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SW3 Adam Smalley of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 greets his 2-month-olddaughter, Bailey, in person for the first time Thursday, Feb. 6, as the advance partyof the battalion returns to Naval Base Ventura County from a six-month deploymentto the Pacific Region. For full coverage of the battalion’s homecoming, see the Feb.27 edition of The Lighthouse. For details on the battalion’s most recent efforts in thePacific, see Pages 16 and 17 of today’s edition.

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Apower outage will affect nearly all of Naval BaseVentura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme, includinghousing areas, beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16,and continuing until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17.The power outage is required to restore power to

the port area of the base after an equipment failurein the electrical system Jan. 28.As with previous planned outages, Sunday night

24-hour power outageset for Sunday, Feb. 16

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The 19th Hole, the restaurant at Naval Base Ven-tura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme’s Seabee GolfCourse, will close Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a two-monthrenovation that will open up the eating area and adda faux fireplace with a large flat-screen TV above themantel.The golf course and pro shop will maintain regu-

lar operating hours during the renovation.Because the kitchen at the 19th Hole will remain

open on a limited basis during construction, break-fast burritos and boxed lunches will still be prepared,then sold through an open doorway from 6 to 11a.m. Monday through Friday.

Restaurant atgolf course closingfor renovationFood will be served at otherlocations for next 2 months

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All of NBVC Port Huenemewill be dark starting at 7 p.m.

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AMEAN Edgar Paniagua of VAW-112,left, is a volunteer at the self-servicetax center at Naval Base VenturaCounty, where AE1 Nathan Stiversonof VAW-117 and his wife, Jessica,have prepared their taxes for thelast four years. Page 3

One of dozens of valentines madeby students at E.O. Green JuniorHigh School in Oxnard and deliveredto Sailors at the Liberty Centers onbase. Page 3

SW3 Brittany Desroches, left, andEO3 Lindsey Abeyta, both withNaval Construction Group 1, tallyup the scores on the science fairexperiments they judged at SantaClara School in Oxnard. Both saidthey were impressed with thestudents’ work. 8

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Q: I noticed new signs at the gatesthat say “100% IDCheck,” and Iam confused. Is this a new process? Ithought you always had to show yourmilitary ID to come on base.A: Thank you for allowing me

to clarify the policy. You are correctthat military identification has alwaysbeen required to enter the installation,particularly after 9-11. It is a way topositively identify that an individualhas business aboard the installationand the privilege or clearance to doso.Some installations, however, only

check the driver’s identification ifthe vehicle is registered and displaysa Department of Defense decal. AtNaval Base Ventura County, we’vealways checked the identification ofeach adult occupant of the vehicle dueto the classified nature of the various

missions conducted on the installationand Sea Test Range.Now that decals are no longer

being issued, it is even more importantto conduct 100 percent ID checks, butit still catches some people off guard.The posted signs make the policy clearand remind people to be preparedand have their IDs readily available.Permanent signs are on order and willbe placed at each gate once they areavailable.Do you have questions or sug-

gestions? You can submit them viathis forum at [email protected],online using the CO’s Suggestion Boxat http://cnic.navy.mil/ventura/index.htm or at www.Facebook.com/Naval-BaseVenturaCounty. You can also fol-low NBVC on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NBVCCalifornia and keep up onthe latest news and events.

Why are there ‘100% ID Check’ signs at all the base gates?

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signs like this one at Naval Base VenturaCounty, point mugu, are puzzling somewho approach the gates.

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CommunityCalendar

SWEETHEART 5K:Lunchtime run put onby Morale, Welfareand Recreation. 11

a.m. registration; 11:30 a.m.run, BeeHive Gym, NBVC PortHueneme. Info: 989-8098.

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NARFE: Monthlymeeting of NationalActive and RetiredFederal Employees.

11:30 a.m. socializing, noonlunch, Elks Club, 801 South A St.,Oxnard. Reservations by noon Feb.24 to Dukie, 487-1801 or [email protected].

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FINANCIALRESOURCE FAIR:Sponsored by Fleet &Family Support Centerfor Military Saves

Week. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., NEX PortHueneme. Repeated from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. NEX Point Mugu on Feb.27. Information on saving money,getting out of debt. Info: Page 19.

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PRESIDENTS DAYSPECIAL MEAL: 11a.m. to 12:45 p.m.Port Hueneme; 11

a.m. to 1 p.m. Point Mugu. Price:$4.65. Clam chowder, steak,lobster tail, vegetables. Opento active duty, active Reservecomponents, dependents, DoDcivilians, contractors.

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ForceProtectionofficers fromNavalBaseVentura County (NBVC) joined the NavyCriminal Investigative Service in a daylongsearch Wednesday, Feb. 5, for one of threesuspects believed to have abandoned amar-ijuana-laden panga boat nearMuguRock,about 100 yards fromNBVC’s fenceline.Coast Guard patrols spotted the boat

about 7 a.m. Wednesday. An hour later, apossible suspectwas seen in thewetlands onbase, and officers launched a search thatwasn’t called off until late afternoon. Two

suspectswere taken intoCaliforniaHighwayPatrol custody near Deer Creek Road andthe Pacific Coast Highway Authorities de-termined after questioning that the twohadworked alone.The CHP, Ventura County Sheriff’s De-

partment andCustoms andBorder Protec-tion investigated the panga boat and thelanding site and found 23 bales of mari-juana.InNovember,NBVCPointMuguhosted

an anti-terrorism exercise involving 150

people from a dozen local, state and fed-eral agencies — including several involvedin the Feb. 5 incident. The scenario: A pan-ga boat is beached on board NBVC PointMugu and the suspects flee to another partof the base.“Whenwe develop training scenarios, we

always look for themost likely threat,”saidRob Huether, installation training officer.“This incident really demonstrated thattimely and relevant training canprepare youfor real-world emergencies.”

Search for panga boat suspect turns up nothing

Dozens of state and federal income taxreturns have already been prepared as theself-service tax center at Naval Base Ven-tura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme en-ters its third week in operation.“It’s going great,” said Salvador Gon-

zales, a legal assistant clerk in the Region

Legal Service Office, Detachment Ven-tura, and the coordinator of the tax cen-ter since 2002. “We have a good staff ofvolunteers who can help the people whoare coming in.”The center was beset by some technical

glitches and staffing issues the first few

days, but about 80 returns had been pre-pared by the end of the second week,Gonzales said.The self-service program has eight com-

puters set up on a first-come, first-served

Business is brisk at tax center on base

PHOTOS bY ANDREA HOWRY / LIgHTHOUSE

Maria Roque, a seventh-grader at E.O. Green Junior HighSchool in Oxnard, sends a message to a Sailor away fromhome on Valentine’s Day.


Twelve-year-old Irene Soto knewexactly the Valentine’s Day mes-sage she wanted to send to Sailorsaway from home in February.“I want them to know we ap-

preciate what they’re doing for us,”she said.Maria Roque, Irene’s seventh-

grade classmate at E.O. GreenJunior High School in Oxnard,agreed.“This will make our troops hap-

py,” the 12-year-old said as shewrote, “Thank you for all you doand Happy Valentine’s Day” on aheart-shaped piece of pink con-struction paper.E.O.Green students had the op-

tion of making “Valentin-O-Grams”during their lunch periodWednesday, Feb. 5. The MilitaryTeens Club — a project of theFleet & Family Support Center(FFSC) at Naval Base VenturaCounty— supplied paper,markersand lots of glittery stickers at a

table set up in the school’s quad.Teenagers who live on base took

those valentines and onesmade bystudents at Pierpont ElementarySchool in Ventura— about 500 inall — to the two Liberty Centerson base Saturday, Feb. 8, in plentyof time to reach Sailors who areapart from their loved ones onValentine’s Day.

Messages from the heart

One of the dozens of valentinesmade by students at E.O. GreenJunior High School in Oxnard.

Local students makevalentines for Sailorsaway from home

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AFRICAN AMERICANHISTORY MONTH: 10to 11:30 a.m., FleetReadiness Center

Southwest, Det. Point Mugu,Bldg. 311. Guest speaker is R.T.Lee, a Tuskegee Airman wholives in Camarillo. Lunch featuringAfrican American, Caribbean andJamaican foods available for $4starting at 11 a.m.

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Kaedin Averrios-Smith was about tolearn an important aspect of civil engi-neering.The 5-year-old had just glued some pop-

sicle sticks into place to create his trussbridge, but before the glue had a chanceto dry, he ran over to get more sticks.In his absence, the bridge fell apart.“That is what we call structural failure,”

Lt. j.g. Alex Rovinsky told the dismayedyoungster.Undaunted, the boy started over, joining

a dozen other kindergartners buildinggirder bridges and truss bridges underRovinsky’s watchful eye.Rovinsky, who’s assigned to the Public

Works Department at Naval Base Ven-tura County, answered a call from theCamarillo Youth Center in the CatalinaHeightsmilitary housing complex to bringan engineering lesson to after-school pro-grams.“I knew (Director) Brett Lane has been

wanting to bring in outside resources toteach the kids different skills sets,” said

Rovinsky’s wife, Rebecca, a program leadat the center. So she asked her civil engi-neer husband, who was eager to stop by.Rovinsky put together two slide shows

for the youngsters — one for the kinder-gartners, the other for first- to fifth-grad-ers. In both, he talked about suspensionbridges like the Golden Gate and archbridges like the stunning Bixby Creekmasterpiece in Big Sur. He also talkedabout girder bridges, considered the sim-plest of bridges, and truss bridges—whythey’re different and why some are betterthan others depending on their purpose.He started by asking, “What is civil en-

gineering?”“Building things!” one child answered.“Building big stuff!”another one shout-

ed.He showed photos of the Egyptian

pyramids andRoman aqueducts, explain-ing that civil engineering dates back toancient times and that centuries-old struc-tures are not only still standing, they’restill in use.He showed slides of freeway cloverleafs

— answering no when one child asked

him, “Did you build that?”— and waste-water treatment plants and skyscrapers.He pointed out that no matter what’s

being built, engineers have to know whattype of soil they’re working with so it cansupport the structure, and they have touse a design that won’t fall apart whenpeople start using it.Then each youngster built a bridge,

some choosing to glue one popsicle stickperpendicularly across two others — cre-ating an “H,” a simple girder bridge.Others made two long horizontal rows

of triangles and inverted triangles — atruss bridge.“They’re pretty into it,” Rovinsky said

as the popsicle sticks began taking shape.“Engineering is really the future with thiscountry.”He noted that the United States will

always need civil engineers to keep up— literally — the nation’s infrastructure.Rovinsky’s father was a chemist who is

now a science teacher, so science has al-ways been a part of his life. As a childgrowing up in New Jersey, he worked onsmall projects, then gotmore serious when

he took woodshop classes in highschool.“Working with tools and wood— that’s

really what drove me into civil engineer-ing,” he explained.He studied civil engineering at Rutgers

University in New Jersey, then receivedhis Navy commission in March of 2010.He was assigned to Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 40 and iscurrently finishing up a two-year tour withPublic Works. He’ll soon be entering theworld of combat engineering.He’s worked with youngsters before,

serving as a judge at an elementary schoolscience fair.“A lot of those exhibits were very im-

pressive,”he said. “A lot of detail, a lot ofthought, went into some of those proj-ects.”He believes children will fall in love with

science if given the opportunity.“The best thing we can do is to intro-

duce youngsters early to science and tech-nology,” he said. “If they go into thosefields, they’ll be helping out our countryas a whole.”

Building bridges to the world of science and technology

Photos by AndreA howry / Lighthouse

Kaedin Averrios-Smith, 5, the son of AT1 Charles Smith of Commander, AirborneCommand Control and Logistics Wing at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu,glues popsicle stick together to make a bridge as Lt. j.g. Alex Rovinsky of NBVC’s PublicWorks Department watches. In a few minutes, his bridge would sustain, as Rovinsky putit, “structural failure.”

Camarillo Youth Center Program Lead Rebecca Rovinsky helps Maci Schroeder, 5, thedaughter of AT2 Maria English of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Detachment PointMugu, build her truss bridge.

