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PHOTO BY CMDCM (AW/SW) MARK A. MCDONALD / VAW-117

On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, VAW-117 conducted flyovers atboth Naval Base Ventura County, where 850 motorcyclists departed for the Ride to the Flags, andPepperdine University, their destination. Here, 2,977 American flags cover the lawn at Pepperdine,one for each innocent life taken 10 years ago. “When the flyover was announced and our planesapproached, everyone was just in awe,” said VAW-117 Command Master Chief Mark McDonald, whoattended both the Pepperdine event and the kickoff at Point Mugu. Stories, photos, Pages 20-22.

REMEMBERING 9/11

By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

Steelworker 1st Class CharlesNelson was mowing his lawn atNaval Base Ventura County(NBVC), Point Mugu, when hisdaughter listened to the missed

phone messages.“Next thing I know, she’s run-

ning out saying, ‘Daddy! Youhave to come listen to this! Youcan save someone’s life!’”Nelsonrecalled.Fast forward a year and a half,

and the Nelson family is in Sac-ramento at a Celebration of Lifeparty for the 8-year-old boywhose life Nelson did in fact save,thanks to hismatching bonemar-row and a generous spirit.“This has been an absolute life-

changing experience,” says Nel-son, formerly with the 30thNavalConstruction Regiment and nowa student in the Construction In-spector school at the Naval Con-

Seabee’s bone marrow saves life of young boy

SEE SEABEE, PAGE 26

Kristopher Atarthi, son of Kelli andCmdr. Kumar Atarthi, the executiveofficer of VAW-113, is happy to havehis father home from a seven-monthdeployment. Photo by Lt. ToddFowler, COMACCLOGWING. 6


Nearly 800 runners showed theirsupport for theNavy’s woundedwar-riors by competing in one of threeraces held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Na-val Base Ventura County (NBVC)Point Mugu.TheWoundedWarrior Half Mar-

athon, 5K and Military Mile drewmore than twice as many runners aslast year, the first time the event washeld.“It gets bigger and bigger,” said the

commanding officer of NBVC,Capt.JimMcHugh,who ran the 5K. “We’rebeginning to outgrow the startingarea.”With the start and finish line be-

hind theMuguGym, runners packedthe area before the 7:30 a.m. halfmarathon. The 5K began shortly af-ter that, and the Military Mile, pop-

WoundedWarriorruns drawnearly 800

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Senior Chief Fred Martinez of NMCB40 helps Leonardo Calderon’s sonpin his father during the Sept. 16Chiefs’ Pinning Ceremony. Photo byMCC Michael B. Watkins, NMCB 40.Page 10.

WHAT’S INSIDE

WHAT’S AHEADThe annual luncheon to honorombudsmen at Naval Base VenturaCounty and its tenant commandstakes place Thursday, Sept. 22. Forfull coverage, plus an interview withthe departing NMCB ombudsman,Tina Egelston, see the October 6edition of The Lighthouse.

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Are charity car wash events on base environmentally responsible?Question: Some drains in parking lots I am most

familiar with are marked “Only Rain Down ThisDrain” or “Drains to Ocean, No Dumping,” plusfish silhouettes.This inquiry concerns the parking lot at Hudson

and 23rd Avenue at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme, where various fundraising groupsfrequently conduct car wash events.I have not noticed the drains at that location dis-

playing any special markings. I would like to knowif in fact those storm drains have any provision toseparate the graywater and suds runoff from thecar-washing that goes on there.Does runoff from car washing get recycled, as

with some commercial car washes? Should only raingo through the parking lot drains?Your answer will inform my decision of whether

to patronize any future fund-raising events involvingcar-washing on base, or opt to use a commercial carfacility off base that is environmentally responsible.

Answer: Thank you for your question and ob-servation of the missing markings from the stormdrains on 23rd Avenue at Port Hueneme. Our PublicWorks team will move forward with putting in theappropriate signage.The storm drains adjacent to the designated

charity car wash areas are fitted with a valve thatcontrols flow to the storm water conveyance system.During a charity car wash event, the valve is in theclosed position and the runoff is retained onsite toallow time for evaporation.NBVC’s Environmental staff has also provided

direction to charity car wash organizers to use bio-degradable soaps in order to minimize any impactsto the environment.

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Kickoff events for the 50th anniversary of the Cali-fornia Gold Coast Combined Federal Campaign(CFC), which includes Ventura, Santa Barbara andSan Luis Obispo counties, will be held Thursday, Sept.22, at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) PointMugu, and Thursday, Sept. 29, at NBVC Port Huen-eme.Both events are from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Point

Mugu event is in the Bldg. 36 parking lot, and the PortHueneme event is at Bolles Field.The CFC committee will present a $3 lunch with

hamburgers, hot dogs, soda orwater, chips andSchwan’sice cream. Local charitable agency representatives willprovide information and answer questions about theircharity. Tickets can be purchased from your loanedexecutive or project officer.“I encourage everyone to attend a kickoff event and

take the opportunity to learnmore about the campaignand the many charities that federal employees have tochoose from,” said Capt. Aaron Cudnohufsky, 2011California Gold Coast chairman. “Through your con-tinued support we will reach our goal of $1 million.No matter the size of your contribution, collectivelywe will make an impact on the lives of so many in 2011and the years to come.”Visit the California Gold Coast CFC website at

http://www.cfcgoldcoast.org for more information.

Federal Campaign kicks off this month COMMUNITYCALENDAR

CAR SEAT SAFETYCHECK: 10 a.m. to 1:30p.m., ballfields at NavalBase Ventura County,

Point Mugu, 122 N. Mugu Road.No appointments necessary, first-come, first-served. Information:[email protected].

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ENERGY AWARENESS5K: Registration11 a.m., run 11:30a.m., Beehive Gym,

Naval Base Ventura County, PortHueneme. Booths will be set updealing with energy efficiency andconservation. Information: 989-7378.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT:Society of AmericanMilitary Engineersscholarship golftournament. Check-in7:30 a.m., shotgun

start 9 a.m., lunch and awards 2p.m. Registration is $75, includinglunch. Information: Lt. Joe Vernon,982-3504.

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ANNUAL ENERGYGOLF TOURNAMENT:8 a.m. to noon,Seabee Golf Course,

Naval Base Ventura County, PortHueneme. Registration deadline:Monday, Oct. 24. Cost: $36,including golf cart, range balls,giveaways, barbecue lunch andprizes. Information: 982-2842.

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NESC: The NavyEnlisted Spouses’ Clubmeets for the first timethis year at 6 p.m. E-

mail Tobi, [email protected],for location and information. Opento all branches of military.

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OctoberPHOTO BY PHILLIS THROWER / NAWCWD POINT MUGU PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Capt. Aaron Cudnohufsky, CFC California Gold Coast chairman, and PaulFonua, California CFC Gold Coast executive director, show their commitmentby being the first to pledge their gift for the 50th Anniversary 2011-12campaign that will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 22, at NBVC Point Mugu andThursday, Sept. 29, at NBVC Port Hueneme.


In what Job Fair Coordinator Dave Oe-hldrich called “proof that there are jobsout there,” 41 employers and nine schoolsset up recruiting booths at the Naval BaseVentura County (NBVC) Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center on Thursday, Sept. 8.And in another sign of the times, 1,107

job-seekers showed up.Open only to those with base access, the

NBVC Job Fair had the largest turnoutyet. Two job fair have been held on baseeach year since 2007.“I think our job fairs keep growing be-

cause we have a skilled workforce here,and of course employers want to fill theirjobs with people who have experience,”Oehldrich said. “Members of the militaryand their families are accustomed to doingwhat it takes, and employers want peoplelike that in the workplace. Employers wantpeople who can do the job, and that’s whythey are here.”

The 41 employers were looking to fillpositions ranging from security and driv-ers to engineers and information technol-ogy specialists.The nine military-friendly schools gath-

ered a large number of prospective stu-dents as well.The next NBVC Job Fair is set for

Thursday, Feb. 2.

1,107 attendbiggest-everjob fair on base

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Kathy Keelin, a custody assistant with theLos Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,describes the department’s job openingsas CS1 Santiago Miyagishima, who worksin the Naval Construction Training Centerbarracks, listens in.

It is flu season again, andNaval BranchHealth Clinic (NBHC) Port Huenemewillbe giving family members and eligiblebeneficiaries’ influenza vaccines startingOct. 11 at the NBHC Port Hueneme.Vaccinations will be provided to all

military personnel, dependents, retirees,mission essential or mission critical De-fense Department (DoD) civilians andcontract employees. Depending on vac-cination availability, vaccinationsmay alsobe given to other DoD civilians.In November and December, NBHC

Port Hueneme will hold several commu-nity influenza shot clinics in front of thePort Hueneme Commissary and PointMugu Navy Exchange. Exact dates willbe announced.The influenza vaccine is a one-dose

combo of seasonal influenza and H1N1virus strains that will be given either inmist (nasal) or injectible (shot).While everyone 6 months and older

should get a flu vaccine each flu season,it’s especially important that the followinggroups get vaccinated either because they

Flu shots availablebeginning Oct. 11

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Could you use a weekend away, maybeto recharge your batteries? Perhaps you’dlike time away with your service memberto reconnect, to refresh your love affair?I don’t know about you, but I’ve been

around since this war began, and a get-away is what many of us need.Now, before you say, “Sure but the bud-

get doesn’t provide for that,” I have a re-source— an opportunity for free retreats— just for you.Did you know there is a program

through the chaplain’s office that sponsorstotally free retreats? CREDO—theChap-lain’s Religious Enrichment DevelopmentOperation, sometimes called the SpiritualFitness Center— is a retreat program de-signed to help participants move fromwhere we are to where we want to be.These retreats are spiritual in nature but,well, they are not for “Bible thumping.”CREDOprovides retreats in three main

areas: personal growth, marriage growthand teambuilding. These weekend retreatsare facilitated by seasoned and trainedchaplains who provide a guided discussionwithin a trusting and accepting environ-ment. These retreats provide an opportu-

nity to focus on yourself, your marriageor your team while rejuvenating yourmind, body and spirit.My husband and I attended a CREDO

marriage retreat a few years ago. The re-treat provided the perfect opportunity forus to reconnect and be away together afterdeployment. Our retreat was held at abeautiful hotel in our geographical areaand included all meals and materials. AllI had to do was pack our bag and showup.After deployment, a homeport change

and yard period, this retreat was exactlywhat the doctor ordered.

We were particularly impacted by theopportunity to not only work through aproven program to enhance our relation-ship, but the undistracted time away tofocus on each other was worth its weightin gold. We still look at that weekend asa B-12 shot to our marriage in the midstof a demanding season of life.Each retreat is about 48 hours in dura-

tion, typically running from Friday eve-ning to Sunday afternoon and includeslodging, meals and materials. In some lo-cations transportation to and from theretreat location is also provided.Personal growth retreats, like the mar-

riage and team-building retreats, offerindividuals an opportunity to explore theirfaith, their spirituality, face issues andgrow.Many CREDO retreats offer follow-on

support groups to facilitate further growthand development of those looking to con-tinue the experience at home.

— Connect with Beth Wilson onFacebook (www.facebook.com/EnlistedSpouseCommunity), Twitter (@Beth_Wilson) or email her at [email protected].

Chaplain’s programs help marriages, teams build and grow

Active-duty married couples whofeel they need to get away and focuson their relationship are invited to afree Marriage Enrichment Retreat,scheduled for Oct. 21-23 at the Resi-dence Inn byMarriott at River Ridgein Oxnard.Sponsored by the Naval Base Ven-

tura County Religious MinistryTeam, the event begins with dinnerat 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and endsat noon Sunday, Oct. 23. In between,couples will learn principles to en-hance their marital relationship andhandle inevitable conflicts, and they’lllearn to strengthen spiritual, emo-tional, psychological and physicalaspects of their commitment.Anyone with a valid active duty ID

card is welcome to attend with theirspouse.For reservations or more informa-

tion, call the Port Hueneme SeabeeChapel at 982-4358.

Marriage retreat Oct. 21-23

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Schools can use every cent they get.The state of California has continued

to cut the budget, and schools are doingwhat they can to succeed regardless.Soon, many students will bring home a

form that could allow your child’s schoolto receive additional, much-needed fund-ing. The form will ask if you live or workon federal property and ask a few morequestions to gather information. This datais used by the district to apply for supple-mental funding for federally connectedchildren.This form, the Federal SurveyCard, will

go out during the first few weeks in Oc-tober. It applies to active-duty and thereserve component and federal civilianworkers. See the letter below sent out Aug.31 supporting your participation in thefederal survey:

To allMilitary Families of NavyRegionSouthwest,A quality education is one of the great-

est gifts we can give our children. Becom-ing actively involved in their education isan essential ingredient for success. Studiestell us that a parent’s involvement in school

has a direct positive effect on a child’sacademic success. The more intensivelyparents are involved in their children’slearning, the greater the achievement.Another very simple way that you, as

parents, can work toward quality educa-tion in the public schools is to completeand return the Federal Survey Card yourchild will be bringing home in the earlypart of October. By investing a few min-utes of your time to complete this card,you allow your school to accurately reportthe number of military dependents en-

rolled. This important data is the only waythat our schools are able to qualify forFederal Impact Aid funding. Unfortu-nately, the past return rates have been low.Your help is needed to turn this around.By returning the Federal Survey Card,

school districts will be able to receive fund-ing from the federal government throughthe Impact Aid Program. The Impact AidProgram is designed to directly compen-sate local school districts for: (1) localrevenue lost due to the presence of feder-ally owned, and therefore tax-exempt,property and (2) costs incurred due to“federally-connected” students, such asthe children of armed services personnelworking at a nearby military base. Unlikemost other forms of educational assis-tance, Impact Aid disburses roughly $1.3billion annually in unrestricted federalfunds directly to local school districtsrather than through state agencies.Everyone is aware of the fiscal chal-

lenges facing our schools and the negativeaffects these challenges have on our chil-dren’s education. Your participation is theonly way we can ensure that our schoolsreceive the proper amount of federal aid

dollars. A low return rate will result in theloss of millions of federal dollars thatcould otherwise benefit our local schoolsand our children’s education.Working together at home, at school and

on funding issues, we will prepare ourchildren for a successful future.

Sincerely,W.D. French,

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy

Please take the time to complete thisrelatively simple form. Currently, the threeschool districts in our local communitythat send these surveys home are OceanView School District, Hueneme Elemen-tary School District, and Pleasant ValleySchool District. If your children attendany school within these school districts,please be on the lookout for the form, askthe teacher if you have not seen it past thethird week in October, and complete andreturn it.— If you have any questions regarding ImpactAid or any K-12 education related questions,please contact the NBVC school liaisonofficer at 989-5211 or [email protected]

Federal Survey Card can mean more money for schools

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Seabee ChapelPort HuenemeBuilding 1433

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

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

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

Christian Bible StudiesWomen’s Bible Study: Tuesday,

10 a.m.Men’s Prayer Meeting: Wednesday,

5:30 p.m.All Hands Bible Study: Thursday,

11:30 a.m.Catholic Religious EducationPre-K through high schoolTuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Chapel of FaithPoint MuguBuilding 121

Phone: (805) 989-7967Fax: (805) 989-7968

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. Deann ColemanStaff Chaplain

Father Antony BerchmanzCatholic Priest

Worship schedule

The immortal words of Oscar Ham-merstein inspire us today with their truth:“My heart will be blessed with the soundof music.”From the popular tunes we enjoy, to

sacred hymns, holiday music and patri-otic songs of every nation, we are a worldof music lovers.Hearing even just a few strains of a song

from our youth seems to transport us toanother time and place. Music evokesmemories, lifts spirits and inspires gooddeeds.No one can deny the immense power in

music. Yet if you look at its components,from a stirring masterpiece to a simplejingle, all music is made from variationson just a few notes.Throughout history, composers have

used seemingly infinite combinations ofa limited set of sounds to soothe a cryinginfant, to express romantic love, to rallytroops, to honor heroes, to worship andto express the feelings of the heart. Whata miracle it is that so much power can

come from something so simple.We are not so different from those notes

ourselves. Individually we may seem or-dinary, but each of us contributes unique-ly to the groups we join and the causes wesupport. To leave out any one of us wouldbe like denying a composer the use of onenote.Whether it’s in our families, our work,

our neighborhoods or our countries, wemake the most beautiful music when weunite with others in good causes. Just asone note alone doesn’t become a songuntil it is joined by others, so we cannotmake a symphony of love and caring un-til we invite others into our efforts. That’swhen the masterpiece unfolds.It only takes the efforts of a few, but the

outcome can truly be magnificent.

Only together can notes transform into beautiful music

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ABible study group will begin meetingWednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 5at the Seabee Chapel, Naval Base Ven-tura County, Port Hueneme.Study will be around the theme: “Duty

or delight?Knowingwhere you standwithGod.”This Bible study group is a place to find

encouragement, laughter, hope, friendsand faith. Limited child care is available.To register for child care, contact TammyBaca at [email protected] or call805-844-9575.Formore information, call Baca or Sara

Johnson at 571-232-8085.

Bible study groupmeets Wednesdays


Nearly a dozen volunteers from NavalBase Ventura County showed up at Ven-tura County’s food bank on Friday, Sept.9, to help sort non-perishables that 150local agencies will distribute to the coun-ty’s needy.Organized by Religious Ministries, the

community relations event touched theheart of Bob Hussey, chief operating of-ficer of Food Share.“As much as these people do for our

country, to then turn around and comeback here and help all over again, it’s justgreat,” Hussey said.Hussey hasworkedwith volunteers from

the base before.“They’re all wonderful,”he said. “Nine-

ty-nine percent of the time they’ve sortedeverything perfectly. They’re attentive tomaking sure they get it right.”The volunteers opened bags of donated

food, checked expiration dates, then putedible items on a conveyor belt. Cerealswere picked up for the cereal box,canned meats went into another box,canned vegetables in another and soon.The filled boxes were then taken to a

warehouse where charitable organiza-tions can select them for distributionto their clients.“This way, they know what they’re

getting,” Hussey explained.Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jose

Campos Flores, with Naval Supply Sys-tems Command in Port Hueneme, saidthis was his third volunteer project thisyear. He helped clean up Marina Parkin Ventura, and he helped paint a barnat some stables in Ojai that are hometo a horse therapy program designedfor veterans with disabilities.“I like giving my time to come out

and volunteer,” he said.

Base helps Food Share sort donations


MA1 Christopher Uutela of Naval BaseVentura County grabs pasta off the conveyorbelt during a volunteer project to sort non-perishables at Food Share.

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ular with youngsters and parentspushing strollers, started last.The half marathon became a

battle of the locals, with AaronSharp, 31, of Port Hueneme, agraduate of Santa Clara HighSchool, coming in just ahead ofVentura’s Josh Spiker, 29, a grad-uate of Ventura High.Sharp finished with a time of

1:08:30. Spiker, who won lastyear’s Wounded Warrior HalfMarathon but is coming off asix-month hiatus, came in at1:09:15, about twominutes slow-er than his time last year. Bothare trying to make the Olympicmarathon team.Finishing first in the 5K was

Lincoln Manning, 40, of Moor-park, with a time of 17:58.Hector Jimenez Jr., 9, finished

theMilitaryMile first with a timeof 8:25.

Military tributes were every-where in the crowd, from hand-painted T-shirts to homemadesigns to a Tillman jersey, worn inhonor of Patrick Tillman, theArizona Cardinals player whoquit the NFL to join the ArmyRangers and was killed in Af-ghanistan in 2004.It was just a year ago that

NBVC was being considered asa training site for the Navy’swounded warriors; since then,several training camps have beenheld on base and theNavy earnedseveral gold medals in May’sWarrior Games in ColoradoSprings, Colo.“I can’t believe it’s only been a

year,” said Will Wilson, who co-ordinates athletic programs forthe Navy’s wounded, ill and in-jured. “It seems like we’ve allknown each other for years.That’s a sign of a good friend-ship.”

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, welcomes runnersto the Wounded Warrior Half Marathon. With him are participants in the Navy’s woundedwarrior program, from left, retired OS2 Joseph Frank, CM2 Aaron Heldreth of UnderwaterConstruction Team 2 and program coordinator Will Wilson.

