Ventura County Animal Regulation (VCAR) is seeking individuals who would like to donate their time and energy to helping the animals at Ventura County’s local animal shelter. Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties including both working with the animals and working to make the shelter adoption experience an easier process. Sample assignments around the shelter include directing newcomers to different kennels, changing kennel signs, and sorting donations for the Pet Pantry. Specific jobs working with animals include dog walkers, dog and cat groomers, horse groomers, and ambassadors at our offsite adoption events.

At this time, the shelter volunteer program is only accepting applications from individuals 18 years and older. Our next New Volunteer Orientation will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11 AM at our Camarillo shelter which is located at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.

For more information on the Volunteer Program, go to our web site at www.vcar.us, or contact the VCAR Volunteer Coordinator at 388-4357.

Ventura County Animal Regulation (VCAR) is implementing new operation hours and days, starting with the time change in daylight savings, Sunday, November 1, 2009.

The Camarillo Shelter, located at 600 Aviation Drive (at the Camarillo Airport) will now be open both Saturdays and Sundays, from 9am to 4pm. Weekday hours are Mondays, 10am to 7pm, and Wednesdays through Fridays, 3pm to 7pm. The shelter will be closed for reclaiming, viewing and adopting animals on Tuesdays.

The Simi Valley Transfer facility will have similar hours. This shelter is only used as a temporary holding facility for reclaiming lost animals from the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark. Starting November 1, the Simi Facility will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4PM, and Mondays, and Wednesdays through Fridays from 4pm to 7pm. Tuesdays the Simi Facility will be also be closed.

The new hours and days are being implemented to provide more convenient times for county residents to pick up their lost pets and shop for a new addition to their family.

For more information on Ventura County Animal Regulation, go to our web site at www.vcar.us.

The Bardsdale Cemetery will be holding their first Volunteer Day on Saturday, November 7th from 8AM until noon. The Board of Trustees has had offers from a few people for a Volunteer Day and would welcome all who would like to come for this first time event. Bring gloves, clippers, etc. Projects planned are trimming the climbing roses that were generously donated to the District by Otto & Sons Nursery and installing privacy screening on the chain link fence. Also documantation of gravesites in the old section as there is no documentation prior to 1932. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

The new manager for the Cemetery is Doug Basolo and the present Board of Trustees are Monty Winkler, President, Lynda Edmonds, Rita Rudkin, Gabriel Asenas and Scott Lee. For further information on Volunteer Day please call 524-1230 or 340-0154.

People up to 24 years of age are now eligible to receive the novel H1N1 2009, vaccine. The H1N1 Vaccine became available two weeks ago in Ventura County in the form of the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV): the H1N1 FluMist. The other form of the vaccine, the injectable form, is expected to arrive soon. “The response so far has been good, and with an ample supply of the vaccine in the Live Attenuated form, we felt confident that we could expand our reach to include people from the age of two, up to the age of 24,” said Dr. Robert Levin, Ventura County Public Health Officer. Previously the priority in receiving the vaccine was to the following targeted groups: all children from the ages of 2 years to 18 years of age (which was an increase from the 10 years of age limit one week earlier) and healthy, non-pregnant household contacts (2-49 years) of infants under 6 months of age. When more vaccine arrives in the county, additional, eligible groups will include pregnant women, and high risk individuals up to the age of 64.

“We are pleased to expand this group of people eligible to receive the vaccine as quickly as we have, due to our increased supply of the FluMist. That’s why we’re raising the age of eligibility to 24 years of age,” said Dr. Levin.

People not included in the above stated groups have been shown to be at low risk for serious illness from the H1N1 virus.

Call your physician’s office for vaccine availability. The novel H1N1 (swine) vaccine is available for county residents only and is available at Ventura County Health Care Agency Public Health Clinics. The Public Health Department recommends that anyone with questions about the H1N1 virus, as well as the vaccine or where they can receive it, should visit the Public Health website at: www.vchca.org/ph, where the opportunity to subscribe to automated email updates is offered. Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1, or the Public Health H1N1 Hotline, at 981-5390 with any questions.

