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Vol. 12, No. 16 | Thursday, August 9, 2012www.thelighthousenews.com

WHAT’S INSIDE

Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) was a joyful placeSaturday, Aug. 4, as both asquadron and a battalion re-turned home from deploy-ments.Four E2-C Hawkeye aircraft,

each manned by five crewmembers of Carrier AirborneEarly Warning Squadron(VAW) 116, the “Sun Kings,”landed at 10:30 a.m. at NBVCPoint Mugu. VAW-116 had

been deployed for eightmonths.They were followed at 3 p.m.

by 160 of the 550 Seabees whomake up Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB)3; the rest will arrive later thismonth. NMCB 3 has been de-ployed for six months.For coverage of the VAW-

116 homecoming, see Page 4.For coverage of NMCB 3’s

arrival, see Page 7.

VAW-116, NMCB 3come home Aug. 4

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY /LIGHTHOUSE

EOCN Jeff Andreski of NMCB 3holds his 2-month-old son, Conner,for the first time Saturday, Aug. 4

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY /LIGHTHOUSE

Lt. Matthew Moss of VAW-116meets his 6-month-old son,Matthew Moss II, for the first timeSaturday, Aug. 4

2012 NBVC POINT MUGU SURF CONTEST: 12-PAGE PULLOUT SECTION

PHOTO BY MC1 MICHAEL MORIATIS, RETIRED

Coast Guard Machinery Technician 2nd Class Matthew Merel, shown here in the 2010 NBVC Point Mugu SurfContest, will be back this year trying for his fourth consecutive win in the Military Division. The contest takesplace Aug. 18 and 19 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.

9: Welcome to the 2012NBVCPointMugu Surf Contestfrom Capt. Larry Vasquez, com-manding officer, Naval Base Ven-tura CountyPage 20: Frequently asked

questions about the eventPage 21: Contestant profilePage 22:How to arrange a tour

of Naval Base Ventura County.Page 23: Contestant profilePages 24-25: Schedule of

events, entertainment, vendorsPage 26: Surf lessons offered

on basePage 27: Outdoor Adventures

Center rents out surfboardsPage 28:A look at Naval Base

Ventura County’s environmentalstewardship, from increasing itsrecycling efforts to protectingsensitive wetlands and endan-gered species.Page 29: List of heats for Sat-

urday, Aug. 18

Inside

Capt. Larry Vasquez, commandingofficer of Naval Base VenturaCounty, greets Dallas Cowboys headcoach Jason Garrett as the teamarrives for training camp in OxnardJuly 28. Page 10

BUCN Caesar Werts of NavalMobile Construction Battalion40 lays brick with his IndonesianArmy counterpart to rehabilitateemergency room facilities in Talaud,near the Philippine Islands. Thebattalion was instrumental in gettingthe project done before returninghome last month. Page 12

Don’t forget to recycle thisnewspaper after you read it! Page 28

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By Captain Larry VasquezNBVC Commanding Officer

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Question: Why doesn’t the Point Mugu SurfContest include bodyboarding this year? My fam-ily loves bodyboarding, and were looking forwardto it again this year.

Answer: The Surf Contest is a huge event forus. This year, the fifth for the contest, saw theOpen Division sell out in record time. As moreand more competitors and spectators learn aboutthe chance to surf Point Mugu, the contest contin-ues to grow and change to meet the needs of theevent and security on base.The discussion about refining and improving

the event continues throughout the year, and overtime different divisions have been cut to reflectthose discussions. We cut the longboard division,for example, when we found that those boardsdon’t survive the surf here at Point Mugu verywell. Competitors were breaking their boards,which isn’t safe.

We also made a decision to not include paddleboarding or kite surfing, not as a judgment aboutthose disciplines, but for other, measurablereasons. Many of these decisions are made basedon judges’ requests, competitors’ feedback andmilitary interest in the categories — this is, afterall, a military event.One big consideration for any contest is

consistency and accuracy in judging. Our judgesin years past have asked for more time betweenheats to review and score the competitors, andwe decided the best way to give them that time isto restrict the number of divisions offered. Body-boarding suffered from a lack of participation andwas cut to allow the other divisions the time theyneeded.I understand your love of the discipline, and

I hope we still see you and your family cheeringat the contest again this year, even though body-boarding will not be a featured event.

What happened to bodyboarding at the 2012 Point Mugu Surf Contest?

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

MILITARY ANDVETERAN SERVICESEXPO: 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Pleasant Valley

Park and Auditorium, 1605 E.Burnley St., Camarillo. More than50 agencies can answer questionsabout VA benefits, GI Bill, familyprograms and more. Information:FOCUS, 982-1976.

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POINT MUGU SURFCONTEST: 7 a.m. to 5p.m., continues Aug.

19, NBVC Point Mugu. Music,food. Free for spectators. Seespecial pullout section in thisedition of The Lighthouse.

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2ND ANNUAL PUBLICWORKS SAFETY FAIR:8 a.m. to 4 p.m., PWBldgs. 66 and 67,NBVC Point Mugu.

Info: Dan Jaquez, 989-9700.

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COMMUNITY GARAGESALE: 8 a.m. to1 p.m., VeteransHome of California,

Telephone and Wells roads,Ventura. Proceeds go to veterans’Morale, Welfare and RecreationFund. Information: 659-7502.

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NARFE: Noonluncheon, NationalActive and RetiredFederal Employees

Association, Elks Club, 801 S. ASt., Oxnard. Cost: $9. Reserveby noon Aug. 20 by calling Dukie,487-1801 or emailing [email protected].

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Have an extra canof cornor bakedbeansin your pantry? Bring it in!Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) is

participating in the annual FedsFeedFam-ilies food drive, which runs through the endof August. So far, 227 pounds of food havebeen collected.Scattered across NBVC Port Hueneme

andNBVCPointMuguare 20bright yellowbins, waiting for generous people to drop insome non-perishable food or hygieneitems.Bins are located at the Navy Exchanges

and the commissary, the chapels and thedental and medical clinics. They’re also atthe Port Hueneme Galley, Fleet and Fam-

ily Support Center and at various com-mands, including the 31st SeabeeReadinessGroup.All food collected will go to the Ventura

County Food Share program.FedsFeedFamilies is a direct response to

the “UnitedWe Serve Act” signed by Pres-identObama inApril 2009, calling upon allAmericans to contribute to the nation’s eco-nomic recovery by serving in their commu-nities.Last year, the base collected 3,830pounds

at 19 locations. Inall, the federal governmentcollected 5.7 million pounds of donatedfood, 2million pounds of that coming fromthe Department of Defense alone.

This year, theDepartment of Defense hasa goal of 1.5million pounds.Navywide, thegoal is 396,000 pounds.Any non-perishable food in cans and

boxes is accepted; anything packaged inglass is not. Popular items include peanutbutter; canned goods such as fruit, beans,vegetables, tuna and soup, rice and othergrains; dry beans; crackers, pretzels, gra-nola bars, trail mix, dried fruit and othersnacks; and cereal.Hygiene itemsarealsoaccepted, including

feminine products and diapers.Formore information, contactReligious

Ministries, which is coordinating the baseeffort, at 982-4358.

Food drive continues; look for yellow bins

By Andrea HowryLighthouse

“Look at all that new equipment!”“Oh, they have a play room, too!”“It’s awesome!”A stroll through the new community

center at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) PortHueneme—around the kid-die pool and the main pool, past the gymand adjacent children’s play area, throughthe kitchen and spacious entertainmentarea and down to the game room — andall that could be heard after the ribbon-cutting was, “Oh, look at that!”In a very good way.Lincoln Military Housing opened the

6,500-square-foot centerWednesday, July25.“Residents have been patiently waiting,

as we’ve had about a six-month delay,”said Nancy Meissner, regional propertymanager for Lincoln. “But we’re opennow, and we’re excited to see everyone.”The day began with a noon luncheon

for the developers, designers and base per-sonnel instrumental in getting the com-munity center built. About two hourslater, it opened for residents, and giventhat it was a warm, sunny day, it didn’ttake long for youngsters to jump into thepools.About 200 residents visited that first

day.“This is a great environment,” said

Utilitiesman 3rd Class Levi Alvarado ofNaval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 4, who brought his 2-year-oldson, Aydin.Together with the June opening of a dog

Lincoln Housing center opens at Hueneme

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

The long-awaited community center for Lincoln Military Housing residents at Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme, threw open its doors Wednesday, July 25 — a bright, sunnyday that had people hopping into the pool as soon as the 2 p.m. grand opening began.

Lincoln Military Housing at all threeNaval Base Ventura County (NBVC) de-velopments—PortHueneme, PointMuguandCamarilloHeights— received “A-ListAwards” based on resident satisfactionsurveys distributed in April.Lincoln manages 1,200 housing units

for Naval Base Ventura County andmorethan 30,000 units nationally for the Navyand Marine Corps.Lincoln officials said participation rate

in the survey, which was developed byCEL&Associates LLC, was high— evenhigher than last year.

“Lincoln’s commitment to resident sat-isfaction was key to all sites achieving ‘AList’ ratings in resident satisfaction,” saidNancy Meissner, the Lincoln regionalpropertymanagerwho oversees theNBVCproperties. “Quality of life issues and siteimprovements are forefront to Lincoln tohelp ensure Ventura residents’ overall sat-isfaction and help create a positive livingenvironment for Lincoln families.”This past year saw the opening of com-

munity centers at PortHueneme and Point

Survey gives NBVC’s Lincoln projects an A

SEE SURVEY, PAGE 11SEE CENTER, PAGE 11

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FourE-2CHawkeyeaircraft flew intoNa-val Base Ventura County, PointMugu, Sat-urday, Aug. 4, each carrying a crew of fiveeager to see their familiesagainafteraneight-month deployment.“I’mvery excited, but I’malso very calm,”

said JulieDale,whose husband,Cmdr. PaulDale, became the commanding officer ofCarrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron(VAW) 116 during the deployment. Thechange of commandwas held in February.Also excited — but perhaps not quite as

calm—was Jessica Moss, who was stayingbusy with six-month-oldMatthewMoss II.Lt.MatthewMosswould soonmeet his sonfor the first time.When that moment came, Moss called it

“cool”and “amazing.”“I’ve seen pictures these last six months,

but it’s not for real until you’re here,” hesaid.A crowd of about 75 attended the home-

coming.“I’m thrilled to be home,” said Lt. Cmdr.

DanBenseashehuggedhiswife,Tanya, and2-year-old son, Jacob. “It’s been a long, longtime.”

VAW-116 ‘Sun Kings’ return from 8-month deployment

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

The four E-2Cs of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116, each carrying a crew of five, pull into position in front of their hangar after landing Saturday, Aug. 4, at NavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu.

By Lt. Blake BaccigalopiVAW-116

For the last eightmonths, the“SunKings”of Carrier Airborne EarlyWarning Squad-ron (VAW) 116 have been deployed as partof Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 aboard theUSSAbrahamLincoln (CVN72), the flag-ship for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9.Since their departure in December 2011,

the SunKings have loggedmore than 2,000flight hours in approximately 550 aircraftsorties; 1,200 of those hours were flown indirect support of OperationEnduringFree-dom.VAW-116’s maintenance department ex-

ecuted 40,000man-hours, completing near-

ly 11,000aircraftmaintenanceactions, keep-ing the squadron’s planes in the air and theirpilots safe. For their hard work and dedica-tion, the crew was recognized on multiplelevels.They earned the Golden Wrench Award

for thedeployment’s firstof four lineperiods,honoring the department for overall perfor-mance and delivery of mission-ready air-craft.They also took the fourth quarter Safety

‘S’ Award, in which the Commander, Air-borne Command and Control LogisticsWing recognizedVAW-116 for safety effortsin their adherence to policies and proce-dures.

“The dedication to exceptional perfor-mance exhibited by our squadron’s person-nelhasdrawnpositiveattention fromabove,”said Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Brogren, squadronsafety officer,”butmore importantly, “it hasfostered a culture of safety that allows ourSailors to have confidence they will return

home to their loved ones.”VAW-116 was presented with the CNAF

RetentionExcellenceAward,Blue ‘M’Excel-lenceAward,and theSurgeonGeneral’sBlue‘H’Gold Star Health Promotion andWell-ness Award while embarked with CSG-9.“The Sun Kings have routinely demon-

strated an outstanding ability to perseverein the face of numerous hardships encoun-tered this deployment,” said Cmdr. PaulDale, commanding officer, VAW-116. “Ourmembers have continued to personally andprofessionally better themselves, and I havebeen thoroughly impressedwith theachieve-ments of every individual in the com-mand.”

Since December, squadron has logged 2,000 flight hoursLt. Cmdr. Paul Meyer gets a hug from his wife, Betsy. Son Matthew, 4, waits his turn.

Bubble wrap came in handy when CarrierAirborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116arrived an hour later than scheduled. Here,Reagan Fox, 6, uses it to help pass the timewhile her mom, Jennifer, waits for friends toarrive. Reagan’s dad is Lt. Cmdr. Jason Foxwith VAW-117.

Individual Sun Kings earned severalawards during the deployment, includingCSG-9 Blue Jacket of the Quarter,four Safety Professional awards fromCommander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF)and Plane Captain of the Deployment forCVW-2. See story, Page 11.

Award-winning squadron

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The sights and sounds of “back toschool” time are everywhere. Soon, stu-dents will be spotted with their crisp newclothes and clean backpacks hesitantlywalking toward the yellow school bus,while others balance their new lunch boxas they ride their bikes with friends.This is a time for all drivers, parents or

not, to be proactive to keep kids safe asthey head back to school. Parents shouldalso take the time to talk to their childrenabout safety.Here are some tips fromSafeKidsUSA,

the Department of Transportation andAmerican Academy of Pediatrics.

For all drivers• When backing out of a driveway or

leaving a garage, watch out for childrenwalking or bicycling to school.• When driving in neighborhoods with

school zones, watch out for young peoplewhomay be thinking about getting school,but may not be thinking of getting theresafely.• Be alert. Children arriving late for the

bus or school may dart into the streetwithout looking for traffic.

• Learn the “flashing light signal sys-tem” that school bus drivers use to alertmotorists of pending actions. Yellow flash-ing lights indicate that the bus is preparingto stop to load or unload children.Motor-ists should slow down and prepare to stoptheir vehicles. Red flashing lights and ex-tended stop arms indicate that the bus hasstopped and that children are getting onor off. Motorists must stop their cars andwait until the red light stops flashing, theextended stop sign is withdrawn, and thebus begins moving before they can startdriving again.

• Yellow crosswalk lines may be paintedat school crossings. If a pedestrian is atany point in the yellow crosswalk, driversmay not pass through the crosswalk, evenwhen it appears to be safe.

For students who take the bus• Wait for the bus to stop before ap-

proaching it from the curb.• Do not move around on the bus.• Check to see that no other traffic is

coming before crossing the street.• Make sure to always remain in clear

view of the bus driver.• Always board and exit the bus at loca-

tions that provide safe access to the busor to the school building.

For bicycle riders• Always wear a bicycle helmet, nomat-

ter how short or long the ride.• Ride on the right, in the same direction

as auto traffic.• Use appropriate hand signals.• Respect traffic lights and stop signs.• Know the rules of the road. You can

find them at www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm

For parents whose kids walk to school•Make sure your child’s walk to school is

a safe routewithwell-trained, adult crossingguards at every intersection.•Be realistic about your child’s pedestrian

skills. Because small children are impulsiveand less cautious around traffic, carefullyconsiderwhether your child is ready towalkto school without adult supervision.• In neighborhoods with higher levels of

traffic, consider starting a “walking schoolbus,”inwhichanadult accompanies agroupof neighborhood children walking toschool.•New toNaval BaseVenturaCounty? If

you live at PortHueneme and your studentattends Richard Bard, Hueneme Elemen-tary or Hueneme Christian, there is a pe-destrian gate atGoodspeed that allows easyaccess to Pleasant Valley Road. It is openduring school commute hours. This allowsstudents to avoid walking along busy Ven-tura Road.

— For any K-12 education-related questions,please contact the NBVC school liaisonofficer at 805-989-5211 or email [email protected].

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Seabee ChapelPort HuenemeBuilding 1433

Phone: (805) 982-4358Fax: (805) 982-5364

ProtestantSunday worship service: 9 a.m.Choir rehearsal: Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Catholic MassSunday: 11:15 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 10:45 a.m.Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 11 a.m.

Christian Bible StudiesWomen’s Bible Study: Tuesday,

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If you read my articles long enough,you quickly find out that I am a big fanof the baseball. More specifically: I lovemy hometown San Francisco Giants!One of the things I still say to Sailors

when I greet them is, “How is your favor-ite sports team doing?”Most of the timethey respond back on a game theywatchedover the weekend or share their excitementover the upcoming new sports season.Generally speaking, most Americans Ihave met love to root for and follow theirfavorite home team.What is fun about every opening day

for baseball is that each team’s win andloss record— including that of last year’sWorld Series champions — is the same.Traveling around the country, I always

enjoy listening to local sports radio talkshows. It doesn’tmatter if their home teamis the Padres, Cubs, Dodgers or even theGiants, there is a profound sense of opti-mism among the local fans about the up-coming season.A really nice perk about taking in a

baseball gamewith your family is that youdo not have to refinance your mortgageto make it happen.

And unlike a football season, wherethere are far fewer games, you have agreater chance of taking in a baseballgame if you miss the one you’ve plannedto see. Because there are over 160 gamesper season, you have an easy sense thatyou can take in another game this monthor the next. On the other hand, speakingas a lifelong football fan also, I can alsosee how the brevity of the season makeseach football game more special.As I am typing away at this article, I am

looking at a nice picture of my nieces andme together at AT&T Park in San Fran-

cisco, standing in front of the 2011 SanFrancisco GiantsWorld Series Trophy. Ifyou have never taken your son, daughter,niece or nephew to a ballgame, it will beone of the nicest treats you will ever dofor each other.We have some great baseball teams a

couple of hours south of us.Morale,Wel-fare and Recreation has some great dealsevery season that takes care of both trans-portation and tickets.BobCostas, the famous sports announc-

er who’s now busy with the OlympicGames in London, was asked in an inter-view about his fondest memories of hisdad. He said it was when his father tookhim to a New York Yankees ballgame inthe 1950s when he was a little boy. As hewas blinking back his tears, he said he willnever forget sitting on top of his dad’sshoulder as they strolled together throughthe dark tunnel and seeing the bright ma-jestic green ballpark beneath them for hisfirst time.Here is a nice bucket list item for 2012:

Take a child to his or her first live sportingevent.God bless!

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A memorial service will be held at 2p.m. Aug. 15 at the Seabee Museum forJude Gallagher, who recently passedaway.Gallagher retired in February after 37

years of federal service. She was with theNaval Facilities Expeditionary LogisticsCenter, and, in 2005, she received boththe Department of Navy OutstandingEmployee with Disabilities Award andthe JoyceW. Stewart Award for her effortsto bring equality and diversity to thebase.

A survivor of both cancer and child-hood polio, Gallagher had served as adivision director, manager and employeeand was a mentor and friend to many.“Jude always put the needs of others

above her own,” said Lisa Zimmermanof the Naval Facilities Information Tech-nology Center, who became a close friendof Gallagher’s when they worked togeth-er with the Federal Women’s Program(FWP). “She was honored for her con-tributions to the command in four keyareas: diversity, model equal employmentopportunity, fairness and equal treat-ment, and image. Jude was a perfect rolemodel of these attributes and emulatedthem daily.”Through her work with FWP, Galla-

gher helped collect items for VenturaCounty’s homeless women and childrenand victims of domestic violence, and shewas an annual supporter of the Com-bined Federal Campaign (CFC).Gallagher received a Secretary of De-

fense award for her outstanding contribu-tion to national security, presented duringthe 25th Annual DoDDisability AwardsCeremony.

Memorial service Aug. 15 for Jude Gallagher

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The first wave of Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 3 returnedfrom a six-month deployment to Europeand Africa Saturday, Aug. 4.Just minutes after the 3 p.m. sched-

uled arrival, the plane touched downat Naval Base Ventura County, PointMugu, as families cheered and wavedflags and homemade signs welcomingtheir Seabees home.About 160 of the 550 Seabees that

make up the battalion returned Satur-day. The rest of the battalion will comehome later this month.First off the plane, following tradi-

tion, were the new fathers in the bat-talion. There were nearly a dozen thistime.“I’m excited!” said Christie Andreski

as she waited for Equipment OperatorConstructionman Jeff Andreski to getoff the plane so he could see 2-month-old Conner. “But I’m more excited forhim.”Him meaning the baby, or him mean-

ing Dad?“Both!” she said.Lisa Barbuto was also eagerly await-

ing the arrival of her husband, Steel-worker 2nd Class Bernard Barbuto.Daughter Mia, 4 months old, joined her2-year-old sister, Madison, at the flight-line.“We have iPhones so he can see us

every two weeks or so,” Lisa said.“Technology these days!”But, she added, it’s not the same as

seeing each other in person.For that, she had to wait about 3

more minutes.NMCB 3 was deployed to more than

eight countries throughout Europe andAfrica. The main deployment site wasRota, Spain.In the last six months, NMCB 3 has

provided construction and general en-gineering, humanitarian and civic as-sistance. Missions included buildingschool houses and digging water wellsto help countries and people in need.

