Happy Veterans Day!

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Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day!
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Michael G. Ellingson will answer all of your
questions.
Take a tour of
the new CMH
Community Memorial Hospital is
conducting tours of its new hospital on
Friday afternoons. The tour is conducted
by Michael G. Ellingson, CMHS Vice
President Marketing & Development and
assisted by Mary Schmitz, Ph.D., Director
of Development.
This is the perfect time to see the
construction before the final ceilings are
installed. Seeing the amazing amount
of wires and lines that are required in a
hospital is fascinating. You can also to have
your many questions answered about the
new facility.
For example, did you know?
• All rooms will be private.
• It is scheduled to open near the end
of 2016.
• The new parking structure will be finished ahead of the hospital
construction.
• Emergency services will have 17
private rooms.
• Access will be off of Main Street.
• Final decisions have not yet been made regarding the usage of the existing hospital.
• The cafeteria will not be in the basement.
If you would like to participate in
the community tour, send an email to
[email protected]. Tours
are limited to 15 people, so be sure to
make a reservation.
Proposed La Viera project will use 40 –acres of available property.
La Viera pre-screen confirmed for
City Council Meeting
by Richard Lieberman
Ventura City Council will hold
a meeting, November 30th and on
the agenda will be Regent Properties
proposed La Viera project. The project
proposal describes 55 luxury homes to be
built on 40 acres of the Mariano Rancho
in the hills above Ventura. The planning
commission after a marathon public
meeting, recommended that the City
Council allow processing to go forward.
The project has drawn considerable opposition from neighbors and residents of
the city. The council can accept or reject
the Planning Commission’s recommen-
The Ventura Breeze’s own Cindy Summers was one of the two initial recipients of the
“One Million Acts of Kindness” award presented by the City of San Buenaventura. It
was presented to her at the November 2 City Council meeting by Mayor Heitmann.
The award reads “In recognition of your heroic efforts on July 8, 2015, helping a
woman and her grandchild to safety when the RV parked next to their home caught fire
and you also alerted the residents of the upstairs apartment. Thank you for your act of
kindness and bravery!”
We are very proud of her. The other first recipient was Ventura’s Carmel Whitman.
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dation. According to Jeffrey J. Lambert,
Community Development Department
Director, and “Even if the Council
accepts the recommendation, the project
would not come back before he council
for possible approval until 2017.”
The Mariano Rancho property is
owned by about 300 individuals from
different branches of the Mariano
family, which has owned approximately
4000 acres in the Ventura Hillsides for
over 100 years. The Regent Properties
plan will make use of 215.3 acres of the
Mariano property. The current plan will
utilize 40 acres for the development of
the 55 luxury homes. The rest of the land
approximately 175 acres will be designated open space and public access will be
allowed. In addition Regency announced
an agreement with the Ventura Hillsides
Conservancy resulting in the donation of
an additional 547 acres. This agreement
will mean that an additional 722 acres of
public open space would be created. The
development will utilize only 5% of the
total land.
Regent’s Daniel Gryczman President
of Development, discovered Ventura and
“Instantly fell in love, “Ventura views
from the hillsides just cannot be dupli
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At the Ventura City Council
meeting held on November 2,
Mayor Cheryl Heitmann accepted a
generous check for $25,000 from Jeff
Sukay representing the Ventura Auto
Center Dealers. The event kicked-off
the City of Ventura’s 150th anniversary celebration. The dealers are the
“Champion Sponsor”.
The Mayor also read a proclamation honoring The Ventura Auto
Center Dealers for their $25,000
contribution. “We want to acknowledge the ‘historically supportive’
contributions given by The Ventura
Auto Dealers over many years to
our residents,” said Mayor Cheryl
Heitmann in accepting the check.
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Dr. Bohman has been in practice for twenty years.
Veterinary Health Care where
Western Science meets Eastern
Medicine
by Karen Helen Szatkowski Dr. Holsworth is holding lucky Stewart the clinic dog who was rescued one day before he was to
be euthanized.
Veterinary surgical hospital
VetSurg opens in Ventura
Board certified veterinary surgeon,
international surgical educator and
active community member, Dr. Ian
Gordon Holsworth BVSc MANZCVS
(Surgery), Diplomate ACVS has opened
VetSurg, a veterinary surgical hospital
located in the heart of Ventura’s Wellness
District at 2859 Loma Vista Road.
Dr. Holsworth brings over 25 years of
surgical experience to the hospital, and
along with his highly skilled and experienced team, is focused on improving the
quality of veterinary surgical care for the
Tri-counties and beyond.
The members of VetSurg have years
working together servicing the referral
needs of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San
Luis Obispo, Kern and Los Angeles
counties. The VetSurg hospital is
equipped with state-of-the art surgical
and imaging equipment allowing consultation, diagnostics and treatment
of orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic
and neurological disorders. VetSurg
also provides comprehensive overnight
hospitalization for surgical patients to
maintain the highest quality of patient
care and to ensure no patient is left unattended following their procedure.
Dr. Holsworth, an Australian expatriate, has proudly called Ventura
home for the past 12 years and lives
in the Ventura midtown area close
to the hospital. “Our VetSurg Team
Established in 1981, East Ventura
Animal Hospital has thrived these
decades, “promoting responsible pet
ownership, preventative health care
and educational opportunities for their
clients and employees” which is their core
mission. Dr. Nancy Bohman, long with
the hospital, brings her education and
experience in Eastern medical therapies
as an integrated option for her clients
in preventative and curative veterinary
care. Dr. Nancy, with twenty years of
practice, has recently been awarded
the designation of Certified Veterinary
Acupuncturist (CVA) and is further
pursuing a certification in veterinary
herbal therapies. In acquiring the CVA
designation she atteneded classes and
lab work in Florida at the Chi Institute
on a regular basis which demonstrates
her commitment to the ancient practices.
TCVM or Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can greatly improve
the quality of life for our furry friends.
TCVM comprises acupuncture, herbal
is immensely talented, well-trained,
qualified and devoted to the health and
well-being of our patients,” stated Dr. Ian
Gordon Holsworth. “We have dedicated
our professional lives to restoring the
health of our dog and cat patients and
have built a surgical hospital where the
quality of patient care will be matched
by the quality of client care. We value the
support from both our clients and the
local veterinarians and intend to elevate
the quality of veterinary surgical care
available, establishing VetSurg as the
surgical hospital of excellence for the
Tri-county community.”
VetSurg can be reached at 850-2180,
www.VetSurg.com.
medicine and nutrition. In many cases
when a dog or cat is not improving on
Western traditional therapy this can
help. Various ailments such as, severe
arthritis, hip dysplasia, disk and back
problems, skin disorders, autoimmune
disease, kidney failure, seizures, cancer
and inflammatory bowel disease can
be helped. Dr. Bohman evaluates each
case as an individual, as the best way is
to integrate both Western and Eastern
medicine.
In speaking about her connection
to Eastern medicine she frequently
mentions the whole body and mind integration and how it applies to the higher
animals as well as humans. The Qi-pronounced Chee--can be talked about
simply as “life force”. This concept is
spread across many cultures and can
be understood as a central underlying
principle in Eastern medicinal and psychological thought. She and the hospital staff are in the
process of developing a “quiet room”
that will further enhance the acupuncture and other alternative therapies.
Illness and injury can move more easily
to resolution, she believes, through calm
and quiet handling. The reason for these
options is the commitment to provide
as much in the way of medical care for
her clients as possible--traditional care
or East and West unified in veterinary
health care.
Dr. Bohman lives locally and has two
children. Her husband is Paul Bohman,
D.D.S., a local oral surgeon. The family
owns a black lab, tabby cat, chinchilla,
hamster, fish and two horses. She enjoys
the ocean, skiing and horseback riding.
East Ventura Animal Hospital, 10225
Telephone Rd. 647-8430 www. EastVentura
AnimalHospital.com.
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Hi Mr. Brown,
I enjoy your paper, but this isn’t the
first time I noticed your staff apparently
doesn’t know the difference between the
words then and than. “Then” is used in
reference to an event in time. “Than” is
used in comparison. Then is misused
twice in the first paragraph on page five.
Just thought you would want to know.
Thanks for a great paper.
Mary Volpe
Only twice, we are improving? Thanks, any
help is always welcome.
As stated in our
cover article, the
Planning Commission (with a 5-1 vote)
has approved the
“prescreen” of the
Sheldon (Governor) Brown
proposed
55-unit
Publisher
hillside
development by Regency Properties. They also
recommended that the City Council
allow the “prescreen” to proceed at the
CC Nov.30 meeting.
I’m certain that on Nov. 30 the
City Council will also vote for the
prescreen process to continue. After
this, the project won’t likely come
back to the Council for up to, possibly,
two years (or more).
The Commission’s approval is not
for these specific plans but only gives
the “greenlight” for the City Council
to approve the “prescreen”. This will
allow the developer to submit an application which will start a very lengthy
and very expensive process to go
through environmental review (EIR),
along with submission to several city
departments so they can make recommendations to the City Council.
After analysis, I can be included
as a supporter of a 55-unit Regency
project. There, I actually said it for the
first time. I’m not saying I completely
support the project as it is currently
proposed but certainly the idea of 55
(more or less) clustered luxury homes
being built in that general area.
Much of the opposition seems to be
due to Regency preparing what looks
like final drawings for the project,
which (in my opinion) was a mistake.
They submitted numerous completed
drawings that were not required for
a prescreen. Probably more than
any developer has submitted for a
prescreen in Ventura.
Because of the extent of the plans,
residents were able to be very specific
in their opposition. For instance, what
they saw as high retaining walls, high
slopes, etc. Once again, this is only a
concept for the project not a final set
of plans ready to be evaluated.
Developer Daniel Gryczman said,
“We’re looking forward to continuing the process and creating an even
greater project as we move forward.”
Regency should be given that chance.
I have been accused of meeting
with Regency so that they could
convince me that this is a good plan
for the chosen site. I did not meet with
them to evaluate their drawings but
to evaluate Regency, not the project. I
feel that Regency builds outstanding
projects. They are not a f ly-by-night
company but have a strong track
record of building beautiful developments. I feel confident that if this
project does ever move forward it will
be one that we can all be proud of.
New housing, especially high-end,
is desperately needed. These will be
housing types that are sorely needed
in Ventura. They will help to satisfy
an un-met need for luxury (not quite
executive) housing, and they will
bring sorely needed taxes and dollars
to Ventura.
As an added benefit, this type
of construction would hire many
construction workers that would
earn from $15 to $150 per hour. This
would be an added boost to our local
economy and businesses.
The fact that hundreds of acres
will be given to the Hillside Conservancy appeals to me. I have visited
the proposed area and it would be
an amazing addition to the city. It
would include beautiful hiking trails
which could eventually connect to the
Ventura Botanical Gardens.
Those opposed have stated that
if “Regency can’t follow the HMP
(Hillside Management Program) that
they should leave town”. The HMP
is not a code, rather it is a general
guideline for development projects
in our hillsides which will then be
considered by the City Council. The
guidelines were never meant to be
followed exactly but as a reference for
hillside development.
At the hearing one speaker said
that Regency just wants to come here
to make a “quick buck.” Regency
started this process with the City in
2013 and if all goes smoothly (which
it never does) they might have homes
for sale in 2019. Some quick buck.
Based upon current zoning, this
site could accommodate 1,300 homes
that could comply to the HMP (it
wouldn’t happen of course).
I have heard folks say that 55
homes will put a large burden on
our roads with cars constantly
pouring out of the hillsides. A typical
mid-town street between Main and
Thompson includes approximately 45
homes, and I don’t see cars pouring
out on to these streets. Currently,
Ventura has about 40,000 homes, and
we’re talking about adding 55 more.
There will be plenty of opportunities for all to be heard in the months
ahead, so let’s relax and wait until the
next phase of drawings are submitted.
These plans, once submitted, will take
into consideration the comments and
concerns of the Planning Commission, City Council and the general
public. At that point we can all decide
if we are for or against the project.
It is likely that some of those
opposed to the Planning Commission
approving the pre-screen either don’t
understand exactly what was approved
or are ignoring it to make their points.
For instance, I’ve heard one commissioner, David Ferrin, quoted
because he voted no to the prescreen
even though he stated, “With better
design I think that 55 high quality
homes is feasible.” So even he is not
opposed to the concept of building
55 clustered homes in the general
proposed area. He voted no so his
concerns for the current drawings
could be heard. Again, this is irrelevant at this point because these preliminary drawings will not ultimately
be what is built.
When more final plans have been
prepared and submitted to the City,
the Ventura Breeze will facilitate a
forum where we can all review and
talk about the exact proposed development.
