In an effort to earn the rank of Eagle, Sean Chandler, from Troop 406, has begun work on his community service project of constructing a Walk of Honor at Bardsdale Cemetery. For those unfamiliar, Scouts seeking this rank must plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project that benefits their community and fewer than 4% of all scouts earn the rank of Eagle. Sean’s plan is to remove the asphalt walkway at the cemetery and replace it with bricks engraved with the names of veterans from our community. He will also be removing the existing curbs at both ends of the walkway and installing handicap accessible ramps. To complete the project, a plaque will be installed at the base of the flagpole. The primary goal of his project is to give Fillmore area residents the opportunity to honor those who have served our nation.

In order to cover the costs of this project, Sean is selling engraved bricks for $40.00 each. Each 4” x 8” brick can be inscribed with the name of a cherished serviceman or woman and can also include the individual’s service emblem. The names can be of any active-duty or retired service member, living or deceased. Also, honorees can be from any city and are not restricted to those only from Fillmore. Each of these bricks will be permanently installed in the Walk of Honor. When this walkway is completed, it will be used respectfully by Scouts and the VFW during the annual Memorial Day Services and will also be admired by visitors for generations to come.
The deadline for ordering bricks will be January 15th, 2011 which will allow time for the bricks to be engraved and installed by the Spring. For brick order forms or additional information email Sean Chandler at walkofhonor@gmail.com or call him at 524-5058.

Santa Clara Valley Hospice
HOME SUPPORT GROUP INC.

A light will be shining on the Hospice “Light Up A Life” Tree at the Fillmore Plaza, 251 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA. Join us for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 5:00 PM These names were received November 10-17, 2010

IN MEMORY OF:
Mary Ellen Alvarez
Raymond Beserra
Vernon Booth
Marge Whipkey
Rev. J. F. Lyttle
Jewell Lyttle
Thomas G. Martin
Jim Lyttle
Betty Lyttle
Janet Howarth
Guy Pickett
Les Allen
Richard Tegtmeier
Rebecca Brown
John A. Brown
Sonny Hernandez
Richard Schuck
Jeffery Hansen
Lorraine Gil
Rebecca Brown
John A. Brown
Sonny Hernandez
Ruth Arrasmith
Pat Murray
Reyna Valenzuela
Raymond Valenzuela
IN HONOR OF:
Ramona Golson

A light will be shining on the Hospice “Light Up A Life” Tree at the Piru Center Street Park. These names were received from Piru, November 10 - 17, 2010.

IN MEMORY OF:
Paul A. Perez
Nana Lucy Gonzales
Dino Lovato
Grandpa Zeke Hernandez
Bill Bishop
Melinda Bishop
Mae and Morris King
Josie Bishop
Ron Strawn
Lola Alcozar
Greg Alcozar
Ronnie Alcozar
Reyna Valenzuela
Raymond Valenzuela
Barbara K. Ponce
Anthony Golson Sr.
Lee and Ramona Golson
“Baby Lee” Golson
Jimmy Nunez Ruiz
Lonnie Kenneth Ruiz
Julio Alcantar
Vanda Roberts
Susana Sanchez
Ricardo Rangel
Justin Anthony Torres
Arnulfo Sanchez
Guadalupe Rangel
Jeffrey Hanson
Maria Orozco
Tillie Alcantar
Ignacio Ortega
Amanda Ortega
Gladys Videgain
Abel D. Villanueva (child)
Therese Langolf
Lupe Dominguez Ramirez
Denise Arredondo
Eugena Ruiz
Jennie R. Preciado
J.W. Harrell
Fernanda Arredondo (Baby)
Josephine R. Villa
Maria Luisa Lopez
Alexander Zaragosa Medina
Elisa Alcocer
Delphina Cadena
Dennis Gonzales
Pablo A. Avila
Carmen E. Avila
Julien H. Rangel
Sam Rosas
Juan Uribe Sr.
Florence Golson
Maria Rosas Ahumada
Manuel “Fuzzy” Cervantes
Charles Hanna Sr.
Faye E. Hanna
John Chessani Sr.
Mrs. John Chessani
Arthur Tarvinen
Valentine Pillado
Benny Vega
Steven Gonzalez
Apolinar Rosales
Helen Talamantes
Cecilia Rosales
Irene Ramirez
Berta Ortega
Andrea Torres
Louie Torres
Lillie R. Torres
Pauline Ruiz
Angela Morales
Booty Sanchez
Katie Olivas
Alex Real
Victoria Gonzales
Clemente Ferrer
Blanca Ferrer
Eddie Lugo
Hilda Alverdi
Raymond Beserra
In Honor of:
Margaret Rangel
John Bergamo
Gabriel A. Ruiz Sr.
Sandra Gaitan

The Fillmore Lion’s Club Annual Christmas Parade is coming up Saturday, December 4 and it’s not too late to sign up.