NMCB 3 returning from 6 months in Africa, Europe

Diana Pauling and her 12-year-old daughter,Natalie, eagerly await the arrival of EOC PhilPauling, who is retiring in January after 20years in the Navy. Diana couldn’t rememberif she and her husband had gone throughsix or seven deployments together. “It’s justbeen one after another,” she said as shewiped away tears. “I didn’t realize I’d get thisemotional.”


The area next to the runway at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, becomes a huggingarena as 160 Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 return home from asix-month deployment Saturday, Aug. 4.

First wave of 160 comes home Aug. 4; rest of thebattalion is due in later this month

NMCB 3’s focus on a culture of fitnessresulted in a combined weight loss ofmore than 1,000 pounds during thesix-month deployment. See story in theAug. 23 edition of The Lighthouse.

Culture of fitness

In time-honored tradition, the new fathers in the battalion leave the plane first.

At top, EO2 Jacob Rodgers is reunited withhis wife, Emily. Above, Chief Warrant Officer2nd Class Raymond Walker hugs his wife,Jackie.

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By Darrell WallerNAVFAC ESC

Navy andArmy engineers recently usedNaval Base Ventura County (NBVC) PortHueneme as the testing site for construc-tion equipment that incorporates newhydraulic technologies to improve energyefficiencies and reduce operating costs.The most recent phase of testing, con-

ducted July 9-13, consisted of baselinetesting of two hydraulic excavators to es-tablish fuel consumption performanceparameters. Their performance will thenbe compared with that of an excavatorfitted with an innovative hybrid hydraulicenergy recovery system that will be testednext year.In addition, a backhoe loader fittedwith

an experimental hydraulic control systemwas tested for fuel consumption compar-isons recorded with earlier tests.TheArmy’s TankAutomotiveResearch,

Development and Engineering Center(TARDEC) conducted the tests in col-laboration with the Naval Facilities Engi-neering Service Center (NAVFAC ESC),the 1st Naval Construction Division(1NCD), the 31st SeabeeReadinessGroup(31st SRG) and its construction battalionsand private industry.NBVC Port Hueneme was chosen be-

cause of its consistent climate favorable

to the testing.TheNavywants to findouthowemerging

technologies might be used to reduce fuelconsumptionof expeditionary constructionequipment used by Seabees during deploy-ment. Such fuel savings will support theSecretary of theNavy’s goal for tactical en-ergy fuel reduction by 15 percent for 2020.The 31st SRG and its construction bat-

talions contributed experienced equipmentoperators to support the tests, which alsoenabled them to gain knowledge and expe-

rience with the new hybrid hydraulic tech-nology.The Phase I testing involving the hydrau-

lically driven backhoewas successfully con-ducted in March 2011. Baseline data wasrecorded to evaluate themodified hydraulicsystem that will reduce fuel consumptionand overall operating costs.Phase II testing of the backhoe involves

the new hydraulic system, which includesdigital valves and hydraulic accumulatorsso that less hydraulic power is required to

do the samework. Power requirements willbemeasuredandcompared to readings fromthe Phase I baseline testing to determineoverall hydraulic power reduction, fuel con-sumption reduction and cost savings.Inaddition to thePhase II testing, aPhase

I baseline test of both Navy and Army hy-draulic excavatorswasperformed simultane-ously to determine baseline performanceand fuel efficiency and to identify furtherimprovements for hybrid excavator technol-ogy. Engine speed, fuel flow rate and tem-perature were the specific parameters mea-sured.Planned testing of a Phase II hybrid hy-

draulic excavator will be conducted earlynext yearonanewlydevelopedhybrid swingdrive system. It is expected to significantlyreduce hydraulic losses and recover energyfrom the boom and swing drive, thus ulti-mately reusing captured energy to enablehigher engine efficiency, improve fuel effi-ciency and provide cost savings during atypical duty cycle. Performance require-ments will be measured and compared tothe Phase I baseline to determine overallhydraulic peak power reduction, fuel con-sumption reduction and predicted cost sav-ings.The outcome of Phase II testing will de-

termine the suitability of this concept andtechnology for inclusion in the Naval Con-struction Force Civil Engineer SupportEquipment table of allowance for the Sea-bees.

Navy, Army test hybrid equipment for energy efficiency

By MC2 (SCW) Ace RheaumeNMCB 5

Seabees assigned to NavalMobile Con-struction Battalions (NMCB) 5 and 4finished collecting donations in supportof the Soles for Souls (S4S) program July20.According to the official S4S website,

the program started as a project to collectshoes after the Asian tsunami disaster inDecember 2004 and then for HurricaneKatrina victims in August 2005. Today,its mission is to collect new and like-newshoes to give to victims of abject sufferingand to collect used shoes to support mi-cro business efforts to eradicate pover-ty.“They take donations for shoes and

distribute them globally to help peoplein devastated areas. Right now they are

focusing on the Colorado fires,” said Con-struction Mechanic 2nd Class JoshuaNorrick, a member of NMCB 5’s TeamOne.TeamOne is a committeewithinNMCB

5 whose members volunteer off-duty timeto support activities that contribute pos-itively within the community.“This is the second year we’ve done it,

and last year we almost got 400 pairs ofshoes donated,”Norrick said. “This yearwe decided to team up with NMCB 4 andsee what we could do as a group.”NMCB 5 is active in volunteering, and

many of the command committees lookfor opportunities such as this to help thecommunity whenever possible.NMCB 5 is preparing for a scheduled

deployment to Pacific Command earlynext year.

Battalions team up to save soles

PHOTO BY MC2 (SCW) ACE RHEAUME / NMCB 5

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 prepare shoedonations for the Soles for Souls (S4S) program.

PHOTO BY DARRELL WALLER / NAVFAC ESC

A Seabee equipment operator uses a hydraulic excavator during last month’s baseline testof fuel consumption.

NBVC’s climate ideal forevaluating cost savings

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By MC2 (SCW) Ace RheaumeNMCB 5

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 5 completedCommand Post Exercise (CPX) 3 at NavalBase Ventura County July 20.“This is the lastof fourexercises toprepare

[the battalion] for a field training exercise(FTX). Each exercise increased in complex-ity, and this is a full-scale operation,” saidEnsign Matthew Harvie, CPX 3 officer incharge.CPX 3 is designed to increase NMCB 5’s

battalion readiness in the field. Seabeestrainedandreacted tocomplexscenarios thatincluded entry control point (ECP) drills,dealingwith enemy threats and local civilianinteraction.“I get to pass down my knowledge and

experience to everybody that’s out here. Wehave a lot of new personnel in the battalionandpeople taking onnew roles,”saidBuild-er 1st Class Anthony Foster of the NMCBTrainingDepartment.Foster said he enjoys training the Seabees

in NMCB 5 and getting out in the field en-vironment.The battalion worked throughout the

three-day exercise and into the nights to cre-ate forward operating bases (FOBs) and es-tablish and transmit successful communica-tions within the camp.“Whenwegetout in the field, it’s go time,”

Harvie said. “There’s no roomfor erroronceit’s the real deal. Youwant to get in asmuchpractice as you can, learn where your weak-nesses are and where you need to improve.”NMCB5will depart for FTX thismonth

in preparation for a scheduled deploymentearly next year.

NMCB 5 finishes local exercise; next is field training

SW3 Guillory Bryant, a Seabee assignedto Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5,carries CE3 Solomon Garbadass during aCommand Post Exercise 3 scenario at NavalBase Ventura County.

CM3 Daniel Vazquez, a Seabee assignedto Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5,uses communications equipment to talk tohis company post during a Command PostExercise 3 scenario July 18.

PHOTOS BY MC2 (SCW) ACE RHEAUME / NMCB 5

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 erect tents for a camp during Command Post Exercise (CPX) 3 at Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme, last month.

UTCN Jordan Morgan, a Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, carriesout a drill to watch local civilians July 18 during Command Post Exercise 3.

Deployment scheduledfor early next year

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By Kimberly GearhartNBVC Public Affairs Office

More than 750people,mostly active dutySailors and Airmen, queued up Saturday,July 28, for a chance tomeet— and get au-tographs from—theDallasCowboys foot-ball team.TheCowboys’trainingcamp is inOxnard,

just a fewmiles fromthegates of NavalBaseVenturaCounty (NBVC) PointMugu. TheCowboys paid to land at Point Mugu’s air-field, saving themselves the trip from LosAngeles InternationalAirport—andgivingthem a chance to meet with the nation’sarmed forces.“I’ve been toAfghanistan and I have seen

what it’s like for them there,”said JasonWit-ten, Cowboys tight end. “It’s a thrill to beable to do this.”Uponarrival, theDallasCowboysCheer-

leaders exited theplane first, formingagant-let of shaking blue and silver-white pom-poms for the coaching staff and players.Waitingon the tarmac to greet the teamwasCapt.LarryVasquez,NBVC’s commandingofficer, and othermilitarymembers, includ-ing several officers and two Sailors who re-cently returned from deployments over-seas.Coach JasonGarrett briefly addressed the

crowd fillingHangar 34atPointMugu, thenthe teamand cheerleaders entered to a roar-ing cheer.Rookies sat alongside sought-after star

players, grinning and signing autographs forthe first time.Witten andquarterbackTonyRomo signed photos, jerseys and footballsfor a line of military men and women thatsnaked through the hangar andout into theopen air.

“Theplayerswere sonice anddidn’t act allstuck-up,”saidTexasnativeAviationSupportEquipment Technician 3rd Class LaquishaRoy, of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest,DetachmentPointMugu. “I liked that itwasset up for military and their families.”Roy and her husband Andrew brought

their 8-month-olddaughterAlonaalong forthe family-friendly event.OthernativeTexans tookadvantageof the

opportunity to meet someone from homeduring the autograph signing.Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Joe Rubali-

cado, assigned to NBVC, brought multiplejerseys andahelmet for the team to sign, butgot an added surprise when he was inter-viewed by Dallas-Fort Worth Fox 4 sports-casterMichael Doocy.“I’ve been watching you on TV for years

backhome,”Rubalicado toldDoocy, smilingand juggling his jerseys so he could shakehands with the reporter.

Dallas Cowboys sign autographs for 750 fans at Mugu

PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. DAVE BUTTNER / CALIFORNIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD

AS3 Laquisha Roy of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Point Mugu Detachment, jokeswith Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant after he signs a football for her family. Roy andBryant attended rival high schools in Texas. Roy brought her husband Andrew and 8-month-old daughter Alona to meet the team Saturday, July 28.


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo signs a jersey for a fan.

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY GEARHART /NBVC PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

CS2 Joe Rubalicado holds up all of hisDallas Cowboys gear during an interview withDallas-Fort Worth reporter Michael Doocy.


More than 750 people gathered at Hangar 34 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu,when the Dallas Cowboys landed July 28.

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Mugu; the one at CatalinaHeights openedin 2010. The centers, all of which haveenergy-efficient LEED Certification, areequipped with two heated pools, residentfitness centers, game rooms, kitchens andgathering areas for larger events.Lincoln’sCommunity Services Programs

include spring expos and Easter egg hunts,preschool fun time and Spouse Clubevents.“These events help build a community

spirit and help bring theNBVC communi-

ties together,”Meissner said. “Lincoln willcontinue to expand the community ser-vices we offer by tailoring the events andactivities to each installation’s individualneeds. In this way, we maximize residentparticipation and help build communityinvolvement and neighborhood pride.”Lincoln, she said, “is committed to en-

suring the highest quality of life for resi-dents through continued community sup-port programs, expanded communityimprovement projects and an attitude thatis driven by our belief that ‘EveryMissionStarts at Home.’”

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park at NBVC Port Hueneme, he’s nowset.“We used to have to drive all over,” he

said. “Now everything’s here.”Nickee Richardson, whose husband

Dylan is a utilitiesman third class withNMCB 5, said she’ll be bringing her 2-year-old, Avah, to the pool a lot this sum-mer.“Until we move to Hawaii in Septem-

ber,” she added.“We live right down the street, so it’s

nice to have this. It’s awesome.”Annie Nestor was astonished by the

workout room, which is filled with brand-new ellipticals and other exercise equip-ment.“I really like it,” saidNestor, whose hus-

band is Chief Builder Mark Nestor ofNMCB 5. “I think I’ll go here instead ofthe Bee-Fit.”The Bee-Fit Health and Wellness Cen-

ter has gotten busy with theWarfieldGymclosed for renovation, she said. The chil-dren’s play area there is now smaller thanit was, and the workout area in the com-munity center has a children’s playroomnext to it that’s larger than the one at theBee-Fit.“This is exciting,” she said. “I like it,

and I’ll definitely use it.”The community center is open only to

residents of LincolnMilitaryHousing. Allthe housing at NBVC Port Hueneme isrun by Lincoln.The community center is identical to the

ones at NBVCPointMugu, which openedApril 2, 2011, and at Catalina Heights,

which opened in the summer of 2010.They all have the same hours: 8:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.Monday through Friday and9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.For more information, call 419-4921.

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Survey gives Lincoln projects an A

Center opensat Hueneme


Annie Nestor tries out a new elliptical inthe workout room at the Lincoln MilitaryHousing community center at Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme. Nestor andher husband, Chief Builder Mark Nestor ofNaval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, livein Lincoln housing, making them eligible touse the community center facilities.

We live right downthe street, so it’snice to have this. It’sawesome.

— Nickee Richardson

By Lt. Blake BaccigalopiVAW-116

Aviation Electrician’s Mate AirmanJoshua Petitt of Carrier Airborne EarlyWarning Squadron (VAW) 116 was des-ignated Plane Captain of the Deploymentfor all of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 forhis work during the squadron’s eight-month deployment aboardUSSAbrahamLincoln (CVN 72), the flagship for Car-rier Strike Group (CSG) 9.Raised inWashington and Florida, Pe-

titt has served in the U.S. Navy for almosttwo years, most of that time with VAW-116.During this deployment, Petitt orches-

trated 152 daily and turnaround inspec-tions, six 112-day inspections, and 58 fueland oil sample inspections, as well as 20aircraft washes. Supervising 15 line divi-sion personnel, he aided in the qualifica-tion of seven other plane captains and

conducted training and instruction con-cerning fuel, oil and other maintenanceinspections.“I am tremendously honored to receive

this award,” said Petitt. “I have strived tochallengemyself while deployed, and I amgreatly appreciative thatmy hardwork hasbeen recognized in such an esteemedman-ner.”Petitt, who has an interest in photogra-

phy, wants to pursue a bachelor’s degreein physics.“Airman Petitt has continuously proven

himself a vital asset to our squadron,”saidLine Division Officer of VAW-116 Lt.Rory McPherson. “His contagious moti-vation and attention to detail have madehima critical component to our squadron’ssuccess.”VAW-116 is one of eight squadrons that

comprise CVW-2.

VAW-116 airman honored

Registration continues for the 2012WoundedWarriorHalf-Marathon, sched-uled for Sept. 15 at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC), Point Mugu.The deadline to register on active.com

is Aug. 31.The half-marathon starts at 8 a.m. at

the Point Mugu Gym.Also taking place that morning will be

a 5K run and a one-mile run in formation

for military commands, although civiliansare welcome to run as well.Cost for the half-marathon is $50 for

civilians and $35 for members of themilitary.The 5K is $25 for civilians and $15 for

the military, and the mile is $15 for civil-ians and $10 for the military.This event has grown each year since

it began in 2010.

Registration continues for half marathon

Repaving work is under way on 13thStreet at Naval Base Ventura County,Point Mugu, and all drivers are beingasked to use 12th Avenue as a detour.The project, which is being done in

seven phases to minimize traffic impact,is expected to be completed by the end ofthe year.ACCU Construction is milling and re-

paving the roadway from Las Posas Roadto LAvenue. The first phase of work runsfrom Las Posas Road to Laguna Road.

The intersection of 13th Street andMuguRoad will remain open during this phase,as will the DOS Aviation Fuel Farm.The first phase is expected to be finished

Sept. 5.Signage and barricades are in place

warning drivers that construction is takingplace.Any questions regarding this project can

be directed to Ensign Delroy McEwan at805-982-2907 or HowardHall at 805-982-2963.

13th Street being repaved at Point Mugu

Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBVC)Port Hueneme will have reduced clinicalservices on Aug. 30 and 31 because ofchanges taking place at the facility.Services affect only the medical clinic

at Building 1402.

During the two days, primary care andpediatric services will be limited, as willimmunizations.For more information, call Hospital

Corpsman 1st Class Neil Barton, cus-tomer care representative, at 982-6320.

Hueneme clinic has reduced services Aug. 30, 31

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By Ensign Paul NaquinNMCB 40

Seabees from U.S. Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 40 returnedlastmonth from a nine-month deploymentto the U.S. Pacific Command (USPA-COM) area of responsibility. This is thefinal deployment for NMCB 40; the bat-talion is scheduled to disestablish nextmonth.USPACOM is an arduous and geo-

graphically dispersed area of responsibil-ity with unique operational, logistical andcommunication challenges.NMCB40wasstretched across the Pacific theater fromits main body site in Okinawa, Japan,while supporting 11 detachment sites andnine exercise locations: South Korea,Guam, Diego Garcia, Cambodia, Thai-land, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor,

Philippines, Palau and Vietnam.NMCB 40 executed numerous Theater

Security Cooperation (TSC)missions andexercises that focused on strengtheningmilitary-to-military relationships and en-hanced the humanitarian assistance anddisaster recovery capabilities of the hostnations.“Often, the Seabees of NMCB 40 were

the only U.S. military presence in thesedeveloping nations,” said Lt. Cmdr. BenMiller, executive officer of NMCB 40.“The interaction and host nation supportprovided by the ‘Bees from Fighting 40further enhanced the positive reputationof the United States while continuing toadd to the proud legacy of the Seabees inthe Pacific Command.”“Fighting 40” also executed $8 million

in construction readiness projects in sup-

port of installation commanders andother military commands. The scope ofthese projects ranged from remote gravelroads, asphalt projects and constructionof pre-engineered buildings to the instal-lation of technologically complex solarpower and overhead concrete projects.In a message to NMCB 40, the 30th

Naval Construction Regiment said,“NMCB 40 has raised the bar and great-ly enhanced the Seabee legacy in the ex-ecution of high quality, technically chal-lenging construction.”The 2011-2012USPACOMdeployment

is the final deployment forNMCB40. Thebattalion is scheduled to disestablish onSept. 12 as a result of U.S. fiscal con-straints and the post-Afghanistan andIraqi war drawdown. However, this is notthe first timeNMCB40 has disestablished.

During the post-WorldWar II drawdown,NMCB 40was disestablished in Okinawa,Japan, only to be reactivated 21 yearslater in 1966 when the nation needed ad-ditional construction support for the Viet-nam War.On July 13, NMCB 40 performed its

last turnover at Camp Shields, Okinawa,Japan.Cmdr. Tim DeWitt, commanding of-

ficer of NMCB 40, said, “As we turn overCamp Shields this morning, our battalioncolors will come down for the final timeoverseas. It’s a proud legacy 40 has left inthe Pacific.”NMCB 40 is the Naval Construction

Force’s 2011 Pacific Fleet Battle “E” andPeltier Award-winning Seabee battalion.It deployed throughout the U.S. PacificCommand last November.

NMCB 40’s final deployment ‘adds to proud legacy’

By U.S. Air Force Capt. Keith YelkNMCB 40

OKINAWA, Japan – Seabees assignedto U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Bat-talion (NMCB) 40 completed the FleetIndustrial Supply Center (FISC) ware-house at Commander, Fleet Activities,Okinawa, White Beach, at a cost of$675,000.The project, completed June 28, was in

support of U.S. Seventh Fleet operationsthroughout the U.S. Pacific Commandarea of responsibility. NMCB 40 has sincereturned to Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme.The 207-square-meter storage facility

consists of a general storage area, a cli-mate controlled freezer and a second deckoffice space. It is the second of three fa-cilities being built by the Seabees.“There was a lot of troubleshooting of

the electrical system, which resulted in alot of good training for the youngertroops,” said the project supervisor, Con-struction Electrician 1st Class Scott Jones.“It is a great feeling to see a young crewtroubleshoot the electrical system for anentire building.”NMCB 40 turned over its mission to

NMCB 74, which will use the brand newwarehouse as an example when it beginsconstructing the third and final warehousefor FISC at White Beach, right besideNMCB 40’s completed facility.

