A look back at 2010
By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 5th, 2011
Part 1
Explorers: The Fillmore Police Department’s first Santa Clara Valley Explorer program, February 9th. Lightning: A spectacular lightening storm caused damage in Fillmore. Boy Scouts: Fillmore Boy Scout Troop #406 were recognized for their outstanding service to the community in February. Waste Water Plant: Fillmore’s Wastewater Plant was named Project of the Year at the National Engineer’s Week Banquet held at the Reagan Library on February 18th. Central Station: Farmworker and local lower income family housing opened in March. Pete Egedi: In March, former Fillmore Fire Chief Pete Egedi was indicted on one count of embezzlement and three counts of grand theft. Piru Charter School: After a lenghty and often conentious process, the Piru Charter was denied on May 5, 2010. Marijuana: In July a man jumped over a cliff at Dead Man’s curve, Goodenough Road, to escape police. Over 70-pounds of marijuana were found in his car. Unrelated, in April the city place a moratorium on the establishment and operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. Water Recycling Plant: The city of Fillmore celebrated the official open house of the Water Recycling Plant on May 22. State Champions: The Fillmore High School Cheerleading Squad won First Place in the California State Championships in June. Grand Opening: Two Rivers Park has its grand opening in July. Reduced Hours: The Towne Theatre’s operating days were reduced to Friday, Saturday and Sunday as a cost-saving measure. |