Vol. 11, No. 18 | Thursday, September 8, 2011 www.thelighthousenews.com WHAT’S INSIDE By Andrea Howry Lighthouse editor A crowd estimated at about 1,500 gathered in Hangar 34 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, on Saturday, Aug. 27, to get signatures from New Orleans Saints players — primar- ily quarterback Drew Brees. For about 45 minutes, starting at 1:30 p.m., a few fans with base access strolled from player to player — offense on the right, defense on the left — asking them to sign footballs, jerseys and pho- tos. Everyone else stood in a long, long line to get Brees’ auto- graph. “It’s fine — we’re all Saints,” said a friendly Roger Allen, an offensive guard playing in his sec- ond year with the Saints. He sat Signing Day for Saints PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE Drew Brees, quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, signs autographs for Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, and his daughters, Lily, 9, Abby, 12, and Kelsey, 15. Brothers Kaya, Jayden and Tyler Hixson show off their autographed Saints gear during a signing event in Hangar 34 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. Their mom, Darling, drove them to Mugu from Naval Air Station Lemoore, where their dad, Brad, is an aviation structural mechanic safety equipment 1st class. SW1 Tait Sorley of the Naval Construction Training Center cuts the 250 Thai spring rolls his wife, Bee, prepared the night before for Multicultural Day. Page 17. Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Han, chaplain at Naval Base Ventura County, joins other officers from the base in a wheelchair basketball scrimmage as part of a paralympic sports camp. Page 12. Capt. (Sel.) Charlie Willmore bids farewell to the Naval Construction Training Center, where he has been commanding officer for two years. A change of command also took place at the Naval Test Wing Pacific. Pages 3, 10. SEE SAINTS, PAGE 7 As many as 1,000 motorcyclists are expected to kick off their Ride to the Flags from Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, during a memorial cere- mony on Sunday, Sept. 11, the 10-year anniversary of the terror- ist attacks that killed nearly 3,000. The motorcyclists will register at the Las Posas Gate beginning at 10 a.m., then ride onto the base to Building 1. Entertainment starts at 11 a.m., with the memo- rial ceremony starting shortly after noon. Afterwards, the bikers will ride along backroads to Pep- perdine University in Malibu, where 2,977 American and inter- national flags will be set up, each representing a life taken during the terrorist attacks. The memorial service will in- clude guest speakers, a wreath- laying ceremony and a flyover by an E-2C aircraft. There will also be a bell-ringing tribute, during which a bell will be rung every 10 seconds for three minutes, with each minute representing each location people died dur- ing the terrorist attacks: the World Trade Center, the Pen- tagon and the field in Penn- sylvania where one of the hi- jacked planes crashed. Sept. 11 service set for NBVC Point Mugu
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Vol. 11, No. 18 | Thursday, September 8, 2011www.thelighthousenews.com
WHAT’S INSIDE
By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
A crowd estimated at about1,500 gathered in Hangar 34 atNaval Base Ventura County,Point Mugu, on Saturday, Aug.27, to get signatures from NewOrleans Saints players—primar-ily quarterback Drew Brees.For about 45 minutes, starting
at 1:30 p.m., a few fans with baseaccess strolled from player to
player — offense on the right,defense on the left— asking themto sign footballs, jerseys and pho-tos. Everyone else stood in a long,long line to get Brees’ auto-graph.“It’s fine — we’re all Saints,”
said a friendly Roger Allen, anoffensive guard playing in his sec-ond year with the Saints. He sat
Signing Day for Saints
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Drew Brees, quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, signs autographsfor Capt. Jim McHugh, commanding officer of Naval Base VenturaCounty, and his daughters, Lily, 9, Abby, 12, and Kelsey, 15.
Brothers Kaya, Jayden and Tyler Hixson show off their autographedSaints gear during a signing event in Hangar 34 at Naval Base VenturaCounty, Point Mugu. Their mom, Darling, drove them to Mugu from NavalAir Station Lemoore, where their dad, Brad, is an aviation structuralmechanic safety equipment 1st class.
SW1 Tait Sorley of the NavalConstruction Training Center cutsthe 250 Thai spring rolls his wife,Bee, prepared the night before forMulticultural Day. Page 17.
Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Han, chaplain atNaval Base Ventura County, joinsother officers from the base in awheelchair basketball scrimmage aspart of a paralympic sports camp.Page 12.
Capt. (Sel.) Charlie Willmore bidsfarewell to the Naval ConstructionTraining Center, where he has beencommanding officer for two years.A change of command also tookplace at the Naval Test Wing Pacific.Pages 3, 10.
SEE SAINTS, PAGE 7
Asmany as 1,000motorcyclistsare expected to kick off theirRide to the Flags from NavalBase Ventura County, PointMugu, during a memorial cere-mony on Sunday, Sept. 11, the10-year anniversary of the terror-ist attacks that killed nearly3,000.
The motorcyclists will registerat the Las Posas Gate beginningat 10 a.m., then ride onto the baseto Building 1. Entertainmentstarts at 11 a.m., with the memo-rial ceremony starting shortlyafter noon.Afterwards, the bikerswill ride along backroads to Pep-perdine University in Malibu,
where 2,977 American and inter-national flags will be set up, eachrepresenting a life taken duringthe terrorist attacks.The memorial service will in-
clude guest speakers, a wreath-laying ceremony and a flyover byan E-2C aircraft. There will alsobe a bell-ringing tribute, during
which a bell will be rung every 10seconds for three minutes,with each minute representingeach location people died dur-ing the terrorist attacks: theWorld Trade Center, the Pen-tagon and the field in Penn-sylvania where one of the hi-jacked planes crashed.
Sept. 11 service set for NBVC Point Mugu
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What can be done about this traffic hazard?
Question: At Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, on 13th Street between ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal and the Transportation Department, bushes have completely taken overthe shoulder and are growing into the traffic lane. This forces pedestrians and bicyclists tocompete with automobiles for the use of the traffic lane. Very few cars change lanes for mewhen I walk through there. Is there any chance someone can take some shears to the bushes?Thanks!
Answer: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. The NBVC grounds maintenancecontractors were deployed and cut back the encroaching Mallaluca trees to provide a clearpath for both pedestrians and cyclists.
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COMMUNITYCALENDAR
JOB FAIR: 9 a.m. to 1p.m., Fleet and FamilySupport Center, NBVCPort Hueneme. Open to
anyone with base access. About30 employers will have booths.Info: [email protected].
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BE PREPARED:OperationPreparednessinformation fair, 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Commissary, NBVCPort Hueneme. Find out what youneed to do to be prepared in caseof a natural disaster. Sponsoredby Fleet and Family Service Center.Information: Carrie Malpica,982-2646.
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NAVY LODGE OPENHOUSE: 11 a.m. to 1p.m. In celebration ofNational HospitalityWeek Sept. 11-17,
everyone is invited to view guestrooms. Information: 985-2624.
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CEC KICKOFF: 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,parking lot of Bldg.36, NBVC Point Mugu.
Also Sept. 29, Bolles Field, NBVCPort Hueneme, 11 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Burger or hot dog, soda orwater, chips and ice cream for$3. Find out how you can helpCalifornia Gold Coast CombinedFederal Campaign.
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GOLF TOURNAMENT:Society of AmericanMilitary Engineersscholarship golf
The 25thNaval Construction Regiment(NCR), Task ForceOverlord, transitionedto the 30th NCR, Task Force Forager,during an Aug. 16 transfer of authorityceremony onKandahar Airfield, Afghan-istan.Capt. Bret J. Muilenburg, Task Force
Forager and the 30th NCR commodore,said his team, based in PortHueneme, washonored to take over such an importantmission.“To the units of Task Force Forager,
you are an impressive team,” saidMuilen-burg. “30 NCR feels a great pride in join-ing you in this fight and a great obligationto ensure strong leadership in our TaskForce.”The 30th NCR, which was previously
deployed to Afghanistan from August2009 to February 2010, is made up of ap-proximately 90 Seabees and support staffandwill be deployed toKandaharAirfield
until early 2012.The 25th NCR, from Gulfport, Miss.,
served as the command and control ele-ment for Task Force Overlord, which wasresponsible for construction engineeringand engineering support in Southern,Southwestern and Western Afghanistan.The TOA’s officiating officer, U.S. Army
Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, com-mended the task force for its many suc-cesses during its seven-month deploy-ment.“Task Force Overlord proved the true
power of the military is the combined ef-forts of all the services,” he said. “Youshould be extremely proud of your ac-complishments.”Referencing the 25thNCR’sWorldWar
II history, Scaparrotti told the Sailors ofthe 25th NCR they lived up to their lega-cy.“Just as your predecessors inWorldWar
II played an instrumental role in the inva-sion of Normandy, you too have accom-
plished great things which will be remem-bered for years to come.”Task Force Overlord and the 25thNCR
commodore, Navy Capt. Allan M. Strat-man, said the task force did an amazingjob supporting themission inAfghanistanand the Afghan people.“It doesn’t get any better than leading
this incredible group of engineers, and I’mreally going to miss it.”Stratman said Task Force Overlord was
a success because of the great Army,Navyand Air Force engineers from the 10 unitssupporting its mission. During its deploy-ment to Afghanistan, soldiers, Sailors andairmen of the task force built and repairedroads and constructed new forward oper-ating bases and security points.Task Force Overlord also dug water
wells, which provided clean water for Af-ghan villages, placed and repaired bridg-es and partnered with Afghan militaryengineers to aid in the smooth transitionto Afghan leadership.
30th NCR deploys to Kandahar Airfield
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The Naval Construction Training Cen-ter at Naval Base Ventura County, PortHueneme, recently celebrated the arrivalof its 35th commanding officer, Cmdr.Scott Loeschke.A native of Rapid City, S.D., Loeschke
was commissioned in April 1993 upongraduation fromOfficerCandidate School.He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechani-cal engineering fromSouthDakota Schoolof Mines and Technology and a master’sin mechanical engineering from the Uni-versity of Colorado.Loeschke came on board July 28 from
First Naval Construction Division, wherehe was liaison officer to U.S. Naval Forc-es Central Command.Departing Capt. (Sel.) CharlieWillmore
was the commanding officer of NCTC fortwo years.“I will definitely miss this command,”
he said. “The staff, military and civilianpersonnel are complete and consummateprofessionals. They made my job as thecommanding officer very enjoyable, but Irecognize that it is time to move on.”Willmore, a graduate of the Naval
Academy, class of 1991, has orders to thePentagon, where he will be attached to theChief of Naval Operations staff.“The best advice I can impart to Cmdr.
Loeschke is to trust the staff to do theirjob,” Willmore said. “I also recommendvisiting the staff and students wheneverpossible.”
Loeschke relievesWillmore asNCTC commander
PHOTO BY BUC (SCW) DANIEL JAMES LYNCH / NCTC
Capt. (Sel.) Charlie Willmore, left, hands over command of the Naval Construction TrainingCenter to Cmdr. Scott Loeschke.
I will definitely missthis command.