Are you planning a move this summer?If so, it’s time to contact the Navy schoolliaison officer (SLO).The SLO program within the Navy is

approximately 5 years old. It was imple-mented because of the frequent moves— and school transfers — that militaryfamilies must make. On average, amilitaryfamily will move every 2.9 years, and amilitary-connected child can go to eightto 10 schools between kindergarten andthe 12th grade. The SLO positions werecreated to “even the playing field” formilitary-connected children.Here is some of the assistance SLOs can

provide:• School transition services: SLOs assist

families with school transfers before andduring amove. They can provide informa-tion about the local schools and the edu-cation options in the area. It is always bestto contact the SLO prior to the move, andespecially prior to choosing a residence.• Deployment support: SLOs connect

educators with the Navy deployment sup-port system to inform them about thecycles of deployment and the tools avail-able to assist educators in working with

Navy children.•Communications: SLOs serve as subject

matter experts for installation command-ers onK-12 issues while helping to connectcommand, school and community re-sources.•Home school linkage and support:SLOs

assist Navy families by gathering and shar-ing information on home schooling issues,policies and legislation from local schooldistricts, and they help leverage NavyChild and Youth Programs resources tosupport these families.• Partnerships In Education (PIE): PIE

creates a volunteer network of resourcesto support installation and communitymembers who have a vested interest in thesuccess of all youth. Often, the SLO willassist Sailors interested in volunteering inlocal schools and will assist schools inneed of such volunteers.• Post-secondary preparation: SLOs le-

verage installation and school resourcesto provide graduating military-connectedstudents with access to post-secondaryinformation and opportunities. They aregreat resources for financial aid informa-tion and scholarship opportunities.• Special needs system navigation: SLOs

provide information about installation andcommunity programs and services, makereferrals to the Exceptional FamilyMem-ber Program and offer assistance in navi-gating the administrative systems withinthe local education agencies.Prior to your move, there are some

things to consider.In most places, school assignments are

based on the location of your residence.Not all districts allow for school transfers.Consider the school before agreeing to ahouse, or see if school transfers are like-

ly.Also, notify your child’s current school

that the child will be leaving. Schools planaccording to the number of children theyexpect for next year. It’s always consider-ate to let them know if students will notbe returning. There also may be paper-work they can pull together for you tomake the school registration process onthe other end much easier.Before the movers pack away your be-

longings, consider that you will need thefollowing items to enroll you children ina new school: birth certificate and, if ap-plicable, a passport; current immunizationrecord; housing agreement (mortgage pa-perwork or lease agreement); contact in-formation for current school; currentIndividualized Education Plan (IEP) fora student with special needs. It is also help-ful to have a recent report card for K-8students or a current transcript for a highschool student.

— The NBVC school liaison officer can becontacted at 805-989-5211 or via email [email protected] for any K-12 education-related questions.

Moving this summer? Contact your school liaison officer

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Seabee ChapelPort HuenemeBuilding 1433

Phone: (805) 982-4358

ProtestantSunday worship service: 9 a.m.Choir rehearsal: Tuesday, 6:30 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.

Women’s Bible StudiesTuesday: 10 a.m., “Book of I Samuel.”Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., “The God I

Never Knew.” Childcare provided.

Men’s Bible StudiesThursday: 11:30 a.m., “Fire on the

Mountain.” Lunch provided.

Soup Fellowship StudySunday: 5 p.m., “Fire on the

Mountain.” Potluck.

Catholic Religious EducationPre-K through high schoolTuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Chapel of FaithPoint MuguBuilding 121

Phone: (805) 989-7967

ProtestantEpiscopal service: 11 a.m.

Catholic MassSunday: 9 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 8:15 a.m.Thursday: 11:30 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 11 a.m.

Chaplains serving NBVCLt. Cmdr. Jeffrey HanCommand Chaplain

Lt. Lesa WelliverStaff Chaplain

Father Antony BerchmanzCatholic Priest

Worship schedule

It’s February, and love is in the air.Love is the most basic aspect of any

personal relationship. It looks differentdepending on what the relationship is. Ahusband’s love for his wife will (and shouldbe) expressed differently than his love forother relatives, friends and co-workers.However, love in general is essential forthe success of personal relationships.Love, in its most general sense, is a kind,

compassionate disposition that seeks an-other person’s good because of the inher-ent dignity that the other person pos-sesses as a human being.Every breakdown and difficulty in per-

sonal relationships stems from a lack oflove on the part of one or both peopleinvolved. This is true of marriages as wellas work relationships. This reality is il-lustrated by one of the most common is-sues I encounter as a chaplain: peopleassuming the worst about others.To frame the discussion, I would like to

quote the Apostle Paul’s description oflove that he gives in a letter written to thefollowers of Jesus in Corinth. In that let-ter he writes, “Love is patient and kind;love does not envy or boast; it is not ar-rogant or rude. It does not insist on itsown way; it is not irritable or resentful; itdoes not rejoice at wrongdoing, but re-joices with the truth. Love bears all things,believes all things, hopes all things, en-dures all things” (1 Corinthians 13:4-7,ESV).“Hopes all things.”What Paul means is

fairly straightforward: To love someone

means to hope the best of them. Simplyput, if you want to truly love people, youmust not assume the worst about them.I have spoken to countless people in the

capacity of a chaplain, pastor or friendwho have this very failure to love — nothoping the best, but assuming the worst.It can destroy a marriage, a professionalrelationship or a friendship. Here is howit often plays out:Johnny Seabee has become so frustrat-

ed, bitter or angry with another person inhis life that it has become more than hecan bear, and he tells me how miserablehe is. As I ask him questions to find outmore,I often discover that the root of his mis-

ery lies in the fact that at some point inthe relationship he assumed (often wrong-ly) that the other person thought or feltin some negative way toward him. Thisperception then became his reality— eventhough it was far from the truth — and

he acted on his assumption.In many instances, these same kinds of

assumptions fly back and forth betweenthe two people involved so many timesthat objective reality fully gives way tonegative assumptions and hateful feel-ings.Most people are quite surprised when I

tell them the problem is probably a lackof love.However, the entire chain of eventsdescribed above can be cut off if one sim-ply chooses to not assume the worst aboutothers. The more profitable course of ac-tion, if you think someone has it out foryou, is to hope the best of them and askthem in a kind and courteous mannerwhether they have something against you.This gives both people the opportunity tohave an honest conversation about theirthoughts and feelings, and there is noroom left for wrong assumptions.If you find yourself in the position of

thinking that someone in your life has illwill toward you, but you do not know forsure, try loving them by hoping the bestof them. That would surely be better thanthe alternative of assuming the worst andstewing in bitterness toward them, whichis like drinking poison and hoping theother person dies.If you seek to love others in the way the

Apostle Paul speaks of — hoping the bestfor them and thinking of ways you canbless them — you will find that it freesyou from the burden of negative assump-tions and allows you to better enjoy therelationships you are in.

Love is in the air: Is it fresh and healthful or bitter and raw?

The California Department of VeteransAffairs (CalVet) is co-hosting a CaliforniaBlackVeteransSummitMonday,Feb. 24, inLos Angeles in an effort to develop lines ofcommunicationsbetween theblackveterans’community, blackmilitaryhistoryorganiza-tions, CalVet and the U.S. Department of

Veterans Affairs.Veterans’ access to information regarding

well-earnedbenefitshasbecomeasignificantissue forall veterans.This summitwill featurediscussionsonhousing, employment,health-care and education benefits and services.There is no charge to attend the summit,

which will take place at the California StateAfrican-American Museum, 600 State St.,Los Angeles. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the summit will run from 8 a.m. to4:30 p.m. For more information, call up theCalVet website at www.cdva.ca.gov/Minor-ity/BlackVeteranSummit.aspx.

Veterans sought for Black Veterans Summit Feb. 24

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The Holy Days are approaching.Catholic and Protestant services will

be conducted at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC), at the Seabee Chapelat Port Hueneme, the Chapel of Faith atPoint Mugu and the Chapel of Peace onSan Nicolas Island.Ash Wednesday is March 5. Catholic

services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m.and 6:30 p.m. at the Seabee Chapel andat 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Faith. ALiturgical AshWednesday service will beconducted at 6 p.m. at the Chapel ofPeace.Services will also be held for Palm Sun-

day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and

Easter Sunday.Jewish services are being conducted at

Temple Beth Torah, 7620 Foothill Road,Ventura.For a complete Holy Days schedule,

see the Feb. 27 edition of The Light-house.

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By Matthew DennyNAWCWD Public Affairs

Rear Adm. Mike Moran, Naval AirWarfare Center Weapons Division(NAWCWD) commander, kicked off the2014 Safety & Security Symposia at NavalBase Ventura County (NBVC) PointMugu Tuesday, Feb. 4, and at Naval AirWeapons Station China Lake the day af-ter.“It’s important to keep our people safe,

and it’s important to keep our informationsafe,”Moran said.This was the first of the “Support Our

People Symposia Series” put together bySusie Raglin, director of NAWCWD’sCorporate Operations, and her team. Thisfirst event was a “train-the-trainer” eventand was open to level 1 through level 4supervisors. Future events will be held forthe entire workforce.The symposia are designed to increase

awareness about safety and security, andto support theNAWCWDworkforce with

continual learning forums about topicsneeded to effectively support WD’s mis-sion.“Events like this make my job easier,”

said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class HectorGarcia of the Naval Branch Health Clin-ic Port Hueneme. “Safety is imperative tomission success.”Departments within corporate opera-

tions set up stations to offer informationand assistance to leadership and their staff.Base and local law enforcement, alongwith base fire department representatives,also spoke to the workforce and encour-aged situational awareness.“The most valuable assets that NAW-

CWD has are you as a leader in the orga-nization and our people that come toworkevery day dedicated to supporting thewarfighter,” said Capt. Karl Andina,NAWCWD’s vice commander. “It is ourcollective responsibility as NAWCWDleaders to provide andmaintain a safe andsecure environment to accomplish themis-sion.”John Martinez, a field training officer,

andMaster atArms 2ndClass Brad Plum-mer, both with Force Protection at NBVC

Point Mugu, gave a presentation aboutwhat the workforce can do in an activeshooter scenario.“This gives us face-to-face contact with

leadership and allows open forum for di-rect Q and A,” Martinez said. “Just be-cause you are not wearing a police or fireuniform does not mean you can’t help. Bealert of your surroundings and pay atten-tion to the little differences in your co-workers.”Matt Jackson,NAWCWDChina Lake’s

safety lead, encouraged supervisors toengage the workforce about safety andsecurity, and to schedule fire, natural di-saster and workplace violence discussionswith the base police and fire departmentsand the local safety office.Information technology and informa-

tion awareness, physical security andsafety, natural disasters, cyber security,workplace violence prevention and work-force awareness were other topics dis-cussed.For more information about this event

and future symposia, go to https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/links/safetyand-security.

Series of talks at NAWCWD focuses on safety, security

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Rear Adm. Mike Moran, Naval Air WarfareCenter Weapons Division commander, andsenior leadership listen to a speaker Feb. 4during the first in a series of talks on safetyand security.

