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On December 11, 2015 the Ventura Pier was closed due to structural damage from 20’ high waves. The damages included 20 lost timber piles, 19 loose

Ed Warren, Ventura restaurateur Longtime Venturan Edmund “Ed” Warren passed away peacefully with his daughter Deborah at his side early Thursday morning, April 21, 2016. Ed and his wife Hilda Warren were together for over sixty years. Ed was born March 20, 1929 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania the third child of Ukrainian and Polish parents during the Great Depression, Ed’s early life taught him a strong work ethic. He often told stories of selling hot dogs or shoveling coal for movie money. The family moved from Pennsylvania to Binghamton, New York, and eventually settled in Southern California. Ed was drafted into the army and sent to fight in Korean in 1950. After returning from war Ed met Hilda. The two married in 1954 and opened their first coffee shop, the Koffee Mug, in North Hollywood. This was the beginning of a beautiful, life-long restaurant career. Ed and Hilda moved to Ventura, opening the first Warren’s restaurant at 478 E. Main St. in 1963. They would later open another Warren’s on Loma Vista and in 1970 bought a Ventura landmark building on Santa Clara St. This Victorian house-turned restaurant began as the Santa Clara House but would soon be the Big Green House. Many Venturans grew up with the Big Green House’s signature family style menu known for “chicken, steak and chocolate cake.” Ed and a partner took this formula and opened a string of Longfellow’s restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Eventually, Ed sold his

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Sam Povar was a man who loved Ventura and who spent his time and resources in creating, preserving and protecting the beauty of the city that he loved. Sam passed away in 2015, but he sparked a commitment to continue beautifying the city for residents and visitors. During his lifetime, Sam founded Povar Plaza on Harbor Boulevard across from the pier, coordinated the beautifi-cation of the Art City bus stop on Main

CMH would be part of the Wellness District in Midtown.

“Wellness District” in Midtown Ventura? The idea of a Wellness District in Midtown originated from a 2013 study by an Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel sponsored by the City of Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital (CMH). Later in-corporated into the City of Ventura’s Economic Strategy, the idea stemmed from the fact that both the CMH and Ventura County’s Medical Center multimillion-dollar expansion projects, together with the associated medical fa-cilities in the area, could leverage a mix of retail, eateries, offices, and residential uses which impact can be highly positive to the surrounding community and the city as a whole. This spring, a graduate studio class in the City and Regional Planning Program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was charged with the development of an urban design concept plan for Ventura’s Wellness District. The area to be covered by their plan includes 13 blocks around and in direct influence of the two hospitals. This Cal Poly class exercise is being encouraged by the City of Ventura’s Community Development Department who welcomed the students’ initia-tive as an opportunity to explore fresh “outside-the-box” ideas and share them with the community. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s City Planning Department is famous for contributing with its class projects to many local jurisdictions and community organizations across California. In their attempt to understand that part of Midtown and before developing any ideas for its possible future develop-ment, the students have interviewed


City councilmember Christy Weir, Mayor Erik Nasarenko and Pier Into The Future Board President David Fukutomi cutting the ribbon to re-open the pier.

Re-opening of the historic Ventura Pier held

piles, and loss of 40% of the steel and wooden cross bracings. Originally built in 1872 as a wharf for commercial use


The San Salvador will get new paint and f lags as shown in this colored rendering.

A Legacy of love and beautyby Gail Field

Street, and helped establish Soter Point with a new mermaid in Marina Park. Ad-ditional projects have been in the works as well—all for the benefit of the city. Sam’s son and daughter, Michael and Paulette, are continuing this legacy of giving back to the city. “Our father wanted to recognize the beauty of this place and to make a mark that lasts,” says Paulette. “We are celebrating Ventura as a place where residents and visitors can


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BoHo Chic There is a new store in town, BoHo Chic located at 973 E. Front Street, across the street from The Wharf. Owner, April Michalski-Toth, brings years of creative designing and the love of style and comfort to her new boutique. April grew up in Pierpont just a few hundred feet from the beach. She served in the military and lived all over the country but she has always carried Ventura in her heart as her home. She

Music Together opens in Ventura Music Together, a popular Beverly Hills venue offering music classes for infants, babies, toddlers and preschool-ers, recently opened a new location in Ventura. Music Together’s owner and director Siree Franks said she noticed a dearth of music education opportunities in the area, even prior to moving here with her two daughters in 2012.

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The Vagabond is celebrating 50 years of service to their most valued and dedicated customers. Owner Jolene McBee told the Breeze “I came to the Vagabond in February 1975. I wasn’t really looking for a job as I had four children at home. My sister worked there and asked me to come and help out until the manager could hire someone. I could just work half a day and I’d be home before my kids got home. So I said okay.” “Vagabond opened in 1966. Mr. McBee was the manager at the time, working for Duke Carter, the original owner of the Vagabond. He worked for Carter for 19 years and was allowed to operate the res-taurant like it was his own. When I started there he was supposed to hire someone else,. As it turned out, he never hired anyone else and in 1979 Mac and I were married.” “Six years later, Mr. Carter was ready to sell the business. We purchased it and worked together. We both had the same goals…to offer our customers good food and good service at a fair price. Sadly, we lost Mac in 2003.” “A lot of restaurants refer to themselves as ‘a family restaurant.’ Vagabond truly is that. Over the years, a lot of people have come to recognize that the Vagabond is different from most businesses, that it is Karen will miss Ventura but is looking

forward to the next stage of her life.

Wear It Again Sam closing after 30 yearsby Jill Forman

The parades used to go by Karen Abel’s store on Main Street in Midtown. Though the parade route changed about ten years ago, the parade of friends and customers has continued for thirty years. Karen was brought up in a clothing store that her mother owned, and she duplicated that by raising her daughters Grace and Melissa at Wear It Again Sam, 1978 Main Street. Her older daughter was five months old when the store opened. “We ran the store together,” she says with a laugh. Before she had the store, she was in the restaurant industry as a chef. Though commuting from Camarillo, her girls went to St. Paul’s so the store’s patrons watched them grow up. Some of the consignees have been coming for over 20 years.

Ventura Breeze Account Executive Breezy Gledhill and Publisher Emeritus Staci Brown helped Jolene celebrate Vagabond’s anniversary.

The Vagabond Coffee Shop turns 50much, much more than just a restaurant. It is a very special place. A place where friends gather to enjoy each other’s company over a good meal. Where executives meet to discuss business over a quick lunch. Where a loan diner can come and have a meal and feel comfortable and safe and welcome. “ “On numerous occasions, customers have come to me and said ‘don’t ever change’ and ‘don’t ever go away’ because there is no place like Vagabond.” “Their stories are many like the young boy who had a life-threatening illness and the Make-A-Wish foundation granted some of his wishes. One of which was to arrive in a limo and have dinner at the Vagabond.” “In the past few years, I have had some health issues that have affected my ability to do things the way I used to do them. In spite of that, I still go to the restaurant almost every day. I know the place would operate just fine without me, but I go because it is where the people I love are. It is my special place in life.” “It has been our privilege, our pleasure and an honor to have been of service to so many for so many years. Many thanks to all of you for allowing us to do so.” The Vagabond is located at 760 E. Thompson so stop in and say hi to Jolene and her wonderful staff.

Where did she get the name? “It’s catchy, a play on the line from Casa-blanca.” Thirties nostalgia was big when she opened, she has a vintage-type feel to the décor, and originally stocked vintage-style clothes along with business and dressy attire. She used to collect autographed movie star photos, and that movie influence showed in her name selection. Her store only carries women’s clothes, so she could make sure to have a good selection. She speaks positively of the changes she has seen in the city. “Downtown has been beautified with theaters and restaurants and trees.” She remembers when downtown Main Street was lined with antique stores, and people from all over would come to shop for treasures. In her immediate area, there are now four consignment stores and several thrift stores; a great area for someone to shop! Karen will miss Ventura – “gorgeous views, good landlord, friendly people, and ocean air” – but is looking forward to the next stage of her life. She is moving to Northern California where her fiancé lives, not knowing what will happen up there and what career path she might take. She does not plan on opening another clothing store, though taking pride in what she has accomplished in Ventura. “I’ve loved being here and people have been very supportive of my business. I feel I’ve contributed to my community by offering a good product at reasonable prices, especially for working women.” Everything in the store is on sale. Call for hours since Karen will be packing, moving and getting ready to change her life. 643-3989 The contentment she has found here shows in her words, “Ventura is a lovely place.”

started making jewelry in 2014 to honor her sister who passed away suddenly, her hobby turned into her passion and BoHo Chic was born in April, 2016. BoHoChic’s grand opening is May 28th, please join her for food, music and merriment! BoHo Chic offers a unique variety of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories along with fun vintage faire including furniture, houseware and so much more. As of May 18th the store hours are Tuesday -Sunday 10:30-5:30 or by appointment, 916.955.1292.


Why else would I spend 7-days a week publish-ing a local paper that is marginally profitable? Our City Council is very aware of the homeless issue and has tried to deal with it but it is a very complex problem that is not easily solved. They are many entities trying to find solutions. There are several non-profits in Ventura who are also assisting the homeless, many of whom are mentally ill. Let’s keep working on the issue.SheldonPS: I will contact Fillmore and find out if it is okay for our police to round up our homeless and leave them in Fillmore.n Circus Vargas is coming soon (see their ad in this issue). We went to a show last year with younger grandkids and thor-oughly enjoyed it. Well worth seeing.n Good grief what a strange presidential election year this has been and will continue to be. The presumed Republican candidate Donald Trump is, in the words of Max

Boot - a senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations and a lifelong Repub-lican “there has never been a major party nominee in U.S. history as unqualified for the presidency as Donald Trump.” Who am I to argue with Max? The Democrat candidate, Hillary Clinton, based upon her job history and experience, is one of the most qualified presidential candidates ever and she isn’t

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Editor: Sales taxes increased by 5.9% over the last year but the City Council is still considering taxing Venturans more. The City Council is using the argument that it wants a locally kept and locally spent tax. They fail to understand that $340 out of a household budget is still $340. They fail to see other taxes are also in-creasing. Medicare tax from 1.45% to 2.35%, Income Tax rate from 35% to 39.6%, Payroll tax from 37.4% to 52.2%, Capital gain tax from 15% to 28%, Dividend tax from 15% to 39.6%, Estate taxes from 0% to 55% and Real Estate transaction tax of 3.5% was added. There will also be a transportation tax and a school bond tax on the ballot. City government has $20 million more in real property taxes and sales taxes than 7 years ago. Add to that the 34% water rate increase; imposed without your affirmative vote, which raised millions. They have enough money. How has the City Council invested

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Sheldon Interestingly enough you have posi-tioned The Breeze to be the number one news source for real community news. You have done an extraordinary job in covering all the nonprofit events and chronicling daily life in Ventura. You never say no to anyone with a feel good story, and to me that resonates, we need more good news stories. You’re the best !Suz MontgomerySuz: You do the same thing on your CAPSTV show, so maybe you are the best.Sheldon

Ventura Breeze Brooks Institute and the City of Ventura are both very happy with the deal that was done to relocate Brooks to downtown Ventura. Looking beyond this move, it may have created an even greater opportunity for the County of Ventura, City of Ventura, and other West County Cities to help solve a serious problem. It’s a problem that everyone talks about with minimal positive results - Homelessness. Brooks Institute occupies multiple buildings on a 7.87 acre site on N. Ventura Avenue. It’s out of town and not subject to “Not in my Backyard” protest-ers. The County of Ventura should take the lead role and, with the other cities and the many interested non-profit or-ganizations, pool their resources and acquire this multi-purpose property. Similar to Casa Pacifica and its service to our county youth, the site would be dedicated to serve the many and diverse needs of our Homeless population. The facility would set an example to the many other cities in southern California that are struggling to find a solution to their homeless problems. It will take imagination, creativ-ity, leadership, hard work, and financial resources to make this a reality. If you are skeptical, look at what CSUCI did with a worn out mental hospital.Chuck EngelVentura

n I don’t usually put a letter to the editor in my column but thought that this was important enough to respond to.

