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Question: Is there a specic reason Seabeescannot improve our roads on Naval Base VenturaCounty (NBVC) Port Hueneme? There are numer-

ous asphalt classes throughout the year. With allthe great work they do while deployed, it would agreat pleasure to enjoy some of their hard work onour own base. Im aware they have projects else-where on NBVC, but improving our roads wouldhave the greatest impact on the most amount of

patrons. Please enlighten us on the big picture wedont always see.

Answer: As the West Coast home of the Seabees,we are constantly being asked, Why dont you justuse Seabees? to repair, build, pave, paint, etc. It

seems like a no-brainer: Seabees build, we needthings built, have the Seabees build it.

Seabees are an operational force. Their primarymission while in homeport is to train for futuredeployments. Any project they do take on mustbe directly related to improving their deployment

readiness. You brought up paving as an example.Seabees have completed paving projects at NBVC

before through the Call for Work process,practicing their skills and providing a completedproject for our use, but their mission requirements

and other considerations stop them from being ago-to answer for every project. They simply haveother things they need to do.

Another consideration is funding. Seabeesbring the labor and the know-how, but not theasphalt, tar or other required items to complete

projects. We have to fund that, and in todaysscal environment, projects that arent deemedcritical to life, safety or health are difcult to get

funded. Theres just not enough money in the pot.Thank you for giving me the opportunity to ad-dress this frequently asked question.

Keep the questions and feedback coming! Youcan submit via this forum at [email protected], online using the COs Suggestion Box athttp://cnic.navy.mil/ventura/index.htm or at www.

Facebook.com/NavalBaseVenturaCounty. You canalso follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NB-

VCCalifornia and keep up on the latest news andevents.

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT:

5 to 7 p.m., Seabee

Chapel. Pumpkin

pie and ice cream.

Information: 982-4358.

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RESOURCE FAIR: TheExceptional Family

Member Program is

sponsoring a resource

fair at noon and sensory-friendly

showing of Cloudy with a Chance

of Meatballs 2 at 2 p.m., Needham

Theater, NBVC Port Hueneme.

Information: 982-2646.

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November

POST OFFICE

APPRECIATION:8 a.m.

The Port Hueneme Post

Office, 560 E. Pleasant

Valley Road, is opening an hour

early to thank active-duty military

personnel and retirees in honor of

Veterans Day. Refreshments ser ved

all day.

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TURKEY TROT 5K:

11 a.m. registration,11:30 a.m. start,

Bee Hive Field, NBVC

Port Hueneme. Free lunchtime 5K

hosted by Morale, Welfare and

Recreation. Info: 982-5173.

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THANKSGIvINGSERvICE:9 a.m.

Protestant worship

service. Brunch will be

held afterwards, catered by Marie

Callenders. Info: 982-4358.

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Post office boxes at Naval Base VenturaCounty(NBVC) Port Huenemewillbe inac-cessible after Friday, Nov. 15, now that theacility is permanently closed.

As of early November, about half of the100 post office box patrons at NBVC hadransferredto thePort HuenemePost Office

at 560 E. Pleasant Valley Road, according

o Stacy Gensler, officerin charge of thePortHueneme facility.

Mail addressed to the untransferred box-

es will be kept at the Port Hueneme PostOffice in case someone ison deployment andhasnt received notification, Gensler said.

Problems started over the summer whentheU.S. Postal Service andthepersonwhodhad a longtime contract to operate thebasepost office couldnt reach a new agree-ment.

Retail services closed on a temporaryba-sis Aug. 6, but that became permanent inlate October.

TimTilghman, a Navy Reservist, said thechange wont be much of an inconveniencesince he lives near the Port Hueneme PostOffice.

Illjusthave tostandin a longerlinenow,he said.

The post office at NBVC Point Muguclosed more than a year ago.

Questionsaboutpostoffice boxes andmailpickup and deliveries can be directed toGensler at 805-986-4661.

NBVC Port Hueneme post office closes for good

PHOTO bY ANdREA HOwRY / LIGHTHOUSE

CE1 Rodney Pelangka of the Naval Construction Training Center atNaval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, helps first-grader IlenaSoto, 6, onto one of six pieces of equipment brought to ParkviewElementary School in Port Hueneme Friday, Nov. 8, for a VeteransDay presentation.

By Andrea HowryLighthouse

Think about this scenario, which playedout more than once at Naval Base Ven-tura County (NBVC) this year:

First thing in your workday morning,youre walking across the parking lot with

coffee in hand, and a fellow Sailor, co-worker, friend, acquaintance approachesyou.

Did you hear about Mary? Her hus-band committed suicide.What you say, how you feel, what you

say to Mary when she returns to work and dont say are all part of thecomplex, difficult world called suicidesurvival, and it was the topic of an all-

hands presentation Wednesday, Oct. 30,at the Seabee Chapel at NBVC Port Hue-neme.

I think sometimes we get buried underslides, and people dont see the personaleffects of suicide, explained Lt. LesaWelliver, the staff chaplain at the base whoorganized the event. I think having some-

Those whove lost a loved one to suicide share grief

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Seabee Chapel hoststheir presentation

HOLIdAY TREE

LIGHTING: 5 p.m.,

NBVC Port Hueneme

Navy Exchange.

Refreshments served. Information:

982-6822.

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FOOd G IvEAwAY:

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

Bldg. 19, NBVC Port

Hueneme. Turkeys

available, first come, first served.

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The Naval ConstructionTraining Center (NCTC) atNaval Base Ventura County(NBVC) Port Hueneme,brought six giant vehicles toParkview Elementary Schoolust a few blocks away from

NBVCs Bard Gate as part ofa Veterans Day presentation

Friday, Nov. 8.The 742 students kinder-

gartners through sixth graders got to climb into a five-tondump truck, a grader and oth-

r vehicles under the watchfulye of Seabees.

When I was a kid I wouldave loved this, said Utilities-an 1st Class Juan Gonzalez

as he hoisted a first-grader ontoa vehicle. Actually, I still likeit.

Principal Cara Comstocksaid she appreciated her stu-dents having this opportunity.

I think its so wonderful tohave such an important partof our community brought toour students, she said. A lot

of them donthave any idea ofwhats just a few blocks away.They dont know about ourheroes who take care ofthem.

Amanda Glover, a specialeducation teacher at Parkview,has arranged for several proj-ects with theSeabees. Herhus-band, Lt. Grant Glover, workedwith the NCTC for this presen-tation. Both the commanding

officer, Cmdr. Dan Cook, andthe executive officer, Lt. Cmdr.Jesse Santiago, attended.

Before climbing on theequipment, each student at-tended a slide show that talkedabout the history of the Sea-bees and the humanitarianwork they do across theglobe.

We do a lot more than fightwars,Glover told the students.Not everyone is an engineer.We teach peoplethe skillstheyneed to better their lives andthe lives of their families.

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Walk into any toy store and youll findlenty of learning opportunities for chil-

dren of all ages.Toys are fun and encourage play, butany of them also encourage some form

of learning. From motor skills to mathomprehension, science exploration to

social skills, toys and games are an excel-

ent way for children to discover newknowledge.

Here aresome ideas for educational toysand games this holiday season.

Preschoolers Puzzles provide an excellent opportu-

nity to build critical thinking and reason-ing skills. An extra bonus: Completing apuzzle is a powerful confidence boost.

Matching games that allow childrento sort colors, shapes, numbers and pic-tures helpdevelop math and critical think-ing skills. Look for card games, GoFishor memory games.

As children begin to recognize colors,letters, textures and sounds, considermag-netic letters and numbers, flash cards anda small electronic game that encouragesthis type of learning.

Creativity and imagination, which willlead to better reading comprehension andwriting skills, can be encouraged with dollsand play figures, musical instruments andcrayons or paint sets.

Building blocks,Tinker Toys and Lin-coln Logs help refine motor skills. So doactivity mats, cars and trucks and largewooden-bead kits.

Elementary students Chemistry kits, science kits, telescopes

and microscopes foster an interest in sci-ence and help build critical thinking

skills. To foster an understanding and use of

strategy and probability skills, try boardgames like Connect Four, Monopoly,Scrabble and Uno. These games also en-courage sportsmanship.

Project-based toys such as model air-planes, ships and jewelrykits help improve

fine motor skills and encourage a studentto read and follow directions.

An interest in video games is boundto creep up during the elementary schoolstage. Choose games wisely. Many areavailable thatencouragemath and reading.Most also support fine motor skills andhand-eye coordination.

High school students Books yes, books! especially a

series that students can relate to, will helphigh schoolers develop their writing andvocabulary skills.

Sewing and knitting are not only be-coming a lost art, but also a lost oppor-tunity to build math skills. Buy a kit orsign the student up for a local class.

