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Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – The Pet Page
• It feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say
By Madeline Holcombe
When a family arrived at Koch Funeral Home in State College, Pennsylvania, to identify a loved one before cremation, Monroe took note — staying back to maintain the people’s privacy but ready to offer comfort if asked.
Monroe isn’t a grief counselor or therapist. She’s an Australian Shepherd and resident therapy dog at the funeral home.
“She has this affinity toward people who might be experiencing grief. She is drawn to them.”
Sure enough, when members of the family came out, they saw Monroe and asked to say hello. Petting her opened them up to telling others about their loss.
Petting a dog boosts activity in the frontal cortex of the brain, where thinking and planning occurs.
Some research has suggested that dogs, whether trained therapy and service animals or just friends in our homes, have a positive impact on human lives, said Colleen Dell, the research chair in One Health and Wellness and professor at the University of Saskatchewan.
Just 10 minutes spent with a dog helped reduce patients’ pain, according to a March study for which Dell served as lead author.
People often don’t talk about what they’re going through when grieving, Hook said. The process of mourning is as unique to a person as a fingerprint, and many don’t know how to be there for others who are going through it, she added.
For many people, dogs can offer intuitive, unconditional and loving support in times of grief, Dell said.
“We don’t give them the credit that’s due,” Dell said of the animals that provide needed support. “We don’t understand them to the extent that we should. When you start to pull it apart, there’s just so much going on there.”
• Canine cancers give clues about human health risks.
UQ researchers say dogs are a better proxy for human health than many people realize.
University of Queensland researchers are looking to dog owners for data on protecting pet and human health from environmental hazards.
Veterinary pathologist Professor Chiara Palmieri from UQ’s School of Veterinary Science is examining risk factors for canine health in Australia with a focus on chemical exposure, indoor air quality and outdoor air pollution.
“Pets can be the proverbial ‘canary in the coalmine’ when it comes to human health risks,” Professor Palmieri said.
“We love our dogs, but sadly they’re often the first to suffer from environmental health hazards in our households.
“A classic example is a dog developing mesothelioma after their owner’s house renovations reveal asbestos, or from over-application of certain flea repellents which can contain asbestos-like fibers.
“Chemicals like those found in tobacco smoke or garden products also put dogs at risk of common cancers like lymphoma or cancer of the bladder.”
Professor Palmieri said gathering data on canine exposure to environmental hazards is crucial to understanding the origin of spontaneous cancers.
“We’re working on the principle that if it’s toxic to our pets, it will be toxic to humans as well,” she said.
Professor Palmieri said dogs are a better proxy for human health than many people realise.
“Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans, or even more,” she said.
“We estimate that a quarter of dogs will develop cancer at some point, increasing to almost 50 per cent of dogs over the age of 10.”
Professor Palmieri said canine cancer rates are rising, and for some of the same reasons as humans.
“Things like longer lifespans, more focus on health indicators, increased use of diagnostic tests and the isolation of specific exposure risks,” she said.
“If we can better understand the chronic exposures that are risky to dogs, we can do a better job of preventing them and decrease the incidence of certain tumours.”
Professor Palmieri’s research team has devised a brief survey for dog owners.
“We’re compiling basic information about a dog’s age, sex, breed, weight and vaccination status, grooming routine and the flea/tick control products used,” she said.
“But we’re also noting the location of the house, whether anyone in the house smokes and if the dog is exposed to herbicides and pesticides.
“It’s important to gather this data so we can better protect our canine companions while protecting ourselves at the same time.”
• Jeanette Pavinifeb
Over my 20-plus years of consumer reporting, one of the most common questions has been if pet insurance is worth the cost.
Unforeseen veterinary bills can come as quite a financial blow, so having pet insurance can well be worth it. But it wasn’t until I adopted my own dog that I realized the benefits and peace of mind that comes along with pet insurance. So, now the question becomes what type of pet insurance is best.
If you are on a budget, you can look for a policy that would take care of your pet in the event of something catastrophic. Each company will have their own list of what qualifies as catastrophic. Find out the deductibles and find out if all related care is covered.
