Vol. 11, No. 13 | Thursday, June 30, 2011 www.thelighthousenews.com WHAT’S INSIDE PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE Competition was fierce among the eight teams taking part in the June 16-17 Battle of Commands at Naval Base Ventura County, and the beach flags event — one of 11 that made up the Battle of Commands — was no exception. Trying to be the first to pull the green tube from the sand are, from left, CM3 Ian LeMarbre of the 31st SRG’s Hawaii 5-O team, AE3 Charles Webb of the Fleet Readiness Center’s Haoles team and GMSR Cody Parker of the 31st SRG’s Mod Squad Team. Parker won this heat, then came in second in the finals to HM3 Steven Alnes of Naval Branch Health Center’s Shipwreck team. VX-30’s team, the Patriots, won the Battle of Commands. Story, photos and overall results, Pages 20-21. SURFSIDE WARFARE All Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) personnel and their families are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July by watching the Channel Islands Fireworks by the Sea pyrotechnics display at NBVC Port Huen- eme. The fireworks can be viewed from almost anywhere at NBVC Port Hueneme. A rec- ommended viewing area is the MWR Track and Field located next to the Bee Hive Fit- ness Center on Pacific Avenue. Restrooms are available at the Bee Hive Fitness Center. Get ready for Fourth of July Hueneme track ideal spot for watching fireworks Underwater observatory on display for Seabee Days, July 23-24 By Andrea Howry Lighthouse editor NEMO, one of the first underwater ob- servatories designed to take engineers into the ocean’s depths to oversee the work of the Navy’s construction divers, has been set up in the new Seabee Museum and will be a featured exhibit when the museum opens for 2011 Naval Base Ventura County Seabee Days in July. Seabee Days runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 23, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun- day, July 24. Active duty personnel and their families can also attend on Military Night, Finding NEMO at Seabee Museum SEE FIREWORKS, PAGE 22 SEE NEMO, PAGE 22 NMCB 4 recently deployed to Afghanistan. Waving goodbye to UT2 Mark Yancey are, from left, daughter Morgan, 9, son Caleb, 4, his spouse of 11 years, Heather, and mom Marie. Pages 10-11. Sliding headfirst down a 50-foot sand dune on San Nicolas Island during the annual SNI Family Weekend is Sadie Ugoretz, 7, daughter of John Ugoretz, an environmental biologist with NAVAIR. The event is one of the few times during the year guests are allowed on the island. Page 12. Massive pieces of the destroyed Boeing 707 refueling tanker that crashed on takeoff May 18 from Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, are removed so wetlands restoration can begin. Page 9.
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WHAT’S INSIDE
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE
Competition was fierce among the eight teams taking part in the June 16-17 Battle of Commandsat Naval Base Ventura County, and the beach flags event — one of 11 that made up the Battleof Commands — was no exception. Trying to be the first to pull the green tube from the sandare, from left, CM3 Ian LeMarbre of the 31st SRG’s Hawaii 5-O team, AE3 Charles Webb ofthe Fleet Readiness Center’s Haoles team and GMSR Cody Parker of the 31st SRG’s ModSquad Team. Parker won this heat, then came in second in the finals to HM3 Steven Alnes ofNaval Branch Health Center’s Shipwreck team. VX-30’s team, the Patriots, won the Battle ofCommands. Story, photos and overall results, Pages 20-21.
SURFSIDE WARFARE
All Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)personnel and their families are invited tocelebrate the Fourth of July by watchingthe Channel Islands Fireworks by the Seapyrotechnics display at NBVC Port Huen-eme.The fireworks can be viewed from almost
anywhere at NBVC Port Hueneme. A rec-ommended viewing area is theMWRTrackand Field located next to the Bee Hive Fit-ness Center on Pacific Avenue. Restroomsare available at the Bee Hive Fitness Center.
Get ready forFourth of JulyHueneme track ideal spotfor watching fireworks
Underwater observatoryon display for SeabeeDays, July 23-24By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
NEMO, one of the first underwater ob-servatories designed to take engineers intothe ocean’s depths to oversee the work ofthe Navy’s construction divers, has been setup in the new Seabee Museum and will bea featured exhibit when the museum opensfor 2011Naval Base Ventura County SeabeeDays in July.Seabee Days runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 23, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun-day, July 24. Active duty personnel and theirfamilies can also attend onMilitary Night,
Finding NEMOat SeabeeMuseum
SEE FIREWORKS, PAGE 22
SEE NEMO, PAGE 22
NMCB 4 recently deployed toAfghanistan. Waving goodbye to UT2Mark Yancey are, from left, daughterMorgan, 9, son Caleb, 4, his spouseof 11 years, Heather, and momMarie. Pages 10-11.
Sliding headfirst down a 50-footsand dune on San Nicolas Islandduring the annual SNI FamilyWeekend is Sadie Ugoretz, 7,daughter of John Ugoretz, anenvironmental biologist with NAVAIR.The event is one of the few timesduring the year guests are allowedon the island. Page 12.
Massive pieces of the destroyedBoeing 707 refueling tanker thatcrashed on takeoff May 18 fromNaval Base Ventura County, PointMugu, are removed so wetlandsrestoration can begin. Page 9.
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CO’s Suggestion Box now available on line
Now there’s another way to ask me a question.With The Lighthouse coming out once every
two weeks, I needed a faster way to respond toyour concerns. The answer: an electronic versionof the CO’s Suggestion Box.Call up the NBVC Public Web Site Home Page
at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ventura/. On the farright, under “Popular Links,” click on “CO’sSuggestion Box – Submissions and Responses.”Here, you can read the most recently submittedquestions and answers, and you can also call upthe “Ask the Captain” pages that have appearedin previous editions of The Lighthouse. On the farleft of this page, the last link is “Commanding Of-ficers Suggestion Box.” Click on that for the formthat enables you to ask a question.Responses will be posted on the Submissions
and Responses page when appropriate, and somemay appear on this page of The Lighthouse.If you want us to notify you personally that
the question has been answered, there’s a spot tocheck on the form for us to do so.If your concern involves an emergency or
safety-related facilities issue, please call the Pub-lic Works trouble desk at 989-8888.This site is not intended for reporting emer-
gencies. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.Remember, too, that there are now suggestion
boxes all over the base. You’ll find drop boxesat the Warfield Gym at Port Hueneme, the Mugugym, Navy Lodge, Beach Motel, PSD and in bothgalleys.So go ahead: Ask!
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The second phase of construction atthe NEX and commissary parking lot isscheduled to start in early July.The project, which is designed to make
the parking lot safer and improve trafficflow to theWarfield Gym via Addor Av-enue, will require that the main 23rd Av-enue entrance into the NEX and com-missary parking lot and gas station beclosed starting July 6.People needing to shop at the commis-
sary will need to go all the way aroundthe complex – turning left on HarrisStreet, left on 29th Avenue and left onAddor Avenue — and enter the parkinglot off Addor Avenue.People needing to shop at theNEX can
also park there or in the lot borderingHarris Street.Gas station traffic will remain one way,
with the entrance to the pumps movingto the southeast side of the station. Theexit will remain the same and should notbe used as an alternate entrance.There will be times when one lane of
gas pumps will be shut down, so cus-tomer patience is appreciated. “The con-tractor will work closely with the gasstationmanager to schedule these duringoff-peak days and off-peak hours,” saidCarrieWyrick of Naval Facilities South-west, the project manager.Access to theWarfieldGym, Seabreeze
Aquatics Center and Bee-Fit Health andWellness Center will continue to be rout-ed via Harris Street to 29th Avenue and
Addor Avenue.Pedestrian traffic along the commissary
and NEX storefront will remain open,and the pedestrian access gate fromNeed-ham Theater to the parking lot will alsoremain open.With parking at a premium, those who
work in buildings near theNEXand com-missary are asked to park in other lotsand not near the shopping complex.Detour signs will be installed to guide
traffic in the area.The project was initially supposed to
have begun in January and would havebeen finished by now, but federal budgetissues delayed its start date to April.When completed, Addor Avenue will
be a clearly marked roadway along theouter edge of the NEX and commissaryparking lot, and stalls in the parking lotwill be angular instead of perpendicularto clarify the direct direction of travel.
NEX parking lot project enters new phase
Force Protection at NavalBase Ventura County is re-minding all personnel aboutthe proper use of on-baseemergency numbers.“We are receiving a large
volume of non-emergency callson our emergency lines and weneed to reserve these lines foractual emergencies,” said Lar-ry R. Jones, Force Protectiondirector.Non-emergency calls should
be placed to the administrationnumber, 982-4591.
Not an emergency?Call 982-4591
PHOTO BY LCPL. AMANDA M. KERZE / 23RD MARINES
Seventy-six Marines from Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, based at NavalBase Ventura County, Port Hueneme, make their way up the six miles from Mugu Beach toLaguna Peak on June 11. “The varied terrain and elevation change provided the Marines witha great opportunity to increase endurance and experience a different training environment,”explained Capt. Steven Aguilera. After the hike, the Marines held a “Mess Night,” during whicha traditional dinner was served and Marines paid homage to Marines of the past.
COMMUNITYCALENDAR
NBVC COMMANDPICNIC: Noon, PicnicPavilion, NBVC PointMugu. $2.50 for
civilians and dependents; freefor all active duty personnel andchildren under 12. For tickets, call982-4551 or 982-6168.
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DATE NIGHT: ParentsNight Out. 6 to 9:30p.m., free child careat both Hueneme and
Mugu provided on first-come, first-serve basis for active duty only.Sign up before 5:30 p.m. July 13at CDC for children 1 to 5 years oldand Youth Activity Center for thosein kindergarten through 12 yearsold. Space is limited.
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CITADEL RUMBLE:Start of a two-daybasewide exercisesimulating the after-
effects of a massive storm inthe area. For more information,see the July 14 edition of TheLighthouse.
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NBVC POINT MUGUSURF CONTEST:First of two days ofcompetition, 7 a.m.
to 5 p.m. both days. Registrationis now open at Active.com.Military, Women’s Young Gunsand Bodyboarders welcome; Opencategory already full. Presentedby Quiksilver. Free admission,parking.
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2011 NBVC SEABEEDAYS: Military Night is4 to 10 p.m. SeabeeDays is open to the
general public Saturday, July23, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. andSunday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. Details: Page 1.
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Fourth of July, Independence Day, ournation’s birthday: a holiday full of pic-nics, fireworks and a shortened workweek.In preparation for this column, I re-
turned to my history books for a re-fresher on Independence Day. In doingso, I discovered I am not ready for “AreYou Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” onthis topic.How is your Independence Day knowl-
edge?Did you know…• Initially the Continental Congress
did not seek independence from Eng-land, but rather representation in Parlia-ment on the affairs of the colonies?• Independence Day did not become
a national holiday until 1941?• The Declaration of Independence
was first signed on July 4, 1776, byThomas Jefferson but was not signed byall the congressional representatives un-til mid-August?• Signing the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was an act of treason, punishableby death?• France became an ally in our strug-
gle for independence by supplying arms,naval support and munitions in ourbattle for independence?• John Hancock penned his name large
so Great Britain’s King Charles could“read it without spectacles?”• While the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was signed in July-August 1776,the first shots of battle were fired April18-19, 1775, made famous by the rideof Paul Revere?• The Revolutionary War for Indepen-
dence was fought by an all volunteerforce?
