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Rancho Days at Olivas Adobe Historical Park

Photos by Michael Gordon

On Sunday, September 11, an event was held at the Olivas Adobe Historical Park called Rancho Days celebrating life on the Rancho. Celebrating what it was like to live, work, and play on Rancho San Miguel! This annual family-friendly event featured hands-on activities like quilting, roping, gold panning, music, and more and was especially enjoyed by the young attendees.

New developments being proposed, approved or under construction in Ventura

Two Eleven (PROJ-22-0092)

Location: 211 East Thompson Boulevard (District 1)
Description: A new 6-story mixed use building with 94 units and 3,181 square feet of commercial space  on a 0.92 acre site.
Status: Third submittal under review
Hearing Info:
Design Review Committee September 21, 2022
Planning Commission TBD
City Contact: Gene Burse, Senior Planner, [email protected]

Samet Apartments (PROJ 11836)

Location: 102 South Garden Street (District 1)
Description: A new 3-story  residential building with 19 units on a 0.3 acre site.
Status: Awaiting Resubmittal
Hearing Info:
Design Review Committee: 03/03/21
Planning Commission: 09/28/22
City Contact: Levi Hill, Principal Planner, [email protected]

141 N Ventura Ave Renovation (PROJ-14897)

Location:  141 North Ventura Avenue (District 1)
Project Description: Renovate an existing commercial building to have two (2) retail suites and nine (9) residential units on a 13,950 square foot site.
Status: Scheduled for Hearing
Hearing Info:
Design Review Committee: 09/21/22
Director’s Hearing: TBD
City Contact: Shaveta Sharma, Contract Planner, [email protected] 

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 – The Pet Page

∙ What appeared to be a mysterious illness that killed more than 20 dogs recently in northern Michigan was later identified as canine parvovirus. No outbreaks have been reported in Oklahoma, but the disease is still a threat.

Although parvovirus is a severe and highly contagious disease, it is highly preventable with proper and complete vaccines, said Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian and food animal quality and health specialist.
“Parvovirus can be a threat to all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months old are at the greatest risk,” Whitworth said. “And despite their vaccination status, puppies in that age range do have a window in which they are susceptible to the virus.”

Parvovirus is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces. The virus can also contaminate water and food bowls, collars, leashes and the hands and clothing of humans who have handled an infected animal.

Signs of parvovirus include:

Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain and bloating, Fever or low body temperature and Vomiting.

It’s important for pet owners to be aware of persistent vomiting and diarrhea as this can lead to rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock. Most canine deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of symptoms. Whitworth said it’s critical to get a symptomatic dog to the veterinarian immediately.

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU Extension veterinarian and director of continuing education for the university’s College of Veterinary Medicine, said proper and complete vaccination and good hygiene play pivotal roles in preventing the disease.

“Many pet owners enjoy taking their dogs to the local dog park or other places, such as doggy day care, obedience classes and groomers. Multiple opportunities for your dog to come into contact with other dogs should be a big motivator to ensure your pet is vaccinated,” Biggs said. “Talk with your veterinarian about the proper vaccination schedule for your pet.”

It is recommended puppies start parvovirus vaccines between 6 and 8 weeks old and receive a booster every three to four weeks until they are 16 weeks when antibodies from their mother’s milk have faded. Once the initial series of vaccines have been given, a booster vaccine should be administered one year later, then repeated every three years thereafter or as directed by your veterinarian.

∙ “Intelligence is the result of diverse cognitive traits that allow individuals to flexibly solve different types of problems,” Fugazza explained. “Giftedness refers to an extremely good capacity in the case of a specific skill.” So, maybe gifted dogs are like people who score high on the verbal part of the SATs.

If your pup doesn’t learn words easily, it doesn’t mean it’s a dumb dog. Adam Boyko, an expert in canine genomics, reassures owners that canine intelligence is more than that.

