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10:10pm, received a request for assistance “jump-starting” a vehicle in the Harbor Village parking lot. Officers responded and successfully assisted starting the vehicle. |
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11-09 |
6:21pm, received a report of a disabled motor vessel in the A-Basin of the Harbor. Officers responded and found the vessel adrift. A language barrier existed but officers were able to ascertain the issue, the captain was lost; he was towed to the launch ramp and assisted with directions. |
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6:23pm, received a report of a boat fire at VIM D-dock. Officers responded and found a sailboat with exhaust coming out of a blower vent. The blower was turned off and no fire was discovered. |
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1:32pm, received a report of a disabled sailboat 1 mile South of the harbor. Officers responded, took the disabled vessel en tow and safely delivered the vessel to their slip in Ventura West Marina.
3:00pm, received a report of a disabled motor vessel at the entrance to the Harbor. Officers responded and towed the vessel back to their slip in VWM. |
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11:55pm, received a report of an overdue boater from the skipper’s mother. It was determined that the individual was on a commercial fishing vessel out at Anacapa Island and that no reports of vessel accidents were received. Relayed U.S. coast contact info. |
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7:45am, received a report of a disabled motor vessel in danger of colliding with moored vessels at VIM C-dock. Officers responded, taking lines from the adrift vessel and securing it into an empty slip at C-dock until TowBoat U.S. could arrive and tow them to the boatyard.
2:00pm, received a request from U.S. coast guard to assist with attaining coordinates of navigation buoys in the area. Officers assisted with transporting the coast guard on the fireboat to the buoys. 4:25pm, received a report while on patrol of a transient using the fuel docks restroom as an abode. Officers stood by while the individual gathered his belongings and moved on. |
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Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Police Reports
by Cindy Summers
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.
Felony Resisting a Peace Officer, Possession of a Controlled Substance Arrest
On November 4, at approximately 1am, a Ventura Police patrol officer was contacted by a witness in the 200 block of Santa Clara Street who was reporting a physical altercation to the front of the Tavern Bar. The witness identified two of the involved parties, a male and female, who were still on scene.
As the officer was attempting to contact the parties to determine their involvement in the altercation, the female suspect, 26 year old Ventura resident Natalie Carr ran from the officer. A second officer arrived on scene and detained Carr, along with the male suspect, 21 year old Ventura resident Liko McBride. Both suspects refused to cooperate with officers as they attempted to gather information.
During the investigation, officers learned the two were involved in the earlier altercation but were unable to establish a crime had been committed at that time. As the officer was informing the parties they were being released without pending criminal charges, Carr stood up and advanced towards the officer in a threatening manner. The officer took physical control of Carr in order to take her into custody and prevent her from striking him. McBride interfered at this point and physically assaulted the officer while trying to free Carr. The officer lost control of Carr as a result, but was able to take McBride to the ground as he continued to resist. Once on the ground, Carr began to strike the officer in the head and upper torso.
The second officer on scene physically detained Carr who continued to try to assault officers. Once Carr was taken into custody, additional officers arrived on scene and assisted in detaining McBride.
Prowling Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On November 15, at approximately 10:30am, the Ventura Police Department Command Center received a 911 call from a resident in the 300 block of S. Brent St. reporting that a subject was just seen attempting to enter a neighbor’s side gate. The caller saw the subject, later identified as the suspect 32 year old vagrant Brittany Austen, reaching over the gate and yelled at her to stop. Austen fled on foot and was last seen running westbound on Preble Ave.
Officers responding to the call saw Austen, who matched the description, and detained her several blocks away from the residence. She was positively identified and arrested.
Suicidal Subject
On the November 15, at approximately 1pm, a Ventura Police Officer was on patrol when he observed a subject, later identified as a 19-year-old male adult, standing on the outside railing of the California St. overcrossing of Highway 101. The subject was standing on the catwalk of a freeway sign, which was approximately 20 feet above the roadway and vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes of the highway.
The officer immediately made verbal contact with the subject and began attempts to negotiate with him, while additional officers closed California St., and the California Highway Patrol closed both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 101. The Ventura City Fire Department was also called to the scene and remained on scene for the duration of the incident.
