Lighthouse Aug. 8, 2013

Vol. 13, No. 16 | Thursday, August 8, 2013 www.thelighthousenews.com
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Wendy Fontanilla
was looking forward to
staying in the Navy
Lodge at Naval Base
Ventura County
(NBVC) Port Huen-
eme.
Yes, it would feel a
bit cramped, what with
a husband, two boys
ages 9 and 6, a Pomer-
anian named Magnus
and a black Lab named
Yuki.
But it would bring
everyone closer, she fig-
ured. And besides,
there was a free break-
fast every morning, the
kitchen or the outdoor
barbecue for dinner, a
swimming pool around
the corner and the
beach a short drive
away.
And maid service.
So on May 1, the
family moved in to
Room 118 for what
they thought would be
a couple of weeks — a
month at the most —
while their new home
in Port Hueneme was
being finished.
Fifty-six days later
they moved out.
Frayed nerves? Ill
2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1 room, 56 days
NMCB 3 deploys
to Pacific region
Mom shares tips on staying
sane when a short hotel stay
goes into overtime
Photo by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
Wendy Fontanilla, shown here with black
Lab Yuki and Pomeranian Magnus,
recently finished up a 56-day stay at
the Navy Lodge at Naval Base Ventura
County, Port Hueneme.
See STAY, PAge 22
• Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
announces that the number of
furlough days for civilian workers is
being reduced from 11 to six.
• An old farmhouse that has been
converted into transitional living
quarters for women and children
gets a fresh coat of paint, courtesy
of volunteers from Naval Base
Ventura County (NBVC) and a visiting
ship, USS Cape St. George (CG-71).
These stories and more,
Aug. 22 Lighthouse
PS1 Brian Dejesus of Navy
Operational Support Center, Ventura
County, visits residents of a nearby
retirement home and thanks
veterans for their service. Page 20
WHAT’S INSIDE
WHAT’S AHEAD
Photo by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
ET2 Jesse Larson of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 shares
a final moment with his son, Levi, before handing the 3-month-old
back to Sarah, his wife of eight years, and heading out Tuesday,
Aug. 6, for a deployment in the Pacific Command.
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Naval Mobile Construction Bat-
talion (NMCB) 3 began leaving
Tuesday, Aug. 6, for a six-month
deployment to 10 locations in the
Pacific Command — from China
Lake just 200 miles away to the tiny
island of Diego Garcia, halfway
around the world in the Indian
Ocean.
The first wave of Seabees — 226
of the nearly 600 in the battalion
— began gathering before dawn
next to NMCB 3’s headquarters
building. The rest would leave over
the next few days.
“This is an exciting day for
NMCB 3,” said Cmdr. Gordon
Meek III, who became the battal-
ion’s commanding officer a month
ago.
Lt. Cmdr. Trey Johnson, opera-
tions officer, said that while a small
contingent would be heading to
China Lake, the main body will be
based at Okinawa, Japan. Civic
Construction Action Details
(CCADs) will work with the local
population to renovate schools and
clinics in Timor-Leste, Cambodia,
Tonga and the Philippines. Other
Seabees will head to Navy installa-
tions in Atsugi and Yokuska, Ja-
pan; Chinhae, South Korea; and
Diego Garcia.
All the departing Seabees were
required to report in by 5:30 a.m.,
then had about an hour with their
families in the parking lot before
shipping out.
Equipment Operator 3rd Class
Aaron Wilson was already looking
ahead, eager to get back to Port
Hueneme in time for his daughter’s
second birthday.
“I’m ready to get it over with,”
agreed his wife, Sierra. “I’m sad.”
“I’msad, too,”Wilson said. “And
anxious.”
The Post Office at Naval Base
Ventura County closes. Officials say
it’s only temporary, but no date is
given for its reopening. Page 3

By Captain Larry Vasquez
NBVC Commanding Offcer
The LighThOuse is puBLished aT NO COsT TO The gOVerN-
meNT eVery OTher Thursday By The sTar, Of CamariLLO,
Ca. The sTar is a priVaTe firm iN NO way CONNeCTed wiTh
The deparTmeNT Of defeNse Or The uNiTed sTaTes NaVy,
uNder wriTTeN CONTraCT wiTh NaVaL Base VeNTura
COuNTy. The LighThOuse is The ONLy auThOrized CiViLiaN
eNTerprise Newspaper fOr memBers Of The u.s. NaVy,
CiViLiaN empLOyees, reTirees aNd Their famiLy memBers
iN The VeNTura COuNTy area. CONTeNTs Of The paper are
NOT NeCessariLy The OffiCiaL Views Of, NOr eNdOrsed By,
The u.s. gOVerNmeNT, aNd The deparTmeNT Of defeNse,
Or The deparTmeNT Of The NaVy aNd dO NOT impLy eN-
dOrsemeNT ThereOf. The appearaNCe Of adVerTisiNg iN
This puBLiCaTiON iNCLudiNg iNserTs aNd suppLemeNTs,
dOes NOT CONsTiTuTe eNdOrsemeNT Of The deparTmeNT
Of defeNse, The u.s. NaVy Or The sTar, Of The prOduCTs
Or serViCes adVerTised. eVeryThiNg adVerTised iN This
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Question: Who is responsible for patrolling
housing in Camarillo? Base security doesn’t pa-
trol here. If we have break-ins or thefts, whom do
we report it to? Lincoln Housing? Base security?
Answer: Catalina Heights is a public-private
housing development managed by Lincoln Mili-
tary Housing. It is not patrolled by federal police
or military police because it is not federal land or
government-owned housing, and our jurisdiction
does not extend to that area outside the fence. If
there are specifc military-legal issues, you may
see military or federal police on scene, just as you
would anywhere in town, but it is not within their
purview to patrol.
If you witness or need to report a crime or
theft, you should contact the Camarillo Police
Department, just as you would contact the Ox-
nard Police Department if you lived in Oxnard.
Lincoln Military Housing is responsible for your
property management needs, but law enforce-
ment should be left to law enforcement profes-
sionals.
Do you have questions or suggestions for
Capt. Vasquez? You can submit them via this
forum at [email protected], online using the
CO’s Suggestion Box at http://cnic.navy.mil/ven-
tura/index.htm or at www.Facebook.com/Naval-
BaseVenturaCounty. You can also follow us on
Twitter at www.twitter.com/NBVCCalifornia and
keep up on the latest news and events.
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CommunityCalendar
MULTICULTURAL DAY:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Seabee Chapel, NBVC
Port Hueneme. Sample
ethnic foods from around the world
and learn about other cultures. Call
PS1 Rebecca Rook, 989-5165, for
a $6 food sample passport.
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SUMMER 5K AND
OBSTACLE COURSE:
Registration at 11
a.m., run at 11:30
a.m., Family Beach, NBVC Point
Mugu. Free. Sponsored by
Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
Information: 989-7378.
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August
BACK TO SChOOL
fAIR: 11 a.m. to
2 p.m., NEX Port
Hueneme. Giveaways,
product demos, hula hoop contest,
cake walk, face painting, free
eye exams, dance and drumline
performance. Information: 982-
6801.
15
MILITARY AND
VETERAN EXPO:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
Camarillo Parks and
Recreation Auditorium, 1605 E.
Burnley St., Camarillo. Free for all
military personnel, vets and their
loved ones. Learn about services,
benefits. Info: Military411.
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Navy stays busy in dog days of summer
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Kia konked out.
The pit bull had tried to jog two miles
down Las Posas Road with Aviation Sup-
port Equipment Technician 2nd Class
Marco Carrillo, but she’d stalled at the
side of the road. She plopped onto the
dirt, rolled over and begged for a tummy
rub.
Carrillo obliged, then, rest stop com-
plete, the two continued on their way to
the Camarillo Premium Outlets.
Carrillo, who’s with Fleet Readiness
Center Southwest (FRCSW) Point Mugu
Detachment, had organized this Jog for
Dogs Saturday morning, July 27, to pro-
mote the next day’s adopt-a-thon at the
Sailors jog with canines
along Las Posas Road to
promote adopt-a-thon ...
PhOTO BY ANDREA hOwRY / LIghThOUSE
AEAN Sam Sharp of the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Point Mugu Detachment,
relaxes with Charlie, a pit bull, after their two-mile jog from the Ventura County animal
Shelter to the Camarillo Premium Outlets. The Jog for Dogs Saturday morning, July 27, was
to raise awareness for the next day’s adopt-a-thon at the shelter.
... and they volunteer at
Pooch Parade to support
rescue organization
Nearly two dozen volunteers from Na-
val Base Ventura County (NBVC) helped
set up and take down booths and audio
equipment for last month’s Pooch Parade,
an annual fund-raising event for the Ca-
nine Adoption and Rescue League (C.
A.R.L.) of Ventura County.
“This is the first year the Navy has
helped with this event, and they made a
significant difference,” Mary Saputo,
president of C.A.R.L., said about an hour
before the event officially opened. Nearly
See Jog, Page 21
See PooCH, Page 21
SENSORY-fRIENDLY
MOVIE: 2 p.m.,
Needham Theater,
NBVC Port Hueneme.
“Monsters University” will be
shown with lights on and sound
down. Free. Information: Page 19.
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CUSTOMER
APPRECIATION
EVENT: 3 to 6 p.m.,
NEX Point Mugu. Meet
a UFC martial arts fighter and
enjoy a karaoke contest, raffles,
jolly jumper, arts and crafts and
face painting. Info: 488-6333.
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The Post Office at Naval Base Ventura
County, Port Hueneme, closed temporarily
beginning Aug. 5.
At this time, the closure is not permanent,
but the Post Office does not have an esti-
mated time of when the facility is expected
to reopen, according to Adrian Perez, the
supervisor at Port Hueneme’s mainPost Of-
fice.
The facility on base was operated under
contract, andaproblemwiththe paperwork
arose inJuly. The decisiontoclose the doors
came Monday, after 30 days of trying to
resolve the problem without success.
“Those with P.O. boxes will continue to
receive their mail regularly, but packages will
need to be picked up at the main office,”
Perez said. The blue drop-off mail box at
the base locationwill continue tobe serviced
during the closure.
The main Port Hueneme Post Office is
located at 560 E. Pleasant Valley Road, less
than a block from the intersection of Ven-
tura RoadandPleasant Valley Road. Office
hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur-
day.
NBVC Port Hueneme Post office closes
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By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Panda Express opened Tuesday, July 30, at the Naval Base
Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme Navy Exchange,
bringing life back to a food court that had been closed for
renovation since Dec. 14.
“This is a wonderful presentation, very welcoming,” NEX
General Manager Anna Esguerra said, noting the restaurant’s
sleek fixtures and brightly lit electronic menu board. “Cus-
tomers have responded favorably. Panda Express has a re-
ally fresh product.”
She said service is indeed “express.”
“They are particularly adept at moving people through in
a timely fashion,” she said. “That helps when you have a short
lunch break.”
Esguerra said that with Panda Express being so popular,
the food court will stay open for the time being until 7 p.m.
on weekdays, rather than 6 p.m.
“It’s pretty clear by the turnout that the food court plays
an important role on this base,” she said.
Panda Express opens in NEX Port Hueneme food court
Photo by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
Panda Express is now open in the food court at the Navy Exchange, Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.
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Seabee Chapel
Port Hueneme
Building 1433
Phone: (805) 982-4358
Protestant
Sunday worship service: 9 a.m.
Choir rehearsal: Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Sunday: 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 Studies
Women’s Bible Study: Tuesday,
10 a.m., “Book of I Samuel”;
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., “Sacred
Parenting.” Childcare provided.
Men’s Bible Study: Thursday, 11:30
a.m., “Walking with God in the
Desert.” Lunch provided.
Soup Fellowship Study: Sunday, 5
p.m., “Behold Your God.” Potluck.
Catholic Religious Education
Pre-K through high school
Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Chapel of Faith
Point Mugu
Building 121
Phone: (805) 989-7967
Protestant
Episcopal service: 11 a.m.
Catholic Mass
Sunday: 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 NBVC
Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Han
Command Chaplain
Lt. Lesa Welliver
Staff Chaplain
Father Antony Berchmanz
Catholic Priest
Worship schedule
Since checking on board in April, I have
had the distinct pleasure of being the chap-
lain for Naval Mobile Construction Bat-
talion (NMCB) 4.
I met the battalion in Rota, Spain, a
couple of weeks before the halfway point
of our current deployment. While only
about a third of the battalion is with main
body in Rota, I was able to meet most of
the people inthe battalionbecause the com-
manding officer sent me on visits to sev-
eral other detachment sites.
It has been a lot of fun getting to know
many of the people I will be serving as a
chaplain over the next couple of years. I
must admit, when I was enlisted as an
aviation electronics technician, Seabees
were always a bit of a mystery to me. How-
ever, I can say with confidence nowwhat I
always suspected then: The Seabees are
among the hardest working people in the
Navy.
In my travels, and here in Rota, I have
met many outstanding Seabees within the
ranks of NMCB 4. The work they have
done this deployment is truly impressive.
They run 24-hour operations seven days a
week for a sustained period to accomplish
a massive undertaking in Africa. They’re
building a latrine facility from the ground
up for the Georgian Army. They’re accom-
plishing numerous —and needed —camp
maintenance projects throughout Afghan-
istan. And they’re helping repair and reno-
vate a 15th century monastery in Spain as
a community relations project.
The Seabees of NMCB4 have left behind
them that which is tangible, lasting and
beneficial for others. What these Seabees
may take with them is pleasure in having
labored well.
Awise man, long ago —King Solomon,
about 3,000 years ago, to be more precise
— once wrote:
“What gain has the worker fromhis toil? I have seen the business that God has giv-
en to the children of man to be busy with.
He has made everything beautiful in its
time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s
heart, yet so that he cannot find out what
God has done from the beginning to the
end. I perceived that there is nothing better
for them than to be joyful and to do good
as long as they live; also that everyone
should eat and drink and take pleasure in
all his toil —this is God’s gift toman”(Eccl
3:9–13, ESV).
My prayer for the Seabees of NMCB 4
is that they will bring home with them the
satisfaction and pleasure of having worked
hard and accomplished much; not only so,
but that they would rightly see that such
satisfaction and pleasure in one’s labor is
a gift from God that is theirs to enjoy.
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By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
After having volunteered at the organi-
zation for nearly a decade, Jeanne Billiot
has been named the director of the Navy-
Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)
at Naval Base Ventura County,
Billiot officially took over the post July
22, succeeding Oscar Ramos, who left af-
ter less than a year on the job. His prede-
cessor, Nadine Gamble, had held the post
for nine years.
