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Ventura County Ballet brings magic and fairies to Montalvo Elementary

Ventura ballet performs for Montavo elementary school under the direction of Kathleen Noblin. Photos by Patricia Schallert

Dancers from Ventura County Ballet will present an interactive program with excerpts from the magical ballet The Fairy Doll for the students at Montalvo Elementary (a proud Ventura Unified School District school). We invite Ventura Unified School District media partners to join us on Tues. April 11, 10:30-11:15 am at Montalvo Elementary School at 2050 Grand Ave in Ventura, CA. Media partners will be able to take photos and interview dancers, students, teachers, and administrators of both the school district and Ventura County Ballet in both English and Spanish.

Montalvo students in the audience will also be able to learn about pantomime, costumes, and sets; try a few steps; meet the dancers, and learn about their training. Many of the dancers are current Ventura Unified School District high school students.

“It is essential for our students to have these types of experiences. Many of our students would not otherwise be exposed to ballet, dance, or the arts without the important community partnerships Montalvo Elementary has, like the one with Ventura County Ballet,” stated Dr. Deborah Martinez, Montalvo Principal.

“Ventura County Ballet is delighted to partner with Montalvo Elementary School. Our mission is to bring world-class dance to Ventura County and to ensure it is accessible to all. Often that first opportunity to see live dance sparks a lifelong passion,” added Kathleen Noblin, Executive Director, Ventura County Ballet.

Ventura ballet performs for Montavo elementary school under the direction of Kathleen Noblin. Dancers:

Carter Gillespie
Ella Ullrich
Jonah Tillery
Miranda Aguilar
Tasi Lefler
Sylvie Watts

The program will be presented in English and Spanish since Montalvo has a dual language emersion program.

This program is a prelude to Ventura County Ballet’s performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Fairy Doll featuring a cast of global ballet stars at Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center, Camarillo, on Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

Ventura County Ballet is a non-profit organization bringing world-class, professional dance performances to our community. We provide top-quality instruction to hundreds of young people as a springboard to universities and careers with dance companies. Through scholarships and outreach, we bring the joy of dance to underserved children and families throughout our area. https://www.venturacountyballet.com/

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – Police Reports

by 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.

Commercial and Vehicle Burglary Arrest

On April 5, at approximately 3:45 pm, the Ventura Police Command Center received a call from a clerk about a subject attempting to sell suspected stolen property at a business. Patrol officers arrived and detained the subject, 38-year-old vagrant Darryl Ellis, and an associate. Street Crimes Unit Detectives also responded to assist. The property Ellis was attempting to sell was determined to have been stolen during a vehicle burglary which occurred the day prior. Detectives also recognized Ellis from a commercial burglary which occurred in March of 2023.

Detectives searched a storage unit Ellis had access to. Detectives located additional stolen property from the vehicle burglary from the day prior as well as clothing believed to be worn during the commercial burglary from March 2023.

Ellis was arrested for Commercial Burglary and Vehicle Burglary and he was booked at the Ventura County Jail.

Armed Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On April 8, at approximately 9:30 pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received multiple calls of a subject threatening with a knife in the 1200 block of South Victoria Avenue. A loss prevention agent from Vons called dispatch to report the same subject, 26-year-old vagrant Garrett Powell, had just committed a theft from the store and was following Powell, who was still holding a knife.

Officers located Powell on Victoria Ave., north of Ralston St. and he discarded the knife prior to officers taking him into custody.

The ensuing investigation revealed the loss prevention agent saw Powell conceal a bottle of alcohol inside the store. When the loss prevention agent stopped Powell at the exit and demanded the property back, Powell produced a knife and swung it at the loss prevention agent. The loss prevention agent was not injured in this incident and continued to follow Powell, giving updates to his location until officers were able to locate and take Powell into custody.

Garrett Powell was booked at the Ventura County Jail for Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Stabbing Homicide

On April 11, at approximately 7:00 pm, the Ventura Police Command Center received a call of a stabbing that just occurred near the public restrooms at Surfers Point adjacent to the Promenade. Responding officers located one male adult suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper torso.