It was a battle of the locals as Aaron Sharp,a graduate of Santa Clara High School,comes in first with a time of 1:08:30. Thesecond-place winner was Josh Spiker, aVentura High School graduate, with a timeof 1:09:15.

Lincoln Manning, 40, of Moorpark, wins the5K run with a time of 17:58.

Hector Jimenez Jr., 9, crosses the finish lineof the Military Mile first with a time of 8:25.His 11-year-old brother, Sebastian, came inthird.

Runners take off on the Wounded Warrior Half Marathon, heldSaturday, Sept. 17, at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.Aaron Sharp, 31, of Port Hueneme, wearing bright green, wouldfinish first.

Running in support of BUC (SCW) JosephPruis of NMCB 40 are, from left, StefanieDeWitt, Jeanna Carlock, Shannon Farberand Kristin Richey. Pruis, 34, suffered abroken arm and shrapnel wounds to his arm,leg, neck and face when his earth-movingequipment hit unexploded ordnance on Oct.2, 2010, in Afghanistan.

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By Lisa AszklarNMCRS

Since its beginning in 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)has relied on volunteers to achieve theorganization’s goal of helping Sailors andMarines meet unforeseen financial emer-gencies andmanage their resources. In fact,since it was founded, NMCRS has seen itsvolunteer roster expand from 19 to morethan 3,500, both ashore and afloat — ajump reflecting the increased demand forthe Society’s services.But if you think volunteering for

NMCRS involves only stuffing envelopesand answering phones, you couldn’t bemore mistaken!NMCRSvolunteers come fromall walks

of life andhave a rainbowof different typesof skills to offer. Ages range from 6 to 106,and each person is valued for the particu-lar talents they have to offer. The surprise,says NMCRS director of volunteer sup-port, Barb Sheffer, is how wonderfullydiverse those talents are, and how both theorganization and the volunteer benefit!“Eachvolunteerbrings their own thought

patterns, their own strengths, and a new

vision,” Sheffer says. “Having that diver-sity only helps us serve the client better.”For instance, sometimes the volunteers

in their 20s can relate better to clients ofthe same age, just as the volunteer who isthe spouse of a service member with yearsof active duty can better understand asituation faced by the widow of a Sailoror Marine.It’s all about empowerment and match-

ing the skills to the client’s needs, accordingto Sheffer.

“We provide our volunteers with thetools and training to do the job that fulfillstheir desire to serve helping others,” shesaid. “Coordinating the mission with theskill set is so important to helping our vol-unteers reach their own goals —whetherit’s building another skill for their résumé,gaining the confidence needed for a futurejob interview, doing something of value,or making a difference in the lives of ourSailors and Marines.”The benefit to the Society, Sheffer says,

is immeasurable.“Volunteers are helping to keep us cur-

rent by bringing the latest life skills to theworkplace,”she said. “Our volunteerwork-force is leading us in directions our found-ers never anticipated! Those skill sets helpus stay relevant to the service member byallowing us to meet them where they are.In a very real way, our volunteers help ussee and prepare for the future.”The result is a dedicated cadre of indi-

viduals who have embraced the organiza-tion and its mission, resulting in a razor-sharp focus on Sailors,Marines, and theirfamilies — in other words, today’sNMCRS.

NMCRS relies on volunteers to help others

Individuals interested in finding outmore about the volunteer opportunitiesavailable at Naval Base Ventura CountyNMCRS are invited to attend an openhouse and chili tasting on Friday,Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meetvolunteers and vote for your favoritechili made by NMCRS volunteers.Children are welcome and encouragedto wear their Halloween costumes.Call 982-4409 for more information.

Want to help?

• Thrift Shop (Bldg. 829, Port Huen-eme): Open Monday and Wednesday, 10a.m. to 1 p.m.• Budget for Baby: Tuesday, Oct. 11, and

Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. Lunch-time class: Wednesday, Nov. 2, noon to 1p.m.• Volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Oct.

18, at 1 p.m.Recruiting caseworkers, ThriftShop cashiers and Budget for Baby in-structors. Reimbursement for child careand mileage. To register: 982-4409.

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By Lt Troy AveryNMCB 40

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construc-tion Battalion (NMCB) 40 provided con-tinuing support during a recent ongoingcommunity relations project at ParkviewElementary School.Ten Seabees volunteered their time on

Aug. 12 to create two new baseball dia-monds in the large grass field on the schoolgrounds as well as resurface the track thatencircles the field itself.“The kids are really enjoying what the

Seabees did,” said Parkview PrincipalHeidiHaines, who started this relationshipwithNMCB40 on the battalion’s previousdeployment to Afghanistan when the stu-dents sentmore than 1,400Valentine cardsand well wishes to the deployed troopsand also greeted them on their return.“Parkview supported us on our deploy-

ment, sending us care packages and cards,

so this was a really great way to say thankyou and to give back.,” said project vol-unteer Construction Electrician 1st ClassBryce Stenholm.More than 100 Seabees showed up ear-

lier in the year to cook lunch for and playwith the students in a previous commu-nity relations project.Haines said the school intends to keep

this relationship going and has adoptedNMCB 4 on its current deployment.

NMCB 40 creates field ofdreams at Parkview School

The kids are reallyenjoying what theSeabees did.

— Parkview Principal Heidi Haines

Seabees built baseball diamonds and students came

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In a ceremony steeped in tradition, 26Sailors were promoted to chief petty of-ficers atNaval Base VenturaCounty, PointMugu, on Sept. 16.It was a ceremony repeated all over the

world that day. Every year on Sept. 16,pinning ceremonies take place.CommandMaster Chief JohnMulhol-

land of the 31st Seabee Readiness Groupwas the guest speaker at the NBVC event,which took place in Carrier AirborneCommand andControl Squadron hangar,Hawkeye Country.The new chief petty officers are:• CEC (SCW) Leonardo D. Calderon,

NMCB 40.•ATC (AW)Marcos P. Elizondo,NOSC

Point Mugu.• LSC (SCW/SW/AW)AmadoM. Cas-

tro Jr., UCT 2.• UTC (SCW) Jayson A. Hansen,

NFELCMUSE.• MAC Jesus Maya Jr., NOSC Point

Mugu.•YNC (SCW)KendraL.Laposi,NOSC

Port Hueneme.• ADC (AW) Juan Sandoval, VR-55.•HMCDanielle J. Carter,USMCWeap-

ons Company.• AMC (AW) Robert D. Mestas,

VR-55.• MAC (EXW) Noe L. Rodriguez,

NOSC Point Mugu.• ADC (AW) Leandro C. Pinzon,

FRCSW Point Mugu.• EOC (SCW) Brendan K. Warner,

CBMU 303.• HMC (SCW/FMF/EXW) Natalie A.

Soto, NMCB 5.• SWC (SCW)ChristinaM.Greenwood,

31st SRG.• CMC (SCW) Clarence D. Boulais,

NMCB 40.• ADC (AW/SW) Manlio E. Gamero,

VAW-116.• AEC (AW/SW) Matthew W. Flood,

FRCSW Point Mugu.• ADC (AW) Daniel E. Finley, VAW-

113.• LSC (AW/SW)MartinRamirez, NAV-

SUP FLC San Diego.• EODC (EWS/SW) Stephen B. An-

drews, EODMU-3.• HMC Christine M. Tucker, NOSC

Port Hueneme.• ENC (SW/PJ)Daniel J.Herrera,ACU-

1.• EOC (SCW) Johnathon M. Starnes,

NMCB 3.• LSC (AW/SW) Carlos Lopez, FLC

San Diego.•MACMatthewC. Bakey,NOSCPoint

Mugu.• HMCRandall Conolly, NMCB 4 (de-

ployed).

26 Sailors promoted to chief petty officer at NBVC

PHOTOS BY MCC MICHAEL B. WATKINS / NMCB 40

Above, the newly pinned chiefs from Naval Base Ventura County. Below, chief selecteesmarch before receiving their anchors at the pinning ceremony Thursday, Sept. 16.

PHOTO BY LT. TODD FOWLER /COMACCLOGWING

The rich tradition of the chiefs’ pinningceremony is reflected in the precise layoutof the certificates and plaques.

Sept. 16 ceremony atPoint Mugu filled withtradition.

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It’s been more than a de-cade since Naval Base Ven-tura County fielded a youthswim team, and now that’sabout to change.Seventeen children rang-

ing in age from 7 to 17 —and with all different levelsof swimming proficiency— have signed up for thebase swim team, The Seals.Registration takes place allyear.“It’s a year-round pro-

gram, so kids can sign upat any time,” said BrettLane, youth sports and fit-ness coordinator for ChildYouth Programs.Lane and Aquatics Di-

rector Gerry Legaspi puton two orientation sessionsin late August, with eachattracting more than twodozen youngsters. Actualteam sign-ups began Sept.6.“There’s a lot of enthusi-

asm here,”Lane said, refer-ring to both the young com-petitors and theirinstructors. “We’re teachingthese youngsters how toswim competitively whilehaving fun. We want to setthem up for success.”The only prerequisite for

the swim team is to be ableto swim 100 yards. Afterthat, lessons are tailored toeach swimmer’s need.“It could be overall stroke

refinement — improvingefficiency,” Lane said. “Itcould be goal-setting. Itcould be endurance. Itcould be gaining the confi-dence to actually swimcompetitively.”Melissa Ramirez, the

sexual assault preventionand response coordinatorfor the base, enrolled 13-year-old Alex and 8-year-oldMadeline, even thougheach has different skill setsin the water.“For Alex, this is a good

opportunity to get him ac-tive,” Ramirez said. “ForMadeline, I’m hoping she’llgain the skills she needs tobe more confident in thewater.”Judith Villanueva en-

rolled her 7-year-old son,Deegan, in the hopes he’llbecome a strong swimmerwho’ll make a difference forThe Seals.“We haven’t had a team

since the mid-1990s, so thisis great,” said Villanueva,whose spouse is a chief hos-pital corpsman currentlyserving on Diego Garcia.Lane’s goal is to have the

team ready for its first meetin earlyNovember, and he’salready signed the team up

for a Dec. 3 one-day meetin Ventura County.Of the many youth

sports Lane has introducedto the base since startingthis job nearly a year ago— flag football and surf-ing, among them— this isthe first one that’s com-petitive. But unlike someyouth coaches who fostera “win at all costs”attitude,he’s not taking the compe-tition aspect too serious-ly.“This program is de-

signed to give kids a chanceto compete in an environ-ment that isn’t so intimi-dating,” he said. “It’s justanother flavor of athleticsthey get to experience.”

Swim team returns to base


Madeline Ramirez,8, uses a kickboard during an open housefor the new Naval Base Ventura County swim team, TheSeals. Her mother, Melissa, the sexual assault preventionand response coordinator for the base, hopes her daughterwill gain more confidence in the water by joining the team.

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By Lt. (j.g.) Rory McPhersonVAW-116

Carrier Airborne Command andControl Squadron 116 (VAW-116) re-cently hosted cadets and instructorsfrom Civil Air Patrol CompositeSquadron 61, which operates out ofCamarillo Airport.The Civil Air Patrol is the civilian

auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Re-sponsible for performing more than95 percent of all missing aircraftsearches within the continental Unit-ed States, the Civil Air Patrol is alsotasked with encouraging aerospaceeducation and offers an excellent ca-det program for girls and boys ages11 and 18.Formed just before World War II,

the Civil Air Patrol was created topatrol coastal waters in the U.S. forenemy submarines. In 1948, it becamethe official civilian auxiliary of theU.S. Air Force, responsible for land-based search and rescue.Today the role of the Civil Air Pa-

trol is changing yet again to take onHomeland Security missions and oth-

er classified operations.Composite Squadron 61’s Aug. 2

visit to VAW-116 included tours of theSun King hangar, an E-2C Hawkeyeand the E-2C simulator. Lt. Kyle Kre-isher of the Sun Kings backed up thepilots and cadets in the co-pilot seatas they launched from a Nimitz-classaircraft carrier in the simulator.The visit also afforded the cadets,

most of whom plan to become mili-tary aviators, a chance to ask VAW-116 pilots and naval flight officersabout careers in military aviation.“The cadets were very much engaged

throughout the visit”, said Lt. Cmdr.Lawrence Nance, who organized theevent. “They all asked tons of ques-tions and really enjoyed seeing theaircraft up close.“The whole point of the visit was

to expose them to naval aviation, es-pecially since we are celebrating ourcentennial in 2011. If one of thosecadets either joins the Navy or per-haps becomes a naval aviator some-day, then we’ll know we made a dif-ference.”

VAW-116 hosts Civil Air Patrol squadron for tour, talk

PHOTO BY LT. (J.G.) RORY MCPHERSON / VAW-116

The Camarillo squadron of the Civil Air Patrol poses with pilots and naval flight officersof VAW-116, the Sun Kings. The squadron got a tour of the hangar, an E-2C and the E-2Csimulator last month.

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More than 200 people paid tribute tothe U.S. Armed Forces near the eve of the10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001,terrorist attacks as the Oxnard Chamberof Commerce held its 14th annualMilitaryAppreciation Dinner on Friday, Sept. 9.Five Sailors from Naval Base Ventura

County (NBVC) were among the 10 ac-tive-dutymembers of themilitary honoredthat evening during a dinner and ceremo-ny at the Courtyard Marriott in Oxnard.VenturaCounty SupervisorKathyLong,

whose district includes much of NavalBase Ventura County, gave the keynotespeech and thanked the many militarymembers in the audience and their fami-lies, as well as the honorees, for all theydo.“We are forever grateful,” she said. “We

owe a debt we can never repay.”Each honoree then came up to receive

an award. The first to be recognized wasConstruction Electrician 1st Class Leon-ardo Calderon of the 31st Seabee Readi-ness Group. Calderon, who would be pro-moted to chief a few days later, was theNavy’s 2010 Sailor of the Year, the firstSeabee to receive the honor.“We’re just doing what we do best,” he

explained to the audience.Other members of the Navy recognized

that night were:

• Construction Electrician 1st Class(SeabeeCombatWarfare)WilliamL.Cap-pel, NavalMobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 3.Cappel echoed Calderon’s comments.“This is our job, and we enjoy it — for

the most part,” he said. “This is our life,and we don’t expect credit for any of it— it’s just our job. So thank you for takingthe time to do this.”• ConstructionMechanic 1st Class (Sea-

bee CombatWarfare)WilliamE. Barbieri,Naval Construction Training Center,NBVC Port Hueneme.Barbieri volunteers at Las PosasElemen-

tary School, something he called a “re-fresher course.”“These first graders are smarter than this

guy,” he said.He thanked his wife “for being support-

ive and proud of me and for giving me abeautiful son.”• Builder 2nd Class (Seabee Combat

Warfare) Adam D. Kortmeyer, NMCB40.Kortmeyer thanked his commanding

officer, commandmaster chief and fiancéefor attending the ceremony.“Hoo-ray 40!” he called out as he re-

ceived his award.• Naval Aircrewman 1st Class (Aviation

Warfare) Danny Ledesma, Air Test andEvaluation Squadron 30 (VX-30).

200 pay tribute to military

PHOTO BY KIM STEPHENSON

The honorees at the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Dinner gatherfor a group shot. Top row, from left: CE1 William L. Cappel, CE1 Leonardo D. Calderonand CM1 William E. Barbieri, U.S. Navy; Tech. Sgt. John S. Meyers, Channel Islands AirNational Guard; AWF1 Danny Ledesma, U.S. Navy. Bottom row, from left: BU2 Adam D.Kortmeyer, U.S. Navy; BM2 Matthew V. Marler, U.S. Coast Guard; Staff Sgt. Donald G.Davis, U.S. Army; Sgt. Geoffrey Petit, U.S. Marine Corps; and Tech. Sgt. Vickram J. Rajpaul,U.S. Air Force.

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“E-mails don’t count.”After sevenmonths,Cmdr.Kumar

Atarthi could finally havemore thancyber communicationswith his wife,Kelli, and children Kaitlyn, 14, andKristopher, 10.Atarthi was one of 20 pilots and

naval flight officers reunitedwith hisfamily Wednesday, Sept. 7, as Car-rierAirborneCommandandControlSquadron 113 (VAW-113), known asthe Black Eagles, flew back toNavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu.The rest of the squadron — 121

Sailors — returned to the base thenext day via bus.“It’s been a longdeployment,”said

Atarthi, the squadron’s executive of-ficer. “I’m very happy to be here.”The squadron has spent the past

sevenmonths supporting allied coali-tion forces in the Western Pacific/NorthArabianSeaaboardUSSRon-

aldReagan (CVN76)while attachedtoCarrier AirWing 14.Missions in-cluded surface surveillance coordina-tion, air interdiction offensive anddefensive counter air control andsearch and rescue airborne coordina-tion and communications relay.In addition, the USS Reagan was

the first to arrive and begin humani-tarian assistance and disaster reliefefforts after the 9.0 earthquake andensuing tsunami struck the coast ofnorthern Japan.In all, the squadron flew 104 com-

bat missions, compiling a total of1,550 hours flown.“Thiswas the longest sevenmonths

ever,”Lt. Dave Oechslein told his fi-ancée, CaraKappler, moments aftertheir reunion.But theymight not be hismost dif-

ficult.“Nowyoucanbe the full-timewed-

ding coordinator,”Kappler told him,smiling.

VAW-113 is back homeafter 7-month deployment

Lt. Dave Oechslein greets his fiancee, CaraKappler, as VAW-113 returns Sept. 7 from aseven-month deployment.

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Holding their 3-year-old daughter, Grace, Sarah Frobergwaits patiently for her husband, Lt. Cmdr. Ken Froberg, todeplane. Four-year-old Ava is also eager to see her dad,who is returning from a seven-month deployment.

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By Mason LoweryNFELC Public Affairs Office

The Naval Facilities Expeditionary Lo-gistics Center’s (NFELC) lead in-serviceengineer for the Seabees’ Elevated Cause-way System-Modular (ELCAS M) re-cently returned from a visit toAmphibiousConstruction Battalion 2 (ACB 2) in Lit-tle Creek, Va.Knut Aakhus, who works out of

NFELC at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme, spent a week in Augustwith ACB 2 Seabees, providing them en-gineering support as they trained to deploythe ELCAS.The ELCAS is a portable causeway, or

pier, that enables a task force to receiveand ship supplies nearly anywhere in theworld, without a usable seaport.“ELCAS is almost halfway through its

planned lifecycle, so it’s pretty tried-and-true by now,”Aakhus explained. “But thesheer immensity of its scale doesn’t allowit to be used very often, so we have tocapitalize on every opportunity to makein-person observations about the healthof the equipment and identify possibleimprovements. It’s important that we give

the users a chance to explain first-handwhat they feel is working well and whatisn’t — attending the training exercise isby far the best way to gather that sort ofdirect, thorough feedback.”Created in 1992, the ELCAS is made

from heavy steel and built-in sections, orpontoons. The sections are held in placewith lengthy steel pylons that are driveninto the seabed with a crane. The cause-way can support a task force’s heavyequipment and containers they need tobring ashore during exercises and mis-sions.The Seabees realize the value of

NFELC’s engineering contributions tothe ELCAS, according to ACB 2 Com-manding Officer Capt. Joe Grealish.“While the Seabees doing the actual

construction are justified in taking prideand credit for their terrific work,”he said,“it bears mentioning that we depend heav-ily on the brilliance and determination ofthe professionals at NEPO and NFELCto bring the ELCAS system into place.”NEPO is the Naval Facilities Engineer-

ing Command’s Expeditionary ProgramOffice.

NAVFAC engineer assists Seabees with portable pier

PHOTO BY KNUT AAKHUS / NFELC

The ELCAS system as seen from the beach, with both 200-ton crawler cranes in placeon the pierhead. The ELCAS is a portable causeway, or pier, that enables a task force toreceive and ship supplies nearly anywhere in the world, without a usable seaport.