Wood shop classes and auto hobbyclasses are being cut in schools. These

skills do not need to be sacrificed. A fewtools or a kit can encourage a valuableinterest in carpentry and mechanics.

Large puzzles are a great way to en-courage critical thinking skills and familytime both of which are important inthe teen years.

Video games, cell phones, laptops and

tablets will no doubt be of interest to thehigh school student. Encourage safe use,appropriate games and apps and supervi-sion.

Does it seem that almost any toy orgame can be classified as a learning tool?Well, most can be. It is up to the parentto decide what academic or life skill shouldbe encouraged and supported. Purchaseaccordingly.

For any education-related information,please visit http://navylifesw.com/ventura/families/cyp/slo/. For great articles abouteducation in the Southwest Region, clickon the Academic Anchor tab for thelatestnewsletter.

The Naval Base Ventura County schoolliaison officer can be contacted at 805-989-5211 or at [email protected] for any K-12education-related questions.

Toys can be educational and still be fun for the holidays

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Seabee Chapel

Port HuenemeBuilding 1433

Phone: (805) 982-4358

ProtestantSunday worship service: 9 a.m.Choir rehearsal: Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.

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

Womens Bible StudiesTuesday: 10 a.m., Book of I SamuelWednesday: 9:30 a.m., The Home

Experience. Childcare provided.

Mens Bible StudiesThursday: 11:30 a.m., In the Dust of

the Rabbi. Lunch provided.

Soup Fellowship StudySunday: 5 p.m., The Life of George

Mueller. Potluck.

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

Chapel of Faith

Point MuguBuilding 121

Phone: (805) 989-7967

Protestant

Episcopal service: 11 a.m.

Catholic MassSunday: 9 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 8:15 a.m.Thursday: 11:30 a.m.Confession by prior appt.: 11 a.m.

Chaplains serving NBVC

Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey HanCommand Chaplain

Lt. Lesa WelliverStaff Chaplain

Father Antony BerchmanzCatholic Priest

Worship schedule

I will never forget the night of Jan. 4,2006. I was at home in Austin, Texas,where I witnessed Vince Young run in thegame-winning touchdown in the BCS na-tional championship game.

Shortly afterwards, I made my waydowntown to see the UT tower lit orangewith a huge #1 outlined therein.

Few moments in sports compare to thethrill of watching your team win the BigGame at home. Just ask any Red Sox fanat Fenway last month. And even thoughTexas won that year in Pasadena, celebrat-ing in the city of burnt orange with fanswhod endured many rough years madethe night most special.

The sentimental value of a home crowdin sports makes me consider on a granderscale the team we shouldall celebrate: ourfamily. Home and family should be ourgreat advantage in life. Even Vegas knowsthe odds of success that tilt in favor of ateam playing at home. How often do wecapitalize on our own home field advan-tage?

The French architect Le Corbusier oncesaid, The home should be the treasurechest of living. Interestingly enough, lifeseems to compete with our focus at homeand, for that matter, our family. The com-petition starts early during our years of

hardworking, single, independent life. Weneed these years of putting goals first topowerthrough college or early career mile-stones. However, at some point, the pri-orities must reverse: Family and friendswho endured the back seat of our livesmust now become center stage.

Home field advantage begins with in-vesting in time at home. Ironically a suc-cessful life includes a lack of time to enjoythe things weve earned with the peoplewe love. In accomplishing our ambitions,we gather more social obligations,hobbiesand commitments that detract from ourtime at home. Suddenly, fun ideas likedecorating the house or hanging picturesbecome part of a honey-do list, needingquick and often highlycaffeinated comple-

tion vice casual enjoyment. Instead ofresting, we use our home as merely a re-charging base physically present, butstill mentally abroad. We become strang-ers in our own home.

For these reasons and many more, Ithank God for the holidays and their effecton the optempo of our lives. In the same

way we slow down to savor the weekend,we should take more time to relax andenjoy years end.

I consider November and December ashomeand familyawareness months. Someeven kick off this season with 30 days ofthankfulness starting Nov. 1 as away to slow down and take it all in.

My advice is simple: Love your homeand love being at home this holiday sea-son. Let the Christmas decorations comeoutearly this year. Take your time and getthe whole family involved even neigh-bors, for that matter. Should you travel,do your best to bring peace to whateverfamily or friends house you visit. Be thatpersonwho goes out of their way to makethe holidays special. Invite people whomay not have others to celebrate with.

As a true fanof your best team,commityourself to home, friends and family, andyou will have the home field advantagegoing into 2014.

This season, reap the benefits of home field advantage

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Seabees deployed to the Philip-pines and Afghanistan will receiveholiday presents this year, cour-tesy of Religious Ministries at Na-val Base Ventura County.

As part of Operation Blessing,more than two dozen shoeboxesfilled with playing cards, beef jerky,crossword puzzle books, towelsand other items to help Seabees

bide their time and stay comfort-able were mailed out Tuesday, Oct.29, to the Philippines, where a de-tachment from NavalMobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 3 isdeployed.

A second batch was sent out afew days later to Afghanistan,where a Reservist battalion,NMCB 28, is deployed.

Gifts shipped to deployed Seabees

Photo by RP2 bRian adamson / nbVC

Shoeboxes filled with holiday treats are ready to be shippedto Seabees deployed to Afghanistan and the Philippines.

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By MC1 Chris FaheyNMCB 3

METINARO, Timor-Leste In the rural Timor-Leste neighborhood ofDuyung, a small villageoughly an houroutside theountrys capital of Dili in

he Metinaro province, theoads are dirt and kids runarefoot among wild hogs

and chickens. Babies areathed outside in small rub-er tubs, doors and win-ows are left open in thevenings so families canen-oy a cooler, yet still warm,reeze and improvements

o the local infrastructureare few and far between.

For Joaquin De A.Soares, a Duyung residentand father of 10 children,he community has re-

mained virtually the sameduring the past 30 years. Helives just 50 yards from theMetinaro Primary School.So when he woke up Oct. 1to seemore than 20 Austra-lian, American and Ti-

morese engineers buildinga newschool, outside bath-room facility, kitchenetteand playground, he wasthankful.

We are very happy tohave the new school andplay yard for our children,Soares said through a trans-lator. The work the Aus-tralians, Americans andTimorese engineers have

done is going to help usprovide an education to ourchildren. For us, there isnothing more important.

Each day, people likeSoares would visit the jobsite to thank the group ofoint engineers who were

brought to the small com-munity in support of Sap-per 13, a multilateral exer-

cise designed to increaseinteroperability betweenU.S. Navy Seabees, U.S.Marine Corps combat en-gineers, Australian ArmyEngineers and engineersfrom the Timor-Leste De-

fense Force(F-FDTL). Thiswas the first time this typeof exercise had ever beenexecuted in Timor-Leste.

Metinaro was chosenfor this project for a varietyof reasons, said AustralianArmy Engineer WarrantOfficer Bill Fry. TheTimor-Leste Defense Forcerecently added married

housing to the local basehere. That brought an ad-ditional 100 family mem-bers to the community, andthe school here had no wayto support them. So, wedecided that would be agood use of our skills anda fantastic opportunity toshare construction tech-niques between our threeservices. If a natural disas-

ter or real-world event wereto happen that would pullour services together, hav-ing this type of exposurewould help us better re-spond.

Metinaro Primary SchoolDirector Duarte Amara iscurrently responsible formore than 300 students. Histeachers provide elemen-

tary level education to allchildren in thearea, includ-ing Soares 10.Without theadditional schoolhouse andrelated support facilities,the community as a wholewould have struggled to

provide whats easily themost coveted resource inthe country.

The students are veryhappy with their new build-ing and are excited, saidAmara. Previously, wewere only able to teachthree classes. Now, we canteach nine. The childrenarevery proud to have this op-

portunity and one of thebest schools in Metinaro perhaps all of Timor. Onbehalf of our country, I saythank you. Youve helpedus provideour children withan education.

More than 20 joint ser-vice members from thethreecountries participated in the28-day exercise.

We are trying to demon-strate U.S. commitmentandpromote regional stabilityand security, said NavyCapt. Rod Moore, commo-doreof theNaval Construc-tion Forces (NCF) 30thNaval Construction Regi-ment. In order to do that,we have to build, foster andsustain relationships. OurSeabees get the chance to

come out and work withthecommunity not just tobuild infrastructure, butrelationships at the locallevel which will sustain thesecurity we are trying tokeep.

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A Timorese child is the first to conquer the monkey bars athis schools new playground following the Oct. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony and close of Sapper 13.

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By Jeanne BilliotNMCRS director

Astheholidayseasonapproaches,letstakea moment to do some number-crunching.

fter all, its what we do best at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)!

