 American Water has been awarded a research grant to investigate the impacts of low dissolved oxygen conditions at a full-scare membrane bioreaetor water reuse plant. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company, today announced it has been awarded a research grant from the WateReuse Research Foundation to investigate the impacts of low dissolved oxygen conditions at a full- scale membrane bioreaetor (MBR) water reuse plant. The project, valued at $365,777, will focus on the operation of advanced MBRs under low dissolved oxygen (DO) conditions to maximize nitrogen removal. Researchers will monitor the process using continuous online analyzers. The study will be conducted at the Fillmore Water Recycling Facility, an award-winning zero-discharge water reuse plant that is designed, built and operated by American Water’s Contract Services Group for the city of Fillmore, Calif. “The goal of this research is to produce high quality reclaimed water through a process that saves energy and reduces chemicals, while improving the treatment of emerging contaminants,” said Dr. Helen Littleton, Technical Manager Commercial Wastewater Projects of Innovation and Environmental Stewardship. “In addition, the project will examine whether these conditions will also improve the removal of pharmaceuticals and nitrosamine precursors. These are all issues faced by the reclaimed water industry.” The American Water project team will consist of Dr. Helen Littleton, Technical Manager Commercial Wastewater Projects, as the principal investigator, and Dr. Zia Bukhari, Senior Environmental Scientist, serving as a co-principal investigator. Dr. Mark LeChevallier will be serving as internal advisor. About the WateReuse Research Foundation |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
 Piru’s Skate Park offers the town’s youth a place to engage in outdoor recreation. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved a total of $450,000 in loans and grants back in 2009 for the project. $200,000 in grant monies was part of an allocation of $1.9 million in federal anti-poverty funds distributed to poor communities and groups. A loan of $250,000 from the county to its redevelopment agency for the Piru area was also approved. It will be paid back over a 15-year period, at a rate of approximately $21,000 per year, from taxes collected in the Piru redevelopment zone. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
10/15/2013 – 10/21/2013
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department 10/15/13 |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
Police asking witnesses or anyone with information to contact them
On Saturday evening, October 12, 2013 at approximately 10:05 p.m., a traffic collision occurred at Ventura Street where it intersects Santa Clara Avenue. Involved parties and witnesses said a blue 1998 Honda Civic was traveling south on Santa Clara Avenue and it entered onto Ventura Street directly into the path of a silver 2005 Chevrolet Malibu that was traveling west on Ventura Street. The Chevrolet Malibu’s front end collided broadside with the driver’s side door of the Honda Civic causing major damage to both cars. The Malibu came to rest facing the opposite direction on the roadway while the Civic left the road on the south shoulder of Ventura Street coming to rest against a chain link fence. The solo occupant in the Honda was 18-year Daniel Cordero from Fillmore and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the Malibu, Gracie Wall of Fresno and her male adult passenger both sustained minor neck / back pain injuries. Both occupants of the Malibu declined being taken by ambulance to the hospital. Ventura Street was closed in both directions for approximately four hours for the investigation of this collision. Ventura Street traffic was detoured onto Santa Clara Avenue between Ventura Street and Mountain View Street. The preliminary investigation does not suggest that alcohol was a factor in this accident. The investigation into this collision is ongoing. The Fillmore Police Department encourages anyone that might have witnessed this collision to contact the station at (805) 524-2233. Nature of Incident: Fatality Traffic Collision 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). For full details |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
On Wednesday, October 9th at 10am, new military banners were installed. In October 2008, the Fillmore Unified School Board together with the City of Fillmore adopted a program to recognize the family members of Fillmore residents serving in the Military. The program is supported by our local Veterans of Foreign War and Up for Education 501C. If your family member or you have been discharged from the military, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 524-3701 or by email militarybanners@yahoo.com so that arrangements may be made to have your banner removed and then presented to you or your family. Banners will be removed approximately 3 to 4 times per year and you will be advised as to the dates and time. We continue to receive phone calls and correspondence from residents and neighboring cities regarding the recognition program and hope this has given you a sense of community support and pride. We thank you and please receive our utmost gratitude for your service to our country. City of Fillmore, FUSD, Up for Education – Virginia A. de la Piedra, Local VFW. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
