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Friday May 24, 2013
Briefs
We hope you are reading all the little notices you are getting with your phone or electric bills.
If you are an AT&T customer for your home phone you have to June 10 to accept not to sue them and agree to mediation on individual basis by doing nothing or you have to call and cancel your account.
If you have SCE they are asking to raise your electric bill in a filing with CPUC. Last month they put in a plan to have somebody pay for servicing fee on the meters where people opted not to get the new meters. The plan had the people that opted out, or everybody paying for the reading service. Don't know how the CPUC ruled on this. Need to read all those little notices to know what is coming your way.
Remember All Those That Gave Their Lives For Your Freedoms On This Memorial Day
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. the CRFC( Cops Running For Charity), a select group of runners from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, held a presentation event where they gave out checks to charities in excess of 40 thousand dollars they collected during their charity runs. The last run was in New Zealand in February. The next run will be, if all goes well, in Burma (today's Myanmar) in November at the Bagan Temple Marathon. This would be the first year that western runners can compete in Myanmar. Sheriff Geoff Dean started by introductions followed by Commander Rady Pentis, who thanked the loyal supporters of the runners, read off and presented the checks to each recipient charity present. The picture above shows back row; Sergeant Joe Devorick, Commander Tim Hagel, Commander Randy Pentis, Sarah Todd for Children's Hospital, Commander Paul Higgason, Vicky Murphy for Casa Pacifica, Sheriff Geoff Dean. Front row; Jamie Aronson for ALS and Steve Gleason Foundation, Kathy Back, Lisa Meeker for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Sandy Nirenberg for Camarillo Hospice, Allie Gilliland for Children's Hospital, Christina Stockholm for Make A Wish Foundation, Judy Kussin for Casa Pacifica, Council Member Jaqui Irwin from Thousand Oaks for Westminster Clinic.
The following is some of the amounts given;
Westminster Clinic $500.
Casa Pacifica $1,000.
Make A Wish Foundation $3,000.
Big Brothers Bigf Sisters $3,000.
ALS $3,000.
Steve Gleason Foundation $5,000.
Children's Hospital $10,000.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation #$10,000.
Boston PD- Cops Running For Kids With Cancer $1,000.
St. Jude's Hospital $1,000.
CRFC also has a local run scheduled on Saturday, October 26, 2013, the Santa Cruz Island 23K Race(extreme). If you care to follow the runners check out the website: www.copsrunningforcharity.com
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On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Two Rivers Park Tot Lot. The picture shows from left to right Building & Safety contractor Steve Stuart, Park Commissioner R.J. Stump, Tot Lot Supervisor Annette Cardona, Council Member Manny Minjares, Malibu Pacific Representative Phil Carter, Mayor Rick Neal, cutting the ribbon, Council Member Doug Tucker and Park Comissioner Jose Ibarra. The lot is built for different ages and abilities of the users and the green areas constitute cushioned protection for children.
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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle
May 13, 2013
On Monday, May 13, 2013, at approximately 9:36 a.m., deputies from
the Fillmore Patrol Station and Fillmore Fire Department personnel
responded to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle driven by
a male driver, 40, from Fillmore, in the area of A Street and Old
Telegraph Road.
The initial investigation at the scene revealed the female pedestrian,
68, from Fillmore, was jogging on the Old Telegraph Road bike path
and was struck when she crossed A Street.
All lanes of traffic were shut down while sheriff
deputies, paramedics from AMR and the Fillmore Fire Department attended
to the scene and victim.
The female jogger was transported to the Ventura County Medical
Center in serious condition.
Investigators from the Thousand Oaks Police
Department Traffic Bureau assisted with the investigation.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call the Thousand
Oaks Traffic Bureau at (805) 494-8271.
The Fillmore
Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind
drivers to pay attention while driving near crosswalks and to actively
look for pedestrians crossing the street. Additionally, pay attention
for other cars on the roadway that might be slowing or stopping
for pedestrians.
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information,
which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s)
responsible for this crime.
The caller may remain anonymous.
The call is not recorded.
Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
EPA and Chevron will conduct tours of the Pacific Coast Pipeline Superfund Site (Texaco) on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Tour times are 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., 90 minutes each. Due to limited seating in the tour vans, please contact Jackie Lane, EPA at (415) 972-3236 or by email at: lane.jackie@epa.gov no later than April 19th to reserve a seat. There will be a follow-up tour in May as well.
May 24, 2013
Starting on Memorial Day weekend, the Ventura Area
This enhanced enforcement effort is part of the
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Due to its scenic coastal and mountainous roadways, Ventura County
is a popular destination for motorcyclists on weekends.
Over 70 percent of the injury motorcycle collisions on the
above roadways occurred on Saturday or Sunday.
Injury motorcycle collisions account for more than 70 percent
of the total injury collisions that occurred on State Route 33 north
of Ojai between 2007 and 2012. Nearly
90 percent of these motorcycle involved traffic collisions are caused
by unsafe speed. In
an effort to reduce the number of speed related injury motorcycle
traffic collisions in western Ventura County, Ventura Area
With summer approaching, Captain Bob Ghiglieri,
Commander of the Ventura Area
May 14, 2013
On Monday,
May 13, 2013 Vision 2020, Civic Pride Committee presented a
certificate of appreciation to Kennedy Smith for participating
in our Central Avenue planter refurbishing project.
Kennedy
is a senior at
She
already knows that she will be attending
As vice
president for her Piru 4 H group, Kennedy said she focuses on
community service projects rather than raising animals and this
fit perfectly with her response to the question, “Why did you
want to be involved with this Central replanting project?”
