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The Perfect StormA whirlwind of artistic expression Drawn OutHow comic art immortalized the patriarch of the free press DreamweaverOxnard’s Christine Morla comes full circle Art, Art EverywhereInside Ojai’s Rancho del Oso

Hollywood Garden PartyVentura Botanical Gardens Fundraiser History and HollywoodMuseum of Ventura County A selective preview of local happenings

editor’s note 6

about town 37

conversation 31

profile 20

nesting 13

community 8

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vI ’ve seen the Mona Lisa and the murals of Mexico,

the Great Wall and wonders of the world, but the oily scrap art of a tire repairman left a deeper imprint on

my soul. Art affects everyone differently. This is one of the few

truisms about art. Among the rabble lined up at the Louvre there’s sure to be a sourpuss or two. And who’s to say they’re wrong in their derisiveness? I may cringe at the commercialism of Kinkade, but a million or so others swoon over the “Painter of Light.” So if the unpolished work of an unknown artist charms me more than Mona’s smile, that’s my prerogative.

But let’s backtrack and circle around to make sense of such a ludicrous analogy.

I used to teach English to a Spanish-speaking kid called Brunito, or Little Bruno. His father (Big Bruno) was my mechanic, a straightforward working-class guy, all callused hands and grease-stained canvas. Bruno worked with his brother Hector, whose main job was repairing tires. Patches, plugs, retreads: if your tires needed attention, Hector was the guy to go to. And I did, frequently.

I got to know the brothers well but never had an inkling that the monosyllabic tire repairman was something of a pueblo Picasso, a genuine artist—and by that I mean he was compelled by his nature, driven by something internal, to create art: in his case, mixed-media pieces made with reclaimed steel belts, burned rubber, and twisted nails.

Mainly nails. Pulled from flat tires, of course, and lovingly collected decade after decade.

Hector’s art is not for show, and it’s certainly not for profit. (He charges about three bucks to repair a flat but says he “wouldn’t sell his art for anything in the world.”) In that sense, it is a true representation of the creative process—art created solely for the sake of creation. None of his work has the historical significance of a Picasso, of course, or the mad genius of a Van Gogh, the technical brilliance of a da Vinci. Still, the artist’s purity of motive is a thing of beauty.

The other day while whittling down my to-do list I came to a jarring realization: all my chores were, in a sense, edits—from thinning out my overgrown garden to thinning out my bloated closet. Indeed, the very act of whittling down that list was an editorial process.

As life clutter accumulates, daily existence becomes a battle to prevent our personal weeds from smothering our potential flowers. A cleanly edited life moves more efficiently; it flows. And while I’m not suggesting a return to the cave, I do think the complexity of modern life precludes many of us from realizing our potential.

Simplicity opens the door for one’s true self to emerge. As Picasso put it, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

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7 81. Ric Ruffinelli and Marion Phalan 2. Steve Simms with Linda and Larry DeBoer 3. Doug Halter, president of Ventura Botanical Gardens 4. Missy Chamberlain 5. Shirley Simms, Larry and Linda DeBoer, and Steve Simms 6. Melody Namikas and Bobby Jaedtke 7. Mary Webb with Mike and Nancy Barton 8. Bob Warnagiens

Hollywood Garden PartyVentura Botanical Gardens Fundraiser

A Hollywood-themed soiree capped off VBG’s Fifth Annual Garden Tour with silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, and hors d’oeuvres. The event was held in the gardens of Las Flores, a histori-cal property in the Ventura foothills that’s hosted the likes of Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, and Ronald Reagan.

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1. Denise Sanford and Sarah Thomas 2. Eric Howes and Myron Freedman 3. Larry and Karen Graves 4. Rockie Hill and Erik Reel 5. Robert Bautista and April Apodaca with The King 6. Rockie Ryan with Bob (DeNiro), Sandi, and Mark Tovias 7. Tricia Cayabyab and Emmanuel Guerrero with Marilyn

History and Hollywood Opening ReceptiOn, MuseuM Of VentuRa cOunty

Guests strutted the red carpet into Museum Plaza for an opening reception to kick off two new exhibits. Quiet on the Set! focuses on films shot in Ventura County and the region’s close ties with Hollywood. Shooting for the Stars spotlights the celebrity portraits of Ojai-based photographer Guy Webster. Both exhibits run through August 25.

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Back in spring of 1939, guests were invited to the opening of Arroyo Del Oso Guest Ranch to experience “Hospitality, Rest, Peace and Contentment” under the spreading oaks at the foot of Ojai’s

majestic Topa Topa Mountains. Owners Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Harvey offered lunch for a dollar and a four-course dinner for just 50 cents more. A swimming pool, horseback riding ($2.50 per day for a saddle horse to explore the back country), tennis, and badminton, as well as tree-shaded patios and gardens cooled by foun-tains, added to the creature comforts on the then-160-acre parcel.

The Harvey’s son, Thad, crooned songs of the day, and there was plenty for guests to see—like Mrs. Harvey’s collection of cacti and succulents, or her pet birds:

pheasants, finches, lovebirds, canaries, and a parrot. If you stayed too long or drank something stronger than the Jersey milk on the menu, you could even bed down for the night. The rate for a cottage with shower was, at the most, 12 dollars per day for two people on the American Plan; a deluxe cottage or room with bath was considerably less. Rumor has it that Hollywood celebrities like Clark Gable trekked to the retreat.

But five years after it opened, the guest ranch was shuttered. From that time on it became a private residence, although the current owners and longtime caretakers, John and Nancy Whitman and their family, know a thing or two about hospitality.

These days, all is quiet on the home front surrounded by rock walls, both old

From stenciled ceilings to Fauvist paintings, Ojai’s Rancho del Oso brims with brilliant hues and the expressive imprints of an art-fueled family.

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and new, and gardens, both wild and planted. The original stone arched entrance still welcomes visitors—only now they step into a hallway lined with artist Nancy Whitman’s lyrical and colorful paintings of local landscapes, both real and imagined, scenes of parties, flowers, and birds painted in a whimsical manner remi-niscent of Matisse and other Fauvist artists from last century.

The Whitmans purchased the property (reduced to 10 acres), tweaked the name to Rancho del Oso, and moved in “the day after Christmas in 1969,” recalled their son Fred, a sculptor who was just 13 at the time. “Once the school bus dropped us off, we turned out backs on the rest of the world. We built dams in the creek, created fishing and swimming holes, and rolled big boul-ders off the mountain.”

