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HN Brandon Wicker of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 is declared the winner over Smbat Bagdassarianof the Stan Ward Boxing Gym during the Navy Box-off in the Bee-Hive Gym on Saturday, Jan. 21. Immediatelyafterwards, ABHAN Danny Silva, who was raised in Oxnard and now serves on board USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN-71) , won his fight, bringing the cheering crowd to its feet.

Navy Box-Off draws crowd to Bee-HiveTeam captainBrandon Wicker,local Sailor DannySilva score victories

Free tax preparation is avail-able to active-duty service mem-bers of all branches, their familiesand retirees through the Volun-teer Income Tax Assistance pro-gram at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC) Port Huen-eme.The service is available through

April 14 in the Naval Construc-tion Training Center ComputerLab, Bldg. 1417, NBVC PortHueneme.

Tax center openthrough April 14

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Brittany Ruiz, 20, trains to bea volunteer tax preparer.

By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

Nearly twice as many people aslast year have volunteered to pre-pare 2011 taxes for Naval Base Ven-tura County’s active-duty and re-tired military personnel at nocharge, but even with that, the one-on-one service might not be backnext year, officials say.“There is new guidance this year

mandating that any base tax centersin the continental United Statesneed to be self-help centers,” ex-plained Lt. Garrett Snow, officer-in-charge of theNavy Legal ServiceOffice (NLSO) at Naval Base Ven-

tura County (NBVC). “We weregranted a waiver for this year, andwe will try for one next year aswell.”Snow said the self-help centers

“aren’t as bare as they sound.” Hesaid they consist of a bank of com-puters and one volunteer for everythree to five clients.“There are roving volunteers who

are available to answer questions,”Snow said. “But it is nonethelessdifferent than having someoneworking one-on-one with an indi-vidual, actually doing the tax re-

One-on-one tax help in jeopardy

BUCN (SCW) Gary Lashley, agunner assigned to Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 3’s CharlieCompany, wears a star on his vestthat’s a reminder of the battalion’snew safety program. Page 14.

CM1 Chris Norris of the NavalConstruction Training Center enjoysa thank-you potluck put on by LasPosas Elementary School. Page 3.

Seabees returning from FieldTraining Exercises in Fort HunterLiggett help rescue a family trappedin this dangling wreckage nearBuellton. Page 10. SEE CENTER, PAGE 27 SEE VITA, PAGE 27

By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

Back-to-back victories by themost experienced fighter on theNavy Boxing Team and the Sail-or who grew up in Oxnardbrought a cheering crowd to itsfeet Saturday, Jan. 21, during theNavy Box-Off held in the Bee-HiveGym atNaval Base VenturaCounty, Port Hueneme.Thewin byHospital Corpsman

Brandon Wicker, who has morethan 50 fights under his belt andis the captain of the team, camein the 11th fight of the 15-fightcard.

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Where are the dog parks?

Question: At a town hall meeting nearly a yearago, you said dog parks would be built at both PointMugu and Port Hueneme? What happened to thoseplans?

Answer: I’m happy to report that the fenced-in,leash-free dog park at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) Point Mugu, is currently under constructionand is expected to be completed at the end of Febru-ary. As soon as it is finished, work will begin on theone at NBVC Port Hueneme.The Mugu park is bordered by Main Road and

Sidewinder Avenue, with the entrance at the end of,appropriately enough, Terrier Drive.The Hueneme park will be bordered by Bard

Lane, Goodspeed Street and Coats Street.Both parks will have separate areas for small

dogs — those less than 20 pounds — and large dogs.Rules are the same at both parks. They include:

• Hours are dawn to dusk.• Handlers must be 14 or older and must remain

with the dog at all times.• Puppies younger than 4 months are not per-

mitted, nor are dogs that are in heat, pregnant orlactating.• Handlers may not bring in more than two dogs

at any one time.• Handlers must clean up after their dogs; re-

ceptacles will be provided.• Pet treats and food are not allowed.The dog parks will be maintained by Morale,

Welfare and Recreation.With two Labradors in our family, I personally

have high hopes for these projects. I am confidentthat dog owners — and their best friends — willfollow the rules and work to maintain these twoparks so they can be enjoyed for many years tocome.

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COMMUNITYCALENDAR

LUNCHEON: TheVentura County Chapterof the Military OfficersAssociation hosts its

monthly meeting and luncheon at11:30 a.m. at the Bard Mansion,NBVC Port Hueneme. Ticketsare $13 and include lunch.Reservations: David Faul, 484-3864.

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JOB FAIR: 9 a.m. to1 p.m., Duke’s, NBVCPort Hueneme. Morethan 30 companies

have stated they plan to attend.Open to anyone with base access.Information: 982-5037.

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SWEETHEART 5KRUN: First lunchtimerun of the new year.Registration starts

at 11 a.m.; run begins at 11:30a.m. Bee-Hive Gym, NBVC PortHueneme. Open to anyone withbase access. Free of charge.Information: 989-7378.

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MAY 19: Mud Run. Annual raceacross muddy trenches, overmuddy hills and through muddywaters. Course created at NBVCPort Hueneme by Seabees atNaval Construction Training Center.

JUNE 23: Armed Forces Triathlonand Admirals Cup Triathlon,NBVC Point Mugu. Armed ForcesTriathlon pits top triathletes fromall branches of the Armed Forces.Admirals Cup is open to the public.

JULY 19-20: Battle of Commands.Teams compete in a variety ofevents, from obstacle courseto tug-of-war to sandcastleconstruction.

Upcoming

It’s not too late to enterNaval Base Ven-tura County’s Biggest Loser contest.Initial weigh-ins wereMonday, Jan. 23,

but new contestants can still weigh in onMonday, Jan. 30, or Monday, Feb. 6.Weigh-in times are 7:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. atthe Bee-Fit Health and Wellness Centeracross from the Seabreeze Aquatics Cen-ter, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC),PortHueneme.Weigh-ins will also be doneat 7:30 a.m. Mondays at the MuguGym.The program runs 15 weeks, with the

final weigh-in scheduled for 6 p.m. May14. The initial fee is $50 and includes eightnutrition classes. After that, everyMondayweigh-in is $1, and the weigh-ins are man-datory. The one exception is Feb. 20, thePresidents Day holiday.At each Monday weigh-in, contestants

will be charged an additional $1 for eachpound gained or $1 if they remain thesame. There’s no additional fee if they loseweight. A missed weigh-in is $2.Lost weight is tracked as a percentage

of the initial weigh-in. For example, some-

one who weighs 200 at the initial weigh-inand 198 the next week will have lost 1 per-cent of his weight. Someone who weighs140 at the initial weigh-in and 138 the nextweek will have lost 1.43 percent, puttingthat person ahead even though both lost2 pounds.“Doing it by percentage evens the play-

ing field,” explainedRamona Pagel, direc-tor of the Bee-Fit and coordinator of theBiggest Loser program. “Five pounds forsomeone who is 50 pounds overweight

NBVC’s Biggest Loser contest still open

More than 30 companies looking to hirenew employees will be at the Feb. 2 JobFair, the first to be held at Duke’s at NavalBase Ventura County, Port Hueneme.Previous job fairs have been held at the

Fleet and Family Support Center(FFSC).“We needed more room,” said Carrie

Malpica, transition coordinator at the

FFSC and one of the organizers of thefirst job fair of the year. “This will makeit much more comfortable for both theemployers and the job seekers.”The Feb. 2 Job Fair will run from 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m. It is open to anyone with baseaccess, including military spouses and ac-tive duty personnel who are preparing totransition out of the military.

“Awide range of companies will be rep-resented,”Malpica said.She offered two words of advice for job

seekers who plan to attend: Bring a re-sume, and dress for success.“A job fair is a great way to network

with potential employers who are hiring,”she said.

Job Fair set for Feb. 2 at new location: Duke’s

By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

Nothing says thank you like homemadebrownies and a chocolate chip cookie.Those treats, plus salads and hot entrees,

made for some warm appreciation for theSeabees who have been helping at Las Po-sas Elementary School in Camarillo forthe last two years.The potluck dinner in the school’smulti-

purpose room onWednesday, Jan. 18, wasto recognize the ongoing partnership be-tween Las Posas and the Naval Construc-tion Training Center (NCTC) at NavalBase Ventura County, Port Hueneme, saidPrincipal James Martinez.In addition to “Seabee Buddies” volun-

teering in each of the 18 classrooms, help-ing at the school carnival and other specialevents and bringing equipment to displayat Veterans Day and 9/11 commemora-tions, “there are a lot of intangibles,”Mar-tinez said.“They’re always present on campus,

finding solutions to whatever the schoolneeds,” he said.

Las Posas Elementary is next to Cata-lina Heights, a 315-unit military housingdevelopment that reopened two years agoafter the half-century-old complex was

razed and rebuilt.Martinez said that whenhe became principal in 2009, the schoolhad about 330 students. Today, there are

Las Posas Schoolthanks NCTC‘Seabee Buddies’

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Las Posas Elementary School Principal James Martinez finishes attaching a piece of yarnstretching from California to Japan, where the father of a Las Posas student is currently ontemporary duty. Seabees donated the map and made the wooden frame.

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SEE LAS POSAS, PAGE 25

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Did you ever sing a little song when youwere young that went like this:“Make new friends, but keep the old,“One is silver and the other gold.”A few months ago I started humming

this jingle, which led to a look at the lyr-ics.“Make new friends.” Hmmm. That

sounds a little like strong encouragement,just shy of a command.During the last few months I’ve reas-

sessed my relationships. Being sick pro-vides time to ponder many things. I thinkI took the “strong, independent militarywife” thing to extreme. I became a bit ofan island.Oh sure, I have friends all over the coun-

try. But I have two best friends — one inWashington, D.C., and one in Dallas —and I’m in California. My other friends,I realized, I’ve kept at the “outer marker,”to use an aeronautical term. They werenever allowed to get closer.Ladies, I don’t know –maybe I was just

tired of saying goodbye.Maybe I was lazy,and it certainly takes work to develop ful-filling friendships. Maybe I got used tobeing “alone.” I’ll let a shrink figure that

part out.The bottom line is: I didn’t make new

close friends.There are certainly different levels of

friendship. You know there are thosefriendships that are “surface,” like themother you sit with at the soccer gamesbut that is about all you know about her.Then there are those you share a bit moreof yourself and learn more about. Maybeit is a co-worker you see daily or a fellowfund-raising committee member.But then there are those you will let into

your inner circle. I know you know what

I mean. These are the ones, the select fewthat get to see the real condition of yourlinen closet and the ring around your toi-let bowl. They see you at your worst andyou trust them to love you anyway. Andyou love them…warts and all!I recently spoke to a group of military

wives. We did a round table discussion onthe subject of friendship. Does any of thissound familiar to you?“I don’t have time to find that ‘girlfriend’

at every new duty station.”“The challenge is moving. It’s hard to

say goodbye, and frankly, I don’t want thiscycle of looking for a local girlfriend onlyto say goodbye.”Or, “With Facebook I can keep in con-

tact withmy friends so I don’t feel the needfor local friendship as much.”But friendship is a give and take. We

might not think we need that local “sista”(although we do) but we are needed byothers! There are newmoms, newmilitaryspouses, first deployment sisters who needyou. And in reaching out to them, youwillfind how much you need them.In the next edition, I’m going to tell you

about persistent Debra, the woman who

wouldn’t let me keep her at the outermarker — and all that I learned.In the meantime, make new friends.

They are silver. Keep the old, they are gold— and at today’s precious metals prices,that is great wealth!— Connect with Beth at beth@homefrontinfocus.com.

Silver or gold, friends are people we all need in our lives

Homefrontin focuswithBethWilson

Friendship is a giveand take. We mightnot think we need thatlocal ‘sista’ (althoughwe do) but we areneeded by others!There are new moms,new military spouses,first deploymentsisters who need you.

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Every year around January and Febru-ary, schools and students begin preparingfor the science fair. If teachers and stu-dents are preparing for science fair, parentsshould be preparing as well.This is a great opportunity for parents

and children to work together on a poten-tially fun project. In addition to the ben-efits of family time, enjoying science canbe equally significant.Althoughmuch of the primary years of

education are spent on reading and writ-ing, sparking an interest in science iscritical to students. For this reason, yourstudent’s participation in a science fair isimportant, and here are some reasons whyscience is so important:

• Kids love science because it engagestheir curiosity.From a very early age, children want to

know how things work. The ever impor-tant question, “Why?” is linked to a child’sinnate curiosity. As children grow older,they often lose that inquisitiveness if itisn’t fostered. Children are so often toldwhat is correct and incorrect. After sometime, they stop asking why and just accept

what they’ve been told. Science allowsthem to continue to ask why.When children are naturally curious, it

is the perfect time to get them interestedin science. Science fuels their curiosity,which provides them ideas, skills, resourc-es and potential future career choices.

• Science provides practical tools for un-derstanding everyday life.Much of our daily experiences are sci-

ence. Cooking and baking, kicking andthrowing, running and jumping, growing

fruits and vegetables and understandingnew technologies are examples of sciencein our everyday lives. Understanding sci-ence helps kids appreciate and relate tothe world around them.Today, we rely on science much more

than we did 20 or 30 years ago. Technol-ogy is science. Innovations in technologyhave helped us to communicate with eachother using the Internet, satellites and cellphones. These advances in technology helpus be more efficient in our everyday lives,providing us with the practical tools weneed to advance. When we think aheadto the world our children will be facing asadults, technology will play a large partin their everyday lives, and it’s importantthat they be prepared.

• Science advances critical thinking, prob-lem solving and creativity in early learn-ers.Allowing students to come upwith their

own answer to the ever important, “Why?”question allows them to be problem solv-ers. Theymust use their own critical think-ing skills to find and research and answer.This is the scientific method in the most

natural and simple way. Even if the answeris not always correct, allowing them tohave the opportunity to consider and an-swer allows them to think critically andcreatively. Through time and experience,they will find the correct answer, but notif they are never allowed to.

Parents, as science fair approaches, finda way to encourage and support yourchild. For science fair project ideas, takea look at the following websites:www.sciencebuddies.orgwww.sciencefair-projects.orgwww.scifair.orghttp://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide/A science fair project does not have to

be complicated and time-consuming. Af-ter searching the above websites, you willsee that many can be completed in oneevening with products already in the cab-inets of your home.

— For any K-12 education-related questions,please contact the NBVC school liaisonofficer at 989-5211 or monica.james@navy.mil

With a parent’s help, science fairs can spark creativity

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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.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.,“Duty or Delight: Knowing WhereYou Stand With God.”

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

Father Antony BerchmanzCatholic Priest

Worship schedule

A challenge that is common to all mili-tarymembers andmilitary families is leav-ing people we love. We do this repeatedly.This kind of lifestyle is not easy, but it ispart of our military life.Like most of us, I have had many such

experiences through the years. Forevervivid in my memory is the night when Iwas departing on deployment and sayinggoodbye to my family. My little girl clungto my leg crying, “Don’t go, Daddy, don’tgo!” But I had to. I kissed and held hertight, told her I loved her very much and

would think of her and pray for every dayuntil I returned, then I pried apart her gripand I left. That was hard.Through the years I’ve traveled a lot,

saying “goodbye” countless times to mywife and children and people I love, butfor me it never gets easy. My children aregrown now, and my youngest son, wholives in Virginia, was here for a wonderful10-day visit over Christmas break, but Iwill admit that when he left I choked upsome. Even though I know we’re bothwhere we belong, saying goodbye still isn’teasy!I believe the very best part of saying

goodbye is the joy that will come whenour reunion happens. Whenever we say“goodbye for now,”a seed of anticipationis planted that continues growing until weare together again. Only those who havesaid “goodbye” could know this kind ofjoy!No matter how long we’ve been apart

from people we love, when at last we doreunite, there will inevitably be new reali-ties to which we must adjust! But it’s wellworth the effort because reuniting withthose we love is the very best part of com-ing home, and anticipating such reunionscan bring comfort, encouragement andmotivation along the way.These principles can also apply to the

hardest goodbyes of all: when death hap-pens. Loss brings grief, as we dearly missour loved ones and long to be with themagain. In I Thessalonians 4, the ApostlePaul addressed this subject, reminding hisreaders of the impact of their faith, thatthough we grieve, “we do not grieve likethose who have no hope.” For people offaith, the grief and pain of saying goodbyeis real, but our pain is tempered by eternalhope as we anticipate a future day of joy-ful reunion.If you are now apart from people very

dear to you, may the Lord strengthen andbless you for this season! If along the wayyou encounter someone who is dealingwith the difficult challenges of militaryseparation, let them know you care! Andfor those to whomwe have said “goodbyefor now,” let’s keep them in our prayersand love them from a distance, all thewhile anticipating the very best part thatis yet ahead — the joy of our reunion!

— Cmdr. Stephen Gammon is a U.S.Fleet Forces Command staff chaplainfor IA Support and the chaplain for NavyMobilization Processing Site, Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme.

Saying goodbye is never easy, but reunions are priceless

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Capt. Jim McHugh, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County, accepts atrophy of appreciation from Navy Safe Harbor and the wounded warriors who havebeen training at Port Hueneme for the last year and a half. “You are my heroes,”McHugh told the group that gathered at the start of the Jan. 12-16 training camp.“Naval Base Ventura County is a better place because you all are here.” Looking onis archery coach Jeff Fabry.

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By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

The president and chief executive officerof the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) visited Naval Base VenturaCounty on Wednesday, Jan. 18, to thankthe local branch’s many volunteers andpoint out that the hard work they do everyday matters to many.“The thing that hasn’t changed in 108

years is that everyone needs help from timeto time,” said retired Adm. Steve Abbot,who took the reins of NMCRS in 2003,the same yearNadineGamble became theexecutive director of the local branch. “Ithank everyone who participates here andhelps people.”Nearly two dozen volunteers gathered

in the NMCRS office at Naval Base Ven-tura County, Port Hueneme, to meet Ab-bot and help him celebrate the Jan. 23,1904, founding of the relief society.Abbot said 2011 was a particularly tu-

multuous year, with several natural disas-ters and the April threat of a governmentshutdown affecting military families.“A lot of Sailors, Marines and their

families weren’t sure if there would be a

paycheck,” Abbot said. “We were readyto provide help and happily didn’t haveto.”The Navy’s chief of personnel had ap-

proachedAbbot, asking if NMCRSwouldbe able to provide assistance if the govern-ment did indeed shut down.

“I said, ‘We sure can,’” Abbot said.That crisis was averted, freeing up the

relief society to focus more attention onvictims of the earthquake and tsunami inJapan and, in August, Hurricane Irene.“Last year, we provided $50 million in

assistance,” Abbot said. “We helped

100,000 people.”He said the numbers work out to one

in five Sailors and Marines being helpedby the relief society.“It could be a layette or a visit to the

thrift shop to stretch a budget, or some-thing much more substantial,” he said.“We’re small by government standards,but still, that’s a lot.”Abbot was in theNavy for 38 years, with

his last military assignment being deputycommander in chief of theU.S. EuropeanCommand. His many other assignmentsincluded commander of the U.S. SixthFleet; commander, Carrier Group 8; andcommanding officer,USSTheodoreRoos-evelt (CVN-71) during Operation DesertStorm.Abbot also served as acting homeland

security advisor to the president.At Naval Base Ventura County, the

NMCRS operates a thrift shop at PortHueneme and offers Budget for Babyclasses, in addition to providing interest-free loans and immediate cash assistancefor families in need.For more information on NMCRS or

to volunteer, call 982-4409.

NMCRS president praises, thanks local volunteers

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Retired Adm. Steve Abbot, the president and chief executive officer of the Navy-MarineCorps Relief Society (NMCRS), shares a laugh with volunteers at the Naval Base VenturaCounty branch of the NMCRS.

