Submitted by Coach Cesar Camacho.

Fillmore’s 12B Lady Reapers started their season in July at the Santa Barbara Summer Blast Tournament where they place second. They then competed in the 2018 NSA Southern California State Championship where they won the championship, which qualified them for the World Series. This past weekend the team competed in the 2018 NSA Southwest World Series which was held in Lancaster. Facing teams from throughout California, the team advanced to the championship round finishing in second place.

On behalf of the players, coaching staff and parents, we would like to thank our community for your support. We would like to recognize the following businesses and community members. Maher Insurance Agency, Oxnard Peace Officers Association, Grimes Rock, BM Labor County Inc, Vallarta Restaurant, Clinicas Del Camion Real Ventura, Ventura County Professional Peace Officers Association, Ventura County Deputy Association, Grupo Bryndis, Ay Chihuahua, El Pescador, Mr. & Mrs. Posada Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Posada Jr., Emma Posadas, Carmen Escamilla, Toni Rosales, Ms. Tello, Keith Gurrola and an anonymous donor.

Fillmore Unified School District

[A letter was mailed out August 1st from Adrian E. Palazuelos, Ph.D., FUSD Superintendent, to the FUSD Community announcing administrative changes for the upcoming school year.]

Dear Fillmore Unified District Community,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of administrative changes for the 2018-2019 school year at Fillmore High School, Fillmore Middle School, and Sierra High School. The three administrative changes will take effect on Monday, August 6, 2018. The new site leaders will be communicating with their respective school communities prior to the start of school.

Fillmore High School
Mr. John Wilber has been appointed as the Principal of Fillmore High School. Mr. Wilber has been a professional educator in the Fillmore Unified School District his entire career serving as a classroom teacher at the secondary level and as a school administrator at both the elementary and secondary levels. He is leaving his current position as the Principal of Fillmore Middle School where he has served the Fillmore Unified School District community for the last two years.

Fillmore Middle School
Mr. Pablo Leanos has been appointed as the Principal of Fillmore Middle School. Mr. Leanos is a professional educator who has worked at the middle and high school levels with experiences as a classroom teacher, counselor, and administrator. He is leaving his current position as the Principal of Sierra High School where he has served the Fillmore Unified School District community for the last two years.

Sierra High School
Ms. Trina Tafoya has been appointed as the Interim Principal of Sierra High School. Ms. Tafoya is a professional educator who has worked at the high school level with experiences as a classroom teacher, Teacher on Special Assignment, and most recently as an Assistant Principal at Fillmore High School 1 for the last two years.

I am confident that our new leaders will provide exceptional leadership and support to their new school sites. Each of our school leaders has demonstrated through their actions a strong commitment to supporting all students and work tirelessly to promote academic success. We look forward to an exceptional school year and thank you in advance for your continued support of Fillmore Unified Schools.

Sincerely, Adrian E. Palazuelos, Ph.D., FUSD Superintendent

Fillmore Unified School District

Higher Education Needs and Priorities for Fillmore and Piru
Information was presented to the Governing Board by Dr. Greg Gillespie, Chancellor, Ventura County Community College District.

45-Day Budget Update
Information was presented to the Governing Board by Assistant Superintendent, Andrea McNeill.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Test Results, Spring 2018
Information was presented to the Governing Board by Assistant Superintendent, Micheline G. Miglis. The presentation contained preliminary data subject to further review by the California Department of Education (CDE) and will be released once CDE has made the report available to the public.

Spring 2018 Advanced Placement (AP) Program Test Results
Information was presented to the Governing Board by Assistant Superintendent, Micheline G. Miglis.

Personnel Recommendations
The Governing Board approved all personnel recommendations including new hires, promotions, resignations, retirements, and leaves.

Bob Crum

Confession: I have a conflicting relationship with the Ventura County Fair. As a photographer, love the unlimited photo ops. Conversely, I can't just spend eight hours and go home!

Arrived at the 11 a.m. Fair opening last Sunday and stayed 'til 10 p.m. to capture the fireworks. One might think that spending all day at the Fair is excessive. HA! Forgo the midway rides and games and there are still many fascinating events, interesting demonstrations and exhibits to enjoy. And yummy Fair food! I brought home an irresistible giant smoked turkey leg! Can't say what else I brought home!