All five of the Whitman children are now grown, and John and Nancy, married for 60 years, seemingly enjoy the solitude of their canyon retreat and family compound. The rest of the brood includes Charlie, Mark, Andy, and daughter Carrie, along with their various spouses and grandchildren, all of whom have

memories of their own.The walls of the two-story house are covered with matriarch

Nancy’s original acrylic paintings. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms are located downstairs, and a charming original master bedroom and bath aerie are up a steep staircase in the original part of the house. The den, with resident stuffed moose above a stone fireplace, was once carpeted wall-to-wall in pink, Nancy’s favorite color, and she stenciled the ceiling using the same Fauvist sense of vibrant hues.

The kitchen evokes a feeling of happiness, with cabinets painted salmon (few surfaces escape Nancy’s brush) and a table large enough to accommodate friends and family. The formal dining room features original ceiling stenciling and light fixtures, and a small library has a hidden bar behind a bookshelf door. A stunning great room was recently added, with plenty of windows that bring the outdoors in and a patio where son Fred’s marble sculptures hold court.

Nancy’s studio is a charming, rustic cottage with a stone fire-

LEFT AND ABOVE: A rustic setting has

been part of the draw since the 1920s.

Here, old-growth yardscape leads to the front door and

shades a quiet patio.

TOP RIGHT: The matriarch of one of Ojai’s most artistic

families, Nancy Whitman imbues

Rancho del Oso with the same exuberance

that characterizes her painting style.

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place built by John and their sons from rocks collected on the property. If you’d like to experience it, and the rest of Rancho del Oso, save the dates of October 12 and 13 for the 2013 Ojai Studio Artists Tour.

“We have to kick people out; they don’t want to leave!” laughs John Whitman, referring to the rash of visits from art aficiona-dos, fans, and looky-loos.

Indeed, I hated to end my recent Sunday afternoon visit, which stretched into early evening. Good company and a dinner of homemade pasta (from son Andy), frosty beer, and hot fudge sundaes made for a delightful respite.

The Native Americans who once used this canyon as a retreat obviously knew a thing or two. Like the guests of yes-

teryear, I experienced that promised “Hospitality, Rest, Peace and Contentment”—as well as some quality time in the studio, painting with Nancy.

The next time I visit my friends the Whitmans, I’d like to search for arrowheads or fishing holes from days gone by. Especially if they are willing to honor the original rate card price of $7.50 per night. v

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Meandering paths have led generations of

Whitmans to nearby swimming holes

and trailheads. In the dining room,

stenciled ceilings and light fixtures

set off Nancy’s vibrant paintings.

Artistic details abound at Rancho

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The 30th Annual Ojai Studio Artists Tour will take place October 12-13. Details at ojaistudioartists.org.

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Christine Morla’s art is tactile and lucid. Weaving strips of found paper with painstaking precision and designing art that,

in this case, is inspired by the landscapes of her home in Oxnard, Morla creates vistas of shape and color in three-dimensional outlines, some placed on panels, some placed directly on walls. The weaving is a process, a long one, but like the story of her life and work, it flows and is made inextricably stronger by the chal-lenges faced, the obstacles overcome.

Her latest installation at the Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard, Kaleidoscopic Gaze, is a patterned blend of these designs, morphing into sky and sea, ground and flower, fences and streets. It’s Morla’s life in patterns and bits of finely tuned surprises found on each wall.

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“The kids were coming from some pretty rough neigh-borhoods,” Morla said. “Some were really high energy, while others were sluggish. I worked with them for about three months, along with a poet, getting the kids to talk about and create work about their neighborhoods and their lives.”

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A first-generation Filipino American, Morla collects colorful packaging from Filipino snack foods, cuts them into thin strips, and meticulously weaves geometric and floral shapes. New life emerges from unconventional materials once thought of as detritus.

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Morla also taught at a probation center in L.A. “These kids just needed an outlet to express themselves. I had to work pretty intuitively and pull all my tricks out of the hat. I learned so much about working with young people. It was a really intense time.” In all, she spent some 10 years in Los Angeles before coming back home to Oxnard.

“I was still a kid when I was doing this, 23 or 24, and even though I grew up in south Oxnard, I was really sheltered,” she said. “The neigh-borhood was pretty mellow in the ‘70s. That changed, of course.”

Morla leads a kind of organic life. Her art, her teaching, even her fam-ily, all relate in a symbiotic way. “My parents came from the Philippines with almost nothing, so they wanted me to do something practical; they didn’t want me to struggle,” she explained. “They had two or three jobs while I was growing up. It was a hard life, but it was a blessing.”

Afforded the opportunity to go to college, Morla heeded her mom’s advice and thought about a “practical” career. She majored in psychology. “I found myself failing a class in my major and it was very humbling. My dad and I talked by phone and he asked, ‘What classes are you getting As in?’ I was getting As in drawing, painting, and art history, and it clicked: I knew I could teach. It was a practical career that would make me happy.”

It wasn’t the first time her father’s words and work influenced her. In the Philippines, he wove rugs in patterns similar to the ones she creates now. She says it was unconscious at first, but now she sees his work in her own.

“In graduate school, I was open to anything,” she said. “I was getting close to presenting my thesis and wasn’t sure what I was going to do.”

That’s when she found a mat her father had woven in the Philippines. “I think that subconsciously found its way into my work.”

Morla describes that work as being very much related to painting or more traditional art forms. “As far as painting goes, I’m still dealing with the formal elements in this work of color value, composition, light, and space. But as far as process and materials, it’s more labor intensive: cut-ting the papers and then doing the weavings based on sizes of the strips.”

Kaleidoscopic Gaze is a collection of such weavings that began for Morla in 1998. In one of the exhibit rooms, panels are all full of weavings that feature abstract representations of Oxnard landscapes. “It all comes full circle for me,” she explains. “It’s a documentation of my life that way.

Art and teaching are, of course, symbiotic. They are both optimistic representations that there is something worth knowing about creation and creators. They are both hopeful about the future. “This is what I love about being at Oxnard [College],” said Morla. “I look at these young people’s faces and I see myself. I know about their living situations and what they’re going through. I’m from here. It’s my home. There are a few students who go on to some creative field, and I feel like I had some part in that. It feels so great.” v

KALEIDOSCOPIC GAZE Christine Morla’s series of mixed-media works reflecting the cultural landscape of Oxnard will be on display at Carnegie Art Museum through August 18.

CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM424 South C St., Oxnard; 805.385.8158, carnegieam.org

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Client: West Coast Plastic Surgery Ad Executive: Dave Stephens (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_AD WILL RUN AS IS.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FINAL_PROOF_(APPROVED)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSUE: AUg. 2013

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Diplomate, American Board of Plastic SurgeryArthur Edmon Flynn M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Welcome to our relaxing Medi-spa and day spa located in the heart of beau-

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as we age, our skin changes. over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins

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Client: Lux Medical Spa Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: juLy 2013

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The best options in non-surgical cosmetic solutionsby using the latest advances in the science of beauty.