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By MCCS (SW/AW) John HarringtonAFN Broadcast Center Public Affairs

A small team of U.S. Navy Seabeessaved the American Forces NetworkBroadcast Center (AFN BC) roughly$130,000 in contracting costs by craninga diesel fuel tank to a new location within

the facility.Six Sailors from Naval Mobile Con-

struction Battalion (NMCB) 4, home-ported at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC)PortHueneme, brought in a craneto move the 16,000-pound tank at theAFN BC facility in Riverside in support

of the installation of a new emergencygenerator.The AFN BC broadcasts 11 channels

of television and 10 channels of radio viasatellite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,around the world to nearly 1million view-ers and listeners in 173 countries and on-board dozens of deployed U.S. Navyships.The fuel tank and generator will ensure

that the AFNBCwill be able to maintainits satellite feeds to overseas military, civil-ian government workers, retirees and theirfamilies in all but the worst of naturaldisasters.“We needed to move the fuel tank to a

better location to feed the new generator,”saidAFNBC’s deputy director,U.S.ArmyLt. Col. John Clearwater. “Initially, wereceived an original quote for $35k butthat ballooned to $131k due to some con-tracting requirements. Like the rest ofDoD, our budget has been dramaticallycurtailed, and we just couldn’t supportthat. That’s when we reached out to theSeabees.”Clearwater contacted Naval Construc-

tion Group (NCG) 1 Command MasterChief Corey Heinrich, and the two beganworking details to determine the feasibil-ity of the project.Because a crane crew was already as-

signed to construct some buildings for anew gun range at Marine Corps AirGround Combat Center TwentyninePalms, a trip toRiverside was a convenientstopover as the crew made its way backto NBVC Port Hueneme.As the crew went over the final plan for

the movement of the fuel tank, the con-fined areawhere the tankwas beingmovedfrom was the most significant hurdle.Along either side of the narrow corridorwhere the tank rested were buildings con-taining high-value items critical to thegenerator project. A single miscalculationby any of the team members could resultin catastrophic damage to either the tankor buildings, along with significant chanceof injury to the Seabees.“It’s a little awkward, but pretty simple,”

said Equipment Operator 2nd Class Fer-nando Mendoza, the crane operator forthe job. “This isn’t new to me, and I’mpretty good at it.”The operation took about four hours,

and the Seabees said they loved the job.“It’s awesome that we get to actually do

real—not just training— lifts, but to sup-port actual customers,” said Chief Equip-ment Operator Scott Henske, the load testdirector for NMCB 4. “There’s no bettertraining to do that than what we’re doingright now.”The lift was special toHenske,Mendoza

and the rest of the Seabees not just be-cause it was a real-world operation, butbecause their client was one that hadserved them well in the past.“I’ve been deployed overseas eight

times,” said Henske. “I got to watch theSuper Bowl in Iraq and Afghanistan andin Guam [because of AFN]. It’s a boostto morale for myself and for all of ourtroops that are deployed.”“It’s good,” said Mendoza. “[AFN]

helps us out with all the channels, so it’snice to be able to give a little back.”

Network gets Seabee help Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4’s EOC Scott Henske, right, checks andadjusts the fuel tank’s position at its new location prior to dropping it to the pad.

Photos by MCCs (sW/AW) John hArrington / AFn bC

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4’s EO1 Philip King, left, and EO2 BradfordCook guide the 16,000-pound diesel fuel tank from its former location to a large flatbedtruck for transport.

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The California Gold Coast Com-bined Federal Campaign (CFC), whichincludes Ventura, Santa Barbara andSan Luis Obispo counties, collectednearly $570,000 during the 2013 fund-raising effort, about 20 percent lessthan last year, according to Terri Bel-kin, campaign director for Gold Coastregion.The 2013 CFC chairman, Capt.

Mark K. Edelson, the commandingofficer of Naval Facilities Engineeringand Expeditionary Warfare Center(NAVFAC EXWC), called the cam-paign successful, noting that the con-tributions are going to more than 2,000national and local charities.“The Combined Federal Campaign

was a solid success this year, despitethe pressures on our federal workforce,”Edelson said. “The contributions willimprove the quality of life for our fel-low citizens. I would like to extend mypersonal thanks to everyone who do-nated and to those who coordinatedour collection efforts.”

Belkin said the final total of $568,839was short of the $800,000 goal, a trendseen in many of the federal campaignsthis year.“The furloughs, all of that, damp-

ened the spirits,” she said.The Gold Coast region is made up

of about 21,000 federal workers. Theregion includes Naval Base VenturaCounty and Vandenberg Air ForceBase, as well as government workers in

the Air National Guard, post offices,Social Security, the Internal RevenueService and other federal depart-ments.Campaign contributions in the Gold

Coast region have been on a downfallsince 2009. That year, $951,000 wascollected, up from $897,653 in 2008.The campaign brought in $771,000 in2012, down 23 percent from 2011.Belkin said the CFC is being re-

vamped. Effective March 1, the GoldCoast region is becoming part of theGreater Southern California region forthe 2014 campaign, and more region-alization is being planned nationwidefor 2015.Belkin, who has been part of the

CFC for 10 years, said she is losing herjob, and the campaign office in Ca-marillo is closing.The Naval Base Ventura County

campaign will now be under the direc-tion of Demetrius Stevenson, CFCdirector of the United Way of GreaterLos Angeles, which includes Orange,Riverside and San Bernardino counties,Belkin said.

Local CFC brings in $570,000 for 2013

Photo by Ut3 Jennifer Stewart / nCG 1

Capt. Dean Tufts, commanding officer ofNaval Construction Group 1, gives IrmaAtkins her Senior Civilian of the Year awardduring a town hall meeting Jan. 28.

The CombinedFederal Campaignwas a solid successthis year, despitethe pressures on ourfederal workforce.

— Capt. Mark K. Edelson,NAVFAC EXWC commanding officer,

2013 CFC chairman

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Capt. Todd Watkins, commodore of CommanderAirborne Command Control and LogisticsWing at NavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu, recently announcedthat LS1 Marcus Jimenez is the Wing’s Shore Sailorof the Year and AM1 Georlando Alvarezpena of CarrierAirborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 112is the Wing’s Sea Sailor of the Year for 2013. In thetop photo, Jimenez is congratulated by Watkins, left,and Wing CMDCM Jon Smedley. In the bottom photo,Watkins and Smedley congratulate Alvarezpena.

SAILORS OF THE YEARBy Alyce MoncourtoisNSWC PHD

EngineeringDuty Officers (EDOs)currently attending EDO School, atenant command at Naval Base Ven-tura County, visited Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Port HuenemeDivi-sion (NSWC PHD) Jan. 30 for brief-ings and tours.The 22 students and two staff

members were greeted by NSWCPHD leadership at the command’sMission Package Support Facility, aunique Navy asset that provides sup-port for the mission modules of theNavy’s Littoral Combat Ship.Lt. Cmdr. Tony Holmes, Land At-

tackDepartment officer, representedNSWCPHD’s engineering leadershipand began his presentation by sharinghis own personal story about becom-ing an EDO and the many optionsthat were available to him along hiscareer path. Acknowledging that hewas once in their shoes, with manychoices to make after EDO school,Holmes encouraged the students withwords of wisdom.“The EDO community is great,”

he said. “I love it, and it providesmany great opportunities for a navalcareer.”He also discussed how NSWC

PHD could potentially be a careerpath for those graduating from theEDO School.Statistically, Holmes is correct.

Data from theNavy Personnel Com-mand show that 25 percent of EDOsend up serving in engineering andtechnology. The data also show that50 percent serve in fleet maintenanceand 25 percent go to acquisition pro-gram management. The 25 percentin engineering and technology serveatWarfare Centers, HQDirectoratesand national missions such as divingand salvage, strategic systems andmissile defense.Holmes took the opportunity to

show, via organizational charts, howmany ED billets are found within theNSWC PHD organization.“These are exceptionally good bil-

lets,”he said. “Thework here at PHDis rewarding and definitely puts yourengineering knowledge to the test.”Holmes went on to provide an

overview of the command’s work asan in-service engineering agent for the

Navy’s surface fleet. He talked aboutthe breadth and depth of engineeringefforts, including test and evaluation,combat system in-service engineeringand integrated logistics support.“It’s important for the EDO com-

munity to know we exist and whatwe do,” said Holmes. “Since we arenot part of a large naval port like SanDiego, it’s easy for our work to beoverlooked.”Following the command overview,

the visitors toured the facility andlearned about the various engineeringand logistical aspects of LittoralCombat Ship mission module sup-port.They also toured the SurfaceWar-

fare Engineering Facility, where they

saw first-hand how the Self DefenseTest Ship is remotely controlledthrough the land-based control cen-ter. Later they explored the Test Ship,learning about the various missiletesting platforms and the ship’s ex-tensive technical capabilities.“I’m pleased the EDOs had a

chance to see what we do for theglobal fleet because some of thesehighly skilled Sailors will return hereand make a huge contribution to thefuture of this command,” said Hol-mes.While attending EDO School, the

officers go through a five-week basiccourse that provides the knowledgeof plans, programs, policies and pro-cedures by which the Navy accom-plishes the acquisition and life-cycleengineering of naval ships, subma-rines and systems. The course doesn’tteach engineering from an academicperspective because the students havealready earned their engineeringmaster’s degrees. Instead, it focuseson the methods by which the Navymanages the engineering of its shipsand systems.EDOs focus on the life-cycle re-

search, development, acquisition,construction, maintenance, modern-ization and disposal of all ship andsubmarine systems.

Students at EDO School tour NSWC PHD

Photo by alyCe MoNCourtois / NsWC Phd

Dave Bograd, left, Mission Package Support Facility operations and maintenancelead for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, explainsthe functions of the facility to Engineering Duty Officer students during a Jan.30 tour. Bograd is standing next to the MK 50 Mod 0 Modular Gun WeaponSystem.

It’s importantfor the EDOcommunity toknow we exist andwhat we do.

— Lt. Cmdr. Tony HolmesLand Attack Department officer

NSWC PHD

The NAVAIR Leadership Development Program(NLDP) is now accepting applications for the 2014 co-hort.Those interested should apply online by Feb. 26 at

https://myteam.navair.navy.mil/corpapps/dpt (selectemail certificate).The program is open to civilians in grades GS-13 to

GS-15 or with salaries equivalent or higher to GS-13/4for other pay bands (i.e., STRL/FWS) and military O-4and above.As the command’s flagship leadership program,NLDP

is designed for high-performing NAVAIR military andcivilian employees with demonstrated leadership poten-tial. In addition to classroom-based leadership trainingand mentoring, the three- to five-year program includesjob shadowing, networking and rotational assign-ments.For more information, contact the NAVAIR Nation-

al HelpDesk at 301-342-3104, 888-292-5919 or at https://nhd.navair.navy.mil/.

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An open application period for theNaval Air Systems Command (NA-VAIR) workforce to join diversity ad-visory teams closes Feb. 17.Civilian and military employees may

apply to become a member of one ofthe following diversity advisory teamsthat support NAVAIR’s Executive Di-versity Council and are led by flag of-ficer and senior executive servicechampions:• African-American Pipeline Action

Team (APAT)• Hispanic Engagement Action Team

(HEAT)• Individuals with Disabilities Action

Team (IWD A-Team)• Women’s Advisory Group (WAG)To join a team, complete the online

application at http://www.navair.navy.mil/survey/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.SurveyCaptcha&key=2653AA9B-FDC1-424A-AA95-3E86E969D318.NAVAIR’s diversity advisory teams

provide an open forum to discuss top-ics of concern and interest to African-Americans, Hispanics, individuals withdisabilities and women in the work-

place. Topics can include recruitment,retention, development and eliminat-ing barriers that impact full participa-tion. All teams address the need todevelop an inclusive culture withinNAVAIR that values diversity to con-tinue to enable all employees to workeffectively and enjoy satisfying andrewarding careers.Membership requirements include

the following:• NAVAIR civilian or military em-

ployee, all grades and ranks, all sites.• Commitment of about three to five

hours per month.• Ability to attend monthly meetings

via video teleconference.• Participation on sub-teams and in

NAVAIR’s Mentoring Program.Participation on these teams is a col-

lateral duty. No chargeable object willbe provided to members when workingon team assignments.Applicants must talk with their su-

pervisor to obtain approval to par-ticipate on a team and will be asked toverify that a supervisor supports par-ticipation and understands the require-ments.

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Lt. Patrick “Fab” Martin, electronic warfare operational test director for AirTest and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9, “The Vampires,” talks about the AIM-9XSidewinder missile mounted on the wingtip of a VX-9 FA-18E Super Hornet duringa tour for the Friends of the Navy Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC) Point Mugu. The group included representatives from the officesof Assemblyman Jeff Gorell, County Supervisor Peter Foy and U.S. Rep. HowardP. “Buck” McKeon, plus members of the Santa Barbara Navy League, VenturaCounty Economic Development Association and ITT Technical Institute, to name afew. The tour included a viewing of the FA-18 Hornet/Growlers on the flightline.