• The Revolutionary War was foughtfrom 1775 through 1783, ending withthe signing of the Treaty of Paris onSept. 3, 1783 — a duration of eightyears?• George Washington surrendered his
commission as General of the Army onDec. 23, 1783, stating he would takeleave “of all employments of publiclife?”• Washington became president of the
United States in 1789?Taking time to revisit the history of
our nation, the struggle for indepen-dence and the forging of a new nationand a new government caused me toagain marvel that a rag-tag group ofvolunteers could defeat the British andestablish a country that would rise tothat of a superpower. We’re a blessednation, we live in a blessed time. Oh,sure, gas prices are too high and homeprices are dropping, but we all still haveour cell phones, computers, and HDTVsand SUVs. 9/11 seems long ago, and welive with a feeling of relative safety.It also caused me to take a fresh look
at Iraq and Afghanistan. It took our na-
tion from 1774 (meeting of the firstContinental Congress) to 1789 for ourfirst president to be elected and 1790 forthe last state (Rhode Island) to ratifythe constitution — a span of 16 years.Unity and national identity take time,even in a day and age of Internet, cableTV and cell phones.We value our independence and free-
dom — and we should. We enjoy a richheritage passed down from those whowere willing to sacrifice their personalpursuit of “life, liberty and happiness”so that those who follow were free forthat very pursuit. As military families,of an all volunteer force, we share in thatheritage.Have a great holiday weekend. Enjoy
time with your family and friends andthe spectacular fireworks — and thankyou for your service to preserve ourheritage of freedom and indepen-dence.— Questions or comments for Beth? Dropher an email at [email protected] Spouse Radio airs at our new time,Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. PDT at www.blogtalkradio.com/nht.
Howmuch do you know about the birth of our nation?
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Moving every 2.9 years often meanslearning a new culture with every move.Schools have a culture— every state, everycounty, every school district has differentways of doing things.If you are new to Naval Base Ventura
County, here are some tips and bits ofinformation that you may find are differ-ent than the school you left.
School registrationMany schools, especially elementary and
middle schools, will close during themonth of July and sometimes intoAugust.This may mean that families will need toregister in August before school starts, orit may mean that families will register atthe school district. The NBVC school li-aison officer has more information oneach school district near NBVC and theirsummer registration process.
Whooping cough vaccineFor the 2011-12 school year, a new state
law now requires that all incoming stu-dents in seventh through 12 grades get awhooping cough booster shot, calledTdap, before entering school. Students
who have not received this booster shotprior to the beginning of the school yearwill not be allowed to start school. Thisnew immunization requirement is intend-ed to help reduce the spread of whoopingcough disease among California’s youth.In recent years, California, as well as therest of the United States, has seen an in-crease in the number of whooping coughcases. In 2010, California experienced thehighest number of reported cases in morethan 60 years.
Class assignmentsTypically, elementary schools will post
class assignments in the front of the schoolthe week prior to school’s start. Middleschools will typically hand out the stu-dents’ schedules the first day of school— some may have an orientation day oneweek prior. High schools will usually havea student schedule pick-up day the weekprior to school’s beginning— a day of theweek assigned to each grade level.
Depending on grade level and district,many supplemental programs have beencut from the schools’ programs. Manyelementary schools no longer have gymclass, art class or music/band. Those thatdo pay for it through parent fundraisingand community foundations. This doesn’tmean that your child will not have the op-portunity to participate in physical educa-tion, art or music. Typically, the regularclassroom teacher will integrate it into thedaily curriculum. Students in middleschool and high school will have gym class
required and art/music will often be oneof the elective courses. Sports and extra-curricular activities are offered at themiddle schools and high schools; how-ever, parents may be asked to help fundtheir child’s participation in such pro-grams.
Dress codeDress codes vary within the districts
here in Ventura County. Some elemen-tary and middle schools have a uniformrequirement. Others, including highschools, have dress code policies forbid-ding certain clothing items. Most middleschools and high schools do not allow anyclothing representing a professional sportsteam. However, many will encourage col-lege teams logos; some schools will allowcollege attire every day and others willencourage it on certain days. Since eachschool has a unique dress code policy, itis best to check with your student’s schoolbefore the first day of school.
— For any K-12 education related questionscontact School Liaison Officer Monica Jamesat 989-5211 or [email protected].
Every school is different; here are some California quirks
Worship scheduleSome of my greatest memories in life
are from my summer camp days — mytime as a camper and counselor for numer-ous summers. Like other fortunate grown-ups who are also camp alumni, we wouldlove nothingmore than to pass this uniqueexperience to the next generation of kidswe love and care for.For those who have never attended sum-
mer camp, it is hard to explain why eatinga S’mores — a combination of chocolateandmarshmallows squished between twograham crackers over a campfire— is oneof the greatest culinary treats ever invent-ed by man.Or perhaps the best experience of all is
simply for one to get away fromhomeworkand be with his or her best mates for acouple of weeks at a rustic cabin in thewoods. Instead of their mastering longdivision or the multiplication tables, theycan focus on other important skills, like
how to build a campfire, shoot a bow andarrow, or catch and clean a fish for theircabin’s fish fry.Looking back, maybe themost valuable
lesson I learned at camp is how to live withother people, in close quarters, who aredifferent than I am. I recall we had camp-ers from the inner cities as well as thosefrom the suburbs. Althoughwe began eachnew session warily checking each otherout, by the end of camp we became goodbuddies by staying up late at night, laugh-ing at silly jokes, playing sports againstother campers and listening to classic
campfire tales.This summer I want to offer an invita-
tion to families who have kids to join usfor this year’s Vacation Bible School. Thisis a wonderful day camp opportunity,along with the normal fun and games,where theywill also learn something aboutthe timeless values of faith and family.While this week is not an overnight
event, it will still be a tremendous time foryour youngsters to make new friends andlaugh and play for awhile before schoolbegins again in the fall.If you are interested in sending your
children to ourNaval Base Ventura Coun-ty Chapel Vacation Bible School, or if youwant to know what spiritual themes willbe presented at VBS this summer, pleasecall Tammy Baca at 805-844-9575. Thisweeklong event is open to children be-tween the ages of 3 and 12; each day willbe from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 8-12. Thelocation of this event will be at the Chapelof Faith, Point Mugu.Registration is open now and continues
through Aug. 1. Hope to see some of youthere.Have a great summer. God bless you!
Vacation Bible School triggers memories of summer camp
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It runs Aug. 8-12, from9 a.m. to noon at PointMugu Chapel of Faith
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By Lisa AszklarNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Quick! Howmuch is 15minutes of yourtime worth?If you said “$300,” you’re right, thanks
to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’sQuick Assist Loan (QAL) program.The QAL program is the Society’s al-
ternative to high-interest payday loans.With an application process of just 15minutes, it offers the same speed and easeof a payday loan, without any of thestigma or risks associated with predatoryloans.The QAL is a need-based, no-interest
loan designed to help with basic livingexpenses, transportation and vehicle re-pairs, medical and dental costs and fam-ily emergencies that can confront us all.Ben Franklin once said, “Beware of
little expenses; a small leak will sink agreat ship.” Think of a QAL as the dam-age control plug that can fix the leak andallow the ship to remain afloat.With a maximum loan amount of $300
and requiring only an LES and an activeduty ID card as proof of obligated service,absence of fines and sufficient income torepay, the Quick Assist Loan is a lifesaver
for many Sailors andMarines. Only activeduty service members are eligible.One of the Society’s newest and most
successful offerings, the QAL program issimilar to all of the Society’s programs inthat Sailors andMarines do not need per-mission from their chain of command toobtain one; simply fill out the applicationon our web site or in an NMCRS office.A service member is allowed up to two
QALs per 12-month period. Funds areissued directly to the service member, notthe creditor. Repayment must be com-pleted within 10 months by allotment.In addition, the service member is al-
lowed only one outstanding QAL at atime.To make the entire process even easier,
NMCRS offices worldwide have arrangedfor local banks or merchants to cash theQAL check so overdraft fees never comeinto the picture.Because Navy-Marine Corps Relief So-
ciety has a mission of financial educationand helping service members achieve fi-nancial self-sufficiency, should a thirdQAL ever be needed, a spending evalua-tion is required.NMCRS Executive Vice President Jan
Gaudio says the Society is committed tocombating the dangers of predatory lend-ers. The QAL program is a critical com-ponent of that commitment.The program’s success has exceeded all
expectations. Over the last five years, theSociety has documented a 75 percentdownturn in the number of requests forassistance related to repayment of preda-tory loans, thanks in part to the QALprogram.Last year, more than 50,000 Sailors and
Marines took advantage of the Society’sQuick Assist Loan program.For more information on this program,
call 982-4409.
Avoid predatory lenders; use Quick Assist Loan program
The NMCRS Office will close at noonon Friday, July 1, and remain closed untilTuesday, July 5, at 9 a.m. For emergenciesthat cannot wait, from noon to 4 p.m. July1, call the NMCRS cell phone at 805-208-1992. After 4 p.m. July 1 and throughoutthe holiday weekend, call the AmericanRed Cross at 1-877-272-7337.• Thrift Shop (Bldg. 829, Port Huen-
eme): Closed July 4-8. Normal hours ofoperation: Monday and Wednesday, 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Low-cost uniforms, civilianclothing, baby items, household items andmuch, much more.• Budget for Baby: Tuesday, July 12, and
Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. Lunch-time class: Thursday, July 14, at noon.Learn how your new bundle of joy willimpact your budget and how to pay forall those additional expenses like formula,diapers, clothing, car seats, etc. Just forattending this class, participants will re-ceive Baby’s First Seabag, filled with new-born items fromGerber, at least one hand-made item and a new outfit for baby.• Volunteer orientation:Wednesday, July
27, at 1 p.m. Recruiting office staff, ThriftShop cashiers and Budget for Baby in-structors. Reimbursement for child careand mileage. Snacks provided.Formore information or to register, call
982-4409.
