Publishing a website, can sometimes be a real pain.
Take the video of Thomas Paine now showing on the “Politics & Government” page. The content reflects many of Mr. Paine’s views, as one of the most outspoken of our founding fathers, and author of Common Sense. The video addresses the issue of coming together as Americans, as our motto urges “E Pluribus Unum” (from many, one).
I just realized that other, objectionable, videos were linked to this particular one. For anyone who may have been offended by the others, my apologies. We make a strong effort to monitor the site, but it is impossible to catch every objectionable post as quickly as they may be imported. The fillmoregazette.com website is designed to provide a valuable, user-friendly, and quick method of communication for Gazette readers and Fillmore residents, in particular. The site also attempts to vigorously support a traditional, conservative, Judeo-Christian based ethos, without apology. This certainly does not mean that opposing opinion may not be strongly expressed. To the contrary, all opinion is welcome, providing it complies with the forum’s common sense rules and regulations.
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The Katzenjammer shenanigans continue unabated at city hall.
Having inspired the resignation of former City Manager and Special Projects Manager Roy Payne, former Management Analyst Steve McClary, and former City Manager Tom Ristau, the question arises: who’s next?
New council members Jamey Brooks and Gayle Washburn, teamed-up with newly appointed Mayor Patti Walker, have succeeded in gutting city staff with all deliberate speed. The problem has become, who is left to do the work? Interim City Manager Bill Bartels, nice guy that he is, has little city manager experience, and there is no one around him with more experience than he himself.
City money is now being squandered to search for a permanent city manager and to pay the cost of implementing Measure I, authored and promoted by the Kids. Waiting in the wings is another political wannabe, Brian Sipes. He is a card-carrying member of the Katzenjammer group, targeting Hernandez’ seat on the council. Should Sipes somehow defeat Hernandez in the coming election, it would be four to one, with Councilman Steve Conaway the last man standing for experienced, professional leadership.
Because of the Katzenjammer group’s successfully implemented agenda to rid city staff and council of all meaningful opposition, and to proceed with the misbegotten Measures “H” and “I”, the City of Fillmore stands to lose up to a half-million dollars ($500,000) from the general fund. Walker, Brooks and Washburn were surprised to learn that their poorly “crafted” Measure “H” now actually permits the Steiger development to build 100 units, rather than the 80 intended.
Then there’s the long anticipated still-in-the-works Business Park plan, and our new state-of-the-art water treatment plant (under budget and ahead of schedule) which the Katzenjammers all vehemently oppose.
What will the City of Fillmore look like after the Katzenjammer ambush? They have promised so much. Let’s see what is delivered, besides the bluster, lies, and animal antics of the leader, Gary “Hothead” Creagle.
Fillmore electorate: You have made a terrible, expensive mistake.
Marin, nobody has
Marin, nobody has definitively established that Brian Sipes actually resides in Fillmore! He can register wherever he wants, but the last I heard for SURE is that he lays his head down on a pillow in either Oxnard or Port Hueneme...interestingly, he has never once answered that question when bluntly asked...
PC/MF Maybe Brian Sipes
PC/MF
Maybe Brian Sipes replacing Laurie Hernandez isn't such a bad thing. She's like Marge Simpson on steroids. And he lives in Fillmore.
JB
JB, I respect yer comments,
JB, I respect yer comments, however, I'm not convinced yet that BS lives here...No I don't expect proof to be provided on this forum, but it's not a difficult thing to figure out in a small town!!!
Oh, brother! The stew is
Oh, brother! The stew is getting embellished with more garlic than necessary now that there is another rebellion-based Snipe in the works. Just run a California license-plate check and a county tax report, and also check any employment records he has completed. There may be something you can pull out of them 'thar weeds to determine his residency. There is another source, but they will not check unless there is probable cause. JK
A "Katzenjammer" could mean
A "Katzenjammer" could mean the cartoon, "Katzenjammer Kids" family of many years ago who had hilarious episodes published in syndicated newspapers, and "funny books". This strip was first published way back in 1897. It is considered also, miserable, a farcical quality; travesty, a bewildering hodgepodge of distressing confusion, a severe headache as a part of a hangover. Get the picture? More than appropriate description!
All I can visualize right now is that I had a sudden mental picture of the aftermath of the bombing of Dresden, Germany in world war II. The phrase, "What will the City of Fillmore look like after the Katzenjammer ambush?", prompted me to visualize a total moonscape destruction (not in total reality) but in ambiguous terms. With the coming onset in time unknown of a new City Manager, and the honest and communicative determination of Mr. Conaway and others, (plus those certain bloggers to this site who hold credibility and purpose of thought) who know exactly what the future holds if the current trend in regime is to wrought their wares unto Fillmore in the coming months! More than enough people in places remarkable to the knowledge of Fillmore's operations and finances are already seeing the Writing on The Wall, and have even at the time of the last election.