— Capt. (Sel.) Charlie Willmore
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Doyou remember that iconic “beginningof the school year”writing assignment, that“What I Did onmy Summer Vacation” es-say?My summer was just plain tough! My
husband’s shipwas inanaggressiveworkupscycle and I barely saw him all summer. Wedid not get a vacation. I took on a new jobworking for an organization that providesdirect support to military families — yes, Ilovemy job! Butworking outside the homewas a major change for me and my family.My aging mother’s health is changing, re-quiring many frantic trips, via ambulance,to the hospital—and frantic cross-countryflights for this daughter.Man, I’m exhaust-ed just recounting the summer.Add to that a soon-deploying husband
and I foundmyself fighting theblues—andhaving a world-class pity party. Not a pret-ty picture. Not my finest hour.I found myself spiraling in my thought
life. Do you do this? Do you replay mentaltapes of conversations, events, disappoint-ments—againandagain?Haveyounoticedhow unproductive that is?The worst part of this was the tone I
was setting for my home and my friend-
ships! I can’t believemy friends stayedwithme — I was no picnic to be around.This is what I learned throughmy “sum-
mer of challenge.” There are seasons tolife. There is shore duty and there is seaduty. There are awesome summers, full oftrips, family and fun. Then there are sum-mers that pass like a blur, full of chal-lenges and hurdles, sadness and loss.I want an easy life. Don’t we all? But an
“easy” life isn’t the most fulfilling life. Ifyou never endure sore muscles you’ll nev-er enjoy the “Rocky”dance of accomplish-ment. Working through challenges buildsour emotional strength. Sitting at the bed-
side of the ill teaches us the frailty andbrevity of life. Sitting through long daysof deployment andworkupsmakes home-coming all the more precious, meaningfuland intimate.So my summer may not have been a
Norman Rockwell, picture-perfect, fun-filled summer. But it was a summer thatexercised my emotional and mental mus-cles. It was a summer that reminded mewhat is really important: a vacation inHawaii or being there when my husbanddrags his weary body through the doorafter a very long day; that arguments withmy mother over the years mean nothingin the midst of holding a frail hand thatonce held mine for safety.What did I do onmy summer vacation?
I was stretched, stressed and hopefullybecame a better person for the struggle ofthe summer of 2011. Bad attitude and pityparty now in check, I look forward to thefall and on to winter.Life is precious, life is good.
— Connect with Beth Wilson at [email protected]. Beth’s Internet talkshow resumes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13,at www.blogtalkradio.com/nht.
Summertime blues end on optimistic noteBeginningMonday, Oct. 3, custom-
er service hours at Naval Base Ven-tura County’s Consolidated Mail Fa-cilities will change to the following:
Lobby hours• Port Hueneme, Bldg. 801:Monday
throughFriday, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., andnoon to 3 p.m.• Point Mugu, Bldg. 65: Monday
through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Customer service window hours• Point Mugu, Bldg. 65: Monday
through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 12:15p.m.Mailboxes in the lobby at Point
Mugu will remain accessible until 3:30p.m. daily.Accountable mail needing to be
stamped must be received by 12:15 p.m. daily. Any mail dropped off after12:15 p.m. will be processed the nextbusiness day.Question: [email protected]
or 989-1873.
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With childhood behind them and adult-hood in front of them, it is no wonderhigh school students sometimes find theteen years confusing.For some teens, the idea of attending
college is all-consuming. Their classes andactivities are geared toward the ultimategoal of getting into and paying for college.Others are enjoying the teen years withoutmuch consideration as towhat will happenonce they face adulthood.Neither set of teens is doing the wrong
thing. Both just need balance, and someinsight and guidance can help them withthat.Middle school sets the stage for students
to start learning their strengths, weak-nesses and interests. Some students findthat an interest in pre-algebra is muchhigher than in reading and writing about“The Diary of Anne Frank.”Others findthat dissecting a frog in life science is muchmore interesting than learning about theAmerican Revolution in social studies.Middle school curriculum tends to sparkinterest in the students’ selection of highschool courses and later college major.As students enter high school, class se-
lection is muchmore important. Studentsin California must complete the “A-Gsubject requirements” if they plan to at-tend a college or university. The intent of“A-G” is to ensure that students can par-ticipate fully in the first-year program ata university in a wide variety of fields ofstudy. The requirements are written delib-erately for the benefit of all students ex-pecting to enter the university, and not forpreparation for specific majors.University faculty considers this subject
requirement to be effective preparation on
many levels for undergraduate work at theuniversity. It assures the faculty that thestudent has attained a body of generalknowledge that will provide breadth andperspective to new, more advanced studyand that the student has essential criticalthinking and study skills.It is important for students to realize
that high school graduation requirementsare different than college preparation re-quirements. If a student fulfills graduationrequirements and not “A-G”requirements,they will not be prepared to attend a pub-lic four-year university andmost likely willnot be accepted. They will, however, beable to attend a community college andpossibly a private university if accepted.It is important to know that there are
many opportunities to fund college —many. Grants, scholarships, sponsor’s GIBill, student loans, student contributionand parent contribution are all ways topay for college.Without a doubt, a studentwho is willing to work hard can getthrough and pay for college.For students to get motivated and learn
more about preparing to go to college, aprogramwill start at theNBVCTeenCen-
ters. “College Bound” will meet monthlyat each of the CYP Teen Centers — PortHueneme, Point Mugu and Camarillo.College Bound will give teens an op-
portunity to learn, ask questions and getmotivated to get on and stay on the roadto college. A topic will be presented eachmonth, from academic success to the col-lege application process. Teens will begiven an opportunity to learn, ask ques-tions and do research on their goals andhow to reach them.To motivate the teens even more, a col-
lege campus tour will be planned at theend of the school year for teens to seecollege life. As the teens research schools,their input will be used to decide whichcollege to visit.To sign up and find out the days and
times of the College Bound program atyour local CYP center, please call PortHueneme at 982-4218, PointMugu at 989-7580, or Camarillo at 383-6240.
— For any questions regarding collegepreparation or any K-12 education relatedquestions, please call the NBVC schoolliaison officer at 989-5211 or e-mail [email protected].
Meeting monthly, College Bound helps ambitious teens
Married couples who feel they needto get away and focus on their relation-ship are invited to a free Marriage En-
richment Retreat, scheduled for Oct.21-23 at the Residence Inn by Marriottat River Ridge in Oxnard.Sponsored by the Naval Base Ven-
tura County Religious Ministry Team,the event begins with dinner at 6:30p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and ends at noonSunday, Oct. 23. In between, coupleswill learn principles to enhance theirmarital relationship and handle inevi-table conflicts, and they’ll learn tostrengthen spiritual, emotional, psycho-logical and physical aspects of theircommitment.Anyone with a valid active duty ID
card is welcome to attend with theirspouse. For information, call the PortHueneme Seabee Chapel at 982-4358.
Marriage retreat planned for October
“You want me to do what!? For howlong?! You want me to leave when?!”This was my end of a phone conversa-
tion on October 3, 2011, just three weeksafter the 9/11 attack. At the time I was alocal church pastor in New Hampshire,as well as a Navy Reserve chaplain.The unexpected phone call came at
10:15 p.m., informing me that I had beenrecalled to active duty for one year andwas ordered to report the next day! I’llnever forget the conversations that ensuedthat night and the next morning with myfamily and the leaders of my congrega-tion.It’s hard to believe that was a decade
ago. Since then, the Navy has called thou-sands of active and reserve Sailors to sup-port the war effort through IndividualAugmentee (IA) orders. Whether deploy-ing as an IA in a Global Support Assign-ment (GSA), Individual AugmenteeMan-powerManagement (IAMM),MobilizedReserve Personnel (RC MOB), OverseasContingency Operation (OCO), OverseasSupport Assignment (OSA) or HealthServices Augmentation Program (HSAP),the experience is profoundly different fromdeploying as an organic part of a com-mand or staff.IA Sailors and families can feel like they
are walking alone through pre-deploy-ment, deployment or post-deployment. Itdoesn’t need to be that way.Here are three primary lessons I’ve
learned along the way that help make themost of IA assignments:• Trust God. This was the first lesson I
confronted that evening. I have been aperson of faith since I was a boy, andthrough the years I’ve learned that faithmust be more than dogma or a book ona shelf, but a personal relationship of loveand trust. That lesson is especially mean-
IA orders can throw a loop into life: Here’s how to cope
ingful in times of uncertainty or chal-lenge.Earlier that October evening, I had
prayerfully determined once again that Iwould trust God no matter what oc-curred. Though I didn’t like the news Ireceived when I answered the phone, bydetermining to trust God I was at peace.Whenever challenges come, as we put ourtrust in God, we can find strength andpeace.• Get connected and stay connected.
This is a decision we must make and actupon. It is true that the “I” in “IA” standsfor “individual,” as we are sent forwardto fill individual requirements. But to dothis well we and our families will need tobe connected to others.We all need the support we receive from
families, friends, shipmates and faithcommunities. Wherever I have gone inlife, even to new places with people I havenever met before, I have always found thatGod provides people with whom I canconnect. None of us can do this alone!
• Learn about and utilize available re-sources. There is an abundance of sup-port available to IAs and families! U.S.Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) is ex-ecutive agent for the Navy IA program.I am one of two Navy Reserve chaplainscurrently mobilized by USFFC to facili-tate religious ministry support of IAs andfamilies. I also serve as chaplain of NavyMobilization Processing Site (NMPS)Port Hueneme, one of four sites in theNavy that processes deploying and re-turning IAs.I interface regularly with CIACs (Com-
mand Individual Augmentee Coordina-tors) who are consistent command con-tacts with IAs throughout the deploymentcycle.If you want to learn more about sup-
port available to IAs and families, I en-courage you to explore www.ia.navy.mil.As we have been at this for many years
now, I am sure a number of people read-ing this article have already served oneor more IA assignment. Or perhaps youare now in receipt of such orders, or ex-pect to be at some point in the near fu-ture. If so, thank you for serving! I amhoping and praying that you too canmake the most of your IA assignment!
— Cmdr. Stephen Gammon is a U.S.Fleet Forces Command staff chaplainfor IA Support and the chaplain for NavyMobilization Processing Site, Naval BaseVentura County, Port Hueneme.
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with three other players behind Brees, watchingthe line form and chatting with whoeverstopped by.“It’s nice to give back,” he said of signing
autographs for the Sailors. “It’s not very much,but whatever we can do to help out is fine.”Dan Alpern, marketing director forMorale,
Welfare and Recreation, was pleased with theturnout, which was more manageable than theyear before when the Dallas Cowboys signedautographs.“We have a lot of happy fans and kids here
today,” he said.As time started running out, fans left the
Brees line and opted instead for autographsfrom coach Sean Payton and running backMark Ingram, who won the Heisman Trophyin 2009 when he played for Alabama. Die-hardBill Hall, an Oxnard resident who retired after22 years in the Navy, didn’t budge.“I came to see the cheerleaders, but Drew
Brees will do,” he said.Finally, after standing in line for 90 minutes,
he walked away with Brees’ signature just sec-onds before the quarterback was ushered tothe plane that would fly the team to Oaklandfor their game the next night against the Raid-ers.“I did it!” Hall said, holding up the signed
football. “And I’m glad I did.”Hall’s wait was nothing compared to the
Andersons’, who started the line outside Han-gar 34 at 10:30 a.m.“We weren’t sure how big this was going to
be,” said Felicia Anderson, who works for Na-val Facilities Engineering Service Center andcame with her husband, Lt. (j.g.) Shane An-derson, who wore his uniform so they couldget front-of-the-line privileges. “No one washere for about the first half hour. We got towatch everybody set up.”Her husband fessed up to being a 49ers fan
but said his family had long weathered the‘Aints years when Archie Manning — fatherof Peyton and Eli — was the only bright spoton the team. The couple planned to give a foot-ball signed by Brees to Anderson’s parents.CM3 Aaron Heldreth of Underwater Con-
struction Team 2 also walked away with Brees’signature — literally.Heldreth, who lost his leg in a car accident
in 2008, had Brees sign his prosthetic leg.
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Saints Coach Sean Payton returns a football to Tristan Lafler after signing it an an autograph session Aug. 27. Tristan, 11, playson the Oxnard Warriors youth football team, and his mom, Jamie, told Payton to watch for him in nine years. Tristan’s dad is an AirForce tech sergeant stationed at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme.
Saints signautographs atNBVCMugu
Above, Saints player Mark Ingram, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2009, signs afootball for EOCA Margo Hoss of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3. “I’m not ahuge football fan,” Hoss said. “This is for my parents. They’re bigger football fans thanI am.” At right, CM3 Aaron Heldreth of Underwater Construction Team 2 grins at thefact that he got quarterback Drew Brees to sign his prosthetic leg.