Schedule of events
PHOTO BY KITTY HURLIMAN
DiRaimondo Chapter 750 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Ventura Countyrecently dedicated a memorial at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, toAmerica’s fallen heroes. The memorial, made of blue granite, bears the name ofArmy Sgt. Michael A. DiRaimondo, a Simi Valley 22-year-old who was killed in Iraqin 2004 and whose name the chapter memorializes. The stone is located on theSeabee Golf Course, near the 8th hole. Shown here at the April dedication are, fromleft, Bob Thompson, commander, Ventura County Chapter 750 of the Military Orderof the Purple Heart; DiRaimondo’s mother, Carol; DiRaimondo’s father, Anthony;and Dr. Jon Williams, state commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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Now that the wreckage has been removed, restorationwork is under way on the wetlands at Naval Base Ven-tura County, PointMugu, where a Boeing 707 refuelingtanker crashed on takeoff May 18.Once the National Transportation Safety Board com-
pleted its on-site investigation into the non-injury crash,it took about a week for crews to cut apart the tail sec-tion, wing and fuselage and make sure all debris wasremoved from the bog.“From our perspective, this crash happened in the
worst place possible,” said Dave “Moe” Mosley, theemergency response manager for Patriot EnvironmentalServices, the company hired by the plane’s owner to re-move the wreckage. “First, it’s on a federal base. Second,it’s in a marsh. Third, it’s at the end of a runway thatpeople need. And fourth, it’s in a place where there areendangered species.”Mosley’s job was to get the wreckage out quickly and
carefully.First, all hazardous wastes had to be removed.Mosley
said crews drained the jet fuel in the one remaining wing,but they also had to find and de-energize bottles of ha-lon, a gas carried on aircraft to extinguish engine fires,and the oxygen bottles that provide an emergency supplyto the crew. They also had to drain the hydraulic fluidin the landing gear.To begin removing the debris, which was slowly sink-
ing into the bog, the crews had to build a “road” for theheavy equipment that would pull apart the plane and
dump the pieces into a truck to be hauled off. Mosleysaid large metal mats were stretched across the wetlandsso that could be accomplished.At one point, Patriot employees wearing waders had
to work in chest-high muck pulling out pieces of de-bris.“I’ll tell you, those three guys were sore the next day,”
Mosley said.Once the heavy equipment began ripping up the plane,
work went quickly. The entire tail section was removedin just a few hours, then work shifted to the fuselage andthe one wing that wasn’t destroyed in the crash and en-suing fire.Patriot, which recently completed severalmonths’work
helping to clean up the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,had about 20 employees working at the PointMugu site.Also there were representatives of the CaliforniaDepart-ment of Fish & Game, the Coast Guard and environ-mental staff from NBVC Public Works.“This was an extraordinary effort,” said Valerie Var-
tanian, one of the base environmental staff membersmonitoring the work. “Now that the wreckage is gonethe next steps are to remediate the site, then to restorethe habitat that was there before the crash. It may be afew years before we see all of the plants and marsh or-ganisms return to the site.”Endangered species in the area include the light-foot-
ed clapper rail and the western snowy plover.
Wreckage gone; restoration underway at crash site
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As Cmdr. Michael Obermiller, Naval Base Ventura CountyPublic Works officer, listens, Dave “Moe” Mosley,emergency response manager for Patriot EnvironmentalServices, explains to Capt. David Sasek, NBVC’s chief staffofficer, why the wreckage removal was a complicated job.
Location, habitat makeremoval of Boeing 707 debris achallenging job, crews say
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BU3 Joshua Eide of Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 4, says goodbye tohis spouse, Ashley, before boarding a busthat will take him to Naval Base VenturaCounty, Point Mugu, where he’ll get ona plane for Afghanistan. The two will bemarried two years in December. “We’ll missour second anniversary,” said Ashley, who’smoving in with her parents in Ventura whileher husband is deployed.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 4, a group of Seabees that theirexecutive officer described as experiencedand knowing what’s expected, has arrivedin Afghanistan for a seven-month deploy-ment.Two-thirds of the battalion — the last
240 of which left California on Thursday,June 16— also served on the last deploy-ment to Afghanistan, said Lt. Cmdr. KentHendricks, NMCB 4’s executive officer.“We have a lot of experience to draw
from,” he said that day as the battalionwaited atNaval BaseVenturaCounty, PortHueneme, to take buses to Point Mugu,where they would catch a plane to Af-ghanistan. “We’re going to a different partof the country, but it’s the same mission.It’s the same type of construction — for-ward operating bases, roadwork.Most ofus are very familiar with the terrain, therisks and the work.”Hendricks said this is NMCB 4’s fifth
Central Command deployment in a row.“Anyone who’s been with this battalion
for three or four years has also deployed
that many times,” he said.For some, there have been a lot more
deployments than that.Steelworker 1st Class KeithMoore was
leaving on his ninth deployment sincemar-rying and starting a family almost 12 yearsago. He spent the last few minutes sittingon his tailgate with his spouse, Jen, 11-year-old Tyson and 6-year-old Tait beforegetting into formation to board the bus.
“I’m just soaking up all the time I canspend together with them,” he said.Builder 2nd Class Michael Hartman,
leaving on his fifth deployment, andBuild-er 2nd Class Robert Gurin, leaving on hisfourth, spent their last few minutes hold-ing their sons.A.J. Hartman is 16 months old, and
Jerry Spencer, Gurin’s son, is 8.“Me and him, we’re really attached now
so this time it’s tough,”Gurin said as Spen-cer played with his father’s cap.Utilitiesman 2nd Class Mark Yancey
was leaving on his third deployment sincemarrying Heather almost 11 years ago.She and their children, Morgan, 9, andCaleb, 4, joined him for the departure,along with his parents, Chuck and Ma-rie.“It’s kind of scary, but I’m feeling a
little bit better because we have more con-nections on the base,” said Morgan,sounding much older than 9. “This timewe have a lot more support, and we knowa lot more about what to expect.”FOCUS, an organization on base that
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BU2 Robert Gurin spends quality time withhis 8-year-old on, Jerry Spencer, beforeleaving on his fourth deployment. “Me andhim, we’re really attached now, so this timeit’s tough,” Gurin said.
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assists families in dealing with deploymentissues, and the Family Readiness Grouphave helped the most, she said.Builder 3rd Class Alex Dabney was leav-
ing on his third deployment — his last, hesaid.“No more deployments for me,” he said
as he hugged his spouse of seven months,Gaby. “I thought I’d get used to it, but Ihaven’t.”He plans to go to school and study nutri-
tion.With all the goodbyes said, the Seabees
gathered in front of the buses to stand information.One goodbye, however, wasn’t over.One-year-old BraedenWesoloski toddled
onto the tarmac and made a beeline for hisdad, Builder 3rd Class JustinWesoloski. Asthe other Seabees watched, smiling, Weso-loski hugged his son one more time, thenturned him over to mom, Aubrey.When the formal procession was over,
after each company had called out “All pres-ent and accounted for,” the Seabees let outa giant “Hoo-rah, Four!” boarded the bus-es and left.
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One-year-old Braeden Wesoloski, not yet ready to say goodbye, toddles out to his dad, BU3 Justin Wesoloski, who is already in thearea where Seabees gather in formation before boarding buses that will take them to Point Mugu for flights to Afghanistan. MomAubrey quickly gathered Braeden up after one last hug.
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By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Three-year-old Andrew Little was tooyoung to realize that on his recent visit toSan Nicolas Island (SNI), he saw a shell-fish so rare it’s considered critically en-dangered.He was too young to know that the
hulking, windowless building he passedon the island was a Cold War relic thatused to be one of the most top-secretplaces in the United States.But he wasn’t too young to get a thrill
out of sliding down a 50-foot sand dune,squealing with glee.And that was the beauty of Family
Weekend at SNI — everybody findingsomething unusual and fun to share withtheir friends and family members whowork on the 3-by-9-mile windswept rock65 miles south of Naval Base VenturaCounty, Point Mugu.From June 17-20, nearly 60 guests of
military and civilian personnel stayed onthe island that has been part of NBVCsince 2004.With few exceptions, these arethe only days of the year guests are al-lowed on SNI and the only time childrenyounger than 12 are allowed.“This is a chance for the people who
work and live on the island to show offthe place,” said Lt. Cmdr. Scott Strader,officer in charge of SNI. “These peoplehave a lot of pride in what they do.”Among the guests was Andrew, whose
mom, Annie, is a biologist with U.S. Fishand Wildlife who has worked on severalprojects on the island. Little and her hus-band, Zach, Andrew and his 5-year-oldsisterHannahwere the guests of NAVAIR
ecologist Grace Smith, who has workedon the island for more than 20 years.In the military, SNI is known as a key
component of the Sea Test Range. It’swhere test missiles are launched andwhereclassified operations can be conducted farfrom the eyes and ears of populated ar-eas.But to the general public, SNI is known
as one of the eight Channel Islands, hometo thousands of sea lions and some en-dangered species and the place made fa-mous in the 1960 children’s book, “TheIsland of the Blue Dolphins,” by ScottO’Dell.
SNI Family Weekend offers60 guests peek at island life
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Andrew Little, 3, son of Zach and AnnieLittle, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist whohas worked on SNI, slides down a 50-footsand dune on the island.