The victim, 39-year-old Raymond Morales, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The Ventura Police Department Major Crimes Detectives are currently investigating the incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that two suspects approached the victim near a picnic table and were involved in an altercation prior to the stabbing. After the attack the suspects fled on foot to the public parking lot at Surfers Point and left the scene in a vehicle northbound on Figueroa St. This investigation is ongoing and may be gang related.

Driving Under the Influence Collision with Injuries

On April 14, at 9:53pm, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a 911 call of a vehicle roll-over at the intersection of Walker St. and Moon Drive. An officer in the area arrived on scene within one minute and found a Subaru Outback on its roof, in the bushes of 5700 Moon Drive.

The occupants of the vehicle were found outside the vehicle with visible injuries. The driver, Louden Flartey, was tending to his 22 yera old female passenger who had sustained injuries during the collision. An officer speaking with Flartey could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage and began an investigation for driving under the influence (DUI).

At the conclusion of the investigation, Flartey was arrested. An eyewitness to the collision said Flartey’s vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed and lost control while trying to make a turn.

Flartey’s passenger was transported to a nearby hospital and treated for minor injuries. Flartey was booked at the Ventura County Jail for felony driving under the influence and causing injury.

Anyone with any information who witnessed this event or has possible video footage of the incident is asked to call Detective Avila at 805-339-4478.

Stabbing-Homicide

On April 16, at 1am, the Ventura Police Command Center received a call of a stabbing that just occurred in the 200 block of East McFarlane Dr. Responding officers located one male adult suffering from a stab wound to his upper extremities. The victim, Jose Contreras 31 years of Ventura, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Ventura Police Department Major Crimes Detectives are currently investigating this incident. The ensuing investigation revealed that the suspect and victim knew each other and were at a gathering at a residence on East McFarlane. An argument ensued resulting in the victim being stabbed. This investigation is ongoing and may be gang related. At this time there are no suspects in custody.

Anyone with any information who may have witnessed this event is asked to call Detective Nuñez at 805-339-4328.

Ventura Chamber 2023 Spring Business Expo

Photos by Patricia Schallert

On April 13, the Ventura Chamber of Commerce presented their 2023 Spring Business Expo at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel. It was titled GAME ON. Dozens of chamber members were there with their booths featuring their businesses. The many hundreds of those attending the networking event were also provided with food from the hotel and several local restaurants, prizes and a $100 drawing each hour.

“Manning” the Breeze booth were Publisher Sheldon, Account Executive Jani Tran and Exhibition Coordinator Jaime Baker.

No-cost business support and training available to Ventura County businesses and jobseekers

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) recently launched Business Solutions a program to answer the needs of many employers and business people post-COVID-19. Small Business Statistics Of 2023 – Forbes Advisor reports that by 2031 only 87 percent of jobs lost due to COVID-19 will be recovered. The WDBVC is well prepared with a full range of no-cost support for Ventura County businesses.

The WDBVC Business Solutions Team offers many services to recruit, train, and retain the Ventura County business workforce, including the Ventura County Hiring Board, where businesses and job seekers can exchange information at https://tinyurl.com/WDBVC-Hiring-Board. The WDBVC also offers a free live HR Hotline, Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm, that provides assistance with hiring and firing best practices, paid sick leave laws, wage and hour laws, employee handbook policies, HR compliance, accommodations in the workplace, and much more. HR Hotline number 888-763-3174.

All WDBVC Business Solutions are designed to support businesses with free resources such as job postings, virtual and in-person recruitment events, customized training opportunities, and on-the-job employee training services.

“We have so many services for businesses and career seekers at no-cost, yet not enough businesses take advantage of them. The WDBVC Business Solutions aims to outreach and inform Ventura County businesses of services available to them. Now, more than ever, we need to help develop a stronger relationship between businesses and jobseekers and help them find each other in success,” says Rebecca Evans, WDBVC Executive Director.