Enjoy the freedom to show your legs, ask for sclerotherapy.

Wanting to be the best we can takes many forms-from maintaining good health,

which is everyone’s goal, to keeping a positive attitude about ourselves and those

around us. sometimes this needed boost of total health, both physical and emotional,

can begin with making changes in the way we and others see us; whether it be by

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to be the best you can be with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, you need a

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studio West salon, located on callens road is known as the jewel of the industry due

to its location. open for fifteen years we believe you have to love what you do and

when you enter our doors you’ll experience our pride. our educated team will strive

to meet all your nail and hair care needs. specializing in the latest haircut and color

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Clinically proven, PinPointe, is the first to scientifically designed laser treatment to promote clearernails after just 1 treatment.

Dr. Mitchell Glodowski, D.P.M.2486 Ponderosa Dr. N. Ste.D-205 Camarillo

1700 N Rose Ave. Ste.420 Oxnard(805) 531-1089

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805.340.76761792-B Callens Rd. Ventura

Specializing in haircuts & colorPam Tyner

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• Championship Chili Cookoff • PV Lions BBQ • Wine & Beer • Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament

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Client: Massage Envy Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. IssuE: juNE 2013

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(805) 981-ENVY (3689)

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(805) 981-ENVY (3689)

Open 7 Days: M-F 8am-10pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm

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VENTURAOXNARD

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103 S. Mills Rd., Suite 102655 Town Center DrivePacific View Mall

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The Collection at Riverpark

Camarillo2360 E. Las Posas Rd.(805) 987-1010

oxnard655 Towncenter Dr.(805) 981-3689

Ventura103 S. Mills Rd.(805) 644-3689

Lux Medical Spa serves as Ventura County’s #1 source for effective, qual-

ity laser and cosmetic procedures At Lux Medical Spa, we provide the best

options in non-surgical cosmetic solutions by using the latest advances in the

beauty of science. We offer med spa services including skin rejuvenation,

laser hair removal, skin tightening, laser vein removal, and other cosmetic

lasers. Our medical staff is highly trained to restore the skin’s natural glow

and slow the aging process by offering a wide range of skin care treatments

including therapeutic facials featuring Dermalogica skin care products, peels,

and dermal fillers including Botox and Juvederm. We are dedicated to provid-

ing a customized solution to meet the specific skin care demands of each

client. Our staff is prepared to answer your skin care questions and cater to

your beauty needs.

Massage Envy Spa at The Collection in Oxnard is open seven days a week:

Monday-Friday from 8am-10pm; Saturday from 8am-8pm and Sunday from

10am-8pm. Appointments are recommended. All services at the Oxnard,

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fied, trained male and female massage therapists and estheticians. Types of

massage offered include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Trigger

Point, Prenatal and more. Murad® Healthy Skin facials feature specially formu-

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are always available. For more information and appointments, call 981-3689

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A Salon for the Whole Family

Free deep conditioning treatments

with any haircut or color serviceexpires 8/31/13

Found in KINshoppe

2171 E. Thompson Blvd.Ventura • 805-641-2171

• Full Service Salon• Skin Care • Massage

• Child’s Play Area Available

Owned and operated by Kris Young (a Ventura local & stylist of 11 years),

KINshoppe Salon & Day Spa is your home away from home. It was always Kris’s

dream to open a salon that would be welcoming, and comfortable for the whole

family, and that’s exactly what she did! KINshoppe has a warm, inviting atmosphere

with stylists and technicians to perform top notch beauty and spa services. There

is a space inside dedicated just for men’s grooming called: Manny & Burd-A Shop

for Men. Also offered is a play room for the children that need a hang out spot while

mom or dad are getting their service done. KIN means family and we would love for

you to join the KINshoppe family and come visit us!

At Foot and Ankle Concepts, Inc. our mission is to provide patients with a gentle,

caring atmosphere where the patient’s comfort and well being are the highest

priority.We specialize in treatments of heel pain, ankle pain, fractures, athlete’s

foot, ingrown toe nails, flat feet, bunion, hammer toes, wounds, pediatric foot

problems and much more...We offer flexible appointment times, Saturday and

evening appointments are also available depending on locations. Just call one of

our friendly staff members for a comprehensive consultation near you. 805.988.

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1901 n. Solar dr. Suite 110, oxnardwww.footsurgeon.com

Providing Care for Oxnard, Camarillo,Ventura and Ojai.

• Heel Pain• Cosmetic Foot Surgery• Ingrown Toenails

• Fractures Foot/Ankle

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Model Not Actual Patient

1801 Solar Dr., Ste 150, Oxnard, CA 93030

805.983.1999

Laser Tattoo RemovalStarting at $150 per treatment

ErASE TATTOOS.ErasE rEgrET.

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at Freddie B salon and spa we are inspired by our motto, “B - Beautiful, B - Fabulous,

B - You”. We believe everyone is Beautiful, our goal is to be Fabulous and at the end of

the day always be You. We strive to help our clients feel relaxed, refreshed, have some

fun, and leave beautiful inside and out! We want to pamper you in a way you’ve never

dreamed possible. a full spa experience is offered with professional hair and make-up,

massage, manicure, pedicure, skin care and waxing services. We hope you will experi-

ence the 3 B’s by the end of your visit to Freddie B salon and spa.

dr. steven alff has spent most of his life treating patients with spine-related disorders,

beginning with his training in the spinal cord injury center at the long Beach veteran’s

administration Hospital in 1972. there, working with many wheelchair bound veterans,

he learned firsthand the devastating effects of spinal cord injuries. Believing that there was

even more that could be done to help victims of back and spine-related injuries, dr. alff

advanced to chiropractic college in 1978, graduating with honors from los angeles college

of chiropractic in 1981. With his wife, susan, dr. alff has maintained a successful, active

chiropractic practice in ventura, california, since 1982. He has helped thousands of patients

with back, neck and other musculoskeletal problems during his more than twenty-seven

years as a chiropractor. 805-830-7523 www.myventurachiropractor.com

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Injured Golfers:

Is Your Low Back Pain Killing Your Game?

Are You an Injured Golfer Suffering from Lower Back

Pain and Sciatica?

Are you tired of taking mind-numbing, toxic medications to hide your pain, or scared of having risky injections into your spine, just to get through a round of golf? Or, is your pain so severe that you can’t even get out on the course? Before you do anything rash like having back surgery where you risk getting worse, endure a long rehabilitation or gamble that you may need another surgery down the road, please take 5 minutes and then read the following offer. What you’ll learn is that there is an alternative to pain pills, risky shots and back surgery.

