Applications are available for the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant. Applications are available in the Office at the Middle School, at Fillmore High Schools Student Store, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director Lori McLain at #524-4432. The Mother/Daughter Tea is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd 6:30PM at the Memorial Building. The first practice begins Wednesday, March 2nd.

See additional photos of the filming here: http://www.fillmoregazette.com/community/downtown-filming-brings-revenue

Fillmore Civic Pride Committee announces the winner of “Yard of the Month” for February 2011. Homeowner Kyle
Hollis was recognized for his well maintained landscaped yard at 639 Mountain View. The home has been owned by Kyle’s family since 1985 and he has since purchased it from his father. The front yard was re- done about eight years ago when Kyle was working for Valley Crest Landscape as a mechanic. He had some professional help creating the appealing landscape which features Agapanthus, daylilies, Camellias, and Iceberg roses. The yard is framed by magnolia trees on one side and a crape myrtle and Arbutus “Strawberry tree” on the other side. Kyle claims that the yard is very low maintenance thanks to the efficient irrigation system run by a sprinkler clock and the great plant selection. Kyle was also presented with a $25 gift certificate from Otto & Sons Nursery. Drive by and see his place on Mountain View that even looks good in the winter.

Alphabet Soup Puppeteers presents: "Winter Heart". Arla Crane, storyteller extraordinaire and her friends will show how love can warm everyone in the coldest days of winter.

Join us for a delightful afternoon of fun. At the end of the program, a puppet will be given to each member of the audience.

Program and treats provided by the Fillmore Friends of the Library. The program starts at 3:30, February 14, 2011, at the 502 Second Street address

Do you have old computers, televisions or other techni-junk taking up much-needed space? If so, this may help.
Bardsdale United Methodist Church is partnering with Global e-Recyclers of Santa Fe Springs to collect and responsibly recycle unwanted electronics through the month of February. Besides computers and TVs, the list of acceptable items includes printers, FAX machines, modems, VCR/DVD players, cables, DVDs and CDs, cell phones, laptops, and a whole lot more. Call the church office, 524-2070 or Dan Michel, 524-0312 (after 4:30) to find out more info. For pick-up, call Dan. State law requires a donor's name and address for TVs and monitors only.

“Something special happens whenever I sing for the Fillmore Ebell Club. They are a lively, philanthropic and fun group of people!,” said Dean Regan about his third annual visit to the Fillmore Ebell Club. “It’s amazing the good work that they do,” he continued “and it is my pleasure to do whatever I can do to support them.” Broadway vocalist, Dean Regan, will at the Fillmore Ebell Club to sing selections from the American Popular Song Book and Broadway favorites. Along with his musical director, Nick Fryman, Dean will also include selections from his new CD: “Give My Regards to Broadway” which will be released this Spring. “Recording this ‘album’ has been a creative labor of love. I think everyone who loves Broadway and it’s rich place in our culture will love this recording,” Mr. Regan said in a recent conversation with the Ebell Clubs Entertainment Director, Kathi Mardsen.

The Los Angeles press announced “when Regan sings ... it tears your heart out” and dubbed him “charming, handsome, foot-loose and fancy-free.” His lively concerts enchant the most discerning audiences and bring them to their feet in exuberant appreciation. His melodious voice, bewitching style and comic timing have inspired audiences to dub him an exhilarating mixture of “Romantic Crooner” and “Court Jester of Song.” Dean's unique style brings both a heartfelt, romantic depth, as well as a fast-paced, comic energy across the footlights. Each concert is full of musical variety crafted from America’s Popular Song Book (Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dorothy Fields) and Broadway’s Greatest Hits (Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber) ... as well as a few surprises.

The Los Angeles Times wrote: “[Regan is] likable and sympathetic. You couldn’t find yourself in better ‘Company.’” Dean's performance as the “Emcee” in “Cabaret” was heralded as “stunning and poignant” by the Los Angeles press. Named “Artist of the Year” by Professional Artists for his concert performances, Dean has also been honored with both the prestigious Garland and Drama-Logue awards for his Los Angeles musical theater performances. Along with Musical Director, Nick Fryman on Concert Piano, Dean will perform a special luncheon concert after the Fillmore Ebell monthly meeting. For more information about the concert and how to become a member of the Fillmore Ebel Club, please contact Kathi Marsden at 661-803-1430.

Chihuahua/Dachshund mix puppy. Black with brown paws, white chest. In vicinity of C Street. Call to identify 525-2225.

Santa Clara Valley Disposal will maintain its regular Friday trash and recycling collection schedule in Fillmore on Feb. 25, during the week of Presidents’ Day.

For more information, call 647-1414

This Valentine’s Day find your true love at the Ventura County Animal Shelter. To help these animals find new “furever” homes, the shelter is running a special Valentine’s Day weekend promotion – all dogs and cats will be adopted out at the special half price of $60. Included in this fee is your animal’s spay/neuter, license, rabies shot, microchip, and free obedience lessons. What a sweet deal! Visit the shelter’s web site at www.vcas.us for more information and to preview the animals. And remember, there’s an animal waiting for your love at the Ventura County Animal Shelter.

Christopher Lee, owner of CEL Financial Services.

CEL Financial Services, a reputable income tax preparation business in the State of California, now offers affordable tax services for small businesses, individuals and families looking to maximize tax refunds this year.

"People need help now in these economic times. Families and individuals don't have the disposable income nowadays," said Christopher Lee, Owner of CEL Financial Services.

"My fees are 40% to 50% lower than major tax chains and my services are completely mobile. This allows me to work with people on prices, ensuring they get all the credits they're entitled to," said Lee.

