Curb to Curb is a door-to-door service provided by the City of Ventura, that takes seniors to a different place for lunch or dinner every month. Curb to Curb is reserved for people who no longer drive but want to have a fun day out with friends. They are picked up at their homes.This lunch was at the Black Angus Steakhouse on Telephone Rd.
Attending were Sylvia, Hazel, Ann Marie, Venture Breeze’s own Breezy Gledhill (tour leader), Andrea, Ginny, Betty and Kenna (bus driver and tour leader) standing.
Pilot Matt Norklun is an active member of the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing in Camarillo.
Matt Norklun wasn’t looking to become a supermodel – his dream was always to be a stuntman. He got his start in the movie “So Fine” starring Ryan O’Neal. But after a chance encounter with renowned fashion photographer, Bruce Weber, Matt was swept up in the fashion world and became an international supermodel, best known as the face of Perry Ellis menswear.
Today, the bicoastal actor, model and director, is as busy as ever, but he still reserves time for his philanthropic work. When in Southern California, Norklun volunteers his time with the Commemorative Air Force Museum, Southern California Wing (CAF SoCal).
On June 26, Norklun, on behalf of CAF SoCal, will be piloting a WW II Warbird flyover as part of the “Salute Our Veterans” celebration at Cypress Place Senior Living. The senior living community is hosting their 11th annual celebration of Veterans with a ceremony recognizing residents of Cypress Place, as well as members of the public, who served their country. The event is free and open to the public. The flyover is new to the event this year.
In addition to the flyover, a real Huey Army MEDEVAC helicopter will be on display from 11am to 1pm during the event. The helicopter on display has bullet holes from its time in Vietnam.
No less emotional will be the ceremony recognizing residents of Cypress Place, as well as members of the public, who served their country.
Leading the tribute will be a bagpipe processional and military Color Guard presentation followed by a special Veteran recognition, along with recognition of widows and widowers of Veterans. Keynote speaker will be Captain Michael France, from Naval Base Ventura County.
Special words of thanks will be also be offered during the ceremony by local dignitaries. There will be live musical entertainment, a flag folding ceremony, and TAPS will also be played at this touching tribute.
A free BBQ lunch will follow the powerful program. Military memorabilia from residents of the senior community will be on display.
CAF So Cal will also have a display of memorabilia curated from their extensive aviation museum, along with an Army jeep available for attendees to sit in or pose next to for photographs. There will also be information available about Veteran’s benefits from representatives of the Veteran Services Office from the County of Ventura.
After the flyover and ceremony portion of the event, Norklun will be at the event to greet those in attendance and answer questions about the WWII aircraft used in the flyover.
“I understand there is a resident at Cypress Place who actually flew this type of aircraft in World War II. I can’t wait to meet him, and the other vets, and hear about their experiences”, said Norklun.
All Veterans are encouraged to attend, as well as families, friends and neighbors.
Free shuttle parking will be available at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura (corner of Ralston Street and Cypress Point Lane).
Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Police Department and are not the opinions of the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Theft of a Boat and Prowling Arrest
On June 9, at approximately 8pm,theVenturaPoliceDepartmentCommandCenterreceiveda911call from a resident in the 3000 block of Bayshore Ave., reporting a suspicious subject on the dock behind his residence. The resident said he caught the subject, later identified as 28 year old Valencia resident Ayrton Sieja, attempting to sail away in his boat and when the resident confronted him, Sieja jumped in the water fully clothed and began swimming across thechannel.
As officers arrived on scene, additional officers responded to the 1300 block of Beachmont St., where Sieja had climbed out of the water and was found on the side yard of a residence. Sieja was taken into custody without incident.
Sieja was later arrested for theft of a boat and prowling. No one was injured as a result of this incident.
