From left is Bill Herrera owner of Fillmore's State Farm Ins. office, John Whited, Agency Field Office Representative, Hilary Whitcomb, Public Affairs Representative, Mayor Pro-tem Ken Smedley, Chief Pete Egedi and Deputy Chief Royce Davis Sr. of the C.E.R.T. Program accepting an $8,950 check for the education of the community in cases of disaster.
Council Gets Update On City Goals
Before the regular agenda of the Fillmore City
Council began Marie Wren spoke on the White Ranch
property along Highway 126. Wren feels the area
should be for commercial use and not used to build
apartments.
Wren also requested the council inform the people on
the city’s emergency plans in case of earthquake,
fires, floods or any other type of disaster to
affect the city. Fire Chief Pete Egedi told her the
city has an extensive plan and has just hired
Patrick Maynard as a Disaster Coordinator to work
with various agencies and update all emergency
plans. The plans, in about a 700 page book, are
available for public review now but as the updating
is accomplished the public will be informed.
Police Chief Randy Pentis stated his department is also
prepared and is working closely with the city to be
prepared for any type of emergency situations. Even
though many city officials do not live in Fillmore
there is ample staff which lives within the city
that is capable of providing needed services.
Driver and passenger got back into the car before driving a short distance and parking. The caved in door which was pushed in enough to do major damage to a toy train display inside the museum. The bicycle the driver ran over is shown on the left of the truck.
Witnesses who were visitors from Orange County were on hand at the time of the accident to the Fillmore Railroad Visitor Center building and were able to take pictures of the truck which allegedly ran over a bicycle before plowing into one of the building's door. An unknown woman was thrown from the truck but is shown running back to the vehicle.
He built his son a larger layout board, which was 10 by 10
feet with a crawl hole in the center and he used a 0 gauge
track. A pair of 022 switches, a second line and 622
Switcher was also added to the old steamer and the F3’s. Two
trains could now run at once with one on the siding. Gerry
remarked, “My friends and I would spend most of the summer
vacation running my layout.”
After turning 15 years of age, and his interest turning
to cars and girls, the trains were put away and the big
layout folded down against the wall. A year or two went by
and Gerry decided he needed a welding torch more than a toy
Lionel train, so he sold the it all to a young kid for $100.
Gerry said he heard the train had been set up outside and it
had all ruined. “It was sad, however, Tim Kelly, my life
long friend, had a 1947 Lionel 671 locomotive with six
freight cars Kelly had received around that time. The set
included a Lionel ZW 275 watt transformer, a 164-log loader,
two or three Marx accessories and a pair of 022 switches.
When Tim went into the army he gave the train to Mathews,
and still has the complete set today. The train was
incorporated into the layout at the railroad museum.
“Because I had Tim’s trains, I set out to replace the
toys I had sold to buy the welder. I collected a few, but
for twenty years the trains sat in my attic. I would get
them out and run them for a few days then put them away
without doing anything to them. I have replaced all of the
trains and accessories and a few locomotives are on loan
from members,” Mathews said.
In 1993, Gerry saw a layout in a toy train magazine. He
built the display and after a few modifications the result
was the present layout at the museum.
The train starts at a given point, climbs over itself,
reverses direction, goes around again passing the point of
origin, only going the opposite direction. It crosses over
itself again, reverses again and returns to the starting
point, all without having to throw a switch. The train
actually made four laps to complete the trip.
The damaged layout is L shaped and measures 12 by 8
feet and is designed to easily come apart for storage and
moving. The display was moved in 1999 to the bank building
at the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue. After 18
months it went into storage again until the Fillmore Fire
Department moved into their new quarters and the railroad
museum took over the old fire station. The layout was
reassembled and added a five by nine foot freight yard,
capable of operating two trains and all the mechanical,
animated accessories, as well a providing track for guests
to run their trains.
Don Creasy of San Pedro did the mountain/tunnel scenery
and Mathews did the flat land work. Decorating and painting
took a long time and searching for just the right type of
dirt and dry vegetation to make the landscape, trees, and
bushes also took a lot of time.