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“Credit counseling”and “debt manage-ment” are often used interchangeably.However, there are differences.Reputable credit counseling organiza-
tions advise clients on managing moneyand debts, help develop budgets and offerfree educational materials and workshops.Their counselors are certified and trainedin the areas of budgeting, consumer cred-it and debt management. A credit coun-selor will work with their client to assessthe current financial situation, develop arealistic spending plan, establish achiev-able financial goals and create a personalaction plan for success.Debt management programs are for
people whose financial problems stemfrom too much debt. People should onlysign up for one of these plans after a cer-tified credit counselor has spent time thor-oughly reviewing their financial situationand has offered customized advice. A debtmanagement program alone is not creditcounseling, and they’re not for everyone.A debtmanagement programworks this
way: The credit counselor develops a pay-ment plan between the client and theircreditors. Creditors may agree to lower
interest rates and waive certain fees, butconsumers must check with all their cred-itors to be sure that they offer the conces-sions that a credit counselor describes. Aclient will deposit money eachmonth withthe debt management organization. Theorganization uses these deposits to payunsecured debts, like credit card bills, stu-dent loans and medical bills. A successfuldebtmanagement program requires clientsto make regular, timely payments andcould take 48 months or longer to com-plete. Clients also may have to agree notto apply for — or use — any additionalcredit while participating in the plan.Military clients should ask Navy Legal
Services to review any contract beforesigning. Check with the Better BusinessBureau and the AttorneyGeneral’s Officeto make sure the agency you’ve chosen isreputable. The Federal Trade Commission(FTC) website lists questions to ask beforesigning a debt management program. Callup: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/con-sumer/credit/cre38.shtmIn addition, the FTCoffers free publica-
tions on credit and financial issues, includ-ing “Fiscal Fitness: Choosing a Credit
Counselor” and “Knee Deep in Debt.”They are available at ftc.gov/credit, or bycalling toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP.In summary, consumers with a lot of
credit debt should get credit counselingbefore committing to a debt managementprogram. A credit counselor can help witha budget and explore other options beforeassisting a client into a debt managementprogram.
— Interested in helping military clientsdevelop budgets and spending plans? CallNMCRS at 982-4409 today to learn aboutvolunteer programs.
Need help with debt relief?TheNMCRSThrift Shopwill no longer
accept donations of or sell any combatuniforms. All uniforms should be turnedinto a command’s supply department andturned over to DLA Disposition Servic-es.• Thrift Shop (Bldg. 829, Port Huen-
eme): Open Monday and Wednesday, 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Civilian clothing, babyitems, household items and much, muchmore. Prices start at 5 cents!• Budget for Baby: Tuesday, Sept. 13,
and Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m.Learn how your new bundle of joy willimpact your budget and how to pay forall those additional expenses like formula,diapers, clothing, car seats, etc. Just forattending this class, participants will re-ceive Baby’s First Seabag, filled with new-born items fromGerber, at least one hand-made item and a new outfit for yourbaby.• Volunteer orientation: Wednesday,
Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Recruiting caseworkers,Thrift Shop cashiers and Budget for Babyinstructors. Reimbursement for child careand mileage. Snacks provided.For more information or to register for
classes, call 982-4409.
Schedule of events
The U.S. Citizenship and ImmigrationService will provide services from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, to all militarypersonnel, dependents, retirees and De-fenseDepartment personnel at Bldg. 1180,Region Legal Service Office, second floor,Naval Base Ventura County, Port Huen-eme.The outreach will directly assist with
immigration and naturalization issues ei-ther beginning or already started, includ-ing fingerprinting. Bring all relevant pa-
perwork, including copies of fileddocuments, Notices of Action, AlienRegistration Number or LIN/WAC num-bers, correspondence and any other in-formation that pertains to your inqui-ry.Sign-up is required. Stop by Naval
Legal Service Branch Office, Bldg 1180,first floor, to complete a Military In-quiry Sheet.If you have questions, contact the
Navy Legal Service Office at 982-3124.
Citizenship, immigration servicesavailable at Hueneme on Sept. 22
The last opportunity to find out aboutfederal employee benefits and to askquestions about themwill be offered from1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Na-val Base Ventura County, Port Huen-eme.The seminar, titled “Understanding
Federal Employee Benefits,” will be heldin Bldg. 1388, the Audio-Visual Center
at Naval Surface Warfare Center, PortHueneme Division.Topics will include understanding and
maximizing benefits of PPOs andHMOs,choosing the right dental and vision planand an explanation of how flexible spend-ing accounts work.For any questions, contact Rebecca
Coronado at 982-4084.
Last benefits workshop is Oct. 5
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By Patrick SammonNAWCWD Point Mugu Security Officer
For many living on theWest Coast, likemyself, I had the morning news on whileI got ready for work. I thought, “Todaywill be easy,” as I would be attending asecurity seminar at Duke’s, titled “Protect-ing Our Crown Jewels.”How wrong and ironic that would turn
out to be.As I was watching the news, I saw the
aftermath of the first aircraft impact. Atfirst, everyone on the news station— andI — thought it was some small privateaircraft that had a malfunction andcrashed into the tower on a fluke. Whenthe second plane hit, I remember scream-ing out loud, “No! No! You (deleted),”because I knew, right then, in my gut, wewere at war, and I also knew there werefriends of mine who had died.Our symposium was a somber and sad
event, to say the least. Here we were, aroom full of security professionals, help-less as to what had transpired. Then weheard about the Pentagon and Flight 93.When is it going to stop?I felt a little relieved when we heard the
USAwent into our highest alert and fight-
ers were finally being scrambled. I feltanguish for additional passengers andcrews who may need to be sacrificed, butI realized it may be necessary. I was thank-ful I was able to contact all my family andnone were traveling. I drifted in and outof prayer, all day.As I mentioned previously, we were in
Duke’s, and there was a huge, wall-sizedTV in the lounge turned on to the news.I remember seeing the first tower collapse,and this just increased the rage that wasbuilding inside. I also knew it was prob-ably inevitable the second tower wouldcollapse, as well.It wouldn’t be until the end of the day,
after making contact with everyone atwork that I needed to and going home,
that I let loose and sobbed for almost anhour.During my teenage years (16-19), I
worked as an intern stockbroker at 110Broadway, the Equitable Building, Man-hattan, for Tucker Anthony & R.L. Day.I would take the BMT Subway fromBrooklyn and get off behind TrinityChurch at the Court Street station.Whenyou got to the top of the stairs, the firstthing anyone would see was the WorldTrade Center, under construction.At work back then, all the brokerage
firms, including mine, would have a cloudof smoke in them, from all the “three packa day” smokers, which forced me to go tothe neighborhood deli and pick up lunchin order to re-oxygenate. I would go toTrinityChurch’s cemetery across the street,where there were park benches and towhere the lunch crowd would often mi-grate. I would either sit and watch con-struction on the WTC, or, on a very hotday, go to the far side under the trees andshare time with Alexander Hamilton (he’sburied there).When I went back for my 40th high
school reunion, I visited the WTC site,plus all my other old stomping grounds.
It was bittersweet. What if I had decidedto stay in the Wall Street district ratherthan making the Navy a career? Would Ihave been in WTC that day?I lost friends in brokerage firms and
NYFD. I’ve got their autographs and sen-timents in my graduating yearbook. Al-though I hadn’t seen them for decades, Imiss them now more than I ever had be-fore.
— Patrick Sammon, who attended highschool in Brooklyn, has been at Point Mugusince 1978 and has been a Naval Air WarfareCenter Weapons Division security specialistsince 1995.
Ex-New Yorker, security specialist remembers 9/11Here we were, aroom full of securityprofessionals, helplessas to what hadhappened.
What if I had decidedto stay in the WallStreet district ratherthan making the Navya career? Would I havebeen in WTC that day?
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By Theresa GoldstrandNAWCWD Public Affairs
After a stellar 24-year naval career,Capt. Timothy J. “Eel”Morey celebratedhis pending retirement with a change ofcommand and retirement ceremony Sept.1 at the Air Test and Evaluation Squad-ron (VX) 30 Hangar 372, Naval BaseVentura County, Point Mugu.As commodore of the Naval TestWing
Pacific (NTWP), Morey completed hislast military flight Aug. 29, departingfrom theNaval AirWarfare CenterWeap-ons Division (NAWCWD) VX-31 flightline at China Lake, where he served fromMarch 2004 to March 2007 as chief testpilot and then commander of VX-31.More than 200 guests witnessed the
traditional Navy change of commandceremony when Morey was relieved by
Capt. Paul A. Sohl as NTWP command-er.NASA astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly was
the guest speaker. A veteran of threespace flights, Kelly has logged more than180 days in space. Like his shipmate Mo-rey, Kelly received his commission fromthe State University of New York Mari-time College and was designated a navalaviator at Naval Air Station Beeville,Texas.Morey is well-known to theNAWCWD
community through his service as theTomahawk test director within PEO(W)at Patuxent River, Md., from October2001 to December 2003. In March 2004,he reported to VX-31 as the chief testpilot and then assumed command of thesquadron September 2005.Morey became the military director of
NAVAIR’s Weapons and Energetics De-partment in March 2007, a position heheld until June 2008, when he assumedcommand of NTWP.Hailing from North Salem, N.Y., Mo-
rey was commissionedMay 1987 throughthe NROTC Program at the State Uni-versity of New York Maritime College,where he earned a bachelor’s degree inelectrical engineering and a U.S. CoastGuard Third Mate license in the Mer-chant Marine. He was designated a navalaviator July 1989. Throughout his career,he accumulated more than 3,000 hoursof flight time in 35 different aircraft.Morey’s personal awards include three
Navy Meritorious Service Medals, twoNavy/Marine Corps CommendationMedals and two Navy/Marine CorpsAchievement Medals.
Morey retires as commodore, Naval Test Wing Pacific
By ACAN Brian LooSan Nicolas Island
A 16-year-old from Santa Clarita tookup a recent offer from a neighborhoodfriend and visited the air traffic control areaand Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30(VX-30) at Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) Point Mugu.Austin Cherney has always dreamed of
becoming a pilot, perhaps even an astro-naut, and wanted to see for himself whatair traffic controllers do.The July 25 tour started at radar and was
hosted by Air Traffic Controller 1st ClassTimothy Barrett. He explained to Austinthe importance of radar operation and theexcitement that overwhelms a controllerwhen handling numerous aircraft departingand approaching the airspace over NBVCPoint Mugu.
Austin’s eyes were wide as he watched airtraffic controllers in operation, a side of airtraffic control most people never get to ex-perience.The tour then led to the control tower,
where Austin was greeted by the towerbranch chief, Air Traffic Controller 1stClass Julian Demps, who explained how thecontrol tower is operated and how criticalit is to be able to handle various scenarioswith aircraft on the airfield and in the air-space.Austin watched aircraft taxiing, departing
and arriving, all of which gave him an un-derstanding about the communication be-tween controller and pilot.Austin was then offered an opportunity
to visit the VX-30 “Bloodhounds”with Lt.Nathan Sayer. This is where he would getthe chance to talk with a Navy officer about
flying and what he should expect if heever became a Navy pilot.Sayer enriched Austin with information
about college and the requirements ofbecoming a pilot, as well as the possi-bilities of pursuing the Naval Academy.The exclusive time spent with Sayer was
something Austin said he would neverforget.“Today’s visit was the best day of my
summer vacation,” Austin said.Austin now has a sense of direction for
his post-high school career and is prepar-ing himself for a career in naval avia-tion.Whether he becomes an air traffic con-
troller or a pilot in the Navy is yet to bedetermined, but one thing is certain: Thevisit to NBVC Point Mugu will have hadan impact on his decision.