Armed Robbery
On June 8, at approximately 4:15am,anofficerwaspatrollingtheareaofMoonDr.andVictoriaAve.,whenhewas contactedbya22-year-oldmalewhoreportedthathehadjustbeenrobbedatgunpoint by two black males, 25-30 years, one wearing a black shirtThevictimsaidhe and a friend were walking near the apartment complex in the 1300 block of Saratoga Ave. and were approachedbythesuspects,oneofthemwhohithiminthebackofthehead.Thevictimfellandwhilehe wasontheground,hewaskickedseveraltimes.Hethensawthatoneofthesuspectswasarmedwitha black handgun. The suspect with the gun pointed it at him and demanded all his property. The victim compliedandgavethesuspecthisjewelryandwatch.Aftertakinghisproperty,thesuspectsfledthearea onfoot.
Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the suspects.
Thevictimsustainedminorinjuriestohisheadasaresultoftheincident.HewastransportedtoVCMCfor treatment of non-life threatening injuries and laterreleased.
Stolen Vehicle Arrest and Arrest of Wanted Subject
On June 11,thevictimreportedtheirvehiclestolentotheVenturaPoliceDepartment.On June 12 at 11:45am,apatrol officerlocatedthestolenvehicleinamotelparkinglotonThompsonBlvdandcontactedtheVenturaPolice StreetCrimesUnit.SCUalongwithVenCATTobserved 34-year-old Jeffery Gonzalesexitaroom,enterthestolenvehicleand begin to drive it from the parking lot. Before Gonzales could exit the parking lot, he was stopped and arrestedforpossessionofthestolenvehicle.GonzaleswaslatertransportedandbookedintotheVentura CountyJail.
While investigating Gonzales, detectives located a wanted subject, 32-year-old Jacqueline Randall, who had 5 local warrants. She was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail.
On June 8, at approximately 10:15pm, the victim contacted the Ventura Police Department after receiving a massage at Massage Envy (103 S. Mills Rd. Ventura). The victim told officers towards the end of her 90-minute massage, she was sexually assaulted.
Major Crimes Detectives began investigating and identified the suspect as 29-year-old Ventura resident Anthony Wearing. Over the next few days, detectives gathered evidence that corroborated the victim’s statement. On June 11, at approximately 4:45pm, detectives contacted Wearing in the parking lot of 24hr Fitness on Telegraph Rd. Wearing was arrested for sexual battery and digital penetration, both felonies.
During the investigation, Massage Envy cooperated with the Ventura Police Department. Wearing had only been employed by Massage Envy for less than two weeks, but he has been a licensed massage therapist for the last two years. Detectives are actively seeking any additional victims. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Alyse Quiroz (805) 339-4413.
On Friday, June 21, Genesis Programs invites you to stop by from 1 to 4pm at their Ventura office at 1732 Palma Dr Ste 208. You’ll receive a no cost Health and Safety Goodie Bag. Bags will include such things, as a “How to Dispose of Prescription Drugs” – By Addiction Policy Forum. Prescription Drug removal is a very important, know how to dispose of properly knowledge to have. With overdose on the rise in our senior community and 156 accidental of youth and seniors’ deaths alone in Ventura County last year, be sure to get the knowledge you need. Ensure your family is safe from accidents and the environment is not affected by improper disposal of prescription drugs.
Summer Survival Kits from Diversity Collective is another must have for all LGBTQ+ family’s this summer. You’ll also enjoy healthy treats by Food Forward, a local nonprofit, helping fresh local produce find low income families in need and keeping produce from going to waste.
Door prize treats and raffles will be part of the event.
Just another way Genesis Programs Inc. is supporting the future of Ventura County!
The Ventura Parkinson’s Disease Support Group is excited to announce that starting with their meeting on July 10th , they will be meeting at the Ventura City Hall’s Community Meeting room on the second floor from 12:30pm to 2:30 the second Wednesday of each month (except December). Please watch for more details in the July 3rd edition of the Ventura Breeze. To be put on their email list please call Patty at 805-766-6070.
by Renata Gelman, RN, B.S.N., is assistant director of clinical services at Partners in Care
Traveling can be an extra source of stress for caregivers and seniors alike. The idea of handling a loved one’s limited mobility, chronic illness, depression or other health conditions while away from home can lead to anxiety rather than anticipation. To ensure everyone feels prepared, discuss the hypothetical itinerary before booking and acknowledge any concerns your loved one may have. Addressing the unknowns in your travel plans will help everyone feel more confident and replace apprehension with excitement.
