Eric Landis of Ameci’s Pizza in Fillmore. Photo credit Brandy Hollis.

Courtesy Brandy Hollis

Not all heroes wear capes, some of them are carrying pizza boxes. Eric Landis, in my opinion, is a hero with a pizzeria. If you go into Ameci’s Pizza, you will notice helmets from FHS Flashes and Fillmore Raiders on the counter, jerseys hung from all the sports teams, thank you plaques and hand-drawn pictures of thanks, with an especially cute one from Sonshine Preschool. If you go down to a sports field you may see a banner of sponsorship, gift cards at an AYSO raffle or pizza served at a snack bar. Your kids may be doing a fundraiser where a percentage of the profits go to their programs or may be being served pizza as part of a number of kids programs in town. Football players get fed the night before a big game, so they are stored up on fuel to burn. Personally, I have held team parties at the restaurant because he is always ready to be helpful to any organization, especially ones for the kid’s programs. Eric is usually behind the counter with a smile and thanks. He knows his business and makes the dough himself. He has a lovely family growing up in Fillmore and loves the community he works and lives in. Is it hot outside? That’s ok, Eric has the pizza ovens going at Ameci’s. Too hot for pizza? That’s ok, they have yummy sandwiches and salads too! If you need a good place to have a team party, they have indoor and outdoor dining. Catering menu too! Give Eric a shout-out online or tag him on social media to let him know... cheese and pepperoni go a long way. If this little epic contribution is cheesy, know that every single time I have asked Eric Landis to help in any area of this community, he has always said Yes. Thank you, Eric, for loving your community, and letting me be a lil cheesy.