It’s called Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. And it works. In fact, it works so well that many of the

patients I accept into my program improve so dramatically that they can return to doing their normal activities, like playing golf, working out, playing with the grandkids and gardening.

You Don’t Have toTake My Word for It

You don’t have to believe me or take my word for it. Listen to Don, from Moorpark: “I want to thank Dr Alff for his efforts to get me back on the golf course. It had been 9 months since I was able to play when I first contacted him. I was using a cane to walk, had a lot of back pain and never imagined I would be golfing again. Upon completion of treatment, I have now played my first 18 holes of golf with no aches or pain! I tell everyone about Dr. Alff and spinal decompression. I wish you could have been there to see the expressions on the guys when I told them my story!” By the way, Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is virtually painless, so much so that most of my patients fall asleep on the table. For all practical purposes there’s essentially no chance that your condition can worsen from this treatment.

How Does thisTechnology Work?

Computers are the reason that this wonderful technology works so well. They enable those of us who do decompression to gently and safely separate the areas of the spine where the damage to the discs has occurred. This gentle separation pulls nutrients and fluids back inside the disc, which speeds up the healing process. Decompression also pulls bulging and herniated disc material back inside the disc because of the vacuum effect that occurs inside the disc during the decompression process..

Oh, I’ve also treated patients who’ve had unsuccessful back surgery and for the most part they’ve done very well with spinal decompression. In all honesty, I can’t help everyone. There are some conditions that can’t be helped. If you have one of those conditions, I will tell you that you are not a candidate for care.

What Do You Have to Lose?

You may not only lose several strokes on your score, you may also lose that crippling back pain that you are worried will eventually stop your golf game altogether…and there’s no risk on your part. I’m so sure of this technology that I am willing to give you a FREE spinal decompression qualification consultation to determine if you are a candidate for care. If you should choose to continue with your treatments after this free consultation, Great! If you decide it’s not for you, then we part friends.

Don’t forget, If you need more information, go to my website at www.venturaspinalcarecenter.com to listen to testimonials from others suffering with back pain and sciatica who’ve gotten back to doing what they love.

My advice to you: Don’t wait or hesitate. Just call my office direct to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation with me. If I determine that you’re a good candidate for spinal decompression, we can start you immediately and get you back in the game!

Dr. Steve Alff, D.C. Ventura Spine andNerve Center

(805) 830-7523

To paraphrase a BriTish saying, “old journalisTs never die —they just fade away.”

But 80-something journalist and writer John Wilcock is an exception to that rule.

A pundit and happy pontificator, Wilcock has a wide-ranging, eclectic background that meanders more than six decades, from scribbling for the English tabloids to helping found New York’s first “underground” newspaper, The Village Voice. He was a travel writer and author, and, in 2001, finally settled in Ojai where he pens an international blog about matters that take his fancy.

Now Wilcock, who’s originally from Sheffield, England, has finally received the credit he deserves.

No, not a knighthood from the Queen. Something even more prestigious. He has become a comic book character.

Nothing to rival Spiderman or Little Orphan Annie, but more centered on the peculiar Life and Times of the Wiley Wilcock. The comic book strip is based on the adventures outlined in his self-published Internet memoir, “Manhattan Memories,” and includes brushes with Marilyn Monroe and Andy Warhol—although not in the same room.

Like Wilcock, I too am an intrepid reporter, and one week-end this summer I ambushed him at the Coffee Connection in Meiners Oaks. A fierce and frank interrogation took place. I lis-tened to his fascinating oratory, keeping in mind my old journal-ist credo: Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. 8

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Ivor Davis: What’s it like to become a comic book character?John Wilcock: It’s a great way to end a long and interesting career. Americans revere comic strips and are intrigued by graphic novels. No one would buy or review my book—but then I realized I had written a script for a comic book. That was it.

ID: Who’s your favorite comic book character?JW: I only read Blondie. Americans are reared on comic strips that keep them perennially juvenile.

ID: Other than you, rocker Joe Cocker, and steel cutlery, did anything else from Sheffield become famous?JW: There’s the guy who painted swimming pools, David Hockney, he’s also a Yorkshireman.

ID: Malcolm McDowell is a Yorkshireman and lives in Ojai. Have you met him?JW: No, but I was friendly with Larry Hagman.

ID: I don’t think he came from Yorkshire.JW: Probably not.

ID: Does Sheffield have a good soccer team?JW: When I was growing up it was a grubby tawdry place; we called it The Socialist Republic of Sheffield. Now it’s slick and attractive, with green belts.

ID: What did you think of Andy Warhol?JW: I spent seven or eight years around that scene and he was a friend—

as anyone was ever a friend of Andy’s. I never saw him angry or put

anyone down. He was sweet, very inventive, and I liked him a lot. He

taught me a tremendous amount about life. This may sound ridiculous,

but he was very much like a Socrates to me.

ID: And what about meeting with Marilyn?JW: I did the interview for the Toronto magazine Liberty. She was late

but quite charming. It’s amazing how easy it was to get to see her. Today,

PR people try to avoid you speaking to their clients. I didn’t know then

what a huge star Marilyn would become. She was a B-star then, not in

the Bette Davis, Joan Crawford Dietrich league.

ID: Who was your best ever interview?JW: So many. But those who are basically human and don’t feel they’re

above you. I always treated them as equals. Today, a star walks out if you

ask questions that are not allowed.

ID: How were you able to move from print media into the digital age?JW: When I moved to the West Coast I hired a woman to help me do

my travel books. She introduced me to computers and fax machines.

And I hired a great guy in Ojai to do my website. I’m totally incompetent

on that front.

ID: Did not getting hired by The New Yorker upset you?JW: They blew me off. My comic strip shows what their attitude was:

aloof and kind of out of it, but producing a brilliant and fascinating

magazine. I wouldn’t have suited them. I got my #New York Times#

travel job instead.

“We were the first. Then there were 600 paper members of the underground press. We helped change newspapers forever, and I’m proud of how we did that.”

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ID: Why does Wikipedia describe you as, “one of the unsung heroes of the sixties?”JW: When we started The Village Voice there were no alternate, anti-establishment papers. My column ran all over the world, from the LA Free Press to Oz in Australia. We were the first. Then there were 600 paper members of the underground press. We helped change newspa-pers forever, and I’m proud of how we did that.

ID: Who did you vote for in the last presidential election?JW: I can’t vote. I am still a Brit with a green card. I’m just too lazy to become a citizen.

ID: Who did you vote for in the last Casitas Water District election?JW: I voted for anyone who wants to put them out of business. I’m against the whole idea of private companies owning water companies to make a profit. It’s outrageous. Same goes for hospitals.

ID: How do you react when people ask, “Who’s John Wilcock”?

