VENTURA, CA—California Youth@Work, a $1.75 million program funded by the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and administered by the Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County (WIB), helped 630 young people to prepare for work internships with Ventura County employers this summer. Youth enrollment in the program was coordinated by Path Point and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, in partnership with local community-based organizations and the Ventura County Human Services Agency.

The program provides early work experience for young people (ages 14 to 24) who might not otherwise have the opportunity to find employment. Although the program for younger youth ended on September 30, it will continue for out-of-school youth (ages 18-24).

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Tierra Rejada Valley: SOAR announces their 5th Annual SOAR 5K “Run Through the Orchards” on Sunday, October 11th behind Underwood Farms on Sunset Road in the Tierra Rejada Valley. The race, beginning at 8:30am, will be run on a certified, all-dirt course through walnut, avocado and orange groves in the Tierra Rejada Valley greenbelt situated between the East County cities of Ventura County. Medals and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female runners in eight different age categories.

The event will also feature a 3K fun walk and an after-race drawing for all participants. The race is a fund-raising event for Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR), the non-profit organization working to protect the agricultural lands and greenbelts between the cities in Ventura County. Pre-registration is available online at www.active.com through midnight on Friday, October 9, and is $20 for adults and $8 for kids age 12 and under. Participants can also register on the day of the race at $25 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

For more information, visit www.soarusa.org or phone 805-421-9230.

Daniel P. Ramirez Jr.

Daniel P Ramirez Jr. was awarded Engineer Firefighter of the year by the Carefree Living Association, High 12, the Residents of Hueneme Bay and Local Businesses.

During his junior and senior years in high school Daniel was a fire cadet with the City of Fillmore fire department assigned to fire station 91. He accumulated over 1,000 hours volunteering to this program. After graduating high school, Daniel knew that he wanted to pursue a career in the fire service, not being of age; Daniel’s father took him to the local United States Forest Service fire station located by Lake Piru. Daniels father talked with the station captain explaining to her that Daniel would do any work around the fire station for free, in exchange for training in Wildland Firefighting. Daniel was afforded a rare opportunity and was given the title of Explorer for the Los Padres National Forest.

Having acquired the training and certifications in Wildland firefighting Daniel began his fire service career on his 18th birthday. The first day of his career there was a reported brush fire over the radio in the Angeles National Forest in the Saugus District. Not long after the initial dispatch Daniels Engine Company was dispatched on the second alarm to the same fire. Daniel remembers later that evening, looking in the distance at the sun set and the bright orange colors reflecting off the smoke of a once active moving fire with homes just feet away. Daniel them realized that he had just started the third generation of fire service in his family and was filled with honor being able to serve his community.

In 2001 he was hired as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Fillmore Fire Department. Daniel has assisted with the training of countless new hires which have gone to other city or county departments. In 2001 Daniel received his Emergency Medical Technician license.

On April 29, 2007 Daniel was hired by the Naval Base Ventura County Fire Department as a firefighter. Daniel has excelled in his training and ability to accomplish tasks assigned. After only being with the department for two years Daniel has been promoted to the rank of Engineer.

Daniel comes to work every shift to do his job as a firefighter, whether that’s fight fire, respond to traffic collisions, medicals, fire alarms, public services, clean the fire station, attend training, give training, maintain fire equipment and tools. Daniel provides a service not only the Naval Base Ventura County Community but the communities that surround the base as well. Daniel not only set a high standard for himself as a Fire Engineers he also truly tries to live up to that standard each and every day.

Daniel spends his off time with his fiancé Mistycrystal Acero.
Daniel is the son of Daniel P Ramirez Sr of Piru, Imelda Pena Casas of Castaic.
Congratulations Daniel (Rambo) we are proud of you, from your Loving family.

Ventura, CA. - Community Memorial Health System is offering free mammograms and healthcare education to the first 35 women who qualify at its Ventura Center for Family Health Main Street office on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The women will arrive early at the CFH office at 138 W. Main St., Suite E, where they will be transported to The Breast Center at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, and then back to the CFH office.

In 2008, an estimated 182,460 new cases of breast cancer occurred in the United States, and early detection and awareness is the key to fighting this life-threatening disease. The Healthy Women’s Program provided through Community Memorial Health System benefits women in the community who are uninsured, under-insured or lack the funds to pay for mammograms and follow-up treatment, if necessary.