Planning to spend the entire day, I packed accordingly. No camera bag. Just my Canon 7DMKII with Tamron lens mounted plus one little accessory bag with extra batteries, memory cards, sun screen & lip balm.

After a few routine photos upon arrival, I went straight to the All Alaskan Pig races. A jolly event that's also a challenging photo op because the lil porkers are speedy. Even with the camera in burst mode, capturing them jumping the hurdles isn't a pig walk... so to speak. But this is what makes photography so captivating. Mentally visualizing the image, recognizing the challenge, programming the camera accordingly and executing is stimulating! Seriously!

New this year: Fido 500 mini dog races. And new challenges! The dogs run faster than the porkers. Only got three furry blurs on the first two races. Didn't suppose they'd run that fast! That was at 250th second shutter speed. Increased to 800th of a second for the third race. Still stinky compositions. I was not prepared to pan as fast as the dogs ran. Take heart. On the next go around two hours later, I was better prepared. So I thought. Furry dog butts is not what I was trying to photograph. Eventually I got a few respectable photos. Practice proved valuable.

During the daylight hours, I was busy happily photoing everything from Koi fish in a pond to a horse & carriage show to everybody that crossed my path and smiled. Especially partial to ladies who winked at me. I digress.

Rides were full of people in all manner of fright. So much screaming! Perhaps frightened and consequently screaming is therapeutic? On other rides, participants were screaming with joy. I think. I photographed them too.

The golden hour, the period shortly before sunset presents interesting challenges. Oh joy! Followers know that I seek sunstar opportunities. But the new midway layout (ugh!) reduced such options. So depressing. As the sun was setting, I scrambled around looking for the magic place. The sunstar op remained elusive. Never quitting, eventually managed to capture a couple so-so sunstar photos as the sun set.

As night prevails, bright colored lights transform the midway. However, exposing for bright lights creates people silhouettes. Expose for the people overexposes the bright lights. What to do? Either go home or try exposure compensation (EC). Also try spot metering. I increased EC as needed. Boom! Success! Umm... sometimes.

Fireworks another issue. If the Ferris wheel was rotating while I held open the shutter for a multiple firework exposure, the Ferris wheel blurred. That's OK. Not OK were ignorant, inconsiderate people who walked right in front of my camera. That's when I scream!

Photo of the week is the Fair fireworks with the (finally) stationary Ferris wheel.

Jr. Livestock is Friday beginning 9 a.m. Rodeo Sat & Sun. Check venturacountyfair.org for details. Fair ends Sunday. So much greatness to see, do and eat you'll have a fabulous time. GO!

Send your comments, suggestions and/or questions to: photography@earthlink.net

American Red Cross of Ventura County

As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood and platelets now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began last month.

A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. To ensure livesaving treatments remain available for patients in the coming weeks, donations are needed now, especially type O.

In thanks for helping at this urgent time, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to give again. Blood can be safely given every 56 days, and Power Red donations can be given every 16 weeks.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31

Camarillo
8/31/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Avalon, 1571 Flynn Road

Moorpark
8/20/2018: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road
8/22/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road

Oxnard
8/18/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., El Rio Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2670 Alvarado st
8/21/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1150 Gary Dr
8/24/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Document Systems, 300 n Graves, Suite E
8/28/2018: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Oxnard College, 4000 S Rose Ave

Simi Valley
8/24/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave
8/28/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Adventist Health, 2975 N Sycamore Drive
8/28/2018: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Adventist Health, 2975 N Sycamore Drive
8/31/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave

Thousand Oaks
8/20/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
8/22/2018: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
8/29/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
8/29/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thousand Oaks Teen Center, 1375 East Janss Road

Ventura
8/21/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 36 S. Figueroa St.
8/27/2018: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Volunteers needed
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross is to become a volunteer transportation specialist and deliver lifesaving blood products to local area hospitals. Volunteer transportation specialists play a very important role in ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need by transporting blood and blood products. For more information and to apply for a volunteer transportation specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/driver.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Norberto Limon

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) along with the Santa Paula Police Detective Unit and Canine Unit executed a Federal Search and Arrest warrant for suspect Norberto Limon. The arrest was the culmination of a narcotics investigation that lasted several months. Santa Paula detectives and FBI agents conducted numerous surveillance and ‘buy’ operations which led to the arrest of Limon.