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By SW3 Calvin Johnson andMC1 Chris FaheyNMCB 3

DILI, Timor-Leste— Seabees assignedto Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 3’s Timor-Leste ConstructionCivic Action Detail (CCAD) joined thecountry’s president in delivering 600 chil-dren’s books to Timorese students Jan.15.Seabees joined President Taur Matan

Ruak at the Escola Basiki Similesu Pri-mary School in the mountainous junglevillage of Gleno as he presented the booksto the school’s director on behalf of theSeabee-Timor team.Afterward, he spoke to the Seabees

about his time in the Falintil-Forças deDefesa de Timor Leste (F-FDTL) andshared stories about his combat experi-ences.“The president told us that he spent

decades fighting in the jungle, leaving hishome as a young man and not returninguntil he was in his 40s,” said ConstructionElectrician 3rd Class Chioke Richards. “Itwas inspiring.”After enjoying a community-organized

reception that included a traditional meal,

dancing and singing, Seabees went toworkbuilding a bookcase and reading the bookswith the students.“The children really got a kick out of

some of the pop-up books and picturesin the stories,” said Construction Me-chanic 3rd ClassNathan Pogorzelski. “Wewould read the words slowly and the stu-dents would repeat what we were say-ing.”There is a great urgency for young peo-

ple to learn English in Timor-Leste. Un-derstanding this need, NMCB 3’s Timor-Leste CCAD liaison officer, Lt. j.g. MarkGuida, decided to voice the concern to hishometown in Pennsylvania, and residentsthere took the task to action.Guida’smother, Dee, is a faculty advisor

of a Kiwanis International youth organi-zation called K-Kids at an elementaryschool in Enola, Pa. She asked the childrenif they would like to help, and the K-Kidsorganized amonthlong book drive in No-vember, spreading the word across theschool.“I thought it would be great to not only

give books to children that would get somuch joy out of having something to readin their schools but also connect students

in my hometown with the children ofTimor-Leste and learn what their schoolsare like and how they live,” Mark Guidasaid.The K-Kids ended up collecting and

shipping more than 2,000 children’sbooks to Timor-Leste. The Seabeesraised money to cover all shippingcosts.By linking the two communities of

young students — both from Americaand Timor-Leste — Guida forged thesame bond of friendship already felt be-tween the Seabees and Timor-Leste De-

fense Force as they work together toperform humanitarian construction proj-ects across the island.“The Seabees’ invaluable and innumer-

able contributions to Timor-Leste goabove and beyond the very importantconstruction work they do,” said TheU.S. Embassy to Timor-Leste’s Charged’Affaires Scott Ticknor. “They are am-bassadors to the local communities, andU.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battal-ion 3’s interest in promoting educationand dedication to bringing these materi-als to the community is priceless.”

Seabees deliver 600 booksto Timor-Leste youngsters

Photos by sW3 Calvin Johnson / nMCb 3

Students from the Escola Basiki Similesu Primary School enjoy the books presented tothe school by Timor-Leste President Taur Matan Ruak and Seabees from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Timor-Leste Construction Civic Action Detail (CCAD).

CM3 Nathan Pogorzelski of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3’s Timor-LesteConstruction Civic Action Detail (CCAD) reads one of the more than 600 books donated tostudents at the Escola Basiki Similesu Primary School.

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By MC1 Chris FaheyNMCB 3

OKINAWA, Japan — For thepast year, commuters travelingalong the primary access road thatconnects the Heshikiya commu-nity to the White Beach NavalFacility did so at their own peril.Perched roughly 150meters abovethe road on themountainous faceof an exposed ridge, a boulder thesize of a compact car peered downthe cliff, threatening to fall at anymoment.Composed of different types of

dirt, stone and clay and held inplace by a small natural dirtwedgeabout the sizeof dustpan, theboul-der had a size and consistency thatcould enable it to easily crushthrough the average Japanese ve-hicle and kill anyone traveling onfoot.With no money left in his bud-

get,HeshikiyaDistrict Chief Mit-suoShinya struggled to finda solu-tion that would allow the opentransit of this important road andremove the dangerous conditionsthreatening those under hischarge.LedbyChief ConstructionElec-

tricianChanceAgnew, 13 Seabeesfrom Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 3 ventured tothe ridge above White Beach lastmonth to ridHeshikiyaof its prob-lem.Agnew’s plan was simple in

theory: Use equipment in the bat-talion’s existing inventory to climbthe ridge, lock workers safely intoplace, then use a jackhammer andseveral other heavy tools to bustthe boulder apart, piece by piece.Agnew combedNMCB3 look-

ing for members who had bothadvanced rock climbing experienceand gear so they could safely exe-cute his plan.Logistics Specialists 2nd Class

Eric Johnson and Travis Pommer,best friends and both assigned toNMCB 3’s Supply Department,answered Agnew’s call. Havingsafely completed more than 200climbs between them, they wereable to use the 200-foot climbingropes, carabineers and harnessesin thebattalion’s inventory toallowAgnew’s team of Seabees to re-move the cliffside tumor bothsafely and within the allottedtime.

Prior to actually putting handson the boulder, Agnew and histeam spent days clearing pathsleading through the triple-canopyjungle that surrounded the ridge.This helped them gain safe accessto the job site and transport a gen-

erator, jackhammer, fuel and oth-er tools, including a wire litter incase someone was injured.Once accesswas established and

gear staged, Pommer and Johnsoncreated a solid anchor point usinga redundant locking system thatensured the only thing sent tum-bling down the cliff was the boul-der.“Thatwas thebiggest challenge,”

Agnew said, “getting accessthrough this thick jungle and en-suring everyone was taking theirtime, paying attention and lookingout for each other. We had goodradio communication, sowe couldeach pass along whatever wasneeded in case of an emergency— a corpsman on site and an am-bulance on site fromWhite Beachnot more than 300 meters fromwhere we worked.”Once their climbing systemwas

secure andanchors set,Agnewandhis teamdonned climbinghelmets,eye protection and climbing har-nesses to reach the boulder. Theyused a large jackhammer to drivesteel rebar stakes into the heart ofthe rocky beast. These stakes al-lowed large sections of the boulder

to shed safely from the mass androll easily down the slope.“Oncewewere able to get safely

locked in position, our top crewdid a great job sending us tools,food, stayinghydrated andmakingsure we could stay in our workrhythm,”saidAgnew. “We trustedour climbing experts to keep ussafe, and they trusted us to get thework done. The teamwork wasperfect.”The project ran from Jan. 14 to

29.On the last day, as the team

watched the last piece of the boul-der collapse into the dense jungle,the crew — spread out across thejob site— cheered and high-fived,allowing the nearby populace tohear the Seabees’ joy at havingeliminated a threat to the commu-nity andmaking a true impact onthe district’s safety.“I’ve been working on trying to

get the boulder removed for a yearand a half,”District Chief Shinyasaid through an interpreter. “Iwant to thank theSeabees forhelp-ing solve this problem. Their mo-tivation and spirit assuredme theycould get the job done.”

Seabees remove boulder perched precariously above road

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BU3 Caleb Esparza, top, from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, uses a Hiltito break off sections of a large boulder while IS2 Collin Austria, also from NMCB 3, acts asa safety spotter. The two are working atop a steep ridge near White Beach Naval Facility toremove the boulder, which is dangerously perched above a primary access road.

Photo by MC1 Chris FAhEy / nMCb 3

From left, CEC Chance Agnew, IS2 Collin Austria and BU3 Caleb Esparza, all from NavalMobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, prepare to climb a steep ridge near White BeachNaval Facility so they can begin work to remove a boulder dangerously perched above aprimary access road connecting the Heshikiya District to White Beach.

Photo by Eo3 AAron Wilson /nMCb 3

BU3 Caleb Esparza from NavalMobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 3 steadies his support lineafter climbing a steep ridge nearWhite Beach Naval Facility.

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By Alyce MoncourtoisNSWC PHD

UnderwayReplenishment (UN-REP) personnel from Naval Sur-face Warfare Center, Port Huen-eme Division (NSWC PHD)provided specialized refuelingtraining for the crew of USS Pele-liu (LHA 5) Jan. 27-31 at thecommand’s UNREP test site.Although the ship was not in

port, 15 Sailors traveled from SanDiego to Port Hueneme to learnUNREP operational proceduresfrom the Navy’s experts.“Most of the Sailors that come

here have never experienced anactual UNREP evolution,” saidBob Hilger, UNREP divisionmanager. “Our job is to give them

a thorough understanding of theprocedures with hands-on learn-ing from our team of profession-als.”Peleliu’s crew startedwith class-

room training in standard operat-ing procedures for conductingUNREP maneuvers. They thenreceived hands-on machinerypractice for fuel and cargo rig-sending and receiving specific totheir ship. As the training pro-gressed, the Sailors became morecomfortable with the hoses, rig-ging and equipment.The UNREP test site offers

training in a static and controlledenvironmentwhere there is no riskto personnel or cargo.

“It was satisfying to see the

Sailors progress and gain confi-dence in their abilities to performunderway replenishment opera-tions,” said Hilger.As the Navy’s only fully

equipped and operational UN-REP test site, NSWC PHD hasprovided replenishment engineer-ing services to the surface fleetsince 1963.NSWCPHD’s expertsare the fleet’s full serviceUNREPagents, maintaining crucial capa-bilities that allow the U.S. fleet toremain at sea for as long as neces-sary.Peleliu, commissioned in 1980

and homeported in San Diego, isaTarawa-class amphibious assaultship named for the World War IIBattle of Peleliu.

USS Peleliu crew learns specialized refueling at NSWC PHD

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Crew members from USS Peleliu (LHA 5) demonstrate their ability to usehand signals and control rigging during their training at Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Port Hueneme Division.

By Delaney RodriguezNSWC PHD

More than a dozen volunteers fromNa-val Base Ventura County took time outfrom their busy schedulesWednesday, Jan.29, to serve as judges at an annual sciencefair at Santa Clara Elementary School inOxnard.Many came away impressed by the stu-

dents’ efforts, including Technical EditorDarla Pluckrose of the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Port Hueneme Division(NSWC PHD).“I wanted to participate in this pro-

gram,” she said, “because I believe kidsneed to interact with adults at this age inorder to come out of their shells. I amimpressed with the work and presentationof these projects, and I am happy to be apart of it.”Students from the sixth, seventh and

eighth grades presented projects in a num-ber of categories, including chemistry,physics, animal behavior, botany and lifesciences.According to Michelle Mullen, a sev-

enth-grade teacher at the school and theproject coordinator, events like the sciencefair help prepare students for the futureby “promoting a higher level of thinking,”something the school encourages in theirstudents from an early age.She said the Navy’s involvement has

been critical to the success of the annualevent.“They’re all very friendly and knowl-

edgeable,” she said of the Sailors whovolunteer. “We really appreciate them tak-ing their time to help our students.”Each judge carefully examined the proj-

ects prior to the students arriving so they

would be prepared with appropriate ques-tions. The judges questioned studentsabout their experiments and evaluatedthem on the level of complexity, the suc-cess of the experiment and on the students’presentation skills.When asked how he judged the students

work, Baseline Assessment Test DirectorKennethUnchangco explained, “I focusedon the creativity, presentation and howwell the experiments were conducted. Iwas highly impressed with the work andwill definitely return as a judge nextyear.”Many students researched a subject re-

lated to a hobby or a sport to which theydedicated a lot of time.Lt. AdrianLaney, Combat Systems Ship

Qualifications Trials project officer atNSWC PHD, was happy to give back tothe community and engage with the stu-dents.“As an Engineering Duty Officer,” said

Laney, “I want to help younger genera-tions get excited about and engaged in thefields of science, engineering andmath. Itwas really a joy and a privilege to helpjudge the wonderful projects that the stu-dents at SantaClara had obviouslyworkedso hard on.”