Teen gets life-changing look at air traffic control
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Austin Cherney, a 16-year-old fromSanta Clarita, took up a neighbor’soffer and toured the air trafficcontrol area at Naval Base VenturaCounty, Point Mugu.
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Rear Adm. Mat Winter, left, NAWCWDcommanderandNavalAirSystemsCommandTest and Evaluation assistant commander,bids “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to hisshipmate and friend, Capt. Timothy J. Morey,who celebrated his pending retirement in adual change of command and retirementceremony Sept. 1.
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By Andrea HowryLighthouse editor
“It’s a lot harder than itlooks.”About two dozen officers from
Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC) learned that masteringwheelchair basketball is no slamdunk when they tried out thesport Friday, Aug. 26, during thefirst-ever U.S. Olympic Commit-tee Paralympic Military SportsCamp at NBVC, Port Huen-eme.All of them broke into a sweat
after a few minutes of play, andseveral commented afterwardsthat not only was it harder thanthey expected, it required moreathletic expertise than they an-ticipated.“It’s a lot of fun, but it’s really
challenging,” said Capt. DavidSasek, chief staff officer of thebase. “The spatial relationshipsare all different. I had a guy openfor a fast break and I passed to
him but he couldn’t get there intime. It’s a lot more athletic thanit looks.”“It’s certainly a different expe-
rience,” agreed Capt. JimMcHugh, commanding officer ofthe base. “It’s a challenge figuringout how to drive.”
FredMorgan,Morale,Welfareand Recreation site manager, or-ganized the 90-minute scrimmageso the officers could experienceone of the most popular sportsoffered at the Wounded WarriorTraining Camps held at NBVC.“This was a fantastic opportu-
nity for everyone to gain an ap-preciation for what the woundedwarriors go through,” saidMWRMarketing Director Dan Alp-ern.Cmdr. Michael Obermiller,
public works officer, is an avidbasketball player and foundwheelchair basketball to be a dif-ferent sport than what he’s usedto.“For one thing, the rim is a lot
farther away,” he said. “And I’mused to jumping, which I can’tdo.”Wheelchair basketball players
use chairs with cambered wheels,meaning they tilt so they’re wid-er at the base, giving the player
better balance. It didn’t help Lt.Wade Jones, the food service of-ficer for the base. Twice, he wasreaching far out for a pass whensomeone bumped into him,knocking him over.
Officers find out wheelchair basketball is no slam dunk
PHOTOS BY MC2 (SW) KARALIE MOORE / NBVC
Officers at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) exercise their skills atwheelchair basketball during a U.S. Olympic Committee ParalympicMilitary Sports Camp held at NBVC Port Hueneme Aug. 25-29.
Capt. Jim McHugh, commandingofficer, Naval Base Ventura County(NBVC), tests his mobility in awheelchair.
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The idea behind all wheelchair sports is that thechair is part of the body — not an easy conceptfor an able-bodied individual who’s used to runninginstead of pushing and rolling. And in keepingwith that idea, a fallen player can’t unstrap himselfand get back into the chair — he has to roll thechair over so that he’s facing the ground, then pushhimself upright.Jones said Monday his shoulders were sore.“It’s challenging getting the arc on the ball from
that low,” he said. “It’s like playing on yourknees.”The USOC camp, held Aug. 25-29, brought to-
gether several dozen wounded, ill and injured ser-vicemembers from theNavy, Air Force and SpecialForces to try wheelchair basketball, archery, cy-cling, swimming and strength and conditioning.“This camp is an opportunity to introduce our
woundedwarriors back into the sports experience,”said Rick Babington, cycling coach. “It’s also anopportunity for us as coaches to gauge their inter-est in a particular sport, determine if they qualifyfor a paralympic program in that sport and, if theydo classify and have an interest, see if there is po-tential for them to compete at some level in thatsport.”
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Lt. Wade Jones, food service officer for Naval Base Ventura County,learns how tough it is to become upright once a wheelchair tips overduring a game of wheelchair basketball.
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Upright again, Jones heads down the court, beingcareful not to let the bouncing ball hit the rim of thecambered wheel. A player is allowed only two pushesof the wheelchair before a dribble — any more thanthat and it’s a traveling violation.
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Naval Base Ventura County, PointMugu, is once againhosting theWoundedWarrior Half Marathon, the pro-ceeds of which go to upcoming training camps for in-jured, seriously ill and wounded Navy and Coast Guardathletes.The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at the
Mugu Gym. There will also be a 5K run and aMilitaryMile Run.Cost to run the half marathon is $35 for civilians and
$20 for military. The 5K is $20 for civilians and $10 formilitary. The Military Mile is $10 for civilians and $5for military.Deadline to register at www.active.com is Monday,
Sept. 12. Information: 989-7378 or 982-3007.Volunteers are needed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help
set up and to man water stations, registration, crowdcontrol, the finish line and parking areas and to helpwith cleanup. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt andlunch, and active duty military volunteers will have avolunteer letter sent to their command.Please email [email protected] for information
on volunteering or to sign up.
WoundedWarriorHalf Marathon setfor Sept. 17 at MuguBy Kathy Stewart
NSWC Port Hueneme Command Communications
Each year, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)Port Hueneme supports the efforts of the nation’swounded warriors by participating in the annual HiringHeroes Career Fair at Camp Pendleton, and this yearwas no exception.NSWC Port Hueneme was among approximately 135
organizations recruiting wounded veterans during thecareer fair at theU.S.Marine Corps base in Camp Pend-leton on July 13.Sponsored by theU.S.Department of Defense (DoD),
the annual event is part of a nationwide effort to helpwounded warriors transition from the warfront to thecivilian workplace.Dave Haugland, NSWCPort Hueneme’s security and
safety manager, along with employees Armando Onti-veros and John Grahovac, manned a recruiting boothduring the event and engaged a large number of attend-ees.
“We drew a lot of interest and were swamped fromthe time it started until mid-afternoon,”Haugland said.The team collected more than 30 resumes, which wereforwarded to NSWC Port Hueneme hiring managersfor review and follow-up. “And more resumes are com-ing in daily,” added Haugland.
As a critical Navy command in support of the fleet,NSWC Port Hueneme relies on a strong workforce —and Haugland said he thinks the recruitment effort isgood for the organization as well as the wounded war-riors, who have experience, military training, a teamworkmentality and a commitment to completing challengingmissions.
NSWCPort Huenemerecruits wounded vets
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Dave Haugland, NSWC Port Hueneme s security and safetymanager, hands a business card to Marine 1st Lt. LucianMossbarger during the Hiring Heroes Career Fair on July 13at the U.S. Marine Corps base in Camp Pendleton.
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Ten active-dutymembersof themilitary— includingfive Sailors stationed atNaval Base Ventura Coun-ty — will be honored onFriday, Sept. 9, as the Ox-nard Chamber of Com-merce holds its 14th an-nualMilitary AppreciationDinner.The event begins at 6 p.
m. at the Courtyard Mar-riott, 600 E. EsplanadeDrive, Oxnard.Among those being hon-
ored is Chief ConstructionElectrician LeonardoCalderon of the 31st Sea-bee Readiness Group, whowas named theNavy’s 2010Sailor of the Year. He wasthe first Seabee to receivethe honor.Also being recognized
for “demonstrating excel-lence and going the extramile,” according to thechamber, are:• Construction Electri-
ic 1st Class (Seabee Com-bat Warfare) William E.Barbieri, Naval Construc-tion Training Center.• Builder 2nd Class (Sea-
bee Combat Warfare)Adam D. Kortmeyer,
NMCB 40.• Naval Aircrewman 1st
Class (Aviation Warfare)Danny Ledesma, Air Testand Evaluation Squadron30 (VX-30).Being recognized from
other branches of the mil-itary are:• U.S. Coast Guard
Boatswains Mate 2ndClass Matthew V. Marler,stationed at Channel Is-lands Harbor.• U.S.Marine Corps Sgt.
Geoffrey Petit, an inspec-tor and instructor atWeapons Company, 2DBattalion, 23D Marines,NBVC Port Hueneme.• U.S. Air Force Techni-
cal Sgt. Vickram J. Raj-paul, 344th TrainingSquadron, Detachment 1,NBVC Port Hueneme.• Channel Islands Air
National Guard TechnicalSgt. John S.Meyers, 146thMaintenance Squadron,146th Airlift Wing, PortHueneme.• U.S. Army Staff Sgt.
Donald G. Davis.For more information
on the event, call the Ox-nard chamber at 983-6118.
Oxnard Chamberhonors 10 membersof today’s military
CM1 William E. Barbieri
CEC Leonardo Calderon
CE1 William L. Cappel
BU2 Adam D. Kortmeyer
AFW1 Danny Ledesma
Navy’s Sailorof the Yearis amongthose beingrecognized for‘going the extramile’
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From carnitas to Thai spring rolls togood old-fashioned peach cobbler, the 400people who attended the MulticulturalDay lunchtime event took their appetiteson an around-the-world tour Thursday,Sept. 1.Held this year on the Seabee Chapel
grounds at Naval Base Ventura County,Port Hueneme, the 18th annual event fea-tured live entertainment and samples from12 food booths — all representing differ-ent ethnicities.For $6, a food sample passport allowed
each attendee to cruise from booth tobooth, sampling banana pudding, jamba-laya and tacos.
On stage, people who work at the baseshared their cultural heritage throughsong and dance.Chief Culinary Specialist Ronald Rob-
inson, who oversees all the barracks atNaval Base Ventura County, chaired theevent committee.“Everything went really well,” he said.
“We had plenty of people — more thanI anticipated.”In keeping with tradition, a panel of
judges rated the food, with the peachcobbler served by the African AmericanFocus Group coming in first. Tacosserved by Human Resources came insecond, and carnitas served by the His-panic Employment Program came inthird.
A taste of different cultures
Everett Batey and Delia Aldrete serve carnitas in the booth sponsored by the HispanicEmployment Program. The carnitas ended up winning third place.
PHOTOS BY ANDREA HOWRY / LIGHTHOUSE
Kris Gillespie, who works in administration at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, PortHueneme Division (NSWC PHD) and Ivan Bermudez, an engineer with NSWC PHD, take tothe stage for some salsa dancing during the 18th annual Multicultural Day.
CS3 Josh Hoover serves up New Englandclam chowder in the booth sponsored by thePort Hueneme galley.
CS1 Marco Guevarra of the Port Huenemebarracks performs “Muli,” which means“Again” in Filipino.
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construc-tion Battalion 3 traveled to the CampRoberts National Guard base last monthfor training with large weapons.The Seabees spent the last week of Au-
gust learning how to use the weaponssystems to defend their camp in a combatenvironment in the event a Seabee bat-talion is attacked.NMCB 3 is an expeditionary element
of U.S. Naval forces, providing construc-tion, engineering and security services insupport of national strategy, naval powerprojection, humanitarian assistance andcontingency operations.
NMCB 3 travels to Camp Roberts for hands-on training with large weapons
GM3 (SCW) Christopher Acevedo issues anM-16 with an M-203 grenade launcher toa Seabee from Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion 3.
PHOTOS BY MCC (SCW/AW/SW) JESSE SHERWIN / NMCB 3
UCCN Shannell Hall, with the assistance of EOCN Clinton Roberts, fires an MK-19 40mmgrenade launcher as an instructor from the 31st Seabee Readiness Group observes.
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, along with instructors from the 31stSeabee Readiness Group, prepare to fire MK-19 automatic 40mm grenade launchers atthe multi-purpose range, Camp Roberts National Guard base.
BU3 (SCW) Michael Connor, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, fires an AT-4 rocket launcher at the multi-purpose rangeon the Camp Roberts National Guard base.