JW: It doesn’t bother me. I have had a lot of recognition in certain circles. A colleague used to say we were “famous unknowns.”

ID: What’s the next chapter in your life?JW: I’m content doing my column and putting out a lot of books. I’ve done 37, mostly on the web…and three books about magic places to visit. My next big one to go up is about marijuana. I may have been the first person in the fifties to write about marijuana.

ID: Do you still use it?JW: Not as much as I used to. Every underground newspaper I visit-ed—Australia, Amsterdam, Rome—they wanted two things: to end the Vietnam War and legalize marijuana. v

THE OJAI ORANGE Read John Wilcock’s “column of lasting insignificance” online at ojaiorange.com.

JOHN WILCOCK: NEW YORK YEARS, 1954-1971Images © Ethan Persoff and Scott Marshall. Used with permission. For the rest of the comic book biography, log on to ep.tc/john-wilcock/.

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Client: Mary Health of the Sick Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: july 2013

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Client: Briana Gutter Singing Telegram Ad Executive: Diane Newman (805) 648-2244Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_receive_no_proof_after_the_1st_or_2nd_Proofs,_ad Will run as is.__If_this_proof_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: AuG. 2013

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ArtWAlk VenturA arrived in grand style last month, with a unique multimedia presentation taking center stage. A marriage

of painting, music, and dance, Convergence high-lighted creative collaboration at its finest, as Ventura County Ballet Company’s best dancers spun across a stage illuminated by the fluid, lyrical images of Gerd Koch, ArtWalk Ventura’s Artist of Distinction for 2013. Simultaneously, violinist Yue Deng and pianist/composer Miguel del Aguila, internationally acclaimed virtuosos who live in Ojai and Camarillo, respectively, played the score.

Bringing art to life has rarely been so beautifully, or literally, conceived. But more extraordinary, perhaps, is how so many local luminaries came together to create the experience and support Ventura’s art scene.

The presentation was the brainchild of Donna Granata, founder of Focus on the Masters, which put on the program. Harnessing her expertise and impres-sive connections, Granata pooled a formidable array of talent for the one-of-a-kind event.

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ARTArtist of Distinction Gerd Koch is a renowned abstract impres-sionist painter who taught at Ventura College for 32 years. As a student, Granata took one of Koch’s courses, “Exploring the Visual Arts.” Students created slides of their art and projected them onto figures as part of their classwork. “I loved that proj-ect, and those abstractions,” Granata recalls. “It was one of these assignments that lit a spark.”

Koch loved the idea of Convergence. “I see my work as visual music, because my paintings have gestural strokes,” he explains. “I’ve been very interested in modern dance. There’s a similar vocabulary to dance and music and art.” Granata, an accom-plished photographer, shot dozens of Koch’s paintings to create digital images she could project.

DANCEVentura County Ballet Company’s elite dance ensemble, DAnce ART, features the company’s preeminent dancers as well as chosen

professionals. The group was custom-made for this ambitious pro-duction. “We’re trying to approach the community to show them that ballet comes in all forms,” says Kathleen Noblin, the founder of VCBC. “VCBC is a classical ballet company, but Convergence was very contemporary. It shows a different side of us.”

Granata brought the dancers into her studio for some photo sessions. They were essentially bathed in Koch’s art, and found themselves engaging with it intuitively. “They’d see a pool of blue on the floor and put their toes into it like it was a pool of water,” recalls Eileen Riddle, VCBC’s board president. “They just played with the light and let it inspire them.” The resulting photos are breathtaking: elegant bodies veiled in a swirl of colors and textures, suggesting a figure from a painting coming to life. The line between art and reality is obscured. Granata made mounted prints of select photos to be sold at auction, with the proceeds benefitting FOTM Educational Programming. They also gave her and choreographer Brett Weidlich a sense of how the performance would look.

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MUSICA native of the Czech Republic who trained in Russia and has danced in and choreographed productions across Europe and North America, Weidlich worked closely with composer Miguel del Aguila to get a sense for how the music should shape the cho-reography. Del Aguila is a highly regarded contemporary classical musician and composer, originally from Uruguay, who lived in Vienna before coming to Ventura County in 1992. He has more than 100 works and numerous honors (including two Grammy nominations) to his name, and his music lends itself well to a visual narrative. “To me, music is like a play without words,” he explains. “I always have a movie playing in my head when I’m composing.”

The relationship between composer and choreographer is notori-ous for being volatile. But for Weidlich and del Aguila, Convergence

was the start of a respectful friendship. “Brett is a good musician,” del Aguila says of Weidlich. “He understands the music in depth.” For his part, Weidlich says that del Aguila’s music is “very well dance-articulated. He has an appreciation and knowledge of clas-sical dance.”

Convergence came at a serendipitous time. Del Aguila was just finishing his latest composition, “Silencio,” a piece for piano and violin to accompany a pas de deux,” a ballet dance designed for two people. Inspired by the recent death of his brother Nelson, del Aguila created a particularly poignant work, a composition filled with emotion. “Silencio” speaks of the emptiness left by loss, and Convergence marked its West Coast premiere.

Whereas “Silencio” is slow and introspective, “Seducción” is energetic and intense. Five dancers performed while del Aguila

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and Deng strutted their instrumental prowess. Bringing Yue Deng into the project was a tremendous coup. The Chinese-born, Juilliard-trained violinist has worked with everyone from Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Barbara Streisand, and most recently was concertmaster and violin soloist for the Pacific Shores Philharmonic. Convergence was Deng’s last performance in Ventura County before leaving for Canada—another stroke of luck for the production, which seemed to be favored by the Muses from its inception.

CONVERGENCEWhen fiercely talented individuals come together, it can become a clash of the titans: conflicting visions, warring egos, jockeying for prominence and credit. But from the outset, all the principals involved in Convergence seemed to be in synch.

According to Granata, the group was nothing less than a mutual admiration society. “Everybody was so respectful of each other’s expertise,” she recalls. “Every single artist was being honored by the other.” v

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Picasso, Warhol, and david hockneyThrough september 28 | clU, Thousand oaksA free exhibit will feature works reflecting life from the mid-20th century through today by many significant artists. Leslie Sacks Fine Arts loaned pieces by Cubist movement co-founder Picasso, pop art leader Warhol, and Chuck Close, an artist known for his highly inven-tive techniques for painting the human face. President Clinton pre-sented Close with the National Medal of Arts in 2000, and President Obama appointed him to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The show also features two recent pieces by Hockney, one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art, north side of Olsen Road between Campus Drive and Mountclef Boulevard. For more information, call 805.493.3697.

sUmmer JUried shoW ParT i: Through september 7 | sylvia White Gallery, venturaAn opening reception will be held August 3 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year there were over 2,100 submissions; as a result, there will be two juried shows this summer. The first show is dedicated strictly to pho-tography and video. Sylvia White will jury this exhibition. In addition to the group show, three artists will be invited to have concurrent solo exhibitions at the Sylvia White Gallery in July 2014. 1783 East Main Street, Ventura. For more information, visit artadvice.com.

