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Ortega Adobe
A presentation was given on the true history of the adobe. Photo by Michael Gordon
On Sunday, September 9th, the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Poinsettia Parlor, 318 Ventura, held an open house at the Ortega Adobe, 215 W. Main St. A presentation was given on the true history of the adobe by Mr. Ernie Cabrillo. Mr. Cabrillo gave a live presentation and covered much of the historical facts surrounding the Ortega family and the adobe.
The large crowd of mostly local citizens were very much impressed on the local history, and many did not know Ventura had such a historical adobe on Main Street.
In 1857, Emigdio Ortega purchased the land that would become home to the Ortega family for more than forty-years. Emigdio died in 1896; in the following year his son, Emilio used the home to start his “pioneer “Ortega Chili” business. This is believed to be the first commercial food operation of its kind in California.
Emilio Ortega, the eleventh grandchild developed the fire roasting process for chilies. He originated canned chilies, salsa, and the Snap-E-Tom vegetable drink.
During the depression the Ortega family – who made a great contribution to the area – decided to keep its workers on the payroll despite the hard times. In doing so they lost their Ortega chili business.
The city of Ventura acquired the building in 1921.
A guzzler installed at Botanical Gardens
Hopefully as many quail show up as volunteers did.
On Friday, September 21, the Ventura chapter of the national organization Quail Forever installed a wildlife water source, commonly called a guzzler, at the Ventura Botanical Gardens.
Guzzlers are devices that capture and store rainwater underground so that wildlife has water available throughout the year. In our dry Southern California climate, water is usually the thing that limits the survival of wildlife. The guzzler will provide water for all of the wildlife found in the Ventura Botanical Gardens area; helping it to thrive throughout the year.
The installation was done by volunteer members of the chapter.
Ventura Quail Forever is installing the guzzler to improve habitat conditions for wildlife in the area. This is consistent with its objectives and the mission of Quail Forever nationwide; namely to develop, maintain and conserve wildlife habitat. The chapter also hopes that the presence of the guzzler at the gardens will raise awareness of its existence and purposes in habitat conservation.
Are seniors prepared for natural disasters?
Help might not always be there for you, so be prepared.
From the wildfires raging across our state to the Hurricanes on the East Coast, there is no shortage of recent news about natural disasters, but are seniors prepared? Studies have found that older adults are especially vulnerable, often from being socially isolated and facing chronic conditions that hamper their ability to prepare and respond to a disaster.
September is National Preparedness Month, designed to encourage and remind Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies. SCAN, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent, has provided tips for Southern California’s seniors, caregivers and their family members to ensure they’re prepared for the unexpected.
Dangerous weather conditions create unique hazards for senior citizens—especially those with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes or hypertension. Seniors and caregivers should keep extra medication on hand and stock extra batteries for necessary medical support equipment. SCAN also recommends creating an emergency preparedness pack that includes water bottles, non-perishable food, a whistle, blankets, and flashlight with extra batteries.
Medical emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s important to have a list of emergency numbers for family members, local police, firefighters and doctors in one place. Those with a cell phone should update their contact list to include “ICE” with their family members’ names and phone numbers so first responders know whom to contact “in case of emergency”.
Speak to your healthcare provider about where to obtain an emergency-ready tool:
Containers such as Vile of Life are free and can be placed on the refrigerator door, wallet or glove compartment to hold important health-related information such as one’s name, address, doctor and medication list for emergency personnel to quickly access.
Bracelets and necklaces from organizations like MedicAlert hold information on a person’s medical history in case they fall or are otherwise incapacitated. This ensures first responders are aware of any important medical conditions such as a history of stroke, heart problems, chronic conditions or allergies
Ventura teen chosen to compete on ‘Top Chef Junior’
Thirteen year old 8th grade Cabrillo Middle School student Carson Peterson has been chosen from thousands of kids to compete on ‘Top Chef Junior’ airing on Universal Kids for their second season. Top Chef Junior, the cooking competition spun off from the popular Top Chef last year,
He is 1 of 11 contestants competing for $50,000 and the title of Top Chef. Peterson applied to be on the show in January and made it through two rounds of eliminations.
Said Peterson. “It was a lot of hard work and more hard work to come, but I was really happy.” Carson credits his grandmother for teaching him how to cook when he was younger. “She is a really big inspiration for my cooking and she’s taught me a lot.”
Top Chef Junior, Season 2, airs on Saturday, at 6 p.m. on Universal Kids. For more information, visit www.universalkids.com/shows/top-chef-junior. Follow Carson Peterson on Instagram at @topchefcarson.