The parade starts at Central and Second Street at 1:00 pm. It will go down Central to Santa Clara Street. Check in will start at 11:30 am in front of the Memorial Building at Second and Shields Drive.

After the parade, Santa will be available for pictures at the train station. Bring you own camera.
For more information or to register call Bob Klittich at 524-1224 or 625-0730 (cell).

Vision 2020 Civic Pride Committee will be selecting the best holiday decorated home & yard for their “Yard of the Month” award in December, 2010. The winning selection will be made on December 15th, and the community is invited to help in the selection process by sending your suggestion with address to Linda Nunes at lnunes@sidewindercycle.com or by phone to 805-524-3021.

The award winner will receive a gift certificate for $25 that has been generously donated by Otto & Sons Nursery.

Janet Bergamo

The 33rd Annual Piru Christmas Parade will be on its way Saturday, December 11th, at noon. Grand Marshal Janet Bergamo will start the parade. Immediately following will be our post parade celebration at Piru Depot.

Janet Bergamo moved to Piru with her family in 1973 because of the quiet, rural feel of the community, which is still close to her native Los Angeles. She has served on the Piru Neighborhood Council so often and for so long that no one is sure how many years she spent standing up for Piru.

For nearly 20 years, Bergamo taught elementary music in Fillmore Unified School District. The most important part of the program was the band, but singing was a part whenever possible.

Three years ago, Mrs. Bergamo left the band program to become a third grade teacher at Mountain Vista School in north Fillmore, and this year returned to Piru School in the classroom instead of the band room. Music is not forgotten in her classroom.

When there is spare time, Mrs. Bergamo plays the ‘cello with various ensembles and orchestras in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, reads, visits the barn to see the horses, and enjoys her grandson. Her husband, John, is retired from his musical career and teaching job at California Institute of the Arts. Her daughter Padu lives and works in Ventura.

We the Piru Neighborhood Council board members appreciate all that Janet Bergamo has done for Piru Community.
Come enjoy live music with Dan Torres and the New Piru River Band, also DJ Paul Viaz, great food,Elva's BBQ tri tip , Poncho's Restaurant, TJ's Tacos,Adriana's Tamales, Railway Cafe, Watz up Doggie and more. Cash prizes Horseshoe Tournament, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Piru M.A.D Youth games booth, Relay for Life, Fundraiser Fillmore High School Band.

Non food vendors needed, for information call (805) 804 7520 or email piruneighborhoodcouncil@yahoo.com

On Tuesday November 30th, 2010 at 7pm the Ventura County Dept. of Animal Services and The Santa Paula Animal Clinic will host a low cost Rabies Vaccination clinic in Piru. The clinic will be held at the Fire Station at 513 N. Church St. Vaccination cost is $5.00 – CASH ONLY.

Dog/Cat Licenses and Dog Spay/Neuter vouchers will be available. Licenses are $20.00 for spayed/neutered animals and $75.00 for unaltered animals. Checks/ cash accepted for licenses. The clinic will be offering additional vaccinations for $10.00. The vaccines include Canine DHLPP&Parvo, Canine Bordetella, and Feline FVRCP. A rattlesnake vaccine will also be available for $40.00. Available only while supplies last. CASH ONLY FOR ALL SHOTS.

For more information call: Animal Services Licensing Dept. 388-4341 or email Animal.Reg@ventura.org

Piru resident get your homes ready for the Holidays. Judges will be looking at the outside of your home on Friday evening, December 10th. Winner be announce on Piru Christmas Parade day December 11th, Saturday. Cash prize for 1st place.

President George Washington

WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:”

NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed;– for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish Constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted;– for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;– and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; — to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us); and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.

(signed) G. Washington

Source: The Massachusetts Centinel, Wednesday, October 14, 1789

VENTURA, CA. - Approximately 8,500 Ventura County employers will be getting a call in the coming weeks as part of a Comprehensive Labor Market Study sponsored by the Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB).