Wana Klasen

Local Artist, Wana Klasen will be exhibiting her original art work during the Ventura Harvest Art Walk on October 24, 2009 and October 25,2009 at OASIS GARDEN AND PATIO located a 33 So. Palm , Ventura, California. The artist will be showing select pieces from her EARTHSONG collection of energetic, tribal figures in mixed media, as well as, her traditional watercolor florals and landscapes. Here the artist is shown with her painting entitled, "TRUMPETER" currently on exhibit at the Carpinteria Valley Arts Council Show, "Festival", running now through November 9th., at 855 Linden Avenue in Carpinteria.

Fillmore High Alumni Association

For the past year the Fillmore High Alumni Association has been striving to revive the growing of Shasta Daisies to be used to decorate the Junior arches for graduation. This has not been done since 1989, even though other materials have been used to cover the arches. Requests were made for rooted cuttings that could be planted to start another source of daisies, but not enough were obtained to complete the project, so the alumni took it upon themselves to purchase rooted plants so that the daisies hopefully will be ready for the 2010 graduation.
Kirk Richter and his Horticulture class, along with the Grounds staff of the district have prepared an area on the east side of the football field, and have outlined the word FLASHES, in block letters, in which the new plants will be planted. They also plan to plant blue ground cover in between the letters, and also have a flash insignia outlined and planted with yellow flowers. It should be very impressive when it is all completed.
The alumni association is hoping that alumni members will help defray the cost of purchasing the daisies for this important traditional part of the Fillmore High School graduation ceremonies. 10 flats of plants were purchased at a cost of $55 per flat, so any contributions will be greatly appreciated. Anyone wishing to help should indicate on their check that it is for the Shasta Daisy project.
The November issue of Flashbacks will be coming out in a few weeks and this will be the last issue this year for those of you who subscribe yearly to the newsletter, so please send in your renewal form, which is on the back page of the Flashbacks.
Also, if you have any news or pictures that you would like put in the Flashbacks, please send them to the alumni office, P. O. Box 385, Fillmore, CA 93016-0385 or to: staff@fillmorehighalumni.com. The alumni association likes to keep its members informed on what is going on with other alumni members, as well as activities in Fillmore.
If you have not subscribed to the alumni newsletter, now is the time to do it. Contact the alumni office and a subscription form will be sent to you for your easy use.

Heading out into the dark, dank river bottom. (notice Councilmember Gayle Washburn behind the guy taking a picture of ME!)
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Rider warns people to be ready...for the Headless Horseman.
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On guard on the wagon.
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Guarding 'the Head'.
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Any minute now.... and the suspense builds.
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Alas... the Headless Horseman charges.
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Unsuccessful and dejected... the Headless Horseman stands at the ready for the next attempt... to retrieve his Head.
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Story and photos by Bob Crum

For decades, the Headless Horseman has haunted areas around Sleepy Hollow. Lately, the ghostly phenomenon has continued his undying search around Ichabog, the Pumpkin Patch at Santa Paula.

Mystery, intrigue and adventure abound from within and around the mystical cornfields of Ichabog. Peer into the darkness and witness... if you dare... the Headless Horseman on his mighty steed riding swiftly by in his quest to retrieve his head from the clutches of Glitter Montana and the band of Marshals. He has only from dark until midnight to get his head back. If he succeeds, he will gain unimaginable powers of evil. It is up to the forces of 'good' to guard and prevent the head from being clutched away by the dastardly force of evil lurking in black garb.

