Vol. 12, No. 22 | Thursday, November 1, 2012 www.thelighthousenews.com By Andrea Howry Lighthouse The Child Development Center (CDC) at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu has received a five-year accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Chil- dren, earning a near-perfect score in the process. “We were jazzed,” said Sharon Nash, director of the facility, which serves 60 children. “This has been a six-month process, and I am so relieved.” The center received 100 percent or 100-percent-plus ratings in all but one of the 10 program catego- ries. In curriculum, it received a 97 percent rating. Facilities must score at least an 80 percent rating in these categories to be accred- Mugu CDC earns 5-year accreditation PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE Clowns were a big part of the Haunted Maze, the Halloween event that drew 550 people to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme Friday, Oct. 26. Alice Cooper and Bart Simpson had reason to fear, from left CM2 Tracy Harris of the Naval Construction Training Center, Deegan Villanueva, an 8-year-old member of NBVC’s Seals Swim Team, and EACA Casey Smith of NMCB 5. Story, photos, Pages 16-17. CAN’T SLEEP, CLOWNS WILL EAT ME Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) will have a strong pres- ence at Veterans Day events throughout Ventura County and other parts of Southern Califor- nia. Here are some of the events in which the base is taking part: • The Ivy Lawn Veterans Day event at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, will feature Capt. David Sasek, chief staff officer of NBVC, as a guest speaker. The event be- gins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Ivy Lawn Memorial Gardens is at 5400 Valentine Road. Infor- mation: 642-1055. • The Oxnard Veterans Day cel- ebration will feature Capt. Dean Tufts, commanding officer of the 31st Seabee Readiness Group (SRG), as a guest speaker. This event is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Oxnard Plaza Park. • The San Fernando Valley Vet- erans Day Parade will feature a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replace- Base has strong presence at Veterans Day events SEE CDC, PAGE 20 SEE VETERANS, PAGE 20 Near-perfect score has team ‘jazzed’ EO1 Karl Tischer of NMCB 4’s Water Well Team mentors the night crew as they “trip out” 220-pound pieces of drill steel. The team recently conducted an exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett. Page 4 Michelle Thompson, with 2-year- old daughter Ariana, wins the hat contest at the NEX Port Hueneme cancer awareness tea. Thompson’s spouse is BU2 (SCW) Gamion Thompson of the 31st SRG. Page 3 WHAT’S INSIDE WHAT’S AHEAD Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 is aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in the North Arabian Sea. Nov. 15 issue
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Vol. 12, No. 22 | Thursday, November 1, 2012www.thelighthousenews.com
By Andrea HowryLighthouse
TheChildDevelopmentCenter
(CDC) at Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC) PointMugu hasreceived a five-year accreditationfrom theNationalAssociation forthe Education of Young Chil-dren, earning a near-perfect scorein the process.
“We were jazzed,” said SharonNash, director of the facility,which serves 60 children. “Thishas been a six-month process, andI am so relieved.”The center received 100 percent
or 100-percent-plus ratings in all
but one of the 10 program catego-ries. In curriculum, it received a97 percent rating. Facilities mustscore at least an 80 percent ratingin these categories to be accred-
Mugu CDC earns 5-year accreditation
PHOTO BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE
Clowns were a big part of the Haunted Maze, the Halloween event that drew 550 people to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port HuenemeFriday, Oct. 26. Alice Cooper and Bart Simpson had reason to fear, from left CM2 Tracy Harris of the Naval Construction Training Center, DeeganVillanueva, an 8-year-old member of NBVC’s Seals Swim Team, and EACA Casey Smith of NMCB 5. Story, photos, Pages 16-17.
CAN’T SLEEP, CLOWNS WILL EAT ME
Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) will have a strong pres-ence at Veterans Day eventsthroughout Ventura County andother parts of Southern Califor-nia. Here are some of the eventsin which the base is taking part:
• The Ivy Lawn Veterans Dayevent at IvyLawnMemorial Park,Ventura, will feature Capt. DavidSasek, chief staff officer of NBVC,as a guest speaker. The event be-gins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov.11. Ivy LawnMemorial Gardens
is at 5400 Valentine Road. Infor-mation: 642-1055.• TheOxnardVeteransDay cel-
ebration will feature Capt. DeanTufts, commanding officer of the31st Seabee Readiness Group(SRG), as a guest speaker. This
event is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov.11, at Oxnard Plaza Park.• The SanFernandoValley Vet-
erans Day Parade will feature aMediumTactical VehicleReplace-
Base has strong presence at Veterans Day events
SEE CDC, PAGE 20
SEE VETERANS, PAGE 20
Near-perfect scorehas team ‘jazzed’
EO1 Karl Tischer of NMCB 4’s WaterWell Team mentors the night crewas they “trip out” 220-pound piecesof drill steel. The team recentlyconducted an exercise at FortHunter Liggett. Page 4
Michelle Thompson, with 2-year-old daughter Ariana, wins the hatcontest at the NEX Port Huenemecancer awareness tea. Thompson’sspouse is BU2 (SCW) GamionThompson of the 31st SRG. Page 3
WHAT’S INSIDE
WHAT’S AHEAD
Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadron (VAW) 112 is aboard theUSS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in theNorth Arabian Sea. Nov. 15 issue
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By Captain Larry VasquezNBVC Commanding Officer
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Question: Why isn’t there air conditioning in ourchild day-care centers? I’ve kept my child homewhen the temperature was predicted to be over 90degrees, but she’s still getting overheated.
Answer: The air conditioning question is one thatwe’ve addressed before, but we’ve recently receivedseveral inquiries specific to our child care centers, soI want to take the opportunity to answer again.Although it was a warm summer, generally the
temperature at our Point Mugu and Port Huenemefacilities only gets above 80 degrees 15 days out ofthe year. It’s really only above 75 for about 45 days ayear, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospher-ic Administration’s past seven decades of data.Because of this extremely mild weather, Navy
installations in Southern California are expected tostart all projects with the assumption that air condi-tioning will not be included. It’s just not the best useof taxpayer dollars.
We do everything we can to keep our childrencool and comfortable for those few days a year thatthe temperature is warmer than usual. Our facilitieshave childproof fans, and windows are kept openthroughout the day. We offer water and ice and con-duct water play activities on especially warm days aswell.The Child Development Center at Point Mugu
stays a little warmer than the one at Port Huenemebecause of its design and location. Due to yourconcerns and comments, we did submit a request toinstall air conditioning there, which was recently ap-proved! Although we do not have a start date at thistime, we should have the equipment installed beforenext summer.We are installing thermometers in all of our care
rooms and will have our providers monitor the tem-perature at multiple times throughout the day. Thiswill help us establish how well our efforts are work-ing and give us a good baseline for any future plans.
Why don’t child care centers have air conditioning?
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR
HEALTH FAIRS: PointMugu, 9 a.m. to 2p.m., Bldg. 366; PortHueneme, Nov. 8,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Duke’s Place.Screenings, health benefitsexplanations for open season.Information: 982-4084, 989-3302.
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TOASTMASTERSOPEN HOUSE: Noonto 1 p.m., Bldg. 366,13th and I streets,
NBVC Point Mugu. Find out howthis public-speaking organizationcan help you and your group.Information: Jeannie Taylor, clubpresident, 805-603-7424.
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November
CHILI COOKOFF:11 a.m. to noon,Commissary, NBVCPort Hueneme. Wantto compete? Sign up at
the commissary Customer ServiceOffice. Information: 982-2400.
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UNIFORM CHANGE:Sailors switch towinter uniforms: dressblues instead of dress
whites. Installations in Utah,Colorado, Nevada and New Mexicoswitched Oct. 1.
Gym. $10 per person, includesT-shirt. Open to all base personnel,including contractors. Participantswill be entered into a drawing fora free turkey; three will be givenaway. Information: 989-7378.
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By Kimberly GearhartNBVC Public Affairs
The Chief of Navy Chap-lains visited Naval Base Ven-tura County Oct. 23, meetingwith base chaplains and reli-gious program specialists dur-ing breakfast at the Port Hue-neme Galley.Rear Adm.Mark Tidd, who
was in the area to speak withthe Santa Barbara NavyLeague, took the opportunityto visit NBVC for the first timesince he was studying for hismaster’s of divinity at FullerTheological Seminary in Pasa-dena in the early 1980s.“Friends of the family were
stationed at PointMugu,”Tiddsaid, “and theywould invitemeand [my wife] Jennifer to din-ner and they’d invite the chap-
lain and his wife as well.”Those interactions allowed
Tidd, who was involved withthe Navy Chaplain CandidateProgram at Fuller, to get a feelfor what being a chaplain re-ally meant.“Talking with the Navy
chaplain about what specifi-cally he did really resonatedwith me and the type of min-istry I felt I was being called to.The Navy chaplaincy was anavenue to carry out that min-istry,” Tidd explained.Visiting NBVC gave Tidd a
chance to see how much thearea had changed and, moreimportantly, to hear from oth-er members of the ChaplainCorps and connect with themone-on-one.“The Chief of Chaplains is
our most senior officer in theNavyChaplainCorps,”said Lt.Cmdr. Jeffrey Han, NBVCcommand chaplain. “Formanyof our religious program spe-cialists and chaplains, it is notalways possible to meet withhim on a regular basis due tooperational or deploymentmissions.”That sense of connectedness
is exactly the point, Tiddsaid.“When I was coming up as
a chaplain, I always appreci-ated the fact that the Chief ofChaplains was interested incoming to wherever it was thatwe were — Japan, out at sea,it didn’t matter. I wanted topass that on. I think they’re do-ing great work serving ourpeople.”