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That’s the island that is shared withvisitors onFamilyWeekend. In fact, Strad-er picked June 17-20 for this year’s eventbecause the tides — extremely low justbefore summer solstice — were ideal fora morning tidepool visit. That gave fami-lies ample time to explore Corral Harbor,which, along with other parts of the SNIshoreline, is the only place in the worldwhere the numbers of the federally endan-gered black abalone are increasing. It’salso home to dozens of sea stars, anemo-nes, crabs, limpets, sea urchins and theslimy, slug-like sea hare.“Why do they call it a sea hare?” a
youngster askedNAVAIRmarine biologistJohn Ugoretz, who led a tidepool tour onSunday morning.“Because he has bunny ears,” Ugoretz
replied.Ugoretz has worked on SNI for nearly
two years, usually coming out when mili-tary operations and missile test launchestake place to make sure marine mammalsaren’t harmed. For more than an hour, heand Smith deciphered the tidepool’s mys-
teries, pointing out such creatures asDeadMan’s Fingers and coralline algae, a sim-ple algae that unites to form somethingthat looks like coral — a megacity of al-gae.The day before, Ugoretz and Smith had
taken about 40 of the visitors to one ofthe island’s favorite stops, a massive sanddune that kids — and a few fit adults —could climb and then slide down.While the adults debated what would
make the best sand sled — cardboardsquares and ice-cooler tops weren’t cuttingit — someone stopped by with a boogieboard and a snow coaster, answering thequestion. Youngsters sailed down the duneon both, and the bravest adults surfeddown on the boogie board.Afterwards, Ugoretz and Smith drove
the visitors to Rock Crusher Point, withits odd rock formations, and then on toBarge Landing, home to dozens of bark-ing sea lions and some harbor and ele-phant seals.Along the way, Ugoretz offered up sev-
eral island factoids:• The palm trees that are scattered across
the island aren’t native. They were plant-
ed by the PublicWorksDepartment manyyears ago to mark the location of naturalsprings.• San Nicolas Island foxes have no nat-
ural predators because the island is so farfrom shore and because there are so fewtrees and therefore no large raptors. How-ever, a few foxes skittered across the road-way as Ugoretz was driving — “They’renot very smart about vehicles,” he said— and there are signs all across the islandreminding drivers to keep an eye out forthe creatures. Roadside brush is mowedregularly to help drivers see the animalsbefore they jump out onto the roadway.The foxes on each of the Channel Islandsare unique to that island; therefore, SanNicolas Island is the only place in theworld that is home to the San Nicolas Is-land Fox. While the foxes are federallyendangered onmost of the other ChannelIslands, San Nicolas boasts a healthypopulation.• SNI has several relics of the ColdWar,
including amonitoring station for SOSUS,a sound surveillance system that was partof a chain of underwater listening posts
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Hattie Ugoretz, 5, daughter of biologist JohnUgoretz, points out the various life formsin the tidepools at Corral Beach on SanNicolas Island. SEE WILDLIFE, PAGE 14
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created to track Soviet submarines. Todaythe windowless building that once housedthat top-secret station is used as officespace for Smith, Ugoretz and other ecol-ogists, biologists and archeologists.When the island tour was over, guests
headed back to the hub of the island,NickTown, where the military personnel live.It includes the galley, a theater, a chapel,a gym, a separate workout facility withpool and exercise equipment and astore.There’s also the Launch Pad, a lounge
and entertainment center where Morale,Welfare and Recreation served up barbe-cued tri-tip and ribs on Saturday after-noon.The weekend activities included a
bounce house for kids and volleyball inthe gym. MWR loaned out fishing polesand bicycles. On both Friday and Saturdaynights, the Ventura band Alchemy playedin the Launch Pad.Severalmovies were shown in the theater
over the weekend, and on Sunday night,MWRhosted another feast— this one an
Italian dinner and ice cream social — fol-lowed by bingo.Outside of the planned activities, some
families took the opportunity to enjoyspending time together, getting to knowother workers on the island that their lovedones live and work with.“I’ve been here for two years, and I re-
ally wanted my family to see where Iwork,” said Ship’s Serviceman RustyGatchalian, who invited his brother, Ro-
lando, and his brother’s family to the is-land. “It’s hard for them to picture it.”Steve Chung, the community planning
liaison officer forNavyRegion Southwest,said he had a good idea of what the islandlooked like even though he’d never beenthere before Family Weekend.“I don’t know how many times my
daughter has read ‘Island of the BlueDol-
phins,’” he said of 10-year-old Amber.“She’d given me a good description, so Ihad a leg up on that.”He called the weekend “spectacular,”
and Amber agreed that it was fun, espe-cially the tidepools.“The island is both tranquil and excit-
ing,” Chung said. “This will go down asone of my favorite Father’s Days.”
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Getting kids to quit hamming it up for the camera was a common theme during SNI FamilyWeekend, experienced here at Rock Crusher Point by CS1 Misty McMasters and her 5-year-old son, Marquis.
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Barking sea lions were a big hit at the bargelanding, were visitors could stand on thepier and take photos without harassing themarine mammals.
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On Saturday, July 30, OperationHomefront Southern California will saythank you to military families by pro-viding their children with needed schoolsupplies and new backpacks for theschool year.Registered military families (E-1 to
E-6) are invited to attend the BackpackBrigade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theFleet & Family Support Center, NavalBase Ventura County, Port Hueneme,
where 350 children will be able tochoose their own special backpack andstuff them with new supplies for a suc-cessful school year.If you are a military family and would
like to learn more about how to par-ticipate and register for the program,see www.operationhomefront.net/socaland click on July 30 on the event cal-endar.Operation Homefront Southern Cal-
ifornia provides emergency financialand other assistance to the families ofservice members and wounded war-riors.A national nonprofit, Operation
Homefront Southern California leadsmore than 440 volunteers and met morethan 11,500 emergency financial andmorale needs in fiscal year 2009-10.For more information visit
www.OperationHomefront.net/socal.
Backpack Brigade returns to NBVC
The Veterans Home of California inVentura is teaming with driving expertsto hold a CarFit event, a unique, freeeducation program designed to help ma-ture drivers 55 and older understand howto improve driving safety by ensuring theircars are properly adjusted for them.The event will be held on Saturday, July
16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 10900 Tele-phone Road, Ventura, 93004.The check-up is free, but appointments
are required and can be made by calling
the phone number 659-7501.CarFit is not a mechanical inspection
of the car or a test of the driver’s ability.Instead, during each 20-minute CarFitsession, trained technicians recommendpersonal vehicle adjustments and adapta-tions and offer resources that could en-hance senior driving safety.Occupational therapists will also be on
hand to provide information on adaptivedevices, such as pedal extenders and seatcushions.
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PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOORE / NBVCNMCB 5’s team, the Mother Truckers, compete in the tug-o-war, the last event in the two-day Battle of Commands. The Mod Squad, one of two teams fielded by the31st SRG, won the tug-o-war contest.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Eight teams, twice as many as last year,competed in the 2011Naval Base VenturaCounty Battle of Commands, a two-dayeventmade up of 11 competitions rangingfrom the human slip-n-slide to a tug-o-warto a sandcastle-building contest.“We haven’t had this many teams com-
pete in a long time,”saidAmandaHaskell,special events coordinator for Morale,Welfare and Recreation, which organizedthe event. “This is a really good show-ing.”Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30
(VX-30), whose team nickname was ThePatriots, repeated its 2009 victory, edgingout the Fleet Readiness Center’s (FRC)Haoles.The Mod Squad, one of two teams
fielded by the 31st Seabee ReadinessGroup (SRG), came in third.Next up was the 2010 winner, Naval
Branch Health Center, The Shipwrecks,followed by the second 31st SRG team,Hawaii 5-0.Coming in sixth wasNavalMobile Con-
struction Battalion 5’s team, the MotherTruckers; seventh was the Tiki-Tiki Teamof the Airborne Command Control andLogistics Wing (ACCLOGWING); andeighth was the NBVC team, the N9ers.Competition started Thursday, June 16,
with the human slip-n-slide. Members ofeach team slid down a soap-slickened stripof plastic on an inner tube. There was athree-way tie at 90 feet, but the showstop-per was Aviation Electronics TechnicianAirman John Masters of FRC, whopopped one of the inner tubes after goingairborne at the start of the course. Theteam argued for extra style points but losttheir case; in the end, VX-30 collected themost number of points in that event.Two aquatics races also took place
Thursday at the Seabreeze Pool at NBVCPort Hueneme: an inner tube relay, inwhich competitors had to swim across thepool wearing a long dress, scarf, purse andinner tube; and a boat race involving rafts,cold sprays of water, an inflatable sharkand the ability to row. VX-30 and FRCtied the inner tube relay; the Mod Squadwon the boat race because they pulled theinflatable shark into their raft, collectingextra points.(This was a new experience for the shark.
MWR had purchased it earlier in the dayto replace the one that did not survive lastyear’s spirited competition.)
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The next day was spent on the beach atPointMugu. First came an obstacle coursethat endedwith a non-traditional segment:digging up a jigsaw puzzle buried in thesand and putting it together.“Mama does puzzles!”Builder 1st Class
Brandy Olmstead yelled out as she placedthe last piece and led her team, the ModSquad of 31st SRG, to a victory in thatheat. VX-30, however ended up winningthe overall obstacle course competition.There was also a water run relay and a
race to build a human pyramid out of 10people — and hold the position for 10seconds.Hawaii 5-Owon the water run relay, but
the Mother Truckers’ captain, Construc-tionMechanic 2nd Class JoshuaNorrick,had a good excuse as to why NMCB 5didn’t.Wearing a bandana with a long wigattached, Norrick tossed back his locksand explained, “Gotta keep the hairdry.”ACCLOGWING won the human pyr-
amid contest.Next was the beach flags, which result-
ed in the only injury in this year’s Battleof Commands: Hospital Corpsman 2ndClass Lewis Delacruz of The Shipwreckssuffered a broken wrist when someone fellon him as he was reaching for the “flag,”a green tube extruding from the sand. Histeamwent on towin, withHospital Corps-man 3rd Class Steven Alnes grabbing thelast flag standing.Following that was Izzy-Dizzy, a relay
race involving extremely dizzy contestants,and a seven-legged race. VX-30 won IzzyDizzy and tied with FRC in the seven-legged race.While each competition was taking
place, other teammembers were buildingsandcastles further down the beach. Thewinner was FRC, which clinched the titleafter releasing live turtles on the “islands”of Hawaii.The last event of the day was a tug-of-
war. The Mod Squad squeaked past Ha-waii 5-O, earning a five-point edge byhaving a female on the team.Points were also given for the team
theme and banner.The first Battle of Commands took
place on base in 1988, and it has been heldsporadically ever since, becoming a regu-lar event in 2007. In 2003, it was a specialone-day “Welcome Home Troops” eventand 19 teams took part, with UnderwaterConstruction Team 2 winning firstplace.
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PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Fleet Readiness Center’s Haoles Team shows its winning stylein the seven-legged race. The team tied with VX-30’s Patriots inthis event.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Naval Base Ventura County N9ers Team struggles to get the right rhythmduring the seven-legged race.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Tiki-Tiki Team from COMACCLOGWING finishes up its humanpyramid. The team took first place in this competition and ended upin seventh place for the entire Battle of Commands.
PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOORE / NBVCCS2 (AW) David Roman of NBVC’s N9ers team gives it his all in the tug-o-warcompetition.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEHM3 Select Corry Reyes of Naval Branch Health Center works onher team’s sandcastle, which was made to look like a shipwreck,complete with skeletons, fitting the team name, The Shipwrecks.The sandcastle competition was won by FRC’s Haoles, who releasedlive turtles onto their “Hawaiian islands.”
PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOOREVX-30’s Patriots show the spirit that got them a first-place win in the two-day Battle of Commands.Eight teams took part this year, twice as many as last year.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEOS2 Jeremy Hays of VX-30’s team, The Patriots, speeds downthe soap-slickened plastic in the human slip-n-slide competition.Three competitors sailed for 90 feet. VX-30 won the slip-n-slidecontest and ended up winning the entire Battle of Commands.
