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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
A hit and run vehicle left about a 1,000 Fillmore homes without electricity Saturday, May 14th at 4:15pm. A gray BMW crash into an Edison pole in the 3500 block of Sycamore Road, just outside west Fillmore city limits. By 6:00 pm service had been restored to almost all the homes. One person was injured; a second person fled the scene. CHP described him as a Hispanic male, about 25 years old with short hair, wearing blue jeans and blue shirt. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
 The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the candidates for Supervisor in District #3 on Thursday, May12 in the Fillmore City council Chambers. The forum was free and open to the public. The candidates discussed relative issues within the District and took questions from the audience through moderator David Maron. Pictured (l-r) are candidates Kelly Long, Jesus Torres, Kevin Kildee, Martin Hernandez, Mike Morgan, Dan Goldberg, and Carla Castillo, with LWV President Patricia Essick. Photo by Bob Crum. Enlarge Photo |
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By Mark Ortega — Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
And the Class of '1991 is "Down" for a 25 year reunion bash
It seems like only yesterday, this Class celebrated their C.I.F. and State Title in Cross Country. They will be reminiscing about that and all those glory days at their 25 year High School Class reunion on June 11th, at the Alumni Dinner. All Alumni are welcomed to come join in the fun at this year Alumni Dinner and Dance. DJ's California Caterer has a knock out menu planed for this years event. Beef Bourguignon, Chicken Provencal, and Three Cheese Macaroni, (with Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan Cheeses) are just three of the Dinner items DJ's has in store for the evening. Also Triple Chocolate Tuxedo Mousse Cake with Raspberry Coulis as one of the desserts planed. The Class of 1991 has a lot to look forward to at this big 25 year reunion, and you just know that they will be hitting that dance floor later in the evening. Get your Alumni friends together, and make plans for an awesome afternoon/Evening on June 11th. The Alumni Association only plans this once a year, so don't miss out. You can purchase your Alumni Dinner Event reservations online at www.fillmorehighalumni.com, or you can always go into Patterson Hardware on Central Ave, and pay for your reservations there. There are lot's of Pre parties planned through out Fillmore that weekend. Come celebrate with your fellow Alumni and dance the night away!! |
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By Troy Rice — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
 Senior Center President Patti Walker. Photo Courtesy Bob Crum. The public comments were the first order of business in what turned out to be a quick, but effective Fillmore City Council Meeting. Resident Jean McLeod wanted to bring up yet another instance with a tree in the city of Fillmore. She cited two incidents where a tree has fallen and totaled her car while it was parked on Orange Grove Avenue. She has requested numerous documents, but has not received all of the requested documents after a month. She also mentioned that the city was being charged for removing the tree that totaled her car over four years ago, even though that tree does not exist in the present day. Leslie Kinchuch, a part of the Chevron Environmental Management Group, wanted to let the Council know that her company was working on revitalizing land for beneficial reuse. She mentioned the conditional use permit that was just issued for a solar energy project in east Fillmore. Along with the solar energy project, Kinchuch brought up Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board’s request for Chevron’s help with constructing a plaque and monument to be located on Chevron’s property adjacent to the small park along Highway 126. In addition, Kinchuch stated that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) released the final health consultation report. The report said there is no health risk posed to community members regarding the Pacific Coast Pipeline site in Fillmore. The entirety of the consent calendar was approved by voice vote. The first order CONTINUED » |
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By Mark Ortega — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
What a fun reunion weekend this class has in store. The FHS Class of '66 will gather at Elkins Ranch Golf Course Patio for their 50th Class reunion on Friday evening June 10th from 600pm to 11:30pm. They will have a D.J. playing all the fun music from the '60's Era. Their price is very affordable for this 50th reunion. Further info on the Reunion and questions answered can be found by emailing Kathy "Penrod" McCreary. mskmccreary@yahoo.com. The next evening on June 11th, many Class of '66 members will join the Party of the year in town and attend the 103rd Alumni Dinner/Dance at the Memorial Building. They know that many of their class members have brothers and sisters from other classes especially from the class of '64 on up, so they would like to extend an invite to you all. Be sure to get your payments into the class of '66 reunion committee by emailing mskmccreary@yahoo.com or by calling the alumni office at 805-524-0416. Remember, ALL FHS Alumni are welcomed to attend the Alumni Dinner/Dance on June 11th. The Alumni Dinner event can be purchased online at www.fillmorehighalumni.com or by paying for your reservation at Patterson Hardware Store. Open 7 days a week. Class of '66 Rocks! |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
 But unlike Yogi Bear, in search of the perfect picnic basket, this adult Black Bear was evidently just out for an evening stroll. It wandered into the backyard of a Fillmore residence at the east end of Fourth Street, where the resident took this photo. It then strolled over to the neighbor’s yard, down into Pole Creek and back up into the mountains. One witness estimated its weight at 600 pounds. The sighting took place Sunday night, May 8th, at about 7:30 p.m. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Injury accident on a rainy Friday