Navy helps judge science fairs

Judging for the 60th Ventura Coun-ty Science Fair at the Ventura Coun-ty Fairgrounds is set for March 19,and volunteer judges are needed.About 900 students are expected to

enter the competition.“This means that nearly 250 judges

are needed to adequately judge theprojects and interview the students,”said John Tarkany, who organizesstudent competitions for the VenturaCountyOffice of Education. “Thank-fully we live in a community that re-sponds to the call and provides vol-unteers. For example, over the courseof the past years the Navy has pro-vided anywhere from 20 to 40 of thosejudges. The students are always im-pressed when they realize that theNavy is on site and helping to judgetheir projects.”To volunteer, visit www.vcoe.org/sc,

go to the Science Fair tab and call upVolunteer Judges Registration. Formore information, call Tarkany at805-437-1501.

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Lt. Daniel Taphorn of the Naval Satellite Operations Center at Naval Base Ventura County,Point Mugu, listens as Santa Clara sixth-grader Gabriel Espinosa explains his experiment,“The Smell of Taste and Food.” Taphorn said he liked the fact that students had to discusstheir work outside the classroom with people they don’t know. “Public speaking skills arecritical in today’s world,” he said.

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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center

Let me congratulate you on making itthrough another holiday shopping season.Hopefully, you were able to put togethera shopping strategy that minimized thedamage to your bank account. If youspent more than you wanted to and coulduse some assistance in figuring out howto pay it all off, give the Fleet & FamilySupport Center (FFSC) a call and we willsee how we might be able to help. Know-ing that in another 10 months we get todo this all over again, it might be extreme-ly beneficial to start planning now.As far as saving goes, the Department

of Defense implemented a social market-ing campaign in February 2007 titled“Military Saves.”This is a collective effortto not only persuade, motivate and en-courage military families to save everymonth, but also to convince leaders andorganizations to be actively aggressive insupporting and promoting automatic sav-ings. While it is an ongoing annual cam-paign, the entire military communitycomes together to focus on financial read-

iness during Military Saves Week. Thisyear, that week is from Feb. 24 to March1.The campaign’s lifeblood is in its part-

ners and organizations that see the valuein working together to empowermembers,employees, customers and clients to be-come financially stable through saving,debt reduction and wealth-building overtime. Bottom line: It’s time to commit tobuilding wealth, not debt.

For this year’sMilitary Saves Campaign,the FFSC is holding several financialevents for Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) personnel and their families.First off, you should be seeingMilitary

Saves pledge boxes in your commandspaces and around the base. These pledgeboxes are where you can drop your pledgeto yourself to savemoney and also requestmore information from the FFSC finan-cial counselors on different financial top-ics, such as car buying, home buying, in-vesting and paying down debt. You canalso make a pledge by going to www.militarysaves.org, and you’ll receive yourfree FICO score and credit report.The FFSC will also be hosting two Fi-

nancial Resource Fairs. The first is Feb.25 at the Navy Exchange at NBVC PortHueneme, and the second is Feb. 27 at theNavyExchange,NBVCPointMugu. Bothfairs run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.In attendance will be numerous resourc-

es, including Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety, Armed Forces Bank, CBC Fed-

eral Credit Union, Ventura County FASTProgram and WIC. There will also be anopportunity to win an awesome prize!Additionally, FFSC will be holding fi-

nancial Lunch ‘n’ Learn classes through-out the month of March. All classes arefrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They are:• Car Buying, March 10, Point Mugu

FFSC.• How To Improve Your Credit Score,

March 21, Port Hueneme FFSC.• Saving and Investing, March 25, Port

Hueneme FFSC.We hope you take advantage of all the

financial resources the FFSC has to of-fer.If you have questions, call Dan Savage

at the Point Mugu FFSC, 805-989-8844,or Brittany Barton at the Port HuenemeFFSC at 805-982-3726. Your commandfinancial specialist (CFS) will also haveupdated information.— Brittany Barton is a financial educator withthe Fleet & Family Support Center at NavalBase Ventura County.

Military Saves Week starts Feb. 24: Take charge now!

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, deploy-ment support, new parent support, careerservices and many other support servicesare available at the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center. NBVC Point Mugu, Bldg.225 next to the chapel, 989-8146; NBVCPort Hueneme, Bldg. 1169 behind NEX,982-5037.All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-

erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation. Child care option availablewith prior registration.

Career Support and Retention• Transition Assistance Program

— XGPS: Mondays-Fridays, 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, March 3-7 forretirees and E-7 and above; March 10-14. Register via Command CareerCounselor.• VA Paperwork Assistance: Hands

on assistance in filing, reopening or

appealing your VA claim. Active duty,veterans, widows, walk-ins welcome!Call for more info at 805-982-5037.• Capstone/ITP Review: For those

who have completed Transition GPSto ensure Career Readiness Standardshave been met. Wed., March 12, 9 a.m.to noon; Wed., March 26, noon to 3p.m.• Power Point Tips & Tricks: Learn

how to create basic presentations usingMicrosoft Office PowerPoint 2007.Thurs., Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m.• Writing the Perfect Resume & Cov-

er Letter: Learn cutting-edge resumeand cover letter techniques to success-fully present your skills. Thurs., Feb.13, 1 to 3 p.m.• Federal Employment & Resume:

Learn about resumes, relevant websitesand the application process for federaljobs. Wed., Feb. 19, 9 to 11 a.m.• Interview Skills: Prepare for your

job interview, learn about the interviewprocess, conduct a mock interview andmore. Thurs., Feb. 20, 2 to 4 p.m.

• Excel Intermediate: Learn advancedshortcuts, formulas, charts, referencingand more using Microsoft Office Excel2007. Wed., Feb. 26, 9 to 11:30 a.m.• Are You LinkedIn? Using LinkedIn

for your job search. Thurs., Feb. 27,10 to 11:30 a.m.• Excel Basics: Learn how to use Mi-

crosoft Office Excel 2007 software forboth personal and professional use.Tues., March 4, 2 to 4:30 p.m., FFSCPoint Mugu, Bldg. 225.• Spouse & Family Employment:

Learn important job search skills, re-sume basics and more! Wed., March 5,9 to 10:30 a.m.

Deployment• Individual Augmentee (IA) Family

Connection: Whether this is your first or21st experience in IAs, join other familymembers and meet with spouses of de-ployed service members. Share yourknowledge of how to thrive during thisexperience. Mon., March 3, noon to 1p.m.

Disaster Preparation• Disaster Preparedness: Be informed,

have a plan, and make a kit! Informationand activities to help you prepare fordisasters. Tues., Feb. 25, noon to 1 p.m.,FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg. 225.• Surviving the First 72 Hours: Infor-

mation on sheltering in place after a di-saster. Thurs., Feb. 27, noon to 1 p.m.,FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg. 225.

Relocation Assistance• General information: 982-3726.• Stressless PCS:Make your PCSmove

easy, simple, smooth. Learn about yourentitlements from the experts. Wed., Feb.19, 1 to 3:30 p.m.• Married to the Military: Newly mar-

ried to the Navy? Learn about militarybenefits family programs, Navy jargonand customs.Thurs., March 13, 5 to 7p.m.

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Parenting• How to Survive your Teen: 2-part se-

ries. Do you feel like the more you try theless effective you are? Come learn how todeal with your teen’s abusive or obnoxiousbehaviors. Mondays, Feb. 24 andMarch3, 5 to 6:30 p.m.• Co-Parenting: 5-part series on parent-

ing techniques for divorced or separatedparents. Tuesdays,March 4 throughApril1, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Life Skills• General information: 982-3102.• Stress Management 101: Learn to

tackle stress and build your stress stamina.Develop the skills and tools to more ef-fectively manage your response to stress-ors. Wed., Feb. 19, 9 to 10 a.m.•Miss Fix It, Auto 411 Basics: Familiar-

ize yourself with your vehicle and learn

how to perform basic maintenance thatwill save you money.Wed., March 12, 10a.m. to noon, Hueneme Hobby Shop.• Goal Setting: Learn how to identify,

prioritize, and achieve long- and short-term goals through planning and organi-zational strategies. Thurs., Feb. 20, 1 to2 p.m.

Financial Management• One-on-one financial counseling avail-

able. Topics include moneymanagement,home buying, car buying, retirement plan-ning and financial planning for deploy-ment. Call 989-8844 for appointment.• Military Saves Campaign Kickoff:

Annual kickoff week is Fri., Feb. 21,through March 1. Contact your CFS orFFSC for kickoff week events.• Car Buying Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Mon.,

March 10, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., FFSCPoint Mugu, Bldg. 225.• How to Improve Your Credit Score

Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Fri., March 21, 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m.• Saving and Investing Lunch ‘n’ Learn:

Tues., March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m.

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)

• Contact the Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator at 805-982-6139 for the 2013SAPR Training Schedule or for more in-formation about the SAPR Program. Ifyou are in need of assistance, please callthe 24-Hour DoD Safe Helpline at 1-877-995-5247,

Command LiaisonThe Fleet &Family Support Center can

provide services at your location. Call theFFSC command liaison at 982-3159 oremail [email protected].

Domestic Abuse VictimAdvocate (DAVA) Services• General information: 982-4117.• Advocates can conduct safety plan-

ning, assist with obtaining emergencyshelter, assist in obtaining protective or-ders, provide information on reportingoptions, divorce or custody and transi-tional compensation and referrals to com-munity agencies. Call 805-982-4117 tospeak to an advocate.

Ombudsman• Ombudsman Monthly Meeting: Last

Tuesday of the month. Call 989-1682 formore information.

Exceptional Family MemberProgram (EFMP)

• EFMP Overview: Learn about thisprogram, which serves military familieswith special needs, including medical,dental, mental health, development oreducational requirements. The programensures families are assigned to areaswhere they can access necessary resourc-es. Mon., March 10, 10 a.m. to noon.• EFMP POC: Assists each command

in developingmission readiness for Sailorswho support a loved one with specialneeds. Tues., March 11, 10 a.m. tonoon.• EFM Special Needs Network: Get

together with other EFMP members toshare information and support. Fri.,March 14, 10 a.m. to noon.

Free Food Distribution• Saturdays, Feb. 22, March 22, 9 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Food is distributed at Bldg. 19,near the Pleasant Valley Gate on NBVCPort Hueneme behind Print Shop on theloading dock. Bring a laundry basket tocarry your items. Food items vary frommonth to month. One issue per family.Bring LES; income guideline statementavailable at distribution site. Eligibility:Active duty E-6 and below or spouse; E-7 with two or more dependents; or a cus-todian of a child who is a family memberof active duty personnel on deployment.

— For information, please call Sandy Lyle,command liaison, at 982-3159 or [email protected].

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The U.S. Citizenship and ImmigrationService (USCIS) will provide servicesThursday,March 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30p.m. to all military personnel, dependents,retirees and Department of Defense per-sonnel on the second floor of Bldg. 1180,the Region Legal Service Office (RLSO)Detachment Ventura, Naval Base Ven-tura County, Port Hueneme.Assistance can be provided with immi-

gration and naturalization issues either

beginning or already started, includingfingerprinting. Bring all relevant paper-work, including copies of filed documents,Notices of Action, Alien RegistrationNumber or LIN/WAC numbers, corre-spondence and any other information thatpertains to your inquiry.Sign-up is required. Stop by the first

floor of Bldg. 1180 to complete aMilitaryInquiry Sheet. Formore information, callthe RLSO at (805) 982-4548.

