahs mances from Mandex, Highway Starr, The Steppas 2 W. Main Street Sat 9/3: The Bomb Dirty Rice, Uproots, Shakey Feelin’ and Sat 9/10: Nirvanish Wednesdays: Karaoke Sun 9/4: The Bomb A.D.D to name but a few. El Rey Cantina Fri & Sat: DJs Fri 9/9: Rick Wakefield The first ever Oxnard Jazz Festival 294 E. Main Street Plan B Winery Sat 9/10: Maitland Ward Allstars lands at Oxnard Beach on Saturday, Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and 3520 Arundell Circle Sun 9/11: Jade Hendrix September 10, offering a diverse mix of Friends; 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold Sun 9/11: The Mighty Cash Cats The Wine Rack Jazz, Latin, Soul, Blues and R&B with Dust Poinsettia Pavilion 14 S. California Street Tom Brown, Nick Colionne, Howard Saturdays: DJ Erock 3451 Foothill Road Music runs 7-11 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm Hewett, O’Bryan, Quatrosound and Gigi’s Cocktails (805) 648-1143 Sundays: B&V Acoustics Poncho Sanchez. You can get ticket 2493 Grand Avenue Sun 9/4: 2 pm Old Country Grass Mondays: Open Mic information and more on this special (805) 642-2411 Band Tuesdays: Keith Cain event at OxnardJazzFestival.com. Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke Fri 9/9: Ventura Jazz Orchestra with Wednesday: Danielle Stacy Alternative/Country rockers, Porter Golden China Anna Kasper Thurs 9/1: Jon Gindick & the Bluebonnet will be swinging 760 S. Seaward Mon 9/12: Monday Night Dance Club Fri 9/2: Keith Cain through town from Austin, TX, with (805) 652-0688 with Wyatt Haupt Sat 9/3: Justin Spring a showcase at Sans Souci on Friday, Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm Prime Sun 9/4: B&V Acoustic September 9. They’ll be on the same bill Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic 2209 E. Thompson Blvd Thurs 9/8: Tom & Milo as The Jelly. Gone West Cellars Tuesdays: Danny D Fri 9/9: Gregg Myers The Ventura Theater has been 5963 Olivas Park Drive Fridays: Encore Sat 9/10: Danille Stacy packing in the shows for the rest of the Fri 9/2: JJ Frank Saturdays: Beach City Sound Club The 805 Bar year. You’ll want to review their line Grapes and Hops Red Cove Ventura Harbor up so you don’t miss any acts such as 454 E. Main Street 1809 E. 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Ventura Art Scene 700 E Santa Clara St, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information about Dr. Clifford’s presentation or BAA and its galleries, call 648-1235 or visit www.buenaventuragal- lery.org. Art , a la arte C Dana Zurzolo At the Edges of Security Because of a previous engagement Opening Reception: September 2 from 6-9 p.m. Mona Lisa will not be able to attend Exhibit dates: Sept 2 - 24. the discussion. Gallery hours: M-F 10-4 pm Sat. & Sun. by ap- CSU Channel Islands lecturer Jerry pointment. Clifford will discuss “What your Dana Zurzolo discusses invisible social forces art teacher didn’t tell you — but disguised within a bright pallet, a fresh eye, should have” in a free presentation and a tense, visual honesty that disarms her from 5:30-7 p.m. September 8 at the audiences. Her work is multi-layered, unpre- Buenaventura Art Association Gallery An Exhibition of the artwork of Hiroko dictable, shocking. on Santa Clara Street. Dr. Clifford Yoshimoto & Bob Privitt at The Artist Talk September 11, 4:00 -6:00 p.m. has taught a Science of Art course to Blackboard Gallery - Studio Channel Vita Art Center art majors for many years at Cal State Islands, September 1– 24 432 North Ventura Ave. Studio 30 Channel Islands. Reception: September 3, 4pm – 6pm Using classical and modern artworks, Artist Talk with Bob Privitt: September he will examine how artists employ light 17, 1:30pm and color to affect our perception, often September begins the new art season The Santa Paula Society of the Arts will host a free art through their careful observation rather and the Blackboard Gallery located at demo given by Wendy Winet Lefkowitz on Sept. than scientific training. Why is Mona Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo is 11 from 2-4 pm at the Santa Paula Railroad Depot, Lisa’s smile so elusive? Dr. Clifford will opening with a phenomenal new exhibi- 963 E. Santa Barbara St. She will be sharing her prize examine visual perception and the process tion called “Life Force”. Artists Hiroko winning tips and techniques in watercolor. by which visual images are formed. Yoshimoto & Bob Privitt are world For more information about the Santa Paula Society The talk is open to all interested members renowned artists, each bring an artistic of the Arts, visit the website at www.thespsa.com. of the public. Admission is free, but fever rarely seen in the art world. The seating is limited and reservations are exhibit opens September 1st and runs recommended. RSVP to 648-1235. through September 24th.