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At a recent health fair at NavalBase Ventura County, PointMugu, one of the most popularstops was a chair massage per-formed by Sophia Brown.Now, Brown’s relaxing rub-

downs are available to anyonewith base access.Morale, Welfare and Recre-

ation has contracted with Brownto provide massages by appoint-ment. She had a softly lit roomupstairs at theWarfieldGym, butnow that the gym is closed for anine-month renovation, she hasmoved to roomat the nearbyBee-Fit Health and Wellness Center.Her one-hourmassages are $45

for active duty personnel and $50

for civilians. Thirty-minute and90-minute sessions are also avail-able.Brown has been a massage

therapist for eight years. She at-tended theKali Institute forMas-sage and Somatic Therapies inVentura, where she receivedmorethan 500 hours of training.Her children, now 21 and 20,

were both athletes growing up,and she realized that being amas-sage therapist would not onlykeep her connected to her kidsbut could become a profession.“Everybody needs a massage!”

she said.Brown doesn’t believe in what

she calls “fast-foodmassage.”Shewants her clients to take theirtime and relax, to find a way toconnect their body, soul, spiritand energy.“People here work so hard and

train hard,”she said. “They’re outof state, away from home. Theyneed the massages the most!”Brown recognizes that not ev-

eryone is comfortable with amas-sage, with being touched.“When they’re not relaxed, I

feel like I’m not doing my job,”she said. “I tell them to give meone hour, to let me try to givethem a comfortable experience.”Brownwas born in Taiwan and

has lived in the United Statessince 1983. She lives in Port Hue-neme, with her husband, Alan.Her children are college stu-

dents but still come to Mom fora massage.“I tell them fine, but they have

to do the dishes first,” she sayswith a laugh.To set up a massage appoint-

ment, call the Bee-Fit at 982-5173.

Now there’s the rub: Massage therapist now at Bee-Fit

By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor

For three decades, Mary Farkas has been studyinghow people live with food — how they use it and abuseit, how they change it and how it changes them.“People ask, ‘How do I lose weight?’ But that’s the

wrong question,” said Farkas, a registered dietician whois contracted with Morale, Welfare and Recreation toadvise those with base access on how to improve theireating habits. “They need to ask, ‘What am I doing tokeep the weight on?’“People must recognize what behavior they have that

is causing them to keep weight on, and then they musttake ownership of that behavior.“Only then can people begin to change.”Starting Feb. 6, Farkas will teach nutrition classes at

6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Bee-Fit Health and WellnessCenter at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.Classes are $8 each, or they can be taken in conjunctionwith the 15-week Biggest Loser program, which has a$50 initial fee.Farkas says that anyone who wants to eat better in

2012 should ask themselves several questions:• How much sugar do I eat?“Young boys, especially, consume huge amounts of

sugar, much of it in energy drinks,” she said. “I recom-mend people get rid of all extraneous sugar, even in theircoffee. The only time you need to add sugar to anythingis when you’re baking.”• What snacks do I eat?“Chances are, you’re eating highly refined, highly

salted, highly sugared snacks,” Farkas said. “That in-cludes crackers, cookies and chips. All you’re doing isspending a lot of money on something that will only

promote disease.” She suggests trying a piece of freshfruit, a slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter orsome nuts instead.• Do I use whole grains?“If you’ve got some white bread in your pantry, give

it to someone you don’t like,”Farkas said. “Whole grainscost a little more, but they’re much healthier. Use brownrice instead of white pasta, whole wheat bread insteadof white.”• How many vegetables am I eating each day?“Many people think that if they have a salad, they’re

good,” she said. “But that’s usually lettuce, tomatoes,cucumbers, bell peppers, celery and onions — all thevegetables that are lowest in fiber and highest in water.Expand your variety. Eat more beans, beets, peas, carrotsand broccoli.”• How much frozen and deli foods do I eat?“We’re trading convenience for our long-term health,”

Farkas said, adding that cooking isn’t as difficult or astime-consuming as many people think.Farkas earned her bachelor’s degree in history at Cal-

ifornia State University, Northridge, in 1972, then wentback to school 10 years later for her master’s in nutritionat Tufts University in Massachusetts.She went into private practice as a registered dietician

in Northern California, and in 1993, she earned a mas-ter’s in counseling at the University of San Francisco.Farkas moved to Ventura County in 2006. She is en-

joying her work with NBVC.“The base is a microcosm of the United States,” she

said. “The same issues with food are everywhere.”

Registered dietician offers nutrition classes on base

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Registered dietician Mary Farkas looks over some of thetips she’ll be offering in the eight nutrition classes thatbegin Feb. 6 at the Bee-Fit Health and Wellness Center,Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

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Six Seabees fromNavalMobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB)3 and the 31st Seabee ReadinessGroup (SRG) saved a family in-volved in a disastrous wreck onHighway 101 near Buellton onJan. 12.Equipment Operator 1st Class

(SCW) Frankie Cruz, Construc-tionMechanic 2nd Class (SCW)Michael McCracken and Equip-ment Operator ConstructionmanClinton Roberts of NMCB 3,along with Construction Me-chanic 2nd Class (SCW) ShawnLegg, Construction Mechanic2ndClass (SCW)BenjaminMeadand Construction Mechanic 3rdClass (SCW) JamesWinters fromthe 31SRG operated a forklift tokeep the wrecked vehicle fromsliding off the bridge while rescuecrews extracted the family ofthree.“As the fire department was

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out, it kept on slipping over thebridge and faced a 100-foot fall,”saidMcCracken, the forklift op-erator. “I talked to the fire cap-

tain in charge and he was excitedto hear that we had an extend-able-boom forklift just 200 to 300feet behind thewreck, and he said

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ficer DannyMaher said the Sea-bees had pulled over to see if theycould help.“They came up, they all got out

andwanted to know if they couldhelp maybe with traffic or some-thing else,”Maher said during aninterview with news stationKCOY 12. “They had a largeforklift with them that we wereable to obtain and have them useso they could support the BMW.As it was teetering on the side ofthe bridge, they supported theBMW so the fire departmentcould get in and extricate the par-ties.”The forklift was being trans-

ported back to Naval Base Ven-turaCounty, PortHueneme, fromFort Hunter Liggett, whereNMCB 3 had finished an exer-cise. The Seabees quickly andsafely off-loaded it and broughtit up and stabilized the car so thatthe rescue crews could use the

Jaws of Life to extract the moth-er and her two young children.“The mom and two children

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By Kathy StewartNSWC Port Hueneme CommandCommunications

Naval SurfaceWarfare Center (NSWC)PortHueneme paid tribute to the late Rev-erend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with aspecial event on Jan. 11 to celebrate hislife and accomplishments.Coordinated byNSWCPortHueneme’s

AfricanAmerican FocusGroup (AAFG),the ceremony highlightedKing’s contribu-tions to the American civil rights move-ment and commemorated his role in help-ing to bring about racial equality.NSWCPort HuenemeDivision Techni-

cal Director Tim Troske delivered theopening remarks, which were in keepingwith the theme for the event, “TheDreamBecomes a Reality.”“Dr. King devoted his life to freedom

and equality for African Americans,”Tro-ske noted. “And with four simple words,‘I have a dream,’ he helped change thecourse of history. His impassioned call forracial equality and an end to discrimina-tion created a foundation for the diversitywe see today within our communities, theworkplace, this division and the Navy.”

The event included a film clip on themaking and unveiling of the Martin Lu-therKingMemorial inWashington, D.C.,that took place inOctober 2011. The eventalso featured motivational speaker andpoet Daisy Cotton.Cotton, who was born in Shreveport,

La., in 1936, moved with her family toPort Hueneme in 1942, where her fatherworked at NSWC Port Hueneme, SanNicolas Island, duringWorldWar II. Cot-

ton made her own historical path as oneof the first African American students toattend Port Hueneme schools.After graduating from Ventura High,

Cotton became a student of the SouthernChristian Leadership Conference (SCLC),anAfricanAmerican civil rights organiza-tion headed by King, and she traveledacross the country to promote involvementand solicit civil rights awareness.Cotton spoke of meeting King and the

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Hueneme’s AAFG Chairperson MichaelGibbons and Troske presented Cottonwith a special plaque. They also honoredJasmineWatkins, daughter of NSWCPortHueneme employee James Watkins, witha certificate of appreciation for her deliv-ery of the National Anthem at the begin-ning of the ceremony.

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PHOTO BY ALYCE MONCOURTOIS / NSWCPORT HUENEME COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS

Daisy Cotton, guest speaker for the MartinLuther King Day 2012 event held at NSWCPort Hueneme on Jan. 11, talks about herexperience in the civil rights movementbefore reciting King’s iconic “I Have aDream” speech to audience members.

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By Lt. Blake A. BaccigalopiVAW-116

It has been an exciting month for Yeo-man 3rd Class Diana Barton of CarrierAirborne Command and Control Squad-ron 116’s Administration Department.While her three years stationed at Naval

Base Ventura County (NBVC) PointMugu, may seem a short time, she hasmade quite an impression on not only hercommand’s leadership, but on the nearly140 Sun Kings she helps on a day-to-daybasis.As the new year begins, Barton already

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nificance on its own, was followed merelyhours later with the news that she wasnamed Junior Sailor of the Year for all of

Carrier Air Wing 2. Competing with thetop individuals from eight different squad-rons, Barton distinguished herself basedupon her dedication to service, inspira-tional teamwork and immense disci-pline.“Receiving an award such as this is a

tremendous honor,” says Barton, who iscurrently working toward completion ofher degree in criminal justice. “It’s mo-ments such as these that let me know myhard work is greatly appreciated.”Barton is a native of Bradenton, Fla.,

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By MCC Jesse SherwinNMCB 3

Seabees participating in lastmonth’s pre-deployment fieldtraining exercise at Army Garri-son Fort Hunter Liggett imple-mented a safety awareness pro-gram that is attributed toeliminating allmoderate to seriousinjuries during the exercise.Naval Mobile Construction

Battalion 3 called the programSTAR, an acronym for Stop,Think, Act and Review. It wasdescribed to Seabees this way:Stop is the simple process of stop-ping before you perform any task.Once stopped, this will give youan opportunity to think aboutwhat you are about to do. Next,you will act on the task at handand then reviewwhat youhave justdone. If you follow this simpleprocess, then the likelihood of acarelessmistake resulting in amis-hap and potential injury is greatlyreduced. If the controlswork, thenpass on the information, and if

they do not work, then you willhavemore informationwithwhichto build in better controls and pre-vent mishaps in the future.“Historically during FTX we

have more than 10 accidents toinclude vehiclemishaps, burns andlacerations,”saidChief Steelwork-er Anthony Cardona, NMCB 3’ssafety officer. “This FTXwe havehad no personal injuries. That issomething that has never hap-pened.”In order to keep the concept

fresh for everyone, all hands worewhite inch-sized stars on theirvests next to their name tags.“The Safety Star triggers your

memory through a visual cue andhelps you to remind others to dothe same,” said Lt. Cmdr. GaryDoss, the executive officer ofNMCB3. “Thiswas a very simpleprocess, so people could easilyremember it.”“The star on the uniform be-

came a topic of conversationamong the troops,”saidLt. Cmdr.

WilliamWohead, NMCB 3’s op-erations officer. “By talking aboutthe star, it spread the word andreinforced the concept of what wewanted to accomplish.”

“STAR is a safety awarenesstool and does not replace ORM(Operational RiskManagement),which is a deliberate planning pro-cess,” said Cardona. “Our STAR

program served its purpose, it gaveus a fresh lookat safety andORM,while giving the troops simpletools to use in order to mitigaterisk and focus on the operationalcommitment.”Cardona said that for future

deployments and exercises, varia-tions of the Safety Star awarenessprogram will be reviewed andimplemented again.“The Safety Star is something

that is temporary, simple, remov-able and seems to work best for ashort-term push,” Doss said. “Ifit was permanent it would becomejust another background item.Therefore, it should be re-empha-sized before increased risk evolu-tions.”Inscribed on the SeabeeMemo-

rial in Washington, D.C., are thewords: “The difficult we do atonce, the impossible takes a bitlonger.”“Today, NMCB 3’s Safety Star

program made that impossiblehappen,”Cardona said.

NMCB 3’s innovative program creates perfect safety record

PHOTO BY MCC JESSE SHERWIN / NMCB 3

Cmdr. Scott Raymond, the commanding officer of Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 3, speaks to Seabees about safety before lastmonth’s removal of a heavy section of a Bailey bridge that the Seabeesreplaced during the battalion’s pre-deployment Field Training Exercise atFort Hunter Liggett.

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By MC3 (SCW) Christopher CarsonNMCB 3

Thirty-six Seabees from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB) 3 builta permanent 14-by-23-foot non-standardtimber bridge during last month’s pre-de-ployment Field Training Exercise (FTX)at Fort Hunter Liggett.This was the first time that NMCB 3

constructed a non-standard permanentbridge during an FTX, and it proved tobe a technical and tactical challenge.Before starting construction of the

$25,000 timber bridge, the team had thechallenging task of removing an existingBailey bridge, which the Army needed atanother location at Fort Hunter Liggett.A replacement bridge was designed byNaval Facilities Engineering Command(NAVFAC) Pacific.With pieces of the Bailey bridge weigh-

ing upwards of 500 pounds, and workingin tight quarters, the small group of Sea-bees had to resort to physical strength andteamwork.“The project had a few challenges we

had to overcome,” said Builder 1st Class(SCW) Andrew Wilson, the detail’s op-erations petty officer. “It was tough toconstruct a quality project while keepingeveryone safe and staying tactically readyat all times.”Throughout construction, the Seabees

were faced with various tactical scenariosthat forced them to halt construction andmaintain defensive postures.One of the scenarios involved an attack

using a chemical agent. The detail had toquickly respond by outfitting themselvesin their chemical protective gear and gasmasks and then defend their project site.The scenario also required the battalion’sChemical, Biological and Radiologicalteam to travel to the site, test the area,pronounce the site clear of any lingeringchemical agents and perform decontami-nation procedures.Despite the challenges, the Seabees of

NMCB 3 safely completed the project onschedule.

“The project crew worked hard to keepthe project running smoothly,” said Build-er Constructionman Jacob Thacker. “Ourcrew wasn’t very large, and everyoneworked together to keep things runningsmooth to get the job done.”This non-standard heavy timber bridge

project was a perfect example of the Sea-bees’ construction skills. The challenge ofdoing this type of construction whilemaintaining a tactical posture in a remoteenvironment truly demonstrated theunique capabilities of theNaval Construc-tion Force.

“The team excelled in every way andnever lostmotivation despite the numerouschallenges they faced,” said Lt. JohnMur-phy, the detail’s officer in charge.From the very beginning the project

team had its fair share of technical chal-lenges that forced them to come up withcreative solutions in the field.Several Field Adjustment Requests

(FARs) were submitted due to inconsisten-cies with plans and actual site conditions.Each field adjustment required the quickthinking of the team in order to stay onschedule and prevent the project from

coming to a halt.The first field adjustment required the

project team to add two additional string-ers and widen the bridge three feet fromthe original design. This was due to theexisting bridge abutments beingwider thandepicted in the plans.Additional field adjustments were made

once the existing abutment caps were ex-posed and removed. The team discoveredthat the existing abutments had a lip thatwas not depicted on the plans. This un-foreseen condition forced the Seabees todevelop an abutment cap design that couldwork using existingmaterials without risk-ing the structural integrity of the bridge.This was a true engineering challenge thathighlighted the “can do” spirit and theengineering capability that sets Seabeesapart from other military constructionunits. A solutionwas developed in the fieldand FAR was submitted requesting ap-proval for the modification.Motivation and teamworkwere essential

for the team’s success. The Seabees workedlong hours in demanding conditions andnever lost motivation or focus. When putinto remote locations, Seabees have to relyon themost basic tools, like chainsaws andsledgehammers, to complete their mosttechnical projects.The crew removed the existing Bailey

bridge and constructed a non-standardtimber bridge in its place in six days withzero safety mishaps.

Permanentbridge builtduring FTX

PHOTOS BY MCC (SCW/SW/AW) JESSE SHERWIN / NMCB 3

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3’s Bridge Detail work togetherto remove a section of a Bailey bridge in order to replace it with a timber bridge. This wasthe first time that a permanent bridge was built during a Field Training Exercise. Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile

Construction Battalion 3’s Bridge Detailprepare the old foundation of a Baileybridge to be used for a timber bridge thatwill replace it.

The completed timber bridge at Fort Hunter Liggett.

It’s a first for NMCB 3,which will deploy shortly

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By MCC Daniel PearsonNFELC

Seabees fromNavalMobileConstructionBattalions (NMCB) 3 and 74 took part ina training evolution lastmonth thatwas theculmination of the efforts of a host of Na-val Construction Force entities.The trainingwasprimarily togiveNMCB

3 the necessary skills to run an asphalt pav-ing plant identical to the one the battalionwill be using on its upcoming deploymentto Africa.NMCB 3’s mission calls for building a

runway extension in Africa, so NMCB 74tookadvantageof the ready asphalt to traina paving crew and complete a paving proj-ect at Port Hueneme.Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics

Command (NFELC), 31st Seabee Readi-ness Group (31SRG), Center for Seabeesand Facilities Engineering (CSFE), 30thNaval Construction Regiment (30NCR),20th Seabee Readiness Group (20SRG),25th Naval Construction Regiment

(25NCR), Naval Construction TrainingCenter (NCTC)and1stNavalConstructionDivision (1NCD) teamed up to make thetraining happen, even providing pavingtraining to NMCB 74 from Gulfport,Miss.The different entities came together on

short notice to provide the valuable trainingon the NOMAD 6.5 Asphalt Plant. Thegigantic plant, provided byNFELC,mixessand, gravel and liquid asphalt to produceup to 125 tons of job-ready asphalt perhour.According toBruceBurns,NFELCPrin-

cipal End Item forMineral ProductsMan-ager,NFELC stepped in primarily to speedup the timeline for NMCB 3’s training.“Because there is a real-world mission,

we got involved to getNMCB3 some real-world exposure,” he said.Seabees fromNMCB3 set up the asphalt

plant in October for familiarization, andthe team got to actuallymix asphalt inDe-cember. But in mid-December, all of the

Port Hueneme Seabee battalions were de-ployed or on Field Training Exercises, sothere was a problem: What to do with allthe leftover asphalt from the Decembertraining?30NCRgenerated a contract withNaval

Base Ventura County to repave a sectionof road on Port Hueneme, and the piecesbegan to fall in place.“It was a lot of coordination very quick-

ly, but the right people were talking, andwe made it happen,” said BUCS (SCW)William Nesbit, 31SRG operations chief.“To make this happen in three weeks is re-ally outstanding.”Notonlywill the trainingprepareNMCB

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plants are retiring,”saidBrown. “Now theseguys are getting the training to run an as-phalt plant, revitalizing an old trade.”

“Asphalt plant skills were dying on thevine,”said JohnLemmont,NavalConstruc-tion Force Civil Engineering SupportEquipment ProgramManager for 1NCD.“We’re trying to reinvigorate these skills inthe NCF. This training coming together ishuge. I’m really impressed.”NMCB74acquiredvaluable skill training

in the bargain as well.“The crew is getting good refresher train-

ing,” said EO2 (SCW) Ginny McCargish,the crew leader for theproject. “Itwillmakesure we’re up to speed and have the skillsto do the job with good results.”While the coordination and cooperation

involved are impressive, training for themis-sion is the bottom line.“We’ll have the same plant in Kenya, so

we need to know the ins and outs of howto run it,” said CM3 (SCW/EXW) JacobHarris of NMCB3. “It’s going really goodfor this being our first time out.We pickedit up really quick, andwe can godown thereand make some asphalt.”