Seabees finishFISC warehouse

By BUC Jonathan D. EisfelderNMCB 40

TALAUD, Indonesia — Seabees as-signed toU.S. NavalMobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 40 played a large rolein this year’s Pacific Partnership, a yearlyhumanitarian exercise designed to helpcountries prepare for natural disasters andbuild the bonds required to accomplishthe mission.The Seabees worked on the island of

Talaud, near the Philippine Islands. Theyconstructed two new block buildings de-signed as an emergency room (ER) and apharmacy. They also rehabilitated the di-lapidated facilities that 37 staff membersuse to administermedical support to thou-sands of local residents.“The prior facilities that were being used

as the ER just weren’t suitable for emer-gencies,” said Dr. Yanny Sasube, the headdoctor of the Puskesmas clinic, “espe-cially since most cases were vehicle-re-lated and usually patients arrive in twosand threes, needing lots of room to prop-erly care for them.”NMCB 40, the Australian Defense

Force and the Indonesian Army workedhand-in-hand to install 40 new light fix-tures, replace 6,000 square feet of drywall,replace 27 doors with hardware, replacethe plumbing system to deliver fresh waterand fix four toilets.

“It is really exciting for us to be using

our skills to help people who are not ableto do it themselves,”said EngineeringAide3rd Class Kyle Jeffreys. “I would like tokeep doing these types of missions.”Also in need of much repair was the

local elementary School in Beo. The stu-dents had no running water except for a30-foot well and a bucket on a rope. Util-itiesman 2nd ClassMichael Stahl directeda crew of six to construct a 15-foot steeltower to support a 250-gallon water tankand install a new water pump with 300

linear feet of PVC pipe. By the time theproject was complete, the school had run-ning water for two toilets, four sinks andtwo exterior water sources. The crew alsoinstalled a French drain below the sinksto help disperse the used water to preventa future health risk.After completing the 45-day mission,

the Seabees returned to Okinawa, Japan,to prepare for their trip home to PortHue-neme. They returned to the United Stateslast month.

Battalion works onTalaud hospital

PHOTO BY BUCN CHRISTOPHER JONES / NMCB 40

BUCN Robert Axley works hand-in-hand with the Australian Defense Force, as well as theIndonesian Army, to rehabilitate emergency room facilities.

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PHOTO BY LT. ACHALA EDIRISINGHE / VAW-117

AT3 George Carbonell of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 packs for atwo-month exercise in the Pacific near Hawaii. The squadron is due back this month.

By Lt. Achala EdirisingheVAW-117

Cruise boxes crowded the hangar floorrecently as members of Carrier AirborneEarly Warning Squadron (VAW) 117“Wallbangers” completed their pack-outfor a two-month Tailored Ships TrainingAvailability (TSTA)/ Pacific Rim (RIM-PAC) exercise in the Pacific near Ha-waii.TSTA/RIMPAC is a dual exercise un-

dertaken by the Nimitz Strike Group, ofwhich VAW-117 is a member, to improveboth international relations and daily fleetoperations.“[TSTA] is a measure of how we per-

form on an aircraft carrier,” said Cmdr.FredGoldhammer, VAW-117’s command-ing officer. “We’re going out to practiceexecuting a flight schedule at sea andsmoothing out any possible issues thatmay arise.”The Wallbangers join other members

of Carrier Air Wing 11 and the staff ofthe USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in testing thecombined force’s ability to execute variousmissions, including the sinking of a de-

commissioned ship.This combined effort rolls into RIM-

PAC, a series of maritime exercises de-signed to foster relationships among sev-eral nations engaged in operationsaffecting the Pacific. This year, 44 navalvessels, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000personnel from 22 nations are participat-ing.FormanyWallbangers, TSTA/RIMPAC

will offer a chance to brush up on skillsand create a good shipboard routine. Forothers, this will be a chance to learn aboutthemselves and their shipmates.“Things are going to be a bit slower for

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you make of it,” said Aircrew SurvivalEquipmentman 2nd Class David Lewis.“You end up having a lot of time to studyfor advancement. Really, these exercisesare mainly about getting better at whatyou do on a daily basis.”VAW-117 will return home later this

month, having qualified 145 Sailors andput in 800 hours of combined airtime inthe squadron’s four planes during theTSTA/RIMPAC exercise.

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Runners take off Thursday, Aug. 2, at the start of the Heat of the Summer 5K at NavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu


The Heat of Summer 5K run, heldThursday, Aug. 2, at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC) PointMugu’s Picnic Pa-vilion, was the first Morale, Welfare andRecreation lunchtime run for Paul Ziegler,an engineer with Naval AirWarfare Cen-ter Weapons Division.While most of the runs draw anywhere

from 30 to 80 runners, Ziegler had thecourse pretty much to himself, finishingwith a time of 19 minutes, 25 seconds.Only 11 runners showed up, and many

were youngsters drawn to a 1KKids Runset for the same time but who ended uprunning the whole 5K instead. The sec-ond-place finisher had a time of 26 min-utes, 9 seconds.“This seemed like a great opportunity,”

Ziegler said. “It was free and it was overlunch.”He said he planned to run in future

events, no matter howmany people showup.This particular lunchtime run probably

fell victim to a busy summer schedule,speculatedMWR’sKevin Ludwig. It cameright on the heels of other events coordi-nated by MWR— autograph-signing bythe Dallas Cowboys and the Battle ofCommands — and right before the ever-popular Point Mugu Surf Contest.Still, he said, having kids show upmade

it all worthwhile.“This helps teach them to get exercise

at a young age,” he said. “And exercise isextremely important nowadays.”The only child to run the 1K was a 7-

year-old, Emily Kano, the daughter of

Sirina and Philip Kano, who works forNaval AirWarfare Center,WeaponsDivi-sion. Joe Cantu of MWR ran with her soshe wouldn’t get lost.“I’m tired!” said a gasping Emily at the

end of the run.Ludwig said lunchtime runs are a good

way to get people outside having fun.“If it’s an organized run, they’re more

apt to come out and runwith other peopleinstead of just doing the same old thingby running alone,” he said.MWRputs on about six lunchtime runs

a year. The next one is Oct. 11 at NBVCPort Hueneme.

5K runners have course to themselves

Paul Ziegler, an engineer with Naval AirWarfare Center Weapons Division, finishesthe 5K with a time of 19 minutes, 25seconds. The second-place winner was 7minutes behind him.

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John Diaz, an Oxnard resident who left Guam when he was 7 years old, looks over a tablefilled with artifacts and memorabilia from his homeland, including latte stones, symbolizingpeace.


About 300 people with ties to GuamgreetedNavalBaseVenturaCounty (NBVC)Port Hueneme, Saturday, July 21, with awarm“HafaAdai”and celebrated the 68thanniversary of theU.S. territory’s liberationfrom Japanese occupation.This is the fourthyear thatLiberationDay

has been commemorated at the base. Theevent draws people fromas far away as Sac-ramento,LongBeachandSanDiego, alongwith about 150 people fromVenturaCoun-ty, wheremany current and retired civil ser-vice workers are of Guamanian descent.Capt.LarryVasquez, commandingofficer

of NBVC, was a guest speaker, drawinglaughter and applause as he told stories ofserving with Guamanians who festoonedtheir living quarters with skillets, rice cook-ers and colorful flags.“They brought the warmth and culture

of Guam to a barracks in Indiana,”he said.“What that did to boost the morale of therest of the unit was incredible.”The fiesta at the Bolles Field pavilion in-

cludedapotluck featuring traditional islanddishes:ChickenKelaguenandBeef Kelaguen—barbecuedmeat cookedwith lemon, on-ions andgrated coconut—redSpanish rice,barbecued ribs, tri-tip, chicken and awholeroasted pig.“It wouldn’t be a party without a pig,”

said JoeNaputi, whohelped serve the food.He retired from base food services in 2000,having worked at The Point and Duke’s.Therewasalsoplentyof Finadene, a spicy

sauce formeat and rice.One version ismadeof vinegar, soy sauce, onion andhot pepper;another is made of lemon, salt, onion andhot pepper.“Everymilitary guywho’s gone toGuam

knowsKelaguen andFinadene,”saidMar-ianArceo, chair of the 30-person committeethat planned the event. “For those who’venever been, this is an introduction to ourcultureandaway to thankeveryone for theirsupport.”Arceo retired last year after 23 years at

Naval Air Systems Command at NBVCPointMugu.A display of artifacts and memorabilia

from Guam lined one wall of the pavilion.There were baskets filled with taro, banan-as, pineapples andmangoes, and several lattestones were on display, symbols of islandpeace.“I think it’s important to recognize our

culture—whatwe’ve endured, theobstacleswe’ve overcome, the true strength of whatwe’re all about,” said John Diaz, who leftGuam when he was 7 years old and nowlives in Oxnard.“We are a proud people,” he added.

“Events like this allow us to retain our cul-tural values and perpetuate them. It’s im-portant for kids to come, grab ahold of ourculture and become part of this wholething.”

Guam celebrates its liberation300 attend fiesta atNBVC’s Bolles Field

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PHOTO BY NICHOLE O’GRADY /NSWC PORT HUENEME DIVISION

On the 49th anniversary of the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center Port Hueneme Division,Capt. Ted Olson remarks on the importanceof each individual role at the command andthanks employees for contributing to thecommand’s success.

By Nichole O’GradyNSWC Port Hueneme Division

The Naval Surface Warfare Center(NSWC) PortHuenemeDivision celebrat-ed 49 years of service to the United StatesNavy last month.Anniversary events marked the special

day, July 12, including a 5K run/walkaround the base. Afterwards, Capt. TedOlson, NSWC Port Hueneme DivisionOffice of Logistics deputy commander,addressed the workforce, noting the sig-nificance of each individual role at NSWCPort Hueneme Division and how it ties into the success of the command.“On this anniversary, I would like to say

thank you to the entire workforce for yourhard work and dedication throughout theyears,” he said. “It is through your effortsthat this command has achieved such greatsuccess. Every single one of you plays anintegral role in ensuring that NSWC PortHuenemeDivision runs smoothly and ef-fectively so that our Sailors receive thesupport that they deserve.”He added: “On any given day, you will

find our people around the globe provid-ing direct fleet support — anytime, any-

where. In fact, on average, we have morethan 150 NSWC Port Hueneme Divisionpeople deployed across five continents,making sure our Navy remains numberone. It doesn’t matter if you are on a shipor in a cubicle, every job is vital to thesuccess of this organization.”NSWC Port Hueneme Division, com-

manded by Capt. Bill DeBow, is a fieldactivity of Naval Sea Systems Commandand provides the Navy global fleet withweapon system in-service engineering, lo-gistics and test and evaluation. It is locatedat Naval Base Ventura County, where itemploys more than 1,900 people.

49 years of NSWC PHDIt doesn’t matter ifyou are on a ship or ina cubicle, every job isvital to the success ofthis organization.

— Capt. Ted OlsonOffice of Logistics deputy commander

All persons eligible to hunt waterfowlalone aboard Naval Base Ventura Coun-ty (NBVC), Point Mugu, are invited toparticipate in the annual repair of huntingblinds. Personnel eligible to hunt water-fowl include active duty, reserve and re-tired military personnel; current and re-tired NBVC Department of Defensecivil service personnel; and NBVC con-tractor personnel with an NBVC IDbadge. Blind repair will take place duringthe month of September, with specificdates still to be determined.Volunteers are asked to email their

name, phone number – preferably two— and eligibility status to Vern at [email protected]. You may not signup someone else. All requests are due nolater than Friday, Aug. 24.Volunteers will be notified of their as-

signments in early September. There are alimited number of blinds in need of repair;therefore, volunteers will be taken on a firstcome, first served basis. Volunteers earnsix priority chits to be used during thehunting season to increase their chancesof getting a desired blind assignment.

Local hunters requestedto help repair blinds

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2012 NBVC POINT MUGU SURF CONTEST

Top-name, award-winning surfers areamong the 140 contestants registered forthe 2012 NBVC Point Mugu Surf Con-test.The two-day event starts Saturday, Aug.

18, at Naval Base Ventura County, PointMugu. Opening ceremonies are at 7 a.m.,and competition is expected to run through5 p.m. Sunday’s events begin at 7:30 a.m.,with 30-minute finals scheduled to startaround 2 p.m. and an awards ceremony at4:30 p.m.Among the surfers registered in theOpen

Division is Dane Reynolds, who was justinducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame inHuntington Beach Friday, Aug. 3.Also registered are local professional

surfer Cory Arrambide, aerial innovatorChristian Fletcher, surf ambassadorMaryOsborne, and Surfing magazine’s 2011Shaper of the Year Robert Weiner, whoowns a surfboard shop in Ventura.Competing in the Military Division is

three-time championMattMerel. Stationedat Bodega Bay in Northern California, theCoast Guard machinery repair technician2nd class will be trying for his fourth PointMugu trophy.The contest, now in its fifth year, draws

top surfers becauseMugu has some of thebest waves in Southern California and isopen to the general public only once a year.The surfing beach faces south, and that,combined with a submarine canyon andsandbars, gives it a unique, big wave.“This is an exciting opportunity for the

surfing community,”saidDanAlpern,mar-keting director for Morale, Welfare andRecreation, which puts on the contest. “Italso allows Naval Base Ventura County toshowcase our award-winning stewardshipof the environmentally sensitive beach andwetlands area inside our gates.Presenting sponsor of the event is the

Navy Region Southwest Sustainable SolidWasteManagementProgram, and recyclingwill be a big theme throughout the twodays.The PointMugu Surf Contest is open to

the public. Admission and parking are free.Entrance is through the Las Posas Gate,whichwill be open from6 a.m. to 3 p.m. forinbound traffic. Guests must bring a validphoto ID, and the vehiclemust have currentregistration and proof of insurance.Therewill be live entertainment both Sat-

urday and Sunday.

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PHOTO BY KENNY BACKER

The waves at Point Mugu are considered to be some of the best in Southern California, and top-level surfers take advantage of the onlytime of the year when they’re open to the public — the annual Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu Surf Contest — to ride them.

By Capt. Larry VasquezCommanding officer, NBVC

Welcome to Naval Base Ventura Coun-ty (NBVC) and welcome to our annualPoint Mugu Surf Contest!NBVC is more than just a Navy base;

it’s the county’s largest employer.We haveactive duty military members from everybranch of the service working at threeseparate locations: Port Hueneme, PointMugu and SanNicolas Island.More than20,000 people come to work here everyday, and we generate almost $2 billion ineconomic impact toVenturaCounty. Theydo everything from housekeeping andgrounds maintenance to environmentaland rocket science — yes, I said rocketscience!

TheNaval SurfaceWarfare Center PortHuenemeDivision and theNavalAirWar-fare Center Weapons Division, PointMugu, both employ rocket scientists, test-ing and maintaining our fleet’s defensiveand offensive capabilities. NBVC alsohosts Naval Satellite Operations Centerat Point Mugu, where the Navy’s fleet ofsatellites is managed. They fly satellitesfor a living.Speaking of flying, PointMugu is home

to the West Coast Hawkeye squadrons,the eyes and ears of the fleet. These uniqueaircraft provide command and control forthe fleet, using advanced radar and mon-itoring systems to keep the ships and air-craft in their Carrier Strike Group (CSG)informed and prepared during missions.

They’re like the quarterbacks for the fleet,watching the field and making calls in theair.As you look around PointMugu, you’ll

notice a wealth of environmental beauty,including Southern California’s largestunencroached wetland. NBVC’s award-winning environmental team monitorsthese precious resources and ensures theNavy’s mission and the Navy’s commit-ment to environmentally responsible op-erations are both maintained at the high-est standard. You can read more aboutour environmental efforts in this section.Out past the surf, about 60miles off the

coast, is San Nicolas Island (SNI),

A welcome from the base commanding officer

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Question: When and how can I enter the2012 Point Mugu Surf Contest?

Answer: Registration is now closed andsold out.

Q.Can the general public access the baseto watch the contest?

A. Yes. Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) is welcoming the public to watchthe contest and is offering free parkingand a free shuttle bus to the contest area.Everyone older than 18 must show photoidentification. Enter NBVC at the LasPosas Gate at any time between 6 a.m. to3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, or Sunday, Aug.19.

Q. Is handicapped parking and supportavailable?

A. Yes. Please have your placard prom-inently displayed so that security and

parking attendants can direct you to re-served parking spaces immediately adja-cent to the event area. Handicapped rest-rooms will also be available. If you needany assistance upon arrival, please notifyevent staff.

Q. How can I view the contest?

A. There will be limited bleacher seatingavailable. The surf contest is held in anundeveloped portion of the base on rockyand uneven terrain. Caution is advised foryour safety.

Q. Can I take pictures at the surf con-test?

A. Yes, pictures of the surfers in thewater is allowed, but some restrictions ap-ply. Photography is only allowed in theevent area; photography is otherwise pro-hibited on Naval Base Ventura County.Keep your camera pointed at the water

and you should have no problems. If youare using equipment with a telephoto lens(over 100 mm focal lengths), you mustregister with the Public Affairs Office forpress credentials on the day of the event.A media registration area will be set upjust inside the entrance to the event. Yourphotos will be reviewed before you leave.

Q. What is new for this year’s event?

A. This year will feature a CornholeTournament put on byNBVC’s teen clubsSaturday and open play for fun on Sunday.Reggae Hall of Fame artist Pato Bantonwill perform Sunday at 2 p.m. This yearwill also feature 30-minute finals.

Q. I have never been on the base before.What do I need to know?

A. NBVC Point Mugu has heightenedsecuritymeasures in place. All vehicles andpersonnel entering the base are subject to

search. Prohibited items include but arenot limited to: coolers, backpacks, skate-boards, bicycles, glass containers, pets,alcohol, drugs and drug paraphernalia andweapons. Service animals are allowed. Thecooperation and patience of guests isgreatly appreciated. Other restrictionsmayapply.

Q. Will food and beverages be avail-able?

A. Yes, breakfast and lunch meals willbe available for purchase.

Q. I do not want to enter the contest, butcan I just bring my board and catch somewaves?

A. No. There will be no “free surf” op-portunity. Only contestants will be allowedto bring boards onto the base this weekenddue to safety considerations.

Frequently asked questions about theMugu Surf Contest

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What he might lack in surfingskills, he makes up for with smil-ing confidence.And sheer guts.Command Master Chief Jon

Smedley of Carrier AirborneEarlyWarning Squadron (VAW)113 is one of five military com-petitors in the 2012 Point MuguSurf Contest from Naval BaseVentura County— and he’s beena serious surfer for only twomonths.“I’m sure whatever the bottom

is, I’ll be that guy,” he says, onlyhalf jokingly. “Honestly, I justwant to stand up on the board.”Smedley’s gotten some last-

minute help from a couple of lo-cal surfers who live on his blockin Oxnard.“They grew up surfing,” he

said. “We came down here not

too long ago when there was asurge so I could see what realPoint Mugu waves are like — inthat six- to seven-foot catego-ry.”And?“I’ve stood up at other beach-

es,” he said. “But I didn’t stand

up that day.”It’s hard to criticize the surfing

skills of a guy who grew up inOhio and Illinois. His father hadhim on a surfboard when he was5 years old in Miami, but afterthat, he spent four decades in-land, on the Gulf Coast or in

other places not known as surfinghot spots.He’s been at Point Mugu since

Thanksgiving as the squadronundergoes maintenance afterserving aboard the USS RonaldReagan (CVN 76).“The surfers make it look pret-

ty easy,” he said. “It looked fun,so I figured I’d get some goodcoaches and give it a shot.”Smedley grew up in the Mid-

west and in Charlotte, N.C. Heenlisted in 1989 and spent timeon submarines.“I’ve always liked thewater and

just about all outdoor activities,”he said. “Swimming, cycling, run-ning — I love it all.”Smedley took part in the Ad-

miral’s Cup triathlon held June23 at NBVC Point Mugu. He is-sued a challenge to his command,telling the squadron that anyonewho beat himwould get his park-

ing spot for a week.He lost it for two — one week

each to two different athletes.“Youth won out,” said the 42-

year-old.Smedley will have some fans

cheering him on Saturday — andSunday if hemakes it past the firstround. Leading the charge will behis wife, Sarah, whom he marriedApril 15.“She loves surfing,”he said. “She

wants to try it herself.”The four other surfers from

NBVC competing in the MilitaryDivision are Aviation Ordnance-man2ndClass JosephBaranski ofNavalMunitions Center, Detach-ment PointMugu;Chief Utilities-man Miguel Fernandez of NavalMobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 5; Lt. Cmdr. JustinHawkins of Fleet Logistics Sup-port Squadron (VR) 55; and Lt.j.g. Henry Pollock of NMCB 4.

VAW-113 command master chief ready to take on waves

PHOTO COURTESY SARAH MAE SMEDLEY

VAW-113 CMDCM Jon Smedley gets ready for a practice session.