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By Renee HatcherNAWCWD

During a two-day meet-ing in December, seniorleadership of the Naval AirWarfare Center WeaponsDivision (NAWCWD)metto map out the command’sfuture. Instead of just de-ciding upon and setting thecourse for the command,the leadership teamdecidedthe best way forward wasto identify key objectiveareas, establish teamsthroughout the organiza-tion to address each one,and thenbuildNAWCWD’svision for the future togeth-er.“We are going to leverage

the tremendous talent andexpertise this organizationis blessed to have as we de-termine how best to meetVice Adm. Dunaway’s vi-sion,”saidRearAdm.MikeMoran, NAWCWD com-mander, referring to ViceAdm. David Dunaway,commander, Naval Air Sys-tems Command. “We arebuilding teams and reach-ing deep into the organiza-tion for those new and in-novative ideas. You neverknow where that goldennugget is going to comefrom.”NAWCWD is aligned to

NAVAIR’s long-range strat-egy, which is focused onpeople, integratedwarfight-ing capability and afford-ability. The Weapons Divi-sion has identified nineobjectives onwhich to focusin an effort to move thecommand forward whilesupportingNAVAIR’s threepriorities.Some of the objectives

involve remaining focusedon the fleet, increasing thecapability of what we al-ready have, getting back tothe forefront of science andtechnology, investing incore skills and reinvigorat-ing invention. NAWCWDemployees should expect to

hear from their supervisorsor focus area leaders, if theyhaven’t already, about thedetails of the objectives andhow they can get involved.More information can be

found online at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/links/WDobjectives. Afterreviewing this information,theworkforce is [email protected] and specify whichobjective they want to sup-port.“This is an opportunity

to help define the future ofNAWCWD,” Moran said.“We are inviting you to getout of your comfort zoneand participate in an inno-vative culture that is dedi-cated to providing morewarfighting capability at areduced cost.”Command leaders recog-

nize there are challenges onthe horizon like downwardtrending budgets and neu-tral workforce growth. Andalthough there are still un-answered questions thatmust be worked through asa team, according to leader-ship, the call to arms is realand immediate.“Nations around the

world are heavily investingin advanced military tech-nologies to gain that deci-sive advantage in combatand challenge the techno-logical superiority ourforces have enjoyed for de-

cades,” Moran said. “Re-member, U.S. RDT&E (re-search, development, andtest and evaluation facili-ties) have been instrumentalin providing that decisivetechnical advantage ourwarfighters have enjoyed,andWeapons Division hasplayed a significant role inthat regard. The challengeto maintain it, however,now rests on our shoulders.It is up to each one of us toengage and participate withour best and brightest ideasto help make a future wecan all be proud of and onethat keeps the legacy ofNAWCWD alive, and ourSailors, Marines, Soldiersand Airmen safe.”Moran also wanted to

remind the workforce thatthe nation is still at war andthere are warfighters whosedaily lives are fraught withsignificant risk. He said hedoesn’t want the workforceto ever forget that the workperformed atNAWCWD isimportant and essential tokeeping the warfighter safeand the mission whole.“The work you do is rel-

evant, and it’s directly con-nected to our national de-fense posture,” said ScottO’Neil, NAWCWD execu-tive director. “Terrorismhas not gone away; our call-ing is to help keep theUnit-ed States and our way oflife free and safe.”

NAWCWD plans for future

Photo by Mark P. Mccoy / NaWcWD

Rear Adm. Mike Moran, Naval Air Warfare Center WeaponsDivision commander, and his senior leadership team areactively engaging with all levels of the workforce so thattogether, they can define the future of the WeaponsDivision.

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“Every time we do this, my heart sings,”said Lori Steinhauer, a clinical counselorwith the FFSC and the coordinator of theMilitary Teens Club at E.O. Green, oneof half a dozen schools near the base thathost a club for children of military-con-nected families.Steinhauer said she enjoys seeing the

admiration and appreciation the childrenshow today’s military personnel throughtheir valentines.

E.O. Green Principal Heidi Haines saidthe lessons taught in the school quad thatday transcend the classroom.“As a former Navy brat, I remember

how hard deployments were, how difficultit was to have Dad away at the holidays,”she said. “This is a simple and easy wayto give back to the people serving ourcountry. It’s a morale-builder for kidswhose parents serve, and it promotes ourschool spirit.”

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basis or by appointment. The center isavailable to active-duty service membersfrom all branches, their dependents andretirees. The program is free to all servicemembers and their dependents; there is aminimal charge for retirees whose adjust-ed gross income is more than $58,000.Volunteers are available to help people

who have questions as they’re preparingtheir own returns.“It’s free and easy, and any questions I

have, there are people right here who cananswer them,”Aviation Electrician’sMate1st Class Nathan Stiverson of CarrierAirborne Command and Control Squad-ron (VAW) 117 said as he worked on histax return with his wife, Jessica.Seated next to them, ready to help, was

first-time volunteer Edgar Paniagua. Hewas there on his lunch hour; he’s an avia-tion structural mechanic safety equipmentairman with VAW-112.“I wanted to help out,” he said, adding

that he took the free training class offered.“Anyone can manage to do this once aweek.”Aviation Boatswain’sMate Launch and

Recovery Equipment 2nd Class AaronPitts, who’s stationed on San Nicolas Is-land, was also volunteering.“I did it last year,” he explained. “I en-

joyed it and learned a lot, so I called andasked where I could sign up again.”Gonzales stressed that taxpayers need

to bring in last year’s return, and theymusthave an email address.The tax center is open from 11 a.m. to

4 p.m. Monday through Friday in class-

room 102 of Building 103, the headquar-ters for Naval Mobile Construction Bat-talion 3 at Harris Street and 23rdAvenue.The center will be closed Friday, Feb.

14, and Monday, Feb. 17.In addition to last year’s return, taxpay-

ers need to bring the following documentswith them:• All W-2 forms for the taxpayer and

spouse (if applicable).• 1099 interest statements.• Information on daycare providers, in-

cluding name, address, Social Securitynumber and amount paid to provider.• Names, Social Security numbers and

dates of birth for all dependents.• Bank routing and account information

for direct deposit of the refund.• All other pertinent tax documents re-

ceived for the 2013 tax year.Gonzales recommended that people call

(805) 982-4548 to set up an appointmentand make sure the tax center is open.

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ABE2 Aaron Pitts volunteers at the tax centerwhen he’s home from San Nicolas Island.Here he helps Ruby Meale, who neededassistance with her tax forms becauseshe’s filing a joint return for the first time.Last August, she married BU2 Linda Mealeof the Naval Construction Training Center.

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Most of the food service will move to the9th Hole snack shack, which will be openfrom 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. seven days aweek.“We’ll be serving burgers, hot dogs, sand-

wiches andbeverages, andwemight expandthemenudependingondemand,”saidRyanHunter, chef supervisor at the 19thHole.

A beverage cart on the patio will also sellfood from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days aweek.Hunter said the 19th Hole, which is open

from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily this time of year,serves about 120 people a day. Because thekitchen will remain open and the 9th Holewill have longer hours, he didn’t have to layoff anyone during construction.He’s looking forward to the completed

projectandtheadditionof aStarbucksmenu,completewith espresso drinks and iced bev-erages.“I’mreally excitedabout it,”he said. “This

will be a great change.”As part of the $150,000 renovation, the

wall that now cuts the dining room in halfwill be removed, creatinga larger,moreopeneatingareawithdining tables in thebackanda loungewith sofas and easy chairs in front.

An electric faux fireplace will be installedalong thewallbetween the19thHoleand theproshop,anda large-screenTVwillbeplacedabove themantel.Carpeting will be replaced with wood

laminate flooring, and all the wallpaper willbe removed.“This will be a huge improvement aes-

thetically over what we have now,” Huntersaid.

over a holiday weekend was chosen tominimize impact on installation tenantsand facilities.Emergency services such as fire and se-

curity will be ready and able to responddespite the power outage.The power outage will close the gas

pumps at the Navy Exchange (NEX) andNBVC Port Hueneme and Point Mugu;the Point Mugu location’s “pay at the

pump” feature is relayed via Internetthrough the PortHueneme location, whichwill be without power.Both theNEXand commissary are plan-

ning to open at normally scheduled timesfor the Presidents Day holiday; Morale,Welfare and Recreation facilities will alsooperate on regular holiday schedules.PublicWorks offers the following tips to

prepare for the nightlong outage:• Get flashlights, batteries, candles, etc.

ready ahead of time.

• Turn refrigerators and freezers to acolder setting prior to the outage and keepfreezer and refrigerator doors closedthroughout the outage.• Add water, juice, soda or other liquids

to the refrigerator ahead of time to holdthe cool temperatures inside the refrigera-tor longer.• Charge cell phones, tablets, computers,

etc., in advance. Cable and Internet servicewill be down, so Internet will be limited towhat’s provided through cellular service.

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The wall separating this room from the rest of the 19th Hole dining area will be removedduring a two-month renovation that is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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The wall separating the 19th Hole from the pro shop will become home to a faux fireplaceand large-screen TV.

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Friday, February 147pm: Ender’s Game PG13

Saturday, February 152pm: Thor: the Dark World PG134pm: All is Lost PG137pm: Homefront R

Sunday, February 162pm: Ender’s Game PG134pm: Delivery Man PG13

Friday, February 217pm: Delivery Man PG13

Saturday, February 222pm: Ender’s Game PG134pm: Last Vegas PG137pm: Enough Said R

Sunday, February 232pm: Thor: The Dark World PG134pm: All is Lost PG13

All base movies are FREE. Authorized patrons include active duty and dependents, reservists, retirees, and DoD civilians.Listings are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date movie listings, please call the MWR Movie Line at (805) 982-5002.

February 13-23, 2014

Thursday, February 137pm: Grudge Match PG13

Friday, February 147pm: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG9pm: 47 Ronin PG13

Saturday, February 152pm: Walking with Dinosaurs Sensory FriendlyPG5pm: Grudge Match PG138pm: 47 Ronin PG13

Sunday, February 162pm: Walking with Dinosaurs PG5pm: Grudge Match PG13

Thursday, February 207pm: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG

Friday, February 217pm: The Legend of Hercules PG139pm: Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones R

Saturday, February 222pm: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG5pm: Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones R8pm: Lone Survivor R

Sunday, February 232pm: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty PG5pm: The Legend of Hercules PG13

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SECT H-162 #4 & 5$8,000 OBO

JEANNE805-207-9869

[email protected]

VCS342741

Conejo Mountain MemorialPark Santa Cruz plot 188,grave L, appraised $7,900

sacrifice $5,500 770-235-7544VCS343409

GARDEN OFGETHSEMANE

Valley Oaks Westlake VillageNice hillside. Plot 777 GravesE,F $14,200retail $8k for both

805-491-2859 VCS343214

Ivy Lawn, Vta, sec J, lot 120,sp 7, $3900 /obo,805-573-0753 VCS343481

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PIERCE BROTHERSVALLEY OAKS

Garden of Valor, section 35Plot C&D. $4,000 each or

$7,000 for both 805-553-0408VCS342753

221CommercialEquipment

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

2’x4’x 6, 8 or 10’ $69+WHSE LADDERS $89+805-532-1103 VCS342884

230Firewood

FIREWOODA-1 Firewood of Simi ValleyMost types avail. Camperspecials! Call for pricing805-582-0071 VCS343329

233Furniture/Household Goods

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 VCS342699

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Almost New QueenMotorized Bed, $800. LatexMattress, med firm, $1,500.Sell separate or together.Save buying both $2,000.805-640-7906 VCS343093

Searchthrough hundredsof homes for saleusing local MLS.

Visit VCSHOMES.com

Find a home.vcshomes.com

233Furniture/Household GoodsHURST FURNITURE

MOVING SALE~LOST LEASE

now - 2/4 9a.m.-7p.m.Up to 70% off

Furn, Lamp, WallDecor, Accesories

2035 Thompson Blvd(805)643-4926

VCS342854


MATTRESSWAREHOUSE

**************Liquidation

Sale!**************

Open 3 days a weekAll month long!

Open Friday from2-7 and Sat. and

Sun. 11-4

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Twin Sets Starting at $99,Full Pillowtop Sets

Starting at $139, QueenPillowtop Sets Starting at$149, King Pillowtop SetsStarting at $259! Queen

Memory Foam Setsstarting at $319, KingMemory Foam Sets at

$399 Delivery/FinancingAvailable! Located

off 101 and Central Ave.Behind Quality Inn

hotel at 330 Wood Rd SuiteK, (on backside of

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PLACE ACLASSIFIED

AD FORFREE!

The Lighthouse offersfree classified ads forproperty and personalitems offered by active

duty and retired military,civil service and dependent

personnel within NavalBase Ventura County.

All free ads are 20 WORD MAXIMUM.