Kudos to Dan Long, Planning
Commission Chair, for running a
great, civil initial public meeting. I’m
sure Mayor Heitmann will achieve the
same at the upcoming City Council
meeting.
And the rumor that Regency
Development will be giving me one
of these houses for supporting this
project is not true. They didn’t even
buy me lunch.
there is an overall homogeneity which
Ventura seems to lack. The rich will be
more motivated to come when the city
looks halfway decent visually.
There are hundreds of unpermitted
signs and other things around town
which nobody addresses. I’ve learned
that if you contact Code Enforcement
with an address, the problem etc., they
will contact the owner and it will be
addressed - they do nothing unless
someone complains in writing.
The string of light along both sides
of downtown’s main drag seem now
somewhat pathetic-looking. After all the
expensive parking meter renovations, it
seems as dead as ever and Oxnard wins
again.
Regards John H. Stewart
Sheldon
While reading your comments
regarding Regency’s proposed 55-house
hillside project, I was surprised to read
that, because of your 47 years as an
architect, you feel it unnecessary to have
any discussions with local individuals
interested in discussing the matter
with you, assuming it would be solely
to show you “what is wrong with the
project,” indicating by your comment
that, as an architect, you have nothing to
learn from others outside of Regency’s
representatives (with whom you have
met) and what insights you will have
based on that information alone. I will
do you a favor and restrict myself to this
comment alone without continuing into
a diatribe of reasons why, not only that
Mailbox
Breeze:
The plethora of low income housing
has cost federal taxpayers a fortune - the
new one next to the Sidecar Restaurant
is coming in at $11 million. The one at
1400 block of Ventura was extremely
expensive. And then there is the WAV,
whose architect, Adele Santos, alleged
dean of the MIT School of Architecture,
was really upset when I told her in review
that it was going to be just as unsuccessful as it has become. The noise alone
from the freeway is incredible. There is
no parking (27 spaces)
I suggest Ventura’s architecture
and color-appropriateness are at odds
with each other bigtime. Many bldgs.
designed with natural wood exteriors,
for example, have been painted inappropriate colors - like the black box next to
the freeway near Seaward., which looked
wonderful in its original natural wood
exterior. Beige and faux-Art Deco are like
a visual disease all over town. I have done
several projects recently in Seal Beach, a
demographic not unlike Ventura, as well
as Coronado. Both have a wonderful mix
of homes very similar to Ventura, but
Humor is mankind’s greatest blessing.
– Mark Twain
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The City of Ventura is excited to
celebrate Ventura’s 150th anniversary on
April 2, 2016 and would love your help
in making this celebration a success!
There are many ways to participate and
we encourage you to connect and get
involved. Learn more at VisitVenturaCA.
com/Ventura150. The celebration had
its send off at the Nov.2 City Council
meeting.
Ventura Mayor Cheryl Heitmann is
asking residents to give our beautiful
city a gift by spreading kindness -- one
million acts of kindness -- over the next
few months as we prepare to celebrate
our city’s birthday.
“If every city resident performs ten
acts of kindness by then we will reach
our goal,” said the Mayor. “Please spread
the kindness and ‘pass it on’ by posting
pictures, words and videos of your acts
of kindness -- big or small -- or any that
you see performed by others on our
various #VenturaKindness social media
platforms.”
• www.facebook.com/venturakindness
• twitter.com/VenturaKindness
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• www.pinterest.com/venturakindness/
To observe this milestone the city
is working with community partners
to present a series of special events,
programs and activities over five months
(150 days) celebrating the amazing span
of Ventura history and culture reaching
before and after the California State
Senate approved “An Act to Incorporate
the Town of San Buenaventura” on
March 10, 1866 that took effect on April
2 – from the indigenous Chumash to
the waves of Spanish, Mexican, Chinese,
European, Yankee and today’s international immigrants who have enriched
our city over the years.
On Nov.8 a special reception officially launched the city’s 150th anniversary celebration at the Museum of
Ventura County.
Attendees enjoyed refreshments and
special limited edition 150th anniversary souvenirs as they enjoyed stories by a
panel of descendants of historic families
(Chaffee, Harrison, Smith-Hobson, and
Tumamait), a presentation on our local
history and performances courtesy of
the Ventura Music Festival.
A video created by (CAPS-TV)
Community Access Partners of San
Buenaventura introduced the Ventura
Legacy project. Also on display were simulations of the 1860 census, finalists in
the poster contest presented by the Boys
and Girls Club, Friends of the Library
and the Ventura Unified School District
and the museum’s current “Portraits”
exhibit featuring local historic photos.
The sesquicentennial finale on April
2 will be a free community fair and
picnic in downtown Ventura, followed by
a concert in Mission Park by “hometown
boys made good,” Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy, a partnership between the City
and the Ventura Education Partnership
to benefit arts in our schools.
The City’s 150th anniversary is made
possible by the generous donations of
the Ventura Auto Center Dealers and
Ventura Townehouse; and this inaugural
event is supported by EJ Harrison and
Sons.
To observe this milestone the city
is working with community partners
to present a series of special events,
programs and activities over five months
(150 days) celebrating the amazing span
of Ventura history and culture reaching
before and after the California State
Senate approved “An Act to Incorporate the Town of San Buenaventura” on
March 10, 1866 that took effect on April
2 – from the indigenous Chumash to
the waves of Spanish, Mexican, Chinese,
European, Yankee and today’s international immigrants who have enriched
our city over the years.
Volunteer on November 21 for
National Family Volunteer Day -- Spend
a morning performing acts of kindness
with your family and post them online.
City classes
Fall City of Ventura Classes. Check
out hundreds more on our web-site.
Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to register,
or if you already have an account online,
visit www.cityofventura.net. Classes/
Events held the Barranca Vista Center,
7050 Ralston Street, in Ventura unless
otherwise noted.
Bling and Everything In-Between
Holiday Boutique
11/14 Sa 10 am-4 pm
Unique artists and vendors join
together for a fabulous shopping experience! Come shop for one-of-a-kind gifts
for everyone on your list, and maybe find
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Ventura events
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Professional dancer and Australian native,
Aaron Smyth and State Street Ballet Profession, Kate Kadow to be featured in The Nutcracker.
The Nutcracker
to be performed
locally by the
VCB
Ventura County Ballet Company
(VCB) will be presenting “The Nutcracker” this holiday season featuring
some of the most elite professionals
across the country. This will be their
17th year of production.
Coming back for his fifth year, is
international superstar Aaron Smyth
who will be dancing along some of
VCB’s most up and coming pre-professionals.
In addition, VCB’s commitment
to provide performance opportunities to pre-professional dancers, the
ballet company has announced three
new scholarships to dancers based in
part on financial need and artistic
merit. The scholarships include
Ronald Noblin, M.D. Scholarship,
the Micheline Sakharoff Scholarship
and the Melodie Kleiman, Esq. Scholarship. Scholarships will support
performance opportunities in VCB’s
2015 production of “The Nutcracker.”
The scholarship program is funded
this year due to generous contributions received after the recent passing
of each above-named board member;
however, funding has not yet been
secured to ensure that scholarships
can be offered each year in the future.
VCB will present “The Nutcracker”
at 2 p.m. and 7p.m. on Saturday, Nov.
21 and at 2 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov.
22 at the Oxnard Performing Arts
Center, 800 Hobson Way, and again
on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., Dec. 5 at
2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2
p.m. at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Rd.
Ticket can be purchased online
at http://www.venturacountyballet.
com.
Nov. 15: Audubon New Birders Ventura Settling Ponds at 8:30
a.m. Frank DeMartino 906-8733.
Both new and experienced birders will
benefit Frank’s knowledge of the birds
in the ponds and surrounding scrub
habitat. Frank will help you determine
the difference between blue-winged and
green-winged teal, help find gallinules
lurking in the reeds, and sort out the
various sandpipers, dowitchers and
other shore birds.
Nov. 15: The Ventura and Santa
Barbara County chapter of the
National Association of Watch and
Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet
Sunday, in the Campus Student
Center of Ventura College, 4667
Telegraph Road. The regular meeting
starts at noon and at 11 a.m. there will be
an informal workshop where a topic on
clocks or watches will be demonstrated
and discussed. There will be a mart
where items will be for sale followed
by an informational meeting and a
program.
This month’s program will be a
presentation by David Weisbart on his
unique musical clock which was an award
winner in the Crafts Competition at the
2015 National Convention. There is a $3
admission charge. Lunch is available for
$5. More information about chapter 190
can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.
Nov. 15: On Sunday, from noon to
4 p.m., the Assistance League of
Ventura County will hold a Holiday
Craft Boutique at their headquarters
at 913 E. Santa Clara St. The event
will feature handmade items created by
chapter members, the Girls/Teen Club,
and Assistance Auxiliary. Proceeds will
benefit the Assistance League School, the
Girls/Teen Club, Operations School Bell,
Teens Helping Teens, B.U.F.F.Y. the Bear,
and Assault Survivor Kits. Assistance
League of Ventura County is a chapter of
Assistance League, a national non-profit
organization formed in 1935. For more
information on the organization, visit
www.assistanceleague.org
Nov. 15: Jazz on the Lane House
Concert will be on Sunday at 2 p.m.
with a wonderful incarnation of HO4/
Hans Ottsen Quartet featuring Karl
Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) on
saxophone, Hans Ottsen on guitar,
Danny Connell on contrabass, and
Tyler Hammond on drums. So put it
on your calendar and plan on enjoying
a cozy Sunday afternoon at the house
listening to some of the finest jazz this
town is producing and having some
snacks, wine, soft drinks. All proceeds
go to the musicians:
$15/person.
Reservations to JazzOnTheLane@gmail.
com are encouraged. Directions will be
provided in the confirmation of your
reservation.
Nov.
16:
Channel
Islands
Parliamentarians will feature a
lesson, “Nominations,” presented
by Gerry Olsen, PRP. The meeting
will be held at 7 p.m.at the Main Street
Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E.
Main St. Those wishing to order food
should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are
welcome. Membership is $25 per year.
For information: call Peggy O’Brien
Brown, RSVP at 390-4518.
Nov. 17: Ventura Retired Men’s
Group will meet from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. at the Ventura Elks
Ventura County Ballet Presents
Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive. Program by
Pam Brady of the American Cancer
Society will talk about those forms
of cancer that afflict men. Meetings
are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of
each month. Great lunch $15.
For more information call Gene
Wink at 647-2513.
Nov. 18: Community Environmental
Council is holding a special
community workshop on alternative
fuel vehicles. Drive Clean Ventura:
Workshop + Ride & Drive 6 p.m. to
9 p.m. City of Ventura’s Maintenance
Yard Meeting Room located at 336
Sanjon Road. Workshop presentation
and Q&A session will be from 6 p.m. to
6:45p.m. Rides and test drives will be
from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Electric vehicles and other alternative
fuel vehicles can save drivers money on
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Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard • Box Office: 805-486-2424
Saturday, Nov 21: 2 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, Nov 22: 2 pm
with the
oxnardperformingarts.com • venturacountyballet.com
Ventura College
Symphony Orchestra
Ventura College Performing Arts Center
4700 Loma Vista Rd. (at Seton Hall)
Photo by Pam Reinig
Friday, Dec 4: 7 pm
Saturday, Dec 5: 2 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, Dec 6: 2 pm
VCB Event Line: (805) 323-6620
To Purchase Tickets: venturacountyballet.com
Executive Director
Kathleen Noblin
Choreographer
Marina Fliagina
Conductor
Robert Lawson
Sponsors: Jordan & Sandra Laby Sakharoff Foundation
Capital Mortgage Services • Helen Yunker • City of Ventura Cultural Affairs
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Community Events
The 101 is Ventura
County’s Main Street
VCTC’s sky blue buses take
you where you want to go
Traffic continues to grow on the
101 throughout Ventura County. It’s
our most heavily used road. Local
residents rely on a free-flowing
freeway to get where they need to
go. VCTC is reviewing alternatives to
preserve Ventura County’s main street.
Visit Goventura.org for details. street.
Travel within Ventura County or
visit Santa Barbara or Los Angeles.
VCTC offers six routes to choose
from. Visit GoVentura.org for details.
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Visit Goventura.org for details.
VCTC Seeks Citizens for
Transportation Advisory
Committee
VCTC seeks citizens of Fillmore,
Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme and
Santa Paula to lend their time
to improve transportation in our
communities. Monthly meetings
September through May. For details,
contact Donna Cole at 805-642-1591
ext. 101 or [email protected].
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Preparing for El Niño
It’s always better to be prepared.
In 1998, El Niño caused significant
damage in Ventura County. As the
rainy season approaches, follow
VCTC on facebook (@GoVentura) for
updates on weather delays and road
closures.