To the Governor I am amazed at the

monthly denial that your editorials have of the crime and homeless situation we have in Ventura. I myself was attacked and suffered a broken shoulder and a concussion in which I am still having complica-tions with tremendous pain. If you would read your own paper the crimes that are committed consistently in this area are out of control. Why do we as a community continue to enable these individuals with stupid programs like needle exchange. Just the other day we called in the police to our complex for a homeless person sleeping in our laundry room and when the police arrived they stated they could not arrest him even though he was on probation and had a needle on him. They stated since he received the needle at the exchange it was legal. Why can’t we demand that our law enforcement force these people out of our community and in places like Fillmore who only have 7 on record. I’m sure in your reply you will still be in denial. Keep your denial in your rhetoric and see as you already do Ventura tourism suffer tremendously. Where is your pride?? James WhiteJames: Thanks for your comments, and I am sorry to hear that you were attacked, and hurt. I am not at all in denial regarding the homeless situation in Ventura. It is a huge problem for many reasons. Compas-sion for the homeless is in play, of course, but the negative effect it has on Ventura’s infrastructure/citizens and its impact on tourism are two other reasons. Your comment, “Why can’t we demand that our law enforcement force these people out of our community” is easily answerable. Unless they are committing a crime the police really can’t do anything about the situation. Being homeless is not actually a crime. Obviously I have a great pride for Ventura.

Say it isn’t so, this replaces toys in boxes of Cracker Jack’s.

very well liked or trusted. And the Republican Party is in complete disarray with internal fighting and disagreement. Perhaps a third party will emerge from this political chaos. n Lamborghini has manufactured a $2 million supercar. I thought that I would take the $10 million cash that I have on hand - because the VC Star wouldn’t sell to me - and buy 5 of them for the family but was disap-pointed to hear that they only made 40, and they are all already sold. Darn it.n How upsetting that Cracker Jack no longer contain toys but now includes QR codes (a QR code consists of black modules arranged in a square grid on a white back-ground, which can be read by an imaging device (such as a camera, phone, scanner, etc.). This QR allows kids to play 4 baseball games. n Perhaps the strangest opening and closing of a Ventura business so far goes to Ragsdale Kitchen & Bar which was located on Main where Chicago for Ribs previ-ously was. After a very long time and a huge amount of money remodeling, Ragsdale finally opened up about 6 months ago. Reviews weren’t too good but not awful. After a few months they closed and a sign on the door read “Closed while we remodel kitchen and bar.” This was nonsense because both were brand new and the remodel, overall, was very well done. They re-opened for a few days then closed permanently. All of the booths have been removed, and I can only speculate that they were never paid for so the installation company removed them. Don’t know if we will ever find out what happened.n What a great year 1935 was in Detroit. I was born, the Detroit Tigers won the baseball championship and the Detroit Lions won the football championship. My father must have been thrilled.n Two of my favorite statements in TV ads are, “while supplies last’ and “If you call in the next 10 minutes”. I wonder if supplies ever run out, and if someone called after 10 minutes, would they not be able to buy the advertised product?


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Celebrating our community partnershipsby Ed SummersVice President of Marketing, Ventura Education Partnership

Fun in the sun, healthy food and plenty of outdoor activities are all features of Summerfest to be held on Saturday, May 21st at the Ventura Unified School District’s Education Service Center. The brainchild 11 years ago of Ventura Education Partnership (VEP) Board members Ed Wehan, Pat McCart-Malloy and Tim Malloy, Summerfest has become the local signature event for families to identify healthy and fun summer recre-ation and community activities – and it’s free to attend! Many in our community may not be aware that Summerfest is just one of several events hosted by the all volunteer, Ventura Education Partnership. These VEP-hosted fundraising events raise awareness and much needed money to provide direct support for classroom programs not otherwise covered within the District’s annual budget. Since its inception in 1988 as the Ventura Unified School District Education-al Foundation, later changed to Ventura Education Partnership in 1996, VEP has raised over $2 million through the commu-nity’s generous participation of local events like Festival of Talent, the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Benefit Concert, Storyfest and of course, Summerfest. In fact in 2015 alone, VEP was able to provide $130,000 for 41 grants applied for by VUSD teachers who reach 17,000+ students every day in our local schools. Recent VEP grants have resulted in; “Robovention” a science and technology program at DATA (formerly De Anza Middle School), “Buddy Bench” a health and wellness program at ATLAS (formerly Saticoy Elementary), and “Music to Our Ears” a visual and perform-ing arts program at Lincoln Elementary. VEP and its many community supporters

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Dance & Date Night 18 years-adult5/22-6/26 Sundays $69/person #6460 Learn a new dance every six weeks. Select the hour (5 to 8 pm) you want to attend and the dance you want to learn www. pmhouseofdance.com. Instructor Patricia Monico. Classes held at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E. To register 658-4726.Afternoon Delight Ballroom 50 years+5/26-6/30 Thursday 1-2 pm $69 per person #6463 Avoid nighttime driving and join us, couples or singles, to learn three new ballroom dance styles every six weeks. Instructor Patricia Monico. Classes held at House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E. To register call 658-4726.Intro to Aikido for Youth 7-16 years5/29-6/19 Sun. 11 am-12 pm $40 #6384 Students focus on conditioning and basic aikido techniques in a coop-erative environment to help gain focus and awareness. Instructor Dennis Belt. Classes held at Aikido Dojo Training Center, 2406 E Main St. To register call 658-4726.

make these and many other teacher-driven programs possible every year. VEP Board President Sabrena Rodriguez notes, “Summerfest brings together many of the people in our community who care about health and wellness for our families -- hospitals, after-school programs, health-oriented businesses, scouting groups and sporting activities. Everyone joins together for this one day to show our youth all of the resources we have to help them live long, healthy lives.” Come on out to Summerfest on Saturday, May 21st. There will be tours of student gardens with tastings and giveaways and a Star Athlete Selfie Station to pose with your favorite local. Popular returning activities include free sports physicals, a Fun Zone, climbing wall, sports clinics, and a live stage with acts by talented local students. Admission to Summerfest is free with plenty of raffle drawings and vendor giveaways. Don’t miss out on all of the fun. We’ll see you at Summerfest!


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Hansel and Gretel in Fairy Tale Land Footworks Youth Ballet presents Hansel and Gretel in Fairy Tale Land, a whimsical adventure where the famous duo encounter a whole new world straight out of the pages of their favorite bedtime stories. The audience will be delighted as enchanting gnomes and pixies lead them to a land where Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales and Willow Trees come to life. Prepare to be dazzled by beloved storybook characters such as Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, The Cat and the Fiddle, Little Bo Peep, and many more in this charming ballet children will be sure to love. This is new and original ballet in the classical style, choreographed and directed by Kirsten Oakley of Oakley Ballet Center in Ventura. As a complement to the classical, narrative setting of Hansel and Gretel in Fairy Tale Land, Footworks Youth Ballet also features two one-act ballets—Charles Gounod’s Iand Sergei Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony (a.k.a. Symphony No. 1 in D Major). Choreographed by Oakley’s mentor, Yvonne Mounsey (1904-2012), it showcases a more sleek and modern style that is based in classical ballet but features increased energy and speed, pared-down sets and costumes, and less reliance on a narrative setting. The broad repertoire that Footworks Youth Ballet presents and exposes to the students of Oakley Ballet Center and to the community in Ventura County is yet another way in which the company provides education in this beautiful art form. As always, in a Footworks Youth Ballet production, all the roles are filled by the student dancers, ages 6-18 (except, in this production, one male professional guest artist). The production is a hands-on


The wonderful Circus Vargas returns to Ventura under the big top.

Circus Vargas is indeed a family operation Owned and operated by a talented young couple who together with their immediate and extended family have managed to produce some of the most incredible productions in live family en-tertainment in generations, all under the Big Top! Every member of the family is involved in the day to day operations of the circus and together they function like a well-oiled machine. From the most veteran member of the family to the youngest child everyone works together. A small self-contained city on wheels, they travel from town to town, yet always manage to keep some semblance of stability and continuity. Laid out across whatever parking lot or grass field the Big Top calls home that week, the setup is almost always the same. “We are our own little community. We have the same neighbors in each town.

Community Eventsfestival in town! On Saturday, May 21st the Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Festival in Ventura will take place at San Buenaventura State Beach and have over 50 breweries on site! Live entertainment by local bands After the Smoke, Crosscut 805 and DJ Hecktik of 103.3 The Vibe will keep the vibe flowing throughout the day. There will also be surfboard shapers on site, select vendors and ocean related non-profit groups like Young and Brave, Save the Mermaids, Surfrider and more! Craft breweries include; 805, Anacapa, Anchor Steam, Angel City, Ballast Point, Belching Beaver, BJs Brewhouse, Captain Fatty’s, Cayman Jack Margarita, Elysian, Enegren, Figueroa Mountain, Firemans, Firestone, Founders, Golden Road, Goose Island, Green Flash, Institution, Island Brewing Col, JT Schmid’s, Karl Strauss, King Harbor, Knee Deep, Kona, Lagunitas, New Belgium, Palm Breeze, Poseidon, Rincon, Saint Archer, SanTan, Sierra Nevada, SLO Brewing, Surf Brewery, Tap it, Topa Topa, Wolf Creek, Washington Gold Hard Cider, M Special, Lucky Luke, Pocock, 101 Cider House, Five Threads, Red Tandem, Common Cider Co., Coney Island, 911 Wine Co., Lucky Dogg Winery, Bloody Cure and Barrelhouse 101. More are being added as well! Surf ’n’ Suds Beer Festival was ranked the #8 beer festival in all of the U.S. by BeerYeti.com in 2015!!! VIP tickets are $65 and include an hour early entry, as well as special VIP beers from select breweries that will not be available during the General Admission session. General Admission tickets are $50 and include a souvenir glass and unlimited samples from any of the breweries and wineries on site! Tickets and information available at www.surfbeerfest.com. This event will sell out!

