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Life Stories Volunteer Program

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is bringing back its beloved Life Story program. This program is designed to provide both community members and hospice patients the opportunity to record their personal memoirs. Helping one share their personal story, which might be lost if not passed along to the next generation, is a valuable gift that our Life Story volunteer provides.

Volunteers will get the opportunity to record and edit these stories that members of our community can share for years to come.

Volunteer training will take place at our Camarillo Grief & Bereavement Center on June 14th, from 6 – 7 p.m. To register, visit lmvna.org/lifestoriesform or call (805) 389-6870.

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Mailbox

Sheldon:

Thanks for giving my letter all that space. And I appreciated the precise and detailed response from Jennifer Buckley, Senior Community Outreach Specialist (I marvel at the titles they conjure up in local government offices.)

It was part informative and part Orwellian details based on info provided by Parking and Mobility Program analyst Sergio Albarran.

In olden days they might have gone straight to the nitty gritty:  Something like, “because we are deeply in the red as a result of huge loss of all that Main Street parking meter income, it was decided to try and retrieve some of those losses by extending parking meters.”

Thank you.

Ivor Davis

Breeze:

Grandma got run over by an E-bike

Last February grandma was run over by two girls on an E-bike while walking on the State Beach Recreational trail. Witnesses said the girls were “out of control” and traveling 10-15 MPH. Grandma was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. She sustained significant injuries.

E-bikes are relatively new. Current regulations are inadequate. Reasonable regulations are needed.

There are three classes of E-bikes.  Class 1 and 2 go up to 20 MPH and Class three to 28 MPH.

There are four classes of bike lanes. Class 1 paths are exclusively for bicyclists and pedestrians and are away from main roads. The others are integrated with existing streets.

California defines E-bikes as a bicycle. The rules pertaining to E-bikes are similar to those regulating regular bicycles. A license or liability insurance is not required. E-bikes are heavier and faster than regular bicycles and are potentially more dangerous.

California Vehicle Code prohibits Class 3 E-bikes from Class 1 recreational trails. However, it provides an exception for local jurisdictions to allow this.

There are a myriad of different rules pertaining to E-bikes. Ventura has a municipal code that allows class 3 E-bikes to ride on class 1 recreational trails and they may go where regular bicycles can. E-bikes are allowed on the Promenade and the blocked off part of downtown Ventura. The Ventura County rules only allow Class 1 and 2 E-bikes on its class one trails like the Ojai Trail. The California State Park rules allow only class 1 E-bikes on the Class 1 San Buenaventura State Beach trail. The State of California allows class 1 and 2 E-bikes on class 1 trails such as the Rincon Trail.

These conflicting rules are a well kept secret and are largely not followed. Better and more widely known rules would create safer conditions for everyone.

Steve Blum

Editor:

Thank you for bringing this to attention (minors working in industrial plants). There were thirteen Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. that were discovered by the Dept of Labor and were employing minors.

This reminded me of the early 2000’s when the Koch Bros. created America for Prosperity and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), mainly for members of large corporations who sent Republican lobbyists to Congress trying to ‘bend the laws’ of our nation. ALEC’s members are corporations who control about 13 states’ legislatures.

During this time Animal Rights organizations had taken pictures inside a meat packing plant. Those state Republican legislatures passed laws that would make it a felony to take pictures in meat packing plants. Claiming that company patent secrets would be leaked when in fact they were worried that the pictures of how animals were slaughtered would outrage Americans.

I am encouraging Breeze readers to dig a little deeper into the corporations that continually break the laws. Find out which companies they are, what organizations and political parties they represent, and what organizations they are members of. And when you vote for your local, state, and national representatives, think hard on whether your choice will be representative of corporations or people.

Diane Garber

The only one who can tell you “you can’t win” is you and you don’t have to listen.
 ~ Jessica Ennis

Our Ventura TV Receives 2023 Wilbur Award of Merit from the Religion Communicators Council

Our Ventura receives 2023 Wilbur Award of Merit.

Our Ventura TV, a weekly cable TV and online interview series, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with a from the Religion Communicators Council (founded in 1929). The Wilbur Awards, named after journalist Marvin C. Wilbur, recognize excellence in secular (non-religious) media for effectively communicating religious issues, values, and themes. These awards celebrate outstanding work completed in 2022 across various fields, including print and online journalism, book publishing, television, and film.