Attention to detail is crucial when planning a vacation with a senior, whether it’s a short road trip, a cruise or a cross-country flight. Think about accessibility features you will need, how much luggage and medical equipment you’ll be traveling with, and special needs that must be met throughout the trip. The easiest way to anticipate your loved one’s needs is to take detailed notes while going through their daily routine at home and while on outings. Take these factors into account when booking flights, rental cars, hotel rooms and scheduling activities. Be sure to request the accommodations you know you will need and inquire about additional accessibility features that the airline, hotel or other businesses offer that may come in handy. For example, you may want to book hotel rooms that are located on the first floor and/or are adjoining, arrange for specialty meals that meet your loved one’s dietary restrictions, or reserve aisle seats near the lavatories on the airplane for easier toileting.
Always bring extra doses of medication and copies of your loved one’s prescriptions when traveling. If you will be flying, ensure each prescription is in its original container and double-check with your loved one’s doctor to see if you will need any special documentation for traveling with certain medications.
Replicating your loved one’s routine and surroundings as closely as possible will help them feel more relaxed while in an unfamiliar environment, especially if they have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Bring a few of their favorite objects and comforts from home, such as photographs, a cherished blanket or a few books. These items will make your loved one feel more at ease in their new surroundings.
Remember, it’s your vacation, too. Make sure to set a schedule for your family members to pitch in with caregiving. Alternate planning activities as a family with time for each of you to get a break from providing care. For example, if your loved one tends to nap in the afternoons or retire early in the evenings, trade off caregiving duties with other family members so that each of you has some time to explore or relax.
Bring a comprehensive emergency checklist in case your loved one experiences a medical setback while traveling. This should include a complete prescriptions list, physician contact information, pertinent medical history, and any contact info for family and friends.
With careful planning and some minor accommodations, many seniors can still participate in family vacations. However, travel—especially demanding, long-distance trips—is typically inadvisable for seniors who are in poor health or the end stages of dementia. Families, particularly those with young children, should make the most of their limited opportunities for vacations and precious bonding time. If an aging or ill loved one cannot feasibly participate, there are several kinds of respite care that can enable you to get away and feel confident that they’re receiving quality care in your absence.
String Quartet has won the decade’s most prestigious honors for chamber music.
by Richard Newsham
Find out for yourself why the young Calidore String Quartet, from L.A.’s Colburn School of Music, has won the decade’s most prestigious honors for chamber music as it’s traversed the globe’s top venues, delighting audiences at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, BBC Proms, Berlin Konzerthaus—and now the Ventura College Performing Arts Center on Sunday, July 14, at 3 p.m., as the ensemble concludes the first weekend of the Ventura Music Festival’s 25th season.
The two violinists, violist and cellist will engage listeners with Beethoven’s inward spiraling Opus 127, as the composer moved from struggle to a Hindu-inspired inner peace, complete with playful “leapfrog” games among the strings. Next comes the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Gen X-er composer Caroline Shaw whose Three Essays are inspired by Marilynne Robinson’s essential essays, The Givenness of Things, the “echo” chamber of today’s social media, and the elegant Japanese programming language Ruby. Calidore concludes with Mendelssohn’s final work, Opus 80, a poignant cry for and celebration of his beloved and recently-deceased sister Fanny.
The string quartet with its intimate, complex, interwoven fabric of sound “is an amazing way to converse musically with others,” says Shaw—a kind of music “that will be contemporary forever,” added Stravinsky—“a strange composite being” of four individuals who share communal decisions yet do things spontaneously, requiring the other players to respond in real time. It’s “a zone of magic” for every audience to witness–don’t miss “the Calidore experience!”