All performers are provided by the Santa Clara Valley Equestrian Riders. And the action and fun begins the minute the Fillmore & Western Railroad train leaves the Fillmore Central Station. Arriving at Ichabog, you'll board a tractor-pulled hayride wagon and taken to the depths of the very dark, dank and spooky river bottom
where the chill of death fills the night air. Goose bumps are common experiences as horseback riders harken the imminent arrival of the villian. Guarding “The Head” are armed Marshals at the ready. If you're lucky... you'll survive the mayhem to return to the Pumpkin Patch where you'll re-board the train to return to Fillmore. On the way back... more sinister, mischievous activity on the train. Can't say more... sworn to secrecy. Go see for yourself. If you dare.

For the fourth year, KSSP Photographic Studios will be offering a FREE Halloween photography for children, in costume, 12 years & younger on Halloween, Saturday October 31st. A free 4”x6” print will be printed (limit 1 free print per family or group) and available for pick-up on Halloween. As part of this tradition, each child's picture will be entered in the Child's Creative Costume Contest.

As in past years, no appointment is necessary and no purchase is necessary. The studio will be open from 3pm to 8pm to photograph individuals or groups, in costume. Children 12 and under will be photographed for free. For those over 12 years old , there will be a small charge.

As part of the Child's Creative Costume Contest, each child's costume will be judged by an independent committee. The child with the best costume will win a free family portrait session and an 11”x14” family portrait.

Principal photographers at KSSP are Carmelita Miranda and Charles Morris. KSSP is a full service photography studio specializing in portrait, wedding and quinceanera photography (and video). KSSP Photographic Studios is the school photographer for Fillmore High School. For further information, please contact KSSP Photographic Studios at 524-6400 or visit http://ksspphotostudios.com.

“MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA” Ben Vickers, some what of a Mad Scientist, and Greg, his faithful assistant, continue their research on the process of reanimating dead tissue. His plans to take over the world are set aside when he falls in love with the delivery girl. He now must make plans to win her love. Sespe Players next production of Mad Scientists In Love, Sespe Auditorium 627 Sespe Ave. October 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31. Kids in costume, admitted free on Saturday 31st with paid adult. Pre-sale discount tickets available at La Flor Bonita. At the door ticket sales offered also. For more info call Janet 217-2402.

Conway Spitler

With the changes, within the city and schools it would be interesting to check?
The Vision 2020 was to help direct what would be here in the year 2020!
With the changes in personnel in the schools, in the city administration and in the citizens of the city itself, it is a wonder at all that Vision 2020 ideals exist today.
What is your feelings about Vision 2020? Like to hear from you!

Come experience live theater with Sespe Players production of Mad Scientists in Love by Jim Trapp produced with special arrangement with Baker's Plays, Quincy MA. Our first ever Halloween production! Come out to Sespe Auditorium 627 Sespe Ave. Fillmore and see if the Mad Scientist gets the girl of his dreams or if his creations take over the world in this very funny comedy.

Production dates are October 23, 24, 30 at 7:30PM, and October 25, & 31 at 2:00PM. For our Halloween matinee, any children ages 5-13 in costume will be admitted free of charge with a paying adult, and be able to participate in a costume parade during intermission. Pre-sale Tickets are available at LaFlor Bonita The Pretty Flower Shop located at 719 Ventura Street Fillmore CA. The Pre-Sale Discount Tickets are Adults $15.00, Seniors and Students $10.00. Tickets purchased at the door are $18.00 for Adults, and $12.00 for Seniors and Students.
Come to Fillmore for some live theatrical entertainment and fun. See you at the show!

Rotary Programs for the remainder of October will be: Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00AM, Lindsey Guerrero, VP of Operations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clara Valley will speak about the Boys and Girls Club serving Fillmore, Rancho Sespe and Santa Paula, Tuesday October 27th at 7:00 a.m. Ferial Masry, CANDIDATE: California’s 37th Assembly District; AUTHOR: Running for All the Right Reasons: A Saudi-Born Woman’s Pursuit of Democracy. ISBN-13: 978-0815609117 SPEAKER: Jeddah World Economic Forum, INSPIRATION: ABC News’ “Person of the Week”. The Fillmore Sunrisers Rotary Club meets on Tuesday at 7:00AM at the El Pescador Restaurant located at 1305 Ventura St Fillmore, CA 93015. For information about Rotary Sunrisers, contact Joe Aguirre 524-2096.

