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Monday November 17, 2008
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Lions Club Annual Mexican Dinner Well Attended
As the crowd grew bigger, for both eating at the Memorial Building and take-out, so did the enjoyment of conversation between friends.
Behind the scene the Lions member worked hard to keep up with the orders of great food for everyone coming in ready to be served. The tradition of the Lions Mexican Dinners started in 1948 for the purpose of raising funds for all the worthwhile projects to which the club donates funds.
Celebrating Supporters Gather At Central Station
Gayle and husband Jeff Washburn were present at the Central Station Sport Bar waiting for the ballots to be counted. The percent of yes votes for Gayle were running high and by the next day she had collared about 1367 (15.48%) of the towns voters.
Jamie Brooks and Patti Walker visited with everyone at the Central Station with obviously big hopes. Brooks received 1333 votes by morning winning him a seat on the new council.
As election returns come in a large crowd packed the Sports Bar on Central Avenue for the winners of the council election. The restaurant served food and drinks to those sitting around waiting for the final count on a big screen TV.
Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Business
From left is Evelyn Hasty, Miss Teen Fillmore 2008 Samantha Wokal, Owner of new business, Sheena Brockus, Skin Care, Facial, Waxing, and make up artist, Chamber board member Alex Mollkoy, Miss Fillmore Baily Pina, and Dr. Mickie Rubino. The new business, The Face Place, at 539 Sespe Avenue, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting at the Fillmore Chamber Mixer.
New business owner holds he sign while on the left Evelyn Hasty, Miss Teen Fillmore 2008 Samantha Wokal, Alex Mollkoy (cutting the ribbon) Kaileigh Carpenter, Sheena Brockus, Rhoda Brockus, Emily Brockus, Miss Fillmore 2008 Baily Pina, Miss Teen Princess 2008 Nadia Lomeli and Dr. Mickie Rubino join in the ribbon cutting.
Eagle Scout Court Of Honor Recognizes Three From Troop 406
Eagle Scout Ralph Rees presented a board to Martin and Marlene Schreffler, parents of Don Schreffler, which was due to him for attaining his Eagle Scout Honor on September 6, 1975. Don was born December 13, 1958 in Northridge, CA and attended schools in Sylmar and Fillmore before graduating from FHS in 1977. He started his scouting career in Sylmar and advanced through cub scouts and a scout troop in Sylmar. The family moved to Fillmore following the Sylmar quake in 1971. Don joined troop 406 in Fillmore in 1971 and continued to earn badges. While in the troop he attended both national jamboree in Idaho and world jamboree in Norway. He attained Eagle Scout in 1975 when the ceremony was held a Kenny Grove Park. He continued his scouting and became an Explorer Scout. Upon graduating from high school in 1977 Don joined the Navy where he advanced to CTO1 Petty Officer 1st Class. While in the Navy he also was a leader in the Manassas Volunteer Fire Department and received many honors. Don died of Cancer in 1995 while still in the service. However he had never received a board to hang in the Scout House Honoring all the Eagle Scouts.
From left is Lori Schneider, mother of Brian McKeown, McKeown, Daniel Landeros Laura and Rigo Landeros. Brian's father, not shown was starting the barbecue for the dinner to follow the ceremony. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor was called to order by Scout Master Scott Klittich. The opening of the late afternoon event started with a slide show by Andy Klittich on the two new Eagle Scouts from when each was very young through the various activities which earned them their Eagle Merit status. Mayor Steve Conaway gave a presentation as did Fillmore Fire Chief Bill Hererra.
Three Women Raise Funds For Senior Center Sales
Michele Smith an Independent Jewelry Consultant, displays some of her jewelry at the Senior Center on Friday, November 7, 2008. A percentage of the sales will go toward the center for improvements for all seniors over the age of 55 years of age. Michele can be reached at 805-421-7757 or email M4cakes1@netzero.net.
Camilla Conaway put on quite a show for her business in Avon products. Camilla is also donating a percentage of her sales to the Senior Center. To reach Camilla for an Avon product or catalog call (805) 216-1344 or email her at camilla93015@yahoo.com.
Marcia Warren has been a Tupperware representative for many years and can solve all your storage problems with the well known product. Marcia said she was glad to help the Senior Center and hopes more of the communities seniors will come in and see all the fun activities they a have now and the ones they have planned in the near future. Marcia can be reached by calling 951-265-4660 or email at marcialu2006@sbcglobal.net.
Three Injured On Highway 126 At Center Street
November 1, 2008
On Thursday, October 30, 2008, at approximately 6:45 a.m. a 2006 Honda Civic, driven by Alberto O. Garcia, 18, of Fillmore was entering Highway 126 to travel eastbound from Center Street. There were two passengers with Garcia, Yvette Olivares, 18, of Fillmore and Elisha M. Avila, 18 of Piru.
A 2003 GMC panel truck was traveling westbound on Highway 126 approaching Center Street at approximately 60-65 miles per hour. Garcia allegedly did not see the truck approaching and pulled out directly in the path of the vehicle. The truck collided with the Honda in the number 1 lane and pushed it across the turn lane, both eastbound lanes and across to the south shoulder.
