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On Thursday, May 12 The PinPop-pers Ladies Bowling League celebrated their end of the bowling season with a banquet and awards ceremony held at the Wedgewood Banquet facility. The ladies were surprised by a most unexpected ap-pearance by “Elvis” who was played by Buena Lanes Assistant Manager Roger Heap in full Elvis costume . His lovely

Jess Nikolai is an ebullient 20-something who loves birds and possums and wildlife. As the Preserve Manager for the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy,

Miranda Mize will compete in state finals in June.

Local senior wins Lions Club student speaker contest Miranda Mize, a senior at El Camino high school, has won this year’s Lions Club Student Speaker semi-final contest. She will now compete at the state finals on June 4 in Redding, California where she will be competing for the grand prize of $11,000. This year’s topic is “Liberty and Justice For All -- What It Means to Me”. Miranda took first place at the Ventura Downtown Lions Club com-petition and went on to win the next four levels. She was awarded $4,500 for winning at District and moved on to compete in the semi-finals where she took home the top prize of $6,500. The Lions Club Student Speaker contest is supported by the Student Speaker Foundation, a California nonprofit corporation. This year the Foundation will provide scholarships totaling $103,500.00. From this amount, each of the fifteen District winners will receive a $4,500.00 scholarship, each of the four Area winners will receive an additional $6,500.00 scholarship and the winner of the Multiple District Four Contest will receive an additional $10,000.00 scholarship The Ventura Downtown Lions Club meets the first three Thursdays of every month for lunch at The Derby Club, Ventura County Fairgrounds. Guests are always welcome! For information about the Lions Club Student Speaker Contest, Lions Clubs International, or the Ventura Downtown Lions, visit www.venturalions.org or 655-5595.

Jess Nikolai at the kiosk at the Main Street Bridge.

Jess Nikolai, River Patrol on the Willoughby Preserveby Jill Forman

part of her job is patrolling the Wil-loughby Preserve where the Main Street Bridge spans the river.

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Elvis is alive and well in Ventura. Photo by Michael Gordon.

Lady bowlers entertained at banquetwife Marian capably handled his sound system. Elvis took them back to another time in their lives. It was nice of Buena Lanes to give roger time away to make the 56 women , ranging in ages from 27 to 87 a time to reminisce and have a great luncheon to end their season.

A happy group celebrating another addition at Westpark Community Center.

A variety of programs to be offered at Center On Tuesday, May 3 parents, staff, young boxers, sponsors and city dig-nitaries were on hand to celebrate the completion and installation of the Westpark Community Center’s new fitness facility, f looring and equipment. Ventura Chief of Police Ken Corney was there to show the VPD’s support for the wonderful programs offered there for our youth. As was Ventura resident and business owner Sal Flores who spends many hours mentoring at-risk kids par-ticipating in the Ventura Boxing Club that he started at Westpark. The new fitness facility will host a variety of programs such as boxing, exercise fitness, martial arts, step classes and Zumba. Westpark serves 120 youths daily, ages 6-17, and more than 1,100 children annually through free and low-fee, scheduled and drop-in programs for fitness, enrich-ment and homework. “It has been a dream and an amazing journey to see all the growth, changes and improvements at Westpark,” says Youth Programs Coordinator Anita Diaz who has been center director for more than a decade and a half. Aera Energy sponsored the fa-cility’s new f looring. Aera Energy has actively supported the center’s youth academic and physical fitness programs for many years, especially through startup seed money for the Ventura Police Activities League (PAL) that supports programs at the Center.

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The Ladies Luncheon is having its 7th Anniversary luncheon on June 2 at the Pierpont Inn Pavilion Room in beautiful Ventura. The Ladies Luncheon was started by local Ventura Realtor, Laurie Ann Meyer-Ehrhardt, in June, 2009. “A few of us met at the My Florist and Bakery in downtown Ventura. The next month, when we met at the Pierpont Inn, we had 15 women for lunch. By the third month, we had 35 women attending, I knew that it was important to continue these monthly lunches.” Laurie started Ladies Luncheon because she saw a need for women to come together on a regular basis with a ‘no join’ obligation. “With both no limit on the number of categories rep-resented, and no need to attend every month women are able to attend when it’s convenient for them. And, there is no limit on the number of categories repre-sented. Thus, we are representing many local businesses and various nonprofits within Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. We continue to be able to provide women with both support and encouragement.” Ladies Luncheon is the place, “To eat, meet, greet and shop,” according to Laurie. “Our luncheons are not just for business. It is also the place to relax, shop,

At a recent Ladies Luncheon lucky Breeze publisher Sheldon was the first man invited to one of their luncheons.

Happy seventh anniversary Ladies Luncheon!by Carol Leish

and, to have fun! What goes on at Ladies Luncheon stays at Ladies Luncheon! We average 45 women each month. By allowing multiple categories, we are able to support the philosophy of the impor-tance of building relationships in order to do business. There is always enough business for everyone.” Laurie’s mom, Pat Morris, who relocated to Ventura in 2012, started coming to Ladies Luncheon when she moved here. “Mom has always been an inspiration to me and I am so blessed and fortunate for her to be able to participate here and to be supportive of all of us. Elaine O’Malia, of Laine Designs(www.lainedesigns.com) is the web wizard and acts as my right hand helper.” To join our wonderful group please come on June 2 at our anniversary luncheon. Go to our website www.The-LadiesLuncheon.com to pre-register or pay at the door. Like me, you’ll see the immense value of the supportive and lively group of women who do make a difference! Our regular Ladies Luncheon’s May mixer, on May 26, from 5:30--7:30pm, will be co-ed so you men can join in the fun. It will be at Grapes & Hops at 454 E. Main St. in Downtown There will be wine tasting and a no host bar. All are welcome (Guys too!). $15 for wine tasting.

care and top-quality service. She built a business based on these two basic tenets. Dr. Fussell founded Healthwise Home Care Solutions, a home health agency in 2003. Based in Oxnard, the agency provides recuperating patients with one-on-one health care in the privacy and comfort of their homes, from Ventura to Westlake Village. “We go to the patient,” says Dr. Fussell, whose staff is composed of skilled and licensed medical providers such as nurses, physical therapists, occu-pational therapists, social workers and health aides, available 24 hours a days, seven days a week. “We fill the gap between the hospitals and physicians,” says Dr. Fussell, noting studies have shown patients recovering at home have reported a faster speed of recovery. Many procedures such as lab work, wound care and intravenous therapy (IV) can be safely done at home, in the presence of a skilled medical profes-sional. Says Dr. Fussell, “We bring the hospital without walls to them.” Upon discharge, a patient is referred to a home health agency like Healthwise, for continued care. It could be a diabetic needing help dressing his wounds and



Ventura’s offer to include a joint measure on November’s ballet to raise the sales tax by a cent. VUSD will just try to get voters to approve an extension of its $59 yearly parcel tax. The district’s parcel tax was approved in 2012 for a period of four years and provides about $2.5 million to the school district. It would sure be nice to know where all of the State lottery money goes to that was supposed to be specifically earmarked for our schools. And each building permit also has charges added for schools.n Unimportant stuff that I like to share – that I’m sure that you would want to know about.Caffeine in mg for different drinks:Coffee drip 115-175Coffee brewed 80-135Coffee instant 65-100Red Bull 80Classic Coke 34Tea 40-60n The Food and Drug Administration has concluded that electronic cigarettes (“vaping”) and other tobacco products should be regulated as if they were tradi-tional tobacco cigarettes. People who say that they have stopped smoking because

they now “vape” have just changed brands. The State of California has passed similar bills that also raises the legal age to buy cigarettes in California from 18 to 21. Just using age as a standard several members (and me) of the City Council

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To Shana Epstein-Ventura Water General Manager We here in Pierpont have seen this before and complained about. I know you are probably cleaning out the waterline on Waterbury LN since you are doing work on the line on our lane. But why don’t you capture this water with a water truck and take it to one of the parks that could use the water? Why are we residents expected to conserve

Hey Sheldon, You know that that the Breeze is my fav Ventura pub, and you are a most de-lightful curmudgeon, but really… Yes, it was the preliminary hearing (proposed 55-unit hillside development) and those us who attended all under-stood the purpose of that hearing. The point of the signs was, as it was then, and still is, to draw awareness to the public. The prescreen is over but the


Dear Editor, This week the Ventura City Council gave the green light to work on placing an initiative for the November ballot increasing the sales tax one-half to 1%. Although I support the school district, I believe that lowering the tax rate one half of a percentage point would actually increase sales in town, thus achieving the same result of adding sales tax dollars to Ventura. For example, the purchase of a $35,000 automobile or kitchen remodel would cost $350 less in Ventura than Oxnard if our tax rate was 1% less than Oxnard. I think this would drive people

to spend here considering the savings. Excessive taxes and business regula-tions are a damper to our economy. The problem in Ventura is not how much taxes we collect but rather how poorly we spend our dollars. The facebook page Watchdog Ventura is a good platform for studying this issue. I encourage everyone to read it.Sincerely,Randall RichmanVentura

20% when you are pouring hundreds of gallons of water onto Pierpont BL? You would think that the Water Department would be making an effort to set the example. Murray Robertson Thank you, Murray, for your under-standing of why we are f lushing the waterline. We are actually in the process of purchasing a truck as you suggest and hope to have it by the end of this year. We will be able to f lush water into the truck, treat it and then put back into the distribution system. I appreciate your conservation ethic. Shana Epstein

n On May 23 the Ventura City Council voted (6-0 Tracy was absent) to put a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot. If approved the tax would

provide approximately $10.8 million annually for the next 25 years. A seven-member oversight committee would be appointed by the Council and would make recommendations on how the money would be spent. Much more on this in future issues.n On May 23 Ventura’s Historical Pres-ervation Committee, on a 3-2 vote decided that the building at 567 Sanjon (most recently Joe’s Crab Shack and previously the Chart House) “as it currently exists” is not historically significant. Several third party experts had determined that the building is “not historically significant” and I certainly agree. Just because it is old does not make it a significant building and its architecture certainly doesn’t warrant this designation. And, between termites and dry rot saving it would be extremely expensive.n In this issue we have an article regarding Homecomings, Inc., the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura’s (HACSB) associated non-profit. They recently completed of a comprehensive $28.8 million acquisition and rehabilitation project that fully renovated 101 existing apartment units for extremely low income seniors and disabled persons in the City of Ventura. The work involved extensive infrastruc-ture, energy and water efficiency improve-ments and upgrades and interior restora-tion work at the HACSB’s properties in East Ventura. At $28.8 million for 101 units that’s a cost of $285,000 per unit. Why not just buy (72) $400,000 3 bedroom homes in Ventura which could house over 400 people which would have done much more to help our economy?n With a 3-2 vote, the Ventura Unified School District board voted against

Is this building historically significant? 3-2 said no.

would be “historically significant”.n Why do doctor’s office’s ask patients to show up 15-minutes before our appoint-ments and then make you sit for an hour? n Congratulations to Donna Granata, Founder and Executive Director of Focus on the Masters (FOTM), who recently obtained a master’s degree from the Uni-versity of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communications and Journal-ism. She’s now a fellow Trojan. FOTM, Founded in 1994 by Donna, is a highly respected non-profit educational program documenting contemporary artists. And kudos to Mary R. Galbraith, Volunteer Coord inator/Executive Assistant, Aimee French, Learning to See Youth Outreach Program Coordinator, and many others for keeping the ship going. Es-pecially during the last few months, when FOTM had to move their offices from one floor to another behind city hall due to Brooks Institute taking over several floors of the building.n In this issue we have an article regarding extensive sewer construction that is being done around Main and Brent. All of the businesses in the area remain open so please maneuver through the construction and support the affected local businesses.n I have an idea, if Donald Trump becomes president (good grief - could that really happen?) we should build a fifteen foot high wall around California and succeed from the union. We have every-thing needed in California to become our own country.n Wonder why we haven’t had our El Nino? Unusual warmer waters off of Baja California, storms in the Western Pacific Ocean and rising global tem-peratures blocked El Nino storms from hitting Southern California. These items certainly didn’t block the rains from hitting Northern California which saw heavy rains and snows which filled some of the state’s biggest reservoirs. But, that won’t help us because we don’t get our water from melting snow pack or from the North.


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Classes offered by Ventura City of Ventura Imagination classes, check out hundreds more on web-site! Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to register, if you already have an ACTIVENET account online, visit www.cityofventura.net. Classes/Events held the Barranca Vista Center, 7050 Ralston Street, in Ventura unless otherwise noted.Afternoon Delight Ballroom 50 years+5/26-6/30 Thursday 1-2 pm$69 per person #6463 Avoid nighttime driving and join us, couples or singles, to learn three new ballroom dance styles every six weeks. In-structor Patricia Monico. Classes held at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E.Intro to Aikido for Youth 7-16 years5/29-6/19 Sunday 11 am-12 pm $40 #6384 Students focus on conditioning and basic aikido techniques in a coop-erative environment to help gain focus and awareness. Instructor Dennis Belt. Classes held at Aikido Dojo Training Center, 2406 E Main St. Pottery and Ceramic Hand Building 14 years-adult6/1-7/6 Wednesdays 6-8 pm $105+$10 materials fee #6423 Create your own ceramic art as you pinch, coil and use slab construction methods, glaze and decorate. Instructor Kim Clarke. Beginning Skateboarding 3 years-adult6/4 Saturday 10-11 am$30 #6407

City News Bring a skateboard, helmet and kneepads to practice half pipe, pumping back and forth, kick turning and dropping in. Classes limited to 5 skaters. At Serio Skateboard Shop, 989 B E Main St www.sk8serio.com. To register call 658-4726.Beyond Basic Dog Obedience 14 years-Adult$70 + $5 Supply Fee6/4-6/25 Saturdays 9-9:50 am Dogs under one year #64156/4-6/25 Saturdays 11-11:50 am Dogs over one year #6416 Covers: Covers: settle, stand, shake, place command, leadership, problem solving, games for your dog. An adult must accompany handlers under 18. Proof of vaccinations required (Rabies/DHPP). No retractable leashes, please. Participation is at the discretion of instructor. Belly Dance-4-Fitness18 years-adult6/6-7/18 Monday 6-7 pm $65 #6400 Each session includes a warmup, BD workout, choreography and cooldown. Shimmy, twist and tone in this fun cardio class. Dress comfortably in workout attire and optional hip sash. Instructor Anja Christy. No class 7/4. Lunchtime Card Making 12 years-adult6/8 Wednesday 12-1:15 pm $30+ $10 materials fee #6628 Create 8 handmade cards with different themes for each session for birthdays and other special events as you learn such techniques as stamping, distressing, dry embossing, watercolor, markers and chalk. No experience necessary. All tools provided. Bring lunch. Classes held at City Hall Atrium, 501 Poli St in Ventura. To register call (805) 658-4726.

Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market celebrates 30 Years The Downtown Ventura Farmers’ Market will celebrate its 30th birthday on Saturday, June 4 with a community event complete with all types of fun activities for all ages. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the farmers’ market area and also through-out the Main Street Mini Park, located on the corners of East Santa Clara and Palm Streets, south of the 300 block of Main Street. A special presentation will be held at 8:30 a.m. to thank the original visionaries and participants who brought the market into Downtown Ventura. Along with chef demonstrations, the celebration will feature a customer ap-preciation booth with free giveaways, a children’s area with face painting and ac-tivities, community information booths and tasty birthday cake, which will be given out while supplies last. Special food offerings will include a tri-tip BBQ from the Busy Bee Café and several food trucks including Scratch, a local favorite. Gene West, toy maker will also be on hand to share his handmade wooden toy creations. Musical entertainment will be provided by Jerry McWorter and the Hot Roux Band from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Environmental Sustainabil-ity Division for the City of Ventura’s Public Works Department will provide attendees with information on food waste prevention, edible food recovery and backyard composting. In addition, the community can also learn how the farmers’ are adapting to the drought by viewing a continuous screening of ‘Water Woes: We Plan for Your Eating”. ’“We look forward to thanking the community for its overwhelming support over the last 30 years,” sated Karen Schott, Operations Manager for the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association. “This community has proven that it cares about our farmers and accessing local food.” For more information on the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market As-sociation visit www.vccfarmersmarkets.com

American veterans honored at St. Mary’s Cemetery This coming Monday, May 30, at 1pm, at St. Mary’s Cemetery, at 1347 Main Street, we will be honoring the 76 American veterans and the one 1869 Medal of Honor recipient for their service to our Country who are buried there. After a prayer and pledge, the Port Hueneme Naval Color Guard will make their presentation, and a trumpet will play taps. A few renown community speakers will address the public with

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Free admission stage show, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. First Sunday of every month. Old Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more Information call 517-1131. Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. Members $10, non-members $12, first time dancers are free. Call Rick at 415-8842 for more infor-mation.May 25: On Wednesday, Tim Harrison, VP for Business and Administrative Services will lead a special tour of the new Applied Science Center on the Ventura College Campus for interested community members. The tour will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by the regular College Area Community Council meeting at 7:15 p.m. Shana Epstein, general manager of the Ventura Water Department, will provide an update on community water issues and answer questions during the meeting. As always, a representative from the Ventura Police Department will address recent crime trends in the neighborhood. The Council, which represents citizens between Mills and Victoria bordered by the hillsides and Hwy. 126, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. 658-7225 for more informa-tion.May 26: Portuguese Fraternal Society of America - The local chapter of PFSA (Council #128) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday. This meeting is open to any person of Portuguese descent or interested in the Portuguese culture. The meeting is at Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 East Main St. At 11:30 a.m. for a 12 p.m., no host luncheon / meeting. For more information and reser-vation, please call Cora Corella at 483-6285, or, Yvonne Westervelt at 483-4168.May 26: The Ventura County Bird Club will be entertained by Kim Federico from Birds and Bee’s in Ventura. Her subject will be “Hand feeding and baby bird care”. Kim recalls “Throughout my life I have been fortunate to experience a large variety of animals as my compan-ions. This love for animals was instilled at an early age by both of my parents. They educated me about them and nurtured my love and compassion for all living beings. “ Come and visit with the club members and bring a friend for the evening. A raffle and refreshments will follow the presenta-tion. The presentation will start at 7pm at the Ventura Moose Lodge #1394, 10267 Telephone Rd. Attendance is free and all are welcome. For further information call 377-9466 or 488-6244.May 27: Ventura County Bell Arts Song Circle meets on the 4th Friday of each month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Like to play acoustic music? Songmakers.org welcomes all lovers of acoustic music, instrumentalists, singers, and singer/song-writers of all levels to join in a free song circle at the Bell Arts Factory Community Room, 432 N. Ventura Ave. Listeners welcome. TJ Zeiler 910-7565. May 30: The public is invited to a

some local history and afterwards a question and answer discussion will begin. Join fellow Venturans, bring your entire family and friends, this Memorial Day, to learn the history and honor the Country’s veterans.


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Community Events

Ojai news and events “Shades Of Gray,” the 13th annual Ojai Art Center Photography Branch juried exhibit, opens on Saturday, June 4, with a free opening reception from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The exhibit runs through June 29 at the Ojai Art Center Gallery, 113 South Montgomery St. Once it was the only choice open to a photographer, but now black and white imaging has become an outstanding medium of artistic expression. All photographs in this year’s exhibit are in black, white, and shades of gray; and because the theme is open, many different genres and techniques will be represented. For full information please visit: http://ojaiacphoto.org The Ojai Valley Friends and its bookstore, Twice-Sold Tales, invites you once again to the Library book store’s annual Memorial Day Weekend book sale. In what has now become an Ojai tradition, the fabulous Sale offers hundreds of books in an enormous variety of topics at unbelievably low prices! Colorful children’s books, tantalizing cook books, reference, self-help and historical volumes as well as popular fiction, religion and gardening in paperback

family-friendly Memorial Day event on Monday, from noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1679 and Auxiliary at 3801 Market St. This annual event is co-sponsored by Elks Lodge #1430 and Emblem Club and American Legion Post #339 and Auxiliary. Live music begins at noon and complimentary lunch will be served beginning at 1 p.m. Donations accepted but not required.May 30: Open to the public, Veterans and enlisted Military: Memorial Day ceremony at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura at the flag memorial from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come early to park and enjoy the service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families with children welcome too. No pets. June 1: The Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomers Club, (BCNN) is a group of active women of all ages who live in Ventura, Oxnard, or Port Hueneme and enjoy activities such as hiking, bridge, dining, wine outings, reading, cooking etc. Monthly meeting is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Ventura Museum Pavilion 100 E. Main Street. No charge for meeting and no reservation is required. Speaker: Sheila Lowe Forensic Handwrit-ing Expert. For additional information, bcnnwomensclub.org or 988-0795June 4: Channel Islands Landing Mariners Swap Meet. Find all of your treasures on Saturday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come to buy or sell electronics and every-thing related to the boating adventure. Park on the East side of the street. Snacks and Beverages available at Channel Islands Landing, 3821 S. Victoria Ave. 985-6269 for Info or Reservations.June 4: Vermiculture! (Worm Com-posting) Workshop at Ventura City Corps at 77 N California St. Saturday at 11 a.m. The cost of admission is a $10 donation. A power point presentation will illustrate the process step by step. The supplies you will need to get started with Vermiculture will be for sale. Worm bins/kits for sale: $ 40- Hobbyist bin, $60- Pro-fessional bin, $30- Children’s bin.June 4: On Saturday, Dr. Paul Baker, who is an adoptive parent, co-author of The Hopeful Brain and origina-tor of The Person Brain Model, will explore the emotions and challenges of accepting another person’s child into your home, the dynamics of family culture and ways to quickly build trust in the foster parenting relationship. This special event is designed for current resource families and those considering how they can help support children in foster care in Ventura County. This event is free to attend thanks to the generos-ity of the following sponsors: Foster VC Kids, Casa Pacifica, Arrow, Aspira.net and Koinonia Family Services. To register www.casapacifica.org/training or contact Darlene Navarro at [email protected] or 366-4064. Will be held at Mission Church in Ventura on Elba Street from 9am till noon. Child care will be provided by Channel Islands Social Services and has limited space.June 5: On Sunday, Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions at E.P. Foster Library from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Topping Room. Screening of Michael Moore’s Film: “Where to Invade Next”. Admission Free. Honored by festivals and critics groups alike, Where To Invade Next is an expansive, hilarious, and subversive comedy in which the Academy Award®-winning director confronts the most pressing issues facing America today and finds solutions in the most unlikely places. For more information on Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions and how you can get involved www.c-p-r.net,Mary Olson 223-1187

June 5: The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. accompa-nied by period music in the parlor and upstairs library landing. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets. For in-formation please call 642-3345 or visit the website at www.dudleyhouse.org.June 5&6: Community Memorial Hospital Gift Shop will be having a “Book Sale” fundraiser in the Main Lobby of CMH: 147 N. Brent Street. Please come and shop 8AM to 4PM. For books and novelties. Also, they continue to seek new volunteers. Pick up an application at the front desk.June 8: The Ventura County Camera Club will hold a critique meeting on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at the Poin-settia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. A professional photographer from the area will critique member’s prints and digital images. Each month a special topic is chosen which features some interesting aspect of photography. This month’s topic is “Landscapes”. Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome and admission is free. Only members may submit images for critique. See the club’s web site for more information about the club and examples of member’s work or call 908-5663. WWW.VenturaCountyCameraClub.comJune 11: Denise Quigley will discuss “Climbing Your Family Tree on the Computer” to the Ventura Beginners PC Users Group, from 9:15-12:00 in the 3rd floor lounge of Cypress Place Independent Living, 1220 Cypress Point Lane. All beginners and intermedi-ates are welcome. Call 647-1728 for further information.June 18: Ventura Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale: Hidden Treasures for All Ages. At Vons, 6040 Telegraph Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All genres, including special interest, vintage; fiction, including classics and current hardcover and paperbacks; non-fiction, including biography, science, engineering, religion, travel, cooking, history, California history, art, music, self-help, education, parenting, sports, craft books; children’s books; dvds, books on cd and tape, puzzles, and more.

and hardback will all be available for sale. Prices will range from 50 cents to $2.00 with a few individually priced rare books. This event is held on the patio and parking lot of the Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Avenue on May 28, 29, 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation, (OVLFF) a not for profit organization that provides funding for very special library programs The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is a collective of ceramic artists is made up of professional and recreational potters and ceramists; instructors from local high schools and colleges; as well as people with a passion for ceramics. This year’s spring sale on June 11 and 12 in Libbey Park will be there 57th anniversary of celebrating the Guild’s fine ceramic artists along side of Ojai’s premier Music Festival. There will be a Guild themed competition, “Natural”, that will be juried as well as a People’s Choice Award. Please come vote for your favorite piece! Demonstrations that will entertain both children and adults are planned. For more information, call 644-6800 Fayrene Parrish, Painter and Sculptor will be having a ‘Showcase Exhibit” at the Ojai Art Center beginning June 4. Fayrene’s work is in private and corporate collections throughout the world, including the United States Government. She is also an illustrator and author of ‘How To Books’ for all ages, including for children, in “The Shipmates Coloring Adventure Series.” After a 20 year stay in the Northwest, she and her husband Ted, have returned and are living in Ojai. She will be displaying and selling sculpture, paintings and books at the Ojai Art Center through June 29th. Her website is www.fayreneparrish.com OjaiCARES, Ojai’s cancer resource center, will present the second in

their free health education series, Confounding Cancer with Immune & Metabolic Therapies. Dr. Nasha Winters will share emerging therapies & applications of mistletoe, IV Vitamin C, Cannabinoids, Hyperthermia and the Ketogenic Diet. Held at The Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Road on Friday June 17th from 7 to 9:30 pm Free of charge to all. Visit ojaicares.org or 646-6433 for more information The Ojai Valley Lions Club, along with local support, is hosting a benefit to help the Melendez Family as they support their son Jayden who has been diagnosed with high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia. On Saturday, June 4, from 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. at the Oak View Park and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Avenue Oak View. Come out to enjoy a fun day of play that includes exciting carnival games, music, a fabulous silent auction, jumpers, face painting, delicious food and beer garden. Proceeds will be used by the family to help with medical expenses, gas, meals and additional costs associated with caring for their son as he undergoes treatment. Online donations can be made at http://jays-journey.weebly.com/play4jay.html “Soldier On … Wit Wisdom War” is an artistic celebration of our soldiers over the last century, featuring two one-act plays, songs, poems and dialogs, mostly from Ventura County residents. Produced by Ojai ACT, it runs for one night only, 7 p.m. Monday, May 30 at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. No reservations are necessary and a $5 donation is requested. 452-2885 for more information.


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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura has voted overwhelmingly to call the Rev. Dana Worsnop as its new settled minister. Rev. Worsnop led services on April 24 and May 1, and met with numerous groups and committees, in order to begin to get to know members of the congregation. Rev. Worsnop stated “Together, we will grow and build this new connec-tion into a tapestry with shining thread, creating the bonds of community with intricate patterns.” Search committee member David Henkel found Rev. Worsnop’s views on collaboration important for the church. “As we were getting to know Rev. Dana, I was heartened to learn that it is her practice to collaborate closely with all the paid staff in creating a unified ministry. Her view is that the entire community joins in crafting a ministry that becomes our common identity and each person has a role to play that adds to the sacred whole.” Rev. Worsnop brings a wealth of ex-perience with her. She has been a parish

Rev. Worsnop brings a wealth of experience with her to the Universalist Church.