“Both dogs and wolves are playful when they are puppies, but dogs really evolved to living in the human environment and to responding to social cues,” said Boyko, a specialist in the genetics of behavior and an associate professor at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. “It’s not surprising that the more playful ones exhibit better learning in the domain of learning human words. And it’s not surprising that Border collies, who are bred to respond to human cues, show the propensity to learn words more than other breeds. ““APRIL 29, 202202:35

“Other breeds of dogs might show intelligence in other ways,” Boyko said. “For example, wolves are very intelligent although they don’t typically pick up on human cues.”

“But they can figure out how to escape,” said Boyko. “Where dogs would look for a person to help, wolves would see how humans did a latch and lock and then the wolves would do it themselves to get out.”

One thing that can’t be determined from the study is whether the playfulness trait spurred owners to interact more with their dogs and thus teach them more words, said Dr. Nicholas Dodman, a professor emeritus at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, CEO and president of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies and the author of “Pets on the Couch: Neurotic Dogs, Compulsive Cats, Anxious Birds and the New Science of Animal Psychiatry.”

The new findings might help people who want to buy or adopt a puppy. It suggests that playfulness might be a good attribute to consider.

“The playful ones might be more likely to interact with a person, assimilate words more easily and be more intelligent,” said Dodman.

∙ A Columbia couple is hoping to raise awareness about poisonous mushrooms after their beloved dog died from eating them in their yard. Mike and Cindy Casto found their dog Ruffles, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, had gotten into some mushrooms. They brought her to their primary veterinary clinic and an emergency veterinary hospital but lost her a little more than 24 hours later.

When the Castos brought Ruffles to Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic, staff there said she was comatose.

Dr. Courtney Cauthen, Associate Veterinarian at Shandon-Wood, treated Ruffles.“Liver values were so high on the machine that it couldn’t read them,” she said.

Ruffles was then taken to the South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care hospital, where she had clotting issues.

The Castos said that she was given plasma transfusions to reverse the damage, but they were unsuccessful.

According to Cauthen, the Amanita and Galerina mushrooms are the most dangerous for pets and can cause liver failure.

Since the mushrooms can vary in color and size, she said it is best to assume all mushrooms growing in yards could be harmful to pets.

“Try to scan your yard the best that you can before you let them out, pick up as many as you can that you see and toss them away,” Cauthen said. “Generally, when I let my dogs in the backyard, I’m scanning, I’m picking them up and putting them in food bags and throwing them away.”
“They unfortunately don’t know things that are dangerous for them to eat so we have to do our best to prevent it the best we can,” she said.

“We’ve told our neighbors and they have dogs, and we just want them to go out and check your yard and see if you have any mushrooms, get rid of them or keep your pet inside,” Mike said.

There is no known cure, but Cauthen said if you see your dog eating a mushroom, you should rush them to a clinic so that they can induce vomiting and try to get it out of their system.

∙A Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife.

Some cat lovers have reacted emotionally to this month’s decision and put the key scientist behind it on the defensive.

Wojciech Solarz, a biologist at the state-run Polish Academy of Sciences, wasn’t prepared for the disapproving public response when he entered “Felis catus,” the scientific name for the common house cat, into a national database run by the academy’s Institute of Nature Conservation.

The database already had 1,786 other species listed with no objections, Solarz told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Invasive alien species No. 1,787, however, is a creature so beloved that it often is honored in Poland’s cemeteries reserved for cats and dogs.

Solarz described the growing scientific consensus that domestic cats have a harmful impact on biodiversity given the number of birds and mammals they hunt and kill.

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

It’s not that I hate being the bearer of bad news that summer is officially over as we usher in fall, that’s because fall isn’t so bad for us here in Ventura. The autumnal equinox is September 22 and as far as I’m concerned, the weather is perfect for taking in live music; but let’s be honest, the weather is always perfect for taking in live music!

The Port of Hueneme hosts the 2022 Banana Festival on Saturday, September 24, with live music from Teka Penteriche (Brazilian Bossa), Justo Almario and his Afro Colombian Jazz Ensemble, Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps with her special brand of Texas blues rock, Richardo Lemvoy Makina Loca, with Victor Vega and the Bomb capping off the day. There is no admission and parking is free for this one at 105 E Port Hueneme Road from 10 am to 6 pm.

