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Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Jewish New Year and High Holy Day Season began Monday. Full story »
Compton: Job will not change disability rating
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Q. I was recently medically retired from the Army with a 50 percent disability rating. If I get a job, will my disability rating be decreased? Full story »
Ask the Director: Ventura has plan to cut fuel use by 10%
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Q: Does the city of Ventura have a policy to reduce fuel use in city vehicles? Full story »
Weigle: Free Youth Stamp Fair to feature prizes, goody bag
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Much to the dismay of some of my fellow workers, my desk at The Star has started to look like I'm having an early Christmas. Full story »
Nash: Summer or fall, soup's a staple
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
I belong to a generation that grew up believing all soup came from a red and white can. Some of my favorites still do, but lately, I've discovered that soup — good soup — can be found in lots of surprising places. Full story »
Boys & Girls Club: 70 years old and stronger than ever
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
This year the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura turns 70, and our organization is stronger than ever — five clubs strong! Founded in 1938 as the Police Boys Club, which met in the Ortega Adobe, the club has seen steady growth in the Ventura community. In 1968 our first clubhouse was built on North Olive Street, which is named for longtime board member and community leader Robert Addison. Full story »
Senior Advocate: Get answers to Medicare questions at forum
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Q: Are there any presentations on the horizon that could answer some questions that I have about Medicare? Full story »
Unlimited Horizons: Advancements made in human tissue growth
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
When I was a teen, I remember hearing about the salamander and its ability to regenerate a limb or tail should it lose it. What a wonderful opportunity for any accident-stricken human this would be to regain a lost limb and be able to continue a regular life. Why couldn't the miracles of medical technology discover the ways to do this for humans? Full story »
Senior Speaks: Like vehicles, aging bodies need tuneups
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
If your medical health provider offers an annual physical, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity. As we age, we are sometimes preoccupied with the danger of developing a catastrophic illness. What can be done to keep us out of a wheelchair and on our own two feet? Full story »
Compton: Senate, Assembly support Prop. 12, the Veterans' Bond Act
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
The Heroes Earnings Assistance Act of 2008 made a much needed change to eligibility for Qualified Veterans Mortgage Bonds under the state's long-standing CalVet Home Loan Program. Full story »
Jauregui: Eight brothers served in U.S. military
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Each morning, Genaro Gomez leaves his home and drives to the El Rio community center to raise the American flag on the flagpole outside the center. He does the same each day at the El Rio library. Full story »
Nash: He has college football fever
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
My college dropped the intercollegiate football program after my sophomore year. Full story »
A step in the right direction for health
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
For the first time, children are predicted to live less healthy and possibly even shorter lives than their parents because of chronic diseases and obesity. To help educate individuals and families on how to combat this crisis, the Ventura and Camarillo Family YMCAs are participating in "America on the Move Week." Full story »
Senior Speaks: Cousin reaches out to a relative from long ago
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Stephen Linham, my cousin from long ago and far away, found me on the computer by a process of elimination. He was the second relative from my past who had reached out to validate the long ago by seeking living relatives in the fast-paced world of the nanosecond. Stephen and his lovely wife, Linda, came to California to visit their children and would be arriving at my front door in minutes. Full story »
Senior Advocate: Caregiver needs break from a job like any worker
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Q: My question has to do with respite care for a caregiver who is trying to do the whole job himself, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I don't think he understands that it is OK to ask for help nor does he know what type of help is available. He won't listen to me, but he does read your column. Can you help? Full story »
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