“sTaycaTion” exhibiTThrough august 13 | red brick Gallery, venturaExperience Ventura through the eyes of artists who call it home. Featured works include Jim Martin’s grand, colorful photographs of local scenery, Marco Antonio Aguilar’s inside-the-wave acrylics, Katherine McGuire’s oil paintings depicting life at the beach, Steve Cook’s vibrant Ventura oil paintings, Jen Livia’s tranquil expressions of our coastal beauty, and Phyllis Gubins’ whimsical pets. 315 East Main Street, Ventura. For more information, visit redbrickart.com.

venTUra coUnTy FairThrough august 11 | ventura county FairgroundsThe Ventura County Fair began in 1875, when the primary focus was horse racing. The fair was enjoyed so much that it’s continued almost every year (there were a few exceptions around WW II). The theme of the 138th Fair will be “Boots, Barns and Banjos.” Watch hypnotist shows, listen to live musical performances, or participate in contests. Visit Uncle Leo’s barnyard, the Small Livestock Barns, or the new Judge William P. Clark Large Livestock Area to see all kinds of animals. 10 West Harbour Blvd, Ventura. For more informa-tion, visit venturacountyfair.org.

Fiddler on The rooFThrough august 11 | ojai art centerA metaphor for survival, Fiddler on the Roof emphasizes tradition and joy. This amazing musical topped them all in attendance on Broadway, surpassing 3,000 performances. It has won multiple Tonys and retains its drawing power to this day with numerous reviv-als. Director Tracey Williams Sutton continues her string of musical hits during the summer season in Ojai. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Sundays. General admission $90. Seniors, students, and Art Center Members $75. 113 S. Montgomery Street, Ojai. For more information, visit ojaiact.org.

Jazz From aroUnd The Worldaugust 4, 11, 18, 25 | Gardens of the World, Thousand oaksFor the eleventh year in a row, Gardens of the World will host its free summer jazz concert series. Every Sunday in August, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Gardens come alive with “Jazz from Around the World.” Performing August 4 is Katia Moraes and the Samba Society with their high-energy Brazilian jazz. August 11, world-renowned jazz harpist Lori Andrews brings together an eclectic mix of contemporary jazz, fusion, and R&B. On August 18, listen for the powerful Cuban and Latin American sounds of Luis Conte. The series concludes August 25 with Incendio’s exciting guitar flavors of Spain. 2001 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. For more information, visit gardensoft-heworld.com.

Urine ToWnaugust 9 - 11 | rubicon Theatre, venturaWinner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical, Urinetown is a

hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Inspired by the works of Bertold Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the comedic romp into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wick-edly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter. For more information, visit rubicontheatre.org.

liam o’GallaGher’s The 4Th World august 10 | beatrice Woods center for the arts, ojaiLiam O’Gallagher was an avant-garde artist and teacher who pushed past the known boundaries of contemporary expression. His work included paintings, poetry, graphic work, short stories, performance pieces, and experiments with sound. He was also integral to the creation of foundations and centers for human growth, progressive thought, and the arts, including the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts. The 4th World is a performance piece featuring three characters navigating a 21st-century world. The public is invited to attend its debut as a collaborative, multi-media event. 7p.m. 8560 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai. For more information, visit beatricewood.com.

incendio Flamencoaugust 11 | Thousand oaks civic arts PlazaThis dynamic program will spotlight fiery Flamenco, elegant Spanish contemporary dance, and cutting-edge modern Flamenco fusion. Critically acclaimed for his high standard of excellence in Flamenco and classical/contemporary Spanish dance, Roberto Amaral will again bring an electrifying presentation of dazzling Spanish-themed dances and songs to the Conejo Valley. 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets $45 and $35. Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Tickets available at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza box office in person; at any Ticketmaster retail location; Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at 800.745.3000; or online at toaks.org.

arT alFresco exhibiTion and sale august 17 | museum of ventura countyFine art will be a highlight at this summer’s Art Alfresco Invitational Exhibition and Art Sale. Guests can stroll through the easels, booths, and sculptures of 30 of the region’s finest artists, exhibiting and selling their work in the Museum’s Plaza and in the Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion. Admission is $40 per person for a preview party from noon to 2 p.m., which includes a boxed gourmet lunch, one drink, and entry to all museum galleries. General admission is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., $5 per person (MVC members are free). A portion of the pro-ceeds from each artwork sold will support museum programs. 100 East Main Street, Ventura. For more information, call 805.653.0323 x 330 or visit venturamuseum.org.

5Th annUal arTs in The Parkaugust 17 & 18 | ventura harborThis outdoor event will be hosted by Ventura County’s FOOD Share and feature fine arts and crafts, street chalk art, and live music. Los Angeles artist JD Shultz has been selected as this year’s Featured Artist. His work has been described as “complexity at its most whim-sical.” With its uniquely fun style, Shultz’s art has earned praise and attention from viewers and art critics alike. His artworks range from dreamlike cityscapes to thought provoking abstracts and fantasy surrealism. While fine arts and crafts are displayed on the lawn, the sidewalks provide a canvas for approximately 25 street chalk artists. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. For more information, visit foodshare.com

on The HORIZON cenTral coasT comic con “c4”september 7 & 8 | ventura county FairgroundsThe first annual Ventura Comic Con will feature a weekend of activities; guests from film, television, and pop culture; and comic book artists and creators, as well as local talent. Confirmed guests include Manu Bennet (The Hobbit, Spartacus, Arrow), Miracle Laurie (Dollhouse), and comic book legend Richard Starkings, with many more names to come. September 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. September 8, 10 a.m. to 7 a.m. 10 West Harbour Boulevard, Ventura. For tickets and more information, visit venturacomiccon.com.

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18.22 Flat Acres, Income Producing Valencia Oranges, Horse Facilities, Pool/Spa , BBQ Center & Captivating Views. The Remodeled Ranch House has 2240 Square Feet of Living Space. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counter-tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Large Island , Custom Cabinets & Travertine Floors. Other Home Features Are Recessed Lighting, A/ C, Cherry Wood Front Door, Dual Pane Windows & More. The Second Home was built in 2004 with Over 2000 SF. Gourmet Kitchen With Granite Counter-tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood

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This remodeled farmhouse per-fectly blends traditional style with modern convenience. The wrap-around porch invites you inside where you will find a brick fireplace, formal din-ing room, and country kitchen with Viking appliances, granite counters, breakfast nook and an island with a breakfast bar.