For a general pet insurance policy there are certain questions you should get the answers to before signing up. There are policies in which once you pay the deductible for a particular condition, that deductible lasts for the entire time your pet is being treated for the condition. One advantage is if the condition is going to be with your pet for the rest of its life, you won’t have to pay a new deductible every year. This type of policy worked out very well for me. My dog developed a heart condition that was luckily caught very early. I paid the initial deductible, which was basically the cost of the echocardiogram, so I no longer will have to pay a deductible for this condition. Additionally, the medication that he will be on for the rest of his life, future echocardiograms and anything else related to this heart condition will be covered at 90%. That can add up to a significant savings. Compare the deductible plan for each policy you are considering. Some plans may offer annual deductibles which could work better for your needs.
One of the most important things to check before signing on the dotted line is the pre-existing condition clause. I have heard from a lot of people over the years that when it came to getting treatment for their pets, they were denied coverage because the treatment was for a pre-existing condition. Another question to ask is how the insurance company deals with diseases or conditions that are inherent to a particular breed. I did a story once on a woman who had a Bernese mountain dog. Her dog needed to have a surgery, but the insurance company denied the claim because certain genetic conditions were not covered. The bottom line is to find out if there are any exclusions for your pet.
Jeanette Pavini is an Emmy Award winning journalist specializing in consumer news and protection.
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – Scamp Club
This is Amelia Pepper Von Pee Pants. A 12-year-old Shih Tzu (like Scamp).
Amelia loves to keep an active social calendar because she loves attention from her human friends, especially pets and scratches. She also loves hanging out with her doggie friends. She loves car rides, camping in the vintage trailer, running on the beach, hiking, swimming in creeks, and the drag strip. At home, she loves playing hide and seek, relaxing to classical music. She loves cuddling with Chryss at the balcony window while watching the sun go down.
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – Movie Review
Streaming Spotlight by Cindy Summers
The Noel Diary – Netflix Originals
Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, 4 being best.
Well known author Jake Turner (Justin Hartley) was on his holiday book tour when he received an unexpected call that his mother had passed away. Jake hadn’t spoken to his mother in quite a while and their relationship was complicated. She had left everything to him, including her house and all the furnishings, so he had to go back home to take care of some paperwork in his hometown Bridgeport where he discovered his mother had become somewhat of a hoarder.
While clearing out the house, he spent time looking over family photos which included him and his brother Ben who passed away when they were children and caused difficulty with their whole family, ultimately ending his parents’ relationship. A woman knocked on the door that he had seen across the street the day before who said her name was Rachel (Barrett Doss) and she was looking for her mother. Rachel was adopted and had found out her birth mother was working at the Turner residence when she was pregnant with her.
Jake said he didn’t have any information about Rachel’s mother however, had an idea to talk to his neighbor Ellie who suggested Jake asked his father as Ellie had just seen him at Jake’s mother’s funeral and knew where he lived. Initially Jake didn’t want to go as he hadn’t spoken to his father in 35 year, but wanted to help Rachel, so they headed to his dad’s house. While in the car, Rachel found her mother’s diary among some personal items he had gathered and what she read confirmed it was her mother and her name was then 17-year-old Noel Ellis.
On the way Jake shared how Ben passed away and Rachel shared stuff from her mother’s diary much of which included things about Jake when he was young. They had to stay the night due to weather, so enjoyed the local holiday pageant and though there seemed to be a spark between them Rachel was engaged to another man. Rachel picked up one of Jacob’s books at the local bookstore and they chatted about it on the way to his father’s home.
Ellie had called Jake’s dad to prepare him, and when Jake drove up his father was cutting down a Christmas tree for them to decorate together just as they had done when Jake was a child. When his dad tried to apologize for leaving after Ben’s death, Jake said he didn’t want to get into that and was only there to help Rachel. The emotions from the past overwhelmed Jake, who wanted to leave, but Rachel convinced him to stay saying Jake was acting just like his father by running.
Jake and his dad decorated the tree and buried the hatchet, then invited Rachel in and Jake’s dad shared a lot about his past with Noel and her life with their family. Jake’s dad had gotten a wedding invite from Noel a few years back, and gave it to Rachel who now knew where her mother was living so she and Jake headed out to find Noel. Jake and Rachel had to stay overnight on the way and had to share the one available room, where they had an intimate evening but Rachel left before morning leaving a note that it was better for both of them.