Billiot said she has two key priorities
for the society: recruiting and retaining
volunteers, and increasing the society’s
availability for service members —wheth-
er that means changing office hours or
getting the word out to commands about
what the society does and how it helps
Sailors and their families.
“I think my experience as a volunteer
with the society will be an advantage in
not only recruiting volunteers, but also in
retaining them and enhancing their role
within the society,” she said.
Volunteers are critical to the organiza-
tion, which has only two paid positions.
She’d like to see a contingent of about 50;
right now, fewer than three dozen are
fully on board.
Billiot is also looking forward to con-
ducting a client contact survey to see how
the society can better serve the base.
“Right now we’re open from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. on weekdays,” she said. “Those
hours don’t mesh well with the duty day
of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s just not easy for
someone to come in without the knowl-
edge of command leadership, which ne-
gates a service member’s possible desire
for that interaction to be confidential.”
Formed more than century ago by a
small group that wanted to help the wid-
ows and orphans of fallen Sailors and
Marines, the NMCRS has since evolved
into a worldwide organization that offers
emergency financial assistance to active
duty and retired members of the Navy and
Marine Corps and their eligible family
members.
In 1904, its first year of operation, the
society awarded $9,500 in financial assis-
tance to the families of 20 Sailors who
suffered financially due to illness or
death.
So far this year, the NMCRS on this
base alone has given out $250,000 in loans
—35 percent more than this time last year
— and helped 440 families, up 7 percent
from last year.
“Fifty percent of those loans go to ba-
sic living expenses — utilities, rent, food
and gas,” Billiot said.
The next big chunk goes to emergency
vehicle repairs.
“We need to get the word out about the
importance of investing in preventive
maintenance,” Billiot said.
She believes the NMCRS is becoming
more successful in getting word out about
its services, and she thinks the application
process has become more streamlined,
making it easier to serve more clients.
At the same time, she said, the rising
costs of food and gasoline have made the
need greater.
Billiot has spent much of her life as an
Air Force spouse. Married 23 years to her
high school sweetheart, she and her hus-
band spent time in San Antonio, Alaska
and South Carolina before settling in Ox-
nard, where they decided to stay after
retirement.
“We picked a spot where we wouldn’t
need an air conditioner or a snowblower,”
Billiot says, laughing.
The couple has a 14-year-old daughter
who attends Rio Mesa High School.
Billiot is a native of New Orleans, and
her French name, Jeanne, rhymes with
“Shawn.”
She has a strong background in finance
and education, two fields that she believes
will serve her well at the NMCRS, where
she already has more than a year of expe-
rience as casework lead.
“I’ve been blessed to be able to develop
skills in multiple disciplines,” she said. “I
think this will be a perfect fit.”
Longtime volunteer named director of Relief Society
Photo by AndreA howry / LIghthouse
Jeanne Billiot is the new director of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.
• The NMCRS office is open from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday. It is located in the NBVC
Port Hueneme Welcome Center,
2600 Dodson St., Suite 1. Informa-
tion: 982-4409.
• The NMCRS Thrift Shop is
open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon-
days and Wednesdays and is located
in Bldg. 829, at the corner of Harris
Street and 15th Avenue, NBVCPort
Hueneme. The shop accepts dona-
tions of clothes, household items,
sporting goods, books, toys, movies
and certain uniform items. No fur-
niture or used baby car seats can be
accepted.
• An NMCRS base beautification
event is set for 10 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 8. Call the office for details
and to sign up.
• A Budget 4 Baby class is sched-
uled for 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
13, at the NMCRS office.
• Check out the new NMCRS
Facebook page at www.facebook.
com/NMCRSVentura.
Calendar of events
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By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Chiefs and first-class petty of-
ficers fromthe Naval Construction
Training Center (NCTC) volun-
teered their time over two week-
ends to repair a leaky roof on the
buildingthat houses the Navy-Ma-
rine Corps Relief Society
(NMCRS) Thrift Shop at Naval
Base Ventura County, Port Huen-
eme.
“This is an awesome project —
seriously,”said the NCTC’s Chief
Builder Eric Chamberlin, who or-
ganized the work crews. “It gives
us the opportunity to help the
people here who help us.”
The thrift shop is in Bldg. 829,
near the corner of Harris Street
and 15th Avenue. It is staffed by
volunteers whocleanandsort hun-
dreds of donateditems eachmonth
— toys, baby strollers, clothing,
housewares, sportinggoods, books,
furniture andall kinds of odds and
ends —and resell themfor a frac-
tion of their original price, as little
as 25 cents in some cases.
“It’s an invaluable service that
the thrift shopprovides,”saidPub-
lic Works Production Manager
Glenn Brunelle, a former com-
mand master chief at the base.
Added Dave Rich, a construc-
tion management technician at
Public Works and a former build-
ing instructor at the NCTC, “This
is truly heartfelt labor.”
The roof is believed to be near-
ly four decades old. Brunelle and
Chamberlin were inspecting it re-
cently when a shopper came up
andintroducedhimself, sayinghe’d
beenthe leading chief petty officer
of the Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion 3 crewthat had built the
structure back in 1974. The man
confirmed that it was the original
roof.
“Thirty-eight years out of a tar
and gravel roof is pretty good,”
Chamberlin said.
Brunelle knewthat inthis age of
budget-tightening and the Navy’s
“Mission Dependency Index,”
chances were slim that funding
would come through to fix a leak-
ing roof ona thrift shop. He brain-
stormed with Rich, and together
they contacted Chamberlin.
The project became a commu-
nity relations project for the
NCTC’s chief petty officers and
potential CPOs.
“It’s outside the normal work
environment —a way to build re-
lationships andthe bonds between
us,”Chamberlinexplained. “We’re
saving money, we’re working to-
gether and it’s a great cause.”
In the end, the two dozen chiefs
and first-class petty officers who
volunteeredtheir time tocomplete
this community relations project
saved the Navy $70,000 and, more
importantly, got the job done.
They finished the project on two
Saturdays and one Sunday, work-
ing from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July
13 and 14 and finishing up July
20.
Chief Construction Mechanic
Tony Moreno said he was proud
to have worked on the project.
“It’s a rare opportunity to do
this,” he said. “Most of the time
work like this always goes to con-
tractors. Sofor us tohave the skills
and be able to use them on some-
thingthat’s goodfor the Navycom-
munity, that’s a good bonus.”
NCTC volunteers fix leaky roof on NMCRS Thrift Shop
Photo by bUC EriC ChambErlin / nCtC
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UTCS (SCW) Gabe Vazquez, and Vazquez’ dependent, Dakota Brooks,
who would leave a few days later for Marine boot camp. The volunteers
are from the Naval Construction Training Center at Naval Base Ventura
County, Port Hueneme.
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By CECN Christopher Porta
and BUCN Laine Pulfer
NMCB 3
More than 20 years ago, Ventura
County resident Claire L. Hope visited
a veterans’ aid event in Long Beach,
where she was inspired by the degree of
free help local legal and health care
professionals were happy to give our
nation’s homeless heroes.
The next year, 1993, Hope both
founded and organized the first Ven-
tura County Stand Down where, for two
decades, her organization has provided
meals and critical services to hundreds
of veterans from across Ventura, Santa
Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Los An-
geles counties.
More than 20 Seabees from Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB)
3 helped with this year’s event, provid-
ing, setting up and breaking down 13
large tents, each able to house 12 home-
less veterans.
“The Seabees are always willing to
help,” Hope said Wednesday, July 24,
during the first day of set-up. “They
are a wonderful group of profession-
als.”
For two nights and three days, hun-
dreds of former service members from
all military branches came to receive
free health and life management ser-
vices — and a break from the environ-
ment.
“The Army changed my life,” said
Korean War veteran and six-year Amer-
ican Red Cross volunteer Carl Bohm-
ing. The Ventura Stand Down, he add-
ed, “is a little something you can do to
give back.”
Since the start of the Ventura Coun-
ty Stand Down, civilian and veteran
volunteers have dedicated their time to
help those in need. More than 300 vol-
unteers provided meals, safety, security,
optometry, dental, physical rehabilita-
tion, legal services, showers and even
haircuts to veterans who would other-
wise go without. Donations, such as
clothes and toiletries, were provided by
local businesses and private citizens.
Connie Biggers of the American Le-
gion Auxiliary has been a volunteer at
the Ventura County Stand Down for 10
years. Her volunteer service is defined
by a personal acronym, “PASS,” for
pride, attitude, service and support.
Biggers said she was honored to be a
part of such an experience among men
and women who gave their time in the
service.
“They are very polite, very gracious
and it is an honor to be with them,”
Biggers said while looking out over the
crowd. “We owe them eternally.”
NMCB 3 helps with Stand Down
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 set up tents at the National
Guard Armory in Ventura in preparation for the annual Stand Down that brings shelter and
services to homeless veterans. This year’s weekend event began Friday, July 26. More
than a dozen Seabees worked for two days prior to the event, setting up 13 tents with 12
cots in each.
Photo by CeCn ChriStoPher Porta / nMCb 3
BUCN Michael Dorsey and CECN Raven Hill, both with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
3, assemble the main support stanchions of a large tent July 24 for use during the Ventura
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Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)
has implemented a Gold Star Family
reserved parking plan at various high-
traffic facilities around the installa-
tion.
Gold Star Families are the immediate
surviving family members of service
members killed in combat. There are
more than 32,000 Gold Star Families in
California alone.
“We want to be sure the families of
those who have given their lives in de-
fense of their country are both recog-
nized and provided for,” said Capt.
Larry Vasquez, commanding officer of
NBVC. “By providing them this small
token of recognition, we honor the sac-
rifice they’ve made and make trips to
our installation just a little bit easier.
Parking can be a challenge, and reserv-
ing prime parking for our Gold Star
Families will hopefully make support
services easier to access.”
Across the Navy, installations have
stepped up efforts to recognize Gold
Star Families. The parking spaces were
created this summer as one practical,
visible way to extend that recognition.
At NBVC, the spaces are located near
other reserved parking areas — such as
officer or expectant mother spots — at
high traffic areas at both Port Hueneme
and Point Mugu. The Fleet & Family
Support Center, Navy Exchange, com-
missary and the health clinics all have
designated Gold Star Family spaces.
The term “Gold Star Families” comes
from the lapel pin, known as the “Gold
Star Lapel Button,” that was established
by Congress in 1965 to identify the wid-
ows, parents and next of kin of active
duty service members who lost their
lives in combat, retroactive to World
War I.
Prime parking spots reserved for Gold Star Families
By Andrea Howry
Lighthouse
Dozens of workers at Naval Base Ven-
tura County (NBVC) Point Mugu, got
their blood pressure, cholesterol, glu-
cose, vision and body mass index checked
during a wellness fair Wednesday, July
24.
Then dozens more did the same thing
the next day at NBVC Port Hueneme.
Sixteen companies joined Kaiser Per-
manente’s mobile clinic to promote their
services over the two-day period. They
ranged from health insurance companies
to chiropractors to eye doctors to Red
Wing Shoes, which was promoting its
line of safety footwear.
“A lot of divisions are requiring safe-
ty shoes now,” said Kathy Sahagun, a
sales representative from Red Wing.
“We’ve gotten a lot more business from
the Navy lately.”
Among those stopping by the Point
Mugu event was Rear Adm. Paul Sohl,
commander of the Naval Air Warfare
Center Weapons Division, who was at
the base for a town hall meeting. Clear-
ly fit, he got his body mass index checked
and was told it was “well within
range.”
Dr. Ron Smiley, director of Electron-
ic Warfare/Combat Systems and the
Avionics Department at NAWCWD,
had his posture checked by Denise Per-
ez, a chiropractic assistant with Bolt
Chiropractic Family Wellness.
“We’ve had several wellness events
that I have not been able to attend,” Smi-
ley said. “Now that I’m not traveling as
much, I’m glad I was able to come and
support the event. Wellness is being em-
phasized right now in our environment,
and I want to lead by example.”
Sean Donnelly, a business financial
manager at NAWCWD, enjoyed a mas-
sage.
“That felt great,” he said after Mary
Ragis, a massage therapist with Bolt
Chiropractic, worked her magic.
A line formed outside the mobile clin-
ic, where each person was undergoing
$200 worth of free testing to find out
their cholesterol and glucose levels and
their blood pressure. Many had come in
years past and were checking to see if
their levels had changed.
But for Rhonda Brooks, this was her
first visit.
“I want to see how I’m doing on my
personal goals for fitness and health,”
the Range Support branch head said as
Liz Ruelas, a licensed vocational nurse
with Kaiser Permanente, took her
blood.
The human resources department on
base puts on four health fairs a year. The
next two are during the federal employ-
ee benefits open season and are sched-
uled for Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Point
Mugu and Thursday, Nov. 7, at Port
Hueneme.
Health fairs offer free tests for biometrics, posture, vision
Photos by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
Dr. Ron Smiley, director of electronic
warfare combat systems and the Avionics
Department at the Naval Air Warfare Center
Weapons Division, located at Naval Base
Ventura County, Point Mugu, has his posture
checked by Denise Perez, a chiropractic
assistant with Bolt Chiropractic Family
Wellness, during a health fair Wednesday,
July 24.
Bolt massage therapist Mary Ragis works
her magic on Sean Donnelly, a business
financial manager with the Naval Air Warfare
Center Weapons Division.
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YNC Ryan Arnoldussen of Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Ventura County
presents 145 pounds of peanut butter to Lt. Manuel Gaytan and Lt. Daisy Gaytan of the
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By YNC Ryan Arnoldussen
NOSC Ventura County
In support of the fifth annual Feds Feed
Families food drive, the Navy Operation-
al Support Center (NOSC) Ventura
County’s Chief Petty Officer Association
and the NOSC/Construction Battalion
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peanut butter,”Gaytan said. “Peanut but-
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difficult for them to keep in stock.” He
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dinner,” he explained. “It is high in pro-
tein, fats, calories; it is an essential staple
of a diet if you are hungry and down on
your luck.”
Gaytan said he was thankful for the
donation and expressed optimism for the
upcoming holiday food drives.
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class
Michael Burkett, the operations depart-
ment head at NOSCVentura County, said
the donation was an opportunity to show
future Sailors and associations how im-
portant community service is in the
Navy.
“Community service is a vital part of
your time in the Navy,”he told the Sailors
who donated. “Wherever you go, you will
be volunteering in the communities you
live in. It is very important for us all to
get involved, volunteer, and represent the
Navy’s core values of honor, courage and
commitment in all our lives outside of
the Navy as well.”