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Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)provides the local community with a widerange of educational and community out-reach programs.Guest speakers, including military and

civil service employees, are available todiscuss topics ranging from working forthe federal government to environmentalstewardship.If you are interested in having a guest

speaker at your event or need a judge fora science fair at your school, contact theNBVC Public Affairs Office at 805-989-

8095.Base tours are also available at several

facilities for groups of 10 or more. Tourattendees must be at least 10 years old.At Point Mugu, tours are available of

the air traffic control tower and radarroom, Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadrons, the fire station, the Naval Sat-ellite Operations Center and the FleetLogistics Support Squadron (VR) 55 han-gar. The base also offers environmentaland bird-watching tours.At Port Hueneme, you can tour the

military working dog kennels, fire stationor public works engineering services cen-ter.“Windshield” tours, which involve a

driving tour of the facility, are also avail-able.Arranging a tour begins with a visit to

the NBVCwebsite at http://cnic.navy.mil/ventura and clicking the Public AffairsOffice link on the right side of the page.Fill out and email theGroupTourRequestform and supporting documents [email protected] at least threeweeks

prior to your desired tour date.One of the supporting documents is a

base access list, which requires the namesof all attendees and detailed information— including addresses, birthdays andpartial social security numbers — for alladult attendees. This can take time togather, so be sure to budget time in yourtour planning for getting this informa-tion.For more information, call the Public

Affairs Office at 805-989-8095 or [email protected].

Want to see more of the base? Mugu, Hueneme tours are available


A welcoming sight for Point Mugu surfers.


Competitors in the Women’s Division prepare for their upcoming heat.


Catching one of the waves that has Point Mugu being thought of as one of the best surfingbeaches in Southern California.

NBVC’s third location and an anchor forthe 36,000-square-mile sea test range,which is also part of NBVC. The rangeallows the Navy to test weapons and de-fense systems in restricted air and seaspaces. We can fire a missile from a basein China Lake and it can travel all the wayout to SNI without ever crossing commer-cial air space. This allows us to moresafely design and test our Navy’s weaponssystems.In between heats, look up the beach on

your right and you’ll see ourHome StationTraining Lanes. Originally built to simu-late urban environments in the MiddleEast, this training “town”now readies ourtroops for deployment to Afghanistan.They learn how to search and clear rooms,how to identify and avoid improvised ex-plosive devices and how to conduct secu-rity and convoy operations. This diversefacility is often used by local law enforce-

ment as well, due to the flexibility of thelocation and the depth and breadth ofexpertise the training staff brings to thetable.Today, you won’t see our Port Hueneme

facility, where we have a deep-water portcapable of hosting some of the Navy’slarger ships. Port Hueneme is also hometo theWest Coast Seabees, the Navy’s mo-bile construction force. Seabees can buildjust about anything, and we train themhere as well as host several active battal-ions that deploy around the world on hu-manitarian and combat missions. Theybuild roads and airfields as well as schoolsand health clinics. This year, the Seabeesare celebrating 70 years of service, so ifyou see a Seabee today, wish him or her ahappy birthday!Thanks again for visiting, and between

heats, read a bit about this diverse Navyfacility and get to know your neighborshere at NBVC.

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“An amazing surf. My favoritein Southern California, and I’vesurfed all of them.”Mention PointMugu and eyes

brighten in lifelong surfers likeRobert Weiner.“It’s a pretty special place,” he

says. “The shape is good and thewind is favorable, even whenother spots in Ventura are blownout. It’s clean and rideable in theafternoons.”Weiner, who owns Roberts

Surfboards in Ventura and wasnamed 2011 Shaper of the Yearby Surfing magazine, first triedMugu in 1989.“I made friends with a local

guy in themilitary and he’d inviteme onto the base,”he said. “Backthen, they had the Point MuguSurf Club.You had to go througha series of tests to qualify to bein the club, and you had to belifeguard-certified.”He surfed there as often as he

could, and there were no crowdsthen.“Fifteen people and it was a

busy day,” he said.Weiner, who just turned 50,

still lovesMugu, and he has com-peted in the Point Mugu SurfContest each of the last fouryears it’s been held. It’s one ofthe few contests he enters.“I wouldn’t say I’m anti-con-

test,” he said. “In fact, I lovecompetition. But I’ve never pur-

sued sponsorships.”These days, he’s the one spon-

soring others.Weiner grew up in the San Fer-

nando Valley. He first stood upon a wave when he was 9, andthree years later, he was shaping

his own boards. He started com-peting at the age of 26 and wonhis second National ScholasticSurfing Association champion-ship title on the fifth RobertsBoard he’d shaped.Weiner moved to Ventura

County 25 years ago. He workedforMcCrystal Surfboards in Ox-nard, and that’s how he got toknow Mugu.He started his own business in

1994, the same year he won hisfirst NSSA championship. Herepeated the next year on a Rob-erts Board and has won twomoresince then.“I was able to prove that my

boards were legitimate and thatthey were good enough to be rid-den at a high level,” he said.These days, Roberts Surf-

boards sells about 2,500 boardsa year. His White Diamond de-sign, shaped specifically for localwaves, came out a couple of yearsago; Weiner credits that designwith paving the way for theShaper of the Year title. He andhis wife, Laurie, run the businessout of an industrial park in Ven-tura where he’s been for morethan 15 years.He’s seen a lot of changes in

the surfing world in his lifetime— some good, some not.“When I was a kid, my father

told me I’d never be able to makea living at surfing,” he recalls.“And at that time, he was right:No one could. ‘Surf bums,’ re-member?”Everything changed in the

1980s, when surfing started tobecome commercialized. Spon-sorships took off, and now 17-year-olds are signingmillion-dol-lar contracts.

What really amuses Weiner istoday’s “surfer look.”“People are actually trying to

look like surfers now,”he laughs.“Can you believe it?”But on a more serious note,

he wonders if it’s all been for thegood.“It has taken some of the soul

out of surfing,” he said. “Thepros have agents, and the surferis a commodity. There’s notmuch loyalty anymore.”But then he thinks about “that

kid” — the one who hangs outat the beach for four to six hoursa day, who doesn’t care if he hasa sponsor, who simply loves tosurf.“Those who have that passion

will do the best over the longhaul,” he says.“That kid” and others will be

at the Point Mugu Surf Contest— some of them riding a Rob-erts Surfboard — and Weiner iseager to see them. But morethan anything, he’s eager to surfMugu again. The first threeyears he made the quarterfinals;last year, he just missed them,losing to someone half his age.“Kids,” he said, “sometimes

have an advantage.”But experience counts.“If you’re not familiar with

Mugu, you can be thrown offby the way the wave shifts offthe point,” he said.He smiles.“Really, it’s a magical place.”

Ventura surfboard shaper will compete in Open Division


Robert Weiner, owner of Roberts Surfboards in Ventura, looks over oneof the boards he’s currently shaping. Weiner, named 2011 Shaper ofthe Year by Surfing magazine, has competed in each of the Point MuguSurf Contests. This will be his fifth.

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AndrewMulligan didn’t pull any punch-es when he told two 13-year-old girls aboutthe dangers of the ocean.Between rip currents and wind, he told

them, the ocean demands respect.“You’ve gotta learn how to get yourself

in,” he explained. “And you’ve always gotto pay attention to the elements.”Teaching water safety is one of themost

important aspects of surf lessons, saidGerry Legaspi, aquatics manager for Na-val Base Ventura County (NBVC).“Ocean awareness, surfing etiquette and

safety are fundamentals,” he said.Mulligan and Caitrin Doles, surf and

junior lifeguard instructors with Morale,Welfare and Recreation, were leading thefirst day of a two-day Youth Surf Clinicat NBVC Point Mugu Wednesday, Aug.1. The second session was two days later,also from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Another two-day clinic will be held Sept.

8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $50for children of military personnel and $55

for children of Department of Defenseworkers.Clarissa Kano and her 13-year-old

friend attended theAug. 1 clinic. Clarissa’smom, Sirina Kano, was eager to have herdaughter becomemore comfortable in theocean.“This is a great way to enjoy the water,”

said Kano, whose husband, Philip, is withthe Naval Air Warfare Center WeaponsDivision. “Clarissa has done kayaking,and she likes swimming, so I thought shemight enjoy this as well.”She was impressed with the instruc-

tors.“They’re taking good care of them,” she

said. “I’d rather they learn from these life-guards — people who really know what

they’re doing.”The clinic began with Mulligan and

Doles sitting down with the girls to talkabout ocean basics. Then they hauled outsurfboards and explained their differentparts — from the rails, or the sides of theboards, to the fin.The instructors then placed the boards

on a crest of sand so the girls could prac-tice the routine of paddling out, thenjumping up into the surfer’s stance.Then it was out to the ocean.Clarissa said the next day she was eager

to return for the clinic’s second session,but she admitted the first class wasn’teasy.“It was kind of scary,” she said. “Going

under water is the worst—when the waveknocks you over.”But then she smiled.“The fun part is when you catch awave,”

she said. “That’s the best.”The Youth Surf Clinics are open to

those 9 to 17 years old. Students must beable to swim 100 yards.The Aquatics Center also offers year-

round surf clinics for adults. For moreinformation, call the Hueneme AquaticsCenter at 982-4752 or theMuguAquaticsCenter at 989-7788.

Surf lessons available at Naval Base Ventura County

Surf instructor Andrew Mulligan tellsyoungsters enrolled in a Youth Surf Clinicabout rip tides and other ocean dangers.


Clarissa Kano, 13, practices the surfer’s stance while still on land during the first day of atwo-day surfing clinic Wednesday, Aug. 1. Another youth clinic will be held in September.

Going under water isthe worst — when thewave knocks you over.The fun part is whenyou catch a wave.

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So you want to give surfing a try,but you don’t want to go out andspend hundreds of dollars on a boardwhen you’re not sure you’ll like thesport.Time to visit the Outdoor Adventure

Center.Located at 23rd Avenue and Pacific

Road at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme, the Outdoor Adven-ture Center will rent you a surfboardfor $12 a day or $18 for the wholeweekend.“Surfboards get rented out a lot,”

said Ken Wernau, the manager of theAuto Skills Center who also runs theOutdoor Adventure Center in the samebuilding. “Some of the people whorent them are here on TDY. They surf,but they just don’t have their boardsout here.”Ernie Rico, an Outdoor Adventure

Center recreation aide, said rentals

give neophytes a chance to try surfing“without wasting a lot of money.”The Outdoor Adventure Center is

run by Morale, Recreation and Wel-fare. Its inventory ranges from shovels,horseshoes and coolers all the way upto Casita campers.The most popular items in summer-

time are kayaks and camping gear,Wernau said. In wintertime, snow-

boards fly out the door.“A lot of people say they rent from

us because it’s convenient and becauseof the price,” Wernau said.A kayak, for example, costs $15 a

day. Off base, the cost would be clos-er to $20 an hour. A kayak carrier isan extra $1.50. A kayak trailer is$10.An average of 60 people a month

use the center.“When I was in the military, I had

no idea something like this was avail-able,” Wernau said. “It’s great. We justneed to get the word out that thisstuff ’s available.”All items are washed down before

they’re rented out again.“Everything’s clean,” he said.Some of it is also brand new. On

Aug. 2, Wernau pulled a shiny stand-up paddleboard out of its box and cutaway the cellophane wrapping. Its un-touched surface sparkled in the sun.Not bad for $20 a day.

NBVCOutdoor Adventure Center rents out gear


Ken Wernau, who manages the OutdoorAdventure Center and the Auto Skills Centernext to it at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme, is dwarfed by the brand-newstand-up paddleboard that can be rented for$20 a day. Also available are surfboards for$12 a day or $18 a weekend and kayaks for$15 a day or $22 a weekend.

The Outdoor Adventure Center at NavalBase Ventura County, Port Hueneme, isopen from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sunday;weekend rates run from 3 p.m. Fridayto noon Monday. For more information,call 982-4282. A smaller center withlimited hours and limited inventory isat NBVC Point Mugu, next to the HobbyShop near the Mugu Gym.

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Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) is closing in on Califor-nia’s goal of keeping at least 50percent of itswaste out of landfillsby 2015.The Navy Region Southwest

Sustainable SolidWasteManage-ment Program is the presentingsponsor of the 2012 NBVC PointMugu Surf Contest.NBVC is currently recycling

nearly 41 percent of its waste —40.86 percent, to be precise— ac-cording to LloydNash, coordina-tor of NBVC’s sustainable solidwaste management program.NBVC is one of 10Navy installa-tions in California and Nevadathatmake upNavyRegion South-west.Because it’s cheaper to recycle

than it is to haulwaste to a landfill,that figure represents a cost savings

of $481,000 so far this year.Nash said the 2012Surf Contest

presents an ideal opportunity toencourage visitors to recycle, andit lets the general public knowabout the Navy’s recycling ef-forts.“This is a great thing for us,”he

said. “It shows theNavy’s commit-ment to recycling, to helping pro-longMother Nature.”So far this year, NBVC has di-

verted more than 2,318 tons of

material from landfills. That in-cludes wood pallets, cardboard,scrap metal, copper wire, plasticbottles, aluminum cans, office pa-per, shredded paper, toner car-tridges and — being that NBVCis a military base — “expendedbrass,” or spent cartridges of 50caliber and under.The 31st Seabee Readiness

Group, Force Protection andMa-rine units on the base are themaingenerators of spent cartridges,Nash said.“They keep us busy,” he add-

ed.The base even has a furniture

reuse program. “Just give us a calland we’ll pick up your old officefurniture and get it to people inneed,”Nash said.He said the key to reaching the

50 percent level is continuing edu-cation.“There are still a lot of people

who are putting waste where theyshouldn’t,”he said. “Office paper,cardboard – they never go into thewastebasket.”He’s hopingbase employees and

residents will continue to createnew habits that will reduce thewaste stream, prevent pollution,lower the costs of solid waste dis-posal and, in the end, conserve theEarth’s natural resources.“We just have to keep educating

people and encouraging one an-other to participate in the pro-gram,” he said. “People need totake responsibility for theirwaste.”In away,Nash admits, teaching

the importance of recycling to thesurfing community is preaching tothe choir.“As a group, surfers are a very

proactive community because oftheir passionand love for theoceanand the Earth,” he said. “How-

ever, it’s always important to in-crease awareness. Sometimes wefall into complacency. We’re in arush, and we don’t take the timeto take those small steps that canmake a big difference.”Nash has been the solid waste

coordinator at the base for sixyears. So, does he recycle?“Yes I do,”he said proudly, add-

ing that he’s constantly pesteringhis family to do the same.“My wife screams at me all the

time,” he laughs.He’s found that often, young-

sters are more conscious aboutrecycling than adults are.“They’ll say, ‘Hey, no, you’re

supposed to recycle that!’”he said.“I think Earth Day and differentpresentations throughout the yearhave helped with that.”For more information on recy-

cling, or to arrange for a pickup,call Nash at 989-9899.

Recycling efforts continue at Naval Base Ventura County

Chances are that at some point duringthe 2012 NBVC Point Mugu Surf Con-test, you’ll spot a California sea lionpoking its head out of the water.That’s because thousands of sea lions

— as well as northern elephant seals— call the area around Naval Base Ven-tura County (NBVC) home.Three different geographic areas make

up the base.NBVC Point Mugu, where the surf

contest is being held, includes 2,300acres of environmentally sensitive wet-lands and miles of beaches.NBVC Port Hueneme includes the

only deep-water port between Los An-geles and the San Francisco Bay area.And NBVC San Nicolas Island, 65

miles south of Point Mugu, is a 3-mile-wide, 9-mile-long outcropping that isone of the world’s largest breedinggrounds of Northern elephant seals. Inall, the island plays host to 175,000California sea lions, 20,000 Northern

elephant seals and 800 harbor seals.Like each of the other seven Channel

Islands, San Nicolas has its own speciesof Island Fox, which is classified as aprotected species. So is the Island NightLizard, found only on San Nicolas, SanClemente and Santa Barbara islands.Mugu Lagoon contains five federal-

and state-protected species in the wet-land environment — four birds and oneflowering marsh plant.The plant is the Salt Marsh Bird’s

Beak, a purplish plant known to befound in only four locations in the world.It is a hemi-parasite, meaning its rootsattach to the roots of the host plant, butthe host does not die. Flags in the marsh-es or along the road mark the plant’sboundaries and are to be avoided.The birds are the Light-footed Clapper

Rail, the California Least Tern, theWestern Snowy Plover and the Belding’sSavannah Sparrow. Until recently, theBrown Pelican was also on the list, butthe species that was nearly wiped outdue to pesticides has made a comebackand was taken off protection lists in2009.

Navy works to protect sensitive environment, endangered species


Thousands of marine mammals inhabit thebeaches and waters surrounding Naval BaseVentura County.


Humans aren’t the only ones that enjoy thebeaches of Naval Base Ventura County.

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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center

The Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter (FFSC) is hosting a grand openingcelebration of its newest location atCatalina Heights, the military housingcomplex in Camarillo, on Saturday,Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Festivities will take place at the Cata-

lina Heights Recreation Center, lo-cated next to the community center.The event will include food and

drinks, children’s activities and draw-ings for prizes from Lincoln MilitaryHousing and sponsoring communitypartners.Capt. Larry Vasquez, commanding

officer of Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC), will be present for the officialribbon-cutting event, along with Deb-orah Williams, community supportprogram manager for the base.Those who tour the new FFSC facil-

ity will earn a ticket for prize draw-ings.Catalina Heights is the newest of

three locations for the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center in Ventura County;the other two are at NBVC Port Hue-neme and NBVC Point Mugu. Its goalis to provide more convenient accessof services to military members andtheir families who live off base, par-ticularly those living near the Camaril-lo area.FFSC in Camarillo provides free

services on a wide range of topics by

walk-in or appointment. It is locatedat 913B Calle La Roda, Camarillo.For more information, call the FFSC

main office at 805-982-5037 or visit theFFSC Facebook page at www.face-book.com/ffsc.nbvc.

Grand opening of Catalina Heights FFSC is Aug. 25


The new FFSC office at Catalina Heights is at 913B Calle la Roda.

All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation.Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-

vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Confidential clinicalcounseling, relocation assistance, resumeassistance, financial consultations andmany other support services are availableat your convenience at the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center.

Career Support and Retention

(Register for TAP classes with yourCommand Career Counselor)• Executive Transition Assistance Pro-

gram (XTAP): E-7& above, retirees. Bringmedical record & DD2648 Monday. Ap-propriate civilian attire. Spouses welcome.Please register via your command careercounselor. Monday through Thursday,Sept. 10-13, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Transition Assistance Program (TAP):

E-6 & below, separatees. Bring DD2648& medical record on Monday. Appropri-ate civilian attire. Please register via yourcommand career counselor. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 13-16, daily 7:30 a.m. to4 p.m.• Family/Spouse Employment: Learn

job search skills and strategies, tips onresume writing and more. Tues., Aug. 21;10 a.m. to noon and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.• Interview Skills: Prepare for your job

interview, learn the interview process andsalary negotiation, conduct a mock inter-view and more. Thurs., Aug. 23; 10 a.m.to noon or 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.• Corporate Resume: Cutting-edge re-

sume techniques! Call 805-982-2646 toregister. Fri., Aug. 24, 7:30 to 9 a.m.• Federal Employment: Resumes, web-

sites and the application process. Fri., Aug.24, 9 to 11 a.m.• VAAssist/Paperwork Turn-in: Hands-

on assistance in filing, reopening or ap-pealing your VA claim. Active duty, vet-erans, widows, walk-ins welcome. Wed.,Aug. 26; 9 a.m. to noon.

Life Skills Workshops• Couples Communication: Strengthen

your communication and your connection.Tues., Aug. 14, 21 & 28; 11:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m.• Co-Parenting: For divorced, separated

or two-household parents.Tuesdays, Aug.14, 21, 28 & Sept. 4; 4:30 to 6 p.m.• AngerManagement: Interactive class,

recognizing cues of anger and practicinghealthy anger expressions. Wednesdays,Aug. 22 to Sept. 26; 5 to 6:30 p.m.• 1-2-3 Magic (2-12 year olds): Tues.,

Aug. 28; 5:30 to 7 p.m., Catalina Heights,Camarillo.• H.E.R. Healthy Emotional Relation-

ships: Group for women only. Meet newfriends, relax and connect with otherwomen. Childcare available, must registerto attend. Call 982-5326.

Ombudsman• Ombudsman Meeting: Ombudsman

program updates and training. Tues., July31; 6 to 8 p.m., FFSC, PortHueneme, Bldg1169.

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)

Please contact theNBVC SARC at 805-982-6139 for the 2012 SAPR trainingschedule or for more information aboutthe SAPR Program. If you are a victimof sexual assault, please call the 24-hourSafe Helpline at 1-877-995-5247.

Operation Prepare• Disaster Preparedness: Information

and hands-on activities to help you pre-pare for disasters. Call if you would likeclasses in your command spaces. 989-1682.

Victim Advocate Services• Victim advocates can conduct safety

planning; assist with obtaining emergen-cy shelter and housing; assist in obtainingprotective orders; provide information onreporting options, as well as divorce orcustody; provide information on transi-

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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center

Across the Department of Defense, theissue of sexual violence is at the forefront.Military leadership is taking a proactiveapproach to battle this issue through pre-vention efforts that aim to build a culturethat does not tolerate sexual assault.“Wemust send the signal that this is not

a problemwe are going to ignore,”DefenseSecretary Leon Panetta told the House ofRepresentatives in April.Throughout the Navy, that message is

being heard loud and clear.As theChief of NavalOperations, Adm.