Rev. Dana Worsnop new ministerminister for 13 years, 10 as the settled minister at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City, Oregon and 3 years as an interim minister in Calgary, Alberta and Boise, Idaho. The Reverend Worsnop was chosen by the Ventura church following a nine-month search conducted by a seven-member settled ministerial search committee. In-depth research into the needs and desires of the members of the congregation began the process through surveys and focus groups. Search committee member Gretchen Buck explained one factor in the decision, “Respect for diversity is critical for a Unitarian Universalist minister, but diversity has many facets. With Rev. Dana, I didn’t even have to ask the burning question ‘Are you a cat person or a dog person?’ because her website told us that she has one of each. I think that’s when I knew she would fit right in with our congregation.” The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura is located at 5654 Ralston St. It’s website is uuventura.org

Girl Scout Troop 61135 from Ventura (Daisy and Brownie Troop), recently made a donation to the Humane Society in Ojai. They collected pet food, towels, blankets, and other supplies for the lucky dogs. They also purchased first aid kits and made blankets for the animals’ cages with some of their cookie earnings.

Sandpiper Toastmasters Club turns 40 Sandpiper Toastmasters Club in Ventura (www.sandpiper.freetoasthost.com) marks its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 11 in honor of the occasion, a special dinner, program and celebration with entertainment is being held from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Santa Paula room of the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. Members of the public and Toastmas-ter alumni are invited to attend. The contact for reservations is Michael Nelson, 890-2922, or [email protected]. “Since 1976, the Sandpiper Toast-masters Club has been helping people in Ventura become better speakers and leaders by providing a suppor-tive and positive environment where members have the opportunity to overcome their fear of public speaking and sharpen presentation skills,” explains current Sandpiper president Dan (“Pizza Man Dan”) Collier of Ventura. “Other benefits include the opportunity to increase one’s confi-dence, build critical thinking skills and become an effective listener,” adds Collier. Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational or-ganization that empowers individuals to become more effective communi-cators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., the organization’s membership exceeds 332,000 in more than 15,400 clubs in 135 countries. Since 1924, Toastmas-ters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communica-tors and leaders

County Veteran Services Office moves to new Ventura location The County of Ventura Veteran Services Office located at 855 Partridge will be relocated to 5740 Ralston Street, Suite 304 on Thursday, May 26th. The office’s fully accredited Veteran Claims Officers provide informa-tion, referrals, claims preparation and submission, and follow-up service to ensure that Veterans, their dependents, and survivors receive the benefits to which they are entitled. All services are

Grand Jury reports on Ventura’s Freedom of Information Act Is the City of San Buenaventura responding to public requests for infor-mation? The Freedom of Information Act, established in 1967, is a law that gives every citizen the right to obtain information from the federal govern-ment. This law allows for the full or partial disclosure of information from the federal government. The California Public Record Act extends the public’s right to obtain records from state and local agencies. The 2004- 2005 Ventura County Grand Jury reported on the implementation of the California Public Record Act within Ventura County. Eleven years later the 2015-2016 Ventura County Grand Jury, acting on complaints from the public about the City of San Buenaventura’s (Ventura) refusal to comply with the law, looked into the processes, procedures, and execution of the California Public Record Act. The Grand Jury found that Ventura has outsourced the process to a third party allowing state of the art tracking and distribution of requests. The process for requests for information has been extended to the internet via a customer portal allowing for requests to be made from virtually anywhere. Although Ventura’s goal is to attain 100% compliance with the California Public Records Act, the Grand Jury found that its execution had been low at first, but improved over-time to currently 92%. The Grand Jury found that not all requests for information are tracked through Ventura’s elec-tronic system allowing for a margin of error in the actual performance

provided at no charge. Effective Thursday, May 26th, residents in the Ventura area seeking assistance with a variety of Veteran benefits – including VA claims and life insurance, a free college tuition program, medical referrals and more – will begin to meet with claims officers by appointment at the new headquarters. Veterans, their dependents and survivors are often unaware of the benefits to which they are entitled, or believe that they must travel to Los Angeles to get assistance with benefits. Others pay for-profit companies to get services that the County provides free of charge. County Veteran Services Officer and Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Mike Mc Manus, stated, “We’re

trained and fully accredited to help Veterans and their families navigate benefit systems and claims processes that can be difficult to understand. Our goal is to ensure that all Veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned, so we encourage local Veterans to meet with us about their circumstances.” To schedule an appointment call 477-5155. For more information about services and field office locations and walk-in hours, visit www.vchsa.org/veterans.

report provided. The Grand Jury made a series of recommendations for policy enhance-ments that would: capture all requests without regard to origin; make statis-tics more accurate; develop a process to better capture ongoing correspon-dence between the requester and city officials; and time/date stamp policy reviews and changes on Ventura’s online portals. The complete report may be accessed at www.ventura.org/grand-jury; click on the Annual Reports tab and consult “Fiscal Year 2015-2016.”


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Expect delays during sewer construction The City of Ventura and Ventura Water have begun a major sewer line replacement project in the midtown area; from Brent Street and the Five Points intersection, along Main Street to Lemon Grove Avenue at Channel Drive. The project is scheduled to be completed in late fall 2016. This project will replace aging (more than 50 years old), fractured, undersized infrastructure with new

Recently six young women from El Camino High School presented to the Ventura City Council what was a less than congratulatory report card on the city’s efforts to combat climate change. The report card is the result of iMat-terYouth and their consultation with some of the most knowledgeable people and organizations on information that is science based and publicly available . The range of such consultation is broad and deep, from local governments for Sustainability USA to Natural Capi-talism Solutions. The kid’shave been committed to covering all of the bases. iMatter is now a national organi-zation and the founder, Alec Loorz, is a young man raised and educated in Ventura: “I worked with a group of about 50 of my fellow middle schoolers to design and install poles along the beach and we met with the City of Ventura to get their cooperation. The poles are still up today, five years later, and have helped the City Council to include sea level rise in their planning. Now there are poles in several other cities as well, and one of the original poles can be seen at the Museum of Natural History in NYC.” An A-F grading system evaluates Ventura’s action (or inaction) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels needed to end the climate crisis. These are their grades.

Tatum Becker, El Camino High School (ECHS); Joe Yahner, Environmental Services Supervi-sor City of Ventura; Zayan Reza, ECHS; Sophie Nguyen ECHS; Ventura City Councilmember Cheryl Heitmann; Summeya Islam,ECHS; Olivia Loorz, ECHS and Sierra Manske, ECHS.

Ventura’s Climate Report Card presented by iMatter Youthby Karen Helen Szatkowski

Zero Emissions: Climate Action Plan: Measures when the city’s Climate Action Plan gets to net zero human emissions D-Renewable Energy: Measures when the percent of renewables used to generate a city’s electricity is more than the national average, and the percentage is rising. A+Waste: Measures when the amount of waste per person is decreasing and the percent of that waste that is recycled or composted is increasing. B-Carbon Removal: Measures when there is some kind of a program that will result in more carbon being removed from the atmosphere. FYouth Involvement: A bonus area that rewards a half grade for having youth involved in advising on or setting climate change related policies and plans. None Ventura’s overall grade is a C- which means a lot needs to be done to bring the city’s efforts on our carbon footprint to a more effective standpoint. The fact that the City Council made time to listen intently to the presentation shows the seriousness they assign to the efforts of the young activists. Many Council-members expressed their appreciation for the professional presentation and the kid’s commitment to the wellbeing of Ventura. For more information on IMatter, contact Larry Kraft, Executive Director, [email protected]

sewer pipes to improve reliability and capacity, and to meet the needs of our residents and business community. In addition to meeting the future needs of our citizens, the sewer line replace-ment is necessary for the hospital expansion in the adjacent Wellness District. Work will take place between 7am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, and “No Parking” signs will be posted on affected streets during construction. During the day, westbound traffic on Main Street will have one lane open on the north side and two lanes open at night; there will be minimal lane closures eastbound. During the project Lemon Grove Avenue will be

closed to traffic for approximately one week. Signs will help alert motorists, cyclists and pedestrians to detours and alternate parking options. Businesses along Main Street, on Brent Street and in the area will remain open during construc-tion, and customers are encouraged to continue supporting our local business community.

For questions about this project, contact the City of Ventura’s Con-struction and Survey Manager Loree Pryce, 658-4704, [email protected]. For urgent or after-hours issues, contact Toro Construction, Alex Marquez at 432-0065. Sewer line replacement project in-formation is available online at www.cityofventura.net/pw/construction.


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In what’s becoming a favorite educa-tional experience among local students, Ventura County Public Works Agency’s National Public Works Day public event held on Tuesday, May 17 piqued students’ interests in the Public Works sector. With over 500 students attending ranging from elementary schools to high schools, VCPWA transformed the Government Center parking lot and a number of conference rooms into inter-active learning centers highlighting the many facets of our local Public Works team. The emphasis was on educating young minds on the endless internship and job opportunities a career in Public Works may offer, giving students the chance to connect with several Public Works officials at a career booth. VCPWA employees lead tours of several display booths, including heavy equipment demonstrations that gave

David Goldstein from Public Works Agency explaining composting to Elsa and Lila. Photo by John Ferritto.

National Public Works Day held in Ventura

students a chance to get up close to the equipment that is used by VCPWA on many of the work sites around the county. Fun activities included hands-on stations where students learned about native and drought tolerant plants, surveying, rain and stream measure-ments, composting with worms, a chance to visit the Storm Operations Center and for the first time and the unveiling of the new Raptor Study program showcasing hawk and owl exhibits. VCPWA Director Jeff Pratt stated “National Public Works Day is a very important opportunity for us to educate and connect with the public. The community has a chance to get an in-depth look into a vital organization that is dedicated to providing and sus-taining the county’s infrastructure and environment while enhancing the safety, health and quality of life for them.”

The U.S. Navy (Navy) and National Park Service (NPS) announced that SanMiguel Island is now open to the public. In April 2014, the Navy closed the island in the interest of public safety due to concerns of possible unexploded ordnance. San Miguel Island was an active bombing range during WWII through the 1970s. Over the past two years, the Navy has conducted surveys for possible unex-ploded ordnance and developed plans to ensure public safety. The surveys were conducted over 18 miles of marked trails and high-use areas and included a search for surface and subsurface unexploded ordnance.

Wine in the Pinesby Mark & Debbie BaileyOwners, The Wine Room Gallery, PMC

Fine wine lovers; mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, for the annual Pine Mountain Club “Wine in the Pines” in the Pine Mountain Village Center, an easy and scenic 90-minute drive from Ventura. From 1 to 4 pm (noon to 4 pm with a VIP ticket) you’ll be able to taste exciting wines from throughout California’s wine-growing regions, with dozens of premiere wineries to choose from, including Ventura’s premium winery, Plan B. If you need a break from too much fine wine, then enjoy some cold craft beer or cider from several wonderful breweries. And then there’s the food; some of Kern County’s favorite restaurants will be on hand serving everything from classic gourmet finger-food to good-ol’ western barbeque, to Asian and other culinary delights to compliment the fine wine. Want a food pairing for the brews? Then how about a bacon wrapped gourmet hot dog from “Brazil’s Gourmet Hot Dogs” of Bakersfield? Feel like cooling off and satisfying that exotic sweet tooth? “Mountain Dream Café and Ice Cream” will be serving ice cream topped with Late Harvest Pomar Junction Viognier.

Due to its immense popularity last year, we will once again have a specific Lompoc Wine Ghetto section in the PMC Village Center, featuring many of the wonderful Ghetto Wineries. Great live music and wine-themed vendors completes this wonderful heavenly mountain setting. Proceeds this year benefits the American Cancer Society and various local non-profits. You must be 21 or older to purchase tickets for Wine in the Pines and Id’s will be checked at the entrance. General Admission to the wine festival is just $55 in advance and $70 at the door if any tickets remain. VIP tickets which allows for an intimate early noon entry are $80.00 and must be purchased in advance. This event usually sells out, so buy your tickets early. Admission includes wine & beer tasting, a logo glass, a logo tote bag, a custom wine glass holder plate, fabulous food, live music and scenery like none other. Pine Mountain Club is located just 20 minutes west of Interstate 5 at the Frazier Park exit. For a map and directions, hotel and cabin rental links and other informa-tion, go to www.wineinthepines.com, or email [email protected]. Tickets for Wine in the Pines can be purchased online at the event website: www.wineinthepines.com. Wineries wishing to pour at this world-class event can click on the winery link also located on our website.

San Miguel Island, view of Cuyler Harbor and Prince Island. Photo by Doug Mangum.

San Miguel Island re-opened to the public

To visit San Miguel Island visitors must now sign an access permit and liability waiver. Access permits are available at the boat and air concession offices and at a self-registration station at the Nidever Canyon trailhead on San Miguel Island. The longtime practices of escorting all visitors beyond the ranger station and limiting visitors to the established trail system will remain. Visitors may now fly to San Miguel Island via Channel Islands Aviation located in the Camarillo Airport. Channel Islands Aviation is authorized to f ly visitors to the island on a trial basis.