The specific recognition for Our Ventura TV was for its faith-based series, which is part of its ongoing programming. The Religion Communicators Council, in acknowledging Our Ventura TV with this award, places it among other notable recipients such as NPR, the Associated Press, Sony Music Entertainment, and CBS News/60 Minutes, to name a few.

“Truly honored to receive the 2023 Wilbur Award of Merit,” said Sandra Siepak, one of the hosts of Our Ventura TV recognized for hosting. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team in promoting understanding and dialogue.”

Our Ventura TV actively showcases diverse voices and experiences, fostering meaningful discussions and promoting mutual respect. The Wilbur Award of Merit recognizes the platform’s impact in facilitating dialogue surrounding faith and spirituality while encouraging viewers to explore different religious perspectives.

George Alger, the producer of Our Ventura TV, expressed gratitude to the Religion Communicators Council, stating, “We are thankful for the Council’s recognition of our efforts and commitment to promoting religious and community understanding.”


Established in 2008, Our Ventura TV is a cable TV and online platform dedicated to sharing insightful interviews and stories that inform, inspire, and engage viewers.

Our Ventura TV is produced by George Alger and directed by Michelle Hoover. The hosting team includes Sandra Siepak, MB Hanrahan, Monique Nowlin, Bonnie Rose, and George Alger. Mary Christine Ballestero serves as the Floor Manager, and studio segments are filmed at CAPS Media.

To learn more about Our Ventura TV or to inquire about becoming a guest, please visit

Ourventura.com

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

The Wild Oaks Country Music Festival is Saturday, June 3, with Craig Morgan, Cam, Chayce Beckham, Justin Honsinger, Chris Johnson and the Hollywood Hillbillies. This one will be held at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks and it’s presented by the Rotary Club of Westlake Village with 100% of net proceeds going to support non-profit organizations locally and globally including the U.S. Military Veterans, First Responders, Human Trafficking, and community needs. Advance tickets available at WildOaksCMF.com.

The Ojai Blues Fest returns to the Ojai Art Center for a day of blues and roots music on Saturday, June 3, featuring Shawn Jones, Celso Salim & Darryl Carriere, Chuck Strong, TD Lind & the Aviators, Smokey & Friends, and the Brothers Marsh. Tickets may, or may not still be available the day of the show, so it’s encouraged to secure your tickets via EventBrite.com.

Ojai Music Festival takes place June 8 – June 11 at a couple of different venues, but mostly the Libbey Bowl. A number of events are free and a number of ticketed events are already sold out. The best way to plot your week is to visit the official website at OjaiFestival.org and again, don’t expect tickets to be available the day of, purchase your tickets now.

The Ventura County Concert Band will perform a free concert at the Ventura High School Auditorium on Sunday, June 4 at 3 pm offering “pop” tunes including selections from Stevie Wonder, Henry Mancini, The Beatles, Aladdin and more.

New dates at our local venues: Bob Marley’s son, Julian Marley, has been added to the Libbey Bowl’s concert line up for June 16 with the Bad Seeds opening; Daughtry was also added for Sunday, September 17. Speaking of Bob Marley, the Original Wailers will play the Ventura Music Hall on Wednesday, October 11 and Sun Room was added for November 19 at Majestic Ventura Theater.

All Kinds Studios continues to provide live music to all ages in a sober space in Zander Alley downtown Ventura. Saturday, June 3, they have The Illegal Aliens out of Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with How to Live with Robots, and Spaceyy. If you’d like to keep up on their schedule, it’s best to follow them on Instagram.

Quick Notes:
Leashless Brewing will be trying out singer/songwriter open mics with the first one Thursday, June 1; Michael Henszey will perform in support of his new EP release of Fly Away at Namba on Saturday, June 3; Shane Alexander, Renee & Jeremy, and Kat Sophia play Ojai Greater Goods on Sunday, June 4; The Local Love Project fundraiser is Sunday, June 6 with Kelly’s Lot, Scott Detweiler and Bobby Hart at the Portside Ventura Harbor Clubhouse; Michael Falcone does Sinatra at the Manhattan in Camarillo on Thursday, June 8; and there will be a Burch Studios Showcase at the Ventura Theater on Saturday, June 10.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.