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By MC1 Russ StewartNMCB 4

On a dry and dusty hill overlookinga green river valley, the Seabees fromNaval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 4’s Water Well Team battle theelements, austere conditions, a round-the-clock schedule and even their ownequipment to be able to bring potablewater and a higher quality of life to theMarines at Patrol Base (PB) Alcatraz,Helmand Province, Afghanistan.With the odds seemingly stacked

against them, the team’s officer-in-charge easily identified their key to suc-cess:“The professionalism of the crews!”

said Ensign Richard Forney.NMCB 4 deployed in June out of Na-

val Base Ventura County, Port Huen-eme. After completing a well at ForwardOperating Base Robinson, the Seabeesloaded up their equipment and suppliesand convoyed to PB Alcatraz. There,they constructed their own compoundwhere the well is being drilled — includ-ing unloading and setting up the equip-ment — drilled their own constructionwell, needed to build the permanent one,and put up barriers around the perim-eter, all while in full “battle rattle.”By mid-August, the team had already

drilled to a depth of 900 feet and, with600 feet to go, they were looking for-ward to completing the well and return-ing to Camp Leatherneck for refit.“When we get to Camp Leatherneck,

the drilling rig is going to get a completeoverhaul; the rig needs a lot of ‘TLC’!”said Construction Mechanic 1st ClassTravis Allison.Forney said the single greatest ob-

stacle the team overcame was the drill-ing rig itself.“It is an old rig in need of mainte-

nance,” he said. “Our mechanics aredoing an excellent job keeping it run-ning, keeping it alive.”The Water Well Team works 12-hour

shifts, seven days a week. They cannot

stop drilling once the well has begun.Drilling the well is extreme work. The

first six “steels” (the pipes that make upthe shaft of the drill) are 1,100 pounds.Each steel after those is almost 300pounds, and they have to be lifted intoplace and attached to the steels alreadyin the hole by the derrick handler andthe driller. All the while, the WORMMs(worker, oiler, racker, mud and mainte-nance) monitor and adjust the conditionof the “mud” pumped down the shaftto cool the drill bit, carry away the cut-tings and seal the walls of the hole.When a drill bit gets worn down, it

all has to come back up out of the hole,the steels racked, the bit replaced andit all goes back down — an exhaustingprocess.The WORMMs also keep the rig run-

ning, muck out the settling tanks, assistin lifting the steels into place and runthe mud lab. None of the work can stopor be put off, as each job is necessaryfor the other tasks to be completed.With the non-stop schedule and ardu-

ous labor, the team chooses to dwell onthe positive aspects of their roles.“[The best part of being on Water

Well is learning new things. I’ve neverdone stuff like this before,” said Con-struction Mechanic ConstructionmanTomas Gonzalez.

Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Su-sanne Salerno spends much of her shiftrunning the mud labs.“I stay busy on my own programwork-

ing the mud labs constantly,” she said.The Water Well Team is divided into

two crews, called “towers,” and eachtower has a tower leader. When the twoleaders were asked about the best partof being a tower leader, ConstructionMechanic 1st Class Jeremy Cabanillasaid, “Working with my troops and pass-ing down knowledge to my replace-ments.”“I can make sure to spread the work

evenly to take care of my guys!” saidUtilitiesman 2nd Class Luis Esparza.Having a well on site frees the base

from depending on water shipments,saves lives because fewer convoys are onthe road, and is estimated to save$490,000 per month in bottled watercosts. It makes it possible to supply run-ning water to showers, bathroom facili-ties and food preparation areas. Timespent in a camp using bottled water tobrush teeth, shower, shave, wash andcook makes one grateful for the simplegift of running water.Said Equipment Operator 1st Class

David Cobbel, “I love being able to bringa higher quality of life and health to ourmilitary members.”

NMCB 4’s Water Well Team drills deep

PHOTOS BY MC1 RUSSELL STEWART / NMCB 4

CE3 Eric Polito of NMCB 4 helps guide a new section of drill steel up to the derrickhandler on the drilling rig at the water well site on Patrol Base Alcatraz in southwesternAfghanistan.

CM1 Travis Allison of NMCB 4 adds a gellingcompound, which will help to seal the wallsof the well shaft, to the mixing pan in themud lab at the water well site on Patrol BaseAlcatraz in southwestern Afghanistan.

Once water drilling begins, it can’t stop, sothe NMCB 4’s Water Well Team at PatrolBase Alcatraz in Afghanistan works nightsand days. Here, CM3 Oscar Delarosa andUT2 Luis Esparza monitor the operation ofthe drilling rig before adding a new sectionof drill steel.

Seabees fight elements,equipment to bringpotable water to Marinesat Patrol Base Alcatrazin Afghanistan

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Waterfowl season begins Oct. 22.Blind assignments for opening day

will be onWednesday, Oct. 19, insteadof the usual Monday prior.Before hunting on base, each indi-

vidual must take a test on Naval BaseVentura County base regulations, aspecies identification test, pay an an-nual fee, register their shotguns andfill out a DD Form 2760.The test will be administered at

noon on Wednesday, Oct. 5, andThursday, Oct. 13, in the conferenceroom of Building 632, which is in thesouthwest corner of the building. Reg-istration forms and DD Form 2760will also be available. Shotgun make,model and serial number are requiredon the registration form.Additional information may be ob-

tained from the Waterfowl CommitteeInformation line at 890-7245 or on theweb site at: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Ventura/ and a search for “hunt-ing.”

Waterfowl season startsOct. 22; tests required

Beginning Monday, Oct. 3, cus-tomer service hours at Naval BaseVentura County’s Consolidated MailFacilities will change to the follow-ing:

Lobby hours• Port Hueneme, Bldg. 801: Mon-

day through Friday, 7:30 to 11:30a.m., and noon to 3 p.m.• Point Mugu, Bldg. 65: Monday

through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Customer service window hours• Point Mugu, Bldg. 65: Monday

through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 12:15p.m.

Mailboxes in the lobby at PointMugu will remain accessible until3:30 p.m. daily.Accountable mail needing to be

stamped must be received by 12:15p.m. daily. Any mail dropped off af-ter 12:15 p.m. will be processed thenext business day.If you have any questions, please

contact Lt. Carlos E. Merced via e-mail at [email protected] or byphone at 989-1873.

Mail hours changing

By MC3 (SCW) Christopher CarsonNMCB 3

Forty Seabees fromNavalMobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 3 recentlycompleted a weeklong field training exer-cise (FTX) in FortHunter Liggett in orderto improve their combat skills andmasteryof tactics.The training, called SquadLeader FTX,

consisted of one week of classroom in-struction and one week of training in thefield.The field training is demanding due to

high heat levels, rugged landscape andlong hours in heavy gear.The first portion of training was land

navigation, where the students used theirclassroom training to practice navigatingup and down steep hills in order to reachmultiple checkpoints.“I think the land navigation training has

been beneficial, since I may use that skillsometime down the road,” said Utilities-man 2nd Class (SCW) Evan Toll, one ofNMCB 3’s squad leaders. “This is my firstsquad leader field training exercise, andall of it has been great training so far.”The students were evaluated throughout

all of the practical applications. The eval-uators consisted of members from the 31stSeabee Readiness Group (SRG) as well asmembers from theU.S.Marine Corps and

U.S. Army.“I have been on seven squad leader ex-

ercises as an evaluator” said Builder 2ndClass (SCW) Cory Cummins, from the31st SRG. “I feel that this training is ahuge benefit to those who go through it.Overall, individuals will be taught theskills they will need when they go into acombat environment.”Another phase of the field training con-

sisted of different squads conducting se-curity patrols, where they go out andnavigate through the terrain and inevitablyget into a firefight usingM-16’s and blank

rounds against another training squad ora group of instructors posing as hostileforces.“This is my first squad leader exercise

and it is hard especially due to the highheat,” said Construction Mechanic 2nd(SCW) David Tacey, a trainee attendingthe course. “I feel that this training willgive me what I need to be a good squadleader, and it will give me knowledge topass on to junior troops so they will beprepared during the battalion field train-ing exercise.”NMCB 3 will conduct a battalion-wide

field exercise in December.The training concludedwith squad lead-

ers getting hands-on practice setting upand activating anti-personnel claymoremines as well as learning how to throwhand grenades.“The squad leader field training exercise

is extremely challenging,” said GunnerySgt. Jose Jacquez, NMCB 3’s military ad-viser. “A lot of these guys have never donethis, and they come here and get greatknowledge for themselves and also to passon to others so that they are ready if theyare ever called upon to go into harm’s wayto do their jobs.”NMCB 3 is homeported in Port Huen-

eme and is preparing for a spring deploy-ment.

NMCB 3 squad leaders undergo training

PHOTOS BY MC3 (SCW) CHRISTOPHER CARSON / NMCB 3

Seabees activate claymore anti-personnel mines during the Squad Leaders Field Training Exercise.

Seabees from Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 3 review a map duringthe land navigation portion of the SquadLeaders Field Training Exercise held lastmonth at Fort Hunter Liggett.

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By MC2 (SW) Karalie MooreNaval Base Ventura County PublicAffairs

and Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

About 850 motorcycles linedthe road leading to Building 1 atNaval Base Ventura County onSunday, Sept. 11, as bikers andSailors sharedmemories of Sept.11, 2001, and paid respects tothose who died that day and inthe ensuing wars in Iraq and Af-ghanistan.Afterward, they left for a two-

hour drive on Ventura County’s

backroads, the fourth annualRide to the Flags at PepperdineUniversity in Malibu.Motorcyclists began registering

for the Ride to the Flags outsidethe Las Posas Gate at 10 a.m.,then rode onto the base for acommemoration ceremony.As the LosAngeles-based band

Regal played rock on a stage setup in front of Building 1, leather-clad bikers—many wearing red,white and blue bandanas, POW-MIA patches and insignia iden-tifying them as veterans — min-gled with uniformed Sailors.

Among those in the audiencewere guitarist Gilby Clarke ofGuns N’ Roses and actor D.B.Sweeney.Shortly after noon, the crowd

of more than 1,000 grew quiet asa memorial service began. LindaBrown of theNaval SurfaceWar-

fare Center, Port Hueneme Divi-sion, sang the National Anthem,and Cmdr. Stephen Gammon,chaplain for Navy MobilizationProcessing Site at NBVC PortHueneme, led a prayer.There was a wreath-laying cer-

emony, a rifle salute and a bugler

playing taps.The bell in front of Building 1

was rung once every 10 secondsfor three minutes, each minuterepresenting each site that wasattacked 10 years ago. Two E-2C

850 motorcyclists rideto the flags on Sept. 11

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe service in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, gets under way with Linda Brown of the Naval Surface Warfare Center,Port Hueneme Division, singing the National Anthem. With her on stage are, from left, Capt. Jim McHugh, commandingofficer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC); Cmdr. Stephen Gammon, chaplain for the Navy Mobilization Processing Siteat NBVC Port Hueneme; event organizer Ryan Sawtelle; and guitarist Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses.

PHOTO BY ACAN BRIAN LOO / SNIEvening colors at half-mast on San Nicolas Islandwith ABE2 Eduardo Villagomez and CS2 TimothyStallcup mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

PHOTO BY MC3 CHRISTOPHER CARSON / NMCB 3Chief selectees prepare for the wreath-laying ceremony during the Sept. 11 remembrance event at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.

By Lt. James SwiggartVAW-117 Public Affairs

The sky was clear and the weather was per-fect when two E-2C Hawkeyes from CarrierAirborne Command and Control Squadron117 (VAW-117) flew in close formation overceremonies commemorating the 10th anni-versary of 9/11 at Naval Base Ventura Coun-ty, Point Mugu, and Pepperdine Universityon Sunday, Sept. 11.The two flyovers were witnessed by more

than 3,000 people, including Deena BurnettBailey, the widow of Pepperdine alumnus andUnited Flight 93 hero Tom Burnett.TheWallbangers’CommandMaster Chief

MarkMcDonald was present at both ceremo-nies.“The entire Pepperdine lawn was packed

with civilians, prior military and even a fewcelebrities,” he said. “When the flyover wasannounced and our planes approached, ev-eryone was just in awe.”The flyovers were part of longer ceremonies

that, at Pepperdine, included a showing ofthe film “United 93,” a reading of the namesof 9/11 victims amid a vast display of flags— one for every life lost — and a number of

speeches, including one by Bailey.The importance of the flyover was felt by

the officers flying the aircraft and the Sailorson the ground who prepared and launchedthe planes.“It was a great privilege not only to fly the

two flyovers, but more importantly, it was anextreme honor to work with the organizersof the events,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Fox, whoflew in the lead plane. “Although people oftenfocus on the 10 to 15 seconds of the actualflyover, more important tomewere the count-less hours spent by theWallbanger maintain-ers feverishly preparing not only their ownaircraft, but an aircraft borrowed from a sis-ter squadron to ensure the memory of thoselost 10 years ago was honored appropriate-ly.”Lt. Cmdr. Charles Choate, who flew the

wing aircraft, noted, “Having spent my entirecareer supporting Operation Enduring Free-dom and overseas contingency operations, itwas a true honor to contribute to the 10thyear remembrance of September 11, 2001.”Airman Jeff Schwarz, a VAW-117 main-

tainer from Bay Shore, N.Y., said, “My dadworked a couple blocks away from theWorld

Trade Center. I think it’s kind of cool that weput in the effort to still remember what hap-pened that day.”Others had a different perspective.Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class

Faith Omoobajesu hails from Lagos, Nige-ria.“9/11 affected everyone, even out of the

country,” he said. “If something could hitAmerica, it could hit anywhere.”

He said he was happy to be able tosupport the ceremony and that it was away for him to give back.“After 9/11 President Bush made it

possible for me to become a citizen byjoining the U.S. Armed Forces,” hesaid.VAW-117 was honored to support this

mission and filled with pride to have itbecome such a success.

VAW-117 flyovers ‘a true honor’

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Photo by ACAN briAN Loo / SNi Evening colors at half-mast on San Nicolas Island with ABE2 Eduardo Villagomez and CS2 Timothy Stallcup mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Photo by MC3 ChriStoPher CArSoN / NMCb 3Chief selectees prepare for the wreath-laying ceremony during the Sept. 11 remembrance event at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.

By Lt. James SwiggartVAW-117 Public Affairs

The sky was clear and the weather was per-fect when two E-2C Hawkeyes from Carrier Airborne Command and Control Squadron 117 (VAW-117) flew in close formation over ceremonies commemorating the 10th anni-versary of 9/11 at Naval Base Ventura Coun-ty, Point Mugu, and Pepperdine University on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The two flyovers were witnessed by more than 3,000 people, including Deena Burnett Bailey, the widow of Pepperdine alumnus and United Flight 93 hero Tom Burnett.

The Wallbangers’ Command Master Chief Mark McDonald was present at both ceremo-nies.

“The entire Pepperdine lawn was packed with civilians, prior military and even a few celebrities,” he said. “When the flyover was announced and our planes approached, ev-eryone was just in awe.”

The flyovers were part of longer ceremonies that, at Pepperdine, included a showing of the film “United 93,” a reading of the names of 9/11 victims amid a vast display of flags — one for every life lost — and a number of

speeches, including one by Bailey.The importance of the flyover was felt by

the officers flying the aircraft and the Sailors on the ground who prepared and launched the planes.

“It was a great privilege not only to fly the two flyovers, but more importantly, it was an extreme honor to work with the organizers of the events,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Fox, who flew in the lead plane. “Although people often focus on the 10 to 15 seconds of the actual flyover, more important to me were the count-less hours spent by the Wallbanger maintain-ers feverishly preparing not only their own aircraft, but an aircraft borrowed from a sis-ter squadron to ensure the memory of those lost 10 years ago was honored appropriate-ly.”

Lt. Cmdr. Charles Choate, who flew the wing aircraft, noted, “Having spent my entire career supporting Operation Enduring Free-dom and overseas contingency operations, it was a true honor to contribute to the 10th year remembrance of September 11, 2001.”

Airman Jeff Schwarz, a VAW-117 main-tainer from Bay Shore, N.Y., said, “My dad worked a couple blocks away from the World

Trade Center. I think it’s kind of cool that we put in the effort to still remember what hap-pened that day.”

Others had a different perspective. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class

Faith Omoobajesu hails from Lagos, Nige-ria.

“9/11 affected everyone, even out of the country,” he said. “If something could hit America, it could hit anywhere.”

He said he was happy to be able to support the ceremony and that it was a way for him to give back.

“After 9/11 President Bush made it possible for me to become a citizen by joining the U.S. Armed Forces,” he said.

VAW-117 was honored to support this mission and filled with pride to have it become such a success.

VAW-117 flyovers ‘a true honor’

Photo by CMDCM (AW/SW) MArk A. MCDoNALD / VAW-117The Wallbangers conduct one of their two flyovers at remembrance events for Sept. 11, 2001.

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aircraft flew overhead in tribute.Capt. JimMcHugh, NBVC command-

ing officer, urged those in attendance toremember what the day was about.“(This is) a day that we must remember

those who lost their lives at the Pentagon,and New York, and in a field in Pennsyl-vania,” said McHugh. “We also mustremember thosewho over the past 10 yearshave lost their lives to protect us so wehaven’t been attacked again. And we alsomust remember those who, right now, aredeployed away from home to defend ourfreedom around the world.”Boatswain’sMate 1st Class (EXW/SW)

Murray Willett, of NBVC Port Opera-tions, remembers that day very clearly.“Ten years ago, I was in bed at four

o’clock in the morning in Pearl Harborwhen I got the phone call that started areally, really long day,” saidWillett. “I wasworking at security, so before I even gotanother phone call saying ‘Come intowork,’ I was already putting my uniformon. My wife said to me ‘It’s your day off,’

and I told her ‘Not anymore, it’s not.’”Willett said he felt privileged to fly one

of the large flags on the back of his mo-torcycle for the event.McHugh said it was an honor and a

privilege to host Ride to the Flags for thesecond year in a row.“Forme, I was in the Pentagon that day,

and this day just brings backmemories ofmany emotions,” saidMcHugh. “Memo-ries of friends and colleagues who losttheir lives that day. For my family, for mywife, she was seven months pregnant andworked across the street from the Penta-gon. She saw that building explode in frontof her eyes and had no idea where I wasin that large building. It’s an emotionalday for my family, one that we always willremember, and one I’m sure that (every-one) will always remember.”McHugh went on to say that out of the

disaster there came an opportunity forgood.“It’s not only a day of mourning a trag-

edy,” said McHugh, “It’s also a day ofcelebration, because out of every tragedy,

I believe there’s a silver lining. And thesilver lining for this tragedy is that Amer-ican patriotism was reborn. Each one ofyou is a classic example of that patrio-tism.”Seabees from Naval Mobile Construc-

tion Battalion 3 were on hand at the eventwith static displays to explain the use ofsome of their equipment to members ofthe community.“It’s an honor to be out here and being

involved in something like this,” saidEquipment Operator 3rd Class (SCW)Adam Pope, of NMCB 3. “We shouldn’tforget the families that were involved.Hopefully they’re doing better now thanthey were 10 years ago.”Also at the event was Operation Grati-

tude, which has sent 700,000 care pack-ages to deployed military personnel since2003. Chief Builder Dan McKee of the31st Seabee Readiness Group took amin-ute to write a note of thanks to a deployedservice member.“I wanted to tell them, ‘I’m proud of

you,’” he said as he finished a note.

9/11 remembered: ‘American patriotism was reborn’


Chief Builder Dan McKee of the 31st SeabeeReadiness Group writes a note to a deployedservice member at the Operation Gratitudetable set up during the 9/11 remembranceevent on base.

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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center

All classes at Port Huenemeunless otherwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more information.Toll-free appointment schedul-

ing service: 1-866-923-6478, call24 hours a day, seven days aweek.Confidential clinical counseling,relocation assistance, resume as-sistance, financial consultationsand many other support servicesare available at your convenienceat the Fleet and Family SupportCenter.