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Dr. James P. Sutton to speak at Parkinson’s Support Group The Ventura Parkinson’s Support Group is pleased to be hosting Dr. James P. Sutton, on Wednesday June 8, from 1PM to 2:30 PM. Dr. Sutton is the Medical Director of Pacific Neuroscience and he is a Board Certified and trained Neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s


“I feel rejuvenated every time I come here,” says Indira Pasrich, 76, of her experi-ence as a giraffe docent at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Set on the beach in Santa Barbara, the Zoo is 20 minutes north of Ventura. It not only has animal exhibits but is involved in conservation efforts and education programs. The Zoo is actively seeking volunteers and welcomes seniors and retirees. Shomari McLemore, Volunteer Coordinator, says that seniors often have more availability, in addition to life and work experiences that fit in well with volunteer needs. Current volunteers are all ages from teens to those in their 80’s. Paul Kremser, 70, is a retired attorney who now uses his gift of gab talking about the Zoo’s gibbons. “It’s fun to meet people from everywhere” he says; “I like to keep active.” Others agree and stay for decades. According to McLemore, the longest-serv-ing volunteer has a file dated 1994. There are many categories of volunteer jobs, something for every preference. Some work directly with the animals. Others

Volunteer Paul Kremser pointing out gibbon behavior to zoo visitors.

Santa Barbara Zoo a good place for seniors to volunteerby Jill Forman

stick with office work. Those interested in education can be docents. Event Volunteers have the special fun of helping out at the social occasions the zoo hosts several times year. There are train helpers, gift shop as-sistants, groundkeeper aids, kids’ craft helpers….no matter the level of physical activity or energy there are possibilities. All parts of the Zoo are wheelchair-accessible, and many of the duties of docents or assis-tants involve children so sitting at their level is a plus! McLemore feels that, though seniors are welcome at any position, docent is fre-quently the job that fits best. The volunteer picks a special animal, learns about it, and talks to zoo visitors. Customer service skills are a must, and an enjoyment of dealing with families. Some of the most fun and rewarding encounters are school groups. Convincing the next generation of the value of nature and the animals is a good way to give back. Prospective volunteers attend an in-formational meeting to decide where they

might like to help out. Depending on the position, there are further classes and hands-on trainings. Volunteers enjoy a special relation-ship with the Zoo employees, animals and patrons. And just the enjoyment of being in a special place helping with important programs. Not to mention less-tangible benefits that apply especially to seniors. As Pasrich continues, “It helps us to be here, walking and getting our circulation moving. We are happy talking to children and adults, still productive.” Her beloved giraffes move gracefully in their exhibit beyond where she speaks and demonstrates artifacts. One perk of being a volunteer is the classes and programs that are offered frequently, on everything from Local Ecology to Conservation to presentations about specific animals. And there are opportunities to participate in conserva-tion programs. Volunteers often become

friends. Pasrich again, “I enjoy the social bonding and peer socialization.” For more information go to sbzoo,org/about-us/volunteer-at-the-zoo. Or call Shomari McLemore at 962-5339 ext. 153.

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At a “We Honor Veterans” Ceremony in March of 2015, when Richard Bryan asked Diana Davis if Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association (LMVNA) had ever honored military spouses, she was touched by the sugges-tion and determined to make it happen. And it did. Unfortunately, Bryan, a Navy Corpsman and double Purple Heart recipient was not there to witness it. He passed away in December, 2015. On May 6th, 43 spouses’ names were called at a ceremony hosted by Bonaven-ture Senior Living, including Bryan’s wife Sheila, who was accompanied by her sons, Erin and Christopher. Diana introduced Mike McManus, Ventura County Veterans’ Services Officer and Chairman of the Board for the Ventura County Military Collabora-tive (VCMC), who said a few words about the importance of the role of spouses “holding down the fort” at home. McManus announced the names of the honorees while Mandy Furlong, Hospice Director of Patient Care Services for LMVNA pinned each recipient with a f lag. Diana Davis, MBA, Branch

Katherine Raley, Health Insurance Counsel-ing & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Program Manager, accepts an award from Phil Chandler, Mended Hearts Program chair, after a presentation on Medicare.

Mended Hearts, A Heart Health Support Groupby Phil ChandlerOwner of Right at Home of Ventura County, Home Care Agency

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Military spouse recognition ceremony

Business Manager for LMVNA handed each spouse a long-stemmed red rose, donated by Sweet Pea Florist of Ventura. Kim Evans, Executive Director and Founder of VCMC also spoke, saying this was probably the first time some of these women had been honored. Kim is the wife of Master Chief (Ret.) Michael Logie, US Navy, and was one of the re-cipients of the honor. Words of recognition and appre-ciation were delivered by representa-tives from the offices of U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village, and Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin, D-Thou-sand Oaks. Ms. Brownley serves on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. April Davis, accompanied by David Haynes, sang a heart-rending song, “The Locket”. Teresa Pavan, Vice President/COO for LMVNA, read “A Soldier’s Promise” and “An Army Wife’s Promise” by Megan Williams that brought tears to everyone’s eyes. We believe Richard Bryan would have been very pleased to see his vision of honoring military spouses has been realized.

provides comfort and tips in dealing with the disease. The Breeze will be high-lighting local support groups for several different conditions in the coming weeks. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Fortu-nately, there are many things we can do to minimize our risk for heart disease, and many treatments are available. There are several types of heart disease.A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked by a blood clot. If this clot cuts off the blood flow completely, the part of the heart muscle supplied by that artery begins to die. Heart failure, sometimes called con-gestive heart failure, means the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. The heart keeps working, but the body’s need for blood and oxygen isn’t being met. Arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart. There are various types of ar-rhythmias. Bradycardia is when the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute. Tachycardia is when the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute. There are treatments and medica-tions for each of these conditions, but it is most important that patients change their lifestyle to improve their quality of life. Many people seek support groups to help them navigate their treatment make the necessary lifestyle changes. Mended Hearts is a national organi-

The grand reopening on May 18 of The Californian’s Senior “Victory Garden” was gleefully celebrated by the residents who anxiously await the harvest at the nursing facility, located at 4020 Loma Vista Rd. Thanks go to the donations and maintenance now in the hands of the San Buenaventura Garden Club. Some of those members shown are Jane Metzler, Norma Garsha, Anita Hughes, Nelly Bordbar and Angel Golesorlski. Photo by Suz Montgomery.


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like contest is even at three matches apiece, so the stakes are high. The public is invited to this free popular event at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 6 at Aegis Living of Ventura, an assisted living and memory care facility at 4964 Telegraph Rd. “We’re all here to celebrate education, and the audience has as much fun as the contestants,” promised founder Suz Montgomery, who created the Bowl as a way to foster interaction between the ages. It is sponsored by her employer, the Ventura Adult and Continuing Education division (VACE) of the Ventura Unified School District, and will be later televised by CAPSTV Media, The senior team is made up of former educators: Mary Ayers, Don Haskell, Clint Jacobs and Ethel Johnduff. The students – all from Buena High School – are Ali Hemmatyar, Quinn Maloney, Brenna Neri, Anna Rajala, Samantha Scampone and Brady Yarbrough. “All four of these students are on the school’s ‘official’ Knowledge Bowl team (during inter-school competitions run by the AAUW), and all are high-performing AP students with a wide range of chal-lenging classes on their schedules,” said Buena Librarian Joel Levin, who is also coaching the students. Levin is also coming up with the questions in five categories: Literature, Current Events, History, Geography and Potpourri. “The Knowledge Bowl has become one of the most anticipated events in the community, with both sides excited to show how much they know,” Mont-gomery said. “Is it lifelong experience or the well-educated younger students who know the most? Come and find out.” During the past events, the audience is an active participant, often whisper-ing answers to each other, cheering and supporting both sides. However, they are cautioned not to blurt out answers in their excitement.

Adult Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association office, 1996 Eastman Ave., Suite 109. These groups are open to individuals who have experienced loss and are free of charge. Call 642-0239 for more information or email [email protected]. Newly Bereaved Support Group Thursday, June 9th from 6-7:30 pm at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Asso-ciation. This monthly group is designed for adults who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one and is free. Call 642-0239 for more information or email [email protected]. These groups meet every 2nd Thursday of each month. Diabetes Classes Tuesday, June 7th from 1-2:30pm at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. These meetings are held on 1st Tuesday of each month. General information is provided about

Type 2 Diabetes with emphasis on the de-velopment of an individualized plan of care that includes diet, medication, exercise and blood sugar monitoring. Call 642-0239 for more information. Joint Replacement Classes Thursday, June 2nd from 1:00-2:00pm at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. You will learn what to expect before, during and after knee or hip replacement surgery and how to be an active participant in your care. These meetings are 1st Thursday of each month. For information or to RSVP call Dinah Davis 642-0239 ext. 739. Monday, June 13th for both English and Spanish speaking. English 4:00-5:00 pm and Spanish 5:30-6:30 pm at Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. You will learn what to expect before, during and after knee or hip replacement surgery and how to be an active participant in your care. For information or to RSVP call Dinah Davis at 642-0239 ext. 739.


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Dr. James P. Sutton to speakContinued from page 11and Parkinson’s Diseases. Dr. Sutton will be presenting an overview of Parkinson’s Disease, the services and staff available from Pacific Neurosci-ence, and the latest updates in clinical trials. The meeting will be held at The Lexington Assisted Living at 5440 Ralston Street in Ventura on the second f loor in the Bijou Theatre. Please check in at the front desk for directions and sign-in. Extra parking is graciously available across the street from the Lexington in the Baptist Church parking lot. Call Patty at 766-6070 for further information.

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How long does it take? As long as necessary for you to get the skills! How much does it cost? There is no charge for tuition – just an annual $10 reg-istration fee. You can use a classroom copy of the textbook or purchase your own. When is it held? Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 8 am - 10 am or 10 am - 12 pm How do you register? Ventura Adult and Continuing Education (VACE) handles registration for ENCORE. Call VACE at 289-7925 and ask about the next start date. As soon as you have a confirmed start date, go to VACE at 5200 Valentine Road during business hours to fill out a form and pay the $10 registration fee. On your start date, go to the classroom

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Happy family and installation crew are all smiles with new solar power installed.

Serving and training with solar energyby Gail Field

“I couldn’t wait to get up on that roof.” Angela Carradine laughs as she

recalls her first glimpse into the world of solar panels on a roof--a fact that would change her career and feed her desire to do good work for the environment. “This is my dream job,” says Angela. “I have always loved the planet we are lucky enough to inhabit and wanted to do whatever I could to make a difference. Working in the solar industry gave me that chance.” Now Angela is the Ventura County Program Coordinator for GRID Al-ternatives, a non-profit that provides clean energy for families who might not otherwise have access to it by installing solar electric systems on a low- or no-cost basis. The long-term vision of GRID Alternatives is to work toward a sustainable future by moving to a renewable energy future that includes everyone. Funding resources come from grants from state and federal agencies, including

and begin your program! VCAAA - Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 646 County Square Drive (near Victoria Ave and Hwy 126) ENCORE is a partnership between Ventura Adult and Continuing Education and the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging with funding provided by the Ventura County Adult Education Consor-tium. For more information, contact: Ventura Adult and Continuing Education Ventura Unified School District 5200 Valentine Road, Ventura- 289-7925

the California Public Utilities Com-mission, as well as donations from corporations and individuals. Residents who receive this service can see an immediate reduction in their utility bill, in amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars per year. “Utilizing renewable energy is critical for the well-being of our environment, and at GRID, we want to help people in the community get access to this form of energy. To qualify for services through GRID Al-ternatives, families must meet income limits. Sensitive information such as social security number or credit checks are not required,” explains Angela. In addition to the benefits provided to families, GRID provides for career opportunities as well as venues for volunteering. An addi-tional mission for GRID Alterna-tives is to expand opportunities for volunteering and job training to veterans, tribal groups, women and people of color. “The field of solar energy is one of the fastest growing areas for careers,” Angela says. “In our programs we train volunteers to install the solar systems. I myself started by volunteering to get up on that roof and do the installing. It’s a job for people who love to be outdoors and at the same time do something helpful for the community.” GRID Alternatives has 7 offices throughout California, as well as in Colorado, the Tri-state area and Washington D.C., and Nicaragua and is expanding to Nepal. To inquire about eligibility, visit www.gridalternatives.org or call 310-

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Robert Beilin and Stephen Kipp are new board members with college foundation.

Ventura College Foundation making news Ventura College Foundation’s Executive Director Norbert Tan has announced the addition of new board member, Robert Beilin, Ph.D., MFT. A licensed marital and family therapist and a faculty member at Califor-nia Lutheran University’s Graduate School of Psychology since 2008. In 2003, Dr. Beilin’s 22-year-old daughter had just completed her 2-year degree and was planning to continue through the Nursing program at Ventura College when her life was taken from her by a drunk driver. As part of her legacy, Dr. Beilin and his wife established a $25,000 nursing scholarship in her memory which was then matched with another $25,000 from the VCF board. Two years ago, Dr. Beilin es-tablished a Phoenix scholarship in

Finding a nursing homeby Cate Kortzeborn

Are you looking for a nursing home for yourself or a loved one? People go to nursing homes for different reasons. They may be sick or hurt and require ongoing nursing care. They may have had surgery and need time to recuperate. Or they may have chronic care needs or disabilities that make long-term nursing care a necessity.Many communities have nursing homes. But how do you pick one that’s best for you or your family member in need?The first step is to learn about the available facilities in your area. You can do that in a number of ways.n Ask people you trust, like your family, friends, or neighbors if they’ve had personal experience with nursing homes. They may be able to recommend one to you.

n Ask your doctor if he or she provides care at any local nursing homes. If so, ask your doctor which nursing homes he or she visits so you may continue to see him or her while you’re in the nursing home.n If you’re in the hospital, ask your social worker about discharge planning as early in your hospital stay as possible. The hospital’s staff should be able to help you find a nursing home that meets your needs and help with your transfer when you’re ready to be discharged. Medicare provides a handy way to check out local nursing homes, using our Nursing Home Compare website: www.Medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare. Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, Cal-ifornia, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).


