“Operation Chill 7-11” is a community outreach program designed to enhance relationships among stores, police, and youth. This year marks the 28th year of Operation Chill within the 7- Eleven franchise and it allows law enforcement to award a coupon for a free small Slurpee to kids they see doing good deeds or exhibiting positive behavior. On June 2nd, 2023, the Fillmore Police Station was able to award a few coupons to students attending Fillmore High School (above).
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Fillmore Middle School (inset) who have exhibited exemplary behavior. Congratulations to all students who received an award, and continue the great work! Courtesy https://www.instagram.com/fillmorepd/.
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The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with 7-Eleven, Inc. in the 28th consecutive year of “Operation Chill®.” The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and 7-Eleven want to reward local kids through the company’s community outreach program.
This summer, as our deputies’ patrol neighborhoods, they will keep an eye out for youth doing great things. Some acts include kids wearing safety helmets while riding a bike or skateboard, kids observing safety rules while crossing the street, kids participating in positive activities, kids holding the door open for someone, kids picking up trash, or kids helping someone in need. If observed, our deputies and professional staff, at any of our stations in the county, will make a positive contact with the youth and issue an Operation Chill coupon. The coupons can be redeemed for a free small Slurpee drink at any participating 7-Eleven®, Speedway®, or Stripes® store.
This year, 7-Eleven will issue nearly 500,000 coupons to more than 1,300 participating law enforcement agencies across the country, including the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. With the program new to Speedway, this summer will mark the first-time kids will be able to redeem their Operation Chill coupons at their local Speedway store as well.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office looks forward to recognizing the good deeds being done by the youth in our communities daily. We have a lot of great kids in our communities and we have a lot of Slurpee coupons to hand out. This program allows us to continue to build trust and relationships with the communities we serve. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.

Courtesy Tim Holmgren

The City of Fillmore passes proclamations for a variety of good and worthy reasons. A proclamation is passed recognizing Constitution Month/Week & Day, outstanding service to the City by a group or an individual and even when a FUSD sports team wins a championship. This time of the year, we hear a lot about pride. There’s a pride proclamation the mayor should sign in June to emphasize and recognize our Traditional American Families and take pride in them. Let’s declare June, “Traditional American Family Pride Month.” Here’s an example of what that proclamation might look like:
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                        Traditional American Family Pride

WHEREAS, a traditional American family typically provides a strong emotional support system, where family members can rely on one another during challenging times, fostering a sense of belonging and security.
WHEREAS, traditional American families often uphold shared values and beliefs, promoting a sense of identity and unity within the family unit.
WHEREAS, traditional families often provide a stable and structured environment, which can be beneficial for children's development and overall well-being.
WHEREAS, in a traditional family, parents often serve as role models, guiding their children through life's challenges and teaching important life skills, values, and traditions.
WHEREAS, a traditional family structure can offer economic stability, with multiple family members contributing to the household income and pooling resources to support each other's needs.
WHEREAS, growing up in a traditional family can provide ample opportunities for socialization, allowing children to develop essential interpersonal skills and build relationships with extended family members.
WHEREAS, traditional families often place importance on preserving cultural heritage, customs, and traditions, passing them down through generations and fostering a sense of cultural identity.
WHEREAS, traditional family structures often involve the division of labor, where various family members assume different roles and responsibilities, creating a balanced and efficient household dynamic.
WHEREAS, being part of a traditional family can foster strong emotional bonds among family members, creating lifelong connections and a support network that extends beyond childhood.
WHEREAS, traditional American families tend to pass down their values and principles from one generation to the next, preserving family traditions and ensuring the continuation of important cultural and familial legacies.
NOW THEREFORE I, Mark Austin, Mayor of the City of Fillmore, California, hereby proclaim June as TRADITIONAL AMERICAN FAMILY PRIDE Month in the City of Fillmore.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fillmore, California to be affixed this XXth day of June, 2023.