Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, so if anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam.
Here’s what to know:
You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.
You can’t pay to get early access to a vaccine.
Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee.
Con artists may try to get your Medicare Number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone.
Protect yourself from Medicare fraud. Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card. Remember:
Medicare will never contact you for your Medicare Number or other personal information unless you’ve given them permission in advance.
Medicare will never call you to sell you anything.
You may get calls from people promising you things if you give them a Medicare Number. Don’t do it.
Medicare will never visit you at your home.
Medicare can’t enroll you over the phone unless you called first.
Check regularly for Medicare billing fraud. Review your Medicare claims and Medicare Summary Notices for any services billed to your Medicare Number you don’t recognize.
Some brains seem to defy wear and tear better than the average brain.
A 90-year-old brain typically weighs 1,100 to 1,200 grams, and this is 100 or more grams less than the typical 40-year-old brain. Brain shrinkage mostly affects the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, and the cerebral cortex, which is important for complex thought processes. Over time, the brain can also be affected by declining levels of neurotransmitters, changing hormones, deteriorating blood vessels, and impaired circulation of blood glucose. These brain changes can affect thinking, making it harder to recall words and names, focus on tasks, and process new information.
Physically, the brains of cognitive super agers seem to defy wear and tear better than the average brain. Researchers at Northwestern University’s Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease in Chicago have tentatively identified a “brain signature” for cognitive super agers, which they define as people age 80 years and older who have performance on memory tests comparable to people two to three decades younger. The researchers conducted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans on 12 cognitive super agers, 10 cognitively normal peers, and 14 cognitively normal people in the 50- to 65-year age range. Comparisons revealed that the cingulate cortex, a brain region considered important for the integration of information related to memory, attention, cognitive control, and motivation was thicker in super agers than in their same-age peers and showed no atrophy compared with the same brain region of the middle agers. In fact, a specific region of the anterior cingulate cortex was significantly thicker in the brains of cognitive super agers than in middle agers’ brains.
In a separate study, the Northwestern researchers found that super agers’ brains contained a much higher density of a particular type of cell called von Economo neurons, which are linked to social intelligence and awareness. Their brains had more of these neurons even than the brains of younger adults.
At Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, researchers are studying younger super agers — people between age 60 and 80 who have memory recall abilities similar to those of 18- to 32-year-olds. They’ve identified distinctive thicknesses in two neural networks that connect parts of the brain important to memory function. The thickness is nearly the same as in the brains of younger adults. The researchers also found that super agers have a bigger hippocampus than other adults their age.
Researchers with UC Irvine’s 90+ Study have identified a curious and counterintuitive feature of the super ager brain: sometimes it shows the pathologies that characterize Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Researchers are exploring several theories to explain why some people’s cognitive abilities stay intact to the end of life. Perhaps they start out in life with larger, stronger brains. Or perhaps their brains somehow change to compensate for aging’s damaging effects. Another theory being pursued is whether their brains have stronger defenses against the assaults of aging.
A person’s environment may be a factor. Human and animal studies by NIA-supported scientists have contributed to the growing body of evidence that enriching experiences, such as advanced education and mind-challenging occupations, can help brains last longer.
Social factors also could play a role in healthy cognitive aging. In one of Northwestern University’s studies, investigators gave a 42-item questionnaire on psychological well-being to 31 cognitive super agers and 19 cognitively normal peers. The cognitive super agers reported more friends and family connections, a finding that builds on past research showing links between psychological well-being and lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
Sam (Bernie) Goldstein died Friday December 18, 2020 of heart disease at the age of 88. Bernie was born August 9, 1932 in San Francisco.
Bernie’s father, Max Goldstein sold men’s suits and played clarinet in dance bands during and after the depression. His mother Celia escaped Russia as a child. Bernie and his sister Dot came of age in wartime San Francisco. Bernie met Doris Perrin on a double-date in 1952, and they were married until her death in 2019.
As a kid in San Francisco, Bernie took pictures and developed them in his basement darkroom. In the navy during the Korean War he served as a reconnaissance photographer. In retirement his photographs won awards at the Ventura County Fair, at the Ventura County Camera Club and in various contests.
