Larry Tittsworth, Class of '61, running with the Olympic Torch.
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Julie Preciado and Elden Collins, awarded Best Girl and Boy Athlete, 1960.
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In celebrating our centennial next year on June 15th, 2013, we are taking you on a stroll along memory lane monthly. Today we look back to the year, 1960. Did you know the name of our High School back then was Fillmore Union High School? We are not sure when this changed to Fillmore High School, or why it changed. If you know, please email us at staff@fillmorehighalumni.com and let us know. We'd appreciate your input. In 1960 the ASB President was Art Dawson. The Superintendent of schools was Mr. Donovan W. Main, and the High School Principal was Mr. Harry L. Bigger. One of the highlights that year was having two Fillmore High Boys, Larry Tittsworth and Bob Beal participate in carrying of the Olympic Torch to Squaw Valley in the VIII Winter Olympics. They were chosen from among our cross-country team members to help other outstanding runners in the C.I.F. relay the Torch to Squaw Valley from the L.A. Coliseum. Larry and Bob were chosen for one of the most difficult stretches along the entire route. Each boy had to run a mile leg of the run up through the Gorman Pass in forty-degree weather with snow lying on the ground. What an honor for our runners and Fillmore High School back then. The Student Council Secretary at the High School was Martha Fansler, Speaker of the house was Bob Walden, and the Student Council Adviser was Miss Alice Hansen. Larry Yount was the President of the Pi Theta club. He says in the 1960 annual..."The purpose of Pi Theta, as an organization, is to foster interest in higher mathematics. The most worth-while function of the club is the giving of a fifty dollar award to the most outstanding mathematics student." ($50.00 went along way back then) Judy Rogers was the President of the Theta Alpha club. She says in the annual..."Theta Alpha is a club to assist those students planning to enter into the teacher profession. All activities are planned to give as much information as possible in this field by going into different phases of teaching and giving the students an idea of what it is like." They also had the the Letterwomen's Club, and the Letterman's Club. Best Boy, and Best Girl Athlete in 1960 were Elden Collins, and Julia Preciado. We quote from the 1960 Copa de Oro..."You will have to travel a long, long way to find two athletes that deserve this award more then our own Julia Preciado, and Elden Collins. Julia is very adept at all sports, especially in basketball and track. She is currently taking a business course in school and will go on to higher and better things, we are sure, when she graduates in June with the class of '60. Elden is practically Mr. All-everything; you name it in sports and there he is. He made all-league in football and basketball, and is currently working to better his time in high and low hurdles in which he holds the school records." Retiring from Fillmore High in 1960 was Mr. Glen Stull, who had been teaching at Fillmore High for 37 years. He began teaching at Fillmore High in 1923. In 1960 the adviser for the annual staff was Mr. Howard Cook. The Copa de Oro (Year Book) that year was also dedicated to him for his outstanding advice and co-operation which the annual staff of 1960 received. The Fillmore High Alumni Association has most of the High Schools annuals dating back to 1913, and we have to say, the 1960 annual is truly a treasure. Come celebrate the Alumni Associations 100th Birthday at the Alumni Dinner next year on June 15th, 2013. This is the one you don't want to miss. Don't forget to subscribe to the quarterly Alumni Newsletter, Flashbacks. Go to www.fillmorehighalumni.com and subscribe today! "Like" us on Facebook too. GO FLASHES!!

Carlos Martinez

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara Bank & Trust (SBB&T) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Alberto Martinez as Manager of the Bank’s Fillmore branch, located at 566 Sespe Avenue. A 30-year banking veteran, Martinez joined SBB&T nine years ago and managed branches in Santa Paula and Ventura before his recent appointment to Fillmore. Prior to that, he worked with Wells Fargo and Washington Mutual in Ventura. Throughout his career, Martinez has successfully provided his clients with diverse financial solutions, unparalleled service and dedicated leadership in all aspects of retail banking. He studied Accounting in Santiago, Chile, where he was born and raised before moving to the U.S. in 1970.

