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TRICOUNTY COUNTY TRI
ENTRY ENTRY VOL. XXVI NO. 26
APRIL 13, 2018
Inside This Issue
WALKING MLK’S LINE: One Foot in the Dream, One Foot in the World n See page 4
‘Mountaintop’ Speech Remembrance Summons Crowd for Reflection, Action By Joyce Kyles
Photo by Tyrone P. Easley AFSCME President Lee Saunders brought his perspective to the Mountaintop Speech Commemoration at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—As the days of our lives mesh into a reel of memories that can become challenging to recall as the volume of them increases, some days standout and we know at the time that they always will. Such was the case for many who made their way to historic Mason Temple in Memphis to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final speech there. The draw was an “I AM 2018” movement event dubbed the “Mountaintop Speech Commemoration,” fittingly held at the world
COUNCIL APPROVES
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DELIVERIES Council takes a go-slow approach
By Chris Frost Special to the Tri County Sentry On first reading, The Oxnard City Council approved the delivery of medical cannabis within the city limits.
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SSISTANT City Attorney Ken Rozell spoke on behalf of the ordinance and said in 1996, California voters approved medical marijuana and also approved non-medical use by people ages 25 and older a few months ago. “The one good thing about the new regulation is that cities and counties still retain the right to determine whether or not they want to allow commercial cannabis uses within their jurisdiction,” he said. The Oxnard City Council held several study sessions about cannabis in 2017, he said, and after receiving input the n Deliveries, see page 7
The Oxnard City Council has approved delivery of medical cannabis within the city limits.
The Ventura County Fairgrounds Isn’t All About Corndogs and Carnival Rides By Staff Reports “A Country Fair with Ocean Air,” the Ventura County Fairgrounds is well known as a great place for 12 days of fun every August, it is known for the host of events throughout the year from dog shows and car shows to swap meets and private events like weddings and quinceaneras. The Fairgrounds stands ready for another very important role all year long - a safe haven during emergencies and at times of natural disaster. The Ventura County Fairgrounds receives no tax dollars or any other State funding. The Fair and maintenance of the Fairgrounds is made possible by self-generating funds. To best serve the public in all of these capacities the Fairgrounds is making some hard decisions on how to responsibly use the funds generated through the
year. Properly maintaining the Fairgrounds is most important to ensure its safety and readiness in good times and in times of crisis. To that end the Fairgrounds has regretfully announced it will reduce spending by eliminating the Fair Parade and reducing the number of Fireworks shows. The decision to discontinue the Parade came after many years of declining attendance and rising costs of producing the parade. "The parade was always one of our favorite traditions and we have always been proud of the spirit and talent that was shared with the community." Fireworks shows have also been a favorite highlight of the Fair. Many looked forward to seeing the colorful displays in the summer sky. At the same time concerned citizens have requested the shows be modified for various reasons including environmental
considerations. With the rising costs of producing 12 shows and in response to community sentiment the number of shows has been limited to weekends. Our recent memories of the Thomas Fire are a good example of how the Fairgrounds quickly assumes the emergency support role with serious attention. Residents of the evacuation areas came to the Fairgrounds and were provided with compassionate direction. More than 8,500 First Responders, Red Cross, and Ventura County Animal Services were supported in their efforts by the quick and attentive Fairgrounds staff. Clean buildings, electricity, showers and living spaces were furnished promptly without question or pause, providing accommodation to the thousands of evacuees and responders. The Ventura County Fairgrounds became the safe
place where mothers, fathers, grandparents and children took refuge as they were forced to evacuate their homes. With no time to hesitate, “Go to the Fairgrounds” was the imperative message on everybody’s lips. It is because of the funds raised by the annual Ventura County Fair, the Derby Club (simulcast horse racing and betting) and the events we all enjoy throughout the year that the fairgrounds is able to provide the prompt emergency services that are necessary during wildfires, floods, mudslides, extreme heat and other natural disasters. “We take our role of supporting the community very seriously,” says Fairgrounds CEO Barbara Quaid, adding “We are here for the people of Ventura County in times of need, we are going to drop everything and focus on that. “ n Fairgrounds, see page 2
headquarters of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and the site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s now-prophetic last address. “To me, this is holy ground,” said Father Clete Kylie of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. “I wanted to come here, touch it and be re-inspired.” I AM 2018 is organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and COGIC. The “Mountaintop Speech Commemoration” was part of the push to transform Memphis into the birthplace of a new political n Action, see page 2
Moorpark College Summer Theater Auditions for The Usual Suspects in ‘Clue—The Musical’ The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department will be holding auditions for its upcoming 2018 Summer production of “CLUE—The Musical.” Preliminary musical auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 8th from 3:30-6:00pm and Wednesday May 9th from 6:0010:00pm with callbacks on Thursday, May10th from 6:00pm-11:00pm. Auditions will be held in the studio theatre in the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College campus. Anyone interested in auditioning should bring 30 bars of sheet music or a karaoke CD to sing an upbeat song and be prepared to dance and read from the script. An accompanist will be present for the audition. “CLUE—The Musical” is based on the internationally popular board game and is brought to life with hilarious results. Just as in the game, “CLUE— The Musical” invites the audience to help solve the mystery: “Who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon?” And there are 216 possible solutions! Only one hard-nosed female detective is qualified to unravel the merry mayhem. Bring the family to revel in the comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score that carries the investigation from room to room. Even after the culprit confesses, a surprise twist delights the audience. “We always love doing these family friendly summer shows at Moorpark College and ’CLUE—The Musical’ is a wonderful opportunity to bring the entire crew out for a fun-filled evening of musical-comedy insanity,” said John Loprieno, director and Theatre Arts Department Chair. “Moorpark College has been doing more and more community outreach. We enjoyed a huge success with our Spring Festival and this summer we want to bring the community back, especially grade and middle school kids! This summer we’ll offer our first Moorpark College Summer Enrichment Camp that will feature arts, athletics, the zoo and even a laser cutter project! Our Summer Musicals are a great way for incoming high school students to get excited about starting at Moorpark College in the Fall. Moorpark College is definitely the place to be this summer!” said Loprieno. Anyone who is cast must register for the 3 unit THA M10: Theatre Production class. n Auditions, see page 7