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Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And ,while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you finally get around to finalizing your plan.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty” and step up to claim the credit you so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievements.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone who is close to you. Asking them for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding that you were completely unaware of.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method — and how and why it (usually!) works.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving them your answer.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than what you might learn later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential.

(c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

 

 

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

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 of each month. Men of all descriptions are always welcome to sample our shenanigans. Lyle Hotzler at 805-341-9820
Do you want a Play Bridge? Join us for ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. 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.

March 31-April 2: This hilarious and heartrending new play comes from a multi-award-winning writer and director, Kieron Barry, just four performances before its London premiere. “Spy for Spy, love, shuffled” at NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S Oak St. Spy for Spy asks if our lives make more sense in the wrong order and if love is enough to fuse two radically different spirits. Spy for Spy is a romantic comedy with a difference; a drama performed like a playlist with scenes shuffled in random order. Funny, moving, and profound, Spy for Spy explores the limits of the body, the weight of the soul, and the burden of love. Tickets are $30/$25 for students and seniors and can be bought online at www.NambaArts.com or at the door on the performance day.

April 1: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting our monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. is on. 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.
Also coming Up in April – Special Clinic – “Casting on the River!”
Sespe Fly Fishers in collaboration with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
is planning to set up a special casting clinic at the Ventura Steelhead Preserve in April to take advantage of the current Ventura River Flows.

Ventura Steelhead Preserve
9458 Santa Ana Rd, Ventura
Date: To be determined
For more information: Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall
[email protected]
(805) 377-5249 www.sespeflyfishers.org

April 2: Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will take place on Sunday from 1- 4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood). For information, please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

April 2: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc. Sunday 2-4 p.m.
At the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd. Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free Parking. Open to the Public. Current Ventura County Covid regulations will apply. For more information, call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA.

April 4: Beach Cities Neighbors and Newcomer’s speaker is Marsha McHenry Carol moved to Ventura from Dana Point five years ago. She has a degree in Communications from Cal State, Fullerton, and is a freelance journalist, writing for many of California’s lifestyle magazines. She splits her time between Laguna and Ventura. She bought Charles of Laguna, Charles Wigs, in 2010 when the business was 45 years old. She recently opened a private room, a wig boutique in Salon Pancho off Harbor Bl in Ventura. Wednesday 9:30-11:15 a.m. at Ventura Yacht Club, 1755 Spinnaker Dr.

April 8: Saturday 8 – 2 p.m., our monthly plant and collectibles sale continues on the grounds at the Dudley House. Bromeliads, orchids, and succulents will be on sale, along with various collectibles. Vendors, please call Charlie at 805-746-4317 for details. The museum is at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood). Free.

April 12: The Ondulando Firewise Community will hold its first community-wide meeting from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All residents of Ondulando are invited to come and learn about the benefits of a Firewise Community: How to harden your home against wildfires, how our neighborhood can be more fire resilient, and how the cost of home insurance can be reduced for Firewise Communities.

Our local Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council has been helping us start our Firewise Community using the FIREWISE USA framework. “The Firewise USA program encourages local solutions for safety by involving homeowners in taking individual responsibility for preparing their homes for the risk of wildfire. The program provides resources to help homeowners learn how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to act now to prevent losses.” (VRFSC, Feb 2023). For more information, search Firewise USA.

April 15: Step Up Ventura, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills to children experiencing homelessness under the age of 5, is hosting a Local Youth Artist Showcase on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave. Our Inspire to Aspire event will feature the talent of local VUSD students through choral and jazz music, crafted desserts by Ventura High School culinary students, and a silent auction. For more information, please visit our website to purchase tickets or to become a sponsor at www.stepupventura.org

April 28: Group: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG)
Discussion, Tutorial, and Q&A sessions centered around Computers, email, the Internet, and social media brokers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, and Yahoo. Online and live at our temporary location Ventura County Computers, 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117. Events begin on Friday at 9:30 a.m. All CIPCUG events may be attended online. Due to limited space, live
attendance is reserved for members. Details for connecting to online events are emailed before the event. To receive connection instructions, please sign up on our website at: <ahref=http://www.cipcug.org>cipcug club website. (805) 289-3960

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Police Reports

Brandishing a Firearm in Public and Possession of a Loaded Firearm Arrest

On March 20 , the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a call of a subject threatening to use and in possession of a handgun outside of a bar in the downtown area of Ventura in the 300 block of E. Main. Security reported there were several males involved in an altercation, and one subject brandished a handgun after being escorted out of a bar.