The WDBVC Business Solutions team is hosting a complimentary training webinar on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 10am to 11am for Ventura County businesses. The virtual training will explore collaborative ways to ensure that businesses find employees ready to hire and have resources for success. The interactive session will cover strategies in business engagement that help struggling businesses, preparing employees for virtual recruiting and work, remote work policies and support, and more. Ventura County businesses can register for the virtual training at https://tinyurl.com/WDBVC-HR-help.

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County Business Solutions team helps local companies find, retain employees, and attract workers for growing businesses. Services are provided at no cost. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/WDBVC-BIZ-Solutions.

The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County administers federal funds to support America’s Job Center of California locations and other free job seekers, youth, and business programs and services in Ventura County. The Workforce Development Board of Ventura County is a proud partner of America’s Job Center of California network. Equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you have limitations in hearing or speaking, dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). For more information, call 805-477-5306 or visit http://workforceventuracounty.org.

Barbara Brown the artist

by Patricia Schallert

Artist Barbara Brown was born in the midwest among the Great Plains states. Her father loved the great outdoors and worked as a Park Ranger in the National Parks, including Yosemite, Mount Rainier, the Grand Tetons and Olympic National Park. Barbara and her family would spend their summers exploring forests, meadows and mountains, where she developed her deep connections to these extraordinary places now reflected in her art.

Barbara is inspired by artists like Moran, Bierstadt, Cole, Church and Innes. She loves painting portraits too and for that, her favorite artist is John Singer Sargent. She finds his brushwork and color relations fascinating.

She started out as a watercolorist, dabbling in acrylics, but her true love is oils. She sees herself as a traditional painter, but also loves experimentation. She will try different techniques, color mixing and brushwork. She might even use a non-traditional tool to create interesting marks.

Spending her time outdoors is Barbara’s greatest passion. “My family visits Yosemite every year”. Currently she lives near Arroyo Verde and she walks the park often, where she observes the “weather shifts and colors change”. She pays attention to “shadows as they lengthen and deepen and when it rains and surfaces become shiny and reflective.” Barbara also finds inspiration at the Ventura Botanical Gardens, where she gives tours as a media guide. She is currently working on a piece that shares the “visuals of the Fybos Garden from South Africa.”

Barbara’s favorite time of day to paint is between 3 pm and 5 pm. Its the quiet time for her and she says she gets the “most done then”. She added the light in her studio is perfect at that time of day.

Barbara has studied many different styles over the years. She enjoys learning master techniques and studying different styles relative to different periods in history. She incorporates what she has learned into what she is currently working on.

Last year, she completed two dream projects for the Ventura Botanical Gardens—laser-cut corten steel displays of insects, a hawk, and rabbits. In 2017, her losses from the Thomas Fire inspired her to start a series about just that.

Barbara’s web site: barbarabrownartist.com

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – Movie Review

Streaming Spotlight by Cindy Summers
Yellowjackets Season 2 – Showtime

“Yellowjackets” is an original Showtime series about a girls soccer team that survived a plane crash in the wilderness while on their way to the national championship. It takes place on two timelines that alternate during each episode: one in 1996 in the remote wilderness after the plane crash and the other is current day (2021) showing their lives as adults after their final rescue from the woods. The series is filled with eerie dark humor, does a great job of seamlessly moving between timelines and the younger actors are dead ringers for their adult counterparts.

They left off at the end of Season 1 in the present with Natalie (Juliette Lewis) holding a shotgun to her head but kidnapped by people in purple after discovering Travis had committed suicide. Shawna (Melanie Lynskey) killed her lover thinking that he was blackmailing the Yellowjackets and unfortunately found out that it was her husband Jeff (Warren Cole). Taissa (Tawney Cypress) won her election as a New Jersey state senator, while at the same time her partner found a morbid alter she created under the house. Misty (Christina Ricci) released but poisoned her captor and proved very helpful in helping dispose of Shawna’s lover’s body.