He was a contributing photographer for the Ventura Breeze. Bernie loved being a member of the downtown Rotary Club. Bernie also loved traveling with his wife Doris through the US, Mexico and Canada with his Airstream Club. In earlier days he was an avid boater and water skier and loved traveling, camping and boating with family and friends.
Bernie began his career at Sears Roebuck and Company selling sewing machines. Bernie advanced through the ranks at Sears to become a fixer for the company in various cities by helping to design marketing programs to fit that local store.
The company brought the family to Ventura in 1969. Bernie made many lasting friendships from his work at Sears. Upon retirement from Sears, Bernie started a local real estate brokerage Vims Realty where he loved his work and the people until his retirement in 2007.
Bernie was an extrovert who made friends easily because he searched out fun from the mundane. He sincerely liked people and wanted the best for them. He was a reliable friend to those lucky enough to share time with him.
He is survived by his daughter Delinda Schlunegger (husband Mike), his daughter Denise Wenger and his son Dennis Goldstein (wife Marian Butler). God-children were Joanne Muldoon, Janet Petty and Caryn Lozada. His grandchildren are Jessica Wenger, Danielle Schlunegger-Warner (husband Chris), grandson Shawn Wenger (wife Kelley) grandson Branden Wenger (wife Nicol), and great grand children Kai Wenger, Elton Wenger, Peyton Wenger, Aniston Wenger and Brixton Wenger. He also loved the Perrin sisters and their families, the Thompson family and the Levin family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity.
1:44pm, dispatched to an ocean rescue at McGrath State Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B-19 and Rescue Watercraft. Two inexperienced surfers were unable to return to shore because of large surf. They were taken onboard RB19 and brought to the VPD longdock for medical evaluation by VFD/AMR.
Thursday 12-10
10:05am, received report of a PWC speeding in the harbor. Officers responded in RB19, found the perpetrator, issued warning and escorted back to his slip.
Saturday 12-12
8:05am, dispatched to a bicycle accident on Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded in vehicle and assisted AMR with the patient who suffered a fractured wrist from the accident. The 35 y/o patient was transported to local hospital.
Sunday 12-13
7:35pm, dispatched to a vegetation fire near Riverhaven encampment. Officers responded in rescue vehicle Harb-1 along with VFD units to investigate the report. No brush fire was discovered, but the natural gas burn-off Southeast of the Santa Clara bridge appeared to be misidentified as a fire.
Monday 12-14
3:00pm, observed a sailboat sailing outside the harbor in extremely hazardous seas. Monitored the vessels progress and eventually returned to the harbor.
Tues-15
10:47am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Marina Community.
Tuesday 12-15
10:47pm, received report of a car stopped and running on E-bound Spinnaker near Harbor blvd. Officers responded with VPD and found two young females unconscious in the running vehicle. The pair were assumed under the influence and the driver was arrested for DUI and the case is under investigation.
Wednes 12-16
7:52pm, dispatched to a structure fire near Plimsol Mart. Officers responded and were unable to locate building on fire, but found a small warming fire near the Riverhaven homeless encampment. VFD extinguished the fire.
Friday 12-18
11:15am, received report of a female screaming from the flybridge of her vessel. Officers responded and searched the area of VIM C-dock. After a brief investigation, the disturbing party finished screaming and returned into her boat.
Saturday 12-19
9:11am, received report of a disturbing party refusing to leave the lawn area of Harbor Cove Café that is closed due to Covid 19 restrictions. Officers responded and found the party had just left the area upon arrival.
10:45am, while on patrol in vehicle near Surfers Knoll, contacted by a beach patron inquiring if there were sand dunes in the area. Pointed to nearby dunes.
12:47pm, dispatched to a traffic accident at Spinnaker/Harbor. Officers responded and found two patients complaining of traumatic injuries. The patients were treated, and one transported to local hospital. Officers assisted VPD with traffic control while tow agencies worked to remove vehicles.
7:40pm, while docking fireboat observed a sailboat run aground in the stub channel at the end of the barranca. Officers responded and towed the vessel off the sandbar. No damage or injuries occurred during the grounding.
Monday 12-21
7:33am, dispatched to a diabetic emergency on an incoming vessel outside the harbor. The vessel returned to their slip and officers assisted VFD with the call.