“These women have nowhere else in the county to go to get these services; that’s why they come to us,” said Petra Luna, education manager for Centers for Family Health.

The Healthy Women’s Program is made possible through funds raised by the Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s annual Gold Dust Gala, along with the generous support of the Wallis Foundation.

To find out if you qualify for this program, call 805/651-2661. For more information on the Healthy Women’s Program visit www.cmhshealth.org/outreach.

Location: Santa Clara Valley Job & Career Center
725 E. Main Street, Santa Paula
805-933-8452

Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6 - Resumes that Sell, 9 am – 4 pm - two-day workshop providing hands-on assistance in completing a resume, cover and thank-you letters. Walk away with a portfolio that shows off professional skills and experience. Career Shops are offered at no cost to Job Seekers. Space is limited. Prior registration required by calling the Santa Clara Valley Job & Career Center at 805-933-8452 to enroll.

Thursday, November 12 - Winning Interviews, 9 am – 1 pm - supplies the tools to make a lasting first impression when interviewing. Career Shops are offered at no cost to Job Seekers. Space is limited. Prior registration required by calling the Santa Clara Valley Job & Career Center at 805-933-8452 to enroll.

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The Fillmore Women's Service Club has schedule their Annual Rummage Sale for Saturday October 10th. The sale will be held from 8AM to NOON in the SUPER A SHOPPING CENTER parking lot. Fillmore Women's Service Club supports our high school with several scholarships every year. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT THIS LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION - SEE YOU SATURDAY

Jason A. VanderPal will speak at the Rotary Sun Risers October 6th meeting. Mr. VanderPal has spoken to several organizations throughout Los Angeles and recently spoke for over 8,000 sales people at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

His presentation talks about leadership. Specifically: improving your public speaking skills. He says "am one of the lucky individuals to have been taught a very unique and prestigious system of public speaking called the Bill Gove System."

Bill Gove is considered to be the father of the professional speaking industry primarily because of his 60-year track record training the most mega-successful speakers in the business. (Zig Ziglar, Bob Proctor from “The Secret”, Mark Victor Hansen, author “Chicken Soup for the Soul”, just to name a few) These speakers earn thousands of dollars per hour to speak and they all use Bill’s system.

My presentation will teach some of the techniques from Bill’s system as well as incorporate some stories from my time managing the biggest music store in the world (Guitar Center, Hollywood). *

Here’s what others are saying about Jason’s presentation: “Jason is the most confident, relaxed and well prepared speaker we have ever had.” David Carletta, President, Burbank Sunrise Rotary Club: “Great speaker, engaged the group, very delightful lunch speech. Good information for all.” Kathy Hayworth, President, Culver City Rotary Club: “Great speaker!” Craig D. Carter, Past Lt. Gov. Speaker Chairman, Northridge Kiwanis.
Rotary Sun Risers meet at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday mornings at El Pescador.

We welcome visitors to our weekly programs.

Fillmore, CA - The probability of a woman being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her life is about one in eight. And, the probability of dying from breast cancer is about one in 35, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer death rates are going down, the Association says, which is probably a result of finding the cancer earlier and receiving improved treatment.

That is why Curves' locations, including the ones in the Fillmore area, are encouraging women to get annual mammograms and perform monthly breast self-exams during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
Women who bring in a mammogram, performed within the last year, or make a
$25 donation to the American Cancer Society will be waived from paying a service fee when they join Curves during one of the last three weeks of October. Also, participating Curves locations will make available a unique home breast self-exam kit called the Liv Aid, which makes the breast self-exam process more sensitive for detecting unusual lumps. For every Liv Aid kit sold, Curves will donate one to another woman who can't afford one.

"Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer among women worldwide, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity for us to emphasize ways of prevention," says Curves founder Diane Heavin. "Not only are we rewarding women for having mammograms and encouraging them to perform CONTINUED »

Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc. (CDR) is hosting its second annual family fun day, Celebrate the Child!, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012. 3,000 invited family members, including the children served by CDR, the largest social service agency in Ventura County, will be welcomed for a day filled with delicious, multi-cultural food offered by 40 area restaurants, family-friendly activities, such as games and arts and craft projects provided by 32 local businesses, an opportunity to meet local public safety representatives, such as the Fire Department, the Sheriff's K-9 Unit, American Medical Response Ambulance Service, and others, meet with representatives from First 5 of Ventura County and associated service agencies, and receive dental screenings by area dentists, to name a few of the activities and highlights of the day. This county-wide event, hosted by CDR in partnership with over 80 local businesses, is offered at no charge to those attending, and is sponsored by Sunbelt Enterprises, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Streamline Office Solutions, Sanfords Insurance Agency and Famers Insurance, Blue Shield of California, and Ponderosa Office Supply Company.