The master bedroom has an alcove sitting area and remod-eled bath with stacked slate tile, onyx tile and a Picasso tub. All four bedrooms have walk-in closets and views. There is also a guest house, barn, solar panels and a Sunkist mem-ber orchard of approximately 200 orange trees. Contact

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STunnInG SInGLE STORy GEORGIAn COLOnIALApproximately 4,773 sq. ft. Located close to Spanish Hills and Las Posas Country Clubs. Pool. Spa, gazebo + built-in BBQ. Gourmet kitchen with ctr island, large master suite,

private fully landscaped 1acre with fruit trees, this is truly a very unique and desirable property. 4BR + 5.5BA + office. Contact Ray De Silva, Troop Real Estate, 805-444-3848.

Bedrooms: 4

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Bedrooms: 3

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Price: $1,695,000

This ideally located and thoughtfully upgraded Midtown Ventura home was built in 1957. With the appeal of a bygone era, well-kept yards and friendly neighbors, unique to this property is the second-story addition (in 1980) of a master suite or guest unit with a separate entrance, plus a third-level viewing deck, with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Ventura’s beloved “Two Trees” and the hillside. The owners lovingly restored this home while honoring its vintage roots. Recent upgrades include: remodeled kitchen with new appliances, new landscape design with irrigation, water feature and outdoor

lighting, re-finished hardwood floors, new furnace, replacement of light fixtures, acoustic ceilings re-surfaced, interior and exterior paint, garage upgraded for use as a gym and studio. Walking distance to sought-after neighborhood schools, and desirable retail, dining and day spas, too! Contact Ariel & Karen, Coldwell Banker Beach, 805-746-2070, 805-824-2004.

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Distinctive beach bungalow, 2nd lot from the sand, boasts FANTASTIC OCEAN & COASTLINE VIEWS! Featuring 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, this move-in ready beach cottage has enjoyed a recent remodel & now offers inviting living & dining areas with vaulted ceilings, a cast iron wood-burning fireplace & durable black slate floors thru-out! The gourmet kitchen boasts maple & stainless-steel cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances & Sea~Glass Green Corian counters! Other features include fresh paint thru-out, newer dual-pane windows & doors thru-out, newer heating system, newer sliding glass doors to the rear deck, security system & separate laundry room! The exterior features newer stucco, newer roof, a large OCEAN & COASTLINE VIEW DECK, plus an outdoor shower! The 2-car garage, plus driveway allows for ample off street parking, a real premium at the beach! Truly a RARE OPPORTUNITY! Perfect full-timer, weekend get-away or vacation rental CASH-COW! Hurry! Summer’s almost here! www.1140Dover.com - Offered at $1,215,000 - Call for private viewing.

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ExCLusIvE LIsTINg! OjAI vALLEY PROFEssIONAL OFFICE BuILDINgLocated on quiet Church Road, you’ll find one of Ojai’s most handsome office buildings and BP zoned lot. Adjacent to the exclusive Arbolada neighborhood and just across from the Hitching Post Condominiums, and with great highway exposure, is this mid-century modern influenced duplex office building, ideal as one large space for a single business or as two smaller spaces for two separate businesses. This property was previously owned and extensively remodeled by locally celebrated architect, David Bury as his private office. The current office and parking lot for 12 vehicles is on a 1/3 +/- acre parcel and is surrounded by vacant land, currently zoned residential. It’s an ideal office and investment opportunity for professionals. The property is located within Ojai City limits and any information regarding further development of BP zoned parcel and, or surrounding parcels can be obtained at the Ojai Planning Department. Motivated owner will consider all reasonable offers. www.215Church.com - Offered at $470,000 - Call for private viewing.

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room. $1,950,000

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Escape to the extraordinary at this beautiful Mediterranean villa that is world’s away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Home to two designers,nestled among mature oaks, no detail has been overlooked.The elegant master suite includes a cozy fireplace, private sitting room, oversized walk-in closet, and a sun-drenched master bath. The expertly planned gourmet kitchen is spectacular, featuring Viking appliances and a large working island. The family room has a rock fireplace and wet bar. The covered terraces surrounding

the pool offer a most peaceful retreat. The seamless flow the home as well as it’s warmth and casual feel make it exceptional, an entertainer’s dream. Contact Arianne, Fairchild & Ridgway Group, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, 805-339-3585.

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For your private showing contact Becky Duarte, 805-279-1668

1000 Paseo Camarillo, Suite 108Camarillo CA 93010

805-482-6616

European InspiredLiving at Solano Verde

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www.6917SoloanoVerde.com • 6917 Solano Verde Dr., Somis, CA 93066

$1,975,000

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Buying or Selling? Call The Fred Evans Team: 805.339.3502www.global.remax.com Translated in over 36 languages. DRE Lic. # 00893591

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Saddle Mountain in the ojai Valley. MileS of walking & horSe trailS. Custom built 3+2 ½ bath high end estate! Crafted in 2006 w/ 2 ½ plus acres. Aprox. 3,700+ sq. w/ 947 sq. ft garage & 1,065 sq.ft.loggia w/ brilliant views of TopaTopa. Tuscany in Ojai Valley! now offered at $1,850,000 www.10790encino.coM

Ventura cuStoM conteMporary ocean View pool hoMe. Built in 2004 3BR+4BA, 3,900+ SF per architect & 2500+ SF of decks/walkways. Outdoor kitchen, & detached granny flat. So many features – a must see!offered at $1,595,000 www.1874terrace.coM

Ventura pierpont Bay cuStoM hoMe. 3+2.5 built in 1986 w/ approx. 2100 sq ft. Steps away from San Buena Ventura State Beach Park. Lushly landscaped backyard w/ hot & cold shower for the beachers. Dramatic floor plan w/ many unique custom features. 2 car garage & approx. 900 sq ft of decking. new price at $869,900. www.2063ayala.coM

Ventura heightS 1920’S ocean View tudor Style hoMe. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, office/den adjacent to master. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counter tops, Viking, and Jenn-Air SS appliances. Approx. 500 SF attic w/electricity, Upgraded plumbing, electricity, and newer tank less water heater. Private back yard.

new price $675,000 www.fredeVanS.coM

Ventura’S hoBSon heightS Pool home w/panoramic unoBStructed ocean and island views. Approx. 4,000 SF per seller w/ 3+3.5. Family room approx. 900 SF w/pool table area & media area. 3-car garage. . Seller may carry financing for qualified buyer or do a trade for rental property. offered at $1,750,000. www.1810MiraMar.coM

