 Saturday, March 3rd at 4:15pm the Fillmore Flashes Girls Soccer Team was welcomed home with a victory parade down Central Avenue as they returned from their 3-1 victory against Azusa High School for the CIF Southern Section Girls Soccer Division 7 Championship Title. This was the first time in 31 years the Flashes have played in the CIF finals. The Fillmore Fire Department allowed the team to ride on top of Engine 91 as they escorted them downtown to celebrate their historic victory. This win advanced the team into the Southern California Regional Girls Soccer Championship 1st round game at home against Rosamond High School this past Tuesday, March 6th, where they again took the victory, 7-1. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 Top l-r: Coaches Cristoval Gomez, Francisco Garibay, Yareli Vasquez, Isabella Vaca, Shania Leon, Alexis Mejia, Kayla Martinez, Tori Villegas, Yaneli Conbian, Valerie Hernandez, Coaches Omero Martinez, Johnny Vaca, Alexsys Covarrubias, Ana Covarrubias, Anahi Andrade, Coach Yazu Meza. Middle Bottom: Ari Magana, Aliyah Alfaro, Jennifer Cruz, Sophia Garibay, Lupita Bravo, Emily Garibay, Lupita Ruvalcaba, Susie Garcia, Andrea Maruffo. Keepers: Ashley Yepez and Aaliyah Lopez. Coaches not pictured Jenny Andrade. Photo courtesy Coach Omero Martinez. Enlarge Photo  Pictured is the team in front of Fillmore Fire Engine 91 after riding into town on top as they celebrated their victory. Enlarge Photo For the first time on 31 years the Fillmore Flashes Girls Soccer Program played in the CIF Southern Section Girls Soccer Division 7 Championship game. On Saturday, March 3rd 12pm the Flashes Girls Soccer Team played in the CIF Southern Section Girls Soccer Division 7 Championship game against Azusa at a neutral field Warren High school. The Lady Flashes fought hard and defeated Azusa to bring home the Championship Title with a final score of 3-1. Fillmore scored two goals at the first 3 minutes of the game. Ana Covarrubias scored the first goal, followed by Andrea Marruffo. Yareli Vasquez scored in the second half to put the Lady Flashes up 3-0. Fillmore’s defense stayed strong and held Azusa to only 3 shots on goal. After the amazing win on Saturday, on Tuesday March 6th the Flashes took to the field again at home against Rosamond High School for the Southern California Regional Girls Soccer Championship 1st round game. The Flashes defeated Rosamond 7–0. They will advance the semi finals where they will take on Rialto High School Thursday, March 8th. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 Captain Eric Tennessen After an extensive vetting process to select the next chief of police for the city of Fillmore, Captain Eric Tennessen has been named the city’s chief this week as Captain Dave Wareham retires after 32 years of service with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Tennessen, who is a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, has an extensive background in investigations, which includes assignments in Camarillo, Moorpark, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit, the Special Crimes Unit, and the Major Crimes Bureau. Tennessen most recently managed patrol operations for the East County / Thousand Oaks station. Tennessen lives in Camarillo with his wife, Kaylee, and four children. He brings a diverse background to his new position, including a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as well as a master’s degree in public administration from Cal State Northridge. The public is invited to get to know Tennessen during four “meet the chief” events scheduled in the coming weeks at the following locations: Prepared by: Sgt. Eric Buschow |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On Saturday, March 3, 2018, Sheriff’s detectives conducted compliance checks at the residences of twenty-nine (29) registered sex offenders throughout the Fillmore area. The compliance checks were funded through the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE / ELEAS) Grant. Twenty-seven (27) of the sex registrants were confirmed to be in compliance with their registration requirements. Two (2) registrants were not contacted because they were not home or had moved. Sheriff’s detectives will follow-up to determine if the remaining registrants not contacted are out-of-compliance. The Sheriff’s office aggressively pursues prosecution of sex registrants who fail to comply with their registration requirements. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting similar sweeps on an ongoing basis to verify registered sex offenders are living at their reported residences and in compliance with any probation or parole terms. Residents of Ventura County can visit the Megan’s Law website (www.meganslaw.ca.gov) to familiarize themselves with the sex registrants in their community. Prepared by: Sergeant Ryan Clark |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 On February 21st, the Fillmore Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office began a 12-week Public Safety Academy for the community. On Wednesday, March 7th at the Fillmore Active Adult Center the Fillmore Public Safety Academy held their weekly class. This past week’s session the group had a Ventura County Superior Court Judge come and share with the group about the Criminal Justice System. The academy is designed to provide community members with an inside look at law enforcement, first responders, the criminal justice system, and other public safety agencies. Classes are held Wednesday nights, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at the Active Adult Center, 533 Santa Clara Ave. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 On Friday, at 4:12 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a fire off of Riverside Avenue in Bardsdale. A backhoe had caught fire and was quickly extinguished. Cause of the fire was not available. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 Fillmore Unified School District Presentation and Approval of the Second Interim Report through January 31, 2018, Including Amendments to the 2017-2018 Approve the 2018-2019 School Calendar Approve Resolution Number 17-18-12 Regarding a Reduction or Discontinuance of Particular Kinds of Service Approve Resolution Number 17-18-13 to Approve Entering into Contracts for Services Related to the Installation of Emergency Notification System at Fillmore High School Personnel Recommendations |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