Join Mika at the Opening Reception on Saturday arts community (students are ineligible) Sept.17 4-6pm and immerse yourself in the Healing Nominations for 7. Student Artist, an active student artist Hawaiian vibes of Aloha. Sip on some POG or grab in any discipline under the age of 19 who a Guava Mimosa from the bar and listen to the the 2016 Mayor’s has demonstrated outstanding promise strumming ukulele of Hawaiian music, as you view and commitment to the arts this new Aloha Zen art series from artist Mika Arts Awards are “These annual awards are an Harmony. For more info please visit www.mika- important tradition for everyone who harmony.com/events/. Aloha Zen will be at Traveler due September 8 loves the arts in Ventura,” said Mayor Cafe until Nov.1 Nomination forms are now available Erik Nasarenko. “They cultivate a greater Traveler Cafe online until September 8 for the 12th understanding and visibility of the value 1070 E. Front Street annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. For more of the arts to the public at large. They information visit the website. To have showcase the economic impact of Ventura’s a form mailed to you please contact creative businesses and arts leadership and Georgeanne Lees at 805/658-4720 or patrons. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are one the AfterGLOW to sell out so reserve your [email protected]. small way to say ‘well done’ and ‘thank seat early! The AfterGLOW dinner is The awards recognize the artistic you’ to everyone involved in our creative $25 for FOTM members, $35 for non- achievements and contributions to the community--for their contributions, their members. Paid reservations required prior cultural community by City of Ventura dedication and their passion to serve the to September 6. residents in seven categories: arts in our city.” 1. Arts Patron, a business or individual In September a panel of community whose strong support of the arts has been members representing the arts and ongoing through philanthropic and/or business worlds will review applications volunteer service based on: the significance and magnitude 2. Artist in the Community, an established of the nominee’s contributions; leadership Focus On The Masters - Artist Spotlight individual artist in any discipline for artistic in the arts community and commitment Interview an evening with James L. excellence and singular efforts in contribut- to service to the arts; benefit and impact of Webb, Saturday, September 10, from Angels are smiling at Heavens Gallery ing to Ventura’s cultural vitality the nominee’s contribution to the citizens 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Brooks Institute in Ventura California where artist Joan 3. Creative Entrepreneur, a locally owned for- of the City of Ventura; and potential con- Screening Room, 5301 N. Ventura Ave. Doyle is currently showing her collection profit business which exemplifies the impact tribution to the arts in the emerging artist It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the Artist originals titled “The Hero’s Journey.” and vitality of Ventura’s creative economy and student artist categories. The panel’s Spotlight James L. Webb who was extensive- Originally from Ireland, she transitioned 4. Arts Leader, a nonprofit arts profes- selections will be presented to Cultural ly documented by Focus on the Masters in from Disney animation artist to watercol- sional who has demonstrated outstanding Affairs Commissioners who will make rec- 2009. Jim, for over 10 years, was a master orist. leadership, organizational steward- ommendations for the Mayor to approve. printer for Gemini G.E.L., the ground- She specializes in creating sunlit portraits ship and partnership within the arts The Mayor will announce honorees breaking and highly respected publisher of of homes, individuals, and the Angelic community on October 10, and present each recipient fine art that is now celebrating its 50th an- realms. Her vibrant and life-like watercol- 5. Arts Educator, an individual or with a non-monetary award at a reception niversary. Free to FOTM Members - $10 ors seem to capture precious moments to be organization whose achievements and on November 3, including a limited edition General public, $5 students and seniors. treasured for a lifetime. contributions to arts education have been artwork, Mark of Excellence, created by Reservations required 653-2501 The show remains until the end of significant and far reaching Lis J. Schwitters. The awards are presented AfterGLOW Fundraising Event: Join September. 6. Emerging Artist, a working artist as a joint project of the city departments us for a celebratory supper immediately 365 E Main St, 648-5689 under 40 who has demonstrated outstand- of Community Development and Parks, following the interview at the Ventura Opening Times 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM ing promise and commitment to Ventura’s Recreation and Community Partnerships. home of Jim & Mary Galbraith. We expect Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 20 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE Show Time