Life Skills Workshops• Couples Communication (4

sessions): Strengthen your com-munication and your connectionas you juggle deployment, moneymatters, partnership, and parent-ing. Mondays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 &24; 5 to 6:30 p.m.• Stress Management (4 ses-

sions): Discuss and practice stressreduction techniques with focuson your choice of work, home orpersonal issues.May include role-play, guided imagery, and bodyawareness if requested. Tuesdays,Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25; 3 to 4:30p.m.• Domestic Violence: HowAre

the Kids? Increase your aware-ness of and learn about the effectsof domestic violence on children.Pre-registration requested, call982-5326.Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12,19 & 26; 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Career Support andRetention

(Register for TAP classes withyour Command Career Coun-selor)• Executive Transaction Assis-

tance Program (XTAP): E-7 &above, retirees. Bring medical re-cord & DD2648 Monday. Ap-propriate civilian attire. Spouseswelcome. Please register via yourcommand career counselor.Mon-day through Thursday, Oct. 3-6,daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Transition Assistance Pro-

gram (TAP): E-6 & below, sepa-

ratees. Bring DD2648 &medicalrecord on Monday. Appropriatecivilian attire. Please register viayour command career counselor.Monday-Thursday, Oct. 17-20,daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Corporate Resume writing:

Must call 982-5325 to register.Fri., Sept. 23, 7:30 to 9 a.m.• Federal Employment: Re-

sume, websites and the applica-tion process. Fri., Sept. 23, 9 to11 a.m.• VA Assist/Paperwork Turn-

In: Hands-on assistance in filing,reopening, or appealing your VAclaim. Three reps to assist you.Active duty, veterans, widows,walk-ins welcome!Wed., Sept. 28,9 a.m. to noon.• MS Excel: From beginner to

advanced in 2 hours. Wed., Sept.28, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. PointMuguFFSC, Bldg. 225.•What EmployersWant: Inter-

national HR specialists revealwhat companies are looking for.Thurs., Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to noon.Call 982-5325 to register.

Sexual AssaultPrevention Response

(SAPR)• Data Collection Coordinator

Training: Training for new SAPRdata collection coordinators. Re-quired training for DCCs.Mon.,Sept. 26, 9 to 11 a.m.• SAPR Advocate Monthly

Meeting: All command advocates

are required to attend as part oftheir annual refresher training.Thurs., Sept. 29. Call 982-5037for times!

Exceptional FamilyMember

• Parent Support Network: Asupport group for active and re-tiredmilitary families with specialneeds children. Share local re-sources and get support. Meet at1104 Calle el Halcon, Camarillo.Call 982-3159 for more informa-tion and dates.

IA Readinessand Deployment

• IA Pre-Deployment Brief: Doyou have IA orders? Completeyour FFSC IA brief to learnabout the process. Spouses & sig-nificant others welcome. Avail-able one-on-one, call 982-4073.Tues., Oct. 4, 1 to 2:30 p.m.• Deployment Readiness: Are

you ready for your spouse’s de-ployment? Join others to learnwhat it is all about, what you willneed, and how to do more thanjust survive deployment. Wed.,Oct. 5, 11 a.m. to noon.

Financial Management

• Financial counseling by ap-pointment. Are you juggling yourbills? Need financial advice? AnFFSC financial counselor is avail-able Monday through Friday atthe Hueneme or Mugu FFSC.Call 982-3640 (Port Hueneme) or989-8844 (PointMugu). Informa-tion available on car buying, un-derstanding your TSP, planningfor retirement, getting a 720 cred-it score, saving and investing,home buying and developing aspending plan.

New Parent Support

• Little Explorers for Toddlers:An interactive parent-toddlerplaygroup for babies 15-36

months. Thursdays, 10 to 11a.m., except first Thursday of themonth. Call 982-5037 for loca-tion.• New Mamas: For expecting

mamas and mamas with babies0–15 months old. Information,education and support. Wednes-days, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Yoga Mamas: For expecting

and newmamas. a gentle stretch.Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., BeeFit Center.• Newborn 411: Information &

support for parents of newborns0-16 weeks.Wednesdays, 10:30 to11:30 a.m.. Please feel free todrop-in.• Deployments: Birth, Bonding

& Beyond: Deployments withbabies in the home can be chal-lenging. Get support & informa-tion. Take this class alone or aspart of the 0-4 Nurturing ParentEducation Series. Thurs., Sept.29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.• Infant & Baby Massage (4

sessions): Connectwith your baby(3 weeks to 5months), learn criesand cues. Mondays, Oct. 3, 10,17 & 24; 2 to 3 p.m.• Your Baby Shower: Introduc-

tion to New Parent Support Pro-gram. Infants welcome! Thurs,,Oct, 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Free food distribution• Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, nearthe Pleasant Valley Gate onNBVC Port Hueneme. Fooditems vary frommonth tomonth.Requirements: Active duty E-6and below or their spouses; bringan LES and only one issue perfamily. E-7 with two or more de-pendents may qualify. Incomeguideline statement available atdistribution site. Custodian of achild who is a family member ofActiveDuty personnel on deploy-ment.

— For information, please callSandy Lyle, command liaison, at989-8833 or e-mail [email protected].


Carrie Malpica, the disaster preparation coordinator for the Fleet andFamily Support Center, greets visitors to the display set up Thursday,Sept. 15, in front of the Naval Exchange at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme. With October being Disaster Preparedness Month,the FFSC was getting an early start on distributing information aboutemergency kits and making sure all family members know what to do ifan earthquake or other disaster strikes. For information or to arrange acommand presentation, call Malpica at 982-3159.

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are at high risk of having serious flu-re-lated complications or because they livewith or care for people at high risk fordeveloping flu-related complications:• Pregnant women• Children younger than 5 (very impor-

tant for those under 2 years of age)• People 50 and older

• People of any age with certain chron-ic medical conditions• People who live in nursing homes and

other long-term care facilities• People who live with or care for those

at high risk for complications from flu,including health care workers, householdcontacts of persons at high risk for com-plications from the flu, and household

contacts and out-of-home caregivers ofchildren less than 6 months of age (thesechildren are too young to be vaccinat-ed).For any questions, call PreventiveMed-

icine at 982-6358, Occupational and En-vironmental Health Department at 982-6434 or NBHC Port Hueneme at982-6321.

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Flu shots available, and this is who should get them

By Vance VasquezNBVC Public Affairs Office

The Ocean View and Hueneme schooldistricts, which serve students whose par-ents are stationed at Naval Base VenturaCounty, have each received more thanhalf a million dollars in grants from theDepartment of Defense.Ocean View School District received

$675,000 and Hueneme ElementarySchool District received $540,000 throughthe Fiscal Year 2011 Grant Program ad-ministered by the Department of DefenseEducation Activity (DoDEA) Educa-tional Partnership.

“The Department of Defense is strong-ly committed to ensuring that the childrenof military families receive an excellenteducation that prepares them for success-ful careers and to be active contributorsto their communities and the nation,”said Marilee Fitzgerald, DoDEA actingdirector. “Our partnerships with publicschools serving military-connected fam-ilies are an important part of that com-mitment.”The grant to Ocean View School Dis-

trict was used for the Science and MathAlive Project. The purpose of the projectis to increase student achievement and

interest in science, math, technology andengineering through the use of up-to-datetechnology tools and to improve instruc-tion by providing teachers with the ma-terials and training needed to preparestudents for future careers.TheHueneme Elementary School grant

was used to implement Academic Successwith Interactive Technology (ASIT), acomprehensive program to increase stu-dent performance in language arts andtechnology literacy. ASITwill target morethan 900 students in kindergarten throughsixth grade at Richard Bard and Huen-eme elementary schools.

DoD grant program helps local schools


More than two dozen volunteers helped pickup trash and debris along the beaches at NavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu, on Sunday,Aug. 28, collecting 19 large bags at Surfers Beachalone.The cleanup was sponsored byMorale,Welfare

and Recreation, which also sponsored the NavalBase Ventura County Surfers Contest presentedby Quiksilver the weekend prior.Lead lifeguard Drew Isais said surfers made up

a big part of the volunteer crew.“We only had eight people signed up, and when

we started, a group of surfers came over and askedwhat was going on,” he said. “They jumped rightin and helped.“Surfers are really cool guys,”he added. “They’re

adamant about keeping the beaches clean.”Among the finds that day were a hatch cover

from a boat and an empty can of an energy drinkthat had been featured at the surfers contest— the2010 surfers contest.

Volunteers fill up19 bags with trashfrom base beaches


Hospital Corpsman Chad Zerfas of the Naval Branch Health Clinic, Port Hueneme,shows off the trash he dug out from the rocks at Surfers Beach during a beachcleanup event Sunday, Aug. 28.

The last opportunity to find out aboutfederal employee benefits and to askquestions about them will be offeredfrom 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5,at Naval Base Ventura County, PortHueneme.The seminar, titled “Understanding

Federal Employee Benefits,”will be heldin Bldg. 1388, the Audio-Visual Centerat Naval Surface Warfare Center, PortHueneme Division.Topics will include understanding and

maximizing benefits of PPOs andHMOs, choosing the right dental andvision plan and an explanation of howflexible spending accounts work.For any questions, contact Rebecca

Coronado at 982-4084.

Benefits seminar Oct. 5

Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)collected nearly 4,000 pounds of foodfor hungry families in the local areaduring the eight-week Feds Feed Fam-ilies food drive.A total of 3,830 pounds was col-

lected at 19 locations on base, with athird of that coming in on the last weekand during the Sept. 11, 2001, remem-brance event at NBVC Point Mugu.“That’s awesome,” said Lt. Deann

Coleman, staff chaplain at NBVC andthe local Feds Feed Families food driveorganizer. “Because NBVC had suchgreat participation from more than 40tenant commands, we were able to helpCommander Navy Region Southwestfar exceed its goal.”There were 19 yellow bins scattered

all across the base so people could do-nate cans and boxes of food.This is the first year the Department

of Defense has participated in the na-tional Feds Feed Families drive, thegoal of which is to raise 2 millionpounds of non-perishables nation-wide.Feds Feed Families is an Office of

Personnel Management initiative thatrequested Department of Defense sup-port this year, its third annual cam-paign.The goal was set high — at 2 million

pounds — because of the impact of aseries of natural disasters that have de-pleted charitable resources because ofincreased demand.This year’s theme is “Feeding Fami-

lies One Fed at a Time.”

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struction Training Center at NBVC, PortHueneme.“I feel like we’ve gained a new family,”

added his wife, Liza. “They will be in ourlives forever.”WhenNelson first listened to the phone

message back in February of 2010 thathis bone marrow was a possible match,he thought it was someone phishing — ascam trying to get him to reveal person-al information. He erased the message.But when he got to work the next

morning, there was an e-mail on hismilitary computer and another messageon his work phone.He didn’t even remember donating a

sample.But his wife did. They’d had their

cheeks swabbed eight years before, backin San Diego where Nelson was stationedat the time.“Then I remembered we were donating

blood and they asked if we wanted to bechecked as a possible bonemarrow donoras well, and we said yes,” Nelson said.“I’d forgotten all about it. It was all theway back in 2002, and we’ve moved fourtimes since then! How did they evenknow where I was?”Because he’d submitted a sample

through the Department of Defense C.W. Bill YoungDonor Program, his where-abouts were always current in the com-puter system. It took eight years for amatch to pop up.Donor programworkers asked Nelson,

then 33, to undergo more blood tests atthe Naval Branch Health Clinic at PortHueneme to see if there was indeed amatch.“One month later they called and said

I was the one,” Nelson recalled.After that, Nelson said, there was no

going back. He felt like he was on a mis-sion.In March of 2010, he flew to Wash-

ington, D.C., for an intense physical. InApril, he returned for the actual opera-tion that would remove a pint of his mar-row through two holes punctured intohis hip bone, by use of a special hollowpoint needle.Until then, the only medical procedure

he’d undergone was some minor anklesurgery in 2005.“Besides that, I’d had some stitches

here and there,” he said. “But that wasit.”

His wife and their youngest child,Charley, now 3, flew toWashington, D.C.Nelson’s mother came to Point Mugu towatch the couple’s other two children— Madison, now 9, and Austin, now 6— and their pets.The Nelsons had planned to take in

some sightseeing while in Washington,but Nelson was too weak.“My lower back felt like it had been

badly bruised,” he said. “I felt like an oldman. I was really sore.”It takes about two weeks for the body

to regenerate a pint of bone marrow. Theprocedure itself causes microfractures in

the hip bone, so Nelson needed to takeit easy for the next six to eight weeks— no high-impact exercise that couldcause a major break in the bone. At the30th NCR he worked in the training de-partment, so there was no impact to hisjob assignment. However, he was medi-cally waived from the PRT for that cycleand was able to do his own PT at his ownpace, mostly swimming and using the el-liptical, with light weight training.“After five weeks I felt really good,”

Nelson said. “At seven weeks I startedrunning again.”But one thought kept nagging at him:

Someone on this Earth now shared hisimmune system, and he was curious.“All we knew was that it was an 8-year-

old boy,” Nelson said.The program allows no personal con-

tact between donor and recipient for thefirst year after the transplant. Nelson’scuriosity continued to grow, and whenthe one-year-mark hit in April, he con-tacted the program workers and said hewas interested in meeting the recipient.The workers passed on the informationto the donor, but Nelson didn’t hear any-thing back.“I figured OK, they don’t want to meet

me, and I need to stop letting it botherme,” Nelson said. “And then I got an e-mail.”The two families clicked immediate-

ly.“They were ecstatic,”Nelson said. “We

talked on the phone several times andthen they stopped by on a trip to LosAngeles.”The thing that surprised Nelson the

most was that the family didn’t live onthe East Coast.“Sacramento is basically just up the

street,” he said. “The boy underwent thesurgery in San Francisco. Why did I flyto Washington, D.C., to have the bonemarrow taken out, when they just flewit back to San Francisco for the trans-plant?”The family spent several hours with

the Nelsons, then called a few weekslater and said they wanted to host a Cel-ebration of Life party. In mid-July, theNelsons drove up to Sacramento for whatthey thought would be a small get-to-gether.“There were about 200 people there!”

Nelson said. “There were family mem-bers and doctors and nurses. It was amaz-ing!”And then came the moment Nelson

will never forget — a moment he sayswas worth every bit of pain and anxietyhe and his family went through:On July 16, 2011, Jason and Alva Ross

stood on a picnic table in a Sacramentochurchyard and talked about their 8-year-old son, Jackson. They talked abouthis struggles with Down syndrome andhis bravery in fighting off leukemia —and then the disappointment and fear oflearning the leukemia had come back.And then they introduced the Seabee

from Southern California who had savedtheir son’s life.

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SW1 Charles Nelson, a student at the Naval Construction Training Center at Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme, attends this summer’s Celebration of Life party for JacksonRoss, held by his father, Jason, in Sacramento. With them is Jackson’s mom, Alva.

Since the creation of the National MarrowDonor Program in 1986, more than6millionAmericans, includingmore than 400,000 servicemembers, have registeredas marrow donors.The program helped save the life of Jackson Ross, an 8-year-old boy from

Sacramento, whose bone marrow matched that of Steelworker 1st Class CharlesNelson of Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.“Jackson is our inspiration, and Charles is our hero,” said Jason Ross, Jackson’s

father. “He gave our son another chance at life. Thank you just doesn ‘t seem tobe enough. We are forever grateful to Charles. He is now linked to Jackson andour family forever. What an incredibly selfless act.”For more information on the marrow donor program, see www.dodmarrow.

org or www.marrow.org

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Ledesma said he was “proud and privi-leged” to be taking part in the event, andhe thanked his family for putting up withso many missed birthdays, holidays andthe births of his two children.Being recognized from other branches

of the military were:

• U.S. Coast Guard Boatswains Mate2nd Class Matthew V. Marler, stationedat Channel Islands Harbor.• U.S.Marine Corps Sgt. Geoffrey Petit,

an inspector and instructor at WeaponsCompany, 2D Battalion, 23D Marines,NBVC Port Hueneme.• U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Vickram

J. Rajpaul, 344th Training Squadron, De-

tachment 1, NBVC Port Hueneme.• Channel Islands Air National Guard

Technical Sgt. John S. Meyers, 146thMaintenance Squadron, 146th AirliftWing, Port Hueneme.• U.S. Army Staff Sgt. DonaldG. Davis

of the U.S. Army Recruiting Station inOxnard.Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding of-

ficer of NBVC, said he appreciates theannual tribute.“I think it’s wonderful that the Oxnard

Chamber of Commerce does this everyyear,” he said.NBVCCommandMaster Chief Thom-

as Cyr agreed.“It’s good for our Sailors to know that

the community appreciates us,” he said.

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Military honored during Oxnard Chamber of Commerce dinner

By BU3 Casey MatthewsNMCB 5

On Aug. 10, a small team of 11 Seabees from NavalMobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, one Marinesergeant and oneAir Force senior airman began a journeyto a remote town inwesternDjibouti—Dikhil. Theirmis-sion was to relieve NMCB 74 and finish a primary schoolin the even smaller village of Kontali.The town of Dikhil has approximately 40,000 people

living in town and the surrounding villages. Our only lineof support was a 2.5-hour convoy fromCampLemonnier,a forward deployed Navy facility in the country’s capitalof Djibouti City. Our mission was clear: Finish the pri-mary school and work on partnering with the indigenouspopulation.The crew knew how to finish the school, but partnering

with the locals was new to each of us. We quickly figuredout that simple gestures such as saying “hello” in a locallanguagewould start the process of integrating us into thecommunity. Being goodneighborswas the key to establish-ing good relationships.The children of Kontali were quick to pick up on our

openness and love for children.Within aweek, a father,worried for the health of his son,

Mohammed, asked us for help. Mohammed had trippedon a stone threemonths earlier and had a laceration on hisankle and contusions on his head that were severely in-fected. The crew, with approval, cleaned his wounds anddressed them.Mohammed was running a few days later.

It was a great start to building trust between us and thepeople of Kontali, but it didn’t end there. Soon afterward,two women from the village were bitten by a snake andrushed to the local hospital in Dikhil. Upon hearing ofthis, several members of the team decided pay the womena visit to wish them a speedy recovery. One of the ladieswho was already under the care of her friend commentedthat she could not believe theAmericans had come to sim-ply wish her well. When we left, she claimed her opinionof Americans had changed completely.Unfortunately, tragedy was about ready to strike again.

A neighborhoodman passed away from natural causes atthe untimely ageof 35.Withour translator leading theway,we went to his son’s home to pay our respects. When weleft, he was in tears with gratitude.

The next day, he came by to express his gratitude andhelp us to become a part of the community. We decidedto host the event in our team house and break bread to-gether with a few of the neighbors also in attendance. Onthe day of the lunch, the second day of Eid, we cooked alarge meal, pulled the crew from the jobsite and feastedwith our newly found friends. Bothmenwere retired, oneretired as the major general of the Dikhil province, theother was retired from the exalted position asminister ofenergy. We forged new and hopefully lasting friend-ships.As the days go by, we have felt a sense of welcoming in

the towns of Dikhil and Kontali. Today, we cannot walkthe streets without receiving greetings and well wishesfrom the local populace — our new friends.

NMCB 5 befriendsDjibouti villagers

From left, UT3 Jonathon Moll, BU3 Casey Matthews andUT2 Thomas Maher, all Seabees assigned to NMCB 5,pose with some of the local children at a project site nextto the village of Kontali, Djibouti, Africa.

PHOTOS COURTESY NMCB 5

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 stop for a photo before having a meal with theirtranslator, a retired major general and Minister of Electricity of the Dikhil Region of Djibouti in Djibouti, Africa. NMCB 5is currently deployed conducting contingency construction in United States European Command (EUCOM) and UnitedStates Africa Command (AFRICOM) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and other assigned missions.

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military, hunting/pocket,original or reproductionALSO silver coins and

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805-816-7169VCS288194

ALL AAA ONEWASHER/DRYER

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teacher

984-2327VCS287229

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with any appliance repairin Ventura County.

Save on repairs & salesduring the economy crisis.Washers, Dryers, Heaters,Refrigerators, Ovens Gas &

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Victor 805-302-1866VCS288044

Any KenmoreWasher/DryerWANTED

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984-2327VCS287777

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805-487-1060VCS287947

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mse, $99 805-659-3782VCS286603

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805-671-9852 VCS286298

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482-4983 or 816-4081 GaryBowen VCS287649

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Merchandise200-297

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207Appliances

207Appliances

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213Boutiques

219Cemetery Lots

221CommercialEquipment

227Exercise Equipment

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ORGANIC TOPDRESSING, PLANTER

MIX, 50/50 MIX ANDTOP SOIL FOR SALEFROM $21.00 - $29.00

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A Beautiful LeatherPlatform Bed w/Thick Queen

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Simi Valley - 805-651-8461VCS287624

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AREA RUGS from Irannever used, 6x9’ burgundy,

creme & green pd $150,$100/obo. 39”x59” creme w/red & green $99, $50/obo

805-671-9912 VCS287665

BED California KingPillowtop Mattress Set

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VCS287935

BED Full Size OrthopedicPillowtop Mattress Set

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


VCS287936

BED Queen OrthopedicPillowtop Mattress Set

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VCS287937

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805-501-9809 VCS286285

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818.517.5648VCS287895

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Selmer AS300 alto saxophonegreat shape, hard case, be-ginners bks 1&2 xtra reeds.

