By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
County libraries to be closed Monday, September 1, for Labor Day holiday
The Ventura County Library community libraries will be closed Monday, September 1, for the Labor Day holiday. Though the community libraries will be closed for Labor Day, Ventura County Library is available via the internet, 24 hours a day, at www.vencolibrary.org. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Discover the rewards of foster parenting at a Foster Parenting Informational Meeting. Learn how you can provide the healing, support and guidance that can transform a child at risk into a self-assured, successful adult. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Red Cross to offer FREE Community Disaster Education
It’s important that you be prepared for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural or human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. Are you prepared? Borders 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks Monday August 11TH @ 7PM Contact us at 805-339-2234 ext. 269, visit www.arcventura.org, or stop in at Red Cross Program Headquarters, 2355 Portola Road, Ventura 93003. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
It didn’t rain on our parade! The Ventura County Parade marched down Main St much to the delight of parade-goers and participants alike. Many thanks to the members of the Ventura Elks Lodge #1430, who did a wonderful job, as usual, of keeping everything running smoothly. If you missed the parade, you can still catch it on CAPS-TV. The parade will air on Channel 6 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday for two weeks. For Time Warner cable customers, tune into Channel 36 at 5:30pm daily until Aug. 13. The Ventura County Fair is proud to announce the trophy winners of the 2008 Ventura County Fair Parade: Color Guard: 1st –187th Airborne Floats-School: 1st—Buena High School Pep Squad 2nd—Ventura High School Dance Team 3rd—Ventura High School Pep Squad Floats-Commercial: 1st—Love House Dahlias 2nd—Kaiser Permanente 3rd—Wenches and Warriors Floats-Adult Club: 1st—Country Lovers Western Dance 2nd—Vietnam Veterans Floats-Youth Club: 1st—A.I.M. USA 2nd—Ventura Boys and Girls Club 3rd—Gold Coast Gymnastics Antique Auto-Indiv. 1st—Ventura County Fire Dept. 2nd—Tony’s Body Shop 3rd—Ventura Bike Depot Antique Auto-Clubs 1st—VC Model “A” Ford Club Classic Auto-Indiv. 1st—Derek Luna 2nd—Pete Gallagher Classic Auto-Clubs 1st—Nite Life Car Club 2nd—Corvair Society of America 3rd—Westcoast Wolfpack Misc.-Novelty 1st—Citrus Capital Clowns 2nd—The Marking Money Bags 3rd—Cheer Force West |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Santa Paula, California stands strong in the current environment while many financial institutions are faltering. You don’t have to take their word for it, though; SCVBank™ has earned a 5-Star Superior rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. The 5-Star rating is based on the overall financial picture of the bank and indicates that SCVBank™ is one of the strongest banks in the nation. What’s more, this represents the 12th consecutive quarter that SCVBank™ has earned this highest honor. “In a climate where it is increasingly difficult to shine, Santa Clara Valley Bank (SCVBank™) proves it can be done,” remarks Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. “In fact, local residents should be proud that their community bank is one of the elite financial institutions in the nation. They can rest assured that their deposits are well-placed in this 5-Star bank.” Established in 1998, SCVBank™ has been pleased to fulfill the financial needs of its neighbors and friends for 10 years. It currently operates through three conveniently located offices in Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Valencia and can also be found on the internet at www.scvbank.com. BAUERFINANCIAL, INC., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can they elude it. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
$500 Gas Card Drawing and Pick Up Stix Offered to Spur Donations
To increase blood and platelet donations and help persistently low blood supply levels, the American Red Cross is offering blood and platelet donors who give in the month of August a $5 Pick Up Stix gift certificate and a chance to win a gas gift card valued at $500. "With incessant summer blood shortages, there really is no better time to save lives." states Clifford Numark, director of donor recruitment for American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern California Region. "This August, the Red Cross is helping you fill up your stomach and your gas tank, when you help fill our blood bank." To encourage people to give blood in the coming weeks, everyone who signs up to donate blood or platelets at a Red Cross blood drive in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties during the month of August will receive a $5 Pick Up Stix gift certificate and be invited to fill out an entry form for a chance to win a $500 gift card for gasoline. Entries will be accepted at all Red Cross blood drive locations, and will be limited to these Southern California counties. The promotion runs from August 1 though August 31; the winner of the gas drawing will be announced by September 15th. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. American Red Cross employees are not eligible. The American Red Cross urgently appeals to Southern California residents to donate blood. Any healthy person age 17 or older (age 16 with written parental permission) and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. All eligible donors are asked to schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling 1.800.GIVE.LIFE (1.800.448.3543) or by visiting www.GiveLife.org. To organize a blood drive, call 1.800.491.2113. For Spanish, please call 1.866-POR.VIDA (1.866.767.8432) or visit www.cruzrojaamericana.org. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
The fastest gun alive...a phrase that has echoed down from the days of the Old West, part and parcel of American mythology
Once again this August, the greatest shooters in the world will gather in the hills above Los Angeles to test themselves, with the World Speed Shooting Championship on the line, and Chad Allred, Dennis Allred and Ren Weeks of Fillmore, Jim Owen and JT Tedder of Moorpark, John Maxwell of Newbury Park, Charles Bradshaw of Oxnard, Jim Gofourth of Santa Paula, Taran Butler and Scott Druyun of Simi Valley and Brock Baker of Ventura will be joining them. Since its founding in 1981, the Steel Challenge has grown into the premier, and with more than $350,000 at stake, the most lucrative shooting match in the world. The Steel Challenge's format is simplicity in itself. More than 200 competitors from 19 states and 4 foreign countries will face the clock on eight stages of fire, each with a different array of steel targets electronically timed to 1/100th of a second. All a competitor has to do is run each stage five times, with the worst run thrown out. The competitor's score is the combined times of all eight stages. "The Steel Challenge is simple in its concept," says Michael Bane, a leading shooting sports expert and host of SHOOTING GALLERY on the Outdoor Channel which is covering the match, "but it's brutally hard to shoot well. The best times are nothing short of amazing, almost unbelievable. In fact, it's safe to say that the fastest guns who have ever lived are alive today and shooting this match." The Steel Challenge features numerous divisions, including Women's, Pre-Teen, Junior, Senior, Super Senior and Law Enforcement divisions in several categories such as Rimfire, Shotgun, Single Action Revolver, Revolver, Stock Pistol and Open Pistol — the Formula-1 equivalent in the shooting sports. More than 65,000 rounds of ammunition will be put downrange in Piru, California in the quest to be the fastest. The Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships will be held Thursday through Saturday August 14-16. About the SCSA: The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is the governing body of the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships. To learn more about the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the Steel Challenge visit their Web site at www.steelchallenge.com. There you will find diagrams of the stages of fire, complete listing of the 2007 results, a list of past champions, world record times and more. |
The old packing house at 341 A. Street sustained some structure damage from the 5.4 earthquake that struck July 29th at 11:42 a.m. in the Chino Hills area. The earthquake lasted for about 23 seconds and was felt all the way from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
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Fillmore’s new swimming pool is finally taking shape. The not-quite Olympic-size pool is expected to be open for business before the end of January, 2009. The entire swimming complex is right on schedule for completion. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
On August 6, 2008, speaker Juan Toledo will demonstrate his special baking skills in the final event of the children’s summer reading program. All are welcome to attend this interesting presentation. Refreshments will be furnished by the Fillmore Friends of the Library. The non-profit organization provides support to the library with funds for books, children’s programs, and adult events. The library is located at 502 Second Street, Fillmore. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Kudos to new building
What a beautiful new building we have on Central Avenue! My congratulations go out to the different personnel making this construction possible. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Old and New “Meet” at Annual County Fair