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PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOORE / NBVCNMCB 5’s team, the Mother Truckers, compete in the tug-o-war, the last event in the two-day Battle of Commands. The Mod Squad, one of two teams fielded by the31st SRG, won the tug-o-war contest.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Eight teams, twice as many as last year,competed in the 2011Naval Base VenturaCounty Battle of Commands, a two-dayeventmade up of 11 competitions rangingfrom the human slip-n-slide to a tug-o-warto a sandcastle-building contest.“We haven’t had this many teams com-
pete in a long time,”saidAmandaHaskell,special events coordinator for Morale,Welfare and Recreation, which organizedthe event. “This is a really good show-ing.”Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30
(VX-30), whose team nickname was ThePatriots, repeated its 2009 victory, edgingout the Fleet Readiness Center’s (FRC)Haoles.The Mod Squad, one of two teams
fielded by the 31st Seabee ReadinessGroup (SRG), came in third.Next up was the 2010 winner, Naval
Branch Health Center, The Shipwrecks,followed by the second 31st SRG team,Hawaii 5-0.Coming in sixth wasNavalMobile Con-
struction Battalion 5’s team, the MotherTruckers; seventh was the Tiki-Tiki Teamof the Airborne Command Control andLogistics Wing (ACCLOGWING); andeighth was the NBVC team, the N9ers.Competition started Thursday, June 16,
with the human slip-n-slide. Members ofeach team slid down a soap-slickened stripof plastic on an inner tube. There was athree-way tie at 90 feet, but the showstop-per was Aviation Electronics TechnicianAirman John Masters of FRC, whopopped one of the inner tubes after goingairborne at the start of the course. Theteam argued for extra style points but losttheir case; in the end, VX-30 collected themost number of points in that event.Two aquatics races also took place
Thursday at the Seabreeze Pool at NBVCPort Hueneme: an inner tube relay, inwhich competitors had to swim across thepool wearing a long dress, scarf, purse andinner tube; and a boat race involving rafts,cold sprays of water, an inflatable sharkand the ability to row. VX-30 and FRCtied the inner tube relay; the Mod Squadwon the boat race because they pulled theinflatable shark into their raft, collectingextra points.(This was a new experience for the shark.
MWR had purchased it earlier in the dayto replace the one that did not survive lastyear’s spirited competition.)
VX-30 defeats 7 other teams in Battle of Commands
SEE BATTLE, PAGE 21
The next day was spent on the beach atPointMugu. First came an obstacle coursethat endedwith a non-traditional segment:digging up a jigsaw puzzle buried in thesand and putting it together.“Mama does puzzles!”Builder 1st Class
Brandy Olmstead yelled out as she placedthe last piece and led her team, the ModSquad of 31st SRG, to a victory in thatheat. VX-30, however ended up winningthe overall obstacle course competition.There was also a water run relay and a
race to build a human pyramid out of 10people — and hold the position for 10seconds.Hawaii 5-Owon the water run relay, but
the Mother Truckers’ captain, Construc-tionMechanic 2nd Class JoshuaNorrick,had a good excuse as to why NMCB 5didn’t.Wearing a bandana with a long wigattached, Norrick tossed back his locksand explained, “Gotta keep the hairdry.”ACCLOGWING won the human pyr-
amid contest.Next was the beach flags, which result-
ed in the only injury in this year’s Battleof Commands: Hospital Corpsman 2ndClass Lewis Delacruz of The Shipwreckssuffered a broken wrist when someone fellon him as he was reaching for the “flag,”a green tube extruding from the sand. Histeamwent on towin, withHospital Corps-man 3rd Class Steven Alnes grabbing thelast flag standing.Following that was Izzy-Dizzy, a relay
race involving extremely dizzy contestants,and a seven-legged race. VX-30 won IzzyDizzy and tied with FRC in the seven-legged race.While each competition was taking
place, other teammembers were buildingsandcastles further down the beach. Thewinner was FRC, which clinched the titleafter releasing live turtles on the “islands”of Hawaii.The last event of the day was a tug-of-
war. The Mod Squad squeaked past Ha-waii 5-O, earning a five-point edge byhaving a female on the team.Points were also given for the team
theme and banner.The first Battle of Commands took
place on base in 1988, and it has been heldsporadically ever since, becoming a regu-lar event in 2007. In 2003, it was a specialone-day “Welcome Home Troops” eventand 19 teams took part, with UnderwaterConstruction Team 2 winning firstplace.
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PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Fleet Readiness Center’s Haoles Team shows its winning stylein the seven-legged race. The team tied with VX-30’s Patriots inthis event.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Naval Base Ventura County N9ers Team struggles to get the right rhythmduring the seven-legged race.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEThe Tiki-Tiki Team from COMACCLOGWING finishes up its humanpyramid. The team took first place in this competition and ended upin seventh place for the entire Battle of Commands.
PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOORE / NBVCCS2 (AW) David Roman of NBVC’s N9ers team gives it his all in the tug-o-warcompetition.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEHM3 Select Corry Reyes of Naval Branch Health Center works onher team’s sandcastle, which was made to look like a shipwreck,complete with skeletons, fitting the team name, The Shipwrecks.The sandcastle competition was won by FRC’s Haoles, who releasedlive turtles onto their “Hawaiian islands.”
PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOOREVX-30’s Patriots show the spirit that got them a first-place win in the two-day Battle of Commands.Eight teams took part this year, twice as many as last year.
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSEOS2 Jeremy Hays of VX-30’s team, The Patriots, speeds downthe soap-slickened plastic in the human slip-n-slide competition.Three competitors sailed for 90 feet. VX-30 won the slip-n-slidecontest and ended up winning the entire Battle of Commands.
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Friday, July 22, from 4 to 10 p.m., although themuseum will not be open.Admission and parking are free.A free shuttle will take visitors from the Seabee
Days events to the new museum, which is outsidethe gates on Ventura Road. The shuttle station willbe at the corner of 23rd Avenue and Harris Streetand will run during museum hours, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday.At the museum, visitors will see NEMO, the
Naval ExperimentalMannedObservatory that wasbuilt at Port Huenememore than four decades agoby the Naval Civil Engineering Lab, now the Na-val Facilities Engineering Service Center.“The pilot could take an engineer to the floor
of the ocean to oversee the Underwater Construc-tion Team divers lay cable on the ocean floor,”explained Lara Godbille, director of the museum.“It allowed the engineers who developed the cablesystems to see how their equipment was workingunderwater. Until NEMO, they had no ability tosee or communicate with the divers.”NEMO traveled to a depth of 614 feet with
people in it, and after it became obsolete, it wasparked outside the submarine ride at Disneyland.It weighs more than two tons.“This exhibit tells the story of the Ocean Fa-
cilities Program, and it’s a story that has neverbeen told before in the SeabeeMuseum,”Godbillesaid. “In the late 1960s, the Navy was laying cableall over the world and pushing for deep water ex-ploration. This represents the underwater versionof the space race.”
Seabee Days, July 23-24 with MilitaryNight July 22, celebrates nearly 70 yearsof accomplishments by the Navy’s con-struction engineers. Events include hands-on displays and demonstrations of con-struction and disaster recovery skills andstatic displays of some of the latest inconstruction equipment.Activities include:• Carnival: Hours will be 4 to 10 p.m.
Friday, Military Night, for active dutypersonnel and their families; noon to 10p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun-day. Tickets will remain at half price—$10for 20 tickets — at Morale, Welfare andRecreation ticket offices at NBVC until 4p.m. Friday, July 22. After that, ticketswill double in price, andmost rides require
more than one ticket. Information: 982-4284.• Pass and Review Parade: The parade
begins at 11 a.m. Saturday on the paradegrounds. The guest speaker is Rear Adm.Christopher J.Mossey, commander of theNaval Facilities Engineering Command,Chief of Civil Engineers.• Car and motorcycle show: Cost to en-
ter is $20 for cars and trucks and $15 formotorcycles. There are 20 categories. In-formation: 982-4392. To download anapplication, go towww.seabeedays.org andclick on Naval Base Ventura County.• Karaoke contest: Sunday, July 24. Pre-
register no later than July 7. Contest entryis free, open to anyone age 14 or older andlimited to the first 40 people who enter.
Entrants will select a primary song andtwo alternate songs. The top three per-formers from the morning and the topthree from the afternoon preliminaries willcompete in the finals immediately follow-ing the afternoon performances. Informa-tion: 982-4563. To download an applica-tion, go to www.seabeedays.org and clickon Naval Base Ventura County.• Boxing exhibition: Ten bouts will begin
at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be onewomen’s match, two youth matches, twomatches involving local boxers and fivematches involving Navy boxers. Informa-tion: 982-4749.There will also be a softball tournament,
food booths, a craft fair and live bands onSaturday. Food, craft and commercial
vendors can register now for a vendorbooth on Active.com.Visitors to Seabee Days can enter the
base at either the Patterson or VictoriaAvenue gates. Please note that the basehas heightened security measures in place.All vehicles and personnel entering thebase are subject to search. Prohibiteditems include, but are not limited to, skate-boards, bicycles, pets, alcohol and weap-ons. All vendors and staff must have aphoto ID for access to the base. The co-operation and patience of guests is great-ly appreciated.For more information go to
www.seabeedays.org, see the Facebookpage, “NBVC Seabee Days 2011” or callthe Seabee Days Hotline at 982-6000.
Seabee Days celebrates 70 years of Navy accomplishments
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NEMO, the Naval Experimental Manned Observatory that enabled non-divers toventure to the ocean floor more than 40 years ago, will be one of the featureddisplays when the new Seabee Museum opens during Seabee Days July 23 and24.
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Parking is located across the street fromthe track.Base personnel and their guests must be
in the same car. No additional guest spon-sorships are allowed for this event. Pleaseenter the base though the Sunkist Gate.The 20-minute show will begin at 9
p.m. After the show the Pleasant ValleyGate will also be open for exiting the base.Come early, bring a picnic and blanketand get a good seat.Information: Vance Vasquez, NBVC
Public Affairs, at 989-8095.
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All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation.Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-
vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Confidential clinicalcounseling, relocation assistance, resumeassistance, financial consultations andmany other support services are availableat your convenience at the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center.
Life Skills Workshops• Stress Management (4 sessions): Dis-
cuss and practice stress reduction tech-niques with focus on your choice of work,home or personal issues. Tuesdays, July26, Aug 2, 9, 16; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.• Life Coaching & Counseling: Clarify
your goals, break themdown intomanage-able tasks and get weekly support to staymotivated. Call 982-5389 for individualappointment or group times!
Career Support and Retention(Register for TAP classes with your
Command Career Counselor)• Executive Transition Assistance Pro-
gram:Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m. E-7 and above, all retirees.Civilian attire, bring medical records andDD2648 on Monday.• Transition Assistance Program:Mon-
day–Thursday, July 18-21, 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Seperatees E-6 and below: Civilianattire, bring medical record and DD2648on Monday. Register via Command Ca-reer Counselor.•MSExcel: From beginner to advanced
in only 2 hours.Wed., July 6, 8:30 to 10:30a.m.• Interview Skills: Learn the interview
process, salary negotiation, conduct amock interview. Thurs., July 7, 2 to 4p.m.• What Employers Want: International
HR Specialists reveal what companies arelooking for! Thurs., July 14, 2 to 3 p.m.Call 982-5325 to register!• Corporate resume writing: Cutting-
edge resume techniques! Must call 982 -5325 to register. Fri., July 15, 7:30 to 9a.m.• Federal Employment: Resume, web-
sites and the application process. Fri., July15, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Goal Setting: Learn how to identify,prioritize and achieve long, medium, andshort-term goals through proper planningand organizational strategy. Thurs., July21, 10 a.m. to noon.• VAAssist/Paperwork Turn-In: Hands-
on assistance in filing, reopening or ap-pealing your VA claim. Three reps to assistyou. Active duty, veteran, widows, walk-ins welcome! Wed., July 27, 9 a.m. tonoon.