Understanding “Ventura
County’s Traffic Jam”
With dwindling funds from Washington
and Sacramento, Ventura County is
facing a transportation fiscal cliff. On
Nov. 3, VCTC Executive Director
Darren Kettle talked to the Simi Valley
Rotary about the mobility challenges
facing our region. To schedule a
presentation for your organization,
contact Donna Cole.
Ventura events
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fuel, improve local air quality, and cut
down on climate warming greenhouse
gas emissions. Come learn more
about these exciting technologies at
this special workshop presented by
Community Environmental Council
and the Ventura County Air Pollution
Control District.
Nov. 19: Two guest speakers at the
East Ventura Community Council:
Karen Schmidt, of SOAR (Save
Our
Agricultural
Resources),
will explain plans to extend the
current time limits of the SOAR
legislation, and Elena Brokaw,
Director of the City of Ventura’s
Department of Parks, Recreation
and Community Partnerships will
describe plans for the city’s 150th
Anniversary
celebration,
and
answer questions relating to the
department she leads. Other issues
of concern to residents may also be
addressed.
The meeting will start at 7 p.m.
at the First Assembly of God Church,
346 N. Kimball Road. The public is
encouraged to attend and participate.
For more information call 804-7558.
Nov. 19: Gold Coast Recycling
and Transfer Station, established
in 1990 to help local cities and
the County of Ventura meet state
mandates to cut the amount of
trash they send to landfills in
half, is holding a 25th anniversary
celebration. Gold Coast Recycling
and business partner Harrison
Industries will honor the cities they
serve – Ventura, Thousand Oaks,
Camarillo, Ojai and Carpinteria –
as well the County of Ventura with
Certificates of Appreciation during
the event beginning at 11 a.m. Gold
Coast Recycling is located at 5275
Colt St. in Ventura.
Nov 19: Spice-Topia will be hosting
cooking classes by Chef Amy
Tyrrell of Morsels as You Wish.
Each class fee is $35 and includes a
complete recipe book and sampling
of all dishes on that evening’s menu.
Holiday Mains: Pork Tenderloin with
Mustard Sauce, Brined Cornish Game
Hens with Cranberry Chutney, Beef
Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce,
Winter Vegetable Pot Pie & Shrimp
Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta 6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 576 E. Main St.
628.3267 spice-topia.com.
Nov. 19: The Ventura County
Bird Club will be entertained by
Elaine Ibarra from Santa Barbara
Wildlife Care Network. Her subject
will be “The Refugio Incident”,
referring to the oil spill, and the
animals impacted. The Santa Barbara
Wildlife Care Network is a non-profit
organization incorporated in 1988.
Come and visit with the club
members and bring a friend for the
evening. A raff le and refreshments
will follow the presentation. The
presentation will start at 7 p.m.
Located at the Ventura Moose
Lodge #1394, 10267 Telephone
Rd. Attendance is free and all are
welcome. For further information
call 643-0333 or 488-6244.
Nov. 20 : On Friday, from 5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Museum
of Ventura County will screen an
episode of Bordertown, a new
animated comedy about two
families living in a Southwest
desert town on the U.S. - Mexico
border which debuts on Fox
Network in January 2016. The series
is produced by Family Guy creator
Seth McFarlane and takes a satirical
look at the cultural shifts occurring
in America.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with
dinner provided for sale by Aron’s
Tacos, and a no-host bar. The episode
preview will start at 6:30 p.m. with an
introduction by consulting producer
Gustavo Arellano, the screening of
Episode 6 of the new series, followed
by a Q & A with Mr. Arellano.
Nov. 21: Audubon, 8:30 a.m. Soule
Park. Neil Ziegler 208-3149. Fall
mornings are spectacular at this
beautiful Ojai Park. The Topa Topas
rise above the yellow trees and brisk
fall mornings bring out winter
feeding f locks of sparrows, bluebirds,
and warblers. We all hope to hear the
call of the Red-breasted Nuthatch!
Join in for an easy, f lat walk around
one of our most scenic birding spots.
Nov. 21: Join Saturday, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. for a plant sale
benefiting the California Native
Plant Society and trail tours of the
Ventura Botanical Gardens. Enjoy
a day at the VBG trails and purchase
a drought-tolerant California native
plant which is the perfect way to start
or expand your sustainable landscape.
Learn about monarch butterf ly
habitats, get tips on starting a native
pollinator garden and have fun at our
special activities for kids.
Ojai news and
events
On Sunday, Nov. 15 the Ojai Film
Society (OFS) will screen the French
film “Number One Fan.” This black
comedy/thriller follows a single
mom who is obsessed with a popular
singer and will do anything for her
idol. On Sunday, Nov. 22, OFS will
screen “Mr. Holmes.” In this mystery,
an elderly Sherlock Holmes tries to
re-solve a case from years ago that is still
troubling him. The films are screened
at 4:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium, 703
El Paseo. For info: www.ojaifilmsociety.
org.
Four local fiber artists will be displaying their creations at OVA arts
from thru Nov. 28, with a reception
on Nov. 27th. “Fiber arts is not your
gramma’s quilt or the apron you made
in Home Ec.,” says Kyle Crowner, award
winning fiber artist. “Instead of using
paint on canvas, we paint with fabric,
Trash & Recycling or Green Waste Pick Up
Delay Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Trash & recyclables or green waste will be collected one day later than usual in the city of
Ventura for customers who have their refuse collected on Thursdays and Fridays the week of
Thanksgiving, Nov. 23-27. The holiday will not affect Monday,
Tuesday or Wednesday pickup schedules.The collection of trash
and recyclables will not be affected in the City of Ojai.
Monday, Nov. 23 will remain the regular collection day that
week in Ojai. Thank you and Happy Holiday
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FACE OF VENTURA AWARDS
Ventura’s Unsung Heroes sponsored by Jordan and
Sandra Laby and painted by Johanna Spinks
Ken Cozzens,
hero number 1.
Michael Chapman,
hero number 2.
Audrey Nicholson,
hero number 3.
This new series of portraits (Unsung Heros) will be painted by Johanna
Spinks and presented in the Ventura Breeze. Johanna stated “It was an absolute
privilege to paint my portrait series The Face of Ventura, and then an extra
honor for those 58 portraits to end up in the permanent collection of the Museum
of Ventura County. I am very excited to see The Face of Ventura kept alive in this
new award series, graciously sponsored by Sandra and Jordan Laby.”
Do you know a Ventura Good Deed Doer that you have read about in the
Breeze, or elsewhere, that you would like to nominate for the Face Of Ventura
Awards?
If you do please send your nomination, and why you think that they deserve
the Award to [email protected]. We look forward to your nominations.
Elizabeth Cornejo
Portrait by Johanna Spinks
Local immigrant
pays it forward
by Sheli Ellsworth
While Americans heard about the
Sandinista Revolution and the Contra
War on the nightly news, Elizabeth
Cornejo heard the explosions with her
own ears. “I would lie in bed at night
listening to bombs. I grew up surrounded
by war.” Cornejo’s father was a mechanic
who supplemented his income by selling
corn and beans from the mountain
farms. “War destroyed everything. We
had very little.” Cornejo lived close to
the Honduras border and remembers
running home from school and hiding
under her bed for hours at a time when
the sounds of war came near.
And somehow a young girl from
war-torn Nicaragua had a dream. “I
watched beauty pageants from Honduras
on a small black and white television
when we had reception. It was beautiful.
The gowns, the style.” Cornejo developed
a passion for fashion.
Cornejo came to Ventura by herself
in 1995, moved in with a friend, and
asked for political asylum. “This really
is the land of opportunity,” she says. But
her success didn’t happen overnight.
“Even though I had a business degree
from Nicaragua, I had to start over with
ESL classes.” She worked as a nanny and
housekeeper while she was seeking citizenship. She took computer classes. Then
she went to work at Patagonia through
an agency and was eventually asked to
do fit modeling for them. It was five
years before she was granted residency
and another five years before obtaining
political asylum and citizenship. Later
she went to work for Marcy’s European
Tailoring and Alterations. The owner,
Marcy Brunson, became a mentor to
Cornejo and subsequently sold her half
of the business. Cornejo loves Ventura
and she says she’s been lucky, “God has
opened so many doors for me.” Cornejo
is now the owner of Just Lovely Fashion
and Alterations at 2692 Loma Vista Rd.
Unit B. She does dress making, bridal
alterations, tailoring and mending. But
Cornejo’s story doesn’t stop here. She
believes in helping.
At first on her own, later with the help
of her customers, Cornejo has launched
her own personal charity for her country
of origin. “I save my tips and buy things
for the children of Nicaragua.” She
takes clothing, shoes, food, medicines,
school supplies and anything else that
is needed.” Since Cornejo has two sisters
and two brothers she also has a lot of
resources in her homeland. “My family
in Nicaragua helps me buy and distribute things to children and seniors. They
find out what people need and try to
make it happen. “My Ventura customers
have been so good to give me donations
and now we are trying to help a hospital.
Cornejo uses Nicaraguan churches for
resources also. “The nuns tell me what
they need and what types of health
issues they see.” Cornejo doesn’t have
any children of her own, but considers
the children in Nicaragua her own.
Because she considers education the key
to success, Cornejo has also provided
several schools with much needed
supplies.
Making connections has become
a part of Cornejo’s mission. She was
able to find a local coffee roaster,
Beacon Coffee, to buy coffee beans
raised by her father. Now the coffee
is sold in local restaurants. “I went to
the Multicultural Festival in Oxnard
and answered a lot of questions about
Nicaragua and created connections
with many people.”
Cornejo already has local nurses
On November 2 a luncheon was graciously hosted by the Aloha Steakhouse (364 S. California) to
present Elizabeth Cornejo with her unsung hero portrait painted by Johanna Spinks. Attending
the presentation honoring her were the series sponsors Sandra and Jordan Laby, Johanna Spinks,
Publisher Sheldon Brown, friends Marta Helmer, Marcy Brunson Musilk, Jalideth Pastora and
Gail Field (her first English teacher).
Elizabeth Cornejo accepting her unsung hero portrait from Johanna, Sandra and Jordan at the
presentation luncheon.
interested in making the trip to
Nicaragua. “After the nurses see the
conditions they will know what kinds
of supplies will help the most.” Cornejo
is always collecting toothbrushes and
toothpaste, but because shipping is
so expensive she appreciates it when
people can ship the items directly. She
is currently looking for volunteers to
send multivitamins for children and
seniors.
“A little girl in 4H put together 35
backpacks with school supplies and
shipped them to Nicaragua. It was like
a dream come true.” Cornejo accepts
cash donations also and anyone interested in helping her can email her at
[email protected].
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Start the holiday season
off right at our
FifthAnnual
VictorianChristmas
Open House
Friday, December 4
4 – 7 p.m.
Please rsvp to 805-642-1736
Mayor touched on issues about land, beach, homelessness and traffic.
Ventura City Mayor shared the
history of Ventura at the Ventura
Townehouse
Cheryl Heitmann, Ventura City
Mayor, was the guest speaker at
the Ventura Townehouse (VTH) on
Thursday, October 22. Almost onehundred were in attendance.
Mayor Heitmann shared the
history of Ventura and spoke of many
projects she is working on around
the city. Mayor Heitmann expressed
the need for reclaimed water that is
currently being tested at our local
Ventura Water Pure Demonstration
Facility. The Mayor said they have bus
tours free to the public to visit the
water plant.
She touched on issues about
land, beach, homelessness and traffic
concerns. The Mayor also shared
how very important seniors and their
concerns are since 27% of Ventura’s
population are seniors and that
number is growing rapidly.
She brought special attention to
the city’s 150th Anniversary Celebration including projects like A Million
Acts of Kindness, Partner Programs,
Story Time Events at the Library,
Poster Contest, Ventura Legacy Videos
by The Ventura Townehouse was a
sponsor of the Kick-Off Event Sunday,
held on November 8 at the Museum
of Ventura County and also the 150th
Anniversary Celebration to be held on
Saturday, April 2.
Ventura Townehouse is also doing
their part in sponsoring the 150th tile
mural to be created by artist Michael
Kelly. The mural will be installed
on the wall in front of the Mission
School. VTH will have their name
placed permanently on the wall as one
of the sponsors.
Ventura Townehouse residents are
participating in the Million Acts of
Kindness the Mayor has put up on her
website at www.venturakindness.com
to reach the million acts of kindness
by April 2nd in time for the 150th
Ventura City Anniversary.
The Ventura Townehouse’s intergenerational
partnership
run
by Anne Howorth, VTH Activities
Director, include the Pacific High
School Students and VTH residents
are committed to get as many acts
of kindness posted on the website
as possible. VTH plans to create a
“Kindness Tree” to display all of the
acts of kindness once they are all
collected.