Jonathan Greenert, stated on his officialblog earlier this year: “We need to commit,as a Navy, to not accept this crime at ourcommands and get rid of the myth thatit’s just ‘part of life.’ It is not.”And we are committing.Navy leadership is ensuring that this is-

sue remains highly visible. Several newprevention measures have materialized inthe past months, and leaders at all levelsare being required to take proactive stepsto protect every Sailor against sexual as-sault.Sexual Assault Awareness Month in

April saw extra prevention training foreach unit, and the effort has not stoppedthere.Master Mobilized Training Teams will

soon disperse throughout the force forfocused prevention training that will reachevery Sailor by the end of 2012.Although prevention is the ultimate

goal, the Navy is also working to improvesystem response for individuals who ex-perience a sexual assault.Victims who file an unrestricted report

can request to be transferred from theirunit to be protected from the alleged of-

fender or other forms of harassment. Thedecision to approve or deny this requestmust bemade by the victim’s commandingofficer within 72 hours of the written re-quest; if it is denied, the first flag officerin the victim’s chain of command mustreview it and approve or deny the requestwithin an additional 72 hours.The Navy Sexual Assault Prevention

and Response (SAPR) program has alsoexpanded its services to better supportmilitary dependents, 18 and older, whohave been assaulted by someone otherthan a spouse or intimate partner. WhileSAPR has always been able to assist thesevictims with unrestricted reports, as ofJanuary 2012, SAPR victim advocates andthe sexual assault response coordinatorcan offer these dependents resourcesthrough the restricted reporting option ifthey want to maintain confidentiality andnot inform law enforcement or their spon-sor’s chain of command.The Navy is also encouraging every

command to heavily market the Depart-ment of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline,which is a 24-hour resource that victims

can call, text or chat online from anywherein the world to connect with the nearestsexual assault response coordinator orvictim advocate.Ultimately, leadership can only be part

of the solution; it depends on the com-mitment of every Sailor to be proactiveand step in before an assault occurs. Pro-tect your shipmates from becoming po-tential victims or offenders and know thatthose who have been drinking cannot givelegal consent.Sexual assault affects us all; it devastates

an individual and depletes a unit’s missionreadiness. Remember that if someone isassaulted, it is never that person’s fault.Listen without judgment and connectthem with the right resources.If you have been sexually assaulted and

would like to speak confidentially with acounselor, or connect to a local advocate,call the DoD Safe Helpline at 1-877-995-5247 or visit www.safehelpline.org.

— Julie Whirlow is the sexual assaultresponse coordinator at Naval Base VenturaCounty.

Navy shines light on sexual assault, expands services

Preventingsexual assault

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tional compensation and make referralsto community agencies. Call 982-4117 tospeak to an advocate.

Exceptional Family Member• Parents Support Network: Meet with

other EFMP families and share resources.Meets secondWednesday of everymonth.Please call for location, 989-1682.• EFMP Command Point of Contact:

Thurs., Aug. 16; 9 to 11 a.m. FFSC, PointMugu, Bldg. 225.• EFMP Overview: Thurs., Aug. 16;

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FFSC, PointMugu, Bldg. 225.

IA Readiness and Deployment• Deployment Readiness: For families

of soon to be returning or already returnedIA or deployed service members. Tues.,

Aug. 14, 3 to 4 p.m.• IA Family Connection: Whether this

is your first or 21st experience with deploy-ments or IAs, join others in this familyconnection and meet with spouses of de-ployed service members. Share yourknowledge of how to thrive during thisexperience. Thurs., Aug. 16, 3 to 4 p.m.

Relocation• Married to the Military: Newly mar-

ried to the Navy? Learn about militarybenefits, family programs, Navy jargonand customs. Wed., Aug. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.• SmoothMove: Make your PCS move

easy, simple and smooth. Save money.Learn about all your entitlements. Wed.,Aug. 22; 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Financial Management• Financial counseling by appointment.

Are you juggling your bills?Need financialadvice? An FFSC financial counselor isavailable Monday through Friday at the

Hueneme orMugu FFSC. Call 982-3640(Port Hueneme) or 989-8844 (PointMugu). Information available on car buy-ing, understanding your TSP, planning forretirement, getting a 720 credit score, sav-ing and investing, home buying and de-veloping a spending plan. Financial class-es available at your command space. Call982-3640 or 982-3102 to schedule any ofthe classes.

New Parent Support• Playtime for Toddlers: An interactive

parent-toddler playgroup for babies 15-36months. Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Call 982-5037 for location.• New Mamas: For expecting mamas

andmamas with babies 0–15 months old.Information, education and support.Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• YogaMamas: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:45

p.m., Bee Fit Center.• Newborn 411: Information & support

for parents of newborns 0-16 weeks.

Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Pleasefeel free to drop-in.• Infant/Baby Massage: For babies 3

weeks to 5 months.Mondays, Aug. 13, 20& 27; 2 to 3 p.m.• Your Baby Shower: Get important

information about babies, seat belt safetyand more. Infants welcome. Tues., Aug.14; 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Free food distribution

• Saturday, Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Bldg. 19, near the Pleasant Valley Gateon NBVC Port Hueneme. Food itemsvary from month to month. Require-ments: Active duty E-6 and below or theirspouses; bring an LES and only one issueper family. E-7 with two or more depen-dents may qualify. Income guidelinestatement available at distribution site.Custodian of a child who is a familymember of active duty personnel on de-ployment.

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NEEDHAM THEATERThursday, August 9

7pm: That’s My Boy RFriday, August 10

7pm: Madagascar 3 PG9pm: Prometheus R

Saturday, August 112pm: Madagascar 3 PG5pm: Rock of Ages PG138pm: Prometheus R

Sunday, August 122pm: Madagascar 3 PG5pm: Rock of Ages PG13

Friday, August 107pm: Dark Shadows PG13

Saturday, August 112pm: Mirror Mirror PG4pm: The Avengers PG137pm: The Five Year Engagement R

Sunday, August 12

4pm: American Reunion R

All base movies are FREE. Authorized patrons include: Active duty & Dependents, Reservists,Retirees, & DoD Civilians. Listings are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date movielistings please call the MWR Movie line at (805) 982-5002

Thursday, August 167pm: Rock of Ages PG13

Friday, August 177pm: The Amazing Spiderman PG139:30pm: That’s My Boy R

Saturday, August 182pm: Brave 3D PG5pm: Rock of Ages PG138pm: That’s My Boy R

Sunday, August 192pm: Brave PG5pm: The Amazing Spiderman PG13

Friday, August 177pm: The Avengers PG13

Saturday, August 18

4pm: The Hunger Games PG137pm: The Dictator R

Sunday, August 192pm: Mirror Mirror PG4pm: The Avengers PG13

MUGU THEATER

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LOST LadiesEngraved Gold Watch7/17 in Camarillo area.805-388-0864 VCS312875

LOST Lynx Point Siamesegrey/black striped markings,

light baise w/ blkringed tail. Needs fluids.

Simi Valley / Tapo Canyon805-341-1527 VCS312558

Attn: VTA County Couples!Have kids and a busy schdl?I am an exp’d nanny w/ 10+

yrs. Vry professional w/many references avail.My name is Kayla G.

I would love to hear fromyou. 805-794-3848 VCS312567

DONATIONSNEEDED

Clothing, housewares,electronics, books,accessories, etc.

Help improve the livesof individuals with

developmental disabilities.Call The Arc Foundation

Thrift Stores toschedule a pick-up

800-228-1413VCS312662

ALL CASHBUYING

All U.S. Silver, Goldand Copper Coins,

Large & Small Collections.Foreign Coins. Medals -Tokens. Gold Jewelry

Broken or unwanted GoldJewelry. Scrap Gold

& Silver. Dental Gold.Sterling Flatware

Watches1211 Maricopa, Ojai

40 Years Buying

805-646-4904VCS312502

BUYER of OLD COINSCoin Collections

Silver & Gold CoinsTOP $$$ PAID

I BUY TOY TRAINSOld BB CARDS, Old TOYS.

Jeff 805-302-7104 VCS311809

BUYINGCoins 1964 & Older

Dimes - $1.55Quarters - $3.87

Halfs - $7.75Dollars - $20.00 & upC.C. $$ - cased $135

Coin CollectionsGold Coins - Call

Gold ScrapMexico WantedSterling PiecesPocket WatchesIndian BasketsFree Appraisals805-646-2631

VCS312499

BUYINGTOP DOLLAR

PAID!on quality photographs,

old Hollywood photographs,autographs and posters,

old documents, old postagestamps and envelopes,

flatware, art, old Orientalantiques, Indian baskets,

jewelry, gold and silver.Top dollar paid.

I’ll buy one item orthe whole collection

805-300-2308 VCS312666

$CASH$ FOR OLDGuitars, Basses,Amps, Banjos,

Ukes, Mandolins,etc. 805-981-7196

VCS311851

CASH PAID FORVIOLINS,

VIOLAS, CELLOSWanted in any cond.

805-644-4750VCS311778

$ CASH PAID $Planningan Estate

or garage sale?Call Us-Get MoreWe come to you

Buying antiques &fine estate items:fine jewelry andcostume jewelry,sterling flatware& serving pieces,perfume bottles,figurines, Lladro,furn & lots moreCall Carol Now!

818-521-6955Established 1984.

All of Conejo, Camarillo,Vta County VCS312701

I BUY Antique & BlackPowder guns, knives,

military, hunting/pocket,original or reproductionALSO silver coins andscrap sterling silver

805-646-2168 VCS312302

NEED CASH?BUYING GOLD

Paying $22.00 per gram for14 carat. 805-646-2631

VCS312498

PACIFICCOAST COIN

•Gold •Silver•Coins •Jewelry

•Diamonds•Watches•Sterling •Flatware•Gold and Silver

Investment Bullion

Cash forGoldCash

for Coins2555 Main St

Ventura

805-648-2556VCS313074

WANTED: Old AmericanIndian Items, old oriental

rugs, old estate jewelry,gentleman’s fine watches,

silver & gold coins & objects.Cash paid. Cell 805-218-7407

VCS310342

WANTED: Swords, Japanese& Civil War, German

daggers, antique weapons,military. CASH. All Asian

Antiques Chinese/Japanese.(818)992-4803 VCS312501

WE BUY GOLD& SILVER

We Honor AllCompetitors

Coupons!110% Price Match

Guarantee*Gold • Silver

Coins • FlatwarePaper Money

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EXTRA30% BONUS*

Must present coupon.Redeemable in stores only. Not

applicable for coins, papermoney and bars. Cannot be

combined with any other offers- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Thousand Oaks, Camarillo,Oxnard, Moorpark,

Ventura, Simi ValleyOpen 7 Days

877.465.3676*call stores for details

VCS312698

a buyer of appliances

Appliance$ Recycle $We Pick Up& Pay Cash

* Refrigerator* Washer* Dryer805-889-1778

VCS312023

Ad RefrigerationRepair & Sales

Refrigerators, walk-incoolers, ice machines, etc*** From $99.00 ***

FREE Estimates!Will Pick Up Dead Refrig,

and All Appliances!805.816.7169

VCS312157

ALL MAJOR APPL** Summer Specials **All Appliance Inspections

FREE Service Callw/repair in Ventura County.

Save on repairs & salesduring the economy crisis.Washers, Dryers, Heaters,Refrigerators, Ovens Gas& Electric, Microwaves35 Years Exp. Vta Co.

Victor 805-302-1866VCS312253

Hester’sApplianceWe Pick up &Pay Top $$$

For Old Washers &Dryers, Stoves,Refrigerators

For Sale UsedAppliances$99 & up

Over 40yr Exp.805-487-8833 or

805-487-1060VCS311741

REFRIGERATOR Hotpointtop freeze, wht, 4-5 yrs new,clean, very good cond $175.805-671-9852 VCS312512

Washer & Dryer for Sale,$25 each, good condition,

Call 703-939-4661

WASHER/DRYER Kenmore$300/pair. Refrigerator $175.

All very good condition.805-671-9852 VCS312511

Washers & Dryersfor Sale. Guaranteed&/or Repair $99-$199

buy or pick-up your oldKenmore & Whirlpool

washers & dryers, only482-4983 or 816-4081Gary Bowen VCS311847

CONEJO MEMORIAL PARK2 plots in Santa Rosa III$4,000/ea. Call Linda at801-995-1785 or email:[email protected]

VCS313092

Conejo MountainMemorial Park Plot 170Sites A & B in desirable

Santa Cruz I. $8000 for both.Park currently asking$8300ea. 805-488-7043

VCS312916

PALLET RACK SALEUpright $49+ Beam $12+SHELVING Steel & Wood

2’x4’x 6, 8 or 10’ $69+WAREHS LADDERS $89+805-532-1103 VCS309217

VCS311735

TREADMILLS Display andFloor models, excellentcondition, $250 - $400.

(805)671-9852 VCS312508

A beautiful complete diningroom set with 6 chairs &

lighted hutch.70”x44” expands to 96” in-

cludes 8pc white & goldchina set with goldflatware. Swivel

flowered chair ($299)Two green italian style

lamps ($100).Blue/Gold glass top tables(excellent cond $325/obo).Complete Croscill Queen

Comforter set.Artwork, Watercolors, &

much more!Pics Online 805-650-8827

VCS312338

AffordableSectionals & Sofas

Custom SizedPottery Barn inspired styles

and more, local mfrshowroom factory direct

sectionals sized by the inchwith your measurements.

Hard to fit spaces ourspecialty. Best prices,

quality & selection.Sectionals from $799.

805-302-2138 VCS312507BED California King

Pillowtop Mattress SetNever used, still in plastic

w/warr, retails $899 sac $260!Camarillo - 805-830-3314

Simi Valley - 805-651-8461VCS312476

BED Full Size OrthopedicPillowtop Mattress Set

Never used, still in plasticw/warr.Retails $499, sac $150.

Camarillo - 805-830-3314Simi Valley - 805-651-8461

VCS312474BED Queen OrthopedicPillowtop Mattress Set

Never used, still in plasticw/warr.Retails $699, sell $160.

Camarillo - 805-830-3314Simi Valley - 805-651-8461

VCS312475COCKTAIL TABLE

with matching lamp table.By Pennsylvania House.Beautiful light solid oak

with metal base.Purchased at PTS Furniture

for $1500, selling for$650obo. 805-492-0064

VCS313289

Dressers (2) 4 drawerw/ mirror, 1 highboy.

Good cond., $150 for both.Matching home office

Armoir computer cntr,filing cabinet w/ 2 dble

drawers. Very goodcondition $200 for both.

Call 805-583-3823VCS313272

Gorgeous Bridal GownMust see, hand beaded

princess cut, detachable 12fttrain, Size 8, paid $6K,

asking $500 (obo), will incld$300 tiara, 805-526-0499

VCS312829Women’s Winter Suits 6-8

Some designer. $10Call for appt 805-660-2555

VCS311790

Elect. adjustable chair slidesbetween lying, sitting, standing, like new , will deliv.$400 525-5233 VCS313078

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207Appliances

207Appliances

219Cemetery Lots

221CommercialEquipment

227Exercise Equipment

233Furniture/Household Goods

0273Jewelry/Clothing

274Medical Equipment& Supplies

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Online garage sale map.Every Friday P.M.

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personnel within NavalBase Ventura County.

All free ads are 20 WORD MAXIMUM.

Paid classified advertising available for remainingcategories and non-eligible personnel.

Submissions:Submit your 20 WORD MAXIMUM free or paid classifiedadvertisements with your contact information includingphone and email via one of the following:

Fax: (805) 437-0466Email: [email protected]: (800) 221-7827 (M-F 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)Mail: The Lighthouse ClassifiedsP.O. Box 6006, Camarillo, CA 93011Deadline:All classified ads must be received by 5 p.m.Wednesday a week prior to publication.

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RECLINING LIFT CHAIRreclines to full flat sleepingposition, separate back andfoot controls, top of luxuryline, cloth, xlnt and newcondition, MSRP $2,895,

Sacrifice $975. 805-647-1777VCS312420

***ARTIFICIAL GRASS***3000sqft $1.39sqft.

805-495-9610 VCS312614

Boxes for movingonly 75¢ each

250. Used. 805-487-2796www.riteboxinc.com

VCS311814

CATS CRADLE Thrift ShopOpen Thurs thru Sun 11a-5pClothes, jewelry, books/etc.

4160 Market #11, Vta.805-485-8811 VCS312596

Gas Range 30” Electroluxdigital 5 burner s/s conven-tion, self clean $1600; winecooler Danby, 17.5x18x32inc goblets $160; sewingmach Necchi $50; turn-table-single $40; Art Monetprints, San Onofre prints,beveled mirror, lrg-sm,matted & framed $50-$200ea.; Chapman lrg brasslamp w/linen shade $125;dog grooming folding tbl$50 245-4732 VCS313338

RADIO CONTROLLEDAIRPLANES

2 electric, 2 gas, and allrelated equipment.

Please call for more info805-658-8654 VCS312731

WE PICK UP & RECYCLEall Major Appliances.

Help Save our Planet. Call805-671-9569 VCS312510

PIANO CONSOLEgently used with matching

bench, $800. TO area.217-549-4900 VCS313079

PIANO - Small, Wurlitzer,good condition, $600/obo.805-676-1088 VCS312996

SPA/HOT TUBDELUXE 2012 MODEL.Neck jets, therapy seat,warranty, never used,

can deliver, worth $5950,will sell $1950. Call

818-785-9043 VCS312660

Thule LB50 loadbar withattachments never used,fill in boxes $150, 525-5233VCS313077

WANTED: Intermediatechecker players.

Call Norm at 805-389-5469VCS313249

Best Deal,Call us first!

We’ll buy yourcar running

or not!

Can’t find thepink or

registration?No problem!805.754.9839

VCS311690

BUYINGJUNKCARS

TOP

$ $ $ $ $

PAIDUP TO$1,000

Running orNot RunningLic’d Dismantlerpickthepart.com

(805)933-5557

VCS312589

CA$Hfor

JunkCarsTOP

$ $ $ $PAID

Lic’d Dismantler &Weighmaster

vcapinc.com805.933.8280

842 Mission Rock RdSanta Paula, Ca 93060

VCS312588

CASH PAID for extra boxesof diabetic test strips.

Top $$ and shipping paid!(866)800-1923 VCS311714

I BUY HIGH-ENDRANGES AND

REFRIGERATORS,805-671-9569 VCS312509

Wanted to buy old originalRolex wristwatch.Any condition. Cash

Ray 310-534-5452 VCS312967

WE WILL BUYYOUR

VEHICLE

Licensed & BondedDealer.No smog required.

WWW.TRADEINSDIRECT.COM.

2219 E Thousand OaksBl.#205 .Thousand Oaks

Ca. 91362 FREEappraisal and offer to buy.

[email protected]

(805)496-2967VCS313081

A PrivateFoundation HasRescued DogsFor Adoption

JOSE8 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 10 lbs.

PEEWEE6.5 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 13 lbs.

TRIXIE2 year old female

ToyManchester Terrier10 lbs.

ZIVA2 year old female,Chihuahua, 5 lbs.

CINNAMON8 year female

Terrier/Chihuahua Mix8 lbs.

SAILOR6 year male

Poodle mix, 30 lbs.

DEXTER2yr old male

Scottish Terrier-x 30lbs.

HARLEY3.5 month old male

Golden Labrador, 15lbs.

SOPHIE9 month old female,Plott Hound, 60lbs.

SAILOR6.5 year old

Poodle Mix, 35lbs.

Visit our websitefor pics

samsimonfoundation.org

or call(310)457-5898

VCS312024

AMERICAN BOBTAILCFA kittens. $350 to $500.

www.oztoca.com805-389-6766 VCS312992

Beautiful Blck & Wht Pitbull“Judy Garland”, happy &energetic, spayed/female,

Needs a loving home.805-798-4878 VCS312985

Blue Nosed PitbullFemale

6 months old, spayed, verylovely, great dog needs

active home!805-798-4878 VCS311930

CHIHUAHUAS3 Males, 3 Females, 6 wksold. Sweet temperament,good with kids. $150 ea.

805-290-8999 VCS312995

DACHSHUNDS AKC $500661-333-4697 or 661-769-8807simplesite.com/loveadog

VCS311813

ENGLISH BULLDOGPUPPIES. Gorgeous.

Xlnt family upbringing.2 girls / 2 boys. Brindle,

red, reverse fawn/brindle.Vet Exam & Health Guar

incl’d. Pic’s & ref’s toemail. Appts welcome inVentura. Outstanding pet

prices of $900 - $1,250.818-631-7556 VCS312373

German Shepherd/Lab mix2yrs, female, Boxer/Ger-man Shepherd mix ,1.5 yrs,male, very affectionate, togood home, small fee805-320-8244 VCS312628

HAVANESE Really cute andfun puppies. Male and

Female from $700.www.myplayfulpuppy.com805-320-1246 VCS312416

KITTENS GALORE!Sat & Sun 11-5 @ PetCo/Vta& PH, 4160 Market & Donlon

805-485-8811 VCS312595

Kittens, Kittens, Kittens,Orange, Black & Tabby.