Sexual Assault PreventionResponse (SAPR)
• SAPR Advocate Monthly Refreshermeeting: All command advocates are re-quired to attend as part of annual training.Thurs., June 30, 10 to 11 a.m.• Initial Victim Advocate Training:
Training for newCommand advocates andfor those needing a refresher. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ombudsman• Ombudsman Basic Training: Required
to become an ombudsman or if more than3 years have elapsed since attending OBT.Monday-Wednesday, July 18-20; 8:30
a.m. to noon. FFSC, Point Mugu, Bldg225.• Ombudsman Advanced Training:
Monthly training and programs updates.Tues., July 26, 6 to 8 p.m.
IA Readiness and Deployment• Deployment Readiness: Are you ready
for your spouse’s deployment? Join othersto learn what it is all about, what you willneed, and how to do more than just sur-vive deployment.Wed., July 6, 3:30 to 4:30p.m.• IA Family Connection: Whether this
is your first or 21st experience with deploy-ments or IAs, join others in this familyconnection and meet with other spousesof deployed service members. Share yourknowledge of how to thrive during thisexperience and help others to flourish.Tues., July 12, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.• Deployment Homecoming: Your
spouse is coming home! Learn what toexpect and how to help both of you makethis a rewarding reunion. Wed., July 13,3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Relocation• Welcome Aboard Workshop: For in-
coming service members and their fami-lies. Receive information on military andcommunity resources on and near NBVC.Wed., July 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.• SmoothMove: Make your PCS move
easy and smooth. Learn about your en-titlements from the experts.Wed., July 20,10 a.m. to noon.
Financial Management• Financial counseling by appointment.
Are you juggling your bills? Need finan-cial advice? An FFSC financial coun-selor is availableMonday through Fridayat the Hueneme or Mugu FFSC. Call982-3640 (Port Hueneme) or 989-8844(Point Mugu). Information available oncar buying, understanding your TSP,planning for retirement, getting a 720credit score, saving and investing, homebuying and developing a spending plan.Financial classes available at your com-mand space. Call 982-3640 or 982-3102to schedule any of the classes.
New Parent Support• Little Explorers for Toddlers: An in-
teractive parent-toddler playgroup forbabies 15-36 months. Thursdays, 10 to 11a.m., except first Thursday of the month.Call 982-5037 for location.• New Mamas: For expecting mamas
andmamas with babies 0–15 months old.Information, education and support.Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Yoga Mamas: For expecting and new
mamas. a gentle stretch. Tuesdays, 12:30to 1:45 p.m., Bee Fit Center.•Deployment: BirthBonding&Beyond:
Keeping connected! Deployments, Return& Reunion with babies in the home canbe challenging. Get support and informa-tion. Thurs., June 30, 6 to 8:30 p.m.• Your Baby Shower: Introduction to
New Parent Support Program. Get im-portant info on Tricare, NMCRS’Budgetfor Babies; seat belt safety and more. In-fants welcome! Thurs., July 7, 6 to 8:30p.m.• Super Saturday Birth Class: Learn
what every expectingmama needs to know— labor starts, stages of labor, breathingand ways to reduce pain. Sat., July 9, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.• Infant & BabyMassage: Connect with
your baby, learn crises and cues. Massageimproves digestion, brain developmentand sleep routines. For parents of children3 weeks to 5 months old. Dads and fam-ily members welcome. Mondays, July 11,18, 25; 2 to 3 p.m.• Brand New Baby (3 sessions): 45 rea-
sons why babies cry and how to sooth;sleep training, caring for your newbornand postpartum recovery. Thursdays, July14, 21 & 28; 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Free food distribution• July 16: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, near
the Pleasant Valley Gate on NBVC PortHueneme. Food items vary from monthto month. Requirements: Active duty E-6and below or their spouses; bring an LESand only one issue per family. E-7 withtwo or more dependents may qualify. In-come guideline statement available at dis-tribution site. Custodian of a child whois a familymember of ActiveDuty person-nel on deployment.
There aremany resources availablefor victims of sexual assault. If youhave been a victim of sexual assaultand would like to talk with someone,please call:• NBVC SAPR Response Line:
805-218-9370.• DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-
5247.All calls are confidential.Safety tip: When you date some-
one, communicate clearly with thatperson to ensure he or she knowsyour limits from the beginning. Bothverbal and nonverbal (body lan-guage) communication can be usedto ensure the message is understood.If you go on a date with someoneyou do not know very well, tell aclose friend what your plans are.
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DriverVan Driver
Must have clean DMVrecord. Previous van driv-ing experience preferred.Available Mon.-Fri.7a.m.-6p.m. to drive pa-tients to and from theirhomes to a hospital pro-gram.a completed applicationalong with your resume in-dicating position of interestto:
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ENGINEER Amgen Inc.has an opportunity for aSenior Engineer. Reqs: MS+ 3 yrs exp. or BS + 5 yrsexp. & exp. w/ mech engi-neering incl design & devtof medical devices & com-ponents; design-for-manu-facturability (DMF)standards; & CAD tools indevt of production compo-nents. Job Site: ThousandOaks, CA.Send resume referencing#84H5N6 to: Global Mo-bility, Amgen, Inc., OneAmgen Center Dr, MailstopB36-2-C, Thousand Oaks,CA 91320. No phone callsor e-mails. Must be legallyauthorized to work in theU.S. w/o sponsorship. EOE.VCS276277
EngineeringBIO MEDICAL
ENGINEERDuties & Responsibilities:Provides support hospitalwide, through the mainte-nance, evaluation, receiv-ing and documentation ofassigned medical equip-ment. Electrical safety test-ing on biomedicalequipment. Preventativemaintenance, diagnose andrepair of biomedical equip-ment. Process new bio-medical equipment.Responds to all codes.Qualifications: Associate’sdegree (A. A.) or equiva-lent from two-year Collegeor technical school; or sixmonths to one year relatedexperience and/or training;or equivalent combinationof education and experi-ence. AAMI Certificate pre-ferred. CMHS offersexcellent benefits, such asMedical, Dental, Vision,Life, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a comprehen-sive 403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefitsCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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ENGINEERSr Analog Layout DesignEngr sought by AltaSens inWestlake Village, CA. ReqMS EE, CS, phys sci, Math,rltd; or in alt BS + 5 yrs.Exp w/analog, mix-signalIC layout & mask dsgn inCMOS tech; CAD dsgn tools& verification flows; postlayout parasitic extractiontools & reduction; analoglayout to max componentmatching, improve noiseimmunity, optimize layoutparasitics for high speedperf. High quality documen-tation & verbal commskills. Auth to wk in US.Apply at:www.jobpost ingtoday.com#1262VCS279259
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DELI MANAGER/FOODSERVICE DIRECTOR
Established natural foodsstore in Ojai seeks exp per-son w/knowledge of naturalfood, customer svc skills,cooking exp, menu plan-ning, catering exp, manage-ment & budgeting exp.Starting salary + benes =$45,000. Send resume to
$34,540 - $62,226The U.S. Bankruptcy Court,Santa Barbara Division haspositions available whichprovide clerical support forCourt operations. The Courtoffers an attractive federalbenefit package. Minimum2 years experience re-quired. For additional infor-mation visit our website at
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HealthcareCase Manager
(Bi-Lingual Spanish pre-ferred)Per Diem, 9:00am-5:30pm.Current Calif. licensed orpre-licensed M.F.T.,L.C.S.W., Ph.D. or Psy.D.Performs clinical workupswith patients in an acutecare setting, facilitates psy-cho-educational groups,conducts family sessions,involved in treatment plan-ning and discharge plan-ning. Must be avail.weekends and some week-days.
Please send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:
Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital
Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.
Ventura, CA. 93001Phone: (805) 626-5287Fax: (805) 652-2248
Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of Human
ResourcesVCS279630
HealthcareCERTIFIED CODER -
BILLING DEPARTMENTDuties & Responsibilities:Performs ICD-9 and CPTcoding for physician officebased outpatient records,same day surgery, inpa-tient consults, etc. Inter-acts with outpatientbusiness office staff/pos-ters/etc. regarding insurance denials/issues/problems.Experience in a variety ofoutpatient specialties suchas urology, neurology, or-thopedics, cardiology anddermatology is preferred.Knowledge of proper use ofmodifiers, E/M level assign-ment and Medicare codingguidelines is a must. Fa-miliarity with 3M Encodersoftware, Meditech and All-scripts programming aplus.Qualifications: High Schooldiploma or general educa-tion degree (GED) is re-quired. Must havecertification as a CertifiedCoding Specialist (CCS orCCS-P), Certified Profes-sional Coder (CPC or CPC-P) or Registered Health In-formation Technician(RHIT) and two years ofoutpatient coding experi-ence
Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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HealthcareCLINIC MANAGER - CFH
FILLMORE/SANTA PAULA
Duties & Responsibilities:Renders professional man-agement to the operationsof the Center for FamilyHealth in support of medi-cal care as directed bymedical staff and pursuantto objectives and policies ofthe heath system. Coordi-nates patient care planningwith other departments andcenters. Directly supervis-es employees in the Centerfor Family Health Clinic.Carries out supervisory re-sponsibilities in accordancewith the organization’s poli-cies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include in-terviewing, hiring, andtraining employees; plan-ning, assigning, and direct-ing work; appraisingperformance; rewardingand disciplining employees;addressing complaints andresolving problems.Qualifications: Associate’sdegree (A. A.) or equiva-lent from two-year collegeor technical school; or sixmonths to one year relatedexperience and/or training;or equivalent combinationof education and experi-ence. One year supervisoryexperience and six (6) totwelve (12) months previ-ous office experience is re-quired. Strong computerskills, knowledge of Title 22and JCAHO regulations,various programs CHDP,State Funded Program,HMO and Medi-Cal Insu-rance and ICD9/ICD9 codesare strongly recommended.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System. EEO
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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HealthcareEMT II (On-Call)
DUTIES: Provides safe,efficient, and therapeuticemergency patient careservices by assisting Emer-gency Department physi-cians and Nurses inperforming various dutieswith patient care. Hascompleted the training andcompetencies for EMT I,Unit Secretary and Special-ty Technician. Reports tothe Unit Supervisor and isresponsible to the Emer-gency Department Manag-er.Education and/or Experi-ence High school diplomaor general education degree(GED). EMT Certificationfrom college or technicalschool. Six (6) to Twelve(12) months Medical Tech-nician experience. State ofCalifornia phlebotomy cer-tification and BLS are re-quired
CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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HealthcareFood Service Worker
Previous food service expe-rience in a hospital cafete-ria preferred. Involves foodpreparation, preparing anddelivering meal trays anddishwashing/clean-up duties
Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital
Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.