If you have witnessed any acts
of kindness let Samantha or Anne
at the Ventura Townehouse know
at 642.3263 or email at [email protected]. Leave a phone
number, act of kindness and a photo if
possible. “Let’s share 1 million acts of
kindness to celebrate Ventura’s 150th
birthday!” Samantha Crisp, Director
of Marketing.
Learn how to
use your iPad
Trying to figure out how to use your
new iPad? Need help navigating the
many applications and features of your
tablet? The SCAN Health & Wellness
Center is offering a free “iPad Basics for
Seniors” class Wednesday, November 18
at 9 a.m. at the SCAN Health & Wellness
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Senior Living
A Tender Touch Senior Placement
How ombudsmen make a
difference
by Connie De La Rosa
Did you ever wonder what the
Ombudsmen Program is and how they
help? Many families are not aware of
this free service that can help resolve
and investigate issues that your loved
one may be facing while in a residential care facility. The Ombudsman
Program of Ventura is a non-profit
program mandated by the Federal
Older Americans Act, that relies heavily
on volunteer Ombudsmen to carry
out the responsibilities of regularly
weekly visits to the facilities and
investigate complaints according to
Sylvia Taylor Stein Executive Director
of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program of Ventura County.
When
a
family
calls
the
Ombudsmen program, the initial investigation process begins. Depending
on the severity of the complaint, it
can take one day to one week for the
volunteer Ombudsman to make the
visit. At that time, the Ombudsman will
ask questions to the related complaint
with the resident in which at that time,
it is up to the resident to give consent
to the Ombudsman to follow through
the complaint at the State level. If the
resident does not wish to pursue to the
State level, the complaint is closed at
that time. “Many families are unaware
that if their loved one is able to speak
on their behalf, the Ombudsman must
respect that resident’s wishes regardless of family involvement “according
to Sylvia Taylor Stein. The program
also provides awareness with educational informational presentations in
communities such as Skilled Nursing
Facilities or Residential Care Facilities, provides referrals for information
regarding Health Care Counseling
and Advocacy Program , Medi-Cal and
Medi-Care.
For more information about
the Ombudsman Program or how
to become a volunteer please call
656-1986 or go on-line to www.Om
budsmanVentura.org.
There is an easier way to stop robocalls.
special list of people who actually
answer the phone and are immediately
transferred to someone who gives you
the sales pitch. If you hesitate even
for a second in saying no, you go on
a list of people are not only answer
the phone, but press buttons to talk
to people and who can likely be sold
whatever they’re selling.
Do you see where this is going? The
answer is: Do not answer the phone if
you don’t recognize the number.
One difficulty in combatting
robocalls is that the scammers behind
them are hard for authorities to trace.
They could be anywhere in the world,
and they ignore the Do Not Call
registry.
If you’re particularly annoyed
by these robocalls, go online to the
government site at www.consumer.
ftc.gov and search for robocalls. Or
look at Consumer Reports robocall
information at consumersunion.org/
end-robocalls and consider signing
the petition. You also can call the
Federal Trade Commission at 1-888225-5322.
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Robocalls are
more than
annoying
by Matilda Charles
We’ve all experienced it: We rush to
answer the phone, and it’s a robocall, a
computer-generated message trying
to sell us something or tell us a lie.
We’ve won a free cruise. We’ve won a
big lottery prize. Our “warranty” is
about to expire.
There are any number of reasons
to hate robocalls, but for seniors there
are two serious ones. We could fall as
we dash to the phone. And we might
get caught up in whatever scam is
involved in the call.
If you pick up the phone and press
a number to ask to be removed from
the list, no one will answer, and you’ve
only verified that your number works.
If you select another number to
press to talk to someone to ask to be
taken off the list, you get added to a
Learn how to use your iPad
Center. During this two-hour, entrylevel class, seniors will learn basic tablet
terminology, initial set-up procedures,
the features and gestures of their iPad,
and more. The SCAN Health & Wellness
Center is located at 6633 Telephone
Road. The iPad Basics class is open to
seniors 55+ who are new to the center.
Please bring your iPad. To register for
this class, please call 658-0365 as space
is limited.
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Senior Living
HOME FOR THE
HOLIDAYS AT
Members of local Girl Scout Troop 60385 make a surprise visit to Cypress Place Senior
Living in Ventura to drop off suitcases they collected for “Suitcases For Kids”, a fundraiser the senior community is holding for local foster children. Also pictured are Cypress
Place residents Pat Weaver (far left) and Neal McKaye (far right).
THE LEXINGTON
The Lexington offers respite care for those looking for short-term
quality care in a residential setting. Whether you’d like to stay for a week or for as
long as a month, you’ll find the recreation and relaxation you’re looking
for – because after all, rest is what respite is all about.
Our community is professionally staffed 24 hours a day. We’ll prepare all your
delicious meals for you, clean your apartment, offer a wide range of activities and
assist you with your care needs as well. We’ll take care of the chores so you and your
community friends can socialize or participate in all of the fun activities.
The same careful attention extends to your family and friends, so feel free to
invite your grand kids over for an afternoon lunch visit; your guests are our guests,
anytime. Whatever the nature of your personal care needs, the Lexington Assisted
Living will meet those needs with prompt, professional service.
Come spend time with us and find out first hand how
enjoyable a respite stay can be.
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Whitney LaBrie, a guest and Deanna Leslie were there as Assisted Home Health
and Hospice gave away free manicures and pedicures to breast cancer survivors and
current fighters. The event was held at Jessica’s Nails and Spa. Over 50 women from
Ventura attended. They also gave away free bracelets, hats and scarves. All the ladies
were pampered with champagne and finger foods.
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Proud grandparents Frank and Maria show off son Smokey Hinojosa and wife Jessica’s
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News & Notes
Brook’s student Alex Kay is getting access to publishing opportunities and exposure through the
VVCB.
to continue this win-win partnership through which the V VCB gains
access to fantastic photography, and
learning photographers get access
to publishing opportunities and
exposure. In fact, V VCB’s new Inspiration Guide for Ventura features
many images captured by V VCB’s
photography interns that will be
seen all over California and across
the USA.
V VCB has also begun participating in Brooks Institute’s student
orientations to welcome them to
Ventura and ensure they have the
information they need. V VCB’s
newest undertaking in partnership
with Brooks Institute is a semesterly photo contest for students and
alumni. Prizes include a trip for two
to the Channel Islands National Park
courtesy of Island Packers and the
V VCB. Going forward, V VCB hopes
to keep this relationship growing
by developing graphic design and
film internships, as well as partnering on community projects to
enhance Brooks Institute involvement and maximize benefits for the
community.
Ventura Visitors & Convention
Bureau is committed
Local Ventura
author teaches
self-acceptance
and courage
The Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau (VVCB) is committed to
engaging community partners in
order to develop meaningful relationships that benefit the community.
Over the past year, V VCB has
focused its efforts to actively seek out
opportunities to strengthen its relationships with Brooks Institute. Last
year, Brooks Institute invited V VCB
Executive Director, Marlyss Auster,
to give a graduation commencement
speech, kick-starting growth in our
relationship. Since then, V VCB has
partnered with Brooks Institute
to offer a photography internship
funded by a federal grant program.
V VCB is honored and proud to offer
real-life experience opportunities to
students in Ventura and is excited
A recently released new children’s
picture book from Tate Publishing
is titled, ‘Rory The Little ‘Dragon’
Lizard’, by a local Ventura author L.D.
Lewis. It is a fun children’s story with
guiding and teaching morals. The
book also teaches our young children
to be careful with slang in their
speech, to accept who they are, and to
tell the truth even if they are scared.
More importantly, Rory The Little
‘Dragon’ Lizard teaches children to
find courage in themselves.
Lewis believes that learning
should be fun and has created lesson
filled stories for her own child, who
dearly loved them and always begged
for more.
Lewis who has already done
several book signings is once again
extending a personal invitation for a
‘special story time’ reading and book
signing event on Saturday, Nov.21 at
the Bank of Books Bookstore located
downtown Ventura at 748 E. Main
street. The event will start at 3p.m.,
so put it on your calendar.
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News & Notes
Entertainer Hannah Davey started the day with her wonderful rendition of America the Beautiful.
Fundraiser held for Ventura Botanical Gardens
On Sunday, Oct. 5, the Ventura
Botanical Gardens (VBG) annual “Grow
Your Garden” fundraiser brunch was
held in Grant Park.
The nearly 500 guests who attended
the brunch, prepared by Seasons
Catering, were given the option of either
hiking the trail up to the lunch area
or riding shuttles from the City Hall
parking lot up to the site.
The cooler weather and two large
tents made for a comfortable event.
Several speakers talked to the invited
attendees and films were shown presenting inspirational photos and additional speakers.
Welcoming speeches were given by
Beverly McCaslin, Founding member
of the Gardens’ board of directors,
Kevin Clerici, Executive Director of
the Downtown Ventura Partners Improvement District and a member of
the board, Gavin Garrety, an 8th grade
student at DeAnza Academy of Technology & the Arts and Barbara Brown,
founding partner of BBM&D Strategic
2015 Adoption
and Foster Care
Fair at Pacific
View Mall
processes. The Fair is from 12 p.m. to 3
p.m. at the Pacific View Mall.
Foster VC Kids is a division of
Children and Family Services, Ventura
County Human Services Agency
(VCHSA). The agency strengthens
families, supports self-sufficiency and
promotes safety, health, and well-being.
All of their service areas operate and
perform at the highest level to meet the
needs of individuals, families, and the
community by providing assistance,
aid, and protection for foster youth and
beyond. VCHSA demonstrates the ability
to work in multicultural environments
and ensures that policies, programs,
and actions communicate respect for
the dignity of all people. Visit www.fostervckids.org for more information.
For more information on the
event, contact Patti Morua-Widdows at
289-8827.
by Veronica Johnson
On National Adoption Day, which
is Saturday November 14th, the Ventura
Superior Court is sponsoring the 2015
Adoption and Foster Care Information Fair with the goal of educating the
public and providing interaction with
families who are interested in adopting
or becoming foster parents. Foster
VC Kids, a division of the County of
Ventura’s Children and Family Services
will be on hand to provide information
on county-wide foster and adoption
Branding and a Charter Member of the
VBG, who currently serves as its Vice
President.
Barbara Brown stated, “We have
much to do for the Gardens, from
putting in water and plants to creating
new buildings, to building our corps of
volunteers. Support from our donors
helps ensure that we can create a world
class Gardens for Ventura County.”
The location of Ventura Botanical
Gardens is Grant Park. The first trail,
the Demonstration Trail, is complete.
Almost a mile long and six feet wide,
with a decomposed granite surface and
hand‐built stone walls, the trailhead
begins at the upper parking lot behind
City Hall. Planting for the Chilean
Gardens has begun. When completed,
the Chilean Gardens will be the largest
in the world, outside of Chile. Grant
Park is open from dawn to dusk. Nearly
1,500 people per month now hike the
trail.
For more information, visit www.
venturabotanicalgardens.com.
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Professor Scamp, Ph.D
n
Hundreds of
Howl-o-ween watchers
lined the walkways
around the stage at
Ventura Harbor Village
for the annual village
Professor Scamp
event where dogs were
Ph.D
judged for their best
costumes. Ventura Breeze contributing
photographer Bernie Goldstein was one of
the judges (his photo was taken by Breeze
contributing photographer John Ferritto).
Sixty seven dogs in costumes were registered, considerably more than the 30 entries
when the event was first introduced three
years ago.
Bernie stated “I was privileged to sit on
the canopy covered shaded stage as one of
three judges. We were each given a clipboard
and asked to each select three candidates of
each of the five categories.
Dog owners brought their pets dressed
in a wide variety of costumes and outfits;
some came as brides and grooms, witches,
bees, walruses, chicken, pirates, lions and
more. Best in Show category winner was a
Boston terrier costumed as a walrus being
towed in a wagon with stuffed walrus’s.”
n Over that last several months, there has
been an increase in citizen reports of finding
the deceased remains of cats, particularly
in the neighborhoods east of Victoria Ave,
south of Highway 126 to Saticoy Ave.
At this point all of the incidents that
have been reported to the Ventura Police
Department and Ventura County Animal
Services have been investigated by veterinarians and determined by forensic
analysis to be the result of “predatory kill.”
With the continuing drought, citizens
have reported seeing an increase in coyotes
wandering these neighborhoods to seek
(Pretty Happy Dog)
out food and water.
To help prevent cats from further harm,
it is recommended family pets be kept
indoors or in a secure enclosed structure
and remove any outside food or water
sources.