The Department of Defense has been
asked to support Feds Feed Families as
a direct response to the “United We Serve”
Act signed by President Obama in April
2009. The annual food drive is designed
to help replenish the shelves of food banks
across the country, which often run low
as school gets out and summer begins.
Yellow collection bins are scattered
across Naval Base Ventura County so
Navy families can contribute non-perish-
able food. The drive continues through
Aug. 31.
Feds Feed Families gets 145 pounds
of peanut butter, thanks to NOSC
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By Susan Lester
CSFE Public Affairs
Students and staff from the
255th Civil Engineer Corps Offi-
cers School (CECOS) BasicCourse
participated in a five-day field
training exercise (FTX), held for
the first time at Naval Base Ven-
tura County, Point Mugu.
Historically, the class FTX has
beenconductedat Central Califor-
nia’s Fort Hunter Liggett, where
scenarios leverage the same Army
training ranges and navigation
courses used by Naval Mobile
ConstructionBattalions (NMCBs)
for field training.
The FTX is the culminating
practical event during the two-
week Expeditionary Phase in a
17-week course designed to give
newly selected Civil Engineer
Corps (CEC) officers an in-depth
look at what it takes to become
leaders in a contingency environ-
ment.
The change in location, driven
by budgetary reductions, forced
CECOSstaff toredesigneachsce-
nario and seek creative training
alternatives.
“The CECOS staff was able to
execute all of the requiredlearning
objectives for Basic Class 255 at
Point Mugu, while savingthe Navy
$25Kin travel and support costs,”
said Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Jordan, CE-
COS Seabee Readiness Division
director. “While the initial field
training was successfully executed,
we will continue to make every ef-
fort toimprove our tactical realism
in order to enhance each student’s
training.”
Thirty-nine CECofficers, includ-
ing two Saudi Arabian officers,
participated in the FTX, support-
edbyacast of CECOSBasic Class
instructors, Marines and NMCB
3 Seabees. Students were trained
inexpeditionaryoperations during
the five-day FTX. They set up
camp and lived in a self-sufficient
environment for the duration of
the exercise.
“Havingthe urbantrainingfacil-
ity at Point Mugu made doing
patrols in a real-time environment
more realistic,”saidCECOSBasic
Class student, Chief Warrant Of-
ficer John Desarro. “The training
obtained at Point Mugu gives the
newofficers arealistic viewof what
NMCBs deal with in urban envi-
ronments.”
The FTX is strategically placed
within the CECOS curriculum to
give newly commissionedCECof-
ficers and lateral transfers the
chance to perform and execute
skills learned in the classroom,
such as establishing camp, con-
ducting patrols, leading convoys,
operating the combat operations
center, and mission planning to
execute engineer reconnaissance
operations.
“I feel fortunate the CECOS
staff was able tofinda way tokeep
theFTXinour coursecurriculum,”
said Ensign Michael Krestos.
The class is split intofour squads;
each squad includes a Marine, se-
nior enlisted, and CECofficer ad-
visor. Withthe helpof their squad’s
advisory team, the students learn
how to deal with the pressure of
making quick decisions under
stressful conditions, as well as the
debrief procedures after the mis-
sion is completed.
Basic Class 255 is scheduled to
graduate fromthe 17-week course
Sept. 20.
CECOS field training exercise held at Mugu for first time
Photo by Colleen tarnutzer / CeCoS
A staff sergeant demonstrates proper weapons handling procedures for
Civil Engineer Corps Officers School (CECOS) Basic Class 255. Weapons
handling was taught in preparation for the field training exercise (FTX)
held at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.
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By Darrell Waller
NAVFAC EXWC
The Naval Facilities Engineering and
Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAV-
FACEXWC) held a change of command
ceremony July 26 at Naval Base Ven-
tura County.
Capt. Mark K. Edelson relieved Capt.
Brant D. Pickrell as commanding offi-
cer.
Rear Adm. Katherine L. Gregory,
commander, NAVFAC and Chief of
Civil Engineers, gave the keynote address
and presented Pickrell with the Legion
of Merit for his exemplary service and
exceptional leadership.
“This award is truly recognition of the
efforts of the more than 1,300 men and
women that make up the Engineering
and Expeditionary Warfare Center,” said
Pickrell. “I am humbled to have been
their commanding officer for the past
two years. It is my highest honor to have
been part of your team and your lega-
cy.”
Pickrell, a native of Redding, Calif.,
has been the commanding officer of
NAVFAC EXWC since September 2012,
following the merging of his dual com-
mands, the Naval Facilities Engineering
Service Center and the Naval Facilities
Expeditionary Logistics Center. He is
assuming newduties as the fleet engineer
for the U.S. 6th Fleet in Naples, Italy.
Under Pickrell’s leadership, EXWC
continued the strong and successful
legacy of its predecessor commands.
EXWC has expanded its global leader-
ship position in strategic innovations,
specialized expertise and centralized
program management for NAVFAC
while maintaining its capability to re-
spond to the evolving requirements of
Navy, Marine Corps and Department
of Defense commands around the
world.
A graduate of the Massachusetts In-
stitute of Technology and Stanford Uni-
versity, Edelson assumed command of
NAVFAC EXWC following his last tour
of duty as operations officer for NAV-
FAC Southeast.
“To the command of EXWC, your
intellect, your inquisitiveness, your de-
sire to serve and work together to solve
the problems of the Navy’s shore and
expeditionary forces make this command
an invaluable part of NAVFAC,” said
Edelson. “It is a great honor to be serv-
ing with you.”
Edelson began his naval career with
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5
as assistant Alfa Company commander
during Operations Desert Shield/Storm,
then as the Detail Korea officer in charge
for his second deployment.
Change of command at EXWC
Photo by EA1 DAvE MillEr / NAvFAC EXWC
Capt. Mark K. Edelson, incoming commanding officer of the Naval Facilities Engineering
and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC), speaks during the change of command
ceremony. Edelson will lead 1,300 men and women in providing specialized facilities
engineering, technology solutions and life-cycle management of expeditionary equipment
to the Navy, Marines Corps, federal agencies and other Department of Defense supported
commands.
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Seabees wrapping up projects
in Croatia, Republic of Georgia
By Lt. j.g. Thomas R. Stock
NMCB 4
UDBINA, Croatia — Seabees
from Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion (NMCB) 4 are nearing
completion of a 120-by-48-foot
Type II K-Span, a steel-paneled
structure being built in support of
the joint training exercise Jackal
Stone.
Since the annual exercise began
in 2007, it has served primarily as
an opportunity to strengthen the
partnership between the United
States and Croatia. Coordinated by
the U.S., the exercise provides the
opportunity for joint training and
sharing of training concepts, tactics,
techniques and procedures.
Since arriving in mid-June, Detail
Croatia has followed a strict con-
struction schedule in order to com-
plete the project by the end of de-
ployment.
“I think this project really tests
our skills as Seabees,” said Builder
1st Class Michael Bettencourt. “The
crews are working great together to
finish the project, and we’re all
moving towards the same goal.”
Builder 1st Class Reno Perry-
man, project operations, said the
Seabees are working hard to finish
the project.
“When we’re finished, everyone
will be able to take pride in the
finished product, knowing all the
effort that was put in,” he said.
As important as the actual build-
ing is to the mission, the larger
goal is to strengthen relationships
with regional allies.
Recently, U.S. Army Reserve Of-
ficer Training Corps (ROTC) ca-
dets visited the project to learn
more about Seabees and their “Can
Do” spirit. Led by Lt. Col. Rich-
ard Smith, professor of military
science from Iowa State Univer-
sity, the ROTC cadets asked ques-
tions about Seabee heritage, proj-
ects and how the Naval
Construction Force mission oper-
ates with the other armed forces.
Perhaps the most exciting part
of the visit for the cadets was
lunch. They were given Meals
Ready to Eat, or MREs, so they
could have a taste of what it’s like
in a contingency environment.
Shouts of “I can’t wait to try one
of these!” and “I’ve heard so much
about them!” were heard amont
the cadets.
Unfortunately their visit was cut
short, as they were already late for
their visit to Plitvicka Jezera, an-
other site on their training tour in
Croatia.
The official ribbon cutting of the
K-Span is scheduled for this
month. At that time, representa-
tives from the Croatian military
and the U.S. embassy will meet to
celebrate the accomplishments of
the Naval Construction Force.
Photo by CECS AriEl riCASAtA / NMCb 4
SW3 David McClure and SW2 Joseph Hamilton, both with Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion (NMCB) 4, cut rebar in preparation for a concrete pour. NMCB 4 is currently
deployed over the European Command, African Command and Central Command areas
of responsibility in support of infrastructural construction operations.
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By Lt. Douglas Pan
NMCB 4
TBILISI, Georgia — The gradually clos-
ing ramp of the C-130 seals off the cool dry
air of the aircraft cabin from the hot humid
air of a Caucasus summer and marks the
successful completion of Naval Mobile Con-
struction Battalion (NMCB) 4’s mission in
the Republic of Georgia.
The Seabees arrived in April and worked
closely with soldiers from the Republic of
Georgia’s 4th Infantry Brigade to complete
construction of a 30-person restroom facil-
ity in an austere training area located in the
crumbling debris of an abandoned air
base.
This project marks the first time Seabees
have set foot in the Republic of Georgia, a
former member of the Soviet Union.
Since its independence in 1991, Georgia
has been an ally of the United States. It sup-
ported the U.S. in Operation Iraqi Freedom
and is currently the largest non-NATO con-
tributor to the Afghanistan mission, with
two full battalions serving in the volatile
Musa Qala and Now Zad regions.
U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers fre-
quently train together. The construction of
permanent restrooms in their joint training
area not only improves hygiene during field
exercises but also symbolizes commitment
to continued cooperation and partnership.
Seabees from NMCB 4’s Detail Georgia
were enthusiastic about the project and eager
to work on something they could call their
own.
“It’s rare to be able to do a project from
start to finish like this these days,” said Con-
struction Electrican 2nd Class Bradford
Mahoney. “Usually, you’re going into a
building to do maintenance. We’ve gotten
to do a little bit of everything so far. It’s
going to be an excellent facility when we’re
finished with it.”
Chief Builder Jonathan Eisfelder called
the deployment “an excellent opportunity
for junior sailors to get the chance to see a
project from start to finish. They’re able to
dig the first hole and place the last light
bulb.”
Builder Constructionman Stormie Schau-
er said the group has worked well together.
“Even when we’re working, we’re commu-
nicating and having fun,” Schauer said. “It
feels good to be out here, putting our skills
to use and doing what we’ve been trained to
do.”
Despite working from dawn to dusk,
bumpy rides over pot-holed cracking roads
and gale force winds strong enough to uproot
trees, the Seabees completed the project in
high spirits, proud of what they have accom-
plished.
“The Seabees showed Georgia and the rest
of the world some of the many great things
we can do at a moment’s notice during com-
bat or peace time,” said Construction Me-
chanic 2nd Class Timothy Ryan.
NMCB 4’s Detail Croatia finishing K-Span as part of training exercise Jackal Stone
Photo by CECN lAurA SMith / NMCb 4
BUCN Vivienne Wilson of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 cuts rough lumber to size with a
chop saw in the Seabee warehouse as part of a latrine-building project in the Republic of Georgia.
It’s the first time Seabees
have worked in Georgia,
formerly part of USSR
17
By Lt. j.g. Thomas R. Stock
NMCB 4
UDBINA, Croatia — Seabees
from Naval Mobile Construction
Battalion (NMCB) 4 are nearing
completion of a 120-by-48-foot
Type II K-Span, a steel-paneled
structure being built in support of
the joint training exercise Jackal
Stone.
Since the annual exercise began
in 2007, it has served primarily as
an opportunity to strengthen the
partnership between the United
States and Croatia. Coordinated by
the U.S., the exercise provides the
opportunity for joint training and
sharing of training concepts, tactics,
techniques and procedures.
Since arriving in mid-June, Detail
Croatia has followed a strict con-
struction schedule in order to com-
plete the project by the end of de-
ployment.
“I think this project really tests
our skills as Seabees,” said Builder
1st Class Michael Bettencourt. “The
crews are working great together to
finish the project, and we’re all
moving towards the same goal.”
Builder 1st Class Reno Perry-
man, project operations, said the
Seabees are working hard to finish
the project.
“When we’re finished, everyone
will be able to take pride in the
finished product, knowing all the
effort that was put in,” he said.
As important as the actual build-
ing is to the mission, the larger
goal is to strengthen relationships
with regional allies.
Recently, U.S. Army Reserve Of-
ficer Training Corps (ROTC) ca-
dets visited the project to learn
more about Seabees and their “Can
Do” spirit. Led by Lt. Col. Rich-
ard Smith, professor of military
science from Iowa State Univer-
sity, the ROTC cadets asked ques-
tions about Seabee heritage, proj-
ects and how the Naval
Construction Force mission oper-
ates with the other armed forces.
Perhaps the most exciting part
of the visit for the cadets was
lunch. They were given Meals
Ready to Eat, or MREs, so they
could have a taste of what it’s like
in a contingency environment.
Shouts of “I can’t wait to try one
of these!” and “I’ve heard so much
about them!” were heard amont
the cadets.
Unfortunately their visit was cut
short, as they were already late for
their visit to Plitvicka Jezera, an-
other site on their training tour in
Croatia.
The official ribbon cutting of the
K-Span is scheduled for this
month. At that time, representa-
tives from the Croatian military
and the U.S. embassy will meet to
celebrate the accomplishments of
the Naval Construction Force.
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By Lt. Douglas Pan
NMCB 4
TBILISI, Georgia — The gradually clos-
ing ramp of the C-130 seals off the cool dry
air of the aircraft cabin from the hot humid
air of a Caucasus summer and marks the
successful completion of Naval Mobile Con-
struction Battalion (NMCB) 4’s mission in
the Republic of Georgia.
The Seabees arrived in April and worked
closely with soldiers from the Republic of
Georgia’s 4th Infantry Brigade to complete
construction of a 30-person restroom facil-
ity in an austere training area located in the
crumbling debris of an abandoned air
base.
This project marks the first time Seabees
have set foot in the Republic of Georgia, a
former member of the Soviet Union.
Since its independence in 1991, Georgia
has been an ally of the United States. It sup-
ported the U.S. in Operation Iraqi Freedom
and is currently the largest non-NATO con-
tributor to the Afghanistan mission, with
two full battalions serving in the volatile
Musa Qala and Now Zad regions.