Meanwhile back in 1996 Jackie (Ella Purnell) fell asleep outside and froze to death when the first winter snow fell on the cabin. Shawna (Sophie Nelisse) struggled with her teen pregnancy and the group knew that Jackie’s boyfriend Jeff is the father. Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) and Travis (Kevin Alves) fell in love and shared romantic time away while hunting for food for the group. Javi was still missing since the night that the whole group was accidentally dosed with magic mushrooms Misty (Samantha Hanratty) had stowed away. Lottie (Courtney Eaton) had several experiences in front of the group that proved she had some sort of psychic and mystic abilities. Coach Ben Scott (Steven Krueger) was the only adult survivor, but lost his right leg in the crash. Taissa (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Van (Liv Hewson) also started a romantic relationship.

In the first three episodes of Season 2, in the present we find out that Lottie (Simone Kessell) had started her own intentional community where she serves as a mystical leader which was the group of people that did grab Natalie and where she stayed since her initial escape. Misty teamed up with another citizen detective named Walter (Elijah Wood) who was a millionaire due to an injury settlement. Together they were trying to find Natalie and close to locating the purple people retreat. Taisa had fallen back into the trance-like episodes she had in the woods that seemed to indicate she was connected to the unknown force they all knew was around, which surprisingly led her to Van (Lauren Ambrose).

Back in 1996 the group was struggling to find food in the harsh winter conditions. The ground was too frozen to bury her body so Shawna put it in the meat shed and was secretly talking to her for 2 months until Taisa found that she was even putting makeup on her. The decision was made to cremate her body, but a pile of snow fell from above putting the fire out before her body was burned and became the group’s first act of cannibalism. Travis continued to have hope in finding his brother Javi even though it’s winter and had been two months since they’ve seen him.

Though some things have been revealed, there are still lots of lose ends and unanswered questions. Season 1 opened with the chasing down and cannibalising a member of the group which still remains unexplained, but “Yellowjackets” fans will be glad to know that the show has already been approved for Season 3 with a total of five seasons planned for the original series.

Season 2: 9 – 1 hr Episodes

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – A View from House Seats

by Shirley Lorraine

Santa Paula Presents A 50’s Fantasy

Retreat to the 1950’s when life was measured by the housewife who kept order in check. Haven’t we all wanted, at some point, to revert to a time when things seemed so much simpler? On the surface, perhaps they were. But of course, it is all an illusion, as each generation has its own set of restrictions, challenges and inconsistencies to conquer. Today is no different, just with more technology.

Home, I’m Darling, a comedic play by Laura Wade, is playing on the main stage at the Santa Paula Theatre Center. With tongue firmly in cheek, the action introduces us to Judy, strongly embraced by Kimberly Demmary, a woman whose corporate job has been dissolved and who feels that she would prefer to live in a retro world of seemingly better times – the 1950’s. Alas, despite her desperate attempt of full immersion, the fantasy cannot be upheld in the face of reality. The complicated job of maintaining a “perfect” home remains undervalued.

Friends and family see Judy’s retreat into the 1950’s as a temporary coping mechanism. Her husband, Johnny, (James James) plays along for longer than he bargained and finds his patience about to crack. At the same time, he encounters a lack of forward movement in his real estate job when his new boss, Alex (Paula Smiech) chooses another agent for a promotion.

Judy’s mother, Sylvia, played with attitude by Poosy Holmes, is a realist, vainly attempting to pull her daughter’s fantasy world within logical boundaries, without much success. She points out that the 50’s were much more than cleaning and organizing. Prejudice, discrimination and politics were rampant. Judy’s fantasy world was only part of the story of the era.

The couple’s friends, Fran (Julie Fergus) and Marcus (Derek Petropolis) play along to a point as their own problems come to the surface. Solid performances are delivered by all.

Direction by Sarah Broughton is crisp and lively. The divided set of kitchen and front room of Judy and Johnny’s home is well appointed with a 1950’s styled kitchen, furniture and ornaments. Costuming lends the right touches of the Donna Reed look, complete with petticoats, pearls and heels to serve tea.