At first the subject was uncooperative although the officer, who is trained in crisis intervention, continued attempts to negotiate with the subject for approximately 1.5 hours. The officer was finally able to convince the subject to climb back over the railing onto California St. Once he was safely away from the ledge, officers detained the subject.
Narcotic/Opiate Related Arrests
On November 15, Detectives with the Ventura Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted two separate investigations involving the sales and unlawful use of opiate based controlled substances.
On November 15 at 8:30am, Street Crimes Detectives made contact with an unknown suspect who was offering to sell an opiate based controlled substance over an online website. Detectives negotiated a price and set a meet location in the Ventura Gateway Center parking lot.
Detectives were waiting at the meet location for a short period of time when two female suspects arrived on foot. Detectives watched as one of the suspects answered calls from an undercover detective.
Uniformed detectives then moved in and detained 30 year old Ventura resident Thea Goldstein and 24 year old Ventura resident Taylor Carr. Both were found to be in possession of Suboxone, an opiate based narcotic.
Later in the day, at 2:45pm, Street Crimes Unit Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 9300 block of Neath St reference the suspect, 28 year old Ventura resident Christian Shatswell, using forged prescriptions to unlawfully obtain oxycodone and hydrocodone, both an opiate based narcotic, from several local pharmacies.
Shatswell was detained during the search warrant and later arrested for the felony crimes of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, using a forged prescription, and commercial burglary.
Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Events
Events by Ana Baker
Ventura Poinsettia Dance Club Monday nights 7:30 – 9:45pm. Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill. Ballroom, swing, Latin and line dancing. $10 members, $12 non-members. Dance lessons 6:45 – 7:15 $5 for couple $3 for single. Call Rick 415-8842 for more information.
Ventura’s ACBL Duplicate Bridge Club offers games for all levels of play. Learn the game, play with your peers, and earn master points while you are having fun. There is a game every day of the week. Check out their website at www.vcbridge.org Life is Better with Bridge.
The Ventura Retired Men’s Group welcomes interested men to their semi-monthly Tuesday lunch ($15) meetings at the Ventura Elks lodge. This regular congenial social event, besides a healthy, satisfying meal, supplies a welcome atmosphere to talk and joke, hear a speaker on a variety of relevant topics and brighten your week. Hear more from Steve at 642-1359
Country Western Line Dancing every Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. Instruction every night. Located at the Moose lodge, 10269 Telephone Road. More information at countrylovers.com.
Do you know what the present administration’s foreign policy is? Find out the answers to this and other tantalizing questions at the Ventura Discussion Group at the Main Street Restaurant 3159 Main St. Wednesday from 4 – 5:45 p.m. Several people usually stay for a drink and a bite to eat afterward. You are invited to bring an interesting topic to discuss.
Ventura County Philatelic Society meets the first and third Mondays each month. Do you collect stamps? 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd. Admission and parking free. Contact Bill Garner 320-1601
Mended Hearts of Ventura meet the first Tuesday each month at the Community Memorial Hospital – 8th floor. We have excellent speakers – leading Cardiologists, Nutritionists, Dietitians, etc. from our area. Come share with us if you have had heart surgery or stent implant. Contact: Bill Garner 320-1601
DBSA Ventura County support group for depression and bipolar disorder meets Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. A free weekly peer-led support group meeting at the Encounter Bible Fellowship Church campus, upstairs, Room 426/428, 6950 Ralston St. 633-0736 for recorded information or visit www.DBSAlliance.org.
Assistance League of Ventura County creating “A Brighter Tomorrow for Today’s Children” holds its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at the Chapter House, 913 East Santa Clara St. Doors open at 9:30 A.M., meeting begins at 10:00, with guests and new members welcome.
Find more information assistanceleagueventuracounty.org or Email [email protected].
Telephone: Monday – Thursday 8 – 2 p.m. 643-2458.
Conversational Spanish in a small group setting. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Foster Library 651 E. Main St. Registration not required. For information Louise Vien 643-7064, [email protected]
Nov. 29: Sandpiper Toastmaster Club. 6:30 -7:45 am. Ventura County building. Human Services Agency Office. 855 Partridge Drive 2nd Floor.