The Ventura County and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors will meet Sunday, October 18, at noon at Ventura College, Building B, in the cafeteria. The NAWCC is a nonprofit organization whose members include hobbyists, collectors, and professionals. The common bond is a fascination with the art and science of timekeeping and timepieces. You can learn more about the NAWCC at www.nawcc.org. And more about Chapter 190 at www.nawcc-ch190.com

Everyone interested in watches and clocks, (modern or antique), is invited to visit and join our chapter. Members of the public are also invited to attend. There is a three dollar admission charge. Watches and clocks will be on display. There will be a mart followed by an informational meeting and a program.

This month's program on October 18th will begin at 1:15 PM and is a feast for your traveling and horological senses.

Dave Weisbart from NAWCC Orange County Chapter 69 will present “Dave's Horological Vacation in
Vienna and Prague” (a professional program with monolog and music) Come take a visual
vacation with Dave and see some grand sights and great clocks.

The Ventura County Chapter 190 of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors was chartered in September, 2006, and distributes a monthly newsletter to members. Membership applications will be available at the meeting, or by calling 805-988-1764.

Ventura, CA. - October 13, 2009 - Children up to 18 years of age will now be eligible to receive the novel H1N1 2009 vaccine. The H1N1 Vaccine became available last week in Ventura County in the form of the Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV): the H1N1 FluMist. The other vaccine, the injectable form, is expected to arrive this week or next. “The response so far has been good with some physicians calling for more vaccine and others still moving through their inventory,” said Dr. Robert Levin, Ventura County Public Health Officer. “Other clinics designated to receive the FluMist are still waiting for their vaccine to arrive.”

Those who will be given priority in receiving the vaccine over the next few days, until injectable vaccine arrives, are these targeted groups: all children from the ages of 2 years to 18 years of age (an increase from the 10 years of age limit last week) and healthy, non-pregnant household contacts (2-49 years) of infants under 6 months of age. “We want to expand those groups of people eligible to receive the vaccine as quickly as we can. That’s why we’re raising the age of eligibility to 18 years of age,” said Dr. Levin.

When sufficient supplies of swine flu vaccine become available over the next few weeks, groups permitted to receive the vaccine will expand to include: children from 6 months to 24 years of age, pregnant women, household contacts of children under 6 months of age, health care workers and emergency medical personnel and those with high risk medical conditions up to 65 years of age. People not included in these groups have been shown to be at very low risk for serious illness from the H1N1 virus.

Call your physician’s office for vaccine availability. The novel H1N1 (swine) vaccine is available for county residents only and is available at Ventura County Health Care Agency Public Health Clinics. The Public Health Department recommends that anyone with questions about the H1N1 virus, as well as the vaccine or where they can receive it, should visit the Public Health website at: www.vchca.org/ph. Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1, or the Public Health H1N1 Hotline, at 981-5390 with any questions.

County Supervisor Kathy Long, 3rd District would like to announce to all residents of Ventura County that the next Santa Paula Tattoo Removal Clinic will be held on Saturday October 17th, 2009 from 8:30 am – 12 noon, no appointments necessary. Orientation for first time participants will be at 9 am located at 1334 E. Main St. the Santa Paula Family Care Clinic. Due to overwhelming response, spaces will be limited.

County Supervisor Kathy Long spearheaded this clinic in collaboration with the following agencies: Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County Probation Agency, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Santa Paula Family Care Clinic, Interface Children Family Services, and CalWORKS.

The clinic not only welcomes participants but volunteers to run the clinic. If you have any questions, or would like to find out how you can help, please call the Santa Paula Family Care Clinic at (805) 933-1242.