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818-785-9043 VCS286323

WANTEDPool Resurfaced/

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805-650-2500VCS287825

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1807 E. Main St, Ventura(1/2 mi W of Vta High Schl)

805-216-3991Mention this ad for

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BUYINGJUNKCARS

TOP

$ $ $ $ $

PAIDUP TO$1,000

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CA$Hfor

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Car BodiesAutomotive Scrap

Steel - RebarLic’d Dismantler &

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vcapinc.com805.933.8280

842 Mission Rock RdSanta Paula, Ca 93060

VCS286780

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test strips $2-$20/box.Call for info:

805-201-3631VCS288012

I BUY HIGH-ENDRANGES AND

REFRIGERATORS,805-671-9569 VCS286295

I PAY CASH for old books,magazines, paper ephemera,

movie/comics/sportsmemorabilia, libraries,posters, old toys, etc.

Carl 818-889-3599 VCS287089

AFRICAN GRAYS Greattalkers, male and female,

includes 2 California cages,tree and extras. $1,200.

805-522-7222 VCS286842

A PrivateFoundation HasRescued DogsFor Adoption

JOSE7.5 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 10 pounds.

PEEWEE5 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 13 pounds.

TRAMP1 year old male,

Schnauzer mix, 11 pounds.

SCOOTER3 year old male,

Terrier mix, 13 pounds.

TEENA4 year old female,

Italian Mastiff, 85 pounds

TRUCK4 year male old Italian

Mastiff 100 pounds

WINNIE6 month old femalePom Chi mix 12 lbs

TEAGUN6 mo old male Old Eng-

lish Sheep mix 62 pounds

SPARKY2 yr old male Lhaso

Apso/Poodle mix, 20poundsVisit our website for picssamsimonfoundation.orgor call (310)457-5898

VCS287386

AKC & CKC PUPPYMALE CHIHUAHUA, longhaired, 9 weeks old, has dbl

coat, both paper trained,sweet & very beautiful,

9 generations. $500.805-248-6682 VCS287713

BENGAL MIX KITTENSshots. Male/Female $120805-798-4940 or 805-640-0917

VCS288288

Cat Neuters $60.00Cat Spays $90.00Includes FREE Exam

Expires 9-30-11* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Rabies Vaccine$5.00 + Exam Feeon Saturday’s Only

Expires 9-30-11* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

805.921.1000VCS288181

COCKAPOO Femalecream white, beautiful longhair, 7 mos, sweet and play-

ful $200/ea. 805-482-5647VCS286170

COCKER PUPS AKC M & Fbuff & wht, Champ lines,beautiful, full of fun $300-

$350 805-486-9179 VCS287340DACHSHUNDS AKC $500661-333-4697 or 661-769-8807simplesite.com/loveadog

VCS288013DOBERMAN PINSCHERS

Minis, males 8 wks old,black & brown, chocolate,red. Parents on premisesfather weighs 4½ lbs. $250805-827-8064 VCS287898

ENGLISH BULLDOG AKCchamp lines w/papers, 5 yr

old female, not spayed,needs special home. $675661-609-5355 VCS287595

GERMAN SHEPHERD (F)5 month old, from champion

lines, intelligent. $650.323-559-2099 VCS287326

GERMAN Shepherd PuppiesAKC, health guar, $1000

Free delivery. 661-349-4129,661-361-8675 desertlake

shepherds.com VCS286098

HIMALAYAN KITTENSAdorable balls of fluff.Flame & Lilac Point.CFA. 1st shots. $400

805-797-8486 VCS288230

JACK RUSSELLS, tri color,rough coat, farm raised,shots, $300. 805-798-4940

805-674-1488 VCS288287KITTENS!!! $125 Sat & Sun

11-5@ PetCo in CAM andMarket & Donlon in VTA

805-485-8811 VCS286066LAB PUPPIES AKC & OFA,

Yellow & Red, with shots.$750-$1000. Only 2 left!

luvnlabs.com 661-609-7439VCS287360

LABRADOR Puppies AKCyellows, xlnt pedigree guar

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LABRADORRETRIEVER PUPSAKC reg, Champion line.

Ready 10/09 $600. Pleasecall 805-701-6012

VCS287570

PITBULL handsome,neutered male, loyal &

energetic, to good home.805-504-6667 VCS287489

POMERANIAN PUPPIES1 blk/tan - F, 1 sable - M,

AKC parents on premises.Adult weight 4lbs. $450/$550.

805-218-7279 VCS288033

POMERANIAN PUPSAKC Bred for tiny size &coat quality, M & F $400-$650 & 2 adult F’s. $150-

$350 805-701-9500 VCS287284

PUG Pups AKC, Rare Black& A+ Fawn. Fully Trained,

Social T-I-N-Y Babies!Exquisite!

47 Champions in Pedigree!20 Years Exp Guar, Shots &

Delivery. If it’s truly anexceptional Pug, then chanc-

es are it’s a “GetaPug!”WOW! Why buy anywhere

else? Labor Day Sale$975+. For Photos, call805-320-4834 VCS287100

PUGS Champ lines, gorgeousblacks, xlnt quality &

temps, sml parents. Expd,lic’d A+ rated breeder.www.preciouspugs.net

661-269-4673 VCS287152

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SHIH TZU PUPPIES. AKC.Beautiful color. Small sizeF $500, M $450. 805-415-8661

www.lovelyshihtzu.comVCS287750

YORKIE 1 year old F $400TOY POODLES 5 year old

F’s 1 blk, 1 red $300/ea.All very sweet, friendly,

spayed +current shots805-404-2395 VCS288140

YORKIE PUPPIES AKC,born 7/24/11, cute as can be,Pick Now! M $800, F $1,000.

805-469-3278 VCS286439

TACK SALEGood, clean condition,small ladies breeches(gray/black/tab) $20/ea.

White full seat showbreeches $30 SaddlePad, English, white,

all purpose (never used)$15. Girth, 42” black,

(never used) $30.Helmet,velvet, childs, xlnt cond$45. Saddle, synthetic

Supra, size 16, black, (used1x) $250. Stirups-English

$15/pair.Tail Bags,fleece, various colors,solid $8, pattern $10.

Please call 805-647-6407VCS286453

Accounting

GeneralLedger Specialist$13.81 - $17.28/hr starting

Prepare, record, andbook general ledger en-tries through trial bal-ance. Balance cash,general and subsidiaryledgers. HS grad and 3yrs recent bookkeepingexp incl prep, recordingand booking of generalledger entries, trial bal-ances, and working withcomputerized accountingsystem. Windows profi-cient with Excel empha-sis and automated doubleentry accounting systemused in corp. or largeorg. Two yrs related col-lege courses or trainingmay sub for one yr ofreqr’d work exp. Relatedpre-interview exam willbe administered. Applyby 9/23/11. CDR, 221 Ven-tura Blvd. Oxnard,805-485-7878. AA/EEOEVCS288131

Accounts Receivable.Looking for reliableemployee. Good Job,Benefits, Simi Valley.Must have 5-yrs plusexp. in busy office andknow computers. Faxto 805 285 5180VCS287487

Accounts ReceivableSpecialist

DW Drums, a leading mfrof acoustic drums in Ox-nard is looking for an ener-getic go getter in theaccounting dept. Duties in-clude; invoicing, collec-tions, customer service,bank deposits & more.Please have 3-5 yrs exp. inaccounting, excellent excel,word and phone skills.Please send resume to

[email protected] fax to 805-485-1334

VCS287868

ADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT, P/T

$11.83-13.69/hr. Reception,computer input, programregistrations, clerical. Seewww.rsrpd.org for details /application. Apply by 9/16,5pm. Oak Park CommCenter, Rancho Simi Recand Park District.818-865-9304. VCS287291

AdministrativeServices

Coordinator$37.46 to $48.69/Hr

BA/BS Required, plus 4years exp. Reqd. For amore extensive positiondescription, require-ments, and applicationvisit our website at

www.lvmwd.com

EOE VCS287725

AutomotiveTechnician WantedExperienced “bumper tobumper” Used Car tech-nician - All makes/AllModels. Previous experi-ence with Europeanmakes a plus, ASE &Smog certification pref’dGood opportunity with abusy, established HighLine dealership. Send re-sume to

[email protected]

No phone calls please-Interview by appoint-ment only.VCS287853

AUTOMOTIVETIRE SERVICE PERSONWanted, no exp nec. 5 daywork week. 5 DAY TIRESTORE, Ventura. Call805-648-2712 VCS287277

AutomotiveUSED CAR

CONTRACT/DMVFax resume to REBARBER FORD

805-642-6637VCS288119

AutoRV PARTS STORE

F/T; People person; taskoriented; exp a plus.Benefits available.

Apply in person3650 E. Main St., VenturaVCS287093

Auto Sales

Were Hiring!!!

Internet SalesManager

Sales AssociatesMercedes-Benz of Oxnardis growing quickly andwill be adding Internetand Sales associate posi-tions immediately. JoinAmerica’s Largest Autoretail chain today. Exp aplus but not necessary forthe right candidate.

We offer:Highly Competitive PayPlans, Spiff Programs, 5Day Work Week, Health/Dental Insurance, 401KRetirement Plans, Clos-ing Assistance WorldClass Training, Advance-ment Opptunities, LargeInventories

You Offer:Desire to Succeed, Posi-tive Attitude, Willingnessto Learn, Result Driven,Excellent Customer Exp.

Please forward yourresumes to

[email protected] orjohnsonm5@

autonation.com.Equal Opportunity

Employer.VCS287312

BUILDINGS SPECIALIST -ELECTRICIAN

F/T ($4099-5280/mo.) Skilledelec. work as in housing &light commercial /industrialfacilities; heating & a/csystems; bldg. maint. &plumbing. Apply by 10/21/11,5pm Details & applicationat: www.rsrpd.org RanchoSimi Rec & Park Dist;805-584-4400. VCS287766

BUS DRIVERQUALIFIED

BUS DRIVER$16.01/HR

Immediate openings foron-call, fully qualified,

State Certified BusDrivers. Apply at

Ventura Unified SchoolDistrict, 255 W. StanleyAve., Ste. 100, Ventura.(805) 641-5000 Ext 1170

www.venturausd.org/classhrEOE VCS288004

CABLE TECHNICIANSEntry Level

Disconnect Techs,Equipment Recovery forVentura Counties or SFV.Will train. Must have owntruck or van. Drug free

workplace.Rob 818-535-6661Jon 818-535-6336

VCS288267

Caregivingwww.goldcoastcaregivers.org

Currently seekingCaregivers forVentura County

CNA and CPR required

Call Codie at 805-642-0239FAX resume: 805-650-15361996 Eastman Av, Ste 101

Ventura, CA 93003VCS287913

Computer

AMGEN INC. seeks Sr As-sociate Information Sys-tems Analyst. Reqs. MS & 1yr exp. & exp./courseworkw/Programming languagesincluding C++, Java &.Net; EMC Captiva InputAccel, Oracle, Biztalk, &Informatica; & SQL. JobLocation: Thousand Oaks,CA. Send resumeRef.#7LLR8J to: Global Mo-bility, Amgen, Inc., 1 Am-gen Ctr Dr, MS B36-2-CThousand Oaks, CA 91320.No phone calls or e-mailspls. Must be legally author-ized to work in the U.S. w/osponsorship. EOE.VCS287480

Customer ServiceRESERVATIONISTHawaiian Hotels & Re-sorts has F/T ReservationSales Agent positionsavailable for reliable,customer service orient-ed, motivated, enthusias-tic, detail- orientedindividuals involving thetaking of incoming callsand making reservations.This is NOT a telemar-keting position. Positionsare Mon thru Sun (Sched-ule varies). We will trainfor this position.

We offer excellent bene-fits. Please fax or emailyour resume and salaryhistory to:

Fax: [email protected]

EOE VCS288177

Customer ServiceSIDESHOW

COLLECTIBLESCollectibles company

seeks processing / dataentry candidates for

customer service dept.Proficient in Word, Excel

and Outlook, strongwritten and verbal com-

munication skills,organizational skills, and

be able to multi-task.Competitive Salary,

Medical & Dental benefitsResumes & cover lettersto

[email protected]

VCS287903

General Help

2011 & 2012HOLIDAY HELP•Full Training•Customer Service/Set up•Display/Distribution•Lift 30lbs•Must be at least 18 yrs

Starting Pay$1400- $2000/mo

805.529.1846VCS287523

WarehouseCRATE BUILDER/WAREHOUSEMAN

Camarillo AerospaceCompany needs an ambi-tious, hard working,hands-on Crate Builderwith woodworking andwarehouse exp. Forkliftexp. a plus. We are anEOE with xlnt benefitpkg. Send salary require-ment along with your re-sume to:

[email protected] fax (805) 388-3040.

VCS288057

DISHWASHERS/UTILITYWORK University VillageThousand Oaks. Numerouskitchen activities F/T & P/Tpositions avail. Competitivecomp and benefits.

3415 Campus Drive,Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

241-3030 [email protected]/jobs

VCS288265

DRIVER Board & care fa-cility in Ventura. Needsomeone to drive & providecare to clients. Valid CDL& SSN. Call 805-643-6059

VCS288154

DRIVE Your own sm car,pickup or mini van. Mrpk/

TO/NP $11.00-$13.00/hr. F/T-P/T. Start now! Steady

work Paid training800-603-1072 VCS288314

Education

Ventura Campus

• P/T Medical InstructorMaster degree in medicalsciences, or RN, LVN, or

MA and 3-5 yrs experiencein the medical profession.

Please apply online at:http://www.sbbccareers.com

VCS287091


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ACOUSTICCEILING

REMOVALS•

Removals •Paint• Respray•One Day Service • Water/

Fire Damage • Texturing &Patching • Free Estimates

Mike Keys805-208-6281Reference’s

Lic# 416345 VCS288042

BILL DAVISDRYWALL, Inc

Ca Lic 835604ACOUSTIC REMOVAL

Guarantee 1 Day ServiceIn Furnished Homes’’PAINT READY’’

Liability & Worker’s Comp805-644-4633 Officeor 805-479-1127 Cell

Free Estimates VCS286816

OCEAN AIRHEATING

& A/CResidential/Comm’l

805-815-5624Lic #891072 VCS287577

REITZ A/C Service Repairand Installation

Want to add A/C or upgradeto new equipment. Full

system replacement starting@ $3,500. Since 2004: Highest

Quality Lowest Prices!805-630-4235

Lic#848188 VCS281587

Greta’s Guns, LLC

Buy • Sell • Consignment

Ask About ourLaser Shot Training

4228 Los Angeles Ave.Simi Valley, CA 93063

Btwn Tapo Cyn & Tapo St.

805-520-4867www.gretasguns.com

VCS283206

Cabinet RefacingHighest quality workmanship

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

805-527-2631Lic#341411 VCS286604

SchulbachBuilders, IncCustom Cabinets,

Wood Flooring, Tile,Plumbing,

Concrete, Bath-rooms, Kitchens,

CAD Design,Lic #891244

(805)766-0654VCS286865

SIGNATURE FINISHCARPENTRY, INCBonded/Insured/Licensed• Crown Molding • Doors •

Wainscot • Mantles• Columns • Etc

805-558-0551Lic#948934 VCS286904

AMERICAN OWNED &ALL WORK DONE BYLEGAL AMERICAN

CITIZENSDRY-FOAM &

230 Degree STEAMCARPET, TILE, GROUT& UPHOLSTERY CARE

DRY IN 1-2 HOURS

HELPS RESTORETEXTURE

I don’t cut corners,I clean them!

Xpert Carpet Care818.991.5812805.552.9504

VCS286243

CARPET STEAMCLEANING Truck Mounted

Upholstery and Rugs• 3 Rooms...$60• Window Wash• Floor Wax/Polish• Dirty Kitchen/Bath

Everything CleanLee’s Maintenance

805-987-3071 VCS287406

CARPET REPAIR& CLEANING &

TILE CLEANING• Stretching • Patches

• Carpet to TileCarpet Rescue805-483-0899

(Lic #787080) VCS287610

SubstituteMom Day Care

..an extension of your family

Preschool/Toddler/ASLPrograms. Lg Room/Yard.

CPR. Meals. Lots of TLC.NEW CLIENT SPECIAL

$75 a weekCall for details805-520-8023

Serving Simi for 18 years!Lic#566210179 VCS288211

Mobile Computer RepairService for residential and

small businesses.I will come to you. Slow

computer, virus removal,hard drive problem or new

setups. Call for appt:www.rezilution.com

805-443-0900 VCS287396

Onsite PC Supportfor Home or Office

Computer Repair, Service& Upgrades. Virus, Spyware

& Adware Removal.Data Recovery. 13 years exp

[email protected]

VCS287534

AHUMADA CONCRETEConstruction, Driveways,

Patios, Block Walls,Vinyl Gates, Brick,All Types of Ramps

All Types of Repairs,Concrete & Masonry(805)487-1613

Lic#754081 VCS288138

CLARK & SONSCONCRETE

•Driveway/RV Pad•Patios•Pool Decks •Sidewalks

No Job Too Small

805-583-0480LIC#408242 VCS286473

Escobar ConcreteReasonable rates,No job too small.

patios, block/retainingwalls, brick, stucco, pavers

tile, driveways stamp,foundations, sea walls.

Robert 805-890-2198Lic #819035 VCS286609

LANDMARKCONSTRUCTION

New Construction,Remodel, Room Additions,

Home Maintenance,Repairs, Patio Covers,

Decks, Concrete Masonry,Block Walls, Fencing,Handyman Service.805-732-3517

Lic #636193 VCS286783

RECESSIONRATES

for all your HomeImprovement

needs and more.Fast, Free Estimates

805-382-0464lic#342943 VCS286843

T & TCONSTRUCTION• Room Additions• Kitchen & Bath

Remodels• Patio Covers &

Decks

Tom 805-987-2860Lic#425257 VCS283514

THEDOORMAN

Door Installations & Repairs,Windows, Moldings,

Cabinets, Handyman Service34 years exp.Camarillo

805-890-9493VCS288130

TIM’S CUSTOMDOORS

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

Moldings. Wholesale Prices.25 Years Experience!

(805) 527-5808Lic #724376 VCS287040

ALL-PHASEDRYWALL

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

Competitive Rates805-701-3108 Lic #955634

VCS286009

RAUL’s DRYWALL• Custom Home InteriorRemodeling • Dry WallHanging • Tape & MudAcoustic Ceiling • WallTexture Hole Repair

• Water Damage Repair• Acoustic Removal.FREE Estimates!

Small Jobs Available.Guaranteed Work. Not Lic.

805.231.1063VCS287511

AROUNDTOWN

ELECTRICSince 1981

Experienced ContractorGreg & Steve Mendonca

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

805-988-0636Lic #407590 VCS288103

Call EDWARD(805)797-0402

• Honest, Reliable & Exp’d

• Always Fair $

• Military & Sr. Discounts

• Work Guaranteed

• Lic, Bond, INS

Pacific CoastElectrical Contractors

Lic#806561 VCS286639

Conejo ValleyElectric

Lighting SpecialistRecessed & LandscapeAnything Electrical!Family Owned* FREE Estimates *

SERVICE CALL $50Cool off whole house, Attic &

Gable Fan Specialists.Supply a ceiling fan & wewill install it for you. $149

We install ALLWall Mount, Flat Screen

TV’s, Speakers & NetworkSystems.

Will Beat Anyone’s Price!

805-497-7711818-259-4055

www.conejoelectric.com

Lic#922260

VCS287345

JEFF WARDELECTRIC*Panel Upgrades*Remodels*Trouble Shooting *Free Est.

805-648-3184Ins/Lic#648300 VCS285607

VCS288176

KESTREL ELECTRIC• Free Estimates• Affordable Rates• No Job Too Small• Trouble Shooting• Military Discounts

Available 7 Days A Week

805-551-8870Lic#927740 VCS286451

Need AnElelectrician?

