By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Soroptimist International of Fillmore, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is calling for applicants to participate in our annual Women’s Opportunity Award. Soroptimist of Fillmore will present a $500.00 cash award to help an eligible Fillmore/Piru woman who is working to improve her economic situation through education and training. Do you know this woman? Does she need to be recognized for her efforts? Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is one of our organization’s major service projects. For more information about Soroptimist and to read stories about past Women’s Opportunity Award recipients please visit www.soroptimist.org. Thank you for your consideration, |
By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Healthy Family Farms - 6780 Wheeler Canyon Road, Santa Paula, CA Date & Time: December 18, 2008 / 1:00 pm Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Agricultural Crimes Unit / California Department of Food and Agriculture Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch (A)rrestees Address Age During the first week of December 2008, the Sheriff’s Department’s Agricultural Crimes Unit identified a subject suspected of operating an unlicensed milk processing plant. After further investigation, it was confirmed that the processing plant was operating while unlicensed, and using potentially unpasteurized milk to produce various milk products, including goat cheese and yogurt. The milk products produced at the plant were being packaged under the “Healthy Family Farms” label and sold to the public at various farmer’s markets in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties. On 12-18-2008, a detective from the Agricultural Crimes Unit and investigators from the California Department of Food and Agriculture Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch, Ventura County Environmental Health Department, Ventura County Weights and Measures, and Ventura County Code Enforcement took part in an undercover operation focused on purchasing illegally produced, and potentially unsafe goat cheese being produced at the location and being sold at farmer’s markets. Unpasteurized milk is raw milk that has not been heated enough to kill harmful bacteria including Listeria, Salmonella, E. Coli, Staphylococcus, and M. bovis (causes tuberculosis). Persons who become ill could suffer a miscarriage, illness to unborn babies, diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, swollen neck glands, and blood stream infection. Various containers of goat cheese and yogurt suspected of being produced using unpasteurized milk were purchased from the processing plant and a local farmer’s market during the operation. The food product containers purchased during the operation were seized by investigators from the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Ventura County Environmental Health Department, and submitted to the state laboratory for testing. Sharon Palmer was arrested and charged with Food and Agricultural Code Sections 35283(a) – Processing Milk or Milk Products without Pasteurization, 35283(b) – and Processing for Resale Milk or Milk Products without a License. Palmer was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility. A background check of Palmer’s criminal history revealed a prior felony conviction for fraud. |
By Anonymous — Friday, December 19th, 2008
The Humane Society of Ventura County is asking for the public’s help in order to continue housing and treating 37 severely neglected horses that were rescued from a Lockwood Valley ranch on Oct. 8. “We are in a desperate situation right now,” said Jolene Hoffman, director of the Humane Society’s shelter in Ojai. Hoffman said that the 20-stall portable barn that businessman David Murdock loaned to the Humane Society, following the October 8th rescue, was being dismantled and moved this week. “Although it was only for two months, we are very grateful for Mr. Murdock’s generosity in loaning us the barn” Hoffman said. “What makes the Humane Society’s predicament most critical,” Hoffman added, “is that nine of the rescued mares are confirmed pregnant, and 11 more are possibly pregnant. The mares are due to foal between now and March, one any day. With temperatures in the 30s, we need to provide adequate shelter for these neglected mares and foals.” Donations may be sent to the Shelter at PO Box 297, Ojai, CA 93024. For more information, call 805 656-5031, or visit www.humansocietyvc.org. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
![]() Law enforcement was busy Friday evening conducting a DUI check point. Vehicles and trucks were stopped along Highway 126, between B and C Streets. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
![]() Some lucky kids enjoyed the great puppet show at Fillmore Library on December 10. The show was sponsored by Fillmore Friends of the Library. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Thank You to all of the following teams for coming out to this past weekend’s softball tournament and helping to raise over $1000.00 worth of toys for Toys 4 Tot’s: |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
The Fillmore Citizen Patrol Free showing of "Madagascar 2" on Saturday, December 13, 2008, was a complete success. Both showings were popular with many compliments and thanks from the attendees. As the people were leaving the theatre, they were handed a candy cane and wished a Merry Christmas. The Citizen Patrol has been making these free showings available for many years. Our thanks to the "Gazette" newspaper for placing our ad in their Thursday, December 11, 2008 publication. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Sat. Dec. 20th at 12noon Vendors check-In at 9am Horseshoe Tournament Schedule of Events At Piru Gazebo For more information call For more information go to www.pirupress.com |