Officers arrived within 2 minutes of the call and located the involved parties walking away from the area. As officers made contact the subjects, officers heard the sound of a metallic object hit the ground. Officers conducted a high-risk stop and detained the involved parties.

Officers located a loaded, unregistered revolver under a nearby parked vehicle. An eyewitness to the event identified Salazar (Oscar Salazar (21 years) Oxnard Resident and a Male Juvenile (16 years) Oxnard Resident as the subject that brandished and threatened with the weapon. Salazar was booked at the Ventura County Jail for carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm, brandishing a firearm, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The minor subject was cited and released to a relative for knowingly using another person’s identification.

Geoffrey William Tudor July 2, 1956 – December 22, 2022

Geoff lived an adventurous and unconventional life.

Born in Newhall, CA and the third and youngest child of Daniel Hubbard Tudor (of Massachusetts) and Jeanice Eddy (of Michigan).

Geoff lived an adventurous and unconventional life. He served in the US Coast Guard as a Cadet for a year and received a National Defense Service Medal.  He also served in the US Forest service helping to fight fires. He helped take care of his elderly parents for many years in Washington State and then moved back to California in the early 2000s.

He loved cooking, camping, fishing, music, animals, colorful clothing and had a passion for all things cycling. He spent much of his time in Ventura, doing construction work, boat maintenance in Ventura harbor and you could often see him out late at night collecting recyclables. He enjoyed deep conversation with friends and strangers alike.  

He lived outside for a period and was able to get into housing at El Patio in Ventura the last decade before he passed at Community Memorial Hospital due to existing conditions and complications of the flu virus.

He leaves behind an estranged older brother and sister but kept up relations with his cousins including Annette Alexander of Santa Barbara, CA. He especially leaves behind many dear friends who enjoyed his intellectual conversation, larger-than-life presence, loud laughter and generous compassionate huge heart.

Veterans’ affairs provided all his end-of-life services. His ashes were spread at sea off the coast of Ventura, CA earlier this year.

A party will be held in Geoff’s honor at the home of Shayna Metzner & Scott Hahn on Ventura’s Westside, Saturday March 25 @ Noon to 4pm. Reach us on Facebook for more details

The Bookmark About Librairies and Friends

by Mary Olson
Ventura County Library is offering a series of family-friendly sustainability-themed programs.
English/Spanish interpretation services and children’s activities will be available for all the programs at the Piru Library, Saticoy Library, and Soliz Library branches. The upcoming topic is:

Home Weatherization 101
Thursday, March 30, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Soliz Library
(2820 Jourdan Street, Oxnard) 805 485-4515
Thursday, April 6, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Piru Library
(3811 Center Street, Piru) 805 521-1753
Thursday, May 4, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Saticoy Library
(1292 Los Angeles Avenue, Ventura) 805 671-5148

These programs are made available through a Sustainable California Libraries Grant from the California State Library, and in collaboration with the County Executive Office’s Sustainability Division. To learn more about the Sustainable California Libraries grant, visit their website at www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/sustainable/.

E.P. Foster Library is offering a new book club – Foster’s Young Reader Book Club will meet on the fourth Saturday of each month, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, for children ages 9-12 (4th or 5th grade reading level). The selection to be discussed at the March 25 meeting is The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Despereaux Tilling is a mouse who sets out on a quest to rescue a beautiful human princess from the rats. The book won the 2004 Newbery Medal award and has been adapted into a film, a video game, and a stage musical.

Micaela Ellis, teen author, will visit E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, April 8, 11:00 am to noon to present her book, Autism Over The Years and share her perspective on life as a child with autism. She hopes to educate others on the challenges that people with autism face and the many opportunities for growth and learning that are available to children like her when they are respected and understood.

The Hill Road Library Book Club will discuss Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver on
Tuesday, March 28, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The April book club selection is Bird Brother: A Falconer’s Journey
and the Healing Power of Wildlife by Rodney Stotts.