I walked toward the doorstep of a Ventura County home, Thanksgiving meals in hand. A quick knock, then several steps back to ensure a safe distance. On the other side of the door was a woman who shares the home with her 99-year-old mother. Both had been sheltering in place since the COVID-19 crisis hit the region in March. The risks associated with contracting the virus meant this holiday season would be spent without other members of their family.
“It means a lot to us,” she said. “We are always at home, and it means a lot to us that someone remembers us and cares for us.”
The delivery marked the end of my route for the day – a route established as part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s (VCAAA) Holiday Meal Delivery program and overarching response to the public health emergency. Like the dozens of others who made deliveries that day, the experience gave me reason to pause. The few stops I made in the couple hours prior represented the needs of millions of older adults and people living with disabilities who, for more than nine months now, have struggled to secure safe access to food. It’s overwhelming, if you think about it. Was it enough to make a difference?
For the more than 1,200 Ventura County residents who received holiday meals that day, the answer is yes. It absolutely made a difference, as it has for all who have been on the receiving end of the more 2.7 million meals the VCAAA has served since the crisis began. What’s more is the Holiday Meal Delivery included a unique component that stemmed from a simple call to action to the community.
In September, the VCAAA launched a Letters of Support Campaign in partnership with Meals on Wheels America. The Campaign is designed to provide kind notes of encouragement to older adults and people with disabilities – a quick reminder that they are not forgotten and that we will get through this together. The community came through in droves. Dozens of letters turned into hundreds, which turned into thousands. Then came the Holiday Greetings Campaign, an extension of the Letters of Support Campaign.
Newspapers printed the press release. News channels broadcast the request. Radio stations ran stories during their highest traffic hours. Schools made it a community service project. And other older adults saw it as a way to reach their peers. Collectively, the community came together both in November and December to help perfect strangers experience a little brightness in an otherwise dark and challenging time.
“I don’t know you,” some children wrote in the cards. “But I am thinking about you. And I care.”
It might seem simple on the surface, but the impact the cards have had in the lives of others runs much deeper.
The isolation and loneliness the pandemic forced upon those most at risk has become just as threatening to their health as the virus itself. A simple meal delivery and kind note may mean the difference between a day of experiencing depression versus one with a moment or two of joy.
If you sent in cards to the VCAAA, it’s important that you know your contributions inspired a community. We will never be able to fully express our gratitude. Those who wish to continue to contribute cards, or those who want to contribute for the first time, may still do so. The VCAAA’s Letters of Support Campaign is an ongoing effort. Cards or letters may be dropped off or mailed to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Letters of Support Campaign at 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100, Ventura, Ca. 93003.
Jannette Jauregui is the Public Information Officer for the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging.
Champ and Lily Beyer. Chap is an almost 3 years old German Shepherd.
Champ and Lily were in the Breeze Scamp Club when he was a little puppy. He’s all grown up and quite big. We love each other and he loves everything and everyone. He loves our chickens and his old, old sister Shorty. Champ has the best time at parties. He took care of me when I broke my arm this summer.
∙Recruiting and rescuing dogs to train to become rescuers alongside first responders is no easy task, and this year has been no exception due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. It’s just one more reason why we are so proud to introduce the five newest search teams to join our national roster: The Search Dog Foundation
∙SPAN Thrift Store is now open to the public and looking for donations of adult clothing, household items and tools if you’ve got items you no longer use. SPAN Thrift Store is providing $10 spays and neuters for low income households with cats and dogs.
Two upcoming clinics are:
Tuesday, December 12th at Albert H. Soliz Library – El Rio, 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, and a second one at SPAN Thrift Store parking lot 110 N. Olive St. (behind Vons on Main) on Tuesday, December 19th. Please call to schedule an appointment (805) 584-3823.
∙Fayetteville, WV (WOAY) – Poinsettias are getting popular once again as the holidays roll around, but veterinarians urge caution if you own a cat. Poinsettias have potential to be toxic to cats if eaten. Katie Faulkner, a veterinarian with the Fayette Veterinary Hospital says that if a cat eats part of a poinsettia, it can cause some severe issues. They recommend keeping them out of reach or avoiding them entirely if you own a cat.
“They do have to eat a decent amount of it to cause very severe symptoms, but even a small amount can cause cats to drool, vomit and cause GI disruptions, so sometimes diarrhea,” Faulkner said. If your cat even eats a small amount of Poinsettia, it’s recommended you take them to a vet, just to ensure they’re safe.