Statistics tell us that 14 million Americansarestill paying on debt incurred lastholiday

seasonto thetune of $7 billion. Theaverageamily spends $318 in interest on the giftshey buy, so that deal is only a deal if youan afford to pay cash for it. The store dis-ounts quickly evaporate once the bills starto linger into the next year.

Gift card statistics areeven worse. A quar-er of respondents say they have an unused

gift card they received last holiday season,while 55 percent have two or more unre-deemed cards.

Whenyoudo use the gift cardsyoureceive,make sure you stay withinthe budget it pro-vides two-thirds of shoppers spend morethanwhats on thecard. Remember, too, thatunder California law, merchants must paycash for any amount remaining on the cardunder $10 when the card is used for a pur-chase.

If you absolutely must give a gift card in-

stead of cash,consider Visa,Master Card orAmerican Express pre-paid cards instead.Some retailers andbankswillload themwithno fees this time of year.

Know the recipients spending habits. Ifthey are an online shopper, or go out to eatoften or have a pesky shoe habit, make surethe card fits their need.

When it comes to kids, weve all seen littleones get more joy out of the box than thegift. Keep that in mind when you are perus-ing the aisles of the toy store this year. The

season is also a great opportunity to giveolder children the chance to shop in a spe-cificprice range. They canevenshop for eachother. Youd be surprised how resourcefulthey can be, knowing that theres a cap onthe amount they can spend.

When youre creating your list, pencil in adollaramount, too. Dontforget to addthat

up and stay on target.WhenCyber Mondayhits, remember you

can sort online shopping by dollar amount.Doing your researchonlinecanreduce shop-ping stress andimpulse purchases,and youllsave all the money spent on gas and mealsout while on a retail spree.

Survey after survey has revealed that itactually is the thought that counts. A heart-felt gesture is more valuable to the recipientthan an expensive item. Dont forget thevalue of experiences. Sharing a memorywillhave a lasting impression, while a gift maynot. Have you ever asked someone, even aspouse, What did I get you last year? andsee their face go white with fear? But if yousay, Do you remember the year we sharedthismoment?therecollectionis much morevivid.

Call the NMCRS office at 982-4409 for

moreholidaysavingsresourcesand assistancein planning your holiday spending thisyear.

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The NMCRS office is open from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondaythrough Fri-day. The office is in the NBVC PortHueneme Welcome Center, 2600 Dod-son St., Suite 1. Information: 982-

4409. The NMCRS Thrift Shop is open

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays andWednesdays.It is located in Bldg. 829,at thecorner of Harris Street and15thAvenue, NBVC Port Hueneme.

A Lunch & Learn is from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in theNMCRS conference room. Find outhow to knit or crochet a baby blanketfor those whoattend Budget for Babyworkshops.

Check out the newNMCRS Face-book page at www.facebook.com/NMCRSVentura.

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Photos by EAC blAir MErCAdo / NFiNavy personnel stationed at the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering(CSFE) and the Naval Facilities Institute (NFI) at Naval Base Ventura County conducta flag-folding ceremony for third- and fourth-graders at Rio Del Norte ElementarySchool in Oxnard as part of a Veterans Day celebration.

The seasonal flu vaccine is being offeredto TRICARE beneficiaries Tuesday, Nov.

19, at the Navy Exchange at Naval Baseentura County (NBVC) Port Huenemeand at the NBVC Point Mugu Navy Ex-

hange Thursdays, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21.Hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. at both

ocations.The Preventive Medicine Department

of Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC)

Port Hueneme is also offering the vaccineat the clinics immunization office from 8

a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Mon-day through Friday.A military ID card will be required to

receive the flu vaccine.It takes about two weeks after vaccina-

tion for your body to develop an immuneresponse. Get vaccinated now so youll beprotected all season long!

Flu clinic at NEX ends Nov. 21

With the fall and winter holidays com-ingup, many at NavalBase Ventura Coun-ty (NBVC) will be away from the work-place for three or more days at a stretch.

Did you know that there are an esti-mated 10,000-plus computers at NBVCthat, if left on 24/7, cost the Navy morethan $750,000 in electricity annually? Ifeveryone shuts down their computer atthe end of each workday, over weekendsand during holidays, the electricity costcould be cut by 66 percent, saving theNavy and the taxpayer nearly $500,000per year!

The NBVC Energy Team asks that youtake the following actions before leavingfor a holiday weekend:

Turn off NMCI computers, monitors,

speakers, printers, etc. within your work-station, and turn off the power strip too.

Turn off all personal devices (fans,radios, etc.).

Coordinate a shutdown of all work-group printers, photocopiers and othercommon area office equipment prior tovacating the workplace.

Shut down all shop equipment. Turn off all kitchen and break room

equipment. Turn off all lights. Shut down all heating, cooling and

ventilation systems.For more information, contact Tom

Santoianni, NBVC energy manager, at982-4075 or via email at [email protected].

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to devise a scenario so everyone could dothat.

Thats especially important in these fis-cal times, he added; individual agenciescant afford to put on their own trainingexercise, and having several of them worktogether on a single drill is cost-efficient

and fosters interagency cooperation andcommunication.

The drill began with a safety briefing at7:30 a.m., then spread out to the beacharea. Shortly after 8 a.m., a C-130J fromthe 146th Airlift Wing of the CaliforniaAir National Guard reported a panga boaton the sand at Family Beach. Several of-ficers from NBVC Force Protection re-sponded. One suspect was already dead the mangled mannequin lay sprawlednext to the panga boat and three others

had supposedly run down the beach. Theywere headed toward the Home StationTraining Lanes, a complex of buildingsformerly known as Combat Town andsometimes called IED Village, because itswhere military personnel are taught aboutimprovised explosive devices before theydeploy overseas.

With other officers providing cover,Master at Arms 2nd Class Jeffrey Mc-Donough approached the panga boat, gundrawn. He began choking and fell into

the sand, calling out for help.Passersby from the nearby RV Park be-

gan running over but they, too, collapsedfrom the fumes.

Backup was requested from the Ven-tura County Sheriffs Office and a hazard-ous materials team was called in. An in-cident command post was established byNaval Security Forces.

Radio communication was constant.Be advised, all subjects walking in the

area are now coughing.

We have multiple victims down due toan unknown chemical.Ensure that no personnel go down to

that area.At 8:45 a.m., everything changed.We have shots fired at the IED Village.

Officers are taking direct fire.There were reports of multiple explo-

sions, of automatic weapons fire, ofmasked gunmen on rooftops armed withpossible RPGs.

A helicopter from the National Guard

counterdrug team flew overhead, provid-ing a live surveillance video feed to theincident command post and both theNBVC and Ventura County emergency

operations centers.Someone called in a boat traveling to-

ward Mugu Rock. (It was the first of threesuch reports, only one of which was aplanned part of the exercise. There areno additional boats in play, the radiocrackled. If this becomes a real-worldsituation, we will advise Coast Guard.)

The Ventura County Tactical ResponseTeam (TRT) was called in.

Be advised, the shooters have a 360-degree view.

Officers are pinned down and do nothave a visual on the weapons.

Eye in the sky says it looks like anAT4, an anti-tank weapon.Back at the panga boat, Master at Arms

2nd Class Chris Schuler called out to Mc-Donough but got no reply.

At 9:30 a.m., the TRT team was readyto enter the training complex.

TRT is making entry. Keep your headsdown.

Then came another twist. The suspects now being called terrorists in radiochatter had made a phone call and were

threatening to release mustard gas if any-one approached.Following a short standoff and attempt-

ed negotiations toward surrender, the sus-

pects detonated a second device, killingthem. In the explosion, according to thescenario, several containers of a volatilechemical product were shattered, releasingthe contents into the surrounding environ-ment.

Two hours after McDonough was felledby fumes, the hazardous materials teamof firefighters arrived, along with armed

Ventura County Sheriffs deputy escorts,each of whom wore a breathing appara-tus.

Do not move, help is on they way, thedeputies called out as they approached thepanga boat, repeating it in Spanish.

Survivors told the firefighters thefumes smelled like sulphur, horseradishand garlic. The hazardous materials teamtook air samples and determined the chem-ical was mustard gas. Those who were stillalive McDonough wasnt one of them

underwent a simulated decontamina-tion.

And then it was off for debriefings andcritiques.

This was good training, McDonoughsaid as he brushed the sand off his uni-form. Its good to have all these groupsget together. We cant do that very of-ten.

He said he would have enjoyed a biggerrole in the exercise.

It was pretty boring lying in the sand,

he said. I wish I could have played withthe others, but someone had to do it.Despite its complexity, there was still

something missing from the exercise, ac-cording to one visitor.

