"The_Insider', this is unfortunate, that in this country of considered free speech, and protectionist statutes that hold people innocent from initiating honest, true and factual statements in a public forum, the cowardly inhibitions of some create such unrest, this reflects not upon yourself, but upon those who may hold guilt themselves. You had no cause to fabricate anything. Freedom of expression is being suppressed.

However, the basic term of a search warrant is simply a written order issued by some legal authority for the entrance to a particular premises for the examination or/and investigation of stolen goods or evidence to be used in prosecution in a criminal act. If someone can explain to me what "criminality" you did here, I will have an open mind to it. Harassment and intimidation on others' parts is against the law, by the way.

This is really really sad. You're in my prayers Insider, hang in there.

FillmoreNative & Cre8PalmRoyal,

I appreciated your support during that time when I was parting ways with the City. It was an awkward time, but everything seems to have turned out for the best. When I was able to share my side of the story with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, they seemed to realize I had nothing to hide.

What's unfortunate in this situation is the cause of my removal from the City Staff and the subsequent harassment that followed came from certain staff members who frequent this website. I never did quite figure out what caused this riff between myself and said staff members. I was under the impression that I was quite professional and always carried out my duties to the best of my abilities.

Either way, I wanted to let my supporters know that everything worked out for the best, and as I've always said, everything happens for a reason (even if we don't understand why). Plus, I'm a strong believer in the fact that what goes around comes around. I know I won't be losing any further sleep over this situation.

Thanks again,

The Insider

it sure seems like problems keep piling up, pointing to a very toxic atmosphere at the City Hall. Kind of hard to blame everyone else, for all the problems that have gone on there recently, and not save any of the blame for yourselves.
Insider, I hope things were settled fairly, and good luck in the future, and God's blessings on your life.

Now that you brought it up...what happened when you contacted the Sheriff's Office?

Ironic example of putting blame on others was when, at bedtime last night, my sister-in-law accidentally knocked a patio vase on the tiles, and smashed the vase to pieces, blaming it on my little two-month old puppy. I was already in bed, not knowing what happened; my wife came in and told me the dog had bumped the table, knocking over the vase. It held artificial flowers and was near the refrigerator beside the outside patio bar. I knew better, and my son told me what happened
secretly; ...sister-in-law is a clod and clumsy and is afraid of telling the truth sometimes. She will do something stupid and then put the blame on someone else. Bad habit! Sounds something like what caused your release from your position; someone causes errors and fires others to hide the truths.

No need to try to blame others for the faults some people commit themselves; we know better. The Insider, you were apparently blamed for something you actually did not do, either. Whatever the result transpired to, you are the better for it at this time and in the future. You and I both know that God knows and protects his innocents. Keep us posted and comment once in awhile, too. The best blessings to you and your lovely family now and through the new year coming and in the future!

Sad news, just received an email from a friend, of HighSchool Music Teacher, Mr. Baehr dieing. What a sweet man he was, and how patient he always was with the students. RIP Mr. Baehr, you were one of a kind!

What a great man. Herb I enjoyed singing with you and listening to you sing. My hart and prayers go out his daughter, Melody. Fillmore High students that got to have him teach them were blessed. RIP

Johny Walker

Yes, I certainly enjoyed my friendship with Herb over many years. He was a really good person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Shouldn't we be making these kinds of comments to folks when they are alive? We really should let people know how we feel and afterwards express our sympathy to those family members who are left. For some reason we withhold the things we should have said. I wonder why this is? There are so many times in my life that I have waited to compliment someone and only did so when it was too late. At my stage of life many of my close friends and acquaintances are leaving us and I feel very sorry I haven't thanked them for the things they have done and for being my friend and contributing to the goodness in my life.

Yes, Bill, you are spot-on in the comment above ((4:54PM)). At "my stage in life"; as mentioned, most of us nearing the age of 70 years old (I don't know your age, though), have little future to look forward to, even if we live to be 100+, as the months and years are countable. This is the way life is, and we cannot change anything. We are vulnerable to quite a lot of incapacities if one thinks seriously about it for a few minutes. When a person is 25 years old, they still think 85 or more is such a long way off. When you are near that age, it is another story entirely!

The fact remains, you are so correct in how you feel concerning and giving others when credit is due - give it to them, personally or publicly. I do this as a matter of life-course, anyway. Although "human-nature" overcomes our daily life, most of us are not programmed or hard-wired to adulate people when they are alive simply because of so many physiological, social and time factors which seem to block it out. But, as right you are, often, even a public media attention-getter like putting the life story and congratulations for a life well-done in the newspaper or web, for instance, would sound more like a "good-bye" rather than simple congratulations and thanks.

Personally, withholding the "I love you" to your mother or father, goes a long way. Even to your wife or husband, son or daughter, a friend, (etc). How often do most of us say it? To be honest, not me. I should, though. My friends and past acquaintances also are passing-on. Maybe nothing should be said, maybe something should be said. Maybe "they" already know our feelings toward them following life as we know it. But, if you need to tell someone something kind and loving, do it; you are absolutely right, Bill. We regret not doing this. I hold regrets in this non-communication of mine. Thanks for the reminder, Bill.

you are so right Bill. And I got to do so, when I saw Mr. Baehr at Mr. Mozely's funeral. I told him and his wife what a wonderful teacher he was and what wonderful memories I had of his class. He began to cry, he was so touched. When I got home I emailed all my old classmates, I'm in touch with many of them, and gave them his address and phone number, after talking to his wife to see if it was ok. I called later and he had gotten many cards, and was just thrilled. But you are so right, we need to tell people this when they are alive, and I've always tried hard to do this.

Mr. Baehr had us practice for months singing Christmas songs, religious Christmas songs I might add. We went out to the Camarillo State Hospital to sing for the patients there. I dont imagine he had to take a bus load of squirrelly kids over the hill, but he did.

Good teachers are dedicated to their students. He was a dedicated teacher.

Mr. Baehr's obituary is located here http://www.fillmoregazette.com/obituaries

Sadly, Fillmore's lost two more of its citizens-Dean Blair Kenfield and EARL DEWAYNE ROLLO
Rest in Peace!

Bill Shaffer, your comment above (((12/30/09 @ 4:54PM))) came back in recall just now. Ironically, this is today's quote in my Daytimer: "WE NORMALLY DON'T REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT OUR LOVED AND CLOSE ONES ARE, UNTIL THEY LEAVE US. AND THEN WE START REGRETTING." (Anonymous)

I just heard that Chappy Morris (Sr.) passed away this weekend - Rest in Peace Chappy! I know you missed Jeri so much.

CPR, It is so true and is pointed out to me almost every day as many of my dear friends are leaving this life. A case in point is Chappy Morris who was a friend for more than 55 years. I never let him know how proud I was to have him as a friend. I was shocked by his wife's death but doubly shocked by the news of his passing. I was in Fillmore several months ago and had breakfast with him. He was a great guy, an outstanding businessman and will be missed by his many friends throughout the world. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.

Bill, I met Chappy Morris on a few occasions and had the good fortune to have my (new) 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic station wagon worked on, following the rear-end differential blowing oil all over the back of the vehicle and nearly burning out, while I was driving on I-10 coming into LA. I managed to coax the vehicle to Morris Chevrolet, where Chappy told the service manager to take care of the customer (me) well. Although the repairs were covered by warranty at the time, the dealership did a fantastic and clean job in jig-time so I could drive the vehicle to work.

Another time, I bought a new car from him. He did all he could to give me the best bargain possible - and it WAS a buyer's dream deal. Glad you had the opportunity, Bill, to meet with Chappy one more time. Condolences to all on Chappy's passing.