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In the News Whale Watching with Island Packers at Ventura Harbor excerpt of article by Dee Rogers, Correspondent Published by the Examiner Sunday, January 31, 2010 Guests returning to Ventura Harbor Village may enjoy lunch or dinner at a variety of restaurants such as The Greek at the Harbor or Margarita Villa. Both offer patio seating as well as inside dining. Read full article here. Professional fundraisers in 2 counties to be feted excerpt of article by Alicia Doyle, Correspondent Published by the Ventura County Star Thursday, November 6, 2008 Mikelatos of Ventura, named volunteer of the year  In recognition of setting the highest standards of philanthropy, three Ventura County residents and two from Santa Barbara will be honored next week by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.The honorees are Lynne Mikelatos of Ventura, volunteer of the year; Rebecca Merrell of Moorpark, professional fundraiser of the year; and Ted Jensen of Port Hueneme, philanthropist of the year. Mikelatos said the honor reflects a lifestyle she learned while growing up in a small town in Texas. "My father did a lot of volunteer work, although not too many people knew about it," said Mikelatos, who not only created the Ventura Commerce & Education Foundation but also has assisted nonprofits and institutions including the Coastal Marine BioLabs School, Ventura City Corps, Ventura County Greek Festival, Turning Point Foundation and RiverHaven Tent Community. Serving others "has all just been a natural part of my life," Mikelatos said, "and it is important to make a difference in the lives of others. My hope is that my small part in volunteerism will change the path an individual is on for the better, or that a cause becomes closer to fruition." Read full article... |