Ron Nowak and his wife, Barbara,stumbled onto the scene during their dai-ly walk on the beach. The Las Vegas resi-dents were in the middle of their nine-daystay at the RV Park on Family Beach, andNowak, who spent 17 years with Air Forcesecurity police, chatted with some of the

participants during a slow moment.Ive seen a lot of these exercises, hesaid. But in my day, they had nukes inthem.

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The exercise held Wednesday, Nov.6, at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) Point Mugu, was originallyplanned as a training session for theArmys 9th Weapons of Mass De-struction Civil Support Team (CST),

whose members were being critiquedby U.S. Army North out of San An-tonio.

Because the 9th CST, which re-sponds to chemical, biological andradiological threats in support ofcivil authorities, needs to be able toseamlessly coordinate with a varietyof agencies, the exercise was expand-ed. It became a training session fornot only them, but also the Depart-ment of Homeland Security, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection,Ventura County Sheriffs and Firedepartments, the California Air Na-tional Guard and the counterdrugteam it operates jointly with theArmy National Guard, the FBI, Fed-eral Fire, Naval Security Forces andNBVC.

About the exercise

Playing out his role as a terrorist, MSgt. Mike Stevens of tantitank weapon toward the surveillance helicopter circling

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e 146th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron, aims an inert M-72 lightthe Home Station Training Lanes.


tura County, conducts a safety briefing before the drill.

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Staff Sgt. Arvin Pagaduan of the 146th Airlift Wing of theCalifornia Air National Guard portrayed one of the civilianswho got too close to the panga boat and was overcome bymustard gas. As one of the survivors, he is forced toundergo a mock decontamination.


Covered by MA2 Chris Schuler, MA2 Jeffrey McDonough approaches apanga boat, an open bag and a mangled mannequin representing a deadsuspect on Family Beach at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu.Seconds later, McDonough was in the sand, the script calling for him to beovercome by fumes from the bag that turned out to be mustard gas. Bythe end of the drill, McDonough was supposedly dead.


MA2 Chris Schuler, foreground, and MA2 Raymond Almendarez stayfocused on the panga boat and civilians who came too close to the sceneand were supposedly overcome by the same fumes that felled MA2 JeffreyMcDonough.


The Ventura County Tactical Response Team approaches

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Members of the Ventura County Tactical Response Team, each equippedwith breathing apparatus, prepare to clear the rooms of the Home StationTraining Lanes.


fumes caused by a still-unknown substance, Ventura County Sheriffsrs as they approach the panga boat and casualties.

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CE2 Nicole Jernigan-Smith of Naval BaseVentura County uses the skills she learnedas a Seabee with Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion 4 to paint the exterior of an oldOxnard farmhouse thats used for womenstransitional housing.

More than two dozen volunteers fromNaval Base Ventura County spent severalhours last month sprucing up the exteriorof a womens transitional housing centerin Oxnard.

Gabriels House,located in the old Don-lon family farming complex on Rose Av-enue, got a fresh coat of paint and a

weeded garden thanks to the volunteers.The facility is operated by the KingdomCenter, a coalition of churches in Ven-tura County.

They dont have the money for peopleto come out and do a professional job,explained ReligiousProgramming Special-ist2nd Class BrianAdamson,who helpedorganize the community relations event.This way, they getthe same quality with-out paying big bucks, and we get to dosome good for people who need help. We

want to be a part of the community.Cindy Wilson, director of operations

for Gabriels House, praised the Sailorswork ethic.

Theyre doing a great job, she said.They are always a delight to have. Theyrepolite and industrious, and we couldnthave gotten this done without them.

Another group of Sailors had recentlypainted the interior of one of the build-ings; this projectinvolved the exterior. Thebuilding got a fresh coat of white paintand blue trim.

Aviation Maintenance Administration-man 1st Class Teddy Tatum of Carrier

Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW)116 said that because he grew up in 4-HClubs, volunteering was nothing new tohim.

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Some of you may have started your

holiday shopping and are happily count-ing down the days until the end of De-cember. For others, the thought of theholidays is overwhelming and a littlestressful mentally and financially!

Preparing for your holiday spendingnow can helpyou avoid seasonal debt thatstays around much longer than your plateof turkey and stuffing.

Here are six ways you can prevent over-spending:

Set reasonable expectations. Last year,

the average American spent nearly $900on gifts during the holiday season. Anyspending that strains your finances orleaves you with post-holiday debt is badfor your financial future. Take the timenow to talk with family and friends aboutrealistic holiday spending limits. Con-sider lessexpensive gift options like home-made gifts. If you have a large extendedfamily, maybe its time to start a new tra-dition of picking one person out of a hatto buy a gift for, rather than everybody

buying a gift for every other person in thefamily.

Plan, budget and save for next year.Creatinga holiday budget at the beginningof the year and setting aside money everypaycheck or month can help you avoidoverspending, unwanted debt and finan-cial stress during the holidays. You canfindhelpful budgeting tools on mymoney.gov.

Keep the big picture in mind. It can be

easy to forget that we spend a lot of mon-

ey on other things besides gifts during theholidays. Big holiday dinners, travel to seefamily and friends, the tree and decora-tions and even increased electricity coststo run that massive holiday light displaycan add up and drain your bank account.Make sure you plan for the cost of all ofyour extra holiday activities.

Look for ways to save. Catch earlysales. Comparison shop. Order from sitesor stores that offer free shipping. Shop atdiscount stores. Buy items that offer re-

bates. All this can help you save moneyon holiday purchases.

Watch out for costly surprises. Makesure you fully understand the terms andconditions if youre using gift cards orlayaway plans. Expiration dates, inactiv-ity rules and hidden fees on gift cards caneat away at their value if youre not care-ful. Take the same cautious approach withstore credit cards that youre offered atcheckout. They mightsave you a few bucksat the register today but stick you with

very high interest rates later.

Avoid holiday debt traps. Dont getsucked in by holiday super sales. If yourush to a store sale because you can get a$3,000 TV for $2,000, youve still spent$2,000 on a TV. Was that really somethingyou had planned to do? Also, dont beenticed by payday lenders who want tohelp you get your hands on holidaycash.

Keep in mind that holiday spending isshort-term spending. Once the unwrap-ping frenzy is over, how long does the

excitement last? Saving your money forlong-term goals like home ownership, col-lege or a comfortable retirement may bethe very best gift you can give yourselfand your loved ones.

For more information on financialspending or to schedule a one-on-one fi-nancial appointment, contact the Fleet &Family Support Center at 805-982-5037.

Kirstin Davy is a financial educator at theFleet & Family Support Center at Naval BaseVentura County.

How to keep your holiday spending in check this season

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Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Confidential clinicalcounseling, relocation assistance, resumeassistance,financial consultations, deploy-ment support, new parent support, careerservices and many other support servicesare available at the Fleetand FamilySup-port Center. NBVC Point Mugu, Bldg.

225 next to the chapel, 989-8146; NBVCPort Hueneme, Bldg. 1169 behind NEX,982-5037.

All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation. Child care option availablewith prior registration.

Career Support and Retention Transition Assistance Program

GPS: Mondays-Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4

p.m. daily, Nov. 18-22, Dec. 2-6. Registervia Command Career Counselor.

Individual Transition Plan Review:Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon.

Capstone/ITPReview: For those whohave completed Transition GPS to ensure

Career Readiness Standards have beenmet. Wed., Nov. 27, 9 a.m. to noon.

Excel Basics: Learn how to use Mi-crosoft Office Excel 2007 software forboth personal and professional use. Wed.,Dec. 4, 2 to 4:30 p.m., FFSC Point Mugu,Bldg. 225.

Power Point: Tips & Tricks: Learnhow to create basic presentations using

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007.Thurs.,Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Writing the Perfect Resume & CoverLetter: Learn cutting-edge resume andcover letter techniques to successfullypresent your skills. Thurs., Nov. 14, 1 to3 p.m.; Tues., Nov. 26, 9 to 11 a.m.

Federal Employment & Resume:Learn about resumes, relevant websitesand the application process for federaljobs. Wed., Nov. 20, 9 to 11 a.m.

Interview Skills: Prepare for your jobinterview, learn about the interview pro-cess, conducta mock interview andmore.Thurs., Nov. 21, 2 to 4 p.m.

Excel Intermediate: Learn advancedshortcuts, formulas, charts, referencing

and more using Microsoft Office Excel2007. Wed., Nov. 27, 9 to 11 a.m.

AdvancementPrep: Do youneed helppreparing for the enlisted advancementexam? We teach you test-taking tips andstudy skills to improve your chances ofsuccess. Tues., Dec. 3, 9 to 11 a.m., FFSCPoint Mugu, Bldg. 225.

Spouse & Family Employment: Learn

important job search skills, resume basicsand more! Wed., Dec. 11, 11 a.m. tonoon.