Meetings have speeches, table topics, evaluations, free coffee and fun.
Lots of parking outside the building. Thereafter they meet every Wednesday.
Dec. 2: You are cordially invited to attend Jodi Farrell’s Music Studio’s Annual Student Holiday Concert on Saturday, at Ventura Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church at 1956 Palma Drive, Suite A. Showtime 2-4 p.m. Special guests band: Ron Barnett: piano, Jim Rankin: bass, Brad Strickland: guitar, Manon Franklin: drums and Ray Dean Mize: viola. Attendance is free. Donations are most welcome.
Refreshments served following the show.
Dec. 2, 3: The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura annual Fine Art and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, from 9-2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec 3 from 11-1 p.m. The fair features a large variety of art, photography, mosaics, jewelry, stained glass, crafts, textile art and more. The fair will be held in Berg Hall at the church, located at 5654 Ralston St. All are welcome. Ample parking is available in the back of the church.
Dec. 3: Old-Time Country Music Free Country Christmas Concert 2-4 p.m.
Located at the Poinsettia Pavilion 3451 Foothill Blvd. For more information visit www.oldcountry-grassband.com, or call 517-1131
Dec. 3: Servants of the Father of Mercy, 1544 Morse Avenue. Free decorate the Christmas tree Youth and Family Sunday. It’s a potluck 2-5p.m. Children decorate a real live Christmas tree, Light the first Advent candle along with Blessing of the tree and wreath. RSVP Mobile (310) 595-4175 Email: [email protected]
Dec. 14: Come meet the members of Ventura County Professional Women’s Network at the Membership Mix & Mingle. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments and holiday inspired desserts, Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by VCPWN and member Marta Alvarez at YCE. Inc. 1587 Morse Ave., Suite A. For additional info email: [email protected] or 380-6887 Feel free to come in your festive attire.
Dec.16: On Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Amnesty International USA Local Group #452 is holding its annual Write-a-thon at College United Methodist Church, 4300 Telegraph Road on the corner Telegraph and Baylor.
This event is part of Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign, the world’s largest letter writing event, which engages people to speak out on behalf of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders and communities at risk from around the world. Drop in between 1- 4 p.m. to write letters. Your hand-written letters, combined with hundreds of thousands of others from around the world, can change the lives of this year’s 12 cases. They furnish paper, pens, stamps, snacks and good company.
Frances Spencer solo exhibit at WAV (Working Artists Ventura) theater gallery Jan. 5-26
Award winning artist, Frances Spencer, invites everyone to a solo exhibit of her art at the WAV (Working Artists Ventura) theater gallery, January 5-26, 2018. The Opening Reception is on First Friday, January 5th, 6-9 pm. Free to the public. Funding has been made possible by a Puffin Foundation grant.
The centerpiece of the exhibit, “War and Peace: Diptych,” illustrates the theme, Peace and Love Will Save the World. Spencer has won many national awards and ribbons including first prize for a block print at the Ventura County Fair. Her large painting, “Jazz Club,” was the cover illustration for the summer concert series, Music Under The Stars, in 2011. Her solo show, “The Visionary Art of Frances Spencer,” was on display at Ventura City Hall during summer of 2014, and chosen for a special showing by the Art Walk committee.
Frances is also a playwright, whose plays and musicals have been produced professionally and on college campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area and locally. Her screenplay, “The Ant Colony,” was a finalist in Hollywood’s Shriekfest Film Festival in 2010 .
WAV Theater Gallery 175 S. Ventura Ave.
Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Scamp Club
Hi: I’m Bodie! I love to play ball and go for walks and adventures! I was adopted and came to live in Ventura. I love my new family and life; now I smile all the time!
Restaurant review – Boatyard Pub
by Jennifer Tipton
There’s a new look at the harbor and not just the recent overall renovations. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Boatyard Pub has made quite a presentation with a menu that ranges from a selection of fresh fish (which one would expect to find when dining in the harbor), assorted tacos and a “Fisherman Rib Eye”.