the aforementioned lumberjack, Gavin (Karl Two On The aisle of theater. Kudos to SPTC and David Pete’s Dragon Urban), discovers Elliot and tires to hunt Ralphe for expanding the awareness of him down for his own selfish gain. Ventura County audiences. On the human side of things, the Night Alive is The Night Alive plays Friday and Saturdays ensemble is strong on all fronts. Oakes at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Fegley, as Pete, is a perfect mixture of head- luminescent through October 2, 2016. Santa Paula strong attitude and pure will. Blending feral Theatre Center, 125 S. Seventh Street, by Eduardo Victoria physicality with human sincerity, he’s exactly Santa Paula. Reservations are recom- [email protected] at SPTC who the film needs to embody its themes. mended. 525-9840 or www.santapaula- by Jim Spencer & Shirley Lorraine Pete’s Dragon is a reminder that we Fegley brings with him an innocence, but theatercenter.org. Adults $20, Seniors should never forget “the magic.” The term, also a presence that we can’t ever ignore. As Once again the Santa Paula Theater and Students $18. Mature themes and as it pertains to the film is broad, but can Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard fits into the Center (SPTC) brings a new level of strong language. be distilled to an innate awe and wonder, matriarchal role with ease, acting as the best theater to Ventura County with its a reverence and respect for what we can’t attributes of what humanity has to offer, current production of The Night Alive, a control or take for granted on a daily basis. and helping to really sell the film’s stakes New York Drama Critic’s Circle Award It’s an unsaid truth that the older we get, the with a personal perspective. As Grace’s soon- winning play for 2013-14. more this trait is clouded and contaminated to-be stepdaughter, Natalie, Oona Laurence Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s by fear. In many ways, David Lowery’s latest is another great addition, giving Pete an gripping and surprisingly amusing tale film feels like a wake-up call, a kid’s movie understanding tether to the human world. of the intertwining lives of five imperfect for adults. He’s created a film that is big Karl Urban and Robert Redford are welcome Irish people holds the audience in sus- and ambitious, but far removed from all the flourishes to the film – they don’t have the pension for nearly two hours without empty spectacle flooding blockbuster film- biggest roles (for good reason), but make an intermission. To have had one would making, instead using a fantastic premise to every second count. have broken the spell and the flow for look deeply inward to great effect. There are a lot of shows and films out both actors and audience. 5-year-old Pete (Oakes Fegley) is on a there currently riding a wave of nostalgia, Veteran director and SPTC Artistic vacation with his parents. Driving down appealing to our childhoods and the simplic- Director David Ralphe cites McPherson a secluded highway, a deer jumps out and ity of our youth. Rather than fashion a film as one of his favorite playwrights, for his The Be the DD and Win campaign will their car goes careening off the highway. based on obvious references or playful nods insights and soul-searching characters. continue its message at large weekend festivals Pete is the only survivor, but just when he’s to our past, Pete’s Dragon instead embodies The members of the immensely and holiday weekends. about to be eaten by a pack of wolves, a giant, the sincerity of the past, showing that we need talented cast consisting of Taylor Kasch green dragon comes to his rescue, instinctu- it now more than ever. It’s worth noting that (Tommy), Jessi May Stevenson (Aimee), ally feeling the boys confusion and pain, and the film is a period piece, taking place in the Ron Feltner (Doc), Brian Harris (Ken) Campaign had taking him into his arms. Flash forward to 80s, but never rubbing our faces in it – it really and Cecil Sutton (Maurice) pour six years later, and the two are inseparable. just wants to show an understated contrast their souls into the piece, interpreting its final night That’s all threatened, when a lumberjack and of how times have changed and what we can McPherson’s words, as their characters his crew begin chopping trees further into learn from that. They really don’t make them mentally stumble about seeking an order on July 15, 2016 the forest than they should. Soon enough, like this anymore, and like that, Lowery’s in their chaotic lives that they never quite Pete’s discovered by a kind forest ranger created another Disney classic, a warm, achieve as situations continue to change. in Ventura named Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard). She imaginative and inspiring human adventure The ensemble highlights isolated In July 2011, Ventura County Be- and her family take Pete in, but are curious that’s sure to stand the test of time. zones of idiosyncrasies, each character havioral Health, Project Safer and the as to how he survived in the wilderness for so Now playing at Cinemark Downtown 10. existing in the same physical space but Ventura Police Department collaborated long. As Pete and Elliot attempt to reunite, 102 minutes. Rated PG. on a different mental plane. Each