Bringing out the big guns: Seabees learn to defend camp
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Help when you need it.The Fleet & FamilySupport Center
In celebration of the 41st anniver-sary of the Navy Ombudsman Programand to recognize the special contribu-tions of our command ombudsmen,Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) ishosting the annual Ombudsman Ap-preciation Luncheon on Thursday, Sept.22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BardMansion, NBVC Port Hueneme.Navy ombudsmen are extremely ded-
icated volunteers who are trained toassist Navy families to successfullynavigate the challenges of the Navylifestyle.They also:• Serve as a two-way communication
link between the command and militaryfamily members.
• Provide assistance in preparing fordeployments and other extended op-erations.• Offer support and guidance to fam-
ilies in adapting to the challenges ofthe military lifestyle.• Provide resolution assistance on
family and personal issues before thoseissues become a crisis.• Maintain confidentiality.• Support the command’s mission.• Work within the chain of command
as directed.• Maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.Commands are encouraged to make
a special effort to participate in the lun-cheon and honor their ombudsman forthe hard work they do.Cost is $13 per person.RSVP to Tina Egelston, NBVC Om-
budsman, no later than Monday, Sept.12, at [email protected] or at 509-3799.Checks should be payable to MWR
and delivered to the Port HuenemeFleet & Family Support Center frontdesk no later than Monday, Sept. 12.For more information or payment
questions, contact Ombudsman Coor-dinator Dave Oehldrich at 989-1682 orat [email protected].
Sept. 22 luncheon at Bard honors Navy’s ombudsmen
Honoringombudsmen
withDaveOehldrich
All classes at Port Hueneme unless oth-erwise noted. Call 982-5037 for more in-formation.Toll-free appointment scheduling ser-
vice: 1-866-923-6478, call 24 hours a day,seven days a week. Confidential clinicalcounseling, relocation assistance, resumeassistance, financial consultations andmany other support services are availableat your convenience at the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center.
Life Skills Workshops
• Parenting 6- to 12-year-olds (7 ses-sions): Come learn how to be more effec-tive dealing with discipline and parent-child problems in this seven-weekparenting group. Mondays, Sept. 12, 19,26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31; 4 to 6 p.m.
Career Support and Retention
• NBVC Job Fair: Thursday, Sept. 8, 9a.m. to 1 p.m. FFSC lobby, Bldg 1169,PortHueneme.Open to active duty, spous-es, reservists, retirees, DefenseDepartmentor contract employees, and anyone whohas installation access. Make sure thoseresumes are ready to bring to the JobFair!(Register for TAP classes with your
Command Career Counselor)• Executive Transaction Assistance Pro-
gram (XTAP): E-7& above, retirees. Bringmedical record & DD2648 Monday. Ap-propriate civilian attire. Spouses welcome.Please register via your command careercounselor. Monday through Thursday,Sept. 12-15, daily 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Transition Assistance Program (TAP):
E-6 & below, separatees. Bring DD2648& medical record on Monday. Appropri-ate civilian attire. Register via your com-mand career counselor. Monday-Thurs-day, Sept. 19-22, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• What Employers Want: International
HR specialists reveal what companies arelooking for. Thurs., Sept. 15, 2 to 3 p.m.Call 982-5325 to register.Goal Setting: Learn how to identify,
prioritize and achieve your goals throughproper planning and organizational strat-egies. Wed., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to noon.• Corporate Resume writing: Cutting-
edge resume techniques! Must call 982-5325 to register. Fri., Sept. 23, 7:30 to 9a.m.• Federal Employment: Resume, web-
sites and the application process. Fri.,Sept. 23, 9 to 11 a.m.• VAAssist/Paperwork Turn-In: Hands-
on assistance in filing, reopening, or ap-pealing your VA claim. Three reps to assistyou. Active duty, veterans, widows, walk-ins welcome! Wed., Sept. 28, 9 a.m. tonoon.•MSExcel: From beginner to advanced
in 2 hours. Wed., Sept. 28, 8:30 to 10:30a.m. Point Mugu FFSC, Bldg. 225.
Ombudsman• OmbudsmanAppreciation Luncheon:
Celebration for all the volunteers whodonate their time to be an ombudsman.Thurs., Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., BardMansion.
Sexual AssaultPrevention Response (SAPR)• DataCollectionCoordinator Training:
Training for new SAPR data collectioncoordinators. Required training forDCCs.Mon., Sept. 26, 9 to 11 a.m.• SAPRAdvocateMonthlyMeeting:All
command advocates are required to attendas part of their annual refresher training.Thurs., Sept. 29. Times: 982-5037.
Operation Prepare
• Disaster Preparedness: Are you andyour family prepared for a disaster? Learnwhat to do to keep you and your lovedones safe. Tues., Sept, 20, 2 to 3 p.m.
Exceptional Family Member
• Parent Support Network: A supportgroup for active and retired military fam-ilies with special needs children. Sharelocal resources and get support. Meet at1104 Calle el Halcon, Camarillo. Call 982-3159 for more information and dates.
IA Readiness and Deployment
• IA Family Connection: Whether thisis your first or 21st experience with deploy-ments or IAs, join others in this familyconnection and meet with spouses of de-ployed service members. Share knowledgeof how to thrive during this experience.Tues., Sept. 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.• Deployment Homecoming: Your
spouse is coming home! Learn what toexpect and how to help both of you makethis a rewarding reunion. Wed., Sept. 14,1 to 2 p.m.
Relocation
• Welcome Aboard Workshop: For in-coming servicemembers and their familiesto receive information on military andcommunity resources on and near NBVC.Wed., Sept. 14, 2 to 4 p.m.• SmoothMove: Make your PCS move
easy and smooth. Learn about your en-titlements from the experts. Wed., Sept.21, 10 a.m. to noon.• Married to the Military: Newly mar-
ried to the Navy? Learn about militarybenefits, family programs.Wed., Sept. 28,5 to 7 p.m.• Sponsor Training: Ensure that desig-
nated personnel have the necessary train-ing to be command sponsors. Call 989-8833 to set up briefs at your command.
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Financial Management• Financial counseling by appointment.
Are you juggling your bills?Need financialadvice? An FFSC financial counselor isavailable Monday through Friday at theHueneme orMugu FFSC. Call 982-3640(Port Hueneme) or 989-8844 (PointMugu). Information available on car buy-ing, understanding your TSP, planning forretirement, getting a 720 credit score, sav-ing and investing, home buying and de-veloping a spending plan. Financial class-es available at your command space. Call982-3640 or 982-3102 to schedule any ofthe classes.• Home Buying Seminar: Do you want
to buy a home in the near future? Learnhow to determine price range, select a realestate agent and choose the best financingplan. Wed., Sept. 21, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
New Parent Support• Little Explorers for Toddlers: An in-
teractive parent-toddler playgroup forbabies 15-36 months. Thursdays, 10 to 11a.m., except first Thursday of the month.Call 982-5037 for location.• New Mamas: For expecting mamas
andmamas with babies 0–15 months old.Information, education and support.Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Yoga Mamas: For expecting and new
mamas. a gentle stretch. Tuesdays, 12:30to 1:45 p.m., Bee Fit Center.• 0-4Nurturing Parent Education Series
(5 sessions): Raising independent, smartbaby; 0-4 years. Your real challenges:mealtimes, discipline, toilet training, bed-times & more! Thursdays through Sep-tember, 6 to 8:30 p.m.• Deployments: Birth, Bonding & Be-
yond: Deployments with babies in the
home can be challenging. Get support.Take this class alone or as part of the 0-4NurturingParentEducation Series. Thurs.,Sept. 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Bldg. 19, near the Pleasant Valley GateonNBVCPortHueneme. Food items varyfrommonth tomonth. Requirements: Ac-tive duty E-6 and below or their spouses;bring an LES and only one issue per fam-ily. E-7 with two or more dependents mayqualify. Income guideline statement avail-able at distribution site. Custodian of achild who is a family member of ActiveDuty personnel on deployment.
— For information, please call Sandy Lyle,command liaison, at 989-8833 or [email protected].
Hotline numbersThere are many resources avail-
able for victims of sexual assault.If you have been a victim of sexualassault and would like to talk withsomeone, please call:• NBVC SAPR Response Line:
805-218-9370.• DoD Safe Helpline: 1-877-995-
5247.All calls are confidential.Safety tip:Do not allow yourself
to be isolated with a person you donot know or trust. Keep askingyourself, “How can I keep myselfsafe in this situation?”Be aware ofwho might be able to assist you ifa situation gets out of hand.
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By Kathy StewartNSWC Port Hueneme CommandCommunications
Students from local high schools, col-leges and universities expanded theirlearning experience this summer by work-ing at Naval Surface Warfare Center(NSWC) Port Hueneme as part of theorganization’s “Summer Hires” initia-tive.The initiative serves as an umbrella for
two programs—one sponsored byNSWCPort Hueneme, and the other a federalWorkforce Recruiting Program. Com-bined, they bring together a diverse mixof students to serve in various positionsat theNavy command throughout summerbreaks.The NSWC Port Hueneme-sponsored
program, which began in 2010, is part ofthe command’s outreach effort to promotescience, technology, engineering andmath(STEM) studies. The program offers highschool students interested in STEM—andcollege students pursuing a degree in en-gineering— the opportunity to gain valu-able work experience as junior profession-als in an engineering environment.To generate interest and resume submit-
tals for the program, a team of volunteersfrom NSWC Port Hueneme sent out re-cruitment flyers to the different local cam-puses and screened and interviewed can-didates. Elizabeth Awa, tactical fleetinterface branch manager at NSWC PortHueneme, headed the effort, with help
from colleagues Darcy Barrios, JohnAmaki, Delia Sanchez and Karen Brow-er.For college candidates, the team as-
sessed experience, GPA scores and leader-ship qualities before sending their selectionrecommendations to NSWC Port Huen-eme hiring managers for final determina-tion. High school prospects were given aseries of questions, and their responseswere also sent to the organization’s hiringmanagers. According to Awa, the pool ofhigh school candidates was so exception-al, “the consensus among the hiring man-agers was ‘Let’s provide opportunities.’”In total, eight summer hires were se-
lected.
“It’s our hope that this early exposurewill entice them tomakeNSWCPortHue-neme their employer of choice upongraduation,” said Awa.For the third consecutive year, NSWC
Port Hueneme also participated in theWorkforce Recruiting Program. Co-spon-sored by the U.S. Department of Laborand the U.S. Department of Defense, thisprogramprovides post-secondary studentsand recent graduates with disabilities theopportunity to showcase their skills in theworkplace through summer or permanentjobs. Using a database of available stu-dents, NSWC Port Hueneme hiring man-agers selected three students representinga variety of majors from local colleges and
universities for positions around the com-mand.Before taking on their temporary roles,
all of the summer hires underwent initialtraining that included facility tours, dem-onstrations and class tutorials.“It was cool to see all the labs in the
Surface Warfare Engineering Facility(SWEF) and all the ‘techy’ things that thepeople there get to work with,” said sum-mer hire JamesonHenry. He found SWEFand the command’s Self Defense Test Shipto be the most enlightening.“When you first start, you just see peo-
ple in cubicles,” he said. “Then, when youdo the tour, it puts everything into per-spective— you have a better understand-ing of the work that goes on here.”Henry has been able to gain hands-on
experience as an engineering aide for thecommand’s Air Dominance Department,assisting with tasks such as remote sensingtesting and evaluation.“I’m going for mymaster’s in aerospace
engineering, so the work I’m doing atNSWC Port Hueneme is very relevant.”While the Summer Hires initiative gives
local students an edge toward the future,it provides a greater overall advantage ac-cording to Awa.“Because the Summer Hires initiative
promotes STEM in our local schools, pro-vides job opportunities and offers expo-sure to our work atNSWCPortHueneme,I see it as a benefit to the fleet and thecountry as a whole,” she said.