The trailers are parked in the exact same spots relative to the Big Top, so the environ-ment is always familiar. You feel at home even in a place you’ve never been to before” Katya Quiroga, Co- Owner-Producer along with husband Nelson. The Quiroga family has 4 generations of its own traveling with Circus Vargas. Add to that the many other performers from all over the world along with their families and you’ll understand why no one is ever lonely and certainly never bored. There are more than 20 children and teenagers at Circus Vargas and they have constant supervision. “There is always someone’s grandmother, father, mother, brother or aunt around,” laughs Katya, “so not much chance for anyone to misbehave and we are very big on respecting our elders” Circus Vargas host, Jon Weiss, who travels with his wife and 3 children says it best. “The circus is a family in the sense that we feel responsible for each other. There is a tremendous respect you have for each other that doesn’t come from any other kind of job. Sometimes you literally have each other’s lives in your hands. We work together. We play together. We have barbeques, birthdays and baby showers. There is a kinship and sense of community.” It is only fitting that with so much to-getherness, these friendships foster a deep respect and camaraderie that cultivates into sincere affection that is felt under the big top. They care about each other. Not only while they are performing but behind the scenes, as well.

Cyclists Ride Free on VCTCFrom May 16-20, bring a bike on board any blue VCTC bus and ride for free! Bike Week is the perfect time to combine cycling with transit for a car-free commute. More info goventura.org.

Pledge and Win Prizes People who pledge to ride their bike to work just once from May 16-20 will be entered into a Bike Week drawing. Prizes include a Fitbit, a portable GPS device, 3 $100 VISA gift cards and a $500 gift certificate for a new bike. Pledge online at goventura.org.

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Digital Storytelling is one of our greatly anticipated programs. These classes provide the opportunity for kids ages 10 through 15 to learn to tell their story in a week long program. One of our classes is already sold out with the others filling up. Get your applications in soon. These classes begin the 25th of July and finish up August 5th. It will be great to see the returning students who are always willing to share their experi-ence with the newcomers. The program is so good that adults have asked to par-ticipate. El Camino TV (ECTV) is finishing up their 2015-2016 ECTV year. They are wrapping up a great season of the freshest youth series around. We look forward to next years’ journalists and rumor has it, some of the students will be roaming the halls and studio of CAPS

Brian Brennan and Maire O’Connell com-memorate the centenary at Ivy Lawn. Photo by Ryan Schultz, Ventura High School.

Irish struggle for independence remembered Several prominent local Irish Americans gathered at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park to commemorate the centenary of the Irish Easter Rising, the rebellion that kick-started the Irish struggle for independence. Organized by John McNally, this special event started at noon,

The California Dental Association Foundation’s volunteer dental clinic, CDA Cares, provided $1.5 million in charitable dental services to 1,884 people during the April 16-17 event at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. During the two-day event, dentists and dental professionals provided 11,583 dental procedures, including fillings, extrac-tions, cleanings and oral health education. Volunteer technicians in the clinic’s dental lab area worked to provide 188 complete and partial dentures and repairs.

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during the Summer. Ventura Rocks @ CAPS is rolling along. We just filmed our fifth episode featuring Shawn Jones and band. What fun to have such talent in the studio and see our staff and crew working hard to produce a prime product and to have Pam Baumgardner booking the bands and hosting the show. Go to the CAPS Media websites schedules for dates and times to see the show. On a different note, the CAPS crew covered the Ventura Chamber hosted Election Forum for the Board of Super-visor’s seat on July 7th. This forum is the first in our intense election program-ming where we cover and broadcast a variety of election forums held later this year. We are also proud to announce the return of the Video Voter program for Election 2016. Video Voter invites

candidates to share their platform with the viewers and answer questions about issues important to us all. CAPS Media’s purpose is to uphold the 1st amendment and offer the citizens the opportunity to share their voices and speak out. Go to the CAPS Media website and check out our facebook and twitter pages for up to the moment information on what is airing and live streaming. We need your help to fund our radio station to be able to share more bands and their music with you. CAPS Media a non-profit membership organization that is here to create an engaged and informed community through par-ticipation in electronic media. A yearly membership at CAPS is only $25 and includes training, equipment, use of our studio and edit suites. Keep up to date on what’s happening here at CAPS, on the channels and in our community by going to CAPSMedia.org, CAPS-TV Ventura on Facebook and CAPS Media Center on Twitter.

exactly 100 years from the start of the insur-gency. Other participants included Brian Brennan, Maire O’Connell who read the Proclamation, Michael Ward recited the funeral oration of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, Tim Gallagher who read a poem by the British soldier, local writer Jon Obermeyer read WB Yeats Easter 1916, and Sally McNally sang songs of the era in Irish and in English. Bill Ferguson, President of the Easter Rising Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians laid a wreath at temporary monument to the executed leaders of the Rising and Deacon Ron Huntly blessed the event with a prayer for Irelands patriot dead. John McNally gave the main oration which gave told us of the significance of the Easter Rising, who the leaders were and why they scarified their lives for this cause, and his recent experiences in Dublin last month at their centenary events. A Irish bagpiper played at the beginning and end of the ceremony. John McNally stated “100 years ago the men and women of Easter Rising took over central Dublin, declared Irelands In-dependence and raised the flag of the Irish Republic, which inspired not only Irish people but also nations across the globe to seek freedom from their colonialist masters. It was the spark that would eventually lead to the dismantling of the British Empire. Although it was a military defeat for the Irish it became a moral victory that turned out to be the birth of a nation.”

MailboxContinued from page 5your money? $2.0m WAV project; $1.0m to narrow Victoria; $1.0m for the 911 tax, never refunded; $9.0m for a Conven-tion Center, never happened; $8.0M for the aquatics center, never completed; $12m in savings since 1992, has never grown; $50m to settle an environmen-tal lawsuit, done in closed session, and $5.M to promote Ventura the Art City. This is a question of trust and truth-fulness. Past City Councils have broken promises and have redirected or had the spending changed by future City Councils. The point is that you can’t rely on any City Council to spend another $20.0m of our money tax dollars. With a budget surplus and taxes growing, this Ventura City Council must operate within its budget, just as citizens do with their 34% higher water rates. Tell the City Council no to higher taxes.Robert J. Alviani


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On Saturday, April 30 the Ventura Family YMCA held a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active. This year marks the 25th annual YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. Cheryl Heitmann delivered the welcome address. The day-long event featured a football clinic run by former NFL players Lorenzo Booker, Ronney Jenkins, and Kevin Thomas. The Major League Baseball’s Pitch, Hit & Run skills competition and much more. Lost

The 12th Annual NAMI Ventura County Walk benefitting the National Alliance on Mental Illness was held on Saturday April 30 at the Ventura Promenade. The 5k walk began at 10:30 am. The Walk is a tradition that provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the facts of mental illness, to erase the stigma associated with mental illness, and to raise funds so that NAMI Ventura County can continue to offer all of their programs and services at no cost to persons who can be helped by those services. It gives everyone a chance to show their support for all of the efforts put forth by NAMI Ventura County.

Music Together opens in VenturaContinued from page 4 “I knew there was a music void in Ventura and I wanted to fill it,” Franks said. “Music Together is my passion and I wanted to build a community of young families and music makers here in this beautiful seaside town that I now call home.” “We sing, dance, play instruments and get silly in an informal, non-perfor-mance-oriented setting where children…can participate at their own personal pace and developmental level and still be a serious music education program.” “Music not only helps a child’s early brain development with skills that will contribute to learning math, reading,

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child fingerprinting was provided by the Community Police Foundation and the Ventura Police Department. YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is celebrat-ed at over 1,300 Ys across the country by over 1.2 million participants. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. As spring turns to summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. Ventura Family YMCA is located at 3760 Telegraph Road.

and speech, but the activity of making music in a group surrounded by friends and family is a wonderful human bonding experience.” Music Together currently hosts a variety of weekly offerings, including mixed-age classes, a class just for babies, and even an evening class catering to working parents who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to accompany their children. Franks highlighted the impor-tance of word-of-mouth in broaden-ing Music Together’s scope. “Every session, as parents share news about our little center, we grow just a bit bigger and are able to add a class or two.”

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The community service division of SCAN Health Plan held a seminar on April 21st at the Ventura Townhouse to provide the residents with skills to defeat the many fraud tactics that target the senior community. Karen Markle, as Volunteer Coordina-tor for SCAN introduced the speakers: Rachel DeMaree with eighteen years’ expe-rience in health care fraud investigations and Sandhi Ton with four years’ experience. These two are an integral part of the Special Investigations Unit for SCAN and pursue, on a daily basis, cases of fraud targeting seniors and fraud perpetrators. This meeting was organized with the Townhouse and attended by many of its residents who came with questions and worries about their activities on the phone and the internet. This particular audience has a hefty security that prevents most door knocking scams but it is not unusual for a variety of perpetrators to pursue informa-tion by posing as health care providers, medical equipment providers, laboratories or insurance officials through the phone and internet. The two presenters went over these tools to avoid health care fraud: Never sign blank insurance claim forms; Make sure to understand your medical benefits and call the insurer if needed; Never provide your Medicare or insurance ID to anyone except those that actually provide care for you; Do not do business with salespeople who promote free medical equipment and be sure to know exactly what your doctor has ordered for you; Get an up-front quote of charges from medical providers including how much comes out of your pocket. There should never be requests by anyone for a blanket authorization of health care services and it is always good to keep accurate records of your medical appoint-ments should questions arise in the future. These approaches will thwart most if not all of the attempts to steal your infor-mation and your resources as regards your health care, however there are other goons out there that want your money. Using the Internal Revenue Service is a favorite channel with fraudsters using scary

Welcome to Medicareby Cate Kortzeborn

Have you recently enrolled in Medicare, or will you in the near future? During the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B, you can get a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit with your doctor. This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health. Your doctor will also offer education and counseling about preventive-care services, including certain disease screenings, shots, and referrals for other care, if needed. When you make your appointment, let your doctor’s office know that you’d like to schedule your “Welcome to Medicare” visit. You pay nothing for this if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts Medicare payment rates. If your doctor or other health care provider performs additional tests or services during the visit that aren’t covered under this preventive benefit, you may have to pay coinsurance, and the Part B deductible may apply. Your “Welcome to Medicare” visit will record and evaluate your medical and family history, current health condi-tions, and prescriptions.Check your blood pressure, vision, weight, and height to get a baseline for your care.Make sure you’re up-to-date with pre-ventive services such as cancer screen-ings and shots.Order further tests, depending on your general health and medical history.Following the visit, your doctor will give

phone calls to demand payment of past due taxes and requiring use of a specific payment method, such as a credit or debit card. Some of these will threaten to have you arrested for non- payment. The IRS does not place unsolicited phone calls to anyone. So, again, please hang up. Confronting worrisome doubt by wooing a techie family member or friend for help can boost your experience of the world and broaden your interests. Thanks to SCAN and Karen, Rachel and Sandhi for preparing and presenting the workshop and answering the many questions. For more information on bringing a presentation like this to your facility or for volunteer opportunities serving seniors, call Karen at 660-1047 or email [email protected].