The project is an ongoing endeavor and would never be
finished because of all the new ideas to incorporate into
the work of art.
Prior to 1960 the Lionel Corporation made all of their
trains in America. The time period of the display is around
the 1950’s; it is not to scale because it is a toy train.
The scenery has included many places, which are or were
at one time, found in and around Fillmore. Some of the
places are the old S&D Dairy, the Limoneira/LaCampana Ranch,
R & R’s Arena, the old Arundel Cabin, Fillmore High School’s
“F” on the mountain, the old Fillmore Depot, the Town
Theatre, the Bardsdale Church, Mathew’s cabin at Piru.
Children and adults could easily see the entire display
from an elevated walkway. As many as 100 people would stop
by each day over the weekends. The damage done to something
which gave so many people true enjoyment is heartbreaking,
Mathews said.
An effort to locate the unknown juvenile suspects who
threw the rocks is still being investigated.
Deputies said it is a felony to throw rocks at moving
vehicle and it is also a felony to use a vehicle to try and
scare or cause intentional harm to someone. Sheriff’s
investigation in the matter is continuing.
An arrest has not yet been made involving the vehicle accident
which occurred on Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at approximately 4:05
p.m. in the 400 block of Main Street.
The building damaged in the incident used to be the Fillmore
Fire Department but is now leased from the city to house the
Santa Clara Valley Railroad Historical Museum.
A 17 year old male was driving the family truck west bound on
Main when several young males allegedly threw rocks at the
victim’s truck striking the vehicle. The driver then lost
control of the truck and crashed into one of the metal doors
driving it into a large toy train display causing major damage,
according to Fillmore Sheriff’s Deputies.
The exhibit,
owned by long time resident Gerry Mathews, was hit causing it to
fall to the floor and ruining a great portion of the replica of
old Fillmore. Mathews stated the dollar amount is probably
several thousand dollars, however, you can’t really put a dollar
value on something which has taken years of work and the work
was still continuing today. One of the building’s three doors
also had major damage and may have to be totally replaced.
The history of Mathew’s trains and display started when
he received his first train in about 1945, during WWII. Unsure
of where his father got the train, Mathews is sure it was a
pre-war Marx 027. Toys, of any kind, were hard to get at that
time because of the war effort.
“I have a picture of my dad, sister and I playing with
the train. It consisted of a locomotive and four passenger cars
on an oval track. Judging from the background in the photo, it
was Christmas at my Grandfather’s house in Los Angeles. I know
it was my train because I recall playing with the train in my
bedroom until the transformer burned out. I know it was before
1948,” Gerry said.
“About 1951 I was able to get a used pre-war Lionel 027
locomotive and four freight cars. My dad built a plywood board
which folded up against the garage wall when I was not playing
with the layout. Dad had me do all the track and wiring work. I
learned from experience. I decorated the display with home made
signs and Log Cabin syrup cans. I used toy cars on chalked roads
and an old live steam engine for a factory,” Gerry continued.
Mathew’s said his dad saw he was still interested in
trains so he found a used Lionel Santa Fe F3 AA with some
freight cars.
Railroad Museum's Toy Train Display Badly Damaged By Teen Driver
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship went to Jackie Reynoso for $6,000 and Daniel Klittich for $6,000.
CSU Northridge Scholarship for $1,500 each student went to: Evelyn Villalvazo, Luz Figueroa, and Angelica Amezcua.
Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships:
Vocational Career & Technical Education – Rosalia Martinez, $2,000.
Jean Weber Memorial Scholarship – Luz Figueroa, $750.
Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship – Luz Figueroa, $750.
William A. Fairburn, Jr. & Cynthia D. Fairburn Memorial Scholarships went to: Daniel Gradias for $1,700; Daniel Klittich for $1,700; Kristen Klittich for $1,700; and Robyn Torres for $1,700.
Milton McKevett Teague Scholarship went to: Daniel Klittich for $2,250.
Stanley E. Cohen Memorial Education Fund Scholarship went to: Margarita Licon for $900.
