published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 08:56
Proposed Senate Bill 117 requires that all state contractors who are paid more than $100,000 do not discriminate on the basis of gender or sexual orientation of their employees’ spouses or domestic partners. In other words, the state will mandate that domestic partners receive the same status from a benefits perspective as legally married couples.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 08:55
Pancake breakfast to help buy new ‘Jaws of Life’
APPLE VALLEY • The Apple Valley Fire Protection District will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday as a fundraiser for a new pair of “Jaws of Life” for the district.
Mayor Scott Nassif, Fire Chief Art Bishop and Fire Board Director Rick Cambridge will help cook the pancakes for the event. Tickets are $5 and include pancakes, sausage and a drink.
The breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Apple Valley Senior Citizen’s Club, 13188 Central Road. For more information, call (760) 247-7618.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 08:54
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.
May 11
Larry Nickerson was arrested on suspicion of drunkenness.
Travis Wienenga was arrested on a narcotics charge.
Andrew Brown was arrested on a narcotics charge.
Willie Farfan was arrested on a narcotics charge.
May 10
Timothy Armstrong was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor offenses.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:35
Hospital Chaplain James Munyi provides spiritual guidance and support to those in his charge
By Rene De La Cruz
APPLE VALLEY REVIEW
As James Munyi crossed a treacherous river in Africa some 40 years ago, the young man knew that he was in trouble when the water began to rise and the current became stronger.
Suddenly Munyi’s walking stick snapped and he was at the mercy of the river.
As Munyi began to go under he cried out to God for help and shared a last request: “Lord, if I drown may my body be found.”
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:33
Doug Shumway was born in Los Angeles in 1944. His father was from eastern Nebraska and came to California to follow his dream of working in the aircraft service business. Two months after Shumway was born, his father was drafted into World War II and spent the next three years in Europe defeating the Nazis. When he returned from military service, the family lived in veterans’ housing projects including at the Chino airport.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:31
PHOTO BY JAMES QUIGG, APPLE VALLEY REVIEW
WE WANT LANES: Cyclists pull out of the Victorville Lowe’s May 2 as the Ride for Bike Lanes begins. The ride, traveling Bear Valley Road from the Victorville Lowe’s to the Jess Ranch Marketplace in Apple Valley, is aimed at advocacy for bike lanes and recognition from motorists. Several area elected officials participated in the ride, including 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:25
FROM STAFF REPORTS
If you’re looking to upgrade your diggs, Roy Rogers’ and Dale Evans’ 4,952-square-foot hacienda known as Rambling Rose is on the market. Asking price: $699,000.
Built in 1980 by Roy “Dusty” Rogers Jr. and local contractor Bob Tinsley, the four-bedroom, five-bath residence sits on 1.62 acres and adjoins the Apple Valley Golf Course. A separate 725-square-foot caretaker house is included.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:24
By Brooke Edwards
STAFF WRITER
APPLE VALLEY • The Town Council tonight will discuss options for paying off a $1.4 million bank loan so that it can finally close escrow on the Apple Valley Country Club.
Staff is proposing that the town sell water rights tied to the club to its Wastewater Fund for $2.9 million, transferring that money to the AV Golf Club Fund to help pay off the bank notes.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:23
By Brooke Edwards
STAFF WRITER
APPLE VALLEY • Town Manager Frank Robinson is again a finalist for a city manager position in Texas, marking at least his fifth attempt to take another job since he came to Apple Valley less than three years ago.
Robinson is one of four candidates in the running to take the helm of Schertz, a suburb outside of San Antonio, according to that city’s spokesman Brad Bailey.
published by mhaprov on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 09:22
APPLE VALLEY • The town’s popular Concerts in The Courtyard series is back at Apple Valley Commons, with free performances scheduled each Thursday night in May.
Upcoming concerts include:
• May 12 — Acoustic/southern rock band Jaye Sooter & Friends
• May 19 — Jazz/folk band High-D Boys
• May 26 — Classic rock and Journey tribute band Desert Reign
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