“Carlos combines his expertise in financial services with professionalism and enthusiasm,” said Lisa Watson, Executive Vice President and Regional Manager.
“He works closely with his clients to provide solutions that meet their banking needs in a timely and accurate manner and we are fortunate to have a person of his caliber and experience on our team.”

Martinez lives in Ventura with his wife, Magali, and volunteers regularly for local organizations such as Walk of Life, Relay for Life and Walks for Diabetes. He is also a member of SBB&T’s RAVE (Really Awesome Volunteer Employees) team which assists with fundraising events for charitable, educational and community service organizations. Martinez has a passion for soccer and spent a number of years as a coach for AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization).

Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, with 45 branches on the Central Coast, is a nationally chartered regional bank that provides Commercial Banking, Private Wealth Management and Community Banking services. The Bank’s website is at www.sbbt.com.

Documentary Film and Discussion: Attend this free powerful and inspiring film "Consider the Conversation", which examines how we view life's final chapter and how talking about what we want, in advance, prevents unnecessary physical, emotional and spiritual suffering. The film includes personal accounts from patients, family members, doctors, nurses, clergy, and national experts on the physical, social and emotional issues related to dying. Sponsored by Livingston Memorial Hospice and in collaboration with the listed facilities, the film will be shown on the following dates:

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 1-3 pm
Goebel Senior Center, 1385 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks

Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6-8 pm
Aegis Senior Living, 4964 Telegraph Road, Ventura

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9-11am
SCAN Senior Resource Center, 1001 Partridge Drive, # 200, Ventura

A discussion will follow featuring Lanyard K. Dial, MD, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Medical Director. For more information call: Deborah Ringen at 642-0239 ext 708

Members from the Fillmore FFA were up bright and early on Wednesday morning serving pancakes, eggs and sausage to the more than 500 people that came out to support the 3rd Annual 4th of July FFA Freedom Breakfast. The Veterans Memorial Building was decorated in red, white and blue to celebrate the occasion. The Fillmore FFA honored active military and Veterans with a free breakfast in appreciation for their services. While students were busy serving the breakfast, FFA parents and booster members did the cooking. The breakfast was a successful fundraiser as well as a great way for the citizens of Fillmore to start off their busy 4th of July. The Fillmore FFA would like to recognize the individuals and businesses that make the event possible. Thank you to Roger Martin, General Manager Sedexo remote sites, Jordano’s, Starbucks and Kent Short of Country Butcher in Santa Paula for their continued support and donations. The students of Fillmore FFA also extend their appreciation to the parents and FFA booster members for their many hours in the fireworks booth last week and for their assistance at the breakfast. The Thank You’s would not be complete without mentioning how grateful our chapter is to the community of Fillmore for their support of the breakfast and our fireworks booth.

Brooke Aguirre is the FFA Secretary

When my Mother suggested a family get together in Fillmore for the Fourth of July, I got very excited about getting back to my home town, seeing my family, showing my son where I grew up and went to school and thought it would be an excellent opportunity to get our 1949 Studebaker father-son project on the road for its first real road trip outside our home in the Phoenix valley and participate in the 2012 Sespe Creek Car Show and Chili Cook-Off.

I've been to dozens and dozens of car shows over the years. This however was the farthest I've travelled to show a vehicle and the first that my son travelled with me outside of Phoenix. While we worked tirelessly preparing in the weeks and days preceding the trip, we had no idea of the challenges we'd face. It took 13 ½ hours to travel 496 miles to get to Fillmore.

We shared the story of our journey with many that stopped by to check out our beloved truck at the car show, and the response was amazing to us both. We experienced more kindness and generosity from the people of Fillmore than either of us thought was possible. Thanks for the parts, the extra tools, well-wishes and road snacks. The trip home was even more challenging - 29 hours of travel and repair time to get the truck and ourselves back home to Mesa, Arizona.

