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Our updated renderings show the exterior design for our new FHS Athletic Complex. We still need to determine the colors and the image on the west side of the building that will be facing the stadium. Our architects are working to finish the interior design and plan for the required solar power installation. This plan set is currently being costed to ensure that we are within the School Board’s funding allocation for this facility.
Please join us on Monday, November 13, for a FHS Athletic Complex Public Meeting at the Fillmore High School Library at 6p.m. until 7p.m. to discuss plans for the new complex. More information at blog.fillmoreusd.org.

Richard “Dick” Diaz

Richard “Dick” Diaz was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the oldest of ten. When he was 10 years old his father, a career Submarine Sailor, was transferred to San Diego where Dick attended grades 4-12 in National City, graduating from Sweetwater Union High School in 1965.

After graduation Dick enlisted in the Marine Corps for 4 years. His Basic Training was at MCRD San Diego and Camp Pendleton. After a short time in Memphis, Tennessee he was stationed at MCAS El Toro in Irvine, California, with Third Marine Air Wing VMGR 352 as an aircraft First Mechanic on a KC130F Hercules Air Refueler/Transport Aircraft.

VMGR 352 made frequent Transpacific flights to Vietnam continuously performing in-air refueling along the way for Marine Corps F-4 Phantom fighter jets making their way to Vietnam. He was a First Mechanic on the flight crew on those flights. While on operations within Vietnam, their mission was either in-air refueling bomb laden F-4’s over the Gulf of Tonkin or transporting troops and equipment to various bases, Chu Lai, Dong Ha, Phu Bai, and Da Nang. He logged over 1,000 flight hours as a flight crew member onboard the KC130F.

While in Vietnam during 1967-1968, Dick was exposed to Agent Orange and in 1981 was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. But it was not until December 2021 through a court order that the Veterans Administration recognized Bladder Cancer as directly associated with Disabilities or Death of Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange. In 2022, he was classified by the Veterans Administration as having disabilities associated with his service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange.
Dick started his law enforcement career with the Orange Police Department after his service in the Marine Corps. His law enforcement career was from October 10, 1969-March 25, 2006. During that time, Dick served with the Orange Police Department, Signal Hill Police Department, Fillmore Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Dick was the police chief here in Fillmore.

He and his wife Carolyn live in Fillmore, and have five children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

USMC Active January 10, 1966-October 10, 1969

USMC Inactive Reserves October 10, 1969-January 10, 1971

Sergeant E5 MOS 6314 Jet Engine Mechanic/Flight Crew KC 130F Air Refueler/Transport Aircraftid.

This past Saturday, November 4th, the Sophomores Fillmore Raiders defeated Calabasas Gold claiming the D2 Championship game. Above is the team celebrating after their win.
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Congratulations to our Sophomore Fillmore Raiders team for winning the D2 championship against Calabasas Gold. This game is what every little boy dreams of when they take the field and became an instant classic for Raiders’ history.
It was a massive back and forth battle that was hard fought the entire time. Raiders took a few huge injuries early in the game that slowed their offense a bit. But once those players worked through their injuries, it was game on. The game ended in the 4th quarter tied 8-8.

Calabasas started with the ball going into overtime with a chance to win it. Raiders defense did NOT let that happen and came up with hard fought stops. Raiders took possession of the ball and had a penalty that pushed them back further. Every down, they ran hard for a positive gain. It was 4th and Goal on the 3-yard line. Game was tied 8-8 in overtime. Do or die and they took it in for a TOUCHDOWN!

Players shouted. Coaches celebrated. It was a sight to behold for a team that only won 1 game last year. This turnaround from last season to winning it in overtime was the kind of story that movies are made of. So once again, congratulations to our Fillmore Raiders!