Summer program introduces students to Navy careers
PHOTO BY KATHY STEWART / NSWC PORT HUENEME COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS
Local students participating in the NSWC Port Hueneme Summer Hires initiative visitthe Surface Warfare Engineering Facility lab, where they are briefed by engineer KeithSander, far right, on the lab’s mission. Antoinette Pineau, center right, the organization’sinterpreter, helps out for students with hearing disabilities.
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The Ventura County Maritime Mu-seum is holding a class for people inter-ested in volunteering at the museum.The class runs from 9 to 11 a.m.Mon-
day, Sept. 19, and continues everyMon-day through Dec. 21 at the VenturaCountyMaritimeMuseum, 2731 S. Vic-toria Ave. in Oxnard Fisherman’sWharf.For information and to reserve a place
in the class, call Pat Wynhoff, trainingcoordinator, at 984-0822.The museum’s website is www.vcmm.
org.
Museum needs volunteers
To honor the Navy Lodge housekeep-ing, front desk and maintenance staffsfor the work they do to support militaryfamilies, Navy Lodge Port Hueneme isparticipating in National HospitalityWeek, Sept. 11-17.“The Navy Lodge staff is very excited
to participate in National HospitalityWeek,” said Manager James Tiqui.“They do so much throughout the yeartomake sure our guests have a clean andcomfortable stay at our Navy Lodge.This week allows our associates to showoff their housekeeping and guest serviceskills and have fun at the same time.”The public is invited to an open house
on Friday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. to tour guest rooms. A staff barbe-cue, luncheons and associate contests arealso planned.Navy Lodges provide freeWi-Fi, cable
TV with Showtime, “Breakfast To Go,”and pet accommodations. Reservationscan bemade by calling 800NAVY INN,or by going online to www.navy-lodge.com.For all military lodging locations vis-
it www.dodlodging.com.
Navy Lodge open house
Naval SurfaceWarfare Center (NSWC)Port Hueneme provided technical supportto the Seventh Fleet Strike Cell aboardUSS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) andUSSOhiolast month during the Navy’s first non-combat tactical expenditure of an opera-tional Tomahawk cruise missile.Submerged near the NorthernMariana
Islands, USS Ohio (SSGN 726) conduct-ed theAug. 4 live-fire of a Tomahawk landattack missile, successfully impacting itstarget, an uninhabited island locatedwithin theMariana IslandRange complexnearly 150 miles north of Guam.In preparation for the training profi-
ciency launch, NSWCPort Hueneme per-sonnel replicated a guided-missile subma-rine Command and Control MissionDistribution System and configured aTactical TomahawkWeapon Control Sys-tem suite in Port Hueneme’s Land AttackFleet Support Strike Warfare Lab.Both Port Hueneme military and civil-
ian personnel engaged in providing real-time technical information and solutionsto the Strike Cell and to USS Ohio.
“Port Hueneme’s technical support ofthe mission was crucial for success,” saidLt. Cmdr. Alexander Dutko, TomahawkSystem test lead for PMA-280. “If theywere not available through CHAT realtime, Maritime Operations Center andField Repair Unit would not have been
able to sort through the nodal relation-ships and realize success.”As the Navy’s in-service engineering
agent for the Tactical TomahawkWeapon Control System, NSWC PortHueneme, a division of the Naval Sur-
face Warfare Center and a field activ-ity of Naval Sea Systems Command,integrates, tests, evaluates and pro-vides life-cycle engineering and logis-tics support for surface warfare sys-tems.
NSWCPort Hueneme helps with missile launch
PHOTO BY MC1 DAVID MERCIL / U.S. NAVY
USS Ohio (SSGN 726) moors at a port in Yokosuka, Japan, before beginning a trainingproficiency launch on Aug. 4. NSWC Port Hueneme provided technical support to theSeventh Fleet Strike Cell aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and USS Ohio during the Navy sfirst non-combat tactical expenditure of an operational Tomahawk Cruise Missile.
Parents of children who use car seatsare invited to a Sept. 23 event at NavalBase Ventura County, Point Mugu, tomake sure these life-saving devices areinstalled correctly.From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., safety of-
ficials will be stationed at the ballfieldsat Point Mugu, 122 N. Mugu Road,checking car seats and booster seats. Noappointments are necessary; it’s all first-come, first-served.For more information, e-mail nbvc_
By Kathy StewartNSWC Port Hueneme CommandCommunications
Naval SurfaceWarfare Center (NSWC)Port Hueneme hosted an event Aug. 23 tocelebrate Women’s Equality Day and todiscuss the importance of career develop-ment in “bridging the gap” for women’sequality in the workplace.The event, co-sponsored by the Port
Hueneme Division (PHD) Federal Wom-en’s Program (FWP) and Federally Em-ployedWomen (FEW) Southern Califor-niaGold Coast chapter, included speakersfrom NSWC Port Hueneme; Naval Fa-cilities (NAVFAC) Engineering ServiceCenter, Port Hueneme; and Naval AirWarfare Center (NAWC) Weapons Divi-sion, Point Mugu.Women’s Equality Day is an annual
awareness event commemorating the 1920passage of the 19th Amendment to theU.S. Constitution granting women the
right to vote.NSWC Port Hueneme hosted the event
to bring focus to the development andadvancement of women in the workplaceas part of the organization’s and the Na-vy’s mission to “create a culture that val-ues diversity” and “ensure diversity insenior-level positions.”NSWC Port Hueneme Commander
Capt.WilliamDeBow delivered the open-ing remarks, noting the significance of theday and assuring that he will “continue tosupport NSWC Port Hueneme’s ongoingefforts toward full equality.”Speakers from the various Navy orga-
nizations offered words of inspiration andtips to help women excel professionally.Joyce Query, manager for Acquisition
Policy andProcurement Support atNSWCPortHueneme, shared herwork experienceand offered this advice.“I encourage individuals to use network-
ing as a tool and to become amentor,” she
said. “It’s one of the most importantthings you can do for yourself and to giveback.” NSWC Port Hueneme’s SeniorManagementAnalyst TrinaHaizlip-Paynerecounted how she was able to propel hercareer through perseverance.“I made opportunities for myself, and
if I came to any barriers, I just jumpedover them and kept on going,” she said.Other speakers, including NAVFAC
Public Works Business Line ManagerMary Lingua and Rosalie Sommer, dep-uty for the Program & Business AnalysisDepartment at Point Mugu’s NAWCWeapons Division, offered their insightson gaining work-life balance and careerdevelopment planning, respectively.Tim Troske, division technical director
at NSWC PHD, wrapped up the event,reinforcing DeBow’s message that NSWCPort Hueneme is committed “to creatinga culture of inclusion and opportunity”to support equality.
Women discuss ‘bridging the gap’ in the workplace
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NEEDHAM THEATERThursday, September 8
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Friday, September 97pm: Priest PG13
Saturday, September 102pm: Kung Fu Panda 2 G4pm: Fast Five PG137pm: The Conspirator PG13
Sunday, September 112pm: Prom PG4pm: X-Men: First Class PG13
All base movies are FREE. Authorized patrons include: Active duty & Dependents, Reservists, Retirees, &DoD Civilians. Listings are subject to change without notice. For up-to-date movie listings please call theMWR Movie line at (805) 982-5002
Thursday, September 157pm: Captain America PG13
Friday, September 167pm: The Smurfs PG
Saturday, September 172pm: The Smurfs PG5pm: Captain America PG13
Sunday, September 182pm: Captain America PG135pm: Cowboys &Aliens PG13
Friday, September 167pm: Thor PG13
Saturday, September 172pm: Hop PG4pm: Something Borrowed PG13
Sunday, September 18
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Unit Clerk position, Full-Time, Day Shift(7am-3:30pm) Must workevery other weekend. Thisposition also cross-trains asa Mental Health Worker.Job duties include but notlimited to: making sureeach unit has necessaryforms and supplies, copy-ing, answering the phonesand door and direct patientcontactPlease send a completedapplication along with yourresume indicating positionof interest to:
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Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.
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City of Ventura($50,421 - $61,287/yr
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ON & OFFSHORESafety Tek Industries offer-ing F/T position. Medical,dental, paid vacation. PayDOE. For immediate con-sideration, [email protected] fax 661-587-8633VCS286605
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Field Service TechsEntry level. F/T. Willtrain on latest wastewa-ter treatment technology.Truck is required. HighSchool Diploma or GED.Fax resume to818-991-9998 or email
TOYOTAF&I ManagerVentura Toyota is lookingfor an experienced, hardworking, motivated andorganized Finance Man-ager. Great schedule andbenefits. Email resume:
Perfs prof hydrogeologic,geologic, & hydrologicwork; conducts analysis ofsame, & assists with adminof well permits, groundwa-ter mgmt agency, and re-lated duties. Reqs BS incivil eng’g, geology or re-lated, and at least 1 yearrelated exp.For info and to apply visitour website at
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Multimedia Journalist,Business.
Ventura County StarThe Ventura County Star, Ventura County’sleading newspaper and web site, has an im-mediate opening on our Editorial team foran experienced Business Journalist.
The successful candidate must show theability to make complex stories under-standable and find the local relevance inglobal issues.
The successful candidate will have a mini-mum of three years experience reportingbusiness and financial news. Candidatesmust also have experience in multimedia,with an ability to produce stories equally invideo, audio or print, and a record of usingsocial media to reach readers. Other relatedduties may be assigned. We publish 24/7through our website, vcstar.com, and ourdaily print editions.
Additional requirements include:•Bachelor’s in news/media discipline orequivalent experience•Proficient in MS Office software•Excellent oral and written communicationskills•Must have valid driver’s license, gooddriving record and auto liability coverage•Moderate lifting of up to 50 lbs involvedwith video camera and other technicalequipment.
We offer a competitive compensation pack-age including base salary, paid time off,medical, dental, vision and disability bene-fits.
Ventura County Star is part of the E.W.Scripps Company, a diverse 130-year-oldmedia enterprise with interests in televisionstations, newspapers, local news and infor-mation web sites, and licensing and syndi-cation.
To apply please visit our careers site athttp://www.scripps.com/careers/search-jobs
and select requisition #3955.