Richard Newsham is a Ventura Music Festival consultant
Westside Community Council meeting is seen on CAPS.
CAPS Medias’ ever-expanding community wide services include ongoing collaborations with Community Councils throughout Ventura. CAPS records, broadcasts and streams the local meetings, and provides the councils with the recorded event for their use. CAPS recorded the East Ventura Community Council meetings in April and May and will cover the EVCC meeting in June. CAPS also recorded the Westside Community Council meeting in June and will cover the Midtown Community Council meeting in July. Every meeting is broadcast on CAPS Channel 6 and streamed on capsmedia.org the week following the meeting and the councils post the events on their websites and social media. Other community councils interested in having CAPS Media record their meeting should contact CAPS at [email protected] or call 805-658-0500.
A CAPS Congratulations to all the college, high school, middle school and elementary school graduates in Ventura. And congratulations to this year’s Mayor for a Moment honorees who are all headed to middle school in the fall. The Mayor for a Moment student recognition program is a collaboration with the City of Ventura, the Ventura Unified School District and CAPS Media. Each month an outstanding 5th grader is selected by the individual elementary schools. CAPS Media produces video profiles on the young mayors and their schools which are shown when the outstanding students are recognized at City Council meetings and VUSD School Board Meetings. The Mayor for a Moment Class of 2018-2019 are Tyleigh Matheson (Loma Vista), Jazzmn Viot-Preciado (ATLAS), Alexa Swanson (E.P. Foster), Darby Mussehl (Blanche Reynolds). Ammar Atiah (Elmhurst), Joey Becerra (Junipero Serra), Ella Dritz (Mound) and Lily Sheldon (Pierpont).
CAPS is always eager to provide the public with tours of the CAPS Media Center. In the past few weeks CAPS Media has welcomed numerous community leaders and members of the public for individual tours including Deputy Mayor Sofia Rubalcava, Councilmember Jim Friedman, City Manager Alex McIntyre, Deputy City Manager Barry Fisher, Ventura Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Roger Rice and others. The tours of the facility include the video studio and control room, radio station, video equipment, editing stations, production truck and more, providing the opportunity to see first-hand the extensive resources and services provided by CAPS Media to the community.
Everyone is welcome at CAPS. Tours of the CAPS Media Center can be arranged for any community group including nonprofit and faith based organizations, youth groups, service clubs and more. In addition, the CAPS Media Center conference room is available to nonprofit and educational groups for community meetings. The conference room accommodates up to 30 people. Those interested in scheduling a tour or a meeting at the CAPS Media Center should contact CAPS at [email protected] or call 805-658-0500.
All of the resources and training at the CAPS Media Center are available to the entire Ventura community. To find out more go to capsmedia.org/events, sign up for the next orientation class on the first Thursday of the month and discover that for a low annual membership fee members can receive hands-on instruction in videography, video editing, radio production (additional fee required) and more. All Member/Producers have access to CAPS Media’s state-of-the-art facilities including video cameras, editing systems, the fully equipped television and radio studios and more. All of the information is online at capsmedia.org, or you can call 805-658-0500 to get complete information.
∙ SPAN Thrift Store is providing $10 spays and neuters for low income cat and dog friends.
The clinic will take place in the SPAN Thrift Store parking lot 110 N. Olive St. (behind Vons on Main) on Thursday, June 27th. Please call to schedule an appointment(805) 584-3823.
∙ Dog Days Of Summer. Walk your furry friends at Buenaventura Golf Course every Sunday through Sept. 1, 5pm to sunset. Drink and food specials available on the patio. www.buenaventuragolg.com/dog. 5882 Olivas Park Dr.
Pam Williams has a new helper at her side.
∙ Ventura resident Pam Williams has a new helper by her side. Pam recently graduated from two weeks of training and received her third service dog from Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization that breeds, raises and trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
Pam has a spinal cord injury and was matched with Hibiscus, a two-year-old yellow Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, who has been professionally trained in over 40 commands. Hibiscus assists Pam by picking up dropped items, turning on and off lights, opening and closing doors and drawers and other tasks that will enable her to live a more independent life.