If any deceased cats are found and it
appears suspicious, please do not touch the
animal, preserve the scene, photograph if
necessary, and immediately notify Ventura
County Animal Services at 388-4341.
Q Sometimes I worry that I’m getting fat.
How do I make sure I’m a perfect weight?
A Ideally, your human should be able
to feel your ribs under a thin layer of fat
covering them. You should also have a
waistline behind your ribs. If you’re feeling
a bit pudgy, have your human reduce the
food they are giving you by 5 to 10 percent
and gradually increase the amount of
exercise you are getting. Being overweight
can cause both dogs and cats serious health
issues including diabetes, cardiovascular
disease and arthritis so it should not be
ignored. – Dr. Jennifer Kelly, DVM is a
local veterinarian at Ohana Pet Hospital in
Ventura (www.ohanapethospital.com).
Q I have a cat friend who is about to have
kittens. Is it o.k. for her humans to hold the
babies when they are born?
A Ideally, humans will keep their paws
off the kittens for the first week of their
lives if there is a mother there to do the
job. One reason is that the moms don’t
like it and another is that baby kittens are
very fragile and must be handled properly
or they could be injured. After the second
week…let the cuddling begin since holding
them is important to help them learn to
socialize. – Dr. Jennifer Kelly, DVM is a
local veterinarian at Ohana Pet Hospital in
Ventura (www.ohanapethospital.com).
A few of the winning dogs
at Howl-oween
Photos by Bernie
Goldstein except the
photo of Bernie, which
is by John Ferritto
Bernie was a judge which is
why Scamp couldn’t enter the
competition.
My first cousin (on my father’s
side), Dolce Vita, wants to
remind you to get your flu shots
(I’m not sure if dogs can get
them, or the flu).
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This is me at On the Lamb Ranch in Camarillo honing my herding skills. I couldn’t tell if the
sheep were scared to death or laughing their heads off (did you see the movie Babe?). Photo by
Candy Lidstrom.
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Forever homes wanted
Hi: I’m Bob! I’m a five year old male Catahoula/
American Staffordshire Terrier mix and I’m just
a big sweetheart. I’m currently in a foster home
on a ranch with other dogs, but what I really
want is to find my forever home! I’m very calm
and gentle with people, and I love the dog pack
I run with at the ranch! I don’t jump up on you
or go too crazy, but when you’re ready to play
with me, I’ll be right there with you running
around or chasing a ball! To learn more about
me and how you can adopt me, visit www.carldogs.org. C.A.R.L. Adoption Center,
644-PETS(7387).
Danno is a special guy who is calm, gentle and
very sweet. He might be a little shy when he
first meets you, but give him a few minutes
and he will love to play with you. He also loves
to cuddle. Danno is very easygoing and likes
to just hang out, so if you need a buddy he’s
available. This little man currently shares a
kennel with a couple other dogs his size and
they all get along nicely. Don’t worry about
his eye--it’s not a problem for him at all and
he can see just fine! Danno will make some
lucky person a wonderful companion!
Ventura County Animal Services –
Camarillo location – 600 Aviation Drive
They are the newest Cabo Dogs who are available
for adoption. Hercules is approximately 5 years
old, all doxie. He’s sweet and playful. Tayo is a
1-2 year old Minpin/Chi mix, full of spirit and
looove.
If you have a lil’ extra room this holiday season,
Be a hero and adopt a homeless dog today!
Call Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding for
Dogs, 643-3647 or stop by 4692 Ventura Av.
to meet them.
Join Scamp Club
Animals of all sorts can join the ScampClub. Email me your picture and
a little about yourself, including your address, to Scampclub@ventura
breeze.com. You will be in the Breeze and become world famous.
Police Reports
by Veronica Johnson
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.
Shooting
On Monday, October 26th, at 11:30
p.m., the VPD received a call of a shooting
inside a residence in the 2000 block of
Koala Way.
Officers located the victim inside and
suffering from a single gunshot wound
to her abdomen. Officers searched the
residence and located a male subject,
James Lotspeich, in the rear yard who was
suffering from an apparent self-inflicted
gunshot wound. Both subjects were treated
on-scene by Fire Department and AMR
and then transported to a local hospital.
They are both in critical condition.
VPD Major Crime detectives were
called out to the scene and are conducting an active investigation. This incident
appears to be a result of a domestic disturbance.
Residential Burglary
On Wednesday, October 28th, at
7:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to a
residential burglary in progress at 87 North
Chestnut. The victim’s neighbor arrived
home and noticed Brian Baldwin inside
of the residence. The neighbor attempted
to make contact with Baldwin through
a window. Baldwin threatened to kill the
neighbor and retreated back into the house.
The neighbor immediately contacted VPD
dispatch.
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Police Reports
Officers made contact with Baldwin
inside of the house and he was taken into
custody without incident.
The investigation revealed that Baldwin
entered the home through an open window,
took several items from the residence and
loaded them into the bed of a truck nearby.
Baldwin then returned to the residence to
get more property when officers arrived.
Baldwin was booked at the VC Jail.
Sexual Battery
On Saturday, October 31st, at 9:33 a.m.,
the VPD received a call of a sexual battery
that had just occurred inside of the Target
store at 4200 East Main Street. The suspect
reportedly made sexual comments and
gestures to several female patrons inside
the store. He then approached a female
employee and grabbed her buttocks. He
was confronted by a male patron and then
left the store and walked out of the area.
Officers located Aaron Carter,
matching the suspect description, a few
blocks away. Carter was identified as the
suspect and was taken into custody without
incident.
Carter was booked at the VC Jail.
Criminal Threats
On Monday, November 2nd, at 5:12
a.m., the VPD received call from a resident
in the 300 Block of Kern Street. The
victim indicated that her adult son, Jorge
Zamora, had threatened to kill her with a
Samurai sword. Officers were able to safely
remove the victim and her other son from
the residence. Zamora then barricaded
himself in his bedroom and refused to
come out. His mother indicated that there
were Samurai swords in the bedroom with
Zamora.
After several minutes of attempting to contact Zamora, officers entered
the residence and found Zamora in his
bedroom. Zamora refused all instructions
of the officers and was ultimately taken into
custody with the use of a Taser. Zamora was
found to be extremely combative and under
influence of methamphetamine. There
were swords in the bedroom with Zamora,
however he did not attempt to use them
against the officers.
Zamora was booked at the VC Jail.
Resisting Arrest
On Sunday, November 1st, at 1:20
a.m., several officers were on foot in the
downtown area when they were hailed
by Dargan’s security guards regarding
a combative male, later identified as
Benjamin Sevier, who was fighting them
and refusing to leave the bar, located at 593
East Main Street. As security staff struggled
to escort Sevier outside, he continued to
physically fight with staff, until officers intervened and attempted to take Sevier into
custody.
Officers gave Sevier several commands
and ample time to stop fighting and
submit to arrest; however, Sevier refused
and attempted to punch one of the security
guards in the face and started violently
kicking at the officers. A Taser device was
used, which Sevier attempted to take from
the officer. The officer was able to maintain
control of the Taser, which, when deployed,
did not have an effect on Sevier. Officers
had to use physical force to take Sevier into
custody.
After being cleared at VCMC for minor
injuries he sustained during the arrest,
Sevier was booked into the VC Jail.
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
On Saturday, October 31st, at 11:38
p.m., a patrol officer observed a suspicious
vehicle in the area of Victoria and Valentine
Road. As the officer initiated a U-turn to
investigate further, the vehicle in question
made some evasive driving maneuvers. The
officer located the vehicle in the 5500 block
of Walker Street and initiated a traffic enforcement stop referencing a vehicle code
violation. The driver continued to drive for
a half mile and yielded on Ralston Street.
Further investigation revealed that
the vehicle in question was an unreported
stolen vehicle out of Oxnard. The driver,
later identified as Jacob Steir, was taken
into custody without incident. Steir also
had an outstanding no bail felony warrant.
Steir was later booked into VC Jail.
Harbor Patrol
Blotter
Just a few of the things the Harbor Patrol
tends to.
10-28 7:50am, while on patrol in the
vehicle, an officer observed smoke and
popping sounds in the Riverbottom.
After investigation an illegal fire was
observed, a warning issued to a local
transient for burning batteries and
illegal camping.
3:38pm, received a dispatch to a hazard
investigation at Olivas Park and Harbor
blvd. Officers responded and observed
a palm frown had fallen on a power line
causing an arc and was smoldering. The
fire was out and no further danger was
observed.
4:15pm, received a dispatch to a water
rescue: kite surfer in distress ½ mile off
the Ventura Pier. Officers responded
picked up the kite surfer then transported him to the beach where he was
assessed by AMR and fire then released.
5:00-10:22pm, officers dealt with a
transient who stole a parking permit
from VWM, drove his van in reverse
(because had no forward gear) through
the 4 Points Sheraton parking lot gate
and lastly was found sleeping on a bench
near VWM restrooms. The transient
was moved along and advised he would
be arrested for trespassing if found in
the area again.
10-31 8:40pm, received a report of
a becalmed 27ft sailboat with 2 POB’s
near the #2 navigation buoy outside the
harbor. Officers responded and towed
the vessel and released it to its slip in
Ventura Harbor marina.
8:18pm, while on patrol, officers
observed a local transient in his White
Van illegally camping at the launch
ramp. The male transient has been
a nuisance for several days: parking
illegally, camping illegally and operating
a disabled vehicle that only drives in
reverse. Officers issued the vehicle a
citation for expired registration.
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Standardizing care in local skilled nursing
facilities was the goal of a two-day training
program in which nurses and other staff
members participated.
News from
Community
Memorial
Hospital
Helping to cut the ribbon (on the right) were Mayor Cheryl Heitmann, Danielle BrinkmanVera- Board Chair Ventura YMCA and Amy Bailey - Jurewicz Executive Director YMCA.
After the ribbon cutting the Mayor played a little one on one with former NBA Star Lamond
Murray. She was too quick for him. Photos by John Ferritto.
Ribbon cutting held at YMCA
On November 6, The Ventura
Family YMCA celebrated the grand
opening of their 4,000 sq. ft. full-size
outdoor basketball court, 1,700 sq.
ft. outdoor workout space, and a
1,000 sq. ft. play area for their Children’s Corner with a ribbon cutting
ceremony.
Members had asked for more
outdoor workout spaces and with the
generosity of donors the Y was able to
make this happen. Basketball competitions, giveaways, and activities for
kids were just a few of the things at
the celebration.
Other highlights of the new
facility include high-tech synthetic
f looring, open hours for all members
to enjoy time outside, new high-intensity trainings, adult scrimmages,
pickle ball, 3 on 3 basketball leagues,
and even volleyball.
For 128-years the Ventura Y
has been a leading non-profit and
community resource for Ventura. The
significance of the new Sportsplex is
the Y’s response to the community’s
need for more outdoor program and
workout spaces.
The Y is located at 3760 Telegraph
Road.
1700 E. Thompson Blvd.
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Standardizing care in local skilled
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two-day training program in which
Community Memorial Health System
nurses and other staff members participated on Sept. 22-23.
Nurses and staff members of the
following local skilled nursing facilities also participated in the program,
Victoria Care Center, Coastal View
Healthcare Center, Ventura Convalescent Hospital, Camarillo Healthcare
Center, Ojai Continuing Care Center,
Glenwood Care Center, Providence Ojai
Gardens and Shoreline Care Center.
Community Memorial Hospital has
received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get
With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus
Quality Achievement Award with Target:
StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite. The award
recognizes the hospital’s commitment
and success ensuring that stroke patients
receive the most appropriate treatment
according to nationally recognized,
research-based guidelines based on the
latest scientific evidence.
To receive the Gold Plus Quality
Achievement Award, hospitals must
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to all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke
achievement indicators for two or more
consecutive 12-month periods and
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Guidelines-Stroke Quality measures.
These quality measures are designed
to help hospital teams provide the most
up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines
with the goal of speeding recovery and
reducing death and disability for stroke
patients.
Community Memorial Hospital has
also met specific scientific guidelines
as a Primary Stroke Center, featuring
a comprehensive system for rapid
diagnosis and treatment of stroke
patients admitted to the emergency department.
For patients, Get With The
Guidelines-Stroke uses the “teachable
moment,” the time soon after a patient
has had a stroke, when they learn how to
manage their risk factors while still in
the hospital and recognize the F.A.S.T.
warning signs of a stroke.
Community
Memorial
Health
System has opened a Midtown Medical
Group office in the Ventura, bringing
healthcare to local residents.
The Midtown Medical Group –
part of Community Memorial Health
System – is a unique health center conveniently located in midtown, to serve the
residents of Ventura while incorporating
the training of the next generation of
community physicians.
Midtown Medical Group is located
at 2721 East Main Street, in Ventura.