Chief of Navy Chaplains visits base
TheChief ofNavyChaplains,RearAdm. Mark Tidd, recently visitedNaval Base Ventura County,joining base chaplains andreligious program specialists forbreakfast at the Port HuenemeGalley. Tidd was in the area tospeak with the Santa BarbaraNavy League.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse
A celebration of courage and life drewa crowd of 60 people Saturday, Oct. 20,as the Navy Exchange at Naval Base Ven-tura County, Port Hueneme, hosted acancer awareness tea for survivors, theircaretakers and family members.Several cancer survivors took the mi-
crophone to urge those in the audienceto get checked for signs of the disease,stressing that early detection is the keyto survival.Don’t be fooled, they said, by all the
pretty pink decorations that come out inOctober for Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth.“Cancer isn’t pink, it’s not fluffy and
it’s not pretty,” said Norma Creech, op-erations manager at the NEX and a can-cer survivor. “It’s very ugly.”Ashley Flores, the granddaughter of
Dawn Smith-Ferguson, services man-ager at the NEX, talked about what itwas like to lose a family member to can-cer. Her father died just seven monthsafter being diagnosed with leukemia, andshe wonders if he’d be around to watchher grow up if he’d gone to a doctor ear-lier.“If something doesn’t feel right,”Ash-
ley said, “trust your instincts.”Survivors talked about the importance
of keeping a positive attitude and refus-ing to let cancer take over everyday ac-tivities.“You can overcome what you want to
overcome,” said Helen Young of Moor-park, an 11-year breast cancer survivorwho was invited to the event by a friendwho works at the NEX.NEX employees gave pink roses to each
of the survivors and their caretakers inthe audience.Afterwards, they sang “Happy Birth-
day” in recognition of each year of sur-vival.“I think this was awesome,”Smith-Fer-
guson said as the festivities were windingdown. “Now we can start getting excitedabout next year.”
Cancer awareness tea draws 60 to NEX
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Cancer survivors and their caregivers are honored at a cancer awareness tea put onSaturday, Oct. 20, by the Navy Exchange at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.Several survivors took the microphone to stress the need for annual exams, pointing outthat early detection is the key to surviving cancer.
SAFETY FAIR: 8 a.m.to noon, Port HuenemeGrinder. Stations willbe set up to provide
holiday safety reminders aboutfire dangers, accidents anddriving while under the influence.Information: 989-8099.
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The group teams up to remove the 1,500-pound drill collars. From left are SW3 JamesMcMahan, EOCN Anakatrina Buensuceso, EOCN Priscilla French, CE3 Jesus Hernandez,CM3 Kyle Roman and EOCN Carrington Alm.
PHOTOS BY LT. J.G. FORREST BROWN / NMCB 4
The Water Well Team from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 gets wet during anexercise at Fort Hunter Liggett near the Central Coast of California.
By Lt. j.g. Forrest BrownNMCB 4
Inpreparation for their upcomingdeploy-ment, 17 members of the Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB) 4 WaterWell Team embarked on a field trainingexercise (FTX) toFortHunter Liggett nearCalifornia’s central coast.The training was led by Equipment Op-
erator 1stClassChristopherHendersonandConstruction Mechanic 2nd Class JaredStewart of the 31st Seabee ReadinessGroup.The exercise began with two weeks of
classroom instruction followed by the two-week field exercise. The classroom instruc-tion covered a range of topics, includinggeology, the three types of U.S. Navy drill-ing rigs and various drilling methods andprocedures.On Aug. 20, the team left for Fort Hunt-
erLiggett tobegin the secondphaseof train-ing.Themissionwas to construct a 600-footwaterwell andprovide aminimumworkingcapacity of 45 gallons per minute.The task required 11 days of around-the-
clock effort, forcing the team members toalter their sleeping schedules and endurenonstop eight-hour drilling shifts. Temper-atures reached 100 degrees during middayand dropped to the low 50s by the earlymorning.Regardlessof the challenges andobstacles
the team faced, everyone was fired up tofinally be out in the field and get a taste of
whatwas in store for the upcoming deploy-ment.Visiting the teamduring the exercisewere
Capt. LarryVasquez, commanding officer,NavalBaseVenturaCounty (NBVC);Capt.Dean Tufts, commanding officer, 31st Sea-bee Readiness Group; Command MasterChief Thomas Cyr of NBVC; and Cmdr.JeffreyKilian, commandingofficer,NMCB4.The team reached its goal Aug. 29.“I asked forWaterWell, not expecting to
be part of the team, so when I was chosenI was very excited. I was especially eager toget to know the team, whowill becomemysmall family in a sense,” said EquipmentOperatorConstructionmanPriscillaFrenchabout her experience onWaterWell FTX.The success of NMCB 4’s Water Well
Teamhas established thebattalionas apow-erhouse in the contingencywater well drill-ing business. Utilitiesman 2nd Class LuisEsparza is returning for his second con-secutive year with the team.“Last year, my team drilled a total of
seven successful wells,” he said. “My pri-mary focus is to teach and prepare the newWaterWell Team sowe can be as successfulas the team was last year.“Needless to say,” he added, “a high ex-
pectation has been set for next year’sWaterWell Teamdeploying to theHorn of Africain February 2013. But a new environmentwill bring new challenges and opportuni-ties.”
NMCB 4’s Water Well Teamconducts field training exercise
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It isn’t uncommon for parents to lookover their children’s schoolwork and thinkto themselves, “I don’t remember learningthat at their age.” It also isn’t uncommonfor a parent to ask a child for help using anew electronic gadget or figuring out anapp.There is no doubt that technology is
changing how we live our daily lives. Thatmeans that today’s generation must alsolearn and be taught differently to keep upwith the pace of technology’s develop-ment.Many schools are using the phrase “21st
century learning” or “21st century skills”to describe this movement that is refiningthe goals of education. Ultimately, 21stcentury learningwill be learner-driven.Nolonger will learning come from the topdown. Students will be prepared to drivetheir own educations.This type of education does not neces-
sarily take placewithin fourwalls. Studentswill use the Internet through their cellphones and computers, and they’ll chatwithfriends on a social networking site. Theteacher’s role will be to monitor and issueassignments via virtual classrooms.
The overarching learning goals for stu-dentswill not change.These subjects includemath, language and social and physical sci-ences. Other subjects will also becomeequally important: the environment, healthand financial and civic literacy. The differ-ence will be in how the students learn suchsubjects. The “how” includes what manyeducators are referring to as the “4 C’s.”•Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
This refers to the ability to use facts, knowl-edge and data to effectively solve prob-lems.• Creativity and Innovation: This is the
ability to createnew ideasusingawide rangeof techniques and to be able to develop,implement and communicate those ideaseffectively. The definition can go further toinclude the ability to accept failure as anopportunity to learn, understanding thatcreativity and innovation is a cyclical processof small successes and frequent mistakes.• Communication: This is the ability to
articulate thoughts and ideas effectively us-ing oral, written and non-verbal communi-cation skills and a variety of multiplemediaand technologies — all in diverse environ-ments.
• Collaboration: This is working effec-tively and respectfully with diverse teamswhile exercising flexibility and willingnessto be helpful inmaking necessary compro-mises to accomplish a common goal. Thisincludes assuming shared responsibility forcollaborative work and valuing the indi-vidual contributions made by each teammember.The definitions for school, teacher and
learner will be revised to reflect this newlearning environment. Schoolswill go frombuildings to nerve centers with walls thatare transparent—connecting teachers, stu-
dents and the community to the wealth ofknowledge that exists in theworld. The pri-mary role of the teacher as a dispenser ofinformationwill shift to an orchestrator oflearning andhelping students turn informa-tion into knowledge—andknowledge intowisdom.Learners also need to be seen in a new
context. Their interest must bemaintainedbyhelping themsee thatwhat theyare learn-ing prepares them for the real world. Theircuriosity must be instilled. They should beexcited to become evenmore resourceful sothat they will continue to learn outside theformal school day.Please remember that shifting schools to
a 21st century learning environment willtake time. However, be prepared. Soon,older studentswill be able to take their elec-tronic devices to school and use them in theclassroom. Hardcover textbooks will bereplacedwith e-books. These simple chang-es begin the transformation to the future21st century learning environment.
— For any K-12 education related questions,please contact the NBVC school liaisonofficer at 805-989-5211 or email [email protected].
Expect change as education moves into 21st century
A story set in the early 1800s tells ofPhilip Nolan, a young officer in the Unit-ed States Army who gets caught up in aplot to overthrow the government. Con-victed of treason, he swears in rash angerthat he wishes never again to hear thewords, “The United States of America.”The judge decides to grant his wish, andhe is sentenced to a life of exile. Thosearound him are ordered never to speakto him of America. He comes to beknown as “The Man Without a Coun-try.”Years later, a remorseful Nolan pleads
with a young sailor:“Remember . . . your Country, and that
you belong to Her as you belong to yourown mother. Stand by Her, boy, as youwould stand by your mother.”Then he adds, “O, if anybody had said
so to me when I was of your age!”
Each of us has a land we call our own.It may be the place where our family haslived for generations. It may be the coun-try of our birth that we left long ago. Orit may be an adopted nation we now con-sider our home. By virtue of our heritageor our loyalty, we all feel connected to acountry.
Love of country inspires men andwomen to give their very best, even theirlives if necessary, to uphold its freedoms.In faraway places or just down the street,we stand tall for the worthy values andprinciples espoused by our nation.When fellow countrymen are in trouble,
we reach out to assist them, defend theirrights and rebuild their lives. The bondof common citizenship unites us andstrengthens us in spite of differences ofrace, religion or politics. The commitmentwe swear to our country is, at its heart,a promise to help one another.We all have a country. It may not be
the largest, the richest or the most pow-erful, but it deserves our loyalty and ourlove and our best efforts to make it bet-ter.We can say with hope and faith, “God
bless this land.”
Each of us can say with loyalty, ‘God bless this land’
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ACCLOGWING
ReligiousMinistries at Naval Base Ven-tura County kicks off the holiday seasonwith a special Thanksgiving program fea-turing the Covenant Players at 9 a.m.Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Port HuenemeSeabee Chapel.In addition, Religious Ministries has
also announced its upcoming holidaywor-ship services.
The Protestant schedule is as follows:• Covenant Players Christmas Special:
Dec. 11, San Nicolas Island Theater, 6p.m.• Christmas Candlelight Service: Dec.
23, Port Hueneme Seabee Chapel, 6p.m.Roman Catholic Mass is scheduled as
follows:
• Christmas Eve Mass: Dec. 24, PortHueneme Seabee Chapel, 6:30 p.m.• Christmas Day Mass: Dec. 25, Port
Mugu Chapel of Faith, 9 a.m.; Port Hue-neme Seabee Chapel, 11:15 a.m.For any questions regarding Jewish,
Buddhist and Islamic holy day celebra-tions, please contact the Port HuenemeSeabee Chapel at 805-982-4358.
Thanksgiving program kicks off holiday services
Two volunteer opportunities are avail-able this month to help feed visitors tothe Ventura County Rescue Mission inOxnard.Volunteers are needed Tuesday, Nov.