CEL Financial Services offers mobile tax services at no extra charge. Individuals, families and small businesses pay only the basic rate for their type of return. For more information visit CEL Financial Services online at http://www.TaxPrepFillmore.com.

Christopher Lee is the owner of CEL Financial Services. Born and raised in Fillmore, Lee is a graduate of Fillmore High. Lee lives with Sally Wilsey in Fillmore and is a member of the St. Francis of Assisi
Church.

Ventura, CA. - Community Memorial Health System is offering free monthly classes for patients diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome, a disorder that increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The classes, sponsored by CMHS’s DiabetesAware program, are held the first Thursday of each month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at CMHS’s Training Center at 2809 Main St., Suite B, in Ventura.

For more information or to attend this monthly class, call 805/667-2818 or go to www.cmhshealth.org for all ongoing CMHS events, classes and support groups.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and nine family-practice health centers entitled the Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California.

Ventura, CA. - Balloon Sinuplasty, a new minimally-invasive surgical option for chronic sinus sufferers, will be the focus of a free seminar the Community Memorial Health System is holding on Tuesday, March 1.

Edgar Lueg, M.D., Ventura County’s most experienced Balloon Sinuplasty surgeon, will lead the discussion during the seminar to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the eighth-floor Nichols Auditorium at Community Memorial Hospital, located at 147 Brent St.

Dr. Lueg, of Ear Nose Throat & Sinus Specialists of Ventura, will discuss the technology and advantages of this new, quicker and safer non-cutting surgery that results in less bleeding for patients with chronic sinusitis.

Dr. Lueg earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto in Canada and received advanced fellowship training in New York City. He is board-certified in Otolaryngology and has performed hundreds of balloon Sinuplasties. Dr. Lueg is an active member of the Community Memorial Hospital medical staff.

Admission is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call 805/652-5436, or go to www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, and nine family-practice health centers entitled Centers for Family Health. The health system is located in Ventura County, California.

ADULT LAP SWIM IS BACK! ! !

Monday - Friday
6:30am - 8:00am

Saturday
8:30am - 10:00am

Monday - Thursday
5:45pm - 7:30pm

Cost is $4.00 per visit.

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Our rural community of 600+ farms, ranches, supply and packing houses, nurseries and oil fields.
Keeping one another safe in rural Ventura County!

It's Sunday at noon and a perfect time to write Farm Watch. We are getting a light rain that will be perfect for our Ag Community.

As we look at our mild weather in February and a possible early Spring, we need to think about what the "Ag Crooks" are thinking about. We have to stay one step ahead of them.

Early Spring means, soil temperatures rising and fertilizer applications kicking in. Last year we lost a record amount of fertilizer by crooks stealing thousands of pounds of fertilizer from farms, County-wide. Sometimes they would take 2-3 thousand pounds in a night.

Remember, Agriculture Detective Ray Dominguez ask you to not keep-long term storage of bagged fertilizer in the field-side chain link yards. Try to get the delivery timely with the application. We know it is not always possible, but be on alert.

GOOD NEWS:
As you recall on April 17th, 2010, Sheriff Gang Deputies Bill Meixner and Beau Rodriguez were involved in a near-death patrol car crash on Highway 126 east of Santa Paula. They were both severely critically injured and each spent nearly a month in the hospital and eight months in physical therapy. Beau has just returned to work two weeks ago and typical “Beau,” he set out as active as ever combating gangs in Ventura County. Bill Meixner is starting back to work in a few weeks. We can’t wait for Bill to be back. If you get a chance and welcome them back: beau.Rodriguez@ventura.org and Bill.meixner@ventura.org

EXPLORERS:
Before, I forget, a big congratulations to our Sheriff's Teen Explorers who all went to Arizona and competed against explorers from all over the western USA. We are proud to report that our boys and girls from all over our Ventura County rural communities won many awards and had a great time. These kids are our future leaders in our communities and we should all be proud..

Young Farmers & Ranchers:
A shout out to our young farmers and CONTINUED »

Relay for Life is Sept 17th!!!

Are YOU interested in getting more involved this year?

There is an Interested Parties Meeting planned for:
Thursday, Feb 10th at 6 pm
Senior Center Building on Santa Clara Street

RSVP and for Questions, please call Josie at (805) 524-0149
or real_family@yahoo.com

“Fantasy of Flowers” will be the theme for the 2011 Fillmore Flower Show to be held April 16,17 at the Senior Center located at 533 Santa Clara St., Fillmore, California. The show will be free to the public during the hours of 1:00pm-4:00pm both Saturday & Sunday. Entries will be accepted Saturday between 7:30am to 10:30am. There will be one entry fee of $5.00 for each adult exhibitor, no matter how many entries are entered.

There will a youth poetry, prose, or short essay contest like we offered last year with the topic being the same as the show theme. Entry brochures will be available soon at City Hall, the Library, the Fillmore Historical Museum, & the Senior Center. Music will be provided by Asher Smith.

The Fillmore Historical Museum brought a wonderful Flower Show History scrapbook to display last year with the first entry dated 1925. Many guests enjoyed looking at it & discovering pictures of themselves & friends from years gone by. We chose to take a look back at the 57th annual flower show of 1980, by reusing the theme for that show.

Notes taken from the scrapbook stated that music was provided by Byron & Marian Bessette of Oxnard. The Grand prize award would be an Irish silver plated bowl. Another article said that 1980 was proclaimed a “terrible year” for flowers because of “terrible wind & extreme heat.”

Now that the theme is announced, you can begin to allow your creative “juices” to flow with fresh ideas for a fantasy of flowers entry.