To the Editor:
To Dave Wild, Tony Prado, Mark Austin, Kim Rivers, and Lucy Rangel:
I am sure that each of you have made the decision to run for school board after giving it a lot of consideration and that your reasons for running are based on sincere integrity. I hope, earnestly, that no-one has approached you to play games with the numbers, asking you to run for school board simply to take votes from a fellow candidate in order to keep him/her off the school board. I want to believe that each of you are running because your greatest desire is to work for the families of the Fillmore Unified School District for the FULL term you are elected to serve. Please keep our children in mind as you go through this process.
Marie Alviz
Fillmore

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To the Editor:
Please Support “The Little Red School House” thru E-scrip!
Santa Clara Elementary best known as “The Little Red School House” is reaching out to the community seeking support for the Art and Music program thru E-scrip which doesn’t require any cash out of your pocket. Simply log on to www.e-scrip.com and click on Santa Clara Elementary on Telegraph Rd. in Santa Paula.
The Students and parents at Santa Clara appreciate your support.
Kari Skidmore
Principal/Superintendent
Santa Clara Elementary

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To the Editor:
What it seemed to us most Americans, it was a normal Tuesday morning. Millions up and gone to work. Children off to school. A lot of us remember where and when we were on that early September 11 morning. What we didn't know, was at that specific day our everyday lives would be altered. Some, to this day.
I remember driving to work at 5:30 am, the radio being interrupted with a News Broadcast of a small airplane accidently crashing into the World Trade Center. Shortly after, that small plane was described as a Passenger Jet. In our Crew Room the TV's were blaring with this horrific event. Not knowing what was going on, most of us Americans were entertaining our worst fears. Moments after, a second Passenger Jet slammed into the adjacent Tower. This was a tell-tale sign that our Nation's Soil was being attacked.
Simultaneously, America fell victim of the Attacks in New York City, the Pentagon, and Shankesville, PA. Terrorism was the Nation's demise. A modern-day Pearl Harbor as it is described to be. An Event that claimed the lives of thousands and affecting millions. An Event that crippled our emotions, hopes and dreams. An Event that silenced us and challenged us. Also, an Event that United us.
During that day, I ran into a late friend of mine-Sam Myers. He asked me, "Can you believe that $#!t ?" That conversation became highly opinionated. To this day, it still is. Whether it be of the War Campaign, Islam, Mid-Eastern descents, or US Government, Americans will NEVER forget 9-11.
This passed Saturday, 9-11, the East County Chapter of the Carnales Motorcycle Club held a Run at El Pescador Restaurant. It was a Run that united, not only Bikers, friends and family also gathered to remember our Americans who perished. We also honored our FDNY Fallen Heroes with a plaque that the Club made. The Carnales will be shipping the Plaque to a Fire Station in New York City because they whole-heartedly deserve it! Their countless and tireless efforts will forever be revered.
Fortunately, the Run propelled us toward our upcoming Annual Toy Run in December. This Run benefits the children of Piru. It has been a VERY successful Run during a time when we can help Families have a good Christmas.
In closing, I would like to thank El Pescador Restaurant, ALL Motorcycle Clubs that attended, the Public that attended, and all my Carnales! Let us NEVER forget those who lost their lives. Let us NEVER forget the acts of Bravery from the FDNY and NYPD. Let us Pray for the Families who still suffer from 9-11. May God Bless America ALWAYS!
Thank You,
Bobby Castaneda Jr.
President Carnales Motorcycle Club
East County

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To the Editor:
A THANK Y0U to the City, Senior Center Board members, my many friends and everyone I have worked with on numerous projects from 1947. I am embarrassed to receive a Proclamation from the City after retiring from the Senior Center Board last month. If I have accomplished things through the years, it has always been because I had wonderful support, cooperation and assistance from all of you and you share in the honor that has been given to me.
We can get the job done in Fillmore by working together. Nothing is ever a "one man show".
When I wanted to put together a book about the families in Fillmore, few people were interested in writing their individual stories, so that idea fall by the wayside a few years ago. Now I want to write the history of scouting in Fillmore, and I can do that my self. I welcome any stories by former scouts or those working with scouts. I am saving a special chapter for those, so please get them written and give me a call so I can pick them up.
I will always be interested in what is happening in our town and how I can help. My main interest now is writing, writing, writing! It is time for me to sort out the old material I filed away years ago and see what I can find to interest all of you in either a book or weekly column. If you have ideas, please give me a call. My next chapter of "fun and games" is just starting and THANKS for your help the last 60 years and hopefully, the next 10.
Marie Wren