Office hours are Monday through Friday,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The office offers a comprehensive
referral network of doctors and specialists and access to state-of-the-art
healthcare technologies at Community
Memorial Hospital in Ventura.
The office accepts most private and
managed care insurance plans, including
Seaview HMO. For an appointment, call
667-2841.
Physician and patient boundaries –
Should your doctor be your friend? - will
be the focus of a free Ethics in Healthcare event Community Memorial Health
System is holding on Thursday Nov. 12
as part of the 2015 Speaker Series.
James Hornstein, M.D., chairman of
the Bioethics Committee at Community
Memorial Hospital, will moderate the
panel discussion that will be held from
5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura
County, located at 100 E. Main St.
The presentations will explore some
of the historical boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship that are meant
to protect patient confidentiality, trust
in the profession and avoid compromised clinical judgment.
Registration is free but reservations
are required. Call 1-800/838-3006, or
visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp.
Rotary
offering youth
leadership
opportunity
Are you a Junior or Senior at Ventura
High School who would like to be
selected as a local ambassador for
a 4 day all expenses paid retreat in
the beautiful hills of Ojai at Camp
Ramah from April 14th – April 17th?
The event offers courses not often
found in the regular curriculum,
including diversity training, public
speaking, team building, leadership
fundamentals, goal setting, leading a
meeting, character and ethics, facilitation, fellowship and creating good
habits. Please visit www.ryla5240.com
for more information and to submit
your short essay application along
with faxing the parental consent
form to 650.0022 by November 15th.
Email [email protected] with any
questions.
La Viera pre-screen confirmed
cated”, said Gryczman. Little by little
I began to understand the potential
Ventura offers”, added Gryczman. The
company claims that the economic
impact to Ventura will create a net
positive economic output generating
$7,000,000 in revenue for the city.
“Part of the plan is preservation of
most of the property and open space,
said Gryczman. “Our goal is not to
move the development line higher
up than any of the developments on
either side of it.”
Regent Properties is a 25 year
old real estate business, founded
by Alan Kohl of Kohl’s department
stores, it has developed luxury, and
high end properties, throughout the
Southwest.
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This ’n’ That
The Mariano family has attempted
to develop this property at least one
time before. In 2002 Amy Forbes, Esq.
represented the family as they began
to focus on their alternatives for
divesting themselves of the property.
Representatives of the family approached the city with possible uses
for the property that would make
sense to the city and the land owners.
The land is designated in the City’s
general plan for hillside planned
residential, calling for four units to
the acre. The property is located in
the unincorporated areas of Ventura
County, except for the 215.3 acres
located within City limits.
In November 2002 voters rejected a
proposal that would have allowed the
development of 1400 homes utilizing
730 acres on the hillsides of Ventura’s
midtown district and use 3,000 acres
as a private Home Owners Association controlled open space preserve.
This plan included land outside the
city limits, which brought it under the
Hillside Voter Participation Area. Opposition to the plan included SOAR
(Save Open Space and Agricultural
Resources) and the Ventura Citizens
for Hillside Preservation.
Differing from the 2002 plan
Regent Properties plan looks to develop
only the land within the Ventura City
limits, and develop just 55 homes.
“We will build 55 homes period.” Said
Daniel Gryczman. By limiting the
development to the acreage located
within city limits, the project will not
come up for voter approval, but will be
decided by the City Council.
Regent’s current plan calls for
the relocation of two water towers
placing them underground removing
the eyesore, and the cost will be borne
by Regent Properties according to
Gryczman. The Ventura High School
“V” will also be located and paid for
by Regent.
Jeffery Lambert community development director added “that while
the goal of the Hillside Management
Program is to make sure that any
development done on the hillside”
is done with “as little disturbance to
the topography as possible,” the city
recognizes the need for executive level
housing to attract new business.”
Lambert also added that the prescreen application is like an “application to proceed, and work through
the process” “There appears to be no
public safety issues “and in fact the
addition of these homes would make
the homes below safer by adding
modern fire breaks ,better drainage
and a new emergency access road.
Opposition to the proposed development is substantial, proponents
of the development are substantial
as well. Both side have generated a
virtual f lood of email comments
to the Ventura Breeze, below is a
sampling of comments received:
“The proposed La Viera project is
an excellent opportunity to fill the
executive home void we have been experiencing for years.”
Danny Belitski
“Some of the neighbors are
claiming the sky is falling, that this
will be the next La Conchita or that
the pristine beauty of our hillside will
be destroyed. The problem with their
arguments are that none of them are
based in fact.”
Aaron Gaston
There will be many more quotes in
our Nov.25 issue.
City classes
something special for you too!.
Drawing & Painting for Youth
8-14 years
11/12-12/17 Th 3:30-4:45 pm $64
Explore relevant artists and their
styles to create your own acrylic
paintings and pencil and charcoal
drawings. No class 10/22 & 11/26.
Instructor Catherine Broger. Course
#42140.
Cityscape Holiday Journal Plein Air
18 years-adult
11/13 F 9:30 am-12:30 pm $40+$10 materials fee
We’ll sketch vintage downtown
buildings and convert an old book
into a journal capturing our year end
thoughts and holidays using mixed
media ephemera, acrylic, watercolors,
chalkboard paint and crochet with a
stop for self-paid lunch. Meet at Ventura
City Hall Atrium, 501 Poli St.
Please wear sturdy shoes that lace.
Bring water and sunscreen. Facilitator
Alison Mytych. To register call 805658-4726. Course #42179.
Young Creators: Stop Motion
Animation Fun!
8-12 years
11/17-1/19 Tu 3:45-5 pm
$120
Work with your favorite toys to
create fun and original stop motion
animations using such basic concepts
as camera angles, storyboards, scripting
elements and theme. Students will also
do voiceover work for their animation.
No class 12/22 & 12/29. Course #42172.
Primal Feat: a dance/movement
intuitive experience
18 years-adult
11/22 Su 4-5:30 pm
$15
Fun, spirited, surrendered dance and
movement. We dance in our bare feet or
soft dance shoes, comfy clothes to move
in and no dance partner required. No
dance experience necessary. The body
is meant to move! facebook.com/primalfeat Instructor Liz Galvan. Classes
at Cosmotion, 2343 E Thompson Blvd.
#A.
Dance & Date Night at House
of Dance 18 years-adult
11/29-1/10 Sundays
Session 1 $69/person
Learn a new dance step every six
weeks during one-hour sessions. Select
the hour you want to attend and the
dance step you want to learn (Tango,
West Coast Swing, Cha Cha or Waltz)
at www.pmhouseofdance.com. Then
register here through the City using the
session code #42238. No class 12/27.
Ojai news and events
yarn, and thread. These pieces are meant
to be displayed on walls, just like any other
painting.”
In addition to Crowner, Jean
Mannninen, Judy Dillin and Peggie Williamson will also show their unique style
of fiber art at the OVA gallery. Crowner
re-purposes vintage materials to make
something “new and beautiful.” Manninen’s pieces are more ethnic and often
evoke the feeling of being in nature.
Dillin, whose work appeared on the cover
of “Quilting Arts” magazine, uses no
patterns but lots of pure, bright colors.
Williamson also likes lots of color and
combines yarn with fabric, other fibers
and paper. All of their work will be for sale
throughout the show.
The reception on November 27th
will be from 6-8 and include music and
refreshments. It is a free event at OVA
arts and everyone is invited. OVA arts is
located at 108 N. Signal and is open daily
from 10-6.
The Ojai Photography Club
welcomes the return of Ines Labunski
Roberts, internationally recognized
Santa Barbara photographer, as the
presenter for its November meeting.
The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm on
Tuesday, November 17, at Help of Ojai’s
Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St. The event is
free and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
For this event, Roberts will present
a slide/music show titled “Our Values,”
contrasting the beauty of nature with
the environmental damage caused by
our neglect of the earth. The music she
has chosen for her images is by Gustav
Mahler, who was inspired by the sounds
of the natural world. The deep love of
nature that pervades all of Roberts’ work
is at the heart of this program.
The Ojai Photography Club, which is
devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of
each month, February – November. Only
members may submit images for review.
For additional information please visit:
www.ojaiphotoclub.com/.
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comment, but its implications reflect an
attitude of arrogance and elitism surely
to result in the indignation of many
well-intentioned individuals in this
community.
R. Sterling
Ventura
R:
Not sure why you think I’m being
arrogant and elitist, actually I’m not either.
In reality analyzing and commenting on the
current Regency plans is completely irrelevant
because these are not what will be finally
proposed after a few years of going through
many hoops and city approvals. After they
have drawings of what might actually be built
the Ventura Breeze will sponsor a forum to
review the more relevant drawings and those
still opposed can show me why…. See my
column and article by Richard Lieberman.
Editor:
Out of curiosity, I looked at the Ventura
Pier on Google Maps/Earth. I could see
what appeared to be 5-6 clusters that looked
like homeless “camps” on the pier. Lots of
blue tarps. It is a sad commentary that the
City is not taking care of this. Closing the
pier 3 nights a week to me is just giving in/
giving up. You have your work cut out for
you trying to attract tourists to our pier and
promenade. The Ventura Harbor seems to
be doing a lot of the right things. I seldom
see homeless there, even though they camp
in the Santa Clara Riverbed close by.
Robert George
Ventura
Sheldon
In your October 28th Issue of the
Ventura Breeze I was pleased to see
my picture in your paper. I was not so
pleased to see my name was mispelled!
Yes, long ago, my family in Ireland did
spell it Sennett but it was changed to
Senate when my ancestor Warren Senate
enlisted in the Union Army during the
Civil War. I find it hard to imagine you
didn’t catch this flaw in the pages of the
Breeze.
Thank You
Richard Senate
Richard:
We didn’t write this “cutline”, CAPS did
but certainly apologize for not catching this
error, I have a hard time knowing then from
than. By the way, you misspelled misspelled in
telling us we misspelled your name, so maybe
we are even.
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Show Time
Spectre
by Eduardo Victoria
[email protected]
The latest outing for super-spy
James Bond takes us back to his roots
in director Sam Mendes’ Spectre. The
evil organization behind some of
Bond’s best films over the years makes
its return in a not so spectacular
fashion in a film bogged down by
clichés, a slow plot, and a “why would
you bother? ” villain story.
Bond (Daniel Craig) tracks the
name of a man left to him by the
previous M ( Judy Dench) to Mexico
City, eventually leading him to a
shadowy organization behind many
terror attacks throughout the world.
At the same time, the new M (Ralph
Finnes) must deal with a merger with
MI6 that will render the “00 Program”
obsolete.
The opening sequence in Mexico
City is captivating in its set design,
choreographed action sequences, and
look for each character. Setting it on
the Mexican tradition Day of the Dead
creates a beautiful aesthetic that is
unfortunately not carried through to
the rest of the film.
In rebooting Bond with 2006’s
Casino Royale, the franchise began
to move in a direction never before
seen. Though the films are still about
the gadgets and location jumping,
the Bond tropes here are too much.
Instead of pushing the franchise
forward as the prior 3 films starring
Daniel Craig have, Spectre takes us
back to the days of tired Bond plot
points.
Léa
Seydoux’s
performance
shines through a terribly dull script
from no less than 4 screenwriters.
Craig is excellent as always. However,
newcomers Monica Belluci and
Christoph Waltz are terribly wasted.
Franz Oberhauser as a villain is
strange and his motives are an eye roll
(as a matter of fact, they were much
more effect when they were used in a
James Bond parody film, which I will
not mention due to spoilers).
In the grand scheme of things, the
villains are seemingly evil for no real
reason. An Edward Snowden-esque
intelligence program is being run
and we can tell something isn’t right
from the beginning. But we never
really find out why evil is a foot. Is
the charm of classic evil corporation
Spectre enough of an excuse to forgive
this film for it’s less than stellar plot?
Frankly, no. Spectre brings up
the conundrum of why dig back
into the lore than taking the films
in a new direction? Blofeld has been
done before and defined by Donald
Pleasance. As has Goldfinger and Dr.
No. As a viewer, I’m more interested in
seeing where Bond is going as opposed
to returning to places we’ve been in
the past. As expected, James bond will
return and hopefully the next time
around, it will be in a much more
original and spectacular way.
Playing Century10 Downtown rating
PG13
Two on the Aisle
Lion in
Winter at
Elite Theatre
Company
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hilt. Both are fascinating to watch as
their stoic countenances contrast the
emotions beneath the surface. Their
scenes together are nothing short of
electrifying.
The three sons are a mixed lot.
Adam Womack as Richard (Later to
gain the throne as Richard the Lionhearted) gives a solid performance
with bluster and depth. Geoffrey, the
forgotten son who never seems to catch
a break, is well, if underplayed, by Eric
McGowan. His frustration at being
overlooked gives him an edgy quality.