is to develop and implement a campaign to splintered by personal circumstances recognize and reward designated drivers. that ebb and flow at a moment’s notice. The campaign was known as, “Be the DD Somehow they amplify the tenuous and Win”. The “DD” acronym is short for nature that is daily life. Designated Driver. During the campaign, Kasch leads the action as Tommy, local alcohol establishments in Downtown a divorced, down-and-out handyman. Ventura would provide wristbands for desig- He sets the tone with his Irish phrasing nated drivers and provide them with prizes. which gives even the abundant cursing a Project Safer, a local prevention provider, certain pleasing lilt to the ear. The piece spearheaded the campaign. According is fraught with wording uncommon to to Project Safer’s records, over $77,000 in us, although seemingly natural to the prizes have been given away to designated actors. drivers in Ventura County; all of which was Kasch’s interactions with the slightly donated by local businesses. Over 6,200 disadvantaged Doc, played to perfection designated drivers were identified during by Ron Feltner, are a study in tenderness, the nights of the campaign. Over 16,000 friendship and loyalty. Doc is a dishev- people were driven home safely by the des- eled character, both inside and out, who ignated drivers . struggles to maintain a semblance of The Be the DD and Win campaign not normality. only set out to identify and reward desig- Through a random occurrence, their nated drivers but to also change the per- lives are changed by Aimee (Stevenson) ception that being the designated driver in many ways. Adrift and needy as was “cool” and “important”. Over the the others, Aimee’s broken existence last five years thousands upon thousands becomes just one more piece of the have been reminded about the importance group’s puzzling dynamics. of the designated driver and not driving Upstairs lives Maurice (Sutton), while impaired. Tommy’s crusty uncle who himself is Although the campaign will not seeking some kind of peace and order. continue on a monthly basis, Project Safer Under his seemingly sour facade he and the Ventura Police Department will harbors a soft center that shines through continue to encourage the public to plan in the end. ahead and have a safe ride when deciding to The stone in the gears that move drink alcohol.. these lives forward comes in the form With summer in full swing and festivals of Ken (Harris), a threatening force each weekend throughout the county, it whose brief intrusion is akin to a fast- is important to remember, that although moving tornado, leaving destruction there are still folks who make the wrong and confusion in his wake. His presence decision to drink and drive, you still have causes momentary damage that is ul- time to make the right decision. You can be timately easily dismissed as if it never a designated driver. happened. Life goes on. The Ventura Police Department thanks While the piece itself presents only all of the Downtown businesses that partici- a minimally satisfying resolution, the pated in the Be the DD and Win campaign exemplary staging and performances over the last five years. Additional thanks throughout are simply mesmerizing. to Ventura County Behavioral Health and Each of the actors, individually and as Project Safer for their funding and commit- an ensemble, make this a powerful piece ment to the campaign. Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 21

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Your superiors will (c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. 22 August 31 – September 13, 2016 Ventura BREEZE This ’n’ That Rent Some Fun! $32,038 in rent had not been collected dog shows, horse shows, home and rec- Specialty Bikes, Cruisers, Tandem Bikes, Kids Bikes & More!* in a timely manner within the deadlines reation shows, concerts, dances, business of the lease. The City is conducting a expos, weddings and receptions, motor- through process review to determine cycle and automobile shows, camping VENTURA what caused the delay to collect the groups, swap meets and much more. Ventura Pier amount due from Brooks. We will also The Ventura County Fair entertained Ventura Marriott be developing a better administrative thousands of guests and employs up to Crowne Plaza process to prevent this from happening 700 seasonal staff during the annual Four Points by Sheraton in the future. The City takes this issue 12-day event. With annual attendance of State Beach Picnic Area seriously and we strive to promote trans- over 300,000 visitors to the Fair, the com- Ventura Holiday Inn Express parency at the highest level. munities throughout Ventura County OXNARD The City did not contribute any share in the economic vitality derived Embassy Suites funds to Brooks’ improvements. The from the Ventura County Fair. The Fair Mandalay Beach Resort contract with Brooks requires them to brings economic, social, educational, Channel Island Marine pay the full amount of the lease and and cultural resources and provides Emporium Landing complete renovations, and protects the lasting impressions on Fairgoers. While Residence Inn Oxnard River Ridge City from default and