One-Night-Only at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura presents the third event in the company’s Summer Concert series on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. – “Mostly Broadway: An Evening With David Burnham.” Burnham is the star of Broadway shows such as the mega-hit musical Wicked, The Light in the Piazza and the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Fans of the award-winning singer and actor have reason to celebrate as the beloved performer takes the stage for a live concert event at Rubicon Theatre Company.

Known for his powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence, Burnham promises an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. “Mostly Broadway” will be a special one-night-only live engagement p.m. at Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District. Prices are $59.50 per person or $75.00 for VIP tickets (which include a post-show reception and a tax-deductible contribution to Rubicon). Special discounts are available for students. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.rubicontheatre.orgor call 805.667.2900.

Burnham was last seen on Broadway in the mega-hit musical Wicked playing Fiyero, the role he originated in the developmental workshops of the show. He is an original Broadway cast member of the musical The Light in the Piazza, performing both on the Tony Awards and the PBS telecast “Live from Lincoln Center.” He is the recipient of the prestigious Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor as well as the Best Actor Garland Award for his portrayal of Fabrizio in the National Tour of The Light in the Piazza.

Starting in Ventura and then in NYC, Burnham was an original cast member of Rubicon Theatre’s Drama Desk Award-winning Off-Broadway run of The Best is Yet to Come: The Music of Cy Coleman.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.rubicontheatre.org or call 805.667.2900.

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Music Calendar

For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com

All Kinds Studios
433 E. Main St, Ventura
Sat 6/3: Illegal Aliens, How to Live with Robots, Spaceyy

Angry Ferret Brewing
11990 Hertz St., Moorpark
Mon 6/5: Gypsy Jazz Jam

Black Angus
4718 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Fri 6/2: Déjà vu Too

Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 6/2: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer

Café Fiore
66 S. California St., Ventura
Wed 5/31: Donna Greene

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 6/2: Paulie Cerra
Fri 6/9: What the Funk
Sat 6/10: Vinyl Answer Band

The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Thursdays: Glenn Bennet
Sun 6/4: Freddie & Friends
Sun 6/11: The House Arrest Band

Copper Blues
591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 6/2: Brandon Ragan Project
Sat 6/3: Pull the Trigger (11 am); NDR CVR (7 pm)

Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Wed 5/31: Waylon Payne
Fri 6/9: Jolon Station Band
Sat 6/10: Cliff Beach

El Rey Cantina
2302 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sun 6/11: CRV

Feros Ferio Winery
310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sun 6/4: Two Tossers

Four Brix
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
(Fridays 6-8:30; Sundays 1-3:30)
Sun 6/4: Moxy Raven
Fri 6/9: Caught Red Handed
Sun 6/11: Strummed Down

Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Sat 6/3: What the Funk
Fri 6/9: Sin Chonies
Sat 6/10: No Biggee
Sat 6/17: The Renegades
Fri 6/23: Jahlos & the Rebels

The Grape
2733 E. Main St., Ventura
Tues: The Gratitude Jazz Jam
Thurs Happy Hour: Tom Etchart & Friends
Friday Happy Hour: Fred Kaplan
Wed 5/31: Jim Fox Trio
Thurs 6/1: SicNarf
Fri 6/2: Brad Rabuchin & Allen Hinds
Sat 6/3: Jimmy Calire (2 pm); Josh Brown Sextet (8 pm)
Wed 6/7: Charles Ruggiero Quartet
Thurs 6/8: The Sean Riddle Quartet
Fri 6/9: The Eric G Project Feat. Lenny Castro
Sat 6/10: TD Lind & the Aviators (2 pm); Grant Geissman (8 pm)

The Greek
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Fridays: Jim Seargeant

Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Saturdays 10 am: The Cool Hand Ukes

Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Fri 6/2: The Jumper Cables
Sat 6/3: The Blue Moon boys
Fri 6/9: Heart & Soul

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 6/1: Singer/Songwriter Open Mic Night
Fri 6/2: The Salty Suites
Sat 6/3: The Lucky Ones
Sun 6/4: Daniella Cardillo
Thur 6/8: Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes
Fri 6/9: Blown Over band
Sat 6/10: Tribe Devine
Sun 6/11: Kimo Moya

Libbey Bowl
210 S. Signal St., Ojai
June 8 – June 11: Ojai Music Festival

Local Love Project Fundraiser
Portside Vta Harbor Clubhouse
1196 Portside Dr., Ventura
Sun 6/4: Kelly’s Lot, Scott Detweiler, Bobby Hart