The James C. Basile Scholarship for $20,000 each student went to: Jacqueline Magana and Steven Uribe.
Iris and Roger Wilkins Scholarship went to: Jocelyn Piche for $2,700.
Orfalea Nursing and Health Field Scholarship went to: Jamie Taylor for $2,500.
Gold Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was awarded to: Danielle Rojo, $500.
Ventura County Star Scholarship/Athlete Awards went to: Nadine Orozco and Andrew Gerardy.
Buddy Burgett Memorial Scholarship went to Nadina Orozco for $500.
Cal Grant A & B Winners: There were four CSU for $2,520 per year; four UC $6,140 per year; and Private donation at $9.708 per year. Approximately 24 recipients for a total of $589,440.
Cal Grant’s B Average for $1,550 per year for approximately 24 recipients is $148,800.
Friends of Piru School Scholarship was Luiselias Garcia for $250.
National Mentor Program: Mario Rodriquez $5.000.
Ronald McDonald HACER Scholarship: Angelica Amezcua, $2,000.
Roasanna Porras Memoral Scholarship: Nadine Orozco $600.
Northland College Lake Superior Academic Excellence Scholarship for four years: Nadine Orozco, $40,380.
Northland College Diversity Scholarship for four years Nadine Orozco, $6,000.
Presenter Katrina Tafoya for Tony Tafoya Scholarships went to: Breanna McClain $500
and Gilberto Camarena for $500.
Presenter Patty Torres for Pacific Oaks Federal Credit Union went to: Daniel Klittich
$1,000 and Danielle Rojo for $1,000.
Presenter Roz Mitzenmacher for the Hinckley-Artist Barn Scholarship went to:
Shihori Nakayama.
Art Awards: Meghan Eucce, Daniel Gonzalez, Shihori Nakayama, Luis Rodriguez, Mario Rodriguez and Erika Ramirez.
Presenter Jose Luis Lomeli for Ron Balden Scholarships were: Maria Candelario, $2,500; Nadina Orozco, $2,500; Andrew Gerardy, $2.500; and Andres Becerra, $2,500.
Presenter Joe Torres for NECHA Scholarships all in the amounts of $400 were: Norma Lopez, Evelyn Villalvazo, Luz Figueroa, Kavy Trujillo, Nadine Orozco, Juliana Cruz and Angelica Amezcua.
Presenter Mario De La Piedra for the Fillmore Sunrisers Rotary Scholarships all in the amount of $500 were: Kavy Trujillo, Daniel Gradia, Jackie Reynoso, Karen Louth, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Torres, Maria Candelario, Daniel Klittich, Margarita Licon.
Presenter Virinia De La Piedra for Jeremiah Allen’s Dream Scholarship was Daniel Gradias for $500.
Presenter Mario and Rosaria Contini Scholarship to: Angelica Amezcua for $500.
Presenter Harrold Burns for the Fillmore Unified Teachers’ Association Scholarships all in the amount of $300 to: Robyn Torres, Robert Martinez and Luz Figueroa.
Presenters Sheriff’s Deputies Brian Hackworth and Steven Holzberger for the Fillmore Citizens Patrol Scholarship all in the amount of $500 to: Lidia Arredondo, Margarita Licon, Gregory Palmer, and Danielle Rojo.
Gladys Choate for the JDC Family Foundation Scholarship to Jackie Reynoso for $2,500 and Luiselias Garcia for $2.500.
Presenter Fay Swanson for the Fillmore Women’s Service Club Scholarships were: Daniel Klittich, $2,000; Danielle Rojo, $2,000; Kristen Klittich, $1,500; Robert Martinez, $1,500; Luz Figueroa, $1,000; Luiselias Garcia, $1,000; Andrew Gerardy, $1,000; Danielle Johnson, $1,000; Norma Lopez, $1,000; Karen Louth, $1,000; Jennifer Mendez, $1,000; Breanna McLain; Jackie Reynoso, $1,000.
Presenter Donna Volker for the Christine Warring Scholarships was: Angelica Amezcua, $500; Diana Rocha, $500.
