The Fillmore Lions Club has announced that this year’s student speaker contest will be held on February 2 – a Monday at the Fillmore Scout House at the end of Sespe Ave by Pole Creek. The topic will be – Water Conservation – What can we do to conserve, recycle, and reclaim.” This topic is very interesting and appropriate in light of our present drought. Chair Bill Edmonds states that the total prize money in scholarships and cash will again be over $21,000. The Fillmore winner will receive $100 (an increase) and will advance to the next round. Runner ups will receive $25. The winner goes on to compete against the winners of the other local Lions Club in early March. All high school age youth who live within Fillmore Unified School District boundaries are eligible to compete. This includes home taught students, foreign exchange students as well as Fillmore residents who attend other high schools.

Students who wish to enter may contact Bill Edmonds at 524-4839 or; Ms. Morielli at Fillmore High School. Edmonds emphasizes that this public speaking competition will be very worthwhile to the students and very interesting to their parents; and to the community. Public speaking competition will also look good on college applications and resumes. Students should get started early because it takes time to develop and practice a good speech.