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

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• Motorcycles• Merchandise• Miscellaneous Wanted

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classifiedsLighthouse


Restoration Hardware,Beautiful vintage caneback dining chairsBelgium linen seats,burnt oak finish, brandnew, never used, (5) $190ea. 805-415-1552 VCS343367

Sleep Number queen bednear new w/warranty,1/2 new price. 805-889-6168VCS343489

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....NOTICE....“California law requires thatcontractors taking jobs thattotal $499 or more (labor andmaterials) be licensed. Statelaw also requires that contrac-tors include their license num-bers on all advertising. Checkout your licensed contractor bycalling the Contractors StateLicense Board at:

1-800-321-2752”

Acoustic Ceilings

Removals•Respray•Paintwww.keysacoustic.comMike 805-208-6281Accept Visa/Mastercardlic# 416345 VCS343365

Air Conditioning/Heating

AIRE COMFORT INC.Resel & Light Comm HVACService/Repair/InstallationBBB A+ Accredited Bus

www.trustlink.com member.Serving Vta Co for 8 yearsFree Inst Est./ $65 Svc Callbonded & liability Insured

** 805-797-9968 **Lic #877321VCS343354

Cabinets

Cabinet RefacingHighest quality workmanship

& materials. 35 years exp.Call now for free estimate +a great job at a great price!

805-527-2631Lic#341411 VCS343436

Carpentry

35 YEARSEXPERIENCE

All Interior and ExteriorRepairs!

Doors, termite damage,wood siding, patio covers,

wood decks, fences, garageshelving, painting.

Small Jobs andSenior’s Welcome.

Call John 805-320-4931Lic#757278 VCS342958

SIGNATURE FINISHCARPENTRY, INC

• Moldings • Doors• Cabinets • Hardware

SignatureFinishInc.com

805-558-0551Bonded•Insured•LicensedLic#948934 VCS343424

Carpet Repair

CARPET REPAIR,CLEANING &

REINSTALLATION• Stretching • Patches

• Carpet to TileCarpet Rescue805-483-0899

(Lic #787080) VCS341958

Concrete Work

Escobar ConcreteReasonable rates,No job too small.

patios, block/retainingwalls, brick, stucco, pavers

tile, driveways stamp,foundations, sea walls.

Robert 805-890-2198Lic #819035 VCS342289

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 VCS343422

JLS MASONRY& CONCRETE

Block Walls, Retaining WallsStone, Veneer & Brick WorkRegular & Stamped Concrete

BBQ & Concrete BenchesPavers, & Bobcat Service

No Job Too Small;Free Est.joseslandscapingservices

ventura.comJose 805-443-3817 or

805-483-5699Lic # 798198 VCS343595

VENCOCONSTRUCTION•Concrete driveways •

Sidewalks •Patios •Blockwalls •Brick work •Stone

Small jobs ok/Free estimatesDaniel R. Hernandez805-890-6189

LIC#781821 VCS343281

Construction

JC & SONSCONSTRUCTION GROUP

LIC #985360•Concrete/Driveways•Pavers,Block,Brick,Tile•Fencing•Grading/Excavating•Underground Utils•Demolition•New Const•Remodel/Room Add

Reasonable RatesNO Job Is Too Small

Call Jessie (805) 212-2573for a FREE Estimate.

VCS343261

TP ConstructionKitchen & Bath Remodeling•

Room Additions•CementWork•Acoustic Removal•Stucco•Paint•Tile•Stone

call Tony805-377-8513 or 805-604-4801

Lic #703539 VCS338511VCS343548

Contractors

MSB BUILDERS• Kitchen/Bath Remodels• Room Additions • Patios

• Windows/Doors • Painting• Decks • Fences • Concrete

All Masonry Work.FREE Estimates and

Sr. Discounts!Michael S. Brian

805.612.2359Lic#939625 VCS343474

Online garage sale map. Every Fridayvcstar.com/garagesales

Doors

TIM’S CUSTOMDOORS

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

Moldings. Wholesale Prices.25 Years Experience!

(805) 527-5808Lic #724376 VCS343164

Dry Wall

ALL-PHASEDRYWALL

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

Competitive Rates805-701-3108 Lic #955634

VCS342792

ElectricalContractor

AROUND TOWNELECTRICBEST VALUE!

Since 1981Experienced ContractorGreg & Steve Mendonca

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

805-988-0636Lic #407590 VCS342394

Fencing

JOSE’SFENCES

Wood Fences & Gates. Newor Repairs Vinyl Fencing &

Wrought Iron. Chainlink.Block Walls. Best Prices.

Prof InstallationFree Est/Senior Discounts

805-443-3817 or805-483-5699

Ins/Lic#798198 VCS343596

SYV FENCINGAll types of wood fencing,

gates and repairs.Ken 805-944-8047

Free Estimates!Lic. & Bonded Lic. 864603

[email protected]

Firewood

CALL800-221-STAR(7827)

Best Ever FirewoodHeat or Romance

• Dry Season • Mixed Oak• Eucalyptus • Fruit

Full Truck Delivery anddiscount if you Pick Up.

805-798-4940 or805-640-0917

VCS343283

Gardening

JJ’S GARDENINGLandscaping • GeneralCleanups • Haul Trash •Sodding & Seeding • TreePlanting and Pruning •

Stump Removal.Good Prices!

* FREE Estimates *805-760-2204 ; 805-986-0370Lic#1119461 VCS342549

PERMAGREENIntensive Lawn Care

Complete landscape.Mow & Edge

Specials!Sprinkler/Lawn install.

Tree Removal & Pruningor Planting. Demo & Haul.

Stamped Concrete,DrivewayFREE ESTIMATES!

805-630-9252Lic# 842019 VCS341953

Handypersons

A WOMANIN TRADE

Home RepairsComplete Kitchen Bath

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

Lighting Reasonable/CleanLynn 805-487-7709Lic#285372 VCS343597

EXPERIENCEDAUSTRALIANHANDYMAN

Carpentry, Plumbing,Electrical, Construction

& Remodeling.Automotive & odd jobs.

805-216-4919VCS343159

HANDYMANStucco, Fencing, Drywall,

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

All Work Guaranteed805-491-8330

St lic/bond 905329 VCS343167

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

Tim Voorhees 527-5808LIC #724376 VCS343163

PARAMOUNTHeating,Plumbing,ElectricalPainting, Drywall, Stucco,

Carpentry, Windows, Doors,Landscaping & Hauling.

FREE Est & Sr. DiscountsNo Job Too Small!

Richard 805-815-8745Lic#086358 VCS343175

Rivera’s HomeImprovements

Painting•Plumbing•DrywallWindows & Doors•Tile

•Crown Molding•Termite &Wood Rot Damage• Kitchen

& Bathroom RemodelsFull Service Contractor

Lee Rivera805-320-7659

Lic# 917451 bonded / insuredVCS316264 VCS343554

Hauling

BROTHER’SHAULING•Trash/Yard•Clean-up•GarageClean-up

•Chain Saw jobs•Concrete & Dirt

RemovalAny HandymanWe Haul AnythingFree Estimates

(805)405-7909VCS343090

CJ HAULING* Real Estate Clean Up

* Jacuzzi Removal* Yard & Garage Clean Up

* Fence Removal* Concrete, Demolition

Debris & MoreFREE Estimate Anytime!

805-252-3836VCS342083

Tito’s Hauling& Fences

LANDSCAPINGTREE REMOVALGREAT PRICES!• Any Demolition• Garage/Yard

Clean Ups• Concrete Work• Wood Fences

• Jacuzzi Removal• New LawnSprinklers

SENIOR DISCOUNTSCell (805)890-3239VCS343366

House Cleaning

CENTRAL COAST CITIESCLEANING, HAULING

DEMOLITION!lic #794323

Do you need to clean aroundyour house? We do cleaning,

demolition & Haul debris.818-660-3967 VCS342534

HOUSE CLEANING25 Yrs of Exp FREE Est.References. I use my own

supplies to do the bestprofessional service foryou. Reasonable Rates!

Weekly•Biweekly•MonthlyJoan Dierberg 805-603-0430

VCS343146

Local online classifieds.vcstar.com/ads

Maid In AmericaHousecleaning

ServicesLic/Bonded/Insuredwww.maid-in-america.biz

Over 25 Years Serving theConejo Valley. (Lic #08033)Call Paul for an estimate

(805)[email protected]

VCS342080

House Cleaning

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

VCS343411

RUDY & KEILACLEANING SERV.

• 10 yr Experience & Ref.• Residential & Commercial• Insured • Free Estimates• Deep & Regular Cleaning

805-206-9456VCS343034

Landscaping

LANDSCAPEWEST

All phases of landscaping.Concrete, masonry, sod,sprinklers, tree removal,

demo and hauling.Call John: 805-341-7150Lic 735001 VCS343438

Maintenance

AmericanMaintenance,Plumbing &

Electrical RepairAll Types of Repair/Serv.

Residential, Commercialand Facility Specialist24/7 805-223-1514

VCS343169

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 VCS343194

ANGELO LORENZOCustom Painting

•Residential & Commercial•Repaints•Remodel/New Construction•Stucco/DrywallAngeloLorenzoPainting.com

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

Lic#465487/Insd

DAN’SPrecision Painting32 Years ExperienceInterior / ExteriorComplete / PartialXlnt Prep / Paint

(805) 987-2334Lic#485764 VCS343145

Paint Contractor

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 VCS343205

GRAND ILLUSIONSPROFESSIONAL

PAINTINGInterior• Exterior•Custom

Drywall•Stucco•WoodRepair•Professional QualityWork All Work Guaranteed

Neat, Clean & Reliable.Senior Discounts • for FreeEst. call Tim 805-910-5833

lic# 957454 VCS342789

TONY’SPAINTING

Commercial/ResidentialIntr/Ext Pressure Wash

Stucco Repair Good PrepFree Estimates Low cost

805-388-7014805-816-0645

Insured/Lic777200 VCS342279

Plastering

Tony’s PlasteringConstruction

Lath & Stucco•Recoat’s•Foam Shapes•Stone

Installation•Drywall•Acoustic Removal

805-377-8513 or 805-604-4801Lic #703539 VCS343547

Plumbing

Clogged Drains?$50 DOLLARROOTER MANAny drain or sewer line

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

Insurd/lic#B13894 VCS342757

Search for available jobs.vcstar.com/jobs

Special $79Drain Unclogging*

It DRAINS or It’s FREE*with Cleanout Access

(805)620-3207Serving Ventura and Santa

Barbara CountiesLic #968680 VCS342717

Utilizeloan calculator to project monthlypayments. Visit VCSHOMES.com

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

VCS342435

Fast & DependableQuality Work

(805)487-8189www.ericksonsroofing.com

Free Estimates.InsuredLic #734346 VCS343195

Screens

SCREENMACHINE

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

VCS343092

Sprinklers

BOBLETT’SSPRINKLER SVC* Repairs * Timers* Trouble Shooting* System Tune-Up

* Upgrades805-804-7785VCS342450

Buy it. Sell it. Find it.vcstar.com/ads

Tile Contractors

DON’S TILESetting tile for two

generations.Full serv., new tile install.

Old tile maint, repair &sealing.

Peterson Tile 805-649-9451Lic #412832 VCS343591

Tree Services

LOW COSTTREE REMOVAL

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

JOHN APPEL

(805)649-4759VCS342758

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274Medical Equipment& Supplies

GoGo Transportable3 and 4 Wheel Scooters

xlnt condition, fits in thetrunk of your car.

MSRP $1,475/new,Sacrifice from $675/obo.

Reclining Lift Chairs,new condition, full recline,

MSRP $2,375/new,Sacrifice from $750/obo.

Hoyer Patient Lift,all electric, never used,2 slings, MSRP $2,575/

new, Sacrifice $1,450/obo.

Vehicle Lifts for Scooteror Power Chair

interior or exterior,new condition, MSRP$2,785/new, Sacrifice

from $1,350/obo.(installation available)

Power Wheel Chairsnever used, MSRP

$3,475/new, Sacrificefrom $900/obo.

6 Foot Folding AluminumLoad Ramp

weighs only 34 lbsMSRP $585/new,

Sacrifice $275/obo.