Come on down toS.P.A.R.C. Ventura Cntys

only Non-Kill shelter.805-525-8609 VCS312560

LAB PUPPIES - AKCRegistered. Yellow: 2 males,

2 females. $600/each.805-272-5900 VCS312395

Mastiff Puppies AKCBorn 5/21/12, 1st shots,de-wormed, $1200ea,

805-304-6295 VCS313113

Rottweiler German AKClarge gorgeous pups, besttemperment, 805-657-3333

www.loverotts.comVCS313200

Santa Paula AnimalRescue Center

If you have a need to walkdogs & cuddle kitty’s

come volunteer atSanta Paula Rescue Center

805-798-4878 VCS313208

Santa Paula Rescue CenterCome on down!

We have lots of cats,kitties, pitties, andother small dogs.Call 805-525-8609

VCS311926

SHIH TZU PUPPIES AKC.Gorgeous. Small size. Brin-

dle/wht, blk/wht, tri color,$500. www.lovelyshihtzu.com805-415-8661 VCS312546

Volunteers Needed!Cats Cradle Rescue ThriftShop. Wed thru Sun 11a-5p

805-485-8811VCS311810

YORKIE - AKC - M & FBeautiful Yorkie Puppies.Microchipped. From $800.www.myplayfulpuppy.com805-320-1246 VCS312415

ACCOUNTINGWoodland Hills CPA firm

seeks tax prof’l 1-7 yrs exp.Highest salaries paid with

benefits. [email protected] VCS312389

AIR CONDITIONINGLEAD INSTALLERw/min 7 yrs exp. 1 Lead

Service Tech w/min 10 yrsand 1 apprentice w/HVACschooling. F/T, yr roundwork, truck, benes. Good

DMV. West Coast A/C3430 Galaxy Pl, Oxnard

805-485-1410 VCS312559

Market Research AnalystConduct market research /analysis for company en-

gaged as worldwide equinetransporter & agent to de-termine sales potential of

company services. REQ’S:Master’s in MKTG/Com-

merce & 3 yrs exp insales/MKTG or Bachelor’sin MKTG/Commerce & 5yrs progressive exp in

sales/MKTG. Equiv. foreigneducation accepted. Job-

site: Westlake Village, CA.FAX or EMAIL RESUMEto U.S. Equine, Attn Mr.

Toriumi @ (805)449-8736 [email protected]

VCS311582

OFFICE ASSISTANT$18.01 - $21.90 per hour

plus benefits, 20hrs per wkSeeking an energetic indi-vidual who is a team playerwith solid organizationalskills to perform a varietyof office support and cleri-cal tasks. This position islocated at an offsite field lo-cation in Oxnard with part-time work hours of 8 a.m.to 12 p.m., Mon thru Fri.Position requires 2 years ofoffice experience, knowl-edge of computer applica-tions involving wordprocessing, data entry, database access and/or stan-dard report generation; andthe ability to juggle multi-ple priorities and meetcritical deadlines. A validCalifornia Driver’s Licensewith an acceptable drivingrecord for insurability is re-quired. A completed Dis-trict application is due inHuman Resources Office by12pm on Thurs., Aug 16th.Application material maybe obtained at the VenturaRegional Sanitation Dis-trict, 1001 Partridge Drive,Room 100, Ventura; by vis-iting our website atwww.vrsd.com; or by call-ing 805-658-4663 (recording).

VCS313301

SUBHAULERS WANTEDFOR CITRUS HAUL.

CALL NOW! 800-289-1639VCS313035

Amgen Inc. has an opportu-nity for Director GlobalHealth Economics. Reqs:Master’s & 5 years exp;exp w/ knowldege of healthecon & outcomes resrch;GHE evidence (e.g PatientReported Outcomes) fromobsrvat’l studies, DB resrch& intervent’l trials; GHEevidence plan; GVD (Glo-bal Value Dossier); GHEcompnts of SAP, protocols& FDA briefing docs; stats;econ; epidemiology; medi-cal writing. Exp in drugrembrsmnt proc & reqs inthe U.S, EU mrkts & otherkey int’l mrkts (Australia,Canada or Japan). Job site:Thousand Oaks, CA. Refer-ence # 8JRNLR & submitresume to Global Mobility,Amgen Inc., One AmgenCenter Dr, B36-2-C, Thou-sand Oaks, CA 91320. Nophone calls or e-mails.Must be legally authorizedto work in the U.S. w/osponsorship. EOE.VCS311792

CAREGIVER needed for24yr old male, mildly

disabled. Local to T.O.,english speaking, flexibleschdl. Assist w/ health,hygiene & day to day

activities. $9.50hr/40hrs perweek. 805-490-0227

[email protected] VCS313265

CLERICALBusy two person office inMoorpark needs someone toFile, Fax, Phones, withsome A/R & A/P. Pleaseapply in person at: 11990Discovery Ct, Moorpark,CA, 93021 VCS313052

CONSTRUCTIONPROFESSIONALS

Part-time, sign-on bonus upto $20K. Great pay/benefits.

Elite hands-on training.Retirement. 800-252-0559

VCS313392

Crane Operator & TruckDrivers servicing oilfields.NCCO Cert (TSS) & ClassA, 1+ year exp. Competi-tive wage & benefit pack-age. Atlas Crane & Rigging805-861-0263 VCS312940

Customer Rep/Office Asst:P/T, first, possible F/T

later, $9/hr, in Santa Paula.Close to Ventura. Email

resume & work references:[email protected]

VCS313005

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275MiscellaneousFor Sale

277Musical Instruments

281Pool/Spa Supplies

283Sporting Goods

293Toys And Games

297Wanted To Buy

297Wanted To Buy

Pets&Supplies300-315

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

Employment500-585

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Find a home. CALL800-221-STAR(7827)

Searchthrough hundredsof homes for saleusing local MLS.

Visit VCSHOMES.com

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Commentaryandyour letters-EverydayPositively for you.

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HealthcareClinical Quality Coordinator

Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north ofLos Angeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed

non-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes

clinicalexcellence and innovative leadership.

We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership

development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re

there for you every step of the way.

CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a

comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great

benefits.

If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of

excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health

System.

“CMHS is an EOE/AAEmployer”

Responsibilities:The Clinical Quality Coordinator works in collaboration

with the Director, Quality and other hospital and medicalstaff to promote positive clinical outcomes and qualitymetrics. This position utilizes clinical databases andelectronic medical records to monitor and analyze

clinical outcomes, identify cases for medical staff peerreview and to initiate performance improvement.

Participates on Patient Safety and Quality Councils.Supports key quality department functions such as

hospital quality metric abstraction and monitoring asneeded. Develops and maintains strong collaborativeworking relationships with hospital and medical staff

leaders. Develops reports on clinical outcome reviews asassigned. Attends Medical Staff and Hospital meetingsas assigned to present quality reports. Facilitate root

cause analysis and performance improvement meetingsas assigned. Participates on Tracer/Internal Audit teams

as assigned.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred. 5 yearsclinical experience in healthcare setting required, R.N.required. Extensive experience with data analysis and

clinical quality improvement and patient safety practices.Proven effectiveness at working directly with all levels ofstaff, medical staff members and senior organizational

leadership.VCS313043

HealthcareClinical Lab Scientist

Ojai Valley Community Hospital an affiliate ofCommunity Memorial Hospital is a non-profit,

community-based acute care facility dedicated to servingthe 35,000 plus residents of the Ojai

Valley. Our 103-bed facility, which includes a continuingcare center, is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas(DNV), and licensed by the California Department of

Health Services. In addition we also operate a primarycare clinic in the Ojai

Valley -- The Oak View Family Practice Clinic and theKeeler Center for the study of Headache.

We provide inpatient, outpatient, and skillednursing services for mostly primary and secondary care

needs. In addition we operate a 24-hour standbyemergency room facility. Our staff is committed to

providing exceptional care and comfort to each patientwithin our facility. Our highly trained staff of physicians,

nurses, management, and volunteers work closelytogether to ensure the best in health care services. Ojai

Valley Community Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a

comprehensive Retirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other

great benefits. If you are interested in joining teams thatmeld quality care and compassion to create an

environment of excellence, please take a moment todiscover more about what it’s like to work at

Community Memorial Health System.CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer

Responsibilities:(1) On- Call Position Available Assists the section

supervisors in maintaining the highest levels of clinicaland pathological laboratory services to all customers of

CMHS. Performs allautomated technical blood bank, microbiology,

hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and chemistrytechnical procedures as required. Maintains smoothly

functioning section or shift as assigned. Is able tofunction as a lead in the absence of section including

supply.Effectively deals with peers and hospital personnel.

Resolves issues within authority limits andrecognizes authority limits. Completes required reports

within allotted time frames. Maintains a safeenvironment in the laboratory. Assists in education,training and practice of safe work habits of fellow

employees. Performsinstrument maintenance and quality control.

Takes corrective action asrequired. Participates in performance improvementactivities. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and

recognizes age-specific criteria.

Qualifications:Required:

•Current CA ClinicalLaboratory Scientist License

•Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College orUniversity’ or one to two years related experience and/or

training; orequivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:•Recent experience in a Clinical Laboratory of an acute

care facility is preferred.VCS313044

CNC Operator

Must have experience in producing machined parts byreading blue prints, programming, setting up, and

operating a Mazatrol machine. Full time w/benefits.Resumes can be faxed to (805) 525-1441, email to

[email protected] or apply in person at 1760Lemonwood Drive, Santa Paula.

VCS313396

540Help Wanted

Director of Youth Ministryat St. Matthew’s United

Methodist Church inNewbury Park. Part Time.To coordinate and lead a

program that offers youngpeople a place in our

church family. Backgroundcheck req. Email resumes:[email protected]

Please reference “YouthMinistry” in the subject

line. VCS312404Experienced CPA

CPA firm in WLV has anexcellent opportunity for aCPA with 5 + years of taxexperience and GAAP fi-

nancial statement prepara-tion. Knowledge of tax

accounting software (La-certe) and (CCH Prosystem

FX) a plus. Please emailresume with salaryrequirements to:

[email protected]

PLUMBER with 5 yearscommercial experience for

project in Goleta area.Fax resume to: 559-651-0205Attn: Richard Thompson or

email to: [email protected] or call:

559-651-1776 VCS312488

CLASS A DRIVERWANTED

Valley Bulk, Inc. lookingfor Class A driver in the

Oxnard area with 5 yrs ofcurrent driving experience,

25 + years old, TNendorsement, no more than1-1/2 points, no chargeable

accidents within past 3years, must know how to do

logs. Bottom dump, enddump and pneumatic

experience required. Sendresume and current H-6 to

[email protected],

fax to 760-951-7369 or callLloyd at 760-951-6963.

VCS313164DENTAL ASSISTANT

For Front & Back Office1 year exp with x-ray lic amust. Bilingual preferred.

Linda 805-483-0421VCS312482

DENTALFront Office/Asst

4 days/week. 3 weeks paidvacation. 805-496-3113

VCS312390

DRIVER-B Lic.Must have HazMat endorse-

ment. Competitive pay.Bring DMV printout to

621 Maulhardt Ave, OxnardVCS313214

Maxillofacial ProstheticTechnologist - Dsgn, create& repair dental devices &maxillofacial prostheticsfor cancer & trauma pa-tients. Job w/Excel Maxillo-facial Prosthetic Lab inSimi Valley, CA. email re-sume & cvr ltr to K.Tenny-son at: [email protected]

VCS312948

Credentialed High SchoolTeachers. Math & PhysicalEducation. Deadline 8/8 for8/27 start date. Ojai Unified

805-640-4300 x 1042VCS312873

540Help Wanted

Engineering

City of VenturaEngineering

Technician/Sr. Eng. Tech.City of Ventura. ($45,407 -

$60,679/yr + xlntbenefits)

Construction & Surveyvacancy. Reqs minimum1 yr related experienceand related collegecourses. Visitwww.cityofventura.jobsfor more information andto apply on-line. Filingdeadline: 8/26/2012 EOEVCS313381

EngineeringMTS Design Engineer: De-sign, model & validate high-speed, low-power ICs. Reqs.MS+exper. with automa-tion of IC designs and testsetups using Tcl; validation& characterization of high-speed ICs; signal integrity;high-speed commun. stan-dards, incl. XFP, SFP,IEEE 802.3 and Fiber Chan-nel; electronic test equip.,incl. BERT, oscilloscopeand vector network analyz-er; PCB schematic captureand layout. Must be auth. towork F/T w/out employersponsor. Send resume to:H. Tran, Vitesse Semicon-ductor Corp., 741 CallePlano, Camarillo, CA 93012.VCS311674

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION $15hrVehicle a must, strong,

must be able to work hard.Please leave message

805-340-7099VCS313273

OCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST

$5,268.43 - $6,568.19/mo1 F/T pos w/ Vta Co Ofc ofEd, SELPA Dept. Req:cert NBCOT. 1 yr work expdesired, providing OT svsfor children 3 - 22 yrs.Appl/job desc HR, 5189Verdugo Way, Cam(805)383-1911. Can applyon-line at www.edjoin.org.

Deadline: 4:00pm, 8/10/12EOE VCS312493

Ojai Unified School DistrictExecutive Assistant to theSuperintendent and Asst.

Superintendent($22.18 - $26.95/hour)

Applications availableonline: www.ojai.k12.ca.us/hr

Classified Personnel805-640-4300 ext:1041

VCS311436

French Bakery.... is lookingfor Bakers or Helpers.

Exp’d in Bakery a plus!805-339-9495

VCS313048

Computer Technician - P/T($10.22 - $11.83/hr.)

Technical and operationalsupport with computer net-work & applications, laptop,sound, screen setups, phonesys. As-needed schd., 5-10hrs/wk. Details and applic.at www.rsrpd.org. RanchoSimi Recreation and ParkDistrict. VCS312841

540Help Wanted

Gardener - P/T($13.69 - $15.85/hr.)

Horticultural care & maint.of grounds at Oak ParkCommunity Center & Gar-dens (12hrs/wk; weekdays).Open until filled. Details at:www.rsrpd.org RanchoSimi Recreation & ParkDistrict. VCS312495

Grounds/Facilities IPosition opening up at

Pleasant Valley Recreation& Park District

The Grounds I positionperforms routine tasks andduties including less com-plex and general parkmaintenance and repair ofirrigation systems, fa-cilities, swimming pool,vehicles and equipment.Performs semi-skilled andskilled labor includinggeneral maintenance andrepair of parks andfacilities. Performs a varie-ty of cleaning activities inDistrict buildings andfacilities; sets up rooms formeetings and specialevents; and performs avariety of related technicaltasks as assigned. This isan entry level position.POSITION WILL RE-QUIRE EVENING ANDWEEKEND WORK. Appli-cations must be received by5:00 pm on Friday, August10, 2012. Applications areavailable on our website

www.pvrpd.orgVCS312384

Admin Assistant- P/TRequired Skills:Quick learner, highly orga-nized, excellent computerskills, great attention to de-tail, resourceful.Education:Business Administration.Send your resume to:[email protected] or fax to(805)485-3561 VCS312423

Dental Front Office - OjaiBusy FFS private practiceseeks responsible, highly-motivated and caring indi-

vidual to join our exception-al team. Ideal candidatewill be able to handle bill-

ing, treatment presentationand scheduling duties. In-quires confidential. Fax to805-646-2223 VCS313071

DIETARY COOKResponsible person neededin our dietary department.Experience helpful, but notnecessary. Xlnt benefits &good working environment.

Please apply in person:Californian/VCH,

4020 Loma Vista Rd,Ventura, CA 93003

VCS313011

Housekeeping DepartmentSupervisor

Hospital housekeepingexperience required,

supervisory experiencerequired, excellentorganizational and

communication skillsrequired. Email application

to: [email protected]

540Help Wanted

LVN’s needed in Oxnardarea for 24 hr vent - Patient12 hr shifts, some training

avail. MUST have ventexperience. Fax resume toDebbie or Vicky 818-557-8788

or call 818-557-8777VCS312471

Industrial Designer: reviewspecs, design electrical/me-chanics, functions, struc-tures and safety features,build prototypes, dvlp & im-prove products.MS Engineering/Comm Art.Mail rsme: Vista Profes-sional Outdoor Lighting1625 Surveyor Ave, SimiValley, CA 93063VCS312417

JOB FAIR8/1/12, 7pm-9pm

at Rancho Santa SusanaComm Center, Simi

P/T positions in Before &After School Club Prog. in

S.V. & Oak Park.Details at www.rsrpd.orgRancho Simi Recreation

and Park DistrictVCS312223

MACHINISTCNC programmer /

horizontal mills. 10+years exp. Gibbs cam

exp a big+. 805-523-2422x332 VCS312640

MAINTENANCEApartment Asst Mgr.

Experience in apartmentturns and general buildingmaintenance desired. Liveonsite. Salary with benefits.FAX resume to 805-644-2853

VCS312692

Market Research AnalystApply by mail only to:

Jinwoo 580, Inc., 331 NorthA St., Oxnard, CA 93030,

Attn. Mr. LeeVCS312987

Medical AssistantRN / LVN / MA

Front/Back OfficeP/T. Dermatology office in

T.O. Fax resume:805-494-6756 VCS312871

540Help Wanted

METER READERPart Time - Transitional(Oxnard, Ventura, Santa

Barbara)Starting Salary

$12.71 - 18.52/Hour

The Southern CaliforniaGas Company is acceptingapplications for Part-TimeMeter Reader Transitionalpositions. Qualified candi-dates must a valid driver’slicense with an acceptabledriving record. This is asafety sensitive position,which falls under the com-pliance guidelines of theDepartment of Transporta-tion for safety sensitivejobs. As established byDOT regulations for safetysensitive positions, all ap-plicants hired are requiredto participate in the compa-ny’s random drug testingprogram.

To apply contact:SocalGasMeterReading@

semprautilities.comEqual Opportunity

EmployerVCS312557

540Help Wanted

Kennel Workers/Part TimeWanted for Santa Paula

Animal Center.Located in Santa Paula.

Starting rate 8.00 per hour.Cleaning, feeding at a nokill shelter 805-798-4878

VCS313201

PASTOR needed (T.Oaks,CA) for a multicultural

congregation. Send resumeto:New Life Mission Church

950 Warwick AveThousand Oaks 91360

VCS311628

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Clinic Nurse PractitionerLocated close to the beach, just 60 miles north of

Los Angeles, CommunityMemorial Hospital is a 242 bed non-profit, acute care

facility, committed toprovide quality patient care in an environment that

promotes clinicalexcellence and innovative leadership.

We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and

leadership development. At our facility, our employeesshare their enthusiasm for life as well as for helping oth-ers. As you balance your work life with your other pas-

sions, we’re there for you every step of the way.



benefits.

If you are interested injoining teams that meld quality care and

compassion to create anenvironment of excellence, please take a moment to

discover more about what it’s like to work atCommunity Memorial Health System.


Responsibilities:Provides quality patient care to patients utilizing theservices of the Centers for Family Health. Performs

physical examination,diagnosis and treatment, health education, teaching and

counseling. Assessment and Management of AcuteIllness and Management of Chronic Illness. Assures that

adequate patient health records aremaintained and transferred as required when patients

are referred. Performs all duties in a manner consistentwith established guidelines; measured outcomes meet

requirements in timeliness, quality, accuracy andbudget.

Qualifications:Master’s degree (M.A.) is required. Four to ten years

related experience and/or training; or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Experience in

OBGyn Women’s Health is required. CurrentCalifornia Nurse Practitioner License is required. Good

communication skills and supervisory experience a must.Bilingual in

English/Spanish is requiredVCS312443 VCS313046

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English/Spanish is requiredVCS313029

Healthcare

Occupational Therapist






benefits.



System.


Responsibilities:Provides evaluation and treatment to a variety of in and

outpatient diagnoses. Performs initial and on-goingassessment according to department policy and scope ofpractice. Documents the treatment and relevant informa-

tion according to organizational policy and regulatorystatus.

Qualifications:Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of

California. One (1) to two (2) years acute care experienceis preferred. Professional experience and/or training in both

inpatient and outpatient areas preferred, includingpre-graduate clinical internships. Current CPR

certification is requiredVCS313028

Healthcare

Occupational Therapist






benefits.



System.


Responsibilities:Provides evaluation and treatment to a variety of in and

outpatient diagnoses. Performs initial and on-goingassessment according to department policy and scope of

practice. Documents the treatment and relevantinformation according to organizational policy and

regulatory status.

Qualifications:Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of

California. One (1) to two (2) years acute careexperience is preferred. Professional experience and/or

training in both inpatient and outpatient areas preferred,including pre-graduate clinical internships. Current CPR

certification is requiredVCS313041

HealthcareOVCH RN Case Manager

Ojai Valley Community Hospital an affiliate of Commu-nity Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, community-based

acute care facility dedicated to serving the 35,000 plusresidents of the Ojai Valley.