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On April 28 the Ventura Townehouse held a party for centurions living in Ventura County. The party featured a complementary lunch prepared by the Townehouse staff. People over 100 years old were honored. Many of them spoke about their lives and what it meant to have lived for 100-years plus. If they were unable to speak their relatives and care givers spoke for and about them. The event featured welcoming addresses by former mayor and councilmember Cheryl Heitmann and Townehouse Director of Marketing Samantha Crisp who was also the master of ceremonies. The Ventura Townehouse is located at 4900 Telegraph Rd.

you a plan or checklist with free screenings and preventive services that you need. You should do a little preparation before you sit down with your doctor. Pull together your medical records, including immunization records. Even if your current physician does the visit, gather as much medical information as you can to make sure nothing is over-looked. And bring a list of any prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements that you currently take, how often you take them, and why. If you’ve had Medicare Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get a yearly “Wellness” visit to develop or update a personalized plan to prevent disease or disability based on your current health and risk factors. When you make your appointment, let your doctor’s office know that you’d like to schedule your yearly “Wellness” visit. Your first “Wellness” visit can’t take place within 12 months of your enroll-ment in Part B or your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. However, you don’t need to have had a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit to qualify for a “Wellness” visit. As with the “Welcome” visit, you pay nothing for the yearly “Wellness” visit if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts Medicare payment rates. Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, Cal-ifornia, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

Ventura Dementia Support GroupContinued from page 11 Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia. The main symptoms include memory loss, impaired judgment, decreased ability to plan, and loss of motivation. It is caused by bleeding within the brain from a stroke that causes cause brain damage. Lewy body dementia is the third most common cause of dementia. Main symptoms include sleep problems, memory loss, hallucinations, and frequent swings in alertness. It is caused by abnormal proteins, called Lewy bodies, that appear in nerve cells and impair functioning. None of these major types of dementia can be cured or reversed, but doctors will use a wide array of therapies and treatments to improve the patient’s quality of live and alleviate symptoms. There are about one hundred other types of dementia, and they differ by the area of the brain that is impacted and the mechanism of nerve cell damage. Most dementias lead to (currently) irreversible cognitive impairment. Family members of those affected by dementia have a great support group that is facilitated by the Coast Caregiver Resource Center and co-sponsored by the Cottage Hospital of Santa Barbara, Community Memorial Hospital, and Alzheimer’s Association of the Central Coast. They meet at Community Memorial Hospital on the second Friday of each month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the Nichols Auditorium on the 8th floor. Community Memorial Hospital is located at 147 North Brent Street, Ventura.

The group is led by Carolyn Kopp, Family Consultant for the Coast Caregiver Resource Center, and typically has between 15 to 20 attendees. Atten-dance is limited to family caregivers and other family members. Barbara Hess is a long time par-ticipant in the group. She joined after her husband, Jerry, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. They have been married 63 years. Barbara said, “Jerry has always been active, and was working well

into his 70’s. As his memory problems became more severe, I joined this group. I have developed many friendships and learned from the variety of experiences that have been shared.” The next meeting will be held on May 13 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Community Memorial Hospital. For more information, call Carolyn Kopp, Family Consultant for the Coast Caregiver Resource Center at 492-0601 or go to http://www.cottagehealth.org/.


Senior Living

Many friends and neighbors joined the Boutique and Crafts Fair on Friday, April 29 at the Palms At Bonaventure. There were over 10 vendors displaying and selling a variety of items including clothing, jewelry, silk-f lower arrangement, and hand-made crafts. Paul Lenderman provided the entertainment during the event. The raff le drawings created great excitement for everyone. The residents and the visitors from the communities had a wonderful time at the Palms! 111 N Wells Rd, Ventura. (805) 918-4873 Photo by Michael Gordon.

On April 22, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association celebrated its 9th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon honoring Ellen Brokaw and remem-bering Corolyn Powell, two dedicated mothers who gave tirelessly to their families and community. Over 170 guests paid tribute to these two amazing women at the Las Posas Country Club. Ellen Brokaw is the head of the Brokaw Ranch Company and is actively involved in solving housing issues that face agricultural workers. Her five adult children Debbie, Rob, Elisabeth, Will and Elena (Ventura Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships Director)

Two dedicated mothers honored at luncheon.

Mother’s Day Luncheon heldspoke highly of her as both a mother and businesswoman, clearly an inspiration to them all. The “In Memory Of” tribute went to Corolyn Powell. Sons John, Nobel III, granddaughter Maureen Hefelfinger, and longtime friend Harry Crosby recalled their memories of Corolyn, known to her neighbors as the “Fernwood Drive Block Mom”. Over $115,000 was raised. All funds go toward ensuring that Ventura County patients have access to quality home health care, compassionate hospice, and vital in-home assistance regardless of their ability to pay.

Taking part in a clinical trial What are the potential benefits of taking part in a clinical trial? Your participation may help others get a better treatment for their disease in the future and allow researchers to learn more about how diseases can be prevented, identified, or managed. If the treatment being studied is more effective than the standard treatment, you may be among the first to benefit. Re-searchers, doctors, and other health care professionals may check your physical condition frequently, giving you regular, careful medical attention, because they

need data to make comparisons in a trial. It may be a way to get an experimen-tal treatment for a life threatening illness that is not available to people outside of a clinical trial. These are some possible risks of taking part in a clinical trial. You may experience serious, unpleas-ant, or even life-threatening side effects. You may get the standard treatment or placebo instead of the experimental product. The experimental product may not be better or even as good as the standard treatment for your condition. You may need extra tests. Some of the tests could be uncomfortable or time consuming.

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“Net Zero” does not solve our water shortagesby Dan Cormode

The San Buenaventura City Council is considering the adoption of a Water Resource Net Zero Fee Ordinance which would supposedly help prevent further strain on the City’s existing water supplies while still allowing development projects to move forward. Future developments are not being charged their fair share of the real cost of developing new water supplies so that current customers of Ventura Water would be obligated to pay the remainder of the costs. Those costs are quite high. The sum of the Proposed 2016-2022 Capital Improve-ment Plan project costs plus estimated financing costs are $416 million, while Ventura Water only estimates a $214 million cost with only $133 million in Net Zero Fees collected. Where will the addi-tional $283 million come from? Project Fee Accruals are expected to be less than the $133 million since credits for Historical Baseline, Water Rights, or Ex-traordinary Conservation Offset credits are not included and all future water demand is computed at the highest demand factor. The shortfall is estimated to cost an addi-tional $6,571 per Ventura household. Ventura Water erroneously anticipates improvements resulting from the Foster Park Well Field Restoration will produce of up to 6,700 acre-feet of water per year.

The historical production estimate is er-roneously based on operational scenario comparable to the 50 year average historical city production records between 1960 and 2009. But, the surface diversion capability was destroyed in 2005, thereby, invalidating the results of the use of 50 year average his-torical city production records. The average 1995-2004 production was 7,041 acre-feet and the 2005-2009 average production was 2,250 acre-feet. Most of the Foster Park Restoration appears to be related either to maintenance or repair of the facilities and not to develop-ing new sources of water. Yields are unreli-able and no sustainable yields are identified for the new wells. The City Council must return the proposed ordinance to City Staff for clarification and accurate budget figures. NetZero needs to be clear about how much water it will actually provide.

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n Paw Works opens storefront in the Pacific View Mallby my good friend Barbara Hinton Did you know that there is now a “store” in the Pacific

View Mall where you can adopt animals who need homes, purchase pet supplies and shop for gently used clothing? Paw Works, a nonprofit animal rescue organization, opened a pet adoption center in the mall in November of 2015. The center is located on the second level of the mall next to JC Penney. Paw Works has a second adoption center in Thousand Oaks at the Oaks Mall. The adoption centers allow the organization to introduce rescued cats and dogs to potential adoptive families in a calm and comfortable setting. The Ventura center includes an upscale resale boutique that sells donated clothing and household items, with proceeds

Lucky Mase was adopted at Paw Works by Cheryl Perkins and husband. Actually they are all lucky.

benefitting the nonprofit rescue. They accept donations of gently used clothing or other items, and if you call them they will even come and pick up your donations. Launched in January 2014, Paw Works is dedicated to partnering with county and city shelters to give abandoned animals a second chance at life. The group has saved more than 1,900 pets to date and placed them in caring homes. They have also spayed or neutered close to 250 rescued animals. Animal rescue work requires the assis-tance of dedicated volunteers. Paw Works is looking for individuals who are willing to help at the adoption centers or at local adoption events. If you are willing to provide a temporary home for a rescued pet, they also need caring individuals or families that are willing to foster rescued dogs or cats. Paw Works has accomplished much, but still has more to do. Goals include the acqui-sition of a mobile spay and neuter van and creating a training facility and sanctuary.

For more information on how you can assist Paw Works, please go to their website: www.pawworks.org or email them [email protected] Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) and SPAN are having a free shots and licenses clinic for homeless and low income people. Cats in carriers and dogs on leashes please. Wednesday May 25, 11 to 12 at SPAN 110 N. Olive Street, Ventura. For low income cat and dog owners $10 spays and neuters at SPAN on June 9.Call to schedule an appointment 584-3823.