One of my favorite nights out is also a fundraiser for a great cause, Pier Under the Stars. This ticketed event raises money to help preserve our Ventura Pier providing emergency funds when big waves do their inevitable damage to the pilings. The non-profit is called Pier into the Future and the evening helps to keep their vision alive. From 5-8 pm on Saturday, October 1 on the beachfront promenade next to the north side of the pier, the outdoor event features food, wine, and other beverages from local merchants. The live musical entertainment this year will be from Mid Life Crisis, so plan to dance “under the stars” as well.

It’s an early start to Oktoberfest over the weekend at September 24 at Lucas Sellers Wine in Moorpark features live music from Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts, Der Matterhorn Band, Hazelnuss Das Music and Sauer Sam and & Tablecloth Band. Along with the German live music, there will be a stein hoisting competition, axe throwing, vendors marketplace, petting zoo and more! Sounds like fun for all ages; I even spotted a mention of this one on KTLA weekend news.

Marty Van Loan and Jeff Evans are at it again with the release of their CD from the Mini Bar Project. They’ll perform new songs and old favorites in a rare live performance at the Santa Paula Theater Center on October 1.

Congratulations to the one of the original dive-bars in the county, the Rudder Room, as they celebrate their 60th anniversary on Saturday, September 24, with Teresa Russell performing 1-5 pm.

Not quite a 60-year milestone, but it’s a milestone none-the-less as Ojai Valley Brewery celebrates their 1-year anniversary with what they’re calling Croptober Fest 2022, which also falls on Saturday, September 24. Reggae reigns from 5-10 from Cornerstone, Morie & the Heavy Hitters and Jacob & the Good Vibes. This one is a ticketed event and will help to benefit the Humane Society of Ventura County.

And my favorite jazz spot, the Grape, will also celebrate their one-year anniversary on Saturday, October 1 with the return of Casey Abrams.

New shows at Ventura Music Hall
Kabaka Pyramid with Jordant on October 13
Tai Verdes on November 9
Thee Sinseers & the Altons with Rudy de Anda on November 12
Skeggs on March 6, 2023

Mark your calendar (more details next issue) for Surf n Suds (October 8), the Highland Seaside Highland Games (October 8-9) and Boots and Brews with Tim McGraw (October 14).

Quick Notes:
Billy Vera and the Beaters play the Grape on Thursday, September 22; teen band out of Camarillo, No Idea, play El Rey Cantina on Sunday, September 25; Wednesday, September 28, is the next free Rock the Collection concert with Eagles tribute band, the Long Run; Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite play the Libbey Bowl on Friday, September 30; Fido the band play Leashless Brewing on Saturday, October 1; and the Fatty Vegan hosts a Numbskull Productions show with Powerhouse and End Days on Sunday, October 2 (ticketweb.com).

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.

“Joyful Expressions” Art Reception November 12th, 5 – 7 pm

Show dates November 10 – January 8

Fox Fine Jewelry presents Joyful Expressions, an art show with Linda Kidd and Bonny Butler from November 10th to January 8th, with an Art Reception on November 12th from 5 – 7 pm.

Linda Kidd grew up surrounded by artists. Linda Kidd still takes art classes to this day, having studied with Terry Masters, David Gallup, and Carolyn Smith, among others.

Bonny Butler was a dog groomer since she was 16 – she even owned her own dog grooming business! One day, she decided she had enough of the noise – from the phones ringing, the blow dryers drying, the water running – and signed up for Watercolor 101.

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 – Community Events

Events by Ana Baker

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic Ventura County Cribbage is resuming competitive cribbage, every Wednesday at 5p.m., at Pizzaman Dan’s 444 East Santa Clara St. backroom. For more details please call Kerry 805 6437683.

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 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].

Sept. 21: Young Teen Grief Support Group. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program is offering an 8-week support group for young teens ages 12-15, who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group will meet in person on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Call 805-389-6870 to enroll.