20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More areneeded Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., when several hundredpeople are served Thanksgiving lunch.The Rescue Mission is at 234 E. 6th
St. in Oxnard. Service members, Depart-ment of Defense civilians and depen-dents are welcomeVolunteers are asked to sign up by
close of business Monday, Nov. 19, byemailing Religious Program Specialist2nd Class Royce Jones at [email protected] or Religious Program SeamanTeresa Bomba at [email protected], or by calling the Seabee Chapel at982-4358.
Volunteers needed to help serve food at RescueMission in Oxnard
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PHOTOS BY MIKE JOHNSON / NAWCWD
Terry Clark, left, head of the NAVAIR RangesDepartment, congratulates NAWCWDgraduatesfrom the 2012 NAVAIR Journey Level Development Program (JLDP) at a ceremony held atPoint Mugu Oct. 16. Pictured from left are Deanna Peterson, Jonathan Olson and CuongTon. Theodore Picchini was also a JLDP graduate but unable to attend the ceremony.
By Renee HatcherNAWCWD Public Affairs
Nineteen Naval Air Warfare CenterWeapons Division (NAWCWD) employ-ees were recognized Oct. 16 during a com-mandwide NAVAIR leadership develop-ment program graduation ceremony thatwas broadcast nationally via VTC fromNAVAIR headquarters in Patuxent Riv-er, Md.Throughout NAVAIR, nearly 300 grad-
uates were recognized in the ceremony.NAWCWD graduates of the NAVAIR
Journey Level Development Program(JLDP) were James Annos, John Bradley,Phillip Burum, Barbara Harlow, GeraldD. Harper, Jeffrey Henley, Joy Lewis, Em-ily Lilly, AnahidMartinsen, AnnMoore-head, Jonathan Olson, Deanna Peterson,Theodore Picchini, Cuong Ton andMer-edith K. Yazzie.NAWCWD graduates of the NAVAIR
Level Development Program (NLDP)were Rafael S. Avila, Roberto Garcia,Nancy Beth Schultz and Susan Walker.RearAdm. Paul Sohl, NAWCWDcom-
mander, presented plaques to the NLDPgraduates at China Lake, and Terry Clark,head of the NAVAIR Ranges Depart-ment, presented plaques at PointMugu.“I am truly proud to have folks like you
in this organization who are willing toget out of their comfort zones,” Sohlsaid.Sohl also gave command coins to all
of the NAWCWD graduates.“I hope you take from this how proud
I am of you, of what you’ve done and
what you will continue to do and are ex-pected to do as leaders in the WeaponsDivision,” he said.Vice Adm. David Dunaway, NAVAIR
commander, was the keynote speaker forthe ceremony.JLDP offers classroom-based leader-
ship development courses, online com-mand organization and operations train-ing, and initiative-based developmentalactivities designed to be completed duringa one- to two-year period.NLDP is NAVAIR’s flagship program
intended to provide mid- to senior-gradeparticipants the opportunity to broadentheir leadership, management, organiza-tional knowledge and world view whileestablishing valuable networks across thecommand and throughout the Navy andDepartment of Defense.
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Terry Clark congratulates Roberto Garcia,NAWCWD graduate of the 2012NAVAIR LevelDevelopment Program (NLDP) at an Oct. 16ceremony at Point Mugu. Rafael S. Avilawas also an NLDP graduate and attendedthe ceremony at NAVAIR headquarters inPatuxent River, Md.
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People interested in volunteering at the Navy-Ma-rine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) stopped byFriday, Oct. 26, to get information and enjoy fivedifferent kinds of chili — from the vegetarian Vic-timless Chili to Chickalicious, made with chicken.Wilma Cagampan, who retired after 30 years as a
paraprofessionalwith theOxnardUnionHigh SchoolDistrict, said she’d like to volunteer because shewants to stay busy and help other people.“Plus, it’s only a 10-minute drive frommy house,”
she added.She was already familiar with the services the
NMCRS provides because her husband, Prudy, is aNavy retiree.“I like doing behind-the-scenes work,” she ex-
plained.There’s plenty of that, said Tina Egelston, a long-
time volunteer. Besides the many tasks involved atthe Thrift Shop, there are the responsibilities of be-ing a caseworker, including providing Quick AssistLoans of up to $500.There are also front-desk shifts— only three hours
amonth are required, and the office is openweekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m— and there’s currently a needfor Budget for Baby instructors.Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Renato Ferrera with
the Commander Airborne Command Control andLogisticsWing at Naval Base Ventura County, PointMugu, helps sort donations at the Thrift Shop andworks the front desk.Myrene Smith compiles lists of local military wid-
ows and widowers so the NMCRS can make surethey receive the benefits and services they need.Egelston said there’s always plenty to do and vol-
unteers are always needed.For more information call 982-4409.
Potential volunteers visit NMCRS
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Myrene Smith, who has volunteered at the Navy-Marine CorpsRelief Society for about three years, serves up some chili duringa Halloween-themed open house Friday, Oct. 26. The event wasdesigned to attract new volunteers.
• Volunteer Orientation: 11 a.m., Tues-day, Nov. 13. Recruiting Thrift Shop ca-shiers and Budget for Baby instructors.Reimbursement for child care, mileage.•Budget for Baby: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 15. Receive $100 of baby items freefor finding out how your new bundle ofjoy will impact your budget.
Schedule of eventsChili cookoff, Halloween openhouse brings in people lookingto help with loans, Thrift Shop
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Starting Nov. 6, the Naval BranchHealth Clinic (NBHC) Port Huenemewillbe giving family members and eligiblebeneficiaries influenza vaccines at theNBHC Port Hueneme immunizationclinic and Preventive Medicine Office ev-ery Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4p.m.Several community immunization clin-
ics are also scheduled at Naval Base Ven-tura County (NBVC).For NBVC Port Hueneme, the flu vac-
cines will be administered Nov. 6, 13 and20 from 9 to 11 a.m. near the entrance ofNavy Exchange.At NBVC PointMugu, the flu vaccines
will be available Nov. 8 and 15 from 8 to11 a.m. at the Point Mugu Theater.Vaccinations are being provided to all
military personnel, dependents, retirees,mission-essential or mission-critical De-partment of Defense (DoD) civilians andcontract employees. Depending on vac-cination availability, vaccinationsmay alsobe given to other DoD civilians.The influenza vaccine is a one-dose
combo of seasonal influenza and H1N1virus strains that will be given either innasal mist or injectible shot.While everyone 6 months and older
should get a flu vaccine each flu season,it’s especially important that the followinggroups get vaccinated either because theyare at high risk of having serious flu-re-lated complications or because they livewith or care for people at high risk fordeveloping flu-related complications:pregnant women; children younger than5, especially children younger than 2;people 50 and older; people of any agewith certain chronic medical conditions;people who live in nursing homes andother long-term care facilities; and peoplewho live with or care for those at high riskfor complications from flu.For any questions or concerns please
feel free to contact the following offices:PreventiveMedicine Division at 805-982-6358; Occupational and EnvironmentalHealth Department at 805-982-6434 andNaval Branch Health Clinic Port Huen-eme at 805-982-6321.
Flu vaccinations start Nov. 6
Naval Branch Health Clinic at NavalBase Ventura County announces thefollowing changes in schedule for boththe Port Hueneme and Point Mugu clin-ics over the next two months:Nov. 9, the clinics will have reduced
services after 10 a.m. due to physicalreadiness testing.Nov. 12, the clinics will be closed in
observance of Veterans Day.Nov. 16, the clinics will open at 9
a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m. due to uni-form inspection.Nov. 22 and 23, the clinics will be
closed in observance of Thanksgiv-ing.Dec. 24 and 25, the clinics will be
closed in observance of Christmas.
Clinics announce holiday hours
Visiting guests of military memberswill find the Navy Lodge an idealplace to stay for the holidays, as it cansave military families and friends 45percent compared to other hotels —and there are no extra person charg-es.“We offer a great value considering
our spacious guest rooms, kitchensand other guest comfort amenities,”said Navy Lodge Port Hueneme Man-ager Carla Vicens. “Guests can alsoenjoy a free breakfast in the morningalong with free Internet access.”Every Navy Lodge guest room offers
queen-sized beds, high-speed Internetaccess and a kitchenette completewith microwave and refrigerator. Navy
Lodges also offer convenient on-baseparking and guest laundry facilities,as well as handicapped accessible andnon-smoking rooms.Navy Lodges are conveniently lo-
cated near other on-base amenities,such as the gym and pool.As an added convenience, select
Navy Lodges allow dogs and cats upto 50 pounds to stay when travelingwith their owners. Check with theNavy Lodge for more details.To make a reservation for any of the
40 Navy Lodges worldwide, call tollfree at 1-800-628-9466 or log on towww.navy-lodge.com.For other military lodging options,
go to www.dodlodging.net.
Navy Lodge a solution for holiday guests
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By Lt. Blake BaccigalopiVAW-116
The recent retirement ceremony for asenior chief at Carrier Airborne EarlyWarning Squadron (VAW) 116 had a twistat the end: a wedding proposal.Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance
AdministrationmanAlicia J. Koval endedher 26-year active duty career in the U.S.Navy during the Sept. 28 beachside cer-emony at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) Point Mugu.Immediately afterwards, her fiancé, Se-
nior Chief AviationElectronics Technician(ATCS)Robert Armer proposed toKoval.She accepted.Raised in the state of Washington,
Koval enlisted in September 1986 withaspirations of traveling the world. Aftergraduating fromAdministrationman “A”School at Naval Technical Training Cen-terMeridian,Miss., Koval served in FleetAir Reconnaissance Squadron 4 and latertheNaval Air Test Center, where shemain-tained records for more than 65 aircraftcomprised of 17 different models.Koval has a bachelor’s degree in geo-
logical sciences from the University of
Washington, and while assigned to Air-craft Intermediate Maintenance Depart-ment atNavalAir StationBrunswick,Me.,
she became the first active duty womanto receive the Joshua Lawrence Chamber-lain Award, which recognizesmembers for
military leadership and community par-ticipation.Koval has been with the VAW-116 Sun
Kings since October 2008.Her career included eight deployments
both ashore and at sea, including two de-ployments to Sigonella, Italy.Among those attending her retirement
ceremonywere her father andmother, Tedand Bonnie Koval; her sister, Heidi Koval;and her son, J.T. Armstrong.“I have had a blast being in the Navy,”
Koval said. “Yes, I am sad to leave theNavy, VAW-116 and the many Sailors I’vementored throughout my years, but I’mlooking forward to this next chapter inmylife.”Recent certified as a personal trainer,
Koval plans to remain in the SouthernCalifornia area, but ultimately, she intendsto return to her home state of Washing-ton.“Senior Chief Koval has proven most
vital to the SunKing team,”said VAW-116CommandMaster Chief Domingo Soto.“Her influence and superb leadership havetruly set the example of perfection for ourSailors to emulate.”
