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TRI COUNTIES GOLD COAST in tiff I I SIP ACRES AND ACRES There will be plenty of shopping at the 10-acre shopping center and restaurant development surrounded by 80 acres of orchards. Harvest Valley Farms Ground breaking set for 10 acres of shops on Pleasant Valley Road Will commercial development eventually mean an end to the agricultural character of Ventura County? The developers of Harvest Valley Farms in Camarillo are sure it won't, and this fall they break ground on Pleasant Valley Road off Highway 101 for 10 acres of shops and restaurants surrounded by 80 acres of producing orchards and farmland. "We feel that a growing agricultural community can integrate with commercial development and enhance the best qualities of both," said Frank White, partner and general manager of the $9-million development. "What we're doing at Harvest Valley Farms is combining practicality with good, old-fashioned family fun." A "farmer's market" will showcase local produce, tying the center to the growing area around it. Tram rides through the fields and trees will include stops to view special displays, sample produce and learn Valley Farms' landscaped "country fair" plaza.

Designed by John Kulwiec AIA and Associates, Camarillo, the buildings are expected to be completed by November, 1981. Leasing information can be obtained now by calling White at 987-2723. There will be meeting rooms for community events, according to White, and "how-to" classes are planned on a wide variety of subjects. Local artisans will demonstrate their abilities and display their wares in the plaza, where entertainment may range from strolling players, musicians and clowns to community Christmas carols. "We will be highly visible from the freeway," White said.

"We plan to develop Harvest Valley Farms as one of the major tourist stops between Los Angeles and San Francisco. We are also within easy driving distance of metropolitan Los Angeles and can offer city dwellers a real 'day in the about planting, growing and harvesting. A farm and garden nursery center with large growing area and equipment and information for the home gardner will also be part of the "learn as you tour" concept. A quality restaurant, delicatessen, wine cellar, bakery, meat market, smaller eating establishments and 35 or more individual stores will make up the balance of the commercial area, with the emphasis on items that are fresh, natural and handmade. "Life styles are changing," White said, "and people are taking a closer look at the fun of doing things for themselves home growing and preservation of food, weaving, quilt-making and various kinds of art.

The attractions at Harvest Valley Farms will constantly be changing, offering a shopping experience that's informative, cost-effective and entertaining." Natural wood tones predominate in the cluster of enclosed, air-conditioned shops centering around Harvest TRIES NEW ROLE Actress now agent for Camarillo firm II1IIIII1I.IJJII.IJHIIIH.. It The General Happening headlines Chamber fete honoring Conejo citizens The General Happening, a singing group made up of employees of General Telephone, will provide the entertainment for the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce annual installation and awards banquet Saturday at the Hungry Tiger Restaurant. The group gets together once or twice a week to sing at a company or community function within General's Southern California operating area. The banquet will feature the installation of the first chairman of the board of the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Dan Overton of general business services. In addition to the installation of the officers and directors and recognition of past service to volunteers, the awards committee will present its annual Man and Woman of the Year awards honoring outstanding individuals in the community.

Other special awards and recognition will be given to individuals in the community. No-host cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, call the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 497-1621. Paula Rehka, an actress, is now a real estate agent with Drosten Properties Corp.

in Camarillo, specializing in residential properties. Mrs. Rehka graduated from the Musical and Dramatic Conservatory in Prague, was a leading lady in the National Theatre and has appeared in films opposite Jean Piere-Au-mont, Roland Young and Burgess Meredith. She has been involved in Ventura County school programs for many years. She has served as President of the PTA, Cultural Arts Chairperson, School District Advisory Committee Chairperson and other posts at Los Nogales School She has also been a full-time volunteer in Pleasant Valley School classrooms, has directed plays and holds the Honorary Service Award from the PTA.

In addition to some 33 foreign films, Mrs. Rehka was the girl in "Three Men A with Burgess Meredith and Jean Piere-Aumont and "Bond Street," with Roland Young, who later played Paula Rehka Mrs. Rehka, her husband Sidney, and 13-year-old son now live on a ranch in Las Posas Valley where they raise Arabian horses and a hoard of barnyard animals..