Sept. 24: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – West Ventura County

Saturday at 9 a.m. located at the Collection at River Park in Oxnard. Come together for an inspiring community event that celebrates our commitment to ending the disease, featuring a poignant Promise Garden ceremony and a walk around The Collection at Riverpark. Act.alz.org/westventuracounty

Sept. 24: Saturday 8 – 2 p.m. plant & collectibles sale at the Dudley House Museum.

Bromeliads, orchids and succulents will be on sale along with a variety of collectibles. Vendors please call Charlie at 805/746-4317 for details. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood Streets (197 N. Ashwood Street). Free.

Sept. 28: The Channel Islands Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America (CICEGA) will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 291Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit our website at https://www.channelislandsega.org.

Sept. 28: The College Area Community Council will be holding a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. This month’s meeting will focus on the city of Ventura’s long-range goals and plans. CACC represents citizens in the area bounded by Mills Road on the west, Hill Road on the east, city limits in the hillsides on the north, and the 126 Freeway on the south. Visit the College Area Community Council website https://caccventura.com for more information and to be added to the mailing list or to access a link to the Zoom meeting.

Oct. 2: Old-Time Country Bluegrass Gospel Music Assoc.
Sunday, 2 :00-4:00 pm, Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd., Ventura
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

October 2. Open house tours of the 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will take place on Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. With Halloween fast approaching, tour guides Richard Senate and Lynn Weitzel may add a few ghost stores if asked. Admission is free. For information, please call (805) 642-3345 or visit the website at dudleyhouse.org.

Oct. 5, 19: The Compassionate Friends (TCF) of West Ventura County provides free grief support for families after the death of a child. Parents, grandparents and siblings over 16 are welcome to join on the first and third Wednesdays of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. via ZOOM. If interested, please contact (805) 835-9100. For more information, visit TCFVentura.org. TCF Chapter Leader in Ventura Laura Lindsay at (914) 610-8918.

October 22: Walk to End Alzheimer’s – East Ventura County

The Promenade at Westlake Village Saturday at 9 a.m. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for dementia care, support and research.

Act.alz.org/eastventuracounty

Oct. 22: Group: Channel Islands PC User Group (CIPCUG)
Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Online and now live at our temporary location Ventura County
Computers 2175 Goodyear Avenue, Unit 117, Ventura (805) 289-3960
All CIPCUG events can be attended online.  Due to limited space, live
attendance is reserved for members.

At the Museum of Ventura County

Melina Sempill Watts’ first novel Tree is an exploration of 229 years through the point of view of a California oak. Artist Jeff Sojka painted his vision of the tree’s reality. This cross-media exhibit, on-site and virtually, will expand your relationship to nature and its inherent consciousness.

Exhibit runs through October 2.

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 – Music Calendar

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

Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 9/23: Mack and D
Sat 9/24: Epitome of Dreams
Tues 9/27: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson
Fri 9/30: Andrew Longaker duo
Sat 10/1: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 9/23: Frank Barajas & the Corsican Brothers
Fri 9/30: Ignition unplugged
Sat 10/1: Ray Jaurique and his big 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

The Collection
2751 Park View Court, Oxnard
Rock the Collection
Wed 9/28: The Long Run

Copper Blues
The Collection, Oxnard
Fri 9/23: Power Syndicate
Fri 9/30: Vinyl Gypsies

Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai
Thurs 9/29: Cate Le Bon

El Rey Cantina
2302 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sun 9/25: No Idea

Fatty Vegan
325 S. Borchard Dr., Ventura
Sun 10/2: Powerhouse, End Days

Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
Sun 9/25: Epitome of Dreams
Fri 9/30: Caught Red Handed
Sun 10/2: Sloan & Josh (Raw Honey Band)

The Grape
2833 E. Main St., Ventura
Tuesdays Jazz Jam
Wed 9/21: Ladd McIntosh Big Band
Thurs 9/22: Billy Vera and the Beaters
Fri 9/23: TriTone Asylum
Sat 9/24: RJ Root Guitar night featuring Ron Eschete
Thurs 9/29: Tribute to the Greats
Fri 9/30: Plotz
Sat 10/1: Casey Abrams

Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Saturdays: The Cook Hand Ukes

Keynote Lounge
10245 E Telephone Rd, Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Fri 9/23: Red Rhythm