Well, nearly time for dinner. We generally eat about 5pm. Ester just came in with some Swordfish steaks...my favorite! It is nearly 4:pm as I finish this last post of the day. Rainy here for the past couple of days, but nice to get the air clear again here in Metro Manila. Maybe tomorrow will be nicer and I can get out and do some exercises downstairs and jog around the paths around the building. JK
JK, the trouble with those
JK, the trouble with those official records is that they don't indicate the actual residency of an individual... for instance, Creagle's vehicle is registered in Idaho...but where is he laying his head at night? Grand Avenue. Same thing with Sipes...word has it that he owns a house or two here n Fillmore, but a records check will reveal that he owns a place over in the Oxnard area also...but where is his TRUE residence?
Well, if you check me out, you'll be able to see that the place that I do my gardening, work my projects, eat my meals, start and finish my day, and sleep, is inside the Fillmore city limits. If you come by my house at any given time that I'm not at work or playing, chances are that you'll find me here...However, if I own a place, say, in Colorado, could I register my car there? Sure...for a while until the CHP caught up with me. Could I register my vote in Piru if I had a rental house there? Sure, who's gonna check?
Ya see what I mean? Records checks only tell a part of the story! Hope yer swordfish was good...excellent flavor of fish!
Good morning,
Good morning, Pancone...yeah...that Swordfish was great! There is one thing about Wife, that has always been very satisfying and that is her cooking expertise. She is a Mastered-Degreed registered (US) professional dietician. She worked in Texas for 21 years at the Pineywoods Retirement Community, a very large conglomerate operation with facilities scattered about the southwest. We resided in the same city as one of the largest of their operations was located. My waist, I can prove this with another photo...is 42 inches! For a guy only 5'8" tall, that is quite a tire to wear; but it does not interfere with too many activities...just when I brush my teeth, the "drippings" roll off my belly.
Yes, I see what you mean by the verification of Sipes' residence...the legal residence. When I was in a northern state one time, returning to Fillmore, I successfully re-registered one of my vehicles in California. They sent the plate and the updated sticker. When I arrived, I had the auto inspected and everything was copacetic. My actual residence now, other than the foreign residence in the Philippines (I actually have two official legal residences here) is in a certain Texas city. This makes three "residences", however, I spend over 95% of my time in the Philippines. Although I still officially own the Texas home and property (and rent it out under stiff contractural terms), I do not reside there. I have a bevy of about 32 license plates from various states and countries where I officially resided in my life. They hang in my garage in the Province (Tumauini). But, it could possibly be that somehow Sipes must PROVE his residency as Fillmore, and most likely the answer will be found in the office of the City Attorney.
PS: Could be G"H"C is getting away with a lesser registration and insurance cost per the registration of his truck in Idaho. I think if someone lives and owns a business in any California city or town, and is spending the majority of a year's residency in that particular city or town in a given state (as an instance), then it is a requirement that his vehicle license and his personal license to operate a vehicle match that respective state...in this case, California. Otherwise, he is "driving without a license". JK
why don't some of the more
why don't some of the more "outspoken" folks who crtique everything under the sun lend their amazing insight???? Grom what I read Roy Payne made a killing at $100 + an hour, so you know the $$$ is good.
Even if Brian Sipes does not live in Fillmore, he did for a VERY long time. And what do we care if he does, Tom Riztau didn't live in Fillmore either.
Lots of finger pointing....
You can't run for city
You can't run for city council if you don't live in Fillmore.
Official Un Ristau did not
Official Un
Ristau did not have to reside in Fillmore to be city manager. Mr. Sipes would have to be a resident to be a council member. Doesn't seem quite right, does it? I don't care who sits in the seat as long as they tell the truth, know their facts and keep it professional.
JB
It's a matter of State Law.
It's a matter of State Law. Elected officials have to reside with in the city limits. As for "the hired help" they are free to live where they please. Refusing employment based upon where a person lives is also a legal issue. That's why the last election campaigns were so outrageous, in my personal opinion, "We want our town back" insinuated that people who don't live in Fillmore are not qualified and or rather their professional opinions should be ignored, because they don't live in Fillmore. Is it not the goal of an employer to hire the most qualified candidate for the position? This is my personal opinion.
Steve Conaway
A word was deleted, and
A word was deleted, and another substituted, in June Bug's comment because it was a slur, in violation of the site's rules.
Moderator Since when is
Moderator
Since when is Council m-a-n a slur? I see it as a linguistic emphasis, which I would expect you to know, working for a newspaper. It's called "style".
JB
now I know the difference of
now I know the difference of city council and city manager...