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WHAT: A FREE community event for ladies to enjoy an afternoon of pampering which includes: Hair styling, Make-up, Manicure, Massage and More. Be fabulous and treat yourself to the Beauty Bar at Sugar Beets all in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters!

HOW: Enjoy complimentary orderves and delicious martinis available for purchase provided by Sugar Beets. At this event participants will have many opportunities to make contributions to BBSVC in support of their entry to the Oxnard Salsa Festival Dancing with the Community Stars Competition; from tip jars to raffle tickets!

WHY: This is one of our fundraising events this season towards reaching our goal of raising $15,000 for BBBSVC. This event helps support our entry into the Oxnard Salsa Festival Dancing with the Community Stars Competition. With nearly 200 children and youth waiting for mentors, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County is committed to ensuring we succeed in meeting our goal of gathering the necessary resources to support our quality mentoring programs.

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Livingston Visiting Nurse Association will hold Diabetes Classes to introduce basic information regarding diet, medication, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, new developments and common problems. Open to the public and free of charge, the classes are held the first Tuesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:30 pm @Livingston VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave, #101, Ventura. No registration is necessary; for information call Linda Hampson, RN, MSN @ 805-642-0239, ext 723. Spanish Speaking Diabetes Classes are also being offered the second Monday of the month, 3 – 4:30 pm @ Livingston Memorial plus the fourth Monday of the month, 3 – 4:30 pm @ Santa Paula Hospital, 825 N. 10th St. Call 642-0239 for information.

California Assembly Bill 341 went into effect on July 1, mandating commercial recycling for all businesses that generate four or more cubic yards of waste per week and all multi-family dwellings with five units or more regardless of the amount of waste.

Most Santa Clara Valley Disposal customers in Fillmore are already in compliance with this regulation. However, all municipalities are required to conduct education and outreach activities to inform and assure all affected commercial generators know what can be recycled locally and are making good-faith efforts to recycle.

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Deeper Life Christian Ministries held it’s Lawn Chair Summer Movie Series at City Hall on Friday night. The series is offered on the last Friday night of the month at dusk. Bring and snack, blanket and lawn chair and enjoy a movie with the kids!

Livingston Hospice conducts several adult bereavement support groups to help those who have experienced a loss. Explore and express feeling, understand the grief process and receive emotional support. Open to the public, free of charge, all are welcome. The groups are held:

Weekly: Wednesday; 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ The First Presbyterian Church, 850 Ivywood Drive, Oxnard
Weekly: Wednesday; 6:30 – 8:00 pm @ Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave (#112), Ventura
2nd & 4th Tuesdays; 10:30 – 12:00 @ Help of Ojai, 370 Baldwin Road, Ojai

Monthly: For the newly bereaved; 2nd Thursday; 6:00 – 7:30 pm @ Livingston Memorial VNA, 1996 Eastman Ave (#106), Ventura. For more information call: 642-1608

Cal Fire

Sacramento, CA – Often times, when people think of summer, they think of backyard parties and, of course, fireworks. It can be fun to watch the colorful display of sparkling lights in a dark sky, but fireworks can also cause serious harm if they are not handled carefully and correctly. CAL FIRE would like to remind all Californians about firework safety.

“Every year, many families are negatively impacted by the misuse and/or illegal use of fireworks,” said Chief Tonya Hoover, California’s State Fire Marshal. “Fire departments respond to devastating and costly fires and serious life-threatening injuries caused by fireworks, while local hospitals treat hundreds of injuries as a result of unsafe fireworks uses.”

Illegal fireworks include sky rockets, bottle rockets, roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers and other types that explode, go into the air, or move on the ground in an uncontrollable manner. CAL FIRE continues to work with local law enforcement agencies to seize illegal fireworks and prosecute those who possess them. If you are convicted, you could be fined up to $50,000 as well as sent to prison or jail for up to one year.

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