“Anytime we can take a serious drug dealer of the streets, it’s a good day. We want to send the message that if you’re doing anything illegal in the City of Santa Paula, we will show up on your doorsteps like we did to Mr. Limon this morning. This is not a matter of if, but when,” said Police Chief Steve McLean.

The warrant was executed at Limon's residence located in the City of Fillmore. Limon was located at the residence and was taken into custody without incident. Several other occupants were briefly detained however, were found not to be involved and released at the scene. Limon was taken into federal custody on charges of distribution of methamphetamine.

Officer Preparing Press Release:
Detective Dan McCarthy # 1115
Approved by: Commander Scott Varner #1022, Assistant City Manager, Ikani Taumoepeau

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Two Fillmore juveniles were arrested Friday afternoon, July 27th, after deputies and investigators determined they were responsible for stealing two vehicles and for rummaging through unlocked vehicles on the west side of Fillmore during the overnight hours.

On the morning of July 27th, 2018, Fillmore deputies responded to a stolen vehicle call in the 400 Block of Mockingbird Lane, where they learned the victim’s pickup was stolen from the street in front of the home. Over the next few hours, deputies also responded to multiple thefts from vehicles parked near the mid-block of Wileman Street and an additional stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of First Street. All of these locations are situated within a few blocks of one another. Both stolen vehicles were recovered near the initial crime locations and returned to their owners.

Deputies and detectives suspected a male juvenile from Fillmore who had previously been arrested for engaging in theft-related crimes in Fillmore. Throughout the day, Fillmore deputies and investigators followed up on several leads and eventually arrested two sixteen-year old male juveniles for the crimes, including the one mentioned above. Both juveniles were lodged at Juvenile Hall.

The Fillmore Police and Sheriff’s Office continue to remind residents not to leave ignition keys inside their cars. The city of Fillmore has seen a significant increase in stolen vehicles reported this year, and most of the vehicles that were stolen had ignition keys left inside the unlocked vehicles, making them an easy target for thieves. Another common tactic among thieves is to walk the streets in the overnight hours checking for unlocked vehicles from which they can steal. In this instance, the juveniles were observed on surveillance video in the area checking cars parked on the streets for unlocked doors. The juveniles bypassed cars with locked doors, but rummaged through those whose doors were unlocked. Fillmore residents are reminded to remove valuables from vehicles and to lock their vehicle doors when leaving vehicles unattended.

Prepared by: Detective Danielle Delpit
Approved by: Captain Eric Tennessen

Cal Fire

Today, nearly 13,000 firefighters are on the lines of 16 large wildfires burning across California. To date, these fires have burned over 320,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 1,600 structures. 17,000 homes continue to be threatened by these fires, and more than 32,000 residents have been evacuated. The Carr Fire is now the 6th most destructive fire in state history surpassing the 2017 Nuns Fire in Sonoma County. California has received resources from over 16 states.

Cooling temperatures will bring some relief, but winds will increase fire danger in several areas of California. In Northern California, humidity will continue to remain in the single digits with little to no overnight recovery. Winds may pick up today increasing to 20-30 mph. Southern California could see rain in the Riverside and San Diego areas, but temperatures will continue to reach 90 and even triple digits. Humidity will be low in many areas of Southern California reaching as low as 8 to 15% in the afternoons.

You’ve taken steps to keep your family and home fire safe. Don’t forget your pets and livestock. With some advanced planning, you can increase their chances of surviving a wildland fire. Plan for both your small and large pets by visiting our animal evacuation webpage, click here.

Fires of Interest:

Carr Fire, Shasta County (more info…)
Whiskeytown & Redding
• 115,538 acres, 35% contained
• Evacuations and road closures in place
• 15,000 residents evacuated, over 2,500 homes threatened
• 1,018 residences destroyed, 181 residences damaged
• Carr is now the 6th most destructive fire and 13th most deadly fire in state history
• Damage assessment is ongoing
• CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 1 (Gouvea) in unified command with Whiskeytown NP (Young)

Mendocino Complex, Mendocino/Lake County
• 90,912 total acres, 24% contained
• CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 1 (Kavanaugh) in command
• 10 residences destroyed, 2 residences damaged
• 14,600 residents evacuated, over 12,000 structures threatened

River Fire (more info…)
Hopland
• 31,898 acres, 38% contained
• Evacuations and road closures in place