∙By AVMA
It’s said that dogs resemble their owners, but the similarities may also extend to their risk of diabetes, research suggests. The same cannot be said of cat owners and their companions, however.
Previous studies had hinted that overweight owners tend to have porkier pets, possibly because of shared health behaviors such as overeating or not taking regular exercise. To investigate whether this extended to a shared risk of type 2 diabetes, Beatrice Kennedy, of Uppsala University in Sweden, and colleagues turned to insurance data from Sweden’s largest pet insurance company, using owners’ 10-digit national identification numbers to pull their anonymized health records.
Comparing data from 208,980 owner/dog and 123,566 owner/cat pairs, they discovered that owning a dog with diabetes was associated with a 38% increased risk of having type 2 diabetes compared with owning a healthy hound. Personal and socioeconomic circumstances of the dog owners could not explain this link. No shared risk of diabetes was found between cat owners and their pets, however.
∙Keep pets safe from holiday hazards
By Crystal Munguia
No one knows better than a veterinarian who staffs the emergency room that the holidays can be fraught with hazards for pets. Luckily, most of the dangers can easily be prevented with some foresight and good advice.
Dr. Yanshan Er, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching shares her top tips for keeping your pets safe during the holidays.
While you are enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, you may be tempted to slip your pet some table scraps. It is important to remember many of the things we enjoy are not appropriate for our furry friends.
Chocolate – Chocolate, especially the dark and baking varieties, contains toxins called methylxanthines, which may cause tremors, seizures, and fatal arrhythmias at high doses. Lower doses may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Solution: Keep chocolate away from your pets!
Bones – Leftover bones from that turkey or ham may seem like a treat for your pet, but Dr. Er says that’s not true. “Bones pose several dangers: cracked teeth, a blockage in the esophagus, constipation, severe gastrointestinal inflammation or even perforation of the gastrointestinal organs,” she says. “There are so many great ways to offer a treat, bones are definitely not worth the risk.”
Alcohol and bread dough – Make sure to keep your alcoholic drinks and baking supplies out of reach of your pets. If a pet eats raw yeast-containing dough, the dough will ferment in the stomach, producing ethanol, a form of alcohol. The expansion of dough in the stomach can cause a mechanical obstruction. The ethanol gets absorbed systemically and causes blood acidity and low blood sugar. “These complications can ultimately result in a coma and even death,” warns Dr. Er.
Grapes, raisins, and currants – The exact causative toxin is currently unknown, but the fact that consuming grapes, raisins, and currants may result in acute kidney injury in dogs is well documented. Toxicity from these fruits may also lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. Dr. Er advises pet owners to tell guests these items, especially baked goods like Christmas cake with raisins, are no-nos for pets.
Tinsel and candles – Shiny, reflective tinsel also attracts cats. If swallowed, tinsel, yarn or other stringy objects wreak havoc on a cat’s digestive tract. This problem, called a “linear foreign body,” must be treated with emergency surgery. Candles also fall into the “shiny danger” category. Pets aren’t aware of the danger fire poses, so never allow pets to remain unsupervised in a room with lit candles.
Poinsettias, mistletoe, and lilies – If you own a pet that eats anything and everything, it is important to know that poinsettias and mistletoe can result in an upset stomach for your pet. In very rare cases, mistletoe can also affect the heart. While not typically a winter holiday decoration, lilies are very toxic to cats, and result in acute kidney injury. “All parts of the lily plant are toxic, so remember to keep them out of reach of your kitties,” says Dr. Er.
∙Managing holiday stresses in pets
While they’re probably not dreading crowded shopping malls or discussing politics with that one uncle, many pets do find the holidays stressful. Strange people, smells and loud sounds may be overwhelming for your pet. Make sure it has a safe, quiet, and escape-proof room to provide a safe retreat when needed.
Don’t forget that Christmas poppers and fireworks can be terrifying for pets with noise aversion. Dr. Er suggests talking to your veterinarian about anxiety medication and sedatives if your pet might benefit from those during high-anxiety situations.
Understanding your dog’s mind cannot only sate your curiosity about your companion, but can also help you ensure your pup lives a good, happy life. The more you know about your furry friends the more you can do to meet their needs.