Our 103-bed facility, which includes a continuing carecenter, is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV),

and licensed by the California Department of HealthServices. In addition we also operate a primary care

clinic in the Ojai Valley -- The Oak View Family PracticeClinic and the Keeler Center for the study of Headache.

We provide inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursingservices for mostly primary and secondary care needs. Inaddition we operate a 24-hour standby emergency room

facility.

Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care andcomfort to each patient within our facility. Our highlytrained staff of physicians, nurses, management, andvolunteers work closely together to ensure the best in

health care services.

Ojai Valley Community Hospital offers excellent benefits,such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D

insurance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirementplan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a

variety of other great benefits.



System.

CMHS is an EOE/AA EmployerResponsibilities:

Responsible for the admission, concurrent and dischargereview of all acute hospital patients. Collaborates with

the medical staff to see that all patients meet criteria foradmissions well as continuing stay in the hospital.Communicates with third party payers to ensure

appropriate reimbursement, responsible for the dischargeactivities in the acute facility. Communicates and

collaborates with nursing, physicians, ancillary services,patient and family to facilitate discharge planning.

Maintains performance improvement activities within thedepartment and participates in hospital wide PI ac-

tivities. Provides orientation in-service to the staff asrequired.

Required Qualifications:

Current CA RN License3-5 years clinical acute hospital experience

knowledge of interqual criteria and State and Federalregulations.

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540Help Wanted

Electrical

Electrical-MechanicalMaintenance Worker

City of Ventura.($50,421 - $61,287/yr +

xlnt benefits)

Water section vacancy.Reqs 3 yrs. expperforming electrical &mechanicalrepairs/installation on avariety of low voltageelectrical equipment.Requires valid Calif.Class B drivers licensew/in 6 months of hire.Visitwww.cityofventura.jobsfor more information andto apply on-line. Filingdeadline: 8/19/2012 EOE.VCS313293

540Help Wanted

Legal

Assistant City AttorneyI/II-City of Ventura

($91,934 - $135,982/yr +xlnt benefits)

Represents a progressivecity on a wide range ofpublic sector legal issues,including land use andhuman resources.Requires graduation fromABA or CBA, AccreditedLaw School, State Bar ofCalifornia membership,and minimum of one yearmunicipal and litigationexperience required.Apply on-line by 8/19/2012at:www.cityofventura.jobs.EOEVCS312605

540Help Wanted

RetailSTORE MANAGERKaren Kane Outlet,

Camarillo, CA.3+ years of fashion retailmanagement, sales andmerchandising. Excellentcommunication, interper-sonal and follow up skills.Proficiency in RetailPro,Word and Excel Exp. indeveloping strong clien-tele. Team player, enthu-siastic, and self-motivated. Must haveopen availability. Emailresume & salary historyto: [email protected] fax to 323-277-6830VCS312848

540Help Wanted

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W/Valid Guard CardNeeded

for positionsavailable In Santa

Barbara and Oxnardfor

Information call:Guard-Systems, Inc.

(800) 606-6711VCS312668

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Computer Repairon-call PC & Apple,no fix no pay. Local.

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On-Site Computer RepairService for home and

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CLARK & SONSCONCRETE

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Escobar ConcreteReasonable rates,No job too small.

patios, block/retainingwalls, brick, stucco, pavers

tile, driveways stamp,foundations, sea walls.

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Concrete Work

GABRIEL H. RUIZMasonry & Concrete

•Stamp Concrete•Driveways •Block Walls

•Retaining Walls•Brick & Stone Work

•BBQ •Paving •Stucco+ Bobcat Tractor Svc

Cell-805-231-5576Lic#883357 VCS311937

Walter Van Der ToornConcrete ContractorLicensed Since 1973

• Driveways • Patios• Brick Work • Block Walls• Stamped Concrete• Site Work

805-658-8084Lic#288535 VCS311710

Construction

MD Master DuAllGeneral Contractor

Specializing in HOA’s since1997, now branching out

to the public.One call does it all!

805-402-9515805-987-1586

Lic #341587 VCS312545

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Lic#425257 VCS311098

W.H.Construction

•Remodeling•Kitchen•Baths•Windows & Doors

•Rm Additions•Electrical•Acoustic Ceiling Removal/

Texture•Plumbing•Tile•Wood & Laminate Flooring

•Wood Fencing•PaintingSenior Disc.

805-485-9662 or805-469-4629

(Lic #751293) Fully Bonded& Insured VCS312704

Doors

THEDOORMAN

Door Installations & Repairs,Windows, Moldings, Stairs

Cabinets, Handyman Service34 years exp. Camarillo

805-890-9493VCS313089

TIM’S CUSTOMDOORS

Over 200 StylesFrench Swing Sliders, AllBrands, Locks. Hardware,

Moldings. Wholesale Prices.25 Years Experience!

(805) 527-5808Lic #724376 VCS313398

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ALL-PHASEDRYWALL

“No Job Too Small”All Your Drywall Needs!40+ Years Experience

Competitive Rates805-701-3108 Lic #955634

VCS312761

ElectricalContractor

AROUND TOWNELECTRICBEST VALUE!

Since 1981Experienced ContractorGreg & Steve Mendonca

Specializing in ResidentialJobs & Repairs atReasonable Rates.No Job Too Small

805-988-0636Lic #407590 VCS312500

Pacific CoastElectrical Contractors

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Home RepairsComplete Kitchen Bath

Remodeling CustomCabinets & RefacingWood Work/MoldingTile, Paint, DrywallPlumbing, Electric,

Lighting Reasonable/CleanLynn 805-487-7709Lic#285372 VCS312570

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30 + years in Conejo ValleyFREE Estimates805-499-2860

Lic# 771801 VCS312717

HANDYMAN•Carpentry •Roofing

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•Drywall •PaintingFree Est. & Senior Disc.

805-256-069724hr service avail VCS312926

HANDYMANStucco, Fencing, Drywall,

Doors, Paint Texture,Plumbing, Tile, RoofRepair, Carpentry,Windows, Concrete.

All Work Guaranteed805-491-8330

St lic/bond 905329 VCS313033

HOME REPAIRS25 Yrs. Exp.

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WE DO IT ALL!805-290-2694

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H & SPlumbingPaintingElectrical

Roofing FlooringKitchen & Bath

805-641-2222(Lic #642719) VCS312931

• lights • plumbing• doors • carpentry• locks • cabinets• painting

Tim Voorhees 527-5808LIC #724376 VCS313397

PARAMOUNTHeating,Plumbing,ElectricalPainting, Drywall, Stucco,

Carpentry, Windows, Doors,Landscaping & Hauling.

FREE Est & Sr. DiscountsNo Job Too Small!

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Rivera’s HomeImprovements

Painting•Plumbing•DrywallWindows & Doors•Tile

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& Bathroom RemodelsFull Service Contractor

Lee Rivera805-320-7659

Lic# 917451 bonded / insuredVCS312161

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House Cleaning

Maid In AmericaHousecleaning

ServicesPaul Lopez

Owner/Operator23 Years Serving the

Conejo Valley

(805)499-7259Lic/Bonded/Insured

(#08033) VCS312612

Lee’s MaintenanceProfessional

Complete CleanHouse•Store•BuildingJanitorial•Construction

Move in/outRegular/onetime

•Carpet-Truck Mounted•Windows/Blinds/Wallwash•Floor strip/wax/Tile grout•Kitchen/Bathroom clean

987-3071Service local since 1986

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Landscaping

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Moving

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Paint Contractor

AAA Pacific CoastConstruction

•Kitchen & Bath Remodels•Paint & Drywall Specialist•Interior/Exterior Painting•Acoustic Removal/RetextureReasonable Rates

FREE ESTIMATESWE DO IT ALL !!

Guaranteed Quality WorkCall Matt 805-443-4608

Lic# 579047 VCS311842

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•Residential & Commercial•Repaints•Remodel/New Construction•Stucco/Drywall

Call for FREE EstimateOffice 805-581-0268Cell 805-795-1528

Lic#465487/Insd VCS312776

DAN’SPrecision Painting

32 yrs. Exp.Interior /ExteriorComplete /PartialXlnt Prep/Paint

(805) 987-2334Lic#485764 VCS313056

D & MPAINTING

• Interior • Exterior• Custom Finish • Drywall•Texture & Stucco Repair.

Reliable & Clean.FREE ESTIMATES!

**Beat Anyone’s Price**Senior Discounts!

805-338-6622Lic#960755 VCS311956

DONE RIGHTPAINTING

Quality Since 1989Contractor.....

does his own work.Lots of Referrals!

• All work guaranteed• Residential• Full Preparation

* FREE ESTIMATES *

805-522-1698Lic/Ins #575354 VCS311709

Paint Contractor

PAINTINGC & R WEST COAST

SERVICESComm’l & Residential

Interior & ExteriorFree Estimates!

Quality @ Reasonable Rates805-647-4900

Insured/Lic635809 VCS312700

Plumbing

ACROWNPLUMBING

Drain Clean/Repair. LeakRepair. Fixture Install.

Hydro-Jetting. PlumbingRemodels. Repipes. NewConstruction 24 hrs/7 days

805-526-4125818-612-0413

Lic #921281 VCS313080

Clogged Drains?$50 DOLLARROOTER MANAny drain or sewer line

unclogged only $50! 24 hr/ 7805-758-9420

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MartinezPlumbing Service

$45 Drain Cleaning •HidroJetting •Slab Leaks•WaterHeaters•RePipe•Trenchless Sewer Line• Gas Lines•Free Est.• 20% Sr. Disc.

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Roofing

JLG ROOFINGDBA Gils Roofing Co.

New Roof, Re-Roof,Flat Roof, WoodworkOwner on every job!

Free Estimates!All Work Guaranteed!www.JLGRoofing.com

805-816-9414Lic #885763

Insured/Workers Comp.Accepting Visa/MC/Discover

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Fast & DependableQuality Work

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Screens

SCREENMACHINE

*** FREE Estimates ******* Senior Discounts ****Mobile -We come to you!Window ScreensRetractable Doors SpecialSliding Screen DoorsPet Screen /Pet Grilles805-530-0333 or 818-744-0184

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Tile

Morales Tile andHandyman Service

Bathroom, Floors, KitchenTile, Decks, Granite Slab,Drywall, Cement. FREE

Estimates!Lic1000002769Residential & Commercial

(805)758-7089 / 705-3851VCS312306

PETERSONTILE CO

Doing Tile for2 Generations• Residential

• Trouble Shooting• Compl Bathroom Remodel

(805) 649-9451 (805) 648-6577Lic #412832 VCS311993

Tree Services

LOW COSTTREE REMOVAL

• Expert Trimming• Stump Grinding• Yuccas & Shrubs• Free Estimates

JOHN APPEL

(805)649-4759VCS312738

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ONE DAYTREE SERVICE

Fast • Efficient • FriendlySenior Veteran Discount!

Free Estimates Call Gregg

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Healthcare

Medical Social WorkerLocated close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed

non-profit, acute care facility, committed to provide qualitypatient care in an environment that promotes clinical

excellence and innovative leadership.






benefits.



System.


Responsibilities:Works to maximize social functioning of patients and

families impacted by illness. Provides appropriate socialservices as part of multidisciplinary team in an effort to

meet the total needs of the patient. Provides direct socialwork service and counseling of patients and their families

Qualifications:

M.S.W. Masters in Social Work or equivalent; or three tofive years related experience and/or training; or equivalent

combination of education and experience. Three to fiveyears experience in a clinical setting. Experience in the

continuity of patient care planning. LCSW desirable, but notrequired. Discharge planning, Crisis intervention skills

experience and bilingual preferred.VCS313026

Healthcare

Registered Nurse - ICUOjai Valley Community Hospital an affiliate ofCommunity Memorial Hospital is a non-profit,community-based acute care facility dedicated to servingthe 35,000 plus residents of the Ojai Valley.

Our 103-bed facility, which includes a continuing carecenter, is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV),and licensed by the California Department of HealthServices. In addition we also operate a primary careclinic in the Ojai Valley -- The Oak View Family PracticeClinic and the Keeler Center for the study of Headache.

We provide inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursingservices for mostly primary and secondary care needs. Inaddition we operate a 24-hour standby emergency roomfacility.

Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care andcomfort to each patient within our facility. Our highlytrained staff of physicians, nurses, management, andvolunteers work closely together to ensure the best inhealth care services.

Ojai Valley Community Hospital offers excellent benefits,such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&Dinsurance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirementplan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and avariety of other great benefits.

If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment ofexcellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial HealthSystem.

CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer

Responsibilities:Provide direct and indirect patient care in the acuteinpatient setting. Communicate with physicians andinterdisciplinary patient care team members aboutchanges in patient’s clinical condition. Participates inperformance improvement and CQI activities.

Qualifications:Required Qualifications:

•One (1) years recent ICU nursing experience•Current CA RN License•Current BLS Certification•Current ACLS Certification•Current PALS CertificationPreferred Qualifications:

•CCRN CertificationVCS310544 VCS313040

HealthcareSR Allscripts Syst Analyst



benefits. If you are interested in joining teams that meldquality care and compassion to create an environment ofexcellence, please take a moment to discover more about

what it’s like to work at Community Memorial HealthSystem.


Responsibilities:Senior member of the Information Systems team,

providing experience, knowledge and leadership to theenterprise-wide implementation and ongoing maintenance

of the Allscripts Enterprise EHR and AllscriptsEnterprise Practice Management, and associated

applications.Communicates directly with, and providesinput to, Information Systems management. Effectively

communicates with Physicians and Physician OfficeStaff. Provides leadership, analysis, design, trouble-

shooting, testing, implementation and routine job support,as required. Provides operational support for applications

including data integrity, maintenance, training andvendor interaction. Provides clear and concise training

and documentation on operational processes. Meets withcustomers, internal and external, assuring documentation

is clear and understood. Leads and/or providesapplication expertise for input to various committees andprojects and other members of the CMHS team. Works

with end-users on process improvement. Whenapplicable, coordinates and directs activities of, and/or

provides support for, consultants, contractors, and otherInformation System resources. Serves as the primary

liaison with AllScripts support for problem resolution andrequest activities. Responsible for data extracts, data

scrubbing and data conversions. Writes custom reportsfrom Allscripts Enterprise applications.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or 5 or more years

experience in Healthcare. Three to five years ofexperience working with Hospital Information Systems,

supporting application software, analyzing businessproblems, hands-on clinical experience, and / or project

management Specialized knowledge of integratedhospital systems. Knowledge of analysis, debugging and

standard project management tools. Allscriptssoftware support and Microsoft office automation

applications experience is preferred. ProjectManagement Professional Certification desired.

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Healthcare

RN II - ICU/CCULocated close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes

clinical excellence and innovative leadership.






benefits.



System.


Responsibilities:Provides nursing care to the critical care patients in theICU/CCU. Effectively plans and communicates patient

and family education. Participates in unit basededucational activities. Accurately and timely

documentation consistent with practice and hospitalpolicy.

*SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE AND REFERRAL BONUS

Qualifications:Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred. Oneto two years ICU/CCU experience is required. CurrentCA RN License, ACLS, BLS certificates and completionof a critical care course is required. Basic computer

skills required.VCS313024

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Management Analyst -Executive Services$5,773 - $7,033/mo

Generous Benefit Pkg

District is seeking exp’dAnalyst to provide staffsupport to the District’smgmt team and Board ofDirectors; develop & im-plement annual budget;conduct studies of admin,organizational and opera-tional issues.

A completed District app& supplemental question-naire are due in the HROffice by 12 pm ThursdayAug. 30, 2012. Applicationmaterial may be obtainedat Ventura Regional Sani-tation District, 1001 Par-tridge Dr, Room 100 Vta.Visit our website at:www.vrsd.com or call805-658-4663 (recording)

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540Help Wanted

SALESDO YOU HAVE THE

HEART?If you enjoy cold calls,closing & a fast pacedsales environment, we

may have a place greatfor you. 17 yr old Ventura

Tool Company seekstenacious reps to earnsky’s the limit income.Friendly, supportive

office works great withhippies, grungers or 3-

piece suits. Absolutely nosales or tool experience

needed. We offer acomplete training

program. Not MLM orblow & go, we are lookingfor career type long term

reps. Currently 7 repsmaking $31.42 per hour,hourly plus commission.Great hours M-F 7am to

2:15pm. Come in & give ita shot. Call Matt now @805-644-7758 VCS313116

SECURITY OFFICERSW/Valid Guard Card

Neededfor positions available

In Santa BarbaraFor Information call:Guard-Systems, Inc.

(800) 606-6711VCS313119

SECURITY OFFICERSW/Valid Guard Card

Neededfor positions available

In Santa BarbaraFor Information call:Guard-Systems, Inc.

(800) 606-6711VCS313118

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DOCK LOADER - P/TNeeded for busy truckingcompany. Must be 25 yrs

of age plus. Apply inperson at Jessup

Transportation. 3999Transport St., Ventura.NO phone calls please.

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DRIVER: CLASS A - P/TMust have 2+ years exp.

Looking for P/T Turndriver, P/T Local driver.Apply in person at Jessup

Transportation. 3999Transport St., Ventura.Must provide a current

DMV printout.NO phone calls please.

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Truck driver to haul rock,sand, and asphalt.

Transfer truck experience.Good pay with benefitsincluded. Local haulingfrom Santa Barbara to

Los Angeles.Home everyday

Contact 805-714-8456 or Faxresume to 805-925-3274

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540Help Wanted

Veterinary ReceptionistLooking for full time

experienced veterinarytechnician and veterinary

receptionist to join ourknowledgeable team. Mustbe able to multi-task, use

common sense to find solu-tions to daily happenings,

accurate data entry/recordkeeping, compassionate/professional interactionswith clients/patients andbe self motivated. Fulltime position available

includes one weekend day.Wage depending onexperience. Health

insurance, profit sharing,uniforms, and CE included.

Email resumes to:[email protected]

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WELDER NEEDEDMIG & TIG experience amust. Night & Day shifts.

Q Corporation828 Via Alondra, Camarillo

805-383-8998VCS313216

Rentals600-683

609ApartmentsUnfurnished

2088 W. Hillcrest DriveNEWBURY PARK

Quiet 54 Unit Community.

• Studios $1,275• 1 Bedroom $1,445• Dual Master 2+2 $1,725

Gas f/p, renovated, custompaint, upgraded carpet.

Small dogs are welcome.

866.462.1407VCS312603

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Cam. 1bd in old town,w/d, fridge., util pd,N/P/S, $1100 + Sec

386-4904 VCS313300

COLONY APTSFirst St, West Simi Valley.

1 & 2 Bedrooms.805-583-3133 VCS312124

FILLMORE Adult 55+ 1br,a/c, all utils pd, except elec.

From $795. $500 BonusHUD/Pet OK. 805-642-9527 or

805-524-4124 VCS311566

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MedicalHelpdesk Analyst

Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotesclinical excellence and innovative leadership.

We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadershipdevelopment. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’rethere for you every step of the way.

CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer acomprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other greatbenefits.

If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment ofexcellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial HealthSystem.

“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, interfaces with computer andtelecommunications system customers and providescapabilities, training, support services, technical support,and knowledge to facilitate customer (end-user)computing; and performs other related duties asrequired. Assists customers with basic computing andtelecommunication issues and questions over thetelephone, relaying technical information in a mannerappropriate for the intended audience. Performs minorrepairs on microcomputer, printer, communication lines,and other equipment deemed appropriate. Ensures thatcustomer requirements and objectives fit into the overallplan of the Information Systems activity, i.e., equipmentcompatibility, operating objectives, personnel resources,and data requirements.Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED is required. One (1) yearInformation System experience in a health care relatedenvironment. Experience in Meditech Hospital Systemand Windows based systems preferred. Minimumfield-of-expertise in minicomputers usage,telecommunications, P/C Windows Operating Systems.Knowledge of Information Systems current technology.Transcribe customer issues into help desk system.Perform queries of various databases and reportgeneration knowledge of Meditech applications desired.Meditech software support experience and Microsoftoffice automation applications preferred.VCS313023


NICE, QUIET STUDIOS FOR 55+Private balconies + views.

Starting at $759/month.*1ST MONTH FREE!

Walking distance to stores,and to doctors’ offices.Heated pool, BBQ area,

gym, rec room, festivities.115 N. 4th Street

Santa Paula, CA 93060Pets ok. Section 8 welcome.805-525-5804 VCS312785

Oxnard ApartmentsNICE SECURE

COMPLEX• 1 & 2 bedrooms starting

from $925 - $1,225/mo.805-248-8046

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Oxnard BeachChannel IslandVillage Apts

Studio $8951+1 $10752+1 $1275

Spacious floor plans,heated indoor pool &spa tennis ct & gym.Only $500 dep!!

No Application Fees3650 Ketch Ave(805)984-5880

VCS311811

OXNARD

BINGO!Everybody’s a

winner @ Seawind1 Bdrm Special

$899Elevators, gated, garage

prk’g, fun social activities.$250 OFF NOW*

55+, Section 8 ok, no pets.Free Bingo w/application.