A particularly inventive method of set-changing involves some of the characters appearing with dusters and aprons while be-bopping to 50’s music. Everyone appears to be having fun as they tidy up.

There are a lot of thought-provoking questions raised, both in the script and implied, for the audience to consider. The second act explains the action of the first in addition to assisting the couple grapple with compromise. The second act dragged a bit winding up everyone’s issues.

Home, I’m Darling gives the audience a fun and fanciful look at some people’s inherent desire to slow progress, albeit with their smartphones and laptops handy. Such dichotomy shows the true picture of our hurry-up-and-slow-down world today.

Home, I’m Darling continues through May 21. www.santapaulatheatercenter.org or (805) 525-4645.

Event in May focusing on two issues of the CA Master Plan for Aging

by Carol Leish, MA

“California’s over-60 population is projected to diversify and grow faster than any other age group. In Ventura County, older adults now make up over 25% of Ventura County’s population and is projected to increase to 30% by 2030. In 2030, there will be 10.8 million older adults in California” (April 4, 2023, Hospital to Home Alliance of Ventura County).

In 2019, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order (N-14-19) calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging, which would become a blueprint for state government, local government, the private sector, and philanthropy to prepare the state for the coming demographic changes. California issued their Master Plan for Aging in January 2021. “There are five goals within the CA Master Plan. Goal 1: ‘Housing for All Ages and Stages.’ Goal 2: ‘Health Reimagined.’ Goal 3: ‘Inclusion and Equity, Not Isolation.’ Goal 4: ‘Caregiving that Works.’ Goal 5: Affordable Aging.’”

The County of Ventura has been working on these goals and the unique needs of older adults and people with disabilities in our county. Multiple entities solicited input from the community for what the challenges of growing older in Ventura County were and what was needed in our county. In October of 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a Master Plan for Aging for Ventura County, which can be found on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s website at: http://www.vcaaa.org/about-us/planning-strategy/.

On May 11^th 2 of these 5 goals will be discussed: Health Reimagined and Caregiving that Works. The work that is being done, the successes achieved so far, and what is still needed to accomplish these goals will also be discussed.

“Goal 2-Health Reimagined, envisions having access to the care and services needed to live at home in our communities and to optimize the health and quality of life. This will be pursued through: 1) Bridging Health Care with Home; 2) Health Care as We Age; 3) Lifelong Healthy Aging; and, 4) Dementia in Focus.

“Goal 4-Caregiving that Works, imagines one being prepared and supported through the rewards and challenges of caring for aging loved ones. This will occur through two strategies: 1) Family and Friends Caregiving Support; and 2) Virtual Care Expansion” (September, 2021 County of Ventura- ‘Ventura County Master Plan for Aging).

“The question is: ‘Are we as a county preparing for the aging population and the increased needs that come with it? And, the answer to that question is, yes, we are preparing. With the Ventura County Master Plan for Aging now in place, the next question for all of us to ask is: What is still needed and how can we help? It takes a village.’” Lynette Harvey, RN, Clinical Services Director, Camarillo Health Care District, and lead member of Hospital to Home Alliance of Ventura County.

During the Thursday, May 11^th event, hosted by the Hospital to Home Alliance of Ventura County, expert speakers and panels will focus on issues around 2 goals in the California Master Plan for Aging. Sarah Steenhausen, Deputy Director of Policy, Research and Equity from the California Department of Aging will give the keynote address. This forum is open to local legislators, health care entities, county administrators and staff, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, caregivers of all kinds, and members of the public.

The event if free but tickets are limited. The event is being hosted by the Hospital to Home Alliance with a grant from the SCAN Foundation. It will take place at the Ventura County Office of Education at 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo, on May 11^th from 8:00a.m.-12:30pm. To register, please sign up at: https:/EngAGEConference.eventbrite.com. Or, for further info., contact Lynette Harvey-805-388-1952 ext. 107, [email protected]; or, Maureen Hodge-805-948-2815, [email protected].