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HealthcareCLINICAL NURSE
EDUCATORDuties & Responsibilities:The nurse educator pro-vides clinical and educa-tional support to direct carestaff; Plans, organizes, de-livers, and evaluates clini-cal and educationalprograms with input fromNursing Management andthe Quality Department;Demonstrates unit basedleadership, excellent com-munication skills, proficientknowledge, and decision-making abilities. Appliesknowledge to act as clinicalresource, educator, rolemodel, and leader.Qualifications: BSN is re-quired, Masters Degreepreferred. Three (3) tofive (5) years of clinical ex-perience in acute care nurs-ing and/or education. Goodinterpersonal skills and theability to communicate ef-fectively orally and in writ-ing. Strong customerservice, initiative and teambuilding skills. Excellentproject management skilland positive attitude. Com-puter skills. Current unre-stricted California RNlicense and BLS are re-quired.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
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CMHS is an EOE.VCS285872
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HealthcareDIRECTOR OF QUALITY
Duties & Responsibilities:The Director, Quality Man-agement directs the imple-mentation of thePerformance Improvementand Patient Safety Pro-gram for Community Me-morial Hospital. TheDirector will continually as-sess, review, evaluate, de-velop and implementprograms to improve clini-cal outcomes, patient safetyand satisfaction. The Di-rector works closely withSenior Management, Medi-cal Directors, Medical StaffLeaders, Department Di-rectors and Managers, aswell as front line staff. TheDirector will be the liaisonto external reportinggroups such as CMS,CHART, and CalNoc. TheDirector has managementoversight of the MedicalStaff Office as well as theQuality Review Coordina-tor, Quality Analyst and theConcurrent Core MeasureReviewer.Qualifications: Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing, orHealthcare-related field.Five (5) years clinical ex-perience in an acute caresetting. Evidence of train-ing in performance im-provement, qualitymanagement, patient safe-ty. Maintains active CPHQ(certified professional inhealthcare quality). Excel-lent oral and written com-munication skills. Must beknowledgeable of medicalterminology; medicalrecords; performance im-provement methods; pa-tient safety practices,including event investiga-tion, root cause analysis,failure, mode & effectsanalysis; and regulatoryand accreditation require-ments related to perfor-mance improvement,patient safety and medicalstaff. Ability to developand give presentations tostaff, medical staff andBoard of Trustees. R.N. ispreferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
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CMHS is an EOE.VCS285867
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HealthcareRESPIRATORY
THERAPISTTo deliver routine therapeu-tic modalities, perform Spi-ro metric testing andcalculati8ons, sampling andanalysis of arterial bloodgases, delivery of care inan organized, timely andprofessional manner. Orientto and develop proficiencyin the delivery of care incritical care areas and per-form the total duties of theRespiratory Care Practi-tioner. Assumes respon-sibility for the promptand/or routine execution ofphysician’s orders relatingto respiratory care servic-es. REQUIRED: CurrentCA Respiratory Therapy Li-cense. Current CPR &ACLS certifications(1) Regular Part-Time posi-tion (7:00a - 7:00p)(2) Per Diem positions(7:00a - 7:00p and 7:00p -7:00aOjai Valley Hospital offersexcellent benefits, such asMedical, Dental, Vision,Life, and AD&D insurance.We also offer a comprehen-sive Retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
VCS285935
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HealthcareRN, CASE MANAGER -
PER DIEMDuties: Assists with thegathering of data to assurethat patient care meets ap-proved admission criteria,continued stay, and appro-priate level of care. Con-tributes to the developmentand implementation of adischarge plan for the pa-tient/family. Performsutilization review using es-tablished guidelines to as-sure appropriate utilizationof hospital resources. Actsas liaison between physi-cians, nursing, other hospi-tal departments,community agencies, healthplans and patients/families.Discharge planning. Pro-vides and facilitates pa-tient/family education.Contacts appropriate com-munity resources on behalfof the patient.Licenses & Certifications:Associates degree (A.D.) inNursing required, BSN pre-ferred. Excellent verbaland written communicationskills. Three to five yearsMed-Surg experience is pre-ferred. Recent experiencein case management, dis-charge planning, or utiliza-tion review. Current CA RNLicense is required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
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CMHS is an EOE.VCS285866
HealthcareSPECIALTY SURGERY
TECHNICIANDUTIES: Procedures per-formed within Scope ofPractice. Actively partici-pates in unit-based educa-tional activities.Demonstrates knowledge inthe cleaning, sterilizing, as-sembly and use of basic in-strumentation. Assists inthe routine cleaning of theoperating room in readinessfor surgery.Education and/or Experi-ence: High school diplomaor general education degree(GED) is required. Oneyear OR scrub Tech experi-ence required. Healthcareexperience is preferred.Current CPR certificate isrequiredCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
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CMHS is an EOE.VCS285852
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Healthcare
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• RN, Home Health• Therapy Supervisor• Physical Therapist• Occupational Therapist
Call Eli 805-642-0239Fax resume: 805-650-15361996 Eastman Ave #101
Ventura, CA 93003VCS285957
HospitalityCooks & Janitorial/
HousekeepingOffshoreSodexo Remote Sites iscurrently hiring for allpositions on CA offshoreoil rigs. 14/7 schedule,competitive pay andbenefits. Must pass back-ground check, drug testand physical. For com-plete details, please visit:
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to submit your resume.VCS285708
HUMANRESOURCESMANAGER
Salem Communication’scorp office is searchingfor a HR Mgr. This is ahands on position that re-quires strong knowledgeof EE Relations, Train-ing, Compliance andEvent Planning. 5+ yrsin HR, exp managing ateam of HR professionals,SPHR Pref. Degree inHR or any related field,exp with ADP EnterpriseV5, and Kronos a plus.Salary 65-75K/yr. Sendyour cover letter and re-sume to
Responsible for sales ac-tivities, from lead gen-eration through close.Develops and implementsmarketing plans to ex-pand customer base inmarketing areas. Califor-nia Life Agent and Acci-dent & Health AgentLicense reqd. Medicaresales experience a plus.Bilingual in Spanish pre-ferred; Valid CaliforniaDrivers License with ve-hicle liability insurance.
For more informationabout our organizationand specific job require-ments please visit ourwebsite at
www.gemcarehealthplan.com
To apply: emailhr@managed
caresystems.comor fax 661.716.9180EOE/Drug Free
Workplace VCS286654
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Recreation TherapistFull-Time. Mon-Fri.8am-4:30pm. C.T.R.S. orR.T.C. certification pre-ferred or certification eli-gible. Performs R.T. GroupTherapy and R.T. Assess-ments. Pre-EmploymentDrug Screen, PhysicalExam & Background CheckRequired. Please send acompleted application alongwith your resume indicat-ing position of interest to:
Aurora Vistadel Mar Hospital
Attn: Human Resources801 Seneca St.
Ventura, CA. 93001Phone: (805) 626-5287Fax: (805) 652-2248
Matt Kohagen PHR, LMFTDirector of HR VCS286623
Insurance PersonalLines CSR
Experienced & Licensed.Mercury Experience Re-quired. Located in AgouraHills. Fax Resume to(818) 706-8608 Or E-mail to:[email protected]
ITInvenger Technologies, Inc.has openings for Sr. Pro-grammer Analysts, resp.for analyzing business req.software process, and de-velop IT systems. Mail Re-sume to HR Manager 2775Tapo Street, Ste 204, SimiValley, CA 93063. VCS285885
Lead purchasing, outsidemanufacturing, outsideprocessing, shipping andreceiving and inventorycontrol. Minimum 7 yearsPurchasing Managementexp. in Lean manufactur-ing. BS degree reqd.
Apply onlinewww.rexnord.com
Careers section, SimiValley, CA location.
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MedicalCLINICAL SUPERVISOR
RN IVDuties & Responsibilities:Provides leadership func-tions in the Emergency De-partment by performing thefollowing duties: Developscompetencies and adminis-ters evaluations with Direc-tor. Interviewing withDirector, staffing, counsel-ing and mentoring staff.Staff educational develop-ment. Management regula-tions, safety laws, DNV,Title 22, OSHA. Partici-pates in various aspects ofthe department’s on-goingperformance improvementactivities.Develops / revisesunit documentation tools.Reviews staff documenta-tion for compliance withstandards and regulationsPerforms audits, assessesunit needs and ancillary de-partments to provide opti-mum patient care. Assessespatient care provided bystaff, assists in direct pa-tient care, reviews unitpolicies.Qualifications: BachelorsDegree in Nursing (BSN)from an accredited NursingProgram is required, Mas-ters Degree and CEN pre-ferred. ExtensiveEmergency nursing experi-ence (3 to 5 years). Previ-ous supervisory experienceis required. Current CARegistered Nurse License,ACLS, PALS or ENPC andCPR certificates are re-quired. Basic computerskills required both hard-ware and softwareCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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Registered NurseRN II MCH/NICU
Duties: This position is ac-countable for providing andmanaging competent nurs-ing care to the neonatal pa-tient that requiresmoderate to complex as-sessments, interventionsand level of nursing vigi-lance. The NICU RN II isresponsible for working in ateam environment using amultidisciplinary approachto providing nursing careadapted to individual pa-tient needs based on thenursing process, which in-cludes assessment, plan-ning implementation andevaluation. The individual-ized patient care is deliv-ered in a safe, supportive,caring and family centeredenvironment. The RN isalso responsible for super-vising, coordinating anddelegating personnel whoparticipate in the provisionof care to ensure that pa-tient needs and expectedoutcomes are met.Education and/or Experi-ence: Minimum of two(2) years current NICULevel III experience is re-quired. Current CA RN Li-cense, current certificationin BLS for Healthcare Pro-viders (CPR & AED) andcurrent certification in Neo-natal Resuscitation Pro-gram (NRP) are requiredCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS285873
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Medical AssistantCLINIC TECHNICIAN
(MA)4 Temporary PositionsAvailable (August 2011 thruAugust 2012)DUTIES: Provides safe,efficient, and therapeuticpatient care services underthe supervision and direc-tion of a licensed physicianand nurse in performingvarious duties. Has com-pleted the training andcompetencies for medicaltechnician in performingthe routine tasks needed tocare for the clinic patients.REQUIREMENTS: HighSchool Diploma or GEDfrom an accredited educa-tional system is required.Medical Assistant certifi-cate from college or techni-cal school is required. Mustbe able to multi-task in aphysician office setting.Must be organized, able toprioritize and communicateboth verbally and in writ-ing. Computer experienceand typing skills a must.Phlebotomy certificate re-quired. Bilingual (Spanish)is preferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
NursingREGISTERED NURSE -INTENSIVE CARE UNIT -OVCH Must have currentCA RN License; CurrentCPR, ACLS.One Full-Time PositionAvailable (72 hrs a pay pe-riod) Night Shift (7:00pm -7:00am)Ojai Valley CommunityHospital offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
VCS286621
EducationBehavior Support
Associate$17.22 - $21.47/hr
P/T. Vta Co Ofc of Ed Req:HS grad & 2 yrs exp w/Spe-cial Ed children; use ofacademic/behavior strate-gies; NCPI Cert; 1 yr expcan be substitutedw/BA/Psych, Social Work,Sociology. Appl/job descfrom HR, 5189 VerdugoWay, Cam (805) 383-1913Can apply www.edjoin.org.EOE.
DEADLINE:Open Until Filled
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Occupational TherapistSTAFF OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPISTDuties: Provides evalua-tion and treatment to a va-riety of in and outpatientdiagnoses. Performs initialand on-going assessmentaccording to departmentpolicy and scope of prac-tice. Documents the treat-ment and relevantinformation according toorganizational policy andregulatory status.Education and/or Experi-ence: Current licensedOccupational Therapist inthe State of California. One(1) to two (2) years acutecare experience is pre-ferred. Professional experi-ence and/or training in bothinpatient and outpatientareas preferred, includingpre-graduate clinical intern-ships. Current CPR certifi-cation is required.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
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CMHS is an EOE.VCS286620
540Help Wanted
SCHOOL OFFICEMANAGER
$2,911.22-$3,627.56/moF/T. Vta Co Ofc of Ed Req:HS grad, 3 yrs clerical exp,typing cert 50 wpm net.Appl/job desc avail fromHR, 5189 Verdugo Way,Cam (805) 383-1913 Can ap-ply www.edjoin.org. EOE.DEADLINE: 4:00pm 9/2/11VCS286709
Part Time
Staff AssociateLighthouse for Wom-en/Children - Part-timeStaff Associate, overseehomeless shelter, main-tain statistics. CommittedChristian, 2+ yrs relatedexperience, high schooldiploma, valid CDL.