Commercial • Residential• Industrial

* New Service Upgrades* New Construction* Rewiring - Remodeling* Recessed Lighting

Installation

FREE ESTIMATE

Rejis Electric818-402-7841

St. Lic #435441 VCS287139

REDWOOD &CEDAR FENCINGGATES • REPAIRS

20 YEARS EXP805-983-2252

LIC #08-00090751VCS286101

HARRISHARDWOODFLOORING

37 Year VeteranMaster CraftsmanshipSales and Installation

Refinishing and Repairs805-654-0969

Greg. Lic 643309 VCS286267

tilebyvin-cent.com

For all your tile andstone needs.

Lic #961-951

(818)515-0251VCS286849

Pacific CoastGarage Doors

Quality Door InstallationRepairs Springs/Operators

FREE ESTIMATESWe accept VI/MC/DC

(805)987-6100Lic# 729304 VCS287658

‘’A’’ PLUSGARDENING•Mow •Edge •Bushes

Trimmed •Yard Clean-upsNo job too big or small.

Reasonable. FreeEstimates.1 Time orMonthly

(805)336-3947 VCS287988

JJ’S GARDENINGLandscaping • General

Cleanups •Synthetic Lawn•Sodding & Seeding • TreePlanting and Pruning •

Stump Removal.Good Prices!

* FREE Estimates *805-760-2204 ; 805-986-0370Lic#1119461 VCS286641

William OsborneConstructionHome Improvements,

Remodels and RenovationsTermite & Dryrot Repairs.I DO THE WORK!

(805)641-0217 (818)266-4035Lic#370134 VCS286259

A WOMANIN TRADE

Home RepairsComplete Kitchen Bath

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

Lighting Reasonable/CleanLynn 805-487-7709Lic#285372 VCS286746

CHUCK STOUTHANDYMAN

All Trades:Plumbing, Tile, Electric,

Drywall, Painting, Windows,Framing & Carpentry.

30 + years in Conejo ValleyFREE Estimates805-499-2860

Lic# 771801 VCS286770

HANDY MANSERVICES

Plumbing• ElectricalDry Rot & Termite RepairRoof Rep Doors WindowsDrywall Tile CarpentrySENIOR DISCOUNTS

805-256-0697VCS287055

HANDYMANStucco, Fencing, Drywall,

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

All Work Guaranteed805-491-8330

St lic/bond 905329 VCS287125

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

Tim Voorhees 527-5808LIC #724376 VCS287039

RETIREDCONTRACTOR

w/43 years experience,offering handyman svcs & allphases of construction incl’g:

finish carpentry, decks,plumbing, electrical, etc. Nojob too sm or lg! 805-698-5712

not licd VCS286962

RICK’S Carpentry &Handyman Service

Over 25 Years Experience!Specializing in interior,exterior remodeling andrepair, carpentry, doors,trim, dry wall, tile, minorelectrical and plumbing.

(805) 312-4874Lic#927907 VCS287953

TV/Home TheaterWe Install your LCD plasma

on wall speakers. Sales,installation/troubleshoot,

affordable electronics. Instal-lation incl Lifetime Warr.

FREE ESTIMATESwww.InstallNation.com

805-813-0108VCS286753

We Take Care of All HomeImprovement Needs.

Small jobs are welcomed.* FREE Estimates

* Senior & NewCustomer Discounts(805)525-6860

Electrical, Plumbing,Fences, Tile, Carpentry,

Flooring, Windows,Cabinets, Painting,

Remodels and More.Lic #945896 VCS287376

ALL HAULWE DO IT ALL!

Same Day Service•Concrete & Demolition•Weed Abatement•Real Estate Clean up•Appliances & Garage•Construction • Handyman• Yard Clean-up•$2M Ins Umbrella

805-643-HAUL(4285)

lic #084142 VCS288167

AL’SHAULING!

7 Days-FREE Estimates!(805)485-9334

• Tree/HedgeTrim andChain Saw

• Yard Rototilling• Garage Cleanups

• Appliance Removal* Will Haul Big or Small *Lic. 94-06169 VCS288015

CJ HAULING* Real Estate Clean Up

* Jacuzzi Removal* Yard & Garage Clean Up

* Concrete, DemolitionDebris & More

FREE Estimate Anytime!

805-252-3836VCS286775

Eddie’sHauling &

Gardening SvcGarage & Yard Cleanups,Dirt & Concrete Removal,Tree Trimming/Removal

Spa Removal.Senior DiscountsFree Estimates805-758-8920VCS286826

....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

Air Conditioning/Heating

Buy/Sell/Trade

Cabinets

Carpentry

Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Repair

Child Care

ComputerServices

Concrete Work

Construction

Doors

Dry Wall

ElectricalContractor

Fencing

Flooring

Garage Doors

Gardening

GeneralContractor

Handypersons Handypersons

Hauling


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Tito’s Hauling& Fences

LANDSCAPINGTREE REMOVAL

GREAT PRICES!• Any Demolition• Garage/Yard

Clean Ups• Concrete Work• Wood Fences

• Jacuzzi Removal• New LawnSprinklers

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Cell(805)890-3239

VCS287042

CarmenHousecleaningGreat ReferencesWeekly-Bi-WeeklyOne-time, Monthly

26 yr exp. Free EstimatesCall Carmen Mora805-278-9322

VCS286892

EXTREME GREENCLEANING

We professionally deepclean your home andbusiness from top tobottom! We also do

windows and rentals. Weuse green cleaning

products, vacuum speciallyfor allergens and are Lic’d,

Bonded & Insured.$25 OFF First Cleaning!

Call Luz 805-252-9435Lic#089362 VCS287984

HOUSECLEANING over 20years exp. Excellent, fastefficient & thorough workat modest prices, and...

“I DO WINDOWS”and gutters. I also love

to help the elderly as needed.Have xlnt references. Call

805-201-8585 VCS287350

PROFESSIONALCOMPLETE CLEAN

House Apt BuildingJanitorial Construction

Move in/Move out. Weekly/Bi-weekly One time/monthly

•Carpet-Truck Mounted•Windows/Wall Wash•Floor Strip & Wax•Kitchen/Bathroom

987-3071Service local since 1986Lee’s Maintenance Co

VCS287408

ORGANIC TOPDRESSING, PLANTER

MIX, 50/50 MIX ANDTOP SOIL FOR SALEFROM $21.00 - $29.00

PER YARD. DELIVER.TO VENTURA/LA CNTY

CALL (805) 498-9495M-F 7:30AM – 4:00PM

VCS286398

KEN BLACKMASONRY INC.

Stone/Brick/VeneerFireplace Reface

Select Installers/CulturedStone

www.kenblackmasonry.com805-492-7842

Lic#353953 VCS286909

Student AthleteMovers

805-987-7201MeatheadMovers.com

VCS287344

ANGELO LORENZOCustom Painting

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

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

Lic#465487/Insd VCS287800

DAN’SPrecision Painting

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

(805) 987-2334Lic#485764 VCS287074

PAINTINGC & R WEST COAST

SERVICESComm’l & Residential

Interior & ExteriorFree Estimates!

Quality @ Reasonable Rates805-647-4900

Insured/Lic635809 VCS286153

Adrian’s Paintingand

DecoratingResidential and Commer-

cial, New or Remodeled,Interior or Exterior

818-237-0641License# 954941

VCS288024

(805)654-9882Water Heater Special

50 Gallon $928(for basic install)

40 YEARS EXPERIENCEALL PLUMBING REPAIRS

REPIPES, REMODELS24 HOUR SERVICE

All Credit Cards AcceptedLIC#545995 VCS285877

ACROWNPLUMBING

Drain Clean/Repair. LeakRepair. Fixture Install.

Hydro-Jetting. PlumbingRemodels.Repipes. New

Construction 24 hrs/7 days805-526-4125818-612-0413

Lic #921281 VCS286293

Clogged Drains?$50 DOLLARROOTER MANAny drain or sewer line

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

Insurd/lic#B13894 VCS287038

MyshrallPlumbing

805-418-7808• Service & Repair• Remodel• Drain Repair/Replacement

Free EstimatesAffordable Rates

Quality Work

With pride & integritysince 1994

MyshrallPlumbing.comBonded•Insured•Lic#683983

VCS287502

T.P.C.PLUMBING

Drain Cleaning•Hidro-jetting•Camera In-pipe Inspection

•Trenchless sewer lineSlab Leaks, Gas Lines,

Water Heaters, Re-pipesAll your needs 24/7 service

Free Estimates20% Senior Disc.

Frank 805-263-8728Tony 805-377-8513

Ins. & Bonded Lic # 703539VCS287471

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.VCS287779

Ricco Roofing Co, Inc.DBA

Fast & DependableQuality Work

(805)487-8189www.ericksonsroofing.com

Free Estimates.InsuredLic #734346 VCS287402

SCREENSWINDOW SCREENS

SCREEN DOORSPATIO SLIDERS

Repair•Re-Screen•ReplaceFREE ESTIMATES

SENIOR DISCOUNTSJeff 805-529-4088 or

805-990-0340 VCS285919

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

Systems805-804-7785 VCS287990

Joe’s CustomTile and Stone

Specializing inDurable, Waterproof,

Shower & Bath RemodelsAlso, Quality Floor,

Countertop, & FireplaceInstallations.

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EducatorCLINICAL NURSE

EDUCATORDuties & Responsibilities:The nurse educator pro-vides clinical and educa-tional support to direct carestaff; Plans, organizes, de-livers, and evaluates clini-cal and educationalprograms with input fromNursing Management andthe Quality Department;Demonstrates unit basedleadership, excellent com-munication skills, proficientknowledge, and decision-making abilities. Appliesknowledge to act as clinicalresource, educator, rolemodel, and leader.Qualifications: BSN is re-quired, Masters Degreepreferred. Three (3) tofive (5) years of clinical ex-perience in acute care nurs-ing and/or education. Goodinterpersonal skills and theability to communicate ef-fectively orally and in writ-ing. Strong customerservice, initiative and teambuilding skills. Excellentproject management skilland positive attitude. Com-puter skills. Current unre-stricted California RNlicense and BLS are re-quired.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.

Community MemorialHealth System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org

CMHS is an EOE.VCS287905

ENGINEERINGAND

MANUFACTURINGPOSITIONS

Defense & Aerospaceindustry. Illuminated

cockpit display systems.Panels, bezels, keyboards,annunciators, mechanical

sub assemblies. Experiencenecessary. Fax resume to818-407-4034 or email to:[email protected]

VCS287452

EngineeringDesign Verification

TechnicianCamarillo, CA.

Implement procedures toverify our new designs &work w/ engrs in designreview process. Acquire& organize results usingscopes, multi-meters, hi-pot, & temp scanners.

Reqd: ASEE or equiv,analyze circuits fromschematics; organization-al / planning skills;strong written/oral com-munication skills; ana-lytical & problem solvingskills; Word/Excel. Pre-fer: exp w/ RS-232,RS-485, CAN, DAQ & x86C++ programming,Visual Studio & SQL.

EOE. Send resume:[email protected]

VCS287054

EngineerSALES ENGINEERSensirion, a leading hightech sensor company, issearching for a qualifiedEngineer who will be re-sponsible for the sales ofour humidity/temperaturesensors. The ideal candi-date will have two ormore years in sensorsales or design and devel-opment. A BS or MS inElectrical Engineering orPhysics and a technicalaptitude for electro-me-chanical products is aMUST. Travel - oneweek per month. We of-fer a competitive salaryand a professional workenvironment. Please sub-mit your resume with acover letter to

[email protected]

or drop it off at 2801Townsgate Road, Suite204, Westlake Village, CA91361. No phone callsplease.VCS288296

HealthcareADMINISTRATOR

For hospice programwith leadership exp and2-5 years hospice exp.

Call Nadine at800-828-9017 or fax

resume to 323-936-7573VCS288294

HealthcareCERTIFIED

OCCUPATIONALTHERAPY ASSISTANT

(COTA)Administers Occupationaltherapy procedures andmodalities under the super-vision of a licensed Occupa-tional therapist. Followstreatment plans andevaluations under the guid-ance of a licensed Occupa-tional therapist.Must havecurrent OccupationalTherapist LicenseMust have a current CACOTA and BLS certification•(1) Full Time PositionOjai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.Review of qualified candi-date applications may be-gin immediately

To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.

VCS287861

HealthcareClinical Manager Nursing-

Med/Surg - OncologyDuties & Responsibilities:The Clinical Manager hasthe responsibility, authorityand accountability for pa-tient care and clinical prac-tice within Med/Surg-Oncology and for the devel-opment of services whichinclude: Scheduling, the de-velopment of a work forcewho consistently demon-strates competent, caringand efficient clinical prac-tice. Manages employees inthe Med/Surg-Oncologyunit. Carries out superviso-ry responsibilities in accordance with the organization’spolicies and applicablelaws. Responsibilities in-clude interviewing, hiring,and training employees;planning, assigning, and di-recting work; appraisingperformance, addressingcomplaints and resolvingproblems.Qualifications: BSN fromfour-year College or Uni-versity is required, MSN ispreferred. Five years inleadership capacity, experi-ence as a Manager inMed/Surg-Oncology with ac-complishments in quality,financial performance, per-formance improvementinitiatives and customerservice. Well versed inchemotherapy treatmentsand end-of-life care is pre-ferred.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


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HealthcareDIRECTOR OF QUALITY

Duties & Responsibilities:The Director, Quality Man-agement directs the imple-mentation of thePerformance Improvementand Patient Safety Pro-gram for Community Me-morial Hospital. TheDirector will continually as-sess, review, evaluate, de-velop and implementprograms to improve clini-cal outcomes, patient safetyand satisfaction. The Di-rector works closely withSenior Management, Medi-cal Directors, Medical StaffLeaders, Department Di-rectors and Managers, aswell as front line staff. TheDirector will be the liaisonto external reportinggroups such as CMS,CHART, and CalNoc. TheDirector has managementoversight of the MedicalStaff Office as well as theQuality Review Coordina-tor, Quality Analyst and theConcurrent Core MeasureReviewer.Qualifications: Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing, orHealthcare-related field.Five (5) years clinical ex-perience in an acute caresetting. Evidence of train-ing in performance im-provement, qualitymanagement, patient safe-ty. Maintains active CPHQ(certified professional inhealthcare quality). Excel-lent oral and written com-munication skills. Must beknowledgeable of medicalterminology; medicalrecords; performance im-provement methods; pa-tient safety practices,including event investiga-tion, root cause analysis,failure, mode & effectsanalysis; and regulatoryand accreditation require-ments related to perfor-mance improvement,patient safety and medicalstaff. Ability to developand give presentations tostaff, medical staff andBoard of Trustees. R.N. ispreferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality

care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more

about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial

Health System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org


Healthcare

INTERVIEWINGR.D.’s NOW!!!

Opportunity for FullTime Registered Dieti-tian in Southern Califor-nia. Competitive Salary,Benefits & 401k!

Fax resumes to(800) 852-2817 or e-mail:HealthcareRecruiting1@

yahoo.comVCS287845

HealthcareLEAVE OF ABSENCE

COORDINATORDuties & Responsibilities:Administers the Leaves ofAbsence function for Com-munity Memorial Hospitaland the Centers for FamilyHealth. Provides advice,training and consults withmanagers and employeeson documents, processes,State programs, and legalrequirements for leaves ofabsence, return to work op-tions and the interactiveprocess. Troubleshootsproblems and gathers infor-mation to assist Human Re-sources management inmaking decisions regardingleaves of absence cases.Notifies payroll and ourbenefits coordinator ofleaves of absence changesas applicable, to processState wage replacementprograms, benefit deduc-tions and COBRA documen-tation. Responsible forresearching, planning, de-veloping, and implementingall Leaves of Absence poli-cies and procedures, to en-sure that these comply withall Federal and State laws.Coordinates the integrationof Leaves of Absence poli-cies for Ojai Valley Com-munity Hospital andCommunity MemorialHospital.

Qualifications: Bachelor’sDegree in Business Admin-istration or related field isrequired and at least 2-3years of experience in Hu-man Resources. Certifica-tion in Human Resources ishelpful, but not required.Thorough knowledge ofFederal and State laws in-cluding FMLA, CFRA,PDL, ADAA and USERRA.General knowledge of Stateand Federal labor laws, in-cluding FLSA and FEHACommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


VCS287219

HealthcareOCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST (OT)

Interprets the physician’sprescriptions, evaluates thepatient’s level of function todetermine plans and assistsin diagnosis. Recommendsappropriate treatment ac-tivities to achieve therapeu-tic objectives, ensuringconsistent approaches arecarried out. Communicateswith the treatment staffconcerning specific and to-tal treatment aims andwritten reports of patients’evaluations and progress.Must have a current CA OTLicense and BLS certifica-tion•(1) Per Diem PositionOjai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


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HealthcareRN, CASE MANAGER -

PER DIEMDuties: Assists with thegathering of data to assurethat patient care meets ap-proved admission criteria,continued stay, and appro-priate level of care. Con-tributes to the developmentand implementation of adischarge plan for the pa-tient/family. Performsutilization review using es-tablished guidelines to as-sure appropriate utilizationof hospital resources. Actsas liaison between physi-cians, nursing, other hospi-tal departments,community agencies, healthplans and patients/families.Discharge planning. Pro-vides and facilitates pa-tient/family education.Contacts appropriate com-munity resources on behalfof the patient.Licenses & Certifications:Associates degree (A.D.) inNursing required, BSN pre-ferred. Excellent verbaland written communicationskills. Three to five yearsMed-Surg experience is pre-ferred. Recent experiencein case management, dis-charge planning, or utiliza-tion review. Current CA RNLicense is required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





ITInvenger Technologies, Inc.has openings for Sr. Pro-grammer Analysts, resp.for analyzing business req.software process, and de-velop IT systems. Mail Re-sume to HR Manager 2775Tapo Street, Ste 204, SimiValley, CA 93063. VCS285887

LOAN PROCESSOR AS-SISTANT Camarillo. Musthave 1-2 yrs exp. 20 hrs/wkEves & wknds. Bilingual.$10/hr. Perm position. Call805-407-5408 VCS287477

Machinist–CNC MillPROGRAMMER

Must be fluent in the useof Gibbs Cam

SET-UP(10+YRS EXP) Fadal,Mori, Toyoda, HitachiSeiki. Vertical/Horizontalmills. Benefits, & 401k.

MGI – Moorpark805-523-2422 x332

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MaintenanceCity of Simi Valley

Plant Maintenance Tech III(Electrician)

$24.18 - $30.84/hr + XLNTbenefits. Requires: equiv tocompletion of 12th gradew/training in mechanicaltrades & 3 yrs exp in main-tenance & repair of waste-water treatment plantequip. Recruitment opens9/12 and the first 100 appswill be accepted until 5pm,9/23/11. Contact HR at

www.simivalley.org,(805) 583-6743 or at

2929 Tapo Canyon Rd.,Simi Valley, CA

EOE VCS287644

Medical AssistantCLINIC TECHNICIAN

(MA)4 Temporary PositionsAvailable (August 2011 thruAugust 2012)DUTIES: Provides safe,efficient, and therapeuticpatient care services underthe supervision and direc-tion of a licensed physicianand nurse in performingvarious duties. Has com-pleted the training andcompetencies for medicaltechnician in performingthe routine tasks needed tocare for the clinic patients.REQUIREMENTS: HighSchool Diploma or GEDfrom an accredited educa-tional system is required.Medical Assistant certifi-cate from college or techni-cal school is required. Mustbe able to multi-task in aphysician office setting.Must be organized, able toprioritize and communicateboth verbally and in writ-ing. Computer experienceand typing skills a must.Phlebotomy certificate re-quired. Bilingual (Spanish)is preferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





MEDICAL ASST back/frontoffice P/T, experienced

only, for Oxnard primarycare office. Fax resume to

805-385-3158 VCS288275

Medical BillingCODER III

(1) Full-Time PositionAbstract and code dis-charged patient records,maintain discharge statis-tics and ensure complete-ness of medical record inaccordance with accredit-ing and regulatory agencyrequirements. PerformICD-9 and CPT coding forInpatient, Emergency De-partment records, Outpa-tient records and same daysurgery records.CCS (Certified coding Spe-cialist), CPC (CertifiedProfessional Coder) withthree years coding experi-ence in health care.Ojai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





MedicalMEDICAL SOCIAL

WORKER (Per Diem)Duties: Works to maximizesocial functioning of pa-tients and families impact-ed by illness. Providesappropriate social servicesas part of multidisciplinaryteam in an effort to meetthe total needs of the pa-tient. Provides direct so-cial work service andcounseling of patients andtheir families.Requirements: M.S.W.Masters in Social Work orequivalent; or three to fiveyears related experienceand/or training; or equiva-lent combination of educa-tion and experience. Threeto five years experience ina clinical setting. Experi-ence in the continuity of pa-tient care planning. LCSWdesirable, but not required.DischargeCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.

