Inspired by the unique tastes to be found throughout the country, Domino's American Legends™ pizzas are available in six varieties at $12.99 for a large or $10.99 for a medium:

Honolulu Hawaiian - Sliced ham, smoked bacon, juicy pineapple, and roasted red peppers with provolone and mozzarella cheeses on a cheesy parmesan crust. Customers can make this pizza "fiery" by adding Tabasco(R) brand Pepper Sauce and jalapenos.

Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™ - Chicken breast, white sauce, smoked bacon, tomatoes and parsley with provolone cheese and mozzarella cheeses on a cheesy provolone crust.

Pacific Veggie - Roasted red peppers, spinach, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and black olives, with feta, mozzarella and provolone cheeses on a cheesy parmesan crust. CONTINUED »

Soroptimist International announces Womenʼs History Month/International Womenʼs Day and a call to action.
As we begin to get ready for spring, the women of Fillmore and Piru are invited to look forward to this month that is set out just for them. International Womenʼs Day is coming up March 8, 2009. Ladies, take this day to remember all the important women and events that have brought us here today. Do you remember Susan B. Anthony and her work towards the U.S. womenʼs suffrage movement? If not check it out on the web. Or, how about Rosa Parks? Her refusing to give up a seat on the bus led to an entire boycott and civil rights movement. What about Sandra Day O Conner, the first woman Supreme Court Justice? Maybe Amelia Earhart the pilot? How about Dr. Sally Ride the astronaut? Who could ever forget Eleanor Roosevelt the first lady?

All of these extraordinary women have something in common besides their gender. They made a difference in their world and have now become role models to women and girls everywhere. If you would like to become more involved in your community and influence the lives of women and girls as well, look no farther then your local Soroptimist International of Fillmore. We are an active and motivated club for the betterment of women and girls locally and internationally. Come to one of our monthly meetings to find out what we are all about and join in the fun while making a difference. Meetings are held the second and third Wednesday of every month. We meet at noon for lunch and our meetings are only one hour long. If you are looking for a club that supports life changing programs while receiving intangible rewards such as friendship and personal fulfillment then Soroptimist International of Fillmore is for you! For information and or to attend a luncheon as our guest please contact me, President Oralia Herrera at (805) 524-6936 or magnoliares@sbcglobal.net

On February 23, 2009, at approximately 4:29 p.m. the Santa Paula Police Department received several 9-1-1 calls of “Shots fired” in the area of Miller Alley.

Upon arrival, Officer Jeremy Watson located a subject with multiple gunshot wounds lying in the alleyway. Officer Watson immediately rendered medical aid to the victim. Shortly thereafter, the Santa Paula Fire Department and A.M.R. Paramedics arrived on scene and began treating the victim. The subject was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center Trauma Unit where underwent emergency surgery as a result of the gunshot wounds.

The investigation is still underway, therefore additional information and the identity of the victim will be withheld at this time. Once additional information is available, it will be released in the form of a supplemental press release.

Fillmore High Alumni Association

The February issue of "Flashbacks" should be in the hands of all alumni members who are Life Members or are paid up yearly members, by Friday of this week. If you live out of town, it may take a little longer, but you don't want to miss this issue, which has lots of interesting articles. There are letters from the "older set", bringing us up to date on what has been happening in their lives, and also letters from the younger alumni members who are attending colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Also, a great letter and picture from Gerald Hamm, reminding us of the softball teams that played in Fillmore in the late '40's and early 50's. If you are not a paid up member of the alumni association, or if you need to renew your membership, you can go on line at: www.fillmorehighalumni.com to get a subscription application. Membership in the alumni association not only brings you "Flashbacks", but it helps support other alumni activities.

The February board meeting of the Board of Directors of the alumni association will be held Monday evening, February 23 at the home of Marla DeZavala. Discussions regarding the Shasta Daisy project, Class Reunions, Renewals of alumni memberships, Fund Raisers and the 2009-2010 Scholarships will be held. Information regarding this meeting will be in next week's Gazette. CONTINUED »

Dear Business Owner,
Softball and T-Ball registrations are here for the 2009 season. With economic times making it a difficult decision for families to do something as simple as having their child in a local sports league; the league has not raised registration fees. Although our costs, such as ASA insurance, field usage, equipment, and snack bar supplies, has gone up! We need your help to off set these expenses, and you benefit by advertising your business.

We are offering to have your business name on a team’s caps/visors for the price of $150.00. Along with this the league will list all business advertisers on the league website, with a link to your business website if you so choose. We will announce all business advertisers at the opening/closing ceremonies (a crowd of up to 1000), submit an article to Fillmore Gazette announcing upcoming softball events and thanking business advertisers. You will also receive a team appreciation plaque at closing ceremonies.

Last season, we served 327 children from ages 4 ½ to 14 years old, from Fillmore and Santa Paula. We hope to reach even more this year! We look forward to working with you to make this the best Softball/T-Ball season ever!!

Please contact me with any questions at 805-524-0537 or suziortiz@yahoo.com
Sincerely, Suzi Ortiz /Fillmore Girls Softball & T-Ball –Public Relations

Steven and Marianne Hadley of 14 Dana, Fillmore, were awarded Yard of the Month for February 2009. The award is issued by Civic Pride 2020 and includes a donated Otto and Sons $25 gift certificate.

The Hadley’s have lived in the home since 2005. Where there was once just dirt and two fruit trees, they have created a lovely sanctuary that includes a brick pathway that leads through arbors of morning glories. The front of the home is filled with birch trees, nasturtiums, marguerites, lilies, and snapdragons. The plantings are still providing color in February and by spring they will be really beautiful.