During Team Training, students are strategically matched with assistance dogs and learn how to work with them safely and effectively. Though costs to breed, raise, train and assistance dog and provide ongoing support to the team are estimated at $50,000, Canine Companions assistance dogs are provided free of charge to recipients.
Pam says, “Hibiscus will help me be more confident with a best friend by my side.”
Canine Companions for Independence provides expertly-trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities. For more information, call 1-800-572-BARK or visit www.cci.org.
∙ On Thursday, June 27, the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura will join companies around the globe in opening their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged best friends for PSI’s 21st annual Take Your Dog To Work Day (TYDTWDay®).
TYDTWDay was established by Pet Sitters International (PSI) in 1999. This annual event urges businesses around the globe to experience the joys of dogs in the workplace for just one day to celebrate the great companions’ dogs make.
The 2019 celebration marks the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura’s fifth year of TYDTWDay participation.
“The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura is excited to go to the dogs for a good cause! We see this event as a way to recognize the important role dogs play in our employees’ lives and an opportunity to make a positive impact on our local community,” says Cheryl Tabbi, Human Resources Manager.
The Housing Authority has a variety of activities planned, including photo sessions and doggie “wag bags.”
For more information visit www.takeyourdog.com or PSI at (336) 983-9222, ext. 23230 or [email protected]. To learn more about the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura or its TYDTWDay celebration, visit www.hacityventura.org or e-mail CBeck@hacityventuraThe 2019 celebration marks the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura’s fifth year of TYDTWDay participation.
“The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura is excited to go to the dogs for a
good cause! “says Cheryl Tabbi, Human Resources Manager.
K-9 Teams laid a rose for each of the K-9s who died the line of duty in 2018.
∙ The National Police Dog Foundation, FOP DC Lodge #1, and United for Blue
co-hosted the 2nd Annual Police K-9 Memorial Service at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
The memorial service included a rose and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s who have given their lives in the line of duty.
The Foundation has established the K-9 Memorial Fund to honor these fallen K-9 heroes, and help fund the replacement of these K-9s.
Please consider donating to the K-9 Memorial Fund to ensure the continuation of this well-deserving event and keep our K-9 units strong. Please help us honor those who gave their lives for our safety.
Donations help offset:
Replacement and training of fallen K-9s — approximately $25,000.00 per K-9 to be street ready
Annual Police K-9 Memorial Service during Police Week in Washington, DC
To donate, please go to www.nationalpolicedogfoundation.org/donate/k-9-memorial-fund.
Legs are run in conjunction with various members of law enforcement.
The Special Olympics Flame of Hope was carried through Ventura on June 6! The Special Olympics Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is comprised of nine different “legs” ranging from San Luis Obispo to the California-Mexico border. Legs are run in conjunction with various members of law enforcement agencies from throughout the region and Special Olympic Athletes. The Flame of Hope was carried by various agencies all the way to Cal State Long Beach to light the cauldron for the 2019 Special Olympics Summer Games!
The LETR is an international fundraising and public awareness campaign for the Special Olympics and is comprised of the Torch Run, Tip-A-Cop, and other fundraising events. For over twenty-five years, Ventura County law enforcement agencies have been raising tens of thousands of dollars annually to benefit Special Olympics of Ventura County. The money helps Ventura County Special Olympics to offer free, year-round, sports training and competition to over 600 individuals with intellectual disabilities ages eight years and up, who participate in seventeen sports at forty-five training sites throughout Ventura County.
Curb to Curb is a door-to-door service provided by the City of Ventura, that takes seniors to a different place for lunch or dinner every month. Curb to Curb is reserved for people who no longer drive but want to have a fun day out with friends. They are picked up at their homes.This lunch was at the Black Angus Steakhouse on Telephone Rd.
