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2018 Fillmore Flower Show Big Success
 The Fillmore Flower Show took place this past weekend at the Active Adult Center. The Fillmore community gathered with their entries into this year’s competition. Pictured are the winners: Joanne King (Division I: Cut Rose: “Fourth of July”), Jan Lee (Division VI: Miniature Arrangements and Bouquets), Carmen Zemeno (Division III: Other Cut Flower: “Red Amaryllis”), Bene Ambrosio (Best in Show: “Crown of Thorns” (potted plant) & Division IV Bouquets: “White Watsonia”), Linda Nunes (Division V: Arrangements), Regina Stehly (Division II: Cut Iris: “Yellow Spuria”), Mary Nunez (Division X: Youth Composition: Mary Nunez ). Not Pictured are Susan Hopkins (Division VIII: Dish Gardens), and Kimberly Lizarraga (DivisionXI: Youth Art: “Watercolor Rose”). Photos courtesy Bob Crum. By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
 (l-r) Joanne King with this year’s Grand Prize Winner Bene Ambrosio for her potted plant “Crown of Thorns.” Many from the community of Fillmore brought their beautiful blooms and plants to the Active Adult and Community Center. It was a great show! Becky Morales and Barry Cooper provided delightful music both days. Several local merchants donated door prizes. All the winners were pleased with their prizes. Thank you: Ari Larson, Diamond Realty and Investments, King and King Ranch, Rafa’s Carpet Cleaning, Sani Ward’s Train Stop, The Treasure Station, Estela Homegoods, El Pescador Restaurant. A BIG thank you to Otto and Sons’ Nursery for the roses and much support throughout the year. Check the Otto and Sons’ website for workshops throughout the year. They have lots of information to help gardeners of all skills. Regina Nunez was hostess at the flower show cafe with iced tea, baked treats and friendly conversation. Visitors to the show purchased, at very good prices, plants and dish gardens. Thanks to all the gardeners who brought clippings from their yard to contribute to the plant boutique. The committee, especially Joanne King and Linda Nunes, labored tirelessly to organize the event. Many volunteers worked hours and hours to make sure the the flower show happened. And of course, thank you Ryan Lee for the website. The flower show displays were enjoyed by a large crowd. The age of the partici-pants ranged from 4 years old (the youngest entrant) to senior citizens (whose age we will not reveal!). The youth of Fillmore had art, including photography, and flower arrangements. Next year will be the 100th year since the first Fillmore Flower Show. It is never too early to plan for next year. If you missed the flower show this year, we’ll be back next year. Thank you Fill-more. Flower Show Winners Grand Prize: Bene Ambrosio “Crown of Thorns” (potted plant) |