Deployment Individual Augmentee (IA) Family

Connection: Whether this is your first or21st experience in IAs, join other familymembers and meet with spouses of de-ployed service members. Wed., Dec. 4,noon to 1 p.m.

Deployment Homecoming: Yourspouse is coming home! Learn what toexpect and how to help both of you makethis a rewarding reunion. Wed., Dec. 11,2 to 3 p.m.

Relocation Assistance General information: 982-3726. Smooth Move: Make your PCS move

easy, simple & smooth. Learn about yourentitlements from the experts.Wed., Nov.20, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Sponsor Training: Ensure that desig-nated command personnel have the neces-

sary training to fulfill their role as com-mand sponsors. Wed., Dec. 4, 9 to 10a.m.

Married to the Military: Newly mar-ried to the Navy? Learn about militarybenefits family programs, Navy jargonand customs.Thurs., Dec. 5, 5 to 7 p.m.

New Parent Support

Brand New Baby: 2-part Thursdayseries. 45 reasons why babies cry and how

to soothe your newborn. Nov. 14 & 21, 6to 8:30 p.m.: New Mamas Support Circle: For ex-

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Help when you need it. Support Center015 months old. Information, educationand support. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. No registration needed. Just

stop in! Toddler Playgroup: Hands-on devel-opmental activities for toddlers18 monthso 4 years and caregivers. Promote social-zation skills and motor development.

hursdays, 10 to 11 a.m., Midway Es-ates.

In-home visitations available for chil-ren up to 36 months old. Call for details

at 982-5037.

Life Skills General information: 982-3102. Stress Management 101: Learn to

ackle stress and build yourstress stamina.Develop the skills and tools to more ef-fectively manage your response to stress-ors. Tues., Nov. 19, 9 to 11 a.m.

The 5 Love Languages: Learn the se-

cret to creating a loving relationship. In-crease those feel good moments andcreate a relationship that will last a life-time. Wed., Nov. 20, 5 to 8 p.m.

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response (SAPR)

Contact the Sexual Assault ResponseCoordinator at 805-982-6139 for the 2013SAPR Training Schedule or for more in-formation about the SAPR Program. Ifyou are in need of assistance, please callthe 24-Hour DoD Safe Helpline at 1-877-995-5247,

Domestic Abuse VictimAdvocate (DAVA) Services General information: 982-4117. Advocates can conduct safety plan-

ning, assist with obtaining emergencyshelter, assist in obtaining protective or-ders, provide information on reporting

options, divorce or custody and transi-tional compensation and referrals tocommunity agencies. Call 805-982-4117to speak to an advocate.

Command LiaisonThe Fleet & Family Support Center

can provide services at your location .Call the FFSC command liaison at 982-3159 or email [email protected].

Ombudsman General information: 982-5037. Ombudsman Assembly: Meets Nov.

26 and the last Tuesday of every month.

6 to 8 p.m., Point Mugu.

Financial Management One-on-one financial counseling

available. Topics include money manage-ment, home buying, car buying, retire-ment planning and financial planning for

deployment. Call 989-8844 for appoint-ment.

Free Food Distribution Saturdays, Nov. 23 (turkey and allthe

fixings; first come, first serve), Dec. 21, 9a.m.to 2 p.m., Bldg. 19, near the PleasantValley Gate on NBVC Port Huenemebehind Print Shop on the loading dock.Bring a laundry basket to carry youritems. Food items vary from month tomonth. One issue per family. Bring LES;income guideline statement available atdistribution site. Eligibility: Active duty

E-6 and below or spouse; E-7 with two ormore dependents; or a custodian of a childwho is a family member of active dutypersonnel on deployment.

For information, please call Sandy Lyle,

command liaison, at 982-3159 or e-mail

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with a Hello Kitty dcor is across fromthe Navy Exchange at NBVC PointMugu,in front of the conference center.

The holidays arecomingup and peoplemiss their families,Edwards said. It canhappen to anybody. Allit takes is one badmoment.

Edwards and other CSADD membersspent their lunchtime waving signs embla-zoned with messages like Take care ofyour shipmates and Dont Drink andDrive to passing motorists. Helping atPort Hueneme were Builder 2nd ClassAntwon Horton, Utilitiesman 3rd ClassAlexis Helmes and Hospital Corpsman

3rd Class Thomas Williams.Waving signs at Mugu were Culinary

Specialist 3rd Class Damien Darby, Con-struction Mechanic ConstructionmanAaron Bates, CulinarySpecialist 3rd ClassGustavo Moreno and Culinary Specialist2nd Class Whitney Taylor.

Well be here over and over again untilJan. 3, Edwards said. We have until thento make this better.

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MA2 Kevia Edwards of Naval Base VenturaCounty and HM3 Thomas Williams of NavalMobile Construction Battalion 4 wave signs

next toa wrecked carThursday,Nov. 7, togetthe word out about the dangers of drinkingand driving. The two are members of thenewly formed Coalition of Sailors AgainstDestructive Decisions (CSADD).

drunken drivingContinueD from1 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

Service (USCIS) will provide services atNaval Base Ventura County, Port Hue-neme, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. to all military personnel,

dependents, retirees and Department ofDefense personnel.The outreach will take place at Bldg.

1180, Region Legal Service Office(RLSO) Detachment Ventura, secondfloor.

USCIS can directly assist with immi-gration and naturalization issues eitherbeginning or already started, includingfingerprinting. Bring all relevant paper-work, including copies of filed docu-ments, Notices of Action, Alien Regis-

tration Number or LIN/WAC Numbers,correspondence and any other informa-tion that pertains to your inquiry.

Signup is required. Stop by the firstfloor of the RLSO in Bldg 1180 to com-plete a Military Inquiry sheet.

For more information, call the RLSO,Det. Ventura, at (805) 982-4548.

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one share a personal story creates a spaceor honesty and openness, and thats what

e created today.About75 people attendedthe presentation

y KristineBarry-Olsen andRick Mogilofhe Didi HirschMental Health Servicesand

Suicide Prevention Center in Los Angeles.A show of handsrevealedthat about three-quartersof thepeople in theroom hadbeenaffected by a suicide at some point in theirives.Later, another show of handsrevealedhat only two had reached out for help.

Thatshows uswehavesome workto do,elliver said.Barry-Olsen, a Camarillo resident whose

ather killed himself 33 years ago when sheas a teenager, began discussing the topic

of suicide survival only three years ago.

His suicide was with me everyminute ofvery day, she said. It has been a very dif-icult grieving process.

Over three decades, she went from beinga high school dropout who used drugs and

ut herself a slothis what people calledher to a wife and mother who tells herstory about once a month and is writing a

book about her journey.Barry-Olsen and Mogil talked about the

stigmaof shame that often accompaniesthesuicide of a loved one. Thesurvivor may befeeling, I should have done something toprevent this, while struggling with theknowledge that friendsand co-workersmaybe thinking thesame thing:Why didnt that

family do something?Often, suicide is the end result of depres-sion, which isjust asmuch an illness ascan-cer; Barry-Olsen, in fact, called depressionan invisible cancer. And while a familymember or close friend may be helping theperson throughtheillness, those efforts maybe futile. Instead of cancer being the instru-ment of the persons death, its the brain.

Theres no shame in suicide,Mogil said,just as theres no shame in cancer. Its anillness, just like anything else.

Thats why comments like Suicide is atotallyselfish actor That wasa stupid thingto do, are not helpful. It isnt a matter ofcowardice or selfishness, Mogil explained:The person was suffering and in pain.

Othercommentsthat arenthelpful:Howdid he do it? I knew something like thiswould happen,and, after awhile, Shouldnt

you be over this by now?So what do we say?Be empathetic, Mogil said.Whatwould wesayif the personhad died

in a car accident?I feel terrible for you, was one sugges-

tion. You have every right to cry. Id re-ally like to help. Is there anything I cando?

Mogil also tackled the issue of suicideprevention whatto say and whatto do ifyou suspect someone is depressed and con-

templating death.The topic is all-too real in the military,

where, for the past 12 years, an average of18 to 22 suicides take place every day.

Warningsignsincludestatementsof help-lessnessand hopelessness, decreased perfor-mance and withdrawal.

Mogilurged those in theaudienceto take

action and not shrug it off. Dont be judg-mental, he said, and be empathetic. He rec-ommended, Im really concerned for yoursafety,Whats happening todaythat iscaus-ing you to think about suicide? and Letstalk about this some more.

MarkHarney, a clinical psychologist andsenior mental health provider at NavalBranch Health Clinic, was in the audienceandurgedanyone who is battlingdepressionor fears for someone who is to call the De-ployment HealthCenter, ReligiousMinistries

or the Fleet & Family Support Center.The speakers stressed one last point: If

youre affected by suicide, get help. Othersuicide survivors can help with what to sayand with dealing with the myriad emo-tions.