A fairly newcomer to the stage, Trent
Trachtenberg imbues the teenaged
John with just the right amount of
petulance and angst befitting the
eager, but immature, prince.
Cast as the young Prince Philip
of France, Alex Czajka provides an
admirable accent, although he speaks
quite rapidly. The pace, coupled with
the unfamiliar accent, makes him
difficult to understand at times.
Nonetheless, he gives the character
crafty and sly qualities that emphasize
his cunning.
Rounding out the cast in the
by Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine
Tempers flare at Christmas time in
a stark and drafty castle in 1183 as
King Henry II of England, and his
queen, Eleanor of Acquitaine, parry
and thrust in an ongoing verbal joust
about which of their sons will succeed
the king who, at age 50, is facing the
winter of his years.
Currently playing at Oxnard’s Elite
Theatre Company, The Lion in Winter is
a drama laced throughout with subtle
humor that weaves a tale loosely based
on historical facts about the turbulent
relationships among King Henry II,
his estranged and incarcerated wife
Eleanor, and their three sons – two of
whom do eventually become king of
England.
The story’s principals are King
Henry II (Alan Waserman), Eleanor
(Vivien Latham), and their sons Richard (Adam Womack), Geoffrey
(Eric McGowan) and John (Trent
Trachtenberg). Complicating matters
considerably are the presence of
Henry’s mistress Alais (Morgan
Bozarth) and a visiting Prince Philip
of France (Alex Czajka).
Waserman and Latham are
standouts as the royal couple, continually sparring and obviously enjoying
their love-hate relationship to the
Jeremy McCool, Paul Hullar, Bob Grundstrom, Jonathan Koehn, and Erik Takayesu
attended the sold out event.
The Future
of Energy:
Energy & the
Environment
presented in
Ventura
On Oct. 14 the Chambers of
Commerce Alliance of Ventura and
Santa Barbara Counties hosted The
Future of Energy: Energy & the Environment which brought industry
professionals, local leaders and
community members together to
explore the complex issues of energy
production, renewable resources and
responsible energy use in California
held at the Crowne Plaza Ventura
Beach. The sold out event kicked off
with a panel discussion featuring
speakers representing the various
sectors of energy including sun, wind,
petroleum, biofuels, battery storage
and electricity. The panel, moderated
by Bruce Stenslie, President/CEO of
the EDC-VC, was aimed to provide
a balanced discussion about energy
needs and energy realities as it relates
to the various energy sectors.
Robert Grundstorm, Vice President
of Planning and New Ventures for
California Resources Corporation
served as the panelist representing the
petroleum industry. He addressed a
variety of topics including hydraulic
fracturing, stating that it is not a new
process and is heavily regulated in
pivotal role of the mistress Alais,
Morgan Bozarth is understated
and quiet, all the while showing her
emotional attachment and support to
the much older King. She knows that
she’s a bargaining chip in the race for
the next King as she will become the
wife of whomever is chosen, a fate she
does not face lightly nor with pleasure.
The production is under the expert
hand of the Elite’s artist director Tom
Eubanks. He has been down the road
to the castle before, having directed
the play for the Ojai Art Center in
2000. As before Eubanks has enlisted
the talents of Celtic harpist George
Miller to provide authentic musical
interludes throughout.
Ventura County has seen several
fine productions of Lion over the
years and this one ranks high on the
list.
Lion in Winter plays Fridays and
Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2
p.m. until November 22 at the Elite
Theatre Company, 2731 S. Victoria
Ave., Oxnard Harbor. Tickets: $15-18.
(805) 483-5118 or www.elitetheatre.
org.
California. Jonathan Koehn, Director
of Project Development for Infinity
Wind Power, provided insight into
wind-produced energy and identified
California as a low-feasibility state
for this type of energy production.
Jeremy McCool, Business Development Manager for Desert Solar Inc.,
said the current trends in solar are
ref lective of energy-storage options
including battery storage for extended
use. Erik Takayesu, Director of
Electric System Planning for Southern
California Edison, spoke about increasing capacity on the grid and
developing battery storage options
to increase energy resources during
peak times. Paul Hullar, Founder and
CEO of Brightwave Energy, asserted
that fossil fuels will continue to be a
vital part of the community. He also
addressed the exploration of solid
waste gasification, biodigesters and
microturbines for electricity output.
Alex Epstein, New York Times
best-selling author of “The Moral
Case for Fossil Fuels,” was the keynote
speaker. He energetically addressed
the audience, donning an “I Love
Fossil Fuels” T-Shirt and defining two
typical views of fossil fuels: They’re
either a necessary evil that we need to
stop using or it will take years to get
off fossil fuels all together. Epstein’s
assertion, however, was that fossil fuels
are not evil and should be used more.
Epstein suggested fossil fuels are in fact
anti-pollution and pro-development.
His moral philosophy suggests people
look at the big picture and develop
a clear standard for examining use.
Epstein noted that people see fossil
fuels as “dirty.” He argued that they
can only be identified as dirty because
they come from fossilized plants that
have been in the ground and that they
truly are a renewable resource. He
called them original green energy. His
thought-provoking presentation left
attendees with much to think about
regarding the subject of fossil fuels.
Epstein emphasized that human
ingenuity makes all resources valuable
and that we are running out of the
ability to seek new forms of energy.
Ultimately, he said, it is up to us to
maximize human-wellbeing while
minimizing impact.
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Solutions on page 17
Dustin
Mother Goose and Grimm
Shoe
Crock
Hagar the Horrible
Go to www.venturabreeze.com
for your daily horoscope
Blondie
Solutions on page 17
(For a beginners guide to playing Sudoku go to venturabreeze.com)
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your
ruling planet, Mars, allows you to
assume a sense of command that can
help you turn a chaotic workplace
situation into one that’s orderly, productive and, yes, even friendly.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting
a relationship that’s been stuck in a
rut up and running again depends on
how far you want to run with it. Be
honest with yourself as you consider
which decision to make.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be wary
of rumors that seem to be coming
from everywhere this week. Waiting
for the facts before you act means
never having to say you’re sorry you
followed the wrong lead.
CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) A
difficult personal matter might
prompt you to turn to a trusted friend
to help you sort through a maze of
emotional conf licts. The weekend
should bring some welcome news.
LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Some of
the new people coming into the Lion’s
life could play pivotal roles in future
personal and professional matters.
Meanwhile, an old friend might have
an important message.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) A delay in getting things moving
on schedule can be a blessing in
disguise. Use this extra time to do
more research so you can buttress any
of the weaker points with solid facts.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
You might need to get involved in a
personal matter before it becomes
a serious problem. Also, be wary of
someone offering to mediate, unless
you can be sure of his or her motives.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) Taking sides in a workplace or
domestic dispute could prolong the
problem. Stay out and stay cool. Then
you can be friends with both parties
when things settle down.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) A friendship has the
potential to become something more,
and with this week’s aspects favoring
romance, you might feel that this
possibility is worth exploring.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to
January 19) The new job you want
might require you to relocate. If so,
keep an open mind and weigh all
the positives and negatives before
making your decision.
AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February
18) A new relationship seems to be
everything you could have hoped for.
Congratulations. Meanwhile, it’s not
too early to get some feedback on that
new project you’re working on.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
You might have decided to get out
of the fast-moving current and just
f loat around hither and yon for a
while. But you might find that the
new opportunity is too tempting to
turn down.
BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in
bringing out the best in people with
kind deeds, loving words and recognition of their “special” selves.
(c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Ventura Music Scene
October 29 – November 11, 2014
Ashford Gordon and Glade Rasmussen at the Hong Kong Inn’s Blues Jam Sunday.
Ventura Music Scene
Blues to jazz and all
points in between
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
The Hong Kong Inn has started hosting
a monthly Blues Jam Session on what will
be the first Sunday of the month. The
kick-off session was on Sunday November
8 with Ashford Gordon supported by Ray
Jaurique, Glade Rasmussen and Chris
Jensen. All players of all skill levels are
welcome to sit in during the second set.
Having signed a distribution deal
with Mesa Blue Moon Records last month,
Nathan McEuen has been pulling out all
the stops, touring more aggressively and
will be making a stop at Salzer’s Records on
Friday, November 13. Get out and support
Nathan who will have Jesse Olema and
special guests with him, but more importantly, pick up a copy of his latest release,
“Side by Side.”
Our good friend Dan Grimm with his
brand of California Flip-Floppy-Tonkiness
returns to the Wine Rack for a gig on
Friday, November 11; there’s no denying
Grimm’s love for Ventura when he sings
original material such as “Two Trees” or
“Ventucky.” Meanwhile, Mike Cregan
continues his Monday night residency and
Frank Barajas and Doug Johnson have
taken over Tuesday nights.
The Channel Cities Jazz Club will
feature Clyde Reaslinger Big Band on
November 15 at the Pacific Corinthian
Yacht Club in the Channel Islands Harbor.
The proceeds will be split between CCJC’s
Jazz Camp Scholarship fund and the
Pacific Corinthian Youth Foundation.
Besides giving musicians of all ages a
forum to perform and share jazz, the club’s
mission is to build bonds between generations and to enhance musical educational
opportunities for youth.
Doug Webb returns to Squashed
Grapes with not only Steve Fister, Jimmy
Earl and Danny Carey of Tool, but added
to the mix this time will be Mike Garson
on Piano. Garson has worked with the
likes of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails,
Smashing Pumpkins and No Doubt. This
promises to be the epitome of the expression, “Off the Hook.” Tickets are on sale
for Saturday, November 14 at Squashed
Grapes; downbeat is 7 pm.
I’ll admit I’m a tad giddy with anticipation for several shows coming up at the
Majestic Ventura Theater. There’s Pepper
on November 21, Everclear’s 20th Anniversary of Sparkle and Fade on November
22 and Sublime with Rome on November
27. By the way, Rebelution returns for two
shows in March, don’t miss out and get
your tickets soon as they always sell out.
And finally, local musician Gary Best
has invited everyone out for an afternoon
of Los Dudes at Grapes and Hops on
Sunday, November 15 before he goes in for
heart surgery. He’s been taking care of the
body and getting healthy, and we love and
support him in all those endeavors.
Do you have any music related news
or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Send all information short or
long to [email protected], and for
updated music listings daily, go to www.
VenturaRocks.com.
Music Calendar
For more events go to VenturaRocks.com
Amigos Cafe & Cantina
546 E. Main St.
805-874-2232
Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill
Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues
Jam
Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers
open mic
Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band
Wed 11/11: 8 pm The Deal
Fri 11/13: 8 pm Caliente 805
Sat 11/14: 8 pm Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 11/15: 8 pm Action Down
Wed 11/18: 8 pm Mark Masson
Fri 11/20: 8 pm Inna Rude Mood
Sat 11/21: 8 pm Deborah Jenssen Band
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California St.