Retirement ceremony ends with a twist: a wedding proposal
PHOTO BY LT. BLAKE BACCIGALOPI / VAW-116
With other Sun Kings looking on, ATCS Robert Armer of VAW-116 proposes to AZCS AliciaKoval following Koval’s retirement ceremony. Koval accepted.
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Religious Ministries at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) is accepting holiday gifts for students at ProvidenceSchool, a juvenile court school in Oxnard.Called Operation Holiday Blessings, the project will pro-
vide presents for the 120 students ranging in age from 15to 18. The school has 110 boys and 10 girls.Acceptable gifts are plain white T-shirts, white socks, un-
dergarments and crossword puzzles.The unwrapped gifts should be taken to one of four drop
boxes on base by Dec. 12. The drop boxes are located at:• The Welcome Center, Personnel Support Detachment,
Bldg. 1169, NBVC Port Hueneme.• The Seabee Chapel, Bldg. 1433, NBVC Port Huen-
eme.• The Point Mugu Chapel of Faith, Bldg. 121, NBVC
Point Mugu.• NBVC Headquarters, Bldg. 1, NBVC Point Mugu.For more information, call the ReligiousMinistries Team
at 805-982-4358.•
Is your command or any on-base organization you’re af-filiated with taking part in a special project for the holidays?Let us know! Send an email with a brief description of theproject and the name and contact number of the personorganizing the event to [email protected].
Providence School needs giftsHELP ON THE HOLIDAYS
TheNaval Base Ventura County Federal Fire De-partment reminds everyone to “fall back”one houron your clocks before you go to bed Saturday, Nov.3, and to change your smoke detector batteries atthe same time.The majority of fatal home fires happen at night
when people are asleep. Contrary to popular belief,the smell of smoke may not wake a sleeping person.The poisonous gases and smoke produced by a firecan numb the senses and put you into a deepersleep.According to the National Fire Protection As-
sociation, minimum protection requires a smokedetector outside each sleeping area and on everylevel of the home.Because smoke rises, mount detectors high on a
wall or on the ceiling. Wall-mounted units shouldbe hung 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling. A ceiling-mounted unit should be attached at least 4 inchesfrom the nearest wall. In roomswith pitched ceilings,mount the detector at or near the ceiling’s highestpoint.Only a functioning smoke detector can protect
you. Never disable a detector by borrowing its bat-tery for another use. Following the manufacturer’sinstructions, test all your smoke detectors monthlyand install new batteries at least once a year. Manybattery-powered units “chirp” or give some otheraudible signal when their batteries need to be re-
placed.Clean your smoke detectors. Dust and cobwebs
can reduce a detector’s sensitivity to smoke. Andnever paint one.In addition to having smoke detectors, you should
create an evacuation plan for your family. Knowyour exit options, and formulti-story dwellings, havea fire escape ladder or some other means to get outsafely in the event that the stairwell is inaccessible.Have a prearranged assembly area for your familyso that you can quickly account for everyone. Thisis especially important in households where thereare children or elderly people. Practice these drillsso that everyone will know what to do in the eventof an emergency.If you have questions or concerns regarding fire
safety, call the Fire Prevention Office at Naval BaseVentura County at 989-7034.
Time to change smoke detector batteriesThe smell of smoke maynot wake a sleeping person.Poisonous gases and smokecan numb the senses andput you into a deeper sleep.
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Marisa Enriquez, a professional makeup artist who specializes in special effects for a Carpinteria costume company, turns CE3 Paul LeRay of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 into a clown. He would spend the next several hours inside the Haunted Maze — on stilts.
CE3 Paul LeRay of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, with makeup complete.
Photos by AndreA howry / LighthouseJennifer Pargas, whose dad is FCCM Alfredo Pargas of Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, fixes a neck screw on Frankenstein, a heavily made-up CM1 Efrain Vega of NMCB 5.
Photos by AndreA howrySeveral volunteers from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 worked at the Haunted Maze Friday, Oct. 26. Among them were, from left, CECN Justin Crozier, CECN Jude Zamor, BUCR Kenneth Howard and EACR Victoria Thompson. At far right is one of the reasons no one walked too close to the tarp walls, many of which had convenient holes where creatures like this would make an appearance.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Just like the Big Bad Wolf, Santa Ana winds huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow down the Haunted Maze at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.
As a result, 250 people visited Friday, Oct. 26, for the Scaredy-Cat tour and 300 more walked through after dark for Fright Night.
This was the first year for the maze, which was set up behind the Aquatics Center, home for many years to the Haunted Swamp, where visitors crossed the decorated pool in a boat pulled along by divers from Underwater Construction Team 2.
Limited access to the pool this year forced Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to come up with an alternative, and the high winds almost forced a com-plete shutdown.
“We had to delay the opening by an hour while we fixed everything the winds had torn down,” explained head life-guard Drew Isais. “Props had fallen down, the tarp walls were ripped off, even some of the hay bales that made up the maze had fallen over.”
He said winds had been clocked at 40 to 50 mph that afternoon.
Safety officials checked out the maze and gave the OK for everything to open shortly before 5 p.m.
More than 60 volunteers had worked for a week creating the scary scenes in-side, and many were on hand that night dressed in costumes and wearing heavy makeup to become clowns, zombies, Frankenstein and gory creatures
drenched in “blood.”“Scaring people is fun,” said Construc-
tion Electrician Constructionman Justin Crozier of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, who was dressed as a cow-boy zombie and stood guard in a grave-yard.
At one sharp turn just past the hay bales, visitors were greeted by several clowns jumping out of a wooden box.
“Here, you look like you could use a hand,” shouted Engineering Aide Con-struction Apprentice Casey Smith of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 as he tossed a fake severed arm to a fam-ily walking by.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Nonito Niebres of the Naval Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme emerged from a dark corner wearing a mask and wield-ing weapons caked with “blood.”
He happily posed for a photo, then remembered he was wearing a mask.
“Why am I smiling?” he asked.Children’s reaction to the Haunted
Maze ranged from sheer terror to rolling eyes.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Ortiguero joked that he probably wouldn’t be nominated Parent of the Year as he pulled his screaming 4-year-old past the displays.
Eight-year-old Victoria Truong, the daughter of Builder 2nd Class Marlin Llaneza of the 31st Seabee Readiness Group, kept her composure, but her 6-year-old sister, Angelina, clung to her dad as they made their way through, even turning away from a clown who tried to high-five her.
But minutes later, both girls were just fine, happily playing basketball at the carnival set up just outside the tarps, where Family Readiness Groups, local teen centers and MWR had set up games and food booths.
“I’m glad to be helping out,” said vol-unteer Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert Robertson of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Point Mugu Detachment. “It’s something for the kids to do this Halloween — and I’m all about Halloween.”
Haunted Maze full of thrills
Karlissa and HM2 Michael Ortiguero try to persuade their 4-year-old, Michael Jr., to continue through the Haunted Maze, but the clowns were getting the better of him.
We had to delay the opening by an hour while we fixed everything the winds had torn down. Props had fallen down, the tarp walls were ripped off.
— Drew IsaisHead lifeguard
By Andrea HowryLighthouse
It was only appropriate that the retired racing Greyhound ran away with first place.
Southern, adopted by retired Chief Construction Mechanic Brad Stice and his wife, Ilana, came to the Navy Ex-change at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Saturday, Oct. 28, dressed as the Red Baron, and that won him first prize in the annual Howloween Costume Contest.
“We saw the marquee advertising the contest, and I’d figured since we’d bought the costume, we’d let her wear it,” Stice said.
Among the dogs Southern defeated were a Chihuahua dressed as the Incred-ible Hulk, a Shih Tzu Chihuahua mix wearing a tutu and a Chow dressed as, well, a Chow.
Ruthie Gogue, the consumables man-ager at the NEX, said the costume con-test and the annual Holidays with Santa photo shoot in December are a fun way to let customers learn about the newest products in the store’s Pet Department.
Saturday’s event featured the latest in pet treats, including Veggie Chips.
More than a dozen dogs came with their owners in tow.
NEX contest is a real howl
Photos by AndreA howry / LighthouseAbove, wearing her Red Baron costume, Southern, a Greyhound that used to race competitively, takes first place in the annual Howloween Costume Contest at the Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Navy Exchange. After her racing days were over, Southern was adopted by retired Chief Construction Mechanic Brad Stice and his wife, Ilana.
At left, Gizmo, a Shih Tzu Chihuahua mix, wears a tutu to the costume contest. Gizmo brought along Mandi Humphrey, 11, whose mom, Gloria, works in the garden shop at the NEX.
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Marisa Enriquez, a professional makeup artist who specializes in special effects for a Carpinteria costume company, turns CE3 Paul LeRay of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 into a clown. He would spend the next several hours inside the Haunted Maze — on stilts.
CE3 Paul LeRay of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, with makeup complete.
Photos by AndreA howry / LighthouseJennifer Pargas, whose dad is FCCM Alfredo Pargas of Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, fixes a neck screw on Frankenstein, a heavily made-up CM1 Efrain Vega of NMCB 5.
Photos by AndreA howrySeveral volunteers from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 worked at the Haunted Maze Friday, Oct. 26. Among them were, from left, CECN Justin Crozier, CECN Jude Zamor, BUCR Kenneth Howard and EACR Victoria Thompson. At far right is one of the reasons no one walked too close to the tarp walls, many of which had convenient holes where creatures like this would make an appearance.
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
Just like the Big Bad Wolf, Santa Ana winds huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow down the Haunted Maze at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.
As a result, 250 people visited Friday, Oct. 26, for the Scaredy-Cat tour and 300 more walked through after dark for Fright Night.
This was the first year for the maze, which was set up behind the Aquatics Center, home for many years to the Haunted Swamp, where visitors crossed the decorated pool in a boat pulled along by divers from Underwater Construction Team 2.
Limited access to the pool this year forced Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to come up with an alternative, and the high winds almost forced a com-plete shutdown.