Hill Road Library also offers a quarterly Wise Owls Book Club for adults who enjoy reading children’s literature. The Spring meeting takes place on Tuesday, April 11, 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The book selection is : The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. This middle-grade dystopian novel follows Petra Peña who, along with her family and a few hundred others, leaves Earth to continue the human race after a comet strikes the planet.

To join the mailing list for Hill Road Library book clubs, please email [email protected] . Visit
Hill Road Library to pick up the latest book club selections.

The Ventura County Library Foundation has announced its second Rising from the Ashes home tour to take place on Saturday, April 22, 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

The Thomas Fire of 2017 caused devastation, but not defeat. The Ventura County Library Foundation invites you to witness the resilience of Ventura as you tour some of the beautifully rebuilt homes and hear the stories of rebirth.

Proceeds will help fund important literacy programs, the Mobile Library, broader access to the internet and computers to close the digital divide, homework tutoring, STEAM initiatives, and much more.
For more information and to buy tickets, go to: https://www.vclibraryfoundation.org/events/

Member show original artwork by Buenaventura Art Association members

Banana Tree, Oil on canvas, Marita Redondo

Featuring Marita Redondo on the Triangle Showcase
Until April 29, 2023.

Marita Redondo’s show on the Triangle Showcase is titled “Sunlit” because, she says, “The paintings are all sunlit, atmospheric and outdoors.” Since earning her credential from California in art education with an emphasis in cross-cultural teaching more than a dozen years ago, Redondo has taught at the high school level, currently at Hueneme High.

Exhibiting art at Studio 99 means being able to show larger than usual pieces because of our spacious walls. Both Marita’s and the member show feature works of all sizes, creating incredible variety!

The entrance to Studio 99 at the Bell Arts Factory is around the back of the building off of Wall St. Open hours: Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 4pm

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 3-7

 5:40am, observed Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennant.

7:41am, dispatched to medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with the call.

3:20pm, dispatched to traumatic injuries in VIM parking lot. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to a bicyclist who sustained a head injury. Patient transported.

Wednes 3-8

 9:53am, while on patrol, officers issued a warning to a fisherman fishing in front of a “No Fishing” sign near the Port District. Officers advised of areas to fish.

3:14pm, dispatched to medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist female with back pain. She was transported

3:50pm, received report of illegal fishing in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers investigated, found a fisherman as reported, removed subject from park.

Thursday 3-9

 1:02pm, conducting traffic control for Manson towing 3,000ft of dredge pipe.

4:45pm, contacted by older gentlemen who lost his vehicle in Harbor Village. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and reunite owner with it.

6:30pm, while on patrol in RB19, officers issued warnings to several vessels engaged in hoop net fishing for lobster in prohibited areas near Harbor Entrance.

Friday 3-10

 6:30am, observed Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennant.

8:50am, officers creating safety perimeter in Rescue vessels for Manson setting up dredging operations. Mariners can contact dredge on VHF67 for passing info

Saturday 3-11

 3:15am, observed very poor water conditions near the patrol dock with a lot of debris coming out of the barranca in the keys.

8:12am, officers assisted State Parks with lifeguard try out near San Pedro St.

10:00am, officers on patrol in Fireboat assisted with traffic control for the Manson Dredge en route to begin annual maintenance dredging of harbor.

6:30pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, contacted two kayakers with insufficient safety equipment, no navigation lights and avoiding dredging operations.

Sunday 3-12

 8-12pm, trouble-shooting Rescue Watercraft with starting issues. Unable to keep the voltage up with multiple attempts, so swapping out RWC’s.

2:20pm, observed smoke showing from a vessel outside the harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat to investigate. The vessel was overheating and not on fire. Officers towed the disabled vessel to their slip in the keys without issue.

7:20pm, received a request for a tow from a disabled electric boat in the 1st channel of the keys. Officers responded in the Fireboat, towed vessel to slip.

Monday 3-13

 6:17am, Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

7:45am, observed Manson replenishing South beach, adding pipe as sand fills in.

7:35pm, received report of loud crashing sounds. Officers investigated, found nothing except Manson construction moving pipe & sand, most likely the cause.

Tuesday 3-14

 11:17am, dispatched to medical in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist a patient with hemorrhage/lacerations.