any damages as- agriculture is the heart of the Fair, it’s sociated. Public property, unlike private the diverse entertainment that typically * Rental product varies by location. (805) 650-7770 • wheelfunrentals.com property, cannot be liened. Addition- draws Fairgoers through the gates. ally, since lien rights cannot be filed on Known for free top name concerts, $40/$65 for both days public property, the City is not liable for we take pride in the overall dynamics Apply for 9/12-10/17 M 8:45-9:45 am #7379 the improvements that were made and and diversity of the entertainment, the 9/14-10/19 W 8:45-9:45 am #7380 the contractor cannot successfully file a esthetics and cleanliness of the grounds, City Council Start your day with the Latin dance lien against public property. as well as the vast educational and in- workout Zumba®! This is a dynamic, The City empathizes with all who novative exhibits that are showcased Advisory Board exciting and effective fitness system. have been affected by the decision of throughout the Fair each year. Bring water and towel and dress com- GPHomestay to close Brooks Institute. and Committee fortably. Walk in fee $7 due at start of The closure has impacted students class. Certified Zumba® Instructor Dala who must relocate to other schools, the positions Sondors. faculty who have lost their jobs and the Residents of Ventura are encour- Beyond Paint Night 16 years-adult local contractors that were left unpaid. aged to apply for volunteer City Council 9/13-10/18 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm $95 The City will assert its rights per the Advisory Board and Committee #7152 lease agreement and will aggressively positions that advise the City Council In this studio class, you will complete pursue recouping owed funds from on various issues. Applications are your own unique work of art or multiple this project. available online at www.cityofventura. works with daily demonstrations and For another perspective see page 14 net/involved/advisory or from the City one-on-one guidance from instructor Clerk’s Office, Ventura City Hall, 501 Gail Weissman. Learn traditional and You might see an Island Scrub-Jay on Santa Poli Street, Room 204. The applica- not so traditional basic techniques of 2016 Fair closed with records numbers Cruz. tion deadline is 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, acrylic painting as you capture atmo- Continued from page 1 September 6, 2016. sphere color diversity August 3 through August 14. There are three open positions on the and contrast. The Ventura County Fair’s mission Changes in bird Downtown Parking Advisory Committee Beginning Bagpipes 9 years-adult is to preserve, promote, and showcase and one open position on the Mobile 9/14-11/2 W 7:30-8:45 pm agriculture and the traditions of breeding habits Home Rent Review Board; these positions $40 + $85 instrument fee #7089 Ventura County, this was accomplished require special qualifications. Interested Learn to play bagpipes, their history with competitive livestock and horse on the Channel City residents for the Mobile Home Rent and the player’s uniform with tradi- shows, agricultural exhibits and baking Review Board must be persons who are tional Scottish piping instructors Steve contests. Fairgoers were greeted with an Islands not connected with the real estate or rental Busch and Joseph Thayer using the abundance of new attractions, which Paul Collins, Curator of Vertebrate housing industry and shall not reside Scottish College of Piping Tutor Book included Star Child Stilt Circus, who Zoology at the Santa Barbara Museum in or have any financial interest in any curriculum. Students must bring $85 delighted young and old as they strolled of Natural History (SBMNH), will describe mobile home park. Open positions on the to the first class to purchase a practice through the Fair. Adding to the attrac- the effects that conservation efforts on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee chanter, the double reed woodwind in- tion were exciting new carnival rides, Channel Islands have had on breeding bird must be filled with two members who are strument used to learn how to play the including the Flipper and the F-80. populations, during the September From owners of commercial property situated bagpipes themselves. Tasty new food offerings like Deep Fried Shore to Sea Lecture. with the Downtown Parking District area, Improvisation for Youth 8-12 years Peanut Butter and Jelly and Birthday Collins will describe how, over the past and one member who is a business owner, 9/14-10/12 W 3-3:45 pm $50 #7091 Cake Crepes pleased the taste for 150 years, the type and behavior of breeding operator or manager of a business within Gain self-confidence, team building summer treats. bird populations on the Channel Islands the Downtown Parking District Area. skills and theater knowledge as you Total Attendance for 2016 was a has changed significantly, influenced by a Members shall be residents of the create theater in the moment from record 332,262; up 4.5% from 2015’s at- wide variety of factors. City at the time of their appointment what is on hand with an end of session tendance of 318,113. The previous record Most