Call Sally Now 805-986-8411VCS311912

OXNARD

DEL CIERVOAPARTMENTS

Low DepositsOAC

1 & 2 Bedrooms*on availability• Beautiful Grounds

• BBQ Area• Pool and Jacuzzi• Tennis Courts

• Close to Shopping

1905 N. H St.805-981-4341

VCS312027

OXN N. 1+1 $1,000/mo+$700/sec. Elma 805-604-9578

VCS311891

OXN N. 2+2 from $1,375Good credit/immediate

move-in.(Gonzalez @ H St.)CEDAR GLEN APTS805-485-5877 or visit:

aptlifestyles.comVCS312694

OXN SHORES 2+1, pvt patio1 car gar, lndry, $1,200/mo.

Toni, Bkr 805-984-3613VCS312533

Oxn Shores Huge 3+2w/ balcony, shared garage,

building has large patio tosunbathe or bbq. Reduced to

only $1490/month.4903 Nautillus.

Broker 805-385-5600VCS313210

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Paradise Found

2bed+2bathOnly $1,350/mo

Pool/SpaBeautiful Garden Setting

FREE CreditCheck. Ask How!*

805-987-6146HACIENDAFind Us at:

www.findhacienda.com831 Paseo Camarillo

VCS311913

PT HUE 1+1, garage, waterpaid, no pets, $825/mo+dep.

Coast Prop Mgmt805-988-8077 VCS312929

Santa Paula/VenturaAmerican InvestmentsProperty Management

Homes-Apts-Condos2 weeks Free rent withapproved application

www.Heidiives.homelog.com805-933-2121 VCS312743

T.OAKS 2+1balcony or patio, a/c,

parklike setting, pool,BBQ area, laundry room.

Call Manager at805-495-8698 Mon-Fri

after 3:00pm & weekends9am-4pm VCS312951

T.O. - Granada Gardens• 1+1, $1,225

• 2+2, $1,445 - $1,545No Dogs or Cats.

Good Credit Required.805-492-2113 VCS312718

T.O. SUMMER SPECIAL@ MOUNT CLEF APTS

2 Bdrm @ $1,500/mo1 Bdrm @ $1,100/mowww.mountclef.com

805-492-2022 VCS312297

VENTURA1br apt $950, 2br apt $1200

Near college. No smoke/pets.805-890-2142 VCS312711

Ventura1 or 2 Bedroom

From $1,350/$1,550Spacious, gated parking,Convenient to shopping.ASHWOOD GARDENS

805-644-6724aptlifestyles.com

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VENTURA• 2 bedrooms

• 3 bedroom twnhm

Washer Dryer,PET FRIENDLY!

675 Providence Ave

866-964-9019OPEN DAILY

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VENTURA COUNTYTierra Vista Apts

1, 2, & 3 Bedroomsstarting from $1,350.00Models open to view

Pet Friendly• Spacious floor plans

• Washer/dryer- every unit• Full kitchen appl pkg

• Covered parkingOpen Mon-Sun 8:30-6:00Call 866-799-0390

VCS312790

VENTURA EAST

CITRUS GLEN“A sense of

HOME”Gas and Water Paid

NO PETS!

805-647-6755Call We Answer!

VCS312166

VENTURA MIDTOWN2+1.5 twnhse, dble gar,

hkups, water pd, petconsidered, $1,525.

Crossroads Investments805-485-4040

crossroads-investments.netVCS312200

Ventura’s NewestApartment Homes

At a price you can afford!

Washer/Dryer includedOversized ClosetsSparkling PoolRefreshing SpaFitness Center

Internet Coffee Lounge888-211-1210

ralstoncourtyards.comVCS311992

VTA 1+1 $950No pets/smoke, quiet & clean

Open Sat & Sun 11-3pm1257 E. Santa Clara

VCS312526

VTA 2+1, $1,250/mo.1+1, $1,000/mo. Both withparking & low sec. Vance805-641-1776 VCS311892

VTA 2br 2ba x-Lg units w/allappliances, close to shopping

Some units avail forhandicapped and/or seniors.

805-658-7453 VCS312720

VTA Enjoy Resort StyleLiving at...

Studio w/Loft & 1 BdrmThis Weekend ONLYMOVE-IN SPECIAL!Receive $200 Visa Gift

Card w/look & lease andimmediate occupancy.

866-623-8143Open Mon-Sat - 9am - 6pm

VCS312625


VTAHarbor View Villas

Luxury Apts.• Ocean View

• Most utils paid• FREE basic cable

333 N. Kalorama805-648-1760VCS312641

VTAPINEHURST

3980 TelegraphHUGE 1 BR w/f/p & garage

866-963-4667VCS312831

Accessstories and featuresabout new housingcommunities.

Visit VCSHOMES.com

Transportation?

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BUYIT.SELL IT.FINDIT.

617Condos/TownhomesUnfurnished

CONDOS/APTSVTA Brookhollow 3+2.5

with hillside views &tons of storage. Complex

has pool & spa. $1795Ventura Ave

VTA 1+1 east end firstfloor unit, complex has

spa and coin-op laundry.Water & trash paid.

Cats OK. HUD OK $825Del Norte**

VTA 2+1 west end singlestory unit with laundryhook-ups. Small storage

area. Water & trashpaid. $995Simpson

VTA 1+1 west end, fronthalf of the duplex at theend of the street. Water/trash included, shared

washer & dryer fortenants use. Pets?? $1050

Fraser**

VTA 2+2 with attachedgarage, all upstairs unit,

wood floors in kitchenand dining room. $1395

Shoshone

VTA 3+2.5 Woodbridgewith hillside view. Fresh

carpet, paint. Easy accessto the government center

and freeways. $1800Tern

VTA 2+1 McKeon condo,front unit, with laminatefloors in cul-du-sac. $1200

Bryce

VTA 2+2 Stonegate unit,neighbors on only 1 side.

Inside laundry, 2 cargarage. $1600Cachuma

Pt HUE 2+1 two storyunit with refrigerator.Close to base andshopping. $1150

Yardarm

OXN 2+1.75 upstairs con-do, close to pool. $1200

N. ‘H’ St.

**additionalrent/deposit required

All properties areno pets no smoke,one year lease

unless otherwisespecified

VCHFR.COM805-650-2500

VCS311846

CALL800-221-STAR(7827)

OXN 2+2.5, garage, gated,f/p, lndry hkups. No pets.

$1,375/mo+dep.Coast Prop Mgmt

805-988-8077 VCS312928

617Condos/TownhomesUnfurnishedPT HUE GREAT OCEANVIEWS! 2br, 2ba. All newstainless steel app. & w/d,

new cabinets, granitecountertops, stone bath

rooms, gated community,pool, jacuzzi. $2,200/mo.818-489-9942 VCS312990

PT HUENEME Townhouse2+1 remodeled pool, garage.No smk’g/pets, $1,150+dep.805-276-8937 VCS312388

Ventura Ave Area:3+2.5, $1,599/mo.

w/d hookup, 1 car garage,dishwasher, wtr/trash pd.

805-746-0549VCS312621

VTA 2+2+sun rm, prking,pool, nr mall & prks, 1st+

last, $1350mo 805-671-5503 or805-302-1962 VCS313336

VTA 2br one story end unit,f/p, lg patio, lg att 2 car gar,pool/spa. N/S/P. $1,450+dep.

310-560-9680 VCS311983

Westlake Village Triunfowest, 3+2, 2car gar, cus-tom Spanish plan w/tileflrs, sharp & high end availAugust N/S $2425 + dep,

Kathy 805-498-6812 VCS313323

621DuplexesUnfurnishedMOORPARK Duplex 3+2

with attached garage.$1,650/mo+sec. No [email protected]

VCS312530

OXNARD 2BD+1BACheck out this cute duplex!

Great location.$1300/mo+security.

Call Mark 805-302-3677VCS312932

VTA 3+2, $1400, 2+1 $120025 Holt St. off Ventura Ave.

805-886-5295 VCS313212

627Houses Unfurnished

CAMARILLO 3+2,attached patio, 2 car

garage, community pool,$1900/month + $2500 deposit.

No pets.Call Jim 805-889-6461

VCS312146

CAMARILO

LeaseCamarillo

Exec HomeExec Home near LokkerPark; 4BD /3BA, ; 3 CarGarage; incl [email protected]

4bdrms + 3baths,$3,000.00/mo

(562)598-6708VCS313305

CAM GREYSTONE 3+2.5gated, a/c, grdnr, comm

pool. N/S/P $2300+sec805-482-0043 VCS313093

CAM HEIGHTS Guest housew/loft, on 1 acre , enclosedyrd, washer/dryer, fridge,new stove, cable, high

speed internet, grdnr incl,$1650 all util incl. Avail 8/4805-384-0898 VCS313258

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HOUSESVTA Single story, east end

3+2 close to waterpark,school and shopping. $1850

Wabash

VTA 3+2 granite kitchen,laminate & tile floors,added family room.

Pets OK. $2050Winford*

VTA West end 3+2 withfenced backyard. Back-yard has a grape arbor,

and fruit trees. $1625Larkspur

*additional depositrequired

All properties areno pets, no smoke,

one year lease.

VCHFR.COM805-650-2500

VCS311845

NEWBURY PARKTwo story home

Lg.fam.room,comm.pool,A/C 4bdrms 4baths

$2,700.00/mo(818)517-0749 VCS311903

NORTHOXNARDHOUSE

New carpet, tile, paint &blinds, SS appliances &fridge, W/D included, 2car garage, private patioall in a 6 yr old home!3bdrms, 2full/1half baths,$1,980.00/mo

(805)231-3971VCS313086

OXNARD - RIVERPARK3bd+2.5ba. 2 car garage

and playroom, living/dining kitchen on 1st floor,bedrooms & laundry roomon 2nd floor. Home is only4 yrs old, close to 101 fwy,new elementary & middle

school in the neighborhood,beautiful park and

playground is right nextdoor. Available July 15th.$2,500/mo+security. Call

Claudia 805-814-0868VCS313313

OXN, lrg 4+2, family rm,f/p, fenced, 1429 West Fir,

$2029 + dep, No Sec 8805-207-1210 VCS312939

OXN Walk to Beach903 Dunes St. 2100sf 3+2.5,2 car gar, f/p, W/D, refrig,

lg Master. N/S. $2150+$2000Dep w/1 year lse. Pets ok

Avail Sept. 1 310-374-2298 or310-936-5512 VCS313283

Prt Hue 1 bdrm cottage se-cluded carport water pd,No Pets $1025+ dep

Coast Property management805-988-8000 VCS313325


SIMI 3+2 Remodeled,Super Sharp, 2 car att gar,lrg yd w/grdnr, $1,750/mo.

SARALEI REALTY805-529-5853 VCS311908

Ventura 4+3 Exec Homegreat neighborhood, abovecollege, remodeled, lrg yrd,Price reduced to $2,700/mo.

805-620-0847 VCS313383

Ventura East, 4+2.5 familyrm , wood floors, f/p, yrd,$2200+dep, No pets

Coast Prop. Manage805-988-8000 VCS313324

VILLA VICTORIAAPARTMENTS

3730 Gum Tree Street #510in Oxnard, California.

Low incomeaffordable units

Villa Victoria Apartmentsaccepting applications

3 and 4 bedrooms availablestarting at $1,043.Townhome style

apartments, two-cargarage, equipped with

washer & dryer;complete kitchen with

dishwasher, oven range,and refrigerator.

RentS for income qualifiedapplicants.

For additionalinformation call:(805) 485-9081

VCS312327

VTA 2+1 + loft, hwy 33, nrPepsi, fenced, dbl car gar,

$1550 +dep, No Sec 8805-207-1210 VCS312938

VTA 3+2, clean, quiet,fenced yrd, 2car gar, nearschl/shps, N/S, sm dog w/

dep, $2350, wtr/grdnr incld,Call Tom 805-657-2721

VCS312973

VTA Clean 2+1 with garage.$1,200/mo. Will return your

call! 805-377-2266 or805-644-6272 VCS312974

VTA Comforable 3+2no pets. $2100, wtr, trash,

spa, f/p, fridge, softwtr, gardener incld.

530-383-7053 or 916-740-2032VCS313166

VTA Midtown 2+1, 1,100sf,wood floors, quaint, w/d,$1,620/mo+utils. Pets ok.805-630-9666 VCS313083

675Rentals To Share

VTA LARGE (10’x12.5’)bdrm. in 2+1 upstairs apt.nice interior, quiet $475/mo+$400/dep. incl most util.805-658-8019 VCS312576

677Rooms For Rent

Camarillo Leisure VillageLrg room w/ pvt bath,

$550, incls utils, cable TV &internet. Avail now!

Great oppty for theright person.

818-266-2000 VCS312702

CAM Furn Room $700 mo+$200 dep Close to 101 &

CSUCI college. N/S/D/P.805-844-5095 VCS313161

Fillmore Room for Rent$600, house privldgs, share

bath, utils incld, 754-1139or 798-7917 VCS312898

677Rooms For Rent

Malibu Resort Living nearCounty Line, only 10 miles

from Mugu Rock.Bedroom/office w/sliding

glass door to pool w/oceanview. Fully furnished with

built-ins & HDTV, DirecTV,DSL, WiFi. Privileges:kitchen, double laundry,pool, hot tub, BBQ, lawn

tennis. $900/mo+sec. Utilities& housekeeper paid. No pets,

smoking or messes. Call310-457-3807 or 310-589-8311www.drygulchlodge.com

VCS311601

Oxnard North, Separate 1+1guest house for you. Fireplace. Deck. $700+$690 dep+util. No Pets N/S, OwnerAgt. 805-340-0343 VCS312849

Oxnard rm furn, clean housevery nice & quiet, $540 mo

inclds util & internetN/S/D/P 805-312-4956

VCS312601

OXN FURNISHED ROOM$550+dep, includes utilitiesand house privs. N/S/D/P.805-483-3152 VCS313013

OXN Nr downtown Rm forrent, good area, No illegaldrugs or alcohol avail now

805-509-2272 VCS312630

OXN S. Room, share bath,$500, utils paid, dep req’d.

No smoke/Pets.805-981-4240 or 805-218-3015

VCS312366

Port Hue Lrg Rm,walk to beach,

nice area, full priv.,sharebath, 223 N. Third St.

$590/mo+$300 dep.805-620-2308 VCS311815

SIMI (2) Rms: Avail Now!• Mstr rm, pvt entry & bath,

$850/mo+dep.• Medium rm, $500/mo+dep.Bkyd, pool, full house privs,share utils. 805-217-0839 or

805-581-2297 VCS312994

SIMI VALLEYKitchen privs, cable, no pets.$490/mo+utils. 805-526-9134

VCS312276

T.O. Lg master, pvt bath,kitchen privs. N/S/P. $750 incl

utls/sat tv/housekeeping.805-494-3037 VCS312100

T.O. Room for Rentquiet area, shared bath,house priv, 1/3 utils, N/S,

$575.00/mo + Deposit(805)492-8184 VCS312834

Ventura Room for Rentw/ bath and private

entrance, cable and utilsincluded, N/S, $700/mo805-641-1469 VCS313296

VTA E. Tropical Homew/ One Room for Rent

Large Kitchen With NewAppliances. Living Room

W/Fireplace, Game Room,Koi Pond, Full PrivilegesIncl: SAT TV & Laundry.$600/Mo+Utilities & Dep.Available NOW! No S/D.

805-654-1276 or 310-463-2947See online ad for pics/info:vcstar.com VCS311931

VTA Large Room for Rentprivate entry/bath, utilities

incl., $700/mo, N/S/P/D/A805-658-2180 VCS313294

VTA Lrg Rm $695,1st moprorated or discounted,

utils/cable/internet incld,No drugs/No drama

714-746-9499 VCS313000

Real Estate700-874

780Houses For Sale

MOORPARKNEW LISTING!

$459,0004+2.5, huge family room,sought after neighborhood.

Broker 805-446-4200VCS312398

CommercialReal Estate875-893

885CommercialIndustrial Rent

CAMARILLO2nd floor offices

approx 600-830 sq ftDawson & Pleasant Valley

$400 - $550 per monthCrossroads Inv 805-485-4040crossroads-investments.net

VCS312431

CAMARILLO 675 to 4,480 sfWarehouse with offices andbathroom. Great location!

No Auto. 805-649-4857VCS312788

CAMARILLOcommercial bay w/roll-ups2,400sqft - $1/sqft-divisableDawson & Pleasant ValleyCrossroads Inv 805-485-4040crossroads-investments.net

VCS312430

OXN Industrial Space2600sqft w/ roll up door

& small office area,Call 805-642-0880 for more

details. Located at2467 Balboa St (behind Dunn

Edwards paint store)VCS313274

SIMI INDUSTRIAL800sf - 5000sf, with office &warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great

terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS312503

T.O 1st mo FREE(2) 1500 sf units, each w/

small office & bath, lg roll-updoor. $1300+$1300dep.TPC760-247-6798 VCS312989

VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE960sf - 2,125sf, with office &

warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great

terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext:1VCS312506



887Stores/OfficesRent/Lease

AVENIDA DE LOSARBOLES (1310 & 2622SF)IN CONSTRUCTION NEWHOME of 99¢ only Stores,2 Spaces (1310 & 2622SF)Avail, Prime Location!

Established Thousand OaksNeighborhood Ctr

@ $1.20/sf/ea NNN. Call Ana(310)675-1179x4 VCS311942

CAMARILLO RETAILSanta Rosa Plaza, 650sfto 3400 sf. David Press

(310)553-6512 VCS312750

SIMI OFFICE SPACE700sf - 1,000sf. Available.

Excellent terms & pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS312504

VTA OFFICE SPACEBeautiful units from

540sf - 4,500sf. Great terms& pricing. Now Available!

Mid Valley Properties805-527-9632 Ext: 1

VCS312505

VTA PROFESSIONALOFFICE SPACE

From $250/mo - $695/moUtilities Paid.

Convenient Location atVictoria & 101 Fwy, Call

Mark @ 805-479-8284VCS312520

Recreation900-945

916Boat Slips

50’ Slip $300/moMandalay Bay

No for sale/liveaboards. Pvt.805-985-8653 VCS312735

933Motorcycles AndEquipment

HondaCBR929 2000New tires, chain,

sprockets, brakes, twoShoei helmets one with

bluetooth, and two Hondajackets. I also have frontand rear stands for bike.

I have ridden this bike towork and back.

Great condition 50k miles.Nice bike never layed

down. $3,800.00(805)488-2401 VCS313306

936Motorhomes/RV

Seabreeze ‘94, 29ft, full bath,3 burner stove/micro,queenbed, fridge, 5,700 mi, xlntcond. $14K/obo, 805-985-3488

(38nm357) VCS312566

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Transportation950-998

968Auto Under $1000

Need ExtraCASH?

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $WEBUYCARSrunningor not.

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Can’t find thepink or

registration?No problem!

To get the bestdeal, call us first!

805-754-983924 hrs/7 daysVCS311691

977Auto For Sale

BENTLEY GTC ‘08Silver Lake/Magnoliainterior, 11,000 miles,

loaded, gorgeous, $122,000.(6FEZ856).

818-926-1166

CHRYSLER 300M ‘99,159K mi, V6 auto, AC, recent

timing belt/valve job,leather, moon roof,

infinity sound system,premium wheels. Looks and

runs great. $2700 (obo).805-208-8935 (lic# 4gez018)

VCS312946

FERRARI F430 2008Red, 2,000 mi only,outstanding car.

$208,000. (EMC6770)818-926-1166

FORD MUSTANG GTCOUPE PREMIUM 08’

V8, 37K miles, black, autotrans, ABS, leather seats,

power drive seat,remote start, 18” wheels,hands free Bluetooth, rearspoiler, 6CD in dash mp3,

shaker 500 audio,interior upgrade pckg,lifetime Sirius radio,

1 owner, garaged, runsgreat, Kelly Blue Bk 23K,asking $19500 805-223-1460

CALL800-221-STAR(7827)

MERCEDES BENZS550 2007

Black/tan, beautiful car,39,000 miles. $34,000.

(5GRK618)818-926-1166

980Classics/Antiques/Specialty

All wanted vintagecars from 1950-1970.

European or AmericanRunning or not ok.

Private collector/Pay cash.Call Bob [email protected]

VCS312025

995Wanted Vehicles

CASH FOR YOURCAR OR TRUCK

1990 or newer. Any condition.818-577-6799 VCS312661

CASH FOR YOURVEHICLE RV/Boat

o/b-running/not,vehicle ‘95-up, RV‘80-up. 1-800-613-5410

VCS312106

WANTED Old Race Cars,Classics, Motorcycles:

Harley, Ducati, Porsche,Jaguar, Austin Healy,

Ferrari, Corvette, MustangCamaro barracuda old

toys, auto memorabilia oneitem to entire collection.

Come to you, pay in cash.800-299-3114 or 805-495-7445

[email protected]

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