Ventura, CA. 93001Phone: (805) 626-5287Fax: (805) 652-2248
Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of HR VCS279629
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HealthcareHELP DESK ANALYST-
5 POSITIONSDuties: Under general su-pervision, interfaces withcomputer and telecommuni-cations system customersand provides capabilities,training, support services,technical support, andknowledge to facilitate cus-tomer (end-user) comput-ing; and performs otherrelated duties as required.Assists customers with ba-sic computing and telecom-munication issues andquestions over the tele-phone, relaying technicalinformation in a mannerappropriate for the intend-ed audience. Performs mi-nor repairs onmicrocomputer, printer,communication lines, andother equipment deemedappropriate. Ensures thatcustomer requirements andobjectives fit into the over-all plan of the InformationSystems activity, i.e.,equipment compatibility,operating objectives, per-sonnel resources, and datarequirements.Requirements: High Schooldiploma or GED is re-quired. One (1) year Infor-mation System experiencein a health care related en-vironment. Experience inMeditech Hospital Systemand Windows based sys-tems preferred. Minimumfield-of-expertise in mini-computers usage, telecom-munications, P/C WindowsOperating Systems. Knowl-edge of Information Sys-tems current technology.Transcribe customer issuesinto help desk system. Per-form queries of various da-tabases and reportgeneration knowledge ofMeditech applications de-sired. Meditech softwaresupport experience and Mi-crosoft office automationapplications preferred.(1) Full-Time 8 Hour Shift -Tuesday thru Saturday 2pmto 10:30pm(1) Part-Time 8 Hour Shift -Saturday & Sunday 6am to2:30pm(1) Part-Time 8 Hour Shift -Saturday & Sunday 2pm to10:30pm(1) Part-Time 8 Hour Shift -Friday & Saturday 10pm to6:30am(1) Part-Time 8 Hour Shift -Sunday & Monday 10pm to6:30amIf you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.We also offer a comprehen-sive 403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
Health System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS279597
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HealthcareMANAGER,
ENVIRONMENTALSERVICES
Duties & Responsibilities:Directs institutional house-keeping program to ensureclean, orderly, and attrac-tive conditions of establish-ment by performing thefollowing duties personallyor through subordinate su-pervisors. Establishes stan-dards and procedures forwork of housekeeping staff.Plans work schedules to en-sure adequate service. In-spects and evaluatesphysical condition of estab-lishment. Submits to man-agement recommendationsfor painting, repairs, fur-nishings, relocation ofequipment, and reallocationof space. Periodically in-ventories supplies andequipment. Investigatesnew and improved cleaninginstruments and methods.Works closely with Materi-als to selects and purchasesnew products.Qualifications: A combina-tion of college, technical orother education or equiva-lent experience equal to aminimum of one year. Bi-lingual in English/Spanishis required.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.We also offer a comprehen-sive 403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
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Healthcare
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• RN, Home Health• Intake RN/LVN• LVN per diem, Hospice• Physical Therapist• Occupational Therapist
Call Eli 805-642-0239Fax resume: 805-650-15361996 Eastman Ave #101
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Now Hiring!!!Full-time Housekeepers andMaintenance. $8-$10 perhours, Hotel experience isimportant. Applications areavailable at 5818 ValentineRd. Or Call 805-658-6200 formore informationVCS278867
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LEGAL SECRETARY R.E.Co. Seeks P/T w/xlnt orgskills. Word & Excel amust. Email res & sal req
Mfg. Co. in Vta. is look-ing for an entry-level per-son to help out in ourmachine shop. No exp.necessary. FT position,Day Shift Only. Completean application at: 2238Palma Dr. Ventura, CA93003 (9am-3pm) Ask forPat. NO PHONE CALLSPLEASE VCS279856
Machinist-Lathe
Machinist - Lathe Experi-enced mill/turn (lathe w/live tooling) Familiaritywith Mori NL1500 andNL2500 a big plus. Bene-fits, 401k
MANAGER, SYSTEMSENGINEERING in West-lake Village, CA area. Man-age systems team incharacterizing image sen-sors. Manage team workingon dev & implem of algo-rithms. Work w/ MATLAB& C. Send res. to: Altasens,Inc., 4373 Park Terrace Dr.,Westlake Village, CA 91361VCS276325
for busy group derm prac-tice in WLV. Med ofc expreq’d. Variable hrs -Wednesday eves & Satur-days. Competitive salaryand benefits. Fax resume805-494-1154 VCS278978
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Medical BillingCODER III
(1) Full-Time PositionAbstract and code dis-charged patient records,maintain discharge statis-tics and ensure complete-ness of medical record inaccordance with accredit-ing and regulatory agencyrequirements. PerformICD-9 and CPT coding forInpatient, Emergency De-partment records, Outpa-tient records and same daysurgery records.CCS (Certified coding Spe-cialist), CPC (CertifiedProfessional Coder) withthree years coding experi-ence in health care.Ojai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
Health System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS279602
MEDICAL DEVICEMANUFACTURING/
ENGINEERINGTECHNICIAN
Small medical device coseeks Manufacturing/Engi-neering Tech w/HS w/atleast 5 yrs mfg exp.Ideal candidate will have:positive attitude, strongmulti-tasking abilities &xlnt problem solving skills,strong mechanical aptitude& comm skills. Candidatemust have exp in a regulat-ed/production controlledsmall co environment.Email or send cover letter& resume to:
Director of EngineeringKinamed, Inc.820 Flynn Rd.,
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ComputerHELP DESK
SUPERVISORDuties & Responsibilities:Provides administrative su-pervision and technical di-rection to the Helpdeskteam to ensure service isoperating in accordancewith established proceduresand practices including is-sues being resolved withinthe specified times accord-ing to Service Level Agree-ments. Assists InformationSystems Management withthe day-to-day operations ofthe Helpdesk staff, includ-ing training, scheduling andmentoring. Provides techni-cal and procedural guid-ance to team members andact as an escalation point.Primary contact for under-standing and managing thehelpdesk ticketing system.Directly handles difficult orexceptional customer inter-actions. Train and mentorsnew helpdesk personnel.Provides immediate feed-back and coaching on ser-vice desk interactions.Interface with team mem-bers, management, andcustomers in reference toHelpdesk issues.Qualifications: Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent or 3or more years experiencein Healthcare is required.Must have a minimum ofthree to five years of expe-rience working with Hospi-tal Information Systems,supporting application soft-ware, analyzing businessproblems and / or projectmanagement Specializedknowledge of integratedhospital systems. Knowl-edge of analysis, debuggingand standard project man-agement tools. Meditechsoftware support experi-ence. Microsoft office auto-mation applications arepreferred. Requires knowl-edge of Information Sys-tems current technology,systems analysis and proce-dures, project managementmethodologies and processImprovement methodolo-gies. Knowledge of Medi-tech applications desiredCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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MedicalCLINICAL LAB
SCIENTISTDuties & Responsibilities:Assists the section supervis-ors in maintaining the high-est levels of clinical andpathological laboratory ser-vices to all customers ofCMHS. Performs all auto-mated technical bloodbank, microbiology, hema-tology, coagulation, urinaly-sis and chemistry technicalprocedures as required.Maintains smoothly func-tioning section or shift asassigned. Is able to functionas a lead in the absence ofsection including supply.Effectively deals with peersand hospital personnel. Re-solves issues within au-thority limits andrecognizes authority limits.Completes required reportswithin allotted time frames.Maintains a safe environ-ment in the laboratory. As-sists in education, trainingand practice of safe workhabits of fellow employees.Performs instrument main-tenance and quality control.Takes corrective action asrequired. Participates inperformance improvementactivities. Maintains strictpatient confidentiality andrecognizes age-specific cri-teria.Qualifications: Bachelor’sdegree (B. A.) from four-year College or university;or one to two years relatedexperience and/or training;or equivalent combinationof education and experi-ence. Recent experiencein a Clinical Laboratory ofan acute care facility ispreferred. CA Clinical La-boratory Scientist license isrequired
CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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NurseClinical ManagerNursing- Med/Surg
Duties & Responsibilities:The Clinical Manager hasthe responsibility, authorityand accountability for pa-tient care and clinical prac-tice within Med/Surg andfor the development of ser-vices which include:sched-uling, the development of awork force who consistentlydemonstrates competent,caring and efficient clinicalpractice. Manages employ-ees in the Med/Surg unit.Carries out supervisory re-sponsibilities in accordancewith the organization’s poli-cies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include in-terviewing, hiring, andtraining employees; plan-ning, assigning, and direct-ing work; appraisingperformance, addressingcomplaints and resolvingproblemsQualifications: BSN fromfour-year College or Uni-versity is required, MSN ispreferred. Five years inleadership capacity, experi-ence as a Manager inMed/Surg with accomplish-ments in quality, financialperformance, performanceimprovement initiativesand customer service.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.“CMHS is an EOE/AA Em-ployer”
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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NursingREGISTERED NURSE -INTENSIVE CARE UNIT -OVCH Must have currentCA RN License; CurrentCPR, ACLS.One Full-Time PositionAvailable (72 hrs a pay pe-riod) Night Shift (7:00pm -7:00am)Ojai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
VCS279608
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NURSING SUPERVISOROne Full-Time Position
AvailableThe Nursing Supervisor as-sures the delivery of safepatient care and has the au-thority and responsibility ofsupervising all hospitalstaff that are assigned tohis/her shift. The NursingSupervisor also acts as theadministrative authority inthe absence of a depart-ment manager, director, orcorporate officer. The DaySupervisor functions as thebackup Emergency Depart-ment RN; the night super-visor functions as theEmergency departmentRN.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
•1. Current California RNlicense•2. Current BLS and ACLScertifications•3. Current PALS certifica-tion or obtain PALS within6 months of hire.•4. Minimum three (3)years acute inpatient nurs-ing experience with pro-gressive supervisoryexperience.•5. Minimum one (1) yearemergency nursing experi-ence•6. Proficient in MS Office(Word, Outlook)
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
•1. Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN)•2. Critical Care nursing ex-perience.•3. Certified EmergencyNurse (CEN)•4. Strong interpersonal,oral, computer, and writtencommunication skills•5. Know and can use Medi-tech, Pyxis•6. BilingualOjai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.CMHS is an EOE/AA Em-ployer
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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ONVOI, LLC – seeking indi-viduals from the PM to Su-pervisory level with CJTFHOA Expeditionary FOLexperience specificallyManda Bay, Kenya. SeaBees, Army Engineers,SOF, and Navy IA person-nel. Must be able to func-tion in expeditionaryenviron. Pay and benefitsare exceptional. If interest-ed forward resume to:
Duties & Responsibilities:The Coordinator performsclinical care activities andis responsible for the coor-dination of a specialty peri-operative service forpatients, physicians, andother identified customers.With Director and Managercollaborates and providessupport for achieving estab-lished goals.Qualifications: Associate’sDegree (ADN) required,BSN preferred. Open Heartexperience is required.Management experience ispreferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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Registered NurseRN II - EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT(2 positions)
Duties & Responsibilities:Provides professional nurs-ing care to Emergency De-partment patients insupport of medical care asdirected by medical staffand pursuant to objectivesand policies of the hospital.Coordinates patient careplanning with other hospitaldisciplines. Reports to theDepartment Manager andinterfaces with RN IV, De-partment Educator, Assist-ant Manager and UnitSupervisors.Qualifications: Associate’sdegree (ADN) required,BSN preferred. Current CARN license. Must have cur-rent ACLS, PALS and BLScertification. 1 to 2yrs expand/or training; or equiva-lent combination of educa-tion and experience. Oneyear Emergency Depart-ment experience required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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Registered NurseRN II - Labor & Delivery
Duties: Provides special-ized nursing care to obstet-rical patients Administersprescribed medications andtreatments in accordancewith approved nursing tech-niques. Prepares equipmentand assists Physician dur-ing treatment and examina-tion of patient.Education and/or Experi-ence: Minimum of one (1)year experience as Labor &Delivery Nurse is required.Licenses and Certificate:Current CA RN License isrequired. CPR, NRP cer-tifications are required.Specialty certification pre-ferred Completion of ad-vanced EFM class within 6months of hire.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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Rehabilitation SpecialistTurning Point Foundation,a non-profit agy, servingadults w/serious & persis-tent mental illness, has thefollowing position availablein Ventura:REHABILITATION
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Surveying DraftsmanExp’d a +.