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SANTA PAULA, CALIF.--Limoneira Company and Agromin have teamed up with the Ventura County Resource Conservation District (VCRCD) to donate 183 "Carrots for Kids" seed growing kits to third and fourth graders in the Santa Paula Elementary School District. The carrot kit distribution is part of the VCRCD's efforts to educate local schoolchildren about the value of agriculture and growing their own food.

"All the kids have been highly involved and enthusiastic about the topic," says Mary Maranville, environmental education outreach coordinator for VCRCD. "Kids love learning about agriculture, gardening and details about fruits and vegetables. Handing out the carrot kits is a lovely way to end the presentation."

"Even in a community such as Santa Paula with its rich agricultural history, many young students don't make the connection between the acres of farmland around them and the food on their table," says Harold Edwards, president and CEO of Santa Paula-headquartered Limoneira Company and one of the country's largest citrus and avocado producers. "The VCRCD is helping make that CONTINUED »

Week of October 12, 2009
Recreation Swim – Monday thru Thursday – 1:00-3:00 PM
Cost $2.00, 3 yrs. & under Free
Tuesday & Thursday
Lap Swim – 5:15-7:00 PM - $4.00 or Splash Pass
Family Swim – 7:15-8:30 PM - $1.00, 3 yrs & under Free
All other pool hours remain as scheduled
Saturday, October 31st - Family Swim – 12:00-2:00 PM – Special Treats for children 12 yrs. & under. Start your Trick or Treating early with a dip at the Fillmore Aquatic Center.

Bardsdale 4-H is having new member enrollments at our general meeting on Monday September 28th, 2009. We meet in the back room of the Veteran’s Memorial Building at 7 p.m. If you’ve ever thought of joining, now’s the time! We have lots of exciting projects to offer this year in addition to raising animals. Regular members must be between 9-18 years old, but we also offer projects for primary members aged 5-8. Community Service projects are also a big part of 4-H
Officers this year are: President: Brittany Gurrola, Vice President: Candace Stines, Secretary: Alexus Galassi-Duncan, Treasurer: Jessica Mayhew.
Questions? Call Cindy Stines 524-0650 or Cindy Klittich 524-4466, club community co-leaders. Come see what 4-H is all about!

On September 16, 2009, at approximately 2:49 p.m. The Santa Paula Police Department received a 9-1-1 call of a plane crash east of the Santa Paula Airport.

Upon arrival, officers were told the plane was last seen hitting the thick brush in the area of the river bottom, located south of the Santa Paula Airport. Officers and firefighters began checking the area for the plane. Due to the large search area and tall, thick brush, a Ventura County Sheriff’s Department rescue helicopter was dispatched to assist in the search.

Emergency crews were able to quickly locate the plane, which had flipped over during the crash landing. The female pilot was the sole occupant in the plane. She received minor injuries as a result of the crash however, she declined medical treatment at the scene.

Due to this incident being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration, the pilot’s identity will not be released at this time. At the time of this press release, F.A.A. officials are still on scene investigating.

Ryan Smith #1021
Police Sergeant
Santa Paula Police Department

Soroptimist International of Fillmore will celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 20th at 1:00 in the City Park in front of City Hall with a ceremony at the location of the prospective Peace Pole site at the City Park in from of City Hall. All are invited to participate in this important day. The International Day of Peace began in 1982 through a United Nations proclamation “devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations”. It was expanded in 2001 to a call for a day of global cease fire and nonviolence.

They began to honor the International Day of Peace in 2008 with a celebration and a temporary pole. Fillmore City Council approved the installation of a permanent Peace Pole to be installed in City Park at their last meeting. This year the pole will be the same temporary pole that has been used in the past. Participants will be invited to affix the word PEACE in various languages to the pole. Rev. Julie Morris, priest of Fillmore Trinity Episcopal Church will give the opening prayer followed by a short ceremony led by Sarah Hansen.

In our own town violence continues. Our town, our county and our world needs a concerted movement toward reconciliation and peace. At a time when people CONTINUED »