Know that you are never alone, Welliv-er said.

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National Suicide PreventionHelpline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Suicide Prevention Center 24-hourcrisis line: 877-727-4747.

Deployment Health Center: 982-6302.

Religious Ministries: Seabee Cha-pel, 982-4358. Fleet & Family Support Center:

For an appointment to speak with aclinician,call the Centralized Schedul-ing Center at 1-866-923-6478.

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Friday, November 15

7pm: Paranoia PG13Saturday, November 16

2pm: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters PG

4pm: Getaway PG13

7pm: 2 Guns R

Sunday, November 17

2pm: The Smurfs 2 PG

4pm: Elysium R

Friday, November 22

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Saturday, November 23

2pm: Planes PG

4pm: Jobs PG13

7pm: Were The Millers R

Sunday, November 24

2pm: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters PG

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All base movies are FREE. Authorized patrons include active duty and dependents, reservists, retirees, and DoD civilians.

Listings are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date movie listings, please call the MWR Movie Line at (805) 982-5002.

November 14 - November 24, 2013

Thursday, November 147pm:Parkland PG13

Friday, November 157pm: Baggage Claim PG13

9pm Don Jon R

Saturday, November 162pm: Cloudy W/a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG

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8pm: Don Jon R

Sunday, November 172pm: Cloudy W/a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG

5pm: Gravity PG13

Thursday, November 217pm:Baggage Claim PG13

Friday, November 227pm: Gravity PG13

9pm: Machete Kills R

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805-646-3093VCS338337

ANTIQUE SLOTMACHINE

1939 Mills, 10 cent, works,good, un-restored,

$1,500/obo. 805-794-7256VCS338234

AUTOGRAPHED GUITARCOLLECTION

Divorce Liquidation.Must Sell. Stones,Zeppelin, Clapton,

McCartney, others.Valued over $2,500/ea

asking $475/ea with

Certification, Appraisaland Picture of Signing.Cell 561-880-7352

VCS338678

BUYINGCoins 1964 & Older

Dimes - $1.25Quarters - $3.12

Halfs - $6.25Dollars - $17.00 & upC.C. $$ - cased $135

Coin CollectionsGold Coins - Call

Gold ScrapMexico WantedSterling Pieces

Pocket WatchesIndian Baskets

Free Appraisals805-646-2631

VCS338807

Buying EstatesTOP DOLLAR

PAID!old Oriental antiques,Chinese or Japanese,

jewelry gold, silver &diamonds, silver flatware,

watches, coins, olddocuments, civil war

items, autographs, oldHollywood photographs,and posters, old postage

stamps and envelopes, oldart, artifacts, Indian

baskets, swords.

Ill buy one item orthe whole collection

805-300-2308 VCS338810

$ CASH PAID $

Planning

an Estate

or garage sale?Call Us-Get More

We come to youBuying antiques &fine estate items:fine jewelry and

costume jewelry,

sterling flatware& serving pieces,perfume bottles,figurines, Lladro,furn & lots moreCall Carol Now!

818-521-6955Established 1984.

All of Conejo, Camarillo,Vta County VCS338608

Classy VintageN Collectibles

Have a happy harvestholiday. 228 S. A St.

Across Oxnard downtownlibrary. Shop local.

805-483-1191 VCS339074

DEPT. 56 VILLAGESand accessories (Christmas).

Call 805-320-6854VCS339052

GOLD HASPASSED $1700

DOLLARSAN OUNCE

We Are The

**LARGEST**

Buyers Of Scrap

GOLD!

GOLD CHAINS

BRACELETSDIAMONDS

LARGE DIAMONDSROLEX WATCHESSWISS WATCHES

GOLD COINS

We Pay Up To

Spot Prices!

GOLD CROWNSSILVER COINSSILVER CHAINS

WE PAY CASHNOW TOP $$$$

4255 East Main St.Ste #18, Ventura, CA 93003

805-650-0444(MAIN & TELEPHONE)

NERCES FINEJEWELRY

VCS338761

I BUY Guns, antique,black powder, also knives,

hunting, military orpocket, 1 owner or collec

tion, also pre-64 Americansilver coins. 805-646-2168

VCS339453

NEED CASH?

BUYING GOLDPaying $19.00 per gram for

14 carat. 805-646-2631VCS338805

Older Costume

Jewelry Wantedand Older Items.

* CASH PAID *Lynell 805-794-3590

VCS338340

WANTED: Swords, Japanese& Civil War, German

daggers, antique weapons,military. CASH. All Asian

Antiques Chinese/Japanese.(818)992-4803 VCS338272

ALL MAJOR APPL

*Save Money & Time*FREE Service Call w/repair

in Ventura Co.FREE Appliance Pickup.Save on repairs and sales

during the economy crisis.Washers, Dryers, Heaters,Refrigerators, Ovens Gas

& Electric, Microwaves35 Years Exp. Vta Co.

Victor 805-302-1866VCS338765

From$99.00

Repair &

Sales

Ad Refrigeration** FREE ESTIMATES **

Refrigerators, walk-incoolers, ice machines, etc

Will Pick Up Dead Refrig,and All Appliances!

805.816.7169VCS338433

KENMORE Refrigerator25.5 cu ft, stainless steel,side by side, water/ice in

door. 35.75W, 69H, 32D.Excellent condition, $800.

805-480-1829VCS338541

Washers & Dryers

for Sale. Guaranteed

&/or Repair $99-$199

Kenmore & Whirlpool

washers & dryers, only

482-4983 or 816-4081Gary Bowen

---------------------------------------

Washers & Dryers(Electric & Gas)from $100 & up.

482-4983 or 816-4081

Gary Bowen VCS339458

2nd AnnualHoliday Boutique

November 17th, 12p-6p.

805-525-6413

530 W. Main St.,Santa Paula, CA

Vendors Needed!VCS339303

CEMETERY PLOTPierce Brothers.Westlake

Village. Teak benchcremation estate. Burial for6 in Garden of Reflections.Valued $12,595/make offer.

805-379-0077 VCS339180

Conejo Mountain MemorialPark. Companion Plot inthe sold-out section ofSanta Cruz II, Plot 261- E& E + $4,100. Includes titletransfer fee. Contact Lynn805-358-2460VCS339140

PIERCE BROTHERSVALLEY OAKS

Cemetery Plot, $5,000.805-708-5953 VCS338466

PALLET RACK SALEUpright $49+ Beam $12+SHELVINGSteel & Wood

2x4x 6, 8 or 10 $69+WHSE LADDERS$89+

805-532-1103 VCS339118

RUBBER MATTINGGreat for gyms, patios, work

areas, garages, dog runs,factory, shops. Anti fatigue,day care play areas, truck

beds, etc. 4x12 rolls $85/ea.Grass Turf and Playground

Tile. Call for Pricing!805-625-0568 VCS339055

ALMOND FIREWOOD

$360 Cord, $190 half cord,$120 quarter cord.

Must mention ad to receivethese prices.

We accept credit cards,checks or cash.

www.southerncalfirewood.comEmail us: info@southern

calfirewood.com or Call888-954-1888 VCS339097

FIREWOODSeasoned Oak, $350.

Seasoned Citrus,$225. Delivered.

805-794-7256VCS338233

Affordable

Sectionals & Sofas

Custom SizedPottery Barn inspired styles

and more, local mfrshowroom factory direct

sectionals sized by the inchwith your measurements.

Hard to fit spaces ourspecialty. Best prices,

quality & selection.Sectionals from $799.

805-302-2138 VCS338652

BEAUTIFUL SOFA AND

LOVE SEAT. Like new,$200. GREEN RUG, $50.805-659-1969 VCS339484

BRAND NEWQueen Orthopedic

Pillowtop Mattress SetNever used, still in plastic

w/warr.Retails $599, sell $149.All Sizes Available!

805-830-3314 VCS339325

ETHAN ALLENNatural Wood teen

Bedroom Set. Full Bedwith Hutch Headboard,3 Drawer Student Desk,

Nightstand. Excellentcondition, $500.

805-480-1829VCS338554

FURNITURERocker Recliner Loveseat.

2 Matching Living RoomChairs w/Ottoman.

Desk, 2 End Tables.For Appt: 805-758-8232

Port HuenemeVCS338937

Maple 7 pc. rectangulardining set with 2 arm

chairs, very nice.Like new leather recliner

chair. Solid oakentertainment center from

PTS, will fit 32 widescreen, 4 pc. stackable lawbook case with glass doors.

All items best offer.805-379-0834 or 805-701-3345

VCS339290

Sectional Sofa & Ottomannew, ivory, moving sale.805-832-5718VCS339075

GoGo Transportable3 and 4 Wheel Scooters

xlnt condition, fits in thetrunk of your car.