The Lookout Bar and Grill
2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
Wednesdays & Sundays : Gary Ballen

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Sat 6/10: Aaron Burch Studios Showcase

Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Camarillo
Wed 5/31: Warren Takahashi
Fri 6/2: Pam and Hollywood
Sat 6/3: Jeanne Tatum Trio
Wed 6/7: Robert Van
Thurs 6/8: Michael Falcone (Sinatra)
Fri 6/9: Tour Support
Sat 6/10: Jeanne Tatum Trio

Margarita Villa
1567 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Fri 6/2: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 6/3: Red Rhythm
Sun 6/4: Doc Rogers Band
Fri 6/9: Colette Lovejoy Band
Sat 6/10: Cinnamon Whiskey
Sun 6/11: Corsican Brothers

Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sun 6/4: Teresa Russell
Sun 6/11: Bad Chemistry

Namba Arts
47 S. Oak St., Ventura
Sat 6/3: Michael Henszey
Sun 6/11: The Listening Room Redux

Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theater
575 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme
Sat 6/3: The Mighty Cash Cats, Zen Zeppelin, Dr. T and the Blues Criminals

Ojai Blues Fest
Ojai Art Center, Ojai
Sat 6/3: Shawn Jones, Celso Salim & Darryl Carriere, Chuck Strong, TD Lind & the Aviators, Smokey & Friends, the Brothers Marsh

Ojai Greater Goods
114 N. Padre Juan Ave., Ojai
Sun 6/4: Renee & Jeremy, Shane Alexander, Kat Sophia

Ojai Underground
616 Pearl St., Ojai
Sat 6/3: Max Gomez

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant St., Ojai
Fri 6/2: Kyle Swan
Sat 6/3: The Mercers
Fri 6/9: TD Lind
Sat 6/10: The Chillz

Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura
Sun 6/4: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel band

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 6/2: Doc Rogers Band
Sat 6/3: Vinyl Gypsies
Sun 6/4: Vinny Berry
Fri 6/9: Vanise Terry Band
Sat 6/10: Teresa Russell
Sun 6/11: Karen Eden

Ric’s Restaurant Sports Lounge
2500 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Tuesdays: Tour Support w/ Kurt & Bob

Sam’s Place
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Saturdays: Smitty and Julija and Friends

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 6/10: CRV
Sun 6/11: Tommy Foytek Band

Strey Cellars
951 N. Rice Ave., Oxnard
Sat 6/3: Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 6/4: Michelle Tyler & Cuppa Joe
Sat 6/10: The Renegades 805
Sun 6/11: Whiskey Business

Taqueria Jalisco
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Tuesdays & Fridays: Jim Friery

Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 6/1: Rising Son
Sun 6/4: 80’s Invasion
Wed 6/7: Whiskey Business
Thurs 6/8: The Stone Flys
Sun 6/11: Mini Driver

Topa Topa Brewing
104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs: Davey Miller Jazz

Topa Topa Brewing
2024 Ventura Blvd. Camarillo
Wed 5/31: Giana Bella
Fri 6/9: Teresa Russell
The Twist
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Fri 6/2: Breaking Bored
Sat 6/3: Coque Ross (4 pm); Live Band Karoke (8 pm)
Sun 6/4: Ken Devoe (12 pm); TD Lind (4 pm)
Fri 6/9: Operation 90s
Sat 6/10: Bella Lucarelli (4 pm); Crosscut 805 (8 pm)
Sun 6/11: Steve and Sally Williams (12 pm); Shawn Jones (4 pm)

Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter
Wednesdays: Tribal Me

Ventura Harbor Village
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Sat 6/3: Vanise Terry Band
Sun 6/4: Morrison Drive
Sat 6/10: Colin Kyffin
Sun 6/11: The Coconuts

Ventura High School Auditorium
2 N. Catalina St., Ventura
Sun 6/4: Ventura County Concert Band

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 6/1: Ohgeesy, AG Club
Sat 6/3: The Mother Hips
Sun 6/4: KT Turnstall

Wild Oaks Country Music Festival
Conejo Creek Park, Thousand Oaks
Sat 6/3: Craig Morgan, Cam, Chayce Beckham, Justin Honsinger, Chris Johnson & the Hollywood Hillbillies