recently, many bird species have and during their term of office, and vol- showcase for family & friends. Instruc- Fair attendance was set in 2013 with benefitted from the removal of non-native unteers must be willing to serve two to tor Jackie Ringhof. Classes held at 329,061 Fair visitors. herbivores, rats, and cats on the islands, four-year terms. All eligible applicants the Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 E “We go all out to bring Ventura resulting in new breeding records and first will undergo interviews with the City Ralston St. County a better Fair every year,” said time breeding records, as the species’ native Council Appointments Recommenda- Explore with Me 2.5-5 years CEO Barbara Quaid. “For us the focus is habitats are restored. tion Committee in September. $65/adult & child not about the numbers of people coming Collins’ research has found not only Applications may be submitted 9/14-10/19 W 5:15-6 pm #6771 through the gates, but about the quality the addition of 26 species of birds that by e-mail to cityclerk@cityofventura. 9/16-10/21 F 10:30-11:15 am #6772 of the experience our guests have at the are believed to be nesting for the first net, or by fax to the City Clerk’s Office Discover the world of art through the Fair. We are committed to offering a time on the islands, but also almost 150 at 641-1046, by mail to the City Clerk’s eyes of your child with such hands-on clean, safe and fun experience that will island-specific changes in the breeding office P.O. Box 99, Ventura, CA 93002, or activities as sculpture, painting, collage, create cherished memories” distribution and status of birds nesting hand-delivered to the City Clerk’s Office drawing and gardening. Instructor As is the case every year, overall on the Channel Islands. at Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Jennifer Benitez. success would not be possible without The talk will be held on Thursday, Room 204.For more information call the tremendous support of the sponsors September 8. The From Shore to Sea the City Clerk’s Office at 658-4787. and the community. While the gates lecture series is sponsored by Channel Facts on the City-owned building have closed on the 2016 Ventura County Islands National Park to further the un- Continued from page 1 Fair, planning is already underway for derstanding of current research on the Fun and informative City classes thriving art scene, the City saw this as a the 2017 Fair. Channel Islands Continued from page 4 business retention opportunity to retain The Ventura County Fairgrounds The lecture will take place at 7:00 9/10 Saturday 4pm 80 faculty jobs, 80 support jobs, and a consists of a 62.5-acre parcel and p.m. on the second Thursday of each Fairytales in the Park is celebrating campus for 350 students by facilitating operates as a multi-purpose, multi- month, January through December, at the its 22nd season! Join us at Barranca Vista Brooks’ move to the downtown. functional, year-round facility accom- Channel Islands National Park Robert Park for a production of The Boy Wizard On August 12, Brooks Institute modating a variety of events. Regarded J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, 1901 in the Land of Oz. Performances are the announced it was closing and construc- as a premier rental facility, the Ventura Spinnaker Drive in Ventura Harbor. 2nd Saturday of every month. Bring a tion came to a halt. The loss of this County Fairgrounds and Event Center The programs are free and open to the blanket, picnic and low lawn chairs.. For tenant pointed out some weaknesses attracts some of the most popular shows public. This lecture can also be viewed live more information call 654-7553 in the City’s internal process, namely and attractions in the county through- online at: http://www.nps.gov/chis/plany- Morning Zumba 18 years-Adult that the security deposit of $27,572 and out the year, including livestock shows, ourvisit/live-programs.htm. Ventura BREEZE August 31 – September 13, 2016 23

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2507 E. HARBOR BLVD., VENTURA. Lovely recently 473 SOUTH DOS CAMINOS, VENTURA. 408 NORTH LA LUNA, OJAI. upgraded Ventura beach property close distance to Pierpont. New Best priced Fixer in Ventura Midtown. You can walk Priced to sell!! flooring tile throughout the home. Remodeled bathrooms with to the mall! 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. subway tile, new tub, and new vanities & mirrors. The remodeled 2 bedrooms + 1 bath on an almost 6,000 square foot Walking distance to town. Private rear yard with kitchen is open with granite & a brand new stove. Designer paint, lot. workshop. ceiling fans, updated lighting and built in closet organizer. Private HUGE rear yard. This home will not last, asking $439,000. patio, one car garage with a new garage door and an assigned parking spot. Just Priced to Sell at $464,000 submit all offers!!! Submit all offers!!! unpack your bags and start living the beach life. Seller is motivated. Christine C. Moore | Keller Williams | 805.794.7904 | #01181493 Bill Holling | REMAX | 805.339.3566 | #00643146 Bill Holling | REMAX | 805.339.3566 | #00643146

Townhome style with no one above or below you!