Ranch Fire (more info…)
Ukiah
• 59,014 acres, 15% contained
• Evacuations and road closures in place

Ferguson Fire, Mariposa County (more info…)
Yosemite National Park
• 62,883 acres, 39% contained
• Over 2,800 structures threatened
• Evacuations and road closures in effect
• California Federal Incident Management Team 4 (Kurth) assigned in unified command with CAL FIRE

Steele Fire, Napa County (more info…)
Capell
• 135 acres, 96% contained
• Eight structures destroyed, four damaged

Corner Fire, Shasta County
Hwy 299 E x Hwy 89, 8 mi E of Burney
State DPA, SRA, Shasta - Trinity Unit/ County
• 35 acres, brush, timber, 95% contained

Rock Fire, San Diego County **FINAL**
Fallbrook
• 207 acres, 100% contained

Roxie Fire, Lassen County **FINAL**
West of Susanville
• 167 acres, 100% contained
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Cranston Fire, Riverside County (more info…)
Hemet
• 13,139 acres, 89% contained
• Evacuations in place
• Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS

Whaleback Fire, Lassen County (more info…)
West of Spaulding (Eagle Lake)
• 18,342 acres, 40% contained
• Evacuations in place
• Unified command USFS NorCal Team 1 (Coots), CAL FIRE (Ferguson)

Eel Fire, Mendocino County (more info…) NEW
East of Covelo
• 865 acres, 0% contained
• Structures threatened
• Evacuations for Mendocino Pass Rd

Butte Fire, Sutter County (more info…) NEW
Northwest of Yuba City
• 900 acres, 20% contained

Georges Fire, Inyo County (more info…)
Lone Pine
• 2,883 acres, 70% contained

Horse Creek Fire, Tulare County (more info…)
John Krebs Wilderness Area
• 34 acres, 90% contained

Valley Fire, San Bernardino County (more info…)
Yucaipa
• 1,350 acres, 29% contained

Natchez Fire, Del Norte County (more info…)
Southeast of Cave Junction, OR
• 6,174 acres, 15% contained

Eagle Fire, Modoc County (more info…)
South of Cedarville
• 2,100 acres, 95% contained

Owens Fire, Mono County NEW
North of Mammoth Lake
• 312 acres, 0% contained

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced plans to close a lane and multiple ramps in both directions of State Route 126 (Santa Paula Freeway) Thursday, August 2 and Friday, August 3, between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., the following closures will be in place in the cities of Ventura and Santa Paula:

Eastbound SR-126:
• One lane from Wells Road to Hallock Drive
• Palm Avenue on and offramp.
• 10th Street on and offramp.

Westbound SR-126:
• One lane from Hallock Drive to Wells Road
• 10th Street off-ramp
• Palm Avenue on and offramp.

Ramps will not be closed consecutively. The closures are weather permitting and subject to change.

One lane will be closed adjacent to each ramp closure to accommodate construction equipment and crews working at the site.

Motorists should expect delays and are strongly advised to use alternate routes or avoid the area. Additionally, motorists can check traffic conditions before they leave by visiting the Caltrans Quickmap.
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Caltrans reminds drivers to be “Work Zone Alert” and to “Slow for the Cone Zone."

Bob Crum

Make no mistake, buying a 'real' camera is akin to winning the PowerBall lottery. Well, almost. It's certainly a big first step on the exciting path of photography.

Photographic expertise evolves in several stages. The fist stage involves the photographer (note the distinction between a 'photographer' and a 'phonetographer') shooting everything and anything. Many will only want to make pictures to have something to remember of birthdays, holidays, vacations and various special events. Others take pictures as a hobby. All fine & dandy! During this stage, the camera is most likely in 'P' mode. (P mode = Program mode not 'Professional' mode.)

Throughout the second stage, the newbie continues to shoot everything and anything: If it's visible it's fair game. At this stage, there is little thought, if any, about composition. Or the camera settings. In fact, the camera is probably still in 'P' mode where everything is automatic and the images processed according to the camera's default settings. Actually, this a OK if it gets the would-be photographer making pictures as if every picture is worthy of a Pulitzer prize. But if the photos stink, of course it's the camera's fault!