 Traffic was backed up after a three-car collision took place on Friday, May 6th, at 2:55 p.m. It occurred at Central Avenue and Highway 126-Ventura Street. An ambulance responded to the call. Rain may have been a factor in the collision. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
 Rotary International The Rotary Club of Fillmore’s 2016 Heritage Valley 5-10K Run/Fitness Walk and Health Fair will be held on Saturday, May 21st in front of FUSD offices. As a new addition this year, our partner, Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation will be sponsoring an expanded Health Fair with 20-25 vendors expected. Free groceries to the first 100 families who participate in the health fair activities, Blood Pressure Screening, Get Fit!, Glucose Screening and more! Much of the race course follows the bike/walking path along the beautiful Sespe Creek with views of San Cayetano Mountain. Out of town participants join local runners and walkers of all ages. Our event includes a 5K Run/Fitness Walk and a 10K run. This year our 1-mile Fun Run-Walk is open to all. Participants 9 years and under will receive ribbons and a coupon for a free Flo-Yo cone, sponsored by Flo-Yo Frozen Yogurt on Central Ave. Get your team together for the Team Challenge. Teams must have a minimum of five members. Team members receive discounted entry fee, the opportunity to win money to support your favorite charity or organization and prizes for the best team t-shirt! Your team may not be the fastest but you can still win in the “Largest Team” category! Get all your friends and family members signed up under your team name! Podium One Timing and Race Management will be back to help with registration and provide chip timing and instant online results. During our awards ceremony we will raffle off some amazing gifts: local fruit baskets, Foursome green fees from Elkins Ranch Golf Course, Gift Certificate from The Scented Path, golf bag and loads of gift cards and gift baskets! You can register online at Active.com or with a paper registration found throughout town or contact Race Director Joe Aguirre – 805-524-2096. Register early for discounted fee and t-shirt. Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM in front of the Fillmore Unified School District offices at 627 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015. All races begin at 8:00 AM. Awards ceremony begins at 9:30AM. For those who pre-register, by Wednesday, May 18th, packets are available for pick up on Friday, May 20 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Sespe School classroom 23 at 627 Sespe Ave, Fillmore, CA. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Joe Aguirre at 805-906-4114. We have already received sponsorships from Bank of Sierra, Richardson’s Ranches, Edward Jones Financial, Fillmore Piru Citrus, Fillmore Search & Rescue, Hands-On Consultations, Western Yosemite Insurance, VCDSA, FZ Tax Service, ViVi Jewelry-Ari Larson, Bennett’s Honey Farm, Harrison Industries, Heritage Valley Blazers, Jan Marholin, Piru Petroleum. All funds raised from this event go back into our community. Proceeds this year fund Fillmore & Piru Youth programs, Fillmore High School athletics and other Rotary projects. We are partnering with Santa Clara Valley Explorer Post 2958, a 501(c)3 non-profit, Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation and Fillmore Unified School District. |
 (l-r) Great Granddaughter Stacy Fontana of Moorpark CA, Granddaughter Lynda Kagel of Fillmore CA, the Birthday Girl Gertrude Ness, and Daughter Jo Ness of Montrose CA. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Gertrude Ness, grandmother of Fillmore resident Lynda Kagel celebrated her 110th Birthday on April 22, 2016 at her Glendale home! According to Wikipedia, people who reach their 110th Birthday are listed as “Supercentenarians”. As of April 24, 2016 there were 11 American Supercentenarians living. Gertrude is now number 12! Gertrude continues to enjoy her independence, family, her Lakers, visiting the hairdresser, and each birthday cake. Seated from left to right are: Great Granddaughter Stacy Fontana of Moorpark, CA, Granddaughter Lynda Kagel of Fillmore, CA, the Birthday Girl Gertrude Ness, and Daughter Jo Ness of Montrose, CA. |
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By Santa Paula Police Department — Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
police asking for public's help to identify suspects
 dog is identified as a grey and white pitbull On Monday May 9, 2016 at approximately 2:13pm officers responded to the Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC) located at 705 E. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival the victim, who is an employee of SPARC, said he was walking a dog in the 700 block of E. Santa Paula St. when a white Honda or Acura sedan drove up to him. Two suspects exited the vehicle, with the driver producing a handgun, and demanded the dog stating it belonged to them. The victim / employee allowed the suspects to have the dog and they fled the area driving westbound on Santa Paula Street. The suspects are decribed as follows: Suspect # 1 (Driver) - Hispanic male, mid 30's, 5-6 tall, heavy set, clean shaven, wearing a grey sweater, grey checkered shorts, and white Nike shoes. Suspect # 2 (Passenger) - Hispanic male, late 20's, 6-0 tall, thin build, clean shaven, red shirt with cartoon characters, black pants, and grey Vans A canvass of the neighborhood was conducted for witnesses however none were located. Attached to this press release is a photo of the dog which is a grey and white pitbull. If anyone has any information regarding this crime please contact Detective Shane Norwood at (805) 525-4474 x 287 or email snorwood@spcity.org. Nature of Incident: Robbery with Use of Handgun |