Owner, Shawn Hall along with his business partner, Bob Burtosh acquired ownership last year and after renovation opened the doors just several months ago. The interior has beautiful stained wooden walls and there are six 55” flat screen TVs! There’s live music except on Sundays during football season when they subscribe to “Live Ticket” so their football loving patrons can watch live football.
Boatyard Pub includes an open kitchen, a beautiful bar, tons of seating and two outdoor patios, both dog friendly. There is a fireplace on the back patio for when the weather gets chilly. Overall, the ambience is quite inviting but the menu even more so…
The menu reads, “Expert navigation ends here” and rightly so because it’s not a straight course to a selection! Appetizers involve temptations such as “Spinnaker Hot Crab Dip” loaded with artichoke, crab, parmesan and served hot and bubbly with Parisian baguettes, along with “Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos”, “Thai Chili Shrimp” (but the shrimp aren’t shrimpy sized), and my favorite, the “Crispy Balsamic Brussel Sprouts” with feta and candied walnuts. Prices range from $8 – $13.
Customers can eat light or go big with entrees, there are tempting salads and several “Deep Sea Fry” selections with fish and chips, shrimp and chips or a “Captain’s Combo that has both. Prices $9 – $26.
“Signature Sandwiches” vary from a balsamic veggie wrap made with hummus, quinoa, spinach, sautéed veggies and a balsamic reduction in a spinach wrap (which I shared with a friend one day for lunch and we both loved it!) or a charbroiled pub burger that is %100 angus chuck and the size of a small cow. Despite this, my granddaughter, Hannah (who normally eats like a bird) made history of the whole thing! This burger can be served with bacon, shoestring onions and BBQ sauce which call “Ventucky” style. Prices $13 – $16.
I have been here several times, my all-time favorite is drum roll worthy but not for sissies – “Napalm Tuna” which is fresh ahi tuna, flash bomb stir fried with jalapeno peppers and fire sauce along with sticky rice and a heap of soy ginger slaw.
The menu offers generous portions with something for everybody, mushroom poblano tacos for the vegetarian and a special selection for kids.
Boatyard Pub serves breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week.
Would you like to expand your existing small business?
Are you ready to become an entrepreneur, or expand your existing small business? Afraid to “go it alone,” or unsure how to proceed? WEV’s training programs guide you in taking the next step. Attend a free 1-hour orientation, where you’ll meet a WEV representative that will help you determine if SET, EXPLORE, or another WEV program is right for you!
WEV’s business training classes are offered in English and Spanish throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Free orientations are held throughout the year and are required for enrollment in a training program.
Exact locations given at registration
Free but registration is required. Tuesday, December 5th, 12-1 PM, Ventura
Orientation locations are subject to change. For more information, and to register for an upcoming orientation, visit WEV’s Web site at http://www.wevonline.org/orientations.
City of Ventura Classes/programs
Call 658-4726 to register, if you already have an account online, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov
Holidays on the Plaza-Holiday Boutique Dec. 9 10:00am-4:00pm free
Holiday shopping, entertainment, food trucks, kid’s activities and more than 160 live, decorated, twinkling trees all over the park. Plaza Park, 651 East Thompson Blvd. For Boutique information call 654-7551.
Lunchtime Fitness with Jackie 18 years-adult
12/1-1/12 M/W/F 11:30 am-12:30 pm $60 #9382
We mix low-impact aerobics, muscle toning and stretching with a few dance moves, some Pilates and yoga. *No class 11/24. At BVC. Instructor Jackie Ringhof.
Dance & Date Night for Couples 18 years-adult
*12/3-1/21 Su $70/person #9876
Visit our website to select the hour, session and dance(s) you want to learn–
Tango, East/West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Country/Nightclub Two Step. Then register with the session codes below. *No class 12/24 & 12/31. 3007 Bunsen #E, 805-650-2719. www.pmhouseofdance.com. Wear suede or leather bottom shoes, no sneakers or flip-flops please. Instructor Patricia Monico.
Line Dance with a Twist 18 years-adult
12/4-1/17 M/W 1-2 pm $60 #9814
Experienced line dancers enjoy exercise fun with a twist of salsa, ballroom and jazz. At BVC.