Ellen Furlong is an associate professor of psychology at Illinois Wesleyan University. This report was originally published on theconversation.com.
∙Wow, this year is almost over, and not a minute too soon. A relief, but certainly not the end of the world’s problems. COVID-19 will still be with us for a long time, especially if many people do not take the vaccine and continue to spread it.
A devastating year for most businesses, especially restaurants that were at least allowed to serve outside, but can no longer do that at this time. Hopefully, that will change soon.
An especially tough year for the Breeze family because we lost Izzy Baker and Bernie Goldstein.
∙In this issue we feature our 3 new city council members. I look forward to seeing how they perform and contribute to the success of Ventura. So much to do. Doug Halter persevered and finally made it on his third try. His contributions to Ventura have been huge. So glad that he finally made it. Wish Christy Weir the best now that she is a “civilian” again.
∙The county is allowing people to park their mobile homes, etc. next to the freeway just outside of Ventura off Ventura Ave. in an unincorporated area of Ventura County. Some are upset with this because they say it is ruining the “neighborhood.” There is no “neighborhood” where they are parking. It is open land on both sides of the freeway or very industrial. I feel that this is an excellent response to the fact that there are so many more people right now that are homeless because of the pandemic. Better than standing on corners asking for money.
Let’s appreciate it that these people are trying to keep their lives going and doing the best they can. The county monitors the area and tries to keep it clean and livable and safe for those living there. I think even the large parking area at the San Buenaventura State Beach could be used for this purpose.
∙The Vagabond Inn in Oxnard has officially been purchased under the state’s Project Homekey program and will be converted from a hotel into permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. The Vagabond Inn in Ventura was also used for this purpose but wasn’t purchased for permanent housing.
The state’s Project Homekey has provided $600 million in grant funding to local cities and counties to purchase hotels, motels and vacant apartment buildings and turn them into housing for the state’s homeless population.
Along these lines, the state acquired many homes and apartments as part of the now abandoned plans to extend the 710 freeway that are now sitting empty in disrepair. Families who are homeless (many for the first time) are willing to break the law and move into these abandoned residences that are owned by the California Department of Transportation.
Of course, they’re breaking the law, but perhaps this is better than being homeless and living outside with kids, especially with winter coming. The state has let most of these homes just deteriorate making some unsafe and uninhabitable. As people lose their jobs there is a large amount of newly homeless families that say living in them is still better than being homeless.
∙Ventura officials say sports leagues from outside Ventura County are coming to illegally use our sports fields without city permits. As a deterrent, the Ventura City Council has adopted an emergency ordinance under which the adult and youth leagues can be fined from $500 to $2,000.
The council also adopted a second emergency ordinance under which fees will be waived for the city’s nonprofit youth sports leagues to legally use the city’s sports fields and facilities.
The fees are being waived because the COVID-19 pandemic has the leagues’ budgets and many families unable to pay the costs associated with youth sports. I love to see the city respond to the new needs of families. With schools closed it is very important that kids can play outside.
Chemists at Scripps Research have made a discovery that supports a surprising new view of how life started on our planet. They demonstrated that a simple compound called diamidophosphate (DAP), which was possibly present on Earth before life arose, could have chemically aligned with tiny DNA building blocks called deoxynucleosides to form strands of primordial DNA.
The finding is the latest in a series of discoveries over the past several years pointing to the possibility that DNA and its close chemical cousin RNA arose together as products of similar chemical reactions, and that the first self-replicating molecules were mixes of the two. Now you know where we came from.
∙ Preliminary numbers suggest that the United States is on track to see more than 3.2 million deaths this year from all causes, at least 400,000 more than in 2019.
U.S. deaths increase most years, but the 2020 numbers amount to a jump of about 15% and could go higher once all the deaths from this month are counted.
That would mark the largest single year percentage leap since 1918, when tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers died in World War I and hundreds of thousands died in a flu pandemic. Deaths rose 46% that year, compared with 1917.
∙Thousands of companies and US government agencies were at risk of being spied on for months following a sweeping cyberattack perhaps carried out by Russian hackers. The full extent of the attack is not yet known, but the list of victims is said to include the Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon, among others. This is a huge concern – not just some kids having fun. They could probably shut down our entire electric grid.
