published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:36
Workshops for healthier living
A registered dietician will teach disease prevention and healthy weight loss, healthy eating basics on a budget, family physical activity, label reading and grocery shopping from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. The workshop is free and child care will be provided. Pre-register by calling (760) 240-7880. This series is sponsored by St. Mary Medical Center.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:34
BY BUCK MCKEON
THEHILL.COM
During a recent visit with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates observed, “The closer you get to this fight, the better it looks.” Having just returned from a fact-finding trip to Afghanistan a few weeks ago, I couldn’t agree more. We are winning this war, and that is much more evident on the ground in Afghanistan than it is on the front pages of our newspapers.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:32
BY PATRICK HENRY
Note: On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry spoke to Virginia delegates at St. John's church in Richmond, Va. Speaking without notes, he offered a series of resolutions, urging the delegates to join the American Revolution. Following are extended excerpts from his impassioned speech that led Virginia to join the Revolution.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:30
All names listed are residents of Apple Valley, and all suspected crimes were committed in San Bernardino County unless otherwise stated, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
March 16
Gregory Ausbun was arrested on a narcotics charge.
Gabriel Lopez was arrested on suspicion of assault and battery.
Brian Peddle was arrested on suspicion of forgery.
Terrell Pree was arrested on a weapons charge.
Robert Johnson was arrested on suspicion of motor vehicle theft.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:26
APPLE VALLEY • The Apple Valley Police Department will once again present its annual Kids Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Civic Center Park, according to a press release.
The event provides valuable information to the community’s youth and will include children’s finger printing, fire engine tours, a bicycle safety course and a free bicycle helmet, according to Trish Hill, public relations officer with the department.
Civic Center Park is at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 09:23
SAN BERNARDINO • The San Bernardino County Board of Education voted unanimously March 7 to name a new school Apple Valley County Early Education Center.
The site is under construction and is set to open for the 2011-12 school year.
“We hope these new facilities will have a positive impact on the student populations in the regions that will be served,” County Superintendent Gary Thomas said. “Having stable and functional educational facilities should provide the opportunities for academic success to our future students.”
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 09:56
More than 700 Little Leaguers prepare to take the field for 2011
BY RENE DE LA CRUZ
Apple Valley Review
Spring seemed to have arrived three weeks early for Apple Valley Little League’s Opening Day festivities at James Woody Community Center.
With temperatures nearing the low 70s on March 5 and virtually no wind, AVLL President Chris Pinkerton introduced the 70 ball teams to the excited baseball crowd.
Family and friends cheered as each team marched on the field, adding to the sea of young players proudly wearing spotless uniforms.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 09:50
Mary Packham was born in San Bernardino, grew up in Hemet and is a fourth-generation Californian. Her parents were high school sweethearts. She has two older sisters and her father worked for Southern California Edison for 33 years.
Of her childhood, Packham said, “I could not have had a more loving, stable family life growing up. We were the picture of a true American Family.”
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 09:44
‘Leadership Connection Program’ geared towards young adults
BY RENE DE LA CRUZ
Apple Valley Review
This April a group of young adults will have their lives shaped by the efforts of the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Partnering with the Rancho Cucamonga based Career Institute, the chamber will host an eight-week Leadership Connection Program, pairing local adult mentors with 10 young candidates, ages 18 to 21.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 03/15/2011 - 09:40
Town still eyeing its own well at the country club
BY BROOKE EDWARDS
Staff Writer
The town is investigating whether it makes better financial sense to spend $500,000 drilling its own well at Apple Valley Country Club or to accept an offer from a private company to purchase irrigation water at two-thirds off the market rate.
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