You are sure to MEET your favorites at the Ventura County Fair this year. The Ferris Wheel will be here as always, along with cotton candy, Floriculture displays, the Junior Livestock Auction, and great Grandstand Entertainment. But, every year the Ventura County Fair also brings you new events, presentations, food, and fun. For the first time this year, the Fair will have a Wine Garden sponsored by Shell Vacations Club. After you visit the Home Arts and Photography Buildings, you can sip a glass of wine in one of the Fair’s most relaxing areas. You are sure to find your new favorite local wine from Herzog Wine Cellars and the Ventura County Wine Trail. The scarecrows have decided to leave their posts in Ventura County’s fields to enjoy the fun of the Fair. The Agriculture Department is hosting a scarecrow contest for the first time this year, and the entries are sure to be dressed to impress. Check out how children and adults have creatively outfitted these good-looking straw people. Child ID wristbands, sponsored by Children’s Dental Group, will be available on Friday, August 1, and Saturdays and Sundays August 2-3 and 9-10. The first 1,600 children on each of these days will be given wristbands. Parents can write emergency contact information on the inside of the wristbands for safe keeping. The California Lottery and Milk Advisory Board are hosting a “Moo If You Love California Contest.” Come down to the Kelly Court Stage on Fridays August 1st and 8th to have a mooing good time. The Turkey Stampede will be back with turkeys blazing around a track, and joining them in Porker Flats this year will be Valentine’s Performing Pigs. You will not want to miss these talented pigs skateboarding and bowling. The highlight is sure to be the pigs dancing their hearts out, complete with tutus. New themes, exhibits, and presentations abound in each of our wonderful departments. Stop by and see what Ventura County has been up to in the last year. You’re sure to find NEW ideas to inspire you at the Ventura County Fair, July 30th through August 10th. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Fair Honors Agricultural Commissioner and Armed Services
The Annual Ventura County Fair Parade will march down Main St. from Catalina to Palm St. on Saturday, August 2nd at 10am. The parade will feature colorfully decorated floats, lively marching bands, car clubs, clowns, and many other community organizations. The co-Grand Marshals will be Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner W. Earl McPhail and local representatives of the United States military. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Come Visit All the Animals on the Fair’s Main St.
Fishes and Friends, with all of the brightly illuminated aquarium entries, will be enjoying a new location at the Ventura County Fair. Come visit their new home on Main Street next to the Small Livestock barn, and you could win a beautiful aquarium from Tat Tropical Illusion. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
UBS Thanking Blood Donors With Unlimited Ride Wristbands
The “fairest” thing you can do is to save a life. That’s why United Blood Services has partnered with the Ventura County Fair to encourage blood donations before this year’s fair. For donors who make an appointment and donate at one of United Blood Serivces’ three Ventura County centers, between Monday, July 28 and Friday, August 1, each will receive an unlimited ride wristband to use in the carnival at the Ventura County Fair. Quantities are limited, and wristbands will be given only to thank donors who make an appointment prior to donating, by calling 800-715-3699. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten issued a Consumer Protection Advisory today to Ventura County residents who may be facing foreclosure due to their inability to make timely payments on their home loans. Homeowners should be wary of foreclosure prevention, delay or “rescue” solicitations where the homeowner is urged to transfer ownership of a portion of their home to another individual or entity. Often, these solicitations offer little or no benefit to the homeowner and may rise to the level of criminal conduct. Homeowners who believe their homes may be in danger of foreclosure are urged to read the complete advisory letter, which is available in English and Spanish at the District Attorney's Office website: http://da.countyofventura.org/refraud_unit.htm. The advisory letter also contains information about resources that offer genuine assistance to distressed homeowners. |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Simi Valley, CA: The third annual Simi Conejo Friends of NRA fundraising banquet will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008, 5:00 pm at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. |
By Anonymous — Monday, July 28th, 2008
By Helen Weathers A soldier went home today.....only he was not at the end of his leave, he was not getting excited about going home to the civilian life he left to be a soldier, he was not going home to see the smiles on his family's face, yet he was going home. |