The Hadley’s have demonstrated what hard work can accomplish with even a small area.

Councilman Steve Conaway.

Councilman and former Mayor Steve Conaway holds Pebbles the Wonder Dog (Gazette mascot) and the boomerang he made, and will mail to Gazette web site blogger “Centurion”, as reward for reaching 1,000 points on fillmoregazette.com. Conaway is a professional manufacturer of boomerangs, under the logo: Aboriginal Steve’s Boomerangs.

Soroptimist International of Fillmore is inviting you to join us for lunch and a speaker on the topic of human trafficking. Human trafficking affects thousands of innocent people.

Come join us on Wednesday, Feb. 18th at 12:00 at William L Morris Cafe for a special speaker on Slavery and Trafficking by CAST (Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking). There are at least 50,000 women, men, and children trafficked into the United States every year, and yes, it has happened in Fillmore.

For Reservations: Email Oralia at magnoliares@sbcglobal.net, or call Jeri at 524-2375. Lunch is $12:00 per person. Feel free to forward this email to your friends and family. Everyone is welcome. Make your check payable to Soroptimist. Be informed and remember you can make a difference.

Applications for the Miss Fillmore/Miss Teen Fillmore Pageant are available. The annual Mother/Daughter Team will take place at the Memorial Building on Wednesday, February 25th beginning at 6:30PM. First official practice will begin Wednesday, March 4th. Miss Contestants must be a Junior or Senior girl in good standing. Teen Contestants must be a girl between the ages of 13 (by January 1st) and 17 in good standing, but not a Junior or Senior. All contestants must reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries. Applications are available at Fillmore High Schools Student Store, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Pageant Director Lori McLain at #524-4432.

Friday, February 27th
7:00pm @ Isbell Middle School Cafeteria
Admission
$5 for Adults
$3 for Students w/ID
Kids 5yrs & under Free!

Don’t Miss This Exciting Event!!
Buy a ticket and help an 8th grader get to Washington!

Conway Spitler

The National Garden Club says to celebrate the month by offering tasty options for our feathered friends.
Blue jay, Chickadee, Finch, Mourning dove, native sparrows, nuthatch robin, and woodpecker are about.
Items to offer to these various birds are: peanut kernels, sunflower seeds, cracked corn, unsalted nut meats, raisin, suet, millet, and for the robin—any type of fruit.

How often do you tell your spouse “I love you”? Austrailia 65% France 57% Italy 50% Turkey 44% Brazil 56% Greece 51% South Africa 70% United Kingdom 65% Canada 55% India 47% Spain 60% United States 67%

The Ventura County Library community libraries will be closed Monday, February 16, for the Presidents’ Day holiday.

The fourteen Ventura County Library community libraries include Avenue Library, Camarillo Library, Fillmore Library, E. P. Foster Library, Meiners Oaks Library, Oak Park Library, Oak View Library, Ojai Library, Piru Library, Ray D. Prueter Library, Saticoy Library, Simi Valley Library, Albert H. Soliz Library, and H. P. Wright Library. Books may be returned to the bookdrops at any of the community libraries.

The Ventura County Library is available via the internet, 24 hours a day, at www.vencolibrary.org.

Dean Regan to entertain Ebell Club.

The Fillmore Ebell Club will be entertained this month by stage, Broadway and concert performer, Dean Regan, at the Veterans Memorial Building on February 24, 2009.

Dean Regan comes to us via stage performances on Broadway, concert performances across the nation, and appearances on television and film.

Dean has received both the Garland Award and the "Drama Log" Award and has performed in a Command Performance at The White House.

The Los Angeles press announced “when Regan sings...it tears your heart out” and dubbed him “charming, handsome, foot-loose and fancy-free.” His lively concerts enchant the most discerning audiences and bring them to their feet in exuberant appreciation. His melodious voice, bewitching style and comic timing have inspired audiences to dub him an exhilarating mixture of “Romantic Crooner” and “Court Jester of Song.” Dean's unique style brings both a heartfelt, romantic depth, as well as a fast-paced, comic energy across the footlights. Each concert is full of musical variety crafted from America’s Popular Song Book (Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dorothy Fields) and Broadway’s Greatest Hits (Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber)...as well as a few surprises. Check out Dean’s website at www.deanregan.com.

Anyone interested in more information, or becoming a member of the Fillmore Ebell Club, may call Trisha Armstrong at 805-727-1901.

Remember the grand Fillmore Flower shows that were held for more than 60 years? Civic Pride members with the help of other interested parties would like to bring it back. Now, it is well on its way to becoming "alive" once again thanks to the leadership of Linda Nunes and Joanne King.

Recently, a group met with the idea that the Fillmore Flower Show will be held this year, April 4th & 5th at the Fillmore Community Center (Senior Center). The show will be open to the public from 1-4pm each day. Entry times will be Saturday April 4th from 7:30am-10:30am.

The flower show committee, hoping the show to be well attended, is working to organize the details. Some of the tasks left include judges, brochures, newspaper articles, to inform interested groups (Boy Scouts, FFA, and other youth groups), and informing all the interested gardening advocates within the city and Fillmore area.
Planning meetings will be held Mondays at 1:30pm in the city hall conference room, each week until the show. An exception will be February 16th, due to the Presidents Day Holiday. Instead, the meeting will be Tuesday at 1:30pm, same location. CONTINUED »