Garcia’s vehicle came to rest facing in a southerly direction in the ditch on the south side of the highway. The panel truck came to rest facing a westerly direction on the south shoulder of the highway. All parties were extracted by fire personnel and were transported to Santa Paula Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
On scene assessment of Garcia was that he suffered a seat belt laceration, pain to his hips. Olivares was placed on a C-spine for precaution due to neck pain and Avila received a cut to nose and also had neck pain. There were no arrests at the time of this report.
Narcotics Arrest in Santa Paula
November 7, 2008
During the last week of October 2008, detectives
from the Sheriff’s Department Street Narcotics Enforcement Team
observed what appeared to be narcotics sales occurring near Santa
Paula High School. The suspect in these alleged sales was identified
as Alfonso Hernandez, a 75-year-old resident of the unincorporated
area of Ventura County near Santa Paula. On November 6, 2008,
Hernandez was seen conducting what was believed to be narcotics
sales in the City of Santa Paula and was detained by detectives.
The subsequent search warrant served on
Hernandez’ person, vehicle, and residence revealed 113 bindles of
methamphetamine and cocaine. The combined weight of the narcotics
was approximately 2 ounces with an estimated street value of
$5,300.00. Hernandez was arrested for possession of
methamphetamine and cocaine for sale, and he was booked into the
Sheriff’s Main Jail.
Noontime Rotary Hosts District Governor
From Left to Right:Bill Shiells, President, Anil Garg, District Governor and Diane Torrence new member of noontime Rotary.
November 12, 2008
The Rotary Club of Fillmore
hosted District Governor, Anil Garg. During his visit he welcomed
new members Diane Torrence, Georgi Harden and Alex Nieto by
presenting them with Rotary theme pins. Anil also presented a pin to
Bill Winterstein, our eldest member and famous author, who in turn
presented signed copies of his two books to Anil.
During the month of October the Club also enjoyed
several informative programs. Jose Saucedo, an Explorer, with the
Santa Paula Police Department related what is involved in becoming
an Explorer and his plans for joining the department in the future.
Bill Herrera, the newly appointed Fire Chief, presented a PowerPoint
on preparedness for our safety and informed us of a Southern
California Disaster Drill on November 13th. Lynn Edmonds and Hillary
Carson from the One Step Center along with student volunteers
Mercedes Williams, Connie Barajas and Evon Chavez informed the club
of their purpose in the community and their plans for the future.
The One Step Center is a drop in center for Fillmore youths and is
located at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Saratoga.
For Information about Rotary call Martha
Richardson 524-5099.
November Yard Of The Month Chosen By Vision 2020 Civic Pride
November's Garden of the Month honored John and Janet Foy. On the right is Civic Pride member Linda Nunes handing over a check for $25 donated by Otto and Son's Nursery. Some of the plants artistically place are Calliandra (pink powder puff), pineapple guava, Jerusalem sage, gerbera daisies, yellow daylily, white yarrow, wall flower, Japanese Fringe flower strawberries, onions and herbs, including thyme and rosemary. Janet and John did a wonderful job of using both flowers, herbs and fruits to decorate their front yard, which is not only very attractive but can also be used in foods.
Historical Museum's Home Tour Well Attended
On the Bill Bartels ranch his children were proud of their tree house and they were explaining to everyone their "house" was even finished in water proof paint. The main house was truly a picture of comfort and decorated with a wonderful mixture of furnishings for relaxing and beautiful antiques.
The back patio area is a comfortable, elegant area for visiting and dining on a warm California day. The Bardsdale home is a custom built Tuscan design which boast a perfect floor plan for family living and entertaining.
The Artist Walk was on the grounds in front of the Historical Museum and in the train depot. Many artist and their paintings were on display for both sale and enjoyment.
John Huntsberger
To Entertain The Fillmore Ebell
Club
John Huntsberger
November 12,2008
The Fillmore Ebell Club will be
entertained this month by the noted banjo player John Huntsberger,
at the Veterans Memorial Building on November 25, 2008.
John is the son of long-time local resident and
Fillmore Ebell Club member, Dorothy Stinson.
John plays the plectrum banjo, banjolene, and the
ukulele. He first picked up the banjo in 1950. John formed the
Northwest Banjo Band, whose motto is, "Have fun with the banjo."
John worked for McGraw-Hill Book Company as a
science consultant for the ten western states. This job required
that he travel weekly, and on different occasions, to various cities
in Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, Oregon,
Alaska, and Hawaii.
John received his Ph.D. from Oregon State
University in 1972 with a major in Science Education and a minor in
the History and Philosophy of Science. He taught elementary and
middle school teachers how to teach science in the College of
Education and taught Earth Science in the Department of Geology,
College of Natural Science at The University of Texas at Austin for
twenty-seven years. He retired three years ago.
John's hobbies are banjoing, birding, astronomy,
35mm photography and watercolor painting.
Anyone interested in more information, or becoming a
member of the Fillmore Ebell Club, may call Trisha Armstrong at
805-727-1901.
Non-Injury Rear-end Accident On SR 126
November 6, 2008
On Wednesday, November 5, 2008, Cristina Alicia Ramirez, 25, of Fillmore, driving a 2003 Nissan Altima, was traveling westbound on Highway 126, 450 feet east of C Street. Ramirez allegedly collided with the rear of Kathryn Marie Gagliano, 53, of Lancaster, CA, driving a Hyundai Odyssey, who was also traveling westbound on Highway 126. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. Both were driven away from the scene by owners.