Presenter Lynda Edmonds for the Piru Petroleum Club Scholarships all in the amount of $250 was: Samantha Day, Jocelyn Piche, Monserrat Ayala, and Nadine Orozco.
Presenter Bill Edmonds for the Fillmore Lions Club Scholarships, all in the amount of $1,000 each was: Norma Lopez, Monserrat Ayala, and Breanna McLain.
Presenter Don Downey for the Fillmore Noon Rotary Scholarships, all in the amount of $,1000 each was: Jackie Reynoso, Daniel Klittich, Danielle Rojo, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Torres, and Karen Louth.
Presenter Kathy Marsden for the Imogene Vest Memorial Scholarships was: Kristen Klittich, $1,000 and Karen Louth, $1.000.
Presenter Christine Johnston for the Violet Richardson Award was: Cassandra Cone.
Presenter Bobby McLain for the Fillmore Girls Softball Scholarship was: Brittany Gonzalez, $500, and Oralia Castro, $500.
Sgt. Manuel Rivera for the U.S. Army Scholarship/Athlete Awards was: Nadine Orozco and Andres Becerra.
Sgt. Marvin Ruano for the U.S. Marine Distinguished Athlete Awards was: Andrew Gerardy, and Nadine Orozco. Marine Scholastic Excellence Award was Jackie Reynoso. Semper Fidel’s Music Award was Robert Martinez.
Presenter John Wilber for John and Peg Wilber Memorial Scholarship was Monserrat Ayala for $200.
FHS Principal Rebecca Larkin present the following students with the gold bands for the California Scholastic Federation Life Members: Angelica Amezcua, Gilberto Camarena, Juliana Cruz, Luz Figueroa, Lindsay Garcia, Daniel Gradias, Tanya Klein, Daniel Klittich, Kristen Klittich, Jan Lohachitranond, Norma Lopez, Karen Louth, Chris Lomeli, Crystal Murrillo, Shihori Nakayama, Nadine Orozco, Christine Phillips, Jackie Reynoso, Jennifer Robledo, Danielle Rojo, Alma Romero, Alicia Samano, Jessica Sanchez, Robyn Torres, Kavy Trujillo, Evelyn Villalvazo, and Eva Zavala.
Students who are possible California Scholastic Federation Life Members are: Andres Becerra, Maria Candelario, Melissa Cardenas, Jasmine Hernandez, Martha Izarraras, Bianca Magana, Jacqueline Magana, Robert Martinez, Breanna McLain, Stephen Micarelli, Martha Munoz, Erika Renteria, Oscar Sanchez, Bukhbaatar Tsogtgerel, and Steven Uribe.
The one Salutatorian and a possible 10 Valedictorians will be announced at the graduation ceremonies.
The grand total of scholarship money presented totaled $989,920.
Don Downey presented scholarships on behalf of the Fillmore Noon Rotary Club. Each student received a $1,000 each. Those picture, not necessarily in order are: Jackie Reynoso, Daniel Klittich, Danielle Rojo, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Tores and Karen Louth.
AUGUST 2010
Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 – “Saturday Scenic Excursion Train Rides” - Take this daytime train ride Saturday between Fillmore & Santa Paula. Have lunch in the diner or sit in the fresh air observation car; 3 ½- hour round trip train ride through the beautiful citrus and avocado groves of the Heritage Valley includes a brief layover in Santa Paula, with a second stop at Loose Caboose Garden Center and Gift Emporium. Depart Fillmore at 12:00 p.m., return at 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Adults $24, Seniors $22, Youth 4-12, $14, Child 2-3 $10. Cab Rides available for $50 per segment. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724 for information or reservations. www.fwry.com
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22. 29--“Sunday Scenic Excursion-Wine & Honey Express” – Take this daytime train ride between Fillmore & Santa Paula. Have lunch in the diner or sit in the fresh air observation car; 3 ½-hour round trip train ride through the beautiful citrus and avocado groves of the Heritage Valley includes a one-hour layover in Santa Paula, with a second stop at Loose Caboose Garden Center and Gift Emporium. The train will depart downtown Fillmore’s Central Park at 12 noon and return at approximately 4:00 p.m. With the purchase of a meal in the 1928 Powhatan Parlor Car or the San Cayetano Diner, passengers will receive complimentary wine tasting (up to 3 different wines). The train runs rain or shine. Cab Rides available for $50 per segment. Adults: $24 Seniors: $22 Youth 4-12: $14 Child 2-3: $10 (Meals are an additional charge).