At this stage, a typical trait is s/he shoots as if it's a sin not to fill the memory card on every occasion. Obviously 78 pictures of the same donkey is a bit too much. If you must fill the memory card, find a herd of donkeys to photograph. Also at this stage the would-be photographer doesn't ever delete any photos and insists on showing their friends all the photos because of course they are all awesome. Note to would-be photographers: First serve friends strawberry margaritas before the parade of donkey photos!

As the would-be photographer gains experience, s/he advances to the third stage. Here, the photographer arrives at an important turning point. This is the stage where the would-be photographer goes from picture taker (snapshots) to making 'photos'. Meaning begins to 'create' photos of merit. The would-be photographer is now aware that s/he can go from 'P' mode to applying various apertures and/or shutter speeds to create a desired composition. At this juncture, however, the would-be photographer experiences ongoing challenges readily remedied with additional education from either books, tutorials, and/or workshops. Photography is wonderfully replete with unlimited educational opportunities to keep an otherwise idle brain busy. Just sayin'.

The third stage is exhilarating. Gaining knowledge and experience, s/he begins to see a great improvement in their photos. With continued practice, and the application of perpetual learning, creating compelling photos fulfills their desires. They perfect their photographic techniques, and often expand their photo equipment collection. Sometimes even upgrade their gear. They still tend to make a lot of photos but are now able to apply discretion and knows where their computer delete key is and not afraid to use it. They see and learn from their mistakes and continue to improve.

The last stage produces a photographer who now knows how to competently operate the camera. The camera menu is as simple as Arbys. With great expertise, various photographic rules learned are applied to creating marvelous photos. Even the photos of donkeys are now fantabulous! As the photographer's creative itch is wonderfully scratched s/he experiences photographic euphoria! Hallelujah proclaims the ecstatic phonetographer convert! Are you next?

Cameras up! Ventura County Fair has begun. Enjoy tons of photo ops & Fair food! The photo of the week is a young girl fascinated with two stilt walkers at the Fair last year.

Happy photoing!

Email me your comments, suggestions and/or questions to: photography@earthlink.net

Fillmore Unified School District

Submitted By Fillmore Adult School

On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Fillmore Adult School honored adult learners at the District Office Auditorium. The celebration acknowledged those individuals who earned their U.S. Citizenship, High School Diploma, HiSET, and or passed the ParaPro exam through the support of the dedicated faculty and staff of the Fillmore Adult School.

The Fillmore Adult School completed its second year in the district community thanks to strong support from the Fillmore Unified School District Governing Board.

Fillmore Unified School District

Who would have thought it would take 30 years to find my dream job? Don’t get me wrong, before coming out to Fillmore I had many wonderful and rewarding experiences as a teacher, coach and assistant principal. Many of those personal relationships have been maintained over the years with some dating as far back as 1985.

So why do I love Fillmore so much? Plain and simple, Fillmore is a perfect fit. The principles of respect, loyalty, trust, service, kindness, community, humanity and integrity that I hold so close to my heart are also in the make-up of so many of its citizens. Much like the students, parents and community of Fillmore, I was raised to uphold my principles and to not compromise them for anyone. My conviction has been so deep that I have left several schools that I loved as a teacher, coach and administrator when my personal values were challenged. People in Fillmore also share the same unwavering commitment to their principles and that is why I love it here.

I have worked in many different cities and none were as fine and supportive as Fillmore. We could not have accomplished what we have done without the help of the community. From the service groups to the businesses to the individual community members, the support has been overwhelming and constant.

Great things have happened through supporting and empowering the Fillmore High School staff. When people are valued and supported they thrive and in the case of Fillmore High School staff they also stay. I do not micro-manage, I trust and value my staff. They are free to innovate and as part of the innovation, free to make mistakes that they will learn from. The revolving door of staff leaving to other districts has stopped. The teachers and staff are treated as adults and inevitably perform their best. They have become the best staff I have ever worked with.

Over the years, I have developed so many strong connections with the parents. What I absolutely like is that they have the same expectations for their kids that I had for my own children. Even in disciplinary situations, we shared the same expectations and agreed upon the consequences for their children. It was as if school and home were a seamless continuation of each other. In fact, because of this shared mindset I really felt and tried to act as a parent to my students. The students were, in effect, my children.