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Police Reportsby Cindy Summers

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

Pursuit/involving Stolen Vehicle On April 26, at approximately 12:30am, a Ventura patrol officer observed a vehicle matching the descrip-tion of a reported stolen vehicle in the area of Thompson Blvd and Fir Street. The officer initiated a traffic enforce-ment stop in the area of Thompson Blvd and Oak Street. The driver, 35 year old Ventura resident Blas Hernandez, failed to stop, entering the northbound 101 freeway from Oak Street. Hernandez continued driving and began accelerat-ing at a high rate of speed entering the 33 freeway where officers initiated pursuit. Hernandez continued to evade officers while committing several vehicle code violations. Hernandez entered the bike path west of Crooked Palm Rd where he exited the stolen vehicle and fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by pursuing officers. Hernandez was the sole occupant of the vehicle and had an outstanding no bail felony warrant for a prior stolen vehicle.Felony Resisting Arrest On April 27, at approximately 1:15pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call from a relative of the suspect, later identified as 28 year old Ventura resident Miru Kim, stating he was making threats and wanted officers to check on him at his residence in the 5300 block of Gillespie St. The caller was calling from a different location. Officers arrived on scene, and contacted Kim inside of his residence. Kim was acting hostile towards officers and started fighting with them. In an attempt to subdue him, one officer deployed a Taser. During the struggle, Kim grabbed the officer’s Taser and tried to physically take it from the officer. Kim continued fighting until additional officers arrived and were able take him into custody without further incident. Two officers were slightly injured as a result of the incident, although they remained on duty. Strong Armed Robbery On April 27, at approximately 3pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a 911 call from the 15-year-old victim reporting he was the victim of a robbery. The suspect was last seen leaving the area eastbound on Oneida St. on a bicycle. During the investigation, officers discovered the victim and a 16-year-old friend were walking on Petit Ave., when the suspect approached them on a bicycle. He threatened to harm the victim with a gun, telling him to give up his backpack. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. No one was injured as a result of this crime. Major Crimes Detectives conducted follow-up and identified the suspect as 21 year old Ventura resident Christopher Czechorowski, who is currently on parole for robbery. The VPD received informa-tion the suspect was staying at Motel 6 on Johnson Dr. Detectives located the suspect and arrested him with-out incident. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Jail for robbery and a parole hold.Possession for Sales Arrest Ventura Police Department Street

4-11 4:00am, officers assessing a fishing vessel that collided with the South Jetty and partially sunk and is submerged. Three fishermen were rescued from the accident. U.S. coast guard is investigat-ing the incident.4-13 3:54pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the launch ramp. Officers responded and assisted a male who suffered a head injury. He was trans-ported to local hospital for further evaluation. 4-16 2:23pm, received a report of a water rescue from Ventura PD. Officers responded to assist a capsized sailboat near the Ventura Pier. When officers arrived they righted the vessel and the vessel left the area in no distress.3:32pm, received a report of a PWC in distress south of the Harbor. Officers responded, deployed a rescue swimmer and assisted an exhausted male to shore where he was eventually transported to local hospital by AMR. 4-17 3:14pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assist Ventura fire with the medical.4:41pm, dispatched to a water rescue at Greenock Lane jetty. Officers assisted three swimmers caught in a rip current.9:53pm, received a dispatch to an assault victim at the four points Sheraton. Officers responded and assisted Ventura PD, Ventura fire with an injured female. Ventura PD took over the domestic dispute investigation. 4-18 9:26pm, received a dispatch to an overdose at the four points Sheraton. Officers responded and assisted Ventura PD and Ventura fire with a female.4-19 10:17am, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted a female suffering from emphysema.

Crimes Unit Detectives concluded a month-long investigation into reports of suspected methamphetamine sales occurring in Ventura. The suspect was identified as 59 year old Casitas Springs resident Orville Dixon. After obtaining evidence of Dixon’s involvement in these crimes a search warrant was obtained for his residence and vehicles. On April 28, at 9am, Street Crimes Unit Detectives detained Dixon in his vehicle in the area of the Ventura County Government Center. Detectives then responded to his residence and served the search warrant. During this search a large quantity of methamphetamine, narcotic parapher-nalia, and a small quantity of cocaine was located.Prowling Arrest On April 28, at approximately 9:30am, the Ventura Police Depart-ment Command Center received several 911 calls from residents in the area of the 1300 block of Aliso Pl. reporting a subject walking in the street carrying an axe. Prior to officers arriving on scene the suspect, later identified as 42 year old vagrant Charles Luckey, was observed entering the backyard of a nearby residence. Officers arrived on scene and located Luckey still in a backyard, where a female resident was home alone.

4-20 11:55am, received a report of a disabled jetski off the South Jetty. Officers responded and towed the craft to the launch ramp where it was released.11:37pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted an 82 year-old male complaining of chest pain. 4-25 8:45am, received a report of a large purse seiner colliding with several moored vessels in Ventura Isle marina. Officers assisted U.S. coast guard with the investigation of the boating accident.4-26 6:36pm, received a request for a tow of a disabled vessel in the keys. Officers responded and towed the vessel back to

its slip in the keys.4-27 4:20pm, received a request for a tow from a disabled sailboat entering the harbor. Officers responded and towed the vessel to its slip in VWM.4-29 10:21pm, observed a vehicle crash into the gate at the end of Spinnaker Drive. Ventura PD and fire were requested and responded to investi-gate. No injuries were sustained and a passenger in the vehicle was investigated for intoxication in public.4-30 12:15pm, received a dispatch to an injured person on the North Jetty near the sand trap. Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR.

Tech Today with Ken May

What is the Internet of Things, and what does it mean for me? Have you heard anything about the Internet of Things, AKA IoT? It’s been in and out of the news quite a bit, for both good and bad reasons. Forbes says The Internet of Things is becoming an increasingly growing topic of conversa-tion both in the workplace and outside of it. It’s a concept that not only has the potential to impact how we live but also how we work. But what exactly is the IoT, and what impact is it going to have on you, if any? There are a lot of complexities around the “Internet of Things” but I want to stick to the basics. Lots of technical and policy-related conversations are being had but many people are still just trying to grasp the foundation of what the heck these conversations are about. Let’s start with understanding a few things. High speed Internet has become more widely available, the cost is decreasing, more devices are being created with Wi-Fi capabilities and sensors built into them, technology costs are going down, and smartphone ownership is sky-rocketing. All of these things are creating a “perfect storm” for the IoT. So What Is the Internet of Things? Simply put, this is the concept of basically connecting any device to the Internet (and/or to each other). This includes everything from cellphones, coffee makers, washing machines, headphones, lamps, wearable devices and almost anything else you can think of. This also applies to compo-nents of machines, for example a jet

engine of an airplane or the drill of an oil rig. As I mentioned, if it electricity, then chances are it can be a part of the IoT. The analyst firm Gartner says that by 2020 there will be over 26 billion connected devices. That’s a lot of con-nections, and some even estimate this number to be much higher, over 100 billion. The IoT is a giant network of connected “things” (which also includes people). The relationship will be between people-people, people-things, and things-things. How Does This Impact You? The new rule for the future is going to be, “Anything that can be connected, will be connected.” But why on earth would you want so many connected devices talking to each other? There are many examples for what this might look like or what the potential value might be. Say for example you are on your way to a meeting; your car could have access to your calendar and already know the best route to take. If the traffic is heavy your car might send a text to the other party notifying them that you will be late. What if your alarm clock wakes up you at 6 a.m. and then notifies your coffee maker to start brewing coffee for you? What if your office equipment knew when it was running low on supplies and automatically re-ordered more? What if the wearable device you used in the workplace could tell you when and where you were most active and pro-ductive and shared that information with other devices that you used while working? Of course, this opens huge security and privacy issues. IT departments are already dealing with the fallout from finding previously undiscovered holes in their networks because of IoT devices. There are great concerns with Smart TVs with webcams spying on people and recording conversa-tions. As consumers, we must support watchdog organizations to ensure that civil liberties are not being violated, and legislate harsh penalties for those caught doing so.


Ventura events by Ana Baker

Would you like to meet new friends? Whatever the reason, Ventura’s Conversation Group is the right place for you. This eclectic group meets Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Located at the Yolanda’s Mexican Restaurant at 2753 Main St. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. Be sure to bring an in-teresting topic to discuss. Free admission stage show, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. First Sunday of every month. Old Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. For more Information call 517-1131. Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club meets every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin, mixers and line dancing. Members $10, non-members $12, first time dancers are free. Call Rick at 415-8842 for more information.May 10: The Ventura County Writers Club will be hosting memoirist Lari Newton at the Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley Street in Camarillo. Newton’s 7 p.m. talk will expand on the importance of theme in writing. Her talk: It’s My Theme and I’m Sticking to It, explains that theme is the “stick’um” that holds the other story essentials together. Contact Breeze contributing writer Sheli Ellsworth at 499-3490 for more information.May 12: Local author Ken McAlpine will compare the experience of solitude on the Channel Islands to the bustle of life on the mainland as he shares excerpts from his book, Islands Apart: A Year on the Edge of Civilization, during the May From Shore to Sea lecture. Thursday, at 7p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, January through December, at the Channel Islands National Park Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center.May 13: The General George S. Patton, Jr. Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution May luncheon meeting will feature the program “The Magna Charta”, presented by Louis Kreuzer, Esq. at 11:30am.

Hansel and Gretel in Fairy Tale LandContinued from page 7project where director Kirsten Oakley can choreograph to students’ strengths but also extend their knowledge of the art from in a full-scale production. Footworks Youth Ballet presents each production in an Outreach program to over 3200 elementary and middle school students. These performances are presented through greatly reduced, or free, ticket prices. Join Footworks Youth Ballet for their Family Educational Hour one hour prior to each show to learn more about the production, costumes, ballet history and music. Footworks Youth Ballet offers family-friendly matinees on both regular performance days (June 4th and June 5th) at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14, $16 and $20 and can be purchased by calling 486-2424 or buying online athttp://www.footworksyouthballet.org. Footworks Youth Ballet is a nonprofit ballet company whose purpose is to provide educational opportunities to young people through the art of ballet.

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E.P. Foster Library programs and eventsADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Adult Coloring Book Break5/11, 18, 25 Wednesdays @ 12-2pm Available from 12pm to 2pm so stop by for a minute or ten! 5/12 Thursday @ 3:30pm

Library LAB Makerspace Learn to 3D print and get an intro to digital design in this entry-level workshop. Seats are limited, registration is required. Please email [email protected] for more information.Opera Santa Barbara 5/13 Friday @ 12pm These concerts, featuring members of the Mosher Studio Artist Program, are offered fre to the public, Spontaneous Chess 5/14 & 24 Saturday & Tuesday @ 1pm Calling all chess players! Keep your skills sharp with this one-hour, drop-in session of free play. Art Tales Reception5/25 Wednesday @ 5:30 Join us to celebrate the winners of the 8th Annual Art Tales Writing Contest.National Paper Airplane Day5/26 Thursday @ 3:30pmTopping Room Put down your electronics and pick up a sheet of paper—join us in a celebra-tion of the paper airplane!

Spanish Conversation Group5/28 Saturday 10:30am in the Rentfrow Room Are you learning Spanish but need some practice speaking? Join this informal group to chat and practice your Español!Poetry Open Mic Night5/12, 19, 26 Thursdays 7:30-9pm On these Thursday nights, come join this group of writers as they meet in the Topping Room to share their work.Ukulele Jam Session5/23 Mondays 7-10pm Locals gather to play the ukulele on the first and third Monday of the month.Early Literacy Class5/17, 18, 24, 25, & 31 Tuesdays &

Wednesdays 10:30am A great way to introduce your child to early literacy and the library. TAG Teen Advisory Group5/18 Wednesdays 4 pm Active members will get credit towards School Community Services Hours. Youth Chess Club5/16, & 23 Mondays 3 pm Learn to play chess or improve your current ability! Assisted by Class A tour-nament player Jack Cashman.Lego LAB: Build, Learn, and Play!5/24 Tuesdays 3 pm05/28 Saturday 10 am Exciting themes every meeting. Children of all ages welcome!Dance Party!5/19, and 05/28, Friday, Thursday, Saturday 10-11 am Enjoy non-stop music and movement for children ages 2-5 and their grownups in the Topping Room! Party!3/11, 03/17, and 03/25 Fridays and Thursday 10-11 am Enjoy non-stop music and movement for children ages 2-5 and their grownups in the Topping Room!

