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There is a vacant lot (approximately 2.4 acres) located on the West end of Ventura, that has just gone up for sale. The City of Ventura is thinking of buying this land and making it a park.

This lot has several owners that could not quite see eye to eye on what to do with this lot and that lead to a mediation hearing where a judge ruled it should be sold and proceeds divided among the owners.

This lot is centrally located in the west end of Ventura and is surrounded by bungalow type homes which are common to this immediate area.

The Westside Community Council would love to see this lot become a park on the West end of Ventura, but it may not be that easy to say "yes" without some conditions to the "yes".

In order for the City of Ventura to buy this land, the city may have to tap into the pool fund money, set aside for the proposed public pool to be built at the De Anza Park, which is also located on the West End of Ventura. This pool was a joint venture between the city and Ventura Unified School District, however, the current soured economy has put the brakes on any movement to continue with the pool venture until sometime in the future when the economy turns to brighter days.

If the City of Ventura taps into the pool fund, then, that would deplete the pool fund and the pool plans would be dashed.

Because there was an overwhelming support for a park shown by the Westside Community, this matter of the City of Ventura buying the vacant 2.4 acre lot for a park will now go to the Ventura Parks and Recreation Committee to look at the feasibility of this idea.

While I am not opposed to a park area on the West End of Ventura, I am not sure I would trade a park on this vacant lot for the proposed pool, but the question for me would be, will there ever really be a pool built with the pool fund?

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Stephen talks to Michael about different loan options. First time homebuyer, move up homebuyer, or investment homebuyer. Watch this video and find out what's best for you.

My website, Personal Brochure and all my other marketing materials offer clients to "Poole Your Efforts", "...call upon resources" and even talk about The Poole Team and our accomplishments. It was more than obvious in the latest transaction I closed last Thursday on a Simi Valley short sale.

As I mentioned, it was a short sale. Short sales are known to be nightmares, but with the team effort, pooling resources and working together, it went smoothly and in just less than three months, the escrow closed on this Simi Valley property. The home was purchased for $50,000 less than the previous buyer who walked! WOW! My buyers walked in with instant equity on a Simi Valley short sale!

I recommended the lender, we used the escrow and title company of my client's choice, and the agent for the seller is my associate at the same company...

I really have to commend the buyers. Most times they jumped when the lender needed anything... they signed paperwork quickly, asked lots of questions to satisfy themselves and probably stressed more than they needed to on purchasing this Simi Valley property…

Buyers took possession of this Simi Valley home over the weekend, had a crew cleaning tile and grout, moving appliances and doing a general cleaning... all at the same time the seller was moving out as buyers were packing up their apartment, loading their truck and moving in!

MORE IMPORTANTLY, WOW ON THE LOAN THEY GOT!!! FHA, NO POINTS (CORRECT, NO POINTS!) AND 30-YEAR FIXED RATE OF 3.68%! WOULD WE BE ABLE TO GET THAT LOAN FOR YOU? LET'S FIND OUT...CALL ME!

This is total proof that "When You ‘Poole’ Your Efforts"...with Jo Ann Poole, "Great Results Blossom!”

If you are a Veteran in Ventura County or you know any Veteran, please be aware there is a very informative Veteran Benefit event being held this

Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2pm at

Belmont Village Senior Living

3680 N Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

The Presenter for this informative event will be : Mike McManus, Senior Master Sergeant USAF (ret)

*Naval and Marine DD214 must indicate Expeditionary Medal. All DD214s must specify campaign: Lebanon, Grenada and Panama.

Please note that, pursuant to M.G.L. c4, §7, the six months of active duty for training in the Active Reserves and the National Guard does not qualify as active service toward the minimum period listed here. If your only active duty was active duty training, you are not eligible to purchase credit for your military service.

3) You served in wartime and were awarded a Purple Heart or service-connected disability, or died, regardless of whether you completed the minimum length of active duty service in the chart under (2), above.

This presentation will cover federal, state and local programs available fro veterans and how to apply for benefits including:

• Claims to the VA for service-connected compensation
• Pension for wartime veterans with non-service-connected disabilities
• Aid and Attendance
• California Tuition Fee Waiver Program
• Burial Benefits
• Survivor Benefits
• And more

What is the definition of a Veteran:

Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 32, §1, and c. 4, §7, cl.43, you qualify as a veteran if you meet ONE of the following three requirements:

1) You have at least 180 days of regular active duty service and you were honorably discharged or released.

2) You have at least 90 days of active duty service, at least one day of which was during wartime per the chart below, and you were honorably discharged or released.

>Please note that, pursuant to M.G.L. c4, §7, the six months of active duty for training in the Active Reserves and the National Guard does not qualify as active service toward the minimum period listed here. If your only active duty was active duty training, you are not eligible to purchase credit for your military service.

3) You served in wartime and were awarded a Purple Heart or service-connected disability, or died, regardless of whether you completed the minimum length of active duty service in the chart under (2), above.

The Ventura Harbor Village is always alive with events and activities. Below is a list of events visitors can enjoy when they visit this Ventura County venue.

Whale Watching with the Island Packers

Gray Whales migrate yearly between Alaskan waters and Mexican water and back again to Alaska and pass between the mainland and the local islands. Whale Watching trips begin on December 26th and continue through the second week of April. Island Packers also offers island trips during this time that also will stop to view the migration!

Cottontail Day

Hop on over to the Ventura Harbor Village, Saturday, March 31 from 10 AM - 3 PM for Cottontail Day at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. Cottontail Day is a family fun community event featuring egg hunts, petting zoo, kid’s crafts, entertainment, & more!

Come celebrate spring with friends and family! The Cottontail Bunny can be spotted hopping around giving children a chance to take a photo or grab a hug. For children ages 1 – 7 bring your baskets and join in the $2 Egg Hunt held every 30 minutes from 11 AM – 2 PM (free coloring book, while supplies last). Find a “Golden Egg” and happily hop to the Costco booth for a prize! Take part in the Village Scavenger Hunt, beginning at the ParentClick.com booth, to find clues that will lead you to a Hoppy Surprise! More family fun activities include the Animal World Petting Zoo, face painting, New York Life free child ID, live children’s entertainment, and much more! Excite imaginations with a variety of free children’s crafts provided by Harbor Village Gallery, Lakeshore Learning Store, and MacaroniKid.com. Parking and admission to the event are free.

Christy's Waffle Bar every Sunday

Come enjoy a delicious waffle bar at Christy's Deli on weekends and holidays!! If your in the mood for waffles with fresh fruit and whip cream, and live music on Sundays while you dine come enjoy! For more information and menu options please visit Christy's Deli