The study targets most Ventura County businesses with five or more employees. The information collected through the telephone interviews will be used by WIB to help identify current and future employment needs of local businesses and economic opportunities for Ventura County business growth.

"Much has changed since our last labor market survey in 2008," says Steve Kinney, WIB chair and president of the Economic Development Corporation of Oxnard. “The information we gather will provide a clear picture of the changing demands of workforce development in Ventura County. We want to be sure that our programs and services are relevant and timely for job seekers and employers."

ERISS Corporation, a leader in business census surveys, will be conducting the automated telephone interviews for the next 10 to 12 weeks. These individual interviews with the company's human resources representative will take about 10 minutes. Following completion of the survey, the data will be analyzed and compiled in a final report in March 2011.

“When you receive the call from ERISS, please take a few minutes to respond," says Cheryl Moore, WIB executive director. "With your help, we will be able to gather the comprehensive information needed to continue to develop a strong workforce in Ventura County."

All wage and salary information collected during the survey is confidential. Employers interested in reviewing the survey prior to the call may visit www.usworks.com\VenturaCountyWIB. For more information, call 800-500-7705.

A long overdue and much needed remodel of the Fillmore Clubhouse is underway, thanks to the US Navy Seabees! These great guys & gals will demolish the interior of the Girls Shower Room in preparation for turning it into a Homework Room for the Club’s Kids. They will also fix the windows and install a vent in the quasi-kitchen. This work has been planned and will continue under the direction of EAC(SCW) Michael Palyok, USN. There will be eight to 12 Seabees doing the demolition work so that our kids can have a better place to learn and grow, and, hopefully learn to give back when they grow up, just as these fine people are doing today.

The project is scheduled for the entire weekend, November 20th and 21st, and is the first step in the remodel of the interior of the Club. We still need donations of drywall, flooring and paint to complete the project. All donations are appreciated; anyone interested in helping is encouraged to call the Club at 805-525-7910 to pledge their help.

This project has been driven by the efforts of Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley Board Members Tom McGrath and Earl McPhail. Historically, the Seabees have made themselves available to groups in the Ventura County area to help with construction projects between assignments. They provide a welcome and much needed experienced hand when it comes to helping local non-profit organizations.

The Club will be providing refreshments and beverages for the workers throughout the day, and will be asking local restaurateurs for donations to keep these wonderful workers fed and comfortable throughout the weekend.

The North Fillmore Storefront will be having its annual Santa visit and Christmas Toy Give Away on Tuesday, December 21st, 2010. At the same time, Laura Bartels spearheads a wonderful program called the Winter Coat Drive to put a new coat on every child that doesn’t own a coat.

Soroptimist International of Fillmore is donating $ 100 towards the coat drive and CHALLENGES all service clubs in Fillmore to match or exceed our donation. To donate, call Laura Bartels at 524-1934.

Fillmore High Alumni Association

Over six hundred family members and friends were on hand Saturday to see the induction of the 82 former athletes, seven coaches and 18 championship teams into the first class of the Fillmore High Sports Hall of Fame. Those in attendance were treated to a tour of the newly designed Hall of Fame room in the Science Building, which now displays individual pictures of all the 82 recipients as well as of the coaches and the championship teams. Following the tour, the guests were treated to a buffet dinner put on by El Pescador restaurant and then on to the high school gym where the presentations were made.

Although it was a very long evening, everyone agreed it w4s well worth the wait to see everyone inducted. Each inductee was presented with a plaque and a Hall of Fame blazer as resumes of their athletic achievements were read by the five committee members. The championship teams that were inducted were the 1914 baseball team, which was the first championship team from Fillmore High, the 1926 basketball team, 1936 football team, 1940 basketball team, 1945 football, 1946 basketball, 1952 basketball, 1953 basketball, 1970 football, 1975 baseball, 1976 baseball, 1977 baseball, 1977 football, 1988 baseball, 1990 boy's cross country, 1991 girl's cross country and 2005 boy's soccer.

The coaches that were inducted were Mr. J. Wm. Gastrich, who started all the athletic programs at Fillmore High and also was the coach of all the teams. Mr. Eugene "Red" Kennedy who coached many championship teams from the 1920's to 1946, Richard "Toolie" Palmer, who was also inducted as a player, Jim Fauver, Bruce Dempsey, Tom Ecklund and Epi Torres, who also was inducted as an athlete. Many of the inductees commented on how much they appreciated what these coaches did for them while playing at Fillmore High.

