Caption Marshall Martinez Class of 2019, #45

Marshall Martinez, of Fillmore, is a long time athlete. He played football from Raiders to 4-years at Fillmore High School, where he was named Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was on the wrestling team for two years. He also raised four pigs in 4-H/FFA, and was in the Scouts for three years. Marshall’s passion is fishing. He is very patriotic, and will enter US Marine Corps basic training this September 2019. We wish him well as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.

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To the Editor:
Wow, I am truly blown away by what an amazing opportunity our son and a HUGE number of energetic young people and their families were given through the dedication and commitment of Mario and Venessa Robledo, the new management of the Fillmore Equestrian Center. I was there a year ago and what a change! They have created a family-friendly environment with clean grounds, new landscaping, goat pens visible from the road and a clean barn which they sponsored to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBBS) for their Earth Day Fundraiser. With fewer and fewer healthy, safe opportunities for our youth to blow off steam, this event was that and so much more! These dedicated adults helped the youth of our community put on a music and art festival style fundraiser for Earth Day. They allowed them to organize, manage, and promote it and it was amazing! The young people danced and sang and experienced being embraced for their exuberance rather than seen as “teenagers up to no good” as many see them. And these teens, feeling so empowered, in turn, embraced having their families there! A rare chance for that connection so many families lose when their kids enter the teen world. The bands that played were incredibly talented! The ENTIRE time was filled with joy like I’ve not seen in a long time! I can’t thank Mario, Venessa, BBBS Staff and all the kids that made this happen – well done and THANK YOU!
-Giselle Yeatman

Fillmore Civic Pride who will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Fillmore Flower Show (April 13-14, 2019) joined Soroptimist International of Fillmore in cleaning the bike path on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Joining them were members from Rotary Club of Fillmore and Interact Club. “It is nice that the community has embraced keeping our bike path clean for the many walkers, runners and bicyclists, of all ages that use it every day,” said Ari Larson, District Director 1 for Camino Real Region, Soroptimist International of the Americas. The bike path is maintained once a month by SI Fillmore. If you are interested in finding out more about Soroptimist contact: Darlene Lorenz 310.367.3352, Rotary contact: Ari Larson 805.794.7590 or Email: petenari55@hotmail.com Flower Show information can be found at www.fillmoreflowershow.org

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now available for the FILLMORE WOMEN'S SERVICE CLUB Educational Scholarships. Any graduating High School Senior going to a Public or Private School, who RESIDES within the Fillmore Unified School District and is continuing on to a College, University or Trade School can apply. Applications are available at Fillmore High School or by telephoning Susan Banks at 524-2020. Also available on line at www.fillmorewomensserviceclub. Deadline is Friday April 17th, 2019.

TRADE AND ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now available for the FILLMORE WOMEN'S SERVICE CLUB Trade and Arts Scholarship. Any graduating High School Senior going to a Public or Private School/ who RESIDES within the Fillmore Unified School District and is continuing on to a Trade School, College or University to pursue a career in the Trades, Arts, music etc. Grades are not a factor. Applications are available at Fillmore High School or by telephoning Susan Banks at 524-2020. Also available on line at www.fillmorewomensserviceclub. Deadline is Friday April 17th, 2019.

DIANA ROJO EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Open an any graduating Fillmore High School Senior living within the Fillmore Unified School District or attend full time in Fillmore and is planning to attend College or University. Application are available at Fillmore High School or by telephoning Susan Banks at 524-2020. Also available on line at www.fillmorewomensserviceclub. Deadline is
Friday April 17th, 2019.

FILLMORE ADULT WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are now available for Adult Women, 25 years or older, planning to return to college or trade school or are currently attending such a school. The Scholarship is for the educational improvement of women in the work force who reside within the Fillmore Unified School District to better the lives of their families and our community. Applications are available from Susan Banks at 524-2020 or our web site www.fillmorewomensserviceclub. Deadline is Friday April 17th, 2019.

Congratulations to Rod and Janet Schrock on being awarded the March 2019 Yard of the Month designation. Janet Schrock grew up in the home located at 738 Mountain View. Her parents purchased the home in 1960. Fast forward to May 2018 when Janet and Rod purchased the home from Janet’s mother. According to Janet the yard is very similar to the way it was in 1960, with a few minor upgrades. They replaced the 50+ year-old hedges surrounding the winding walkway with bush daisies and yellow hibiscus trees. They also, added ficus trees, agapanthus, mums and petunias to the geranium and daisies already in the front planters. They added potted geraniums and ranunculus, just in time for Spring. They kept many of the yard decorations that Janet’s mom accumulated over the years. “They are meaningful to us and she still enjoys them when she comes to visit. We love our new, older home and neighborhood. It is the perfect spot to retire,” said Janet. The Schrock’s were awarded a $40 gift certificate courtesy of Otto & Sons Nursery. The Yard of the Month program is sponsored by Fillmore Civic Pride. For more information on the upcoming 100th Anniversary Fillmore Flower Show on April 13th & 14th please go to www.fillmoreflowershow.org or to nominate a front yard in Fillmore please contact Ari Larson 805.794.7590 or email: petenari55@hotmail.com

Submitted By Martha Gentry Executive Director of the Fillmore Historical Museum

Fillmore Historical Museum held its Annual Meeting of the membership on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Martha Gentry, Jack Stethem, Joanna Michel and Robert Morris were re-elected to the Board. Executive Director, Martha Gentry, reported that during 2018, 24 volunteers had been active donating over 2,000 hours of their time to the Museum.

After the Annual Meeting, the board of directors met and elected Martha Gentry, President; Jack Stethem, Vice-president; Beverly Hurst, Secretary; and Nancy Bowlin, Treasurer.

Museum volunteers lead school tours, welcome guests during weekly open hours and on Saturdays. They also maintain the collection and do historical research. Additionally they have presented programs about the Saint Francis Dam disaster and Rancho Sespe to schools and civic organization. It is the dedication of these volunteers that allows the Museum to keep its doors open.

The museum volunteers would like to invite members of the community to visit the museum and learn more about the history of Fillmore, Piru, Sespe, and Bardsdale. Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday; and from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The museum is located at 350 Main St. in Fillmore.

Derrick Wilson

The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has named Derrick Wilson as Strategic Operations Manager to lead the newly formed division within the Central Services Department (CSD) concentrated on planning, execution, analysis and knowledge (PEAK) management for VCPWA.

Prior to serving as VCPWA’s Strategic Operations Manager, Wilson began his career with VCPWA’s Water and Sanitation Department managing staff and services in the Integrated Waste Management Division. Wilson’s new role will focus on agency-wide organizational excellence and continuous process improvement. He will oversee a variety of agency-wide activities which include implementation of the agency’s strategic plan, tracking and reporting performance metrics, leading the Business Quality Council, and assisting departments with completing, documenting and reporting process improvements.

“Our new strategic Operations Manager is by far one of VCPWA’s most important roles. Our agency operations require our full team working together with great expertise and passion to keep our communities safe, through all of our many public works projects and our immediate response to emergencies through our five departments,” said Jeff Pratt, Director of VCPWA. “Derrick’s key position will keep us extremely efficient and cost effective as we work on behalf of Ventura county. The safety and quality of life of our community is paramount to VCPWA.”

With a combined 27 years in public service, 10 years at the County of Santa Barbara and 17 years with the County of Ventura, Wilson has successfully led teams and completed enterprise-level initiatives employing process improvement, business process redesign, change management and project leadership skills.