U.S. Marines and Georgian soldiers fre-
quently train together. The construction of
permanent restrooms in their joint training
area not only improves hygiene during field
exercises but also symbolizes commitment
to continued cooperation and partnership.
Seabees from NMCB 4’s Detail Georgia
were enthusiastic about the project and eager
to work on something they could call their
own.
“It’s rare to be able to do a project from
start to finish like this these days,” said Con-
struction Electrican 2nd Class Bradford
Mahoney. “Usually, you’re going into a
building to do maintenance. We’ve gotten
to do a little bit of everything so far. It’s
going to be an excellent facility when we’re
finished with it.”
Chief Builder Jonathan Eisfelder called
the deployment “an excellent opportunity
for junior sailors to get the chance to see a
project from start to finish. They’re able to
dig the first hole and place the last light
bulb.”
Builder Constructionman Stormie Schau-
er said the group has worked well together.
“Even when we’re working, we’re commu-
nicating and having fun,” Schauer said. “It
feels good to be out here, putting our skills
to use and doing what we’ve been trained to
do.”
Despite working from dawn to dusk,
bumpy rides over pot-holed cracking roads
and gale force winds strong enough to uproot
trees, the Seabees completed the project in
high spirits, proud of what they have accom-
plished.
“The Seabees showed Georgia and the rest
of the world some of the many great things
we can do at a moment’s notice during com-
bat or peace time,” said Construction Me-
chanic 2nd Class Timothy Ryan.
NMCB 4’s Detail Croatia finishing K-Span as part of training exercise Jackal Stone
Photo by CECN lAurA SMith / NMCb 4
BUCN Vivienne Wilson of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 cuts rough lumber to size with a
chop saw in the Seabee warehouse as part of a latrine-building project in the Republic of Georgia.
By CE2 Paul LeRay
NMCB 5
OECUSSI, Timor Leste — Odds are
that if you haven’t deployed to the Pa-
cific region recently, you might not have
even heard about the newest sovereign na-
tion in the world called East Timor, or
Timor Leste.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
(NMCB) 5’s Civic Construction Action
Detail (CCAD) Timor Leste, based out
of the capital of Dili, is the largest foreign
military presence in the country. Its mis-
sion while deployed there is to provide
humanitarian and engineering support to
Timor Leste while building community
and national relations.
Reeling from an Indonesian occupation
lasting until 1999, Timor Leste still suffers
from major infrastructure and sanitation
problems leading to malnutrition, illness-
es and one of the highest infant mortality
rates in the world.
Timor Leste is a country divided into
two parts: the larger Eastern portion, and
a smaller enclave to the West called Oecus-
si, which is surrounded by the neighboring
country of Indonesia. The Seabees have
been in Timor Leste since 2009, but the
recent push to Oecussi is the first time the
Seabees have shown a presence in the
Western enclave.
This July, the Seabees sent a convoy to
Oecussi, making it the most remote loca-
tion NMCB 5 has touched this deploy-
ment. Upon arrival, they were met with
stares from the locals. The detail was in-
formed by local drivers that many locals
had never personally seen a foreigner, or
“Malai,” before.
“It’s a great thing we’re doing, but the
logistics are a nightmare,” said Utilities-
man 2nd Class Ethan Merrill, project
supervisor. “The cross through Indonesia,
getting all of the equipment and materials
out here, coordination with the [Timorese
Army] and of course there’s the issue of
physical safety. Medical evacuation here
is extremely limited, so staying safe on and
off the job site is paramount.”
Alongside engineers from the Falintil-
Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste, the
Seabees began installing rainwater collec-
tion systems, repairing solar electricity
systems and leaking roofs, replacing win-
dows and doors and repainting struc-
tures.
At the Usitaco Medical Clinic, a new
kitchen was built outside to keep cook-
ing-fire smoke out of the clinic.
At the Oecussi Referral Hospital, triple
power redundancy was enabled by repair-
ing four generators and installing a solar
array. These additions will ensure power
supply to the emergency room during the
daily power blackout from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m.
For the first time in three years, the
hospital’s two ambulances were repaired
to full working order.
A total of nine buildings were reno-
vated or repaired, including two that were
beyond the original scope of work. The
projects took 19 workdays, seven days
ahead of schedule, despite it being the
most challenging mission the Seabees in
Timor Leste have undertaken this deploy-
ment.
“It’s absolutely amazing to see the great
amount of work that a small number of
Seabees made in such a short time,” U.S.
Ambassador Judith Fergin, ambassador
to Timor Leste, said at the ribbon-cutting
ceremony in Oecussi July 24. “You may
not realize, but the impact you have made
here is beyond words.”
Along with Fergin, guests at the ribbon-
cutting ceremony included Dr. Sergio
Lobo, the Timor Leste minister of health;
Jorge Teme, district representative of the
Secretary of State of local development;
Paul Randolph, U.S. Agency for Interna-
tional Development mission director; and
more than 200 people from the commu-
nity.
“You simply cannot have good health-
care without clean running water. It was
impossible before, but you have made it
possible,” said Dr. Reginald Gipson, chief
of USAID Health Improvement Project
(HADIAK) when he spoke about the work
performed by the Seabees.
Ensign Heidi Lawrenz, the officer-in-
charge of NMCB 5’s Timor Leste detail,
called the mission a great success and said
Oecussi is an example of how much im-
pact Seabees can make in Timor Leste.
“We were able to showcase what Seabees
do best, making high-impact improve-
ments and assisting communities in the
most remote and austere locations,” said
Lawrenz. “The mission not only improved
the health and living conditions of local
communities in extremely remote environ-
ments but also highlighted the relation-
ships we have built with the Ministry of
Health and HADIAK.”
The Oecussi mission was the final task-
ing for NMCB 5 Detail Timor Leste
prior to returning home to Naval Base
Ventura County, Port Hueneme. At the
completion of their eight-month deploy-
ment, they will turn over the small detail
site and missions to NMCB 3.
NMCB 5 repairs buildings in remote area of Timor Leste
u.S. NAvy Photo
Two men from Timor Leste watch as Petty Officer 3rd Class Keith Wrenn of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 paints the Bobocase
Community Center. NMCB 5´s Civic Construction Action Detail (CCAD) Timor Leste is working to demonstrate U.S. commitment, develop enduring
relationships and improve public infrastructure.
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Help when you need it.
The Fleet & Family
Support Center
LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) is the
largest professional networking site in the
world. With more than 225 million mem-
bers and around 173,000 individuals join-
ing each day, it’s almost considered un-
professional not to be on LinkedIn. It is
a wonderful tool for not only keeping in
touch with existing professional connec-
tions, but for making new ones as well.
Here are 10 reasons you should be on
LinkedIn:
• It’s a fast, easy and effective way to
network.
• Recruiters use LinkedIn. Ninety-three
percent of recruiters surveyed in 2012
stated they use LinkedIn when looking
for talent. That included recruiters for
Microsoft, eBbay, Netflix and Target.
• Employers use LinkedIn to post jobs
and updates. You can search and save jobs
you’re interested in.
• Think of it as “Professional Face-
book.” It is perfect for connecting with
former colleagues, supervisors and others
you wouldn’t necessarily want to connect
to on Facebook. Updates are all profes-
sional, not personal.
• It’s a great way to keep your profes-
sional networkinformedabout what you’re
up to, what you’re looking for, etc.
• You can post your resume, awards,
volunteer experience, education, affilia-
tions and examples of work —much more
information than you could fit in a simple
two-page resume.
• It’s great for recommendations. Not
only can you recommend others, but col-
leagues, friends, supervisors and clients
can write recommendations for you as
well.
• Job seekers can review the profiles of
hiring managers and companies to dis-
cover which of their existing contacts can
introduce them.
• Although a Basic LinkedIn account is
free, veterans can get an upgrade to a pre-
mium account free of charge for five
years.
• It’s been around since 2003. What are
you waiting for?
You can learn how to build an effective
LinkedIn profile and make LinkedIn work
for you by attending the course, “Are you
LinkedIn? Using LinkedIn for Your Job
Search,”offered at the Fleet &Family Sup-
port Center. The next one is scheduled for
Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Call 805-982-5037 to register.
— Kelly Coughlan is a work and family life
consultant for the Fleet & Family Support
Center.
Learn the importance of staying connected with LinkedIn
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FFSC
Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-
vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Personal, marital, fam-
ily counseling; financial management;
spouse employment; transition assistance;
relocation assistance; life skills workshops
are available at the Fleet and Family Sup-
port Center. NBVC Point Mugu, Bldg.
225 next to the chapel, 989-8146; NBVC
Port Hueneme, Bldg. 1169 behind NEX,
982-5037.
All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-
erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-
formation. Child care option available
with prior registration.
Career Support and Retention
(Register for TAP classes with your
Command Career Counselor)
• Transition Assistance Program —
GPS: Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. daily, Aug. 12-16, Sept. 9-13, Sept.
16-20. Register via Command Career
Counselor.
• Capstone: Higher education optional
track. Verify completion of GPS and
achieve career readiness standards. Thurs.,
Aug. 15, 8 a.m. to noon.
• Excel Basics: Learn how to use Mi-
crosoft Office Excel 2007 software for
both personal and professional use.
Thurs., Aug. 8, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Interview Skills: Prepare for your job
interview, learn about the interview pro-
cess, conduct a mock interviewand more.
Tues., Aug. 13, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Are you LinkedIn?: Using LinkedIn
for your job search. Great networking!
Wed., Aug. 14, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
• Advancement Preparation: Do you
need help preparing for the enlisted ad-
vancement exam? We teach you test-tak-
ing tips and study skills to improve your
chances of success. Thurs., Aug. 15, 9 to
11 a.m.
• Writing the Perfect Resume & Cover
Letter: Learn cutting-edge resume and
cover letter techniques to successfully
present your skills. Thurs., Aug. 15, 1 to
3 p.m.
• VA Paperwork Assistance: Hands-on
assistance in filing, reopening or appealing
your VA claim. Active duty, veterans,
widows, walk-ins welcome! Call for de-
tails. Wed,, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to noon.
• Excel Intermediate: Learn advanced
shortcuts, formulas, charts, referencing
and more using Microsoft Office Excel
2007. Thurs., Aug 29, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Career Fair Prep Classes: Thurs, Aug.
29, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Port Hueneme; Wed.,
Sept. 4, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Port Hueneme;
Wed., Sept. 11, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Point
Mugu.
• Career Fair: Meet employers and learn
about educational opportunities. Wed.,
Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Duke’s Place,
Port Hueneme.
Deployment Readiness
• IA Family Connection: Whether this
is your first or 21st experience with de-
ployments or Individual Augmentees, join
others and meet with spouses of deployed
service members. Share your knowledge
of how to thrive during this experience.
Thurs., Aug. 8, noon to 1 p.m.
• Deployment Readiness: Are you ready
for your spouse’s deployment? Join others
to learn what it is all about and how to
do more than just survive deployment.
Wed., Aug. 14, 2 to 3 p.m.
Exceptional Family Member
• General information: 982-2646.
• Sensory-Friendly Movie: All lights will
stay on and the sound will be lowered to
respect the differing senses of all children
with special needs. All are welcome! Call
805-982-2646 with questions. 2 p.m. Sat-
urday, Aug. 10, NeedhamTheater, NBVC
Port Hueneme.
• EFM Overview: The Exceptional
Family Member Program(EFMP) serves
military families with special needs, in-
cluding medical, dental, mental health,
developmental or educational issues. The
program ensures families are assigned to
areas where they can access necessary re-
sources. Mon., Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to noon,
Point Mugu.
• EFMP Point of Contact Training: As-
sist each command in developing mission
readiness for Sailors who support a loved
one with special needs. Tues., Aug. 13, 10
a.m. to noon, Point Mugu.
• EFMP Special Needs Network: Get
together with other EFMP members to
share information and support. Wed.,
Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, Point Mugu.
Relocation Assistance
• General information: 982-3726.
• Welcome Aboard: For incoming ser-
vice members and their family. Receive
information on military and community
resources on and near NBVC. Wed., Aug.
21, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• Married to the Military: Newly mar-
ried to the Navy? Learn about military
benefits, family programs, Navy jargon
and customs. Wed., Aug. 28, 9 to 11 a.m.,
Point Mugu.
• Smooth Move: Make your PCS move
easy, simple, smooth. Learn about your
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entitlements fromthe experts. Wed., Sept.
11, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
New Parent Support
• Brand New Baby (2-part Thursday
series): 45 Reasons why babies cry and
how to soothe your newborn. Aug. 8 and
15, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Infant Massage: Connect with your
baby. Massage improves digestion, brain
development and sleep routines. Fri., Aug.
9, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• New Mamas Support Circle: For ex-
pecting mamas and mamas with babies
0–15 months old. Information, education
and support. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. No registration needed. Just
stop in!
• Toddler Playgroup: Hands-on devel-
opmental activities for toddlers 18 months
to 4 years and caregivers. Promote social-
ization skills and motor development.
Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m., Midway Es-
tates.
Life Skills
• General information: 982-3102.
• Assertiveness: How to Express
Your Ideas & Stand Up for Yourself
(4-part Tuesday series): Learn how to
express your ideas and stand up for
yourself at work and in relationships.
Aug. 13 through Sept. 3, 3:30 to 5
p.m.
• Goal Setting: Learn how to iden-
tify, prioritize, and achieve long- and
short-term goals through planning and
organizational strategies. Tues., Aug.
20, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Couples Communication: 3-part
Monday series. Get focused on the
solution to strengthen your communi-
cation and your connection as you
juggle deployment, money matters,
intimacy, parenting and all that make
us a relationship. Sept. 9-23, 4 to 5
p.m.
• Stress Management: 4-part Tues-
day series. Discuss and practice stress-
reduction techniques with a focus on
your choice of work, home or person-
al issues. Sept. 10 through Oct. 1, 1 to
3 p.m.
Parenting
• Co-Parenting: 5-part Tuesday series
for divorced or separated parents. Sept.
3 through Oct. 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Teen Parenting: 4-part Thursday se-
ries. Learn how to communicate effec-
tively with your teen. Sept. 5-26, 3:30 to
5 p.m.
Sexual Assault Prevention
and Response (SAPR)
• Contact the Sexual Assault Response
Coordinator at 805-982-6139 for the 2013
SAPR Training Schedule or for more in-
formation about the SAPR Program. If
you are in need of assistance, please call
the 24-Hour DoDSafe Helpline at 1-877-
995-5247,
Victim Advocate Services
• General information: 982-5037.