Paving project gives Seabees real-world experience

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 run a pavingmachine aboard Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, as part ofa larger asphalt training evolution.

PHOTOS BY MCC DANIEL PEARSON / NFELC

The NOMAD 6.5 Asphalt Plant, which will be used by the Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3,is capable of producing 125 tons of asphalt per hour.

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By BUC (SCW) Daniel James LynchNCTC

The students at the Naval ConstructionTraining Center’s (NCTC) ConstructionMe-chanic “A”School were treated to a visit andpresentation from a pioneer in the field ofmechanics: Gale Banks, president of BanksPower, based in Azusa.Banks built his first engine at age 14, begin-

ning with an engine tear-down of his moth-er’s 1931 Ford Model A. The changes hemade resulted in an increase of more than40 horsepower. Just two years later, in 1958,Banks was officially in the engine business.Banks Power is known far and wide as the

premier designer and manufacturer of pow-er-enhancing products for diesel- and gas-powered light trucks, motor homes and sport-utility vehicles.Since the 1960s, Banks’s futuristic high-

performance engines have broken new groundwhile shattering world records. His marineengines propelled racing boats to nationaland world championships, and in militarymode, his marine engines were chosen topower U.S. Navy SEAL covert-action boats.After decades of racing, Banks Power is still

the only company to have set records atBonneville in both automobile and truckclasses.Working with the U.S. Navy, Banks took

time away from his vigorous schedule to seewhat training is provided at NCTCPort Hue-neme for aspiring construction mechanics(CMs).“I am truly impressed,” Banks said after

touring the Construction Mechanic labora-tories.CMC (SCW/EXW) Chris Allbright pro-

vided a tour through the “diesel lab”portionof the “A”School, where Air Force andNavystudents are introduced to diesel engines.“It was great to meet someone who is de-

veloping cutting-edge technology in the fieldof mechanics,” stated Allbright. “I believethe students have a better sense of purposeafter the Banks Power presentation. Specifi-cally, they were exposed to a self-made manwho followed his passion and revolutionizedthe world of mechanics.”Banks holds currentworld records in world’s fastest pickup truck(222 mph) and world’s quickest and fastestdiesel drag truck (7.72 seconds in the quartermile traveling at 179 miles per hour).

Expert in high-performance engines visits NCTC

PHOTO BY BUC (SCW) DANIEL JAMES LYNCH / NCTC

Gale Banks discusses the diesel engine trainer with CMC (SCW/EXW) ChrisAllbright. “I am truly impressed,” Banks said after touring the diesel lab portion ofthe Naval Construction Training Center’s “A” School.

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“I work on million-dollar engines. Inever dreamed I’d do something so im-portant.”A few minutes later, Aviation Machin-

ist’s Mate 2nd Class (AW) Carlos Moorewould impress about 400 students at E.O.Green JuniorHigh School in Oxnard withhis boxing skills, but right now, he hadthem at “million-dollar engines.”“I grew up in a not-so-good neighbor-

hood, in an orphan home,” he told thehushed crowd. “There were a lot of lessonsI learned at your age.“Please, listen to your teachers, your

parents. If they tell you to do the rightthing, do it. I would have stayed out of alot of trouble if I’d done that.”Today, an older and wiserMoore works

on aircraft engines with Carrier AirborneCommand and Control Squadron 120.He’s also one of the Navy’s top boxers.Moore and several others who com-

peted in the Jan. 21 box-off at Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme, took aWednesday morning off to visit with theseventh- and eighth-graders, telling themwhy they joined the Navy, how they gotto be so good in their sport and what lifelessons worked— and didn’t work— forthem.Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Rosemary

Ray was raised in a family that was alwayson the move. She lived in eight differentstates growing up, making a team sportnearly impossible.“So I started boxing,” she said. “I’ve

been boxing off and on since I was 14.”Ray is now stationed aboard the USS

Benfold (DDG-65) in San Diego.Rhonda Mcgee had to prove herself

both inside the ring and out.“Being a girl, my mom didn’t want me

to box,” she said.So she enlisted, and today she’s not only

a boxer, she’s a master at arms 3rd classat Naval Station Guantanamo Bay,Cuba.“I’m a police officer in the Navy,” she

told the class. “You can do whatever jobyou want, and you can do whatever sportyour want. Maybe you can even do theOlympics someday.”Three young hopefuls went up against

the boxers after the presentation.Elijah Sauceda, 13, and 12-year-olds

Rosalinda Zavala andRebeccaNavarretteput on gloves and sparredwithMoore andHospital Corpsman Brandon Wicker ofNaval Mobile Construction Battalion 5.“It was pretty good,” Rosalinda said.

“I’ve only been boxing a month or two,so it was pretty exciting.”

Navy boxers aknockout withlocal students

AD2 (AW) Carlos Moore braces for a punch from Rebecca Navarrette, a seventh-graderat E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard. Rebecca has been boxing for four years andvolunteered to spar with the Navy boxers during their demonstration at her school.

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Elija Sauceda, 13, takes on HN Brandon Wicker, the captain of the U.S. Navy Boxing Team, during a demonstration at E.O. Green JuniorHigh School in Oxnard.

Navy boxers in town for the Navy Box-Offare swamped by students wanting theirautographs after their boxing demonstrationat E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnardon Wednesday, Jan. 11.

They share their stories atE.O. Green Junior High

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Danny Silva went back to hisold junior high school last weekto share some of his life experi-ences with today’s students —and to thank some of the teach-ers who made his possible.The aviation boatswain’s mate,

aircraft handler airman, alongwith the rest of the Navy BoxingTeam, visited Ocean View Ju-nior High School to talk to theeighth-graders, just as they hadthe week before at E.O. GreenJunior High School.Silva graduated from Ocean

View in 1998 and moved on toChannel Islands High. Hejoined the Navy three yearsago.Among the teachers he knew

who are still at the school wereKarla Morton, a math teacher,her husband George, a historyteacher, and English teacherLoRena McDougal.He thanked each one during

the school assembly, held theday before the Navy Box-Off,and got loud applause.“I definitely liked this school,”

he told the students. “All theseteachers were an inspiration tome and kept me on the rightpath. You’re all in the right

place, that’s for sure.”Karla Morton remembered

Silva as being a “high-energykid.”“He was squirrely,” she said.

“But he was always sweet andvery smart, with a goodheart.”

McDougal remembered shealways had Silva sit at the frontof the class.“He was always smiling,” she

said. “He was in with a reallygood group of kids.”The Mortons’ son, Ian, had

played basketball with Silva and

now works for the district. Hewalked over to the school fromhis office next door and spent afew minutes catching up on thepast decade.“He was always a gentleman

on and off the court,” Iansaid.

Boxer returns to his junior high school

ABHAN Danny Silva visits with former classmate Ian Morton andMorton’s father, George, who taught Silva when he was at Ocean ViewJunior High School and who continues to teach history at the school.While catching up on the years, Ian showed Danny photos of his 4-month-old son, Jack.

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

ABHAN Danny Silva addresses eighth-graders at Ocean View Junior HighSchool in Oxnard. Silva, who serves aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN-71) and was in town training for the Jan. 21 Navy Box-Off, graduatedfrom the school in 1998 and went on to Channel Islands High School.

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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center

(Editor’s note: First of two parts on helpingchildren cope with military-related issues.)

Nine-year-old Kristy was a lively littlegirl described by her parents as “loving,helpful and a great listener.”A fewmonths ago, Kristy’s mother no-

ticed that her once-happy child had beguntowithdraw from friends and spent a greatdeal of time at home alone in her room.WhenKristy’s mother tried to engage her,Kristy would talk back and refuse to lis-ten. Kristy’s behavior at home eventuallyleaked into her behavior at school, result-ing in several notes being sent home fromher teacher and slipping grades.Many children respond to changes in

their lives as Kristy did. Change is an in-evitable part of life. Many changes in lifeare normal, such as moving, divorce,graduation and childbirth, to name a few.Deployments are a unique change facedby military families.Any change can result in disrupting the

stability of the family system. Normal

reactions to change can produce a varietyof feelings ranging anywhere from angerand frustration to sadness and loneli-ness.Changes can also result in behavioral

shifts. Children can respond to parentalseparations by increased noncompliance,irritability, nightmares, crying spells anddecreased academic performance. Anyalteration of routine can leave children

feeling insecure and can result in such be-havioral changes. Oftentimes, childrenlack the ability to effectively express them-selves, looking as though they are simplymisbehaving.According to the theory of family stress

and adaptation, “The ability to effective-ly adapt to changes is affected by a fami-ly’s response to a stressful event, theirresources and the presence or absence ofeffective coping strategies”(McCubbin &Patterson 1983).Maintaining consistencyin a child’s life can minimize some of theimpact deployment has on the family.Consistent routines help foster feelings ofsafety, resulting in increased complianceby children. Having regularly scheduledtimes to talk to a deployed loved one canalso reduce fears associated with deploy-ments, although this is not always possi-ble.The Fleet and Family Support Center

(FFSC) offers programs to help minimizestress associated with deployments. Unit-

ed ThroughReading is one such program:The deploying service member is video-taped reading to their children. Childrenare then able to read along with the videorecording throughout the servicemember’sdeployment as a means of staying con-nected.Another program offered by FFSC is

Military Kids and Teens Clubs, which areoffered as support groups throughout theyear at several nearby schools.Sometimes seeking counseling may be

necessary if your child’s behaviors do notsubside. Seeking counseling does notmeanthat you are a bad parent. Sometimes chil-dren respond to their parent’s reaction tostress associated with deployment, result-ing in noncompliance.For more information, call the FFSC

at Naval Base Ventura County at 982-5037.— Alicia Newitt, M.S., LMFT, is a childcounselor at the Naval Base Ventura CountyFleet and Family Support Center.

Deployments can be tough on children; FFSC can help

Helpingkids cope

withAliciaNewittFFSC

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

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

Life Skills Workshops

• Domestic Violence: How are the kids?Increase your awareness of and learnabout the effects of domestic violenceupon children. Pre-registration requested.Call 982-5326.Wednesdays, Feb. 8, 15, 22& 29; 4 to 5:30 p.m.• Co-Parenting: For divorced or sepa-

rated parents. Tuesdays, Feb. 9, 16, 23, 30,March 1 & 8; 4 to 5:30 p.m.• StressManagement: Discuss and prac-

tice stress reduction techniques with afocus on your choice of work, home orpersonal issues. Mondays, March 5, 12,

19, 26; 4 to 5:30 p.m.• Couples Communication: Strengthen

your communication and your connectionas you juggle everyday issues. Tuesdays,March 6, 13, 20 & 27; 5 to 6:30 p.m.• H.E.R. Healthy Emotional Relation-

ships: Group for women only startingsoon. Will cover a range of topics. Childcare provided. Call 982-5326 for moreinformation.

Career Support and Retention

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

gram (XTAP): E-7& above, retirees. Bringmedical record & DD2648 Monday. Ap-propriate civilian attire. Spouses welcome.Please register via your command careercounselor. Monday through Thursday,Feb. 6-9, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Transition Assistance Program (TAP):

E-6 & below, separatees. Bring DD2648& medical record on Monday. Appropri-ate civilian attire. Please register via yourcommand career counselor. Monday-

Thursday, Feb. 13-16, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m.• LAPD Testing: On-site testing for

LAPD. Bring I.D. Thurs, Feb. 2; 4:30 to7 p.m.• What Employers Want: International

HR specialists reveal what companies arelooking for. Thurs., Feb. 9, 11 a.m. tonoon. Call 982-5325 to register.• Cross-Functional Team Meeting:

Quarterly Focus Group Meeting forCCCs, CFSers, EFM POCs, service pro-viders. Thurs., Feb. 16; 1 to 2 p.m.• Spouse/Family Employment: Learn

job search skills and strategies, tips onresume writing and more! Tues., Feb. 21;11 to 1 p.m.• Goal Setting: Learn how to identify,

prioritize and achieve your goals throughproper planning and organizational strat-egies. Thurs., Feb. 23; noon to 1 p.m.• Corporate Resume writing: Cutting-

edge resume techniques! Must call 982-5325 to register. Fri., Feb. 24, 7:30 to 9a.m.• Federal Employment: Resume, web-

sites and the application process. Fri., Feb.24, 9 to 11 a.m.

• Interview Skills: Prepare for your jobinterview. Learn the interview process, sal-ary negotiation, conduct amock interviewandmore.Mon., Feb. 27; 10 a.m. to noon.Call 982-2646 to register.• Employment Q & A: Have employ-

ment questions? Want a proofread foryour resume? Drop in at Point MuguFFSC for some one–on-one assistance.Noappointment necessary.Monday, Feb. 27;2 to 4:30 p.m.

Ombudsman

• OmbudsmanAdvanced Training: Om-budsman program updates and training.Tues., Jan. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., FFSC, PortHueneme, Bldg. 1169.

Sexual Assault Prevention& Response (SAPR)

• SAPR Advocate Annual RefresherTraining: All command advocates are re-quired to attend this course once annu-

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ally as part of training. Monday, Feb. 6;9 a.m. to 2 p.m.• SAPR Advocate Monthly Refresher

Meeting: All Command Advocates arerequired to attend as part of annual train-ing. Thurs., Feb. 23; 10 to 11 a.m.• Point of Contact Training: Initial

training for Command SAPR POCs. Re-quired training for newPOCSs.Mon., Feb.27; 8 a.m. to noon.• Command Liaison Training: Training

for Command SAPR Liaisons. Requiredtraining for liaisons. Mon., Feb. 27; 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Operation Prepare

• Disaster Preparedness: Informationand hands-on activities to help you pre-pare for disasters. Thurs., Feb. 23; 2:30 to3:30 p.m., FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg.225.

Victim Advocate Services

• Victim advocates can conduct safetyplanning; assist with obtaining emergen-cy shelter and housing; assist in obtainingprotective orders; provide information onreporting options, as well as divorce orcustody; provide information on transi-tional compensation and make referralsto community agencies. Call 982-4117 or982-3788 to speak to an advocate.

Exceptional Family Member

• Parent Support Network: A supportgroup for active and retired military fam-ilies with special needs children. Sharelocal resources and get support.Wed., Feb.2; 9 to 11 a.m. Call 982-3159 for moreinfo!• EFMP Overview: Come and learn

about the Exceptional Family MemberProgram and how it can benefit you andyour family! Wed., Feb. 15, 11 a.m. tonoon.

IA Readiness and Deployment

• Quarterly CIAC Meeting: Are you acommand CIAC?Meet and network withother CIACs! Thurs., Feb. 9; 9 to 10:30a.m.• IAPre-Deployment Brief: Do you have

IA orders? Complete your FFSC IA briefto learn about the process. Spouses & sig-nificant others welcome.Mon., Feb. 13; 1to 2:30 p.m.• Deployment Homecoming: Your

spouse is coming home! Learn what toexpect and how to help both of you makethis a rewarding reunion. Tues., Feb. 14;10:30 to 11:30 a.m.• Deployment Readiness: Are you ready

for your spouse’s deployment? Join othersto learn what it is all about, what you willneed and how to domore than just survivedeployment. Tues., Feb. 14; 2 to 3 p.m.• IA Family Connection: Whether this

is your first or 21st experience with deploy-ments or IAs, join others in this familyconnection and meet with spouses of de-ployed service members. Share yourknowledge of how to thrive during thisexperience. Thurs., Feb. 16; 2 to 3 p.m.

Relocation

• Married to the Military: Learn aboutmilitary benefits, family programs, Navyjargon and customs. Tues., Jan. 31; 9:30to 11:30 a.m.

Financial Management

• Military Saves Campaign: Feb. 19-26.Encourages the military community tomeet immediate needs and build long-termwealth through saving and debt reduction.Look for the pledge boxes located in yourcommand spaces where you can make apledge to save and enter a drawing to wina prize!• Home Buying Seminar: If you are

thinking of buying a home now or in thenear future, learn important aspects ofthe purchase process, including selectingthe right Realtor and lender and under-standing the jargon (closing costs, apprais-als, home inspections, discount points).Wed., Feb. 22; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.• Command Financial Specialist Train-

ing: E6 and abovemust attend all sessions.Call 982-3640 or 989-8844 to register.Monday-Thursday,Feb. 27 throughMarch1, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, March2, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

New Parent Support

• Playtime for Toddlers: An interactive

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

andmamas with babies 0–15 months old.Information, education and support.Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Yoga Mamas: For expecting and new

mamas. a gentle stretch. Tuesdays, 12:30to 1:45 p.m., Bee Fit Center.• Newborn 411: Information & support

for parents of newborns 0-16 weeks.Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. Pleasefeel free to drop-in.• Breastfeeding 101: Family members

welcome. Tues., Feb. 1; 6 to 8:30 p.m.• Your Baby Shower: Intro to New Par-

ent Support Program. Get important infoon TRICARE, NMCRS’ Budget for Ba-bies, seat belt safety and more! Infantswelcome! Thurs., Feb. 2; 6 to 8:30 p.m.• Super Saturday Birth Class: Learn

what every expectingmama needs to knowabout labor starts, stages of labor, laborsupport, breathing and ways to reduce

pain. Sat., Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Infant & Baby Massage (3 weeks to 5

months): Connect with your baby. Mas-sage improves digestion, brain develop-ment and sleep routines. Dads and familymembers welcome! Mondays, Feb. 6, 13,20 & 27; 2 to 3 p.m.• BrandNewBaby: How to soothe your

newborn. Thursdays, Feb. 9, 16, 20 and27; 2 to 3 p.m.

Free food distribution

• Saturdays, Feb. 18 and March 24: 9a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, near the PleasantValley Gate on NBVC Port Hueneme.Food items vary from month to month.Requirements: Active duty E-6 and belowor their spouses; bring an LES and onlyone issue per family. E-7 with two ormoredependents may qualify. Income guidelinestatement available at distribution site.Custodian of a child who is a familymem-ber of Active Duty personnel on deploy-ment.

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By CM3 Shawn McNeilNMCB 40

Seabees from U.S. Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB) 40in Chinhae, Korea, recently deliveredcoal briquettes to heat the homes oflow-income families this winter.U.S. Navy Seabees and Sailors par-

ticipated in the volunteer communityrelations project with the South Ko-reanCommunity Chest Organization.They delivered more than 500 bri-quettes to families inMusan, Repub-lic of Korea.“It is going to be a very cold winter,

and some people cannot afford to heattheir homes this long,” saidKyongH.Pak. “Those who cannot afford toheat their homes with gas or dieselstill use charcoal briquettes.”Together the team of volunteers

delivered more than 1,000 briquettesto four different families in theMusancommunity. Each family received ap-proximately 250 coals to heat theirhomes for the winter.Last year, the group delivered a to-

tal of 33,000 briquettes.

NMCB 40helps warm upKorean homes

PHOTO COURTESY NMCB 40

CM3 Christopher Allen, assigned toNaval Mobile Construction Battalion40, helps deliver charcoal briquettesto less fortunate families in Chinhae,Korea. The briquettes will be used infurnaces to heat homes this winter.