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(Top) The Ventura Commerce and Education Foundation (VCEF) recognized Linda Bergfeld, educator at Ventura High School (VHS), as April’s Teacher of the Month. On April 27 VCEF board member, Pattie Braga, joined elected representatives and members of the business community to present Bergfeld with a plaque commemorating the award.

(Bottom) The Ventura Commerce and Education Foundation (VCEF) honored Laura Nicholls, kindergarten instructor at Lincoln Elementary in Ventura as May’s Teacher of the Month. Elected representatives and members of the business community were present on Wednesday, May 4 to present Nicholls with a plaque commemorating the award.

memory of his mother, who was never able to finish school because she didn’t have the financial help she needed to attend college while working full time to provide for her family. Stephen J. Kipp, president and CEO of Kipp Financial Group, has also joined the Ventura College Foun-dation’s board of directors. Kipp Financial Group had previously served as the investment management advisor for the Ventura College Foundation’s scholarship endowment funds. A third-generation Ventura County resident Kipp will help provide the expertise and investment oversight needed to secure and grow the Foundation’s en-richment and endowment funds. The Ventura College Foundation awarded scholarships to 248 Ventura College students in April to help make their educational goals a reality. Nearly $500,000 in scholarships, ranging from $500 to over $10,000, was presented to student honorees by their respective donors at the 29th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala at the Ventura Beach Marriott. Honorees represented each of the 10 cities in Ventura County, and

On April 16 Soroptimist Interna-tional honored longtime members and announced this year’s scholar-ship award winners at a luncheon attended by 84 members and guests. Its members raise funds throughout the year to provide two awards each spring and to provide additional grants to local community organiza-tions serving women and girls. At the event nine long-time members who have devoted thousands of hours of personal and professional time were honored. Including Dixie Adeniran (36 years), Arlene Briggle (35 years), Liz Heaton Brown (31 years), Garnet Carroll (54 years), Lynn Jacobs (35 years), Sandra Masiel (84 years), Donna Nelson (31 years), Dorothy Prairie (33 years) and Delores Taylor (34 years). The Violet Richardson Award honors young women for their volunteer efforts in their school or community. It is awarded annually to a teen, ages 14-17, and her volunteer organization to recognize the inspi-ration and dedication it takes to be a volunteer making a difference in the lives of others. This year’s scholar-ship was awarded to Fidelity Ballmer, senior at Foothill Technology High

Long-time SI members were honored in front of members and guests .

Soroptimist International (SI) of Ventura celebrated their 85th anniversary

School. Fidelity started the Girl Up club at Foothill. Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations, works to pri-oritize the health, safety, leadership and education of girls in developing countries. Fidelity’s mother, Shelly Ballmer, and Linda Kapala, Counselor at Foothill, accepted the $1500 award which is shared between Fidelity and the Girl Up club at Foothill. The Woman’s Opportunity Award is dedicated to women who are heads of household and need to further their skills, education or training to upgrade their employment status. This year’s scholarship of $1,500 was awarded to Mary Kay Leon, a single mom of six children who is student and a business owner. A special thanks was given to Ventura City Mayor Erik Nasarenko, Anna Gonzales, 2014 SIV Women’s Opportunity Award winner, event sponsors, the businesses and individ-uals that donated items to the silent auction and all of the individuals that helped make the 85th anniversary cel-ebration/scholarship awards event a success! For more information about Soroptimist Ventura go to www.so-roptimistventua.org.

included scholarship recipients from Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. Kendra Saunders and Cristina Tommeraasen, both of Ventura, and Deanna Garcia of Oxnard were honored with the top scholarship awards, each receiving $10,333 from the Mary Guthrie Teaching Scholar-ship. “The scholarships have a great impact on the students’ futures, enabling them to continue their education at a four-year univer-sity and to concentrate on school by reducing the financial stress of paying for 100% college and their household expenses,” said Norbert Tan, Ventura College Foundation’s executive director. The Ventura College Foundation received 430 applications for the scholarships, which honor students’ academic achievement or their chosen field of study. To be eligible, students were required to write two essays, have letters of recommendation and have achieved a high academic standing. Multiple volunteer readers from the college and foundation reviewed each application.


Hi: My name is Ginger. My mom, Bonnie rescued me and since then I have been so happy! I have three cat sisters but I rule the roost (hear that Scamp?). I have a purple tongue so I am part Chow. My favorite things to do are go for walks, play fetch, guard my back yard and have snuggles with my mom!

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Forever homes wantedHi: We’re Nacho (Min Pin X) and Dosia (Terrier X)! We’re both very sweet, but a little shy as we get used to our new surroundings. Through no fault of our own, we are in need of a new home as our living situation has changed. We don’t have to be adopted together, but wouldn’t mind staying together. All we want is to be loved and cared for. We hope it’s not long before we’re making new memories with

our forever family. CARL Adoption Center-call 644-7387 for more informa-tion.

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Penelope is a beautiful brindle and white nine year old Plott Hound/ Boxer mix. She is a very Happy mellow, friendly, well-mannered and affectionate senior dog with plenty of life and love to offer her new family. She loves going for walks and has great leash manners. She is easy to handle and eager to please. She would love to meet you! Ventura County Animal Services – Simi Valley location – 670 W. Los Angeles Ave. Penelope A635290

n Remember that the Felix N Fido “Bring Me Home” Adoption Festival is on Sunday, June 5 from 11am-4pm at the Ventura Harbor. It’s a dog friendly , family

day so please attend and you might even get to pet me (for free) and have a dog caricature drawn by Jaime Baker.n by Victoria Usher Not too long ago a commercial fisherman from San Diego lost his wonderful dog Luna after she fell overboard into the Pacific Ocean. Only a month after the incident the one-and-a-half-year-old German shepherd was found on San Clemente Island, around a Navy-owned training base. Luna’s owner, Nick Haworth along with the Navy personnel he had notified searched the waters for about two days searching for Luna at the time of the incident, but found no sign of her. She was presumed to have drowned until staffers arrived for work on this specific

morning and found Luna sitting by the side of the road. A biologist examined Luna and found her a little thin but otherwise completely healthy. Luna’s dog tag was lost so the Navy decided to give her a new one. Her new one now says her name but also has a special message on it, a reminder to everyone: “Keep the Faith.”n The National Dog Bite Prevention Week® takes place during the third full week of May each year, and focuses on educating people about preventing dog bites. I forgot to remind you of this. I keep sooo busy. With an estimated population of 70 million dogs living in U.S. households, millions of people – most of them children – are bitten by dogs every year. The majority of these bites, if not all, are preventable. According to the Center for Disease Control, dog bites were the 11th leading cause of nonfatal injury to children ages 1-4, 9th for ages 5-9 and 10th for ages

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My good friend Jaime Baker does these wonderful dog (and people)caricatures.

10-14 from 2003-2012. The Insurance Information Institute estimates that in 2013, insurers across the country paid over $483 million in dog bite claims. The U.S. Postal Service reports that 5,581 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2013. Children are, by far, the most common victims of dog bites and are far more likely to be severely injured.Most dog bites affecting young children occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs. Senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims. So if your dog is overly aggressive and might be a biter talk to your vet about prevention and there are lots of good doggie classes taught by local trainers (some are given by the City of Ventura).n Should you let your pet share your blankets and your bed? A recent Mayo clinic study is challenging the conventional wisdom that animals in the bedroom can mess with your sleep. Whoever came up with such a stupid idea that we can mess with sleep? Maybe your snoring messes with our sleep. Patricia Sullivan had canine company in bed as soon as she brought home her first puppy. “He started to cry, and whimper and I felt sorry for him and I put him on my bed and he curled up in a ball and he was asleep and he’s been there ever since,” she said. Sleep experts have long thought that pets in the bedroom are disruptive to a person’s sleep but a recent Mayo Clinic survey found 41 % of sleep patients who share their beds with their animals find it beneficial. “If having a pet nearby helps them feel relaxed and gives them a sense of security, which permits them to fall asleep with less difficulty, then I think that is something that does deserve attention,” said Dr. Lois Krahn, a sleep specialist at the Mayo Clinic. Twenty percent of respondents however, admitted their pets interrupted their sleep. “They need to know how well they sleep as a person and how well the pet sleeps, they need to take into account the size of the pet,” Krahn said. Other considerations include the size of the bed and the number of pets you have (It’s just me and Savana, unless Sheldon is considered a pet). Your pets also must be clean and free of f leas. Even though their barking sometimes wakes her up, she said she wouldn’t have it any other way. The study did not look at whether

different types of pets or different species were more disruptive than others. The study authors say they hope to focus future studies in those areas.n In celebration if its 84th anniversary, the Humane Society of Ventura County is holding an open house at its Ojai kennel on June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to providing behind-the-scene tours of HSVC’s facility at 402 Bryant St., humane educator Dawn Reily will be giving presentations, with the help of animals at the shelter, and be available to answer all animal questions. There will be a craft table, scavenger hunt

and refreshments available, so attendees are encouraged to bring their children. The HSVC also is using the day to launch its “Tiles for Tails” campaign to help build a new kennel. Donors will have engraved personalized titles made by Firefly Ceramics that will be on permanent display at the kennel. For more information, call 646-6505. The Humane Society of Ventura County is a private, nonprofit orga-nization founded in 1932. It does not receive federal, state or local tax dollars to operate and relies solely on private donations.


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Police Reportsby Cindy Summers

Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Police Department and are not the opinions of the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Armed Robbery with Arrest On May 7, at approximately 8:45pm, Ventura Police patrol officers responded to a call for service of a man brandishing a knife outside of the business. Prior to the officers arrival, the suspect who was later identified as 33 year old vagrant from Ventura Thomas Pecel, ran away, however the officers found and detained him near the Bus Depot on the north side of the Pacific View Mall parking lot. The subse-quent investigation revealed the suspect had been inside of the business where he stole items and left the store. When he was confronted by employees of the business, he pulled a knife from his pants, brandished it and threatened them. At the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect was booked into Ventura County Jail for armed robbery and an unrelated misdemeanor warrant. No one was injured during this incident.Concealed, Stolen Firearm Arrest On May 8, at approximately 2:30am, Ventura Police Patrol officers responded to a call regarding a fight in a parking lot in the 2100 block of South Victoria Avenue. One of the involved persons was armed with a handgun and another person was armed with a knife. The officers arrived and found a large group of people leaving the parking lot, and they were able to detain several of them. Ronald Lewiskates, 20 year old Ventura resident who was in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, was one of the people they were able to detain. The investigation revealed he had been involved in the incident, and he had two misdemeanor warrants. When the officers searched his vehicle, they found a hidden, stolen handgun. At the conclusion of the investiga-tion, Lewiskates was booked into Ventura County Jail for possessing a concealed handgun in the vehicle, possessing stolen property and the two unrelated misde-meanor warrants. The fight was deter-mined to be mutual combat, and no pros-ecution was desired. No one was injured during this incident.Stabbing On May 13, at approximately 4pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a 911 call of a stabbing victim in the 1100 block of S. Seaward Ave. Officers, along with Ventura City Fire and AMR personnel, responded to the call and found the victim, later identified as Kent Winder, suffering from a non-life threaten-ing laceration to his face. He was immedi-ately transported to VCMC for treatment of his injuries. The suspect , a white male in his 20’s, was last seen fleeing southbound on Seaward Ave. towards the beach. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Ventura Police Department at 339-4488. An anonymous tip can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. Felony and Misdemeanor Battery, Felony Vandalism and Conspiracy On May 19, at approximately 3pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a 911 call of a possible battery that just occurred in the area of Grant Park, 699 Brakey Rd. Eilar called to report that his friend had been assaulted and was now injured. He said the suspects left in a vehicle, although were possibly still in the area. Officers, along with Ventura City Fire personnel responded to the call and found the victim, later identified as Erick Stevenson, suffering from a moderate

facial injury and scratches. He was immedi-ately transported to VCMC for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Officers learned that Stevenson and Eilar were sitting in a parked vehicle at a turnout near Grant Park, when the three suspects, 19 year old Ventura resident Hugo Cervantes, 18 year old Ventura resident Noel Cavazos and 18 year old Ventura resident Carlos Perez-Mares, drove by and stopped. The suspects confronted Stevenson outside of his vehicle and started hitting him in the head and face. Stevenson was then pushed down a nearby hillside and fell a short distance. The suspects then confronted Eilar and struck him several times. During the altercation, Cavazos removed a knife and stabbed one of the tires of Stevenson’s vehicle. Cervantes and Perez-Mares also threw rocks at his vehicle and broke the driver’s side window. Cavazos, Cervantes and Perez-Mares then got back into their vehicle and fled the scene. An officer responding to the call saw the vehicle driving in the area and conducted a traffic stop. All three suspects were detained. All were booked into the Ventura County Jail for felony and misdemeanor battery, felony vandalism and conspiracy. The suspects were not known to either Stevenson or Eilar prior to this incident, and the reason for assaulting them is unknown.