805-643-4404
Weds: Tommy Marsh hosts the Session
Thurs 11/12: Andre and the Giants
Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 11/11: Big Adventure
Thurs 11/12: Jade Hendrix
Fri 11/13: Instone
Sat 11/14: Otis Hayes
Tues 11/17: Leigh Vance
Wed 11/18: Donna Butler
Thurs 11/19: Whelsi Gamble
Fri 11/20: Boogie Wonderland
Sat 11/21: Freddie Lopez
Tues 11/24: Paul Weitz & Donna Deussen
Discovery Ventura
1888 Thompson Blvd
Acoustic Wednesday 5:30 with Kinsella
Brothers
Thurs 11/12: After the Smoke
Fri 11/13: Missus Jones: Tribute to Amy
Winehouse
Sat 11/14: Disco Glow featuring Nick
Dean
Thurs 11/19: Tribal Theory, Dirty Rice
Fri 11/20: Diego’s Umbrella, Rainbow
Girls
Sat 11/21: Skanks Roots Project featuring
Janelle Phillips and Wakane
El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends;
9:30 DJ Also
Saturdays: DJ Erock
The Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Thurs 11/12: Swinging Utters, The
Bombpops, The Loads, Success
Fri 11/13: I’d Die for Lo-Fi
Sat 11/14: Cairo Knife Fight, Darkside of
the Hand, Brilliant Machine
Fri 11/20: Stalag 13, Los Creepers,
Boxheads, The Hymen Blasters, The
Rouse
Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
Mondays Jam Night with Maggie’s
Drawers
Thurdays & Fridays: Karaoke
Sat 11/14: Deaf Pilots
Sat 11/21: What the Funk
Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week
Bluegrass Jam 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Swing night Thursdays 6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 7 pm Polynesian
Revue
Cumbia music Fridays with DJ Carlos at
9:30 pm
Reggae Sundays 8:30 pm
Gone West Wine Cellars
5963 Olivas Park Drive
Music 6-8 pm
Fri 11/13: Karen Eden
Fri 11/20: National Cat
The Greek Restaurant
Ventura Harbor
Sat & Sun 7:30 pm
Belly Dancing, Greek music and show; DJ
dancing
Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tuesdays: 8 pm open mic
Saturdays: 8 pm Tina’s Ports of Paradise
Thurs 4 pm: Kenny Devoe
Fri 11/13: 4 pm Kenny Devoe, 7 pm Del
Franklin
Sun 11/15: 6 pm Rob Correll
Fri 11/20: 4 pm Kenny Devoe, 7 pm
Ruben Estrada
Sun 11/22: 6 pm Artis Ford
Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Road
Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke
Thursday: Open Mic
Sunday: Karaoke
Fri 11/13: Drunken Monkeys
Sat 11/14: Chill Factor
Fri 11/20: Rick Miller Band
Sat 11/21: Licorice Pizza
Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
(805) 653-0721
Thurs 11/12: The Misfits, She Demons,
Neblina, My Modern Valentine, The Grim
Sat 11/21: Pepper, Ballyhoo!, Katastro
Sun 11/22: Everclear
The Patio at Player’s Casino
6580 Auto Center Drive
Fri 11/13: Teresa Russell
Sat 11/14: Brandon Ragan
Fri 11/20: Sean Wiggins
Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D
Fridays: Encore
Saturdays: Beach City Sound Club
Rookees Sports Bar & Grill
419 E. Main Street
(805) 648-6862
Friday and Saturdays
10 pm Rotating DJs
Saloon BBQ Co
456 E Main Street
Sat 11/14: 9 pm Trippin’ Wild
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Sun 11/15: 4 pm The Matters
Fri 11/20: 9 pm The Battlefield
Sun 11/22: 4 pm Ted Waterhouse
Salzer’s Records
5777 Valentine Road
Fri 11/13: 6 pm Nathan McEuen w/ Jesse
Olema & special guests
Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 11/14: Licity Collins
Sun 11/15: Eight Years Gone
Sat 11/21: Luminesse
Sun 11/22: Star Bandits
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestsnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karoake
Tuesdays: Twisted Tuesday
Wednesdays: Open mic with Sin Chonies
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 11/13: Kings Ransom
Sat 11/14: Royalush
Fri 11/20: Bloody Reunion
Sat 11/21: The Rouse, Blank Expressions,
The Disgustingtons
Squashed Grapes
2351 E. Main St.
805-643-7300
Live jazz music 7-10 pm
Wed 11/11: Danny Janklow & Friends
Thurs 11/12: Eric Harrington
Fri 11/13: Nee’s Bees
Sat 11/14: Doug Webb w/ Danny Carey
Tues 11/17: Jazz Jam
Wed 11/18: Tom Buckner & Friends
Thurs 11/19: Jennifer Leitham
Fri 11/20: L.J. & The Boyz
Sat 11/21: The Barrelhouse Wailers
Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
(805) 6438-4709
Fri: 11/13: Big Adventure
Sat 11/14: The Sheiks
Fri 11/20: 80/80 Vision
Sat 11/21: Crosscut
Surf Brewery
4561 Market Street
805-644-2739
Music 6-8 pm
Sat 11/14: Gallo & Sayles
Thurs 11/19: Uproots
Sat 11/15: Dos Mocosos
The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
Sunday open mics
Karaoke Tuesdays
Metal Music Wednesdays
DJs every Thursday college night
Fri 11/13: Rubberneck Lions, The
NaVaNaX
Fri 11/20: The Caverns
Ventura Beach Club
281 W. Main Street
Fri 11/13: Hi Hat – RJ Mischo
Fri 11/20: Hi Hat – Coco Montoya
W20 at the Watermark
598 E. Main Street
Fri & Sat 9 – Mid; Sun 3 – 6 pm
Thurs 11/12: 8 pm Guitar Pull with
Shane Alexander, Shawn Jones & Joe
Baugh
Fri 11/13: Pleasure
Sat 11/14: The Bomb
Sun 11/15: Shawn Jones
Fri 11/20: Step Away
Sat 11/21: Instone
The Wine Rack
14 S. California Street
Music runs 8-11 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
Mondays: Mike Cregan
Tuesdays: Frank Barajas and Doug
Johnson
Thurs 11/12: Mark Heyes
Fri 11/13: Hans Ottsen
Sat 11/14: Rhythm Travels
Fri 11/20: Dan Grimm
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Art , a la
Carte
Michael O’Kelly, Anna Rios Bermudez, Andrea Landin, Mayor Cheryl Heitmann, Miranda
Mize, and Leslie Luciani, President representing the New West Symphony League were all
smiles at the Mayor’s Arts Awards. Photo by John Ferritto.
Mayor’s Arts Awards held at the
Museum of Ventura County
The eleventh annual Mayor’s
Arts Awards, held on Thursday,
Nov. 5 at the Museum of Ventura
County honored five of the top
leaders, patrons, educators and
artists dedicated to nurturing our
city’s lively arts community and vital
cultural life.
Those honored were:
• New West Symphony League – Arts
Patrons
• Michael O’Kelly – Artist in the
Community
• Andrea Landin – Arts Educator
• Anna Rios Bermudez – Arts Leader
• Miranda Mize – Emerging Artist
“These annual awards are an
important tradition for everyone
who loves the arts and Ventura,”
said Mayor Cheryl Heitmann. “They
cultivate a greater visibility and understanding of the value of the arts to
the public at large and are one small
way to say ‘well done’ and ‘thank you’
to all participants in our creative
community--for their contributions,
their dedication and their passion to
serve our city through the arts.”
Music by Jill Martini Soiree and
refreshments from Seasons Catering
preceded presentations by Cultural
Affairs Commission Chair Marie Lakin,
Public Art Commission Chair Daniel
Saltee, Ventura County Arts Council
Executive Director Margaret Travers,
Ventura Unified School District Board
of Education President Debbie Golden
and Associate Producer/Director of
Education and Outreach for the Rubicon
Theatre Company Brian McDonald.
Each honoree received “Mark of Excellence,” a special edition work on paper
created by artist Lis Schwitters.
The event is presented by the City
Manager’s Office and the Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships
Department.
A selection panel convened earlier
this year to review nominations made
by the public and to make recommendations forwarded to the Mayor and
the City’s Cultural Affairs Commission
for their approval. They were Debbie
Golden, Board of Education and Ventura
Educational Partnership Board Member,
Kathy Asher, Cultural Affairs Commissioner, Retired Assistant Superintendent
of VUSD Schools, and Meredith Hart,
Downtown
Ventura
Organization
Project Manager.
On Sunday, November 1, more than
a dozen artists affiliated with the California Art Club and other arts organizations throughout the country set up
their easels on and around the Ventura
Pier to create paintings that captured
sweeping vistas of the landmark and its
surrounding coastline. With this “paintout,” the artists continued a rich tradition of
the Club – to create artwork that highlights
the state’s natural beauty “en plein air” or
“ in the open air.” This genre of painting
is known today as California Plein Air or
California Impressionism, and was inspired
by founding artists of the century-old arts
organization.
The California Art Club coordinated
this paint-out as the opening event for The
Representational Art Conference 2015
(TRAC2015), one of the premier international art conferences focused on contemporarytraditional fine arts held in Ventura. The Club
is one of the partners of the conference, which
has been held annually in Ventura since 2012.
Photo by George Robertson.
This is the Grand Prize winning poster.
The artist is Sachi Tan. She is 16, and a
Senior at Foothill Technology High School.
The Poster Contest winners from the
city’s 150th Anniversary Poster Contest
sponsored by the Ventura Friends of the
Library have been announced. They were
judged by Mayor Heitmann, Dr. Michael
Babb, Patti Birmingham, James Lockwood
and Jill Forman. There were many cute
posters submitted. One of the other winners
drew a picture of Father Serra surfing in
his robes, and one has a birthday cake.
The winners will be honored at a
special presentation at the beginning of the
City Council Meeting on November 16.
The winners:
Ages 14 to 18
1st Prize and Grand Prize Winner: Sachi
Tan, Senior, Foothill Technology
2nd Prize: Estrella Sinohui, Senior, Pacific
High School
3rd Prize: Rocio Puga, Senior, Pacific High
School
Ages 10 to 13
1st Prize: Dylan Spear, Grade 6, Cabrillo
Middle School
2nd Prize: Boys and Girls Club
3rd Prize: Marli Canchola, Grade 5,
Elmhurst Elementary
Ages 6 to 9
1st Prize: Allison Laak, Grade 4, Ventura
Charter
2nd Prize: Bennett Rodman, Grade 2,
Mound Elementary
3rd Prize: Layla Solomon, Grade 2,
Juanamaria Elementary
Photography exhibit entitled Furusato,
by Tomi Murphy will be at the
Harbor Village Gallery until December
4. Including Himeji Castle, Japan. Photographer Tomi Murphy is showing her
collection of photographs taken earlier
this year in Japan when she was visiting
her Furusato (birth place) in her favorite
time of the year - May. Gallery Hours:
11am-6pm, Tuesday thru Sunday. Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Dr., Suite
117C (next to the Main Lawn), 644-2750.
Daggi Wallace and Lynn Byrne Simon will display their art in the show “Purely Pastels” at Fox Fine Jewelry from November 5 – January 17, 2016. The Artist Reception at Fox is on
Saturday, November 14 from 6 – 9pm.
Joint Artist Reception: Buenaventura Art Association will present 50 pieces from their National Encaustic Open Competition from November 3 – November 28. The Artist Reception
at BAA is on November 14 from 5 – 7pm.
Born and raised in Berlin, Germany, and now living in Ventura County, CA, Daggi Wallace specializes in contemporary realism.
In 2004 Wallace was one of 15 internationally selected artists to participate in the Atelier D’Artista, an International Art Symposium in Tuscany, Italy. In May of 2011 she was juried
into the Pastel International Exhibition by Art du Pastel en France in Giverny, France.
Lynn Byrne Simon grew up in a small town near Philadelphia, PA and was inspired to paint when she received a set of “Paint by Numbers” at age seven. Simon worked in oils for years
until 2008, when she discovered the joy of pastels.
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General parking will be available at the
Ventura County Fairgrounds (Harbor
Boulevard at Figueroa Street) with
shuttle transportation provided to the
procession site. Additional parking is
available at the Museum of Ventura
County lot and the lot behind the
Knights of Columbus Hall off Santa
Clara Street.
Trolley offers
the chance to
win prizes
St. Junipero Serra proudly sits in front of city
hall.
Mission to
commemorate
canonization
Pope Francis’ recent canonization of
St. Junipero Serra, founder of Mission
San Buenaventura (1782), will be celebrated November 21 at the historic Main
Street church in downtown Ventura.
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los
Angeles will preside at a bilingual Mass,
to be preceded by a 6:00 p.m. candlelight procession, starting at the site of
the former Chumash Hutash Festival
and San Miguel Chapel, at Thompson
and Palm Streets in Ventura. The procession will conclude at Mission San
Buenaventura, 211 E. Main St., at which
point the Mass will begin.
A reception will be held in the
Mission Garden following the Mass.
Celebrating the kick off month for
the City of Ventura’s 150th Anniversary,
the complimentary Downtown-Harbor
Trolley offers residents and visitors
the chance to win prizes for riding in
November. Every 150th rider wins a $20,
$25, or $30 gift certificate to Ventura
Harbor restaurants, shops or Ventura
Harbor Comedy Club, or a chance to win
a pair of Whale Watching tickets with
Island Packers, plus more prizes!
Catch the free Downtown - Harbor
Trolley in the month of November,
Wednesday - Sunday every 55 minutes
from 11 am - 11 pm to explore, shop and
dine in downtown Ventura or Ventura
Harbor Village. This scenic route is a true
community asset. Prizes for the 150th
Rider in November include Andria’s
Seafood Restaurant & Market, Barefoot
Boutique, Boatyard Cafe, Custom Embroidery in Ventura Harbor, Island
Packers, Margarita Villa, The Greek
Mediterranean Steak & Seafood, Ventura
Harbor Comedy Club, Ventura Visitors
Center, and more. For schedule and pick
up information visit venturatrolley.com
and #venturatrolley for more details
The Ventura County Ballet Company (VCB) will be
presenting “The Nutcracker” this holiday season.
Prior to the winter performances, VCB, in partnership with the Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric
Oncology Clinic performed excerpts of its annual
production of the holiday classic on Nov. 9. The dancers
were in full costumes. The performance brought smiles
and a little holiday magic to local Ventura County children battling and being
treated for cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Photo by Michael Gordon.
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