By CE3 Christine FritzNMCB 40

CHINHAE, Korea — Navy SeabeesfromU.S.NavalMobile ConstructionBat-talion (NMCB) 40 recently united withSailors from theRepublic of Korea (ROK)in an all-female community relations proj-ectCommand Senior Chief Avionics Tech-

nician Christopher Organ, CommanderFleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC), invitedthe women of NMCB 40 to participate ina team-building event on Nov. 30 orga-nized and hosted by ROK Navy MasterChief Yong Jin Lee.Lee said the event would allow Sailors

to get to know each other on a profes-sional and personal level with a focus onhaving fun.The Seabees started the day with an in-

troduction to ROK Navy Rear Adm.Jeong-Ho Shin at their base headquartersand then embarked on a tour of historicalpoints of interest, including GyeongnamGeosongDinosaurWorld Expo park andtheAdmiral Yi Sun-Shin temple, honoringan iconic ROK Navy leader.“The day started off somewhat slowly,

but by lunch the tables were a mix of bothcountries,” said Organ. “There was littleeating and a lot of talking!”The Sailors dined together, sharing sto-

ries and comparing life in themilitary andtheir differences — further revealing thatthey actually hadmuch in common. Com-municating was easier with the help ofNMCB 40’s Builder Constructionman

SongLim Lee. Originally from Seoul, Ko-rea, Lee aided in translating and bridgingany communication barrier.“She had outstanding translation skills

and made the event a lot easier on every-one,” Organ said. “The Fighting 40 fe-males had many positive things to sayabout the experience.”Equipment Operator 3rd Class Kristina

Trevino said, “It was really cool to see howsimilar our backgrounds were. We reallylearned a lot from each other!”“It was a great opportunity getting to

know ROK Navy females and makingfriends,” said Constructionman Lee.ROK Navy Master Chief Lee said he

enjoyed the time spent together and thatit was a huge success. Lee said he has plansto havemore social interactions in the nearfuture, including an opportunity for theSailors to physically train together in oneformation.“You all mademe very proud, but more

importantly, you impressed our host na-tion and made some friendships in theprocess,” said Organ.

Women in Korean Navy meet female Seabees

PHOTO BY CE3 CHRISTINE FRITZ / NMCB 40

An all-female community relations project brought together women from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 40 and their counterpart Sailors from the Republic of Korea.

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cent, and the third-place winner will takehome 15 percent.“The big factor here is motivation, and

money is a great motivator,” Pagel said.“They won’t be paying big money alongthe way, but there could be a big payoutat the end.”At each weigh-in, trainers will be avail-

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fermented foods; negative perceptions;and positive changes.Those who want to attend a nutrition

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nearly 500, with most of the new studentscoming from military families.“These students bring a richness to our

campus,” he said. “They come with aknowledge of geography many of theother students don’t have. In fifth grade,they’ll be taking about food in differentstates, and someone whose parents havebeen stationed in the South will bring upcrawdads.”Equipment Operator 2nd Class Sam

Sutheimer is one of the school’s “SeabeeBuddies.”“I like hanging out with the kids,” he

said. “At least half the class has a parentwho’s deployed. It’s nice for them to seesomeone who looks like their dad. They’llsay, ‘My dad wears something just likethat!’ — and it’s nice.”Equipment Operator 2nd Class Ryan

Newman has helped plant tulips andbrought in some of the equipment thatwas on display during a recent specialevent. As a resident of Catalina Heights,he’s hoping his 3-year-old son, Parker, will

be at Las Posas in a couple of years.“I enjoy being around the kids,”he said.

“It’s a really good thing for us to do.”Kindergarten teacherDeannHiroshima,

who’s been at Las Posas for 14 years, saidshe appreciates all the help the Seabeesprovide.“Plus, it’s just nice to have them around,”

she said.TheNCTCgave Las Posas a large world

map so each child who has a parent de-ployed can string a piece of yarn fromCalifornia to wherever their parent is.During the potluck, Kristine Narmore,

whose 8-year-old daughter, Hailey, is asecond grader at the school, helpedMar-tinez string the first piece. It runs fromCalifornia to Masawa, Japan, where herhusband, Air Force Tech Sgt. MichaelNarmore, is on temporary duty.The map’s wooden frame was designed

and carved by the NCTC Seabees.“This partnership is working well for

us,” said Lt. Cmdr. ChadKoster, executiveofficer of the NCTC. “We stay engagedwith the community, and the project con-tinues to grow.”

Las Posas thanks NCTCCONTINUED FROM 3

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

EO2 Sam Sutheimer of the Naval Construction Training Center enjoys a potluck put on byLas Posas School. With him is his wife, Lakin, and 1-year-old daughter, Shyann.

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By Kathy StewartNSWC Port Hueneme CommandCommunications

Students from local high schools whoparticipated in the Naval Surface War-fare Center (NSWC) Port Hueneme fall2011 Pre-Engineering Program wereawarded with “graduation” certificatesat the Oxnard Union High School Dis-trict office on Dec. 12.The biannual Pre-Engineering Pro-

gram (PEP) originated in 1998 and is aneducational partnership between NSWCPort Hueneme and local high schools.It reflects the Navy organization’s out-reach efforts to promote science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics

(STEM) within the academic commu-nity.PEP’s purpose is to give those inter-

ested in studying engineering the oppor-tunity to learn how math and scienceconcepts are used in reality-based sce-narios.A total of 25 students took advantage

of the 11-week fall program at NSWCPort Hueneme, which began on Sept. 19.Engineers from around the organizationand from the Naval Facilities Engineer-ing Service Center served as volunteerinstructors.Students were presented with instruc-

tional sessions in a number of disciplines,such as ocean engineering, environment

engineering, civil engineering, computerengineering, fleet support, modeling andsimulation, and missile engineering.They also experienced demonstrations,

participated in group experiments andhad a chance to tour NSWC Port Hue-neme’s Self Defense Test Ship, which isused to test combat weapon systems forthe U.S. Navy fleet.The students who participated were

from Adolfo Camarillo High School,Channel Islands High School, HuenemeHigh School, Oxnard High School, Pa-cifica High School, Rio Mesa HighSchool, El Camino High School, Foot-hill Technology High School and Ven-tura High School.

NSWC Port Hueneme CommanderCapt. William “Bill” DeBow spoke atthe PEP graduation, congratulating thestudents and commending them for theirefforts.“It’s an honor to be here to help cel-

ebrate the wonderful achievements ofthese young minds,” he said.NSWC Port Hueneme is a field activ-

ity of Naval Sea Systems Command andprovides the United States Navy globalfleet with weapon system in-service en-gineering, logistics, and test and evalu-ation.NSWC Port Hueneme is located at

Naval Base Ventura County, where itemploys more than 1,900 personnel.

25 students graduate from Pre-Engineering Program

PHOTO BY KATHY STEWART / NSWC PORT HUENEME COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS

Students from local high schools gather for a group photo with NSWC Port Hueneme Commander Capt. William DeBow (middle row, third from right) in celebration of last month’sgraduation from the NSWC Port Hueneme fall 2011 Pre-Engineering Program. The ceremony was held at the Oxnard Union High School District office.

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Volunteer tax preparers go through 40hours of federal tax training and 40 hoursof state tax training. Classes also focus onmilitary tax issues, client privacy and pro-fessionalism.Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Mon-

day; 11:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday;and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.NCTC students have head-of-the-line

privileges from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mon-day through Friday.The tax center is closed Feb. 17, 18 and

20; March 22 and 23; and April 6 and 7.Last year, 2,242 returns were prepared

at NBVC, resulting in more than $2 mil-lion in refunds.For information on what to bring, call

982-3124.

turn.”Snow said the Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance program at NBVC PortHueneme is an anomaly in the Navy.“Every other installation is experi-

encing more and more difficulty get-ting volunteers,” he said. “We are veryfortunate to have far more volunteersthan anywhere else.”This year, 71 people volunteered at

NBVC, up 30 from last year. Twentyreturned from last year.“That number actually enabled us

to extend our hours by half an houreach day,” said Salvador Gonzales, alegal assistant clerk who has orga-nized the tax center for the last sev-eral years.Snow said that in addition to trying

for a waiver next year, NLSO will also

seek a permanent exception to theinstruction.He said NLSO has been running a

tax center aboard NBVC for at least12 years.“We have been extremely happy with

the success of this project through theyears,” Snow said. “Whatever the rea-son, the pool of volunteers here inVentura County is extremely dedi-cated. The entire metropolitan areaof San Diego cannot match the levelof dedication we have here.”Moreover, the error rate at NBVC

is extremely low, with errors beingfound in less than 5 percent of filedreturns.“That’s pretty impressive,” Snow

said. “And it’s one reason why I takemy own taxes there.”

CONTINUED FROM 1CONTINUED FROM 1

PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE

Going over tax preparation materials arevolunteers Rose Caballero-Perez of Ojai andSW3 Beverly Livingston of the 31st SeabeeReadiness Group. Caballero-Perez said shevolunteered to “support our troops,” andLivingston said she wanted to give back to aprogram that she has used each of the pastthree years.

VITA one-on-one program may end Center now open

PHOTOS COURTESY U.S. NAVY

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 spent last month’s holidays workingwith Ghanaian Armed Forces from the 48th Engineers. Here, on Dec. 21, they construct aMaritime Domain Awareness Operations Center at Tema Naval Base, Ghana, in support ofObangame Express and maritime exercises. NMCB 5 is currently supporting Commander,U.S. Naval Forces Africa’s regional stability and maritime security operations in Africa.

PHOTO COURTESY VX-30

Cmdr. JohnRousseau,commandingofficer of VX-30, meets withastronaut Story Musgrave.

By Lt. A.S. AngeloVX-30

Astronaut, medical doctor, scientist, pilotand Renaissance man Story Musgrave vis-itedNaval BaseVenturaCounty, PointMugu,on Jan. 9 to speak with members of NavalTest Wing Pacific.Story spoke for two hours, relating his life

experiences as an example of being the bestone can be. He stressed striving to attain all

you can, but all the while doing it safely, toensure you come home at night because thatis what truly is paramount.Story spoke of his standardizing proce-

dures in the emergency room, his work as anexperimental parachutist discovering the ef-fects on the human body, his missions tospace and his stunt flying – each relating toa key point of safety and success. The recur-ring theme was “Are you in the game?”

Story emphasized one must be fully en-grossed in the activity one is pursuing —knowing the rules of your trade, learning themost you can about your field, being a trueprofessional — all in order to ensure successand a safe return home.Story’s talkwaswell received, and themem-

bers of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron30 (VX-30) were afforded the opportunity tohear from a true legend.

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By Peggy ShoafNaval Air Weapons StationNavy Region Southwest

More than 100 people attended the cer-emonial groundbreaking of a 13.78-mega-watt photovoltaic solar plant being builton 118 acres on board the Naval AirWeapons Station (NAWS) China Lake.NAWS China Lake Commanding Of-

ficer Jeffrey A. Dodson hosted the event,which was held at 10 a.m. Jan. 18 at theconstruction site under sunny skies.The plant is the first 20-year power pur-

chase agreement awarded under FederalLegislation 10 USC 2922a, a long-termcontracting authority mechanism.SunPower Corporation will construct,

operate and maintain the system and sellthe power to theNavy, whileMetropolitanLife, the financier, will own the system.Under the agreement, NAWS China

Lake will purchase $80 million to $100million worth of energy, at a negotiatedprice, from SunPower Corp. during thenext 20 years, saving the Navy approxi-mately $13million in energy costs with nostart-up costs to the government. It is ex-pected to provide 30 percent of China

Lake’s energy requirements.When completed in the fall of 2012, the

system will be the largest solar system inthe Navy and the second largest system inthe Department of Defense. The largestis at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.“China Lake is an energy heartland for

the state, for the country and for theNavy,”said Assistant Secretary of the Navy (En-ergy, Installations & Environment) Jack-alyne Pfannenstiel, referring to CosoGeothermal, the geothermal plant on basethat produces about 200 megawatts ofbase-load power.However, to meet the Department of

the Navy’s goal of meeting half of its en-ergy consumption with alternative sourc-es by 2012, Pfannenstiel said more renew-able power from fertile sites such as ChinaLake is still needed.In fact, she said, the Navy is going to

need to add 800 to 1,200 more megawattsof renewable capacity to its arsenal.Pfannenstiel feels it can be done by em-

ploying “the best technologies, on the bestsites, with the best partners.”According to Pfannenstiel, the best tech-

nologies are those that provide clean, sus-

tainable, renewable power at prices thatare comparable to utility prices. She not-ed that the cost of producing energy fromrenewable sources has fallen significantlyin recent years, and she predicts it willcontinue to fall as technologies continueto advance.However, she noted, she hasn’t seen any

forecast that shows utility rates decreasingover the next decade.Technologies that reduce the need for

energy are also important, Pfannenstielstressed.“The cheapest, cleanest, most secure

kilowatt hour is the one we don’t need touse,”Pfannenstiel said. “Energy efficiencytechnologies, as well as renewable tech-nologies, will help us meet our 50 percentreduction goals.”Pfannenstiel said the best sites are those

that provide abundant supplies of sun,wind, biomass or geothermal steam andare compatible with the military mis-sions.“Wemust always be cognizant that some

technologies at some locations are per-fectly compatible with the military use ofthose sites, and others aren’t,” she said.

“Having said that, however, I want tostress that concerns about mission com-patibility can often be resolved with goodfaith efforts by all parties and, tomeet ourgoals, the Navy must commit to seekingresolution where possible.”Commander, Navy Region Southwest,

Rear Adm. Dixon Smith said the Navyhas a long-standing record of identifyingenergy andwater conservation opportuni-ties.“For many years we have focused on

energy efficiency improvements at everyone of our shore installations,” he said.Tomeet themany energy challenges now

and in the future, Smith noted that theSouthwest team would continue to focuson three areas – instilling a culture of con-servation throughout the Navy, a pushtoward energy efficiency and increased useof renewable energy sources, and to ensureenergy security across the region’s bases.“We are continuing to transform our

culture from one of consumption to onefocused on conservation,” the admiralsaid, noting that the Navy is doing this bysharing data and information with theirSailors, civilians and senior leadership.

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Anne Kallas / Special to The StarThe Moorpark Collegefarmers market hadfew booths and fewercustomers on a recentSaturday, despite closureof the High Street market.

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apart in Moorpark seemedoverly ambitious for a rela-tively small community.Kerry Clasby appar-

ently feels the same way,because as of the secondweek in November, theHigh Street farmers mar-ket is closed.“I’m hoping to find a

better location, closer tothe 118 to draw bettercrowds, where I can re-open in March,” she said.Unfortunately for Moor-

park, the farmers marketat Moorpark College is

also struggling. On a re-cent Saturday, there wereonly eight booths offeringgoods for sale.Callie Vanden-Bossche,

reading a book while shewaited for customers atthe Green Farms boothout of Lompoc, said busi-ness “is not very good.”Karen Schott of the

Ventura County CertifiedFarmers’ Market Associa-tion recently announcedthe Moorpark market wasgranted an extension toits temporary use permit,keeping it open throughthe holiday season, whichit is hoped will attractshoppers from Thousand

Oaks, where the farmersmarket is closed for theholidays.

FINDING THE MARKETSSundays: 8:30 a.m. to noonSundays, College of the Canyons(parking lot 8 off ValenciaBoulevard), Santa Clarita (529-6266). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 300 E.Matilija St., Ojai (698-5555). 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., Agoura Hills City Mall,Kanan Road (818-591-8286). 10a.m. to 2 p.m., Harbor and ChannelIslands boulevards (includes a fishmarket), Oxnard (643-6458). 10 to2 p.m. Village Glen Plaza, betweenAgoura and Townsgate roads,Westlake Village (818-591-8286).Wednesdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Pacific View mall parking lot facingMain Street, Ventura (529-6266).Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plaza

Park at Fifth and C streets, Oxnard(483-7960). 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., TheOaks shopping center, at ThousandOaks Boulevard and Wilbur Road,Thousand Oaks (529-6266).Fridays: 3 to 8 p.m., Simi ValleyTown Center, 1555 Simi TownCenter Way, in the parking lot infront of Limon Latin Grill, SimiValley (643-6458).Saturdays: 8 a.m. to noon, 2220Ventura Blvd., Camarillo (482-1507).8 to 11 a.m., fish market behindAndria’s Seafood Restaurant, 1449Spinnaker Drive, Ventura (644-0169). 8 a.m. to noon, MoorparkCollege, Parking Lot G1 at CampusPark Drive (529-6266). 8:30 a.m. tonoon, Palm and Santa Clara streets,Ventura (529-6266). 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Oak Park Plaza, 706 LinderoCanyon Road, Oak Park (643-6458).

—Anne Kallas

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Account Executive,Acquisition - Ventura

County Star

The Ventura County Star,Ventura County’s leadingnewspaper and web site,has an opening on our Ad-vertising team for an Ac-count Executive,Acquisition Sales to ad-vance the success of ournewspaper, niche prod-ucts, and web offerings.

As an Account Executive,Acquisition Sales your jobresponsibilities include:

*Solicit and drive newbusiness acquisition andaccount cultivation in ourfull product portfolio un-der the direction of theDirector of AcquisitionSales*Increase advertisingrevenue by proactivelyprospecting and qualify-ing new business ac-counts*Volume sales focus con-ducted through cold call-ing, phone appointmentsetting and face to facemeetings with clients*Manage a small to mod-erate account load suc-cessfully*Other related duties asassigned

Requirements:The successful candidatemust have the following:

*Bachelor’s degree in re-lated discipline preferredwith 0-2 years relevantsales experience*Experience in prospect-ing and closing sales withproven ability to sell mul-tiple products, generatenew business and in-crease market share*Demonstrated record ofsuccess in a goal orientat-ed, highly accountablesales environment*Excellent presentation,public speaking, interper-sonal and communicationskills*Strong ability to developand manage a sales pipe-line, generate refer-rals/leads andtrack/follow up on leads*Capability to work wellunder pressure with mul-tiple deadlines and as-signments

Please see complete jobdescription on our web-site.

Ventura County Star ispart of the E.W. ScrippsCompany, a diverse130-year-old media enter-prise with interests intelevision stations, news-papers, local news and in-formation web sites, andlicensing and syndication.

Please visit our careerssite athttp://www.scripps.com/careers/search-jobs andselect requisition #4046.VCS296762

BED Queen OrthopedicPillowtop Mattress Set

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

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

VCS298013

BEDROOM SETNice 3 piece, 5 drawerdresser. Off white colorrustic, $475. 805-644-4195

VCS297294

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OAK Roll Top desk 47” $250.Oak Bookshelf $ 6X2 $50.Maple Dresser/Mirror $50805-407-2370 VCS298399

THOMASVILLE TerraceGarden, Marble top 6 pieceBR, ste, Cal-king. Must see!

$2400 805-208-0960VCS298397

TRUNDLE BEDWhite brass, w/2 unusedmattresses, $275 firm

805-616-8039 VCS297189

Vintage Maple Buffet. Large2pc. Beautiful, Xlnt cond.

$450/obo & Vintage MapleStereo w/turn table & am/fm

$225/obo 805-658-8282VCS298390

Youth Maple Deskw/ drop front. Natural finish.

7 drawers & 1 cabinet.37” wide, 17” deep, 48” tall

$375.00 805-236-5643VCS296945

RMC MEDICALBuy•Sell•Rent•RepairPower Chairs/Scooters

Lift Chairs/RampsHospital Beds/Hoyer

Lifts/Wheelchairs805-647-1777

VCS297722

Boxes for movingonly 75¢ each250. Used. 805-487-2796

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CA$HFOR

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Can’t find thepink or

registration?No problem!To get the best

deal, call us first!805-754-9839VCS297605

CATS CRADLE Thrift ShopOpen Thurs thru Sun

Clothes, jewelry, books/etc.4160 Market #10, Ventura

25¢-up 805-485-8811 VCS296240

MOVING SALEWASHER/Dryer newer $495,Pillow top King SZ bed Set$299, King Size Cherry woodframe w/ head & foot board,brand new $295, CherryWood Entertainment Ctr.Xlnt cond. $495, TableLampin box $49, VACUUM Upright$95, SEWING Machine w/cab$99, BBQ Kenmore, newer$99, Lawnmower hardly used$199, Gas Weed Eater newer$95, TV Sony, like new $49,TV STAND newer, glass $99Sofa & Chair, newer $325TREADMILL xlnt cond $199EXERCISE Bike newer $299AB LOUNGER XL $149All in One Printer in box $75Laptop Computer Desk $30Monitor $25, Word Processor$35, BARSTOOL $35,WINDOW A/C 12K BTU $149,IBM Type Writer $40+ More, Pls Call 805-659-3782VCS296729

Reno River Rock,Corner & Flat Stones.Will sell for 1/2 price805-341-4839 VCS297967

Restaurant gas 2 burnercook top, Chaffing Sets, Fry

crisper & Variety of SShotel pans. $5.00 and up.