5-10 9:20pm, contacted a local transient living in his vehicle and illegally parked on Spinnaker Drive. Officers issued a warning and the individual and his passenger left the scene without incident. 5-11 10:20pm, received a report of a f lare sighting from a fishing vessel near Oxnard Shores. The sighting was out of our area, but a vessel was in distress near Hueneme Harbor and was rescued and aided by U.S. coast guard. 5-13 2:20pm, officers received a report that a vessel was in distress near the Ventura Pier. Officers responded and offered assistance to a sailing vessel using an under-power outboard engine. The skipper refused assistance. 5-14 8:10pm, observed a state parks officer chasing a dog down the beach near the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Officers assisted State Parks attempt to capture the animal. After a few hours and several attempts to catch the dog, it eventually escaped into the river bottom. 8:46pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire with an ill person. 5-15 3:10pm, received a report of a fuel spill near the National Park Service docks. Officers responded and attempted to locate the spill but were unable to. 5-16 4:15pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at the marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR with the patient, a 60 year old female who was transported to local hospital. 5-17 11:35pm, received a dispatch to an unknown medical at the launch ramp. The call turned out to be an individual attempting to enact revenge on his boss who owed him money. The subject was eventually arrested by

Ventura PD.3:10pm, received a report of a disabled vessel near Ventura Isle Marina. The vessel was eventually towed by a good Samaritan. Officers escorted the two vessels to the Ventura boat rentals

dock.7:59pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the Marina Mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted a 62 year female with a fractured foot. AMR transported the patient to local

Local author releases new book Back again with a new book, author Tim Pompey has delved this time into the genres of war and magical realism. How these two fit together makes up the story for his new novel “Dream-scape.” “The medic part of the story came to me as I read an article about a wounded Army medic and her recovery in the States,” said Pompey. “I added the dream portions as a way of exploring how a damaged body and mind could connect to something beyond themselves that was universally positive and healing.” Pompey took on the challenge of writing the main character, Army Medic Sarah Perse, who is both heroic and hopeless. Brave in her service in the Iraq War, she is also badly burned from an IED and traumatized by her war experiences. As a result, she suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder compounded by alcohol-ism and painkiller abuse. Her dreams begin when she meets 12-year-old Suzy one night while Perse is sprawled drunk in the street. Suzy whispers in her ear, “I know magic,” and Perse is intrigued. How she connects emotion-ally to this young girl is one of the unique elements of the story. At 250+ pages, this book is shorter than most of his novels. “That was deliberate,” said Pompey. “I wanted to write a small book in the fashion of ‘Catcher in the Rye,’ only more forceful, a book that would take off from page one and be interesting till the end.” He also feels that the Iraq War offers some very rich writing material. “I re-searched some experiences from people, both civilian and military, who dealt directly with the war and its aftermath,” he stated. “It’s not a pretty picture and the lingering fallout will haunt American families for many generations.” Pompey has penned nine other books, some of them having local connections to Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, and Ojai. His current book takes place in northern Idaho. For more information on Pompey’s new novel, including a “Look Inside” option, or to read more about his other books, visit his author website at www.amazon.com/

HACSB completes $28.8 million acquisition and rehabilitation for 101 units Homecomings, Inc., the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaven-tura’s (HACSB) associated non-profit, is announcing the completion of the com-prehensive $28.8 million acquisition and rehabilitation project that fully renovated 101 existing apartment units for extremely low income seniors and disabled persons in the City of Ventura. Through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, the HACSB is providing long-term project-based voucher rental assistance subsidy to finance the acquisition and construction and ensure long-term affordability to those earning less than thirty percent of the area median income. The work involved extensive infra-structure, energy and water efficiency improvements and upgrades and interior restoration work at the HACSB’s proper-ties in East Ventura. Construction was completed in March, 2016. The HACSB partnered with Union Bank, Ashwood Construction Company, Recap Real Estate Advisors, Amador Whittle Architects, and Healthy Homes 4 U to create a renewed, energy efficient, accessible, and afford-able housing development to preserve the city’s dwindling stock of deeply affordable housing. Together, the HACSB and its non-profit are the largest residential landlord in the City of Ventura, with 467 public housing units, more than 1,500 Section 8 vouchers, and 395 non-profit affordable rental units. The agency is actively working to increase the supply of affordable housing and to improve the quality of life for hundreds more of the low-income residents through-out the City of Ventura.

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Camino Real Tennis Day The Ventura Tennis Club, in coop-eration with the Ventura Recreation and Community Services, is hosting a Ventura Tennis Day on Saturday,May 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Camino Real Tennis Park.This is a free event for VTC members and guests. Events will include clinics for adults and kids from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. with a tennis pro and other staff. Then there will be racquet demos. After the clinics, there will be a barbecue lunch at noon followed by organized doubles play. The Ventura Tennis Club is a non-profit community based club bringing tennis enthusiasts of all abilities together for social and competitive play. More information www.ventu-ratennisclub.com.

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Exploring the Channel Islands by kayak Local freelance writer and photogra-pher Chuck Graham will describe his favorite kayaking trips and wildlife encounters around the Channel Islands, during the June From Shore to Sea lecture. The isolation of the Channel Islands and conditions in the Santa Barbara Channel can make access challenging – areas where it is hard to sail or kayak, due to high winds, rough seas, or big swells, abound, often making it difficult for visitors to reach places they would most like to explore. For Graham, kayaking provides an opportunity to seek out these little-known and out-of-the-way areas, and his talk will describe some of his most challenging and most rewarding kayaking trips circumnavigating the unique eddies and coves of the islands. Graham, an accomplished waterman, has been paddling at the Channel Islands for 20 years and has been guiding other visitors on kayak excursions for 14 years for Channel Islands Outfitters. The talk will be held on Thursday, June 9. The From Shore to Sea lecture series is sponsored by Channel Islands National Park to further the understanding of current research on the Channel Islands and surrounding marine waters. The lecture will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura Harbor. This lecture can also be viewed live online at Shore to Sea lecture series.

VC to offer Social Media Marketing degree Ventura College announced its plans to offer a Social Media Marketing degree beginning the fall of 2016. The program was recently approved as a Certificate of Achievement and an Associate in Science degree to provide education and training on how social media has changed the way busi-nesses communicate, including the use of mobile technology to increase interactivity between businesses and consumers. Twitter, Facebook, Snap Chat, You Tube, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram are just a few of the top social media sites organizations are using to directly communicate with their customers and suppliers. According to the 2013 Social Media Marketing Industry Report, more than 3,000 marketers surveyed indicated the following: “The inclusion of social media for marketing and planning can mean success or failure for a business,” said Dr. Greg Gillespie, Ventura College president. “We are thrilled to offer such a relevant and innovative degree that will enable students to develop skills and strategies to integrate social media into the conventional marketing mix.” “Ventura College will be one of the first to offer a degree in Social Media Marketing. Based on current research, most institutions offer social media courses, but no degree,” said Ventura College Associate Professor Debbie Newcomb, Business Department Chair and Student Learning Outcomes Facilitator. “This program is a game changer. Students will learn how to develop more personal marketing campaigns that result in a better customer experience.” For more information on the

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On April 1st, when Global Equities Research projected more than 300,000 reservations for the Tesla Model 3 electric car by the start of this week, that number seemed outlandish. Well, by the end of that weekend, the global total had reached 276,000, according to a tweet by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. And that clearly caught even Tesla off guard, with Musk tweeting that the company would have to rethink its produc-tion plans for the 215-mile range, $35,000 (before tax credits) electric car that won’t hit the roads for almost two years under a best-case scenario. Not all of those reservations will convert to actual orders, of course. But even if only half of them do, 150,000 Model 3s would amount to more plug-in electric cars than General Motors, Toyota, Ford, BMW, or VW Group has sold in more than five years. Only Nissan has sold more (slightly over 200,000 as of last month). The response over the weekend to the Model 3 totals was predictable but never-theless fascinating to watch. Tesla fans and investors were ecstatic, proclaiming that the Model 3 was the breakthrough vehicle that electric cars had required to enter the mainstream market. Faster, quieter, and more modern, it appeals to everything the market wants. Tesla still must complete the Model 3 design, test and validate the car, get it certified by dozens of different regulators around the world, and tool up its factories for production levels 10 times as high as its best to date. It must also bring its massive battery Gigafactory online not only to assemble battery packs from imported cells, as it does now, but to fabricate and produce the actual cells themselves in the highest-volume battery plant in the

U.S. If the company is to meet its recently confirmed deadline of starting Model 3 production by the end of next year, it has to do all that in 18 months. Finally, many financial analysts suggest that Tesla will have to raise ad-ditional capital, especially if it believes it needs to boost its Model 3 production volume beyond what it expected to build before the surge of post-debut orders. It customarily costs $200 million to $500 million to equip a high-volume produc-tion line, one capable of building 150,000 cars a year. It is almost surely hyperbole to proclaim that the Tesla Model 3 poses an “existential crisis for the auto industry”, yet all of the current auto companies, which often speak about the ultimate decision-making power of the market and providing the cars that buyers are willing to pay for, are likely to do some hard thinking about the mix of qualities that make the Model 3 and Tesla Motors attractive enough for that many people to risk a four-figure sum on faith in a car they don’t know that much about. Except, of course, for those carmakers, fewer and fewer in number, who continue to dismiss Tesla as an unsustainable and short-term phenomenon that will inevitably crash and burn. But it seems a little clearer today that a reasonably priced battery-electric car, with 200 miles of range or more, can find buyers if it’s good-looking and performs well. Perhaps the final piece of the puzzle is that the fast, good-looking, affordable 200-mile electric car is also accompanied by a free, fast-growing nationwide network of DC fast-charging sites. It may be a week of pondering among the car companies of the world.

CMH cardiologists first in county to use break-through stent Interventional cardiologists at Community Memorial Hospital are the first in Ventura County to treat patients with breakthrough drug-

eluting stents approved in October 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad-ministration (USFDA). A cardiac stent restores blood f low in diseased blood vessels. Unlike tra-ditional drug-eluting stents, Boston Scientific’s latest Synergy stent utilizes a bio-absorbable polymer on the surface of the stent that breaks down and is cleared by the body after the drug it contains is released, leaving behind a bare platinum-chro-mium stent. Existing drug-eluting stents reduce coronary restenosis, but the

polymer remaining on traditional stents can cause long-term inf lam-mation and impaired healing that has been linked to complications including stent thrombosis. As a result of the new polymer, the evidence indicates that the Synergy stent will promote healing and reduce the risk of long-term complications. “The Synergy stent represents the latest advance in stent technology, bringing important improvements in perfor-mance, patient safety and long-term outcomes,” states Dr. Thomas Kong, Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath-eterization Laboratory at CMHS. The approval by the USFDA of the Synergy stent was based on data from the EVOLVE II clinical trial presented at the American Heart Association’s 2014 Scientific Sessions. The EVOLVE II investigators compared the Synergy stent’s bio-absorbable polymer against a durable-polymer everolimus-releasing stent in 1,684 patients and reported no definite stent thrombosis events with the Synergy stent after 24 hours. Four years of data from the EVOLVE I trial also demonstrated a very low repeat vascularization rate of 1.1 percent with the Synergy stent and a continued 0 percent stent thrombosis rate.

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In a previous issue of “Answer In A Breeze” we answered the following question. “I have always used the “Allesandro shortcut” to go from Seaward to Sanjon (Or is it San Jon?)and recently it has been blocked off. How can the city just block off a street?” Our answer:” Allesandro was always meant to be a cul-de-sac and was never supposed to be a through street. You have probably noticed that after the cul-de-sac (Coming from Seaward) Allesandro is dirt and not even paved. People just started using this as a through street because they could.The few people living on Allesandro did not like this being used in this way and asked the city to barricade it from through traff ic which they did.” Well Allesandro has now been re-opened to through traff ic. Please don’t ask us why.

Breeze: The Star was in such a rush to get the story (Irish Centenary) in the next day’s paper their coverage was superficial and they made serious errors. Their reporter didn’t notice last minute changes to the program and had two wrong captions. The VC Reporter only gave this unique event a few tiny lines in their calendar because they were busy with Earth Day. John McNally Remax Gold Coast Realtors

River Patrolon the Willoughby PreserveContinued from page 1 “The…Conservancy has spent the past three years…removing invasive non-native plant species and clearing over 1,000 tons of trash from the river bottom. Our hard work is paying off and today we are seeing the return of native wildlife and plants,” she says. She frequently laces up her hiking boots and takes to the trails of the preserve, looking for refuse and pollution. Your intrepid writer went along with her last week. “Hello! Anybody home?” she calls outside of a tent. No answer, so she takes note of the location to notify someone to come back later. “Look at this garbage,” at another place, and out comes her cell phone to snap a photo. The city crew will come pick up that trash. We check the progress of the arundo removal (arundo donax, an invasive reed, has taken over large swathes of the river bottom.) Some refuse piles seen on previous patrols have been picked up, some have grown, some are moldering. The river bottom is a patchwork of ownership and jurisdiction. “We work closely with all of the river property owners, including Califor-nia State Parks, the Ventura Police Department, Ventura County, and the City of Ventura.” She and I walk over not only the VHC property but parts of the State Parks and other owners’ areas. She feels badly when telling folks they can’t camp there. “We understand that the folks who end up camping in the river bottom are usually down on their luck, but it is illegal for them to be there. Not only is it unsafe for them, they usually are living in very unsanitary condi-tions that can negatively impact their health and the health of the river’s ecosystem.”

MailboxContinued from page 5bigger point is to keep it fresh in the public eye. No need to spend more of someone’s generous personal money to do this, in case you’d perhaps like to pick up the tab, to “right this terrible wrong” with the signs to have it changed. ;-) Second, the “exaggerated concepts” that the locals put together were based on only what the develop-ment had made public months before the meeting. My impression was that the presentation they made that night had been put together with a lot of burning of the midnight oil to counter what the citizen group put together. The lush green renderings made it look quite appealing, but when has the hillside ever looked as lush or green as that? Now that we are in a serious drought, let’s all be realistic going

Healthwise Home Care SolutionsContinued from page 4needing help setting up his medications. It could also be a patient recovering from knee or hip replacement surgery, and needs physical therapy at home due to driving limitations. Healthwise also provides health education training and gets the family of the patient involved. Diet and nutrition counseling also comes into play with several of the cases they handle, along with emotional support and understanding. “We know we have done our job if we can reduce the patient’s need to go back for another hospital stay,” says Dr. Fussell, noting lower re-admission rates due to the increasing availability of home health care services. The company logo is an owl, a favorite of Dr. Fussell’s due to its legendary wisdom. The company tag line is equally fitting - “Be home, Be wise.” As Healthwise looks to expand beyond Ventura County in the coming years, Dr. Fussell talks about what makes her business stand out in a highly competitive and crowded industry. She says, “We stand out from the competition because we provide excellent and personalized care.” For more information visit www.healthwisehcsi.com.