Rachel shared she knew her mom loved her from what she wrote in her diary, so didn’t need to find her, but Jake decided to go find Noel who was working at a nearby hospital to tell her about Rachel and thank her for helping his family. Jake returned Noel’s diary and Noel said to please let Rachel know if she would love it if she ever wanted to get in touch. Jake called Rachel who tried to push him away as he stood outside her house pleading to give him a chance but she said no. He returned to his mother’s house for the last of his things where to his surprise Rachel did arrive.
Runtime: 1h 39m
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – Mailbox
Sheldon:
Like myself, so many people will miss your opinion section in the Breeze, even when you’re not correct, your readers adore you. I hope this monumental change doesn’t cause readership to diminish, like it did when the Reporter sold years ago. Did you sell the Breeze?
Laural Starr
Laural: “When you’re not correct”- When is that? I’m still publisher-editor not going away. So won’t lose readers I’m sure. Actually, might gain a few Trump fans.
Sheldon:
I am going to miss your opinions.
I agree that the Constitution needs major revisions that can be done through Articles and Amendments. In the Article V, of the Constitution, The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case,shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourth of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior the the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no Sate, with its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.
For example, the Constitution of the State of California was recently changed to clarify the allowance of abortions.
Diane Garber Ventura
Diane: Thanks for the explanation. Keep sending in your opinions and we won’t need mine.
Ventura Breeze
I will not be supporting Mr. Trump in the Republican primary season. I think we’ll have better choices.
Mike Spence
Sheldon:
In the last issue you stated “Regarding my decision to stop writing my column 87.3% of readers are very upset and 20.2% are very happy. You may be a good writer but a bad mathematician that is 107.5% which is impossible.
Clair Moore Ventura
Clair: I disagree. In high school the top grade is a 4 so a 4 is 100%. But some kids obtain a 4.5 grade which is 1.125%. When I played high school sports the coach said to give 110%. When you but a dozen doughnuts 12 is 100% but they give you 13 which is 1.08%, so I’m correct.
Sincerity is everything. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.
~ George Burns
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
With Thanksgiving under our collective belts, the holiday season is in full swing and there are several special events to help raise your spirits whilst enjoying live music.
The Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Street Fair is Saturday, December 3, downtown Ventura. The street fair with vendors and food trucks is open all day and free to the public (noon – 8 pm), but you need to purchase tickets if you want to participate in the wine walk (4-7 pm). The live entertainment is also free and family friendly with Victor Vega and the Bomb culminating the day at Main and California with a gorgeous snowfall; but trust me when I say, no matter how pretty or real it looks, don’t stick out your tongue to catch “snowflakes.”
Jodi Farrell’s 28th Annual Student Holiday Concert is always a treat. This year’s show will be held at the Korean Methodist Church on Kimball Road in Ventura on Saturday, December 3 from 4-6 pm. The special guest band will feature Ron Barnett, Jim Rankin, Brad Strickland, Manon Franklin and Hekar Rivera. Though this is free, donations are appreciated.
The 22nd annual 4 Kids 2 Kids holiday fundraiser will be held at Cantara Cellars in Camarillo on Sunday, December 4 from 2 – 7 pm with the cost of admission only $5 plus a new unwrapped toy. Bands on tap: RJ Mischo w/ Debbie Davies, Ray Jaurique Big Band w/ Flattop Tom, Shawn Jones, Katie Skene, Hot Roux and Milo Sledge.
Poseidon Brewing Company will host their annual holiday pajama party on Friday, December 9 featuring live music from the Vanise Terry Band.
Cantara Cellars bring Britain’s Finest to the venue for “Christmas with the Beatles” on Saturday, December 10.
Doc the Halls Holiday Blues with Doc Ventura will be held at Namba on Saturday, December 10, at 7 pm. The $20 cover gets you Bombafiya, Preston Smith, RJ Mischo, Bill Flores, James Schulfer, Fito de la Parra and Doc Ventura.
The 9th Annual Holiday Sing a Long and Toy Drive at the Majestic Ventura Theater will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 7 pm. Admission is one new unwrapped toy per family. This year’s concert will feature favorite Disney and holiday songs.