“We had to delay the opening by an hour while we fixed everything the winds had torn down,” explained head life-guard Drew Isais. “Props had fallen down, the tarp walls were ripped off, even some of the hay bales that made up the maze had fallen over.”
He said winds had been clocked at 40 to 50 mph that afternoon.
Safety officials checked out the maze and gave the OK for everything to open shortly before 5 p.m.
More than 60 volunteers had worked for a week creating the scary scenes in-side, and many were on hand that night dressed in costumes and wearing heavy makeup to become clowns, zombies, Frankenstein and gory creatures
drenched in “blood.”“Scaring people is fun,” said Construc-
tion Electrician Constructionman Justin Crozier of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, who was dressed as a cow-boy zombie and stood guard in a grave-yard.
At one sharp turn just past the hay bales, visitors were greeted by several clowns jumping out of a wooden box.
“Here, you look like you could use a hand,” shouted Engineering Aide Con-struction Apprentice Casey Smith of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 as he tossed a fake severed arm to a fam-ily walking by.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Nonito Niebres of the Naval Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme emerged from a dark corner wearing a mask and wield-ing weapons caked with “blood.”
He happily posed for a photo, then remembered he was wearing a mask.
“Why am I smiling?” he asked.Children’s reaction to the Haunted
Maze ranged from sheer terror to rolling eyes.
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Ortiguero joked that he probably wouldn’t be nominated Parent of the Year as he pulled his screaming 4-year-old past the displays.
Eight-year-old Victoria Truong, the daughter of Builder 2nd Class Marlin Llaneza of the 31st Seabee Readiness Group, kept her composure, but her 6-year-old sister, Angelina, clung to her dad as they made their way through, even turning away from a clown who tried to high-five her.
But minutes later, both girls were just fine, happily playing basketball at the carnival set up just outside the tarps, where Family Readiness Groups, local teen centers and MWR had set up games and food booths.
“I’m glad to be helping out,” said vol-unteer Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert Robertson of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Point Mugu Detachment. “It’s something for the kids to do this Halloween — and I’m all about Halloween.”
Haunted Maze full of thrills
Karlissa and HM2 Michael Ortiguero try to persuade their 4-year-old, Michael Jr., to continue through the Haunted Maze, but the clowns were getting the better of him.
We had to delay the opening by an hour while we fixed everything the winds had torn down. Props had fallen down, the tarp walls were ripped off.
— Drew IsaisHead lifeguard
By Andrea HowryLighthouse
It was only appropriate that the retired racing Greyhound ran away with first place.
Southern, adopted by retired Chief Construction Mechanic Brad Stice and his wife, Ilana, came to the Navy Ex-change at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Saturday, Oct. 28, dressed as the Red Baron, and that won him first prize in the annual Howloween Costume Contest.
“We saw the marquee advertising the contest, and I’d figured since we’d bought the costume, we’d let her wear it,” Stice said.
Among the dogs Southern defeated were a Chihuahua dressed as the Incred-ible Hulk, a Shih Tzu Chihuahua mix wearing a tutu and a Chow dressed as, well, a Chow.
Ruthie Gogue, the consumables man-ager at the NEX, said the costume con-test and the annual Holidays with Santa photo shoot in December are a fun way to let customers learn about the newest products in the store’s Pet Department.
Saturday’s event featured the latest in pet treats, including Veggie Chips.
More than a dozen dogs came with their owners in tow.
NEX contest is a real howl
Photos by AndreA howry / LighthouseAbove, wearing her Red Baron costume, Southern, a Greyhound that used to race competitively, takes first place in the annual Howloween Costume Contest at the Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Navy Exchange. After her racing days were over, Southern was adopted by retired Chief Construction Mechanic Brad Stice and his wife, Ilana.
At left, Gizmo, a Shih Tzu Chihuahua mix, wears a tutu to the costume contest. Gizmo brought along Mandi Humphrey, 11, whose mom, Gloria, works in the garden shop at the NEX.
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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center
Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Personal, marital, fam-ily counseling; financial management;spouse employment; transition assistance;relocation assistance; life skills workshopsare available at the Fleet and Family Sup-port Center. Now with three locations:NBVC PointMugu, Bldg. 225 next to thechapel, 989-8146; NBVC Port Hueneme,Bldg. 1169 behind NEX, 982-5037; Cata-lina Heights, 913B Calle la Roda, 982-5037.All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-
erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation. Workshops also available incommand spaces. Child care option avail-able with prior registration.
Career Support and Retention(Register for TAP classes with your
Command Career Counselor)• Executive Transition Assistance Pro-
gram (XTAP): E-7 & above, retirees andofficers. Bring medical record &DD2648Monday. Appropriate civilian attire.Spouses welcome. Please register via yourcommand career counselor. Mondaythrough Thursday, Dec. 3-6, daily 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m.• TransitionAssistance Program (TAP):
E-6 & below, separatees. Bring DD2648&medical record onMonday. Appropri-ate civilian attire. Register via commandcareer counselor.Monday-Thursday,Dec.10-13, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Holiday Hiring: Tips for finding sea-
sonal employment. Find out which com-panies are hiring and how to get your foot
in the door. Thurs., Nov. 1, 6 to 7 p.m.,Point Mugu.• Interview Skills: Prepare for your job
interview, learn about the interview pro-cess, conduct a mock interview andmore.Fri., Nov. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.• Corporate ResumeWriting: Cutting-
edge resume techniques! Fri., Nov. 16,7:30 to 9 a.m.; Tues., Nov. 27, 6 to 7:30p.m.• Federal Employment — How to Ap-
ply: Learn key factors to navigate thefederal application process. Fri., Nov. 16,9:15 to 11 a.m.• Excel: Learn Microsoft Office Excel
2007 for both personal and professionaluse. Thurs., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to noon,Point Mugu; Fri., Nov. 16, 10 a.m. tonoon.
Deployment Support• Deployment Homecoming: Your
spouse is coming home! Learn what toexpect and how to help both of youmakethis a rewarding reunion. Tues., Nov. 6,3 to 4 p.m.• IA Family Connection: Whether this
is your first or 21st experience with IA’s,join other family members and meet thespouses of deployed service members.Share your own knowledge of the IA ex-perience. Thurs., Nov. 15, 3 to 4 p.m.
Operation PrepareDisaster Preparedness: Information and
hands-on activities to help you preparefor disasters. Thurs., Nov. 15, 1 to 2 p.m.Call if you would like classes in your com-mand spaces. 805-982-6251.
Relocation Assistance• General information: 982-3726.• SmoothMove:Make your PCSmove
easy, simple and smooth. Learn aboutyour entitlements from the experts.Wed.,Nov. 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m.• Welcome Aboard: For incoming ser-
vice members and their families. Receiveinformation on community resources onand near the base. Thurs., Nov. 15, 2 to3 p.m., Catalina Heights.
New Parent Support• Infant Massage: Massage improves
digestion, brain development and sleeproutines. Mon., Nov. 5, 1 to 2 p.m.• Hello Baby: Baby Shower intro to
New Parent Support Program. Get infoon Tricare, NMCRS’ Budget for Baby,seatbelt safety and more! Thurs., Nov. 8,5 to 7 p.m.• Brand New Baby (3-part series): 45
reasons why babies cry and how to sootheyour newborn. Thursdays, Nov. 15through Dec. 6, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Life Skills Workshops• General information: 982-3102.• Communication Skills: Improve rela-
tionships at home and work. Mon., Nov.5, 3 to 4 p.m., Catalina Heights.• Co-Parenting (5-part series): For di-
vorced or separated parents. Tuesdays,Nov. 6 through Dec. 4, 4 to 5:30 p.m.• Stress Management 101: Learn the
basics of handling stress. Thurs., Nov. 8,10 to 11:30 a.m.• Stress Management (4-part series):
Focus on your choice of work, home orpersonal issues. Tuesdays, Nov. 20through Dec. 11, 2 to 3 p.m.
Exceptional Family Member• EFMP Overview: EFMP serves mili-
tary families with special needs. Learnwhat resources are available for your fam-ily. Thurs., Nov. 1, noon to 1:30 p.m.• EFMP Support Network: Meet with
other EFMP families and share resources.Wed., Nov. 7, 9:30 to 11 a.m., PointMugu.
able. Call 982-3159 for appointment.• How to Survive the Holidays Finan-
cially: Save on holiday costs and create afinancial plan to pay for holiday debt andcontrol spending during the year. Thurs.,Nov. 1, 7 to 8 p.m., Point Mugu.
Free food distribution• Third Saturday of every month: Nov.
17 andDec. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19,near the Pleasant Valley Gate on NBVCPort Hueneme. Food items vary frommonth to month. Requirements: Activeduty E-6 and below or their spouses; bringan LES and only one issue per family.E-7 with two or more dependents mayqualify. Income guideline statement avail-able at distribution site.
— For information, please call Sandy Lyle,command liaison, at 982-3159 or [email protected].
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ited.In the classroom category, the Point
Mugu CDC received 99 percent scoresfor preschool and toddler classroomsand a 97 percent score for infants. A 70percent score is required for certifica-tion.When the CDC was last certified five
years ago, the system was pass-fail.“We didn’t know what to expect,”
Nash said. “So when we saw thesescores, we all felt great. We know howlong and how hard everyone worked toearn this.”The CDC at NBVC Port Hueneme
went through this process two yearsago.“They helped us with training and
with the portfolios, and they conducteda mock inspection so we’d know whatto expect,” Nash explained. “We had alot of interaction. We worked as ateam.”Nash set up a temporary display with
the many binders and files that wereinvolved in the certification process.
Each classroom and each program hada portfolio.There were assessments, self-assess-
ments, facility assessments, even a sec-tion on how the CDC uses communityresources.“The assessors were here from the
time we opened at 6 a.m. until the timewe closed at 5:30 p.m.,” Nash said.“They spent an hour in each classroom,examined the playgrounds and checkedout the structures.”They also looked through binder af-
ter binder and folder after folder.“If something was missing, we had
one hour to find it,” Nash said. “Weended up with three things missing, andwe found each one within 10 min-utes.”The Point Mugu CDC has an infant
program for children ages 6 weeks to 1year, a pre-toddler program for 1- and2-year-olds; a toddler program for 2-and 3-year olds and a preschool pro-gram for children ages 3 to 5.For more information on the CDC
programs or the certification process,call 989-3675.