805-484-2223 VCS298393

GOLF CLUBREPAIR &SERVICE

We specialize in regriping,reshafting, loft & lie angles.

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

805-216-3991Mention this ad & receive$20 OFF, a $100 Purchase!

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Car BodiesAutomotive Scrap

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842 Mission Rock RdSanta Paula, Ca 93060

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African Gray Female Bird4yrs old & talks. $650 obow/cage. To a good home.805-889-6890 VCS297506

A PrivateFoundation HasRescued DogsFor Adoption

JUNIOR3 year old male,Maltese, 7 pounds

PHOEBE2 year old female,

Doxie mix, 10 pounds,

WILLOW1.5 year old female,Lhatese, 11 pounds

JOSE8 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 10 pounds.

PEEWEE6.5 year old male,

Chihuahua mix, 13 pounds.

SCOOTER3 year old male,

Terrier mix, 13 pounds.

TEENA5 year old female,

Italian Mastiff, 85 pounds

TRUCK5 year old male,

Italian Mastiff, 100 pounds

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AUSTRALIANSHEPHARD

**************************Beautiful brown and white,female alpha herding dog.Would make ideal ranchdog, needs lots of roomto run, no small kids,preferably only dog.

For Sale to loving home

BEST OFFER $300-600Call: 579-8743

VCS298315

Australian Shepherd Puppiesred merle, 1 male, 1 female,

3 mo, $600-$700 607-2141VCS297210

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDPuppy. Beautiful, Championbloodlines, AKC, ASCA, $900.

805-279-7770 VCS297824

BULL TERRIERS - 2 pupsAKC cert. Have first 2 sets ofshots. 2 mo. old, from loving

home, $700/ea firm805-340-7410 VCS296928CAT & KITTENS!Special $75

Sat & Sun 11-5 @ PetCo inCAM & Market & Donlon

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1 Male & 3 FemalesUnder 2 years old,loving andbeautiful markings, all shots.

$275. Call 805-248-2772VCS297305

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DOG AKC Black andChocolate Labs

Males & Females, 10weeks old, up to dateon all shots. $600.00

(805)444-3806 VCS297529

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Beautiful English CreamLove Bugs!!! www.sad-dlecreekfarms.net $1500

to $2,000.00(805)705-5237

VCS294824

ENGLISH BULLDOGPUPPIES GORGEOUS!

excellent upbringing,vet examined, health guar,red & wht boy, brindle girl.Pics & local refs avail toemail. Appts welcomed.Outstanding pets pricedfrom $900 - $1,250. Call

818-631-7556 VCS298376

GOLDEN RETRIEVERPUPPIES

AKC/OFA/CERFBeautiful, blocky headtraditional gold babies!Health guaranteed $1200.805-901-0548 VCS297212

HIMALAYAN KITTENAdorable ball of fluff.Female Lilac Point.CFA. All shots. $400

805-797-8486 VCS297182LAB puppies - Yellow, AKC

English blockhead, firstshots, vet check, $700

818-951-4259 VCS298091Pomeranian (2)- F, cream &wht. Shihtzu/Pom mix - M,tri-color. Pitbull Point Blue,M. Sweet, loving & playful.All 2 years old. $400/OBO.805-354-4658 VCS297108

RAGDOLL KITTENSmale & female $600, 1st shots3 yr guarantee, ready for 2/12

805-746-7658 VCS297955SHIH TZU PUPPIES AKC.Gorgeous. Small size. Blk/Wht, beautiful markings.

$500. www.lovelyshihtzu.com805-415-8661 VCS296746

Shitzu pups 8 wks, 2 females$350 /obo, 1st shots,dewormed, 805-386-4631805-407-3537 VCS297985

WANTED:MALE KITTEN

Orange w/white,born last week of Oct-1st wk

of Nov. Willing to pay fee.Call 805-443-7161 lv msg

VCS297459

YORKIE PUPPIES2 females, 10 wks old, AKCparents on premise, $900805-443-4673 VCS298437

HORSE BOARDINGPRIVATE RANCH.NEWBURY PARK

805-498-0406 VCS296940

Accounting/FinanceManagement

Analyst$5,773 - $7,033/month

Generous Benefit Pkg

The District is seeking anexperienced Analyst toperform professional lev-el accounting, financialreporting and technicalsupport for multiple pub-lic agencies.

Requires a Bachelors de-gree in finance, account-ing, or a closely relatedfield and two years ofprogressively responsibleexperience. A valid CDLand a driving record ac-ceptable for insurabilityis required.

A completed District ap-plication and supplemen-tal questionnaire are duein the Human ResourcesOffice by 12 noon onThursday, February 16,2012. Application materialmay be obtained at theVentura Regional Sanita-tion District, 1001 Par-tridge Drive, Room 100,Ventura; by visiting ourwebsite at: www.vrsd.comor by calling (805)658-4663

(recording). EEOVCS297821

Accounting: Kavlico Corp.,a unit of CST Div. of theSchneider Electric Group,seeks Plant Controller inMoorpark, CA: Principalduties incl: participating instrategic planning to prep.accurate financial model-ing; compiling data to prep.forecasts & other financialreports; & ensuring finan-cial reporting accuratelyreflects financial conditionof org. & complies w/ fed.,state, & local reg. environ-ments & corp. policy. Su-pervise 2 financial analysts.Trvl approx. 3 wks/yr. Req.Master’s in Acct’g, Fi-nance, or rel. & 2 yrs. exp.in acct’g, fin. analysis, orrel. OR Bach. & 5 yrs. exp.Also must have exp. with:financial ctrl; cost acct’g &mfg. acct’g; product cost-ing, incl. std. costingmethodology & transferpricing; MRP systems;general ledger & item led-ger reconciliation; invento-ry levels control &valuation; sales analysis &commercial analysis; & fi-nancial forecasting, estima-tion & reporting. To apply,submit complete resume inEnglish to:

http://www.cstsensors.com/careers/career-opportunities/

referencing position #179.We are an Equal Opportu-nity Employer. VCS296677

Accounting Manager - F/Tbenefits, some accountingcredits preferred. Pleaseemail resume with salaryrequirement:

hrdepartment201@gmail.comVCS297291

ADMINAgoura R.E. Co. seeks P/TSect’y xlnt org. skills word& excel a must. Email res& sal req to:dprg@earthlink.netVCS298172

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274Medical Equipment& Supplies

275MiscellaneousFor Sale

275MiscellaneousFor Sale

283Sporting Goods

297Wanted To Buy

Pets&Supplies300-315

305Birds/FishSupplies/Services

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

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315Horses/LivestockMiscellaneous

Employment500-585

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

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MISTY CLEAN**Complete, Detailed

Cleaning**I DO WINDOWS!Moving in or out?

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*(805)804-7100*Ventura County’s Finest!

FREE ESTIMATES!VCS297181

Maid In AmericaHousecleaning

ServicesPaul Lopez

Owner/Operator23 Years Serving the

Conejo Valley

(805)499-7259Lic/Bonded/Insured

(#08033) VCS297830

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 VCS298143

Removals•Respray•Paint1 Day Svc. Reference’s

FREE Estimates!Mike 805-208-6281

lic# 416345 VCS298040

OCEAN AIRHEATING & A/C

FREE Estimates! ServiceCalls, $65. Furnace ChangeOut, $1,200. Wall Heater,$600. A/C • Refrigeration

805-815-5624Lic #891072 VCS298379

Greta’s Guns, LLC

Buy • Sell • Consignment

Ask About ourLaser Shot Training

4228 Los Angeles Ave.Simi Valley, CA 93063

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VCS295706 VCS297380

Cabinet RefacingHighest quality workmanship

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

805-527-2631Lic#341411 VCS297267

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

• Columns • Etc

805-558-0551Lic#948934 VCS298142

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

VCS298145

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 VCS296884

CARPET REPAIR& CLEANING &

TILE CLEANING• Stretching • Patches

• Carpet to TileCarpet Rescue805-483-0899

(Lic #787080) VCS297508

Mobile Computer RepairService for residential and

small businesses.We will come to you. Slowcomputer, virus removal,

hard drive problem or newsetups. Call for appt:www.rezilution.com

805-443-0900 VCS297545

Onsite PC Supportfor Home or Office

Computer Repair, Service& Upgrades. Virus, Spyware

& Adware Removal.Data Recovery. 13 years exp

Support@pctoc.com805-991-0666VCS297874

AHUMADA CONCRETEConstruction, Driveways,

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

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

Lic#754081 VCS297076

CLARK & SONSCONCRETE

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

No Job Too Small

805-583-0480LIC#408242 VCS296783

Escobar ConcreteReasonable rates,No job too small.

patios, block/retainingwalls, brick, stucco, pavers

tile, driveways stamp,foundations, sea walls.

Robert 805-890-2198Lic #819035 VCS298476

GABRIEL H. RUIZMasonry & Concrete

•Stamp Concrete•Driveways •Block Walls

•Retaining Walls•Brick & Stone Work

•BBQ •Paving •Stucco+ Bobcat Tractor Svc

Cell-805-231-5576Lic#883357 VCS298257

J/E CONCRETEWe do: Driveway, block,brick, pavers, tile & fence,

work. Mini excavator &backhoe Services.

Grading also available.Customer service

guaranteed. Our prices wontbe beat. Se habla espanol.

805-824-1595 VCS298127

RECESSIONRATES

for all your HomeImprovement

needs and more.Fast, Free Estimates

805-382-0464lic#342943 VCS296947

T & TCONSTRUCTION• Room Additions• Kitchen & Bath

Remodels• Patio Covers &

Decks

Tom 805-987-2860Lic#425257 VCS297918

THEDOORMAN

Door Installations & Repairs,Windows, Moldings,

Cabinets, Handyman Service34 years exp.Camarillo

805-890-9493VCS297435

ALL-PHASEDRYWALL

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

Competitive Rates805-701-3108 Lic #955634

VCS297436

AROUNDTOWN

ELECTRICSince 1981

Experienced ContractorGreg & Steve Mendonca

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

805-988-0636Lic #407590 VCS297140

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#922260VCS296606

ELECTRICAL SVCDon’t Pay

Contractor Prices!New installations, repairs,trouble shooting. All work

guaranteed. State CertElectrician. Free Estimates.

805-469-1494VCS298373

Guardian-Fencesand More

New wood, Iron,and chain link fences.We also do immediate

repairs.Over 30 yrs of fencing exp.

Call 7 days a week for aquick response.

805-217-3036 or805-501-9880

lic. # 653940 VCS296507

REDWOOD &CEDAR FENCINGGATES • REPAIRS

20 YEARS EXP805-983-2252

Lic #08-00090751 VCS296527

Grade A FirewoodFor a Low price

Cut & Cured & SplitDelivery & Stacking

FREE805-444-5504

VCS298252

HARRISHARDWOODFLOORING

37 Year VeteranMaster CraftsmanshipSales and Installation

Refinishing and Repairs805-654-0969

Greg. Lic 643309 VCS297460

Pacific CoastGarage Doors

Quality Door InstallationRepairs Springs/Operators

FREE ESTIMATESWe accept VI/MC/DC

(805)987-6100Lic# 729304 VCS297650

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 VCS297389

THRAILKILLCONSTRUCTION

•custom building •stairways•siding decks •patio covers

•custom landscape •remodelComplete repairsubfloor to roof

Paul: 805-223-5977(Lic# 904717) VCS297056

VASQUEZCONSTRUCTION

• Remodels • Renovations• Patios & Covers• Carpentry • Concrete• Electrical • Plumbing• Window & Door Installsvasquezconstructioninc.com

805-625-1758Lic#938013 VCS296670

William OsborneConstructionHome Improvements,

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

(805)641-0217 (818)266-4035Lic#370124 VCS297894

CHUCK STOUTHANDYMAN

All Trades:Plumbing, Tile, Electric,

Drywall, Painting, Windows,Framing & Carpentry.

30 + years in Conejo ValleyFREE Estimates805-499-2860

Lic# 771801 VCS298210

HANDYMAN•Carpentry •Roofing

•Wood Rot & termite repair•Electrical •Plumbing•Tile• Doors • Windows

•Drywall •PaintingFree Est. & Senior Disc.

805-256-069724hr service avail VCS296699

HONEY DO...HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

Interior, Exterioralso gardening

Repair and work of all typesFree Estimates E-mail

honeydoitforme@yahoo.com805-490-3526

lic#201122614 InsuredVCS298463

PARAMOUNTHeating,Plumbing,ElectricalPainting, Drywall, Stucco,

Carpentry, Windows, Doors,Landscaping & Hauling.

FREE Est & Sr. DiscountsNo Job Too Small!

Richard 805-815-8745Lic#086358 VCS297137

RICHARDSONMAINTENANCE &CONSTRUCTION

Residential & Commercial• Home Improvements• Plumbing • Electrical• Carpentry • Kitchen/Bath

Repairs of all types.All Work Guaranteed

FREE Estimate!Quality Workmanship

Lic/Bonded/Insured #847061(805)443-2782

VCS296974

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 VCS297884

ALL HAULWE DO IT ALL!

805-643-HAUL(4285)

lic #084142 VCS297518

CJ HAULING* Real Estate Clean Up

* Jacuzzi Removal* Yard & Garage Clean Up

* Concrete, DemolitionDebris & More

FREE Estimate Anytime!

805-252-3836VCS298374

Tito’s Hauling& Fences

LANDSCAPINGTREE

REMOVALGREAT PRICES!• Any Demolition• Garage/Yard

Clean Ups• Concrete Work• Wood Fences

• Jacuzzi Removal• New LawnSprinklers

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Cell (805)890-3239VCS297840

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.805-201-8585 VCS296333

RW CONSTRUCTIONKitchen and Bath Remodels

25 Years ExperienceLocal Contractor withExcellent Reference’s.

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

805-732-4089VCS297604

Dependable Landscape ByJuan Jimenez

• Specializing in PaversInstallation • New Sod,

Sprinkler • Flagstone Paths& Patio’s • Garden Walls

• Concrete, Masonry WorkFREE ESTIMATES

(805)320-5498State Lic# 886674

VCS297978

LANDSCAPEWEST

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

demo and hauling.Call John: 805-341-7150Lic 735001 VCS298406

MONTESINOS CONCRETE& LANDSCAPE

WHO SAID YOU CAN’T DOCONCRETE &

LANDSCAPE YOUR HOUSEIN THIS ECONOMY!

CALL US TODAY805-797-6090

for details and a free quotePLAIN CONCRETE $4.85/sf

(800sf min) VCS297654

MOW & EDGELAWN

SERVICEFree Estimates

Weekly/Bi-WeeklyPrices Range from

$35-$60Call:805-647-4166VCS297709

ADVANCEDMOVING

We Make Moving “Easy”Locally Owned

No Job Too Big or Small*Free Boxes*805-584-2007

Cal T#182606 VCS297713

....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

ComputerServices

Concrete Work

Construction

Doors

Dry Wall

ElectricalContractor

Electrical Work

Fencing

Firewood

Flooring

Garage Doors

Gardening

GeneralContractor

Handypersons Hauling House Cleaning

KitchenRemodeling

Landscaping

Lawn Service

Moving

CALL800-221-STAR(7827)

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Find new & used cars.vcswheels.com

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DONE RIGHTPAINTING

Quality Since 1989We take pride in our work

And it shows!Lots of Referrals!

• All work guaranteed• Residential• Full Preparation

* FREE ESTIMATES *

805-522-1698Lic/Ins #575354 VCS298033

PAINTINGC & R WEST COAST

SERVICESComm’l & Residential

Interior & ExteriorFree Estimates!

Quality @ Reasonable Rates805-647-4900

Insured/Lic635809 VCS298036

D & MPAINTING

Specializing in all typesof painting interiors

and exteriors.Clean and Reliable.

* FREE ESTIMATES *• Competitive Pricing

• Senior Discounts

805-338-6622Lic#960755 VCS297507

EXCELLENZ PAINTINGWallpaper. Acoustic CeilingRemoval. Attention - HomeOwners, Renters, Realtors30-50% off on anypainting project!Bonded and InsuredPedro 805-223-9384

Lic #877-858 VCS297241

Tony’s StuccoStucco, Sidding, Stone,

Drywall, Concrete, Tile,Acoustic Removal

Tenant Improvement,Plumbing. Good Ref.

Tel 805-377-8513Lic# 703539 VCS298357

(805)654-9882Water Heater Special

50 Gallon $968(for basic install)

40 YEARS EXPERIENCEALL PLUMBING REPAIRS

REPIPES, REMODELS24 HOUR SERVICE

All Credit Cards AcceptedLIC#545995 VCS297461

ACROWNPLUMBING

Drain Clean/Repair. LeakRepair. Fixture Install.

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

805-526-4125818-612-0413

Lic #921281 VCS297893

Clogged Drains?$50 DOLLARROOTER MANAny drain or sewer line

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

Insurd/lic#B13894 VCS297598

HandymanGENERAL CONTRACTOR

Lic. #37351425½ yrs Exp. in Repairs &

Install. •Plumbing•Drywall• Stucco • ConcreteAll Your Needs 24/7 Emerg.

Tony 805-377-8513VCS298361

BRUCE MARTINROOFING

All Types ofRoofing Repairs,Roof leaks, Wood

Work, & New RoofsServing Ventura since 1955

Free Estimates805-207-3538

lic#623484 VCS296868

JLG ROOFINGDBA Gils Roofing Co.

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

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

805-816-9414Lic #885763

Insured/Workers Comp.Accepting Visa/MC/Discover

VCS297129

RELIABLEROOFING

Since 1989• All Types of

Roofing & Repairs• Inspections &Insurance WorkKenneth Stoer805.373.7354reli4u2@aol.com

Lic # 603396 VCS298355

SCREENMACHINE

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

VCS276615 VCS296787

Joe’s Custom Tileand Stone

Specializing inDurable, Waterproof,

Shower & Bath RemodelsAlso, Quality Floor,

Countertop, & FireplaceInstallations.

Reasonable RatesReferences. Lic #961336

805-304-3953 VCS297187

Morales Tile andHandyman Service

Bathroom, Floors & KitchenTile, Granite Slab, Drywall,Fences, Decks, Plumbing,Electrical, Cement. FREEEstimates! Lic #1000002769Residential & Commercial(805)758-7089 VCS297848

AFFORDABLETREE SERVICE•Trimming•Removal•Stumps •Firewood

Free Estimates, PaymentOptions Avail. 20 Yrs Exp.