MSRP $1,475/new,Sacrifice from $675/obo.

Victory & Celebrity 3 & 4Wheel Large Scootersxlnt condition, MSRP$2,875/new, Sacrifice

from $775/obo.

Reclining Lift Chairs,new condition, full recline,

MSRP $2,375/new,

Sacrifice from $750/obo.

Hoyer Patient Lift,

all electric, never used,2 slings, MSRP $2,575/

new, Sacrifice $1,450/obo.

Vehicle Lifts for Scooteror Power Chair

interior or exterior,new condition, MSRP$2,785/new, Sacrifice

from $1,350/obo.(installation available)

Power Wheel Chairsnever used, MSRP

$3,475/new, Sacrificefrom $900/obo.

6 Foot Folding AluminumLoad Ramp

weighs only 34 lbsMSRP $585/new,

Sacrifice $275/obo.

**CASH ONLY**RMC MEDICAL

Buy Sell Rent Repair

805-647-1777VCS338593

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easurement. Visible lines arearger for readability and addnhancement, hence billable

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115Greetings

150

Special Notices

Merchandise

00-297

204Antiques And

Collectibles

207Appliances

213Boutiques

221CommercialEquipment

227Exercise Equipment

230Firewood

233Furniture/Household Goods

274Medical Equipment& Supplies

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Immediate openings available in manylocations nationwide.

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Automotive Technicians Wanted!OXNARD and SANTA CLARITA:

Full Time career positions!Access to health benefits, paid vacation

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#661-775-6744 DARRELL VCS338255

VENTURATOYOTA

NOW HIRING!!

Parts Department Admin

Parts Counter Rep

Service Advisor

Assist in overall goals of Partsdepartment some duties in-clude:

Answering & placing phonecalls to & from customers

Making reports formanagement

Developing accounts

Fast paced, positive workenvironment. Clean driving

recorded needed.Apply in person or to

[email protected] phone calls please

VCS338868

ConstructionPROJECT ENGINEER

Commercial Construction

Tenant ImprovementExperience required

FAX [email protected]

VCS338799

Information Systems

BUSINESS INFORMATIONSYSTEMS ANALYST$17.85-$28.06/hr.

Install, configure, upgrade, andmaintain personal computers,peripherals, software apps,ethernet networks, network ca-bling, cisco switches, routers,ASA firewall, network backupsystems, network file servers,e-mail system, Microsoft Ac-tive Directory, and other relat-ed equip in a WAN environ.Reqrs: HS grad or equiv & oneof the following: Novell CNE,Microsoft MCSE, Cisco CCNA,or CCIE. AS in computer sci-ence may sub for cert. Min 3yrs paid exp w/hardware &software install & maint, phonesystems service (Nortel pref),personal computers, software& related peripherals, WAN-type network, & exp working incorp. environ supporting Mi-crosoft Tech, incl. WindowsServer 2003 & 2008 R2 orhigher. Auto w/ins. CA DL.Open until filled. CDR, 221 E.Ventura Blvd., Oxnard.(805) 485-7878. EEOE.VCS338918

Dietitian R.D.Diet Techs

Licensed Dietitian needed forBehav. Treatment Prog. w/ 12Step Orientation specializing inEating Disorders. Oxnard Fax

818-880-3750or [email protected]

Medical Billing

Simi Valley Medical

Billing Office seeksAccount Receivable Mgr

Qualifications:Minimum of 2 yearsMedical Billing exp

Working knowledge ofCPT and ICD9 codes,

HCFA 1500, UB04 claimforms, HIPAA, billingregulations, insurancebenefits and appealprocessesProficient in MicrosoftOffice, incl Outlook,Word and Excel

Organized, reliable andposses excellentcommunication skills

Duties:Benefit Verification/Precertification

Charge entryA/R follow up includingprocessing incomingmail, appeals and recordrequests

Account resolution withHealth Plans andPatients

Salary DOE and includesbenefits for full time

Email your resume [email protected]

VCS339090

Social Services

EARLY HEAD STARTHOME BASED SUPERVISOR

Salary Range:

$37,129 - $55,921Carry out goals, policies, ac-tivities to implement the EarlyHead Start (EHS) in-home visi-tation program. Supervise as-signed family developmenteducators. Reqrs: Min BA/BSin child development, ECE,psychology, human services,health, or related & 3 ad-min/mgt units. Min 3 yrs re-cent exp in an early care &education admin position incl.program planning, organizing,and staff superv & training.AA/AS plus addtl 2 yrs exp.may sub for BA/BS. Bilingualreqd. Open until filled. CDR,221 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard.(805) 485-7878. EEOE.

COMPUTER TECH$19.40-$23.59/hr, F/T.File

app by 11/12/13.SantaPaula School Dist.

CALL 933-8810www.santapaulaunified.org

VCS339185

Invenger Technologies, Inc.seeks Sr. Systems Analysts,resp. analyzing existingapps architecture & ad-dress business problems,

system design & s/w con-figuration decisions. BS +5 yrs relevant exp. Mail Re-sume:HR Manager 2775Tapo Street, Ste 204, SimiValley, CA 93063 VCS338300

Come Join Our Team!USA Gasoline Job Fair Camarillo

USA Gasoline currently has positions available forManagement and Customer Service in Woodland Hills,

Northridge, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, NewburyPark, Camarillo and Oxnard. We are looking for people

with excellent customer service skills and a greatattitude. Management experience as well as any retail/cash handling experience preferred. The managementposition is full time and may include nights, weekends

and holidays. We offer competitive wages, medical,dental, vacation, 401K and tuition reimbursement. We will

be holding a job fair on Thursday, November 14th from9am-2pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 50 W.

Daily Dr. Camarillo, CA 93010. We will be having face toface interviews, so this is a great chance to come out and

show us what you have to offer! Look out for the USAGasoline flyers, you wont be able to miss us!

We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

**MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO APPLY AND WILLINGTO SUBMIT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK

AND DRUG TEST**

**In order to be considered for employment all applicantsmust apply online at www.tsocorp.com. Click on VIEWEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES and then click on

RETAIL EMPLOYMENT**

VCS339294

Gas Storage FieldEngineering Positions

Opportunities for Oil & Gas

professionals w/ exp. in drill-ing, workovers, reservoir &field ops. disciplines. Positionsupports Gas Storage fields inSo. Cal & is located in theNorthridge area. Min. 5 yr oil &gas exp. is reqd. BS in Petro-leum Engineering or equiva-lent.

Please apply atwww.socalgas.com/careers

VCS339196

Drivers: YRC Freight, anationwide LTL transpor-tation company, has im-mediate opportunitiesavailable for: CasualC om bi na ti on D ri v-er/Dockworkers. We offera competitive salary,benefits package & dy-

namic career growth op-portunities! Interestedcandidates must applyon-line:www.yrcw.com/careers YRC FreightVentura, CA. location.EOE VCS339181

ARTIFICI AL TURF

3,450sf Avail $1.50/sf.805-495-9610 VCS338927

BEVERAGE AIR Beer Bar,top model, stainless top,

bought new, 1 owner, $490.805-531-9915 VCS338890

Boxes for moving

only 75 each250. Used. 805-487-2796

www.riteboxinc.comVCS339117

Bricks & Brick Edging makeoffer, lrg amount of furn,clothes & misc. 805-482-4497VCS338543

CATS CRADLE Thrift ShopOpen Wed. thru Sun 11a-6pClothes, jewelry, books/etc.

4160 Market #11, Vta.805-642-4228 VCS338610

Gray Chairs $8@. 200/style.Top qual woven or upholstr25 maroon upholstr w/ arms

$20@. Txt or voice805-824-2300. 203 S 8th St,Sta Paula VCS338973

BUYING

JUNK

CARS

TOP

$ $ $ $ $

PAIDUP TO$1,000

Running orNot Running

Licd Dismantler

pickthepart.com

(805)

933-5557VCS338808

Call Us 1st805.754.9839

For TheBESTDEAL

CASH FORYOUR CARWell Buy Your

....CAR....Running or Not

Cant find your: Pink Slip Registration NO PROBLEM

VCS338503

WE WILL BUYYOUR

VEHICLE

Licensed & Bonded

Dealer.No smog required.

WWW.

TRADEINSDIRECT.COM.

2219 E Thousand Oaks

Bl.#205 .Thousand Oaks

Ca. 91362 FREEappraisal and offer to buy.

tradeinsdirect@

sbcglobal.net

(805)496-2967VCS339048

Cats & Kittens $125.00!Sat & Sun 11-5 @ PetCo/Vta& PH, 4160 Market & Donlon

805-485-8811 VCS338609

Cavalier KingCharles Spaniel

PuppiesMales & Females

Born and raised in ourVentura home.