CDC gets near-perfect score during accreditation processCONTINUED FROM 1
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Sharon Nash, director of the Child Development Center at Naval Base Ventura County,Point Mugu, shows some of the reams of paperwork pored over during the accreditationprocess. The facility received a five-year accreditation, with nearly all the categoriesearning 100 percent ratings.
ment (M-RAP) and a High MobilityMulti-Purpose Vehicle (Humvee) from the31st SRG at NBVC. The parade begins at11:11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at San Fer-nando Mission and Laurel Canyon bou-levards in Mission Hills. Information:818-837-7767.• Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, a
retirement community in the San Fer-nando Valley, will honor World War IIJapanese American Fighters from the442nd unit, and the commanding officerand command master chief of Navy Op-erational Support Center and VenturaCounty Color Guard will attend. Theevent is Nov. 9. The facility is at 9221 Ar-leta Ave. Information: 818-899-1000.
• The final mile of the Santa BarbaraInternational Marathon is dedicated toAmerican Veterans, and NBVC’s Mis-sile Float will be on hand for the cele-bration. The marathon, which starts at7:30 a.m. at Dos Pueblos High Schoolin Goleta, is Saturday, Nov. 10. Theclosing celebration is at La Playa Sta-dium, Santa Barbara City College,Loma Alta and Shoreline Drive, SantaBarbara.• Seabee Museum Director Lara God-
bille will discuss “The History of theFighting Seabees in Ventura County”at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Ox-nard Public Library Meeting Room B.The library is at 251 S. A St., Oxnard.Information: 385-7507.
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Navy personnel will be taking part inthe 2012 Science Carnival for children inkindergarten through eighth grade Satur-day, Nov. 3, at an Oxnard school.The carnival, organized by California
State University, Channel Islands, runsfrom 5 to 8 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall
Elementary School, 2900 ThurgoodMar-shall Drive, Oxnard. Children can watchand participate in more than 70 activities,from launching air-powered rockets tofreezing candy bars in liquid nitrogen.Information: Sandra Birmingham at the
university, 805-437-3597.
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Montecito Water DistrictAccounting & Business Services Analyst
Requires BA/BS from accredited college/university inaccounting, finance or related field. Knowledge of
Government principles, practices and methods of publicaccounting, including generally accepted accountingprinciples. Minimum 5 years experience performing
accounting/finance work including preparation offinancial reports & budgets desirable. Clear DMV.
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Director of Land ManagementReiter Affiliated Companies, an international berry
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to be based in our Oxnard, CA District. This positionincludes: competitive salary & incentive and is eligible
for our comprehensive benefits package. Please visit ourwebsite for complete job description: www.berry.net;send cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
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ACCOUNTANT II$56,930 - $69,200
Under the supervision ofthe Senior Accountant, theAccountant II position is ajourney-level position thatperforms a wide range ofaccounting work including,but not limited to the prep-aration and processing of fi-nancial transactions, bankreconciliation, fixed assetrecords, journal entries,monthly and quarterly fi-nancial reports, reconcilingaccounts and balancing tothe General Ledger, and as-sist with budget develop-ment and the agency’sannual audit.
The ideal candidate pos-sesses a high school diplo-ma or GED and acombination of educationand experience providingnecessary knowledge, skillsand abilities to satisfactori-ly perform the job. Equiva-lent to a Bachelor’s degreewith coursework in account-ing or related field and gov-ernmental work experienceare highly desirable.
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VCS318578
ADMIN SUPPORTType 45wpm. Must be
proficient in Word & Excel.AA req. Temp. position.Fax resume 805-830-04444
Must have one of the fol-lowing: Child Develop-ment Associate (CDA),Military School-Age Cre-dential (MSA) or equiva-lent AND 3 years ofexperience in the childand/or youth profession.OR a 2-year degree inYouth Development,Child Development or arelated field, which caninclude Recreation,YouthRecreation, PhysicalEducation, ElementaryEducation, SecondaryEducation, Early Child-hood Education, Psy-chology, Social Work,Home Economics with anemphasis in Human De-velopment, or other de-grees as appropriateAND 2 years of fulltimeexperience working withchildren and/or youth.OR a 4-year degree orhigher in these areasAND 1 year fulltime ex-perience working withchildren and/or youth. Aminimum of a 2-year de-gree preferred. [email protected] job announcement &application. VCS318556
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Sr. Application Architect (Private National Mortgage AcceptanceCompany, LLC- Moorpark, CA) Utilize minimum requirements todesign and implement system and application architecture and
associated standards. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or foreigndegree equivalent in Computer Science, engineering or related fieldand 5 years of experience in the job offered or 5 years in a software
development position. Experience may have been obtainedconcurrently and must include: (i) 5 years experience in projectmanagement methodologies including any combination of each:SCRUM, Agile, and XP (Extreme Programming); (ii) 5 years ofexperience in software architecture design pattern; (iii) 5 years
relational database experience; (iv) 5 years Open Source Systemsexperience including both Linux (or) Ubuntu and Sun Solaris; (v) 5years of experience in any combination: BASH, JQuery, Java, C#,Ruby and Perl; (vi) 5 years Frameworks experience including any
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Healthcare
RN II - NICU
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”Responsibilities:
This position is accountable for providing and managingcompetent nursing care to the neonatal patient that
requires moderate to complex assessments, interventionsand level of nursing vigilance. The NICU RNII is respon-
sible for working in a team environment using amultidisciplinary approach to providing nursing care
adapted to individual patient needs based on the nursingprocess, which includes assessment, planning
implementation and evaluation. The individualizedpatient care is delivered in a safe, supportive, caring andfamily centered environment. The RN is also responsiblefor supervising, coordinating and delegating personnelwho participate in the provision of care to ensure that
patient needs and expected outcomes are met.Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years current NICU Level IIIexperience is required. Current CA RN License, current
certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR &AED) and current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation
Program (NRP) are required.VCS318537
Healthcare
RN II - Pre-Op/Post Op
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a com-
prehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Provides pre and post-operative nursing care to patientshaving inpatient and outpatient surgical services in thehospital and Main OR. Provides care within scope oflicense Accurate and timely documentation consistentwith practice and hospital policy. Effectively plans and
communicates patient and family education.Participates in unit-based educational activities.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred.Pre-op and PACU experience preferred. Critical care
experience is highly preferred. Minimum of one (1) yearrecent med-surg acute care nursing required. Current CARN License - Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certificationsare required. Cross training and floating required. Must
be able to respond to call within 30 minutes.
Full-Time Variable 12 Hour Shifts
Please apply on-line at www.cmhshealth.org VCS318529
HealthcareClinical Lab Scientist
Ojai Valley Community Hospital an affiliate ofCommunity Memorial Hospital is a non-profit,
community-based acute care facility dedicated to servingthe 35,000 plus residents of the Ojai
Valley. Our 103-bed facility, which includes a continuingcare center, is fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas(DNV), and licensed by the California Department of
Health Services. In addition we also operate a primarycare clinic in the Ojai
Valley -- The Oak View Family Practice Clinic and theKeeler Center for the study of Headache.
We provide inpatient, outpatient, and skillednursing services for mostly primary and secondary care
needs. In addition we operate a 24-hour standbyemergency room facility. Our staff is committed to
providing exceptional care and comfort to each patientwithin our facility. Our highly trained staff of physicians,
nurses, management, and volunteers work closelytogether to ensure the best in health care services. Ojai
Valley Community Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive Retirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paid time off, and a variety of other
great benefits. If you are interested in joining teams thatmeld quality care and compassion to create an
environment of excellence, please take a moment todiscover more about what it’s like to work at
Community Memorial Health System.CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer
Responsibilities:(1) On- Call Position Available Assists the section
supervisors in maintaining the highest levels of clinicaland pathological laboratory services to all customers of
CMHS. Performs allautomated technical blood bank, microbiology,
hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and chemistrytechnical procedures as required. Maintains smoothly
functioning section or shift as assigned. Is able tofunction as a lead in the absence of section including
supply.Effectively deals with peers and hospital personnel.
within allotted time frames. Maintains a safeenvironment in the laboratory. Assists in education,training and practice of safe work habits of fellow
employees. Performsinstrument maintenance and quality control.
Takes corrective action asrequired. Participates in performance improvementactivities. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and
recognizes age-specific criteria.
Qualifications:Required:
•Current CA ClinicalLaboratory Scientist License
•Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College orUniversity’ or one to two years related experience and/or
training; orequivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:•Recent experience in a Clinical Laboratory of an acute
care facility is preferred.VCS318539
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City of Simi ValleySenior Human
Resources Analyst$6,095 - $7,828/mo plus an
excellent benefits package.
Performs a variety of com-plex & difficult professionallevel duties in support of la-bor & employee relations;oranizational development& efficiencies; employeeevaluation & discipline; in-vestigations and HR & pay-roll processing.
Requires: Equiv to BA de-gree w/course work in HR,public admin, or relatedfield; & 4yrs of increasinglyresponsible HR manage-ment exp, w/2 yrs supervi-sory exp. Public Sector expis highly desirable.
Applications with supple-mental questionnaires willbe accepted until 5 p.m. on11/2/12. To apply contact HR
The Bakersfield Museum of Art seeks a high-energy,forward-looking EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO.Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree from a
four-year college/university and at least five years ofprogressive management experience. Strong experiencein arts and/or museum management is preferred. The
CEO must be a resident of Greater Bakersfield,California, or willing to relocate. Key responsibilities
include: actively overseeing the arts programming andbusiness operations of the museum; providing leadershipto the curatorial and museum staff to develop creativevisual arts exhibitions and educational programs that
engage diverse audiences; managing the financialstability of the museum; and strengthening the
relationship of the museum with the broader communityby increasing membership and donor base. The Museum
is accredited with the American Alliance of Museums,has an annual budget of $750,000, serving the GreaterBakersfield area of 450,000 residents. www.bmoa.org
Please send resume and salary history [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm, 11/5/12.
EOE. VCS318486
F/T Driver/Service Techneeded for Med Equip Co.Must have clean DMV and
Trans. Company seekingdrivers with own fuelfriendly mini P/U to
deliver small auto partsin Mrpk. F/T-P/T 8-5
shifts Mon-Sat$10-$13 hr. 562-788-7940.