Meet Carson! He’s a 6’3 gentle giant with a heart of gold and a passion for cooking. He fell in love with it while watching his Italian grandmother in the kitchen. He has great respect for tradition and the importance of passing down recipes. When he’s not in the kitchen you can find him getting straight A’s, shooting hoops, or playing one of five instruments!
A thriving social life will do wonders for your body and mind
As people get older and circumstances change, their social lives can suffer. From the death of a spouse to family and friends moving on to new endeavors, a person may find him or herself suddenly socially isolated.
Eight percent of American seniors live in social isolation, and the situation can have a big impact on physical and mental health. Here are four things to know about the benefits of having an active social life and how to improve socialization.
Social Isolation Can Lead to Depression
Loneliness can lead to depression in older adults. People who are divorced or whose spouses have died may feel lonely and disconnected from other family members as well. Depression and loneliness can contribute to a lower quality of life. However, socializing with others and building new friendships can improve feelings of well-being and improve mood.
Socializing Can Benefit Physical Health
While socialization can improve mental health, it also has an effect on physical health. People who socialize with others and have a strong support system have been shown to live longer. Elderly people with a strong social network of friends and family may have a stronger immune system. This can help people fight off infections and improve overall health.
Cognitive Health Can Be Improved with Socialization
Social connections may help fight dementia and improve cognitive function. Researchers believe interacting with others can help people avoid dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. People with large social networks of people to rely on and socialize with keep their brains active and focused, which helps cognitive function.
Look for New Ways to Socialize with Others
While socializing improves physical, mental, and cognitive health, it may be difficult to find new ways to spend time with other people. Look for opportunities to meet other people, such as visiting a senior center or volunteering with a group. If you are retired, get a part-time job that will offer opportunities to interact with new people. If you live far from family, consider moving closer. Moving into a retirement home may provide an avenue to form new friendships.
“Building new friendships can be difficult at any age, but some seniors who feel socially isolated may have an even harder time,” says KC Ellis, executive director of Copper Ridge Health Care. “Visit your local senior center to find programs designed for older adults. A senior center program can help you connect with people with similar interests and life circumstances.”
It can be easy for people to become socially isolated in old age as family dynamics change and friends move away. Staying socially connected with other people can have a positive impact on a person’s well-being. Make an effort to step outside of your comfort zone to meet new people and have an active, thriving social life. Whether you beef up old relationships or form new ones, your life will benefit from spending time with others.
Buenaventura Art Association to feature special ArtWalk show by Christine Apostolina Beirne
Buenaventura Art Association will feature a special ArtWalk show by Christine Apostolina Beirne, a longtime artist and its former executive director, in its new gallery at Bell Arts Factory in Ventura.
“90 Paintings in 90 Days” will be on display Oct. 4 through Nov. 11, which includes the Oct. 6-7 ArtWalk dates. There will be a private preview Wednesday, Oct. 3 – RSVP required, $5 donation to BAA. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/90-paintings-in-90-days-private-preview-event-tickets-49079591379.
For more about BAA and its programs, visit www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.
City Council meeting addresses Thomas Fire rebuilding issues, and three new proposals
by Richard Lieberman
The Ventura City Council after returning from a brief summer break, held a five-hour meeting to address proposed new development changes to rules regulating Thomas Fire rebuilding efforts, and a contract to extend outside legal services with two city employee unions.
Community Development Director Jeff Lambert discussed three new project proposals that came in between May and July, part of his quarterly status reports on major developments.
One proposal involves demolition of a two-story house at 1010 Cachuma Ave. on the city’s east end. Proposed is a 30-unit multi-family housing unit with 76 parking spaces.
Project two would require a general plan amendment to change land just outside the city, but within Ventura City sphere of influence from agricultural to industrial. This change would bring the city’s zoning consistent with the county’s zoning on the property. Proposal is for a recreational vehicle storage facility.
Third project is a proposal to demolish part of an existing Jaguar and Land Rover dealership showroom at the Ventura Auto Center. Proposal calls for adding to the existing building, remodeling and landscaping.
All three proposals are in the planning process.
The council also is considering modifications to building rules that were adopted to help people who lost homes in the Thomas fire.