And though not exactually holiday themed, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the 17th annual Chopperfest Art and Culture Show returns to Ventura at the Ventura Fairgrounds and will host a special motorcycle art exhibit, an all-brand antique and custom motorcycle show, custom bike builder displays and hundreds of motorcycle/culture vendors; plus, they’ll have live music from Awesome Blue and the Midnight Rider Band (Allman Brothers Revival). Find out more and get your tickets at Chopperfestival.com
Quick Notes: Tickets are on sale now for Dr. Know and Stalag 13 with original singer Ron Baird for January 7 at the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme through EventBrite; Angelo Moore’s Dr. Madd Vibe and the Missing Links play The Grape on Friday, December 2; Long Beach Dub Allstars play the Ventura Music Hall on Saturday, December 3; WonderHouse on Knoll Drive in Ventura has a show featuring Shaky Feelin’ and the Katie Skene Band on Saturday, December 3, $20 at the door; Feros Ferio Winery in Ojai hosts live music with Two Tossers on Saturday, December 3; it’s an evening of Brazilian Bossa Nova, Samba and Jazz with Teka & Friends when they play the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Upper Ojai on Sunday, December 4, on the following Sunday, December 11, the special jury prize winner of 13th International Tchaikovsky competition, Evgeny Tonkha, will perform; All Kinds continues to offer live music for the younger generation in Zander Alley at 433 E. Main Street downtown Ventura. It’s a sober space for all ages with live music on Sunday, December 4 with Sound that Ends Creation, Cel Damage, Two Brothers, Black Moon Lilith, Crave and Stood Up with a $10 cover; and Phil Salazar and Tom Corbett team up for a show at the Ojai Underground on Saturday, December 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.
Ventura’s HighTide Robotics team competed at Ventura Fairgrounds
On October 3, at the Ventura Fairgrounds Ventura’s HighTide Robotics team participated in the exciting competition. Founded is 2018 it provides opportunities for high school students from all around Ventura County to participate in a competitive and meaningful way through the FIRST robotics competition. Students learn career-oriented skills in engineering, design, mathematics, computer science, and are inspired by industry professional mentors and FRC alumni dedicated to helping foster a competitive FRC team and educating team members.
Each year high school students create a globally competitive robot with the support of industry and FIRST professional mentors.
FIRST, which means “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is a non-profit organization for high school students. The intent of FIRST is “to create a world where science and technology are celebrated… where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes” stated Dean Kamen (Founder of FIRST).
For more information http://www.team4414.com .
Ventura Robotics
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – Music Calendar
For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com
All Kinds
433 E. Main St., Ventura
Sun 12/4: Sound that Ends Creation, Cel Damage, Two Brothers, Black Moon Lilith, Crave, Stood Up
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai
Sun 12/4: Teka & Friends
Sun 12/11: Evgeny Tonkha w/ Stephen Vanhauwaert
Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 12/2: Theresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 12/3: Epitome of Dreams
Tues 12/6: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Fri 12/9: Epitome of Dreams
Sat 12/10: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Tues 12/13: Troy Edwards
Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 12/2: The Jukes
Sat 12/3: Ignition
Sun 12/4: Ray Jaurique, Katie Skene, Shawn Jones, Hot Roux, Milo Sledge, RJ Mischo, Debbie Davies
Sat 12/10: Britain’s Finest
The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi
ChopperFest
Ventura Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Sun 12/11: Awesome Blue, Zepp Heads, the Midnight Rider Band
Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Thursdays: Glenn Bennet
Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Fri 12/2: Hot Rise
Fri 12/9: Maliah
El Rey Cantina
2302 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sat 12/3: Vinyl Gypsies
Sun 12/11: the Robot Uprising, 5th St. Saints, the Indignants
Fero’s Ferio
310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sat 12/3: Two Tossers
Four Brix
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
Fri 12/2: Ignition
Sun 12/4: Smokey & Friends