VCS318731
TRUCK DRIVER/WARE-HOUSE F/T, Oxnard. Musthave comml lic w/endorse-ments & min 2 yrs commldriving & warehouse exp.Able to lift at least 60 lbs.Drug test req’d. Resume to
development or relatedfield. Bilingual pref’d.Training provided. Full
benefits. Fax res805-830-0444.
VCS318690Executive Director, Engi-neering sought by AmgenInc. Reqs: BS & 12 yrs exp;exp w/ knowledge of medi-cal device regs, eng dev’tprocesses to be compliantw/ global health agencyregs & exp w/ PLM/SDLCMMgmt Tech Risk Retire-ment, IP portfolio dev’t,CMII (Config Mgmt), LeanSix Sigma, Lean Manufac-turing, Risk Mgmt, Class I,II, III & PMA. Job site:Thousand Oaks, CA. Refer-ence # 8KBQCM & submitresume to Global Mobility,Amgen Inc., One AmgenCenter Dr, B36-2-C, Thou-sand Oaks, CA 91320. Nophone calls or e-mails.Must be legally authorizedto work in the U.S. w/osponsorship. EOE.
VCS318748
General Contractor entrylevel position with comput-er skills, phones, filing,document management,we will train. Room for ad-vancement based on abilityto learn. Starting $12.00/hrwith benefits. Email:[email protected]
VCS318112
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNERA well-known and established manufacturer of mobile
audio and video products located in Oxnard is looking fora Graphic Designer. The company’s customers are
primarily young, urban, outgoing, and our designs reflectthis energized lifestyle. Min 2 yrs exp. BS in Graphic
Design or similar. Must have exp. in multi page 4-colorcatalogs. Expert in all Adobe CS apps. Working
knowledge of Macromedia Freehand MX. Exp in tabletop digital photography, industrial & packaging design.
Creative; self-motivated team player; highlyorganized; detail-oriented able to multi-task in fast paced
environment. Please send email cover letter, Wordresume, and PDF portfolio (or link to portfolio site) to:
CNA’s, Home Health Aids, & Caregivers: Experienced,Dependable & Reliable. FT, PT or Live In. Must haveCPR, 1st Aid Cert., CDL, Vehicle & Ins. Must passbackground & drug screen & physical exam. 805.248.6970or [email protected] VCS318789
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RN II - Ambulatory
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Provides nursing care to all patients that come throughdepartment. Implements the nursing process;
assessment, planning, implementation of nursing plan ofcare and evaluation of patient response to care. Withadvanced certification/training can also assist doctors
with GI Lab and Pain Management procedures.Provides direct leadership and guidance to allsubordinate licensed and non-licensed staff in
coordinating and delivery of healthcare and services topatients and families.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred.Current CA RN License, ACLS, BLS certificates are
required. One year of recent acute care Nursingexperience is required. GI Lab Nursing experiencepreferred. Must be able to respond to call within 30
minutes.
Full-Time 8 Hour Days
Please apply on-line at www.cmhshealth.org VCS318528
Healthcare
Occupational Therapist
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AAEmployer”
Responsibilities:Provides evaluation and treatment to a variety of in and
outpatient diagnoses. Performs initial and on-goingassessment according to department policy and scope of
practice. Documents the treatment and relevantinformation according to organizational policy and
regulatory status.
Qualifications:Current licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of
California. One (1) to two (2) years acute careexperience is preferred. Professional experience and/or
training in both inpatient and outpatient areas preferred,including pre-graduate clinical internships. Current CPR
certification is requiredVCS318538
Healthcare
SR Clinical Systems Analyst
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of Los An-geles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bed non-profit, acute care facility, committed to provide quality
patient care in an environment that promotes clinical ex-cellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership devel-opment. At our facility, our employees share their enthu-
siasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a com-prehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending ac-
counts, paid time off, and a variety of other greatbenefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of excel-
lence, please take a moment to discover more about whatit’s like to work at Community Memorial Health System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Manage all activities of small to large size informationsystems projects including implementation on time, with-
in budget, and coordination of the project team. Plans,manages and guides projects, utilizing standard I.S.
Methodology, which implement computer application sys-tems which satisfy strategic, customer and regulatory re-
quirements. Impartially analyzes new and/or possiblesoftware enhancements identifying present and future
business needs. Works with customers to ensure modifi-cations are appropriate and are consistent with estab-
lished I.S. standards. Provides clear and concise trainingand documentation on operational processes. Meets withcustomers, internal and external, assuring documentation
is clear and understood. Analyzes, identifies, evaluatesand documents customer needs and current applications
to determine system requirements and insure futureneeds for patient care, regulatory requirements and dailyoperations are met. Analyzes present processes/programs
for enhancements to improve data integrity Providesoperational support for applications including data integ-rity, maintenance, training and vendor interaction. As-sists customers in satisfying both ad-hoc and ongoing
information needs. Demonstrates detail level knowledgeof applications relating to assigned business areas. Re-sponsible for timely and accurate problem resolution.
Utilizes standard documentation and the Help Desk Sys-tem as daily tools. Escalates problems to suitable re-
sources, i.e., vendor, I.S. Management, when required toassure timely resolution.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or 5 or more years expe-rience in Health Care required. Minimum of three years
of experience working with Hospital Information Sys-tems, supporting application software, analyzing businessproblems, hands-on clinical experience, and / or projectmanagement required. Specialized knowledge of inte-grated hospital systems. Knowledge of analysis, debug-ging and standard project management tools, Meditech
software support experience and Microsoft office automa-tion applications is preferred. RN experience in buildingand support of clinical Information Systems is preferred.
Please apply on-line at www.cmhshealth.orgVCS318532
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Healthcare
Secretary Tech
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”Responsibilities:
Performs clerical duties in the Ambulatory Services areaand provides general care to patients under the
supervision of the licensed nurse. Accurate and timelydocumentation consistent with hospital practice and
policy. Provides necessary information to licensed nursefor patient care documentation. Participates in seeking
educational resources related to job performance.Demonstrates knowledge of life safety and patient safetypractices. Maintains par levels of supplies and demon-
strates knowledge of inventory management inconjunction with departmental budget. Assists patients
with their mobility - turn and positioning, range of motionexercises, transferring patients to and from wheelchair,
assist with ambulation. Performs order entry,transcription within scope of practice. Maintains patient
charts, forms. Answers communication devices(doorbells, phones) in a timely manner. Maintains a
patient census log. Follows directions regarding patientcare needs i.e., delivery of specimens, retrieval of blood
products, phone calls, and assist with CPR Takesinventory of stock prior to ordering storeroom.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)required. One to three months related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Basic computer skills required. CurrentCPR certification is required. Knowledge of medicalterminology and phlebotomy certification preferred.
Full-Time 8 Hour Day Shifts
Please apply on-line at www.cmhshealth.orgVCS318527
HealthcareSR Network Administrator
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”Responsibilities:
Supports Network Administration (including backup,security management, user account management, e-mail
systems including e-mail web server, internet access,office systems and applications support).Supports server,
out hardware and software to ensure optimal deploymentof resources. Plans, implements, and supports the
network and computing infrastructure plan. Managessmall to medium sized projects according to agreed uponbudgets and schedules. Assists with technology planningthrough ongoing research. Provides clear and concisetraining and documentation on operational processes.Meets with customers, internal and external, assuring
documentation is clear and understood. Analyzes,identifies, evaluates and documents customer needs andcurrent systems to determine system requirements and
insure future needs for patient care, regulatoryrequirements and dailyoperations are met. Analyzes
present processes/programs for enhancements to improvedata integrity Provides operational support for
applications including data integrity, maintenance,training and vendor interaction.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, or 5 or more yearsexperience in network administration and MCSE
certification, Three to five years of experience workingwith Hospital Information Systems, supporting
application software, analyzing business problems,network administration, and network security.
Specialized knowledge of integrated hospital systems.Knowledge of analysis, debugging and standard project
management tools.
Knowledge of Information Systems current technology,systems analysis and procedures. Active Directory,
Please apply on-line at www.cmhshealth.orgVCS318533
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but not required. Faxresume to 805-439-2003
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INSURANCECommercial Account Exec
Established and growingWestlake Village insuranceagency hiring commercialaccount mgr. Must be li-censed, 5yr min experience,confident self-starter withcomplete knowledge to han-dle all lines of business in-surance. Full charge deskincludes taking initial pros-pect call, rate, shop, createproposals, etc. with goodnegotiating skills. Beautifuloffice, friendly hard work-ing staff. Generous salaryand benefits. Access Trav-elers, Golden Eagle, Hart-ford, CIG, Mercury, E&Sand many more. Call Lora805-409-2860 VCS318273
Healthcare
Palliative Care Chaplain
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
The Palliative Care Chaplain maintains the higheststandard of spiritual care to patients, families, hospital
personnel and medical staff by assisting them tointegrate the experience of illness, trauma, end-of-life,and loss with their own spiritual/religious beliefs. The
Palliative Care Chaplain will act as a liaison between thehospital and surrounding faith communities to ensure
continuity of care. The Palliative Care Chaplain will bean active, supporting member of the Palliative Care
Team to provide a spiritual component to patients andfamilies as they journey towards the end of their lives.
Works under the direction of the Spiritual CareDepartment Director with a primary work assignment in
the Palliative Care
Program.Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in theology or related degree. At least4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accreditedCPE. Ecclesiastical endorsement from the appropriate
denominational group required. Current bio-ethicaleducation desirable. Three years work experience as a
hospital chaplain required. Palliative care experience ispreferred. Ability to effectively work with the sick and
dying, with appropriate response in crisis situations.Functions well under stress. Completion of Critical
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”Responsibilities:
Willing to train a self-directed RN who is enthusiasticabout joining an open-heart surgery team. Must be
willing to respond to on call within 30 minutes. Providesprofessional perioperative nursing care. Coordinatespatient care planning with other hospital disciplines.
Provides care within scope of license. Effectively plansand communicates patient and family education.
Participates in unit-based educational activities. Accurateand timely documentation consistent with practice andhospital policy. Acts in a leadership role in regards to
directing the various aspects of care as appropriate to llicense and may be required to assume a charge role and
direct aspects of the routine workload for the unit.
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred.Excellent communications and phone skills. Operatingroom experience required. Basic computer skills are
mandatory. Current unrestricted CA RN License & CPRcertificate required. Must be able to take “call” within 30
minutes.