![]() The Gazette is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest of any member of the Fillmore Butthead Graffiti “Artists” Club. They are responsible for more than $3,000-worth of damage to El Pescador Restaurant's advertising and other property. If any Fillmore resident happens to know the identity of any member of the Buttheads, please call the Sheriff’s Department at 524-2233. This message was left on a window near Parkview Apartments, Monday. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Discover the rewards of foster parenting at a Foster Parenting Informational Meeting. Learn how you can provide the healing, support and guidance that can transform a child at risk into a self-assured, successful adult. More than 600 children are currently in foster homes in Ventura County, and every day, another child is removed from their home because they have been neglected, abused or abandoned. By being a foster parent, you have the opportunity to make the difference in a child's life. English only. For more information call Human Services Agency, County of Ventura, 805.654.3456 or go to vchsa.org/foster. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
![]() Wendy Hellstrom provides art lessons to kids of all ages and participates in community art activities. Her recently opened studio is located a 565 Sespe Avenue, across from Santa Barbara Bank and Trust, catering to youth. Wendy’s Colors Art Philosophy is that “Art is the discovery into one’s self and the world around them”. In her words, “Students who become self-suffi cient can apply the techniques learned away from the studio and hopefully make art a part of their lives, whether for a career or a hobby.The studio is bright and cheerful and her students are enthusiastic about the hands-on instruction provided. Wendy’s goal is to help the student become a more self-suffi cient, independent learner and to provide an understanding of art. Her motto: Remember: Everyone is an artist, we all have a variety of skills and levels and a distinct style. All kids love to draw and paint. Stop by Wendy’s Community Art Studio and see for yourself. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
For this season of giving, you are invited to become a Salvation Army “Angel” by picking up an “Angel Tag” at The Scented Path Apothecary located at 338 Central Avenue. |
![]() State Farm Insurance Agent Bill Herrera Jr., left, donated two turkeys to the Fillmore/Piru Boys & Girls Club over the holidays. The turkeys served 108. Pictured (l-r)are Herrera, Jackie Chavez-8, Omero Martinez, Adrian Martinez-6, Reylene Martinez-9, and Nancy Luna. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
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By Conway Spitler — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
An innovative research project puts new focus on California’s 446 Billion-a-year Problem. An “average” high school graduate earns $290,000 more over a lifetime—and pays $100,00 more in federal, state and local taxes—than a high school dropout. Between 26 percent and 35 percent of all teenagers in California today are high school dropouts. One of every three students who dropped out of 10th grade in 2004 was doing nothing four years later—neither going to school nor working. The problems costs the state’s taxpayers $6.4 billion annually (from UC Santa Barbara Today). |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Where: North Fillmore Police Storefront |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Unlicensed Peddlers & Junk Food Share Restricted
Thanks to our Sheriff’s Department for recently issuing citations to four men selling toys on Central without a city business license. A group of these L.A. hard core peddlers shows up in our town from time to time. They are very aggressive, to the extreme of being brazen, tactless and very bold. Hopefully anyone approached by peddlers will demand to see their Fillmore, up-to- date business license and call City Hall should they refuse. On a similar note, it’s time that the combined City Council and School Board take a stand against the absolute garbage that’s being peddled outside our schools. Here we live in a valley with magnificent fruit and produce growing abundantly; and our students get released from school to see peddlers selling fake flavored chicharrones with 15 or more artificial colors, preservatives and worse. I’ve looked and read the labels on some of this stuff. It’s like reading the glossary in a chemistry textbook. License or no license, these school peddlers must be restricted. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
“31st Annual Piru Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival Set for Saturday, December 20th” |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
Enjoy free admission, cookies and cocoa at the Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark Holiday Open House Saturday December 13. Visit the Museum Gift Shop and gently used book emporium for some unique holiday gifts from 11-3. Shop at the Camulos Antique and Craft market for reasonably priced treasures and quality holiday crafts from 9-4. Mrs. Santa will be there too. There is something for everyone at the Rancho Camulos Museum. Enjoy our unique setting and selection. Proceeds benefit our non-profit’s historical preservation, restoration, and educational efforts. Shop where the history, myth, and romance of old California still linger. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
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![]() John Holladay is in charge of Christmas tree sales at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Highway 126 and C Street. The trees are watered daily for freshness. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
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