24 Hr Emergency Svc805-532-1710

licd & insured VCS298496

J/E Tree ServicesTree trimming, planting &removal. Stump grinding &

chipping. Irrigation lawn/sodavail. Hauling, yard cleanup. Weed abatement anddemolition svcs. Great

Customer service & pricesguaranteed. Se habla espanol805-824-1595 VCS295877

VCS298128

LOW COSTTREE REMOVAL

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

JOHN APPEL

(805)649-4759VCS298385

Paint Contractor Painting Plastering

Plumbing

Plumbing Roofing Roofing

Screens

Search for available jobs.vcstar.com/jobs

Tile Contractors

Find a home.Online garage sale map. Every Friday

vcstar.com/garagesales

Online Classifieds. Buy or Sell.vcstar.com/ads

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VCS1246274

AnalystSR ALLSCRIPTS SYSTEM

ANALYSTDuties & Responsibilities:Senior member of the Infor-mation Systems team, pro-viding experience,knowledge and leadershipto the enterprise-wide im-plementation and ongoingmaintenance of the All-scripts Enterprise EHR andAllscripts Enterprise Prac-tice Management, and asso-ciated applications.Communicates directlywith, and provides input to,Information Systems man-agement. Effectively com-municates with Physiciansand Physician Office Staff.Provides leadership, analy-sis, design, trouble-shoot-ing, testing,implementation and routinejob support, as required.Provides operational sup-port for applications includ-ing data integrity,maintenance, training andvendor interaction. Pro-vides clear and concisetraining and documentationon operational processes.Meets with customers, in-ternal and external, assur-ing documentation is clearand understood. Leadsand/or provides applicationexpertise for input to vari-ous committees and pro-jects and other members ofthe CMHS team. Workswith end-users on processimprovement. When appli-cable, coordinates and di-rects activities of, and/orprovides support for, con-sultants, contractors, andother Information Systemresources. Serves as theprimary liaison with All-Scripts support for problemresolution and request ac-tivities. Responsible fordata extracts, data scrub-bing and data conversions.Writes custom reports fromAllscripts Enterprise appli-cations.Qualifications: Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent or 5or more years experiencein Healthcare. Three tofive years of experienceworking with Hospital In-formation Systems, sup-porting applicationsoftware, analyzing busi-ness problems, hands-onclinical experience, and / orproject management Spe-cialized knowledge of inte-grated hospital systems.Knowledge of analysis, de-bugging and standard pro-ject management tools.Allscripts software supportand Microsoft office auto-mation applications experi-ence is preferred. ProjectManagement ProfessionalCertification desired.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

CMHS is an EOE.VCS297158

Auto SalesLOOKING FOR

A CAREER, NOTJUST A JOB?

Immediate Sales positionsavailable. Guaranteed Sala-ry aggressive pay plan,401K full benefits, work fora professional dealership inthe Thousand Oaks AutoMall that has been in busi-ness 35 years. Contact Jonat: 805-497-2711

kempfordto@aol.comVCS288526 VCS297323

Bunnin GM SupercenterService Advisor positionavailable. Busy envior-ment, great atmosphere,and team oriented. GM ex-perience a plus. Great payand good benefits. Pleasecontact Vanessa Gonzalesat 805-988-2200 or faxresume to: 805-988-6769VCS297701

Executive OperationsAssistant

A progressive Elec. mfg.Co. in Oxnard is seekingtop Professional Exec.Assistant. Excel. Comm.skills, Computer Savvywith MS Office Proficien-cy, High Energy, Multi-ple Tasking Organizerand Planner with a senseof urgency req. 7-10 yearsExperience, BilingualEng/Span. Pref. Excel-lent Comp/Benefits.

humanresources@bossaudio.com

VCS297176

Experis US, Inc., is activelyrecruiting an MATLABProgrammer Analyst toanalyze 2D/3D images andbio-signals from variousmedical imaging instru-ments and camera sys-tems; support prototypesand optimize imaging pro-tocols; perform scientificmodeling and statisticaldata analysis; and plan anddevelop automation soft-ware, based upon businessrequirements for in-houseimaging system develop-ment, using MATLAB andC++. Initial worksite loca-tion: Oxnard, CA area.Roving employment tovarying U.S. jobsites. Re-fer to Job Code OX100 whensubmitting resumes to:Experis US, Inc., Attn.Robin Block, 100 ManpowerPlace, Milwaukee, WI53212, or rblock.resumes@experis.com. EOE/MF/DV.

VCS298147

Sunvair, an AerospaceCompany seeks

EXPERIENCED(MIN. 3YRS experience),

Aerospace NDT,MAGNETIC ANDFLOURESCENTPENETRANT

INSPECTORS. Apply at:28079 Avenue Stanford,

Valenica, 91355 or email:hrmanager@sunvair.net or

fax #661-257-2667VCS297944

Sunvair, an AerospaceCompany seeks

EXPERIENCED - F/TConventional Boring Mill

and Lathe Operator. Applyat: 28079 Ave Stanford,

Valenica, 91355 or Email:hrmanager@sunvair.net or

Fax #661-257-2667VCS297685

Sunvair, an AerospaceCompany seeks

EXPERIENCED - F/TAerospace Painter. Apply

at: 28079 Ave Stanford,Valenica, 91355 or Email:hrmanager@sunvair.net or

Fax #661-257-2667VCS297683

BOOKKEEPERWLV Corp. Office for Fit-ness Industry seeks F/TBookkeeper to support 13locations. Minimum of 1-2years in accounting positionand Intermediate Account-ing courses required. Inter-mediate knowledge ofMicrosoft Excel, Experi-ence working with Micro-soft Great Plainsaccounting software pre-ferred. AA in Business orrelated field preferred,Minimum of three profes-sional references.

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1115901

TO BE CONSIDERED FORTHIS POSITION YOU

MUST APPLY THROUGHTHE URL IN THIS

POSTING. VCS298132

MECHANICSHeavy Duty Truck.

EXP’D ONLY-OWN TOOLSEngine certs a must. Fullbenefits package, movingallowance. Call BIG T’SFreightliner 805-983-2408

VCS296617

Caregiving

www.goldcoastcaregivers.org

Currently seekingcaregivers for

Ventura County

CNA and CPR required

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

Ventura, CA 93003VCS297249

CHEMISTEnvironmental laboratoryis looking for an entry levelchemist. B.S. degree inchemistry or related disci-pline is required. Pleasee-mail resume to:apply@fglinc.com or fax to805-525-4172. Santa Paulalocation. VCS297674

CUSTOMERSERVICE REP

F/T, fast-paced insuranceco. Computer literate,45 wpm, multi-task, 2+ yrCSR experience desired.Benefits + hourly. Faxresumes to 818-338-8610 oremail to: Jobs@gormis.com

VCS297525

Immediate Opening F/TOFFICE MANAGER

WITH CONSTRUCTIONBACKGROUND, Strong

GL/PR/HR. Send resume toP.O. Box 4666, Ventura, CA93007 or call 805-647-7211

VCS297708

DentalSURGICAL ASST

Busy oral surgery practice.2-3 yrs oral surgery exp andcertification required. Mustbe dependable and hard-working. Efficient in multi-tasking. F/T Mon-Fri, withbenefits. Fax resume to:

805-648-3670 VCS298518

Director of Development -Regional Giving

UCSB Development OfficePrimary emphasis is fundraising of unrestricted, cur-rent-use gifts to benefit UCSanta Barbara in NorthernCalifornia and the BayArea. Focuses on the iden-tification, cultivation, andsolicitation of individualprospects, including alum-ni, parents, and friends ofthe University. Primary so-licitation focus is on unre-stricted gifts includingmajor gifts ($100,000+) andnew and renewing Chancel-lor’s Council ($1,000 to$9,999 annually) and Thom-as More Storke Associate($10,000 to $99,999 annually)level gifts. With regard tomajor gift fund raising, theDirector designs and exe-cutes planned strategies forthe identification, cultiva-tion, solicitation, closingand stewardship of giftsfrom individuals. Notes:This is an annually re-newable contract position.Maintain a valid CA driv-er’s license, a clean DMVrecord and enrollment inthe DMV Employee Pull-Notice Program. Finger-printing required. Salary iscompetitive, commensuratewith qualifications and ex-perience. Open until filled.AA/EOE.

View full job descriptionand apply online at:https://Jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #20110422 VCS297130

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Distribution Coordinator -Ventura County Star

The Ventura County Star,Ventura County’s leadingnewspaper and web site,has an opening for a parttime Distribution Coordi-nator.

The Distribution Coordi-nator ensures that all pa-perwork and newspapersare distributed and com-pleted in a timely and ef-fective manner to ensurethat distributors providethe best possible serviceto our subscribers by thedelivery deadline. TheDistribution Coordinatoris professional with welldeveloped people skills,dependable with a strongwork ethic, and able tomake decisions based onsound judgment.

*Compiles subscriber andnon subscriber informa-tion* Delivers complaints, asrequired.* Performs special pro-jects and other relatedtasks as required, someof which may become es-sential to the position.*Aids in the distributionof newspaper to the Inde-pendent Contractors* Delivers routes as need-ed* Maintains a clean andsecure warehouse andparking lot.* Other related duties as-signed

Requirements:o High school diploma orgeneral education degree(GED)o Six months-1 year ofgeneral work experience.o Ability to read and in-terpret documents suchas safety rules, operatingand maintenance instruc-tions, and proceduremanuals. Ability to writeroutine reports and corre-spondence. Although notrequired, Bi-Lingual aplus.o Valid state driver’s li-cense, good drivingrecord and must possesscompany required levelof personal auto liabilityinsurance.

Ventura County Star ispart of the E.W. ScrippsCompany, a diverse130-year-old media enter-prise with interests intelevision stations, news-papers, local news and in-formation web sites, andlicensing and syndication.

To apply please visit ourcareers site athttp://www.scripps.com/careers/search-jobs andselect requisition #4359.VCS297362

DRIVERS WANTEDOwner/Operators - 3 axlew/motor carrier permit.Local work from OxnardArea. (53’vans/flatbeds)

(714) 522-1695 VCS297552

DRIVERS:Local Goleta Flatbed.Great Pay & Benefits!

CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req’d.Estenson Logistics. Apply:

www.goelc.com1-866-336-9642

VCS296714

DriverVan Driver

On-Call / Back-up position.Must have clean DMVrecord. Previous van driv-ing experience preferred.Available Mon.-Fri.7a.m.-9:30a.m. &2:45p.m.-6p.m.(split shift)to drive patients to andfrom their homes to a hos-pital program. Some addi-tional driving may berequired. Must pass back-ground check & pre-em-ployment physical and drugscreen.

Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:

Aurora Vista del MarHospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Phone: (805) 626-5287Fax: (805) 652-2248

Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of

Human ResourcesVCS297138

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 training.800-603-1072 VCS297370

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 training.800-603-1072 VCS298259

General Help

FULL TIMEOPENINGS

* Customer Service* Display/Distribution* Must be 18+ yrs* No Exp/ We Train

805.532.1651VCS297343

General HelpSKILLED/UNSKILLED

18-25 Hardworking, ambi-tious & dependable peopleneeded for customer svc

thru mgmt training.NO EXPERIENCEFULL TIME ONLY

UP TO $2,000 TO START805.532.1651

VCS298129

GIFT ADMINISTRATIONASSOCIATE

UCSB AdvancementServices

Responsible for posting andtracking over 40,000 annualgift transactions for the UCRegents and The UC SantaBarbara Foundation. Per-forms a variety of duties in-cluding gift batchpreparation and reconcilia-tion, review of gift and do-nor related data, and thecoding and processing ofgift and biographic infor-mation. Reqs: High SchoolDiploma or equivalent, col-lege degree desired.Knowledge of Universitypolicies and procedures re-lated to gift acceptance.Strong organizational skillsand must be highly detailoriented. Independentjudgment, initiative andability to accurately evalu-ate and analyze gift docu-mentation and interpretcomplex policies. Profi-cient in MS Word and Ex-cel. Notes: Fingerprintingrequired. Overtime may berequired during peak peri-ods of workload. $2,702/mo.

Apply by 1/24/12 AA/EOEApply online at:

https://Jobs.ucsb.eduJob #20120012 VCS297694

GRAPHICS:Must know Photoshop,

Corel or AI. F/T, Benefits.$10.00 - $15.00/hour.

Simi Valley. 805-578-0395VCS298331

GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER

For a progressive Electron-ics Co. in Oxnard. Min 2yrs exp. BS in Graphic De-sign or similar. Must haveexp in multi page 4-colorcatalogs. Expert in allAdobe CS apps. Workingknowledge of MacromediaFreehand MX. Exp in ta-ble top digital photography,industrial & packaging de-sign. Creative; self-moti-vated team player; highlyorganized; detail-orientedable to multi-task in fastpaced environment.

humanresources@bossaudio.com

VCS297205

HealthcareCFO

Please refer to:www.goldcoasthealthplan.orgCareers for positionrequirements. Resumesand salary history to:

HR@goldchp.orgPrincipals Only.

VCS298307

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.

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

VCS297160

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

CMHS is an EOE.VCS297161

HealthcareEMT- EMERGENCY

ROOM(1) Full-Time Night Posi-tion“ Under the direction of theRegistered Nurse, NursingSupervisor or EmergencyRoom Physician, providescare to the Emergency De-partment patient and ob-t a i n s / t r a n s m i t sdemographic data to otherhospital departments.“ Required: Current CAEMT and BLS certifica-tions. Phlebotomy, ACLSand PALS certificationspreferred Ojai Valley Com-munity Hospital offers ex-cellent benefits, such asMedical, Dental, Vision,Life, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a comprehen-sive Retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.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.

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

VCS298024

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.

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

VCS297159

HealthcareRecreation Therapist

Full-Time. Mon-Fri.8am-4:30pm. C.T.R.S. orR.T.C. certification or cer-tification eligible preferred.Activity Therapy certifica-tions or related certifica-tions acceptable. PerformsR.T. Group Therapy andR.T. Assessments. Pre-Em-ployment Drug Screen,Physical Exam & Back-ground Check Required.Contact Human Resourcesat mkohagen@aurorabeha-vioral.com or visit our web-site at:

www.vistadelmarhospital.com

and click on the “Careers”link for an application.Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of

Human Resourcesmkohagen@aurora

behavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS298026

HealthcareRecreation Therapist

Full-Time. Mon-Fri.8am-4:30pm. C.T.R.S. orR.T.C. certification or cer-tification eligible preferred.Activity Therapy certifica-tions or related certifica-tions acceptable. PerformsR.T. Group Therapy andR.T. Assessments. Pre-Em-ployment Drug Screen,Physical Exam & Back-ground Check Required.Contact Human Resourcesat mkohagen@aurorabeha-vioral.com or visit our web-site at:

www.vistadelmarhospital.com

and click on the “Careers”link for an application.Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of

Human Resourcesmkohagen@aurora

behavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS297135

HealthcareSTAFF OCCUPATIONAL

THERAPISTRegular Part-Time 8 HourDay Shift Duties: Providesevaluation and treatment toa variety of in and outpa-tient diagnoses. Performsinitial and on-going assess-ment according to depart-ment policy and scope ofpractice. Documents thetreatment and relevant in-formation according to or-ganizational 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 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.

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

VCS297167

NursingNurse-Utilization Review

Utilization Review Nurse-R.N.,L.V.N.,L.P.T.- PerDiem Mon.-Fri.8am-4:30pm as needed.Works with insurance com-panies and other hospitaldepartments concerning au-thorization and coordinationof treatment for psychiatricin-patients. PreviousUtilization Review/Utiliza-tion Management experi-ence preferred (1 yearminimum). Pre-Employ-ment Drug Screen, Physi-cal Exam & BackgroundCheck Required.Contact Human Resourcesat mkohagen@aurorabeha-vioral.com or visit our web-site at:

www.vistadelmarhospital.com

and click on the “Careers”link for an application.Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of

Human Resourcesmkohagen@aurora

behavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS297134

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Utilization Review Nurse-R.N.,L.V.N.,L.P.T.- PerDiem Mon.-Fri.8am-4:30pm as needed.Works with insurance com-panies and other hospitaldepartments concerning au-thorization and coordinationof treatment for psychiatricin-patients. PreviousUtilization Review/Utiliza-tion Management experi-ence preferred (1 yearminimum). Pre-Employ-ment Drug Screen, Physi-cal Exam & BackgroundCheck Required.Contact Human Resourcesat mkohagen@aurorabeha-vioral.com or visit our web-site at:

www.vistadelmarhospital.com

and click on the “Careers”link for an application.Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of

Human Resourcesmkohagen@aurora

behavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS298025

TherapistTherapist MFTIntern-(unpaid)

We are seeking MFT In-terns, for an unpaid posi-tion,(you must have yourMFT Intern number to ap-ply and a minimum of 500hours) to facilitate groupsin an acute inpatient psy-chiatric setting. Applicantsshould have experiencewith chronically mentallyill adults, and some groupexperience. We are lookingto fill 4 vacancies M-W orW-F 9-5:30 for a 1 yearcommitment. Please do notapply if you are unable tocomplete the one year com-mitment as an unpaid In-tern. You will receivetraining and supervisionwith all populations ages 12-older adult. If you are inter-ested and meet our mini-mum requirements pleasesubmit your resume, in-cluding 3 professional refer-ences to:sarah.green@aurorabeha-vioral. com. Visit our web-site atwww.v is tade lmarhosp i -tal.com for informationabout our facility. We con-duct background checksand drug screens on all In-terns offered a position

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Sarah GreenDirector of

Human Resourcessarah.green@

aurorabehavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS297136

TherapistTherapist MFTIntern-(unpaid)

We are seeking MFT In-terns, for an unpaid posi-tion,(you must have yourMFT Intern number to ap-ply and a minimum of 500hours) to facilitate groupsin an acute inpatient psy-chiatric setting. Applicantsshould have experiencewith chronically mentallyill adults, and some groupexperience. We are lookingto fill 4 vacancies M-W orW-F 9-5:30 for a 1 yearcommitment. Please do notapply if you are unable tocomplete the one year com-mitment as an unpaid In-tern. You will receivetraining and supervisionwith all populations ages 12-older adult. If you are inter-ested and meet our mini-mum requirements pleasesubmit your resume, in-cluding 3 professional refer-ences to:sarah.green@aurorabeha-vioral. com. Visit our web-site atwww.v is tade lmarhosp i -tal.com for informationabout our facility. We con-duct background checksand drug screens on all In-terns offered a position

Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital

Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.

Ventura, CA. 93001Fax: (805) 652-2248

Sarah GreenDirector of

Human Resourcessarah.green@

aurorabehavioral.comwww.vistadelmarhospital.comVCS298027

EquipmentMechanic I/II

City of Ventura$42,983 - $57,727/yr

+ xlnt benefits

Performs complete pre-ventive maintenance &

routine repairs on motorvehicles & heavy equip-

ment. Reqs. 2 yrs recentrelated exp. Class A

driver’s license & OSHATire Service Cert reqd

within 6 mos. of employ-ment. Apply on-line by

1/31/2012 at:www.cityofventura.jobs

EOE VCS298305

Goleta Sanitary DistrictInstrumentation/

Electrician Technician$29.24 - $37.32/hr

Responsible for mainte-nance & repair of instru-mentation, electrical,PLC/SCADA systems fora treatment facility. Reqs4 yrs journeyman level.Exc Benefits. Additl info:goletasanitary.orgVCS298286

LA Based Property Man-agement Company hiringproperty manager andmaintenance person teamfor 90 unit Senior buildinglocated in Camarillo, CA .Salary & 1bd unit with w/din unit.

Must have Project basedsec 8 experience, and TaxCredit, some light mainte-nance as well.

Please email resume to:Rogelio@LevineGroups.comVCS297126

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

VCS298298

UTILITIESMECHANIC I/II

City of Ventura$41,716 - $56,025/yr

+ xlnt benefits

Wastewater vacancy.Reqs 3 yrs. exp working

with and performingrepairs to a variety ofmechanical equipment.