Her answer, “I think it is important
for the community to come together and take pride in how it
looks!” displays this focus.
Fillmore
is fortunate to have young people like Kennedy putting their
studies and ideals into action with community service projects.
Santa Paula Sexual Assault
May 21, 2013
About
9 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013, a female was walking alone along
Santa Paula Street, near Peck Road.
A single male suspect confronted her, displayed a knife,
and forced her into a nearby orchard.
The suspect then sexually assaulted the female victim.
The suspect was last seen running westbound on Santa Paula
Road, toward Briggs Road.
The
victim sustained minor injuries, but did not require medical aid.
The suspect was described as a white male, between 20 and
30 years old, about 5’7” tall with a medium build, wearing dark
clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt.
In
February, there was a similar incident in the same area.
That suspect had been described as a Hispanic male, about
35 to 45 years old, with a large belly.
At this point, Sheriff’s detectives have not ruled out the
possibility the two incidents could be related.
Residents
in the area are cautioned to be aware of any suspicious subjects
in the area. Anyone
having information about the assault or the possible suspect is
urged to contact Detective Matt Delahuerta at 805-384-4740. In emergency
situations, always call 911.
Ventura
County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information,
which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s)
responsible for this crime.
The caller may remain anonymous.
The call is not recorded.
Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
May Is A Perfect Time to
Plant
May 8, 2013
Oxnard, Calif.--Longer days in May mean
more daylight hours to spend planting garden vegetables and flowers,
say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly
compost products made from organic material collected from more
than 50 California cities. It’s facilities are in Santa Paula and
Oxnard.
Plant Herbs: Any serious chef knows
that using fresh herbs when cooking makes everything taste better.
Fresh herbs don't have to be expensive. Plat favorites such as basil,
cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and tarragon
and harvest the leaves for cooking as you need them. Pinch back
any signs of flowers to extend the life of the plant.
Remove Aphids Naturally: Aphids
are tiny bugs, usually green or black, that latch on to new plant
growth and feed on plant sap. This causes new growth to curl. Ultimately,
it can affect the health of the plant. Remove aphids naturally by
focusing a strong spray of water on the aphids several times a day
for a week. The aphids will have trouble reattaching to the plant.
Also, try spraying a mixture of 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups
water and 2 teaspoons dish soap onto the plant. Wait several hours
and then rinse the plant with fresh water. Finally, introduce ladybugs
to the garden. They feed on aphids.
Plant Annuals: Spring and summer
are unique times to showcase flowers that only grow seasonally.
These plants include begonia, chrysanthemum, geranium marigolds,
zinnia, petunias, impatiens and sunflowers. If buying these plants
from the nursery, select smaller sized plants with healthy green
foliage. Plants that appear too big for their container will take
longer to establish and not bloom as well as their healthier, smaller
counterparts.
Don't Over Water Your Lawn: As soon
as the weather warms, many homeowners tend to over water their lawns.
Soil under your lawn should be moist four to six inches below the
service. Check by making a small hole in the lawn and test the moisture
content with your finger. Another way to test for moisture is to
simply step on the grass. If it flattens, you need to water. Water
in the early morning, never during midday, so less water evaporates.
Water less often, but longer. Deep watering allows roots to grow
downward so they will be protected during hotter days.
Thin Out Fruit Trees to Encourage Production:
Fruit trees should be in full bloom during May. They typically
produce more fruit than can grow to maturity. Some of the immature
fruit will fall off naturally. Thin the remaining smaller, unhealthy-looking
fruit from the branches. This will allow the stronger fruit to thrive.
Plant Your Veggies: If you haven't
done so already, plant vegetables now to enjoy in summer. These
include artichoke, beets, cucumber, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes,
beans, corn, melons and squash.
Add Perennials: Fill out your flower
garden with perennials that bloom in summer. Plant such perennials
as asters, coreopsis, clematis, coneflowers, daylilies, ice plant,
speedwell, Shasta daisies, salvia and stokes aster.
For more gardening tips, go to www.agromin.com.
On Friday, May 10, 2013 the VCTC held a hearing on the Heritage Valley Railroad. The 17 member board is concerned about the cost of maintaining the rail and not being able to recover any money from Fillmore & Western. After hearing presentations from consultants, the owners, employees and friends of the railroad expressed their concerns that some of the solutions contained in the proposals would shut the railroad down, resulting in financial disaster for the company, loss of jobs for the many employees and loss of income for the Fillmore businesses and the city. Many of the commissioners advanced that they are not trying to shut the railroad down but they are interested in making the monetary situation a zero cost proposition. The commission already requested financial records from Fillmore & Western, which is being put together by the company and will be presented when done. Supervisor Kathy Long seconded a motion to hire a consultant to see if a compromise could be attained on the proposed solutions. The ultimate solution for the members is to make it a zero cost situation. The decision will have to be made by 2014 when the present contract expires and the wrong solution could bankrupt Fillmore & Western. Some of the complications may arise from the Union Pacific having a contract to use and deliver freight to a business in Santa Paula without any obligation to maintain the tracks which will be a cost to VCTC or Fillmore & Western. The subject was also scheduled to be discussed in closed session.
May 21, 2013
The
Fillmore Ebell Club will be welcoming the Fillmore High School Concert
Band Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Lunch
will be served promptly at 12:30 p.m., cost only $12.00 for a delicious
lunch. After a short business meeting, the 99th installation
of officers for the 2013-2014 year will occur.
After the installation the ladies will adjourn to
the big room for a wonderful concert under the direction of Mr.
Greg Godfrey. The ladies look forward to the band concerts
yearly and are always amazed at the talent of the youngsters.
For more information and reservations please
call Glenda at 524-4949.
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