Instructor Jackie Ringhof.
Saturday LEGO Workshops ~ Ninjaneering 5 – 10 years
12/9 Sa 10:00am – 12:00pm $30 #9392
Learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the Fire Temple, race Skull Trucks, and encounter the mighty Dragon! Imagine and build unique and fun LEGO while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This is an ideal way to prepare young Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO camp. AT BVC. Must register by the Wednesday before class.
Understanding and Helping Your Reactive Dog 18 years – adult
12/9 Sa 10:00am – 12:00pm $20 #9408
Does your dog whine, bark or lunge at other dogs, animals or people? Do you wonder why he reacts this way? Do you want to learn how you can help? This seminar will teach you why your dog may respond the way he does and ways that you can help your dog become less reactive. No dogs at this seminar; please. Registration due by November 26th. At 3521 Arundell Circle #B. Instructor Veterinary Technician/Certified Instructor Shannon Coyner RVT, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP. www.venturapetwellness.com.
Vol. 10, No. 4 – Nov 22 – Dec 5, 2017 – Person to Person
by Jennifer Tipton
Thanksgiving 2017! What are you thankful for?
Kelsey Burkan
age 70
Owner of Kelsey’s Vegan Bakery & Fudge
“I’m thankful that we’re all still here on earth and to have the opportunity to do the best we can, to be kind and loving to everyone.” She adds, “and always thankful for friends and family.”
Lorne and Aaron Marchant
ages 49 & 47 (brothers)
with Harvest Gathering Farm
Without hesitation, Aaron says “family! (but take my brother out of the equation).” Lorne responds, “yeah, he probably loves my kids more than me! Lorne adds that he is thankful “for personal growth and a knowledge of self”.
Wendi Mitchell
age 50
Co-Owner of Blue Ridge Honey and Member of Ventura Chamber
“I’m thankful for Wayne Scott, the researcher at Channel Islands University for all the hard work he’s doing to stabilize the health of Ventura County’s honey bees.”
Taylor Cooper
age 25
works at Ace Hardware
“I’m thankful for my family, they’re always there for me- 24/7 and 365! They are actually my friends because when you’re going through hard times, they are the ones there for you!”
Peter Nicholas
age 74
Retired Sales & Marketing Director
“I’m thankful that my wife and I came here from Wales 25 years ago.” Pete has had many health issues and was told 16 years ago that he had only one year to live! He attributes this to the health care he has received here and says, “I play golf, just took up bowling and I’m the champion shuttle board player at O’Leary”s!”
Susannah Kegler
age 26
Ventura College Nursing Student Currently working on her C.N.A. and applying to the Nursing Program in February
“I’m just thankful to be out of school and get to spend some time with my daughters!”
New Ventura library will be here soon
A new branch of the Ventura County Library will be opening on Hill Road across from the Ventura County Government Center at 1050 Hill Road . Grand opening event is on Sunday, December 3rd from 12 noon to 2pm. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30pm. Enjoy BBQ compliments of the Ventura Downtown Lions Club and music from Rubicon Harmonix.
The new library will make use of technology to expand services, including laptop computers available for check-out for use in the library, a Makerspace 3D printer, and high speed internet access.
Kathy Thomson, President of Ventura Friends of the Library is looking forward to the opening of this much needed community asset. “The Friends of the Library are grateful for the support of the County Supervisors, County Library, the supporters of Ventura Friends of the Library and the City of Ventura for visioning and developing this needed facility.” The Ventura Friends of the Library raised and contributed $200,000, much of which came from used book sales to local residents.
Supervisor Steve Bennett says, “This will be a very exciting day for us. We have pursued opening a library in East Ventura for many years, and I’m very pleased that we have now accomplished our goal. “
Event MC will be Ivor Davis, author of The Beatles and Me. There will be a raffle of prints of Beatles photographs donated by Roger Whitehouse. Other attractions include John Bardi, strolling guitarist, crafting with Judee Hauer, clothes pin folk art doll maker, mood card readings and a photo booth.