To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org

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MetalsANODIZE/NICKEL

PLATER needed, experi-ence is a +, but will train.Coastal Metal Finishing

1160 Mercantile St., OxnardVCS288293

NURSING-CNAPvt duty, M-F, 8:30-1:00 tocare for disabled lady. SimiValley area. Call Helen818-734-1661 VCS288025

NursingREGISTERED NURSE -INTENSIVE CARE UNIT -OVCH Must have currentCA RN License; CurrentCPR, ACLS.One Full-Time PositionAvailable (72 hrs a pay pe-riod) Night Shift (7:00pm -7:00am)Ojai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


VCS287209

Occupational TherapistSTAFF OCCUPATIONAL

THERAPISTDuties: Provides evalua-tion and treatment to a va-riety of in and outpatientdiagnoses. Performs initialand on-going assessmentaccording to departmentpolicy and scope of prac-tice. Documents the treat-ment and relevantinformation according toorganizational policy andregulatory status.Education and/or Experi-ence: Current licensedOccupational Therapist inthe State of California. One(1) to two (2) years acutecare experience is pre-ferred. Professional experi-ence and/or training in bothinpatient and outpatientareas preferred, includingpre-graduate clinical intern-ships. Current CPR certifi-cation is required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





PAINTERS NEEDEDfor 8 wk project in Thou-sand Oaks. Must have atleast 3 yrs exp. Good atti-tude, transportation & USCitizen. Reply to Dave at

[email protected]

InstrumentationTechnician

$30.82 - $37.54 per hourLiberal Benefits Package

Seeking a technically pro-ficient InstrumentationTechnician to install, in-spect, maintain, repair,calibrate and/or test elec-trical, pneumatic, andelectronic instrumenta-tion systems & compo-nents utilized in water &wastewater facilities;and troubleshoot equip-ment malfunctions. Re-quires 2 years of journeylevel instrumentationtechnician experienceand the ability to lift upto 50 lbs. A valid CDLwith an acceptable driv-ing record for insurabilityis required.

A completed District ap-plication & supplementalquestionnaire are due inthe Human Resources Of-fice by 12 noon on Sep-tember 29, 2011.Application material maybe obtained at the Ventu-ra Regional SanitationDistrict, 1001 PartridgeDrive, Room 100, Ventu-ra; by visiting our web-site at:

www.vrsd.com or call(805) 658-4663 (recording)EEO VCS287605

Part Time

Senior NutritionCoordinator

CITY OF MOORPARK:Part-time, 10-19 hrs p/wk;

$15.04 - $20.22 p/hr. ACity of Moorpark employ-ment application must bereceived by 5:00 pm on

9/30/11 in the HR Division,799 Moorpark Ave,

Moorpark, CA 93021,(805) 517-6238. (postmark/fax/email not accepted inlieu of original documents

by closing date).See City web-site:

www.ci.moorpark.ca.usfor details and to applyonline. VCS287772

PETITION CIRCULATORSSTART IMMEDITATELY

Part Time/Full TimeNo exp or investment nec.

Average $18-$20/hr CallCall 805-444-5437. VCS288083

Physical TherapistSTAFF PHYSICAL

THERAPIST - PER DIEMDuties:•Provides evaluation andtreatment to a variety ofcomplex inpatient and out-patient diagnoses.•Supervises daily profes-sional patient related ac-tivities of physical therapyassistant and physicaltherapy aide.•Communicates physicaltherapy goals and patientinformation to physicians,other hospital staff, andagents of reimbursement.•Documents in a timelymanner appropriate patientstatus and goals.•Follows policies for de-partmental and hospitalperformance improvementprojects.•Attends meetings and per-forms special projects asrequired.Requirements:•Must be a licensed Physi-cal Therapist by the Stateof California.•1-2 years experience inacute care is preferred.•Must have current CPRcertificationCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





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Operations Technician IIIVentura County Star

The Ventura County Star, Ventura County’s leading newspaper andweb site, has an immediate opening in our Production facility foran experienced Operations Technician.

This position has responsibility for efficient and effective repairs ofall our production equipment including the printing presses,inserting machines, as well as prepress equipment, CTP, visionbender, plate processors compressors, and including all relatedsupport equipment. The position will be on call, after hours andholidays, as required.

Duties include:*Performing a wide range of routine and emergency repairs on allproduction related equipment and systems including the press, aircompressors, inserter machines, etc. This includes mechanicaltroubleshooting as well as welding and Machining for metalfabrication, required.•Ensure that all production equipment is maintained properlythrough documented preventative maintenance and optimumperformance is achieved•Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines,and equipment and tests operation to ensure optimumperformance•Communicates and advises engineering resolutions to reoccurringproblems with operating equipment•Assists with building and maintenance repairs for all VCStarlocations•Helps maintain our distribution centers, to include fromconstruction applications, from framing to cement work.•Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:•Minimum of five years newspaper equipment or relatedmechanical experience•High school education or GED•One to two years vocational technical training preferred•Must have knowledge of OSHA requirements applicablefacility-wide and experienced with safety programs•Be familiar with building codes and maintenance trades•Solid understanding of all material handling equipment such asforklifts, clamp tracks, pallet jacks, etc.•Excellent organizational and communication skills, oral andwritten

Work environment:•Frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds with occasionallifting/moving up to 100 pounds•Ability to stand for long periods of time with occasional stopping,kneel, crouching and crawling•Exposure to heights and must be able to work in a productionenvironment•Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and autoliability coverage

We offer a competitive compensation package including basesalary, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and disabilitybenefits.

Ventura County Star is part of the E.W. Scripps Company, adiverse 130-year-old media enterprise with interests in televisionstations, newspapers, local news and information web sites, andlicensing and syndication.

To apply please visit our careers site athttp://www.scripps.com/careers/search-jobs

and select requisition #4032.

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Physical TherapistSTAFF PHYSICAL

THERAPIST - PER DIEMDuties:•Provides evaluation andtreatment to a variety ofcomplex inpatient and out-patient diagnoses.•Supervises daily profes-sional patient related ac-tivities of physical therapyassistant and physicaltherapy aide.•Communicates physicaltherapy goals and patientinformation to physicians,other hospital staff, andagents of reimbursement.•Documents in a timelymanner appropriate patientstatus and goals.•Follows policies for de-partmental and hospitalperformance improvementprojects.•Attends meetings and per-forms special projects asrequired.Requirements:•Must be a licensed Physi-cal Therapist by the Stateof California.•1-2 years experience inacute care is preferred.•Must have current CPRcertificationCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality





PRESCHOOL TEACHERP/T Seeking Catholic teach-er 12:30-6pm) Must have 12ECE units. Fax resume805-385-7242 or [email protected]

P/T Site Director$14.38 - 16.65/hr. Before &After School Club Program(Oak Park). Details & appl.at www.rsrpd.org. Apply by9/14/11, 5pm Attn: B. PierceRancho Simi Rec & ParkDist. 805-584-4400 VCS287137

Information SystemsINFORMATION SYSTEMS

MANAGERDuties & Responsibilities:The Manager of Informa-tion Systems will provideoversight and assistancewith the strategic directionof all MEDITECH, DRPACS, dbMotion, Prova-tion, PatientKeeper andother applications that arenot tied to hardware. Thisposition will also activelymanage the personnel thatsupports such applications.Responsible for workingcollaboratively with the Di-rector of Information Sys-tems and other ISLeadership on all Informa-tion Systems and Technolo-gy related issues. Servesas a professional role mod-el, leader, mentor, and re-source for direct reportsand other members of theIS team. Supports the mis-sion and exemplifies thevalues of Community Me-morial Health System.Qualifications: Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent or 5or more years experiencein Healthcare is required.Three to five years of expe-rience working with Hospi-tal Information Systemssupporting application soft-ware, analyzing businessproblems, hands-on clinicalexperience, and / or projectmanagement required. Spe-cialized knowledge of inte-grated hospital systems,knowledge of analysis, de-bugging and standard pro-ject management toolsrequired. Meditech, All-scripts, dbMotion, Patient-Keeper, Provation softwaresupport experience and Mi-crosoft office automationapplications are preferred.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.



Registered NurseRN II - EMERGENCY

DEPARTMENT(2 positions)

Duties & Responsibilities:Provides professional nurs-ing care to Emergency De-partment patients insupport of medical care asdirected by medical staffand pursuant to objectivesand policies of the hospital.Coordinates patient careplanning with other hospitaldisciplines. Reports to theDepartment Manager andinterfaces with RN IV, De-partment Educator, Assist-ant Manager and UnitSupervisors.Qualifications: Associate’sdegree (ADN) required,BSN preferred. Current CARN license. Must have cur-rent ACLS, PALS and BLScertification. 1 to 2yrs expand/or training; or equiva-lent combination of educa-tion and experience. Oneyear Emergency Depart-ment experience required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


eoeVCS287212Registered NurseRN II - PACU/RECOVERYDuties: Provides pre andpost-operative nursing careto patients having inpatientand outpatient surgical ser-vices in the hospital andSame Day Surgery.Education and/or Experi-ence: Associate’s degree(ADN) required, BSN pre-ferred. Pre-op and PACUexperience preferred.Minimum of one (1) yearrecent med-surg acute carenursing required. CurrentCA RN License - CurrentBLS, ACLS and PALS cer-tifications are requiredCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.


CMHS is an EOE.VCS284613 VCS287206RESTAURANT

IMMEDIATE OPENING• Food Service Worker

Exp’d food service worker.Westlake Village. Mon-Fri8:30am - 5:00pm Completebackground check, physi-cial/drugscreen. Valid CDL& & SSN. Call 714-994-2331ext 22, or fax 714-994-0324.VCS287775

AutomotiveEXPERIENCED

CONTRACT CLERKDMV a plus. Call SilverStar, Kris Yoakum at805-371-5410VCS288090

SalesTECHNICAL

SALES MANAGERSensirion, a leading hightech sensor company, issearching for a qualifiedSales Engineer who willbe responsible for thesales of our humidity/temperature sensors.The ideal candidate willhave two or more yearsin sensor sales or designand development. A BSor MS in Electrical Engi-neering or Physics and atechnical aptitude forelectro-mechanical prod-ucts is a MUST. Travel -one week per month. Weoffer a competitive salaryand a professional workenvironment. Please sub-mit your resume with acover letter to:

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or drop it off at 2801Townsgate Road, Suite204, Westlake Village, CA91361. No phone callsplease

VCS288298

SALES

TIRED OFGETTING BY WITHJUST A MINIMAL

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We will train motivated,committed Individuals toearn “skies the limitincome” by learning ourbusiness and sales system.

We have reps that earn$85k+ per year. To start,we offer up to $15/hr +comm + bonuses + med +401k. To see more about usgo to: prsupply.comor call Pat at 805-644-4833VCS283061 VCS287253

SHIPPING LEAD

Camarillo AerospaceCompany needs an ambi-tious, hard working,hands-on exp. ShippingLead who is motivated towork in our fast pacedShipping Dept. Must beforklift certified. We arean EOE with xlnt benefitpkg. Send salary require-ment along with your re-sume to

[email protected] fax (805) 388-3040.

VCS288072

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CAM 2+1.5Move In Special

1 MONTH FREE!Lovely spacious townhomeAttached 2 car gar. Tennis,

Playground, pool & spa.805-482-1682 VCS287401

CAMARILLOAFFORDABLE

PARK GLENN APTSStudio, Avail in Old Town.2 pools, 5 lndry rms, plentyof prk’g, utils pd. $860/mo.

200 South Glenn Dr805-482-6000 VCS286772

CamarilloLook and Leaseand Receive a

$100 Visa Gift Card!

• 1 Bdrm AvailableCall For Pricing!

INCLUDES:• washer/dryer• refrigerator• dishwasher • gas range• central a/c • microwave

Camino Ruiz Square105 Camino Ruiz #21Open Mon-Sat 9a-6p

805.389.1440VCS287982

CAMARILLO

SUPER SIZE ITHUGE 2+1.5 Townhouse

Only $1,445

$500 OFF Move In*

We offer Spacious 1 & 2bdrm apts and 2 bdrmtownhomes starting at

$1,130. Gorgeous gardensetting. Sparkling Pooland Spa. Huge Laundry

rooms, Abundant parking.Excellent Location.

805-987-6146Hacienda De Camarillo

831 Paseo CamarilloOpen 7 days

*OAC Credit Problems?We can help.

VCS287955

FILLMORE ADULT 55+1br, a/c, all utils pd, exceptelec. From $745.HUD/PET

OK. Call 805-642-9527 or805-524-4124 VCS287659

FILLMOREPark View Court$100.00 OFF Of

Contract Rent EachMonth For6 Months

Fabulous AffordableSenior Living 55+Comm

Historic DowntownFillmore Magnificent

1 & 2 Bdrms with PrivateCovered Patios, Free

Internet. Large communityroom, group activities,

gazebo in garden.Don’t Miss Out!

Offer Expires 10/31/11CALL TODAY!

(805) 524-4700

Affordable Housing*Income/Lease

Restrictions Apply

VCS288336

NEWBURY PARKCASA OAKS APTSStudios 1 & 2 Bdrms

Starting @ $1,185

Short Term Leases

Custom paint andcarpet, fireplaces,

balcony, pool,laundry facility.Dogs Welcome

$600 Gift Card MIby 9/18/11.Deposits

Starting @ $99

2088 W Hillcrest Dr

888.201.4050VCS287987

OXN 1+1 Apt in nice,quiet community $895/mo

805-981-3719 VCS288142

OXNARD2+2 & 3+2TownhouseApartments$1250-$1600Lovely, newly remodeled

townhome apts eachincludes a huge balcony

and garage parking.Great location near

shopping, beach,college, CBC base.We also feature:Fitness Center,

Multiple Laundry Facilites2 Sparkling Pools

and much more!

Come visit

and join ourawesome

community805-488-3946

VCS287956

Oxnard BeachChannel IslandVillage Apts

Studio $9001+1 $10252+1 $1250

Spacious floor plans,heated indoor pool &spa tennis ct & gym.Only $500 dep!!

No Application Fees3650 Ketch Ave(805)984-5880

VCS287963

OXNARD CHARMING 55+Brand new carpet & paint1 & 2 BEDROOMS

$906-$1076/mo.HALF OFF 1ST MONTH!!805-483-7922 VCS287507

OXNARDCROSSROADS

INVESTMENTS300 Esplanade Dr

Suite 580805-485-4040

PORT HUENEME1+1 upstairs & downstairs,carport, coin-op laundry,near base and beach $850

NORTH OXNARD1+1 upstairs, carport,

coin-op laundry, nearschool and park. $875

NORTH OXNARD2+2 upstairs, carport, near

school and park $1100

VCS288128

OXNARD

DEL CIERVOAPARTMENTS

Low DepositsOAC

1 & 2 Bedrooms*on availability• Beautiful Grounds

• BBQ Area• Pool and Jacuzzi• Tennis Courts

• Close to Shopping

1905 N. H St.805-981-4341

VCS285769

OXN Back toSchools Specials!

Renovated 1, 2, 3 bedrmapartments avail atRancho Solana Apts

805-485-1208 VCS287958

OXNElegant Living

Near marina. Beautifulcomplex with garages,w/d hookup, pool & spa.

No pets.Call friendly manageron move in specials

Large 1+1, 2+2all with balcony & patioVILLA MARINA APTS1320 S. Victoria, Oxnard805-985-0644 VCS287445

OXN Lg 2+1.5 Twnhm, gar,hkups, half utils pd, $1,200+

dep. VTA W. 1+1 Avail.805-701-0656 VCS287760

OXN MOVE IN SPECIAL!1+1 - $895/mo+$450/dep.

Available Now! 805-487-9841VCS287924

OXN N. 2 Bdrm - Large,clean and quiet. Gated

prk’g. Close to fwy. From$1,150. (Gonzales @ H St.)

CEDAR GLEN APTS805-485-5877

or visit: aptlifestyles.comVCS287932

OXN SHORES Studio $800 &covered carport, lndry,

beach one block. Toni Bkr805-984-3613 VCS285929

OXN STUDIO Apt in gatedcomm. Safe, lovely neigh-borhood. $850+dep No pets

805-405-5957 VCS288232

PT HUE 1 Bdrm - Clean,quiet property. Fresh

paint, clean carpets, pooland gated prk’g from $895.Across from Navy Base.PARK MADERA APTS

805-984-4062or visit: aptlifestyles.com

VCS287933

PT Hue $200 OFF 1st month,1br, pool, garage, laundry

room on-site, walk to beach$845mo gas pd $500 dep.No pets. 805-483-8301 or805-488-2131 VCS287836

SANTA PAULA 2+1.5Yard, garage, HUD ok, No

Pets. $1,150/mo+dep.805-933-4688 VCS286893

Santa PaulaASK ABOUT

MOVE IN SPECIAL

• 1 Bedroom - $850• 2 Bedroom - $1,050

AVAILABLE NOW• Pool• Large Floor Plans• Covered Parking• 2 Laundry Rooms• Refrigerator Included• Water/Trash/Sewer Paid

SANTA PAULA VILLAGE218 N. 8th Street #3

805-933-1074VCS287980

SANTA PAULANAPTS 55+

Studios starting at $7481 Bedrms starting at $7972 Bedrms starting at $950

*1ST MONTH FREEon Studios!

Pool, BBQ area, gym,clubhouse, kitchenette.

115 N. 4th StreetPets ok. Section 8 welcome

805-525-5804 VCS284348VCS287910

COLONY APTSFirst St, Simi, 2 bdrmsstart at $1350 805-583-3133

VCS287112

SIMI GATED COMMUNITY3bd+2ba . Pool, spa, f/p, &tennis court. Baywood Apts805-581-9052 VCS288005

Stonepine AptsNear 23 & 101, T.Oaks

Specials 805-497-3450VCS287103

T.OAKS 2+1 & 3+2balcony or patio, a/c,

parklike setting, pool,BBQ area, laundry room.Call Manager for an appt

805-495-8698 Mon-Friafter 3:00pm & weekends

9am-4pm VCS285879

T.O MOUNT CLEF APTSBACK TO SCHOOL

SPECIALS!1br from $1100. 2br from$1400. Pool, Spa, Playpk.

www.mountclef.com805-492-2022 VCS285404

T.O.

When Available

SPACIOUS1 & 2 Bedrooms

Pool, covered prk’gand laundry room.Easy Fwy Access.

Sorry, NO pets.

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pmSat: By Appt

(805)495-5520223 Erbes Rd #101

VCS287041

VENTURA1br apt $950, 2br apt $1200

Near college. No smoke/pets.805-890-2142 VCS286956

VenturaASHWOOD GARDENS

2 BedroomExceptionally large!

Great Location!Very Quiet! Call for appt:

805-644-6724Ashwood @ Telegraph

VCS287934

VENTURA EAST

CITRUS GLENA real sense of

HOME

Upstairs 1+1

$1,050GAS AND WATER PAID

805-647-6755CALL WE ANSWER!

VCS287373

VENTURAVentura Village

Green 3+1.5Kid friendly, private patio,

no pets, $1,550/mo.6500 Telephone Rd.(805)642-4500

VCS286643

1 & 2 BDRMSStarting at $1300

Move-inSpecials

Great LocationCALL TODAY

(866) 311-7888or visit us at

cypresspointventura.comVCS287448

BRAND NEW1 & 2 BedroomApartment HomesWasher/Dryer included

Oversized ClosetsSparkling PoolRefreshing SpaFitness Center

Internet Coffee Lounge888-211-1210

ralstoncourtyards.comVCS287450

VTA 2+1 Upstairs $995.Large closets & rooms,

new paint. Trash/water paid805-642-9660 VCS287568

VTA 2 Bdrm from $1,295.Best value in town!