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – As I See It

If you are not familiar with Chat GPT, it is one of a few AI (artificial intelligence) programs that can write articles. They are not written by humans but “robots” – so to speak. I asked it to write 200 words about the Ventura Breeze newspaper.

It wrote 209 words, but close enough. And with a few minor errors. Still amazing, but also scary. Students are using AI to write their reports. For instance, a person can say “write me 500 words about who wrote the constitution, “and the answer displayed in an instant.
Ai has passed bar and CPA exams.

This is what Chat GPT wrote:
“The Ventura Breeze newspaper is a weekly (we are bi-weekly) publication that has been serving the Ventura community in California since 2007. It was founded by Sheldon Brown, who remains the publisher and editor-in-chief to this day. The newspaper is free and distributed throughout the city, and its mission is to provide residents with an independent and reliable source of local news and information.

The Ventura Breeze covers a wide range of topics, including local news, politics, sports, arts and entertainment, and community events. The newspaper also features a variety of columns and opinion pieces written by local writers and experts on various topics. In addition to its print edition, the Ventura Breeze also has a website where readers can access its content online.

One of the distinctive features of the Ventura Breeze is its commitment to community engagement. The newspaper actively solicits feedback and contributions from its readers, and it regularly features stories and profiles about local residents and organizations. The Ventura Breeze also sponsors and promotes a variety of community events and initiatives, including fundraisers, festivals, and volunteer opportunities (not entirely true).
Overall, the Ventura Breeze is a valuable resource for the Ventura community, providing timely and informative news and information, fostering community engagement, and promoting a sense of civic pride and involvement.”

Ventura’s Fiscal Year Financial Report can be viewed at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242023-2921 if you want to type all this in your browser.

Outside of a few recent issues, Ventura remains a fairly safe place to live. In a few of our recent issues, there were no significant police reports. More in this issue

The recent sinkhole on Victoria was caused by the collapse of a 60-year-old storm drain. Ventura has much infrastructure older than 60-years, so this is not surprising especially with the large rains that we have had. It wasn’t very big so did not cause much damage.

A reader took exception to my criticism of FOX News for false and misleading news reports. Some of their reporters who praised Trump publicly made up good news so that their viewers would be happy and continue watching. But privately they very much disliked him and thought him to be harmful.

All Americans, be they Republicans or Democrats, should find this to be very disturbing. This is what we criticize communist countries for doing not a democracy

On January, 25-year-old teacher Abigail Zwerner was badly wounded by a first-grade student in her classroom at Richneck elementary school.

A Virginia grand jury has indicted the mother of the six-year-old who shot an elementary school teacher charging her with crimes related to felony child neglect and firearms possession.

The parents of a teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school can face trial for involuntary manslaughter, the state appeals court said in a groundbreaking case of criminal responsibility for the acts of a child.

The murders would not have happened if the parents hadn’t purchased a gun for Ethan Crumbley, or if they had taken him home from school on the day of the shooting, when staff became alarmed about his extreme drawings, the appeals court said.

I certainly agree with these actions. Adults who have guns in their homes (or buy their kids guns) with small children must be held accountable when their child has easy access to the guns and uses them. In several instances, children have accidently killed a sibling.

Why is it when women wear torn jeans it’s fashionable, but when men wear them they’re homeless?

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – Mailbox

Dear Sheldon:
Thanks very much for publishing my dear friend Geoff obit and printing it in your Ventura Breeze.
Peace, Shayne

Sheldon:
A rude and thoughtless comment in “As I See It” regarding the 41 year old woman having pleaded guilty for murder struck me as out of place for a person who I thought was more sensitive and caring. The lady needs help. You suggested she should be prisoned under 3 Strikes! Those crimes are due to the illness of our society. Rethink that please and follow the path of humanity please.
Bob Reeves Ojai

Bob:
I consider myself to be sensitive and caring. When you say “The lady needs help” are you suggesting that she is mentally ill and not responsible for her actions or do all people who murder need help and not punishment?

Sheldon

The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.
~ Stephen Hawking

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