If you took my favorite students over the years and put them all into Fillmore High School, you would have what I have had here at Fillmore. Aside from sharing the same values, I felt a high level of mutual trust. Students have flourished just as adults would have under these circumstances. I have always sought out trusting situations but have also left or avoided anything fraught with mistrust. Students are no different and that is one reason why we have managed to retain most of our students over the years.

I believe we all create our own happiness and for me each passing year at Fillmore High School has been the best. I am so appreciative and thankful for my relationships with the students, parents, school staff and community.

I have been asked as to where I will be next year. When I tell people that I have not really looked for another job, it is met with disbelief. I compare it to being with someone you deeply care about and knowing that it will all end soon. Who would really want to start searching for someone else to be with at that time? That is where I am at now. At this moment, I can’t imagine working at any other school or any other place than Fillmore.

I know that when I do seek employment, the job I will settle on will allow me to be an innovative leader without being micromanaged. Kindness, respect, and honest communication would be a must from the top down. Most of all, trust will be at the center of everything and in how people do business with each other.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my time at Fillmore the very best. God bless all of you.

Tom

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Submitted by FUSD Superintendent, Adrian E. Palazuelos, Ph.D.

The end of the school year marks a time for district and school staff to reset and prepare for the start of the new school year. I have seen this process carried out over my last four years as your Superintendent and can confirm that the staff of the Fillmore Unified School District take great care each summer and throughout the year in making sure that schools are ready for our students. Over the course of the summer our district employees are focused on ensuring that kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, grounds, classrooms, etc. are ready for use across the district.

During this summer our maintenance, custodial, technology, and grounds staff have had some extra help as a result of our FUSD Summer Work Program for high school students. Over 30 high school age students applied for the Summer Work Program and have been employed this summer to work alongside our staff on a number of projects. Our student workers have made a positive impact in their work through the Summer Work Program and our full-time staff have praised their contributions.

Our schools have extraordinary needs in the area of facilities and the summer break also presents the optimal time to complete facility projects while the campuses are not in use. As a result, we have had a number of projects taking place over this summer to improve our facilities and extend the longevity of our buildings and district property. A listing of the projects is included below.

FACILITIES PROJECTS
The Fillmore Unified School District has been hard at work over the summer on a number of facilities projects to prepare for the 2018-2019 school year. The projects in process or completed are as follows:
• Exterior Painting
o Mountain Vista Elementary, San Cayetano Elementary, and Fillmore Middle School
• Roofing
o 2 story building at Fillmore High School and District Office Annex Building
• New Track Surface
o Fillmore High School Stadium
• Sealing of Asphalt Parking Lots and Play Courts
o Fillmore Middle School (parking and basketball), Fillmore High School (2nd street parking and basketball), Mountain Vista Elementary, and District Office
• Carpet
o San Cayetano Elementary School
• Interior Paint
o Piru Elementary School (select classrooms)
• Improvements to Restrooms
o Piru Elementary School

The Fillmore Unified School District faculty and staff look forward to welcoming back all of our district families to the first day of school on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Enjoy the remaining days of summer vacation and prepare for an extraordinary 2018-2019 school year.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office / Fillmore Police Department is committed to our ongoing partnership with residents and business owners in preventing and solving crime. As technology has improved, video surveillance has become one of the best methods for apprehending and convicting criminals. Utilizing the surveillance systems that many residents and business owners currently operate at their homes and/or businesses is a great example of how the community and law enforcement can further partner in an effort of keeping our neighborhoods safer. As crimes occur nearby, they are not always aware that their system may have captured information that could help solve the crime, and keep our communities safer. In turn, law enforcement is not always aware who may have this potentially vital information.

How the Video Surveillance Camera Registration System Works:

The department utilizes a secure database to log information about who has surveillance systems and specific details such as, how many cameras, which direction the cameras point, which area’s they cover, login information, etc. When a crime occurs, authorities can quickly search the database by logging into the system or contact the owners of the system to potentially help solve a crime.

Video Surveillance Camera Registration:

If you would like to register your video surveillance information with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and allow deputies to contact you, should a crime occur in/or near where your cameras are installed, we kindly ask that you email Sgt. Scott Duffner at scott.duffner@ventura.org requesting a registration form and he will attach the form to a return email to you.

After completing the registration form, email it to VCSO.Video@ventura.org or fax to (805) 654-3842.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Real-Time Information Center at (805) 654-7620 or by email VCSO.Video@ventura.org.