August 6, – “Shake, Rattle and Rail Family Dinner Train” – 50’s Revue Night Family Dinner Train. Our DJ plays the tunes of the 50’s and 60’s in the onboard dance car. Diner food is served before you stroll downtown Santa Paula’s popular classic car show. Adults $47, 4-12 $32, Child 2-3 $24, Under 2 free on lap, ride only, no dinner included. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724. www.fwry.com
August 7 –“The Love Train” – Murder Mystery Dinner Train— Our gang sets the mood for a “60’s style spoof of the popular “Love Boat” characters on their Aloha Voyage. You are guests of Hef Hubner at his retirement party and will help him set sail for new horizons. Meet some strangely familiar characters as they collide for an evening of intrigue and entertainment, all done up 70’s style, with music to set the mood and costumes to remind us just how fun it was to be dancing, or dying, to the Disco beat! Dinner includes choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu, salmon or a vegetarian entree. Great entertainment provided by P. Maxwell Productions troupe. Departs 6:30 p.m., Returns 9:30 p.m. $89 per person, adults 18 years and over only. Reservations required. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724. www.fwry.com
August 14 – “Margarita Madness” – Viva ‘la Margarita. Take our vintage train on a three-hour journey through the Heritage Valley while you enjoy a Mexican dinner and a Margarita. After dinner, stroll out to the open-air dance car where you can dance the night away under the stars to a live band. Departs: 6:30 p.m. Returns: 9:30 p.m. Adults only: $53. Call Fillmore & Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 for information or reservations. www.fwry.com
August 21 – “Night Train To Murder” –Murder Mystery -World famous Caesar Deville and his crew have just completed location work on the new Pandamount Picture. Everyone is excited because Prohibition has just ended, and for now, anything goes: maybe even murder. Come and join us, its 1930, and who knows what may happen right before your eyes. Dinner includes choice of prime rib or chicken cordon bleu. Great entertainment provided by P. Maxwell Productions troupe. $89 per person, adults over 18 years old only. Reservations required. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724. www.fwry.com
August 28 – “For A Few Dollars Less”—Family Murder Mystery-- Kids, bring you families for this “Family Style” murder mystery that takes place where Eastwood meets Westwood. Your 2-1/1 hour evening adventure includes Spaghetti & meatballs, garden salad, garlic bread, coffee or tea and chef’s special dessert. Every clue is important to help you solve this Murder Mystery. Enjoy your spaghetti western murder mystery onboard one of the great trains of the silver screen. Adults: $61 Youth 13 years and under: $32.
July 2010
July 3, 10,17,24,31 – “Saturday Scenic Excursion Train Rides”
- Take this daytime train ride Saturday between Fillmore & Santa
Paula. Have lunch in the diner or sit in the fresh air observation
car; 3 ½-4 hour round trip train ride through the beautiful citrus
and avocado groves of the Heritage Valley includes a brief layover
in Santa Paula, with a second stop at Loose Caboose Garden Center
and Gift Emporium. Depart Fillmore at 12:00 p.m., return at
3:30-3:45 p.m. (rain or shine). Adults $24, Seniors $22, Youth 4-12,
$14, Child 2-3 $10. Cab Rides available for $50 per segment. Call
Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724 for
information or reservations. www.fwry.com
July 11, 18, 25--“Sunday Scenic Excursion-Wine & Honey
Express” – Take this daytime train ride between Fillmore & Santa
Paula. Have lunch in the diner or sit in the fresh air observation
car; 3 ½-4 hour round trip train ride through the beautiful citrus
and avocado groves of the Heritage Valley includes a one-hour
layover in Santa Paula, with a second stop at Loose Caboose Garden
Center and Gift Emporium. The train will depart downtown Fillmore’s
Central Park at 12 noon and return at approximately 4:00 p.m.. With
the purchase of a meal in the 1928 Powhatan Parlor Car or the San
Cayetano Diner, passengers will receive complimentary wine tasting
(up to 3 different wines). The train runs rain or shine. Adults: $24
Seniors: $22 Youth 4-12: $14 Child 2-3: $10 (Meals are an additional
charge).