Friday, in the Garden Room, Marie Callender’s Restaurant, 1295 S. Victoria Ave. Lunch is $20 per person. For information call Bill Bays 650-3036 or Robert Taylor 216-7992 or http://pat-tonpatriots.org. May 14: Audubon BBQ and Annual Meeting at Hedrick Ranch Nature Area. Sandy Hedrick 340-0478, birding along the recently dedicated Reed Smith Memorial Trail, along with some additional trails that lead to new birding locations. Bring water, hats, field guides and sun protection. Arrive at 8:30 a.m. for birding, and the BBQ and annual meeting will follow. May 14: “Creating a Power Point Presentation” will be presented to the Ventura Beginners PC Users Group by Martha Navarrete on Saturday in the Cypress Place Inde-pendent Living third floor lounge. The workshop is on more Microsoft Word features. The group meets 9:15-12:00. All beginners and intermediates are welcome. Call 648-1368 for further information.May 14: Bank of Books, 748 East Main St. Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lida Sideris Murder and Other Unnatural Disasters3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Philip Brown Light Runner5p.m. to 7 p.m. Mike Casper, The Sing Son Child, a love story Lida Sideris like her heroine, Corrie Locke worked as an entertainment attorney for a film studio. Philip Brown, A contemporary fantasy author, is motivated by the power of words to change lives. May 14: Coastal Housing Partner-ship’s 5th Annual Home Buying Fair at the Ventura Beach Marriott 2055 Harbor. The Home Buying Fair is a one-stop shop for potential home buyers to access valuable tools, resources and in-formation on how to navigate the home buying process and get on their path to home ownership. This event is designed for first time home buyers, move-up buyers, buyers interested in getting back into the market or for anyone just thinking about buying a home.May 15: Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National As-sociation of Watch and Clock Col-lectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College. The regular meeting starts at noon and at 11 a.m. there will be an informal. There will be a mart where items will be for sale followed by lunch and an informational meeting and a program. Program will be “Master Clocks that Henry Warren used to solve the Alternating Current power dilemma” presented by Alan Bloore. There is a $3 admission charge. Lunch is available for $5 more. www.nawcc.org. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Ventura College. www.nawcc-ch190.com.May 16: CA Zeta Chi parliamentar-ians will meet at 7 p.m. and will feature a lesson by Sharon Hillbrant titled “What’s New?” Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main St. Those wishing to eat should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome. Membership is $25 per year. Sharon Hillbrant, 479-6738.May 17: Audubon 8:30 a.m. Ventura Settling Ponds. Adele Fergusson 415-4304. The Settling Ponds at the Ventura Harbor is a reliable place to find summer gulls and terns, as well as songbirds and raptors. The water treatment plant is on Angler, a left turn

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Re-opening of the historic pierContinued from page 1and once the longest wooden pier at 1,958 feet the Pier now measures 1,535 feet. After four months of extensive repair work the Pier is now open to be enjoyed by Venturans, tourists and those who enjoy fishing off of the Pier. Community members, dignitar-ies and visitors attended the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the re-opening of the Pier. Congratulations were made in remarks by Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko and Pier Into the Future Board President David Fukutomi. David Fukutomi stated, in part “Thank you Mayor and councilmembers in attendance Meeks Construction for the great work in repairing the Pier. Pier Into The Future has had a wonderful 23 year partnership with the Ventura. “

A legacy of love and beautyContinued from page 1come to talk, walk their dogs, and enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean.” The Povars’ latest project includes refur-bishing the big ship that sits on the sand in Marina Park. “Almost every day you can see children playing on the replica of a Spanish galleon in Marina Park and swinging on the attached zipline,” says Michael. “The large boat represents Juan Cabrillo’s flagship, the San Salvador. Our latest project includes refurbishing the big ship with new paint, aluminum flagpoles and flags celebrating the 150 years of Ventura’s cityhood.” “We already have approvals from the Ventura Parks and Recreation Commis-sion and the Coastal Commission, as well as homeowner associations in the Keys and in Pierpont,” says Paulette. The Povars are happy that homeowners are contributing to the efforts in Marina Park. Michael explains, “We think this is the most beautiful park, with close to a 360 degree view of water, including the harbor, the inlet and the Pacific itself. It’s a historical place and a very beautiful one. We want residents to have a stake in continuing to make this area a more beautiful place and keeping it that way.” In addition to the renovation of the galleon, the Povars have commissioned a local architect to create renderings for a conversation area overlooking the ocean where visitors can chat, relax, and watch the waves. The area will be available for group meetings, as well. Sam Povar’s vision was to inspire others to use private capital along with public cooperation and support to envision something beautiful then make it happen. “This is something we are passionate about,” says Paulette. “We hope members of the community will join us not only in beautifying the park, but also in continuing to contribute to Ventura’s future.” Donations are accepted for the con-struction and refurbishment of the boat and for continuing projects, like the con-versation area. Tax-deductible donations are accepted at the Ventura Community Partners Foundation for the Sam Povar Memorial Fund. For further information, call Michael Povar at 818-705-7600.

“Wellness District” in Midtown?Continued from page 1several community members during their field studies. However, they want more input from residents, from those who work or use the area, as well as from the Ventura community at large. An online survey was created to understand how the area and its problems are perceived as well as what would the community expect from a Wellness District? Which land uses, archi-tectural types, circulation and street design should be encouraged? Anyone familiar with Ventura’s Midtown is highly encouraged to complete the on-line survey and contribute to the efforts by the Cal Poly class. The survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wellnessdistrictcp Cal Poly’s Wellness District Urban Design Concept Plan will be an important contribution to the community debate and the decision-making process for the future of Ventura’s Midtown and if the Wellness District concept moves forward in the future n. The students’ proposals and ideas, as well as the final report will be presented to the community at the Ventura City Hall on Friday June 3.

Ed WarrenContinued from page 1interest in the restaurants to focus on Ventura. If you ever dined downtown, chances are you may have been dining at a restaurant Ed Warren put his heart and soul into. His last venture before retiring in 2003, the iconic Busy Bee restaurant downtown is still going strong and keeping the 50s alive. Ed lived life to the fullest. He and Hilda raised four children and subsequently are the grandparents of eight and great-grandparents of sixteen. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, deer hunting with friends, soaking up the California sun and staying on top of local

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capture and reuse water in your home and landscape. Or, consider hiring an expert to help with the design and have them consult throughout the project. Ventura resident, Scott Veatch did just that. Scott applied for the rebates he qualified for. A DIY-er, he wanted to do the work, but also hired a Ventura-based landscape company for their design and consulting expertise. Specifically wanting to conserve on his municipal-ity water consumption, Scott chose drought-tolerant plants and ran a drip irrigation system. He then gave the okay for a local rainwater harvesting company to install a passive rain water distribu-tion system throughout the garden. When the plants are mature, they’ll only need supplemental mu-nicipality water. There is a tremendous value, for the environment and for your return on invest-ment (ROI), in creating beautiful, healthy, sustainable landscapes. Here are links to websites that offer ad-ditional, helpful information: Ocean Friendly Gardens is a part of Sur-frider’s Clean Water Initiative. Promoting garden landscapes that use conservation, permeability and retention (CPR) and curb cuts to redirect storm water runoff into landscapes for irrigation, they offer educational workdays like this one: http://www.beachapedia.org/images/3/3e/OFG_poster.residential2.pdf Learn more about OFG at http://www.oceanfriendlygardens.org. The city of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability division is dedicated to the preservation of Ventura’s environment. http://cityofventura.net/greenventura Class schedules with the city, including water-wise gardening, composting and vegetable gardening, rain and greywater harvesting and programming your irriga-tion controller 101 can be found at: http://www.cityofventura.net/water/landscape, or 652-4501Rebate programs:http://www.cityofventura.net/waterwise/incentiveprogramhttp://SoCalWaterSmart.comRainwater harvesting and distribution:New Era Water Harvesting Systems 850-6248 http://newerawhs.comCity of Ventura http://www.cityofventura.net/page/rainwater-harvestingLaundry to landscape greywater harvesting and distribution:Eco-Restoration Partners 815-6300 http://www.ecorestorationpartners.com Did you know that 19% of the energy used in California is water related? Create momentum. Educate yourself, then educate others.

“The Pier Into The Future mission is to serve as an advocate for the pier, raise awareness, and raise funds for enhance-ments and to help offset operating costs.” “As the mayor mentioned, last year we presented a check for almost $140,000 to bring the pier endowment up to $1million.” “Those funds came from the individu-als and businesses in community. Many of you here today have contributed. We applaud the city for taking immediate actions following the damaging storms to prevent further damage.” “Thank you to everyone who is here today. Thank you for everyone who has supported the pier.” He also specifically recognized the Pier Into The Future board members who were present.

politics. Ed fell in love with his adopted city of Ventura and never gave up on his vision of a thriving, local economy. If you were lucky enough to know Ed, you knew he was a born entrepre-neur, generous, loved his family and always spoke his mind. Our family and Ventura will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25 at 11:00 am at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home (located at 757 E Main St., Ventura, CA 93001).


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Intrigue abounds in Framed at the Eliteby Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine

Now through May 22 Oxnard’s Elite Theatre Company it is presenting a world premiere murder mystery thriller entitled Framed. The story has multiple murders, multiple lawyers, multiple potential culprits, and possibly multiple frame-ups. It is full of twists and turns. One moment the identity of a guilty party appears clear, and the next the same party seems in the clear. The script is engaging, entertaining, highly credible, and well worth your time. First, there’s a murder. Voice over clips of TV news reports about the crime effectively set up the plot and move the audience right into the action. The accused’s seasoned attorney, Eugene Murray (Larry Swartz), confers with a colleague, Thomas Russo (Alexander Schottky), about possible strategies in defending the case as all the evidence points to the guilt of his client, played by Olivia Heulitt. New circumstances begin to emerge to suggest the defendant may have been framed after Russo, who is known for his outlandish and headline-hunting tactics, joins the case. But that’s only the beginning. A subsequent murder and other complica-tions send the story cascading in various directions - leaving the audience and detective Olivetti (Ken Johnson) the job of deductively connecting the dots to see if they form a frame. The play’s author, Richard Weill, is both a trial attorney and an experienced playwright. Consequently, the script bears an uncommon authenticity, as well as being literate, concise and cogent. His characters offer valuable insights on the differences between being “innocent” and “not guilty,” plus richly balanced observations about the impact of the media on the justice system. The characters spend a lot of time talking about legal issues, which makes the play predictably wordy. To coun-terbalance the wordiness, director Judy Blake appropriately keeps the tempo fast paced. Each act was only 45 minutes long. But this positive technique has a slight downside. The verbal action is often so rapid that major points can easily be missed. There isn’t time to savor the intellectual morsels playwright Weill shares through his characters. All new works benefit from fine tuning. In this play there is a surprise ending. It is presented abruptly, almost without warning, and then the curtain falls. Boom! The show is over. In our view the audience is not given enough time to fully take in what happened before the house lights come up. Some type of short closing epilogue scene could wrap up the storyline. By their nature, mystery thrillers are roller coaster rides. Good ones require top notch casts to make the experi-ence real for the audience. Lead by Alexander Schottky as brash defense attorney Thomas Russo, the ensemble at the Elite is more than up to the job. It does a marvelous job of engaging and

transporting the audience through all the twists and loops on the search to find out who did it and who, if anyone, was framed. Framed plays Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. until May 22, 2016 at the Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave. (corner of Channel Islands Blvd. & Victoria Ave), Oxnard. Tickets: $15. Info, reservations and tickets 483-5118. www.elitetheatre.org.