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Sales/Customer Service
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Sales RepresentativesNational leader in onlineeducation seeks experi-enced people to assist in coexpansion. Good base payand aggressive commis-sions. Mgmt Opportunity.Benefits/401k. Email to
TELEMARKETINGWe don’t care what type ofwork you’ve done in thepast. If you have the ability& persistence, we’ll trainyou to sell our industrialtools and supplies. Venturadistributor needs six newreps asap to make outboundcold calls to the marine &truck industry. Up to$25.00/hr, Salary+comm.M-F 7am-2:15pm.Call Matt 805-644-4077VCS278160
SCREEN PRINTEREXPERIENCED
Professional company inCamarillo is looking for anexperienced screen printer.Applicants must have atleast two years of experi-ence printing on apparel.F/T w/benefit package. Payis based on experienceApply by email only to
Duties: Works to maximizesocial functioning of pa-tients and families impact-ed by illness. Providesappropriate social servicesas part of multidisciplinaryteam in an effort to meetthe total needs of the pa-tient. Provides direct so-cial work service andcounseling of patients andtheir families.Requirements: M.S.W.Masters in Social Work orequivalent; or three to fiveyears related experienceand/or training; or equiva-lent combination of educa-tion and experience. Threeto five years experience ina clinical setting. Experi-ence in the continuity of pa-tient care planning. LCSWdesirable, but not required.Discharge planning, Crisisintervention skills experi-ence and bilingual pre-ferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
Health System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS279600
VET ASSIST/TECH sapractice. Exp’d, Confi-dence & good refs req’d. PTor FT. EOE. Apply in per-son 845 LA Ave, Simi ValleyVCS279406
TIG WELDERfor small mfg facility. Musthave exp in aluminum,mild steel, stainless steel,chromoly & titanium. F/T.Good salary DOE. Benefits,pd holidays. Mon-Fri 8-5.Must know how to readtape measure & calipers.Sheet metal break, lathe &mil knowledge a plus.Fax resume to 805-485-9701VCS279598
Water ReclamationAssistant
Superintendent,Water Reclamation
$36.7355 - $49.5506/hr
City of Camarillo moreinfo visit:
www.ci.camarillo.ca.usSubmit City app. andsupp (req’d) by 5 p.m.,7/8/11, 601 Carmen Drive,Camarillo, CA. 93010.(805) 383-5618No fax/postmarks. EEO.VCS279364
Rentals600-683
602Acreage Rent/Lease
ANIMAL Space in CamarilloHorses, Cows, Sheep ok. Call
818-398-5126 or 818-398-5125VCS278642
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609ApartmentsUnfurnished
BELLA VISTACONDO’sActive Adult
55+ CommunityIn fantastic location
On Tanager St, Vta
FOR LEASE:• 2bed+2bath• 3bed+2bath
JUNE/JULY - Move-in!$500 OFF 1st months rent!
Contact: Michele DiMauro805.639.3214 or
805.766.0269Please visit:
Promontorypointe.netVCS278207
CAM 2+1.5Move In Special
1 MONTH FREE!Lovely spacious townhomeAttached 2 car gar. Tennis,
Playground, pool & spa.805-482-1682 VCS278362
CAMARILLO
GET READYFOR SUMMER
AVAILABLE NOW2 BDRM 1BATH $1295
We offer Spacious 1 & 2bdrm apts and 2 bdrmtownhomes starting at
OXNARD 2+1 Lg yard, 2car garage 2bdrms 1baths$1,550.00/mo (805)487-8767VCS279949
OXN N. 3+2 Pool Homewith den. Avail now $2100+$2100 dep. Forsyth & Rizzie
805-377-3646 DRE#00411621VCS279701
OXN N 5+3 nice home w/1+1downstairs, 2000+sf, lg yd.$2500/mo w/grndr incl. Agt
805-558-8642 VCS279539OXN S. 3+2 att gar, lg bkyd,
incl grdnr,$1950mo+secdep n/s/p 4614 Anchorage St
805-659-1446 VCS279729
627Houses Unfurnished
OXN SILVERSTRAND 2+1new carpet & paint, balcony,
1 car garage+1 parkingspace. $1545. Broker, Toni
805-984-3613 VCS278202
Port Hue, Beautiful singlestory, 4br+2ba, lrg familyrm, attached 2 car gar,w/fireplace, avail July 1,1806 6th Place Port. Hueclose to base $2000 contactKen 805-844-9468 VCS279671
SANTA PAULA 3 + 1 home.$1,175/mo. plus deposit.805-921-1000. VCS278369
SANTA PAULA 4+2 QuiteNeighborhood $1,950 de-posit. New tile and paint.Central Heat/AC. Non-Smoking. No Indoor Pets.HUD O.K. 720 FillmoreStreet 4bdrms 2baths$1,950.00/mo (805)933-1585VCS280156
SIMI 3 + 2.5, 2 car, patio,comm. pool/spa/tennis.$2050/mo. 818-515-6030VCS280114
Simi 3+2.5+loft, newer a/c,grdnr, family rm, $2395
Westcoast Management805-522-0060 VCS278962
SIMI Cute & Clean 3+1.5.New carpet, paint, windowtreatments, large yard with
covered patio. $1,800/mo.805-582-0538 VCS280061
SIMI VALLEYHouse For Rent!
Walk to schools and shop-ping,fridg, washer & dryer,2 car garage, HUGE yard!3bdrms 2baths$1,800.00/mo
(818)363-8134VCS277848
SIMI VALLEYMust See!!!
Two story,corner,newblinds,floor,carpet,kitchcountr,paint.Incls gardner.Two mstrs, moving Spcl50% off 1st months rent,deposit 2,500. 12 mo lease.4bdrms 3baths$2,400.00/mo
(805)583-5350VCS279768
T.O. 2+2 w/lg yd, on a quietcul-de-sac near Aspen &
VTA E. Tropical Home.Large Kitchen With NewAppliances. Living Room
W/Fireplace, Game Room,Koi Pond, Full PrivilegesIncl: Internet & Laundry.$600/Mo+Utilities & Dep.Available Now! Call Steve805-654-1276 or 310-463-2947See online ad for pics/info:vcstar.com VCS278078
VTA E. Twnhm. Lg master& pvt ba, $800 incl utils &housekeeper 2x/mo.Pool/spa Full privs. N/S.805-766-9478 VCS279103
VTA large furn room w/pvtbath $650 all utils incl, nearall-across from elem schl1100 block of E. Sta Clara805-452-4608, 805-628-3752805-845-8265 VCS278269
MobileHomes692-699
694Mobile HomesFor SaleBELEN, NEW MEXICO
in Vista Del Rio Sr MobileHome Park, 2+2, singlewide. 1995. $27,000/obo.Please call 505-864-3525
VCS279243
Ventura Reasonable2+1 with low space
rent. Good parklocation. Call Mgr
805-794-8057VCS279884
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Real Estate700-874
715Condos/TownhomesFor SaleMOORPARK TOWNHOME3+2.5, 2 car gar, Brazilian
cherry wood floors, porcelaintile in bathrooms. Asking
$399,000. (price negotiable)Cell: 601-513-6482
VCS276544
780Houses For Sale
CamarilloPark Like Setting!
3+2, gorgeous kitchen, up-dated baths, windows. Bethe first to see! $409,000.
Fred Short Co. 805-642-4155VCS278067
OXN Approved Short Sale3+3, $285,000. Call Agent:
Maria Swingler 805-889-9024DRE#01090254 VCS279871
T.O. FOR SALE BY OWNER1 story in Brock Collection.Open Sun 6/26, 10am-4pm
2472 Haymarket St.$699,000
818-825-3035VCS280190
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860Real Estate Loans
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CommercialReal Estate875-893
885CommercialIndustrial RentCAMARILLO 675 to 4480sf
warehouse, office andbathroom. No auto. Call
805-649-4857 VCS279562
OXNARD 2 Offices &warehouse w/roll up door;1278sf, zoned ML, clean &bright! Real Investments
805-985-1000 VCS279727
SIMI INDUSTRIAL800sf - 5000sf, with office &warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS279894
SIMI INDUSTRIAL Space803, 1200, 1339, 1600, 1950
2000sf 805-526-5260VCS279007
T.O (2) 1500 sf units, each w/small office & bath, lg roll-up
door. $1300+$1300dep.TPC760-247-6798 VCS277562
VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE960sf - 2,125sf, with office &
warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext:1VCS279897
887Stores/OfficesRent/LeaseAN EXECUTIVE SUITE
Vta Prof Office $195-$595/mo120-625sf.Victoria &101 fwy
FX1100C-CHigh Output, Four Stroke,Very Powerful 3 Seater.
Very low hours!GREAT CONDITIONNever used in ocean!
Includes:• Trailer• 2 Factory covers• Life Jackets• Wet suits• Wakeboard
Many other great items.ALL for $5,500/OBO
MUST SELL!!Located in SIMI VALLEY
Call Ray805.206.7147
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922RV Spaces for Rent
VTA W. RV Space For Rentin small RV park. RV mustbe 2000 or newer. 32ft spaceavailable with all hookups.Must have good credit. Call805-643-7178 VCS278687