Please apply online at www.cmhshealth.orgVCS318536
Healthcare
RN II - ICU/CCU
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a com-
prehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:Provides nursing care to the critical care patients in theICU/CCU. Effectively plans and communicates patient
and family education. Participates in unit basededucational activities. Accurately and timely
documentation consistent with practice and hospitalpolicy.
*SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE AND REFERRAL BONUS
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree (ADN) required, BSN preferred. Oneto two years ICU/CCU experience is required. CurrentCA RN License, ACLS, BLS certificates and completionof a critical care course is required. Basic computer
skills required. VCS318535
Manager QA (MQA-CA) inThousand Oaks, CA - En-sure integrity & uniformityof qlty. processes & proce-dures, define product qlty.specs., performance. reqs.,& packaging guidelines.Reqs. BS + 5 years of pro-gressive exp. Mail resumeto Nexsan Technology, 1445Lawrence Drive, ThousandOaks, CA 91320; Attn:S. Weisen/ MQA-CA. Mustreference job code.
VCS318644
Medical Front DeskF/T w/benes, will train. CallCookie 805 495-0841 or fax805/446-4770WLVVCS318784
Data Warehouse TechnicalAnalyst. Ability to debugtech. data issues by review-ing ETL code, storedprocs., reports. Dsgn. largerelational db’s using SQLSvr., .NET, Linux, MSFTreporting svc., enterpriseapps., & MSFT integrationsvc. Reqs. MA in Comp.Sci./Eng. or rel. + 3 yrs.expr. Will also accept BA +5 yrs. expr. Apply to Move.30700 Russell Ranch Rd.Westlake Village, CA 91362
VCS317661
ASST. MGR - Self Storage4 Days a Week - Ventura
County. Exp. Pref. - Comp.Skills a Must. Fax Resume
to: 818-884-6769VCS318685
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Healthcare
Intensive Case Manager Coordinator
Located close to the beach, just 60 miles north of LosAngeles, Community Memorial Hospital is a 242 bednon-profit, acute care facility, committed to providequality patient care in an environment that promotes
clinical excellence and innovative leadership.
We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, alongwith great career choices, training, and leadership
development. At our facility, our employees share theirenthusiasm for life as well as for helping others. As youbalance your work life with your other passions, we’re
there for you every step of the way.
CMHS offers excellent benefits, such as Medical, Dental,Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a
comprehensive 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spendingaccounts, paid time off, and a variety of other great
benefits.
If you are interested in joining teams that meld qualitycare and compassion to create an environment of
excellence, please take a moment to discover more aboutwhat it’s like to work at Community Memorial Health
System.
“CMHS is an EOE/AA Employer”
Responsibilities:
Works with patients/clients in accessing communityhealthcare partners and services in an effort to increasequality of life and reduce unnecessary utilization of acute
care services.
Ensures continuity of care and establish a continuum ofcare from the acute hospital to the community. Provides
direct care to Intensive Case Management (ICM)patient/clients through the consult service, the ICM team,
and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team(physician, outpatient PCP, other clinical staff, and
community partners). Provide administrative leadershipand coordination of the ICM team. Ensures excellentpatient care services through coordinating educationaland outreach services, leading quality improvement
initiatives, and linking team efforts with other hospitaldepartments, outpatient services, and community
services. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, andclinical policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
LCSW, MSW, or RN with hospital and outpatient medicalcase management experience is required. Strong teambuilding and leadership skills required. A minimum ofthree to five years of direct patient care experience
required. Practice experience in evaluation andmanagement of complex medical and psychosocial issues
required. Ability to liaise effectively with communitypartners required. Ability to facilitate creation of Care
Plan with multi-disciplinary team (outpatient andinpatient partners), patient and family. Ability to
evaluate patient/client strengths and barriers to followingrecommended Care Plan. Comfortable in working with
complicated and diverse client population group.Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of hospital
and community partners. Strong computer skills with theability to collect and maintain data. Detail oriented.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Demonstratedskills in clinical quality improvement and in resource
management preferred
Regular Part-Time 8 Hour Shifts VCS318531
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ARE YOU AHUSTLER?
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Call Matt 805-644-7758VCS317444
SALESTELEMARKETING
We don’t care what typeof work you’ve done in
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we’ll train you to sell ourindustrial tools andsupplies. Ventura
distributor needs six newreps ASAP to make out-bound cold calls to the
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Call Pat 805-644-7758VCS317703
SURROGATEMOTHERSNEEDED!
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Earn up to$35,000
apply at:www.FertilityMiracles.com
1-888-898-8123VCS317902
Time Warner Cable FieldSales: $1,000+/wk. up to
$600/wk salary selling TWCSvcs. Vta, Oxn & LA areas.
Exp a plus, but not nec.Call Jason 805-298-6015
VCS318044
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCESPECIALIST
$4,012.20 - $5,004.95/moF/T, pos EC Prog Deptw/Vta Co Ofc of Ed, 11 moswork yr; BA in ECE or re-lated field, 3yrs teachingexp in EC field. Appl/jobdesc avail from HR, 5189Verdugo Way, Cam805-383-1913 or apply on-lineat: www.edjoin.org EOE
Deadline: 4:00pm, 11/2/12VCS318521
Maintenance
Mersen USA in Oxnard islooking for a qualifiedmaintenance person withthe ability to performpredictive, preventiveand corrective mainte-nance on facility equip-ment. Must be able torepair electro, pneumaticand hydraulic systems.Ability to frequently liftand/or move 40 lbs, havea good command of theEnglish language, a CAdriver license and 3 yearsminimum experience. Weoffer competitive com-pensation and excellentbenefits. Mersen is a bil-lion dollar a year, Inter-national Corporation,offering unique opportu-nities to our employeesand service to our cus-tomers. EOE.For consideration [email protected]
or fax your resume to:805-351-8429 VCS318174
FILLMORE Adult 55+ 1br,a/c, all utils pd, except elec.
From $795. $500 BonusHUD/Pet OK. 805-642-9527 or
805-524-4124 VCS317301
LookingFor MoreSpace?
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Sparkling Pool/SpaBeautiful Garden Setting
Perfect Location!No pets/No Section 8
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831 Paseo CamarilloOAC* VCS317937
NICE, QUIET STUDIOS FOR 55+Private balconies + views.
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Walking distance to stores,and to doctors’ offices.Heated pool, BBQ area,
gym, rec room, festivities.115 N. 4th Street
Santa Paula, CA 93060Pets ok. Section 8 welcome.805-525-5804 VCS318801
washer and dryer, 2 cargarage. $1,775/mo.(805)642-4500
VCS317955
OXN Twnhse 3+2+loft inThe Colony. Gated, 3 patios,2 car gar, f/p, new carpet/
paint/granite. N/S/P.$2,500+sec. 1 yr lse, good
credit a must. Move-in ready805-844-6507 VCS318723
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Inside Recruitment Sales RepVentura County Star
The Ventura County Star, Ventura County’sleading newspaper and web site, has anopening on our Advertising team for an ex-perienced Inside Recruitment Sales Repre-sentative to advance the success of ournewspaper, niche products, and web offer-ings.Key responsibilities include:•Efficiently and effectively address the cus-tomer business need, offer appropriate val-ue proposition solutions, negotiate price andclose accounts over the phone•Consistently demonstrate persistence andtenacity to overcome obstacles and to movethe customer or prospect towards commit-ment using key selling points and features,benefits, and tools such as online demon-strations to close sales and exceed customerexpectations•Maintain a database of customers throughdocumentation by recording activity andstatistics on each outbound call; upholdstandards for the minimum number of callsand talk time per day•Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:•High School diploma with 2+ years insidesales. Proven track record of phone sales.•Strong influencing, communications andteaming capabilities to drive sales throughfield reps•Ability to negotiate and sell on value andhas effective time management and sys-tems capabilities to drive activities generat-ing in sales.•Demonstrated ability to up sell and in-crease account spends over time.•Strong customer service focus with a pas-sion to exceed customer requirements.
We offer a competitive compensation pack-age including salary and commission. Addi-tional benefits include Medical, Dental,Vision and disability.
The Ventura County Star is part of the E.W.Scripps Company, a diverse 134-year-oldmedia enterprise with interests in televisionstations, newspapers, local news and infor-mation web sites, and licensing and syndi-cation.
Please apply at our careers site atwww.scripps.com and select requisition#5563. VCS318793
PORT HUE-Hueneme Bay2+1.5 twnhm in 55+comm,dble gar, patio, lg balconyoff mstr bd, hkups, greatcomm amenities. $1350.Crossroads Investments
805-485-4040crossroads-investments.net
VCS317390
PT HUE Lg 3+2 Condo,walking distance to beach,
gated, indoor pool, spa,clubhouse & bbq area.
Kitch has granite cntrtopsand new stove and fridge.
W/D also in unit. $2,100/mo.661-373-4618 VCS317431
SIMI 2+1, a/c, new granite& carpet, fresh paint, 2 car
$400 - $550 per monthCrossroads Inv 805-485-4040crossroads-investments.net
VCS317597
CAMARILLOCommercial bay w/roll-ups2,400sqft - $1/sqft-divisableDawson & Pleasant ValleyCrossroads Inv 805-485-4040crossroads-investments.net
VCS317596
SIMI INDUSTRIAL800sf - 5000sf, with office &warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS318285
VENTURA INDUSTRIALApprox 3,000-3,850sf withoffice. Located on Callens
Road. Water paid.Great Terms & Pricing!
COPM 805-648-1851Lic #01220992 VCS317819
VTA approximately 14,000sffree standing industrialbuilding in pristine area.High ceiling clearance.Heavy pwr, good truckaccess, w/roll up doors.
1,085 of offices. 2 restrooms,sprinkled. Minutes to 101 fwy
& Vta Marina. Availablenow. Call for more info805 644-0941 VCS318010
VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE960sf - 2,125sf, with office &
warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext:1VCS318289
AVENIDA DE LOSARBOLES (1310 & 2622 SF)
NEW HOME OF99¢ ONLY STORES
Prime Location EstablishedThousand Oaks
Neighborhood Center,2 spaces Available @ $1.20
sf/ea NNN. Call Ana(310)675-1179 VCS318327
CAMARILLO RETAILSanta Rosa Plaza, 650sfto 3400 sf. David Press
(310)553-6512 VCS317190
SIMI OFFICE SPACE700sf - 1,000sf. Available.
Excellent terms & pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS318286
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VIN# 275087, 275070,116570, 275073
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New 2013 Dodge
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VIN# 275087, 275070,116570, 275073
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