Tri-Color/Blenheim.Ready for your home in

late November.

805-617-8016VCS339335

GREAT NEWS TOCELEBRATE PITBULL

APPRECIATION MONTHS.P.A.R.C.s is offering 50% OFF

includes spayed, neutered,micro chipped & all shots.

805-798-4878VCS338757

HAVANESE Really cute andfun puppies. Male & Female.

www.myplayfulpuppy.com805-320-1246 VCS338432

LAB PUPS - AKC,yellows, ready for their

homes, champ blood lines,guaranteed establishedsince 1969. Shots, dew

claws, 6 gen. pedigree,20-30 yr old blood lines.

$800.brueggerlabradors.com209-604-4445 VCS339288

LABRADOR MIX, small(F), shots to date.

Free to good home.805-659-1625 VCS339499

Mini Schnauzer (F) PupsMSCA reg. Flashy Chocolate/

Merle. $850 up. ReadyDec. 27th. (661)303-8877MoonStoneSchnauzers.com

VCS339359

PEMBROKEWELSH CORGIE

PUPPIESRegistered. Tris & Reds.2 Shots & dewormed. $750.

805-526-0321 VCS339099

SHIH TZU PUPPIESAKC - Gorgeous, small.Female $550 , Male $500www.lovelyshihtzu.com

805-415-8661 VCS338877

SIBERIAN HUSKYMale & Female.

Ready to go! $700.805-312-5649 VCS338869

VOLUNTEERSWANTED

for Santa Paula AnimalRescue Center. All petlovers encouraged toapply. 805-746-3702 or

805-798-4878 VCS338446

WESTIE PUPS (WestHighland White Terriers)AKC registered, beautiful,family raised. Ready for

Christmas! $600-$800, takingdeposits now. 760-377-4771

VCS339491

YORKIE AKC BEAUTIFULPUPPIES.Male & Female.Microchipped. From $700.www.myplayfulpuppy.com

805-320-1246 VCS338430

ACCOUNTANT

BOOKKEEPERTAX PREPARERURGENTLY NEEDED!

Make $40 - $80/hrFREE3-HR SEMINAR.Sat, Nov 16, 9am-12pmCourtyard Oxnard/ Ventura

600 East Esplanade Dr, 93036To Register & info visit:

www.accountbiz.com/15735or call 800-899-1980

Small biz owners needfreelance bookkeepers. FT/PT

contract accountants &bookkeepers are in highdemand.UAC33 yrs!

VCS339535

Aerotek is seeking to hiremechanical assemblersw/ at least 6 m exp. usinghand, air & power tools.The ideal candidate mustpay attention to detailfollow English work orderinstructions. For moreinfo or to apply call Char-lotte Honciano at(805) 604-3029 or email [email protected] is an EOE

VCS339166

Diesel Mechanics:

Great Pay / Benefits.3151 West 5th Street,

Suite A, Oxnard, CA93030APPLY

www.durhamschoolservices.com805-382-2854

VCS338787

SILVER STARMust have DMV ContractExperience, ADP a plus.F/T, please email resume

[email protected]

VCS339502

SIGNAL PROCESSING ENGI-NEER-Design hardware &software for signal pro-cessing applications.Req. ability to develop &implement digital signalprocessing algorithms us-i ng V HD L o r M at la bSimulink for custom, em-bedded FPGA hardwareproducts; diagnose & re-solve real-time imple-mentation issues usingvarious toolchains suchas ChipScope & Model-

ism. Req. BSEE or relat-ed & 5 yrs exp. Resumeto Innovative Integration2390A Ward Ave, SimiValley, CA 93065VCS338517

Social Services

ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST(Ojai Valley Programs)

$13.35-$19.90/hr.Implement Eligibility, Recruit-ment, Selection, Enrollment, &Attendance policies and proce-dures. Recruit families and de-termine initial and continuingeligibility for state preschooland after-school services in theOjai Valley area. Reqrs HSgrad or equiv. Min 4 yrs paidexp in community work in so-

cial or human services, or earlycare and educ field. BilingualEng/Span skills. Auto w/ins. CADL. Open until filled. CDR, 221E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard.(805) 485-7878. EEOE.VCS338922

HealthcareClinicas del Camino Realin Ventura, CA is seekingBC/BE Pediatriciansfor

its clinic in Moorpark,Oxnard & Ventura, CA.Full time/salaried posi-

tion. CA Medical licenserequired. Please FAX CV& salary requirements to

Cecilia Aguilar [email protected]

Fax: 805-659-3217.For details visits us at:

www.clinicas.org

VCS339171

International Paper Co., aleader in the Corrugated Box

Industry, is seeking

MaintenanceMechanics

Applicants must have a min. of3 - 5 yrs maint. exp. & a work-ing knowledge of hydraul-ic/pneumatic systems, AC/DCmotors & controls, welding &machining. An advancedknowledge of hand tools &power tools, propane torches& grinders is reqd.

Ideal candidates will have exp.trouble-shooting & repairingelectrical & mechanical equip.

including relays and PLC logic.It is essential to work shiftwork, OT & some weekends.We offer competitive wages &benefits.

Send resumes to:International Paper Company

Attn: Human Resources2000 E Pleasant Valley Rd.

Camarillo, CA 93010EOE VCS339539

297Wanted To Buy

Pets&Supplies300-315

310Cats/DogsSupplies/Services

540Help Wanted

vcstar.com/garagesales

OnlinegaragesalemapeveryFridayp.m.

Greatbuysarecloserthanyouthink.

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Comics- Everyday

Smile out loud with your favorite comic strips fromAlley Oop to Dilbert.

Accessstories and features about new housing

communities.Visit VCSHOMES.com

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RemovalsResprayPaint1 Day Svc. FREE Est. !www.keysacoustic.com

Mike 805-208-6281lic# 416345 VCS339454

Specializing in: AcuraHonda Nissan Toyota

The Independent Shopof Choice.....

37 Taylor Ct., T.Oaks

805-373-9895VCS338341

SIGNATURE FINISHCARPENTRY, INC

Moldings Doors Cabinets HardwareSignatureFinishInc.com

805-558-0551BondedInsuredLicensedLic#948934 VCS338607

COMPUTER EXPERT ..can help you solve your

toughest computer problemsat an affordable price.

Call today to make anappointment and an expert

will come to yourhome/office to help you.

(805)302-7966 VCS339088

On-Site Computer RepairService for home and

businesses.Apple and PC.Repairs, Service, Virusand Spyware removal,

New PC Setups, iPhonesetc. 15 yrs exp.

Local, call for appt:805-443-0900 VCS338346

GABRIEL H. RUIZMasonry & Concrete

Stamp ConcreteDriveways Block Walls

Retaining WallsBrick & Stone Work

BBQ Paving Stucco+ Bobcat Tractor Svc

Cell-805-231-5576Lic#883357 VCS339376

JC & SONSCONSTRUCTION GROUP

Room Add/New Const/Remodel

Driveways/Pavers/Concrete/Block,Brick,Tile

FencingGrading/Excavating/Underground Utils

DemolitionReasonable Rates

NO Job Is Too Small

Call Jessie 805.212.2573for a FREE Estimate.

LIC#985360 VCS338760

TP ConstructionKitchen & Bath Remodeling

Room AdditionsCementWorkAcoustic Removal

StuccoPaintTileStonecall Tony

805-377-8513 or 805-604-4801Lic #703539VCS338511

T & TCONSTRUCTION

Room Additions Kitchen & Bath

Remodels Patio Covers &

Decks

Tom 805-987-2860Lic#425257 VCS338696

THEDOORMAN

Door Installations & Repairs,New Windows, Moldings,

Stairs Cabinets, HandymanServ. 34 yrs exp. Camarillo

805-890-9493VCS339307

TIMS CUSTOMDOORS

Over 200 StylesFrench Swing Sliders, All

Brands, Locks. Hardware,Moldings. Wholesale Prices.

25 Years Experience!(805) 527-5808

Lic #724376VCS339045

ALL-PHASEDRYWALL

No Job Too SmallAll Your Drywall Needs!

40+ Years ExperienceCompetitive Rates805-701-3108Lic #955634

VCS338713

AROUND TOWNELECTRIC

BEST VALUE!Since 1981Experienced ContractorGreg & Steve Mendonca

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

805-988-0636Lic #407590 VCS339121

SYV FENCINGAll types of wood fencing,

gates and repairs.

Ken 805-944-8047Free Estimates!

Lic. & Bonded Lic. [email protected]

VCS339114

Best Ever FirewoodHeat or Romance

Dry Season Mixed OakEucalyptus Fruit

Full Truck Delivery anddiscount if you Pick Up.

805-798-4940 or805-640-0917

VCS339039

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