Behind the Fillmore's Curtain The People Keeping Graham's Club Alive
KG profiles the Fillmore crew including manager Gary Jackson secretary Vicky Cunningham and long-serving staffers like Johnny Walker Peaches Elvis the door guard Rich McKean the sound chief and Avy the assistant manager. The piece paints a family atmosphere, outlines daily duties and notes a drug crackdown list, while highlighting loyalty and shared work across the Fillmore West operation.
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Gary Jackson
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Peaches
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Richardson's Detective Agency
the Fillmore
Teen tips on safe rides and wary warnings
A teen asks if accepting a ride from a stranger is ever OK and how to verify identity. Counsel cautions delaying contact, checking the driver’s name and school, and waiting for the bus if any doubt remains. Additional letters advise on sleep aid and handling a boyfriend’s drugging prank with safety and breakup as needed.
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