Sun 12/11: Kelly’s Lot
Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Sat 12/3 – Blown Over
Fri 12/9: Bombafiya
Sat 12/10: Jacob Marques & the Good Vibes
The Grape
2833 E. Main St., Ventura
Tuesdays Jazz Jam
Thursdays: Tom Etchart & Friends (5-7 pm)
Fridays: Fred Kaplan (5-7 pm)
Wed 11/30: Tribute to Stan Getz
Thurs 12/1: sicNarf
Fri 12/2: Angelo Moore’s Dr. Madd Vibe & the Missing Links, Barrelhouse Wailers
Sat 12/3: Fausto Cuevas y la Moderna (2pm); Doug Webb Group (8 pm)
Wed 12/7: 6 Beats Apart
Thurs 12/8: Guil Juliao trio feat. Anthony Cammarota
Fri 12/9: Danny Janklow Quintet feat. Katherine Ella Wood
Sat 12/10: Barrelhouse Wailers
Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Saturdays: The Cook Hand Ukes
Keynote Lounge
10245 E Telephone Rd, Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 12/2: the Salty Suites
Sat 12/3: One People Reggae jam (3 pm); Jacob Marques (7 pm)
Sun 12/4: Brian D-entremont
Thurs 12/8: Spring Loaded
Fri 12/9: Lacie Mace
Sun 12/10: Mark Masson
Lucas Sellers Wine
330 Zachary St., Moorpark
Sat 12/10: Natalie Wattre
Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Tues 12/6: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Wed 12/7: Beach House
Sun 12/11: 9th Annual Holiday Sing along
Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo
Wed 12/30: Robert Van
Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Fri & Sat 7-10 pm; Sun 4-7pm
Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sun 12/4: Teresa Russell
Namba Arts
47 S. Oak Street, Ventura
Sat 12/10: Doc the Halls Holiday Blues
Ojai Underground
616 Pearl Street, Ojai
Fri 12/9: Mike Mullins & Forest Sun
Sat 12/10: Phil Salazar & Tom Corbett
Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant Street, Ojai
Fri 12/2: Jacob and the Good Vibes
Wed 12/7: Davey and the Midnights
Thurs 12/8: Alice Austin
Onyx Bistro
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Fri 12/2: Nate Latta
Sat 12/3: Eliya Frantz
Fri 12/9: Raw Honey Band
Sat 12/10: Leeann Skoda
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Fri 12/2: Tierra, Malo
Sat 12/10: Dennis Jones
Poseidon Brewing Co.
5777 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura
Fri 12/2: CocoKnots
Fri 12/9: Vanise Terry Band
The Six
419 E. Main St., Ventura
Wed 12/7: Hologram Empire
The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 12/2: Brandon Ragan
Sat 12/3: Holgers Heroes
Fri 12/9: Doc Rogers Band
Sat 12/10: Katrina & the Kats
The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Wed 11/30: Jake McClelland
Topa Topa Brewing
104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sat 12/3: Goodnight Kiss
Topa Topa Brewing
4880 Colt St., Ventura
Sun 12/11: Whole Hog
Topa Topa Brewing
2024 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sat 12/3: Jimmy Darin
Wed 12/7: Erinn Alissa
Topa Topa Brewing
341 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Fri 12/2: Sam Kulchin
The Twist on Main
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Thursdays: LA Jazz Connection
Fri 12/2: Tossers
Sat 12/3: Coque Ross (2 pm); Crosscut 805 (8 pm)
Sun 12/4: Dave Parsonage (12:30 pm); Hot Roux (5 pm)
Fri 12/9: The Jetlemons
Sat 12/10: Adam Lenhard (2 pm)
Sun 12/11: Joe Delia (12:30 pm); Kenny Devoe (5 pm)
Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter
Wednesdays: Tribal Me
Fridays: Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera
Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 12/1: the Iron Maidens, Robert Rodriquez
Sat 12/3: Long Beach Dub Allstars
Sun 12/4: the Rare Occasions, Hot Freaks
Thurs 12/8: Zepparella
Fri 12/9: the Slackers
The Vine
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Saturdays: Smitty and Julia and Friends
Sundays: Austin Vallejo
Fri 12/9: Dianne Miller
Waterside Restaurant & Wine Bar
3500 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sun 12/11: Teresa Russell feat. Mama Pat
Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 12/1: the Pipes
Fri 12/2: LA Jazz Connection with Davey Miller
Sat 12/3: the James Broz Band
Sun 12/4: Colette Lovejoy Band
Tues 12/6: Open mic with Jenna Rose
Thurs 12/8: Brandon Ragan
Fri 12/9: George & Michael
Sat 12/10: San Roque Trio
Sun 12/11: Tossers
Wonderhouse
2359 Knoll Dr., Ventura
Sat 12/3: Shaky Feelin, Katie Skeene Band
Community Memorial Health System Board of Trustees announces new CEO
The Community Memorial Health System Board of Trustees is proud to announce that it has selected Mick Zdeblick to succeed Gary K. Wilde as President & CEO of the health system. Zdeblick, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, OR, will step into the role of President & CEO effective January 9, 2023.
