By Linda Nunez

The Fillmore Civic Pride Volunteers have selected the yard of the Cortez Family, Rafael & Rosa, sons Jafet, Jay & Jared, to receive the Fall/Halloween, “Yard of the Month” award at 1156 Shady Lane. They all worked together to create this “kid-friendly”, fun display with Scooby Doo & Mickey & Minnie Mouse as starring characters. Smiling pumpkins glow all over the yard with a bright orange border of lights.

The Cortez family moved to Fillmore from Hopper Canyon about three years ago.

Rafael & his family will enjoy going out to Otto & Sons Nursery to use their $40 gift card! Civic Pride Volunteers appreciate Otto & Sons Nursery for supporting this project all through the years.

There were many honorable mentions, so plan an evening out to see all the creativity: 1143 Shady Lane, 1160 Shady Lane, 1182 Shady Lane, 357 Third St., 733 Third St., 322 D St., 79 Reading, 60 Reading, 787 Burlington, 770 Riverside, 258 Sespe, 213 Market St., and 758 Galvin.