• Victim advocates can conduct safe-
ty planning; assist with obtaining emer-
gency shelter and housing; assist in ob-
taining protective orders; provide
information on reporting options, as
well as divorce or custody; provide in-
formation on transitional compensation
and make referrals to community agen-
cies. Call 982-5037 to speak to an advo-
cate.
Command Liaison
The Fleet &Family Support Center can
provide services at your location . Call the
FFSC command liaison at 982-3159 or
email [email protected].
Ombudsman
• General information: 982-5037.
Financial Management
• One-on-one financial counseling avail-
able. Topics include money management,
home buying, car buying, retirement plan-
ning and financial planning for deploy-
ment. Call 989-8844 for appointment.
Operation Prepare
• General information: 982-6251.
Free Food Distribution
• Saturdays, Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct.
19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, near the
Pleasant Valley Gate on NBVC Port
Hueneme behind Print Shop on the
loading dock. Bring a laundry basket to
carry your items. Food items vary from
month to month. One issue per family.
Bring LES; income guideline statement
available at distribution site. Eligibility:
Active duty E-6 and below or spouse;
E-7 with two or more dependents; or a
custodian of a child who is a family
member of active duty personnel on de-
ployment.
— For information, please call Sandy Lyle,
command liaison, at 982-3159 or e-mail
[email protected].
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NOSC Ventura County
Sailors from the Navy Operational Sup-
port Center (NOSC) Ventura County trav-
eled to Sherman Oaks last month to honor
veterans at an assisted living facility.
Capt. Ron Oswald, commanding officer,
and NOSC’s chief petty officers and first
class petty officers volunteered for the In-
dependence DayHonor Event at the Village
at Sherman Oaks.
Sailors participated in the event as part
of Chief Petty Officer 365 (CPO 365), a
yearlong training programdesigned to pre-
pare first class petty officers for the rank of
chief.
“We’re honoring those who have gone
before us,” said Chief Personnel Specialist
Miguel Alderete. “At the same time, this
forms a connectionpoint toour history and
the next generation of service members.”
He calledchief petty officers “the keepers
of tradition” in the Navy.
“That is one of the main things we do,
having that sense of heritage,”he said. “We
have anobligationtothe Navy, tothe future
Sailors and chief petty officers, to mentor
and lead them.”
The Sailors shared experiences with the
residents andmore than40 visiting veterans
fromthe Army, Air Force andNavy—from
World War II to the Gulf War.
“I enjoyed meeting several veterans from
all of the different branches of the service,”
said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Brian
Dejesus of NOSC Ventura County. “The
highlight of my day was listening to an Air
Force veteran as he discussed loading and
dropping bombs during his time in the war
— giving me a chance to get to know him
and learning about his past while he was in
the Air Force. It was anhonoring andhum-
bling feeling at the end of the event when
you get a moment to thank them for their
exceptional service, knowing you helped
brighten their day.”
Chief Construction Electrician Rodney
Chiles said the wartime memories are still
vivid in the veterans’ minds.
“Eventhoughit’s beenover 68 years since
America’s involvement inWorldWar II, the
memories of the war are still very evident
with the veterans here,” he said. “I’m glad
to do what I can to help give these people
an enjoyable day, while listening to their
stories and letting themknowthat they are
still very much on our minds.”
NOSC Ventura County assists in the ex-
ecutionof Navy Reserve policy andadmin-
istration through indirect support of mobi-
lization and active Navy support
requirements. NOSCVenturaCounty’s sup-
port functionincludes 42 Reserve units and
approximately 1,150 Selected Reservists.
Veterans in retirement home visit with today’s Sailors
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Capt. Ron Oswald, commanding officer of Navy Operational Support Center, Ventura
County, thanks veterans who live at the Village at Sherman Oaks assisted living facility.
All persons eligible to hunt waterfowl
alone aboard Naval Base Ventura
County (NBVC) Point Mugu are in-
vited to participate in the annual repair
of hunting blinds. Personnel eligible
to hunt waterfowl include active duty,
reserve and retired military personnel;
current and retired NBVC Department
of Defense civil service personnel; and
NBVC contractor personnel with an
NBVC ID badge. Blind repair will take
place during the month of September,
with specific dates still to be deter-
mined.
Volunteers may email their name,
phone number — preferably two num-
bers — and eligibility status to Vern at
[email protected].
You may not sign up someone else,
and you may not sign up earlier than
Aug. 1 unless you will be TAD or out
of town that date.
All requests are due no later than
Friday, Aug 23.
Volunteers will be notified of their
assignments in early September.
There are a limited number of blinds
in need of repair; therefore, volunteers
will be taken on a first come, first served
basis.
Volunteers earn six priority chits to
be used during the hunting season to
increase their chances of getting a de-
sired blind assignment.
Hunting blinds in need of repair
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humbling feeling...
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Jog For Dogs promotes fitness as well as adopt-a-thon
VenturaCountyanimal shelter in
Camarillo. He, six others from
Naval Base Ventura County,
Point Mugu, and one Sailor’s
girlfriend each jogged the two
miles fromtheshelter totheshop-
ping mall with a dog wearing an
“Adopt Me”harness. Then they
cruised around the mall, letting
peopleknowabout theupcoming
event.
The next day, 73dogs were ad-
opted from the shelter — along
with 34 cats, seven rabbits and
one parakeet.
“We had several visitors at
Sunday’s adopt-a-thon who at-
tendedtheevent after meetingthe
Navyvolunteers andtheir canine
companions at the Camarillo
PremiumOutlets the daybefore,”
DonnaGillesby, interimdirector
of Ventura County Animal Ser-
vices, said the following week.
“Ventura County Animal Ser-
vices is very grateful to the Navy
volunteers for serving as ambas-
sadors for the shelter andhelping
to increase the visibility of the
hundreds of beautiful dogs we
have available for adoption.”
Carrillo had called the shelter
to find out if volunteers were
neededat the kennels. Shelter of-
ficials suggestedthe Jogfor Dogs
instead, andCarrillorealizedthat
wouldserve adual purpose: pro-
mote the adopt-a-thon and en-
courage fitness.
“You get a good dog for jog-
ging and it’s going to keep you
motivated,”he said.
AviationMachinist’s Mate2nd
Class Nick Manrique of FRC-
SW said dogs are a great way to
stay in shape.
“I like hangingout withthem,”
he said, petting a black pit bull,
Starling. “Andthis is agoodway
to give back to the community. I
hope it will help a family find a
dog.”
Aviation Support Equipment
Technician Airman Apprentice
AndrewBrownfieldusedtobreed
pugs back at his home in Savan-
nah. He jogged with Cadillac, a
white Catahoula mix with blue
eyes.
“I likehelpingout theanimals,”
hesaid. “Plus, it looks goodwhen
the Navy volunteers.”
The event enabledsome of the
Sailors to get the “animal fix”
they’ve missedsince they’ve been
in the Navy. Two years ago, Avi-
ation Electrician’s Mate Airman
Sam Sharp was at his home in
Medford, Ore., surrounded by
cats and rabbits. Then he joined
the Navyandthat was the endof
that.
Saturday morning he got to
run with Charlie, a pit bull, then
relax with him at the shopping
mall. Charlie baskedinthe atten-
tionas Sharpscratchedhis back.
It was hardtotell whichone was
happier.
“I love animals,”Sharp said.
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all vendor tables and displays were set
up, and pet owners had started meander-
ing onto the grounds at the San Bue-
naventura State Beach in Ventura. More
than 250 would stop by before the day
was over.
“We’ve never been set up this early,”
she said. “This is great! We’re so apprecia-
tive of the Navy doing this.”
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Jer-
maine Whitley of NBVC Air Operations
had organized the sign-ups of 10 volun-
teers for the morning and 10 more for the
afternoon breakdown.
“We’d been looking for a community
outreach project, and this one stood out,”
Whitley said. “I love dogs. I bred them
for four years before I joined the mili-
tary.”
Whitley thought C.A.R.L. would need
help in the kennels, but what they needed
most were volunteers for their big an-
nual event.
So on Sunday morning, July 21, Sailors
helped vendors carry their equipment to
the beachside park, set up tables and
booths and fill water pools for the many
dogs that would visit that day.
They also hooked up audio equip-
ment.
“They said they’ve always had prob-
lems with it and that we did it in record
time,” Whitley said. “Sometimes all it
takes is a pair of fresh eyes to get it
right.”
Sailors also helped with registration,
keeping the dogs entertained while their
owners signed in.
In the end, the event raised nearly
$25,000 through a silent auction and do-
nations.
Whitley said he plans to continue work-
ing with C.A.R.L., organizing commu-
nity relations activities as needed.
Photo by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
ET2 Thomas Sramek, left, and AC2 Jermaine Whitley, both of Naval Base Ventura County
Air Operations, check the audio system they’d set up earlier in the morning at the Sunday,
July 21, Pooch Parade, a fundraiser for the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.)
of Ventura County that draws hundreds of pet owners each year.
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Pooch Parade organizers say they’re thankful for navy’s help
Photos by AndreA howry / Lighthouse
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Saturday, July 27, “jog” with AS2 Marco
Carrillo of the Fleet Readiness Center
Southwest, Point Mugu Detachment. Carrillo
organized the volunteer event with the
Ventura County animal shelter to promote
the next day’s adopt-a-thon.
AT1 Jocelynn Eckart of Commander Airborne Command Control and
Logistics Wing and 6-year-old Ian Dobrosky pet Gia, a Cane Corso
from the Ventura County animal shelter. Ian was at the Jog for Dogs
with his parents, Terry and Seleta Dobrosky, who volunteered to
photograph the event, which promoted the next day’s adopt-a-thon
that resulted in Gia’s adoption, as well as that of 72 other dogs, 34
cats, seven rabbits and one parakeet.
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Photo by Senior AirmAn nicholAS cArziS / Air nAtionAl GuArd
The Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) 6, a C-130J Hercules assigned
to the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard, dumps retardant July
19 during the Mountain Fire in Idyllwild, Calif. The 146th Airlift Wing was activated
July 18 to support firefighting efforts in the Palmdale area and wherever needed in
California.
tempers?
Fontanilla just laughs.
“Your patience does get tested some-
times,” she said. “But really, it wasn’t
much of an inconvenience at all.”
Extended stays — sometimes expected,
sometimes not — happen frequently at
the Navy Lodge as military families go
through Permanent Change of Station
(PCS) moves and military and civilian
personnel go on temporary assignments,
said General Manager Carla Vicens.
The longest stay she’s aware of is near-
ly three years.
The Fontanillas needed a temporary
home after their landlady sold their
rental before their new house was fin-
ished.
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Marvin
Fontanilla is in the Navy Reserves, and
the family first stayed at a Navy Lodge
several years ago on Coronado Island.
More recently, they stayed at Navy Lodge
Moffett in the San Francisco Bay area.
“We were there for two weeks, and we
visited San Francisco every day,” Wendy
said. “We almost always try to find a
Navy Lodge whenever we travel. It’s
much cheaper, and we can save even more
by cooking our own meals.”
At Port Hueneme, they could also
bring their dogs with them.
It didn’t take the family long to de-
velop a routine. The black Lab would
wake up Wendy at 4:30 every morning
for a three-mile walk. When they’d get
back, Wendy would wake up Marcus, 9,
and Mikko, 6, so they could get ready
for school. Then Wendy would head out
to St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in
Camarillo, where she works as a nurse
in the recovery room. Marvin, a jail cook
for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Depart-
ment, would work nights and sleep dur-
ing the day, so Wendy would make sure
the boys knew to stay quiet when they
got home from school. They’d do their
homework, then go outside for a game
of basketball.
“I think this has been an adventure for
them,” Wendy said of the boys. “On the
weekends, we’d explore — and we’d al-
ways find something new. There’s always
fun stuff, especially here in Ventura
County.”
They’ve gone hiking, spent the day at
the beach, visited Ventura Harbor, even
toured the Port Hueneme Lighthouse.
And if they felt like staying “home,”
there was always the Bee-Fit Health Cen-
ter around the corner or the volleyball
court, basketball court, bowling alley
and aquatic center nearby.
The Fontanillas paid $75 a night for
the room. The dogs were extra — $100
for the entire stay.
“Where else can you get that?” Wendy
asks. “I stayed one night in Washington,
D.C., and it was $350. There was no free
Wi-Fi, we had to pay for parking and
there was no microwave. I said that would
be the last time we’d ever do that. It was
way too much.”
Wendy offers the following advice for
families facing a long stay away from
home:
• Go outside. “Being in one room, even
if you’re used to being together a lot, can
test your patience. Go for a walk or a
bike ride. Use the swimming pool.”
• Take advantage of all the free ameni-
ties that are offered. “At the Navy Lodge
there’s a free breakfast and a free news-
paper. Everything helps.”
• Use the kitchen. “If we eat out, we
eat out for lunch. It’s less expensive than
dinner.”
• Enjoy the experience. “There’s daily
maid service! The towels are always fresh,
and the staff is super friendly and con-
siderate. How can anyone think of that
as an inconvenience?”
Stay runs longer than expected
Continued from 1
The last of the three Military Appre-
ciation Days established by the Dallas
Cowboys during their monthlong training
camp in Oxnard will take place Tuesday,
Aug. 13. Football practice begins at 4
p.m.
Military personnel in uniform or with
proper identification can park for free in
the VIP parking lot and sit in a special
designated viewing area with their imme-
diate family members.
Admission to the training camp itself
is free to everyone.
The training camp is near the River
Ridge Golf Course, at the corner of Vine-
yard Avenue and Ventura Road. The VIP
parking lot is located off Vineyard.
Training camp ends Aug. 16.
Cowboys’ last military day is Aug. 13w
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Friday, August 9
7pm: Star Trek Into Darkness PG13
Saturday, August 10
2pm: G.I. Joe: Retaliation PG13
4pm: Iron Man 3 PG13
7pm: The Great Gatsby PG13
Sunday, August 11
2pm: Star Trek Into Darkness PG13
4pm: Mud PG13
Friday, August 16
7pm: The Great Gatsby PG13
Saturday, August 17
2pm: Iron Man 3 PG13
4:30pm: Tyler Perry’s Peeples PG13
7pm: The Hangover 3 R
Sunday, August 18
2pm: The Great Gatsby PG13
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All base movies are FREE. Authorized patrons include active duty and dependents, reservists, retirees, and DoD civilians.