A unanimous vote, 4-0, at last week’s Oct. 8th City Council meeting awarded a contract for the Fillmore Police Station and City Parking Lot to Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix Overlay Project to J & H Engineering General Contractors Inc. J & H submitted the lowest bid of $113,700 but the city projects the cost of the paving to be closer to $142,000. The Council had budgeted $190,000 for the Project. Councilmember Manuel Minjares missed the vote upon late arrival. In the vote, the Council authorized City Manger David Rowlands to sign the contract documents and approve change orders, if any, to a combined maximum of $12,000; and to authorize the budget adjustment as set forth in the fiscal impact section. An asphalt overlay of the 524 Sespe Avenue parking lot will expand the police station lot by approximately 45 feet. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
Good evening Dr. Nishino, Michael Johnson, Todd Schieferle, and School Board Members, Tonight we represent dedicated professionals that educate the students of Mountain Vista School under the administration of Mr. John Wilber. As a staff, we are committed to the students we serve. We continue to hold high expectations of ourselves and of our students. We are reminded daily of our task - to educate the future generation; those future adults who will be faced with different opportunities and challenges than we might have faced growing up. FUSD is in transition. As with any transition, problems become apparent and need to be resolved. First, Common Core curriculum is being written by Fillmore elementary teachers to align the eleven year-old Open Court program. Second, there is no ELD curriculum, yet Lesson Plans are being required. Clearly, these concerns need to be addressed immediately. Although we do have a professional duty to implement the curriculum, we question whether it is also our responsibility to write the curriculum we deliver. One can ask how is it reasonable to then spend additional hours rewriting our curriculum into lesson plan format. What is the limit to our professional day? While Mountain Vista teachers move forward with implementing Common Core this year, and continue to prepare our students for their future, there is an urgent need for curriculum support and training for the Mountain Vista Staff now. After all, “the future” sits before us everyday. Respectfully, |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
The little town of Piru, population about 1,000, has lost a $672,000 arrangement for a bike path on farmland. The contract was canceled several weeks ago when county officials tried but failed to reach an agreement with critics of the planned path. Piru Neighborhood Council and several farm interests expressed concern and opposition on public safety issues, possible pesticide exposure and crop contamination. Supporters of the project said the concerns were without merit. Contractor R.C. Becker and Son Inc., of Santa Clarita, was awarded the bid, and was on hold while county officials tried to come to an agreement with those opposing the path. The decision to cancel the contract was approved without opposition. Becker and Son will submit a settlement to compensate the company for expenses. A $1 million federal grant would have paid for the project. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
On Thursday October 24th, the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce will host a "get together" at Wm.L. Morris Chevrolet Dealership in the Showroom along with Chevron. Chevron representatives Leslie Klinchuch and Bill Almas will do a presentation updating the community on the "Fillmore Works Project". This is the project east of Pole Creek. For those of you that have any questions or concerns we urge you to attend. This is a free event and will start at 5:30 pm and end at 6:30 pm. A no host bar along with refreshments will be provided. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
 City of Fillmore The State Board of Equalization has allocated $21.1 million to Fillmore resulting from a resolution of the sales tax revenue dispute between the Cities of Livermore, Lathrop, and Industry. In dispute was tax revenue sharing generated by Owens & Minor which has a sales office in Fillmore and distribution centers located in other cities. According to former Simi Valley City Manager Mike Sedell, advisor to the City of Fillmore, the City will keep about $500,000 of this allocation. According to Fillmore’s new City Manager David Rowlands, “The city received all of the BOE (Board of Equalization) funds, but the city will need to repay MTS/Owens & Minor over several years. Per the contract with MTS until approximately 2025 the city keeps 15% of the sales tax generated by O&M, the other 85% is paid to MTS and MTS shares some portion of that with O&M.” Rowlands continued, “We haven’t finished our calculations yet. However, Fillmore received $13,936,174 from the BOE on October 4, and expects to retain about $500,000 after payments to other involved local agencies and MTS/Owens & Minor. An additional $5.4 million is due to the city from the BOE in FY 2014-15 (Triple Flip amount).” This money will, according to Rowlands, reestablish Fillmore’s normal tax income flow; our cash flow “...will be more consistent. The settlement payments to San Joaquin County and Industry are made from MTS and O&M’s share of the proceeds.” Fillmore is expected to receive between $500,000 and $750,000 from O&M per year in sales tax revenue, according to Rowlands. He added, “We will begin to have a healthy budget.” Rowlands emphasized that a top priority is replenishment of the city’s reserve funds. New capitol projects are being planned, including street paving which has been long neglected by necessity. [EDITORIAL COMMENT: The final outcome of this fiercely-debated Owens & Minor sales tax plan is a strong vindication of former City Manager Roy Payne and the many other honest, dedicated council members and city staff who created and defended it. These good people endured years of insult and slander to promote a plan which will greatly benefit our city for decades to come. Congratulations to those who stayed the course!] |