We decide to cross over to the island in the middle of the river, using a makeshift bridge of logs, planks, and rocks. Yours truly needs a stick for balance, while Jess hops over like the nature girl she is. There has been a crew on the island recently from the Coast Guard, cutting arundo and hauling away garbage, and we are checking out the current status. It’s looking better but a lot more needs to be done. Nikolai is actively seeking more volunteers to patrol with her; it is more secure to travel in pairs. “Our goal in monitoring and patrolling the Ventura River estuary is to keep it clean and safe. We work with volun-teers to clean up trash, clear trails and report any illegal activity.” Anyone interested in joining her, learning about this natural area, and helping keep the area safe and environmen-tally viable, can contact her at [email protected].

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in. So many other issues… vacation housing for the retired and wealthy? (the reality) We have plenty of hillside opportunities now.best to you,Kurt TriffetTriffet Design GroupKurt: We all look forward to see what their next round of drawings are. Assuming that they choose to continue with the project. We have contacted Regency to learn of the their plans.

Elks Lodge in the news Ventura Elks Lodge #1430 was awarded the outstanding public relations trophy stated Connie Stahl Public Relations Chairperson for having the most effective public relations program 2015-2016 at the annual Western Central Coast District (WCCD) annual meeting in Santa Barbara. The WCCD includes 12 Lodges from Thousand Oaks to Paso Robles with approximately 5,000 members. “The Ventura Elks and myself are honored by this prestigious trophy. It is a symbol of our dedication and service to the Ventura community,” said Stahl. The Ventura Elks Lodge is located at 2126 Knoll Dr.,. For further informa-tion contact 805-630-0303; www.ventu-raelks.us Carl Davis was installed as the Exalted Ruler of the Ventura Elks Lodge #1430 for the year 2016-2017 by Redgie Fleeman, PER in a ritual ceremony at the Ventura Lodge. The Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, a member of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, is a volunteer organization with approximately 400 members. Ac-tivities of the Lodge include national and local charities; Boy and Girl Scouts; Scholarships; student Americanism Essay Contests; Drug Awareness events and information; Youth Activities;

Honoring our foster youth In June, 80-90 Ventura County foster youth, ages 17 and older, will be honored at the annual Milestones event held at Cal State University, Channel Islands. The Milestones event recognizes the achievements that these youth have accomplished throughout the past year. Many of the honorees will be graduating high school, and others will have completed another semester in College, moved into their first apartment or reunited with a family member. Along with guests and community sponsors, about 250 people are expected at this invitation-only event. Milestones is a community event that is funded entirely by donations from indi-viduals, agencies, businesses, and churches in Ventura County. 100% of all donations go to fund the event and provide prizes and awards for the honorees. Donations can be made at the Milestones website at www.milestonesvc.org. For more information on becoming a Milestones community supporter, please contact Cristina Miranda at [email protected].

Veterans ad Wounded Warriors. Ventura Elks members also marshal the St. Patrick’s Day and Ventura County Fair Parades. Information regarding activities and membership is available at 639-0303 and www.venturaelks.us.


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Ventura Film Society presents Hearing Is Believing Please join the Ventura Film Society on Thursday June 9th at 6:30pm at the Century 10 Downtown Ventura for the Ventura County Premiere of Hearing Is Believing the new feature documentary from VFS Founder and award-winning producer/director Lorenzo DeStefano. This film introduces the world to the multi-talented young musician and composer, Rachel Flowers. Born 15 weeks premature, weighing only one pound five ounces, Rachel lost her eyesight due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. When she was two years old she began picking up melodies from her musical parents and was soon playing every song she heard by ear, including Bach fugues. The child had perfect pitch. Starting her formal musical education at the age of 4, Rachel spent the next 10 years studying at the Southern California Conservatory of Music. DeStefano and his team have created a dynamic and engaging portrait of nearly two years in the life of the tight knit Flowers family, a single mom and her two kids living paycheck to paycheck in Oxnard, California, with Rachel’s stunning music as the soundtrack. Hearing Is Believing revels in Rachel’s joyous and free-flowing love of song, illuminat-ing in the process the bonds of family and the divine mysteries of creativity. Among the incredible musicians appearing with Rachel in the film are the legendary Stevie Wonder, Grammy-winning rocker Dweezil Zappa, , the late Progressive Rock icon Keith Emerson, Grammy winning jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, the young Bay Area jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti, and fifty members of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony. Advance tickets available at www.venturafilmsociety.com/tickets.html. For more information 628-2299 or [email protected]. The VFS thanks the City of Ventura Community Partnerships, Cinemark, Downtown Ventura Partners, Bell Arts Factory, and the Ventura Breeze for their support.

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Darrow is at the Rubiconby Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine

The legacies of two prominent figures from the early 20th Century remain major influences today. One was magician Harry Houdini whose approach to self-promotion made him a household name and revolutionized mass marketing concepts. The other was the legendary lawyer, Clarence Darrow. His personal story and insights into his legal career are the focus of Darrow, the current offering by Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre Company. Darrow became the country’s best known trial attorney, not only for the controversial cases he took, but for his courtroom skills and his force as an instru-ment for social change. He consistently aligned himself with the underdog. For example, a one point he resigned a lucrative job as a railroad lawyer to represent strikers and union leaders against the railroads.In his time he famously defended urban terrorists, thrill killers, championed child labor laws and represented a science teacher put on trial for teaching evolution. Many of his cases became the inspiration for suc-cessful films. James O’Neil, the Rubicon’s co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus, stars in the role of Clarence Darrow in this one person show. The part has special meaning for O’Neil because he is actually a relative of the great litigator - O’Neil’s great-grandfather, Henry A. Darrow, was Clarence Darrow’s first cousin. “I’m so happy to be at an age where I can play Clarence and share his history and his humanity with my family and community,” says O’Neil. The intimate show is presented in the round with the audience seated on all sides. The action takes place during a latter period in Darrow’s career. From this per-spective he recounts for the audience many of his life experiences, triumphs, agonies and cases. The topics range from his up-bringing, to his marriage with Jessie, to his courtroom battles. Along the way he reveals glimpses into how he felt about and why he took certain cases. The play is directed by Rubicon Artistic Associate Jenny Sullivan, who is fresh off her directorial success with the American stage premier of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance at the Rubicon - a show that received critical accolades. The script is penned by multiple award winning playwright and Santa Barbara resident, David Rintel. The Rubicon Theatre Company is a nonprofit, acclaimed professional regional theatre that has staged more than 115 pro-ductions over the last 18 years and garnered awards along the way from the New York Drama Desk, the L.A. Drama Critics Circle, the NAACP, plus multiple Ovation, Indy, Garland, Robby and REP awards. Darrow plays Wednesdays through Sundays until June 12, 2016 at the Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001. Show times: Wednes-days - 2 & 7 p.m. (Talkbacks follow 7 p.m.

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performances); Thursdays & Fridays - 8 p.m.; Saturdays - 2 & 8 p.m.; Sundays - 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 - $54. Information, group discounts, ticketing and seat selection: www.rubicon.theatre.org. or (805) 667-2900.

HollywoodHappeningsby Tony Rizzo

Tom Cruise wants his Mummy! Not long ago we suggested that the 53-year-old superstar should stop making action films and return to making movies like “Born on the Fourth of July” (1990), “Jerry Maguire” (1996) and “Magnolia” (1999), for which he received Oscar nominations. Now instead of the tall buildings and fast-moving vehicles, he’ll be chasing a mummy -- and mummies don’t run very fast. Universal Studios has long wanted to reboot its “Mummy” franchise, which started in 1932 with Boris Karloff. There were seven “Mummy” films made between 1999 and 2015, ending with the four “Scorpion King” movies. Tom Cruise gets his “Mummy” come July 2017. Meanwhile, “Beautiful Mind” Oscar-winner Russell Crowe has signed on to play “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (for which Fredric March won an Oscar in 1931). He’s currently onscreen in the comedy “The Nice Guys,” with Ryan Gosling, Matt Bomer and Kim Basinger. Woody Allen’s new film, “Cafe Society,” narrated by Allen and starring “The Heartbreak Kid,” Oscar-nominee Jeannie Berlin (daughter of Elaine May), Steve Carrell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively and Kristin Stewart, opens July 15. It is his is 47th film, and his first shot with a Sony CineAlta F65 digital camera. Remember when Allen said he’d only shoot in Europe because the U.S. was too expensive? Well, he must have gotten fantastic tax breaks and discounts, because this film was shot in the streets of Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Who’d ever imagine that wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would become one of the most successful film stars of this decade? In 2014, his “Hercules” film cost $100 million and grossed $245 million, while Kellen Lutz’s “Legend of Hercules,” from the year before, cost $70 million and only grossed $61 million. “Furious 7” followed

in 2015 at a cost of $190 million and grossed $1.5 billion, while “San Andreas” cost $110 million and grossed $447 million. Now he’s teamed up with Kevin Hart (“Ride Along 2” cost $40 million and grossed $122.6 million) for another kind of ride-along film, “Central Intelligence,” arriving June 17. “Fast 8” is due April 14, and then it’s back to the beach for “Baywatch,” playing the role that made David Hasselhoff famous, due May 2017. And you thought the only Rock in movies was Rock Hudson! “Sharknado the Fourth Awakens” is hitting TV screens in July, with Ian Ziering, Tara Reid and David Hasselhoff in jeopardy again. With every “Sharknado” film, I can see my shark’s tooth and sharkskin suit going up in value! Have moviegoers tastes changed that much? The 2016 film release schedule reveals 15 documentaries and 10 superhero movies. The docu-mentaries range from O.J Simpson, Frank Zappa, Norman Lear and Anthony Weiner to environment and climate change, stem-cell research, animal rights and cyber warfare. On the superhero side, we’ll be barraged with “Captain America”, “X-Men,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Indepen-dence Day,” “Tarzan,” “Suicide Squad,” “Doctor Strange,” “Rogue One” and “Assassin’s Creed.” Along those lines, Chris Hemsworth has had a rocky road as a headliner when his films weren’t superhero-oriented. In 2012, he had four films: “Cabin in the Woods,” which made $36.5 million above cost; “Avengers,” which made $1.5 billion; “Snow White and the Huntsman,” which grossed $133 million and “Red Dawn,” which lost $17 million. In 2013, he had “Rush,” which made a $59 million profit, and “Thor: The Dark World,” which brought in $475 million. In 2015, “Blackhat” lost $50 million, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” made $1.5 billion, while “In the Heart of the Sea” tanked, losing $5 million. His latest, “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” is off to a bad start, earning only $110 million of its $115 million cost.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although you would prefer to move forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Just when you thought you had ev-erything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely expla-nation helps put it all back on track. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home and work continue to compete for your attention. But you handle it well by giving each its proper due. Someone you trust offers valuable advice. Listen to it. CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Un-settling news creates a difficult but not impossible situation. Continue to follow your planned routine, but keep your mind open to a possible change down the line. LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Lick your wounded pride if you like, but it’s a better idea to find out why your suggestions were rejected. What you learn could help you deal with an upcoming situation. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Feeling a bit listless? No wonder. You might be pushing too hard to finish everything on your to-do list.

Cutting it down could help get your energy levels up. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Taking time out of your busy schedule might be the best way to handle that sensitive private matter. It will help reassure everyone involved about your priorities. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Insist on full disclosure by all parties before agreeing to be part of a “great deal.” What you learn should help you decide whether to go with it or not. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your decision to protect the secret that was entrusted to you might irk some people. But it also wins you the admiration of those who value trust and loyalty. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Creative activities take on a practical approach as you realize you might be able to market your work. Ask for advice from someone experienced in this area. AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) If you’re suddenly a bit unsure about your decision, ask trusted colleagues and/or friends or family members for suggestions that could help resolve your doubts. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A workplace situation could get stormy. But stay on course until there’s a solution that meets with ev-eryone’s approval, and things finally can calm down. BORN THIS WEEK: You keep an open mind on most matters, making you the confidante of choice for people who need your honest counsel.