Ventura keyS weSt facing water front hoMe! 4 bedrooms and 3 baths w/ aprox. 2568 square feet. Built in 1974. Up graded Very desirable floor plan with 3 car garage. Hard wood floors throughout both levels. Dock & ramp rebuilt. 45 feet wide lot.liSted for $1,310,000 www.2947SeahorSe.coM

firSt tiMe on the Market. hillside ocean view custom built by owner! architect was ken hess. Contemporary 1960’s custom w/ walls of glass facing southwest w/ views of ocean, island & city lights. Mostly on all one level. large living & dining area w/ sliding doors to viewing deck. Enclosed patio room. Lower level consist of basement area w/ 1/2 bath. Corner lot.liSted for $799,000 www.2100paloMar.coM

Midtown Ventura 2 unitS pluS 3 car garage. Main house 2 bedrooms 1 bath, hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, dining room & indoor laundry. Rear studio w/ 1 bath fully permitted. 3 car garage in alley. 1920’s Spanish bungalow. new price $585,000 www.fredeVanS.coM

cuStoM Single Story ocean View eState. Situated behind private gates on over 1.6 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Custom home w/ approx. over 3300 SF breathtaking 180 degree views from every room. 4 BR+3.5 BA w/ dream chef’s kitchen, great room, interior courtyard w/ soothing fountain. Putting green, & 3-car tandem garage. Ready for fabulous entertaining! Must see!offered at $1,598,000. www.515ViStadeVentura.coM

Ventura cuStoM ocean View hoMe. 4+3.5 w/ approx. 3,700 +/- SF. Close to downtown w/panoramic ocean, island & city light views. Quality materials throughout. 4 car garage. Originally asking $1,800,000 in 2007 when it was built. reduced $999,900 www.300kaloraMa.coM

firSt tiMe on Market ocean ViewS. 3+2 with lower level bonus room possible 4th bedroom. Custom built in 1955. Hardwood floors, spacious living room with fireplace. Dining room plus breakfast nook. Original 50’s tile. Large backyard. Views from several rooms and tremendous potential. liSted for $699,000 www.357agnuS.coM

eaSt Ventura Single Story faMily hoMe. Nice clean 4 bedroom 2 baths with approx 1192 square feet. Built in 1962, this home is located near Fritz Huntsinger Park & Saticoy Regional Golf Course. Newer carpet, upgraded appliances also includes refrigerator. Great starter home. only $399,000 www.fredeVanS.coM

sold

Ray De Silva805.444.3848

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Buying or Selling, Work With a Proven ConSumate ProfeSSional With over 27 yearS of exPerienCe

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6460 W. Greentree Drive, Somis Delightful custom English Tudor in Somis. Cul-de-sac location. Private, gated estate on over 4.80 acres with ocean and pastoral views. 6BR + 5.5BA. One bedroom/bath is downstairs. Built in 1982 with 6,895 sq. ft. Lush landscaping and a variety of mature trees, including fruit trees, and shrubbery. Master bedroom with sitting room, fireplace and view balcony. Formal dining room. Cathedral ceilings. Spacious family room with fireplace. Island kitchen, breakfast room. Pool and spa. Covered outdoor patio with fireplace. Gazebo. 4-car garage + RV parking. $2,250,000

118 Encino AvenueTimeless Elegance. Stunning single story Georgian Colonial. 4BR + 5.5BA + office. Approximately 4,773 sq. ft. Located close to Spanish Hills and Las Posas Country Clubs. Pool. Spa, gazebo + built-in BBQ. Gourmet kitchen with ctr island, large master suite, private fully landscaped 1acre with fruit trees, this is truly a very unique and desirable property.

Offered for sale at $1,950,000

848 Camino ConcordiaBeautiful Las Posas Estates single story home with golf course views. 4BR + 3.5 BA with approximately 3,328 sq. ft. Courtyard entry. 3-car garage. Private back yard with swimming pool. Desirable location. Available soon. $875,000

2025 Pala Vista, CamarilloCreekside home on a cul-de-sac. 4BR + 3BA + Bonus room. Fully landscaped w/two patios. Formal living room, dining room w/volume ceiling. Fireplace in family room. Travertine flooring. Island kitchen w/granite counters and breakfast bar. $729,000

1740 Fenmore Court, CamarilloCharming 1-story home on a cul-de-sac in central Camarillo. 4BR + 2BA, 1,656 sq. ft. Fireplace and volume ceiling in living room. Kitchen with SS appliances, granite countertops. Copper plumbing. A/C. Spacious lot of 11,100 sq. ft. $515,000

11087 Red Barn Road, CamarilloCamelot Estates single story home on a nice corner lot of one acre. Built in 1998 with 3,378 sq. ft. 4BR + 3BA + office. Formal living room with fireplace, French doors to the back yard. Family room with fireplace, built-in cabinetry, access to the patio and back yard. Gourmet island kitchen with breakfast bar and dining area. Large master suite with patio access. Pool, spa. Two 2-car garages. $1,100,000

3254 Breaker Drive, VenturaCustom Mediterranean Villa – This incredible property is located at the end of a private driveway. Designed and built in 2000 to take advantage of the unobstructed 180° view. Watch the sunsets and gorgeous white water views. 3BR + 3.5BA with 3,203 sq. ft. Great room with fireplace, formal dining room, den, bonus room and a large private office with ocean views. Master suite has stunning views, his & hers closets, bath with jetted tub and generously sized shower. $2,100,000

6312 Ridgecrest Lane, SomisView front, view from the back. Incredible pastoral views from this beautiful home. Custom one-story built in 1980 and meticulously maintained with 5BR + 4.75 BA and nearly 3,600 sq. ft. on 2 acres. Formal living room, formal dining area. Gourmet island kitchen with granite countertops, SS appliances. Spacious family room with bar and fireplace. Wrap around composite deck with dining area, refrigerator, sink, BBQ and TV hook-up. Orchard with avocado and assorted fruit trees. Attached 3-car garage, detached 4-car garage. RV parking. Gated. Heated pool and spa with generous adjacent view deck. Enjoy country living at its best in this delightful home. $1,275,000

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One of our classic, in-house-made designs is my Star Pendant. Originally it was created for larger, round Diamonds.

The STAR PRINCESS pendant is a variation on the original, and the first one went to a lovely couple that have been clients for a long time.

I will be stocking it in both White Gold and Yellow Gold. Depending on the size and quality of the Diamond, the price on the limited edition will start from $1200 when set with a gorgeous 1/4 carat Diamond. If it’s set with a 1 carat Princess cut Diamond the price range is approximately $3500 to about $7500, depending on the Diamond quality.

If you have a Princess cut or cushion shaped diamond or colored gem, this design is available starting at $695.

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