CWEA MechanicalTechnologist Grade I cert

desirable. Visit:www.cityofventura.jobs

for more information andto apply on-line. Filing

deadline: 1/23/2012 EOE.VCS297743

NursingLVN - CFH SAVIERS

Duties: Provides profes-sional nursing care to pa-tients in support of medicalcare as directed by medicalstaff and pursuant to objec-tives and policies of thehospital. Organizes and Co-ordinates patient care plan-ning with other hospitaldisciplines. Reports to theClinic Nursing Supervisoror Coordinator and interfac-es with Front Office andBack Office staff to assurepatient flow in the Back Of-fice of the clinic.Requirements: High schooldiploma or general educa-tion degree (GED) is re-quired. Must have acurrent California LVN li-cense. Experience workingin a clinic setting is pre-ferred. Ability to prioritizeand maintain flow of pa-tients for a buys practice.Bilingual in English/spanishis required.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.

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

VCS298023

NursingNURSE TECH -Pre-Op/PACU

Duties & Responsibilities:Provides safe, efficient andtherapeutic patient careservices under direction ofLicensed Personnel andmedical staff. Provides pa-tient care within scope ofpractice. Patient needs metpromptly. Changes in pa-tient status reportedpromptly. Documents ac-tivities in an accurate andtimely manner to ensurequality patient care. Per-forms daily tasks to ensurethe efficient operation ofthe unit and maintain pa-tient comfort. Supports theoperation of the unit bymaintaining supplies andequipment necessary forpatient care. Monitorsstock levels, restocks asnecessary, and removes un-safe or damaged equipmentfrom use. Participates inunit quality improvementactivities.Qualifications: One yearcertificate from college ortechnical school; one yearworking as a Nurse Tech inan acute care environmentor skilled nursing facility isrequired. Ability to readand comprehend basic com-puter instructions. Mustmaintain a current CPRcard. Certified Nursing As-sistant preferred. Bilingualin English and Spanish ispreferred. Community Me-morial Hospital offers ex-cellent benefits, such asMedical, Dental, Vision,Life, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a comprehen-sive 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.orgCMHS is an EOE.

VCS298020

NursingNURSING SUPERVISOROne Full-Time PositionAvailable The NursingSupervisor assures the de-livery of safe patient careand has the authority andresponsibility of supervis-ing all hospital staff thatare assigned to his/hershift. The Nursing Super-visor also acts as the ad-ministrative authority inthe absence of a depart-ment manager, director, orcorporate officer. The DaySupervisor functions as thebackup Emergency Depart-ment RN; the night super-visor functions as theEmergency departmentRN.MINIMUM QUALIFICA-TIONS:“ 1. Current California RNlicense“ 2. Current BLS and ACLScertifications“ 3. Current PALS certifica-tion or obtain PALS within6 months of hire.“ 4. Minimum three (3)years acute inpatient nurs-ing experience with pro-gressive supervisoryexperience.“ 5. Minimum three (3)year emergency nursing ex-perience“ 6. Proficient in MS Office(Word, Outlook)PREFERRED QUALIFI-CATIONS:“ 1. Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN)“ 2. Critical Care nursingexperience.“ 3. Certified EmergencyNurse (CEN)“ 4. Strong interpersonal,oral, computer, and writtencommunication skills“ 5. Know and can useMeditech, Pyxis“ 6. BilingualOjai 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.

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

VCS297157

NursingNURSING SUPERVISOROne Full-Time PositionAvailable The NursingSupervisor assures the de-livery of safe patient careand has the authority andresponsibility of supervis-ing all hospital staff thatare assigned to his/hershift. The Nursing Super-visor also acts as the ad-ministrative authority inthe absence of a depart-ment manager, director, orcorporate officer. The DaySupervisor functions as thebackup Emergency Depart-ment RN; the night super-visor functions as theEmergency departmentRN.MINIMUM QUALIFICA-TIONS:“ 1. Current California RNlicense“ 2. Current BLS and ACLScertifications“ 3. Current PALS certifica-tion or obtain PALS within6 months of hire.“ 4. Minimum three (3)years acute inpatient nurs-ing experience with pro-gressive supervisoryexperience.“ 5. Minimum three (3)year emergency nursing ex-perience“ 6. Proficient in MS Office(Word, Outlook)PREFERRED QUALIFI-CATIONS:“ 1. Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN)“ 2. Critical Care nursingexperience.“ 3. Certified EmergencyNurse (CEN)“ 4. Strong interpersonal,oral, computer, and writtencommunication skills“ 5. Know and can useMeditech, Pyxis“ 6. BilingualOjai 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.

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

VCS297163

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NursingREGISTERED NURSE -

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT -OVCH

Provide direct and indirectpatient care in the acute in-patient setting. Communi-cate with physicians andinterdisciplinary patientcare team members aboutchanges in patient’s clinicalcondition. Participates inperformance improvementand CQI activities.Must have current CA RNlicense; 1 or more years re-cent acute care hospital ex-perience; BLS, ACLS &PALS certified; Strong ver-bal and written communi-cation skills.One Full-Time & RegularPart Time Night PositionsAvailable (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.

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

VCS297168

Registered NurseRN II - Pre-Op

Surgery (Per Diem)Duties: Provides pre andpost-operative nursing careto patients having inpatientand outpatient surgical ser-vices in the hospital andMain OR. Provides carewithin scope of license Ac-curate and timely documen-tation consistent withpractice and hospital poli-cy. Effectively plans andcommunicates patient andfamily education. Partici-pates in unit-based educa-tional activities.Education and/or Experi-ence: Associate’s degree(ADN) required, BSN pre-ferred. Pre-op and PACUexperience preferred. Mini-mum of one (1) year recentmed-surg acute care nurs-ing required. Current CARN License and currentBLS, ACLS and PALS cer-tifications are required.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.

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

VCS298021

Gentle Care, Inc is seekingPT, OT, RN, LVN, HHA toprovide dedicated home-care service to patients inOxnard, Camarillo, Moor-park, Ventura, ThousandOaks and Simi Valley, CA.Please submit resume totraciej@gentlecareservice.comVCS297239

Pumper/Lease Operatorwanted for Ventura County.Well established company.Salary and benefits, DOE.Please email resume to:brapp@abaenergy.com

VCS297530

QC INSPECTOR/MECHANICAL. Part Time.

ISO Exp pref. Emailresume to: ibg548@aol.com

VCS297142

Registered NurseRN II - Critical Care Unit

(1) Full-Time Night Posi-tion (7:00p - 7:00a)

•Provide direct and indirectpatient care in the emer-gency department. Commu-nicate with physicians andinterdisciplinary patientcare team members aboutchanges in patient’s clinicalcondition. Participates inperformance improvementand CQI activities.•Required: Current CA RNlicense; BLS, ACLS &PALS certified. Two (2)years current nursing expe-rience including 1 year ofacute and/or critical carerequired. Preferred: CENand/or TNCC CertifiedOjai 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.

To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org

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Registered NurseRN II - Critical Care Unit

(3 positions Available)*SIGN-ON BONUS ELI-GIBLE AND REFERRALBONUS *Duties: Provides nursingcare to the critical care pa-tients in the ICU/CCU. Ef-fectively plans andcommunicates patient andfamily education. Partici-pates in unit based educa-tional activities.Accurately and timelydocumentation consistentwith practice and hospitalpolicy. Qualifications: As-sociate’s degree (ADN) re-quired, BSN preferred. Oneto two years ICU/CCU expe-rience is required. CurrentCA RN License, ACLS, BLScertificates and completionof a critical care course isrequired. Basic computerskills requiredCMHS 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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INSIDE SALESFast growing Int’l bar-code printer company inCamarillo, CA is seekingto hire an energetic In-side sales person to sellto a dealer channel in theAmericas. Entry level po-sition but sales experi-ence required; marketinga plus. Outstandinggrowth opportunity.Salary & commission.

Call 805-987-5100or email resume to:infoga@godexintl.com

VCS297544

Sales Manager:Establish sales objectives.Implements national salesprograms and representcompany at trade meetings.Maintains professional andtechnical knowledge andengages in engineering anddesigning activates. JobSite: Ventura, CA. To ap-ply, email your resume to:

hr@securamsys.comVCS298445

SalesOxnard business seeking

in house phone sales peopleto contact existing clients.

Salary + Commission.Call 805-385-5560 xt:101

VCS298019

SalesPainting / Powder CoatingSales person for CoatingsJob Shop. Must be self-mo-tivated. Knowledge of Pow-der Coating a plus. Salaryplus Commission. Sendresumes to:royal.coatings@yahoo.comFax to: 805.520.8079VCS298116

SALES Seeking highly mo-tivated,IT Sales Professionalto join growing company inVentura Co. Previous ITSales experience required.Send resume to:sales@megabitnetworks.comVCS297523

SalesTELEMARKETINGHigh pay - Base pluscommission - No exp

OK. Great Hours: M-F,7am-2:15pm. Up to $11/hrplus comm. 805-644-4833

www.prsupply.comVCS297255

SOCIAL WORKERFor adult day healthcare.No nights or weekends.LCSW supervision hrs

avail. MSW or BSW + 2yrs exp. Email Resume

info@oxnardfamilycircle.comor Fax 805-385-4170

VCS297690

TRUCK DRIVER:CLS-A, F/T, experiencedand local with benefits.

Call 805-222-2030VCS297557

VETERINARY TECH andRECEPTIONIST

Experience preferred,Part Time in Simi Valley.

805-306-0633VCS298362

Water/WastewaterElectrical/

Mechanical Worker$26.51 - $32.23 per hourGenerous Benefit Pkg

Two Openings

Seeking an energeticskilled technician to in-stall, maintain and repairelectrical and mechanicalsystems, machinery andequipment associatedwith water distribution,wastewater treatment,and biosolids drying pro-cess facilities; and trou-bleshoot and repair 110through 480 voltage alter-nating current equip-ment.

Position requires 3 yearsof experience performingelectrical and mechanicalrepairs and installation ofa variety of electricalequipment. Experiencewith medium electricalvoltages and a valid CDLwith an acceptable driv-ing record for insurabilityis required.

A completed District ap-plication is due in the Hu-man Resources Office by12 noon on Thursday,February 2, 2012. Appli-cation material may beobtained at the VenturaRegional Sanitation Dis-trict, 1001 PartridgeDrive, Room 100, Ventu-ra; by visiting our web-site at: www.vrsd.comor by calling (805)658-4663

(recording). EEOVCS297667

Water Worker I/II

$20.71 - $28.34/Hr

For a position descriptionand application visit ourwebsite at:www.lvmwd.com

Apply By Jan 20, 2012EOE VCS297747

SOMIS ESTATE Studio/SuiteN/S/P. Utils, cable, DSL,maid included. $1,000/mo.805-444-4461 VCS296775

CAMARILLO

2 FOR 1Large 2 bedroom for the

price of a 1. Only $1,150/mo.1st MONTH FREE oac

805-987-6146 VCS298343

CAMARILLO

GO BIG IN 2012Big 2bd+1.5ba Twnhse Apt

• $1,395/mo1st MONTH FREE oac

805-987-6146 VCS297655

CAM - Park Glenn Seniorsdarling upstairs, 1 bed in

small quiet senior complexin Old Town Camarillo.Park Glenn Senior Apts

$875. 111 Holly Drive805-482-6000 VCS297133

CROSSROADSINVESTMENTS

300 ESPLANADE DR.STE 580, OXNARD, CA

805-485-4040

NORTH OXNARD$200 MOVE-IN BONUS1+1 upstairs, balcony,carport, near schoolsand park. $800+$800.

NORTH OXNARD2+1.5 downstairs, patio,

carport, near schoolsand park. $1100+$1100.

VCS297679

FILLMORE Adult 55+ 1br,a/c, all utils pd, except elec.

From $745. $500 BonusHUD/Pet OK. 805-642-9527 or

805-524-4124 VCS297607

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 1/31/12CALL TODAY!

(805) 524-4700

Affordable Housing*Income/Lease

Restrictions Apply

VCS296962

For Rent 3+2½First Month Free

Affordable Housing CommCourtyard at Harvard Apts.

236 W. Harvard Blvd,Santa Paula, CA, 93060

805-525-1364 or 805-320-1081Income Restrictions Apply

VCS297794

For RentStudios $798 & 1bd $855

First Month FreeAffordable Housing CommYale St Family Apartments

439 Yale St. Santa Paula805-525-1364 or 805-320-1081Income Restrictions Apply

VCS297803

NEWBURY PARK

Newbury ParkTownhome

Over 1200 SqFt! New fauxhardwood floors, granitekit. counters, new car-pets in beds, large clos-ets, laundry hookups,open-beam ceilings, ex-cellent location, 2 carpkg. 2bdrms, 1full/1halfbaths, $1,625.00/mo

(805)498-6131VCS297887

OAKVIEW 3bd+1baNewly remodeled, $1,500/mo.

Fenced yd, good prkg andstorage. Call anytime:

805-625-2443 VCS297007

OXN AFFORDABLE!PACIFIC POINT APTS

• 1 Junior Bedroom, $8651001 W. Gonzales Rd.

805.485.1078Open Mon-Friday 9a-5p

VCS298047

OXNARD 2+1, 1 car garage.$945/month+security.

Call 805-844-6714VCS296544

OXNARD

2+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 Facilities2 Sparkling Pools and

much more!

Come visit

and join ourawesome

community805-488-3946

VCS297859

OXNARD - Apts for rent:Nice areas, starting at

$800/mo - studios, 1br $925,2br/1ba- $1,250/mo

805-483-1219VCS298274

Oxnard BeachChannel IslandVillage Apts

Studio $8951+1 $10752+1 $1275

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

No Application Fees3650 Ketch Ave(805)984-5880

VCS298198

OXNARDJOIN THE FAMILY,

JOIN THE FUN.Available Now!

2 bdrm only @ $1,095/mo.*Ask about mgr special*Elevators, gated, garage

prk’g, fun social activities.Call Sally Now 805-986-8411Family Owned & Operated

Since 2000.55+, Section 8 ok, no pets.

VCS298340

OXNARD Mandalay Shores1 & 2 bdrm, new carpet/paintSteps from beach avail now,805-644-4131 appt. VCS296904

OXNARD N. 1 BdrmConvenient location, gated

parking. From $925.PARKWOOD GARDENS

805-983-1201or visit: aptlifestyles.com

VCS298434

OXNARD - STUDIO$625 new paint/blinds, quietarea, all utils paid. No pet.

805-796-5665 VCS298184

OXNElegant Living

Call for best deal nowdiscount off half monthsrent. Beautiful complexwith garages, w/d hook-up, pool & spa. No pets.

Large 1+1, 2+2 all withbalcony and patios

Live near the Marina.VILLA MARINA APTS1320 S. Victoria, Oxnard805-985-0644 VCS296745

OXN - HALF OFF 1st Month$950.00 - 1 Bedroom

55 & Over CommunityLaundry Rms & ElevatorsExtra Storage & Garages

Close to Shopping & HospitalSec 8 Welcome and

Pet Friendly. 1910 CaminoDel Sol. 805-278-7744

VCS298302

OXN N. 2bd + 2baOnly $1,195 - one unit only

Good credit/immediatemove-in required.(Gonzales @ H St.)

CEDAR GLEN APTS805-485-5877

or visit: aptlifestyles.comVCS298431

OXN Single Studio very quiet& secure, $750+dep. N/S/P/D.All utils except phone & cbl.

805-985-2283 VCS297941

PT HUE 1 BdrmClose to shopping, CI

Harbor and the Navy Base.From $895/mo.

PARK MADERA APTS805-984-4062

or visit: aptlifestyles.comVCS298429

PT HUE 1 bedroom, large,very clean, nice area,

near school/beach.$980/mo+ $600 dep.

237 N. Third St. 805-386-3029VCS297070

PT HUE 1br new stove &refrig, new bathroomaccessories & carpet$900, 143 E. “A” St805-646-2250 VCS298505

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

room on-site, walk to beach$845mo, Gas paid, $500 dep.

No pets. 805-483-8301 or805-488-2131 VCS298313

PT HUENEME$1000 Moves you In.

Luxury units. Walk tobeach. Resort style poolw/expansive sun deck.

Gym, Sauna, jaccuzzi &billiards rm. New kitchen

appliances & fixtures.2 Bedrooms & 3+2

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CONDOS/APTSVTA 2 story condo, close

to shopping and govern-ment center. Cul-du-saclocation. Shared 2 carcarport. $1150 Bryce

VTA west end studio, wa-ter/trash paid, commu-nity backyard, sharedstorage garage. $650

W. Center

VTA 3+2 Upstairs Pepper-tree, laminate floors,

water/trash paid, smallpatio off the living room.

$1400 Saratoga

VTA 2+2.5 Cambria Vil-lage, gated complex andparking, pool and spa.

This unit includes refrig-erator,washer and dryer

for tenants use. $1550Telegraph

VTA 2+2.5 with officeacross from the govern-ment center. Laminatefloors in living/diningroom, fireplace. $1725

Thille

Pt HUE 2+1 two story con-do, close to harbor, shop-ping and the base. Trashpaid, shared 2 car gar-age with storage. $1075

Yardarm

Pt HUE 2+2 Hueneme Bay(55+) community. Endunit, single story, 2 cargarage with a privateenclosed patio. Laun-

dry/craft room off gar-age. $1400 Elfin Green

VTA 2+1 upstairs Pepper-tree unit with laminatefloors and air condition-

ing. Water & trashincluded. Stove, micro-

wave, refrigerator fortenants use. N/S & N/P

$1150 Saratoga

VTA 1+1 west end neardowntown single story.Units feature 2 commu-nity yards. Water andtrash included in rent.Unit has 1 car garage

for storage, $775 N. Olive

VTA - 2+1 upstairs withwood floors and views ofthe beach and park. Unithas a 1 car garage andon site laundry. $1725

Pierpont

Westlake Village - 2+2Watergate condo with a 2car garage and front andrear yards. Complex hasa pool and spa. Water &trash included in rent.

$2000 Lake Harbor

OXN Harborwalk 1+2 withloft. Walking distance

to the beach and harbor.Living room with fire-place. Water trash, gasincluded in rent. $1450.

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All properties areno pets no smoke,

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VCHFR.COM805-650-2500

VCS297177

Santa PaulaHALF OFF

1st MONTH’s RENT

• 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

805-933-1074VCS297132

SANTA PAULANAPTS 55+

Studios starting at $7592 Bdrms starting at $964*1ST MONTH FREE!

Heated pool, BBQ area,gym, rec room, comp lab.

115 N. 4th StreetPets ok. Section 8 welcome805-525-5804 VCS298154

Santa Paula/VenturaAmerican InvestmentsProperty Management

Homes-Apts-Condos2 weeks Free rent withapproved application

www.Heidiives.homelog.com805-933-2121 VCS296529

COLONY APTS 1bd & 2 bdFirst St, Simi. $1,250-$1,475.

805-583-3133 VCS296577

STA PAULA - 2+1 GATEDUtils inc’l, W/D avail.,N/S/P, no HUD. $1,100

805-525-3437 VCS296638

T.O.

When Available

SPACIOUS2 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

VCS297717

VENTURA 1 BedroomBest value in town!

See us before you rent.Regularly $1,100

Ask about our specials!(Just East of Victoria)Ventura Del Sol Apts

805-656-0236or visit: aptlifestyles.com

VCS298428

VENTURA1br apt $950, 2br apt $1200

Near college. No smoke/pets.805-890-2142 VCS296587

VENTURA• 2 bedrooms

• 3 bdrm twnhmWasher Dryer,

PET FRIENDLY!