July 2 – “Shake, Rattle and Rail Family Dinner Train” – 50’s
Revue Night Family Dinner Train. Our DJ plays the tunes of the 50’s
and 60’s in the onboard dance car. Diner food is served before you
stroll downtown Santa Paula’s popular classic car show. Adults $47,
4-12 $32, Child 2-3 $24, Under 2 free on lap, ride only, no dinner
included. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800)
773-8724. www.fwry.com
July 4 –“Sespe Creek Car Show & Festival” –Over 250 classic
cars pre-1974 will be on display throughout the streets of downtown
Fillmore, sponsored by Fillmore & Western Railway Co. Cars pull into
place at 8 a.m., the car show runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with
awards being given at 4:00 p.m.. The festival includes arts, crafts,
commercial and food vendors set up in Central Park. The annual
horseshoe tournament is always a big hit with attendees, as well as
a live band, “House Arrest” playing throughout the day on the steps
of Fillmore City Hall. The event is family friendly and
alcohol-free. One-hour train rides are also a part of the
festivities departing at 1pm and 3pm. Train fare: Adults: $14, Youth
4-12: $8, Child 2-3: $6. Call Fillmore & Western Railway at (805)
524-2546 or (800) 773-8724. www.fwry.com
July 4—“Firecracker BBQ Train”—Climb onboard Fillmore &
Western’s vintage train for a 4th of July BBQ dinner including BBQ
Tri-tip and BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Chili Beans, Garlic Bread,
Chef’s special dessert and coffee or tea. The train will travel
through the century-old citrus and avocado orchards of the Heritage
Valley before returning to Fillmore, just in time to view the
spectacular Fireworks Show, presented by the City of Fillmore. P.
Maxwell Production acting troupe will be on hand to entertain
passengers during the trip. Adults: $72, Youth 4-12: $41 Child 2-3:
$22, Infants under 2 years of age are free on the lap of a parent,
(no seat & no meal). Call Fillmore & Western Railway for information
or to make reservations at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724.
www.fwry.com
July 10 –“Viva Los Vegas” – Murder Mystery Dinner Train—A new
exciting Murder Mystery set in the Vegas days of the infamous “Rat
Pack”. This will give you a chance to meet the Vegas type
celebrities we all know and love while trying to determine who is
responsible for the murder. Martini’s anyone? Departs 6:30 p.m.,
Returns 9:30 p.m. $89 per person, adults 18 years and over only.
Reservations required. Call Fillmore &Western Railway at (805)
524-2546 or (800) 773-8724. www.fwry.com
July 17 – “Margarita Madness” – Viva ‘la Margarita. Take our
vintage train on a three-hour journey through the Heritage Valley
while you enjoy a Mexican dinner and a Margarita. After dinner,
stroll out to the open-air dance car where you can dance the night
away under the stars to a live band. Departs: 6:30 p.m. Returns:
9:30 p.m. Adults only: $53 Call Fillmore & Western Railway at (805)
524-2546 for information or reservations.
www.fwry.com
July 24 – “Cirque Du Foul Play” –Murder Mystery - Remember
“The Big Top”, “Trapeze” or “Circus Boy”? Come join us as we travel
back to 1955 to visit the traveling “Circus Royale”. They have just
finished up their tour and are ready to break down for the season
when the owner, Duke Royale, receives a call from the bank. What
card lies up his sleeve he has yet to play? You are here tonight to
partake in an auction, Duke’s last ditch effort to save the Circus
Royale. Intrigue has just made a visit at the “Big top” to show us
just how perilous walking a tightrope to danger can be! $89 per
person, adults over 18 years old only. Reservations required. Call
Fillmore &Western Railway at (805) 524-2546 or (800) 773-8724.
www.fwry.com
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship went to Jackie Reynoso for $6,000 and Daniel Klittich for $6,000.