Captain America: Civil War

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Thirteen films into Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Civil War is a home run that acts as a mid-act payoff to their long-form narrative, but also a sobering dissection of everything we’ve seen so far. The result is a film that’s highly textured and nuanced, crossing a global manhunt with a striking, psycho-logical exploration of familial strife. Directed confidently by Joe and Anthony Russo, the film is both Marvel and blockbuster spectacle in peak form, delivering a staggering mixture of thought-provoking ideas, epic brawls and set pieces, but most importantly, keen emotional resonance. The film begins in Lagos, as Steve Rogers’ Captain America and his team of Avengers are hot on the tail of Hydra agent Brock Rumlow (Crossbones). A showdown occurs, but meets a tragic ending, prompting the U.N. to enact something called the Sokovia Accords, which would effectively remove the Avengers’ agency and have them report and act only when the U.N. sees fit. With the collateral damage from their past weighing heavily on each Avenger, the team is split by the Accords, especially after another terrorist attack pits Capt. Rogers’ long-lost friend, Bucky (The Winter Soldier), straight in the middle of a worldwide manhunt. Needless

to say, it’s a defining moment for the divided team of heroes, and one that will change their bonds forever. Aside from the film’s miraculous juggling of all the numerous ideas and plot points (which never feel overstuffed, but organic and earned), the film is a success because of its ability to showcase Steve, Tony and the Avengers as fully formed people who exist outside of their symbolism. After watching each character evolve (or in Steve’s case, change those around him) through numerous films, it’s fitting that we finally get a story that counts the cost of their heroism; what it means to the world they’ve changed, the personal sacrifices they’ve made and how its affected them as a family. This film wouldn’t have worked as well if we didn’t get to see them first in Age of Ultron, or if Steve and Tony hadn’t already been so clearly defined outside of their colorful uniforms by their own stand-alone films. Everything in the story lives and dies by how well it positions these two good men on opposite sides of the same coin, never taking sides, but instead digging deep into a post-modern deconstruction of heroism and its global implications. Stark and Steve play great antagonists (but not villains), makes things painful and truly awful when the film takes a dark turn during its more intimate third act. It’s not an exaggeration to say that this is the darkest Marvel film yet, but there’s somehow a playfulness that doesn’t betray its thoughtfulness, instead bringing out the humanity of its heroes through some well-timed, sporadic humor and jaw-dropping action.Rated PG-13. Now playing at Century Downtown 10. 146 minutes.

One-Night-Only! Rubicon Theatre Company presents Noel Paul Stookey (“Paul” of Peter, Paul and Mary) in “At Home: Ventura” Sunday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. Returning after last year’s sold-out concert, singer/songwriter Noel Paul Stookey brings his intimate musical-ity to the Rubicon Theatre Company stage again. Noel will perform Stookey standards such as “The Wedding Song,” “In These Times,” and “Jean Claude,” and previously unreleased solo songs from the Peter, Paul and Mary albums. Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St. Tickets: $69.50/Free to Rubicon Gold Coin MembersBox Office 667-2900www.rubicontheatre.org

The NAWBO Ventura County Chapter Board of Directors 2015-2016 Diane de Mailly, Elain Hollifieild, Maura Ratffensperger, Dr. Janis Shinkawa, Coleen King, Brenda Terzian and Joy Sakata were there to celebrate the awards. Board Members not pictured are Pamela Smith and Linda Drevenstedt.

NAWBO celebrating outstanding women in business and leadership The Ventura County Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) held their 17th Annual Bravo awards and luncheon on Friday, April 1st at the beautiful Serra Center in Camarillo. It celebrated outstanding women in business and leadership. “We were impressed with many ex-ceptional nominations this year,” stated Dr. Janis Shinkawa, President, NAWBO Ventura County. The local Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners is committed to strengthening the wealth creating capacity of its members while promoting economic development within the entre-preneurial Ventura County community. www.nawbovc.org.


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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmonious relationship appears to be hitting some sour notes. Spend some time together to see why things have gone off-key. What you learn might surprise you.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a need to make some changes. Good -- you can do it on a small scale (some new clothes, for example), or go big and redecorate your home and/or office.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your tendency toward early boredom. A situation in your life might be taking a long time to develop, but patience pays off. Stay with it.CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) You might feel that you’re on an emotional roller coaster this week. Don’t fret; just ride it out and let things settle down. A Pisces shows understanding.LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Do something different for once -- compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves coun-terproductive. You need to be open to new ideas.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend offers advice that you perceive as an act of betrayal.

But before you turn against the messenger, pay attention to the message.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of riding an emotional pogo stick finally settles down. Use this calmer period to restore frayed relationships and to pursue new opportunities. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your words can sting, so be careful how you respond to a friend’s actions. A calm approach could produce some surprising facts.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Be careful about whose secrets you’re being asked to keep. They could impose an unfair burden on a straight arrow like you.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While you prefer taking the tried-and-true course in life, be adventurous this week and accept a challenge that can open new vistas.AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) Your strong sense of justice helps you deal with a job- or school-related situation. Stay with your principles. A Sagittarius emerges as a supporter.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You need to build a stronger on-the-job support system to convince doubting colleagues that your in-novative proposals are workable.BORN THIS WEEK: You might not say much, but you’re capable of extraordinary achievements. You are a loyal friend and a devoted family person.

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Amigos Cafe & Cantina546 E. Main St.805-874-2232Mondays: Open micTuesdays: Blues Sun 5/15: 5 pm Corsican Brothers; 9 pm KaraokeSat 5/21: 9 pm Dive Bar MessiahsBombay Bar & Grill143 S. California St.805-643-4404Wed 5/11: The Jam with Mark Masson & FriendsSun 5/15: 11 am – Hard Six, Graveyard Kings, Phantom Pomps, Galactic Polecats, more..Wed 5/18: Three Bad Jacks, Phantom Pomps, Cursed Bastards, Hard SixSat 5/21: Shaky Feelin’ CD Release partyCopa CubanaVentura Harbor VillageMondays: 6 pm The Estrada Band Thurs 5/12: Toni Jannotta, To Echart & Tom Collins Dargan’s 593 E. Main Street Sun 5/15: 4 pm The Sunday DriversDiscovery 1888 Thompson Blvd Fri 5/13: Flashback Friday Sat 5/14: The Record CompanyThurs 5/19: Los Lonely BoysFri 5/20: Spencer the GardenerSat 5/21: Big TweedSun 5/22: Fortunate Youth, Peni Dean & SensamotionEl Rey Cantina294 E. Main Street Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; 9:30 DJ/Karaoke by DJ Gold DustSaturdays: DJ ErockThe Garage

Jacob Scesney is making me super proud...not only has he been touring the world with various bands including Postmodern Jukebox, but he’s been making the rounds with Mike Posner on the Ellen Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Jacob is one of the most talented sax players and hardest working musicians around. If he’s not scheduled you’ll most likely find him sitting in with local bands from Squashed Grapes, to Bombay’s to Amigo’s. He told me that he’ll be out with Posner for a stadium tour all summer with Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato in the lineup, plus, they’ll be on Saturday Night Live and playing a gig at Wembley to an audience of 100,000 in June. He’s a sweetheart of a guy and I couldn’t be more excited about his career! Shaky Feelin’ CD release party will be held at Bombay’s on Saturday May 21 which is perfect timing as the band will be in the studio with me at the end of the month recording the next episode of Ventura Rocks at CAPS. A couple of bands coming up at Discovery you won’t to miss, Los Lonely Boys on Thursday, May 19, Spencer the Gardener on Friday the 20th, Big Tweed on Saturday the 21st and Fortunate Youth on Sunday, the 22nd. Bad Sam Presents TSOL and Gut-termouth at The Garage on Friday May 13. And Numbskull Productions is bringing English punk rock band Angelic Upstarts to the Garage with The Rouse opening on Tuesday, May 24. Noel Paul Stookey of Peter Paul & Mary, will be at the Rubicon Theater for one special performance on Sunday, May 15. You should get your tickets soon for the Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival for May 28th and 29th with Booker T, Leon Russell, Eric Burdon & the Animals, Barbara Morrison, and more including local musicians and friends, Guy Martin and Kelly’s Lot. See www.SimiCajun.org for tickets. I’m sorry to report that Blues artist Candye Kane passed away May 6. Kane had performed at the Ventura Blues Club for Hi-Hat Entertainment this past December; Jerry McWorter of Hi-Hat said, “Candye was one of our favorites…a true entertainer, singer, song writer and musician.” Kane was known as “the toughest girl alive” and had been battling cancer for eight years. And finally, a lot of bands are going

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Local Artist Hitting the Big Time!by Pam BaumgardnerVenturaRocks.com

into the studio lately and a lot of bands are using crowd funding resources to help cover costs. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that unless the band/artist is not giving anything back in return. If I’m contributing $25 or more of my hard earned dollars, then I want a CD or digital download after the recording process is done. Just sayin’. Do you have any music related news or upcoming shows you want help pub-licizing? Send all information short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.

