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Vol. 10, No. 18 – June 7 – June 20, 2017 – Mailbox

Dear Sheldon and Diane:

As a dog owner myself I share in understanding your deep sadness upon losing Scamp. Your article of looking for him and he not being there tore at my heart for you . Scamp was the lucky one to have you two as his loving parents.

Our sincerest condolences.
Teryn & Bart Bonime

Publisher:

As a 30 yr. resident and avid reader of the Breeze I am shocked at this article about (name withheld).  Yes sadly this is about my son. It was a rental car and not a car stolen and all this will be resolved by him and the courts.  I am writing because with so very many daily awe full confirmed crimes/stories  reported  why  you would choose to report a “non incident”  as  news worthy?  Not what I have enjoyed or known of and about the Breeze to report?

I would rather see the names and faces of people I should truly be looking out for in our neighborhoods, albeit the Ventura star helps with that.

Respectfully,

(name withheld)

 

Name withheld

Why are you calling a police report an article? We write articles and just report police reports. Do you really expect us to somehow play jury and decide who in each police report is innocent or guilty? That is for a judge or jury to decide.

If this was indeed a rental car (name withheld) will be  eventually found innocent or the case won’t even go to court. When this happens please let us know and we will be happy to report that to our readers.

We have police reports in every issue that you have enjoyed.

The following is at the beginning of our police reports. “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.”

Thank you

Sheldon:

Les asked me what I wanted for  wedding present.

“A dog.” I answered. “I want two things I never had growing up: a dog and a Christmas tree.

She moved house to house with us from Berkeley to El Cerrito to Richmond to Altadena to Los Angeles. She lived to be 12 years old. In old age she developed painful arthritis and heart problems. We opted to put her to sleep. It seemed the humane thing to do, yet I still feel guilty about that decision.

For months after she was gone, I swear I could hear the tinkle of her license hanging on her neck. I’d look around, call her name.

Es Cole

Good morning Sheldon,

I want to let you know that a contribution to Buddy Nation has been made to honor  the life and memory of precious Scamp.  We were all very saddened to read the news that Scamp had passed. I know he soared very high when he left his earthly body behind, because he was so loved.

Sending love and light for your journey of healing.

For Them

Debi Reeves, President & Founder

Buddy Nation helping the homeless dogs of Ventura

Dear Sheldon Diane and Savana:

We wanted to extend our condolences to you upon learning the Ventura Pooch Parade, that professor Scamp has crossed over the rainbow bridge.  We have enjoyed reading his column for several years and appreciated his insightful perspective on things.

In addition to his illustrious career Scamp was also a member of your family and you must miss His presence very much .

We’ve recently had to say goodbye our first dog Rosie, and  had to make difficult quality of life decisions regarding how and when to say goodbye so we can empathize with your loss .

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Katherine Warren and Pete Dibble

There is nothing more provocative than minding your own business
~ William S. Burroughs

Ventura County Potters Guild at Ojai Music Festival

Discover the hand-made ceramic work of over 25 clay artists as they showcase their work during the Ojai Music Festival. In addition, several artists will be demonstrating their fine art and craft skills including Scott Semple, internationally known for large pots.  Learn many secrets of working in clay as you meet the artists and see samples of different techniques. All of the artists will have work for sale. Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 10 AM – 5 PM both days. Libby Park in Ojai.

The Ventura County Potters Guild is a non-profit organization. This is their major annual fundraiser and supports ceramic education and venues for local artists. Work can also be seen year round at their gallery store in Ventura Harbor.

More information about the show or Guild membership can be found at venturapottersguild.org.

The VC Arts Collective Studio in the Pacific View Mall. 

Paint and Sip class with Lorrie Morgan. Come create your painting, have fun and sip on wine. Date  6/17  at 5:30pm to 8pm  Cost is $40.00

Pastel Class with Tasia Erickson.  3 Mini Abstracts are on the menu! All Supplies provided.  3 hour class  Cost $57.00 Date: 6/25   1pm

Saturdays 11am Kids’ class for 5 to 8 years old.  1 hour classes. Study different artists and different modalities.  Cost is $20.  For more information 676-1540.

Ventura Chamber of Commerce Spring Carnival Business Expo

The Ventura Chamber of Commerce held its Spring Carnival Business Expo on May 25 at the Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort. The Expo presented over 75 exhibitors, including restaurants, businesses,  services and the Ventura Breeze. The “crowd favorite” Breeze booth featured balloons with toys inside and homemade treats by Ana. Jaime and Ana Baker designed the booth and were there to greet the huge crowd who attended.

Cabrillo Middle School chalk festival June 7-9

Photo courtesy of Tracy Stum.

Student artists at Cabrillo Middle School are “going big” for their first-ever chalk festival June 7-9, by welcoming the artist who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest chalk painting by an individual.

Tracy Lee Stum will teach art classes on campus Wednesday, June 7, and support students the following two days as they “amplify” well-known paintings into large designs on the asphalt around campus.

In 2006 Tracy added the Guinness World Record for the largest street painting by an individual.  In 2013 she was honored to be a contributor on the Cannes Gold Lion award-winning team for their work in the now iconic Honda CRV commercial.

The student work will take place June 7 and 8 as students create works of art directly on the asphalt.  Cabrillo art instructor Teri Willison of Ventura will oversee the work and guide students, along with Stum.

The public is welcome visit campus June 9 to view the works.  At the lunch break on Friday, between 11:40 – 12:15 p.m., Cabrillo’s wood shop students will showcase their pieces, including cabinets, benches, skateboards, turned bowls and more.  Cabrillo’s award-winning Jazz Band also will perform.

