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What does energy conservation mean to you? Is it the monthly amount you're keeping in your pocket, instead of paying a high utility bill? Or is it a gloomy vision of global warming, polluting power plants, and acid rain?
Whatever your reason, if you choose to save energy, you are making a wise choice. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical U.S. family spends more than $2,000 a year on home utilities. Moreover, fossil fuel-generated electricity used yearly by an average-size home puts more CO2 into the air than two cars.
So how can you conserve energy in your own home? Here are some of the most significant and cost-effective ways:

Educate yourself and others about energy efficiency. For more tips on saving energy, read the Energy Savers Booklet by the U.S. Department of Energy. And share your knowledge and ideas with your family, friends, and neighbors.
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Lately, I have heard from many Seller's across the nation, that their Agent's have used REO's and Short Sales for comparables on their Fair Market Value home. When I do some researching in their market, I find that there are a plithera of Fair Market Homes that can be used for their comparables. So how do you help your client, when you don't know the Market?
Simple, Ask a local agent for a CMA on your client's property. If they give you a CMA package with REO and Short Sales, with no FMV properties, then they are probably not the agent for you.
Although all the markets are lavish with REO's and Short Sale properties, we don't want to forget about your Fair Market Value Seller's and Buyer's. I have clients who want to buy a Move in ready, FMV home. They don't want to fix up a home. We need to remember to market our Fair market property's equally as efficient as our REO's and Short Sales. It won't be long until we are back to selling only FMV homes.
Have a Joy-Filled Day!
Darla
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August 22-23
The 29th annual Camarillo air event "Wings Over Camarillo" will wow the audience with a thrilling three hour narrated flying exhibition, static displays of WWII, military, antique and experimental aircraft including two rarely seen P-38 Lightnings, an F4U Corsair (the fighter flown by the Black Sheep Squadron) and many others.
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"Wings" is the largest Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter event in the Western US. It is produced with the support of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and the Ventura County 99s, the Pt. Mugu Sea Cadets and Ventura Military Explorer Post 2861.
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The day begins at 9:00 AM with the Ventura County 99's popular Pancake Breakfast. Food booths, a variety of vendors, the Ventura County 99s Silent Auction and Raffle, music and children's activities are provided for your enjoyment. Ultralights and other aircraft will be in the air.
The flying exhibition will begin at 1:00 pm after the singing of the National Anthem by Arianna Reznik. The exhibition opens with a roar on both Saturday and Sunday with a jet fly by. The Jet Provost T5 is a fully restored, pristine former RAF jet trainer owned by R&D Warbirds, piloted by Bob Stambovsky and his wife, Donna Knighton. The three hour narrated flying exhibition will conclude with exciting formations of WWII fighters, bombers, transports and trainers thundering past the viewers. This will be a rare sight, not to be missed.
Visit the WWII air crew Veterans hangar; hear their stories and see a working Norden bomb sight. Check out the Commemorative Air Force and see their exhibits and aircraft restorations. For those 15 and older who are interested in learning to fly, the Learn to Fly Discovery Center will offer you the information needed to get started and provide an introductory simulator lesson.
Airplane and helicopter rides will be available for a fee.
This is a wonderful event for the entire family. Click the buttons to the left to see all the exciting things to see and do.
Daily Schedule
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09:00 a.m.: |
Gates open |
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09:00 a.m.: |
Pancake breakfast by the Ventura County 99s (open for show staff at 8 a.m.) |
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09:00 a.m.: |
Fly-bys |
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10:00 a.m.: |
Pilot briefing (required for all air expo pilots) |
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01:00 p.m.: |
Opening ceremony for air expo |
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01:00-04:00 p.m.: |
Narrated flying exhibition |
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Gates close |
Venue Address: Camarillo Airport, 555 Airport Way, Camarillo. Ca 93010
More info: http://www.wingsovercamarillo.com/index.html
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Camarillo Hospice presents the Camarillo Country Music Festival & Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, September 6th 12-5pm

Sanctioned by the International Chili Society!
Championship Chili Cookoff
Wine & Beer, Live Country Music, Line Dancing, Wheel of Fortune, "Transformers" movie superbikes & motorcycle display, children's games, family fun, silent auctions
More info: http://www.camarillohospice.org/Friends%20for%20life.html
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Saturday, August 29th
The Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival will take place in Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Boulevard, as well as the Farmer's Market area and Dizdar Park.
All Day Art & Jazz
This day-long free to the public event features local professional artists and a range of musical guests. A juried art walk on the sidewalks along Camarillo's historic Old Town district, including art displays in various participating shops and restaurants.
Music performances will be highlighted on three outdoor stages throughout the day. Terrific jazz from swing to Latin jazz to smooth jazz styles of music and entertainment will be presented.
Dizdar Park Stage
· 11:00 AM ~ Ulysses S. Jazz
· 12:30 PM ~ Preachers Blues Band
· 2:00 PM ~ Red Loquita
• 3:30 PM ~ San Francisco Songbird
Palm Street Stage
· 11:00 AM ~ Newbury Park High School Jazz Band
· 12:30 PM ~ Bethel AME Methodist Church Gospel Choir
· 2:30 PM ~ Sideshow Preachers / Bluegrass & Country
· 4:00 PM ~ Evangelistic Missionary Baptist Church Choir
· 3:30 PM ~ V-Town Trio ~ Main Stage Entrance
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The conclusion of the day's activities brings the evening's featured ticketed Evening Under the Stars Concert and Art Display at Pleasant Valley Outdoor Performance Center at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd. outdoor grounds in Old Town Camarillo.
Guests will be immersed in a spectacular convergence of art and music including an exhibit from artists at Studio Channel Islands Art Center.
· 4:00 PM ~ Gates Open
· 5:00 ~ LaNesha Baca featuring Coso Live
· 6:30 ~ Jessy J
• 8:15 ~ Peabo Bryson
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages, please!
More info: http://www.camarilloartandjazz.com/index.htm
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