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said that President Donald Trump has a “blind spot” when it comes to dealing with Russia after the President downplayed the massive cyberattack (suggesting it could be China) on US federal agencies linked to the country, warning that the aggression “is a big wake-up call for us.”
∙Antarctica has recorded its first Covid-19 case after 36 people tested positive on a Chilean research base. The news marks an unfortunate milestone in the fight against coronavirus, as until this week, Antarctica was the last continent free from the virus’ grip.
∙The House of Representatives has approved legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and seek to “address the devastating injustices caused by the War on Drugs.” The first time a chamber of Congress has voted on federal marijuana decriminalization. However, it has little chance of passing the Republican led Senate so Republicans will need to smoke pot in private. So stupid – it is legal now in most states but not by the Fed. government. It will even be allowed in Ventura this year.
∙In a Saturday morning tweet directed at the Supreme Court, Trump called it “incompetent and weak” for its handlings of his claims that there was fraud in the November election. And he thought that it was “his” supreme court.
The president still claims to have “absolute proof” that widespread voter fraud occurred during the November election, but he said that the Supreme Court doesn’t “want to see it.” It seems that no one else wants to see it either, as he just continues to lose lawsuits.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger called out President Trump and House Republicans who back his “crazy conspiracies” and denials that he lost the election to President-elect Joe Biden.
“My God. Trying to burn the place down on the way out because you can’t handle losing,” Kinzinger tweeted. “No evidence, nothing but your temper tantrum and crazy conspiracies.”
Televangelist Pat Robertson, a prominent conservative backer of Donald Trump, said that the President is living in an “alternate reality” and should “move on” from his 2020 election loss.
Let’s move forward. I wish you all a Happy, Safe and Prosperous New Year!
Just in time for the holidays the Ojai Art Center Theater brings audiences a magical musical created with new cutting-edge technology sure to become a new holiday tradition. The World Premiere of Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist! The production streams through the holidays until January 31. Purchase tickets at https://ojaiact.org/estellascrooge. As special gift from Ojai ACT save $5 off tickets for the next three days by entering the discount code ESTELLA72.
The story follows Estella Scrooge, a modern-day Wall Street tycoon with a penchant for foreclosing. A hotelier in her hometown of Pickwick, Ohio defaulted on his mortgage and Estella fancies the idea of lowering the boom personally. Arriving at Harthouse on Christmas Eve, Estella discovers the defaulting party is her childhood friend Pip Nickleby (Duncan). A good and generous soul, Pip transformed the property into a refuge for the sick, dispossessed and homeless. A freak snowstorm forces Estella to take refuge. That night, just as it happened to her ancestor Ebenezer, she is haunted by three visitations…and oh, what uninvited houseguests they are!
A modern day take on Charles Dickens’ beloved 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol, Estella Scrooge also wittily incorporates characters and plot lines from Dickens’ other great novels, Great Expectations, Little Dorrit and Bleak House, among others.
The production features a cast of 24 award-winning Broadway notables, and is the creation of John Caird, (the Tony and Olivier Award-winning director of Les Misérables and Nicholas Nickleby), and Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice). Caird and Gordon also paired to create Daddy Long Legs, which played at numerous regional theatres throughout the country and in four countries before enjoying a successful Off-Broadway run where Caird received a Drama Desk.
It was originally developed over two holiday seasons at Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura (Karyl Lynn Burns and James O’Neil, Artistic Directors), with further development and support from Rhinebeck Writers’ Retreat.
Tickets are $29.99 for 72-hour viewing for each household, or $44.99 for a VIP Premium Theatre Experience, which includes unlimited viewings, a download of the CD and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Once purchased, audience members receive a promo code for viewing which they enter, along with their e-mail address.
Our grande dame Audrey heard that all her friends were finding their forever homes and she wants in on the fun. She’s currently in a foster but she would prefer a forever. Audrey is sweet as pie and just wants a lap to cuddle on. Let’s help this darling senior find a home for the howl-idays. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L CARL Adoption Center-call 644-7387 for more information.
Coradelia La Feit is a cute medium hair 1 year old blue cream kittie. She is sweet with an independent streak and has the cutest facial expressions. You can tell what she’s thinking by her expressive face. This darling girl would love a mellow home. Ventura County Animal Services – Camarillo location – 600 Aviation Drive . Cordelia La Feit A764753.