Rockhounds host “Super Bowl” of gem shows at Ventura Fairgrounds

Ventura Mayor Erik Nasarenko will cut the ribbon to welcome 3,000 rockhounds converging on the Ventura County Fairgrounds June 9-11 for Ventura Rocks the Nation!, the national show and convention of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, a nonprofit, educational organization.  The show is hosted  by the local Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, and proceeds go toward educational endeavors, such as scholarship funds for college students.

Ventura Rocks the Nation! will highlight gems, minerals, and fossils from across the U.S.  A beautiful gold specimen will be one of the featured displays. It will be on display at the show, alongside samples of our state gemstone (sapphire-blue benitoite), our state rock (satiny green serpentine), and our state fossil (the saber-toothed cat).

Event organizers invite the general public to come enjoy 100 educational displays, 50 dealers and demonstrators, 9 exciting speakers, silent auctions, and raffles.  The first 50 kids at the Kids Booth on Friday, Saturday, and on Sunday will be awarded free sackpacks with school supplies!  Also, certified teachers will find free educational packets and other materials for classroom use.

Adults, $7.00 (3-day pass, $18.00)
Seniors 60+ & Military, $6.00 (3-day pass, $15.00)
Juniors (13-17), $4.00 (3-day pass, $9.00)
Kids 12 & under, free with paid adult

The Channel Islands YMCA celebrated the accomplishments of its 130th year

Sal Cisneros, Sherry Gutsch, Health and Wellness Director and Claudia Steele-Major receiving Community Collaboration Award at 2017 YMCA annual meeting.

“The Community Collaboration Award is the highest tribute and recognizes a partner for their dedication and outstanding contribution to the mission of the Y – to strengthen the community. Over and above a provision of service, the recipient exemplifies a true partnership, offering participation and a joint interest in our cause. It is an honor to partner with Community Memorial Health System and recognize them this evening,” said Sal Cisneros, President and CEO of the Channel Islands YMCA.

When LiveSTRONG™ at the YMCA was launched at the Ventura Family YMCA, we reached out to Community Memorial Health System’s Coastal Communities Cancer Resource Center for referrals.  They referred participants who had finished their cancer treatment and were ready to begin rebuilding their strength.  Our LiveSTRONG program members are able to attend community events hosted by CMHS for free. The Y has been able to increase the number of cancer survivors in LiveSTRONG from 18 participants per year to 48 participants and growing.

This year’s award was accepted by Claudia Steele-Major, a representative from the Coastal Communities Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Health System and Sherry Gutsch, Health and Wellness Director, Ventura Family YMCA.

There will be a One-Mile Survivor Walk at the 18th Annual 5K Walk taking place on Saturday, July 29 at 8am. Visit ciymca.org/ventura5k to register.  For more information about the LiveSTRONG Program at the Ventura Family YMCA, visit http://www.ciymca.org/ventura/ or contact Sherry Gutsch at [email protected] or 642-2131.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Channel Islands YMCA serves over 46,000 individuals and provides over $1.3 million in financial assistance to families in need for child care, YMCA memberships, away and day camps, youth sports, and teen after-school programs.

For more information at the Ventura Family YMCA, visit http://www.ciymca.org/ventura/ or call 642-2131.

Fiber Arts Exhibit at Vita Art Center

Fiber Arts Exhibit at Vita Art Center | 432 N. Ventura Ave. Studio 30 644-9214

Vita Art Center is excited to exhibit the work of 4 exceptional contemporary fiber artists each showing a unique use of material, form and technique. Fiber art is defined as fine art which consists of materials that are natural or synthetic fiber and other components. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labor on the part of the artist as part of the works’ significance, and prioritizes aesthetic value over utility until June 30.

How did the Spirit of Japan evolve?

Marilyn Hefferen will assist and co-teach with Kaon Isaki.

The Spirit of Japan weekend takes place June 16,17 & 18 at Yoga Jones, Ventura when international yoga teacher, Kaon Isaki from Tokyo, Japan visits California.

Marilyn Hefferen, a Hatha yoga teacher at Yoga Jones will assist and co-teach.

How did Kaon Isaki find her way to beautiful Ventura and how did the Spirit of Japan evolve?

Kaon and Marilyn met this past March during the Shakti Initiation Yoga Teacher Training that took place in the foothills of Mount Batakaru in Bali, Indonesia. During this 24 day training, set deep in a jungle environment each new day was greeted by meditating on jungle leaves five feet in size, birds singing mantras and moving to the rhythm of our spirit, breath and body to the sounds of roosters crowing, insects chirping at sunrise. If this sounds like something that interests you, then visit https://www.siddhiyoga.com to find out a bit more about yoga teacher training.

Here they explored new ways to breathe through the prana vayus or flow of breath and created hand gestures known as mudras in yoga. Awareness to the importance of daily rituals became an important practice of creating self-care and self-awareness. Facial cleansing introduced by Kaon with attention to rhythm, touch and meditation became one of our honored rites of self-care.

Kaon’s technique with tuning forks, which are a holistic method of healing that calms the nervous system and raises your inner vibration opening energy pathways within the brain, were used to deepen their experience in Restorative yoga. As a group they practiced and studied yoga asanas, which evolved into yoga dance as an exploration of opening the meridians within the body and honoring the heart center as the source of truth and freedom. Spirit of Japan is the result of both Kaon’s years of teaching experience and new directions from training in this program, Shakti Initiation of yoga and self-expression. This weekend is a unique creation from the blended experience they had in Bali and Kaon’s Japanese influences.

See page 3 in this edition of the Breeze, for Spirit of Japan sessions and pricing.

Yoga Jones, 108 S Oak Street, Ventura, 643-5669, www.yogajones.com

Register online, over the phone or stop by Yoga Jones: 9-10 am or 5-7pm Monday thru Friday. Register before June 14 to guarantee a special lunch.