Q&A with Angie Miller: Addicted to helping others

Angie Miller grew up in Azusa and graduated from Azusa High School. She is the youngest of five brothers and sisters and was the first one to graduate from high school. Life was hard at times, but she learned from her surroundings what not to do. When others ask who inspired her, Miller said she doesn’t really have an answer. But she has learned from many what not to do.

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Arrest logs for April 12, 2011

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.

April 6
Krystal Reinoehl was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Raymond Saunier was arrested on suspicion of forgery including checks and access cards.

Conrado Montenegro was arrested on a narcotics charge.

Kawon Melton was arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Opinion: Want leisure time? Work for California

By Jon Coupal
HOWARD JARVIS TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

OK, now that Gov. Jerry Brown’s effort to gouge even more from struggling taxpayers has been derailed — at least for now — let’s return to the real world where those who are still working are struggling to hold onto their jobs and homes.

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Opinion: Creeping socialism quietly gains foothold across High Desert

By Jim Garvin
SPECIAL TO THE APPLE VALLEY REVIEW

Should government complete with local businesses? The role of government is open to debate regarding the depth.

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Pawning treasures

Husband and wife team operate Apple Valley's only pawn shop

By Rene De La Cruz
APPLE VALLEY REVIEW

Two months ago Annette Berg pawned her engagement ring in order to pay her electric bill. This month she is parting with more valuables to make ends meet.

“Times are tough and we need the money to pay this bill, or they are going to shut off my utilities,” Berg said.

Jorge Rivera and his wife, Theresa Le, own and operate Apple Valley Jewelry and Pawn Shop, where customers come looking for deals or for a few dollars.

Q&A with Steve Orsinelli: From Hollywood to the classroom

For the last 13 years, Steven Orsinelli has been a digital film teacher at the Lewis Center for Educational Research in Apple Valley. He instructs young students in the art of motion picture and all aspects of basic filmmaking. He also is a contributing writer for a Disney web site DLDHistory.com and still perform music most weekends with my Rockabilly/Jump Blues band Big Fat Steve.

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St. Mary's fundraiser

Don Holland
APPLE VALLEY REVIEW

SUPPORTING THE CAUSE: Karen and Cliff Jessen were among those who attended the St. Mary Hospital Foundation’s 12th Annual Spring A’Faire auction and wine tasting March 26 at the Ambassador Hotel in Victorville. The foundation’s next event is the ninth Annual Golf Invitational on May 9. For sponsorship opportunities, call (760) 946-8167.

Living the dream

Apple Valley native Sarah Underwood works at Paramount Studio on TV’s ‘The Doctors’
 
By Rene De La Cruz
APPLE VALLEY REVIEW

Every time Sarah Underwood drives though the gates at Paramount Studios in Hollywood she knows that she is living her dream.

Underwood, 21, has been a marketing department intern for the TV show “The Doctors” since last September.

“This is an experience of a lifetime. A lot of times when you first start out you don’t get a chance to work for a major company,” Underwood said. “This is an actual show being distributed for CBS.”

Town’s Animal Services competing for $100K grant

Apple Valley Animal Services has entered the 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge, a nationwide competition for animal shelters aiming to adopt a higher number of animals than ever before.

The first phase is a qualifying heat where registered shelters compete for the most online votes from supporters. The 50 shelters with the most votes will become official contestants for the $100,000 grant.

Ranchos named ‘Climate Action Leader’ for fifth time

Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company has been named a Climate Action Leader by the California Climate Action Registry. This is the fifth year in a row the Registry has recognized the company with the award.

“When the Climate Action Registry was started in 2005, we knew we wanted to be involved in the effort,” General Manager Scott Weldy said. “We added this project to our environmental stewardship effort for two reasons. First, our technical team said it could make a difference. Second, frankly, we wanted to set a good example for the water industry.”

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