Listings are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date movie listings, please call the MWR Movie Line at (805) 982-5002.
August 8 - August 18, 2013
Thursday, August 8
7pm: White House Down PG13
Friday, August 9
7pm: World War Z PG13
9:15pm: The Heat R
Saturday, August 10
2pm: Monsters University (Sensory Friendly)PG
5pm: White House Down PG13
8pm: World War Z PG13
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2pm: Monsters University PG
5pm: The Lone Ranger PG13
Thursday, August 15
7pm: The Lone Ranger PG13
Friday, August 16
7pm: Despicable Me 2 PG
9pm: The Heat R
Saturday, August 17
2pm: Despicable Me 2 PG
5pm: World War Z PG13
8pm: The Heat R
Sunday, August 18
2pm: Despicable Me 2 PG
5pm: The Lone Ranger PG13
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with great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share their
enthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As you
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there for you every step of the way.
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benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality
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what it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to the critical care patients in the
ICU/CCU. Effectively plans and communicates patient
and family education. Participates in unit based
educational activities. Accurately and timely
documentation consistent with practice and hospital
policy.
*SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE AND
REFERRAL BONUS *
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred. One
to two years ICU/CCU experience is required. Current
CA RN License, ACLS, BLS certificates and completion
of a critical care course is required. Basic computer
skills required.
One Full-Time 12 Hour Shift - 7am to 7pm
Two Full-Time 12 Hour Shift - 7pm to 7am
Three Per Diem - (1) 7am and (2) 7pm
Please apply online at www.cmhshealth.org
$1,500 Sign on Bonus
Competitive Wages - Profit Sharing
RDO Equipment Co. - is looking for talented and
ambitious people who thrive on working in
a team-oriented culture!
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a diesel mechanic?
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We are hiring team members to perform machinery diagnostics and
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We are a proud John Deere Agriculture and Construction; Vermeer
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VCS332843
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION ADVISOR
$23.61 - $29.45/hr
F/T to P/T, pos EC Prog
Dept w/Vta Co Ofc of Ed,
12mo work yr; BA in
related field, exp work
w/adult learners Appl/job
desc HR, 5189 Verdugo
Way,Cam (805)383-1913 or
apply at www.edjoin.org.
EOE. DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
VCS333828
Controller: MBA in
Buss., Acctg., Fi-
nance or Rel. F/T;
Mail Resume to: Glo-
bal Auto Processing
Services, Inc. 567 W.
Channel Island Blvd.
Suite 213, Port
Hueneme, CA 93041.
VCS332545
RESTAURANT
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
• Cook Manager •
Exp’d Cook Manager
Westlake Village. M-F,
Complete background
check, physicial/
drugscreen. Valid CDL &
SSN. Call 714-994-2331
ext 22 or fax
714-994-0324
VCS333765
Las Virgenes Municipal
Water District
Human Resources
Coordinator
$4,675 - $6,077/mo. DOQ
APPLY BY: 8/08/13
(818) 251-2100 EOE
www.lvmwd.com
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BUYING
JUNK
CARS
TOP
$ $ $ $ $
PAID
UP TO
$1,000
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sbcglobal.net
(805)496-2967
VCS333764
A Private
Foundation Has
Rescued Dogs
For Adoption
JB
1.5 yr old male Flat
Coat Golden mix, 75lbs.
Inky
9 mo. old female
Brussels Griffon mix,14lbs.
Nellie
3 yr old female
Red Aussie mix 56lbs.
Aiden
3-4 yr male
Golden Retriever 51lbs.
Sailor
7yr old male
Poodle-x 40lbs
PeeWee
7yr old male
Jack/Chi-x 15lbs
Poppy
9 month old female
Poodle-x 15lbs
Sadie
2yrs old female
Poodle-x 15lbs
Maribel
5 month old female
Bassett/Beagle-x 32lbs
Cinnamon
9 year old female
Chihuahua-x 12lbs
Gizmo
7 year old male
Corgi-x 17lbs
Merlin
5 yr old male
Poodle-x 25lbs
Visit our website
for pics
samsimon
foundation.org
or call
(310)457-5898
VCS332968
Cat’s & Kittens $125.00!
Sat & Sun 11-5 @ PetCo/Vta
& PH, 4160 Market & Donlon
805-485-8811 VCS333718
DACHSHUNDS AKC $500
661-769-8807 or 661-333-4697
www.aaapuppydogs.com
VCS332852
DALMATIANS
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www.savethedals.org,
www.dalrescuesocal.com,
Petfinder.com
949-361-0386
VCS333105
GERMAN SHEPHERD
Beautiful, female, blk/tan,
spayed, well mannered at
S.P.A.R.C. 11a-6p.
805-798-4878 VCS333849
Lots of terrific small dogs.
Could come home with you
this weekend. Spayed,
neutered, microchipped.
S.P.A.R.C. 11a-6p.
805-798-4878 VCS333850
PUG Rare AKC blacks,
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exp + 45 champs in
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805-320-4834 for the pug of
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SHIH TZU PUPPIES
AKC - Gorgeous, small.
Female $550 and Male $500.
www.lovelyshihtzu.com
805-415-8661 VCS334095
SILKY TERRIERS
Males & Females,
microchipped, $300 - $800.
Sweethearts. 951-201-6298
VCS333049
Volunteers Needed
With Retail Experience.
Cats Cradle Rescue Thrift
Shop. Wed thru Sun 11a-5p
805-642-4228 VCS332833
YELLOW LABRADOR’s
(3) Females, $600/each,
parents on property.
805-844-6227 VCS334046
Heavy Duty
Diesel
Mechanic
Exp’d, own tools,
Xlnt pay,Good
benefits, 401k.
Big T’s Freightliner
in Oxnard.
805-983-2408
VCS333788
RECEPTIONIST Good
communication skills for
optometric ofc in Oxn. Bi-
lingual, some math Call
805-487-0609 VCS334115
Journeyman
Cement Mason, Curb &
Gutter Foreman ,Great
pay & Benefits. Entry level
position available,
CALL 805-653-5919
VCS334234
Courier on call. Your car,
insurance, good DMV.
Call Jerry at 805-654-1145
Ext 102 after 1:30 PM for
information or send
resume to gbrozik@
CentralCourierLLC.com
VCS333571
Driver needed for a
Petroleum Dist., F/T,
Class A/B Hazmat &
tank Endors w/ clean
DMV 4480 Dupont Ct
Ventura Ca 93003
(805) 339-0370
VCS334035
DRIVER/TOW TRUCK
Class C & A position
avail. Will train, co pd
IRA, med/vac, $30K+ a yr.
561 Buena Vista, Oxnard
VCS334021
Environmental Scientist
IV needed by AECOM
Technical Services in
Camarillo, CA to develop
technical solutions to
complex environmental
problems involving soil,
water and air pollution
utilizing advanced scien-
tific principles, practice
and technology. Requires
Master’s or foreign
equivalent degree in En-
vironmental Science, En-
vironmental Engineering,
or Civil Engineering and
2 years experience in en-
vironmental science or
engineering including soil
and groundwater reme-
diation, air quality im-
pact analysis, greenhouse
gas footprint and lifecy-
cle analysis and emission
assessments, and regula-
tory compliance report-
ing. In lieu of Master’s
degree and 2 years expe-
rience, employer will ac-
cept Bachelor’s or foreign
equivalent degree in the
fields stated above fol-
lowed by 5 years of pro-
gressive experience in
the skill sets stated
above. To apply, mail re-
sume to Dajuanna Doss,
HR Specialist, AECOM,
4840 Cox Road, Glen Al-
len, VA 23060. Refer to
Job #166-L. VCS333549
PARAEDUCATORS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Sign Language Skill
$13.58 - $16.93/hr
Vta Co Ofc of Ed Triton
Academy Camarillo Req:
AA or 48 units & 1 yr exp
w/children, sign lang
skills Appl/job desc HR,
5189 Verdugo Way,
Camarillo CA 93012
805-383-1911. Apply
www.edjoin.org EOE
DEADLINE: Open Until
Filled VCS333943
SPECIAL
POPULATIONS
SPECIALIST II
$4,194.42-$5,232.22/MO
F/T pos @ Vta Cty Ofc of
Ed BA soc science, voca
ed, pub admin, accting or
related field & 4 yrs soc
proj & srvcs exp Appl/job
desc HR, 5189 Verdugo
Way Camarillo 383-1913
or apply online @
www.edjoin.org EOE
DEADLINE: Open Until
Filled VCS334244
Part Time for M.A with
managerial skills and a
PA and NP. Send resume
1st Stop Urgent Care
2275 Las Posas Rd.
Camarillo, 93010
VCS333915
FPGA Desgin Engineer
Exp, design w/ broadcast
analog & digital video &
audio, Ethernet/IP, fiber
optic protocols. Veri-
log/VHDL/C/C++. Exp
w/ IP cores for Video
compression, L2/L3-IP,
µProc etc. 3 + yrs exp
HW/FW design. Min BS in
EE. Please send resumes
to 3463 State Street, Suite
543, Santa Barbara,
CA93105
Health Economincs
Health Economics Director
sought by Amgen. Reqs:
MS plus 4 years exp & glo-
bal exp w/ hlth care systms,
reimbrsmnt systms, &
rsrch; & Dir level pharma-
ceutical or biopharmaceuti-
cal exp in hlth econs,
outcomes rsrch on hlth
servs rsrch. Job Site: Thou-
sand Oaks, CA. Send re-
sume referencing #8UZVW3
to: Global Mobility, Amgen,
Inc., One Amgen Center
Drive, Mailstop B36-2-C,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320.
No phone calls or e-mails
please. Must be legally au-
thorized to work in the U.S.
w/o sponsorship. EOE.
VCS333677
Senior Embedded Soft-
ware Engineer C/C++
program design, develop-
ment and debug. 5+ yrs
exp in embedded sys-
tems. JTAG debug, in-cir-
cuit emulators, driver
design etc. Exp w/ RTOS,
VXworks, ThreadX, em-
bedded Linux etc.BS or
MS in CE or CS.Please
send resumes to3463 State
Street, Suite 543, Santa
Barbara, CA 93105
Senior Systems Engineer
Exp, w/ broadcast analog
& digital video & audio
standards. Strong knowl-
edge of Ethernet/IP pro-
tocols, router/switch
configs, fiber optics
CWDM, SFP. 3 + yrs
exp in HW/SW/FW inte-
gration for broadcast
video/data/telecoms.Min
BS in EE, CE or CS.
Please send resumes to
3463 State Street, Suite
543, Santa Barbara, CA
93105
297
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OUP COMPANY. OUP CULTUPE. OUP OPPOPTUNITIE5.
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at PDO Equipment Co.
Hiring
Open House
5alinas, CA
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lic# 416345 VCS333876
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805-373-9895
VCS333537
SIGNATURE FINISH
CARPENTRY, INC
• Moldings • Doors
• Cabinets • Hardware
SignatureFinishInc.com
805-558-0551
Bonded•Insured•Licensed
Lic#948934 VCS334059
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• Carpet to Tile
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805-483-0899
(Lic #787080) VCS333538
On-Site Computer Repair
Service for home and
businesses. Apple and PC.
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& Upgrades. Virus, Spyware
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Data Recovery. 13 years exp
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805-465-6640
VCS333142
CLARK & SONS
CONCRETE
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805-583-0480
LIC#408242 VCS333822
Escobar Concrete
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Robert 805-890-2198
Lic #819035 VCS333066
THE
DOORMAN
Door Installations & Repairs,
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Stairs Cabinets, Handyman
Serv. 34 yrs exp. Camarillo
805-890-9493
VCS333038
TIM’S CUSTOM
DOORS
Over 200 Styles
French Swing Sliders, All
Brands, Locks. Hardware,
Moldings. Wholesale Prices.
25 Years Experience!
(805) 527-5808
Lic #724376 VCS332964
ALL-PHASE
DRYWALL
“No Job Too Small”
All Your Drywall Needs!
40+ Years Experience
Competitive Rates
805-701-3108 Lic #955634
VCS334204
AROUND TOWN
ELECTRIC
BEST VALUE!
Since 1981
Experienced Contractor
Greg & Steve Mendonca
Specializing in Residential
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No Job Too Small
805-988-0636
Lic #407590 VCS333013
Conejo Valley
Electric
Lighting Specialist
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Family Owned
* FREE Estimates *
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Cool off whole house, Attic &
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will install it for you. $149
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TV’s, Speakers & Network
Systems.
Will Beat Anyone’s Price!
805-497-7711
818-259-4055
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Ken 805-944-8047
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VCS334251
HARRIS
HARDWOOD
FLOORING
37 Year Veteran
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Sales and Installation
Refinishing and Repairs
805-654-0969
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25 Years of Experience
* * FREE Estimates * *
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Joan Dierberg 805-603-0430
VCS334257
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at modest prices, and...
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to help the elderly as needed.
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Housecleaning
Services
Paul Lopez
Owner/Operator
23 Years Serving the
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(805)499-7259
Lic/Bonded/Insured
(#08033) VCS333338
ADVANCED
MOVING
We Make Moving “Easy”
Locally Owned
No Job Too Big or Small
*Free Boxes*
805-584-2007
Cal T#182606 VCS333831
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MOVING
COMPANY
Very polite and friendly
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insured movers.
Family owned & operated.
805-404-9337
VCS333175
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Construction
•Kitchen & Bath Remodels
•Paint & Drywall Specialist
•Interior/Exterior Painting
•Acoustic Removal/
Retexture
Reasonable Rates
FREE ESTIMATES
WE DO IT ALL !!
Guaranteed Quality Work
Call Matt 805-443-4608
Lic# 579047 VCS332966
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•Residential & Commercial
•Repaints
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AngeloLorenzoPainting.com
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Cell 805-795-1528
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PAINTING
Quality Since 1989
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• Residential
• Full Preparation
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805-522-1698
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SERVICES
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805-758-9420
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Healthcare
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of Los
Angeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed
non-profit, acute care facility, committed to provide
quality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along
with great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share their
enthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As you
balance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending
accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality
care and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more about
what it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
Please apply online at www.cmhshealth.org
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Directs the operations of patient food services which
includes planning and supervision of patient food
assembly and service, scheduling, hiring, and training of
food service personnel. Directs the functions of clinical
nutrition services (including nutrition assessments via
computer charting, nutrition education, hospital weight
management classes, performance improvement), and
management of clinical team to ensure high quality
nutritional care is provided to patients, under the
supervision of the Director. Ensures patient satisfaction,
quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good
public relations are achieved through the safe and
efficient use of resources. Assists with management of
the department in the absence of the director and/or
other managers. Mentors new associates and learners.
Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic
Registration). State Licensure is required. Minimum of
three (3) years management/supervisor experience is
require (health care setting is preferred). Ability to
read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and
technical journals, financial reports, and legal
documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or
members of the business community. Ability to write
speeches and articles for publication that conform to
prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively
present information to medical staff, healthcare
professionals, top management, public groups. Must be
able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic
use of MS applications such as Excel, Word and
PowerPoint is required.
Healthcare
*Physical Therapist
Overview:
Ojai Valley Community Hospital an affiliate of Commu-
nity Memorial Hospital is a non-profit, community-based
acute care facility dedicated to serving the 35,000 plus
residents of the Ojai Valley.
Our 103-bed facility, which includes a continuing care
center, is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV),
and licensed by the California Department of Health Ser-
vices. In addition we also operate a primary care clinic in
the Ojai Valley -- The Oak View Family Practice Clinic
and the Keeler Center for the study of Headache.
We provide inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing ser-
vices for mostly primary and secondary care needs. In
addition we operate a 24-hour standby
emergency room facility.
Our staff is committed to providing exceptional care and
comfort to each patient within our facility. Our highly
trained staff of physicians, nurses, management, and vol-
unteers work closely together to ensure the best in health
care services.
Ojai Valley Community Hospital offers excellent bene-
fits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D in-
surance. We also offer a comprehensive Retirement
plan, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a va-
riety of other great benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality
care and compassion to create an environment of excel-
lence, please take a moment to discover more about what
it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
•Completes the initial evaluation, including a treatment
plan and patient goals, performs subsequent treatment,
charting in the medical record, and correspondence with
physicians and appropriate medical staff as needed for
progress and discharge reports.
•Provides quality patient care with all patients treated,
and adheres to the professional standards
and code of ethics.
•Supervises physical therapy assistants or aides who
work with his/her patients
•Participates in administrative and hospital programs as
requested by the Associate Director of Physical Therapy
(i.e., orientation, quality assurance, in-service, etc.).
•Provides physical therapy treatments for the variety of
patients and their physical therapy needs in the acute,
skilled nursing, and outpatient settings.
Qualifications:
Required:
•Current CA Physical Therapy License
•Current BLS Certification
Preferred:
•Skilled Nursing experience preferred
Exp bi-lingual
Medical Assistant/
Surgery Scheduler
needed.W/ knowledge of
Ins., Billing &
Collections. Fax resume
805-983-6839
VCS334295
Ojai Unified School District
P/T Credentialed
Music Teacher
640-4300 x 1042
VCS334259
Admin/Assistant Proper-
ty Manager Growing real
estate company seeking
F/T in-house Assistant
Property Mgr. Duties
incl: Front desk/recep-
tionist. Admin, market-
ing, & transaction
support in commercial &
residential property
mgmt, sales, & leasing.
M-F, 8-5. Exp a +. Must
love working w/ the pub-
lic, have xlnt phone eti-
quette, customer service
skills, & follow thru
w/ability to multitask.Ex-
ceptional writing & typ-
ing skills. Proficient in
Microsoft Office 2007.
Fluent in Spanish pref.
Casual & positive work
environment. Medical,
dental, vision, 401K w/em-
ployer match. Competi-
tive Rate. Please email
resume & salary history
[email protected] or
apply in per son at 401
Mobil Ave,Ste.11, Cama-
rillo. VCS333976
ADMINISTRATIVE
SECRETARY
City of Moorpark - FT;
$20.72-$27.88 p/hr; an online
City of Moorpark employ-
ment application must be
received (no paper applica-
tions); position is open until
filled. See “Employment
Opportunities” page of City
web-site for details:
www.ci.moorpark.ca.us
VCS333595
Research Associate
Design/execute experiments
for protein formulation de-
velopment to support cli-
ents’ research &
development projects. Du-
ties include those associat-
ed w/ coordinating &
performing formulation
preparations (i.e. set up,
buffer preparation, dialysis,
filling vials, & incubation)
as well as experiment data
recording, collection &
analysis for stability sam-
ples. Proficiency w/ drug
formulation in key disci-
plines of protein charac-
terization w/ HPLC, FTIR,
DSC, MFI, Capillary elec-
trophoresis req’d. BS in
Chemistry or related+ 2 yr.
exp. Send resume to Mr.
Zimmerman, IntegrityBio.,
820 Calle Plano, Camarillo,
CA 93012. VCS333931
Lighthouse for Women &
Children, a Christian non-
profit has an opening for
a Guest Services Asso-
ciate (2nd & 3rd shifts)
provide encouragement;
maintain order/safety,
track clients medication,
test for drug/alcohol.
High School Diplo-
ma/GED, 1-2 + yrs. exp.
in urban/homeless minis-
tries, bi-lingual pre-
ferred, Valid CA DL.
Email resume to:
CSorenson@
erescuemission.org or fax
to 805-385-4126 VCS334286
Gift Shop Manager
F/T M-F 9:30-5:30, Holidays as
needed. Manage Mission Gift
Shop & Gift Shop personnel.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a
+ Exp retail and/or retail
mgmt, knowledge of Catholic
Faith & Culture, friendly &
welcoming personality as a
ministry of the Mission.
MSWord, Excel, Gmail & Web
literate. Annual Salary:
$32-34,000. Benefits:Health
Insurance, Employee Co-Pay, 2
weeks accrued vacation, sick
days & paid holidays.
Call 805-643-4318 or
805-648-4496 or send resume
to telewaut@
sanbuenaventuramission.org
VCS334037
Restaurant Mgr. (Westlake
Village, CA)Interview, hire,
supervise, & train staff;
Plan work schedules; Work
w/ chef on menu plans; Or-
der food, beverages & sup-
plies; Min. 2 yrs exp. as
Restaurant Mgr; Min. 3 yrs
exp. in cust. service in res-
taurant bus.; HS Diploma
req’d; Must have exp. in
Italian restaurant and
knowledge of Italian cuisine
& wine; Basic Food Han-
dler cert. req’d.; E-mail re-
sumes to Bellini Osteria at
[email protected]
VCS334077
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*SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
Overview:
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of Los An-
geles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed non-
profit, acute care facility, committed to provide quality
patient care in an environment that promotes clinical ex-
cellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along
with great career choices, training, and leadership devel-
opment. At our facility, our employees share their enthu-
siasm for life as well as for helping others. As you
balance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a com-
prehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending ac-
counts, paid time off, and a variety of
other great benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality
care and compassion to create an environment of excel-
lence, please take a moment to discover more about what
it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health System.
Please apply online at www.cmhshealth.org
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in gener-
ally accepted accounting principles with a focus on finan-
cial analysis and data base management.
Job Description:
•The design and maintenance of complex models and
statistical reports to extract accurate information needed
for making data based business decisions
•Monitor medical cost and utilization trends and analyze
data on a monthly basis through the use
of advanced computer skills
•Through clear written and oral communication, explain
key analytical findings and work with subject matter
experts to identify appropriate actions
and monitor outcomes
•Assist with annual budget process and determine finan-
cial status by comparing and analyzing budgets and
forecasts with actual results
•Incorporating metrics and benchmarks (both internal
and external) to proactively identify and evaluate both
leading and trailing indicators of medical manage-
ment/health services processes resulting
cost and utilization trends
•Participate in various corporate cross-functional teams
•Evaluate and improve accounting
systems and processes
•Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven de-
partment
Qualifications:
•Be able to work with little or no supervision
•Must be detailed oriented and able to draw well thought-
out conclusions
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
Education:
•Bachelor’s Degree with major in
Accounting or related field
•CPA, CMA or MBA a plus
Experience:
•Minimum of 8 years in business office setting with
emphasis in financial analysis and decision support
•Healthcare industry background
preferred but not required
•Cost accounting
•Statistical trending
•Risk analysis
•Report automation
•Implementation of accounting systems
Skills/Competencies:
•Advanced knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-Access,
and SQL Programming
•Ability to confidently interact with all levels
in the organization
•Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem
solving skills to unique and complex analyses
•Must be extremely detailed oriented and be able to work
with little or no supervision
•An understanding of ata warehousing
and relational database concept
Healthcare
RN II - Ambulatory Services
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of Los
Angeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed
non-profit, acute care facility, committed to provide
quality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along
with great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share their
enthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As you
balance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending
accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld quality
care and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more about
what it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
Please apply online at www.cmhshealth.org
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to all patients that come through
department. Implements the nursing process;
assessment, planning, implementation of nursing plan of
care and evaluation of patient response to care. With
advanced certification/training can also assist doctors
with GI Lab and Pain Management procedures.
Provides direct leadership and guidance to all
subordinate licensed and non-licensed staff in
coordinating and delivery of healthcare and services to
patients and families.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred.
Current CA RN License and ACLS certificate required.
Med/surg experience is required. GI Lab/moderate
sedation experience is preferred. Must be able to
respond to call within 30 minutes.
On-Call – 8 Hour Variable Shifts - Must be able to respond
to call within 30 minutes.
Chinese Language Teacher (Mandarin): Live & work on
campus at our secondary private boarding school loc. in
Ojai, CA, to dvlp Lvl 1-Lvl 5 & adv. plcmnt immersion
Chinese lang. courses dsgn’d to enable stdnts to achieve
oral & written competence in Chinese. In conjunct. w/ oth-
er teachrs, co-lead @ least two 5-night wilderness camp-
ing trips per yr, & supervise stdnts in residen. dorms, in
dining hall, & during wknd activities on & off-campus.
During summer period dsgn, implmnt & run (option.)
stdnt prgrm trip to mainland China. Emplr prvdes com-
plim. on-campus housing, which is a condition of em-
plymnt. Reqs Master’s degree in Language Acquisition,
Applied Linguistics or rel. fld & 2 yrs exp. in the dvlpmnt
& teaching of a Chinese (Mandarin) comprehensive lang.
curriculum. Must be willing to reside on-campus in school
provided (complim.) housing, travel up to 10%, & possess
valid driver’s license. Send resume w/Job# [XX] to
Blossom Pidduck @ The Thacher School, 5025 Thacher
Rd, Ojai, CA 93023. VCS333603
NICE, QUIET STUDIOS FOR 55+
Private balconies + views.
Starting at $759 per month.
Walking distance to stores,
and to doctors’ offices.
Heated pool, BBQ area,
gym, rec room, festivities.
115 N. 4th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Pets ok. Section 8 welcome.
805-525-5804 VCS334252
NICE, QUIET STUDIOS FOR 55+
Private balconies + views.
Starting at $759 per month.
Walking distance to stores,
and to doctors’ offices.
Heated pool, BBQ area,
gym, rec room, festivities.
115 N. 4th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Pets ok. Section 8 welcome.
805-525-5804 VCS332863
Mercy Crusade Vet
Clinic of Oxnard is
seeking a part time vet
tech w/ exp. for Sat.
only, “bilingual a must”
S.D.E please fax resume
to 805-278-4436
or e-mail to:
spayneuter2252
@aol.com
VCS334205
Welders & Fitters
Mersen USA in Oxnard
has a position for a
WELDER & FITTER
with TIG experience and
an ASME pressure vessel
background. Join our
team building chemical
processing equipment out
of a variety of metals
from Carbon Steel to Re-
active Metals. Mersen is
a billion dollar a year, in-
ternational corporation
offering opportunities to
our employees including
Relocation Assistance,
Great Benefits and a Bo-
nus Plan. EOE For con-
sideration contact:
Christine.Bohannan@
mersen.com
or fax resume to:
(805) 351-8429
VCS333665
Scientist sought by Amgen
Inc. Reqs: PhD (Docto-
rate); & cell culture exp in
undrstndng, optimizing
growth & productivity,
Knwldg of glycosylation sci-
ence of recombinant pro-
teins, exp in anlytcl mthds
using mass spectrometer to
anlyz glycosylation, Cell
culture medium dvlp’t for
antibody production in vari-
ous formats of bioreactors,
exp in growing mammalian
cells in diff vessel formats
such as plates, flasks & bio-
reactors & also diff modes
of reactor process. Job site:
Thousand Oaks, CA. Ref#
8WKUP3 & submit resume
to Global Mobility, Amgen
Inc., One Amgen Center
Drive, B36-2-C, Thousand
Oaks, CA 91320. No phone
calls or e-mails. Must be
legally authorized to work
in the U.S. without sponsor-
ship. EOE. VCS334183
Assistant Controller
Privately held Cold Storage &
Logistics Company in Oxnard
area is seeking an Assistant
Controller. Responsibilities in-
clude, general accounting/ME
closing, cost accounting, fi-
nancial analysis, budgeting and
ad hoc reporting. Will super-
vise up to four accounting/ad-
ministrative staff handling
billing, payroll, AP & AR. As-
sist the Controller in HR, Tax,
Cash Management and Soft-
ware related matters. Bache-
lor’s Degree in Finance or
Accounting is preferred. Re-
quired a minimum two years of
experience in a senior account-
ing position. Need advanced
knowledge in Excel, moderate
knowledge in other MS Office
products and QuickBooks.
Salary between 60K to 80K de-
pending on qualifications and
experience. Send resumes to
[email protected]
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
SPECIALIST
$23.61 - $29.45/hr
F/T to P/T, pos EC Prog
Dept w/Vta Co Ofc of Ed,
11mo work yr; BA in
ECE or related field, 3yrs
teaching exp in EC field
Appl/job desc HR,
5189 Verdugo Way, Cam
(805)383-1913 or apply at:
www.edjoin.org. EOE
DEADLINE: Open Until
Filled VCS333827
VETERINARY
ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN
Exp req, F/T or P/T Salary
DOE. Benefits. Carpinteria
Vet, 585 Walnut Ave.
VCS333514
Open Space for Agriculture
in Camarillo. Horses, Cows,
Sheep ok. No Poultry.
Call 818-398-5126 or
818-398-5125 VCS332844
Crossroads Investments
300 Esplanade Dr STE 580
Oxnard, CA 93036
805-485-4040
NORTH OXNARD
1+1 downstairs, shared
gar, coin-op, wtr & trash
pd, near school & park.
$900.
crossroads-investments.net
VCS333391
FILLMORE 2bd+1ba,
interior laundry facility.
$1,200/mo. Xlnt Condition.
805-630-4238 VCS333719
FILLMORE Adult 55+ 1br,
a/c, all utils pd, except elec.