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 9/23: Heavy Rotation
Sat 9/24: Evan Joffred
Sun 9/25: Kim Moya
Thurs 9/29: Anna Vera
Fri 9/30: Mike Beers
Sat 10/1: Fido the Band

Libbey Bowl
210 Signal St., Ojai
Sun 9/25: Ojai Pops
Fri 9/30: Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite

Madewest Brewing
1744 Donlon St., Ventura
Sat 9/24: Milo Sledge Trio
Sun 10/2: RJ Mischo & His Red Hat Blues Band

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Fri 9/23: Ridin’ the Storm Out, Aerorocks, Eclipsed by the Wall
Thurs 9/29: Max & Iggor Cavalera
Fri 9/30: Manchester Orchestra
Sun 10/2: Silversun Pickups
Tues 10/4: Marcus Mumford, Danielle Ponder

Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo
Wed 9/21: Richard Weiss
Fri 9/23: Mark and Jim duo
Sat 9/24: Jeanne Tatum Trio
Fri 9/30: Tour Support

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Fri & Sat 7-10 pm; Sun 5-8 pm
Fri 9/23: Tossers
Sat 9/24: Operation 90s
Sun 9/25: CRV
Fri 9/30: Red Rhythm
Sat 10/1: TBP
Sun 10/2: Doc Rogers Band

Namba Arts
47 S. Oak Street, Ventura
Fri 9/30: Mark Hummel & RJ Mischo

Ojai Underground
616 Pearl Street, Ojai
Fri 9/23: The Salty Suites
Sat 9/24: The String Revolution
Sat 10/1: Sayed Sabrina

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant Street, Ojai
Thurs 9/22: Teresa Russell
Fri 9/23: The Late Knights
Sat 9/24: Cornerstone, Morie & the Heavy Hitters, Jacob & the Good Vibes
Fri 9/30: The Remedies
Sat 10/1: River Ripley

Onyx Bistro
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Fri 9/23: Tom Etchart & Friends
Sun 9/25: Raw Honey Band
Fri 9/30: Jake Needham

Pier Under the Stars
Promenade next to Ventura Pier
Sat 10/1: Midlife Crisis

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 9/23: Doc Rogers Band
Sat 9/24: Free Love Project
Sun 9/25: Shay Moulder
Fri 9/30: Acoustic DNA
Sun 10/2: Steve and Sally Williams

Rudder Room
2929 Ocean Dr., Oxnard
Sat 9/24: Teresa Russell

San Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Sat 10/1: Blackstar

Santa Paula Theater
125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula
Sat 10/1: The Mini Bar Project

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 9/30: Whiskey Stone

Strey Cellars
951 Rice Ave., Oxnard
Sun 9/25: The 805 Social Club

The Twist on Main
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Wednesdays: Americana Night
Thursdays: LA Jazz Connection
Fri 9/23: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 9/24: Dive Bar Steve (2 pm); Jesse Harris Band (8 pm)
Sun 9/25: Bella Lucarelli (12:30 pm); Hot Roux (5 pm)
Fri 9/30: Jen Staves and the Bluzfish

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

Ventura Harbor Village
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Sun 9/25: Unkle Monkey

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 9/23: Natural Science, Black Sabbatha
Sat 9/24: Sun Room
Thurs 9/29: Too Many Zooz
Sat 10/1: Protoje, Jesse Royal, Lila Ike
Tues 10/4: Tribal Seeds feat. Hector Roots Lewis

The Vine
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Saturdays: Smitty and Julia and Friends
Sundays: Austin Vallejo
Fri 9/23: Corey Highberg

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 2 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 9/22: Troy Edwards
Fri 9/23: Art of Funk
Sun 9/25: The Raw Honey Band
Thurs 9/29: James Bros.
Fri 9/30: Debbie Davies
Sat 10/1: Steve and Sally Williams
Sun 10/2: CRV
Tues 10/4: Open Mic w/ Jenna Rose

1901
740 S. B Street, Oxnard
Fri 9/23: Teresa Russell, Stephen Geyer & Mama Pat