“Mick is a proven leader who possesses both the experience and vision to lead Community Memorial Health System into the future,” said Board of Trustees Chair Richard R. Rush. “His diverse background and extensive record of success will be an asset to our health system and our community. We look forward to welcoming him in his new role as President & CEO of our health system.”
Zdeblick has served as CEO of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC), the flagship hospital for Asante Health System, since 2017. In addition to overseeing the performance of ARRMC and driving overall health system profitability amidst COVID-19 financial challenges, Zdeblick has led Asante’s $500 million facility renovation and expansion master plan. His career has also included roles as Chief Operating Officer at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA, Vice President of Campus Transformation and Vice President of Hospital Operations at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and a Master of Management degree from the Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
“I am honored to have been selected for the role of President & CEO of Community Memorial Health System,” said Zdeblick. “The unique culture of the organization, as well as its unrivaled commitment to its mission, make it an invaluable asset to the community. I look forward to joining and leading the organization as we endeavor to ensure the availability of exceptional healthcare in Ventura County.”
Following Wilde’s retirement announcement in April, the Community Memorial Health System Board of Trustees, in partnership with nationally-recognized recruiting firm, Witt Kieffer, launched a nationwide search for qualified candidates and evaluated a number of healthcare executives, including Zdeblick, for the role. The board’s goal throughout the selection process was to ensure the longevity of the health system and safeguard it as a community treasure for years to come.
Wilde has served as Community Memorial Health System’s President & CEO since 2004. During his tenure, he oversaw the merger of Community Memorial Hospital and Ojai Valley Community Hospital to form Community Memorial Health System in 2005. Since then, Wilde successfully oversaw the planning, funding and construction of the new 250-bed Community Memorial Hospital which opened in December 2018, as well as the Continuing Care Center – a 75-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on the campus of Ojai Valley Community Hospital that opened in July 2020.
Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 – 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 or Rick Follenweider at 650-520-1098 can supply details.
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.
Dec. 3 & 4; 10 & 11: Dudley House Holiday Boutique. The 28th annual fundraiser for the 1892 historic house museum continues into December on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come celebrate the spirit of holidays past where you’ll find quality crafts, home décor, antiques and collectibles plus a silent auction and bargain “basement”. An outdoor flea market is added on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 197 N. Ashwood in Ventura. (805) 642-3345. Free.
Dec. 3: Sespe Fly Fishers of Ventura will be conducting our monthly “First Saturday” introductory Fly Rod Casting and Intro to Fly Fishing clinic. In December. 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
For more information: Casting Program Coordinator Thomas Hall
(805) 377-5249 www.sespeflyfishers.org
Dec. 3: Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice’s 38th Annual “Light Up a Life” event will take place in in Camarillo. This celebration provides comfort, solace and an opportunity for those who have lost someone to honor their loved one’s memory. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Up event is Saturday,from 4:30 pm – 5:30pm at Constitution Park, 1287 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo.
Livingston invites all residents of Ventura County to support this year’s Light Up campaign. Memory stars can be reserved online at www.lmvna.org/LightUpALife for $25 each or by calling 805-642-0239, x 639.
Dec. 4: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.
Sunday, 2 :00-4:00 pm
Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd.
Live Music on stage. Jamming in the Canada Room. Free Admission. Free parking. Open to the Public. For more information
call 805-517-1131 or visit Facebook: OTCBGMA
Dec. 10: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Museum of Ventura County – Sip ‘n Shop Holiday Market –you can buy the perfect gift at our first annual Sip ‘n Shop. Drink some champagne, purchase from local artists – and have your gift wrapping done here for you. Shop local!