From $795. HUD/Pet OK.
805-524-4124 or 805-642-9527
VCS332238
Oxnard Beach
Channel Island
Village Apts
Studio $925
1+1 $1,050
2+1 $1,275
Spacious floor plans,
heated indoor pool & spa
tennis ct & gym.
Only $500 dep!!
No Application Fees
3650 Ketch Ave
(805)984-5880
VCS333335
OXNARD
BINGO!
Everybody’s a
winner @ Seawind
1 Bdrm Special
$940
Elevators, gated, garage
prk’g, fun social activities.
Free Bingo
ask how.
55+, Section 8 ok, no pets.
Call Carol Now 805-986-8411
VCS334203
OXNARD
DEL CIERVO
APARTMENTS
Low Deposits
OAC
1 & 2 Bedrooms
*on availability
• Beautiful Grounds
• BBQ Area
• Pool and Jacuzzi
• Tennis Courts
• Close to Shopping
1905 N. H St.
805-981-4341
VCS332970
OXNARD NORTH
• 1+1, $1,075/mo
• 2+1, $1,400/mo w/garage
Elma 805-604-9578
VCS333647
OXNARD SOUTH
2+1 townhouse, gar,
fenced yard, near Oxnard
College. $1,200.
Crossroads Investments
805-485-4040
crossroads-investments.net
VCS334208
OXNARD
• Studio, $795/mo
• 1 bedroom, $945/mo
Available in nice quiet
community. 805-981-3719
VCS334277
T.O. SUMMER SPECIAL
@ MOUNT CLEF APTS
• Studio $900 • 1 BD $1,200
• 2 BD - $1,500/mo
www.mountclef.com
805-492-2022
VCS333295
VENTURA:
• 2+1, $1,250/mo+$800/sec.
Vance 805-641-1776
VCS333648
VENTURA EAST
Here We Are!
CITRUS GLEN
1 Bedroom
Water & Gas paid.
Call We Answer!
805-647-6755
** NO Pets ** VCS333508
VTA
Harbor View Villas
Luxury Apt. Homes
• Fabulous Ocean Views
• FREE Cable!
333 N. Kalorama St.
805-648-1760
www.gardnercompany.com
Harborview apts/gardner
management VCS333435
VTA VILLA BOCCALI apts.
Quiet cottage style 2+1. F/P,
encl. patio w/carport, W/D
facilities, close to mall &
hospital. Smoke free rentals.
No dogs. $1,250+$1,300+sec.
Good credit a must.
By Appointment only.
805-642-1316 VCS332689
Camarillo Leisure Village
55+ community; No pets/
smoking. 2bdrms 2baths.
$1,850/mo (805)377-3100
VCS333347
CAMARILLO - Mission Oaks
658 Hillcrest Dr. Upgraded
3bd+2ba, no house pets,
$1,800/mo. Avail Aug 2nd.
805-504-5700 VCS334182
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VTA Very unique 1+1.75
three story unit w/ a 2
car garage. Large private
patio off bedroom and liv
ing room. Office and sauna
on first floor, laundry
room on second floor. $2295
San Pedro
VTA East end 1+1 down
stairs unit with easy free
way access. Water & trash
paid, on-site laundry room.
Cat OK $895
Del Norte
VTA west side 2+1 close
to school, shopping and
park. New carpet, paint
and windows. Water &
trash paid. $1200
DeAnza
VTA 2+2 front half of
duplex with attached 2 car
gargae. Tiled floor
throughout. Granite
counters in kitchen. $1500
El Cajon
VTA 2+2 Nantucket Vil
lage condo, near shiopping
and school. Water & trash
paid, community has pool,
spa & clubhouse. $1750
Chelan
CAM 3+3 Palm Colony
end unit with 3 patios. 1
bedroom and bath down
stairs, master includes a
fireplace and private patio.
Complex has pool, spa,
clubhouse & security. $2150
Camino Toluca
OXN Gated Two story Stu
dio, near Rio Mesa High
School. with an attached
1.5 car garage. Tenant
must pay all utilities. $1100
Strickland
OXN 3+2 Las Brisas unit,
close to shopping, resturan
ts & easy freeway access.
Washer,dryer & refrigera
tor included for tenants
use. Trash paid. $1695
Blackberry
OXN 2+2.5 multi-story
unit close to the beach and
harbor. Ocean views from
the living room and deck
off the 3rd floor. $2350
Mandalay Beach
OXN 2+1 downstairs unit,
close to Hobson Way
Park. Water paid. $1200
S. G St
Pt HUE 3+2.5 Las Palo
mas unit, close to the base,
resturants, shopping and
schools. Complex has pool,
spa and tennis court. $1850
Captains
Pt HUE 3+2.5 Anacapa
Walk close to school, restu
rants and the base. Walk
ing distance to the beach.
Washer, dryer and refrig
erator for tenants use.
Owner will consider a pet
w/ larger security deposit.
$2200 N. Ventura
Pt HUE 2+1 front unit,
close to base, shopping,
schools. Living room has
fireplace. Washer/dryer/
for tenants use. $1275
Pearl
**additional
rent/deposit required
All properties are
no pets no smoke,
one year lease
unless otherwise
specified
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805-650-2500
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VCS332919
HOUSES
VTA 4+2 with granny flat
and pool. Close to schools,
shopping and easy free-
way access. Possible RV
parking. $3000
Bays
OXN 3+2.5 newer con
struction, close to park,
school and transportation,.
Small pet OK $2300
Genoa
*additional deposit
required
All properties are
no pets, no smoke,
one year lease.
VCHFR.COM
805-650-2500
We are a proud
sponsor of the “Pier
under the Stars”
VCS331464
VCS332921
NEWBURY PARK
3bd+2ba+Bonus
Nice 1 story, Large bkyd,
near schools & Shpp’g Ctrs,
Avail 8/15. $2,300/mo+dep.
805-816-5718 VCS333615
OXNARD SOUTH
3+2 house, gar, fenced yd,
hkup, grdnr incl’d, near
school & shops. $1,800.
Crossroads Investments
805-485-4040
crossroads-investments.net
VCS333390
OXN Rent or Option to Buy
3bd+2ba, 2 car garage,
fenced yard. 805-983-9283
VCS334062
VENTURA 3bd+1ba+Den
3224 Channel Drive.
$2,000/mo+$2,000/dep.
661-341-0687 VCS333438
VENTURA WEST 3bd+1ba,
front/back yard, Avail 8/15.
$1,500/mo+dep.
805-302-7092 VCS333614
VTA 4+2+family room,
corner lot, fenced yard, new
paint and carpet. $2,250/mo.
805-552-7135 VCS333878
VTA E. 3+2, w/d hkup, dbl
gar, pvt yd, more, no smkr,
pet? $1,750. 8850 N.Bank Dr.
By Appointment Call
805-671-9292 VCS334226
Camarillo Furnished
near B of A, Leisure Village
and stores. In room: tv,
micro, fridge. $170/weekly
+sec. N/S/D/D. 805-857-0310
VCS333871
CAMARILLO
Room for Rent, Wi-Fi,
utils incl. Close to CSCI.
805-484-8986 VCS334128
CAM in gated comm, pvt
guest bath, hse privs, utils
incl’d, $775/mo+dep.
No pets or smoking.
805-482-9727 VCS333895
OXNARD 1 Bedroom
Cable, kitchen, lndry privs,
No pets/smoking. $500/mo.
805-248-6222 VCS334063
OXNARD Furnished Room,
$575+dep, cable, Wi-Fi,
Kitchen Privileges, No Pets,
No Smoking, No Drugs.
805-983-1017 VCS334036
Oxnard Shores Room with
bath,pvt entry,half gar, $775
close to beach, share privs.
805-807-1437 VCS333461
OXN South Clean, Quiet,
Master BR, pvt ba, Full
Laundry & Kitch Privileges.
$550/mo. 805-844-5531
VCS333898
VENTURA East: Room
Avail in new 3bd+2ba home,
large backhyard, all utilities
and cable included, state of
the art, month to month,
$650/mo+$300/dep.
Call Gary 805-302-6513
VCS333684
VTA Small pet ok, Room
$695. 1st month prorated,
utils & cable included.
No Drugs/No Drama.
714-746-9499 VCS334289
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Unfurnished Rooms for
Rent. Built-ins! Near lake!
$675/mo, utils included.
818-889-0102 VCS333290
SANTA PAULA 2bd+2ba
Adult 55+ Park. Single
wide with glass enclosed
patio room, remodeled,
new awnings/decks, new
carpet. $39,500. #LAL7904.
720 W. Santa Maria #62.
805-983-4663 or 805-320-5717
VCS333680
VTA 2bd+2ba, double wide,
large screened patio room,
nice East End Senior Park.
$49,900. 805-340-1738
VCS333757
Bank Repo
Sterling Hills
4+4 pool & spa.
Call Broker 805-901-8852
VCS333712
Homes Under $399k
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FREE List w/Pics of
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Michael Szakos
Lic#01473073 VCS333826
SIMI General Industrial
620sf, 625sf, 731sf, 1950sf.
Office & Warehouse
Easy St. & Madera - great
location near Walmart.
155 Easy St. Call John at
805-526-5260 VCS333507
SIMI INDUSTRIAL
800sf - 5000sf, with office &
warehouse, roll up door,
terrific location, great
terms and pricing.
Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1
VCS333445
VENTURA - 2368 EASTMAN
11 INDUSTRIAL CONDO.
By owner, 4,500sqft+850sqft
mezzanine space, 77 cents
per sq. ft. gross, 4 offices,
large industrial space, 2
large bathrooms, remodeled,
xlnt cond. 805-969-6866
VCS333331
VENTURA Approx 14,000
sq.ft. free standing
industrial bldg. Terrific
location. Minutes to 101
Fwy.Great Price & Terms.
805-644-0941 VCS333499
VENTURA
OFFICE
SPACE
• 2660 E. Main:
Move in ready medical
offices 800 to 4750sf.
• 1445 Donlon:
Modern office 1600sf.
• 2443 Portola:
Executive Office 2408sf
[email protected]
Call Sandy
805-402-9101
VCS332915
VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE
960sf - 2,125sf, with office &
warehouse, roll up door,
terrific location, great
terms and pricing.
Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext:1
VCS333448
AVENIDA DE
LOS ARBOLES
NEW HOME OF
99¢ ONLY STORE
Prime Location In Thousand
Oaks Neighborhood Center,
2 spaces Available (1,130 &
2,622 SF) @ $1.20sf/ea NNN.
Call Ana (310)675-1179
VCS332830
CAMARILLO RETAIL
Santa Rosa Plaza, 650sf
to 3400 sf. David Press
(310)553-6512 VCS333921
OXNARD
Central Business District
DOW SHOPPING CTR
900-980 South A St.
Retail, Office or
Restaurant. 1,440 SF Min.
5,808 sq.ft., $1.35/ft Gross.
Broker Bob
(805)963-4236
VCS333854
SIMI OFFICE SPACE
700sf - 1,000sf. Available.
Excellent terms & pricing.
Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1
VCS333446
Simi Valley Office Space
$375/mo, utils incl,
clean & newly remodeled.
805-300-5391 VCS333176
VENTURA: 1,200 sf, high
visibility retail corner
showroom, ideal for
marine business. HS
internet, Ventura marina
entrance. 805 644-0941
VCS333502
VENTURA DOWNTOWN
677 E. Main St.
Retail Store Front or ?
900+SF, lower cost lease.
805-643-6412 VCS333902
Ventura Professional
Office Space
$.85 per sq.ft. ($1,071 for
1,260 sq.ft.) Utilities pd.
@ 101 Fwy at Victoria.
Call 805-479-8284
VCS333136
VTA: 4th Floor Penthouse
1,400sqft. @ $1,750/month.
For more info visit:
www.vcstar.com & reference
VCS Number below.
805-479-8284
VCS333950
VTA OFFICE SPACE
Beautiful units from
540sf - 4,500sf. Great terms
& pricing. Now Available!
Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1
VCS333447
1985 30’ CHRIS CRAFT 281
Super clean in & out,
2 Mercury engines, sleeps 6,
stove, head, shwr, fridge,
radar, bait tank, GPS, 2
fish finder & much more in
Oxnard. Freshly painted
bottom. $10,000 661-724-9240
VCS332908
BOSTON WHALER 13.5ft
2005. Excellent condition,
cushions throughout,
custom boat cover, 25HP
mercury, $7,500/obo.
(05810) #805-797-6966
VCS333521
PROWLER LITE 5th Wheel
2001, 25.5 foot, slide out,
1/2 ton towable, incl hitch,
xlnt cond. $7,500/obo.,
805-642-1935 VCS334191
SeaView M8310 1999
31’,Ford v10,5KW gen,rear
queen,auto jacks,ducted
dual air,14’ s/o,rear came-
ra, hitch,66K mi. $20,000.00
OBO 4CYE880
(805)625-0386
BUICK 3222 Nailhead
motor only. $250.
805-910-0201
VCS333617
WANTED
Repair of electronic dash
unit, made by Nordskof
performance products.
Call 805-488-5366
VCS333702
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805-754-9839
VCS333432
ACURA Mdx
2010
SUV, AUTOMATIC, GAS,
Blue, ONE OWNER!
LOW MILES! LIKE
NEW.Contact me at :
[email protected]
25,234 miles, $22,100.00
OBO ()
(804)335-1481
VCS332813
CORVETTE L79 T-top
1975 SPORT, AUTO-
MATIC, GAS, red, orig
cond 75,000 miles,
$9,600.00 OBO
()(805)648-4908
VCS332779
Mercedes Convertible
SL500 1998. 46,500 original
miles, pristine condition,
black/black, both tops,
invest in this classic.
$15,000. (169157).
805-527-1157 VCS333906
I Will Buy Any Old
Car Running or Not,
In Any Condition.
WILL PAY
TOP DOLLAR!
818-879-3764
VCS333833
WANTED Old Race Cars,
Classics, Motorcycles:
Harley, Ducati, Porsche,
Jaguar, Austin Healy,
Ferrari, Corvette, Mustang
Camaro barracuda old
toys, auto memorabilia one
item to entire collection.
Come to you, pay in cash.
800-299-3114 or 805-495-7445
[email protected]
VCS334051
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885
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887
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887
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900-945
909
Boats
918
Campers/Trailers
936
Motorhomes/RV
Transportation
950-998
962
Auto Parts &
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968
Auto Under $1000
977
Auto For Sale
980
Classics/Antiques/
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995
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