CSU Northridge Scholarship for $1,500 each student went to: Evelyn Villalvazo, Luz Figueroa, and Angelica Amezcua.
Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships:
Vocational Career & Technical Education – Rosalia Martinez, $2,000.
Jean Weber Memorial Scholarship – Luz Figueroa, $750.
Saticoy Lemon Association Employee Scholarship – Luz Figueroa, $750.
William A. Fairburn, Jr. & Cynthia D. Fairburn Memorial Scholarships went to: Daniel Gradias for $1,700; Daniel Klittich for $1,700; Kristen Klittich for $1,700; and Robyn Torres for $1,700.
Milton McKevett Teague Scholarship went to: Daniel Klittich for $2,250.
Stanley E. Cohen Memorial Education Fund Scholarship went to: Margarita Licon for $900.
The James C. Basile Scholarship for $20,000 each student went to: Jacqueline Magana and Steven Uribe.
Iris and Roger Wilkins Scholarship went to: Jocelyn Piche for $2,700.
Orfalea Nursing and Health Field Scholarship went to: Jamie Taylor for $2,500.
Gold Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was awarded to: Danielle Rojo, $500.
Ventura County Star Scholarship/Athlete Awards went to: Nadine Orozco and Andrew Gerardy.
Buddy Burgett Memorial Scholarship went to Nadina Orozco for $500.
Cal Grant A & B Winners: There were four CSU for $2,520 per year; four UC $6,140 per year; and Private donation at $9.708 per year. Approximately 24 recipients for a total of $589,440.
Cal Grant’s B Average for $1,550 per year for approximately 24 recipients is $148,800.
Friends of Piru School Scholarship was Luiselias Garcia for $250.
National Mentor Program: Mario Rodriquez $5.000.
Ronald McDonald HACER Scholarship: Angelica Amezcua, $2,000.
Roasanna Porras Memoral Scholarship: Nadine Orozco $600.
Northland College Lake Superior Academic Excellence Scholarship for four years: Nadine Orozco, $40,380.
Northland College Diversity Scholarship for four years Nadine Orozco, $6,000.
Presenter Katrina Tafoya for Tony Tafoya Scholarships went to: Breanna McClain $500
and Gilberto Camarena for $500.
Presenter Patty Torres for Pacific Oaks Federal Credit Union went to: Daniel Klittich
$1,000 and Danielle Rojo for $1,000.
Presenter Roz Mitzenmacher for the Hinckley-Artist Barn Scholarship went to:
Shihori Nakayama.
Art Awards: Meghan Eucce, Daniel Gonzalez, Shihori Nakayama, Luis Rodriguez, Mario Rodriguez and Erika Ramirez.
Presenter Jose Luis Lomeli for Ron Balden Scholarships were: Maria Candelario, $2,500; Nadina Orozco, $2,500; Andrew Gerardy, $2.500; and Andres Becerra, $2,500.
Presenter Joe Torres for NECHA Scholarships all in the amounts of $400 were: Norma Lopez, Evelyn Villalvazo, Luz Figueroa, Kavy Trujillo, Nadine Orozco, Juliana Cruz and Angelica Amezcua.
Presenter Mario De La Piedra for the Fillmore Sunrisers Rotary Scholarships all in the amount of $500 were: Kavy Trujillo, Daniel Gradia, Jackie Reynoso, Karen Louth, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Torres, Maria Candelario, Daniel Klittich, Margarita Licon.
Presenter Virinia De La Piedra for Jeremiah Allen’s Dream Scholarship was Daniel Gradias for $500.
Presenter Mario and Rosaria Contini Scholarship to: Angelica Amezcua for $500.
Presenter Harrold Burns for the Fillmore Unified Teachers’ Association Scholarships all in the amount of $300 to: Robyn Torres, Robert Martinez and Luz Figueroa.