675 Providence Ave

866-964-9019OPEN DAILY

9am-6pmVCS296772

VENTURA EAST

CITRUS GLEN“A real sense of HOME”

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805-647-6755-- Call we answer --

VCS296249

VenturaLuxury 2 & 3 Br

Townhomes$995 Security Dep

Resort style pool withexpansive sun deck.New kitchen appliances& fixturesLg patios & balconies.1 block from beach

805-986-2906VCS297816

Ventura- Nr Mall 2+2Lg, Cpts, dsh wsh, coin

laundry, N/S/P $1,250/mo(805)657-0094 VCS298519

VENTURAVentura Village

Green 2 & 3 bdrmsKid friendly, private patio,no pets. $1,195 - $1,550/mo

6500 Telephone Rd.(805)642-4500

VCS296796

DAILY SPECIALSDON’T WAITCALL NOW!!

Spacious...1 BDRM FROM $1295!2 BDRM FROM $1495!

Cats Welcome

(866) 311-7888or visit us at

cypresspointventura.com*OAC VCS297433

BRAND NEW1 & 2 BedroomApartment HomesWasher/Dryer included

Oversized ClosetsSparkling PoolRefreshing SpaFitness Center

Internet Coffee Lounge888-211-1210

ralstoncourtyards.comVCS297434

VTA 1+1 MONTALVORefurbished, upstairs,

$850mo+$850dep. Incls mostutils. No Pets. 805-647-7212

VCS296929

VTA 2+1 $995 Big rms,lg closets, upstairs,

Montalvo. $500 Dep OAC.805-642-9660 VCS296572

VTA: 2+1 DUPLEX$1,200/mo+$1,200/dep. Near

mall, no pets, shared garage.805-647-7212 VCS298358

VTA 2br 2ba x-Lg units w/allappliances, close to shopping

Some units avail forhandicapped and/or seniors.

805-658-7453 VCS298443

VTAApts Available for Low

Income Families.2+1, $1,026.00

All Utilities IncludedIncome Guidelines Apply(805)325-1730 VCS298388

VTA Enjoy Resort StyleLiving at...

Starting @ $1,095/moStudios, Lofts & 1 Bdrm

866-623-8143Open Mon-Sat - 9am - 6pm

VCS298295

VTA feel right at home w/us!1 bdrm, pool, garden settingw/enclosed garage, on sitelaundry. Avail February.805-644-4131 VCS296905

VTAHarbor View Villas

Luxury Apts.• Ocean View

• Most utils paid• FREE basic cable

333 N. Kalorama805-648-1760

VCS298213

VTA MIDTOWN 3+2$1,450. In door cat ok805-652-0387 ext:1

VCS297400

VTAOCEAN VIEW TWNHMS

3074 Channel Drive• 1+1 @ $1,100/mo• 2+1 @ $1,375/mo• Carport Parking• Swimming Pool• Cats Welcome• On Site Laundry

805-654-1559E.H.O. VCS297947

VTA Very Lg 1 bd or 2 bdLarge, clean & convenient!

Come take a look.ARMADA APARTMENTS

805-644-5676 for appt.or visit: aptlifestyles.com

VCS298433

OXNARD HOLLYWOODBEACH

2br, 1.5ba. Fantastic Views$2100 per month. Call

805-985-4532 VCS298310

OXNARD Silver Strand 3+1Apt. 1 car gar, w/d hkup, no

pets. $1,600/mo+$1,600/sec.805-984-1405 VCS298236

OXNARD SILVERSTRAND2 BR, 1BA Roof deck,

garage, W/D, $1495/mo.805-551-0983 VCS297731

CAM: $1,650 Mission Oaks2+2+2 car gar, comm pool,2nd flr. A/C, W/D, balcony,

No pets/smok’g. 5692 Recodo.805-603-0681 VCS297963

CAM MISSION OAKS 2+2Dbl gar, W/D, N/S/P,

Fridge included.$1575+Sec dep 805-444-1085

VCS297282

OXN -2+1 Avail now, gorgeousW/D, optional garage. Movein special $1195. 805-746-3186;746-220. 5140 Longfellow WyVCS297046

OXN: 5208 Longfellow 2+1,1 car gar+storage. Refrig &W/D in unit, deck, on greenbelt, near Oxnard College.

$1,150/mo. 805-657-1825VCS297469

OXN MANDALAYBAY VILLA

LG 3br/2.5ba 2 car gar f/p,$2300/+dep.

805-340-6398 VCS296683

PT HUE 3+3, on the beachremodeled, 3 decks, gar,

pool, gym. $2175/mo+dep.805-766-0072 VCS298364

PT HUE Beach Ocean View2+1.75, hkps. Indoorpool/spa/gym.Carport. Gated. No pets/smk. $1475+$1400 Owner/Agt

805-340-0343 VCS296943

SIMI- 2+2 Garage, balcony,indoor laundry, A/Cpool/spa $1,675+Sec

805-402-4311 VCS296979

SIMI Sharp 2+2, 1st flrnr new equip, pool/spa/ ten-

nis/w/d. shop & fwy closeN/S/P $1650, avail March 1

805-341-4839 VCS297962

Thousand Oaks - 2 bed+3bath + loft. W/D, 2 car garyard w/pond, communitypool/spa. Northwood.

Lease $2,200/mo + Sec.805-341-9072 VCS297384

T.O. Oakbrook 3+1.5 newlydecorated, patio. N/S/P.

Yr lease, $1775. Avail now.818-991-1745 VCS297995

VENTURALa Ventana

2+2, SS kitch, granite, AC,FP, W/D, 2 car gar, no

smoke no pets $1,800+dep.Call 805-484-4610

VCS297888

VTA McKeon 2+1eviction/swat teams/completeremodel($55k),top materials,

gorgeous. Enclosed sharedgarage/storage. Coin lndry,wtr/sewer/trsh pd. Pools,

cul-de-sac, btwn 2 shop. ctrs$1,300/mo.

Open House Fri, Sat, Sun.5:30p-7:30p 1180 Carlsbad

VCS297833

VTA spacious 3+2+garnr Govt Ctr, new paint,pool

spa, tennis, pets ?, $1,195*********************Luxury 2+2 Oxn shoresgarage, fireplace, yard,

steps to beach, $1295Keith Hanson RE

805-981-1552 VCS297180

WESTLAKE VILLAGEAttractive xlnt location2+1, 2 car gar, dshwhr

$1600mo+sec. incl’d waterand cable. No Smoking

or Pets. 805-529-0442 or805-443-0322 VCS298097

OXN- 3bdrm, 2balaundry hookup in garage,nicely redone, avail now!!$1,645/mo+dep 805-676-1963

805-258-6657 VCS298284

VENTURA 1+1,Pierpont area, all appl,

some utilities, $1,900/mo.562-397-1226 VCS298051

CAM: $1,995 Mission Oaks3+2+2 car gar, family rm,

6,000ft lot, f/p.No pets/smk’g.5424 Hollyridge. 805-603-0681

VCS297968

CAM: $2,400 - 4+2, 2 car gar,remodeled. 13,250ft lot, f/p.No pets/smk’g. 266 Camino

Castanada. 805-603-0681VCS297971

CAMARILLO FOR LEASE2br/2.5ba $1800; 2br/2ba $1600Premier Options 805-482-6616

ext:212. DRE #01340873VCS297972

Camarillo, Village Park, nicequiet 4+2.5, pool, gym rm,yd serv. $2,600/mo. N/P/D/S.

805-914-9028 VCS296579

CAM Mission Oaks 3+2New Paint, No pets or

smoking. 1yr lease,security dep, credit check,

$1750 805-987-1089.VCS298269

CAM- Mission Oaks 4+2inc’l grdner for $2200, driveby: 5725 E. Cherry Ridge

805-377-4219 VCS298304

CAM MOBILE ESTATES2+2 Newly Built

Spa/Pool & rec center.$1,400/mo water,

cable tv, trash incl.One person must be 55+.

805-816-1833 VCS297964

CAM. Woodside Greens3+2, $2075+dep , N/S/Pdrive by first, 4508 Milpas

805-807-2151 VCS297789

MOORPARK, CA 93021

House for RentBeautfl hm. Close to shpng

frway schoolsAvlbl Feb 1st. 4bdrms,

2full/1half baths,$2,390.00/mo

(805)297-5702VCS298155

OXN - 3+2, Clean2 car gar, grdnr incl’d,

pet ok. $1,700805-482-4307 VCS297526

OXN - 3+2, Fam Rm2 car gar, grdnr incl’d,

pet ok. $1,695/mo805-482-4307 VCS298196

Oxn 3+3+FR,Looks New,1/2blk To Beach.2 FP,DW,2 garN/S/P.Lease $2,495/mo Callowner 805-469-6662 VCS297991

Oxn. 3 bdrm + family room,back yard, 2 car garage.

$1800. pets ok,310-218-7233 VCS297913

OXN - 4+2.5 Beautiful homeFam rm, Living rm, F/P,Yrd

In gated communityof Channel Point HOA.

$2100/mo+ $2300/sec. No PetsAMF Realty

805-642-0995;794-8415VCS297784

OXNARD - 4+2,2 Car garage, fenced,

includes gardener, no pets.$1,950/mo + $1,950 dep.

805-482-6074 VCS297398

OXNARD - Attractive 3+2Fam rm, Dbl gar, fenced,

pets ok. $1,695/mo805-798-4251 VCS297949

OXNARD N. - 3+3+ DEN,2213 sq ft. New paint, carpet,

granite kitchen. $2250/mo+ depAvail Feb. 1st 805-728-5477

VCS296874

OXN Hollywood Beach 2+1$1,650/mo. Overlooking theHarbor. Call Paul Bershin818-398-3093 VCS296665

OX nr Victoria 3+2, RV prk,new stove & dishwasher,

$1800 mo+dep, call morning985-1726 482-7755 VCS297590

Oxn/shores 4/2 walk to Beach$2495/mo very cleanPatio entertainment5137 Whitecap drive by805-899-4710 VCS298430

PT HUE 3+2+2 car garage,new tile, carpet, paint,inlcs grdnr, N/S/P, $1700 +$1700 dep, 805-443-3164805-443-3539 VCS297801

SANTA PAULA - 2+1,w/yard, $1150/mo grdnr incl’d

1127 E Main St805-933-3657 VCS297580

SANTA PAULA - 3+2Must See! Clean home,nice area, attached 2 car

gar, w/ dr opener,covered patio, front and

backyard, fruittrees, laundry hookups,

stove, dishwshr & micro,f/p, jacuzzi tub in master

bath. $1800/mo+dep.HUD ok. 805-388-0416

VCS297333

SIMI 4+2, 2,000sf, a/c, f/p,lrg granite kitchen, dining,

carpet, paint, gardener,cul-de-sac, RV access.$2,490/mo. 805-630-2594

VCS297498

SOMIS - Rural Ranch3 bed+1 bath house $1,800Details:444-2726; 386-4571

VCS297617

S. PAULA - VENTURAALISO CANYON

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RANCH FOREXTENDED

FAMILY.Ranch homes(2)located be-

hind gates. Large MainHouse 4+2.5 with pool.Smaller House 2+2. Bothhouses with new orbrand new appliances.All utilities included++. Entire Ranch with2 Houses - $6,800.00Great for extended fami-ly. A MUST SEE -MANY EXTRAS!6bdrms, 4full/1half baths,70 $6,800.00/mo

(805)886-5096VCS298440

STA Paula Sr MH Park 55+2+2, refrig, w/d, lg yd, shedstorage, carport, $900+$900dep. Gardener incl. No pets.9am-noon & 2-4pm Mon-Fri.

805-525-6148 VCS296662

VENTURA WEST 2+1$200 MOVE IN BONUS

Yard, hkups, petconsidered $1,350.

Crossroads Inv 805-485-4040VCS297973

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HOUSES

VTA Citrus Walk 3+2.5with granite counters,

wood floors downstairs,fenced side yard. Living

room with fireplace.$2100 Onyx

COMING SOON VTAabove the mall, quiet

street, home with largeadded family room

Glen Ellen

VTA west end 2+1 singlestory back house. Shared2 car garage for storage.Water included in rent.

$1195 W. Prospect

VTA 3+2 with office be-low the mall, there is a 2car detached garage be-

hind a gate. Propertyhas some dual pane win-

dows. $2050 Channel

VTA 3+3.5 Ondulando withincredible views. Mostly

single story, large lotwith fruit trees. Must seeto believe. Available mid

February. $3250Via Cielito

VTA recently rehabbed2+1 west end duplex.

Wood floors, new kitchenwith stove,refrigerator,

and full size stackedwasher and dryer. Largeshared backyard. N/S &

N/P $1250 El Medio

VTA 3+3.5 hillside viewhome w/ 3 car garage.Large corner lots, up-stairs master with sit-

ting area & fireplace, hisand hers closets. 2 suites

downstairs. $3400Cobblestone

VTA West end 3+2 withcommunity pool and

BBQ area. Washer/dryerand refrigerator for ten-ants use. 2 car garage.Owner may consider apet with larger securitydep $1650 /6 month lease

Pomo

OXN 3+2 with den singlestory, fireplace in livingrm. Fenced backyard

close to shopping. HUDok $1800. K St

PT HUE 3+2 w/den singlestory, corner lot

w/fenced backyd. Lami-nate floors in kitchen &living rm. Lndry hkupsin hse. Rent incl garden-

er $1990 Pearson

All properties areno pets, no smoke,

one year lease.VCHFR.COM805-650-2500

VCS297174

VTA 4+2 AVENUE AREA,newly remodeled, w/d hkup,

wtr/trash pd. $1,900/mo.805-746-0549 VCS297832

VTA VIEW HOME3bd+2ba, office, family rm,Frml dining rm, cul-de-sac,

grdnr, N/S/P, $2,495/mo.805-642-5456 VCS296593

WLV BEAUTIFUL WARM

5+4+ Office+ Fam Room.Pvt Backyard w/ pool&spaNew Deck,HdwdFlr & crpt.All Kit Appl.,W/D hookup.

$4695 a month.Pool mtce & gdnr included

805-496-2464VCS296608

OXN 2bd+1ba, near college,clean, new appliances, niceyard. N/P, N/D. $1,200/mo.1 mstr with office, $800/mo.805-914-9028 VCS296575

VTA Share 2bd+1ba Aptwith garage. $500/mo.

805-657-2902VCS297652

Cam., 2 rm apt. upstairs inbeautiful home , xlnt Mis-sion Oaks area, prvt kitch& bath, free fios tv/utils,lndry, N/S/D, $750 +dep805-987-8320 VCS297834

CAM ,2 rms, master w/ownbath $600 + $600 dep & util.

lrg rm shr ba $500+$500 dep& util. 805-484-9898 VCS296913

CAMARILLO - Privatebathroom, w/d avail. House

privileges. $675 inc’l utils.805-558-0300 VCS296791

MOORPARK ROOM withprivate bath, utilities incl’d,

$600/mo+$100/dep.805-990-0422 VCS298187

NBP: Furnished 600 sf GuestHouse, separate from main

house, N/S/P. $1,000/mo, utilsincl’d. Available NOW!805-498-5907 VCS297744

NBP- Rm in lg hm w/pool.$650/mo+$350/dep, includesutils: WiFi, house cleaner,and cable. Avail Feb 1st.805-750-5069 VCS297426

OXN (2) Rooms Available,$350/mo+dep, share bath.Share utilities. 805-247-9080

VCS297416

Oxnard North Unfurnished1 bedroom, all house

privileges, private parking.No smoking. $600/mo.

All utilities included.805-816-9412 VCS296767

OXN FURNISHED ROOM$550+dep, includes utilitiesand house privs. N/S/D/P.805-483-3152 VCS297346

OXN Mandalay Shores,Studio, Large master bedrm

w/pvt entry and bath.$800/mo unfurnished.N/S/P/D

805-9841692;805-248-0640VCS296562

OXN Rm for rent, good area,No illegal drugs or alcohol

avail now 805-509-2272VCS297868

OXN ROOM in newertownhome, nice area, nearbeach. $595, lndry utils/cbl/WiFi included. No smoke/

pets/drugs. 805-509-7222VCS297997

PT HUE Room w/bath intwnhome, nr beach, shopshse priv, n/s/p $550+sec+

1/2 wtr incls utils. Call eves only805-216-3099 VCS297534

Resort Living @ Dry GulchLodge only 10 miles from

Pt Mugu. Bedroom/officew/ocean view. Fully

furnished w/privs: kitchen,laundry, HDTV, WiFi, pool/

spa, BBQ & lawn tennis.$900/mo+sec. Utils & house

keeper pd. NO Pets, NoMess-nicks or Smoking.

movielocationsmalibu.com(see lodge) Call 310-457-3807or 310-589-8311 VCS296532

SIMI- Lrg mstr 500sf $795lrg rm 300sf $595,

Quiet, beautiful in view.805-526-7172 VCS298072

T.O. Racquet ClubVillas

Furn/unfurnQuiet room in quiet home.

House privs.Ref’s req’d. $500/mo

805-990-1008 VCS297902

Ventura East - Master bedroom w/ prvt bath. Fridge &micro, N/S/D/P. Direct TV$600+$400 dep 805-218-2326

VCS297462

VENTURA - PRIVATEENTRANCE & PATIO

Lrg room, Priv bath, pool.near Gov’t Center. Quiet.No pets/smoking/drugs.Utils & Internet incl’d.

$650+$650dep. 805-477-1375VCS297391

VTA 1 Furnished Rmw/pvt bath, utils incl, kitchprivs, no smoke, no pets ,

$650+dep. 805-659-5206VCS298533

VTA Lrg Rm $695 or Sm Rm$645. sm pet ok, cable/utils& internet incl, near beach.

714-746-9499 VCS296646

VTA near Gov’t Ctr, quiet,furnished room, share bath.

N/S/D/P. $465/mo+dep.805-646-1125 VCS296782

WLV- Furn room for rent

Close to shops and freewayno smoking or drinking.

$600/mo805-388-50227 or 805-910-9973

VCS298303

Ventura Storage Space120 sq.ft. for $99/month.Convenient Location atVictoria & 101 Fwy, Call

Mark @ 805-479-8284VCS298160

OJAI- 2bdrm+2 bathrecently updated, W/D inc’l

move in ready $1550/mo805-415-3361 VCS297209

SOMIS - Rural Ranch2 bed+1 bath Mobile home$1,050 Details:805-444-2726;

386-4571 VCS297619

CAM 60x12+ enclosed porch2 br, 1.5 ba, no smoking, nopets, senior park, Clubhouse.1150 E. Ventura Blvd Sp 83.

$1,200/mo or will sell. 805-987805-987-6122 or 368-1775

VCS297907

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SIMI - Easy StGross Lease. 2,400 sqft.

Warehouse/Ofc/MfcExcellent Pricing.

Roll Up Door.805-529-3721 VCS297320

SIMI INDUSTRIAL800sf - 5000sf, with office &warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great

terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS298215

T.O (2) 1500 sf units, each w/small office & bath, lg roll-up

door. $1300+$1300dep.TPC760-247-6798 VCS296290

VTA 2646 Palma Drive*** REDUCED PRICES ***

1,140 - 2,260 sqftBill @ 818.519.1653

VCS297467

VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE960sf - 2,125sf, with office &

warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great

terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext:1VCS298219

CAMARILLO RETAILSanta Rosa Plaza, 650sfto 3400 sf. David Press

(310)553-6512 VCS297231

SIMI OFFICE SPACE700sf - 1,000sf. Available.

Excellent terms & pricing.Mid Valley Properties

805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS298216

VENTURAMEDICAL ROOM FOR

RENTPerfect for Medical,

esthetician or massagetherapist. Join us inoffice with Medispa

and Surgeons.Rent includes utils and se-

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