1:35pm, dispatched to medical in Ventura Marina Community.

Four types of exercise can improve your health and physical ability

“I feel much better now that I’m exercising.”

Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits. Doing one kind also can improve your ability to do the others, and variety helps reduce boredom and risk of injury. No matter your age, you can find activities that meet your fitness level and needs!

Endurance activities, often referred to as aerobic, increase your breathing and heart rates. These activities help keep you healthy, improve your fitness, and help you perform the tasks you need to do every day. Endurance exercises improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system. They also can delay or prevent many diseases that are common in older adults such as diabetes, colon and breast cancers, heart disease, and others. Physical activities that build endurance include:

  • Brisk walking or jogging
  • Yard work (mowing, raking)
  • Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Climbing stairs or hills

Increase your endurance or “staying power” to help keep up with your grandchildren during a trip to the park, dance to your favorite songs at a family wedding, and rake the yard and bag up leaves. Build up to at least 150 minutes of activity a week that makes you breathe hard. Try to be active throughout your day to reach this goal and avoid sitting for long periods of time.

Safety tips

Do a little light activity, such as easy walking, before and after your endurance activities to warm up and cool down.

Listen to your body: endurance activities should not cause dizziness, chest pain or pressure, or a feeling like heartburn.

Be sure to drink liquids when doing any activity that makes you sweat. If your doctor has told you to limit your fluids, be sure to check before increasing the amount of fluid you drink while exercising.

If you are going to be exercising outdoors, be aware of your surroundings.

Dress in layers so you can add or remove clothes as needed for hot and cold weather.

To prevent injuries, use safety equipment, such as a helmet when bicycling.

Quick tip: test your exercise intensity

When you’re being active, try talking: if you’re breathing hard but can still have a conversation easily, it’s moderate-intensity activity. If you can only say a few words before you have to take a breath, it’s vigorous-intensity activity.

Your muscular strength can make a big difference. Strong muscles help you stay independent and make everyday activities feel easier, like getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. Keeping your muscles strong can help with your balance and prevent falls and fall-related injuries. You are less likely to fall when your leg and hip muscles are strong. Some people call using weight to improve your muscle strength “strength training” or “resistance training.”

Some people choose to use weights to help improve their strength. If you do, start by using light weights at first, then gradually add more. Other people use resistance bands, stretchy elastic bands that come in varying strengths. If you are a beginner, try exercising without the band or use a light band until you are comfortable. Add a band or move on to a stronger band (or more weight) when you can do two sets of 10 to 15 repetitions easily. Try to do strength exercises for all of your major muscle groups at least 2 days per week, but don’t exercise the same muscle group on any 2 days in a row.

Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults

”Are you sure this doesn’t have many calories?”

Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging.

Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:

Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to help reduce the risk of developing diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium.

To get enough protein throughout the day and maintain muscle, try adding seafood, dairy, or fortified soy products along with beans, peas, and lentils to your meals.

Learn more about protein and other important nutrients.

Add sliced or chopped fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks. Look for pre-cut varieties if slicing and chopping are a challenge for you.

Try foods fortified with vitamin B12, such as some cereals, or talk to your doctor about taking a B12 supplement. Learn more about key vitamins and minerals.

Reduce sodium intake by seasoning foods with herbs and citrus such as lemon juice.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help stay hydrated and aid in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. Avoid sugary drinks.

It can be hard for some people to follow through on smart food choices.

Answering the question “what should I eat?” doesn’t need to leave you feeling baffled and frustrated. In fact, when you have the right information and motivation, you can feel good about making healthy choices. Use these tips to plan healthy and delicious meals:

Plan in advance. Meal planning takes the guesswork out of eating and can help ensure you eat a variety of nutritious foods throughout the day.

Find budget-friendly foods. Create a shopping list in advance to help stick to a budget and follow these SNAP-friendly recipes.

Consider preparation time. Some meals can be made in as little as five minutes. If you love cooking, or if you’re preparing a meal with or for friends or family, you may want to try something a little more challenging.

Keep calories in mind. The number of calories people need each day varies by individual. Always discuss your weight and fitness goals with your health care provider before making big changes. Read about calorie goals and healthy food swaps.