 Friday, March 2nd Fillmore and Ventura County Fire Departments responded to a heavy traffic collision on SR126 near Sharp Ranch. Enlarge Photo |
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By Mark Ortega — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Friday, June 8th, 2018 at Elkins Golf Course
The FHS Class of '68 is planning their 50th Class Reunion. The date is set for Friday, June 8th, 2018 at Elkins Ranch in Fillmore. It starts at 5:30pm, and ends at 11:00pm. The reunion dinner includes barbecue Chicken, Tri Tip, and all the wonderful fixings that go with barbecue. There will be a DJ so folks can listen to, and dance to, all the oldies-but-goodies. To make a day out of your 50th class reunion, go ahead and make your reservation for a round of golf earlier in the morning. Gil Escoto is heading this up and he can be reached at 805-231-5817. For further info on this wonderful celebration, please call Jeanie "Gofourth" Allred at 805-216-0781. Or, if you’re on Facebook, go to....FHS Class of 1968. You can also find more info at the Alumni's website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com. Click on the "Reunions" link at the top of the website. Congratulations FHS Class of '68 on your 50th Celebration! |
 Photo of the week "The Lady Washington heading out to sea... with a seagull observer" by Bob Crum. Photo data: Canon 7DII, manual mode, Tamron 16-300mm lens @162mm, aperture f/11, shutter speed 1/200th second. Enlarge Photo By Bob Crum — Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
I refuse to surrender
 Bob Crum Ranting again because the menace continues unabated: A growing horde of phonetographers. This greatly affects me, a world-renown photojournalist who will someday undoubtedly be awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Uh huh! About phonetographers, an experienced photography friend recently lamented: “The point is that if the 'untrained' (phonetographers) gets the money shot, why do they (clients) need a (pro) photographer? Don’t knock it! Embrace it”. Frustrated, she's ceding photography to a hobby. As a rogue photojournalist, surrender is not in my DNA. Most times on scene, I anxiously but patiently wait, anticipating “the” moment a composition that best tells the story materializes. With a Canon 7DII glued to my eye, I am not invisible. Yet phonetographers, oblivious of my presence & purpose all too often step into the frame ruining the shot! Back to the harbor last Sunday for another shoot. Arrived early. As often happens, a photo op materialized while walking around. Camera ready anticipating the 'right' moment. Suddenly, dreaded phonetographers with seemingly no purpose or particular destination gathered between me and the subject. Being a public venue of course they had every right to be there so I had no business yelling: GET THE (choose any naughty word you prefer) OUT OF MY SHOT! Wasn't easy but I remained polite and silent. I waited. To my delight they eventually moved on just in time. My patience (this time) was rewarded with the photo I anticipated making. It's my fervent hope that phonetographers (listening?) learn photography ethics sooner than later. They don't get paid for a money shot. I do. Just sayin'. End of rant. The harbor provides photo ops galore. And challenges. Though the sky included either cirrus clouds or a layer of altostratus fluff, the bright sun created horrendous glare on the ocean. C'est la vie. Though perplexing, the dastardly circumstances proved to be a fortuitous opportunity to illustrate the difference between images made with a circular polarizer filter (CPL) and without one. Photos that I will need for future instructional purposes. It was chilly at the beach. After the shoot, I retreated to my truck for warmth. In the interim, I decided to stay. A potentially colorful sunset loomed given the temperature and clouds. At the appropriate time, I ventured out to the beach tripod in hand. Tripod? Of course! I have scientifically proven that during a sunset it progressively gets darker. In low light, with the lens aperture at its widest, shutter speed needs to progressively get longer to achieve a respectable exposure. Hand-holding a camera with a shutter speed of a 10th of a second begets shaky photos. But instead of reducing the shutter speed so much, why not just increase the ISO value? Remember that the higher the ISO value goes, so goes problematic digital noise. Now you know! My optimism quickly diminished. As the sun set, it disappeared into a marine layer on the horizon, the heavy fog quashing most potential colors. Exasperating! However, just before the sun disappeared into the murky goop, a brief moment of lackluster orange appeared turning into a feint purplish pink. Then darkness. Nevertheless, is there such a thing as a bad sunset? Actually, yes. Residing in Florida, I witnessed a couple of sunset killers called hurricanes. Speaking of Florida, did I tell y'all about almost eloping with a Key West mermaid? Featured photo is the Lady Washington heading out to sea. Speaking of tall ships, I created a photo/movie of my tall ship adventure you might enjoy. The link is https://youtu.be/xMx1rjJfAvE. Happy photoing. Send your comments, suggestions or questions to bob@fillmoregazette.com |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
 Congratulations to Raelene Chaney who was named 2017 Lifetime Achievement Citizen of the Year. Raelene Chaney (seated in the middle) is surrounded by her family and friends. Representing the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce is Ralph Jimenez and Irma Magana. Chaney will be honored at the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner on Friday, March 30, 2018, starting at 5:30pm. Tickets are $30. Ernie Villegas will be returning as the master of ceremonies. Questions call 805.524.0351 This year’s theme is 1980s! Enlarge Photo |