$399,999

1027 THOMAS LANE, VENTURA 93003. 2+2 Weston Cape Regatta. GREAT location! 1,270 square feet. Clean and upgraded throughout. Townhouse style living with no one above or below you. Two car garage and private patio. Centrally located in Ventura near shops and restaurants! Visit me at McNallyRealtor.com

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“I did it!” “Catch me if you can!” 4th annual Ventura Marathon Season 2 of popular, local and Beach Party flag football league starting Mark your calendars for the 4th Race co-founder Josh Spiker said, “We annual Ventura Marathon and Beach are really excited about the new K9 Ventura has a new flag football are no-contact is the safest way to play Party on Saturday and Sunday, Shuffle and the Adventure Race which league called FuturePro Flag Football. football if your child is new to the sport. September 10th and 11th at the will add to the weekend-long experience. The first season for FuturePro Flag Games will again be played every Ventura Pier. These events are meant more for locals Football had overwhelming success Sunday at St. Bonaventure High School Aside from the marathon, there will as the marathon and half tend to bring with 200 players from all over Ventura football field with the first game be a half-marathon, a 5K, bike rides, a in thousands of out-of-towners.” County that played in all co-ed played on October 2nd and ending on K9 Shuffle (dog walk) and an adventure/ Anyone and everyone is welcome, youth divisions. Players of all kinds, November 20. Ages to play are in age obstacle race. The beach party expo from walkers to runners of all ages! The including beginner, intermediate and groups in safe ranges in the following features live music (seven bands), race will benefit several local charities advanced are welcome to join again in school grade divisions: Kindergarten, MadeWest beer garden and dozens of including Humane Society Ventura the Fall season. 1st & 2nd / 3rd, 4th & 5th / 6th, 7th & exhibitors ranging from arts and crafts County, Autism Society Ventura If you are curious about the game 8th / 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th. The cost to health and fitness. County and Alex’s Lemonade Stand, of football, then flag football is a safe, to play is $125 and includes a jersey. The flat and fast marathon course is a among others. exciting and fun introduction to help Interested players, coaches and volun- certified Boston Marathon qualifier and For more information and to your child learn the basics. Learn how to teers are encouraged to register and/ delivers an epic experience with a beach- register, please visit: www.venturamara run plays, play as a team and make new or contact www.futureproflagfootball. front finish at the historic Ventura Pier. thon.com. friends. FuturePro Flag Football rules com or 302-9809. School California. It was founded in 1993 by a retired teacher, who saw firsthand how Are you an homeless children struggled to stay exceptional focused in school. No parking is allowed on one side of Vista Del Mar at any individual? time especially on Sunday School on Wheels is looking for an July 13. If you parked there on exceptional individual who believes in July 13 you got towed away 2 the power of education and the potential times. Have you seen a funny of children. The full job description is sign that you would like to posted on their website and can be found share? at www.schoolonwheels.org/careers/ School on Wheels is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit based in Ventura that provides educational assistance to homeless children throughout Southern