See us before you rent.(Just East of Victoria)Ventura Del Sol Apts

805-656-0236or visit: aptlifestyles.com

VCS287931

VTA 2br 2ba x-Lg units w/allappliances, close to shopping$1295. Some units avail for

handicapped and/or seniors.805-658-7453 VCS286423

VTA Clean 2+1 new paint &carpet, lndry, trash, $1100114 Kellogg. 805-643-3419805-643-5834 VCS287346

VTADel Norte Apartments

• 1+1 and • 2+1.5• Beautiful Grounds• Pool• Onsite Laundry

10880 Del Norte St(805)659-2258

VCS287138

VTA feel right at home w/us!1 bdrm overlooking pool,

garden setting w/encl gars,on site laundry. Avail now

805-644-4131 VCS287540

VTA Hobson Heights area1+1, storage, $975. Primeloc lg 1+1 pool,view mostutils paid $975. No dogs805-407-4020 VCS287709

VTA LARGE 2+1 upstairs$1,350/mo & 2+1 downstairs$1,520/mo. Includes all utils.No Dogs or Cats. Access to

transit/shopping andrestaurants. 805-642-3000

VCS287922

VTA MIDTOWN 1br, largeliving rm, hardwood floors,$850/mo+ $800/dep, no pets805-641-0668 VCS287478

VTAOCEAN VIEW TWNHMS

3074 Channel Drive• 1+1 @ $1,075/mo• Carport Parking• Swimming Pool• Cats Welcome• On Site Laundry

805-654-1559E.H.O. VCS287124

VTA STUDIO $700, 1st, last+$100 sec. Utils incl. Family

area by college. avail 9/15N/S/P. 805-658-8500 VCS287075

VTA VILLA BOCCALI aptsQuiet cottage style 2+1. FP,encl. patio w/carport. W/Dfacilities, close to mall &

hospital. Smoke Free RentalsNo dogs. $1,200 & $1,250 +Sec! Good credit a must.

By Appointment only(805)642-1316

VCS287538

VTA W. SMALL STUDIOin clean, quiet MHP. Credit

Checks. $525/mo+sec.805-643-7178 VCS287657

OXN 2+2 & 3+3 Beachspacious immac, f/p, lg sundeck new frig/dw frm $1395

805-985-3515 VCS288010

OXN Silverstrand 1+1, kitchenette, $950 incl util +$1000dep xlnt credit req. N/S Nopets 805-529-6847 VCS287755

OXN SILVERSTRAND 2 sty3bd+ofc or 4th bd, 2 bath,incl appliances, wetbar, lgmaster & liv rm w/fp, high

ceilings on 2nd flr, frontbalcony, back patio w/outsideshower & view, 2 car garage,$2,450/mo+utils. 310-325-7791

VCS287631

CAM- Immaculate 2 story3+2. $1900. N/S, No pets ordrugs. 805-482-5684VCS288028

CAM Springs immaculate2 mstrs+2.5ba, new crpttile, paint, applc. Att gara/c, f/p, w/d hkups. Pool.No smoke/no pets $1750805-484-2573 VCS288206

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VTA 1+1 APT, cats ok.Water/trash paid $795.

Del Norte

VTA 2+1 gated upstairsunit near Victoria. Water& trash paid $1075 Unit

has shared garage.Hummingbird

VTA 1+1 W. end Duplexon site laundry. Water/

trash pd $1150. Fraser

VTA west end 3+2.5Brookhollow unit.

Attached 2 car garage,washer, dryer, refrig,

community pool and spa.$1850. N. Ventura Ave

VTA west end 1+1, sharedbackyard, close to down-town and beach. Water/trash pd. $695. N Olive

VTA 2+1 upstairs unitw/view towards hills andocean. Stove/refrig. On-

site coin-op laundry.$1175 Evergreen

OXN 3+2.5 three story unitwith washer/dryer andrefrigerator, 1 block tobeach, rooftop deck.

$1875. Nautilus

OXN Harborwalk condo2+2 close to beach andharbor. Living rm w/fpand conversation pit

$1450. Harbor

PT HUE 2+1.5 SurfsideCondo, stackable washerdryer. Water/trash paid

$1195. E. Surfside Dr

PT HUE 3+2.5 Las Brisascondo, wood floors

downstairs, liv rm w/f/p.Pets? $1800.Captains Ave

PT HUE 2+1 front half ofduplex. Laminate floors,living room w/fireplace.Stove/washer/dryer $1250

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All properties are no petsno smoke, 1 year lease

unless otherwise specified

VCHFR.COM805-650-2500

OXN 3+2.5 CONDO, 2 car attgar w/hkups. Bkyd w/patio,comm pool. $1800 +dep805-383-2991 VCS287302

OXNARDTHE COLONY

2+2Tennis, pool, jacuzzi,

washer and dryer, 2 cargarage. $1,800.00/mo(805)642-4500

VCS286642

OXN DOWNTOWN CONDO3+3, recently remodeled

$1600 For info call805-312-2674 VCS287702

OXN Dunes 2+1, 2 car gar-age, lndry hkups, balcony,close to beach, $1295 Toni

Bkr 805-984-3613 VCS286391

OXN Gated Westport MarinaExecutive 4+3 Townhome,end unit, att’d 2 car gar,

$2,400/mo. Agent 805-302-4900VCS287098

Simi 2+1 cnt air, newer kitchlg yd, indr lndry 1 car att,

grdnr $1550. Westcoast805-522-0060 VCS285772

T.O. 2+2 Super Sharp andSpacious. Indoor lndry withw/d, carport/add’l prkg spc.$1,425. SARALEI REALTY805-529-5853 VCS287602

T.O. 2+2 Townhome in quietcommunity. Pool, tennis,2-car gar, patio, F/P, allappliances. N/S. $2075/mo.805-558-5454 VCS287613

T.O 3+2.5 Townhome gar,$1,900/mo. Available Now!

GE Realty 805-496-9650VCS287792

VTA 2 BEDROOM town-house with 1.5 baths. Nearshopping. $1125 No pets.805-258-3203 VCS286421

VTA 3+2, 1200sf, newlyremodeled; kitch, bath, wood

flrs. W/D hkups in unit, det1 car gar+prking spc $1500

HOA dues+wtr/trash pdSec 8 ok 805-216-0375 or805-760-3606 VCS287699

OXN 2+1, 8 homes fromSAND! Laundry rm, 2 cargar, backyd, $1850 utils/cblincl 818-674-1403 VCS287106

OXNARD NO 2+2, 2 car gar,near shopping. N/smk/pet

$1300+$1000 dep.After 5pm805-983-2358 VCS288284

VENTURA Victorian duplex,lg, lndry, sgl car gar,fenced yard. $1450+ sec.Mae 805-651-9077 VCS287781

VTA E 2+1.5, double garage,near schools & shopping$1300/mo+$1200 dep. Jan805-652-1440 VCS287500

CAM Leisure Village 55+2+2+bonus rm. 2,078 sqft.

Highly upgraded. Clubhouse/pool/spa/gym/golf. N/S/P.$1,900/mo, most utils incl.818-702-8810 VCS287594

CAM Immaculate 2800sf4+3, new tile & appliances,ceiling fans, beautiful yd.$2600+dep. Gardener/soft

water incl. Credit ck. N/S/P805-482-4020 VCS287372

CAM SPRINGSGOLF COURSE

2 masters+2.5 ba Twnhm.A/C. Sm pet? $1,850+sec.

MISSION OAKS3bd+2ba Single Story,

comm pool, $2,100+sec.Capric Properties

805-377-3689 VCS287467

OXD. 4/3 SFR, $2200, beachclose Good schools, pets ok,

830 Stern Way, drive by first,then email for inside look

[email protected] l/m VCS288234

OXN 3br+2ba, close to elem,HS, college, park, shpp’g.

Gas stove/fridge, w/d hk up,nice bkyd w/patio. $1,700/mo+$1,750/sec. Credit Check

Req’d, no pets/smkg.Avail Oct 1st. 805-498-0339

VCS288290

OXN 3br+2ba, close to elem,HS, college, park, shpp’g.

Gas stove/fridge, w/d hk up,nice bkyd w/patio. $1,700/mo+$1,750/sec. Credit Checkreq’d, no pets/smkg/Sec 8.Avail Oct 1st. 805-498-0339

VCS287128

OXN 4+2, 2 sty. New carpet,tile, counters, cabinets.

2 car, f/p $2050 incl grdnr.805-388-1335 VCS287498

OXN 4+2 Oceana, very nice!Built-ins, lndry, gar, n/p.

$1975+dep.Coast Prop Mgmt805-988-8077 VCS287776

OXNARD 3+2.5+bonus rm.Nice, clean, quite home withnew appliances. Lots of treesin bkyd. $1,900/mo. N/S, N/P

and N/D. Ref’s Req’d.805-914-9028 VCS287756

OXN N. 3+2, lrg bonus rm,fenced yrd bck/frnt, closeto schools, N/S/D, $2100+dep 805-988-9434 VCS288281

OXN N. 4+2, f/p, fenced yd.Avail immed. Fwy close2240 LaVanda. $1940+dep

805-207-1210 VCS288155

OXN N 5+3, $2100 incl grdnr,3 car gar, 2800 sq ft,remodeled throughout, newlawn. 805-485-4975.VCS287930

PT HUE 2bd lndry rm, dblgar, RV sp, fence yd, custlandscape, stroll to beach.Pets? $1150 Keith HansonRE 805-981-1552 VCS287965

PT HUE 5+2 remodeled bds/baths, kitch, floors. Fencedyd, 2 car gar, nr base $2074

805-207-1210 VCS288156

SEABEE SPECIAL!PT HUE 3+2 closeto Naval base, cor-ner lot, big fenced

backyard. Gardenerpaid. $2100. Pearson

805-650-2500VCHFR.COM

SIMI 3+2 cnt air, newer kitc,fam rm, f/p, beautiful yds,grndr $1995 Westcoast Mgt

805-522-0060 VCS285775

HOUSES

VTA 3+3.5 hillsidehome with 3 cargarage. Ocean &city lights views.Family rm w/bar$3400 Cobblestone

VTA 2+1 close todowntown, fencedbackyd, fireplace,1 car garage $1495

S. Crimea

VTA 4+2 east end,with fireplace,

single sty cornerlot near new park.Gardener pd. $1900

N. San Mateo

VTA 4+2 close toElmhurst & Buena

Schools. Singlestory, living room

with fireplace$1900 Lafayette

PT HUE 3+2 closeto Naval base, cor-ner lot, big fencedbackyd. Gardenerpd. $2100. Pearson

OXN 2+2 Beachwith loft, washer,

dryer, refrig, $1900Breakwater Way

OXN 3+2+den, liv-ing room with fire-place, nice sizedbackyard, 2 car

garage. $1800 K St

All properties are no pets,no smoke, 1 year lease.

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vchfr.comCall the owners atHomes For Rent,the proud parents

of a NMCB 3 soldier805-650-2500

VTA 2+1, across from VtaCollege, water/gardener

paid, $1,750/mo. 805-901-6411VCS287946

VTA CASITAS SPRINGS2+1, fenced yards front/backcarport, pets?, $1,450+dep.805-798-7561 VCS288112

VTA W. 3+2.5, 2 car, yd,comm pool/spa, 2 story,

w/d, xlnt cond $2100+depn/s/p/d 642-0995 VCS288199

VTA W SIDE $1100 2+1.165 E Warner. Small, butnice! Detached, no yard,

shares lot w/hm in front. 1car gar. Lndry rm. Tenantpays utils. Call/Text Dan,Bkr. 805-895-1709. dan@

suncoastrealestate.comVCS287740

CAM Private Room, houseprivs, easy prk’g, internet/cable, $600/mo+utils, N/S,

proof of income.805-201-5424 VCS287221

MALIBU Resort Living,Only 10 miles from Mugu.

2 rooms w/ocean views, availat: drygulchlodge.com.

Fully furnished w/full privsto kitchen, lndry, HD tv,wiFi, pool, spa, bbq, lawntennis. $900/mo+sec, utilsand housekeeper included.NO Pets, No Mess-nicks,

No Smoking. Call 310-457-3807or 310-589-8311 VCS286675

OXNARD Gated Condo 2 Sto-ry 2+1.5, 2200+SF, pool,spa, park, malls $500+de-posit, Call 323 646 5262

OXNARD gated Condo 2 sto-ry 2 rooms/1.5 bath,2200+SF, pool, spa, park,malls $600 OBO + deposit,323 646 5262

OXN Furnished Room, DSL& SAT, hot tub, full privs,share bath, $650/mo+$350dep, incl utils. 805-236-0276

VCS287048

OXN No smoking/drugs.Quiet area. $525/mo+$300

sec incl utils, avail now805-320-0971 VCS287202

OXN SHORES 2 Rooms $600-$650 incl utils/cbl.No smokeCrdt ck.$500dep.Avail now.805-984-6168 VCS287967

T.O. $650/moNew remodeled bed, pvt ba,

cable, int, kitch+lndry+prkgprivs. Lease+sec. N/S/P.

Joel 805-208-2079 VCS287069

VTA 2 ROOMS near BrooksCollege, quiet St, kitch/lndry

privs, share ba. N/S/D/PRefs $600+$350 sec, 1/3 util

661-878-3532 VCS287550

VTA East $510/mo+$510/dep,includes utilities.

NO smoking or pets.(Near Victoria and Ralston)

805-647-3325 VCS287006

VTA Large Room $695.sm pet ok, cable/utilities

& internet incl, near beach.714-746-9499 VCS286861

FILLMORE 1/4 to 1 acre offenced/secure outside

storage avail. Containers ok818-389-2859 VCS287795

VENTURA Storage spaceavail. 1,776 square feet @$1,420/mo Call 805-389-6803for more info. VCS286628

BRAND NEW Double Wide3+2 Mfr Home, low rent,

all age park. Open Sat 9-10,1-5pm. 4197 N. Ventura Ave

#70, Vta 93001, MagnoliaMHP $99K. Agt, Pat Milan805-814-1533 VCS287771

SIMI VALLEY SALES

• Simi Country - Sharp3+2, $106,000

• Friendly Village - Senior2+2, $59,000

• Susana Woods - Wow3+2, $88,000

Call Richard (00214053)

“Your Mobile Realtor”805.338.1175

VCS287901

VTA 2+2 wide open floorplan, recently remodeled.$49,000. Agent 805-443-2758

Marcella GonzalezVCS287311

MOORPARK TOWNHOME3+2.5, 2 car gar. Lived in

less than 2 years. Braziliancherry wood floors, stainless

steel appliances. Asking$392,000. Cell: 601-513-6482

VCS286932

CAMARILLO 675 to 4480sfwarehouse, office and

bathroom. No auto. Call805-649-4857 VCS286786

SIMI INDUSTRIALSPACE 803, 1200, 1339,1600, 1950, 2000sf Call805-526-5260 VCS287973

SIMI OFFICE/WAREHOUSE

1000-2400sf, roll-updoors. Easy St loc.

Special* 2 MONTHSFREE +BONUS!805-529-3721 VCS287272

VENTURAOffice with Warehouse

Desirable location2,880 sq. ft., $2,160.00(805)654-7085VCS288216

VTA 2646 Palma Drive*** REDUCED PRICES ***1,140 - 1,340sqft - Warehouses

Bill @ 818.519.1653Lourdes @ 805.236.0267

VCS287475

AVENIDA DE LOSARBOLES (1310 & 2622SF)

Prime Location! Busy,Established Thousand Oaks

Neighborhood Center @$1.20/sf/ea NNN. Call Ana(310)675-1179x4 VCS288256

CAMARILLO RETAILSanta Rosa Plaza, 650sfto 3400 sf. David Press

(310) 553-6512 VCS287008

Moorpark aprx. 1600 sq ftoffice/retail space w/open

floor plan, gated prk $1850mo805-529-7979 VCS287099

Newbury ParkOFFICES FOR RENT

1-3 Office Spaces Availablein owner/occupied building.Additional adjoining spacesinclude: shared lobby andconference rooms. Also,shared receptionist withword processing services

avail. Ideal for professionalsseeking to downsize their

current office space.Contact: [email protected] additional information

VCS288324

SIMI $1900/MO1200sf. Store/Office/Studiospace on Sycamore nearCochran. Good exposuresignage/parking. Open

space, private office,kitchenette, A/C.

818-324-8851 or 310-993-0414VCS288014

VTA W. RV Space For Rentin small RV park. RV mustbe 2000 or newer. 32ft spaceavailable with all hookups.

Credit Checks. Call805-643-7178 VCS287656

HY-LINE 36ft 20065th Wheel, 3 jumbo slides,sleeps 8, washer & dryer,microwave, jumbo a/c,

non-smoker, many extras,Mint Condition, $26,000/obo

(54242p). 818-679-7985VCS287313

WILD WOOD 19985th WHEEL - 37 ft

3 Slides, Convert Gasstationary unit, will

relocate. Vin #031434.$1,500/obo.

1-800-653-8800VCS270532

NeedExtraCash?

$$$$$$$$$$

WEBUYCARSrunningor not.

Can’t findthe pink or

registration?No problem!To get the best

deal, call us first!805-754-9839

24 hrs/7 daysVCS287804



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CommercialReal Estate875-893

885CommercialIndustrial Rent

885CommercialIndustrial Rent

887Stores/OfficesRent/Lease

Recreation900-945

922RV Spaces for Rent

936Motorhomes/RV

Transportation950-998

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JAGUAR Sport Wagon2006 WAGON, AUTO-MATIC, GAS, Silver, Allthe bell’s and whistles.GPS, black leather, newrotors, brakes, tires.Great car that is beauti-ful and fun transporta-tion. Air Conditioning,Leather, CD Changer,Side Air Bag, PowerMirrors, Alloy Wheels,Tinted Glass, Cruise,CD, Passenger Air Bag,AWD, Power Seats,Power Windows, PowerSteering, AntilockBrakes, Tilt, Driver AirBag, Navigation System,Power Locks, Sun/MoonRoof 93,000 miles,$15,000.00 OBO(5UEV828)(805)652-1722VCS288060

MERCEDESSLR 2008

MCLARENROADSTER

5.5 AMG Supercharged V8,617HP, AMG SpeedshiftR5 automatic, loaded,Crystal Laurite silver

exterior, Silver Arrow300SL red leather interi-or with contrasting blk

stitching, red brakecalipers. Only 200 miles!

This car is showroomcondition! $375,000 Contact

Micheal 818-926-1166(6CVC104) VCS285779

AUSTIN HEALY, MG,Jaguar XK, Triumph TR,

Porsche 356, early 911,Wanted any year or cond.415-227-0144 VCS286092

JAGUAR 1949 thru 1973XK120, 140, 150, E-type,

Mark II WANTED, any cond.(415)566-5052 VCS288202

MERCEDES SL WANTEDor Cabriolet ‘54 thru ‘71

190SL, 230SL, 250SL, 280SL,300SL 220S/SE, 250SE,

280SE Convertible Any cond.510-638-7221 VCS288200

WANTED: FORD Mustang‘64 Thru ‘68 Coupe,

Convertible, FB, any cond510-568-5114 VCS288201

CASH FOR YOURCAR OR TRUCK

1990 or newer. Any condition.818-577-6799 VCS287004

CASH FOR YOURVEHICLE RV/Boat

o/b-running/not, vehi-cle ‘95-up, RV ‘80-up

1-800-613-5410 VCS285629VCS288259

WANTED Old Race Cars,Classics, Motorcycles:

Harley, Ducati, Porsche,Jaguar, Austin Healy,

Ferrari, Corvette, MustangCamaro barracuda old

toys, auto memorabilia oneitem to entire collection.

Come to you, pay in cash.800-299-3114 or 805-495-7445

[email protected]

WANTED Old Race Cars,Classics, Motorcycles:

Harley, Ducati, Porsche,Jaguar, Austin Healy,

Ferrari, Corvette, MustangCamaro barracuda old

toys, auto memorabilia oneitem to entire collection.

Come to you, pay in cash.800-299-3114 or 805-495-7445

[email protected]

977Auto For Sale

980Classics/Antiques/Specialty

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