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22 October 29 – November 11, 2014 Ventura BREEZE Ventura Music Scene

Ones to Watch Productions will be hosting a number of showcases at Grapes and Hops on Main Street. Mimi Gilbert will be there on Saturday, May 28, and The Brambles on Saturday, June 4th. Steve and Polly Hoganson (formerly of Zoey’s) most certainly have their fingers on the pulse of up and coming artists to watch for, so be sure to support their showcases here in town! Radio Skies CD release party will be held indoors and out at the Ventura Beach Club On Saturday, May 28 with several bands and artists on the bill in what they’re calling a “One Night Micro Fest”. If you’re not familiar with them, the band, Radio Skies is out of Ojai, and find their inspiration from the songwriting of Paul Simon, the electronic landscapes of Brian Eno and the spirit of the Grateful Dead with their sound described as folk roots, electronic, psychedelia. Other bands on the line up include Pacific Haze, The Brambles, 9Lives and Brion Shearer. The Libbey Bowl 2016 season has a number of events lined up for the next several months including several dates for the 70th Ojai Music Festival in June; concerts with Rick Springfield, Ozomatli, Michael McDonald, The Zombies and a special intimate concert with Don Felder of the Eagles benefiting Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation and the Ojai Community Foundation in October; and coming up immedi-ately is an Ojai VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) free Memorial Day concert featuring Veteran speakers, and music from Nordhoff High School, US Air Force Band and the Ventura British Brass. For more in-formation on Libbey shows, check out www.LibbeyBowl.org. Hi Hat Entertainment has landed at the Hong Kong Inn for their Friday night Blues concerts. Shows on their roster include the boss of boogie Woogie, Rob Rio, who will be in the house on Friday, May 27; Keke Dickerson and the Ec-cofonics, famous for their Western Rockabilly sound on Friday, June 3rd; and The Bruce Katz Band will be there on Friday, June 10. Katz was inducted into the Blues hall of Fame in 2013. Hi Hat has a solid up line through August; you can check out their line up at www.HiHatEn-tertainment.com. By the way, if you’re planning on catching Bad Religion at the Ventura Theater on Thursday, June 2, then you’ll want to extend the fun after-wards at Sans Souci with Mother of Dissension and The Hymen Blasters. And of course the summer fun offi-

Music CalendarFor more events go to VenturaRocks.com

Amigos Cafe & Cantina546 E. Main St.805-874-2232Mondays: Open mic Wed 5/25: Musicians BrewThurs 5/26: After the SmokeFri 5/27: 5 pm Karen Eden; 9 pm Corsican BrothersSat 5/28: DJ DefconSun 5/29: 5 pm Seaside Band; 9 pm KaraokeTues 5/31: Shure ThingThurs 6/2: Smokey & FriendsFri 6/3: Freeman James & FriendsSat 6/4: Barrelhouse WailersSun 6/5: 5 pm The Tossers; 9 pm KaraokeTues 6/7: Blues BulletBombay Bar & Grill143 S. California St.805-643-4404Wed 5/25: The Jam with Mark Masson & FriendsThe Cave 4435 McGrath Street Thurs & Fridays: 5:30 – 8:30 pm Warren TakahashiCopa CubanaVentura Harbor VillageMondays: 6 pm The Estrada Band Tuesdays: RJ Mischo & the Down Home Trio Dargan’s 593 E. Main Street Sun 6/5: 4 pm The Sunday DriversDiscovery 1888 Thompson Blvd Wed 5/25: Starlight Swing Night w/ LanceThurs 5/26: Sun Dried VibesFri 5/27: Roddy Radiation & the Skabilly RebelsSat 5/28: Future Disco Sun 5/29: Spencer Fischer DJThurs 6/2: After the SmokeFri 6/3: ZosoEl Rey Cantina294 E. Main Street Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold

Ventura Music Scene

Who to watchby Pam Baumgardner

cially starts with Roadshow Revival, (now being called) A Celebration of American Roots Music, at Mission Park on June 25th and 26th. I’m looking forward to catching John Doe, The Paladins, The Blasters, Robert Gordon, and tons of other acts performing over the weekend. Information and tickets can be found at www.RoadshowRevival.com. Do you have any music related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Send all informa-tion short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.Ventura-Rocks.com.

DustSaturdays: DJ ErockThe Garage 1091 Scandia Avenue Thurs 5/26: Louise Distras, Ryham Davidson, Brittney BurchettSat 5/28: Sex TapeGiGi’s2493 Grand AvenueThurs & Fridays: Karaoke Sat 6/4: The Deaf PilotsGolden China 760 S. Seaward (805) 652-0688 Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pmTuesdays 7 pm: Open MicGone West Cellars 5963 Olivas park Drive Music Fridays 6-8 pm Fri 5/27: Double TroubleGrapes and Hops454 E. Main Street Fri 5/27: Malynda HaleSat 5/28: TD Lind w/ Danny McGawSun 5/29: Ones to Watch – Mimi GilbertFri 6/3: RivvrsSat 6/4: Ones to Watch – The Brambles Hong Kong Inn 435 E. Thompson BlvdMondays Karaoke Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band swing nightFri 5/27: Hi Hat Show - Rob Rio Fri 6/3: Hi Hat Show - Deke Dickerson & the EccofonicsKeynote Lounge 10245 Telephone Road Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke Thursday: Open MicSunday: KaraokeFri 5/27: Dive Bar MessiahsSat 5/28: Black Canyon BandFri 6/3: Action DownSat 6/4: Vital ItchMajestic Ventura Theater26 S. Chestnut StreetWed 5/25: The Expendables Sat 5/28: Saul Hernandez Thurs 6/2: Bad ReligionMargarita Villa Ventura Harbor Village Fri & Sat at 5; Sundays at 3 Fri 5/27: Steve StaffordSat 5/28: Action DownSun 5/29: Tommy Quayle Fri 6/3: Corsican Brothers Sat 6/4: Mike MartinezSun 6/5: The SwillysO’Leary’s6555 Telephone Road Wednesdays: Karaoke Wed 5/25: KaraokeFri 5/27: Live Band Karaoke Paddy’s2 W. Main Street Wednesdays: KaraokeFri & Sat: DJsPlan B Wine Cellars3520 Arundell Sat 5/28: 3:30 pm Pete Anderson BandPoinsettia Pavillion3451 Foothill Road (805) 648-1143Sun 6/5: 2 pm Old Country-Grass Band Mon 6/6: Monday Night Dance Club with Dick Parent BandRed Cove1809 E. Main StreetThursdays: Music Club Open Jam NightRookees Sports Bar & Grill 419 E. Main Street (805) 648-6862

Saloon BBQ Co.456 E. Main StreetFri 5/27: Rich SheldonSat 5/28: The Barrelhouse WailersSandbox Coffeehouse204 E. Thompson Blvd805-641-1025 Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Thursdays Open MicSat 5/28: Patrick GillhamSun 5/29: Sabastian GagyiSat 6/4: Havilah AbregoSun 6/5: Mikey De LaraSans Souci 21 S. Chestnut Sundays: DJ Darko Mondays: Karaoke Tuesdays: Transform Tuesday Wednesdays: Open mic Thursdays: DJ SpinobiFri 5/27: Sick BoySat 5/28: Focke WolvesThurs 6/2: Mother of Dissension, Hymen BlastersFri 6/3: Alligator DaveSquashed Grapes2351 E. Main St.805-643-7300 Live jazz music 7-10 pm Wed 5/25: Silent Movies with Rick FriendThurs 5/26: Nahem Zdybel TrioFri 5/27: Doug Webb & FriendsSat 5/28: Colin Bailey & FriendsWed 6/1: D.on Darox and the Melody Joy BakersThurs 6/2: Tom Buckner & FriendsFri 6/3: Tony Ybarra & FriendsSat 6/4: Mitch Forman TrioTues 6/7: Jazz JamStar Lounge343 E. Main StreetFri 5/27: Big AdventureSat 5/28: Brandon Ragan ProjectFri 6/3: GutterbingSat 6/4: CrosscutSurf Brewery4561 Market Street Music 6-8 pmSat 5/28: Mitchell BlakeSat 6/4: Mike Fishell & FriendsThe Tavern 211 E. Santa Clara Street Sunday open mics Karaoke Tuesdays Metal Music Wednesdays DJs every Thursday college nightFri 5/27: The Rubberneck LionsSat 5/28: The CavernsSat 6/4: I Want My 80sW20 at the Watermark 598 E. Main Street Thurs 5/26: Addisyn EmeryFri 5/27: GrooveSessionSat 5/28: The BombSun 5/29: 3 pm Action DownThurs 6/2: Jade HendrixFri 6/3: Karen Eden; Mini DriverSat 6/4: The BombSun 6/5: 11 am David Patt; Anchor & BearThe Wine Rack14 S. California Street Music runs 7-11 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm Sundays: B&V Acoustics Mondays: Open MicTuesdays: Keith CainWednesday: Danielle StacyThurs 5/12: Jon GindickFri 5/27: The Ventura Jazz CollectiveSat 5/28: B&V AcousticsFri 6/3: Jae HattSat 6/4: Jodi FarrellThe 805 BarVentura HarborSat & Sun: Noon Kenny DeVoe


Ventura Art Scene

Art, a la Carte

The art collection of Betsy Chess was on display as one of the 11 homes on the Focus on the Masters “Where Art Lives” self-guided tour of Ventura homes held on May 21 and 22. Homes where art is collected, displayed and loved.

A beautiful home by George Robertson. If you would like your art in the Ventura Breeze send to [email protected].

Jeff Sanders “Tell Someone Who Cares” Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, from 6-9 p.m.Exhibit Dates: June 3 - 25, Vita Art Center432 North Ventura Ave. Studio 30www.vitaartcenter.comGallery hours: M-F 10-4 pm Sat. & Sun. by appointment

Jeff Sanders was born in San Francisco. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design and a master’s in Sculpture from California State University at San Jose. After brief ly working as a college art instructor in the early 1970s, Jeff became a full-time artist, art-fabricator and art project manager. Bronze or steel are the preferred media for most of the artist’s outdoor sculpture, which is held in both private and public collections. His subjects involve the everyday image of America. From small to monu-mental.

Might this painting by Elaine Thompson be Publisher Sheldon? Only the artist knows for sure.

The natural world fascinates artist Anne K. Graca, both pictorially and materially, so her solo exhibition May 31-June 25 at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura is naturally titled Spirit of the Earth. “In exploring the theme of ‘spirit’ in relation to the natural world, I want to convey the living, spiritual aspect of the materials that come from the earth,” she said. “I want to cause people who view my art to consider the source of these materials, as well as the beauty and feelings they may evoke.” Graca’s paintings and sculptures will be at Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., which is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival will return to the Harbor Landing, on July 9 – 10 for its 12th annual event. The festival will feature artists display-ing their own original work in all medium of fine art and fine craft. Work presented will be paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more. Artists will be available to discuss their work with the public. Harbor Landing is located at 2800 Harbor Blvd., at Channel Islands Harbor Blvd. The hours of the Channel Islands Harbor Fine Art Festival will be from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free.

Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more about the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Association, its programs and workshops, visit www.bue-naventuragallery.org or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.

Photo by Richard Lieberman


In the May 11 Ventura Breeze we asked Where Was This Picture Taken? The first correct answer was from Susan Anderson who identified the photo as an art project located at the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility ponds. It is being installed by Ventura artist Noel Diotte.

This ’n’ That

On Sat., May 14, from 9 a.m. - noon, the Ventura Hillsides Conservancy (VHC) hosted “Monarch Madness” - a free family-friendly milkweed planting event at their Willoughby Preserve in the Ventura River estuary. This open-to-the-public event was made possible by funding provided by the Southern California Gas Company. Monarch butterflies need milkweed plants to survive. Their caterpillars only eat milkweed and monarch mothers lay

Homeowner’s can also help raise monarchs.

Monarchs helped by planting milkweed

their eggs on the milkweed plant. The monarch is the only known butterfly to make a two-way migration like birds do. Milkweed habitat loss is the biggest short-term threat to the migration of monarch butterflies. Attendees met at the Ventura River kiosk near Ventura’s Main Street Bridge at 9 a.m. to be escorted to the nearby planting area. VHC presented a brief monarch butterfly presentation and milkweed planting demonstration.

The city of Ventura and its residents have been nationally recognized for pledging to conserve water and cut pollution. Ventura placed first in the fifth annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which ran from April 1-30. The contest asked residents to pledge online to conserve water, and Ventura had the highest percentage of pledges for cities with populations between 100,000 and 299,999. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, placed second in Ventura’s population category. Wyland spokesman Steve Creech presented Ventura Mayor Eric Nasarenko with the first-place plaque during a noontime ceremony on the steps of Ventura City Hall on Thursday May 19. “I don’t usually like to brag, but ‘Way to go, Ventura!” Nasarenko told an enthu-siastic audience that included City Coun-cilman Jim Monahan, Fire Chief David Endaya and many city employees. Nasarenko congratulated the Ventura residents who pledged at www.mywater-pledge.com, saying their efforts will save

Sanding in front of the grand prize Toyota Prius are Karen Matsuyama of Toyota, Steve Creech of the Wyland Foundation, Rhonda Glasscock of Toyota, Craig Jones of Ventura Water, Ventura Water General Manager Shana Epstein, Scott Donoho of the Toro Company, and Vivian Panou of Earth Friendly Products.

Ventura wins National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation!

over 26 million gallons of water. Venturans also pledged to reduce their use of single-use plastic bottles by 48,931, eliminate 1,172 pounds of hazardous waste from entering watersheds, and cut the amount of waste sent to landfills by 562,475 pounds. Overall, 4,100 cities across the U.S. par-ticipated, with residents making pledges to reduce their water use at home, around the yard, and in their lives. Residents nation-wide pledged to reduce their cumulative water consumption by over 1.9 billion gallons – an amount totaling the equiva-lent of 2,877 Olympic-sized pools! The Wyland Foundation, a nonprofit founded by renowned marine life artist Wyland, has helped children and families around the nation to rediscover the im-portance of healthy oceans and waterways through public art programs, classroom science education and live events. The Mayor’s Challenge also is sponsored by Toyota, with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National League of Cities, The Toro Company, Earth.

On Monday, May 23 the Rotary Club of Ventura South met at the Veterans Transitional Housing , 43 E. Vince Stat to commemorate Turning Point’s Veterans Transitional Housing facility, the first in the Central Coast, which received its first 10 Vets in October. Rotary brings together neighbors, friends and community leaders to create a positive, lasting change in our community. For 28 years, Turning Point has provided a safety net of services to the most vulnerable members of our community, getting people off the streets into shelter and treatment, and once stable,into transitional housing with a goal of permanent housing within two years. The needs of our returning service men and women was addressed with the Veterans Transitional Housing facility, the first in the Central Coast, which received its first 10 vets in October.

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