PHARMACY TECHNICIANF/T. Specialty Pharmacy inCamarillo, CA. Graduate ofaccredited Pharmacy Tech-nician program, 3-5 yrsexp. Ability to work withmathematical concepts,high attention to detail andfunction with min supervi-sion. Define problems, col-lect data, establish factsand draw valid conclusions.Good communication skillsand accuracy. Other dutiesincl. purchasing, shippingand assisting in manage-ment of inventory. Profi-ciency with data entry, andcomputer skills a must.CPR+ software knowledgea plus. Submit resume to
MANAGERDuties & Responsibilities:The Manager of Informa-tion Systems will provideoversight and assistancewith the strategic directionof all MEDITECH, DRPACS, dbMotion, Prova-tion, PatientKeeper andother applications that arenot tied to hardware. Thisposition will also activelymanage the personnel thatsupports such applications.Responsible for workingcollaboratively with the Di-rector of Information Sys-tems and other ISLeadership on all Informa-tion Systems and Technolo-gy related issues. Servesas a professional role mod-el, leader, mentor, and re-source for direct reportsand other members of theIS team. Supports the mis-sion and exemplifies thevalues of Community Me-morial Health System.Qualifications: Bachelor’sDegree or equivalent or 5or more years experiencein Healthcare is required.Three to five years of expe-rience working with Hospi-tal Information Systemssupporting application soft-ware, analyzing businessproblems, hands-on clinicalexperience, and / or projectmanagement required. Spe-cialized knowledge of inte-grated hospital systems,knowledge of analysis, de-bugging and standard pro-ject management toolsrequired. Meditech, All-scripts, dbMotion, Patient-Keeper, Provation softwaresupport experience and Mi-crosoft office automationapplications are preferred.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS286606
540Help Wanted
Registered NurseNurse Practitioner
(2 positions) -CFH Airport &CFH Saviers
Duties & Responsibilities:Provides quality patientcare to patients utilizing theservices of the Centers forFamily Health. Performsphysical examination, diag-nosis and treatment, healtheducation, teaching andcounseling. Assessmentand Management of AcuteIllness and Management ofChronic Illness. Assuresthat adequate patienthealth records are main-tained and transferred asrequired when patients arereferred. Performs all du-ties in a manner consistentwith established guidelines;measured outcomes meetrequirements in timeliness,quality, accuracy and bud-get.Qualifications: Master’sdegree (M.A.) is required.Four to ten years relatedexperience and/or training;or equivalent combinationof education and experi-ence. Current CaliforniaNurse Practitioner Licenseis required. Good commu-nication skills and supervi-sory experience a must.Bilingual is preferred, butnot requiredCommunity Memorial Hos-
pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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Registered NurseRN II - Labor & Delivery
(Per Diem)Duties: Provides special-ized nursing care to obstet-rical patients Administersprescribed medications andtreatments in accordancewith approved nursing tech-niques. Prepares equipmentand assists Physician dur-ing treatment and examina-tion of patient.Education and/or Experi-ence: Minimum of one (1)year experience as Labor &Delivery Nurse is required.Licenses and Certificate:Current CA RN License isrequired. CPR, NRP cer-tifications are required.Specialty certification pre-ferred Completion of ad-vanced EFM class within 6months of hire.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.orgCMHS is an EOE.
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Registered NurseRN II - PACU/RECOVERYDuties: Provides pre andpost-operative nursing careto patients having inpatientand outpatient surgical ser-vices in the hospital andSame Day Surgery.Education and/or Experi-ence: Associate’s degree(ADN) required, BSN pre-ferred. Pre-op and PACUexperience preferred.Minimum of one (1) yearrecent med-surg acute carenursing required. CurrentCA RN License - CurrentBLS, ACLS and PALS cer-tifications are requiredCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS284613 VCS285870
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Registered NurseRN II - PACU/RECOVERYDuties: Provides pre andpost-operative nursing careto patients having inpatientand outpatient surgical ser-vices in the hospital andSame Day Surgery.Education and/or Experi-ence: Associate’s degree(ADN) required, BSN pre-ferred. Pre-op and PACUexperience preferred.Minimum of one (1) yearrecent med-surg acute carenursing required. CurrentCA RN License - CurrentBLS, ACLS and PALS cer-tifications are requiredCommunity Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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Registered NurseRN II - Surgery
Duties: Provides profes-sional peri operative nurs-ing care. Coordinatespatient care planning withother hospital disciplines.Provides care within scopeof license. Effectivelyplans and communicatespatient and family educa-tion. Participates in unit-based educational ac-tivities. Accurate and time-ly documentation consistentwith practice and hospitalpolicy. Observes patient,records significant condi-tions and reactions, and no-tifies supervisor orphysician of patient’s condi-tion and reaction to drugs,treatments, and significantincidents. Education and/orExperience: Associate’sDegree (ADN) required,BSN preferred. One (1)year med/surg experienceis required, OR circulatingexperience is preferred.Current CA RegisteredNursing License and cur-rent CPR Certification arerequired. ACLS, CNOR andAORN Membership pre-ferred.Community Memorial Hos-pital offers excellent bene-fits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive Re-tirement plan, flexiblespending accounts, paidtime off, and a variety ofother great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS285856
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RETAIL / SALES(SB and Vta area)
Optician/Sales at the Eye-glass Factory, will train“right quality person”.Must be highly motivatedw/strong cust svc skills tolearn new career. TOP$ DOLLAR $ salary,Bonus, + benes.
Sodexo Remote Sites op-erates in hundreds of re-mote locations across theUSA. We are looking forFood & Hospitality pro-fessionals for F/T off-shore positions. Exp.preferred. Full Benefits.Apply online at:
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SalesSLEEP MARKET
MANAGEROXNARD AREA
Looking for a highly mo-tivated, organized indi-vidual with excellentwritten and verbal skillsand clinical experiencewho enjoys building rela-tionships and has a lovefor the sleep industry tocreate, implement andfollow-up on a monthlytarget account plan fo-cused on the customersand products/services.Bachelor’s Degree pre-ferred. DME experiencerequired. Sleep experi-ence is a must! 2-3 yearssales experience pre-ferred. Send resume [email protected]
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SHELTERAND HOUSING
PROGRAMMANAGER
Turning Point Founda-tion, a non-profit agy,serving adults w/serious& persistent mental ill-ness, has the followingposition available in Ven-tura/Oxnard:
For full job desc visit:www.turningpoint
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No phone calls please.VCS285807
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TechnicianLABOR & DELIVERY
SPECIALTY TECH(2 POSITIONS)
Duties: The L&D SpecialtyTech is responsible formaintaining the O.R.’s inL&D, creating and main-taining a sterile field duringsurgical procedures, assist-ing with maintaining theenvironment and equipmentin L&D, entering data inthe Perioperative report,completing patient charges,and provides secretarialand clerical duties in sup-port of patient care servic-es in L&D.Education and/or Experi-ence: High school diplo-ma or general educationdegree (GED); Graduate ofa Surgical Technician pro-gram or 2 years experienceas a Surgical Scrub Techni-cian or completion of ap-propriate SurgicalTechnician training at CMHor LVN license and recentacute care hospital experi-ence. Successful completionof the current HR programfor Spanish translationcompetency and currentBLS CPR card requiredCMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld qualitycare and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover moreabout what it’s like to workat Community MemorialHealth System.
To apply go to:www.cmhshealth.org
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TechnicianMEDICAL LABTECHNICIAN
Duties & Responsibilities:Assists licensed laboratorypersonnel in performing re-quested clinical procedures.Performs hematology, co-agulation, urinalysis, chem-istry and microbiologyprocedures. Maintains sup-plies and performs clericalfunctions including register-ing and processing patientorders. Performs instru-ment maintenance as re-quired. Effectively dealswith peers and hospital per-sonnel. Obtains all requiredspecimens from inpatientsand outpatients of all ages.Patient safety and identifi-cation protocols kept inhigh priority. Maintains asafe working environmentin assigned area. Partici-pates in performance im-provement activities.Maintains strict patientconfidentiality and recog-nizes age-specific criteria.Qualifications: Bachelor’sdegree (B. A.) is required.Basic computer skills arerequired. One (1) year ofClinical laboratory assist-ant experience and B.A. inrelated science is pre-ferred.CMHS offers excellentbenefits, such as Medical,Dental, Vision, Life, andAD&D insurance. We alsooffer a comprehensive403(b) retirement plan,flexible spending accounts,paid time off, and a varietyof other great benefits.If you are interested in join-ing teams that meld quality
care and compassion tocreate an environment ofexcellence, please take amoment to discover more
about what it’s like to workat Community Memorial
Health System. go to:www.cmhshealth.org
CMHS is an EOE.VCS285932
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CAM 2+1 OLD TOWN, withf/p, front patio, 1 car gar-
age. $1400. 2083 Chapel805-320-0432 VCS286986
CAMARILLOAFFORDABLE
PARK GLENN APTSStudio, Avail in Old Town.2 pools, 5 lndry rms, plentyof prk’g, utils pd. $860/mo.
200 South Glenn Dr805-482-6000 VCS286772
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CAMARILLO
SIZZLIN’HOT DEAL
We offer Spacious 1 & 2bdrm apts and 2 bdrmtownhomes starting at
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Hacienda De Camarillo831 Paseo Camarillo
Open 7 days*OAC Credit Problems?
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FILLMORE ADULT 55+1br, a/c, all utils pd, exceptelec. From $745.HUD/PET
OK. Call 805-642-9527 or805-524-4124 VCS285011
FILLMOREPark View Court$100.00 OFF Of
Contract Rent EachMonth For6 Months
Fabulous AffordableSenior Living 55+Comm
Historic DowntownFillmore Magnificent
1 & 2 Bdrms with PrivateCovered Patios, Free
Internet. Large communityroom, group activities,
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Restrictions Apply
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NEWBURY PARKCASA OAKS APTSStudios 1 & 2 Bdrms
Starting @ $1,185
Custom paint and carpet,fireplaces, balcony, pool,
laundry facility.Dogs Welcome
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Deposit starting @ $199
2088 W Hillcrest Dr
888.201.4050VCS285605
OXNARD 1 Bedroom$925/mo+$700/sec.
** AVAILABLE NOW **Refrig, Pool, Carport Prk’g805-488-7743 VCS285907
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CAM OPEN HOUSE Sat 8-27,Sun 8-28 1-4pm. 1944 SantoDomingo 5+3, 2700+sf up-graded Mission Oaks homew/tile granite, central air,3 car. $649,000 Bkr co-op.
Owner 805-390-0386VCS285845
CommercialReal Estate875-893
885CommercialIndustrial RentCAMARILLO 675 to 4480sf
warehouse, office andbathroom. No auto. Call
805-649-4857 VCS286786
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Camarillo, M2 1800 sq ft of-fice building on 14,000 sq ftlot, auto repair, contrac-tors yard, 83 Dawson Drive$4500mo ask for Ted orRobert 484-3188 VCS285601
SIMI INDUSTRIAL800sf - 5000sf, with office &warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext: 1VCS285855
SIMI INDUSTRIALSPACE 803, 1200, 1339,1600, 1950, 2000sf Call805-526-5260 VCS285147
885CommercialIndustrial Rent
VTA INDUSTRIAL SPACE960sf - 2,125sf, with office &
warehouse, roll up door,terrific location, great
terms and pricing.Mid Valley Properties
805-527-9632 Ext:1VCS285859
887Stores/OfficesRent/Lease
APPROX 600-830 sq ft$400 - $550 per month
575 Dawson Drive Cam2nd floor offices
Crossroads Inv 805-485-4040VCS285892
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AVENIDA DE LOSARBOLES (1310 & 2622SF)
Prime Location! Busy,Established Thousand Oaks
Neighborhood Center @$1.20/sf/ea NNN. Call Ana(310)675-1179x4 VCS285597
CAMARILLO RETAILSanta Rosa Plaza, 650sfto 3400 sf. David Press
540sf - 4,500sf. Great terms& pricing. Now Available!
Mid Valley Properties805-527-9632 Ext: 1
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Recreation900-945
918Campers/Trailers
2005 FLEETWOODPOP UP
TRAILER $6300Resolute model which is the
same as Cheyenne model.Air conditioning, Heater,
Sleeps up to 8 and so muchmore! All maintenance hasbeen done and is ready togo!!! Excellent condition.
Call (805) 766-6948(4GR9630) VCS285624
922RV Spaces for Rent
VTA W. RV Space For Rentin small RV park. RV mustbe 2000 or newer. 32ft spaceavailable with all hookups.Must have good credit. Call805-643-7178 VCS285131