In April the council adopted and approved an ordinance that was designed to give people additional options to aid the rebuilding process. The passed ordinance was designed to give flexibility to homeowners in the process of rebuilding. Some perceived deficiencies were addressed by 15 homeowners addressing the council. One major issue is the allowance to rebuild a two-story house on what was before the Thomas Fire single story homes. The new process would not require homeowners to obtain a variance and Ventura Planning Commission review. Many of the 15 homeowners addressing the council were concerned about this ordinance. The homeowner’s concerns were largely based on possible loss of view, and some addressed the issue of privacy when an additional 15 feet of height on a stepped lot above theirs could potentially invade their privacy.
The council has proposed that any homeowners wishing to rebuild a one-story home into two stories will require 100% of neighbors to approve. “If the rebuilt property is determined to have no impact on views from an immediately adjacent property or the rebuild owner collects 100 percent support from adjacent property owners”, the proposed ordinance states.
Grade increase was another issue addressed by the council. The modified ordinance will allow for some flexibility in grade increase, based on director approval and without requiring a full variance.
Currently the city has issued 311 repair permits and 22 permits to rebuild. An additional 116 homes were in plan check, a step before building permits are issued according to the city.
The council voted to spend $70,000 total to help stalled negotiations between the city and the Service Employees International Union and the rank-and-file and management fire unions. Last April the city hired an outside legal firm for $45,000 but since negotiations have not concluded, the council voted to extend the contract for $25,000.
The city did reach agreement on the terms of a two-year contract with members of the city’s maintenance union. The contract gives raises just over 5 percent, the same raises police rank-and-file and management unions received.
The two-year cost of the raises for the three labor groups is just over $2.5 million, based on city staff reports.
Vol. 11, No. 26 – Sept 26 – Oct 9, 2018 – Music Calendar
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Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm, Sundays 4 pm
Mondays: Milo
Tuesdays: Jason Ho
Wednesday: Mark David McKinnis
Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam
Fri 9/28: Teresa Russell & Stephen
Sat 9/29: Blue Motel Room
Sun 9/30: Kenny Devoe
Fri 10/5: Blue Motel Room
Sat 10/6: Tom & Milo
Sun 10/7: Shore Break
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California Street
Friday & Saturdays: DJs
Thurs 9/27: Tim Curran Band, The Brambles, Max Kasch
Wed 10/3: Lucky Devils Showcase
Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 9/26: Donna Greene
Thurs 9/27: Tony Ybarra
Fri 9/28: Red Muffs
Sat 9/29: Soul Infusion
The Cave
4435 McGrath Street
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas
Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi
Concrete Jungle Brewing
4561 Market Street
Sat 10/6: Proyecto Cultura (6 pm)
Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Week nights 6 pm; Weekends 7 pm; Sundays 3 pm
Sat 9/29: Havana Cinco
Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E. Main Street
Sun 10/7: Sunday Drivers (4 pm)
Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Thurs 9/27: For Peace Band
Fri 9/28: Yachtley Crew
Sat 9/29: Heavy Petty
Sun 9/30: MayDay!
Thurs 10/4: Fayuca!,
Fri 10/5: Erotic City
Sat 10/6: Green Today
Sun 10/7: E.N. Young
Duke’s Griddle n Grill
1124 S. Seaward
Wednesdays: Karaoke
El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: Xoco Moraza & Friends (6-8 pm), DJ
Saturdays: DJ
Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Avenue
Music 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Fri 9/28: Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson
Fri 10/5: 50 Sticks of Dynamite
Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Sat 9/29: The Rays, .XOM, Sound Curfew, How Scandinavian
Thurs 10/4: Vitamin X, Slow Down, Malice Thoughts
Fri 10/5: Guitar & Whiskey Show
Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
(805) 642-2411
Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke
Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm
Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic
Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm
Wed 9/26: Bluegrass
Thurs 9/27: Kelly’s Lot
Fri 9/28: Salty Suites
Sat 9/29: Rose Valley Thorns
Sun 9/30: Jade and Friends
Wed 10/3: Stephanie Franco
Thurs 10/4: The Session Reboot featuring Guy Martin
Fri 10/5: Otis Hayes
Sat 10/6: TD Lind
Sun 10/7: The Tossers
Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band
Fri 9/28: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Deb Ryder Band
Fri 10/5: Hi Hat Entertainment presents Rob Rio
Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Fri 9/28: What the Funk
Sat 9/29: Old School Band
Knights of Columbus
36 Figueroa Street
Sun 10/7: Old Time Country Bluegrass
Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Fri 9/28: BeJaminmington
Tues 10/2: Beers Brothers Open Mic
Limon y Sal
598 E. Main Street
Fridays: DJ
Saturdays: DJ
Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm)
Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 9/27: Anna Vera
Sat 9/29: Ben Wylan
Thurs 10/4: Dan Grimm
Sat 10/6: Shay Moulder
Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
Wed 9/26: A Bowie Celebration
Thurs 9/27: Houndmouth
Thurs 10/4: Frost & Fire w/ Cirith Ungol, Gygax and more
Fri 10/5: Frost & Fire w/ Midnight, Warbinger, Night Demon and more
Sat 10/6: Frost & Fire w/ Satan, Ashbury, Visigoth and more
Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Fri and Sat 6 pm; Sundays 4 pm
Fri 9/28: Corsican Brothers
Sat 9/29: Bohica
Sun 9/30: CRV
Fri 10/5: The Tossers
Sun 10/7: Right Amount of Wrong
Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street
Munch Thursdays 11:30 am
Thurs 9/27: Greg Gohde
Sun 9/30: Eliot Fisk (3 pm)
Namba
47 S. Oak Street
Sat 10/6: Medicine Hat (3 pm)
O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wed: Karaoke
Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs
Pier Under the Stars
Next to Ventura Pier
Sat 10/6: Colette Lovejoy Band
Plan B Wine Cellars
3520 Arundell Circle
Sun 9/30: Mark Masson & Guil Juliao (3 pm)
Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D
Fridays: Mike Moody
Saturdays: Jessica Ash
Red Cove
1809 E. Main Street
Thursdays: Music Club Open Jam Night
Fri 9/28: Z Zorn!, Severed Vitals, Disrupted Euphoria, Sacred Sword, Democide
Rubicon Theater
1006 E. Main Street
Sat 8 pm, sun 2 pm
Sat 9/29: Broadway & Beyond
Sun 9/30: Broadway & Beyond
Mon 10/1: The Folk Legends, George Grove, Rick Dougherty & Jerry Siggins
Tues 10/2: The Folk Legends, George Grove, Rick Dougherty & Jerry Siggins
Saloon BBQ
456 E. Main Street
10 pm
Fri 9/28: Last Resort Club
Sat 9/29: Balto
Salzers Records
5777 Valentine Road
Fri 9/28: Hail the Sun
Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 9/29: Henry Stewart & Friends
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri & Sat: Frost & Fire parties
Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Sunday music 3 -6 pm
Tues: Karaoke
Thurs: DJ Trovlbe
Fri 9/28: Mini Driver Band
Sat 9/29: Los Locos
Sun 9/30: After the Smoke featuring Jacob Marquez
The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 643-3264
Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve
Tuesdays: Karaoke
Thursdays: Get Right DJ
Sat 9/29: Killer Kaya
Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue
Saturdays 5 pm; Sundays 3 pm
Sat 9/29: Cindy Kalmenson
Sun 9/30: Rose Valley Thorns
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Drive
Rock on the Dock 3-6 pm
Sat 9/29: Decadent Decades
Vintura at the Wine Rack
14 S. California Street
(805) 653-9463
Sundays music at 3 pm
Thurs 9/27: Andrew Gonzalez
Fri 9/28: Paul Mars Black
Sat 9/29: Frank Barajas & the Corsican Brothers
Sun 9/30: Jazz Brothers
Winchester’s
632 E. Main Street
(805) 653-7446
Music at 8:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm
Fri 9/28: Mark Masson
Sat 9/29: Karen 805]
Sun 9/30: Dos Dudes
The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Fridays: Sing-a-long with Kenny Devoe (4-6); Troy Edwards (8-11)
Saturdays: Al Macias (10 am – 1 pm); Kenny Devoe (1-7)
Sundays: Al Macias (10 am – 1 pm: Kenny Devoe (1-4)
One hundred amazing artists will converge at The Oaks Mall on September 29 – 30, for the Oaks Art Walk.
The Oak Art Walk will feature artists presenting their own original work in all mediums of fine art, including paintings in acrylic, oils, watercolor, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase.
The Featured artist is Leslee Adams, based out of Palm Springs. Leslee began watercolor painting as a relaxing hobby and soon developed a passion for the art. Her paintings are vibrant and dance with color. She first became known for her colorful, distinctive painting of foods. She has branched out to paint local desert and European landscapes, still lifes, and florals all with her dramatic style.
Leslee can be found at art shows across the Pacific West Coast, and enjoys meeting, and making friends and clients wherever her travels take her.
In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be presented. Festival patrons will find blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high-quality crafts.
The event will be held in the East parking lot of The Oaks Mall, 350 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks. The hours of the event are from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free. The event is handicap accessible.
The Oaks Art Walk is presented by West Coast Artists. For additional information visit our website atwww.westcoastartists.com or call 818-813-4478.