1091 Scandia Avenue Fri 5/13: TSOL, Guttermouth, Mother of Dissension, MAASKSat 5/14: Widower, Hesian Wolf Child, Pale HandsMon 5/16: Loose Nerves, Residuals, Chill ChildFri 5/20: MbreroTues 5/24: Angelic Upstarts, The RouseGiGi’s2493 Grand AvenueThurs & Fridays: KaraokeSat 5/21: The Deaf PilotsGolden China 760 S. Seaward (805) 652-0688 Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pmTuesdays 7 pm: Open MicGone West Cellars 5963 Olivas park Drive Music Fridays 6-8 pm5/13: Karen Eden5/20: National CatGrapes and Hops454 E. Main Street Wed 5/11: 5 pm The Swilly’sThurs 5/12: 7 pm Pete MullerFri 5/13: 8:30 pm Jade HendrixSat 5/14: 8 pm Otis HayesSun 5/15: 3 pm Brian Titus TrioFri 5/20: 8 pm The Salty SuitesSat 5/21: 8 pm Shane HenrySun 5/22: 3 pm James BrozHong Kong Inn 435 E. Thompson BlvdMondays Karaoke Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band swing nightFri 5/13: RJ Mischo & His Red Hot Blues BandSun 5/15: Teresa and Pat RussellTues 5/17: 7 pm Gil Valencia & FriendsFri 5/20: 8 pm Dallas HodgeSat 5/21: 7 pm Del FranklinKeynote Lounge 10245 Telephone Road Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke Thursday: Open MicSunday: Karaoke Fri 5/13: CrosscutSat 5/14: Rick Miller BandFri 5/20: New VibeSat 5/21: Seymour Doolittle BandMargarita Villa Ventura Harbor Village Sun 5/15: 3 pm CRVFri 5/20: 5 pm Forbidden FruitSat 5/21: 5 pm Vic MoragaSun 5/22: 3 pm Sin NobreNow Ventura185 E. Santa Clara Ave. Wednesdays: 7 pm Jazz Jam Thursdays: 7 pm Jazz Fridays: 7 pm Jazz; 10 pm DJSaturdays 10 pm DJO’Leary’s6555 Telephone Road Wednesdays: Karaoke Fri 5/13: Live Band KaraokeSat 5/21: East End Blues BandPaddy’s2 W. Main Street Wednesdays: KaraokeFri & Sat: DJsPoinsettia Pavillion3451 Foothill Road (805) 648-1143Mon 5/16: Monday Night Dance Club with Dick Parent Band Mon 5/23: Monday Night Dance Club with Wyatt Haupt BandRookees Sports Bar & Grill 419 E. Main Street (805) 648-6862 Fri 5/13: DJ Steezy SteveSat 5/14: DJ DJ FredRockFri 5/20: DJ ScratchSat 5/21: DJ FredRock

Rubicon Theatre 1006 E. Main Street Sun 5/15: 7 pm Noel Paul StookeySaloon BBQ Co,.456 E. Main StreetSat 5/14: 9 pm Skin & BonesSun 5/15: 6 pm Bob BishopFri 5/20: 9 pm BattlefieldSat 5/21: The Black HipsSandbox Coffeehouse204 E. Thompson Blvd805-641-1025 Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon Thursdays Open Mic Sat 5/14: David BucciSun 5/15: Peter O’KeefSat 5/21: Eight Years GoneSun 5/22: Jessy SpinoSans Souci 21 S. Chestsnut Sundays: DJ Darko Mondays: Karoake Tuesdays: Transform Tuesday Wednesdays: Open mic Thursdays: DJ SpinobiFri 5/13: Kings RansomSat 5/14: The JellyFri 5/20: D.on Darox & the Melody Joy BakersSat 5/21: Beach BuzzSquashed Grapes2351 E. Main St.805-643-7300 Live jazz music 7-10 pm Wed 5/11: Silent Movies with Rick FriendThurs 5/12: George Young & FriendsFri 5/13: The Black Market TrustSat 5/14: Bevan Manson & FriendsTues 5/17: Jazz JamWed 5/18: Mphaka w/ Karl HunterThurs 5/19: Bill Banister’s Blue Dog ProjectFri 5/20: L.J. & the BoyzSat 5/21: Jennifer Lietham TrioStar Lounge343 E. Main StreetSat 5/14: Nelson Cooper BandFri 5/20: 80’s InvasionSat 5/21: CRVThe Tavern 211 E. Santa Clara Street Sunday open mics Karaoke Tuesdays Metal Music Wednesdays DJs every Thursday college nightVentura Beach Club 281 W. Main Street Sat 5/21: The Barrelhouse WailersW20 at the Watermark 598 E. Main Street Thurs 5/12: 7 pm Jade HendrixFri 5/13: 9 pm RedfishSat 5/14: 9 pm Ben Bostick BandSun 5/15: 3 pm Zeal LevinThurs 5/19: 7 pm Karen EdenFri 5/20: 9 pm Mini DriverSat 5/21: 9 pm The BombSun 5/22: 3 pm Rick Whitfield The Wine Rack14 S. California Street Music runs 7-11 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm Sundays: B&V Acoustics Mondays: Open MicTuesdays: Keith CainWednesday: Danielle StacyThurs 5/12: Jon GindickFri 5/13: Tom & MiloSat 5/14: Lola HaagThurs 5/19: Kiki & the BandFri 5/20: Jeff UzzelSat 5/21: Keith CainThe 805 BarVentura Harbor Mondays: Estrada BandTuesdays: RJ Mischo & the Down Home TrioSat & Sun: Noon Kenny DeVoeSat 5/14: Live Band KaraokeSun 5/15: 3 pm The Swilly’sSat 5/21: 7 pm Fred Copplind


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Art, a la Carte

“A celebration of the New” by Gerald ZwersGallery V is pleased to present “A New Earth” a group show featuring the work of Gerald Zwers, Mary-Gail King, Carlos Grasso, Jack Halbert, Julie Maechler, Susan Guy and Kirk Mann. “A New Earth” is an awakening to the f luidity

of life. Artist reception will be May 21st, 6pm-9pm. 540 E. Main Street .805-628-3540.

Focus on the Masters presents Where Art Lives, a self-guided tour of Ventura homes where art is collected, displayed and loved on May 21-22, 11:00 to 4:00. The tour includes 10 private homes and one law office. The ticket price is $30 for Focus on the Masters members and $35 for the general public. To encourage younger arts enthusiasts, a special pricing scale called “Pay Your Age” has been established.Focus on the Masters believes anyone can be a collector. Tour organizer, FOTM volunteer Mary Galbraith, feels that passion should be the driving force in collecting. “Owning an original work, especially when it has been created by someone known to the collector, is es-pecially thrilling. Our appreciation of The Cellist by the late Seco is enhanced by our friendship with that wonderful artist.”

The tour will be of homes in the City of Ventura. “Art lives everywhere – in a tract home, a condo, a seaside home or an office,” says Aimee French, whose home is one on the tour. To purchase tickets for the tour online,

go to FocusOnTheMasters.com and click on Where Art Lives. Or, call FOTM 653-2501.Focus on the Masters is a non-profit arts education organization that documents and cel-ebrates the lives and works of artists who have gained mastery of their medium and have gained a presence in the community.

Three downtown Ventura galleries will host artist receptions on Saturday, May 21. Buenaventura Art Association (5 – 7pm), Fox Fine Jewelry (6 – 8pm), and Gallery V (6 – 8pm).Buenaventura Art Association presents the 4th Annual

Collage and Mixed Media Open Competition from May 17 – June 11. The reception is May 21 from 5 – 7pm with award presentation at 6pm. Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara Street, (805) 648-1235, buenaventuragallery.org. Fox Fine Jewelry presents “An Affinity for Light” with works by Christine Beirne and Sparkle Taylor from May 19 – July 10. An Artist Reception will be held on May 21 from 6 – 8pm. Kris Sheppard, Magic Castle member, will perform (http://krissheppardmagic.com/). Fox Fine Jewelry, 560 E. Main Street, (805) 652-1800Very Ventura Gift Shop and Gallery V, 540 E. Main Street, (805) 628-3540, [email protected], very-ventura.com. Hours Sunday – Thursday 11 – 6pm; Friday and Saturday 11 – 10pm.

David Grizzle moved to Ventura with his wife in 2010 from San Pedro. “I am originally from Texas and I spent 12 years (1998 to 2010) touring the south as a musician before turning to my visual art full time. I am self-taught. I work with acrylic on different mediums. My style has been described as Photo Realism. One of my last shows, “Fear and Loathing in San Francisco” was a success and was dedicated to the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I was living on Santa Cruz St. when Joshua Pemberton (owner of Discovery Ventura) introduced himself with his card on my door. He had hear through my neighbor that my wife and I had just had our son, and he wanted to reach out and apologize for any construction noises. Which was very nice of him. So I called him up and I asked him how they were going to decorate Discovery. I showed him my art and we sat down for a lunch and hit it off...and the rest is history. Several of his large paintings can be seen at Discovery Ventura, 1888 Thompson.You can see much of his amazing talent at www.davidgrizzleart.blogspot.com.

Tomi Murphy was born in Tokyo where she grew up. She moved to California in 1976 and worked as a software developer for 33 years. After retiring, she focused on photography which she always enjoyed working with. She specializes in wedding and other events, portraits, and travel photography.She has had several solo exhibits of her photographs. She has her Japanese collection currently showing at Gallery 113 in Santa Barbara. She will be showing her Cuban collection in July at Buenaventura Art Association in Ventura. She also makes jewelry using an old Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo. It has been a widely used technique in Japan for hundreds of years.Her photographs and jewelry are sold at The December Store & More at the Ventura Harbor. You can also see her work at tomimurphy.com.

Applications and guidelines are now available online for the City of Ventura 2016-2017 Cultural Funding Program at www.cityofventura.net/cfp. Apply by Thursday, June 23, for the City of Ventura Office of Cultural Affairs 2016-17 Cultural Funding Program Grants. The program is open to any Ventura-based arts non-profit. All organizations will be required to provide proof of their 501(c)3 status or that of their Ventura County based fiscal agents. $90,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to non-profit arts organizations, with grants ranging in size from $1,000-$20,000.Grants range in size from $1,000-$20.000. Organizations whose annual budgets are less than $10,000 are only eligible to request $1,000 and do not have to submit California Cultural Data Project information. Applicants are asked to make a specific grant request. The request may not exceed 10% of annual budget.Organizations are required to submit financial information via the California Cultural Database Project at www.caculturaldata.org (unless their annual budget is less than $10,000). In addition to the California Cultural Data Project, applicants will submit a projected year end (2016/17) operating budget on a supplied form, and the last completed fiscal year-end budget. Artistic samples will be required and the artistic samples form submitted. Past ap-plicants must have submitted a Final Report from the previous year to be eligible for future funding.For more information contact Georgeanne Lees 658-4720 or [email protected].

Eco Shumaker, a Ventura mixed-media artist, will present her first solo exhibition of works, titled Wanderlust, until May 28 at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura. “These are the paintings that have come from my travel to Costa Rica and Hawaii. I am feeling the pull to travel and have been intuitively painting whatever moves me through traveling, reading and dreaming,” Shumaker said she started painting in high school, then studied fashion design in Los Angeles and worked in the garment industry for many years. “I found painting again in 2008 and haven’t put my brush down since,” she said.Examples of Shumaker’s art can be found online at indigo-

arthouse.com.Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more about the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Association, visit the website www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.


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