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 6/1: Will Breman
Fri 6/2: Dave & Barry
Sat 6/3: The James Broz Band
Sun 6/4: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Tues 6/6: Open mic with Jenna Rose
Thurs 6/8: Brandon Ragan
Fri 6/9: Karyn 805
Sat 6/10: Heft & Wilson
Sun 6/11: Heart & Soul Band

1901 Speakeasy
740 S. B St., Oxnard
Sat 6/3: RJ Mischo

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Community Events

The Ventura Senior Men’s Group continues to meet for a social lunch and program at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on the first and third Tuesday each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcomed to stop in to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820

Wanna Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games
every Tues., Wed., and Thurs. at 12:30. All levels of play and we
will guarantee to have a partner for you if you need one. Lessons are
available. Contact: Richard 805-850-8011 or Rose 805-659-9223 or
[email protected]. All Welcome.

June 3: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. There is no charge and all are welcome.

Whether you are an experienced fly fisher or a complete novice we want to help you improve your casting and learn to enjoy this great sport. If you don’t yet have a fly rod, don’t worry, just come and use one of ours.
Chumash Park, Petit and Waco, 9:00 to 11:00 am, in East Ventura, off Telephone Rd.
For more information:
Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall
[email protected]
(805) 377-5249
www.sespeflyfishers.org

June 10: World Ocean Day Ventura
Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm. Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura. Make marine memories at a free, family-friendly beach event! World Ocean Day Ventura will be held at the Ventura Harbor during the Ventura Outrigger Challenge.

The day-long event will feature live music, games, ocean-oriented non-profits, and an incredible view of the Challenge’s exciting canoe races. Our partner event, the Ventura Outrigger Challenge, will also have food, a beer garden, and vendors’ booths to explore.

June 11: Olivas Adobe 11am- 3 pm free.
Weddings then and now. Explore weddings past and present.
Historian, Glenda Jackson will be sharing some items from her vast collection of Victorian clothing as well as sharing etiquette from the past .
Her lectures are at 11:30 am or 1 pm and they are free.  In the Rancho home wedding dresses will be displayed along with a little history about the bride and why they chose the Olivas Adobe for their special occasion.
Our volunteer docent gift shop will be open as well as the small adobe housing a new art exhibit by local artist Bob Engel. www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobeEvents

June 11: Anyone interested in timepieces, both antique and modern, can join the Ventura County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for a watch/clock marketplace, lunch, and a presentation on a horological topic.
Bring a watch or clock for a free evaluation. 11am,  Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura. nawcc-ch190.com.

For Details contact:
Bob McClelland
Director, Public Information
(818) 225-8212
[email protected]

June 17: On Saturday the Ventura County Genealogical Society will present its monthly program online via Zoom, from 1:00 until 3:00 pm, featuring Curt Witcher, speaking on “Using Periodicals and PERSI (Periodical Source Index) to Take Your Research to the Next Level.” Participants will hear about the various types of genealogy and local history magazines and journals, and how PERSI can help one find articles to further their research.
Non-members may request a Zoom invitation at https://venturacogensoc.org/request-invitation-to-lecture/.

June 24: the VCGS DNA Special Interest Group meets at 10:30 am via Zoom, with the challenge “Ask Me Anything,” by Angie Bush from the National Genealogical Society, chair of its Genetic Genealogy committee. Contact the webmaster at [email protected] to request an invitation.
All VCGS workshops are free and open to members and the public.
For information about the society: https://www.venturacogensoc.org.

Honoring Memorial Day

On May 29, a Memorial Day celebration was held at Cemetery Memorial Park on E. Main St.

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.

Doorway is a map at Mission San Buenaventura

Is this a map? Photo by Patricia Schallert

by Richard Senate

The side door of the church that leads into the courtyard has an interesting design that looks Moorish but it is, said to be, a map of sorts, to show Native Converts how to find their way back to the Mission if they should travel away from the Mission San Buenaventura.

The line at the top represent the flat topped hill, where the cross stands today, the lines on each side of the statue of the virgin are the two rivers on each side of the Mission, the Ventura and the Santa Clara River.

The statue represents the mission community. The simple map was to show how to get back to the Mission when they travel away. Yes, Native Converts were given vacation time and could leave for extended visits at other villages. This was done so they could encourage new converts to join. It also spread such things as corn cultivation and European ideas. Sadly, it also spread accidently the European diseases that took many lives among those who refused to accept the new religion and new life style.