**CASH ONLY**RMC MEDICAL

Buy • Sell • Rent • Repair

805-647-1777VCS342823

Motorized Revo SportScooter, new batteries, good

cond., $220 805-672-0386VCS343572

PRIDE GO-GOELITE TRAVELER4 wheel mobility scooter. A

couple years old. $1,000

MEDLINEDELUXE

Rolling Walker $80805-482-6896 VCS342732

275MiscellaneousFor Sale

BED full size + bedding$200, green Sofa $200,green Recliner $20,805-758-2888 VCS343510

Boxes for movingonly 75¢ each

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

VCS343472

CATS CRADLE Thrift ShopOpen Wed. thru Sun 11a-6pClothes, jewelry, books/etc.

4160 Market #11, Vta.805-642-4228 VCS342657

281Pool/Spa Supplies

SPA/HOT TUBDELUXE 2014 MODEL.Neck jets, therapy seat,warranty, never used,

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

818-785-9043 VCS343592

Accessstories and features about new housing

communities. Visit VCSHOMES.com

297Wanted To Buy

BUYINGJUNKCARS

TOP

$ $ $ $ $

PAIDUP TO$1,000

Running orNot RunningLic’d Dismantlerpickthepart.com

(805)933-5557VCS342872

Call Us 1st805.754.9839

For TheBESTDEAL

CASH FORYOUR CAR“We’ll Buy Your

....CAR....Running or Not”

Can’t find your:• Pink Slip• Registration• NO PROBLEM

VCS342724


WANTED ALL TYPESOF FISHING EQUIP.

antique through modern,saltwater, fresh water,fly fishing, cash paid.661-513-4637 VCS342555

Find a home.

297Wanted To Buy

$ $ $ $ $ $WE BUY CARS

PAID FOROR NOT

Licensed & BondedDealer.

No smog required.

WWW.TRADEINSDIRECT.COM.

Up To $100k

Free AutoBroker Service

(805)496-2967VCS343207

Pets&Supplies300-315

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

A Private

Foundation HasRescued DogsFor Adoption

Sailor7yr old male

Poodle-x 40lbs

PeeWee7yr old male

Jack/Chi-x 15lbs

Simba1.5 yr old male

Labrador Retriever 80lbs

Maribel5 month old female

Bassett/Beagle-x 32lbs

Cinnamon9 year old femaleChihuahua-x 12lbs

Gizmo7 year old male

Corgi-x 17lbs

Merlin5 yr old malePoodle-x 25lbs

Visit our websitefor pics

samsimonfoundation.org

or call(310)457-5898

AUSSIE SHEPHERDMINIATURES,

12 weeks 3 males $500 each805-529-2163 VCS342894

Cat’s & Kittens Sat & Sun11-5 @ PetCo/Vta & Cam.

& PH, 4160 Market & Donlon805-485-8811 VCS342658

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

Cocker Spaniel, AKC, 1 male,1 female, 5 yrs old , $100 eamust sell together805-486-9179 VCS343522

DACHSHUNDS AKC $600661-769-8807 or 661-333-4697www.aaapuppydogs.com

VCS343423

Donations WantedAt the NEW SPARCS/Second Chance Store

Help support an animalat Santa Paula Animal

Rescue Center!805-648-8915 VCS342497

ENGLISH BULLDOGPUPPIES

Gorgeous, Vet ExaminedHealth guaranteed, call for

pictures/ref’s emailed, apptswelcomed, great price of$995-1,250 to great homes818-631-7556 VCS342979

Existing business, looking forpartnership in dogrescue 661-487-7484.VCS342886

Fabulous Female PitbullTerrier, brindle, spayed,very friendly, raised withfamily & other dogs,805-890- 2544 or 805-798-4878

VCS343447

Make ThisA Special

Happy Valentine1/2 price off onCats & Kittens.

Spayed/NeuteredSanta Paula Animal

Rescue Center705 E Santa Barbara St,

Santa Paula.805-798-4878 VCS343446

Look inVCSHOMESEvery Saturday and Sunday

Toolsyoucanuse• HomeClips• Open Houses• ZIPping aroundVentura County• Recent homelistings

• Recentforeclosures

MALTIPOO PUPPY (F)Absolutely adorable. 8 wks,White and Apricot. Friendly

and playful. Almost 100%paper trained. $495.

805-908-1283 VCS343094

SHIH TZU PUPPIESAKC - Gorgeous, small. $500

www.lovelyshihtzu.com805-415-8661 VCS343575

Transportation?



VCStar.com/garagesales

Online garage sale map.Every Friday P.M.

Employment500-585

540Help Wanted

Administrator

Amgen Inc. has anopportunity for Sr. Asso-ciate System Administra-tor.Reqs: MS & 6 mos exp;exp w/coding, automa-tion abilities, data re-porting, Storage mgmte x p / u n d e r s t a n d i n gw/Netapp, VNX, VMX,EMC & Isilon; Prog &Automation integrationabilities across multstorage vendors; datamigration arch; Runbookdsgn; Ability& willing-ness to provide rotation-al 24x7 On-Call Support.Job site: ThousandOaks, CA.Reference #8QCREX &submit resume to GlobalMobility, Amgen Inc.,One Amgen Center Dr,B36-2-C, ThousandOaks, CA 91320. Nophone calls or e-mails.Must be legally author-ized to work in the U.S.w/o sponsorship. EOE.

VCS343051

AgriculturalInspector

$10.87-$12.84/hr. Payratebased on ED/EXP. Sea-sonal insect survey fieldwork. No exp req’d.Good vision, valid CDL &good DMV record req’d.Form STD 678 State JobApplication and CriminalRecord SupplementalQuestionnaire form areavailable from EDD or at

https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication

Complete & fax alongwith email address &phone # to: 805-389-3649VCS343174

540Help Wanted

Alcoa Fastening Systemsa global leader in theAerospace Fastener

industry located in SimiValley is looking to fillthe following positions:

Import/Export ClerkPrimary responsibilitiesincludes preparation andprocessing of all required

regulatory Export documen-tation for the Aerospace

Industry including air bills,commercial invoices andFAA 8130 Airworthinesstags for our highly active

U.S. Logistics Center. Min 3year exp., Proficiency in MSOffice applications.Excellent

written and verbalcommunication skills.Knowledge of Oracle

applications preferred.

Shipping/Receiving ClerkUnloads and unpacks

incoming shipments. Countsor weighs contents of

incoming or outgoing items.Will have to assist in

Warehouse as needed tocomplete and process

orders. Previous shippingand warehouse experiencerequired. Basic computerapplications experience

required. Able to lift up to 30lbs. Competitive salary and

excellent benefits.Email resume and salary

history to:[email protected]

Fax: (805) 426-2445Attn. Human Resources

EOE VCS343177

AUTOSALES

Thousand OaksToyota

Is looking for (5)self motivated people.

Experience preferred,butwill train the right person

Bilingual helpful.• We train• Huge bonuses

Contact Andy Winbushweekdays at:

Thousand Oaks Toyota2401 Thousand Oaks Bl.

818-889-8919805-497-2791

VCS342955

NOW HIRING!

ExperiencedMechanics

•Sign on Bonus &Relocation Pay!•Great pay!•Good benefits!•401k & Medical!

Only ExperiencedMechanics with own

tools. A, B, C MechanicsNeeded at Big T’s

Freightliner inOxnard or CALL805-983-2408VCS342386

540Help Wanted

Furniture?



BOOKKEEPERPart-Time, Experienced.Must have strong Exceland Quickbook skillsand be proficient in

reconciliation.Please email resume to:[email protected]

VCS343012

540Help Wanted

Atlas Crane & RiggingClass A Truck Driver

Servicing Oilfields1+ year Experience.

805-861-0263 VCS343134

Computers:Applications ProgrammerConsultant sought by Bankof America. Reqs: BS & 3yrs exp; & 3 yrs exp in pro-fessional SW dvlpmt usingStored procedures, RPG IV,ILERPG, RPG FREE,RPG/400, CL/400,SQLRPGLE, Subfiles,SQL/400, DB2/400,Query/400, DDMF, FTP,DBU, EDI, TURNOVER,HAWKEYE; 1 yr exp w/.NET C#, ASP.NET & Ob-ject Oriented Anly/Design;SQL DB design on iSeries,DB2; Knwldg of N-tierdvlpmt & Srvc Oriented Ar-chitecture; Strong anlytcl &communication skills - writ-ten & verbal; Exp usingUML for domain mdlng;Close collaboration w/ bususers & other proj teams;iSeries MQ Technology;Consuming & building WebServices; Using MS IIS;Reliability & scalabilityconcerns involving legacysys; Familiarity w/ mrtgbnkng industry; Practicalapp of agile methodologies;& Proj mgmt & leadershipskills. Job site: Simi Valley,CA. Reference # 8E5QJ5& submit resume to Bank ofAmerica HR Box 02, 161Maplewood Avenue, Maple-wood, NJ 07040. No phonecalls or e-mails. Must belegally authorized to workin the U.S. w/o sponsorship.EOE. VCS343539

540Help Wanted

ConstructionExp’d Estimator for

Commercial &Public Works

Roofing ContractorJob Description:

•Prepare project take-offs from blue prints,architectural plans andspecifications•Prepare projectsubmittals•Measure roofs, be ableto climb up/down ladders•Complete project Close-out documents•Manage job from startto finish

Qualifications:•10 years roofingexperience

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NOW SEARCHING for aPersonal Lines Account Manager

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completion of a critical care course is required. Basiccomputer skills required.

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Ventura County

Studio & 1 Bedrooms**MOVE-IN SPECIAL**

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Ventura, Ca.VCS342560

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617Condos/TownhomesUnfurnished

Bella Vista Condosin Ventura

2bd+2bd+den, 1,524 sq.ft.$2,200/mo. Lease.

Available for showing.

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CAM Leisure Village 55+$1,775/mo, 2br, 2ba, & den,+ cleaning fee & security

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Newbury Park 3+2.5 newlyrenovated condo, avail 2/1,first, last & sec dep req.,$2700 mo., 360-791-0392VCS342838

OAK PARK-2+2With updated bath & kit,

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Call 818-540-5460VCS342942

OJAI CONDO 2bd+2ba.$1,800/mo, no smoking.

805-798-1898VCS343618


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OXNARDLease or rent 3br, 1bath

condo, near Hueneme Base1 car gar, $1,400. 702-839-5444

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PORT HUENEME -Beautiful Private 55+

community one story 3 + 2Large living room , diningroom and kitchen. Freshlypainted. Patio. 2 car garw/ laundry rm. $1,395 Mo

dep $1,500. Small pets OK.Mins Management:

805-477-4388 VCS343368

PT HUE Spacious 2+2 town-house, loft, 2 car gar, pool,

jacuzzi, quiet area, long termrental $1650/mo, 1st +dep

831-334-0688 or 831-462-9475VCS343285

SIMI SHARP 2+2 1st floorcorner unit. Near new equip,W/D, shop & fwy close. N/S/P

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THOUSAND OAKS(West Lake adjacent),

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621DuplexesUnfurnished

Ventura Duplex2+2 $1700/mo805-659-2706

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627Houses Unfurnished

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805-341-9049 VCS343508

OXNARD: 3 bedroom1.75 bath 2 car garage, den,

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310-838-5713VCS342950

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home at the beach. Thishouse has 4 large skylights

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Port HuenemeVery Rarely Avail,2 bdrm nr beach,

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Keith Hanson Realty805-981-1552 VCS343550

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utilities, no smoking,no pets, $600/mo+$200 dep.

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VCS342750OXNARD

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SIMI: Room for rentWood Ranch Condo.includes house privileges,

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Drug free/smoke freeenvironment. $650 per month.

$300 deposit (805) 660-0139VCS343455

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lease + sec dep req’d.Contact Joel at

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805-901-7710VCS343287

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683Wanted To Rent

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roll up doorsDawson & Pleasant Valley

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approx 360 - 380 sq ft2nd floor offices

Dawson & Pleasant Valley$240 - 550 per month

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