Presenters Sheriff’s Deputies Brian Hackworth and Steven Holzberger for the Fillmore Citizens Patrol Scholarship all in the amount of $500 to: Lidia Arredondo, Margarita Licon, Gregory Palmer, and Danielle Rojo.
Gladys Choate for the JDC Family Foundation Scholarship to Jackie Reynoso for $2,500 and Luiselias Garcia for $2.500.
Presenter Fay Swanson for the Fillmore Women’s Service Club Scholarships were: Daniel Klittich, $2,000; Danielle Rojo, $2,000; Kristen Klittich, $1,500; Robert Martinez, $1,500; Luz Figueroa, $1,000; Luiselias Garcia, $1,000; Andrew Gerardy, $1,000; Danielle Johnson, $1,000; Norma Lopez, $1,000; Karen Louth, $1,000; Jennifer Mendez, $1,000; Breanna McLain; Jackie Reynoso, $1,000.
Presenter Donna Volker for the Christine Warring Scholarships was: Angelica Amezcua, $500; Diana Rocha, $500.
Presenter Lynda Edmonds for the Piru Petroleum Club Scholarships all in the amount of $250 was: Samantha Day, Jocelyn Piche, Monserrat Ayala, and Nadine Orozco.
Presenter Bill Edmonds for the Fillmore Lions Club Scholarships, all in the amount of $1,000 each was: Norma Lopez, Monserrat Ayala, and Breanna McLain.
Presenter Don Downey for the Fillmore Noon Rotary Scholarships, all in the amount of $,1000 each was: Jackie Reynoso, Daniel Klittich, Danielle Rojo, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Torres, and Karen Louth.
Presenter Kathy Marsden for the Imogene Vest Memorial Scholarships was: Kristen Klittich, $1,000 and Karen Louth, $1.000.
Presenter Christine Johnston for the Violet Richardson Award was: Cassandra Cone.
Presenter Bobby McLain for the Fillmore Girls Softball Scholarship was: Brittany Gonzalez, $500, and Oralia Castro, $500.
Sgt. Manuel Rivera for the U.S. Army Scholarship/Athlete Awards was: Nadine Orozco and Andres Becerra.
Sgt. Marvin Ruano for the U.S. Marine Distinguished Athlete Awards was: Andrew Gerardy, and Nadine Orozco. Marine Scholastic Excellence Award was Jackie Reynoso. Semper Fidel’s Music Award was Robert Martinez.
Presenter John Wilber for John and Peg Wilber Memorial Scholarship was Monserrat Ayala for $200.
FHS Principal Rebecca Larkin present the following students with the gold bands for the California Scholastic Federation Life Members: Angelica Amezcua, Gilberto Camarena, Juliana Cruz, Luz Figueroa, Lindsay Garcia, Daniel Gradias, Tanya Klein, Daniel Klittich, Kristen Klittich, Jan Lohachitranond, Norma Lopez, Karen Louth, Chris Lomeli, Crystal Murrillo, Shihori Nakayama, Nadine Orozco, Christine Phillips, Jackie Reynoso, Jennifer Robledo, Danielle Rojo, Alma Romero, Alicia Samano, Jessica Sanchez, Robyn Torres, Kavy Trujillo, Evelyn Villalvazo, and Eva Zavala.
Students who are possible California Scholastic Federation Life Members are: Andres Becerra, Maria Candelario, Melissa Cardenas, Jasmine Hernandez, Martha Izarraras, Bianca Magana, Jacqueline Magana, Robert Martinez, Breanna McLain, Stephen Micarelli, Martha Munoz, Erika Renteria, Oscar Sanchez, Bukhbaatar Tsogtgerel, and Steven Uribe.
The one Salutatorian and a possible 10 Valedictorians will be announced at the graduation ceremonies.
The grand total of scholarship money presented totaled $989,920.
Don Downey presented scholarships on behalf of the Fillmore Noon Rotary Club. Each student received a $1,000 each. Those picture, not necessarily in order are: Jackie Reynoso, Daniel Klittich, Danielle Rojo, Kristen Klittich, Robyn Tores and Karen Louth.
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