Former athletes who were honored came from the class of 1915 with Mr. Harold Mayhew, who was on the championship baseball team down through the next eight decades. The names of all inductees at this year's Hall of Fame ceremony can be found on the NEWS page of the Fillmore High Alumni website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com.

Another Hall of Fame ceremony is planned for 2011 and an announcement of the availability of applications for consideration to the Hall of Fame will be sent out after January 1. Those who applied this year, but were not selected will be automatically considered for next year.

It’s time again for the 2010 Annual Fillmore Christmas Parade sponsored by the Fillmore Lions Club.

On Saturday December 4th at 1:00 PM the parade will proceed south on Central Ave. from Second Street to Santa Clara Street.

The parade route will be posted with “No Parking Signs” from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM the day of the parade. The Lions Club requests the cooperation and patience of Fillmore residents for this event to ensure the safety of all involved.

The Parade is open to all groups or persons wanting to celebrate the season with a “themed” entry. Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce Office, Lobby of City Hall or by contacting Bob Klittich, Parade Chairperson at 524-1224, or Klittich@gmail.com.

There is no cost to enter the parade. Parade check-in is at 11:30 AM on Second Street, in front of the Memorial building.

This is the 10th year the Lions Club has sponsored the Annual Fillmore Christmas Parade. The Fillmore Lions Club’s continues to sponsor the parade in honor of long time member, the late Henry “Hank” Carrillo. Hank urged the Club to assume the responsibility of the parade when it was in danger of losing sponsorship.

Santa Clause is expected to be in Fillmore to wish all a Merry Christmas in time for the Parade. Immediately after the parade Santa will be available for pictures, (if you bring your own camera), at the Fillmore Museum, near the train station.

See you all on December 4th!
Bob Klittich,
Annual Christmas Parade Chairperson
Fillmore Lions Club

Do you want to invest in your community’s youth without spending a dime? While accepting donations of many sorts, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley has recently begun raising funds by collecting used inkjet and laser/toner cartridges from printers, fax machines, and copiers. Through partnership with an Ojai based company called eCycle, cartridges sold for recycling raise $0.25-$6.00 each depending on type. The Club is also collecting all models of used cell phones and MP3 players for wide ranging prices of up to $85.00 per model. Cartridges should be undamaged and not previously refilled. Phones should be undamaged, including unbroken LCD screens and bodies.

Cartridges, phones, and MP3 players can be dropped off at the Santa Paula (1400 E Harvard Blvd) or Fillmore (565 First St.) locations of Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, or shipped to PO Box 152, Santa Paula, CA 93061-0152. The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization focused on helping children reach their greatest potential. Please call (805)525-7910 for more information.

Vision 2020, Civic Pride Committee, is, once again, sponsoring the Fillmore Flower Show because of all the positive comments & enthusiastic community participation. The show will be held on April 16-17, 2011. It will be at the Fillmore Senior Center, located at 533 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, California, 93015. The event is open to the public both days from 1:00pm-4:00pm and it is still FREE.

Last year, we had the historical scrapbook loaned from the Fillmore Historical Museum with newspaper articles and photographs beginning in 1925 set up for people to enjoy. Many exclamations were heard, as former community members relived memories as they looked through the book.

After the show, Linda Nunes took notes from the book and learned much about the Flower Show legacy. Some of the highlights follow:

1926 Piru Grammar School won first prize with a rainbow of flowers ending in a pot of golden California poppies.
1930 The show had the largest crowd in history and displays even included water plants & gold fish by Willet Hiller.

1962 The youth division theme will be “Nursery Rhymes in Flowers” with music provided by William Knight. Commercial exhibits will be included this year.

1964 The flower show committee has banned sunflowers, morning glories, Indian Paint Brush, Bleeding Hearts & Dutchman’s Britches from show entries. (A humorous article about Pampas Grass & Cattails winning prizes was written for the local newspaper & preserved in the scrapbook.) Hand painted crafts as well as art works will be displayed in the show.

This year workshops open to the public are being planned to get you enthused about preparing your flowers for show entry and will be announced after plans are completed. The time and date specifics for these workshops and events will be presented in news articles to follow.